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Ford Vs Chevy Small Block Shootout! This Budget Power Small Block Test Proves You Can Do It With Both, But Which One Is Best?

Chevrolet vs Ford, a rivalry that is as old as these two companies. Of course Mopar is in that fight as well, but in this video it is all about the big two going head to head in a Stay Tuned small...

One Week Squarebody Rehab: How To Transform A Squarebody C10 Into A Shortbed ON THE CHEAP In Just One Week!

While long term projects can be fun and rewarding, there is also nothing like a short rehab on a project that makes big progress and has big rewards. Not everyone can afford the time, money, or space...

DIY LED Tail Light Conversion: Wally Is Converting his 1972 Ford Maverick Tail Lights to LED For Cheap! Will Work On Lots Of Classics!

There are a lot of LED tail light and marker light options around now for all the most popular hot rods and muscle cars, but some of them are not cheap. Others are cheap, and they feel like it and...

THE MOD ROD! This Wild 70’s Custom Show Car, Plus How to Strip a Truck Cab, On The Latest Episode of Stacey David’s Gearz

When I was younger, customs like the MOD ROD didn’t really do anything for me, but as I’ve gotten older I dig them a bit more. In fact, at Holley’s Moparty in 2024 I ran into a guy...

Top Tools of 2025: Check Out The Torque Test Channel’s Best Performers From 2025’s Tool Testing And Reviews.

The Torque Test Channel is one of my go to spots online when it comes to researching tools before I buy them. This is especially true of cordless tools, but any tools that are on their lists are...

A Restoration Shop Using 3M Panel Bond? How Does Panel Bond Stand Up Vs. Welding – Let’s Find Out Which is Stronger!

More and more new cars are being assembled with high performance adhesives these days. While seem sealer was being used as early as the 1950’s, it was sparingly applied back then. As cars have...

Is This The Mechanic’s Tool Set You Should Be Buying This Christmas? Putting Several Sets To The Test!

My dad’s toolbox has always been a mix of Snap-On, Craftsman, some Mac and some other random stuff. He was a mechanic when I was little and then a service advisor, etc, etc. When he was making...

Best Clean Up They’ve Ever Done! Sleeperdude And Family Get This 1967 Buick Riviera Back On The Road After 40 Years Parked.

It’s time for another will it run and drive video from Sleeperdude, but this one just might be their best one yet. A 1967 Buick Riviera is a classic, and this one is no exception. But after...

How Good are the CHEAPEST Impact Wrenches on Amazon? DeBoss Garage Is Going To Test Them Out In The Real World

We run a lot of tool testing videos around here, and love the Torque Test Channel and Project Farm for their scientific style of testing. But we also dig it when our friends decide to do some real...

The FACTS About Oil Changes And What Your Owner’s Manual DIDN’T Tell You! How Often Should You Be Changing Oil?

If you have been around cars for more than 20 years, you have heard all kinds of variations on how often you should change the oil in your car or truck. For years we were told that 3,000 miles was...

Abandoned For 32 Years! Will This 1969 Mustang Run! What Will It Look Like After A Budget Transformation?

Mortske is back at it, this time with a 1969 Mustang that has been sitting for 32 years. 32! So will it run and drive and live again? Will it be a cool car or just another failed project? I think...

Here’s How To Pick Out The Correct Power Distribution Module For Your Hot Rod, Race Car, or Truck Wiring Project.

A PDM, or Power Distribution Module, is like a smart fuse panel. They can not only control the application of power to certain circuits, but can do so based on user defined parameters. I’m not...

Watch This 1200HP Bain Racing Intake Being Built In 7 Minutes – What’s Taking You So Long?! Get To Work!

Sheet metal intake manifolds are super cool when finished and a huge pain in the butt if you aren’t good at them and don’t have the ability to make the various components quickly and...

Is A Tire Inflator Even Worth Owning? Did You Think a Tire Inflator Could Be This Good! One Hit Wonder or Great Buy?

I’ve owned a lot of air ride equipped rides in my day and that means always having on board air, at least as long as you plumb yourself a fitting for an air hose and chuck. But what if you...