Now That You Know The Math, Here Is How You Make A Sheet Metal Brake
Nov 29, 2017Chad ReynoldsTECH, Videos
There are hundreds of plans online for building a sheet metal brake, some that require lots of fabrication, some that require very little, and a lot that are somewhere in the middle. We watched...
A 1939 Ford COE Truck And Matching Curtiss Aerocar Land Yacht Make A Bitchin Pair
Nov 29, 2017Chad ReynoldsBangShift XL, XL Online Find, XL Spotlight
The vintage RV’s we normally see around are 1960’s and 1970’s models, with the rare 1950’s sighting, but you almost never see 1940’s or 1930’s RVs except on those...
Unknown Parts Counter Guy: I’ll Change Your Wiper Blades, But YOU Can Rescue Mr. Whiskers, OK?
Nov 29, 2017Bryan McTaggartUPCG
The driving public often doesn’t fully comprehend every last detail about their cars. They know how to make them move, and how to keep the energy source active so they can continue to cruise...
In Memoriam: Walter “Bud” Moore
Nov 29, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift News
After 92 colorful years on this Earth, “Bud” Moore has moved on. A decorated U.S. Army Sergeant who stormed Utah Beach, participated in the Siege of Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge,...
Does Bending Metal At Home Frustrate You? Watch This And Learn How To Do It Right.
Nov 29, 2017Chad ReynoldsTECH, Tech Stories, Videos
Bending metal, whether for a roll cage, a bracket, some decorative trim piece, or whatever requires some level of precision regardless of the project. There are lots of tools available to bend metal...
Craigslist Survivor; 1974 Two-Door Chevy Vega Wagon – Think Of The Possibilities!
Nov 29, 2017Darr HawthorneBangShift News, CHEVY, Craigslist Find
My first car, after totaling Dad’s VW Westphalia Camper Bus, was a two-door wagon – a ’56 Chevy 210 and all through high school that Competition Orange pumpkin with a cheap, Tijuana...
This 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Is The Basest Of Base…But It’s Got The V8 And A Manual Trans! How Would You Build It?
Nov 28, 2017Bryan McTaggartCHEVY, Craigslist Find
Third gen Camaros come in three flavors: Z28, IROC-Z, and effectively, “other”. You can tell which version of the 1982-1992 Camaro is the hot one. It’s got the body kits, the...
Conquestador: The Most Violent Chrysler Conquest We Know Of Visits The Hoonigan Shop!
Nov 28, 2017Bryan McTaggartMOPAR, RACING & ACTION, Videos
Ah, hello, old friend. This 1988 Chrysler Conquest has had me both mesmerized and confused from the word “go”. I’ve called it a Mitsubishi Starion (not the worst mistake I...
4130 Chrome Moly Or Mild Steel? Which One Is The Right One?
Nov 28, 2017Chad ReynoldsTECH
Different classes, and different types of racing, often have different rules with regards to what material roll cages and chassis must be made from. There are also differing opinions on which is...
Tough Truck Violence: Destruction-Testing In The Pacific Northwest!
Nov 28, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift XL, CRASH & BURN, Videos, XL Videos
I know that Tough Truck racing was originally meant to prove that you had the beefiest rig around, but somewhere along the line there was a split. On one hand, you have those who still try to survive...
Big Block, Turbo 400, And 4 Wheels Out Back Makes This Square Body A Great Start
Nov 28, 2017Chad ReynoldsXL Online Find, XL Spotlight
We’ve been in the market for a Square Body, 1973-1991, Crew Cab Dually for the past couple months and have looked at too many to count. We finally purchased one a couple weeks ago and are...
Barbie Jeep Racing In Alabama: Plastic Wheels, Don’t Fail Me Now!
Nov 28, 2017Bryan McTaggartCRASH & BURN, Videos
What possess a 300 pound man to sit in a plastic toy designed for a kid aged five or under wearing little more than long-sleeved shirts, long pants and a bicycle helmet for the opportunity to fling...
