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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...
Ian Johnson Is Tearing His New Bomber Fab Trail Chassis Apart, But Why?
Why the hell is Ian tearing apart the buggy that he just finished putting together for a trail ride? He says he loves it, but it’s got a couple of things he wants to make some adjustments to,...
How To Convert A 1947-1955 Chevy Or GMC 3 Window Cab To A 5 Window The Cheap Way. Part 1
1947-1955 GM Trucks are cool rides and make great hot rods. They look great, are easy to work on, and have tons of aftermarket support from the ground up. In fact, you can now buy a completely new...
Check Out This Epic Lathe Restoration! This Video Will Inspire You To Find And Restore Some Old Tools!
A couple of months ago we shared a lathe restoration video that had us drooling, so when we saw this new one come up we decided we had to share it as well. Old tools and equipment are awesome, but...
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...
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...
Ever Wonder How They Bend 2x4x.188 Frame Rails?
Bending round tubing smoothly is a relatively simple process and there are a lot of machines and tools that will do those bends in your garage. But bending square or rectangular tubing is a...
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
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...
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...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 17: Traditionally Sand Bent And Nickel Plated Exhaust
This episode of the Single Seat Race Car build is awesome because they are custom-bending the exhaust using the sand technique that is as much art as anything. I dig it, and it is fun to watch. You...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Gets Yet Another Chassis
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...
Ian At Big Tire Garage Gives Advice On Shop Space, And Talks About Some Favorite Builds
Anyone that has ever occupied shop space, whether a rental or something you built, will tell you that there are things they would change. No matter how good you are at designing and setting them up,...
Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! A 1971 GMC Fire Truck Becomes A Ramp Truck When Make It Kustom And Halfass Kustoms Get Together!
Dude! This 1971 GMC fire truck that Karl at Make It Kustom found, is in unbelievable condition and ready for a new home. His plan is to put that thing together on a new chassis and to make it into...