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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Comella Drives ’68 Cuda to Victory at 20th Anniversary Dodge HEMI® Challenge

 No.1 qualifier Steve Comella drove his 1968 Plymouth Barracuda to the winner’s circle after a dominant performance in the 20th anniversary edition of the Dodge HEMI® Challenge at Lucas Oil...

FREE LIVE BRACKET RACING: The BTE Labor Day $250K Is On! The Richest Footbrake Purse In History!

It’s on like Donkey Kong this weekend, with big payouts at the Yellow Bullet Nationals and here at the BTE Labor Day $250K. Whether you like heads-up drag racing or the ultra-tight margins of...

FREE LIVE STREAM: 12th Annual Yellow Bullet Nationals LIVE Right Here!

The Yellowbullet Nationals has become one of THE premier heads up drag races in the country, and for good reason. Monte Mikho puts on a hell of a show, treats the racers right, and makes sure there...

Adding A Winch And Toolbox To A Trailer: Puddin Gets His New Car Hauler Ready For Action

We’re going to be doing some trailer tech in the coming months here on BANGshift.com as we have a new trailer project to do some work on, but for many of you, there are a few good things you...

Which Junkyard Small-Block Is Best? Ford vs Chevrolet vs Mopar… Who Will Reign Supreme And Who’s A Loser?

Since the 2nd engine was built, there have been folks saying one was better than the other. Manufacturers have been battling each other on the power front since the beginning and now they battle for...

Abandoned Race Track Project: Moving Buildings! Yeah, There Is A Ton More To Do Out Here!

As if all the clearing of brush, mowing, tree cutting, tractor moving, gravel spreading, and everything else weren’t enough, now there are buildings to move! Yeah, watch this video. We’ll...

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More Goodguys Photos: The Great American Nationals Was A Car Show To Remember

We told you we had a bunch of photos from the Goodguys Great American Nationals thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire Joe Grippo, and here comes the next gallery. He’s been one of our dudes on the...

Car Show Photos: The Melon Roasters Cruise In And Car Show Is As American As It Gets.

Thanks to regular BANGshift contributor Scott Liggett, we’ve got a bunch of car show photos from the Melon Roasters show in Hastings Nebraska. We’ve got several galleries of photos to share with...

Restoration Parts For Classic Ford Trucks! Holley Classic Trucks Headliners and Sun Visors for Ford Applications

Holley has been announcing tons of new parts for Classic GM trucks over the past couple of months, but today there is great news for all you Ford fans out there. If you have a classic Ford truck you...

Small Town Americana Car Show Photos: The Melon Roasters Car Show In The Small Town Of Hastings Nebraska Was Awesome.

Thanks to regular BANGshift contributor Scott Liggett, we’ve got a bunch of car show photos from the Melon Roasters show in Hastings Nebraska. We’ve got several galleries of photos to...

Army Truck Trailer Build: Bearings, Tires, Boxes, Mats, And Tie Downs, Plus Loading The First Tracked Vehicle On The 7 Ton M1083A1 Trailer Project!

In this installment of the Army Trailer build there is more wiring, the brakes and bearings and tires get sorted, as well as the whole tie down situation. Why? Because the first tracked vehicle is...

Goodguys Car Show Photos: The Great American Nationals Brought Big Goodguys Car Show Action Back To Pennsylvania

We told you we had a bunch of photos from the Goodguys Great American Nationals thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire Joe Grippo, and here comes the next gallery. He’s been one of our dudes on the...

Home Built Tools: It Turns Out That Making Your Own Louver Press At Home Is Easier Than You Might Think. Watch This!

I have friends who own louver presses, and who used to actually louver panels as part of their business. Sure, they use them still for certain projects, but it isn’t nearly as popular a...

Sheet Metal How To: Bead Rolling Sheet Metal Floor Panels For Your Hot Rod, Race Car, Or Truck

Bead rolling is one of those processes that not only brings good looks to a part but more importantly big strength. And while bead rolling metal is a simple process, if all you are doing is looking...