Category Archive: DRIVETRAIN, ENGINE, Hack of the Week, Metal Fabrication, OTHER, Project Cars, SUSPENSION, Tech Stories
Mini Pinzgauer 6×6 Build: A Cab Forward Side By Side UTV That Will Have Everyone Wanting One
Nov 12, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Mini Pinzgauer 6×6 Build: A Cab Forward Side By Side UTV That Will Have Everyone Wanting One
This Mini Pinzgauer build is super cool and we dig it. Of course, it isn’t something simple, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun as hell to put together. We’ve shared the...
Metal Shaping How To: Make A Tucking Fork To Shrink Metal, Plus Demo How To Use It With Simple Tools!!!
Nov 08, 2021Chad Reynolds1
Metal shaping is all about shrinking, stretching, and forming which makes it sound oh so simple. Of course, mastering all the ways to do those three things takes some time, but the premise is a...
International Truck Build: This Old IH Pickup Is Getting A Bit Of An Upgrade To Keep It Alive
Nov 05, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on International Truck Build: This Old IH Pickup Is Getting A Bit Of An Upgrade To Keep It Alive
I’m a fan of old trucks, and especially those that have a good old farm or work truck look. This International pickup has that look and if it was sitting much lower to the ground it would be...
$3,500 Build: Turbo Stuff, Sheet Metal, Body Fitting, And More On This Low Buck Bud Cool 1951 Chevrolet
Nov 04, 2021Chad Reynolds1
The Casey’s Customs 1951 Chevrolet build has been pretty cool, and feels a lot like his $1,000 budget F100 build he finished a few months ago. Because the budget is higher, this project is has...
How To Make This EASY Dimple Die Tool for Under 20 Bucks!!! ( With Just a Welder + Grinder!!! )
Oct 29, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on How To Make This EASY Dimple Die Tool for Under 20 Bucks!!! ( With Just a Welder + Grinder!!! )
You know how much we love to make tools around here, and so whenever we find a video showing how to build one we’re all over it. One of our favorite tech channels on YouTube is Make it Kustom...
DIY Tech: Build Your Own Steering Wheel, Or Just Watch Superfast Matt Do It. Whichever.
Oct 23, 2021Chad Reynolds1
I’ve seen a few steering wheels made in my time, and they always take a ton of work and some serious wood and metalworking skills. But the truth is, it’s 2021 and there are a bunch of...
Fuel System Tech: Fuel Tank Upgrade Swap On An S10 Chassis Swapped 1950 Chevrolet Truck
Oct 10, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Fuel System Tech: Fuel Tank Upgrade Swap On An S10 Chassis Swapped 1950 Chevrolet Truck
S10 chassis are incredibly versatile. Sharing all the front suspension with a GM G-Body, or Metric, Chassis means that there are a lot of easy-to-get parts from the aftermarket, the auto parts store,...
DIY Tool Tech: Check Out This Great Pivoting Base For Your Vice That You Can Make At Home!
Oct 09, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on DIY Tool Tech: Check Out This Great Pivoting Base For Your Vice That You Can Make At Home!
Making your own tools is one of the coolest things you can do in your garage or shop. I say this because there is a satisfaction that you get each and every time you use that tool, knowing that you...
Puddin’s Vintage Mini Uhaul Project Gets A Cheap But Awesome Makeover
Oct 07, 2021Chad Reynolds1
If you missed Puddin getting this cool old Ford Courier out and making it run again, don’t worry because we have a link below so you can check it out. This is one cool little project and...
Uncovering Original Paint With Oven Cleaner! This 1934 Ford 5 Window Gets Even Cooler!
Sep 19, 2021Chad Reynolds7
I’m a fan of original paint and patina, but I hate the fake stuff. Sometimes the patina on a ride doesn’t look great because of a horrible repaint that makes the car look worse than it...
$3,500 Build: Bags, Body Fitment, And Turbos. Wait…Turbos? Oh Yeah
Sep 18, 2021Chad Reynolds1
Casey is making big things happen on the $3,500 build and that means getting the suspension finished up, mounting the body where it needs to go, and adding turbos. Wait, turbos? Yeah, apparently...
Finnegan And Newbern Make The World’s Biggest Rooster Tail With The Rogers Jet Boat!
Sep 06, 2021Chad Reynolds2
Jet boat owners love a big rooster tail, because it looks cool not because it makes it go fast. With that said, there is an ideal angle for particular jet boat setups based on hull design, setback,...
The Crawler Hauler Project Is Getting All Kinds Of Updates! Second Story Deck, Covered Porch, Fire Pit, And More!
Sep 06, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on The Crawler Hauler Project Is Getting All Kinds Of Updates! Second Story Deck, Covered Porch, Fire Pit, And More!
We’ve shared a couple updates on this cool crawler hauler build, and really dig the way this thing is coming along. It started out pretty basic, but there is nothing basic about it now....
Adding A Winch And Toolbox To A Trailer: Puddin Gets His New Car Hauler Ready For Action
Sep 04, 2021Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Adding A Winch And Toolbox To A Trailer: Puddin Gets His New Car Hauler Ready For Action
We’re going to be doing some trailer tech in the coming months here on BANGshift.com as we have a new trailer project to do some work on, but for many of you, there are a few good things you...





