Author Archive: Brian Lohnes
MAHLE Tech Video: How-To Properly Measure Piston To Bore Clearance
This is a great how-to video and it is an illustration of the steps that dedicated engine builders take when assembling engines. It is not just about bolting stuff together and praying that it works,...
This 1972 Brockway G90 Truck Is A Detroit Diesel V12 Powered Stunner
Brockway Trucks may not longer exist as a company but there’s a huge amount of enthusiasm for the brand that’s carried on by trucking collectors and enthusiasts. Heck, one of our own...
Jumpin’ Jehosaphat! Watch These Two Mega Trucks Catch Destructive Amounts Of Air – WOW!
We have showed you a ton of cool mega truck videos over the years of the machines leaping into the air and landing like no big thing. Well, we have finally found the limits of at least two trucks and...
The American Powertrain Parting Shift: A Doug Nash 5-Speed, A High Winding Chevelle, And A Driver
My most major contribution to society as a whole has been the creation of the Parting Shift blog item that we run on most Fridays through the year. The items always involve shifting a transmission in...
Street Car Takeover Indy Coverage: The Popular Series Loads Up The Historic Strip!
(Words and photos by Jacob Marshall) – Even if I lived under a rock, I would have still known Street Car Takeover was in Indy. When I was eating my waffles downtown on Saturday, I was graced...
Holley LSFest West 2017: More Coverage From The Awesome Bash In The Desert
(Photos by Cole Reynolds) – We’re back with more coverage from Holley LSFest West 2017, the first event of its kind of judging by the reception this one got, likely not the last. Holley...
Accidental Tourist Gallery: Running Into Some Awesome Random Cruise Night Action In Daytona Beach
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – On a recent trip to the Daytona area we drive down Nova Road which isn’t particularly remarkable itself and isn’t necessarily fun to drive on (about...
Spring Fling Galot: Our Final Load Of Drag Racing Action Photos From The Big Buck Bash!
(Photos by David Whealon) – When bracket racing exploded in popularity in the 1970s as an answer to the escalating costs of heads up class racing no one could have foreseen the sport as it is...
Sportsman Drag Action: K&N Spring Fling Galot! Big Money Bracket Racing In North Carolina
(Photos by David Whealon) – The world of big money bracket racing is booming again and one of the reasons is because of two guys. Kyle Seipel and Peter Biondo have truly captured lightning in...
Hot Rod Heaven Discovered: We Take A Tour Of Hanksters Hot Rods and Muscle Cars
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – On a trip to the Daytona, FL area we happened upon a place that we hadn’t seen before. This is because it previously wasn’t there. Occupying a...
2017 FE Race and Reunion Final Action Gallery – One Last Huge Helping Of Ford Greatness
(Photos by Joe Grippo) – Yes, we knew it was going to have to end at some point but we have come to the 2017 FE Race and Reunion Final Action Gallery. This will be our last showcase of images...
Have You Visited AFCO Tech Central Yet? Lots Of Good Bulletins And Info!
While the internet has certainly brought its fair share of weirdness, badness, and craziness into the world, it has also done a lot of good stuff. Think about how much collective hot rodding...
Video: Here’s What Spending A Day With Kalitta Motorsports Looks Like
This video rules on a couple of levels. Firstly it rules because we get to spend some quality time with the Kalitta Motorsports team and their fleet of nitro powered race cars. Secondly it rules...
This 1949 International KB 6 Tandem Axle Van Used To Be An Oil Field Wire Truck – So Awesome
I don’t even know where to start. Literally. Do you talk about how this is a fully intact 1949 International KB 6 with its original engine? Do we start with the amazing van body that makes this...