BangShift Exlusive: George Poteet’s, Rad Rides Built, Talladega Inspired ’69 Torino Assembly Pics
Jan 09, 2013Chad ReynoldsFORD, FORD
(Photos by Rob McGaffin) The famed 1969 Torino, owned by George Poteet, that is being built at Rad Rides By Troy, has been the talk of the hot rodding world for the past couple years. And thanks to...
Video: Victor Bray and Pete Kapiris Crash – Top Doorslammer Wreck Could Have Been Far Worse – Crazy Video
Jan 09, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift News, CRASH & BURN, Videos
Yesterday we showed you a wild video of an Australian Top Doorslammer racer experiencing a big fire and doing an amazing job of getting the car hauled down without hitting anything or making the...
Barnstormin’: Wooden Blocks and A Diecast Camaro
Jan 09, 2013Brian LohnesBarnstormin'
Those were the two major items that my son Tom asked “Santa” for this Christmas. We…I mean he, happily filled that request and he’s been building garages, bridges, workshops,...
BangShift.com Daily Tuneup: AC/DC “Highway To Hell” A Rock Anthem!
Jan 09, 2013Chad ReynoldsBS Daily Tune Up
As the resident metal head, I thought it was time to crank this up a notch. Hell, all the way to 11 actually. AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell” marked a pivotal moment in rock and roll...
Craigslist Find: David Freiburger’s Hot Rod Magazine Cheap Thrills Dodge Dart – A Low Buck Pioneer!
Jan 09, 2013Brian LohneseBay Find
Thanks to a tip from BangShift forum member Rush, I found the infamous 1968 Dodge Dart Hot Rod Magazine project car known as Cheap Thrills for sale in Arizona on Craigslist. Built in the early...
BangShift Question Of The Day: If You Could Take Any Automotive Vacation, What Would It Be?
Jan 08, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??
With the Grand National Roadster show coming up here in So Cal, we know a lot of people that are coming in from out of town for “vacation” at the Grand National. It seems a little strange...
Watch An Aussie Drag Racer Suffer A Horrifying Top End Explosion and Fire – He Handles It Like A Total Pro
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesCRASH & BURN, Videos
As we have said before, the truly great drivers in drag racing are exposed when the crap hits the fan. Such was the case for Aussie racer Brett Gillespie at an event back in November. As you’ll...
Jet Hot’s New Palette Of Coating Colors Lets You Go Where No Hot Rodders Have Gone Before!
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesSponsor News
The big news from Jet-Hot during the trade show season at SEMA and PRI was the introduction of their premium color line and their new ability to do graphics, designs, and really artistic stuff with...
Video: Watch A Huge Dollar Lamborghini Get Beat On In The Snow – Oddly Cool
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesFUNNY STUFF, Videos
We don’t do a lot of stuff here at BangShift with respect to Lamborghinis because, well, why would we. That being said, it is pretty neat to see a car that costs twice or three times what a...
BS Daily Tune Up: Mach 5 – The Presidents Of The United States Of America (1996)
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesBS Daily Tune Up
1996 was a good year for me and it was a good year for the Presidents of the United States of America. The band had launched into the national spotlight with their first album in 1994 and after...
Ridetech Facebook Wall Car Photo Contest Ends Today. Last Chance! Vote Now!
Jan 07, 2013Chad ReynoldsSponsor News
There are some killer cars and photos up on Ridetech’s Facebook Wall Photo Contest and today is your last chance to vote on a winner. You have to vote by 2pm Eastern time because then they are...
BangShift Question Of The Day: What’s The Best Car Toy You’ve Ever Gotten?
Jan 07, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??
With the holidays over, it’s totally legit to take back that sweater than Aunt Elma sent you so you can trade it in on car parts, or booze, or fun car toys. Here at the West Coast headquarters...
Roadtrippin’: Another 1,000 Mile California Road Trip In A 4-Speed 1965 Impala SS
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift News
(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) – My yearly road trip north to see family and friends for Christmas was not planned with any epic side trips like going to see the giant sequoias or hiking...
Help! What The Hell Kind Of Car Is This Trar? Bonus Points For The Chassis!
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift Question Of The Day??
My pal and remote BangShift operative Jay Spinella was minding his business over the weekend when he happened upon the awesome and totally unique trar pictured below. Unlike normal people who would...
