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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...]

Bello’s Kustoms Builds a 1950 GMC COE on an Early 2000’s Chevy Dually

February 6, 2022

Mike Bello modifies an early 2000’s Chevy Silverado 3500 dually chassis for an air bagged 1950 GMC COE or [More...]

1951 Buick Special Deluxe Custom Chop Top Build

May 22, 2019

“THE SHANE ASYLUM” ~ H.A.M.B. Member hacknwhack’s custom ride: A home-built 1951 Buick Special kustom chop top. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Replace C10 Truck Inner & Outer Rocker Panels

December 14, 2018

Eastwood helps with rust repair needed on this Chevy C-10 restoration. The inner and outer rocker panels get [More...]

How To Prepare and Paint Chrome Emblems and Trim

June 18, 2020

Chrome emblems and trim look great when shiny and new, they become dull and pitted from lack of [More...]

1955 Chevy Pickup and Tahoe Chassis Swap

February 9, 2019

Eric and Greg chassis swap a Chevrolet Tahoe donor under a 1955 Chevy truck body utilizing the complete chassis, [More...]

1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

June 29, 2021

Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis [More...]

Camshaft Specifications: What They Mean

November 1, 2018

Camshaft Specifications that seem so hard to figure out, are clearly explained in detail in this series of [More...]

How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018

Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [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 and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

June 12, 2018

A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]

How To Create Crazy Power on a Cheap 5.3L Vortec with Minor Upgrades

June 28, 2020

Starting with a cheap high-mileage 5.3L Vortec engine, the crew makes as much horsepower as they can, spending as little money possible. [More…]

How To Adjust a 700R4 Transmission TV Cable

December 7, 2019

The geometry and tension are absolutely critical for the Throttle Valve (TV) Cable and transmission to be happy. Here’s how to adjust it. [More…]

How To Remove Dents from a Panel Using a Slapper File

How To Remove Dents from Auto Body Panels Using a Slapper File

January 17, 2019

This is a quick demonstration of how to use a slapper file to remove dents in auto body sheet metal that need little to no filler. [More…]

Custom Tire Raised Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles

Custom Raised Tire Lettering Kit ~ Fits All Vehicles!

October 26, 2018

Trick out your ride with custom raised white tire lettering on your tires using genuine licensed designs by Tire Stickers. [More…]

How To Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway

October 2, 2018

Sometimes, all an engine needs is a little TLC in the form of a tune-up and a cleanup — fresh paint, valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. [More…]

How To Reverse Steel Wheels

December 10, 2018

1960s reverse steel wheels offered more positive wheel offset for smoother, deeper appearance while still building with stock wheel components. [More…]

How To Swap 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

How To Change 454 Big Block Chevrolet Valve Springs

December 16, 2018

Richard Holdener shows step-by-step how to change the valve springs in a 454 Big Block Chevrolet yourself. [More…]

Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines

June 18, 2019

Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [More…]

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