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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...]

1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Frame Off Restoration Project

April 29, 2019

Well, mostly 1970, with some ’72 parts, and others. [More…] Also of Interest: 3 Most Significant Cars Of The [More...]

1957 Cadillac 365 V8 Engine Redline Rebuild Time-lapse

April 3, 2021

Davin tears down and masterfully rebuilds a classic 1957 Cadillac 365 V-8 engine in this fast-paced time-lapse engine rebuild. [More...]

How To Rebuild a 4 Barrel Quadrajet Carburetor

September 21, 2019

Learn everything you need to know about Quadrajet carburetors, including how to rebuild one correctly, what kind of [More...]

Lowering a Ford F100 For Under $100

April 24, 2019

Lowering a 1971 Ford F100 truck for less than $100.00 out of pocket including flipping the axle, cutting [More...]

Rusty but Rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport Truck Revival!

January 6, 2023

Dalton from Pole barn Garage works to revive a rusty but rare 1976 Chevy K10 Sport truck from Kevin [More...]

1941 Dodge Power Wagon ~ Stacey David’s Sergeant Rock Lives

February 24, 2019

A look back at a kid with a dream. Follow the design and fabrication of Stacey David’s 1941 Dodge [More...]

How to Make Spark Plug Wires

October 13, 2018

Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks you through the process of building spark plug wires for your classic car or [More...]

Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019

Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — [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 A-Body Vehicle Inventory at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend, KS

June 29, 2019

This video is a drone flyover of Nobody Else’s Auto LLC GM A-Body Vehicle Inventory with commentary from Chad [More...]

How To Choose the Correct Drag Racing Tire

October 22, 2022

The evolution of the drag racing tire and direct looks at popular, race tested tire designs, and explain the key features to look for. [More…]

Chassis Stiffening: How To Firm The Flex

November 12, 2017

Learn the basics of chassis stiffening to reduce flex and increase rigidity so you can get the most out of your ride. [More…]

How To Install a 1930s-70s Rear Window Seal

January 26, 2021

David and Jason install a window gasket step-by-step using a method that works on most cars and trucks from the 1930s to the late 70s. [More…]

How To Hammer Form a Speed Blister with Simple Hand Tools

November 9, 2018

Learn how to make a “Speed Blister”, a common Hot Rod sheet metal detail for clearance and cool factor, with simple hand tools [More…]

How To Make a Metal Roof Insert for a Ford Model A Coupe

December 23, 2018

Matt from IronTrap Garage goes over the correct steps needed to build a Metal Roof Insert for your own Ford Model A Coupe. [More…]

How To Repair and Restore Vintage Trailer Tail Lights

February 9, 2019

How to repair and restore vintage travel trailer tail lights with VHT Nite Shades Red tail light spray paint and clear lacquer. [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

How To Add Juice Brakes To Early Ford Spindles

August 25, 2020

A common upgrade for early hot rodders was juice brakes on Model A’s and 1932-38 Fords. Matt shows how to install Juice brakes on earlier small pattern spindles. [More…]

How To Get Clean Welds From a Harbor Freight Flux 125 Welder

How To Get Clean Welds with a Harbor Freight Flux 125 MIG Welder

May 1, 2018

The Flux 125 welder can weld mild steel from 18 gauge up to 3/16in. thick which makes it ideal for jobs around the yard, shop, or house. [More…]

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