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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...]

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...]

How To Mold and Cast Resin Dashboard Knobs — Recreating the Jewelry of the Dashboard

October 5, 2025

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

Early Ford Banjo Rear-Ends – Hot Rodding 101 with IronTrap Garage

October 4, 2025

IronTrap Garage is back with the Hot Rodding 101 series, this time focusing on an iconic piece of early [More...]

1949 Cadillac Gets Upgraded by the Foose Design Team

January 28, 2022

Foose Design rebuilt this ’49 Cadillac cruiser that can go coast to coast while leaving the body alone, focusing [More...]

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with a 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Head

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Heads

May 23, 2023

Ken Hutchinson from Tall Garage is crafting a cylinder head for his Ford 300 Inline 6 from a pair [More...]

How To Buy a Hot Rod on the Cheap

June 8, 2018

Counting Cars Kevin “Mack Daddy” Mack sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy [More...]

How To Cut Glass Mirror to Fix Broken Side View Wing Mirrors

July 19, 2022

How to cut new mirror glass for any automotive mirror. You can also cut specialty pieces for blind [More...]

1951 Dodge Crusader Chop Top Before and After Build

1951 Dodge Crusader Build Start To Finish

February 2, 2021

Halfass Kustoms transforms a 1951 Dodge Crusader from auction purchase to a smooth chop top custom cruiser. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Build a 2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine

August 13, 2019

Rebuilding the motor in a 2,500 HP 1963 Plymouth Valiant street car with motor specifications and more information throughout [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [More...]

The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

April 2, 2019

Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [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...]

Struggling to Move Forward With Your Project Vehicle? This Video Is for You!

December 3, 2024

This video dives into the common hurdles that stall project vehicles and offers practical advice to help you reignite [More...]

Project Car Still On Jack Stands? Do This…

August 7, 2024

Feeling stuck and uninspired with your project car? You’re not alone. Here’s what you can do right now to [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...]

How To Wrap Your Old Car in a New Look

July 12, 2020

You don’t have to buy a new ride to get a new look. You can transform the appearance of their vehicles quickly, easily, and affordably. [More…]

How To Make a Model A Cowl Panel

November 11, 2018

Matt shows how to make and bead roll a full replacement cowl panel for the 1930 Model A Roadster project. [More…]

Crafting Custom ATV/Motorcycle Cables: A Step-By-Step Guide

October 30, 2023

We get the frustration of being unable to find or quickly get the right cable. We’ll show you how to take matters into your own hands. [More…]

How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem

May 9, 2019

A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]

How To Adjust Ride Height With Torsion Bars

How Torsion Bars Work and How To Adjust Ride Height

April 19, 2019

Dylan McCool demonstrates how torsion bars work and how to adjust your vehicle ride height with torsion bars. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Aftermarket Connecting Rods

May 30, 2020

Aftermarket connecting rods come in various designs, materials, and lengths, and picking the right combo will come down to five key factor [More…]

DIY Tips for Running, Flaring, and Bending Brake Lines

January 8, 2019

Running brake lines, flaring brake lines, and bending brake lines can be a pain, so here are some tips and tricks to make it less painful. [More…]

How To Make Auto Rubber Trim with Silicone Molds

January 30, 2019

We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [More…]

DIY Muffler Installation Tips from Cherry Bomb

October 15, 2018

Cherry Bomb has honed their skills through blood, sweat, and tears and they’d like to share their gained efficiencies with you. [More…]

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