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GM’s $1 BILLION Dollar Blunder: ROUGHNESS Matters… But Can It Really Be Something So Simple That Caused So Many Issues?
Everyone in the automotive world has talked about GMs engine recalls as some point or another, but the number of “reasons” that have been talked about online range from the ridiculous to...
WORST Impact Ever Tested! Is Powering Up Cheap Cordless Tools With Bigger And Better Batteries Actually Worth Doing?
We share a lot of cordless tool test videos around here, because the Torque Test Channel on YouTube is one of our favorites and is very thorough in their tool testing. And while they are often...
The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 7 – The 3×3, Twin Engine, Monster Trike Gets More Custom Fab As They Finish Up The Cockpit!
We’ve shared the first six parts of this build and can’t get over everything that is going on here! This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be something...
Dirt Daily Tech: Fred Talks Us Through All The Different Jacks You Need For Every Off-Road Trail Repair.
Having the right tool for the job can make all the difference in the world, and sometimes the right tool is the difference between being screwed and able to do the job at all. When it comes to trail...
How To: Dual Bolt Pattern Valve Covers – Fixing Leaks On BluePrint Engine’s, And Other Dual Pattern, Small Block Chevy Heads
If you have ever owned a pair of small block Chevrolet cylinder heads that have both the perimeter and center bolt valve cover bolt patterns, then you have probably ran into this problem before at...
Is A Complicated Rust Repair Intimidating You? Break It Down To The Small Jobs To Make It More Straight Forward.
Rust repair is one of the things that can be really intimidating when it comes to your hot rod, muscle car, or truck project, but they don’t need to be. I think one of the reasons some people...
The Morgan Clarke Design War Wagon Willys Part 2: Sheet Metal Or Composites? There Is A TON Of Body Mods To Do To It!
We told you we’d be following along with the new War Wagon project from Morgan Clarke Design, and it is time for Part 2 of the series. If you missed Part 1, we’ve got a link below so you...
Cheap 4X4 Fun For Mortske! Building An LS Swapped 1956 Pontiac 3/4 ton Mud Truck In Just One Week!
Now here’s a fun project! First off, it’s a one week thrash which I soooo love as you know. And second it is a TRAR! I love this thing. Take one mediocre 1956 Pontiac 4-door, and throw it...
From Junker to Jewel. Rescuing A Mazda Mini Truck And Fixing It Up Like Some High School Kid In The 1990s!
What a score! This is a $500 find which we know isn’t the norm, but with a goal of making this thing run and drive reliably and look cool enough to want to drive, there is some work to do for...
Introducing The War Wagon Willys: Morgan Clarke Design Is Building One Ultra Bad Ass Off-Road Rig You Have To See
If you aren’t familiar with Morgan Clarke Design, you have been missing out. Morgan has put together a team of passionate craftspeople who want the most in both form and function in anything...
Dirt Daily With Fred Williams: How to Replace and Stretch your Synthetic Winch Rope. Steel Cable Is A Thing Of The Past
A few years ago I sent a winch to a friend that I owed so he could install it on his trailer. I didn’t hear anything about it for a few weeks and then asked him if he had gotten it. He said he...
100% Synthetic Oil: SCAM or SCIENCE? The Science Is Simple, But The Answer Might Require A Deep Dive With The Motor Oil Geek!
If you are confused at all by engine oil, or by the terms used to market said oil, you are not alone. Is there a difference between Full Synthetic and 100% Synthetic? What about all the acronyms and...
1955 Chevy COE Truck Build! This Is Wally’s Rad, Relatable, And Real Backyard Build COE. It Won’t Fit In The Garage!
Sometimes I find myself watching a build or something on YouTube and realize that I should really be sharing it with all of you. I regularly watch videos about metal shaping and complicated builds,...
Who Makes The Best Car Battery Charger? Project Farm Torture-Tested Them All To Find Out Which Ones Work, And Which Ones Suck!
One of the greatest things about the internet is that you can see all kinds of testing and reviews on products, tools, and more. I love that you get different folks opinions, and that YouTube...