Cars can be complex beings, so we’ve whipped together a stack of ‘how-to’ guides to help you find a step-by-step procedure for just about any task. Identifying engines, strapping a car down on a trailer, welding, panel work, setting up suspension, sizing up wheels and loads more – so check it out!
Four-day XP Falcon wagon thrash build
An Easter long-weekend thrash by a bunch of good mates brings a languishing project to fruition
Upgrading your wheels – what you need to know
Upgrading your car’s wheels is one of the simplest ways to improve looks and performance, but do your homework first
How to rebuild your engine
Grenaded your motor? This is how you rebuild it
The basics of welding
With the right welding gear in your shed, your projects will soar to new heights
Workshop safety tips
When it comes to slinging spanners on cars, it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Here are our tips to help you stay safe in the shed
Bog filler tips part two – how to apply
In part one we looked at the types of bog available. This month we focus on how to apply them
Bog filler tips part one – different types and when to use them
There are different kinds of bog for different tasks. Here’s what they’re made of and when to use them
How to set up your shed to build a project car
Set up your shed to tackle a project-car build without wasting money
Choosing the right car trailer
How to pick the best car trailer perfect for your needs
Tech: the basics of car-trailer towing
We run through the basics of how to load, fasten and tow your street machine
How to stretch guards for extra tyre clearance
If you want to hang with the big-tyre gang, first you’ve gotta stretch those guards
Building a diff that can survive Drag Challenge
Almost anyone can make bulk horsepower these days, but transferring it to the tarmac is another matter. Here’s how to build a killer diff for your Drag Challenge car
Video: Putting a Haltech iC-7 dash into Supermang!
Scotty adorns the VN with a brand-new Haltech iC-7 as he gets it ready to go racing!
Video: Performing torsion and beaming testing on a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
The Customs 4 Cancer Camaro is going to cop a state-of-the-art Roadster Shop chassis – but before it does, the Moits crew need to establish a baseline with a stock vehicle
Sandblasting the Lockdown Wagon – Carnage
Scotty digs up some old footage of him having a crack at sandblasting our VE Valiant resto project
Fitting Hoppers Stoppers’ brake kit to a Holden LX Torana
We bolt a set of Hoppers Stoppers’ all-new, all-Aussie six-pot anchors to a Torana
Carnage Episode 57 – how to fit mini-tubs
Scotty uses some lockdown time to fit mini-tubs to his Valiant wagon
Understanding suspension – tech torque
Want to improve your car’s handling? First you need to know what all the suspension bits do
Vehicle control tech: Haltech Nexus R5
Haltech’s new Nexus R5 attempts to rewrite the rulebook on engine management and vehicle control electronics. Here’s what it could mean for your street machine
Aussie Boss engine swap into an old-school Ford
The Aussie Boss V8 is sure to wake up your classic Ford. Here’s how to make it work