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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...]

King Cobra Mustang Overhaul: Revamping Performance with a Total Suspension Refresh

January 6, 2024

The team at Pole Barn Garage has taken the restoration journey to the next level by giving the King [More...]

1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe Blown Ardun Build

September 20, 2020

The stars have aligned, and Matt from Iron Trap Garage got a lead on a 1933 Ford 3 Window [More...]

1949-54 GM Torque Tube to Open Driveshaft Conversion Donor Vehicles

July 10, 2020

The primary complaint about an enclosed torque tube driveline is that there are very limited ratios available for [More...]

The 1957 Chevy Bel Air Gets an FiTech EFI Conversion

FiTech Makes EFI Conversion Easy with Kit and Force Fuel System

July 29, 2020

DD Speed Shop shows how easy an EFI conversion can be with a kit from FiTech on their [More...]

Resurrected Rust Garage’s Resurgence Rat Rod

October 26, 2017

Gary Fisher and crew at Resurrected Rust Garage transform disparate parts into the Resurgence Rat Rod, Winner of the [More...]

1931 Chevy Rat Rod ~ The Bayou Bootlegger II

April 1, 2019

Rat Rods combine hot rod levels of power with sorts of personalization unheard of elsewhere. This one-of-a-kind ’31 Chevy [More...]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to [More...]

Using Your Ears to Assess Engine Condition: Old-School Techniques

July 13, 2019

Uncle Tony offers up two quick and easy ways to tell what’s going on inside the engine just [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...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod

July 22, 2021

In the 1956 Chevy Gasser Wagon project, Dan moved the seat back a few inches and installs a new universal fit tilt steering column. [More…]

Homemade DIY Wooden Slapper for Metalwork

How To Make a Wooden Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

March 2, 2021

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop demonstrates how to make a leather-faced wooden slapper for metalwork and shaping. [More…]

How and Where To Swap and Replace Broken Hand Tools

December 24, 2020

An overview of tool brand company warranty, return process, customer service contact information, and drop-off and return location finders. [More…]

How To Bead Roll Sheet Metal Without Warping

October 14, 2018

Basic tips to combat distortion for beginners and the more advanced but proper technique to eliminate warping altogether. [More…]

DIY Carpet Installation in a Classic Chevy / GMC Truck

DIY Carpet and Sound Deadening Installation in a Classic Truck

November 29, 2018

Installing new carpet, sound deadener, and jute padding is an easy DIY weekend job that’ll quickly freshen up the interior of your truck. [More…]

Ask An Expert ~ Car Detailer

June 4, 2019

From tips, tricks, and techniques for washing your car, claying, and waxing to myths surrounding ceramic coatings. [More…]

How To Identify a 4L60E Transmission and Decipher Case Tags

March 28, 2022

Various case changes and other differences in the 4l60E Transmission variations since 1993 are discussed with a full list of Tag ID meanings. [More…]

How To Measure for a Straight Axle Spring

September 28, 2018

There are two measurements that you can use to determine what straight axle spring length you’ll need for your project. [More…]

1973 Camaro with Holley RetroBright LED Headlights

How To Install Holley RetroBright LED Headlights in a Classic Car or Truck

February 4, 2022

RetroBright LED Headlights offer plug & play compatibility, better visibility, and 6 times longer life over traditional sealed beam headlights. [More…]

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