Category Archive: Hack of the Week, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Engine Tech, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories, XL Videos
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: The Fuel System Goes In, Plus Some Bonus Model T Action
Here is Part 7 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build, it’s time for the fuel system and a few other tidbits, along with some bonus footage of Brent working on replacing a...
Iron Trap Model A Shop Truck: How To Install a 1933/34 Ford Steering Box In A Model A Hot Rod!
The Iron Trap Model A shop truck project is turning out to be a pretty cool and fun one. With more and more of the truck going together, it is time to see what it’s going to take to make it...
DIY EX-ARMY UNIMOG WALKAROUND – Self-built 4×4 EXPEDITION TRUCK
I’ve been watching the build of this cool Unimog from the beginning, and have shared some of the videos here on BANGshift, but here is a complete walk-around of it in its current state. This...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: Mounting The Bed, The Tailgate And The Lights To Get This Thing Looking Like A Truck
Here is Part 6 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build you’ll get to see Brent throwing the bed on, and then figuring out all the mounts, making the wheel tubs, then making...
Expensive Dyno Video: Watch This Hot Farm Pulling Tractor Engine Fire A Rod Through The Block During A Pull
This is one of those situations that can be viewed a couple of different ways. Listen, none of those ways is that great but you can take this situation, you know, the one where your big pulling...
Cool It! This Look At The Meziere 20 GPM Remote Mount Water Pump Is Cool – So Many Uses!
One of the hallmarks of a great aftermarket manufacturer is how many different disciplines of racing, hot rodding, and competition their products show up in. For Meziere Enterprises, that’s a...
1988 Chevrolet Suburban Budget Transformation! Fresh Stance And Wheels For The Old Squarebody Burb!
Mortske got this cool squarebody Suburban and because it is pretty clean he decided it needed a little love to become a cool driver. It’s not perfect, but it sure looks cool with these...
LS Fest 2022 Video Feature: All Aboard The Twin-Turbocharged Twinnebago!
I’m a huge fan of RVs, and especially eye brow Winnebagos like Dane Thompson’s 1972 model. This bad boy is sick as hell, and was a huge hit at LS Fest West in Las Vegas. It’s been...
Iron Trap Shop Truck Build Part 6: Super Simple Split Wishbones
Here is the sixth installment of the shop truck build, and it’s getting front suspension! This new, simple, and clean split wishbone setup is just what this truck needs. The more I watch Iron...
Full-Size Fun: This Super Street Mud Bogging Action From Virginia Motorsports Park Is Totally Our Jam
There’s one thing around here that we feel is a bedrock rule when it comes to racing. Keep it simple, stupid. This goes with rules, points structures, competition formats, and more. Look no...
Bello’s Kustoms COE Project: Brakes, Airlines, Steering, Pedals, And More!
In this episode of the COE build, the cab is now mounted up and that means brake lines, airlines, steering, and pedals are in order because this project is getting closer and closer to being a...
Iron Trap Shop Truck Build Part 5: Easy V8 Conversion – Just What The Shop Truck Needs!
Here is the fifth installment of the shop truck build, and it’s getting an engine! Not just any engine of course, but a Flathead V-8. Check it out! The more I watch Iron Trap videos the more I...
Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: Building Body Mounts On S10 Chassis For The 1951 Ford F1
Here is Part 4 of the 1951 Ford Project. This one gets a bunch done to make sure the body can mount to this now shortened S10 chassis. As usual Brent has his own way of making things happen and...
