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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 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 Make a Strut Tower Brace for a 1996 Honda Accord

    The Accord has been a hugely successful car for Honda since its creation in the 1980s. But, recently, custom car builders have taken to tuning the Accord to become a race car, show vehicle and...

  • How to Make an Auto Seat

    Having a truly custom car means that everything is custom, including the interior. Building a custom seat may seem like a daunting task, but if you have basic welding skills, use the right tools...

  • The History of Car Antennas

    Automotive antennas have evolved since their introduction in the 1930s. Once tacked on as optional equipment, they are now designed into the car as an indispensable accessory. Several different...

  • How to Chop a VW Bug

    Chopping a VW Bug is an art in itself. Many enthusiasts love their Love Bug so much, they want to give it a distinct personality. So they chop the frame, add a new suspension, extend the body and...

  • How to Make a Convertible Car

    A convertible car is really a classy and fun thing to own. But for many, the price barrier is one that will never come down. So, for those people who dream of the wind in their hair while living...

  • How to Paint Flames on a Harley

    Nothing says Harley quite like killer flames painted on your motorcycle. Getting a flame paint job, however, is expensive. Save money by creating your own custom paint job with some basic enamel...

  • How to Restore Rust-Pitted Metal

    More often than not, restoring an old car or any old metal object, calls for refurbishing metal parts that are still functional, but less than attractive due to heavy rust pitting. There are many...

  • How to Use a Brake to Bend Aluminum

    Aluminum is one of the softest metals. When polished to a shiny luster, it is really nice to have in a custom car. Lots of products are made with aluminum, including steering wheels, shifters and...

  • How to Smooth The Firewall On a Car

    Wander through any car show and see how cars with the firewalls smoothed over seem to stand out. Some like the stock look while others prefer the smooth look. This is for those who like smoothed...

  • How to create your own cross member to install a T56 6 speed transmission in your 1st Gen Camaro/Firebird or 68-72 Nova

    Those of you who are modifying older muscle cars have come to find the comforts of newer cars to be enjoyable. Having a 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive in your car has a lot of...

  • How to Make Your Car Almost Radar Proof

    From radar detectors to cop monitoring via CB radio, avoiding radar speed detection matters to many motorists. How can you (legally) reduce your car's / automobile's radar profile (assuming...

  • How to Body-Drop or Channel a Truck

    Body-dropping, or channeling, a truck involves cutting out the bottom of your vehicle and dropping it down. This takes a lot of cutting and a little welding, but with some basic supplies and extra...

  • How to Spray Metal Flake Paint on a Car

    Metal flake paint contains large metal flakes that create a sparkling effect. Painting a car or part of a car with metal flake paint is time consuming, since it takes several coats and a lot of...

  • Bending Metal Around Curve: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to bend metal around curve when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and...

  • Mixing Metal Body Filler: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to mix metal body filler when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and...

  • Applying Metal Body Filler: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to apply metal body filler when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and...

  • Preparing Metal Body Filler: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to prepare metal body filler when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder...

  • Removing Metal Scale: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to remove metal scale when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and racer.

  • How to Smooth Metal Parts for Car Restoration

    Learn how to grind metal parts smooth when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder...

  • How to Recreate Metal Parts for Car Restoration

    Learn how to recreate a metal piece when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and...

  • How to Shape Metal for Car Restoration

    Learn how to shape metal when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and racer.

  • Metal Shrinking Tool: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn how to use metal shrinking tool when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder...

  • How to Grind Metal Clean During Car Restoration

    Learn how to grind metal clean when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and racer.

  • Metal Design: Car Restoration Tips

    Learn about metal design when restoring a car in this free series of diy car restoration videos from our expert mechanic, body shop owner and professional hot rod designer, builder and racer.

  • How to Restore a 1927 Marmon 75E

    Marmon is one of the most famous names in automotive history. The Marmon won the first Indianapolis 500 race in the 1930s and housed a V-16 aluminum engine, making it one of the hottest and more...

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