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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...]

The Epic Rebuild of a Troubled Chevy 350 with Irish Outlaw Garage

January 4, 2024

Jay is on a mission, a challenge even the a seasoned mechanic — a rebuild of a Chevy 350 [More...]

Insane 650HP LS Powered Monster Truck Chevy Camaro

July 27, 2019

A Chevy Camaro with portal axles, rear steer, monster tires, and a turbo LS V8 engine with 650 horsepower [More...]

How To Determine Suspension, Brake, and Wheel Clearance

January 29, 2020

When working with suspension, wheels, and brakes, wheel clearance is key. Follow these easy steps to calculate offset [More...]

How To Read a Tire Sidewall ~ DOT Tire Numbering System

Tire Size? How To Read a Tire Sidewall and What it All Means

July 30, 2016

The side of your tire, or tire sidewall, contains everything you need to know about your tire size, [More...]

The Mongrel ~ 1959 Ford 100e Body on a Mazda Mx5 / Miata Chassis

The Mongrel ~ 1959 Ford 100e Body / Mazda MX-5 Miata Chassis Swap

January 15, 2019

Rescued from a classic car graveyard, this 1959 Ford 100e is about to find itself on top of a [More...]

The “F71” ~ ’71 F-100/Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor Chassis Swap

June 23, 2018

A 1971 Ford F-100 pickup truck is chassis swapped with a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor and cut [More...]

Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013

If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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 Find Open and Short Circuits Fast

August 26, 2024

See how the Power Probe ECT 3000can quickly and effectively diagnoses electrical issues, making it a valuable tool in automotive repair. [More…]

How to Install New Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

How To Install Billet Hood Hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy Trucks

March 11, 2019

Kevin Tetz demonstrates how to replace worn-out hood hinges on 1967-1972 Chevy/GMC trucks with high-quality Billet Hood Hinges. [More…]

Metal Forming Radius Bends With A T-Stake

May 9, 2018

Kent White demonstrates how to make a quickly and easily form a radius bend using a post-mounted T-stake. [More…]

How To Keep Your LS Engine Healthy While You Beat The Snot Out Of It

August 10, 2020

If you’re planning to beat the ever-loving snot out of your LS engine, consider these modifications to make it reliable in extreme and competitive circumstances. [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Bolt Pattern

August 8, 2001

Bolt pattern is the diameter of an circle formed by the centers of the wheel lugs. Common bolt patterns are 4, 5, 6, or 8 lug holes. The diagrams here indicate the proper measuring methods. [More…]

Zoomies ~ How To Fabricate Custom Headers

October 20, 2019

MarsFab Offroad and Fabrication builds a set of custom zoomie headers for a classic Ford pickup with a 700 HP blown small block Chevy engine. [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…]

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…]

4 Different Ways To Cut and Weld Box Tube Corners

January 28, 2020

Here are several tips from Urchfab on cutting, welding and finishing steel box corners to a seamless finish. [More…]

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