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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...]

Hannah’s 1959 Chevy Viking Build Roundup… and Changing the Patina?

March 29, 2022

Hannah’s 1957 Chevy Viking started life as a two-ton grain truck. It gets a chassis and engine swap, and [More...]

Medusa ~ Viper V10 Powered 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Build

June 29, 2019

1971 Plymouth Barracuda with Viper V10 engine swap dubbed “Medusa” ~ An over-the-top build by All Speed Customs. [More…] [More...]

How To Repair Rusty Door Bottoms

April 11, 2020

How to repair rusty door bottoms with a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style of metalwork. [More…] Also of Interest: DIY [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 [More...]

The Roadkill Crusher Impala Gets New Engine and Drag Strip Tested

March 7, 2021

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich haul the rusty ’69 Chevy Impala in to get it to do burnouts, then [More...]

Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild

How To Rebuild A Shelby GT350 Inspired Ford 289 V8 Engine In 5 Minutes

December 10, 2018

Starting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, the team upgrades from stock in [More...]

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions

June 13, 2013

Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…] Also of [More...]

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor [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...]

5 Cheap Muscle Cars To Buy In This Insane Project Car Market

April 22, 2022

Tony Angelo from YouTube Channel Stay Tuned tells you something you likely already know — The classic/muscle car/Hot Rod [More...]

How To Drive a Ford Model T with Jay Leno’s Garage

October 1, 2025

Jay guides his producer through the Model T’s unusual operating system, which is anything but intuitive by modern standards. [More…]

How To Build a Pickup Truck Bed

December 6, 2018

A detailed video on how to build a custom truck bed from the ground up. Learn how to use a bead roller to add style and strength. [More…]

How To Install Holley Sniper EFI

November 27, 2018

Holley Sniper EFI is perfect for hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, off-road trucks or nearly any carbureted vehicle. [More…]

How To Age and Patina Wood

October 1, 2018

Similar effects with pre-mixed paints or stains are doable, but new wood can be aged in minutes with a simple solution of household materials. [More…]

How To Make Auto Rubber Trim with Silicone Molds

January 30, 2019

We recreate a rare trim gasket for a 1958 BMW Isetta — Setting up a silicone mold, casting with flexible urethane, plus tips and tricks. [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…]

How To Convert a 1970-81 Camaro or Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

How To Convert a 1970-81 Camaro/Firebird Sub-Frame to Full Coilover

February 10, 2019

Doug from Global West Suspension shows you how to modify your 2nd generation F-Body Camaro/Firebird sub-frame to full coilover application. [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…]

Replacing a Full One-Piece Floor Pan at Home with Body on Frame

Full Classic Car Floor Pan Replacement ~ Fast, Cheap, and Easy

January 27, 2021

This video proves that ANYONE can do a full floor replacement in their home garage with minimal tools, and much faster than patching. [More…]

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