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FJ45 Rock Crawler Project: Headers And Exhaust, Rear Shock Mounts, And More!
Exhaust and more going together in this episode of the FJ45 Rock Crawler project, where nothing ever seems to go together without some cutting and welding, no matter what the plan. Check out the...
FJ45 Rock Crawler Project: Shiny New Parts, Fuel System Fun, And More Chassis Reinforcements!
The Fab Rats are taking a bit of a field trip to Matt’s Off-Road Recovery in order to pick up a shiny new part, make some changes and get the fuel system all set, and then get some chassis fab...
Tool Video: The Ultimate Guide To Metal Cutting Saws. From Hobby to Pro!
If you are anything like me then you love tools and can’t stop thinking about all the cool ones you wish you had. Every time I start a new project there is a tool of some kind that I end up...
LS Corvair Project: The Transverse LS4 Swap Continues With More Fabrication. This Is Going To Be One Cool Ride.
While I’ve heard of a few drivetrain swaps that practically bolt into other makes and models, that is not going to be the case when you are trying to put an LS4 into the back of a Corvair. These...
LS Corvair Project: More Chassis Work As The Suspension Mounts, Hubs, And Roll Bar Come Together
While I’ve heard of a few drivetrain swaps that practically bolt in to other makes and models, that is not going to be the case when you are trying to put an LS4 into the back of a Corvair. These...
Metal Fab: Welding A Forged Front Axle Back Together! This Hard Core Fabrication Looks Simple But Is Super Critical
Welding a broken forged front solid axle back together to go under a big dumper truck hauling cement and gravel is not something that would cross my mind normally. While I understand that it CAN be...
Sheet Metal Fab: Bead Roller Dies EXPLAINED!! How to Choose the Right One For Your Project – With Full Demos!
Karl from Make It Kustom is known for his bead rolling work, and so this video here is going to explain all the bead rolling dies he has for his machine and how he uses them. Not only will he explain...
Truck Chassis Repair Like You Won’t Believe. Pulling, Pushing, And Heating Frame Rails From Pretzels To Straight.
These are some of the most bent up frame rails I’ve ever seen and the fact that they are on a large heavy duty makes it even more amazing. What will truly blow your mind though is the way this...
FJ45 Rock Crawler Project: Cutting The Fenders, Planning Rock Sliders, And More!
It’s time for some fender cutting, core support mounts, rock sliders and more to happen to the front of the FJ45 project. Check out the latest updates right here and if you missed any of the...
LS Corvair Project: Figuring And Fabrication, That’s All It Takes To Put An LS4 In A Corvair Right?
While I’ve heard of a few drivetrain swaps that practically bolt in to other makes and models, that is not going to be the case when you are trying to put an LS4 into the back of a Corvair....
Iron Trap 1933 Ford Project: Fabricating Hidden Body Bracing So The Doors And Everything Else Can Work Correctly
The Iron Trap 1933 Ford coupe project makes me happy. This thing sits right, is cool as hell, and will be super fun when it is done. But when they first started on it this sucker was a floppy mess!...
Sheet Metal Fab Tech: Inner Fenders On A Rad Wide Body Slant Nose Porsche Project.
There have been a lot of wide-body cars built in the past few years and a lot of them are really cool. But there are a bunch of them out there that look good on the outside but not so much on the...
Sheet Metal Fab: How To Make And Install A Steel Roof Panel Insert In An Old Ford
The process in this video applies to just about any old 1920s and 1930s car that had a canvas or otherwise soft roof insert from the factory that you want to replace with smooth steel. Hot rodders...
