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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...]

700HP Shelby GT500 Powered 1966 Lincoln Continental Build

July 30, 2019

The guys at Divers Street Rods have taken two iconic Fords separated by about 50 years and joined them [More...]

1973 Chevrolet Nova Damaged in Barn Fire

Spicy Nova ~ Resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova Barn Fire Survivor

December 11, 2021

Junkyard Digs and Junkyard Mook tag team on resurrecting a 1973 Chevrolet Nova barn fire survivor that lived in [More...]

DIY Steel Wheel Center Flip and Widening

May 4, 2019

This video includes demonstrations, discussions, do’s and don’ts, tips and tricks about how to make wide and high [More...]

How To Make Steel Bomber Seats with Ron Covell

How To Make a Steel Bomber Seat with Ron Covell

March 12, 2019

Metalworker Ron Covell gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a steel bomber seat from start to [More...]

Chevy Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Before and After

Amazing Chevrolet Small Block 283 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

June 27, 2022

Davin Reckow and the Redline Rebuild crew have created a fascinating stop-action time-lapse of a Chevrolet small block 283 [More...]

Full Build: Junkyard Square Body Tow Truck Is Restored and Modernized

January 19, 2022

A 1977 Chevy C30 Square Body Tow Truck is brought back to life with an engine refresh, chassis repair, [More...]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [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...]

Bud’s Salvage ~ 1930s-70s Parts and Project Cars/Trucks in Oklahoma

March 2, 2022

Mr. Goodpliers tours Bud’s Salvage to check out their inventory of 1930s to 1970s vintage cars and trucks available [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 possible deal. [More…]

How To Prepare a Vehicle for Shipping

June 15, 2017

Prior to shipping, ensure the vehicle is fully inspected. Most reputable companies will inspect and document the vehicle before they ship it. [More…]

How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck

September 5, 2019

A TPMS monitors tire pressure and temperature and provides a visual warning light and audible alarm sound when thresholds are exceeded. [More…]

How To Convert a 1955, 56 or 57 Chevrolet From 4 Doors to 2 Doors

March 15, 2018

This video is a journal of the steps involved in converting a 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevrolet 4 door post car into a 2 door. [More…]

How To Adjust Ride Height With Torsion Bars

How Torsion Bars Work and How To Adjust Ride Height

April 19, 2019

Dylan McCool demonstrates how torsion bars work and how to adjust your vehicle ride height with torsion bars. [More…]

How To Apply Gold Leaf To Your Paint Job

February 5, 2019

One art that seems to be slowly dying off is Pinstriping. So this pinstripe trick is one that will make your ride pop – gold leafing. [More…]

How To Measure Wheel Back Spacing / Offset

July 13, 2017

Be sure you have proper wheel clearance for your specific car before purchasing new wheels, wheel spacers, and wheel adapters. [More…]

How To Wire Hot Rod Lights

August 12, 2016

How To Wire Hot Rod Lights with a simple to read, basic hot rod wiring diagram for lighting, switches, and relays. [More…]

How To Connect GM LSx Engines to an Older GM 4 Speed Manual Transmission

How To Connect LSx Engine to Older GM 4-Speed Manual Transmission

May 26, 2018

How to connect an original GM 4 speed manual transmission (Muncie M20/M21/M22, Borg Warner Super T10) to your swapped in LSx Series engine. [More…]

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