Skinned Knuckles

Real life stories that proves sometimes working on cars is a labor of love--and pain.

Videos

Skinned Knuckles: Handy New Gadgets

Neal Maken returns to the garage with protective socket covers, awesome aerosol... View »

Skinned Knuckles: All About Jack Stands

Meet law professor John Walton, who's invented a safe, ingenious system for... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Battery Cut-Off Switches

Do you have a vintage treasure in your garage? Take a tip... View »

Skinned Knuckles: All About Fire Extinguishers

If you're a vintage car enthusiast you'd be well served to carry... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Collector Car Insurance

What's the best kind of insurance that's not on paper? Your favorite... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Taking Your Car's Temperature

Uncle Neil Maken of Skinned Knuckles fame is back with more great... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Detecting Bondo

The king of automotive curmudgeons Neil Maken is back with a great... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Talking About Torquing

Neil Maken of Skinned Knuckles fame is back in the garage to... View »

A Brief History of Tires

Neil Maken of Skinned Knuckles fame takes you back to when tires... View »

Auto Painting Tips 'n' Tricks

Straight from the spray booth, JLG favorite Neil Maken of Skinned Knuckles... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Tips 'n' Tricks 5

He was there when rocks were invented, and he's got the automotive... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Reading Tires

America's favorite automotive curmudgeon is back with information you can put to... View »

Skinned Knuckles: All About Gas Tanks

You'll be amazed by what you don't know about gas tanks! Luckily,... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Tips 'n' Tricks 4

Everyone's favorite cheapskate curmudgeon - and the distinguished editor of Skinned Knuckles... View »

Skinned Knuckles: All About Gas

If you've got a vintage collectible, then you need this primer on... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Tips 'n' Tricks 3

Neil Maken of "Skinned Knuckles" fame is back with another fabulous segment.... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Vintage Car Books

Back in the olden days, people put on a hat and tie... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Gasket Materials

Direct from the pages of his restoration mag, Neil Maken gives you... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Tips 'n' Tricks 2

The latest installment of shop tips for the budget-conscious gearhead. Need to... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Leaf Spring Gaiters

How do you protect the leaf springs on your classic car from... View »

Skinned Knuckles: Tips 'n' Tricks

Every car guy's favorite crazy uncle Neil Maken is back with shop... View »

Neil Maken's Nuggets of Wisdom

Check out The Hollander, otherwise known as The "Bible" of Interchange. Within... View »

Everything You Need to Know About Canvas

Neil Maken from "Skinned Knuckles" offers cheap and easy do-it-yourself tips for... View »

Cooling System Filtration

Neil Maken of "Skinned Knuckles" magazine introduces Jay to Gano Auto Coolant... View »

More Oddball Tools

Due to popular response for the first Oddball Tools video, Neil Maken,... View »

DIY: Wiring Harnesses

Neil Maken from "Skinned Knuckles" magazine stops by the garage to demonstrate... View »

The Importance of Filters

Neil Maken, editor of Jay's favorite car restoration magazine, "Skinned Knuckles" discusses... View »

All About Awooga Horns

Neil Maken of "Skinned Knuckles" magazine pulls apart a classic Awooga horn,... View »

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