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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

Video: Moser 12 Bolts…For GM guys that want to keep it all GM

2011 marks Moser Engineering’s 25th anniversary, and we’re proud to say they are still made the right way, here in the U.S.A. And for purists like us, who think  a Camaro should have...

Video: BangShift Road Tour Invitation.

So we’re sitting in Newburgh, Indiana with our buddies from Route 2 Media waiting for fireworks and planning out our week leading up to the Goodguys 14th PPG Nationals in Columbus Ohio and...

Video: NHRA Holley National Hot Rod Reunion Highlights 2011

Our boys from Holley sent us the latest from Holley TV featuring Chuck Hanson and all the greatness that was the 2011 NHRA Holley National Hot Rod Reunion. If you missed the show, our live broadcast,...

Event Coverage: Goodguys Heartland Nationals Photos from Des Moines

It’s hot in the heartland! And Goodguys 20th Heartland Nationals in Des Moines Iowa is just one of the reasons. Killer hot rods, customs, street machines, race cars, and even trars are on hand...

Video Brake Tech from Baer

Thousands of you watched as we built a 1967 Camaro in 48 Hours LIVE last month. We were able to build this car thanks to killer sponsors like Baer Brakes, Holley, Comp Cams and Lingenfelter....

Video Tribute: Todd Gartshore, the Face and Co-Founder of Baer Brakes, passed away this weekend.

If you spent any time around Todd Gartshore, you learned a few good things. He had great sayings, told awesome jokes, and turned on his spokesperson face whenever it was needed. He would not write up...

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Video: BangShiftChad’s Dad Dynos his Real, One Owner, 1968 Z28 Camaro

Anyone who has been on Hot Rod Magazine’s Drag Week in the last few years, and most all BangShifters, know that my Dad Walt has a 1968 Z28 Camaro that he bought brand new. They also know that...

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Video: US Radiator teaches us about cooling systems.

We recently had a chance to hang out with Shawn and Don Armstrong from US Radiator, and were completely blown away by the way they do business. Not only did they jump on board for the 48 Hour Camaro...

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Texas Rules!!! Governor Rick Perry Signs Street Rod and Custom Title and Registration Legislation!

As a former Texas resident, I can tell you that the Lonestar State is a pretty cool place. Sure it gets hot down there sometimes, and certain areas are better than others, just like any other state,...

Video: Tom and Jack Lohnes Pull out a Tree With Goliath!

After Dad Brian scored them a killer new Go Kart, the Lohnes boys, Tom and Jack, decided they needed more room on the Lohnes family homestead to create their own racetrack. Since Brian had also told...

Hot Rod Power Tour Day 6: Brake Lights, Bowling, Burgers…And Peeing

To see Matt’s latest update, click here and we’ll take you right to it. This year’s Power Tour coverage promises to be some of our most fun yet. You see we conned our own Mad Matt...

Ebay Find and Video: The Citroen HY. Maybe France’s most significant automotive contribution.

We know that we sometimes march to the beat of a different drummer around here, and that we dig vans. So it should be no surprise that we dig this Citroen HY Van and want it badly. Sure it makes...

Video: Ridetech’s 48 Hour Camaro hits the Hot Rod Power Tour Autocross

Jason and the gang from Ridetech sent us this cool video from the Hot Rod Power Tour Autocross in Nashville a couple days ago. Further proof that our, built in 46 hours and 42 minutes, Camaro is just...

Project Car Update: Detroit Speed builds a big tire Willys!

UPDATE: Click here to go straight to our latest update. We couldn’t believe it either! And this one is no April Fools joke. Detroit Speed is currently building a 1941 Willys for Mike and Janie...