More Photos From The Lone Star Throwdown 2025! Nothing But Custom Trucks Of Every Shape And Size Deep In The Heart Of Texas!

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend with my buddies Ryan and Jake and as usual was blown away by the turnout. This year’s show...

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Dyno Video: This Turbocharged 292 Inline-6 Powered 1936 Chevy Pickup Gets Dyno Tested And Makes 1320 Horsepower!

This truck is so awesome! Not only because it is a super cool looking 1936 Chevrolet pickup, but because this bad boy is powered by a 292 cubic inch inline-6 with a big turbo on it. How cool is that?...

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Our First Gallery Of Photos From Lone Star Throwdown 2025 Is Here! Custom Trucks Of Every Shape And Size!

(Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend with my buddies Ryan and Jake and as usual was blown away by the turnout. This year’s show...

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DIY Fabrication: DIY Welding Table Fixture Clamps That Will Make Your Life Easier, And Won’t Break The Bank

Clamps are one of those tools that we never appreciate, but miss like hell when we don’t have any. Whether it is because you have used up all the ones you have already and need more, or because...

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King of the Hammers 2025 Rig Tour: You’ve NEVER Seen Anything Like The Fun Rides That Show Up At King of the Hammers.

The 10 days that make up King of the Hammers is insane, not just because there are thousands of people that move onto the lake bed in Johnson Valley for days and days worth of off-road racing, but...

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Can You Chassis Swap A Classic C60 Truck Onto A Late Model Chassis? Yes, And Here’s How.

If you have the right team, the right parts, and the right mentality, you can. Hell, I know you can, because I’ve seen it done. But can the Rustomod crew make it happen? They are sure going to try,...

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CHEAP, JUNKYARD LS CAM SWAPS – WHAT’S A CAM WORTH ON A 4.8L, 5.3L (NA AND TURBO) OR A 6.0L LS2?

What are cam swaps worth in an LS engine. Do they work in a 4.8, a 5.3 and a 6.0? Or are some engines just not worth doing a cam swap on? And if you do a cam swap, are the no springs required...

Our Flemings Auto Parts Pumpkin Run Car Show Photos Start Right Here!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) I load my automotive calendar up pretty heavily throughout the year, but the first Saturday in November is always reserved for a trip to Harry Fleming’s Auto Parts...

A Beginners Guide To Creativing Fiberglass Parts From Scratch – Step By Step From Idea To Fully Functional Parts

I’ve done enough fiberglass fabrication to be dangerous, but most of it has been with regards to car audio projects, like subwoofer enclosures and kick panel pods. Fiberglass isn’t...

Barn Find Stories With The IronTrap Garage Crew – A 1928 Ford Model AA Express Bed Pickup!!

The IronTrap Garage crew are arguably the busiest barn finders on the planet, because they are constantly pulling parts, cars, and trucks out of barns, buildings, and garages all over the country....

Scott Liggett Shows Us How To Rebuild a Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor, Part 2. Simple, Easy, Reassembly.

We shared Part 1 of Scott’s Q-Jet rebuild series already, but here is Part 2 so you know how to get it all back together and in working order. It’s not too difficult, just a bit different...

Task Light Madness: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Klein And More, Put To The Test To See Which Are Worth Owning

LED lights have changed the world, in a whole lot of ways, but one that really hits hard are the insane variety of LED work lights that fit in with daily life in the shop. And like I said, there are...

Featured Product: Take Your Trucks Braking To The Next Level With Baer Brakes Big Claw Rotors

This here is one of the simplest, cleanest, and most economical big brake upgrade for late model trucks that is available today. By installing Baer’s Big Claw Rotors, and caliper mounting...

A Giant Hydraulic Press VS An Anvil? How About Anvils From Different Countries? Which One Is The Toughest?

There isn’t much that can withstand the pressure of the giant hydraulic press, and the videos over the years have been amazing as folks smash all kinds of things in front of the camera....

How Did The (Flat Black) Rustoleum TURBO and 2K Clear Paint Test Hold Up After 2 Months???

We recently shared video from AC Designs Garage where he shot the bed of a C10 Chevy pickup with Rustoleum Flat Black out of a Turbo can and then put a 2K clear over the top of it to see how the...

Cheap POWER Engine Shootout! SBC vs LS1 WHO WINS?! It’s NOT WHAT YOU THINK! Or Is It?

With the ever growing popularity of the LS/LT engine platform, it’s no wonder this modern GM small-block seems to be everywhere. And if you are building an engine, or a new project, and you...

Bello’s Is Working On A 1950 Chevy Pickup Truck: Part 2 – A C-Notch And Transmission Crossmember So Pickup Can Sit Low And Ride Nice

It’s time for an update on this cool 1950 Chevy pickup project they have recently started over at Bello’s Kustoms. Mike and the crew have been working on this one and started out with...

The 2024 Hot Rod Hoarder SWAP MEET Was The Best One Yet, And We’ve Got The Video!

We’re huge fans of Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, around here as he started contributing to BANGshift WAY back in the day and it was much appreciated. Since then he has continued to grow...

FORGOTTEN Truck In A Snowy Cow Pasture With SEIZED Motor – Will It RUN AND DRIVE 1,500 Miles Home?

Sometimes I think that weather conditions might slow Derek down a bit, but then I see a video like there where he’s working in the snow to get this square body pickup up and running for a 1,500...

Sheet Metal Tech: How to Build a Bomber Seat with Jamey Jordan At The Handmade Seat Co.

Bomber seats are super cool in the right project, but they can also be super pricey. Sure you can get some cheaper options with similar looks, but if you want something nice you better be prepared to...