This Solid Beater Square Body Chevy Could Be Hot Rod Sleeper Greatness
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsBangShift XL, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight
(Words and Photos By Greg Rourke) I agree with Chad…I love me some square body GM pickups. I’ve owned several, but not because they were cool. They were rusted out beat up shitboxes that...
Sleeper Concept: The LSJ-Swapped Chevrolet Cavalier
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartCHEVY, ENGINES, Videos
LS-swap the Cavalier. Hmm…sounds like a worthy challenge, doesn’t it? We’re all about RWD swaps at BangShift, and a V8 Cavalier would be a kick in the ass, no doubt. But...
That Fine Print Hurts: Ford Is Suing John Cena For Flipping His Ford GT
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift News, FORD
John Cena was one of the chosen to purchase the new Ford GT. No shock there…the supercar comes with a price tag that can get you a decent house and Ford, instead of selling them directly,...
Chasin’ Waterfalls: The Waterfall At Busted Knuckle Off-Road Park Gets Challenged!
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift XL, RACING & ACTION, Videos, XL Videos
If you don’t know who or what Busted Knuckle is, and you’re into off-roading at all, you need to get that fixed. These are the guys behind a lot of the rockbouncer videos we have shown...
You Can Choose One Vehicle That You’ve Never Driven Before, What Do You Choose?
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??
On Facebook some idiot always posts questions asking whether you have ridden in certain iconic cars. The most recent was a VW Beetle. It got us thinking about a couple things. First, that if you...
The Cleaned-Up Blue Collar Worker: This 1986 Ford F-350 Wrecker Is Day One Fresh!
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift XL, eBay Find, FORD, TRUCKS, XL Online Find
I cannot wait for Lohnes to see this gem of a find. I can’t. We all know how Brian loves his trucks: big, stripped down, work-ready and utilitarian. That’s why he owns Brutus the wrecker,...
They’re Going Fast: Six Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks Were Stolen From The Plant Parking Lot!
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift News, MOPAR, TRUCKS
The amount of gumption needed to break into an auto manufacturer’s holding lot to steal six brand-new, highly recognizable and desirable examples of a potent SUV is mind-blowing. But it’s...
This Is The Very Last Camaro Built At The Norwood Ohio Plant That Built So Many
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsCar Features
(Words and Photos by Bob Chiluk) Van Nuys California and Norwood Ohio have always been known as the two plants where the first three generations of Camaros were built. It turns out that Norwood built...
Caption This: KITT In The Junkyard…”But Michael…I Thought What We Had Was Special.”
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggartBangShift Question Of The Day??, BUICK / OLDS / PONTIAC
Well, well, well. Seems that having a sassy 1980s Pontiac Firebird just isn’t enough for some people. The Knight Industries Two Thousand is the dream car for many 1980s survivors…once you...
Holy Crap!!! This Engine Explosion On The Dyno Leaves Only The Crankshaft Spinnin0
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsCRASH & BURN, ENGINES, Videos, XL Videos
We’ve seen some pretty impressive engine failures over the years, but this one, taken from two angles, is one of the most amazing things we’ve ever seen in our life. And it happens so...
This 1974 AMC Matador Is The Ideal Find, But The Price Will Leave Your Head Spinning!
Dec 02, 2017Bryan McTaggarteBay Find, OTHER
By nature, any American Motors product that isn’t a Jeep has to be an acquired taste. Some, like the Hornet and Javelin, are easily picked up. Others, like the Pacer and Gremlin, suited only...
Is A Giant Piston, Which Could Make The Perfect Decorative Item, Worth $600?
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsCraigslist Find
Whenever I see a giant piston or rod or other engine part, I always think they would make a killer conversation piece, coffee or end table in my house or garage. But the truth is you usually only see...
What’s The Biggest, Or Strangest, Vehicle You Have Ever Done Donuts In?
Dec 02, 2017Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??
Spinning donuts, blowing donuts, doing donuts, or whatever it is you call spinning a vehicle around over and over in the dirt or a parking lot in the pursuit of laughter and fun is, well, FUN! If you...
The Things You Find In The Yard: How About The Nitrous Kit On This Crunched Mustang?
Dec 01, 2017Bryan McTaggartFORD, Videos
Copart is the land of crushed dreams…literally. It’s an insurance house that processes out wrecked vehicles. Which means, if you are in the market for a late-model powertrain donor, that...
