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Dave Chappelle’s Butter Jeep Is Back In The Shop: Here’s What It Takes To LS Swap A Jeep Wrangler
Dave Chappelle’s Butter Jeep blew up an engine and so he’s got LS Swap fever. How hard is it to LS Swap a YJ Jeep? These Jeeps are old, cheap, and perfect for more power. But how hard is...
Sleeperdude Is Getting This RARE 1965 Econoline Truck Back On The Road After Years Parked!
There is something special about these Ford Econoline E100 pickups. The Econoline vans are super rad too, but there is something really special about the pickups. I’ve known several people that...
Cool Video: Chemically Dipping And Stripping And Rust Protecting A 1970 Chevy Camaro Z28
When I was 14 I started chemically stripping all the paint off of my 1969 Camaro convertible and it was a ton of work. I was young, and had no money, so it was the right way to go, but man it sucked....
Featured Product: BEST INVENTION of 2025? The New ANTI-RATTLE Hitch Invention from etrailer.com is Awesome, But Do You Need This?
There are a ton of anti-rattle trailer hitch products out there nowadays, and according to the folks at Big Truck and RV this is the best one yet. You’ll see why in the video below, but before...
Garage Organization: Check Out One Guys Small Parts Storage Options In A Small Workshop.
Storage is a key in any workshop or garage, and while we think about totes and the bigger stuff, sometimes the small parts storage becomes some drawers, a magic bolt bin, or coffee cans. And if you...
Who Makes The Best Concrete And Engine Degreaser? Project Farm Intends To Settle This!
We’ll all heard the claims about degreasers, and some even seem to work okay when I’ve tried them at home, but are they really as good as they claim? And who really makes the most...
Watch A Full Custom Interior Get Built And Installed In Sid’S WILD 1934 Ford. This Car Is A Epic Old School Custom
I’m always intrigued by custom upholstery and interiors. There is a whole different skillset that goes into building a custom interior and then covering it all with the right materials and I...
Are All Motor Oils The Same? Project Farm Tests Diesel vs Car vs Aviation vs Marine vs Motorcycle Oils To See If There Is A Difference.
If you are a regular around here, you know that we love to share oil tech and often feature videos from our friend Lake Speed Jr. who has a YouTube channel called MotorOilGeek. His videos and tech...
Transforming ViceGrip Garbage Camaro From A 1974 into a 1970 RS – Watch The Epic Conversion Here!
It’s time for some more updates and love for the Garbage Camaro project, and in order to make it into the ultimate 2nd Gen that means a 1970 Camaro RS split bumper conversion. Kevin is killing...
Chassis Tech: Extra Oil Containment, And Improved Aerodynamics! Yes, You Need A Belly Pan!
Oil containment devices continue to be required for more and more cars going down a race track, and for good reason. They help and engine diaper catch all the debris from a major engine failure, and...
We’ve Seen A Few Vise Restorations, But Never On One This Big! This Vise Weighs 170 lbs And Needs A Hell Of A Workbench!
If you have ever found an old vise at a swap meet, auction, or on Marketplace, this video is for you. This video will show you how to restore one so you can give it a new life. And despite the fact...
Did You Know That You Can Cerakote Car Parts At Home WITHOUT An Oven To Bake It In?
Cerakote is pretty cool stuff, and folks are finding more and more ways to use it. It’s a heat and abrasion resistant coating, and it looks great! I know that it has been used on many car...
Do You Need To Reproduce Dash Knobs For Your Classic? Here’s How To Mold And Cast Resin Knobs Yourself
When restoring a car from the 1950s or earlier, the small parts are sometimes the biggest challenge. Knobs, dash trim, and the small detail parts can sometimes be the hardest thing to replace when...
The Vice Grip Garage Buick LeSabre is back after sitting 4 YEARS! Epic Fuel System Fixes, Some Paint, and CRUISE!
Big cars are cool! Sure, we love lighter weight muscle cars and high performance rides, but there is something that just brings a smile to your face when you get into a big boat like this Buick...