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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...]

1974 Chevy Nova 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car

$50 Chevy Nova Becomes 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car on the Cheap

May 2, 2022

YouTube Channel Nivlac57 does a build breakdown on their Twin Turbo Destroked LS swapped 1974 Chevrolet Nova that was [More...]

Chopped 1931 Ford Model A Gasser ~ 8 Year Build in 8 Minutes

November 3, 2021

Rick, a fabricator at South Side Sleds Custom Cycles & Hot Rods recollects building his 1931 Ford Model A [More...]

How To Wire The Ignition and Starter On Any Classic Engine

July 31, 2024

If you’ve ever struggled with ignition switches, resistors for ignition coils, or fuses, this video is for you. [More...]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your [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...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 Custom by Classic Car Studio

1953 Chevy 3100 Becomes Custom Restyled Road Tripper

May 25, 2020

Classic Car Studio gave a 1953 Chevy 3100 truck a top-to-bottom custom restyling to build a couple’s road trip [More...]

Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013

If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created [More...]

How To Diagnose and Replace Universal Joints

February 28, 2019

Learn how to tell if your u-joints are bad and how to replace u-joints in this in-depth DIY [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

How To Install Pinion Shims in your Classic Car

How To Install Pinion Shims on Your Classic Car

March 18, 2020

This how-to shows pinion/axle shim installation on a ’69 Ford Fairlane — the basic principles will work on any solid rear axle vehicle. [More…]

How To Block Sand Body Panels + Tips & Tricks with Kevin Tetz

December 12, 2018

Kevin Tetz shows you the difference between sanding and shaping, which grit of sandpaper to use, and how to use various sanding blocks. [More…]

How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested

August 27, 2020

Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes for GM 6.0L LS engines. [More…]

How To Chop a Top in 3 Hours

January 13, 2019

This is a top chop on a 1946 Ford truck cab we did overnight in 3 hours — there are a few tips in the video intended to make chops easier. [More…]

How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors

December 15, 2018

From Holley Performance ~ How To Adjust the Choke and Fast Idle on Holley Carburetors with Tom Kise. [More…]

How To Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors

February 11, 2019

Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [More…]

How To Drill a Hole in the Center of Any Rod

December 4, 2018

In this tutorial, Johnny shows the simplest way to drill a perfectly centered hole in any small rod with simple tools — no lathe required. [More…]

How To Choose The Right Paint For Your Project

April 23, 2019

There are several paint systems you can choose from for your project, so here’s how to choose which one is best for you… [More…]

How To Airbrush Ghost Flames with James Scott

How To Airbrush Transparent Ghost Flames with James Scott

April 28, 2019

James Scott of Paint by James fame demonstrates how to paint old school style ghost flames. [More…]

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