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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...]

LS Engine Rebuild ~ Full Time-Lapse from Tear-down to Assembly

August 13, 2019

YouTuber Street Rod Jim provides a full time-lapse of his LQ4 LS engine rebuild from tear-down to assembly. [More…] [More...]

Peterbilt Semi-Truck Rat Rod Build

January 9, 2019

A 1984 Peterbilt 359 rat rod pickup truck powered by a 300 HP Big Cam Cummins Diesel Engine mated [More...]

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal

May 3, 2018

How To MIG Weld Sheet Metal A two-part sheet metal welding video… [More…] Also of Interest: Butt vs [More...]

How To Sew Square Corners ~ Upholstery Basics

February 4, 2019

How to deal with square corners when sewing vinyl, leather or fabric cushions or covers using a flatbed [More...]

1976 Winnebago Chieftain with 6.0 Liter Turbo LS Engine Swap

March 6, 2019

From Regular Car Reviews ~ This Turbo LS Swapped Winnebago motor home was built by Justin and Corey. [More…] [More...]

1940 Chevrolet Restyled by Gambino Kustoms

1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe Hot Rod Build

January 5, 2019

This handsome 1940 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Coupe was restyled by Alex Gambino at Gambino Kustoms for John Ricabona. [More…] [More...]

Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016

To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system [More...]

How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018

Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle 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...]

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford and IH Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, and IH Project Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

September 7, 2020

Doug has managed to keep hundreds of old cars and trucks that are restorable or have very hard to [More...]

How To Mix Automotive Paint ~ Understanding Paint Mixing Ratios

Understanding Automotive Paint Mixing Ratios: How To Mix Paint

December 12, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains Mix Ratios and how to properly mix automotive paint when spraying your project vehicle. [More…]

How To MIG Weld In Tight Spaces and Corners

How To MIG Weld In Corners, Close Quarters, and Tight Spaces

November 28, 2018

Matt Urch of Urchfab demonstrates a little trick for getting your MIG welds into those corners and other tight spaces. [More…]

How To Paint A Car At Home In 4 Easy Steps

February 26, 2018

Learn every step to paint a car at home from bare metal to color sanding and buffing… [More…]

How To Get Clean Welds From a Harbor Freight Flux 125 Welder

How To Get Clean Welds with a Harbor Freight Flux 125 MIG Welder

May 1, 2018

The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it ideal for jobs around the yard, shop, or house. [More…]

Tube Bending Basics ~ What You Need to Know

November 12, 2018

Tube Bending Basics covers general knowlege of materials, dies, benders, Center Line Radius, bending gauge, cheater creation, and more. [More…]

How To Choose a Manual Clutch Set

February 28, 2019

Choosing the correct performance clutch for your combination will ensure you get all that power to the rear wheels. [More…]

How To Balance a Driveshaft

December 27, 2018

DIY Driveshaft Balancing ~ How to manually balance a driveshaft in a RWD vehicle, yourself, at home. [More…]

How To Measure For and Fit Your Tie Rod and Drag Link

January 17, 2022

Joe McCollough shows how to measure your tie rod and drag links. It is the same process when measuring any tie rod kit and steering set up. [More…]

How to Upholster a Hot Rod in Leather

August 16, 2012

In this video series, Jonesy’s Auto Club shows you how to create a seat pattern and sew it out of vintage leather for a 1928 Ford model A. [More…]

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