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Vintage cars to concept vehicles, microcars to monster trucks, eHow shares the car enthusiast’s passion for all things automotive. Whether you’re looking to add hydraulics to your car and attend a low rider show or you’re just wondering how to get a personalized license plate, eHow’s got scores of great car enthusiast How Tos. Want to make some extra cash doing what you love? eHow can even show you how to buy, restore and sell a vintage car.

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  • How to Upgrade Volvos

    Volvos have long been associated with safety, reliability and comfort. Those are certainly worthwhile attributes, but it is also possible to upgrade Volvos to handle better, accelerate quicker and...

  • Facts About Police Cars

    The highly visible police car has been around for more than a century. Its wailing siren and flashing lights can put even the most innocent driver into a guilty panic. Built for speed, endurance...

  • How to Restore & Customize Auto Interiors

    Restoring and customizing a car's interior is a great way to make it feel like an entirely new car again and is a very satisfying project to perform. And with a little ingenuity, you can not only...

  • How to Decode the VIN on a GM

    Every car contains a vehicle identification number (VIN) that provides information about where and when the auto was manufactured, the model year and the body style. The 17-character sequence of...

  • How to Make Car Paint Look Aged

    Many antique car enthusiasts want their cars to have an aged look, believing a rusty patina gives the vehicle character. But antique cars that have never received new paint jobs are hard to come...

  • Car Bra Benefits

    There are many benefits to placing a car bra on your automobile. Although many people think of them as sporty and designer fashions, there are also utilitarian benefits to using a car bra on your...

  • About Underbody Neon Lighting

    Though some would dispute its popularity and legality in the modern age, underbody neon lighting can give practically any car an ambiance that's tough to match in any other way. To the...

  • Tips on Navigating the New York Auto Show With Kids

    A wonderful adventure for children is the New York International Auto Show, which takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The Javits Center, a huge space hosting trade...

  • Underglow Lighting Laws

    Underglow lights are the aftermarket lights mounted on the undercarriage of a vehicle. They will emit a diffused glow whenever they are switched on. Underglow lights will give the vehicle the...

  • Tricks to Make Your Car Quicker at the Race Track

    There are many different ways to make a car faster around a racetrack, some of which are free and some of which are quite expensive. But whatever your budget, there is almost always something that...

  • Motor Horsepower Vs. Frame Size

    Increasing an engine's horsepower puts a strain on all components of a car. Making sure your frame is up to the task is possibly the single most important thing when drastically increasing output...

  • How to Find And Buy A Classic Corvette

    Over the years I have learned a few things about classic, and corvettes are no accept ion, I find that people get over excited, and just hand over the money, before they have done a through...

  • How to Make Door Panels for a Truck

    Building a custom car or truck means you can design your vehicle to look or perform any way you want. Part of that involves building a custom interior, designed to your specifications. At first,...

  • How to Spray Paint a Car Using Rustoleum Paints

    While painting a car with the conventional method of using a spray gun and a spray booth results in a terrific paint job, it is also expensive, time consuming and takes considerable skill and...

  • How to Remove Rusted Nuts From a Gas Tank

    Rusted bolts can be really frustrating, and when those nuts and bolts are holding up the gas tank, well that's even more of a pain to deal with. There are a few different ways to remove rusted...

  • How to Prep & Clear Coat Chrome Rims

    Though it is not commonly done, it is possible to apply a clear coat over chrome. By nature, chrome provides a protective surface to whatever it is applied to, so it doesn't need a clear coat....

  • How to Customize Your Camaro

    Since its introduction in 1967, the Camaro has redefined "American Muscle." From the moment the first Camaro rolled off the assembly line, to its reintroduction in 2009 after a cease in...

  • How to Refinish a Vehicle Gas Tank

    One of the key parts in the process of restoring a car is refinishing the gas tank. Most cars in need of a restoration have 20-year-old gas in a rusted tank that needs some time to clean out and...

  • How to Draw a Muscle Car

    America has long had a fascination with its fast and furious muscle cars. Muscle cars hark back to the classic Ford Mustang, Pontiac GTO, Chevy Camaro, Plymouth Roadrunner and other models of the...

  • How to Decorate a Golf Cart for Mardi Gras

    Even if you don't live in New Orleans, it's fun to get in the Mardi Gras spirit. If your local community has a Mardi Gras parade, decorate your golf cart and join in the frolic. Even if there is...

  • How to Apply a Paint Pinstripe to Your Car

    Since your car is one of your biggest investments, why not spruce it up a bit. With money on everyone's mind, I may have found a very inexpensive way of up grading your cars appearance, without ...

  • How to Pick an Auto Paint Color

    When shopping for a new car, one of the most pressing decisions that you will have to make is regarding the car color. According to DuPont Automotive Systems about 27 percent of potential auto...

  • How to Track a License Plate

    There are a number of situations that require tracking a license plate number. Debt collectors often use license plate tracking to find debtors. If you are the victim of a hit and run, but managed...

  • How to Draw a 1965 Ford Mustang

    The 1965 Ford Mustang is a classic sports coupe that captured the public imagination upon its unveiling by Lee Iacocca at the 1964 New York World's Fair. The Mustang has gone on to become part of...

