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1972 Ford Gran Torino Big Block RestoMod Project

May 6, 2019

This 1972 Ford Gran Torino was rebuilt as a period-era hot rod – how it would have been done [More...]

Peterbilt Semi-Truck Rat Rod Build

January 9, 2019

A 1984 Peterbilt 359 rat rod pickup truck powered by a 300 HP Big Cam Cummins Diesel Engine mated [More...]

Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Rides Wheelies

Rat Rod Header 125cc Mini-Bike Trike Build

February 11, 2020

Red Beard’s Garage, after a proper dose of rat rod inspiration while attending the Redneck Rumble, started piecing together [More...]

1951 Chevrolet 3100 ~ 1995 Caprice Classic Chassis Swap

1951 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup ~ 1995 Caprice Classic DIY Chassis Swap

January 4, 2019

The story of Daniel Hammerle’s 1951 Chevrolet 3100 pickup truck and 1995 Caprice Classic chassis swap adventure. [More…] Also [More...]

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Build

Upside-Down ~ 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck Gets Instant Chassis Slam

March 28, 2020

This is Dizzo Martell’s 1946 Ford 1 Ton Rat Rod Truck that’s built on a chassis flipped upside down [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...]

1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck Chassis Swap Build

December 26, 2018

From Hand Built Cars ~ 1955 Chevrolet 3100 First Series Pickup Truck ~ Chevrolet S10 Conversion [More…] Also of [More...]

Custom Bubbletop “The Iron Lung” by Eric Goodrich

August 5, 2012

This is NOT a George Barris build. This is NOT an Ed “Big Daddy” Roth car. This is an [More...]

Fast Freddie’s ’69 Dodge Dart GTS RestoMod Build

October 19, 2019

This 1969 Dodge Dart GTS gets the full RestoMod treatment ably executed by Fast Freddies Rod Shop. Take a [More...]

Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs

May 12, 2014

Spark Plug seizure in an aluminum cylinder head is usually caused by improper installation and too much torque. [More...]

Understanding Fuel Filters

April 5, 2017

The fuel filter’s job is to trap large particles in the fuel and stop them from getting into [More...]

Custom 1932 Willys Aircraft Refueling Truck Build

1932 Willys Turbo Diesel Dually Refueling Truck

January 20, 2019

This 1932 Willys is an aircraft themed build dubbed “Low Standard” was built by Eddies Rod & Custom in [More...]

The Siren Of TI Chopper

October 13, 2014

The “Siren Of TI” Chopper is a 900-pound masterpiece constructed as a tribute to the Sirens of Treasure Island [More...]

Jessi Combs, Race Car Driver and TV Host

Jessi Combs ~ The Fastest Woman on Four Wheels

August 31, 2019

Jessie Combs was one of the rare dreamers with the bravery to turn those possibilities into reality, and she [More...]

A Famous Roadrunner, A Hemi Ute, and a Near Arrest

October 20, 2020

The new owner of Dave Freiburger’s ’71 Roadrunner let a couple fans drive both the ’71 Plymouth and a [More...]

Differences Between Early and Late Model 4L80E Transmissions

February 28, 2019

Curt from Monster Transmission uses some 4L80E transmission cores to show the external differences between the early and [More...]

Tech Talk ~ Ford Spindles and King Pin Sets

March 16, 2019

Speedway Motors and Heath Petzoldt walk you through the process of putting different types of kingpins together in [More...]

Tools That Don’t Suck ~ 3″ Adjustable Head Cut-Off Tool

January 13, 2020

The Adjustable head cut off tool from Eastwood makes working in awkward positions more manageable because the head can be [More...]

Which Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is Best?

August 31, 2020

Project Farm tests Wet/Dry Shop Vacs for horsepower, airspeed, suction, and noise level including Ridgid, Craftsman, Shop-Vac, DeWalt, and others. [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...]

Classic Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 with DIY Patina Paint Job

How To Do A Patina Paint Job

December 15, 2018

The Patina Paint Job on this Bagged 1964 Chevy C10 was one of our winter projects. Here’s how to do a patina paint job. [More…]

How To Restore Scratched, Burnt, or Cloudy Welding Lenses

June 17, 2019

Matt at Urchfab shares a quick trick to get your old welding helmet lenses looking like new in 1 minute. Restore and recycle. [More…]

How To Make A Custom Battery Box

December 9, 2018

The Fab Forums make a custom battery box for the twin turbo project… [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 pros in Dealerships and Detailing Shops use? In those businesses, concentrated citrus cleaners have replaced them all and taken the center stage. [More…]

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