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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...]

1941 Cadillac 2-Door Coupe Supercharged 500 HP XLR-V Northstar Build

1941 Cadillac Coupe Gets One-Off Chassis, Northstar Power, New Face

May 19, 2020

This custom one-off Northstar powered 1941 Cadillac 2 door coupe was built from the bottom up by Tucci Hot [More...]

1300cc VW Beetle Engine Swapped Motorcycle

August 29, 2019

Build Photo Story of a 1300cc VW Beetle engine swapped into a Ukrainian Dnepr MT-10-36 motorcycle, built by an [More...]

How To Adjust TH350 and TH400 Shift Points with a Vacuum Modulator

Change TH350 & TH400 Shift Points with an Adjustable Vacuum Modulator

December 7, 2019

The B&M GM TH400 and TH350 Vacuum Modulator is fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the shift points [More...]

How to Cut Pipe and Tubing by Hand ~ Exhaust Pipe and Roll Cage Cutter

July 9, 2020

If you are welding up your own exhaust system or roll cage you need this tool to make [More...]

1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000

June 29, 2021

Casey’s Customs chassis swaps a $250 1954 Ford truck body on to a 140K Mile 2000 Lincoln Towncar chassis [More...]

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight Build

August 23, 2019

Doctor Detroit’s 1951 Mercury Eight, Arizona car, two-door, missing the engine and transmission with Before & After Photos… [More…] [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...]

How To Measure, Cut, Fit, and Weld Automotive Patch Panels

March 7, 2021

Lakeside Autobody focuses on measuring, cutting, fitting, and welding homemade, DIY automotive sheet metal patch panels. [More…] Also [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...]

GM LSx Engine Swap ~ Wiring Harness Preparation

August 28, 2018

The idea is to end up with a simplified engine harness that only needs a minimum number of inputs/outputs for a standalone swap. [More…]

How To French Taillights with Bad Chad

March 27, 2020

Bad Chad explains and demonstrates how to french taillights… [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…]

Tech Tip: Keep Your Original Rubber Seals and Gaskets

May 17, 2023

If you follow any tech tip advice from Steele Rubber Products, let it be this one! Keep. Your. Originals. Whether you are restoring a classic vehicle, repairing damaged rubber on your boat or RV, or [More…]

How To Rehab a Home Garage into an Inexpensive DIY Paint Booth

March 17, 2021

This DIY garage to paint booth conversion was done with only $400 in materials to prepare the space, and $300 in air and paint supplies. [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 the rear end. [More…]

How To Rule Out A Spark Plug As Your Problem

May 9, 2019

A very simple but effective method to confirm if a spark plug is/is not the cause of engine starting and/or performance problems. [More…]

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor's John Kosmoski

How To Paint A Car with House Of Kolor’s Jon Kosmoski

October 28, 2018

These video clips are from the “Kustom Painting Made Easy” by Jon Kosmoski of House of Kolor… [More…]

How To Make a Vintage Padlock

December 9, 2018

This is the first lock I ever made. There is room for improvement on the mechanism, but to me, it is all about getting started. [More…]

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