Author Archive: Chad Reynolds
Big Block, Supercharger, 1/2 Ton, Short Bed, Swampers, Big Lift. Awesome!
There was a time when nothing in the world would have been cooler to me than owning this big lifted Chevy pickup. I still remember my first lifted truck. It was awesome! And it had Swampers. Well it...
For Sale Cheap: The Cleanest Police Interceptor Crown Vic On The Planet, Period.
This IS the cleanest Police Interceptor Crown Victoria that we’ve ever seen or heard about and with only 100k miles and at just $4999 it’s a screaming deal. Seriously, someone out there...
Hot Rodding Icon Pete Chapouris Has Died
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our friend, and industry icon, Pete Chapouris has died. I consider myself lucky to have spent time with Pete at events across America, and can tell you...
Want To Buy A Toyota From The Long Beach Grand Prix Celebrity Race? Do It!
This is a first. We always assumed they crushed these cars. We really want to know if they have a title and all that. But regardless of the details, you can actually buy one of the 1994 Toyota...
Video: The Basquez Roadster Does It All On The Salt, On The Strip, And At The Show
When our pal Ronnie Mankins sent us a link to this cool video done by Brian Basquez, we dug it. Clearly the Basquez Roadster has an owner who knows how to show it a good time! We knew the roadster,...
Introducing Project De La Vega: A Chevy Performance LTG Powered Vega Rocket!
(Words by Kaleb Kelley, Photos by Tony Huntimer) We all know that Chad and Brian at BANGshift are not only purveyors of racing nostalgia, but also the lovers of all things weird. When David Carroll...
We Think This Datsun B210 Could Be An Autocross Riot!
Everyone is always all about the Datsun 510, and we understand why, because they are super bitchin little cars. But Datsun has lots of other “number” cars that can be fun too. One that...
This Bobbed M35a Deuce And A Half Won’t Fit In Your Garage…But It Rules
We LOVE big M35a Deuce and a Half trucks. The 6×6 is a trademark of big truck coolness, but it also is one huge ass truck that is hard to take into a lot of areas because of it’s sheer...
This 1956 Chevrolet 5100 Is 2 Ton Greatness That Deserves To Be A Ramp Truck
We don’t often see these mid-’50s big trucks, so when we do it gets us excited. This one in particular is just begging for life on a later model chassis so that it could become a really...
Craigslist Chronicles: Who Do I Have To Kill To Buy A Truck On Craigslist?!
I’m killing some ass hat before this is over. I mean seriously, how hard is it to shoot photos with your phone, list the features, options, and mileage, and decide on a price? How hard is that?...
This Briggs Engine Has A Glass Cylinder Head!
Oh yeah, combustion is fully visible in this bad boy! Last week we had a video that showed a glass cylinder on an engine, but this is just one of the many videos the guys at 805RoadKing have put...
This Custom 6×6 Dodge Van Would Be The Most Bitchin Road Trip Machine
Vans are cool, but some of them are cooler than others. For us, our love of vans in dangerous because we like off-road vans, expedition vans, surf vans, race vans, cruiser vans, retro vans, and full...
We Want This Rare Opel Kadett Wagon So Bad We Almost Didn’t Share It
After drooling over the Famoso Speed Shop Opel Kadett last week, you can imagine our excitement when we say the wagon version for sale on our local Craigslist, especially given our infatuation with...
This Barn Find Barracuda Will Be Epic On The Strip Again
When you see an ad for a car like this Barn Find 1966 Barracuda, it makes the hair on your neck stand up. And when you read the ad, look at the photos, and realize what’s been done to this...