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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Project Binky Unplugged 2 Is Here! The Guys Answer Lots Of Questions About Binky And More

We love Project Binky. I’ve been following it for the last couple of years, and I get giddy when a new episode is up showing more fabrication greatness and more progress on this cool little...

Behind The Wheel. Tradition Recrafted: Son Of Boyd.

Everyone knows the name Boyd Coddington. Even new hot rodders in their teens know him because of his fame almost a decade ago on reality tv. For the rest of us, he shaped hot rodding culture. Both...

Wow, Just Wow! I’m Not Sure How Anyone Could Think This Was Ready For Powder Coating.

If you are thinking about building a vehicle that is going to require welding, you probably should have a clue on how to actually weld. And if you don’t, you should probably find someone else...

This 1967 Mustang Is One Hell Of A Cool Vintage Racer We Think Could Be A Riot.

Every once in a while we see a cool old race car that really makes us want to climb behind the wheel. This 1967 Mustang road racer is one of them. It has a 302 with Aussie Cleveland heads, all kinds...

Classic Dash Unveils New Camaro, Chevelle, G-Body, And C10 Panels For Holley EFI Digital Dash

Classic Dash, the company that brought high quality custom dash inserts that allow custom gauges and digital dashes to install in all your favorite cars and trucks, has brought new applications for...

How To Service Your Ridetech Air Ride Solenoid Valves At Home

If you have Air Suspension on your hot rod, like we do on several of ours, you are occasionally going to need to service your air solenoid valves like any moving part on your hot rod. If you live in...

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Which Of These Would You Rather Jump Off A Giant Sand Dune?

Assuming both of these are capable of gaining enough speed across the sand, I know we are assuming a lot for the poor Bronco II, which one of these would you like to fly though the air in most? On...

This Road Racing 2000 Camaro Could Be Yours: If The Price Is Right.

This 2000 Camaro has some serious racing heritage, which includes winning the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona! Yeah, this thing knows how to haul ass and is a really really nice piece. And unlike so many...

We Love Trucks Jumping Giant Sand Dunes! Watch This 169 Foot Leap At Huckfest In Pismo!

There is something about giant dune jumps that just does it for us. And truthfully they could be done by a buggy or a bike or a bus for all we care. But there is something special about trucks doing...

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Here’s How To Choose The Right Air Compressor For Your Garage Or Shop

We just moved the BANGshift West Coast shop from a commercial space to a new spot behind the house. The size is the same, but the layout is much much better, and we’re working really hard to...

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Redneck Tough Truck Racing At Dennis Anderson’s Muddy Motorsports Park Is A North vs South Shootout

Tough Truck racing is fun to watch. It never fails to provide some real carnage, some magical driving, and a certain drive to get out there and thrash on something yourself. I’ve never driven...

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The Hoonigan Crew Shoots King Of The Hammers! Just When You Thought Tire Smoke Was Their Only Game.

The Hoonigan boys and girls are all about loud and fast and fun, which means that King of the Hammers fits their bill. Most people would think so, but there isn’t much that is crazier than the...

BANGshift Question Of The Day: If You Could Attend ANY Car Event In The World, What Would It Be?

With Rocky Mountain Race Week registration opening today, it has me thinking about all the dream events I’ve been lucky enough to attend in my life. And yet there are still some races and such...

Rocky Mountain Race Week 2018 Registration Starts Today! Join The Coolest Drag Racing Road Trip On Earth!

We’ve done Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Power Tour, and a jillion other road trips so many times we can’t count how many times we’ve been across this wonderful land behind...