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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...]

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car from Scrap and Recycled Materials

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car Out Of Scrap and Recycled Materials

January 18, 2020

Barry Caukill built his dream car, dubbed “Scarlotti”, using a chassis from a car that would have gone to [More...]

How To Build a Car Hauler Truck Bed

April 17, 2019

Matt Urch is building a ramp truck car hauler bed for his Ford Transport to ferry cars back and [More...]

How To Know When To Crimp vs Solder

December 5, 2018

“Leave your wire nuts in your house, t-taps in the trash, and the twist-and-tape method to your competition.” [More...]

Engine Turning 101

May 7, 2020

Engine turning, also known as damascening, jeweling, krayling, or swirling, is a quintessential example of high-quality auto metalworking. [More...]

1956 Ford F100 RestoMod Pickup Truck Project

1956 Ford F100 Pickup Truck Build Photo Compilation

April 1, 2019

Build photo compilation of a 1956 Ford F100 restomod pickup truck project built by Ford-Trucks.com member 56panelford. [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...]

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…] Also of Interest: Chevrolet Engine [More...]

Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016

Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking 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 BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

Ford F-100 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

Ford F-100 T5 5 Speed Transmission Swap on Budget

November 7, 2018

An inexpensive and reliable solution to swap a 5 Speed Transmission into a Ford F-100 on a Budget. Parts List Included. [More…]

How To Replace Floor Pans In Your Classic Car

May 20, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications guides you through replacing a rusty classic car floor pan with an aftermarket replacement panel in a third-generation (1968-74) Chevrolet Nova. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Determine Ride Height and Shock Absorber Length

July 6, 2016

Ride Height is the height of your car or truck when it is sitting and the suspension is at the optimum setting (height)… [More…]

How To Metalshape Fender Compound Curves

November 8, 2018

Learn to form a compound curved fender: paper pattern making, dissecting panels, shrinking, stretching, English wheeling, and TIG welding. [More…]

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]

Split Personality ~ How To Install Exhaust Cutouts

December 2, 2018

EricTheCarGuy has installed not one, but 2 exhaust cut outs on his Ford Fairmont Project. The second cut out worked out much better. [More…]

1963-1972 Chevy and GMC Dropped Rear Coil Spring Install

Dropped Rear Coil Spring Install on 1963-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks

March 20, 2019

TV Host and Custom Car Builder David Welch goes over easily dropping your classic Chevrolet or GMC Truck with lowered coil springs. [More…]

Dented Classic Truck Grill Before and After

Repairing A Damaged and Dented Classic Truck Grill in 10 Minutes

June 16, 2022

Carter Auto Restyling exercises his hammer and dollies to rough out the damage on his 1953 Chevy 3100 truck grill. [More…]

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