Freiburger and Finnegan Limo Truck Dyno Shootout! How Much Power Did It Make?

If you missed the awesome on the road engine build and swap in Finnegan’s Limo Squarebody truck, then you missed a lot and are going to want to use the link below. They literally built a brand...

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Vintage RV For Sale: This 1972 Chevrolet C30 Open Road Custom Camper Motorhome Is Retro Greatness!

Anyone who’s been hanging out around BANGshift for very long knows I have an affinity for old rv trailers and motorhomes. When I was a kid we had a Roll-a-Long motorhome that was a square body...

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FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: From Chassis to Rolling! 4 Link, Axles, Crossmembers & More!

Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not...

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The RIGHT WAY To Strap Down Your Bagged Truck On Your Trailer….And Let The Debate Begin…

When our friend Brandon from Lower Class Fab posted this video yesterday we knew it was going to cause a stir. The subject of tying down cars to trailers is always one that gets debated and can get...

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Newbern’s Ramp Truck Project Continues: Tearing Into Two Builds! C50 Cab Off Plus A Fox Body Engine Gets Pulled!

Newbern is back at it with another installment on the C50 ramp truck build. He’s taking a couple of donor vehicles and putting them together to make his dream ramp truck and we can’t wait...

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Big Power, Small Engine: Double Or TRIPLE The Power Of Your Predator Engine For Go Kart And Mini Bike Fun!

I don’t know any car guys and gals who don’t like mini bikes and go karts, and in recent years there is no better engine than a Predator from Harbor Freight. Freiburger and I built mini...

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Could Be Fun: This Desert-Romping XJ Cherokee Looks Like A Ton Of Fun!

Yesterday Chad showed off a Ford truck that looked hell-bent on ripping up a desert path somewhere and it got me thinking about the same thing. Desert rompers rule! What part of “hauling ass in...

This Silverado Has A 22 Inch Lift, Duramax Power, Big Brakes, And 50 Inch Tires. Oh, And ALL The Attitude.

They may not be the most practical, but giant trucks on giant tires are cool as hell no matter who you are. If you drive around town in something like this there is nobody that will garner more...

Chevrolet Has Released More Information On The Upcoming 2019 Silverado – 3.0L Inline-Six Duramax Diesel For Half-Tons!

We’ve seen the 2019 Silverado that Chevrolet is putting up against long-time rival Ford and the new Ram that’s just about to be unveiled, but it’s only now that we are learning the...

This 1994 F-150 Is High Flying Pre-Runner Greatness. Check Out The Air This Bad Boy Gets!

I’ve always wanted to go balls out across the desert, catching air like none other, and do it in something that will seat 3-4 people. This Ford F-150 fills that bill for any Ford fan. Big block...

We Would LOVE To Make This 1972 60 Series Chevy Cab Over Into One Hell Of A Ramp Truck

If you are any sort of regular reader here on BANGshift.com then you know we have a weakness for cool ramp trucks. They are after all really handy, and super cool looking. But they are also pretty...

Money No Object: This 1939 Chevrolet Hauler Rules All! Big-Block Power FTW!

Yeah, I’ve been in the Barrett-Jackson catalog again. At least, with the weather outside going to hell in a handbasket, I’ve got a reason to look at cars I can’t afford and dream...

Oh, Great…Not You Too: Ford Is Being Sued For Diesel-Related Issues Now

The lawyer firm of Hagens Berman has been a pretty busy place lately. Not only are they handling the lawsuits connected to the Volkswagen diesel case, they also went after General Motors for their...

NEW PRODUCT: Holley Introduces Revolutionary Mid-Mount LS Accessory Drive – No Brackets!

Leave it to Holley to keep the ball rolling on the ease of LS swaps. The company has introduced a new Mid-Mount LS accessory drive that is clean, compact, and actually uses no brackets. Seriously,...

Cool Historic Video: Project Mercury Couch – Or How To Make A 49G Landing Pillow Soft

We love old videos that show the early days of America’s space program. This particular one, made in 1960 shows some neat drop testing as part of what was known as Project Mercury Couch. The...

The Updated Emergency West Wheelstander Is For Sale – Plug In Motors And Hit The Strip!

One of the neatest exhibition machines to ever hit the drag strip has come up for sale. The updated Emergency West wheelstander is on the block and it’s coming almost totally complete. The new...

Tough Truck Racing For Breast Cancer Awareness – A Good Event For A Good Cause!

No gearhead worth their salt needs an excuse to go out, get behind the wheel, and play a little. If there’s a few free moments and gas in the tank, stand back and watch the entertainment. But...

Someone Is Selling A Ford Truck Every Kid Of The 1980s Will Lust After – 48s, Rockwells, Big Block, Wow!

I have sought medical attention. I have begun breathing into a paper bag. I have scheduled an appointment with a therapist. In short, I have done all that I can do to keep myself from losing my mind...

Classic YouTube: Testing Out BigFoot Fastrax In 1989…Make Way For The Tank!

Bob Chandler has had many variations of the BigFoot monster truck built over the years. From the first one to BigFoot 5 and it’s ten-foot-tall tires to the current fleet of race trucks that...

Dakar 2018: Bryce Menzies And Pete Mortensen Crash Out On Stage Two

The Dakar Rally is vicious and has no spot for error. Unfortunately, that isn’t what BFGoodrich Performance team member Bryce Menzies and Pete Mortensen wanted to experience in real life. Six...