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Gen III Hemi Swapped C10 Budget Build Part 3 – Introducing The HemiHalf. Engine And Trans Are In!

Here is Part 3 of the Gen III HEMI C10 build that Derek has dubbed the HemiHalf. In the first video, they tore the truck apart, and in the second one a fuel system, some engine bay prep, and more...

Junk To Jewel: 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Ultimate Transformation!! Saved from the Scrapyard!

Mortske is always at it, and this cool K5 Blazer that he did a transformation on was one we dug. I have to say that he’s pretty good at these kind of things and this one is particularly cool...

Tri-Five Nationals Photos: We’ve Got Even More Great Photos From This HUGE Car Show And Drag Race

Here’s our seventh gallery from the Tri-Five Nationals and you’re going to be just as happy with this one as the previous ones we’ve posted. But if you missed any of our previous...

Murder Nova’s Street Outlaws EndGame Build Part 4: Dyno Testing, Track Testing, And Some Street Hits!

This is Part 4 of the Caprice Convertible build for the new Street Outlaws Endgame and Shawn and the crew have been getting after it. They got it together enough to run it on the dyno and even make...

DIY MegaCab Bumpside Ford Project: The Roof Is Huge And A Van Is Going To Give Up Some For This Cool Project

Here we go with Part 4 of this custom-built crew cab, or MegaCab as they are calling it, bumpside Ford pickup and in this episode there is a lot of roof going on. Because of the way they are building...

How To Use The Eastwood Fender Roller – Tips and Tricks

Back in the day, we used to jack up a car a little bit and then put a baseball bat on top of the tire so that when we lowered the car back down we could roll it backwards and forwards to...

RESCUED: 1962 Corvette!! Parked Right Here In 1970 And Left!!

This 1962 Corvette is in rough shape, but given the fact that it has been sitting for 52 years that is understandable.

Listen Up: The NHRA Insider Podcast Big Indy Pre-Show – Talking The US Nationals!

National Dragster Sr Editor Kevin McKenna and NHRAonFOX analyst Tony Pedregon join Brian Lohnes to take a look at the upcoming Dodge Power Brokers US Nationals as well as a look back at Brainerd....

Building A Land Speed Race Car Part 7: Aerodynamics Is Key To Being Superfast

In this latest episode, Matt is designing and building the bodywork for this build. A streamliner clearly needs to have good aerodynamics, and there have been so many great examples of awesome...

Tri-Five Nationals Coverage: Every Kind Of 1955,1956, And 1957 Chevrolet Imaginable.

Here’s our sixth gallery from the Tri-Five Nationals and you’re going to be just as happy with this one as the previous three. But if you missed any of our previous galleries, click the...

Project Allegro Part 3: This Sleeper K20 Powered Allegro Is Going To Be Something Else

Here’s Part 3 of this cool new project build. The front suspension is going together and geometry is at the forefront. This one is going to be pretty impressive when done. We love project vehicles...

Clay Millican Walks Us Through This Massive Engine Explosion He Had In Topeka

Boom! We’ve seen plenty of big engine explosions on the dragstrip, like the one we saw with Doug Kalitta a few days ago, but rarely do we get a glimpse into them from the perspective of the...

A Perfect Summer Night For A Sonic Cruise-In: Local Cruise Night Photos

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) I had a wonderful Thursday evening the other week. It has been a hot and muggy August here in Southeastern Pennsylvania but on this night in particular the temps and...

Barn Find 1958 Plymouth Project: It’s Time For The Engine Swap

With the stock engine junk, and the replacement all sorted and set, it is time for the engine swap to begin! Yep, this cool old 4-eyed Plymouth is going to get a new lease on life and will be back to...