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The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 1 – The Fab Work Begins On This Wild Ride-In Tractor Wheel Trike!
I first met the guys at Grind Hard Plumbing when they showed up at Holley’s High Voltage EV event at Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma a few years ago. They were there with their...
Dave Chappelle’s Body Dropped Nissan Project: The Hardbody Gets The Roll Pan, Some Body Work, Seams Sealed, And More On A Race Toward The Finish!
It’s time for the Nissan to get done! Dave has decided he’s going to push to get this thing ready to drive and show, so he’s setting himself some goals and deadlines. We already shared the...
DIY Fabrication: DIY Welding Table Fixture Clamps That Will Make Your Life Easier, And Won’t Break The Bank
Clamps are one of those tools that we never appreciate, but miss like hell when we don’t have any. Whether it is because you have used up all the ones you have already and need more, or because...
Can You Chassis Swap A Classic C60 Truck Onto A Late Model Chassis? Yes, And Here’s How.
If you have the right team, the right parts, and the right mentality, you can. Hell, I know you can, because I’ve seen it done. But can the Rustomod crew make it happen? They are sure going to try,...
Making Cheap Rust Coat Look Like Factory Paint – Insane Rustoleum Results That Will Surprise You!
Cheap DIY paint jobs totally intrigue me as our regular readers and viewers will know. I have never painted a car myself, but am planning for one this year, and have looked at just about every option...
Dennis Taylor Gives Us A Rundown On How to RESTORE Aluminum Wheels With Crazy Before And After Results
Dennis is back at it in the shop, and since there aren’t many things Dennis doesn’t do on his own it should come as no surprise that he’s restoring a set of American Racing Wheels...
5 EASY Mods For Your CHEAP Welding Table – Harbor Freight, Vevor or Klutch Tables Can All Benefit From These Mods
If you are an average carjunkie, like us here at BANGshift, then we know that you are always looking for the best bang for your buck on tools and equipment for your garage. And when you want a fab or...
Dave Chappelle’s Body Dropped Nissan Project: The Hardbody Gets Bed Mods, Exhaust system, Rear Shocks, Air Ride, And More!
It’s time for the Nissan to get done! Dave has decided he’s going to push to get this thing ready to drive and show, so he’s setting himself some goals and deadlines. We already shared the...
Garage Organization: Check Out One Guys Small Parts Storage Options In A Small Workshop.
Storage is a key in any workshop or garage, and while we think about totes and the bigger stuff, sometimes the small parts storage becomes some drawers, a magic bolt bin, or coffee cans. And if you...
Beater Bomb’s Butthurt Bar – It’s Made Him A Jillion, And It’s Fun And Exciting To Watch! How Does It Work?
The Beater Bomb ButtHurt bar is something special, and it’s cool how it works, but what is funny is that my experience with one came way before he started designing his. In fact, the ones that...
Transforming ViceGrip Garbage Camaro From A 1974 into a 1970 RS – Watch The Epic Conversion Here!
It’s time for some more updates and love for the Garbage Camaro project, and in order to make it into the ultimate 2nd Gen that means a 1970 Camaro RS split bumper conversion. Kevin is killing...
Check Out This Ultimate Welding Cart Build! Nobody Sells One Like This, But You’ll Want To Build Your Own Right Now!
I’m a freak for welding carts, tables, tools, and accessories. There are a lot of good tools, carts, and tables available at a variety of price points, but the reality is that with rare...
We’ve Seen A Few Vise Restorations, But Never On One This Big! This Vise Weighs 170 lbs And Needs A Hell Of A Workbench!
If you have ever found an old vise at a swap meet, auction, or on Marketplace, this video is for you. This video will show you how to restore one so you can give it a new life. And despite the fact...
Do You Need To Reproduce Dash Knobs For Your Classic? Here’s How To Mold And Cast Resin Knobs Yourself
When restoring a car from the 1950s or earlier, the small parts are sometimes the biggest challenge. Knobs, dash trim, and the small detail parts can sometimes be the hardest thing to replace when...