Rough Start: Not Afraid Of Building From Scratch? This 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT Could Be A Killer Start!
May 03, 2019Bryan McTaggartCraigslist Find, FORD
Treading the fine line between a useable second vehicle and a very cool low-buck project vehicle can be done. But you need to be very, very honest with yourself about your abilities, your time, and...
The Bob Glidden Story: This Ford Made 1980s Film Gives An Awesome Look Into Glidden’s Career At Its Peak
May 03, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320
Being that the NHRA is racing in Atlanta this weekend, we couldn’t help but think about the late Bob Glidden. Remembering legends and their careers is a fun thing. Part of that is thinking...
Did They Just? MotorWeek Takes A Pretty Harsh Stand On The 1987 Porsche 924S
May 02, 2019Brian LohnesApex Video, BangShift APEX, HISTORIC, MISC, Videos
We love the old MotorWeek reviews because they really are the best comprehensive video look at the cars of yore. These guys did not cut corners in their testing and they were methodical in how they...
RacingJunk: Take Your (Sling) Shot With This Blown Small Block Woody Gilmore Built Dragster
May 02, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Online Find, BangShift 1320, Racing Junk Find
With all of our talk of nostalgia drag racing and history today, we figured we’d tie that bow up nicely by showing you this killer and historic slingshot that is for sale on RacingJunk right...
All The Blower: Watch Carl Scott’s Whipple-Charged Honey Badger Take Care Of Business
May 02, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Drag News, 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320, RACING & ACTION, Videos
We have known Carl Scott since 2005 when he won the first Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week ever held. At that point he had a Chevy Nova with a nitrous engine in it and for all intents and purposes it was...
Civil War: Street Machine Takes On The Ford vs. Holden Argument With Two 1990s Beaters!
May 02, 2019Bryan McTaggartFUNNY STUFF, Videos
In the States, it’s Ford vs. Chevrolet. Camaro vs. Mustang. Crown Victoria P71 vs. Caprice 9C1. F-series vs. Silverado. And the lines run deep…when you read stories about people getting...
Historical Footage: The de Havilland Comet In Flight – The Flawed Revolutionary
May 02, 2019Bryan McTaggartHISTORIC, Videos
The first prototype flew in 1949. The aircraft debuted in 1952 for commercial service. The de Havilland Comet had plenty going for it: a result of the United Kingdom’s “Brabazon...
Money No Object: 1979 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Disco Scene Dominator
May 02, 2019Bryan McTaggartCHEVY, Monday Shopper
My first love has always been the second-generation Chevrolet Camaro. It’s my oldest automotive dream machine, one that has been plaguing me since I was five years old. At some point in time...
BangShift Tune-Up: “Time And Time Again” by Papa Roach (2002)
May 02, 2019Bryan McTaggartBS Daily Tune Up
I fully apologize for going into Time Warp Mode on you this week, readers, but it’s kind of necessary in my world. Come tomorrow, I’m hitting the road and returning to the Central Texas...
FOX To Acquire Ridetech In Order To Expand Its Powered Vehicles Business Unit
May 01, 2019Chad ReynoldsSponsor News
When Bret Voelkel, President and Founder of Ridetech, told us that big news was coming this week we had no idea it would be something like this but we’re certainly excited to see what the...
Redline Rebuild: The Latest Engine in The Series Is A Tried And True 396ci Chevy Big Block
May 01, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Videos, Apex Video, BangShift 1320, BangShift APEX, ENGINES, FUNNY STUFF, MISC, Videos
We absolutely love the Hagerty Redline Rebuild series of videos and while this engine is not the most interesting choice in the line, we love the process and work that is shown here. After doing all...
Resto Fun: Watch This 1950s German Air Compressor Get Brought Back To Life In The Finest Way
May 01, 2019Brian LohnesBangShift XL, ENGINES, MISC, Videos, XL Videos
For whatever reason, air compressors are one of those shop tools that seems to get cooler with age. For instance, I love watching these restoration videos, especially when they center around air...
The 2019 OPGI Spring Summer Series Is On The Way – June and July Cars Show In Seal Beach, California
May 01, 2019Brian Lohnes1320 Event Coverage, 1320 Sponsor News, Apex Event Coverage, Apex Sponsor News, BangShift 1320, BangShift APEX, Event Coverage, Sponsor News
For the last few years, OPGI has been hosting their Spring Summer series at the company’s facility in Seal Beach, California and for 2019 they have another couple of great shows lined up....
