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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Ford VS Chevy EV Truck Battle! Chevy Had Two Years to Best Ford’s Lightning With The New Silverado EV. Did They Do It?

I know a ton of you out there hate the thought of an EV pickup truck, but the reality is that the vast majority of people who own trucks don’t actually use them as trucks in the traditional...

Fabrication How-To: #1 – Flaring Intricate Holes In Tubing For Both Function And Sexiness!

If you’ve ever looked at holes in a tube on a chassis where wiring or cables run out of the hole, you’ve probably seen one of two things. Either the hole was just drilled and cleaned up,...

2024 SEMA Show Coverage: If You Missed The SEMA Show This Year, Don’t Worry Because I Shot A Jillion Photos To Share

Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas recovering from Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve...

The 2024 SEMA Show Is In The Books, And Here Are More Of Our Photos From Las Vegas. So Many Cars, Trucks, And Parts!

Well folks, it was a heck of a SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and although I’m back in Texas for Texas Radial Roundup, I’ve still got tons of photos to share. I mean tons. I’ve got enough...

From TAR PITS to SYNTHETICS: The Fascinating History of Motor Oil With The Motor Oil Geek, Lake Speed Jr.

Do you know how motor oil came to be? I mean, I can make an educated guess, but I certainly don’t know what the historical timeline is for the development of motor oil. I know I will after...

Unleash Big Stopping Power For Your Truck And SUV: Baer’s Claw & Big Claw Brakes Will Make It Happen

There’s a reason that modern cars have bigger brake rotors than cars did 20 years ago. The bigger the diameter the more leverage they have on the wheel. And with high performance modern...

Who Makes The Highest Power Impact Tested on YouTube? Harbor Freight? Amazon? Or Ingersoll-Rand? Let’s See!

When it comes to big power impact guns there is nothing bigger and badder than a 1″ impact. These impact wrenches make massive torque for taking off big nuts and bolts on heavy equipment,...

SEMA SHOW LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER LIVE STREAM EXPERIENCE AND YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON BANGSHIFT.COM!

SEMA Live is here to give enthusiasts and industry fans from around the world their first live look at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, without actually being there! This industry only show is always...

Our SEMA Show 2024 Coverage Continues! Check Out The Cool Stuff We Have Been Seeing At The Show!

We’ve got another gallery right here gang, and it is full of cool stuff. If you missed any of our previous photos, use the link below to see them all. We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas...

Work Continues To Get A Custom Bed On The Two Front Jeep Project – Famous Jeep Revival For The Unreal Adventure, Part 2

Dave Chappelle is back at it and thrashing to get this whole Jeep rebuilt, converted, and maintained so that he can get it to the 2024 Unreal Adventure. By the way, the event is more than a days...

More SEMA Show 2024 Photo Coverage: Cars, Trucks, Customs, Hot Rods, Parts, And More From The SEMA Show In Las Vegas!

We’re at the 2024 SEMA Show in Las Vegas checking out all  of the greatness of the automotive aftermarket and one of the largest gatherings of automotive aftermarket professionals and...

Looking For A Custom Interior For Your Hot Rod? What If We Told You Etsy Was A Reasonable Option For DIY Builds?

(Words by Charles Wickam) If you’ve done any internet shopping looking for something inexpensive, and searched sites like Temu, Aliexpress, and Etsy, you probably question the quality of the...

Did Finnegan’s OBS Truck Get Finished In Time For SEMA? Will It Run? Will It Drive?

Finnegan’s OBS GMC will undoubtedly be a fun and cool ride, but will it run and drive and be ready to go at the SEMA Show? Or will it be a roller that just looks cool? There are plenty of those...

Gallery #3 From The Swap Meet And Car Corral At The AACA Fall Regional Meet at Hershey! Parts, Rides, And So Much More!

We’re back with more! This event is so huge and Grippo shot the hell out of it, so this is not our last gallery by a longshot. We have hundreds more photos to share from Joe Grippo’s trip...