Category Archive: XL Spotlight, XL Videos
Roadside Episode #2: The Road To The SEMA Show Is Paved By Square Body C10’s!
Feb 17, 2018Chad Reynolds2
Fresh off the heels of three successful builds for SEMA…Jeremy & Frank are back again to finish up Frank’s out of this world (literally) Tahoe and completely customize and modernize a...
King Of The Hammers Rock Bouncer VS Rock Crawler Shootout – End Over End Action!
Feb 10, 2018Chad Reynolds2
Watching Rock Bouncers and Rock Crawlers battle it out on a shootout style course to see which one is going to be the top of the heap for the King of the Hammers Rock Bouncers vs Rock Crawlers is a...
Suede Palace Grand National Roadster Show 2018 Photos: Traditionals, Hot Rods, Customs, And More.
Jan 27, 2018Chad Reynolds2
The Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona is one of the biggest events to come to the LA County Fairgrounds each and every year. In a town full of killer car events, this one is extra special and...
This Dodge Adventurer D200 Is Old Truck Perfection
Jan 27, 2018Chad Reynolds6
There is something about a truck. There have been songs written about them, a million analogies about them, and at least a million uses for one. But more importantly, there is something special about...
These VW Camper Vans Were Resurrected From Their Graves In Wyoming After Being Forgotten
Jan 21, 2018Chad Reynolds1
I love campers and camper vans, and I’m also a big fan of VW vans, so when I saw this story about VW Camper Vans that had apparently been all but forgotten in Wyoming I had to check it out....
The Ridetech 48-Hour 2nd Gen Camaro Build Is On At Barrett-Jackson! And It Sure Is Fun!
Jan 16, 2018Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Ridetech 48-Hour 2nd Gen Camaro Build Is On At Barrett-Jackson! And It Sure Is Fun!
This is our 4th 48-Hour build and this time it is a bitchin orange 1970 Camaro that is getting the full boogie build LIVE at Barrett-Jackson with a full audience and everything. The car is getting a...
Here Is Your Tuesday Afternoon Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2018 Photo Update
Jan 16, 2018Chad Reynolds1
It’s Tuesday and the sun is shining bright in Scottsdale Arizona at the Barrett-Jackson auction which means both the weather and the hot rods are hot here in Arizona. We’ve been posting...
This Silverado Has A 22 Inch Lift, Duramax Power, Big Brakes, And 50 Inch Tires. Oh, And ALL The Attitude.
Jan 14, 2018Chad Reynolds4
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...
If Diesel Isn’t An Option, What Engine Do You Choose For Your Tow Rig?
Jan 07, 2018Chad Reynolds32
Since we just got a big block powered square body dually, equipped with the venerable Big Block Chevrolet, we have of course been thinking about engine mods, swaps, etc. And the number of people that...
Buy A Ready To Run Top Fuel Sand Dragster For Only $35,000!
Jan 06, 2018Chad Reynolds3
I have done a lot of racing, but sand drags is one I’ve never tried. I think it would be fun as hell though, especially in something like this! A full fledged Top Fuel Sand Dragster complete...
Dear Santa: If It’s Not Too Late, We’re Sure Some Big Ford BANGshifter Would Really Like This
Dec 24, 2017Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Dear Santa: If It’s Not Too Late, We’re Sure Some Big Ford BANGshifter Would Really Like This
If you like big trucks. And specifically big Ford trucks, then this F650 Crew Cab 4×4 is your jam. This sucker is huge and we dig it. We also like the fact that the seller is willing to trade...
Bob Glidden Has Died At 73 – One Of The Most Singularly Dominant Drag Racers In History Is Gone
Dec 17, 2017Brian Lohnes39
Bob Glidden, the 10-time NHRA pro stock champion, an IHRA pro stock champion, a native of Whiteland, Indiana, and one of the greatest drag racers of all time has died at age 73, surrounded by his...
This 1962 Chevrolet C10 Is Old School Custom And Smooth As Hell
Dec 17, 2017Chad Reynolds1
These early C10’s are super cool trucks, whether done up like a hot rod, a pro touring machine, low rider, or custom. This one here is custom perfection with a nod toward the low rider scene,...
Are Big Rig Wheels, Or Any Big Wheel, Cool On A Dually?
Dec 16, 2017Chad Reynolds20
Today’s BANGshift Question of the Day is all about wheels. Big wheels to be precise. Now we’ll be the first to say that we are not about the giant wheels on cars, or even giant wheels on...