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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...]

Watch A ’29 Ford Roadster Turn Into A Raunchy Rat Rod: Full Build

March 15, 2021

Joe and Mike explore Rat Rod lifestyle and go on a mission to find the perfect Rat Rod body [More...]

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight Build

August 23, 2019

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight, Arizona car, two-door, missing the engine and transmission with Before & After Photos… [More…] [More...]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending [More...]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed [More...]

1951 GMC/Chevrolet Resto Mod Chassis Swap

March 31, 2018

This 1951 GMC truck sits atop a 4th gen GM B-body chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and entire wiring harness including [More...]

Roadster Shop 1932 Ford Roadster Pickup Truck Build

June 13, 2019

1932 Ford Roadster Pick Up Truck build by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] Also of Interest: 1932 [More...]

A to Z Glossary of Hot Rod Terms

July 20, 2020

Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show or [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]

How To Use a Steering Wheel Puller Set from Eastwood

March 29, 2021

In this video, Matt uses a steering wheel puller set from Eastwood to remove a steering wheel from an old hot rod steering column. [More…]

3M Tech Tip ~ How To Cerakote Engine Parts

November 12, 2019

Cerakote is Perfect for high heat areas and easy to coat engine parts using 3M Scotch Brite, the 3M PPS paint system. [More…]

How To Do A Beautiful, Long-Lasting Engine Paint Job For A Dollar

February 12, 2022

This simple and inexpensive engine paint process is explained step-by-step and achieves great looking and very durable results. [More…]

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting and Fix Anything

May 24, 2019

3 Simple Rules to Troubleshooting Anything: Do the easiest thing first, Don’t rely on the people that tried and failed before, and… [More…]

How To Create Hand Hammered 1930’s Style Louvers for your Hot Rod

March 15, 2018

Jerry Laboranti demonstrates the technique for creating hand-formed 1930’s style clam shell louvers for your hot rod. [More…]

How to Super Clean the INSIDE of Your Windshield

October 1, 2019

This is a 3 step method to clean the inside of your windshield with no streaking and no oily film. Fast and Easy streak-free windshield. [More…]

How To Wire 2 Batteries: Parallel, Series, or Both for 2x Volts, 2x Capacity

April 7, 2019

Stacey David walks you through different ways you can wire dual batteries in your vehicle: Parallel vs Series [More…]

How to Install New Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

How To Install Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

March 11, 2019

Kevin Tetz demonstrates how to replace worn-out hood hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks with high-quality Billet Hood Hinges. [More…]

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