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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...]

Rebuilt 1957 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster

Classic Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Completely Rebuilt in 4 Minutes

July 28, 2019

She spit some fire and gave Davin’s right leg quite the workout from all of the kick starts, but [More...]

Medusa ~ Viper V10 Powered 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Build

June 29, 2019

1971 Plymouth Barracuda with Viper V10 engine swap dubbed “Medusa” ~ An over-the-top build by All Speed Customs. [More…] [More...]

How To Choose a Hot Rod High-Amp Alternator

May 5, 2020

Determining the alternator amperage required is the current draw, plus any future accessories you plan to add. [More…] [More...]

Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100

April 24, 2019

Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting [More...]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck Build

June 15, 2019

This cleanly executed RestoMod 1948 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck was built by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] [More...]

1929 Plymouth Roadster Restoration Project

July 17, 2019

Restoration of the 1929 Plymouth Roadster has been completed by Gassman Automotive of Waynesboro, VA. [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

How To Understand Wheel Specs

March 8, 2019

Choosing new wheels is an exciting part of a build, but you’ll need the width, bolt pattern, and [More...]

How Ignition Timing Works - Understanding Vacuum and Mechanical Advance

How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance

February 16, 2021

Ignition timing is essential to proper engine performance and in this video, MSD explains exactly how it works. [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How To Clean and Sharpen Dull Metal Files

How To Clean and Sharpen a Dull Metal File

December 19, 2020

When your go-to file is worn and not cutting its time for chemical cleaning and sharpening and it’s probably a lot easier than you imagine. [More…]

How To Recover Your Headliner

February 15, 2019

In this video I will show you how to recover your headliner the proper way so that you can have your car looking great again. [More…]

How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth

March 17, 2021

This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, and $300 in air and paint supplies. [More…]

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

January 29, 2020

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset and wheel clearance. [More…]

How To Check If Your Amazing Barn Find Actually Runs

January 6, 2019

You’ve found a fantastic vintage car or truck project, and it’s cheap — But is it really worth repairing, or is it a dud? [More…]

Hot Rod Wiring – Diagram Please Note: This diagram was designed for 12 volt systems, but can also be used for 6 volt systems. If used for 6 volt, make all the wires heavier by 2 gauges. For example 14 gauge wire will become 12 gauge, 10 gauge will be 8 gauge, etc. [More…]

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