Fake A/C Refrigerant? Is That A Thing? How Dangerous is Fake Car A/C Refrigerant? Let’s Find Out With Project Farm!
Jul 09, 2024Chad ReynoldsApex Tech Stories, Hack of the Week, OTHER, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
Okay, so I realize the title of this blog post sounds like someone is trying to sell you a can of stuff that says it is R-134A but is really something else, and that’s not the case here. This...
Drag Race Photo Coverage From The 2024 NHRA Virginia Nationals: Wheels Up And Tire Smoking Door Car Photos!
Jul 09, 2024Chad Reynolds1320 Event Coverage, 1320 Gallery, 1320 Spotlight, BangShift 1320, BangShift Galleries, DRAG RACES, Drag Races, Event Coverage, Gallery
(Photos by David Whealon) It has been a big year for NHRA Drag Racing and the Virginia Nationals were no different. Virginia Motorsports Park always puts on an epic race, and this one is no...
Literally Chasing Classic Cars! The Hot Rod Hoarder Goes To The GREAT RACE Which Goes From Kentucky To Maine!
Jul 09, 2024Chad ReynoldsApex Event Coverage, Apex Racing News, Apex Spotlight, Apex Video, BangShift APEX, Event Coverage, RACING & ACTION, ROAD TRIPS, Videos
The Great Race is one of those events that looks like it would be relaxing and fun, but that is way more competitive and grueling than you might think. The Hot Rod Hoarder, Tommy Lee Byrd, has been...
Own A Buick Grand National? OPGI Is The Place For Your Restoration Parts Needs – Check Out These Videos
Jul 09, 2024Brian Lohnes1320 Sponsor News, Apex Sponsor News, BangShift 1320, BangShift APEX, BangShift News, Sponsor News
There were few cooler cars produced in the 1980s than the Buick Grand National. For a run of about a half decade these things were highly sought after by buyers, highly feared by Mustang owners, and...
Nitro Powered Hill Climb Video: Some Of The Best Riders In The World Get After It And Make It Up A Hellacious Grade
Jul 09, 2024Brian LohnesApex Online Find, BangShift APEX
No, this is not one of those videos where everyone fails. This is a video that shows some of the best nitro powered hill climb action we have ever seen on a hill that can only be described as...
Neat Video: This 1930s Footage Of A Ruth Dredging and Trenching Machine In Action Is A Cool Look Into The Gearhead Past
Jul 09, 2024Brian LohnesBangShift XL, XL Videos
There are few neater things than being able to look back into the history of machines through old video. For instance, in this case we get to watch a Ruth Dredging and Trenching Machine in action...
Meet The Completely Insane City Slicker Pulling Tractor – Triple Turbo Allison (W/Video)
Jul 09, 2024Brian LohnesBangShift XL, XL Truck Feature, XL Videos
(Photos from Sascha Mecking collection) – Stuck in no one’s rut – That’s what it says on the side of the amazing, weird, interesting, and completely unique City Slicker that...
TAKE ON THE NIGHT: RetroBright LED Headlights For Classic Rides Make Seeing While Driving A Whole New Experience!
Jul 08, 2024Chad Reynolds1320 New Drag Race Products, Apex New Products, New Products, Sponsor News, Videos, XL New Truck Products
We’ve talked about Holley’s RetroBright headlights here before, and I can tell you that no amount of praise is too much for these things. I know that sounds like a stretch, but the truth...
450 Classic Cars Drive 500 Miles On The 31st Annual Tour Nebraska! We’re One Of The 450! Check Out Scott Liggett’s Adventures
Jul 08, 2024Chad ReynoldsCAR SHOWS, Event Coverage, ROAD TRIPS, SHOWS & EVENTS, Videos
Driving your hot rod is good for the soul, and is always a good time. But driving your hot rod with a bunch of other hot rodders is even more fun, and that’s why events like Hot Rod Power Tour...
Make It Kustom And HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck: Welding Starts On The Bed For The 1971 GMC Cabover Ramp Truck!
Jul 08, 2024Chad ReynoldsBangShift XL, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Project Trucks, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories
It’s time for more welding! A big stack of tubing and plate are going to be used to build the bed and make this thing the ultimate hot rod hauler. It’s got a special payload planned for...
New Wrecking Yard Inventory! Another F Body! 1983 Chevy Camaro Berlinetta! T-Tops, Originally a V-8 car, Solid
Jul 08, 2024Chad Reynolds1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, CHEVY, JUNKYARDS, Project Cars, Videos
Chad’s got some new inventory at the wrecking yard, and if you are looking for a solid 3rd Gen Camaro project to start, then this one might be the right choice for you. It’s a solid car,...
Spray Paint Part 2: Is It Possible To Get A Show Quality Paint Job From A Spray Can? Kevin Tetz Gives It A Try… Again!
Jul 08, 2024Chad ReynoldsApex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, Hack of the Week, OTHER, Tech Stories, Videos
He’s back at it again, because the results the first time weren’t exactly what he was hoping for. So watch Part 2 and let us know what you think. Also, if you missed Part 1, use the link...
1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Spotlight, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, BangShift 1320, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories
Polishing Turds Season 2: Part 8 – Head Porting Cody’s ProCharged 360 Cubic Inch Small Block, And How A Port Job Really Effects Flow
Jul 08, 2024Chad Reynolds1320 Engine Tech, 1320 Spotlight, Apex Engine Tech, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, BangShift 1320, ENGINE, ENGINES, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories
In the eighth episode of this new Polishing Turds engine project, Pete is going to be performing some cylinder head porting on this little supercharged small-block so it will be able to make big...
Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Highlights from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals – Sportsman Drag Racing Video
Jul 08, 2024Chad Reynolds1320 Drag News, 1320 Event Coverage, 1320 Spotlight, 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320, DRAG RACES, Event Coverage, RACING & ACTION, Videos
Sometimes people forget that there are a lot more cars running at an NHRA National Event than just the four Pro Categories. There are multiple classes of NHRA Lucas Oil Sportsman Drag Racing going on...
