Author Archive: Chad Reynolds
Car Show Gallery: The Mooneyes Open House and Car Show 2012
Jul 14, 2012Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Car Show Gallery: The Mooneyes Open House and Car Show 2012
Mooneyes is synonymous with cool cars, racing, customs, and all things hot rodding, and has been a staple in the industry since the ’50s. This weekend they once again opened their original...
BangShift Sponsors Kick Ass in Columbus Goodguys Autocross Competition With Video
Jul 13, 2012Chad Reynolds1
While Chad was running his mouth at the worlds hottest Goodguys autocross this past weekend in Columbus Ohio, John Jackson from Not Stock Photography was taking killer photos and lent us a few to...
Video: Depth of Speed “High Mileage”… John Jackson of Not Stock Photography
Jul 12, 2012Chad Reynolds7
Not only does John Jackson of Not Stock Photography take killer photos of some of the baddest hot rods, customs, and cruisers around, but he also drives one himself. And while some folks would argue...
Car Feature: Bitchin’ Blue Custom 1965 Acadian Wagon
Jul 05, 2012Chad Reynolds7
When we saw Dave Show’s 1965 Acadian Wagon, sitting in The Grove at Famoso Raceway during DragFest, we fell in love with the killer stance, insane paint, and cool cruiser vibe. The fact that...
Icelandic Hillclimbing…You May Ignore the Laws of Physics, but The Laws of Physics Will Not Ignore You
Jun 27, 2012Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Icelandic Hillclimbing…You May Ignore the Laws of Physics, but The Laws of Physics Will Not Ignore You
When Ian Ellis sent us a link to a “Hillbilly Go Cart” Video, we were intrigued. But then we got all sidetracked with all the other crap that shows up on the side of the YouTube page and...
Camaro Parts Guru James “Floyd” Stinson, Founder of Firewheel Classics, Died at 65
Jun 27, 2012Chad Reynolds1
Firewheel Classics, Texas’ largest Camaro restoration parts supplier, is located in Wylie Texas in a nice brick building just down the road from notable hot rod and performance companies like...
Richie Stevens Jr. Wins ADRL Extreme Pro Stock in the Car Safe BangShift Mustang
Jun 27, 2012Chad Reynolds3
Okay, so maybe referring to the Richie Stevens Jr. driven Car Safe ADRL Extreme Pro Stock Mustang as BangShift sponsored is a stretch, but the gang does run the BangShift logo out back right by the...
VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!!!! THE WINGED EXPRESS FUEL ALTERED: IN-CAR AND ON-CAR
Jun 20, 2012Chad Reynolds7
The Winged Express may be the most famous drag car of all times. I know that is a big statement, but it just might be true. And here at BangShift.com we have been lucky enough to get what is arguably...
Video: BangShiftChad visits Airtex Fuel Delivery Systems and Gets All “Dirty Jobs” on Them
Jun 20, 2012Chad Reynolds3
When the guys at Airtex told me that Route2Media was coming to shoot a shop tour of their place in Fairfield Illinois, and that they wanted me to come be the host of the video, I was all in....
The 48th Annual LA Roadster Show Photo Extravaganza: Hundreds of Windowless Wonders
Jun 17, 2012Chad Reynolds3
While Brian and Chad were out “enjoying” Kentucky, Daphne was at home slaving over a sick kid, and covering the LA Roadster Show for us. The cool part is the fact that there are a ton of...
Over 1000 Photos, Multiple Galleries: The Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green
Jun 15, 2012Chad Reynolds6
What a weekend! The 2012 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion was full of surprises, cool cars, and bitchin nostalgia drag racing action. Brian and Chad were once again on the scene shooting...
Father and Son Power Tour Adventures: Ridetech Style…With Photos!
Jun 07, 2012Chad Reynolds1
For Hot Rod Power Tour 2012, Ridetech Grand Poobah, Bret Voelkel is enjoying the sites and sounds of Hot Rods cruising across America with his 12 year old son Andy. We’ll be bringing you...
Sneak Peek: Ironworks Speed and Kustom Has Some Bitchin Projects in the Works!
May 31, 2012Chad Reynolds3
Roger and the guys at Ironworks Speed and Kustom in Bakersfield California have been building bitchin chassis and complete cars and trucks for several years now including the 2011 Goodguys Giveaway...
Rocket Racing Wheels Now Offers True Thread-On Knockoffs and We Dig ‘Em!
May 31, 2012Chad Reynolds1
To us there is nothing worse than the old set of Appliance wheels with the crap knockoff center caps. Not only is it a quick way to ruin the look of your car, but also instantly cheapens it. Rocket...





