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Paint Then Assemble or Assemble Then Paint?

November 18, 2025

Should you paint the parts first and then assemble them, or assemble the vehicle first and paint it afterward? [More...]

How To Paint Distressed Lettering, Plus Gold Leafing Tips

November 5, 2025

Jack Fleming Artistry shows how to paint distressed lettering and add gold leaf accents on a patina 1957 Chevy [More...]

Chrome Wheel Restoration Before and After

Amazing Wheel Restoration From Super Rusty To Mirror Chrome

October 21, 2025

How to transform a rusted wheel into a flawless showpiece using sandblasting, zinc coating, and a meticulous hydrochroming process. [More...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating Dash Jewelry

October 5, 2025

This tutorial shows how to mold, cast, and polish your own resin dashboard knobs — authentic reproductions that turn [More...]

1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Build

March 26, 2019

The guys at All Speed Performance in Muskegon, Michigan are embarking upon a 1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird [More...]

1969 Dodge Charger Pro-Touring Build

June 5, 2019

Built from just 25% of the original car, BBT Fabrications builds a very cool, very clean Pro Touring style [More...]

Complete Tri-5 Chevy Front Suspension Rebuild & Brake Upgrade for $550

November 20, 2020

Dan shows us his best solutions for rebuilding the front suspension at home as well as replacing and [More...]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the [More...]

1934 Plymouth Hidden in Basement for 30 Years

1934 Plymouth Hot Rod Hidden for 30 Years

October 11, 2018

This 1934 Plymouth hot rod, built by Charles Berry in 1965, has been rescued and put back on the [More...]

1951 Chevrolet 3100 ~ 1995 Caprice Classic Chassis Swap

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup ~ 1995 Caprice Classic DIY Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

The story of Daniel Hammerle’s 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and 1995 Caprice Classic chassis swap adventure. [More…] Also [More...]

Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection

May 4, 2016

Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the [More...]

Understanding Exhaust Systems

March 26, 2017

Exhaust systems are a series of pipes that evacuate spent gases from an engine. Understand the components of [More...]

The Untold Story of the 427 Super Camaros

July 25, 2024

Explore the high-performance legacy of Don Yenko, Joel Rosen (Motion), and Nickey Chevrolet in the 1960s’ horsepower wars. [More…] [More...]

The 5 Rarest American V8 Muscle Wagons

July 22, 2024

Americans have a rich history of producing some of the most formidable V8 muscle wagons. Here are 5 of [More...]

TAXI! The History of Checker Cabs — America’s Most Iconic Ride

October 16, 2025

The history of the Checker Motors Corporation and how they built a reputation for durability, reliability, and sheer toughness… [More...]

Every Car Logo Explained: The Surprising Stories Behind the World’s Most Famous Badges

October 7, 2025

Discover the origins, meanings, and wild myths behind the world’s most iconic car logos in this deep dive into [More...]

The Key to Making Your Car Fast: The Torque Converter

December 12, 2024

The torque converter is crucial to a vehicle’s acceleration and overall drivability. But what makes it so important, [More...]

Are Headers Worth It? Headers vs Manifolds: HP, Torque & Sound

August 15, 2024

Different types of headers and exhaust manifolds will support your car in various ways and have different pros [More...]

SendCutSend Precision Cuts Parts for DIYers

Next Level Your Project With Custom Laser Cut Parts, FAST

August 23, 2024

SendCutSend will precision laser-cut even one-off parts in a variety of materials for as little as $29 and ship free [More...]

Adding AC to Your Vintage Vehicle: Vintage Air Heritage Review

August 5, 2024

Vintage Air Heritage Under-Dash all-in-one heat and cool unit promises to deliver top-notch performance without breaking the bank. [More…] Also [More...]

Nobody Else's Auto Recycling, Great Bend, Kansas

Classic Project Cars, Trucks, and Part Donors For Sale in Great Bend, KS

August 8, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC in Great Bend, Kansas has 100s of project, build, and part donor quality cars and [More...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks

December 5, 2018

Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]

How To Paint Candy Metal-Flake Panel Graphics

October 21, 2020

Take your motorcycle tank to the next level — create airbrush effects like lace, fish scales, sun rays, pinstripes, and paint blends. [More…]

How To Choose Wheel and Tire Fitment for Lowered Trucks

January 10, 2022

One of the biggest things that can make or break the look of your ride is the wheels and tires. Here’s how to figure out the size and fitment. [More…]

Using a Cheap Inverter-Based Plasma Cutter and Setting Up for Repetitive Cuts

December 8, 2019

Vladimir from Invincible Extremes demonstrates the utility and usage of an inexpensive inverter-based plasma cutter and keeps it real with tips and tricks as he sets up for and cuts several nearly identical pieces using a jig… [More…]

How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission

How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019

DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Repiar Your Chipped or Cracked Windshied

How To Repair Your Windshield

July 2, 2017

If your car windshield has been cracked by a rock, you don’t have to replace the windshield. You can repair it yourself, here’s how. [More…]

An Insanely Easy Torch Cutting Hack For Perfect Cuts

November 6, 2019

This quick and easy cutting hack will help you make perfect oxy/acetylene torch cuts. [More…]

1947-50 Chevrolet & GMC Truck Windshield Installation

1947-50 Chevy & GMC Truck Windshield Installation

January 4, 2019

Precision Rubber demonstrates windshield and gasket installation for 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. [More…]

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