Wandering Colossus: This Former Big Foot Truck Went From Major Movie Stardom To The Corner Of A Florida Midway- How?
Apr 16, 2016Brian Lohnes13
In today’s world few people likely remember the story of legendary boxer Joe Louis. The man had an incredible career that literally made him an American hero at its peak. Like many boxers he...
eBay Find: This Huge Remote Control Model Of The Ill-Fated Japanese Battleship Yamato Could Be Yours
Apr 16, 2016Brian Lohnes6
In the realm of odd things to want to own, a huge remote control version of what is likely the most ill-fated battleship in the history of humankind is pretty close to the top. Like a remote control...
Incredible! Watch The Plymouth Air Radial Truck Make Its First Drive – Radial Airplane Engine Power!
Apr 15, 2016Brian Lohnes7
The world of hot rodding never ceases to amaze us. New ideas emerge and are executed when even the most hopeful among us think that the human brain is mined out. Take for example this stunning...
Muscle Mass: Big Horsepower And A Big Sticker Price – Does The 2016 Yukon Denali Deliver?
Apr 15, 2016Brian Lohnes2
I’m always interested to see how the neighbors or my friends happen to react to a given test car or truck showing up at the BangShift eastern world offices. We have had some interesting stuff...
History For Sale: Buy This Ford Burma Jeep (GTB 1.5 ton truck) And Put It Back Into Correct Shape
Apr 14, 2016Brian LohnesComments Off on History For Sale: Buy This Ford Burma Jeep (GTB 1.5 ton truck) And Put It Back Into Correct Shape
One of our favorite things about old Army trucks is that they were built with specific jobs and parameters in mind. Because of that they all have different designs, looks, and equipment bolted to...
The Gang From Fabtech Share Their Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2016 Adventures With Us
Apr 12, 2016Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Gang From Fabtech Share Their Moab Easter Jeep Safari 2016 Adventures With Us
(Word and Photos by Fabtech) Now that the dust has settled from an amazing week in Moab, Utah for the 50th anniversary Moab Easter Jeep Safari, it is time to reflect on the adventures. Every year,...
This 1979 Mercedes-Benz Unimog Expedition Camper is RAD!!!!
Apr 12, 2016Chad Reynolds1
I can’t be the only one who’s dreamed of getting into an off-road expedition camper and taking off in whatever direction speaks to me, just to see where the road, or dirt, will take me....
This 1967 GMC Commercial For The New C10 Is Awesome
Apr 11, 2016Chad Reynolds2
There are so many cool old car and truck commercials out there, and every time we see a new one we get all excited. So when Scott Liggett sent in the link to this 1967 GMC Commercial the other day I...
A Complete, Untouched, Still In The Truck, 1948 Ford Flathead V8: Asking $1000
Apr 10, 2016Chad Reynolds4
A complete Flathead Ford V8 with transmission, in almost virgin condition, for $1000 sounds like a screaming deal to us. Anyone out there looking to build a tradition hot rod, restore a truck, or...
This Off-Road Race Is Not What You Would Expect, Sand, Tunnels, And Switchbacks Oh My
Apr 10, 2016Chad Reynolds4
When this one was sent to us I had no clue this race would turn out like it did. Watch. We’ve never seen a downhill race, in the sand, like it. It’s entertaining as hell, and we can only...
Watch This Dodge Dakota Drag A Volvo Tractor To Bump-Start It After The Starter Goes Out!
Apr 08, 2016Bryan McTaggart3
We’d be lying if we told you that we know all of the details about what is going on in this video. We do know that the Volvo semi tractor’s starter completely and utterly kicked the...
Six State Attorneys Join Fight Against Proposed EPA Legislation – MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD HERE
Apr 07, 2016Brian Lohnes8
The battle against the proposed changes to the Clean Air Act has taken a new turn recently as seven states have sent letters to the agency asking that they stop pursuing the proposed changes. State...
Western Star Under Glass? This Truck Has Not Been Waxed In 10 Years, Looks New, And Is Encased In Glass – Seriously
Apr 07, 2016Brian Lohnes6
(Photo Credit: Dick Theberge) – Bill Kolias’ truck is so special that he keeps it under glass. Literally. His 2003 Western Star 4900 EX and its matching custom RV trailer are covered in...
This Lifted Crew Cab Chevy Pickup Is The Perfect Off-Road Family Tow Rig
Apr 04, 2016Chad ReynoldsComments Off on This Lifted Crew Cab Chevy Pickup Is The Perfect Off-Road Family Tow Rig
Crew cabs, and Crew Cab Duallys, are my jam. I love them. I want them all. I don’t own one. Which makes it that much worse when I see them on Craigslist for screaming deals just needing a few...










