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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...]

Dragon ~ 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback Build

June 5, 2019

The Dragon features a Roush 427 IR crate engine, five-speed Tremec TKO transmission, and was built by the Ring [More...]

Custom Shift Knob for a Pontiac Grand Prix

How Buff’s 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Shift Knob Was Made

February 3, 2024

This video takes you behind the scenes of our creative process as we craft a masterpiece of a four-color [More...]

DIY Engine Performance ~ How To Port Cylinder Heads

July 29, 2020

Davin Reckow walks you through the ins and outs of how to port your cylinder heads at home [More...]

Upgrade Stock Small Block Cast-Iron Exhaust Manifolds To Hooker High-Flow

January 28, 2022

If your goal is more power with a classic appearance, Hooker small-block Chevy cast-iron exhaust manifolds are just [More...]

1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck Build

June 15, 2015

Scott Wilson’s 1936 Ford Rat Rod Truck build photo compilation and subsequent triumphant burnout. [More…] Also of Interest: Blown [More...]

1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap / 6-Speed Project

December 4, 2018

Builder and Owner: Hackster ~ 1969 Ford F100 5.0 Coyote Swap/6-Speed Build Project. [More…] Also of Interest: 1967 Ford [More...]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and [More...]

Understanding Cold Engine Starts

February 18, 2017

Cold weather will come; that’s for sure and inevitable. The trick is to not let cold engines stop [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 Truck Beds For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 9, 2020

Current Inventory includes full beds, parts, and trailer conversions perfect for someone doing a restoration or rat rod project. [More...]

How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018

Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood. [More…]

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor's John Kosmoski

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski

October 28, 2018

These video clips are from the “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor… [More…]

How To Make a Cab Corner Patch Panel

December 9, 2018

Lazze demonstrates metal shaping techniques to create a cab corner using his Shrinker / Stretcher and English Wheel. [More…]

How To Prep a Patch Panel for Welding

July 10, 2019

The Pneumatic Perfect Panel Prep Tool easily provides a perfectly beveled 45° weld-prepped edge in 20 or 18 Gauge sheet metal to achieve solid, full-penetration MIG or TIG butt welds. [More…]

How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]

How To Wire An Automotive Relay

June 15, 2020

A 4 or 5 pole automotive relay is a simple solution to switching power to high current devices and loads. Here’s how to wire one. [More…]

Old Car or Truck? How To Boost Performance

July 14, 2016

Whether it’s the economy or simply because vehicles are more durable, an increasing number of people are driving used cars and trucks longer… [More…]

How To Change 1963-1987 Chevy and GMC Truck Front Coil Springs

March 21, 2019

Whether you’re replacing the stock springs or installing lowering springs, this guide shows the steps to make the job easy, quick, and safe! [More…]

How To Determine Your Chevrolet Water Pump Type ~ Long or Short

May 19, 2017

A quick way to check if you have a long or short water pump is to stick your fingers behind the timing cover, you can’t with a short pump. [More…]

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