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1967 Pontiac GTO RestoMod ~ 5 Years in 15 Minutes

September 8, 2019

This classic ’67 Pontiac GTO was acquired as an unfinished project. The previous owner had already disassembled it, and [More...]

1954 Chevrolet Belair Gets Custom Scott’s Chassis and 1,000HP Duramax Diesel

March 15, 2022

This is Stephen Holden’s 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air that’s getting a custom frame from Scott’s Chassis and a 1000 [More...]

2nd Series 1955 Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build

1955 Chevrolet Task Force Custom RestoMod Truck Build

October 19, 2018

1955 2nd Series Task Force RestoMod truck build with Camaro sub-frame and rear-end, LT1, front-flip hood, barn-door tailgate, and [More...]

1968 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed RestoMod Build

December 4, 2018

This build started as a father and son project with a 1968 Chevy C10 cab — It’s just that [More...]

1950 Ford Shoebox Gets SN-95 Ford Mustang Cobra Chassis Swap

March 27, 2022

Nic Rothlisberger tackles a 1950 Ford Shoebox chassis swap with a supercharged 1997 SN-95 Ford Mustang Cobra with a [More...]

Barn Find Ford Mustang II King Cobra Revival

November 9, 2023

Dalton from the YouTube channel Pole Barn Garage stumbles upon and revives a King Cobra barn find that had [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...]

1967 Chevrolet C10 Truck Build with Air Ride

December 3, 2018

This Truck was abandoned for 15 years until it was sold for $100 to a talented builder who transformed [More...]

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Restoration Project

December 13, 2018

1948 Chevrolet 3100 Thriftmaster Project ~ Full Restoration Slide-Show of the build by Gassman Automotive, Waynesboro, Virginia. [More…] Also [More...]

How To Adjust Hydraulic Valves Right The First Time, Every Time

November 1, 2018

Hydraulic valve adjustment made easy: Here is how to adjust hydraulic valves right the first time, every time. [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 [More...]

1973 Ford Maverick ~ Miss Maverick

January 7, 2020

Tess Wood drag races a Ford Maverick with NOS and a fully built motor with a supercharger strapped to [More...]

The Diesel Brothers Built Twin Turbo Duramax Swapped Chevrolet C10

January 21, 2019

The Diesel Brothers built this Chevy C10 pickup for Charity Air Ambulance and the company’s owner, Cheyenne Lord. [More…] [More...]

Breaking Down the Top 10 Stories from the Barn Find Hunter Show

October 10, 2020

In celebration of the show’s 5-year mark, here’s a a breakdown of Tom Cotter’s Top Ten Barn Finds — [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...]

Differences Between Early and Late Model 4L80E Transmissions

February 28, 2019

Curt from Monster Transmission uses some 4L80E transmission cores to show the external differences between the early and [More...]

How Ignition Timing Works - Understanding Vacuum and Mechanical Advance

How Ignition Timing Works: Understanding Vacuum & Mechanical Advance

February 16, 2021

Ignition timing is essential to proper engine performance and in this video, MSD explains exactly how it works. [More...]

Which is the Best Automotive Paint Scratch Remover Kit?

July 27, 2020

Project Farm tests Paint Scratch Removal products: Formula 1, Meguair’s, Turtle Wax, Fenyx, 3M, Carfidant, Nu Finish, and WD-40 as [More...]

Engine Masters 40 Dollar Muffler Shootout

Budget $40 Muffler Shootout with Engine Masters

August 19, 2019

What do you get for $40? How do they sound and how much power do they kill? Straight through, chambered, [More...]

Junk Yard Tour ~ Martell's Salvage, North Dakota

Martell’s Salvage has 1,000s of Project Cars and Trucks For Sale in ND

October 15, 2020

Martell’s Salvage has more than 4,000 vehicles on hand, the bulk of which are fully restorable project vehicles. Take [More...]

Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee

May 18, 2021

The Hot Rod Hoarder tours 1,000s of cars and trucks hiding in the woods at Tellico Mountain Motorson the [More...]

How To Remove A Bad Paint Job Without Damaging The Original Paint

April 2, 2021

Matt goes over how to use Pre Painting Prep and Oil Eater to remove some old black paint while preserving the original paint underneath. [More…]

How To Weld Gaps and Poorly Fitted Parts

October 2, 2018

Tim McAmis demonstrates how to achieve strong, clean welds on tubing that may have a bit more gap than you’d like. [More…]

How To Spray WET Single Stage BLACK Paint without Orange Peel!

July 28, 2024

A father-son team and Paint Society paint a 1990 Trans Am with a budget-friendly sealer and single-stage black. [More…]

How To Hand Paint Tailgate Letters – DIY Guide & Video

August 27, 2025

In this step-by-step video, Jack Fleming demonstrates the tools, materials, and methods he personally uses when painting tailgate letters. [More…]

How To Weld Common Joints Using Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

How To Weld Common Joints Using A Flux Core Wire MIG Welder

December 17, 2018

Welding common joints using a flux core MIG welder – introduces you to the types of welds involved, and demonstrates how they are produced. [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 Adjust Fuel and Float Level on Holley Carburetors

February 11, 2019

Holley Performance demonstrates how to properly adjust the fuel level and the float on Holley four-barrel carburetors. [More…]

10 Fabrication Tips in 10 Minutes

April 8, 2021

Justin Voss delivers 10 quick and easy time-saving welding and metal fabrication tips in 10 minutes. [More…]

How To Swap A GM 12-Bolt Rear-End To Positraction

May 22, 2019

Have a bunch of power under your hood? Are you only spinning one wheel on those burnouts? Solve all your one-wheel peel problems here. [More…]

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