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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...]

1965 Ford F100 / Police Interceptor Build

July 8, 2019

Works like a Truck, Rides like a Car ~ Chris Meyer gives you on a look at a1965 Ford [More...]

1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Project Car

1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Gets Body Drop and Hydraulics

March 28, 2022

Karl Fisher works the 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville with plans to drop the car 2 1/2 inches so [More...]

How To Detail with Citrus Cleaners

September 12, 2009

Are you amazed at how many specialty cleaners are available to clean your vehicle? Ever wonder what the [More...]

How To Plasma Cut Perfect Circles with One Easy To Make Tool

How To Plasma Cut Perfect Circles with a DIY Circle Cutting Jig

April 22, 2019

How to use a simple DIY circle cutting jig that you can make yourself to cut a range [More...]

Driveway Build: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

December 1, 2018

Say hello to the most irresponsible financial decision of my entire life, a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback project. [More…] [More...]

High Performance 1962 Pontiac Catalina 4 Speed Revival

January 29, 2024

Mortske revives 1962 Pontiac Catalina with a ’68 GTO 400 Engine, a ’78 Trans Am Super T10 4-speed transmission, [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...]

Steering 101 ~ Main Steering System Parts and Functions

March 13, 2019

The actual steering wheel function is obvious, there are several other parts to make it all work so [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...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018

Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to the system to quickly solve the problem. [More…]

Cutting A Classic Car In Half To Fix The Rust!

November 11, 2020

This 1956 Chevy is RUSTY! The car gets fully stripped-down, rockers and quarters are addressed, and the floors are cut out for a new pan. [More…]

Easy, Affordable Heavy Rust and Grime Removal with a Needle Scaler

February 1, 2021

Matt goes back to the basics and uses one of the most affordable yet powerful air tools in his shop — a $30 pistol grip needle scaler. [More…]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of inputs/outputs for a standalone swap. [More…]

How To Plumb LS Engine Steam Lines and Why You Need Them

December 15, 2018

Do I need the steam lines when I do an LS swap? What are the LS steam ports for? Where do I connect the steam lines? [More…]

How To Align Body Panels

July 31, 2018

Perfect paint can’t hide poorly fit panels any more than it will sloppy bodywork. Here is how to get your panel gaps and body lines right. [More…]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for the rear end. [More…]

How To Cut Laminated Windshield Glass - Top Chop

How To Cut Curved and Laminated Windshield Glass

January 13, 2018

This is a series of narrated examples that cover how to cut curved, laminated windshield glass for chop top build projects. [More…]

14 DIY Tools and Ideas You Can Make At Home

December 3, 2018

14 DIY Tools and Ideas that can be hand-made at home, with scrap metal and basic hardware using shop and hand tools. [More…]

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