Author Archive: Chad Reynolds
Drag Week Uncensored Part 2: What It’s Really Like To Drive A 6 Second S10 Cross Country!
Yesterday I gave you all a glimpse into what it was like during the days leading up to Drag Week 2014, as Larson and I thrashed to get the truck done and off to Tulsa. Once I finally got to Tulsa,...
NASCAR Star Tony Stewart WILL NOT Face Criminal Charges For Death Of Kevin Ward Jr. In Sprint Car Accident
This news is just in. TMZ Sports has just run the following. NASCAR Star Tony Stewart will not race criminal charges. Source: TMZ Sports NASCAR star Tony Stewart will NOT face criminal charges in the...
Drag Week Uncensored Part 1: What It’s Really Like To Drive A 6 Second S10 Cross Country!
When normal people are standing around looking at a car, where something about it causes a wee bit of concern due to the extreme nature, impromptu repair, or what have you, I’m often excited at...
What’s It Take To Run 6.16 In A Street Truck? Look Inside The ProLine Racing Engine That Propelled Larson On Drag Week 2014
When Larry Larson and I decided we were going after a 6th Hot Rod Drag Week Title for him in 2014, we also wanted to be the quickest and fastest street car in history. And while Andy Frost’s...
Flippin’ RV’s Premieres Tonight At 8 On GAC. If You Dig Vintage Trailers, You Won’t Want To Miss It!
We told you about the new Flippin’ RV’s TV Show a few months ago when they had a pilot on GAC, and because all you BangShifters watched and loved it, the network picked it up and are...
VOTE NOW! Our Buddies At Hammerhead Are In The Running For SEMA’s LaunchPad Competition
While everyone in the country is constantly bitching about manufacturing and innovation being dead in the United States, our buddy Jeff Lee and his dad have thrown caution to the wind and are proving...
100’s Of Photos From The 32nd Annual Great Labor Day Cruise In Orange County California
The Great Labor Day Cruise in Orange County California is a MUST SEE show here in SoCal. It is NOT just a hang out lawnchair show, although there is plenty of that going on, but it’s truly a...
OMG!!! This 1962 Ford Short Bus Could Be The Coolest Bus Motorhome Conversion Ever
Okay, we know this 1962 Ford Short Bus is not “pretty”, but like your mom always told you, it’s what’s on the inside that matters. LOL We know that everyone at the local KOA...
Mopar Mini Nationals Photos: Cudas, Belvederes, And Mopars Oh My!
(Words and Photos by Kaleb Kelly) Some people try to stay unbiased when it comes to the big 3 from Detroit. “I love them all,” they say. No matter what they say, everybody has a slight bias...
We Want This 1941 Dodge WC 10 Carryall! What Would You Do With It!
When our buddy Jay sent this bad boy in, I started drooling and immediately sent the link over to Brian so he could check it out. This 1941 Dodge WC 10 Carryall is one awesome looking piece, and the...
When One Guy Has An Engine, And One Guy Has A Nostalgia Dragster, It’s Amazing What Two Minutes Can Do. Watch This!
Brad Shaw sent us this cool video from one hell of a fun thrash to put an engine into a Nostalgia Dragster. The front engine dragster belongs to Tony Lee, who had the dragster sitting around with no...
BangShift Question Of The Day: What Does “Stock” Mean Anymore? Does Anyone Really Care?
Remember when guys used to actually have Stock cars and trucks? I’m talking off the showroom floor, not doodads, no performance parts, nothing. Stock. We’ve heard a lot of discussion...
There Is Something About This Video About A Plymouth Satellite That Will Stir Your Inner Hot Rodder
The folks at Burlapen Films sent over this cool video about a 1967 Plymouth Satellite that we really dig. If you are looking for sexy, snappy, music video type of video, this isn’t it. If you...
This Original SS396 Impala Wagon Rules, Is For Sale, And We Want It!
Since we are currently working on our own 1966 Chevrolet Station Wagon, although ours started life as a 283 and Powerglide equipped Bel Air model, we got super excited when we saw this rare SS396, 9...