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!
Guard rolling: How to roll your wheel arches
Bodywork interferring with your fat rubber? Time to make a little more room under the arches
How to apply pinstriping and graphic overlays to brighten your car’s paintwork
Our step-by-step guide to achieving stand-out paint
How to repair minor rust patches on your car
Five quick steps on basic rust repair for your car using a treatment with a good rust converter
Engine swap tech basics
How to ensure the killer mill you’ve got lined up for your project car gets the tick of approval from the powers that be
How to use a hammer and dolly for metal shaping
An overview of metal-finishing with our resident metal maestro, Chad Atkinson
How to work out the largest road-legal engine size for your street machine
Dr Tim shows you how to work out the largest engine size you’re legally allowed to run in your pride and joy
XP Falcon coupe body swap onto an EL Falcon chassis
How to turn two rusty Ford Falcons into a low-buck fun machine over a four-day long weekend
How to apply body filler to your car
How to apply bog like a professional
How to use an English wheel for metal shaping
Curious about how to use an English wheel for metal-shaping projects? Chad Atkinson from Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication gives you the drum
How to prepare your car for painting
The secret to sensational paint lies in what’s underneath it
How to upgrade a factory sump
Chad Atkinson talks you through modifying your factory oil pan for greater volume
How to make mini-tubs for your street machine
Metal magician Chad Atkinson gives you the blow-by-blow on making DIY mini-tubs for your street car
Sorting out the finishing touches on your project car
A pep talk from Dr Tim about finishing off your project the right way
How to get the most out of your brake system
Dr Tim Bartrop offers some simple tips on how to get the most out of your brake system
Project VL: six-point rollcage install – Video
Watch and learn as the guys from MPW fit Aiden’s VL out with a six-point rollcage
How to shave bodywork on your car – Tech Torque
Chad Atkinson of Silver Aces Custom Metal Fabrication teaches us how to shave a C-pillar vent on an XC Falcon
How to avoid common mistakes when modifying a vehicle
Dr Tim examines the common mistakes made when modifying vehicles
Car show preparation – Tech Torque
Peter Fitzpatrick runs us through the do’s and dont’s of winning showcar trophies
Stubtech Falcon dropped stub-axles – tech torque
Stop! Don’t cut the springs in the front of your early Falcon – dropped stub-axles are available
Elite Wheel Services wheel repairs – tech torque
Whether you’ve kerbed your 20-inch rims or want to bring a set of classic mags back to life, Elite Wheel Services shows us how it’s done