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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...]

1953 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Chassis/Engine Swap Project

August 27, 2019

This ’53 Chevy 3100 gets turned into a RestoMod, complete with a 1985 Chevy S-10 chassis and a 5.7 [More...]

Foose Design ’69 Chevy Camaro Restomod Build

Foose Design ’69 Camaro Restomod Build

March 25, 2020

Chip Foose takes you through the build of a 1969 Camaro restomod including fabrication, interior mods, reconstruction and SEMA [More...]

How To Clean, Whiten, and Restore a Coolant Overflow Tank

February 19, 2021

Here’s a tutorial video showing how to clean and whiten (remove the yellow color) coolant expansion or overflow [More...]

How To Fit, Prep, Stain, and Seal (Clear Coat) Classic Truck Bed Wood

March 25, 2021

Seasoned Classic Truck builder Dave Welch shares his experience in Bed Wood preparation, staining, and sealing (clear coat). [More...]

Old School Model T Chassis Build

March 25, 2020

In two short days a rolling chassis was crafted and this field-find Model T is supporting its own weight [More...]

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Full Restoration Project by the Hot Rod Factory

January 15, 2019

Dave Struebing’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Restoration Project as performed by the Hot Rod Factory of East Bethel, MN. [More...]

Automotive Electrical Circuits 101

May 7, 2018

Two Guys Garage co-host Kevin Byrd clearly explains automotive electrical circuits and how they work to power your [More...]

Understanding How Differential Gears Work

August 12, 2010

This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we [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 BIG Trucks For Sale in Harvard, Nebraska

September 16, 2020

Parts trucks and full runners perfect for someone doing a “big Truck” build, above-average cabs perfect for “big short [More...]

How To Make a Metal Roof Insert for a Ford Model A Coupe

December 23, 2018

Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]

How To Brighten Classic Car Headlights with Relays

November 20, 2018

Classic car headlights are prone to voltage loss due to how they are wired. Add two relays to the system to quickly solve the problem. [More…]

How To Adjust Timing on a Small Block Chevy Engine

July 24, 2019

In this Hagerty DIY, Kyle Smith walks you through the process of adjusting the timing on a Chevy small-block engine. [More…]

Earl’s Differential and Manual Transmission Cooling Systems

January 13, 2020

Whether you race road course, off-road, circle track, or just put your vehicle under heavy-duty conditions, take the extra step to cool them. [More…]

How To Shorten 1973-87 Chevy/GMC Squarebody Truck Bed Sides

February 18, 2022

Dave Welch takes you step-by-step through the shortening a longbed to shortbed for any 1973-1987 Chevrolet or GMC Squarebody Pickup. [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…]

How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel!

July 28, 2024

A father-son team and Paint Society paint a 1990 Trans Am with a budget-friendly sealer and single-stage black. [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 Buy a Hot Rod on the Cheap

June 8, 2018

Counting Cars Kevin “Mack Daddy” Mack sat down with us to share hard-learned advice on how to buy hot rods on the cheap… [More…]

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