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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...]

Dirt Cheap Rat Rod 1968 Charger Build-up and Thrash

Dirt Cheap Rat Rod ~ ’68 Dodge Charger Build-up and Thrash

December 23, 2013

A Mad-Max-vibe 1968 Dodge Charger built with motorhome parts, Dukes-style action, lots of low-buck wrenching, hilarious snafus, and more. [More...]

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Full Restoration

February 3, 2021

Classic Fabrications shows you a major 3-year restoration of a 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster, a vehicle that came [More...]

Welcome - Chevrolet 3100 Fitted with Suicide Doors

How To Install Suicide Door Hinges

July 13, 2020

If you’re handy with a cutting wheel and welder, tackle the job yourself with a suicide door hinge [More...]

How To Remove an LS1 Motor and Transmission from the Bottom

January 6, 2019

This video demonstrates removing an LS1 engine and transmission from a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 from the bottom. [More...]

1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Build ~ UNEASY

January 28, 2019

Acquired as an abandoned project, this ’63 Chevy Impala was already in bad shape when it arrived from Texas. [More...]

R/T BAKER ~ A 360 Magnum Swapped Studebaker Pickup

R/T BAKER ~ 5.9L Magnum Dodge Dakota Swapped Studebaker Pickup

February 9, 2019

A 1952 Studebaker 2R6 Pickup Truck sitting on a Dodge Dakota R/T donor chassis with a 5.9 Magnum engine [More...]

How Ignition Timing Works - Understanding Vacuum and Mechanical Advance

How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance

February 16, 2021

Ignition timing is essential to proper engine performance and in this video, MSD explains exactly how it works. [More...]

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

How To Build a Hot Rod Frame from Scratch

October 9, 2023

The Hot Rod Workshop dives into building a hot rod frame from scratch for his Roadster pickup project, taking you thru step-by-step. [More…]

How To Sand and Polish Steel Wheels to a Mirror Finish

December 10, 2018

From Skills and Trade ~ In this video, you’ll learn how to sand and polish a steel wheel to a mirror-like finish. [More…]

Tinting Windows ~ DIY Tips and Secrets

October 15, 2017

Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results. [More…]

How To Build a Budget Chevy 350

June 1, 2018

Brutha JD builds a typical low buck Chevrolet 350 engine including the step by step process and parts part numbers used. [More…]

How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz

December 3, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type of paint. [More…]

Everything You Need To Know About Drilling And Tapping Holes

January 8, 2024

In DIY projects and metalworking, having the ability to drill and tap your holes is a valuable skill. [More…]

Budget LS Engine Build Recipes

February 26, 2019

The Driveway Engineer provides a quick overview of basic, budget-minded builds you can do with your LS Engine build project. [More…]

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Eastwood's Electric Throatless Shear

How To Cut Sheet Metal With Ease ~ Electric Throatless Shear

December 21, 2018

The Eastwood Electric Throatless Shear is a heavy-duty professional quality tool ruggedly designed for many years of reliable service. [More…]

How to Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevrolet

How To Install a Distributor in a Small Block Chevy Engine

August 23, 2018

In this video, you’ll learn how to correctly install a distributor in a small block Chevrolet 350 engine. [More…]

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