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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...]

1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider Project

“Jackpot” 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider Build

March 18, 2019

Lay It Low ~ This build photo compilation shows a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Custom Lowrider build dubbed “Jackpot”. [More...]

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with a 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Head

Ford 300 Inline 6 Hybrid with 5.3 Liter Chevy LS Cylinder Heads

May 23, 2023

Ken Hutchinson from Tall Garage is crafting a cylinder head for his Ford 300 Inline 6 from a pair [More...]

How to Super Clean Your Windshield

September 22, 2019

With this method, the rain beads up and rolls off the windshield leaving great visibility. Bugs and bird [More...]

How To Determine The Age Of Your Tires

February 5, 2021

It is easy to identify when a tire was manufactured by reading its Tire Identification Number (or serial [More...]

Not Your Typical Drifter ~ 1968 Camaro Party Car Has a 500hp SBC

November 7, 2019

Josh Mason’s party car, a very non-traditional: a ’68 Chevy Camaro. See what it takes to turn one of [More...]

Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck Built from the Frame Up

Building the Copperhead 1967 Chevy C10 Street Truck from the Frame Up

March 6, 2021

Copperhead is a ’67 Chevy C10 build that gets turned into an incredibly fast street truck that looks like [More...]

Understanding Cooling Systems

January 14, 2017

It is the job of cooling systems to dissipate heat. This makes the cooling system a quite an [More...]

10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021

If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned [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 Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020

Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]

Metal Shaping with Simple Hand Tools ~ Hammer Forming

May 9, 2018

Hammer forming is one of the oldest, simplest, and least expensive ways to shape sheet metal and a fabrication technique you need to learn. [More…]

How To Drill and Press Dimple Holes in a Bumper

April 30, 2019

A simple demonstration of laying out, drilling and pressing dimpled lightening holes with dimple dies in a steel bumper. [More…]

How To Remove Mill Scale

January 12, 2021

You need to remove mill scale prior to welding. Mill scale is a pain to get off without impacting the material beneath it. [More…]

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 Rebuild Top End ~ Chevy 350 Small Block Engine

January 9, 2019

Chris shows you how to rebuild the top end of a Chevy 350 V8 small block engine. [More…]

Metal Working Tips and Tricks with Matt

November 14, 2018

Matt covers hammer and dolly use, the bulls-eye pick, hand-held planishing hammer, stud gun, and slide hammer, and shrinking disc. [More…]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points (within a range of 2-4 mph). [More…]

How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine

April 29, 2018

Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]

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