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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

This LT Swapped CJ7 Renegade Is A bad Ass That Is Period Correct Everywhere But Under The Hood

If you look at an old Jeep like this LT Swap CJ7, next to a new Jeep, it’s amazing how small they are. New cars and trucks are just huge. I was at a show earlier in the year, standing next to a...

Would You Ever Consider Swapping A Classic American Car To Electric Power? Here’s A Couple We’d Do It To.

I’m a die hard GM car guy, love my gasoline burning engines, and think horsepower is a right of passage. With that said, I have zero issues with electric cars and trucks as long as they...

OG Murder Nova Winter Updates: Don’t Worry It Will Still Be Flat Black!

Last week we showed you all the big changes that happened to the NPK Murder Nova, including its brand new shiny paint job and the response was crazy. This week we’re going to show you the OG...

Nico Rosberg Is Going Extreme E Racing And Here’s The First Look At The Team’s New Cars! Electric Never Looked So Fun!

When I saw the first clip of this video, I had to remind myself that these are electric cars. If that isn’t an indicator of how bad ass these things can be, then maybe you should think about...

Got A 4.6L 2V Ford That Needs More Power? Here’s What Cams, Headers, Throttle Body And More Are Worth With An Intercooled Vortech Supercharger!

If you are a Ford guy that still has a 4.6L 2V rocking in your Mustang, or have swapped on into something older, then this is going to be the video for you. Richard has taken a 2V, changed it to...

How To Widen Steel Wheels At Home: No Hinky Strapping Needed. Watch This.

I’m glad that Matt at Urchfab put this video together show his latest project’s little skinny wheels, being made into wheels that are much cooler. We’ve all seen wheels widened by...

Legendary Drag Racer, Herb McCandless, Shows Off his Gen III Hemi Powered 1961 Chrysler 300

Herb McCandless is a bad ass. He was around for the start of Pro Stock, has won the US Nationals, raced and won with Sox and Martin, and he’s had an illustrious career as an incredibly talented...

Tube Chassis Remote Control 1/5 Scale Sprint Car Build! How Cool Is This Thing With A Nitro Burning Engine And Everything!

So if I am going to be a purist, then maybe this thing is more like a Midget since it is 4 cylinder powered, but boy is it awesome. Or it will be. If you haven’t seen any videos from Timsane...

Camaro And Mustang Guys Rejoice. We’ve Got Direct Fit 6-Speed Kits Just For You Right Here! Late Model OR Early Model!

If you are thinking about a new 6-Speed Transmission for your ride, then you have to know about the TREMEC T56 Magnum transmission. There is no way you are considering a swap without considering this...

Transmission Cooler Mounting Tech: You’d Be Surprised Where You Can Put It.

I know I’m not alone in having owned cars and trucks that have a radiator, AC condenser, transmission cooler, oil cooler, and power steering cooler all stacked up front behind the grill. I mean...

TIG Welding How To: TIG Welding For Beginners, TIG Torch Setup And Lap Joints!

TIG welding is one of those skills that seems to elevate your status as a car guy immediately. It also seems to be one of those skills that a lot of folks think is so difficult as to be nearly...

The Fab Rats Cut In Half YJ Is Alive! Cut In Half, Chassis Extended, Suspension Linked, Body Lengthened, Brake Lines And Wiring, And Now A Running Ride!

Like I said before, the Fab Rats are not afraid to cut or modify whatever rolls into the shop. And they seem to have a lot of fun doing it! We’ve been following this build from the first cut,...

Goodguys Is Adding Another Texas Event For 2021! INAUGURAL MEGUIAR’S ALL STAR GET-TOGETHER AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY

The Goodguys LMC Truck Spring Lone Star Nationals is a major show on the annual Goodguys show circuit. With a great Goodguys Autocross course, swap meet, food, and car show, this is an event that...

Two Owner 1974 Z28 Camaro. It’s Been Sitting For Years But Chad At Nobody’s Auto Just Got This Thing

Chad Ehrlich at Nobody Else’s Auto in Great Bend Kansas has some awesome steel in the yard, but he’s also got a great collection of cool muscle cars and trucks along with so much...