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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Solid Axle Swapping The NBS Chevrolet Truck Continues: Let The Welding Begin!

I hate watching these videos, because all it does it make me want to buy an IFS 4×4 so I can solid axle swap it. It’s been too long since I had a lifted truck and now I want one. Thanks a...

$1,000 Build: The $1,000 F100 Is Running And Getting Close To Being A Real Hot Rod!

Okay folks, it’s tire smoking time! The $1,000 build is going together splendidly and is really starting to look like something you’d want to cruise around town. I love it. And anytime...

Edd China Is Working On An Orange, Yes And ORANGE, And It Is Awesome!

Here is the latest episode of Edd China’s Workshop Diaries, and I say it is the best one yet! This is old Edd China with all the excitement, wit and smiles you have come to expect from him over...

Our Final Gallery Of LSFest West Photos Is Right Here! And Anything You May Have Missed!

Here it is, our last gallery of trucks, cars, and who knows what else tearing it up at Holley’s LSFest West in Las Vegas. Bit thanks to the great crew at Holley, FM3, and of course The Strip at...

Alex Taylor’s 1955 Chevrolet Project: Rear Suspension And Wheelie Bars For The 6 Second Ride

The project is still moving right along, but there isn’t much time before it is supposed to hit the road! Last episode the rear housing was cut, welded, and worked into one big stout beast and...

Photo Coverage: More Corner Carvers Front And Center At LSFest West In Las Vegas!

New, old, weird, common, you name it and they had it on hand at Holley’s LSFest West in Las Vegas. And there was no shortage of weird and wacky and fun and awesome going around the autocross,...

Riley Stair Brought His Bad Ass, Homebuilt, 1000HP, Pontiac Trans Am to LS Fest West 2021 In Vegas

Dude! If you don’t know Riley Stair’s Pontiac Trans Am then you must live under a rock. Built at home and one of the most talked about rides of the SEMA Show in 2019, this car is...

One-Off Billet Aluminum Trailing Arms For Kyle LeDuc’s Trophy Truck From Kibbetech

Man these suckers are sexy! In this latest update from Kibbetech, on what all is going on in the shop, what new projects have arrived, and what new parts are coming off the CNC machine, you’ll...

The End of The Epic Road Trip and a New Project Unveiled! Finnegan And Newbern Are Up To Something!

If you drive from Georgia, to Arizona, and back and don’t have one single adventure then you are doing it all wrong and should have just gotten on a plane. Luckily, our fearless friends...

Congratulations To Classic Instruments’ Owner John McLeod On Being Inducted To The Daryl Starbird Rod And Custom Hall Of Fame

This is a big deal! Congratulations John McLeod, who was inducted into the Daryl Starbird Rod and Custom Hall of Fame! John joins some pretty amazing and historic names who are already members of the...

This Rear Engine S10 Is 500 Caddy Powered And Pure Excitement I’m Sure.

Because they were such big cars, Cadillacs are often overlooked when thinking about high power engine combos. I’ve always loved Caddy power, and have been involved in several Cadillac powered...

Wanna Make Your Own Sheet Metal Brake? Watch This

Tools are cool. I don’t know a single car guy or gal that doesn’t dig their tools. After all, how in the heck are we supposed to build these things without the right tools. I have lots of...

Race Photos: More Drag Racing Action From LSFest West At The Strip At Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

These are the last drag racing photos we’ve got from Holley’s LSFest West in Las Vegas. We’ve still got a couple more autocross galleries to run this weekend, but if you want wheels...

Exploring A Closed And Abandoned Auto Museum Full Of Classic Cars, All Of Which Are Going Up For Auction!

Here we go, another old collection of cool stuff that went up for auction. Unfortunately we didn’t realize this one was going on until yesterday, when the auction ended, but at least we got a...