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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Here’s The Next Installment In The Hoonigan Miata Death Kart Build

Yesterday we told you that the Hoonigan guys were building their own death kart out of a Miata, and that we kinda thought it was cool since it was really really cheap. And no matter how cool Vette...

More Cars, Trucks, And Parts From The Pomona Swap Meet In SoCal

If you thought yesterday’s gallery from the Pomona Swap Meet was it, you must not know us well. We have tons more where those came from and are going to be bringing them to you so you can get...

Watch And Listen – This V12 Continental Tank Engine Is Huge And Cool And Makes Real Power

Tanks aren’t fast. Or at least they weren’t in the 1940’s. But they sure are cool. I mean who doesn’t love something that can run over almost anything, blow stuff all to hell,...

The Rodder’s Journal Is Giving Away $15,000 in Hot Rod Parts and Prizes!

(Words by Gus Stewart) The Rodder’s Journal magazine and some of the top names in hot rodding are giving away $15,000 in hard parts and prizes this holiday season. From items like dropped axles,...

The Factory Truck Wars Are Stupid – Rookie Drivers Have No Business Towing What They Haul

Last week Brian wrote about how Ford and Ram are still battling it out for overall truck supremacy, and that both are getting dangerously close to the magic 1000 lb ft of factory torque. They just...

Ridetech’s 48-Hour Corvette Is Going Up For Auction At Barrett-Jackson With No Reserve

No Reserve means it sells regardless of whether someone bids $5 or $500,000. We’re pretty sure it’s going to take more than couch change to purchase this bad boy, but we’re excited...

This 8 Wheel Drive RV Might Be The Baddest Off-Road RV Ever. We Want One!

We dig RV’s. Motorhomes, RV Trailers, Camper Vans, you name it, we’re all over it. So when we saw this kick ass Avtoros Shaman 8 wheel drive, 8 wheel steering, off-road masterpiece we...

Stephen Randall of Louisville, KY Wins The Hurst Elite Series Mustang Sweepstakes!

He and his wife are going to be coming to Sacramento to pick up their prize next week, but until we get video of Stephen doing big burnouts leaving the parking lot, we figured we’d share the...

The Hoonigan Guys Are Building Their Own Death Kart – Miata Based And CHEAP!!!

With all the Corvette Karts being built, a trend we started a jillion year’s ago when we did the original Vette Hack at Hot Rod Magazine, it is kind of surprising that more people haven’t...

If You Were Going To Race In The BAJA 1000 What Class Would You Run?

On Wednesday evening I went to see Dust2Glory, the 2nd story of racing in BAJA, on the big screen. I had seen the original Dust to Glory on Amazon a few years ago, and was super excited about Dana...

The Duramax Powered 2017 Suburban 3500 Is A Reality – Buy One Now!

Duramax swaps aren’t anywhere near new, and they happen in all kinds of GM vehicles, but they are a ton of work. I’m talking TONS of work. Getting one to fit is some work, but...

Better Stopping By Design – Mark Williams Disc Brakes Can Stop Your Fast Ride

Mark Williams builds some of the best drivetrain components on the planet. Axles, housings, ends, gears, yokes, driveshafts, and so much more. Whether you are building a hot rod, a race car, a truck,...

This 1971 RX-2 From Australia Has 4 Rotors, Thanks To A Double 13B Install

I’m not exactly sure how they stacked two Mazda 13B rotary engines together, but I sure do like it! Rotary engines are super loud, and quite honestly rather inefficient, but man they sound cool...

This Solid Beater Square Body Chevy Could Be Hot Rod Sleeper Greatness

(Words and Photos By Greg Rourke) I agree with Chad…I love me some square body GM pickups. I’ve owned several, but not because they were cool. They were rusted out beat up shitboxes that...