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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Diesel Trucks VS Hurricane Harvey In Houston: Big Water, Some Fun, And A Fair Amount Of Help

Everyone in the world has been glued to the tv, internet, and radio absorbing all the information and news we can get on Hurrican Harvey and the devastation in South Texas, but during all of the...

Rodder’s Helping Houston, A Hi-Octane Fundraising Campaign, Is On! Help Your Fellow Man!

If there is one really great thing about Hurricane Harvey, it is the fact that amidst all the tragedy there are even more stories of human kindness, strength, community, and love. In a time when our...

Brian Lohnes We’ve Found Your Perfect Truck! Tractor Meets Dually!

When Rocco B. sent me the link to this John Deere inspired 1988 Chevrolet Standard Cab Dually, I about fell out of my chair when I saw the first photo. It’s like Brian Lohnes’ wet dream...

Ever Mounted A Tire Using Ether? Explosions, Danger, Possible Bodily Harm, And More!

Yep, ever single time you try to mount a tire using flammable liquid you are going to have an explosion. Danger will ensue. And parts failure, bodily harm, loss of hair, rapid heart rate, and...

This Time Lapse Video Of A Camping World NASCAR Truck Chassis Being Painted Is Cool

And the guy painting it is pretty damn limber! Hell I’ve been painting patio chairs at our house and I can’t keep from getting my beard or shirt or fingers or something on just about...

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We Can’t Keep Our Eyes Off This Bagged 1964 C10. Perfect Stance, Epic Patina

First Gen C10 trucks are getting to be more and more popular lately, and we have to admit that we’ve only started falling in love with them over the past few years. Normally the 1967-1972 C10...

Bread Van Or Step Van, This Chevrolet Would Be An Awesome Hot Rod Tow Rig And Seems Cheap!

We’re not 100% sure this sucker is actually a 1967 as the ad states, but no matter it is super duper cool. We think it is a late 50’s model actually, but that’s neither here nor...

Watch BJ Baldwin Tune Up The Hoonigan Lot Like Only He Can! Trophy Truck Tire Smoke For The Win!!!

BJ Baldwin is a certifiable bad ass behind the wheel of his trophy truck, and having hung out with our fare share of them we can tell you they are WAY more nimble than you might think. You’ll...

This 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Wide Body RS Tribute Is Spectacular In Black And Gold

I’m not a huge Porsche fan, but I do love an older 911, the 930 Slant Nose, and the occasional 944 or 928. There are other Porsche’s that have raised an eyebrow, and I know that others...

These Mini Drag Bikes, AKA Drag Minibikes, Haul Ass And Will Scare The Crap Out Of You…

I have a really fast minibike. Well it was anyway, but it has been sitting for the past couple years and needs some new parts and a rebuild. When I say fast, I’m talking over 60 mph on the salt...

This Lowered Crew Cab Dually Is As Clean As They Come And We Wish It Was Ours

We haven’t posted a cool crew cab dually in at least a week, maybe longer, and that’s just weird for us so here you go. Anyone that knows boat owners shouldn’t be surprised to know...

A Bad C-Notch Not Only Looks Like Crap But Can Be Really Dangerous. Here Is How You Build One Right

As a minitrucker, I can tell you that building a C-Notch, or in this case a Step Notch, is one of the first fabrication projects you’ll do once you have a welder. A C-Notch sounds just like it...

Video: Big Engines, Dual Engines, Blown Engines, Diesel Engines, All Kinds Of Big Engines In Boats Hauling Ass!

This video of big engines in boats is cool as hell. The twin big blown big blocks are fun. The turbo small block in a jet sprint boat is cool. The twin 12 cylinders in an old wooden boat are down...

If You Had $500 To Buy A New Project, Which One Of These Do You Choose?

Every hot rodder has hung out with friends, talking about what cheap cars they saw online this week, and contemplating which ones they think would be cool to build. Invariably the discussion will end...