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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...]

1967 Chevrolet C10 Small Window Stepside Pickup Truck Build

December 22, 2018

via Hand Built Cars ~ David Ramsey’s 1967 Chevrolet C10 Small Window Stepside Pickup Truck Build Project. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Build a 2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine

August 13, 2019

Rebuilding the motor in a 2,500 HP 1963 Plymouth Valiant street car with motor specifications and more information throughout [More...]

Planishing Hammer Basics with Ron Covell

November 9, 2018

Master Metalworker Ron Covell explains the Planishing Hammer and demonstrates its use and basic techniques. [More…] Also of [More...]

How To Make a Hydraulic Press with No Welding

November 24, 2018

In this DIY project, a Hydraulic Press is constructed using a 5 Ton Hydraulic Bottle Jack without any welding. [More...]

Bringing an Abandoned C10 Project Back from the Dead

March 16, 2020

Dan is proving a dream truck can be built from a rusted out and stripped shell with a few [More...]

Turnin’ A Lost Dream Into A Reality ~ 1952 GMC 3100 Restoration

February 18, 2020

Lance & Wyatt bring a new project into the shop, but not just any project, this ol’ ’52 GMC [More...]

Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?

June 9, 2020

Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates [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...]

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...]

How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs

January 1, 2019

Oil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]

11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks

December 5, 2018

Here are 11 Salvage Yard Tips and Tricks to help you make the most out of your next trip to the salvage or junkyard. [More…]

Simple Ford Flathead V8 Engine Mounts

July 2, 2019

Matt centers the engine in the chassis and welds in Ford style biscuit mounts for a Ford Flathead V8 Engine. [More…]

How To Restore A Steering Column

April 19, 2019

To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly and pop out the snap ring. [More…]

DIY Carburetor to Holley Terminator EFI Conversion

November 26, 2018

Holley Performance Products provided a Terminator EFI setup, which we recently installed in Davin Reckow’s classic 396 big-block Chevelle. [More…]

How To Make A Custom Battery Box

December 9, 2018

The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [More…]

Spare Tailgate? How To Make a Tailgate Bench

October 3, 2018

This Tailgate Bench Project Pictorial includes supply list, cut list, step-by-step photos, and lots of tailgate bench examples… [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 Repair or Replicate a Headlight Lens

January 31, 2019

You can easily replicate or repair a headlight lens of any car using Alumilite. This how-to shows replicating a 1935 Cadillac headlight lens… [More…]

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