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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...
WILL THE 711CI TWIN-TURBO HEMI FIT INTO FINNEGAN’S 1961 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE?
Dec 10, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on WILL THE 711CI TWIN-TURBO HEMI FIT INTO FINNEGAN’S 1961 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE?
I met up with Mike yesterday at the PRI Show and he was smiling from ear to ear. It’s good to be Finnegan, and it was great getting to catch up to him even if it was just for a few minutes. I...
Lawrence Tolman Regears The 8.8 In The COYOTE KILLER For Better Acceleration
Dec 02, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Lawrence Tolman Regears The 8.8 In The COYOTE KILLER For Better Acceleration
Ford’s 8.8 inch rear axles have become a very popular performance choice in not only the cars and trucks that came with them, but also a lot of other rides receiving swaps. Sure, the Ford 9...
Breaking the Colorado on Ultimate Adventure: Ian’s Trip Not Going As Planned
Nov 30, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Breaking the Colorado on Ultimate Adventure: Ian’s Trip Not Going As Planned
We’ve shown you some of the work going into the Colorado that Ian Johnson was taking to Ultimate Adventure this year, and we are sad to see that the poor thing had some issues on the trail....
Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Modifying A Stock Column Shifter, Shortening The Driveshaft, And More!
Nov 29, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Modifying A Stock Column Shifter, Shortening The Driveshaft, And More!
In this latest installment of the NAPCO Clone build, Brent is working on a cool shifter setup where he’s using a factory manual column shifter and some ingenuity to make it shift the late model...
In The Market For A New Rearend For Your Ride? Before You Purchase A Rear End Housing…… WATCH THIS!
Nov 27, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on In The Market For A New Rearend For Your Ride? Before You Purchase A Rear End Housing…… WATCH THIS!
No matter where you purchase your rear-end housings from, there are some basic questions, measurements, etc that are required before you make an order. With that said, there are also some decisions...
ABANDONED 1979 Chevy LUV Gets A BUDGET FRIENDLY Makeover From Puddin’s Fab Shop!
Nov 23, 2022Chad Reynolds2
I would drive this little LUV truck every day! There, I said it. A cool little mini truck, whether it’s a LUV, an S10, a Courier, or whatever is a handy little parts truck that can be great to...
Derek From Vice Grip Garage Surprised His 12 Year Old With A 1969 Camaro Project!
Nov 22, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Derek From Vice Grip Garage Surprised His 12 Year Old With A 1969 Camaro Project!
When I was 13, the 1969 Camaro Convertible which had been my dad and uncle’s drag car since I was 6, became my own. The two had split from racing together and my uncle had planned a full...
Ian Is Back At It In The Big Tire Garage, Welding Link Brackets To A Couple Axle Housings
Nov 16, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Ian Is Back At It In The Big Tire Garage, Welding Link Brackets To A Couple Axle Housings
For some reason, you find a lot of hesitation when it comes to welding things to axle housings. People that do a lot of other fabrication are often scared to do this one. I understand, as people are...
FORGOTTEN Dodge Police Car – Will It Drive After 25 Years?
Nov 12, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on FORGOTTEN Dodge Police Car – Will It Drive After 25 Years?
Last week we shared the video where Dylan pulled this thing out of its home and worked at making it run. But will it drive? Can they take it for a ride? Dylan McCool and Bryan McTaggart have some...
Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Shortening A Torque Tube And Driveshaft
Nov 11, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap 1932 Ford “DeLorean” Roadster: Shortening A Torque Tube And Driveshaft
This week’s video takes us through the process of shortening the torque tube and driveshaft on the DeLorean roadster and we are getting excited about how far this car is coming along. We...
Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Prepping For The LS Install. Firewall, Transfer Case Mount, And More.
Nov 10, 2022Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Prepping For The LS Install. Firewall, Transfer Case Mount, And More.
In this latest installment of the NAPCO Clone build, Brent is working on the firewall, some paint and undercoating, and the transfer case mount among other things. We’re sharing two videos this...
Man VS (Busted) Machine: This Is The Most Difficult Torque Converter Removal In The History of Mankind
Nov 09, 2022Brian LohnesComments Off on Man VS (Busted) Machine: This Is The Most Difficult Torque Converter Removal In The History of Mankind
The Precision Transmission channel on YouTube is one of the most awesome things ever. These guys are no-BS, they are knowledgable, and they do their work like the professionals that they are. In this...
It’s The Pan, Man: The Technology and Performance Of The Meziere Enterprises Heat Exchanger Transmission Pan Is Awesome
Nov 09, 2022Brian LohnesComments Off on It’s The Pan, Man: The Technology and Performance Of The Meziere Enterprises Heat Exchanger Transmission Pan Is Awesome
When it comes to innovative parts that not only solve a problem but also improve a racer’s chances of winning, some out of the box thinking is required. Thankfully this is an industry populated...






