Category Archive: 1320 Spotlight, Apex Spotlight, FORD, FUNNY STUFF, JUNKYARDS, MOPAR, Project Cars, TECH, Videos
CHEAP CAR BATTLE! Who Has the Best Car Under $1000? Part 1 – Who Spent Their Money Wisely?
Oct 16, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on CHEAP CAR BATTLE! Who Has the Best Car Under $1000? Part 1 – Who Spent Their Money Wisely?
Unfortunately, the number of car folks who actually participate in a cheap car battle with their friends is relatively low, but it is one of the more talked about hair brained schemes during drinking...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 16 Finishing Up The Small Things And Spraying Some Fresh Lacquer On The Newly Chopped 1939 Merc.
Sep 02, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 16 Finishing Up The Small Things And Spraying Some Fresh Lacquer On The Newly Chopped 1939 Merc.
The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage has been a really fun project to watch come together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom...
The Iron Trap Garage Crew Is Rescuing A Forgotten Ohio Barn Find Hot Rod That Has Been Stored Since Vietnam!!
Aug 25, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Iron Trap Garage Crew Is Rescuing A Forgotten Ohio Barn Find Hot Rod That Has Been Stored Since Vietnam!!
Another one found and saved! The Iron Trap Garage crew have saved way too many parts and cars to even count, and we love it when they do. Whether they are selling those parts and cars, or building...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 15 Major Modifications To The Frontend Of The 1939 Merc. Shaved, Nosed, And A Custom Hood Latch!
Aug 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 15 Major Modifications To The Frontend Of The 1939 Merc. Shaved, Nosed, And A Custom Hood Latch!
The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage is a really fun ride to watch coming together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 14 – The First 1939 Mercury Hardtop Conversion Is Finished And Fabulous!
Aug 13, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 14 – The First 1939 Mercury Hardtop Conversion Is Finished And Fabulous!
The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage is a really fun ride to watch coming together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom...
Why Would Derek Drive 330 Miles Home in a Modified Race Car IN THE RAIN! Spoiler Alert: It Makes For Good Video But Was Miserable
Jun 17, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Why Would Derek Drive 330 Miles Home in a Modified Race Car IN THE RAIN! Spoiler Alert: It Makes For Good Video But Was Miserable
Sometimes I worry about my friends, and then I remember all the times that they have the same worries about me. That’s because we all do the same kind of questionable things when it comes to...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 13 – Building Custom Stainless Window Frames To Hardtop The Chopped Merc!
Jun 16, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 13 – Building Custom Stainless Window Frames To Hardtop The Chopped Merc!
The Mangled Mercury Project is jamming along! And in the videos below, yes multiple, you’ll see all the the customs window frames go together on this now chopped Merc. But it isn’t like...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 12 Tucking The Bumpers, Adding Tail Lights, And Building A Custom Filler Panel
Jun 13, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 12 Tucking The Bumpers, Adding Tail Lights, And Building A Custom Filler Panel
The Mangled Mercury Project is jamming along and in this latest video it is getting some custom touches in the form of a tucked rear bumper, custom tail lights, and a clean filler panel. This is the...
The 4 Day Roadster Build: Day 2 – Reproducing Body Lines, Panels, And A Rolling Chassis To Try And Make This Incomplete Model A Into A Running And Driving Car
Jun 12, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The 4 Day Roadster Build: Day 2 – Reproducing Body Lines, Panels, And A Rolling Chassis To Try And Make This Incomplete Model A Into A Running And Driving Car
A few weeks ago I spent the weekend announcing at LSFest Texas and then thrashing till all hours with some friends on a project car. If that doesn’t sound like your idea of a good time, then maybe...
Big Block Swap The World: Here’s To Cheap Horsepower! Big Block Swapping The Family Truckster Is Fun For Everyone!
May 24, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Big Block Swap The World: Here’s To Cheap Horsepower! Big Block Swapping The Family Truckster Is Fun For Everyone!
I am a fan of big blocks. In my case, Big Block Chevrolets in particular, but all big blocks are awesome in their own way so even the 460 that is going to get slid into this bad boy is a great...
The 4 Day Roadster Build: Are These Guys Capable Of Building a Roadster in Just 4 Days? Lots To Do, Including Plenty Of Rust Repair – Fun NOT Fancy
May 20, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The 4 Day Roadster Build: Are These Guys Capable Of Building a Roadster in Just 4 Days? Lots To Do, Including Plenty Of Rust Repair – Fun NOT Fancy
I spent the weekend announcing at LSFest Texas and then thrashing till all hours with some friends on a project car. If that doesn’t sound like your idea of a good time, then maybe you should...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 11 – Custom Shaved Trunk Lid And Popper For The 1939 Mercury Custom!!
May 15, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 11 – Custom Shaved Trunk Lid And Popper For The 1939 Mercury Custom!!
The Mangled Mercury Project is jamming along and in this latest video it is getting some custom touches in the form of a shaved trunk lid and a popper to make opening the trunk possible. Shaving lock...
Bennett’s Customs Helps With This Barn Find Revival: This 1929 Ford Roadster’s First Start in 20 Years!
May 14, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Bennett’s Customs Helps With This Barn Find Revival: This 1929 Ford Roadster’s First Start in 20 Years!
The Bennetts Customs crew got to take a look at an old 1929 Ford hot rod barn find recently, and the video is good stuff. This is a cool car, and it is hard to believe someone would leave it sitting...
WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK ON MIKE COTTEN’S BAGGED AND BAD ECONOLINE VAN? This Weeks Jobs Are Exhausting!
May 12, 2025Chad ReynoldsComments Off on WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEK ON MIKE COTTEN’S BAGGED AND BAD ECONOLINE VAN? This Weeks Jobs Are Exhausting!
After getting the engine fix going in the last video, its time to pay attention to the exhaust which is going to include awesome zoomies and more. Check it out below. Mike Cotten is one of the...






