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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...]

GM B-Body Chassis Narrowing for Body Swap

How To Narrow a Chassis to Fit Your Swap

March 28, 2018

How to narrow the frame rails of GM 4th Generation B-Body Platform for chassis swapping many 40s, 50, and [More...]

1931 Chevrolet Cummins Diesel Rat Rod Build ~ Wild-Torquey

January 25, 2018

A 1931 Chevrolet gets bagged and straight axle’d, a built Cummins 6bt diesel, nitrous, methanol and a hell of [More...]

Five Ways to Improve Handling in an F100

May 3, 2020

We discuss five ways to improve the handling on your Ford F100 truck including polyurethane bushings, sway bars, [More...]

Pinstriping Demo with Legend Glen Weisgerber

April 30, 2018

Pinstriping and airbrush legend Glen Weisgerber demonstrates how to pull lines and palette your brush in this special [More...]

1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS3 Engine Swap and Build

May 18, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS LS Swap built by the Hot Rod Factory in East [More...]

Budget LS Swapping a Chevy C10 ~ Mounting and Wiring Made Easy

March 20, 2020

Dan is here with another DIY for budget builders, this time all about LS engine swaps on the cheap. [More...]

How To Calculate Compression Ratio

January 8, 2019

Compression ratio is the maximum volume of the cylinder divided by the minimum volume of the cylinder. Here’s [More...]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015

If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start [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 Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale

Original Exterior Sun Visors For Sale ~ Chevy, Ford, Mercury, Mopar, More

November 20, 2020

Adding sun visors to your vehicle can help you see while driving in bright sunshine or to add that [More...]

How To Rebuild a GM 10 Bolt Chevy 8.5″ Rear End

February 20, 2019

Tinman 2 Kustoms shows how to rebuild a 10 bolt Chevy 8.5″ rear axle in the bagged C10 using Yukon Gear & Axle components. [More…]

Shaved Fuel Filler Door Done The Easy Way

How To Shave a Gas Tank Filler Door The Easy (or Brilliant) Way

August 6, 2020

Fitzee’s Fabrications demonstrates a genius approach to a fairly simple task: shaving, or filling, the fuel tank filler door on a Fox Body Mustang example. [More…]

How to Make a Replacement Tail Light Lens

How To Make a Replacement Automotive Light Lens

January 29, 2019

How to replicate a tail light lens of any car using a Mold star silicone rubber mold and Crystal Clear optically-clear UV resistant resin. [More…]

How To Fix Automotive Paint Defects

June 7, 2019

This video addresses several questions about how to fix common paint defects such as paint runs, solvent boil, removing dust from paint. [More…]

How To Make Custom Floating Hubcaps

September 24, 2024

Floating hubcaps are a stylish addition to any classic car, and the step-by-step process outlined here makes it easy to DIY. [More…]

How To Restore A Steering Column

April 19, 2019

To get started, take off the steering wheel, hub, adapter, and cover. Slide out the turn signal assembly and pop out the snap ring. [More…]

Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal Repair with Mark Prosser and Lincoln Electric

How To Repair Thin-Gauge Sheet Metal

December 3, 2018

Lincoln Electric Welding instructor and co-author of Full-Bore Welding, Mark Prosser shows you how to repair a hole in thin-gauge steel. [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…]

Chevy and GMC Rust Repair ~ Floor, Kick Panels, Inner/Outer Rockers

February 11, 2021

Dave shows us the nuts & bolts of repairing rusty floors and rockers with new sheet metal in 1960s Chevrolet and GMC trucks. [More…]

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