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Gen III Hemi Swapped C10 Budget Build Part 3 – Introducing The HemiHalf. Engine And Trans Are In!
Here is Part 3 of the Gen III HEMI C10 build that Derek has dubbed the HemiHalf. In the first video, they tore the truck apart, and in the second one a fuel system, some engine bay prep, and more...
DIY MegaCab Bumpside Ford Project: The Roof Is Huge And A Van Is Going To Give Up Some For This Cool Project
Here we go with Part 4 of this custom-built crew cab, or MegaCab as they are calling it, bumpside Ford pickup and in this episode there is a lot of roof going on. Because of the way they are building...
FREE 1976 GMC Sierra. ABANDONED On Puddin’s Property! WILL IT RUN?!?
Puddin is always hustling on projects and having a good time, but recently he bought himself a piece of property with a shop on it and has been thrashing to get it into shape. There are a few cool...
SEMA GARAGE OPENS IN DETROIT — New Facility Offers Automotive Aftermarket High-Tech Equipment To Focus On Emerging Technologies —
SEMA is back at it, hitting another home run in its efforts to support the companies within the automotive aftermarket. With the huge success that has been realized at the SEMA Garage in Southern...
DIY MegaCab Bumpside Ford Project: Two Junk Cabs And Longbed Full Of Determination And This Just Might Happen
Here we go with Part 3 of this custom built crew cab, or MegaCab as they are calling it, bumpside Ford pickup. Yes these trucks came with 4-doors from the factory, but in very limited quantities....
Watch These Guys Cut Up A Ship’s Crankshaft Then Re-Forge And Machine It Into Another Crankshaft!
Now this is some recycling going on right here! I mean seriously, this is badass. These dudes are in Pakistan and are using a torch to cut through what appears to be 24 inch journals on a crankshaft...
Is Free Worth It? We’ll Have To See! Can We Fix a FREE 48-ft Flatbed Trailer?
It’s human nature to want something if it is free, even if it isn’t worth having. We are HORRIBLE about it. I know as a car guy I’m almost always wanting to take or keep a car part...
Budget Harbor Freight Off-Road Trailer Build Part 6: Side Table, Tire Carrier, And More
This project is moving right along and looking cooler all the time. Building a spare tire carrier for you off-road rig is hard enough, but how do you make sure it’s right on an expedition...
Gen III Hemi Swapped C10 Budget Build – Part 2 Fuel System And Interior!
Here is Part 2 of the Gen III HEMI C10 build and Derek is already doing some real work. In the first video they tore the truck apart, and in this one a fuel system, some engine bay prep, and more on...
Tour World’s Largest Enclosed Luxury Car Hauler – 9 Car Auto Transporter
In this video, Reliable is giving us a full tour of the largest enclosed car hauler on the planet and it’s awesome! Check it out. Today’s big rigs are something else. Never before have there...
Iron Trap Model A Shop Truck: Building Custom Torque Tube Headers. Wait, What?
Torque tube headers are a new thing for me, but if Matt says they are traditional and cool then I’m going to believe him! I assumed the torque tube was the collector, but apparently there is...
Budget Harbor Freight Off-Road Trailer Build Part 4 & 5: Adding Lots More Strength And Killer Fenders
The Harbor Freight overland off-road trailer build continues. I dig builds like this and I’m sure you will too. As we’ve said before, it is good inspiration for your own drag and drive or...
What It Takes To Make Ultra Bad Ass Recovery Ropes. These Are More Than A Tow Strap. Yankum Rope
If you’ve ever owned a “tow strap” that has the metal hooks on the ends, and have tried to use it to get a stuck vehicle out of the sand or mud you have either found yourself at a...
