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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...]

Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build

November 7, 2018

1970 Ford F250 Super Duty Cummins Turbo Diesel Build by VonWilliam ~ Watch the process from start to finish. [More...]

Complete 1,000 HP ’72 Chevelle Build in Minutes

February 28, 2020

Every step of Detroit Muscle’s 2,000-hour frame-off 1,000 horsepower ProCharged stroker small block A-body Chevy Chevelle build in 11 [More...]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off [More...]

Shaved Fuel Filler Door Done The Easy Way

How To Shave a Gas Tank Filler Door The Easy (or Brilliant) Way

August 6, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler [More...]

$5000 and 10 Days To Make Bad Daddy Braddy’s S10 Go 9 Seconds

October 1, 2019

Even though Bad Daddy Braddy lost Build & Battle Season 2 Challenge, The Hoonigans couldn’t let that be the [More...]

Building a Radio Flyer Rat Rod Wagon

May 1, 2020

John and Issac build a shaft-driven Rot Rod go-kart from a Radio Flyer wagon that is Predator 212cc engine-powered. [More...]

Automotive Painting Basics and Techniques with Kevin Tetz

April 28, 2019

Kevin Tetz shows you the basics of painting, setting up a paint gun and spraying a car with [More...]

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform [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...]

International Trucks For Sale ~ Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, Kansas

August 5, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto has approximately 40 International trucks in stock for projects and parts. Current inventory is mid-1930s to [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…]

How to Balance Tires Yourself at Home

October 24, 2018

How to balance a tire yourself at home — This portable wheel balancer makes it easy to balance tires accurately with its bull’s eye level. [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…]

DIY Carburetor to Holley Terminator EFI Conversion

November 26, 2018

Holley Performance Products provided a Terminator EFI setup, which we recently installed in Davin Reckow’s classic 396 big-block Chevelle. [More…]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set ignition timing, clearly explained. [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…]

How To Swap 1st Gen Dodge Truck Rotors from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5

July 3, 2022

How to swap late 1st Gen Dodge truck rotors for early 1st Gen truck rotors effectively changing the bolt pattern from 5×5.5 to 5×4.5. [More…]

How To Wrap Exhaust Headers

December 5, 2018

There are several applications of exhaust header wrap, but the principles are pretty much the same and covered in this video. [More…]

How To Setup an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Torch

October 30, 2018

A Solid Overview of the Use and Maintenance of an Oxygen Acetylene (OxyAcetylene) Gas Torch Setup. [More…]

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