  • Homemade Paint Booths

    There are many advantages to having a home paint booth. Besides the ability to do quick touchups and have greater control over the painting process, the cost of constructing and operating a paint...

  • How to Cut Off Rocker Panels

    In the world of lowered trucks, there's low, and then there's really low. First, they modify the suspension to sit the frame on the ground. Then, they modify the body to set the body down over the...

  • Hybrid Benefits

    Owning a hybrid car is becoming more economical and exciting as new technology continues to be created. The benefit that most are aware of when considering a hybrid is gas savings. There are other...

  • How to Make a Rust Finish With Paint

    Rust is never a good thing, but when it comes to custom cars, it can be. Cars with an original patina -- the nickname given to vehicles that have never been repainted and have a coat of rust and...

  • How to Cut the Top Off of a Dodge Ramcharger

    The great thing about modifying your vehicle is that there are no rules. Want to cut it in half and swap the steering wheel to the rear? Go for it, and have fun doing it. That's why it totally...

  • How to Maintain a Classic Mustang

    Classic Mustangs are quite possibly the most recognizable automobile from the 1960s and early 1970s. These cars have steadily appreciated in value as the number of classic Mustangs in good...

  • How to Customize Antique Classic Cars

    A car is considered antique when it is more than 25 years old, according Classic Car Club of America's glossary. In addition, the Classic Car Club of America defines "classic car" according to an...

  • How to Decode the VIN on a Chevy Truck

    All makes and models of vehicles have a vehicle identification number (VIN). This includes all Chevrolet trucks. With the VIN, it is possible to figure out what country the Chevy truck was made...

  • How to Buy Classic Car Insurance

    After spending thousands of dollars and years of labor to restore a classic car, the last thing you want to do is leave it uninsured or underinsured. Classic car insurance policies differ from...

  • Famous Car Designers

  • Lexus Vs. Mustang GT

    The 2009 Lexus SC 430 and 2009 Ford Mustang GT are sporty vehicles with little in common except for speed. The luxury Lexus starts at $66,805. The Mustang begins at a base of $20,430.

  • How to Detail The Inside of Your Vehicle

    This How-To will explain a process for you to clean the inside of your vehicle to bring back that 'new' look!

  • How to Decode Buick VIN Numbers

    All vehicles, no matter where they are made or what company they are made by have a vehicle identification number (VIN). These numbers, if deciphered properly, can tell you where the car...

  • How to Decode a Corvette VIN Number

    You can learn just about all you want to know about a Chevrolet Corvette from its vehicle identification number (VIN). The number that is located in the lower right corner of the front windshield...

  • How to Display Collectible License Plates

    Most states in America have gone through a wide range of license plate designs over the years. Although older designs are no longer considered legal identification for your car, you can keep the...

  • GTO Vs. Mustang GT

    The 1964 to 1974 Pontiac GTO, not to be confused with the 2004-2006 models, competed against the 1965 to 1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT300 for muscle car supremacy in the 1960s.

  • How to Paint Shadow Chrome

    Shadow chrome, more commonly referred to as Shadowline, is chrome trim that has been blacked out with paint, and can have a satin or a gloss finish. The term was coined by BMW, whose cars often...

  • How a Blow Off Valve Works

    A blow off valve is used in the specific case of turbocharged engines. In order for a turbocharged engine to maintain its speed without becoming overcharged, it must "blow off" excess pressure....

  • Ford Capri Facts

    The Ford Capri was manufactured in the United Kingdom and Germany and exported to North America. It was designed for the European market as an answer to the Mustang, but also proved popular among...

  • How to Build Your Own Air Intake System

    Your fuel-injected motor gets less air from the stock air box assembly than you think. Learn how to build your own air intake system to replace the stock air assembly and the engine will produce...

  • Lamborghinis Vs. Porsches

    Porsches and Lamborghinis are both high-end sports cars, with origins in Europe. The models are valued for quality and also compete in the international racing circuit, where the vehicles have won...

  • Bowtie Heads Vs. Vortec Heads

    Bowtie and Vortec (trademarks of GM) cylinder heads are produced by GM's Chevrolet Division. Both have found favor in high-performance applications such as stock car or drag racing and in...

  • Where Is the Chevy Equinox Made?

    The Chevrolet Equinox was introduced in 2005 as part of General Motors' radical new design approach to its mid-sized SUV offerings. The five-passenger vehicle had such initial success that dealers...

  • Does the Mercedes C280 Have a Timing Belt or Chain?

    At some point every car owner whose engine has a timing belt will need to replace that belt -- either as part of regular maintenance or when it breaks and leaves them stranded. This begs the...

  • How to Get the Latest Car Videos From General Motors

    General Motors does not supply car videos directly to consumers but does provide videos to the Motor Trends Web site. This site presents streaming video of General Motors cars and is free for...

  • How to Customize Your Car Free

    There are ways to customize your car for free. It helps if you know the right people and have some of the right supplies lying around your house -- or your relatives' houses.

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