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A quality hot rod has to have looks as well as power. Your hot rod body makes the largest impression on viewers, and because of this, you need to take great care to get the look just right in...

Specialty equipment for restoring a hot rod includes a milling machine and a lather. Learn about specialty equipment for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional...

When restoring a hot rod, welder costs can be prohibitive to the DIY mechanic. Find out the pros and cons of hiring a shop for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a...

Look for cracks on gauges and switches when evaluating condition of car for hot rod restoration. Figure out what repairs a car needs to become a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom...

Paint jobs for hot rod restorations may have dust particles that need to be sanded out. Make sure to thoroughly check a paint job using the tips for restoring a hot rod in this free video on...

When polishing the paint of a restored hot rod, use a speed rotary buffer. Buff the paint job on a hot rod restoration with tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

When prepping a hot rod for a paint job, use body filler and primer. Paint a hot rod with tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

Wear a full paint suit when painting a hot rod. Stay safe when painting a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

When preparing a hot rod for a paint job, use an epoxy primer. Prep a car for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

When painting a primer coat on a hot rod, add a hardener to the paint. Learn how to mix primer for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

When spraying a primer coat on a hot rod, adjust air pressure regulator to manufacturer's specifications. Learn how to spray primer for a hot rod paint job with the tips in this free video on...

When restoring a hot rod, the degree of restoration depends on the budget and goals of the restorer. Decide how to restore a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a...

A completely stock hot rod restoration involves restoring a car to it's original condition. Find out how to restore a hot rod back to factory condition in this free video on custom cars from a...

Modifying the performance of a classic car is the most basic level of hot rod restoration. Make a classic car drive faster with the tips for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars...

The commitment of a car owner will determine the extent of a hot rod restoration project. Learn about the hidden costs of restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional...

When assessing a hot rod restoration job, always wear gloves and safety glasses. Stay safe with the tools for restoring a hot rod in this free video on custom cars from a professional mechanic.

When assessing the mechanical condition of a hot rod restoration job, start with the radiator. Look under the hood to evaluate a potential hot rod using tips in this free video on custom cars from...

Evaluate the parts of the car intended for hot rod restoration before removing them. Find out what parts can be valuable when restoring a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars...

Look for dents when evaluating condition of a car for hot rod restoration. Figure out what repairs a car needs to become a hot rod with the tips in this free video on custom cars from a...

The 1980s rock band ZZ Top had several catchy hits, including "Sharp Dressed Man" and "[She's Got] Legs." Not only were their songs memorable, but their mode of transportation, the "Eliminator,"...

Learn about using jacks to raise your can 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,...

Over the years the cream of the Old Car hobby has always risen to the top. The Traditional Ford Hot Rod Roadster is the Creme de la Creme!

The foundation of a Building is the most important component of construction. Hot Rods are no different.

So you've been to the car shows and maybe even seen a cool early Hot Rod on the streets.....and you are BITTEN by the bug! Now What?

If you enjoy building and driving rat rods, a rat rod car show gives you the opportunity to show off your vehicle and check out what other people are building. Going to shows is a great way to...

OK, hot rodder, you've raced that rat rod around enough times. Now you need to replace some of its parts. Finding places that sell rat rod parts seems difficult at first, but it's not as hard as...

A rat rod is a throw back to the old way hot rods were created. Today the term hot rod generally refers to car from a specific era designed for speed and racing and not much else. A rat rod is the...