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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 Plymouth Barracuda Pro-Street Build

July 13, 2019

1970 Plymouth Barracuda 528ci HEMI Pro-Street built by BBT Fabrications of Mahomet, Illinois. [More…] Also of Interest: 1970 Oldsmobile [More...]

The Cushman Project ~ 1940’s Cushman Scooter Restoration

August 10, 2019

Matt is determined to reincarnate a 1940s Cushman Scooter into something custom, cool and fast! [More…] Also of Interest: [More...]

How To Paint a Car at Home Step-by-Step

July 28, 2023

We take you through the step-by-step process of achieving a quality finish for your car, from the initial [More...]

Cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98

How To Remove Surface Rust from a Classic Car

December 16, 2018

Removing and cleaning off surface rust and polishing a 1963 Oldsmobile 98 with Scotchbrite and CLR. [More…] Also [More...]

1965 Chevy C10 Restored by 18 Year Old for $600

February 14, 2019

This is my 1965 Chevy C10 half-ton pickup with a 250 CI Inline 6 and a single barrel carburetor [More...]

1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville Project Car

1960 Cadillac Coupe De Ville Gets Body Drop and Hydraulics

March 28, 2022

Karl Fisher works the 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville with plans to drop the car 2 1/2 inches so [More...]

How To Test and Assess the Health of an Older Engine

April 29, 2019

Any used engine will have some miles on it. Here are a few tests you can run to [More...]

Understanding Automatic Transmissions

September 3, 2016

Most vehicles sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmissions. The vehicle’s gearbox is [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...]

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...]

How and Where To Score a Cheap Junkyard Engine

June 12, 2018

A guide to finding junkyard project engine donor vehicles for Chevrolet, Ford, and Mopar hot rods and custom cars and trucks. [More…]

How To Remove a Pilot Bearing with Bread

December 11, 2018

This video shows how to remove a pilot bearing from a flywheel using bread instead of an expensive puller. [More…]

How To Cut Laminated Windshield Glass - Top Chop

How To Cut Curved and Laminated Windshield Glass

January 13, 2018

This is a series of narrated examples that cover how to cut curved, laminated windshield glass for chop top build projects. [More…]

Slapper Files ~ Auto Body Work's Magic Wand

How To Make Slapper Files ~ DIY Metal Shaping Tool

August 31, 2020

Slapper files make raising a dent while knocking down high spots a piece of cake — the file marks appear in the low spots. [More…]

How To TIG Weld ANY Gap

February 8, 2019

Justin Voss shares his go to method for TIG welding up a gap ending up with a weld that looks just as good as a perfect joint. [More…]

How To Wire an Electric Fuel Pump

March 9, 2017

Wiring an Electric Fuel Pump – Diagram [More…]

How To Prepare a Vehicle for Shipping

June 15, 2017

Prior to shipping, ensure the vehicle is fully inspected. Most reputable companies will inspect and document the vehicle before they ship it. [More…]

How To Make PVC Train Horns at Home

March 6, 2017

Why spend hundreds on a train horn kit when you could build your own? Making your own train horns is cheap and easy. See how to make simple DIY horns here so you can stay safe by announcing your presence to oblivious pedestrians. [More…]

Tools That Don’t Suck ~ Homemade Pipe Anvil

November 16, 2018

This Pipe Anvil helps you to make radius bends in sheet metal and quickly create parts like transmission tunnels, hot rod hoods, and more. [More…]

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