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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...]

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Build

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Gets Instant Chassis Slam

March 28, 2020

This is Dizzo Martell’s 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck that’s built on a chassis flipped upside down [More...]

1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build ~ 40 Shades of Grey

Supercharged 1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build

October 22, 2019

Carolina Kustoms of Portland, Oregon transforms this old 1940 Ford Pickup into a unique show winning Muscle Truck. [More…] [More...]

How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge

December 13, 2018

Metal Shaping Guru Lazze demonstrates how to make a bead with a wire edge for fenders or other [More...]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — [More...]

One-Owner 1937 Willys Coupe Parked Since 1968 Gets Full Restoration

January 12, 2020

This 1937 Willys coupe received a stock restoration after sitting since the 1960s and still retains its original engine [More...]

Sylvester Stallone's 1955 Ford F100 ~ West Coast Customs

Sylvester Stallone’s 1955 Ford F100 Build by West Coast Customs

February 5, 2019

Sylvester Stallone’s movie “The Expendables” features a 1955 Ford F100 truck, which had to be fully built for silver [More...]

Uses For Different Tire Applications

February 8, 2019

Different tire applications ~ Depending on where you’re taking your rig helps determines what tires you’ll need. [More…] [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [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...]

GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

Automotive Paint Troubleshooting Causes and Cures

How To Troubleshoot Automotive Paint: Causes and Cures

January 13, 2018

Learn how to correct common automotive paint issues. These tips can help solve practically every automotive refinishing problem imagined. [More…]

Evaluating Internal Parts For The DIY Home Engine Rebuilder

April 2, 2022

How to do a step-by-step evaluation of a piston and rod assembly. What to look for, what can go wrong, and what can you get away with. [More…]

Good, Fast Rust - A Step-by-Step Process

A Step-by-Step Process To Rust Metal Fast

September 20, 2017

How to rust metal fast with supplies you likely already have on hand such as baking soda, bleach, alcohol/paint thinner, salt. [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…]

Bodywork, Primer, Pinholes, Guide-Coats, and Sanding with Bad Chad

April 3, 2020

Bad Chad Hiltz explains and demonstrates the basics of bodywork, primer, pinholes, guide-coats, and sanding. [More…]

How To Fabricate and Install Ford Model A Floor Pans

How To Fabricate and Install Floor Pans

June 8, 2018

Matt fabricates sheet metal floor pans for his Model A project and offers several tips to keep the metal moving where you want it to. [More…]

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Stick Welding

How To Stick Weld ~ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Beginner Basics

November 2, 2020

Here’s everything that you need to know when starting out with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), more commonly known as stick welding. [More…]

How To Tune an Edelbrock Carburetor

November 21, 2018

Carburetor adjustment errors can affect the entire engine. Here’s how to properly tune your Edelbrock carburetor. [More…]

How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

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