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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...]

1974 Chevy Nova 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car

$50 Chevy Nova Becomes 8 Second Destroked LS Drag Car on the Cheap

May 2, 2022

YouTube Channel Nivlac57 does a build breakdown on their Twin Turbo Destroked LS swapped 1974 Chevrolet Nova that was [More...]

Tearing Down a 461ci Pontiac Engine

April 30, 2020

Jon tears down a recently found .030″ over-bored Pontiac 455 for his Trans Am tribute car, but finds a [More...]

How To Correctly Sharpen a Twist Drill on a Bench Grinder

April 30, 2018

Knowing how to hand sharpen a twist drill is a basic skill every machinist or fabricator should possess. [More...]

How To Make A Sheet Metal Slapper ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

May 15, 2019

Wray Schelin from ProShaper Workshop shows you how to make a Sheet Metal Slapper with salvaged spring steel [More...]

1955 Chevy Pickup and Tahoe Chassis Swap

February 9, 2019

Eric and Greg chassis swap a Chevrolet Tahoe donor under a 1955 Chevy truck body utilizing the complete chassis, [More...]

Chopped 1931 Ford Model A Gasser ~ 8 Year Build in 8 Minutes

November 3, 2021

Rick, a fabricator at South Side Sleds Custom Cycles & Hot Rods recollects building his 1931 Ford Model A [More...]

Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection

May 4, 2016

Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the [More...]

Understanding Suspension Lift Kits

March 18, 2017

There are a lot of kits and styles available, so careful consideration must be taken to meet your [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...]

Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas

New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021

We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects [More...]

Tinting Windows ~ DIY Tips and Secrets

October 15, 2017

Window tinting is a relatively difficult endeavor, but with patience and proper coaching, you can achieve your desired results. [More…]

How To Teardown, Rebuild, and Dyno a Small Block Chevy Engine

May 10, 2019

Pat and Mike tear-down, rebuild, and dyno a small block Chevy engine and end up adding around 60 HP with spare parts. [More…]

Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels

Butt vs Lap Welding Sheet Metal Panels

February 10, 2019

The Hot Rod Hippie discusses Butt Welding vs Overlapping Sheet Metal Panels on your hot rod or custom vehicle project. [More…]

How to Save Money on Your Hot Rod Build or Classic Car Restoration

September 17, 2018

Here are a couple tips right off to help keep costs under control as you embark on your hot rod project or build. [More…]

How To Build a High-Performance Flathead Ford Engine

August 7, 2019

Installing camshaft, crankshaft & front cover, piston & rod assembly & installation, pan, valve & head assembly, and engine dyno testing. [More…]

How To Swap Out a Lock Cylinder

February 17, 2019

You score a junkyard tilt steering column, but of course, the keys are missing. Here’s how to swap out the lock cylinder. [More…]

Inexpensive Universal Hot Rod Disc Brake Conversions

May 20, 2020

Dan at DD Speed Shop is putting fresh binders on the ’57 Chevy Bel Air with a Right Stuff Products universal disc brake conversion kit. [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…]

Tips and Tricks for Routing and Plumbing Hot Rod Brake Lines

June 18, 2019

Matt, George, and Andrew work on running all of the brake lines. Matt gives a few tips and tricks along to way to help. [More…]

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