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1972 Ford Gran Torino Big Block RestoMod Project

May 6, 2019

This 1972 Ford Gran Torino was rebuilt as a period-era hot rod – how it would have been done [More...]

1961 Ford F100 ~ P71 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

1961 Ford F100 / 2008 Crown Vic P71 Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

Chassis swapping a 1961 Ford F100 unibody pickup truck onto a 2008 Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor chassis and [More...]

1959 Chevrolet Apache 4WD - B-Body Chassis Swap

1959 Chevrolet Apache 4th Gen B-Body Chassis Swap Sleeper

March 7, 2018

A 125K mile 4th Gen GM B-Body Caprice Classic donor car and a 4 Wheel-Drive 1959 Chevrolet Apache truck [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...]

1941 Dodge Power Wagon ~ Stacey David’s Sergeant Rock Lives

February 24, 2019

A look back at a kid with a dream. Follow the design and fabrication of Stacey David’s 1941 Dodge [More...]

1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery GM B-Body Chassis Swap

February 23, 2018

This classic 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery is chassis swapped on 4th Gen GM B-Body ’93 Caprice Classic that will [More...]

Twin-Engine Rat Rod Mini Bike Build ~ Franken Stratton

June 22, 2019

Franken Stratton with Two 8 HP Briggs & Stratton Engines on a modified chassis – get the engines running [More...]

Mopar Madness ~ Hot Rodding a Naturally Aspirated Slant Six

November 5, 2019

How fast can Uncle Tony go with a naturally aspirated slant six? Here’s a look at the lightweight Mopar [More...]

Volvo Amazon Kia Spectra Swap ~ Swedish Gangsta Sled by Svenmeister

March 13, 2021

The Svenmeister’s latest custom car build is a classic Swedish Volvo Amazon 122S crafted atop a 2005 Kia Spectra. [More...]

Understanding Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)

September 18, 2017

An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking while you are braking and generally shortens the [More...]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration [More...]

1949 GMC Long Bed Pickup Truck ~ ICON Derelict

November 26, 2018

A barn find 1949 GMC truck hiding a sports car under perfect patina! Come along for a ride to [More...]

Top 5 Craziest Rides From Jay Leno’s Garage Season 5

October 23, 2019

From a log on wheels to a high-speed Barbie jeep — these Top 5 Craziest Rides From Season 5 [More...]

The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter TJ Guzzardi

The Lost Art ~ Master Sign Painter and Pinstriper TJ Guzzardi

December 16, 2018

Vintage Sign artist TJ’s been pulling dagger lines since he started building his first hot rod with his dad [More...]

A Cannonball Run Record Attempt in a 47 Year Old Station Wagon

January 7, 2019

Jacob Davis attempts to set a cannonball record in his 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout, racing it from New York [More...]

How To Select Spark Plugs For Your Engine

March 12, 2022

How to properly prepare spark plugs for your engine combination and how you can use them to make [More...]

Which Tires Should You Run On Your Traditional Hot Rod?

January 1, 2022

If you are trying to emulate a certain time period in hot rodding history, there are specific styles [More...]

Water Contaminated Fuel ~ Seafoam, HEET, or Isopropyl Alcohol

What’s Best for Water In Fuel? Seafoam, HEET, or Isopropyl Alcohol?

December 21, 2018

Project Farm tests each of these products in water and we also test how they do with preventing and melting [More...]

Which is the Best Automotive Paint Scratch Remover Kit?

July 27, 2020

Project Farm tests Paint Scratch Removal products: Formula 1, Meguair’s, Turtle Wax, Fenyx, 3M, Carfidant, Nu Finish, and WD-40 as [More...]

Classic BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

1960s Project and Part Car/Truck Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto KS

July 2, 2019

This video is a yard walk-around of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC 1960s Project and Part Car Inventory with Chad [More...]

How To Tie a Steel Rod in a Knot

September 28, 2022

Here are two examples of how to tie a solid steel rod in a knot which could make a cool shift knob, handle, or other accessory detail. [More…]

Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels

Butt vs Lap Welding Sheet Metal Panels

February 10, 2019

The Hot Rod Hippie discusses Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels on your hot rod or custom vehicle project. [More…]

How To Install a Distributor Correctly the First Time

July 21, 2024

By following the expert advice from Engine Power, you can confidently install a distributor correctly the first time and every time. [More…]

How To Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum

How To Pattern, Shape, Gas Weld and Polish Aluminum Panels

April 19, 2019

Chris Runge demonstrates the process in shaping, gas welding and polishing aluminum beginning with pattern making. [More…]

1947-87 GM Truck Fender, Door, and Hood Alignment Tips and Tricks

June 29, 2021

Dave Welch takes a Deep Dive into the process of getting your fenders, doors, hood, and other parts to line up perfectly. [More…]

How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels

December 14, 2018

Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get replaced… [More…]

How to Test an Ignition Coil

October 7, 2015

This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive ignition coil. An ohmmeter or Multimeter is needed. [More…]

How To Powder Coat At Home

March 16, 2018

In addition to powder coating a sample part, the video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, tips, tricks, and more. [More…]

How and Where To Create A New Vacuum Source

April 22, 2019

Sometimes with an engine there is no vacuum source a vacuum advance distributor and fuel pressure regulator – Here’s how you can solve that. [More…]

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