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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...]

Building a Budget 440 Big Block for a Ratty Challenger

August 9, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop battles the elusive 440 Mopar big block, and this motor fought him every step [More...]

How To Build a 1955 Chevy Bel Air Supercar with NREs Tom Nelson

December 15, 2018

Tom Nelson from NRE builds one of the baddest ’55 Bel Airs in the country — in the process, [More...]

How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz

December 3, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type [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 [More...]

Dusty Dahl’s 1947 Chevy 3100 Project

June 24, 2015

Dusty Dahl’s ’47 Chevy 3100 project. It’s still a work in progress he tells us, but should really scoot [More...]

1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Frame Off Restoration Project

April 29, 2019

Well, mostly 1970, with some ’72 parts, and others. [More…] Also of Interest: 3 Most Significant Cars Of The [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

The Ultimate Drum Brake Repair and Replacement Guide

June 3, 2019

Drum brake replacement: Learn how to replace your drum brakes including the wheel cylinders and bleeding the brakes. [More…]

How To Get Started Welding For Dirt Cheap

April 28, 2020

Two amateurs learn to weld with a $100 Harbor Freight Flux 125 flux core welder. [More…]

How To Build A Hot Rod

January 11, 2021

Learn how to build a hot rod with these resources that help facilitate your build from inspiration and planning to build and customization. [More…]

How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet

May 15, 2018

This video demonstrates how to properly adjust Small Block Chevrolet engine valves… [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 and noise in the vehicle. [More…]

How To LEGALLY Title Any Classic Car, Truck, Or Motorcycle Using The Vermont Loophole

April 30, 2022

Here is the step-by-step process to obtain official ownership papers in your name, with a minimal outlay of cash and time. [More…]

How To Convert a Car Alternator into a Go Kart Motor

November 22, 2019

An automotive alternator can be converted into a powerful hybrid brushless motor in a couple of hours with some know-how and common tools. [More…]

How To Make a Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

Mother of All Shop Tools ~ Making DIY Blacksmith’s Anvil from Scratch

December 8, 2018

A good Blacksmiths Anvil is the mother of all shop tools. Finding an original is hard. Here’s how to make a 100kg/220lbs anvil from scratch. [More…]

How To Make Simple Dimple Dies for Sheet Metal

April 15, 2019

DIY Dimple Dies ~ A simple how to video for making dimples in sheet metal panels. No expensive tooling or fancy tools were used. [More…]

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