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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...]

1965 Chevy II Nova Surf Wagon RestoMod Build

December 19, 2018

This RestoMod Nova is 16-year old Bridget Kavanaven’s first car built by Detroit Speed and Jet Hot Coatings with [More...]

Custom Shift Knob for a Pontiac Grand Prix

How Buff’s 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Shift Knob Was Made

February 3, 2024

This video takes you behind the scenes of our creative process as we craft a masterpiece of a four-color [More...]

Beginner English Wheel Basics ~ Build, Buy or Modify and How To Use

August 9, 2021

Karl Fisher overviews English wheels and shows you how to use an English wheel to Planish, Stretch, and [More...]

How To Chop a 1938-39 Ford Truck Grill to Fit a Hot Rod Model A

December 17, 2018

Matt takes a 1938-39 Ford pickup truck grill insert and sections it to get the proportions to match [More...]

Chevy Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Before and After

Amazing Chevrolet Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

June 27, 2022

Davin Reckow and the Redline Rebuild crew have created a fascinating stop-action time-lapse of a Chevrolet small block 283 [More...]

Full Build: Junkyard Square Body Tow Truck Is Restored and Modernized

January 19, 2022

A 1977 Chevy C30 Square Body Tow Truck is brought back to life with an engine refresh, chassis repair, [More...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [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...]

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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [More...]

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine Build

Extreme Budget Small Block Chevrolet Engine for Under $700

February 15, 2019

Build a 305 Small Block Chevrolet engine on an extreme budget, a capable engine for a Rat Rod project that still has some coolness to it. [More…]

DIY Cab Corner Replacement on a Chevy C10

How To Replace Chevrolet/GMC C10 Cab Corners

December 15, 2018

This how-to video takes you through replacing the driver’s side cab corner on a Chevrolet C10 project truck. [More…]

How To Tune Out Carburetor Hesitation ~ Accelerator Pump Magic

March 22, 2021

Getting your carbureted engine to snap off idle like a fuel-injected one can be a simple matter of fine-tuning the accelerator pump. [More…]

How To Organize Your Tool Box ~ Ideas About Tool Storage

How To Organize Your Tool Box For Maximum Storage Space

December 6, 2018

Here are some simple ideas and suggestions that will help you organize your toolboxes for maximizing storage space. [More…]

How To Polish Aluminum Wheels to Look Like Chrome

May 6, 2018

How to remove years of oxidation and corrosion on aluminum Mag wheels the quick and easy way using a Mag Wheel Restoration Kit. [More…]

Zoomies ~ How To Fabricate Custom Headers

October 20, 2019

MarsFab Offroad and Fabrication builds a set of custom zoomie headers for a classic Ford pickup with a 700 HP blown small block Chevy engine. [More…]

Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016

Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer… [More…]

How To Add Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

Adding Custom Oil Pan Baffles for Performance

January 25, 2021

This DIY How-To is for modifying an oil pan with baffles at home for better oil control on acceleration and deceleration. [More…]

How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

November 12, 2018

The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]

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