The Toolbox

Martin Bennett build a tribute to one of the wildest show rods ever built, then brought it all the way from New Zealand to visit us.

See how to install 3" Ram Horn exhaust manifolds on a C/10 with a 406 engine. Learn some tips on welding steel tubing to a cast iron manifold and how they are modified to fit the truck.

Learn how to restore vintage 200S mag wheels. These steps ensure a smooth and successful restoration and installation.

Learn how to successfully upgrade the cooling system for a 400 small block Chevy. Read tips for installing a water pump and auxiliary coolant lines using fittings and fuel hoses.

Jason Ankerson's 1965 Chevy C10 began its life as his high school beater. Over a decade of transformations, his first-gen C10 has become a modern reliable cruiser.

In this guide, Dylan walks you through the process of how to smooth the firewall on a custom S10 pickup. From the metal patchwork, filler, to the prep work, and final sanding - here's how he did it.

After installing front brakes, Jeff is now ready for wheels and tires. See how a spacer is used to make his 15" wheels fit just right and a slick way to speed up the sanding and polishing process of the wheel dust caps.

Leaking engine cylinders is an important preventative maintenance test to do while racing. Learn the steps to perform this test and how to indicate proper engine tuning.

Another week has gone by, and we're thrilled to see that you're all still busy at home and we love that you're willing to share with us what you're up to. Here are a few of our favorites from the week!

Jeff demonstrates the installation of front brake lines and hoses for his 1967 Chevelle. Learn how he uses a Titan mini-bender for all the tight bends this job required and an important tip on sealing pipe threads.