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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...]

1952 Chevrolet 3600 Flatbed Rat Rod Truck Build

1952 Chevrolet 3600 Flatbed Rat Rod Build by Trick Truck ‘n Rod

March 6, 2019

Hand Built Cars ~ 1952 Chevrolet 3600 flatbed rat rod truck built by Trick Truck ‘N Rod Shop of [More...]

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod Build

June 4, 2019

1932 Ford Coupe Hot Rod built by the Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. [More…] Also of Interest: 1932 Ford [More...]

How to Build a Custom Transmission and Driveshaft Tunnel

June 8, 2018

Matt’s Ford Model A gets a custom transmission and driveshaft tunnel. He’ll show you how to create these [More...]

How To Disassemble An Early Ford Straight Axle (with stuck rusty bolts)

December 11, 2018

Matt and Mike show the down and dirty on how to blow apart a front axle. There were [More...]

How Stretch Limousines Are Made

January 1, 2019

Production begins with an ordinary car being sawed in half. Steel beams connect the two sections before an outer [More...]

1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup to Roadster Coupe Build

January 10, 2019

From The Chevy Scrounger ~ This video documents a 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup conversion to a Roadster [More...]

Understanding Suspension

April 14, 2016

Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions… [More…] Also of [More...]

How To Understand, Diagnose and Replace Transmission Mounts

May 10, 2020

A bad transmission mount can prove to be more expensive if not diagnosed through symptoms such as vibration [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...]

Insane Ford Flathead Stash to be Sold-Off!

May 17, 2019

Matt has been helping a local Early Ford guru thin down on his stash of parts, and is readying [More...]

Portawalls - Firestone Style White Wall Tire Inserts

How To Install Portawall White Wall Tire Inserts

January 16, 2018

Portawalls make a great accessory for your custom car, truck, or motorcycle and the whitewall inserts are available in various sizes. [More…]

Dirt Cheap, Simple Upgrade For All Leaf Spring Cars And Trucks

March 26, 2022

This upgrade is an effective, universal solution that may prevent you from having to add parts or scrap the entire suspension all together. [More…]

How To Install and Shim a Starter

January 22, 2019

Is your starter gear not engaging, grinding, or kicking out? Here’s how to properly shim a starter and check clearances. [More…]

How To Convert a MIG Welder into a TIG Welder

November 12, 2018

The Fabrication Series guides you through the relatively simple process of converting your MIG welder to a TIG welder. [More…]

How To Easily Fill Gaps In Metal

November 23, 2018

Matt shows how he likes to fill gaps in metal that are too small to create a filler piece and too large to just weld as you normally would. [More…]

How To Make Your Own Rust Penetrant at Home

September 20, 2017

We’ve stumbled upon a simple rust penetrant solution that will make getting your stuck nuts and bolts off easier than ever before. [More…]

How To Calculate Block Height

May 1, 2019

Block height measurement is used to calculate the final compression ratio for the combination and also affects other aspects of the engine. [More…]

How To Clean and Sharpen Dull Metal Files

How To Clean and Sharpen a Dull Metal File

December 19, 2020

When your go-to file is worn and not cutting its time for chemical cleaning and sharpening and it’s probably a lot easier than you imagine. [More…]

How To Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90 Degrees

How To Cleanly Bend Square Stock Box Tube To 90°

October 5, 2019

This simple cutting technique allows for square stock box tube to be bent to a full 90° while maintaining the outer integrity of the tube. [More…]

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