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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...]

Peterbilt Semi-Truck Rat Rod Build

January 9, 2019

A 1984 Peterbilt 359 rat rod pickup truck powered by a 300 HP Big Cam Cummins Diesel Engine mated [More...]

1967 VW Type 3 Squareback Gets Mazda Miata Chassis Swap

Frankenwagon ~ 1967 VW Type3 Gets Mazda MX-5 Miata ‘Chassis’ Swap

May 19, 2020

This Old Jalopy presents Project Frankenwagon: A 1967 VW Type 3 Squareback with a 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata chassis [More...]

How To Roll a Fender Bead with Wire Edge

December 13, 2018

Metal Shaping Guru Lazze demonstrates how to make a bead with a wire edge for fenders or other [More...]

How To Powder Coat At Home

March 16, 2018

In addition to powder coating a sample part, the video includes an overview tutorial of powder coating equipment, [More...]

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon Restoration

May 27, 2019

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon restoration project was completed by the Roadster Shop of Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] [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...]

10 Winter Car Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

February 19, 2021

If you live somewhere that gets snow, this video teaches some helpful tips and tricks I have learned [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...]

GM Trucks Chevrolet GMC Project Vehicles and Cabs

Chevrolet and GMC Project Trucks For Sale in Great Bend, Kansas

August 23, 2020

Nobody Else’s Auto LLC has Chevrolet and GMC projects, build and part donor quality trucks for sale in Great [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 Install a '55-59 Chevy Truck Coil Spring Front End

How To Install a Coil Spring Front End in a 1955-59 Chevy or GMC Truck

January 4, 2019

Watch a complete installation of the new Total Cost Involved Engineering ’55-59 Chevrolet and GMC truck coil spring front end. [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…]

How To Adjust the Valves on a Small Block Chevrolet

May 15, 2018

This video demonstrates how to properly adjust Small Block Chevrolet engine valves… [More…]

How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018

Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these tunnels using tools from Eastwood. [More…]

How To Rust New Metal Instantly ~ Matching a 1927 Model T Deck Lid

April 12, 2020

Dan whips up a potion of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide and some salt in a spray bottle and matches the newly crafted panel to the body. [More…]

How To Identify What’s Causing Road Noise

January 5, 2019

Here are some ways you can try to track down those unidentifiable noises coming from a vehicle while you’re driving down the road. [More…]

How To Easily Remove Plasma Cutter and Torch Cut Slag

April 5, 2019

Here are some quick ways to get rid of that slag so you don’t waste a bunch of time after a plasma or torch cut. [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 ignition timing, clearly explained. [More…]

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