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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...]

Josh Mason’s 800HP LS2 Drift Engine Build in 7 Minutes

August 18, 2019

This is Josh Mason’s LS2 Drift Engine he will be using in his Pro-Am 2010 Ford Mustang in 2019 [More...]

The Engine that Replaced the Flathead ~ Ford Y-Block Build

October 19, 2019

The Y-Block was Ford’s first overhead valve V8 engine and the design the company felt was worthy to replace [More...]

How To Make Polyurethane Engine and Transmission Mounts

January 19, 2019

In this detailed video, you’ll learn how to make polyurethane engine and transmission mounts from liquid polyurethane. [More…] [More...]

How To Shrink Stretched Sheet Metal with a Propane Torch

February 6, 2019

The condition known as an “oil can” is common in automotive bodywork — the panel position is bi-stable [More...]

1951 GMC/Chevrolet Resto Mod Chassis Swap

March 31, 2018

This 1951 GMC truck sits atop a 4th gen GM B-body chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and entire wiring harness including [More...]

1966 Buick Riviera GS 425 Nailhead Build

1966 Buick Riviera GS Chop Top Build

October 30, 2019

You can’t get long and low without chopping the top and adding air ride, so that’s exactly what was [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...]

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...]

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...]

5 Super Easy Spray Paint Tricks and Effects

February 19, 2019

From Commando Designs, these are 5 super easy spray paint tricks and effects that will add another layer of cool to your project. [More…]

6G 6010 Welding Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

6G 6010 Roots: Old Timer vs Young Gun

November 29, 2018

Old Timer Bob shows raking the root in with very little motion. “Young Gun” Hjalmar shows his Christmas Tree pattern of putting in the root. [More…]

How To Stretch Wheel Arches for Big Tires

How To Stretch Wheel Arches for Bigger Tires

March 6, 2021

Fitzee’s Fabrications cuts and stretches the wheel arch and quarters on project Crusty to fit bigger tires. [More…]

How To Make a Cab Corner Patch Panel

December 9, 2018

Lazze demonstrates metal shaping techniques to create a cab corner using his Shrinker / Stretcher and English Wheel. [More…]

TH400 to 700R4 Transmission Swap ~ In Depth How To

December 14, 2019

Monster Transmission’s original MonStar, Curt, shows how to convert from an original factory TH400 transmission to a 700R4 transmission. [More…]

How To Cut GM Coil Springs To Drop Your Ride

March 21, 2019

Global West Suspension discusses and offers a tutorial for trimming (or cutting) GM coil springs to lower your vehicle ride height. [More…]

How To Plus Size Wheels and Tires

January 7, 2015

Plus Sizing your wheel and tire combination was designed to enhance vehicle performance and appearance by allowing fitment of larger diameter rims and lower profile tires. The theory is that while making these changes, you keep the overall tire diameter within 3% of the original equipment tires. [More…]

Metal Shaping Masterclass With Karl Fisher and Bad Chad

November 9, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned metal shaper or just thinking about picking up a hammer for the first time, this video is a must-watch. [More…]

Sheet Metal Cutting and Grinding Tools with Fitzee’s Fabrications

January 3, 2021

Fitzee discusses and demos sheet metal tools he’s used for 30 years, as well as the 21st Century cutting and grinding tools he uses today. [More…]

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