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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...]

1928 Ford Model A Tudor Rat Rod Build

February 11, 2019

From Hand Built Cars and KillBillet ~ Hardknox Kustoms 1928 Ford Model A Tudor Rat Rod Build Project. [More…] [More...]

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car from Scrap and Recycled Materials

Man Builds Street Legal Dream Car Out Of Scrap and Recycled Materials

January 18, 2020

Barry Caukill built his dream car, dubbed “Scarlotti”, using a chassis from a car that would have gone to [More...]

How To Rebuild Brake Cylinders

August 8, 2014

Rebuild Brake Cylinders Without Expensive Tools ~ Wheel cylinders should be dismantled and examined each time the brake [More...]

How To Diagnose and Repair a Hydraulic Bottle Jack

December 30, 2018

If your hydraulic bottle jack will no longer lift a load, it is most likely repairable with an [More...]

Full Custom RestoMod '69 Chevy C-10 Pickup Truck Build

BATTLESHIP ~ ’69 Chevy C10 Full Custom RestoMod Truck Build

May 1, 2019

THE BATTLESHIP is the name of this full Customized, RestoMod 1969 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck built by Carolina Kustoms. [More...]

1946 Chevy Truck / 2002 Prius Unibody Chassis Swap ~ Wait… WHAT?!

March 14, 2018

Joe Winter of Hoopie’s Hot Rods in Ohio mates a 1946 Chevrolet truck body and an ’02 Prius unibody/chassis [More...]

How To Set Ignition Timing

February 28, 2018

Setting the timing on your engine is one of the most misunderstood adjustments. Here is how to set [More...]

What Parts To Keep During A Drivetrain Overhaul

March 31, 2019

Drivetrain overhauls leave you with leftover parts, so what to keep? In short, save everything until your project [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, GMC, Dodge, Ford and IH Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ford, and IH Project Trucks For Sale in Pella, Iowa

September 7, 2020

Doug has managed to keep hundreds of old cars and trucks that are restorable or have very hard to [More...]

How To Hot Rod a Vintage GM Straight 6 Engine

April 29, 2018

Everybody knows that the engine is a central key component to ANY Hot Rod project. But is a V8 the only way to go? NO WAY! Stacey David shows you why. [More…]

How To Make Custom Flathead Radiator Hoses

How To Make Custom Ford Flathead Radiator Hoses

November 27, 2018

The guys show how they made custom radiator hoses for the sectioned ’32 grill and custom radiator combination. [More…]

How To Quickly Make Custom Gaskets

December 4, 2018

A full set of gaskets was needed for a chainsaw restoration, and a tool already purchased for a different purpose was the perfect solution. [More…]

Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks

March 26, 2022

This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]

How To Install An Oil Catch Can

April 10, 2019

There are several designs of oil catch cans. Oil separators are included and are used in line with the PCV system on vehicles so equipped. [More…]

How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools

May 10, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates how to make a battery tray with recycled metal and simple tools and a no-nonsense approach. [More…]

Wheels: Measure Twice, Buy Once

June 7, 2018

Learn The Right Way To Measure for Wheel Size Before You Place An Order: Bolt Pattern, Wheel Width, Backspacing… [More…]

How To Fix Flaking Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

How To Fix Flaking, Faded Clear Coat and Paint with a Rattle Can Kit

October 2, 2018

Automotive Touchup offers DIYers full kits that include everything needed to fix and repaint problem paint and clear coat spots. [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…]

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