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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...]

1955 Chevrolet 3100 Step Side Pickup Truck Build

April 6, 2019

This 1955 Chevrolet 3100 Step Side Pickup Truck was built by the Hot Rod Factory, Minnesota’s premier hot rod [More...]

Are You Letting Brand Loyalty Hold You or Your Project Back?

October 18, 2023

It’s not the brand that truly matters but the people and their passion for creating something unique and exciting. [More...]

Hot Rod Fabrication with an English Wheel

November 29, 2018

Kyle Voss from The Fab Forums makes some transmission panels for the “Bibbster” project using an English wheel. [More...]

Buying Classic Cars ~ How To Do A Field Assessment

August 4, 2019

Learn how to look over a potential Daily-Driver classic car or truck and how to negotiate your best [More...]

1959 Chevrolet Apache RestoMod Build

February 25, 2019

Build Photo Journal ~ 1959 Chevrolet Apache Pickup Truck and Custom Paint by the Hot Rod Factory in East [More...]

1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS3 Engine Swap and Build

May 18, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS Swap built by the Hot Rod Factory in East [More...]

Understanding Ignition Coils

October 14, 2016

Ignition coils transform a storage battery’s 12 volts to the thousands of volts needed to spark the spark [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

Chevy Ford Dodge IH Diamond T Project Truck Cabs For Sale

Chevy, Ford, Dodge, and IH Truck Cabs For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

March 19, 2021

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, and Diamond T truck cabs for sale in Great Bend, [More...]

How To Build a Custom Steering Column Drop

November 19, 2018

Matt makes a custom steering column brace/drop for a cowl steering setup. [More…]

How To Select Automotive Primer with Kevin Tetz

December 3, 2018

Kevin Tetz explains how to choose the correct primer for your application and when to use each type of paint. [More…]

Bead Rolling Machine Basics with Master Metalworker Ron Covell

May 3, 2018

Learn the basics of the bead roller, a very versatile metalworking tool as demonstrated by mater metalworker Ron Covell. [More…]

How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts

January 19, 2019

In this detailed video, you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…]

How To Helicoil Damaged Spark Plug Threads

November 7, 2019

In this video, Steve Darnell from WelderUp shows you how to fix damaged spark plug threads with a Helicoil Kit. [More…]

Mastering Bodywork: A Step-by-Step Guide To Using Body Filler

October 3, 2023

Ben, a No Coast Custom and Rod Shop expert, walks us through the meticulous steps required to prepare your vehicle for a flawless paint job. [More…]

How To Determine Proper Exhaust Tubing Size

August 14, 2018

A guide for exhaust-pipe tube size needed to balance prevention of excessive back-pressure while maintaining adequate exhaust-gas velocity. [More…]

Interior and Upholstery Preparation for Hot Rods and Customs

September 7, 2018

Tips and tricks for preparing your hot rod or custom car or truck for interior and upholstery. [More…]

How To Keep Your Car From Getting Stolen

How To Keep Your Vehicle From Getting Stolen

March 28, 2019

Stacey David shows you how to prevent someone from stealing your ride – from simple free ways to some that are a little more in depth. [More…]

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