Category Archive: FORD, Metal Fabrication, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 8 – Finally Welding The Roof Back On! Look At This Awesome Chop Top 1939 Mercury.
We introduced the Mangled Mercury Project a few months ago and shared the first cuts, plans, etc. for this soon to be cooler ride. We continued with more videos in the series, and if you missed those...
When A Square Is Not Just A Square: Jason At Fireball Tools Answer Your Most Asked Questions About Welding Squares
I’ve been a Fireball Tools fan since Jason was still working in another shop and Fireball was his side hustle, along with his YouTube channel. His awesome designs, testing procedures, and...
The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 7 – Making The Rear Roof Section All One Piece Is A Major Milestone For This Awesome Chop Top 1939 Mercury.
We introduced the Mangled Mercury Project a few months ago and shared the first cuts, plans, etc. for this soon to be cooler ride. We continued with more videos in the series, and if you missed those...
Pre-Runner Project Tech: Ian Johnson’s Chassis Swapped C10 Chevrolet Pre-Runner Is Going To Be Awesome
Regulars around here will know that I’m a fan of desert off-road racing, which means pre-runners, trophy trucks, and the like are right up my alley. Ian Johnson is a fan of all those things as...
What Do You Do When Someone Screws Up The Top Chop On A 1957 Chevy Pickup? Take It To Bellos Of Course.
This is an interesting video, as Bello’s Kustoms is fixing a screwed up top chop in this video. We normally show him chopping tops on cars that come in stock, but this time it’s a 1957...
Metal Fabrication Video: Here’s Part 3 Of Bellos Kustoms Top Chop On A 1950 Merc. Watch The Step By Step Process.
We love the projects that Mike Bellos works on, and this one here is no different. This is a multi part series on chopping the top of this cool 1950 Mercury. We’ve got Part 3 below, and if you...
Build Your Own Sheetmetal Brake: This DIY Project Will Give You The Finger Brake You’ve Always Wanted!
If you don’t follow the Metalist on YouTube, trust me when I tell you that they make some really cool shop tools and equipment. What’s cool is that you can watch the video and see what...
DIY Metal Fab Project: Here’s How To Build a BIG CNC Plasma Cutter for under $750!
I’ve watched a lot of CNC plasma table build videos and really, really want one for the shop. And there are some really good deals on plasma tables from several good companies, like Eastwood,...
Dave Chappelle’s Off-Road Games Jeep Project Starts Right Here. @MattsOffRoadRecovery Off-Road Games Competition Starts Now!!
Dave was invited to compete in the Matt’s OffRoad Recovery Off-Road Games, where building a rig on the cheap and going up against a bunch of others who are doing the same will results in many...
The Grind Hard Giant Trike Project: Part 2 – Building a 3WD Trike with Two Motors! What Could Possibly Go Wrong Here?
We shared Part 1 of this build and everyone was talking about it. This is a full on project that is not for the weak of heart. This is going to be something truly special. Part 2 is below, and if you...
Metal Fabrication Video: Here’s Part 2 Of Bellos Kustoms Top Chop On A 1950 Merc. Watch The Step By Step Process.
We love the projects that Mike Bellos works on, and this one here is no different. This is a multi part series on chopping the top of this cool 1950 Mercury. We’ve got Part 2 below, and if you...
Metal Fabrication Video: Bellos Kustoms Is Chopping The Top On A 1950 Merc And Taking Us Along For The Ride.
Mike Bellos is back at it, cutting up great old cars to make them totally locochón. If you aren’t familiar with what locochón means, it is a slang Mexican colloquial term for crazy or insane...
Tim McAmis Shows How Using a Shrinker Stretcher Makes It Possible To Flush Mount Rear Windows The Easy Way
A shrinker stretcher is one of the simplest tools, easy and cheap to acquire, and insanely useful. In the video below, Tim McAmis is going to show you how to use one to flush mount a rear window in...
Tony Built a $1000 Turbo Kit for His 6 Cylinder Shop Rig and it RULES! Making This 1983 GMC Squarebody Cooler Yet!
Tony Angelo does some fun stuff, there is no doubt. One thing I love about him is that he not only builds the hot rod and racing style stuff, but also goes for the oddballs, like the 6 cylinder...