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Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Final Rust Repair, Insulating The Cab, And Installing The Underseat Heat
Dec 28, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Final Rust Repair, Insulating The Cab, And Installing The Underseat Heat
In this latest installment of the NAPCO Clone build, Brent is working on the final floor rust fix, the insulation inside the cab, and putting a custom heater under the seat. If you have missed any of...
Hot Rodding 101: What To Look For When Buying and Building A Ford Flathead – Hot Rod Engines
Dec 27, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Hot Rodding 101: What To Look For When Buying and Building A Ford Flathead – Hot Rod Engines
The guys at Iron Trap Garage started a Hot Rodding 101 series a couple of years ago that we’ve watched, but we never shared it with you guys until now. They just put up a new one today so we...
Ready to Fire! McCool Monday LIVE With The Forgotten Dodge Police Car
Dec 27, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ready to Fire! McCool Monday LIVE With The Forgotten Dodge Police Car
We’ve been sharing the videos from this forgotten cop car video series, and some of them are pretty funny. This one here is going to be interesting because it’s TURBO TIME! Turbos make everything...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Rear Of The Cab Sorted And Engine In!
Dec 21, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Rear Of The Cab Sorted And Engine In!
Here is the second video in the series about mounting the cab and making it tilt. It features Brent from Halfass Kustoms over at Karl’s place from Make It Kustom. Together they are going to thrash...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 18: It’s DONE!!! Introducing The Midnight Special. Watch It Run!
Dec 21, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Single Seat Race Car Build Part 18: It’s DONE!!! Introducing The Midnight Special. Watch It Run!
This episode of the Single Seat Race Car build is awesome because it’s done! Yes, the Midnight Special is going for its maiden voyage and is off and running! We’ll show you the video from...
Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: This 1932 Ford Roadster Is Starting For The First Time Since 1953!!
Dec 20, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: This 1932 Ford Roadster Is Starting For The First Time Since 1953!!
This week’s video has Matt and the gang working toward the first start of the DeLorean roadster and we are getting excited about how far this car is coming along. It’s not run since 1953! How...
Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Installing Seats And A Front Bumper!
Dec 20, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Installing Seats And A Front Bumper!
In this latest installment of the NAPCO Clone build, Brent is working on the cooling system, then making sure everything is buttoned up under the hood. At that point, this thing is a runner and Brent...
Twin Turbo Hellcat Swapping A Foxbody – Part 1
Dec 19, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Twin Turbo Hellcat Swapping A Foxbody – Part 1
Is it weird that the LS engine has become so commonplace in a Foxbody Ford that it seems weird to swap in anything else? I mean the GM LS is already outside the family, so why does a Gen3 HEMI seem...
The Alfarrari Project: The Ferrari Powered Alfa Gets Power Steering
Dec 18, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Alfarrari Project: The Ferrari Powered Alfa Gets Power Steering
The Tunnel is in, as are the engine and trans, but there is still a lot to do. I mean a lot. Before we get into all the work that is going into building a set of headers for this thing, we’re...
Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Custom Gas Tank Modifications And Patina Paint Blending
Dec 16, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Custom Gas Tank Modifications And Patina Paint Blending
This week’s video has Matt working on the fuel tank for the DeLorean roadster and we are getting excited about how far this car is coming along. The original tank had been modified and...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Tilting Cab Mounted
Dec 16, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets The Tilting Cab Mounted
Here is the second video in the series that is going to feature Brent from Halfass Kustoms over at Karl’s place from Make It Kustom. Together they are going to thrash and see how far they can get...
Flying Sparks Garage Budget Corvette build?! They Are Going All In!
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Flying Sparks Garage Budget Corvette build?! They Are Going All In!
Budget is a loose term, and when buying a C6 Corvette that isn’t from an auction you are likely going to pay real money even if it’s the best deal around. But to get those deals you are...
This ABANDONED 1958 Apache Gets A CHEAP Makeover. BUT WILL IT DRIVE?!
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on This ABANDONED 1958 Apache Gets A CHEAP Makeover. BUT WILL IT DRIVE?!
While I dig the “Will it run?” videos, I sure do like the ones that take it a step further and do a makeover on them. I’m not talking about full restoration, I’m just talking...
The Alfarrari Project: Making And Installing A New Transmission Tunnel
Dec 14, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Alfarrari Project: Making And Installing A New Transmission Tunnel
Now that the engine and trans have been fitted, and permanent mounts for them made, it’s time to figure out how to cover it all up and fit a shifter to it inside the car. It’s Trans Tunnel...






