Category Archive: Apex Project Cars, Apex Spotlight, Apex Tech Stories, BangShift APEX, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

DD Speed Shop’s FORGOTTEN First Generation Camaro: Nothin But NEW METAL! – This Makes It A Rust Free 1967 Camaro Right?

When you get a Camaro project, you care a bit less about the rust when it comes with a bunch of new replacement panels. After all, when you’ve got all those parts sitting in the garage you are...

How To: Installing a McLeod RXT Street Twin Clutch on RebelDryver’s BluePrint Engines 400 Small Block!

It is incredibly rare to find anyone that daily drives a stick shift car anymore. It’s also rare to find folks that drive classic cars daily. Both in one is almost unheard of, but Scott Liggett...

Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 1: Tearing Down This ’81 C10 and Seeing What’s Hiding And Making Game Plan

It sure ain’t pretty! But that’s okay, because Shawn and the gang are going to blow this thing all apart to make it a little bit prettier before turning their attention to making this the...

Chassis Mods Part 1: Bagging a 1936 Ford, Rebuilding Frame Rails, Custom Crossmembers, Notch, And A One Off LS Swap.

The Bellos Kustoms crew are jamming on another project and this time it’s a little different. They’re taking what looks like a pretty clean 1936 Ford Chassis and building an LS swapped,...

Cool Tool Spotlight: You Need This! A Wheel Lug Pattern Caliper Slide Ruler. No More Red Plastic Rings!

Every hot rodder either has one of those red plastic rings that has multiple wheel lug patterns in it, or wishes they did. I’ve got several, as I’ve bought them at the swap meet for a few...

You’ve Been Lied To! The Truth About Welding Sheetmetal Panels! Change Your Ways To Get Straight, Smooth Panels Easier.

Low heat and small tacks. This is what so many of us have been told for decades about welding sheet metal panels to avoid distortion. But the truth is that in the past year or so I’ve seen tons...

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame Class of 2024 – The Pioneer of Performance Parts: Ed Winfield

The Engine Builder Hall of Fame is meant to recognize and memorialize the individuals that played a significant role in the development of internal combustion engines for competition. From the...

The Iron Trap Garage Crew Is Unloading A MASSIVE Truckload Of Speed Equipment & Early Ford Parts From A Recent Score!

Matt and the crew are back at it and that means unloading a literal ton of parts from a recent collection they discovered. These guys bring more parts to the world than you might imagine, and when...

ARP Expands Lineup Of Special Bolt Hole Cleaning Chaser Taps – Clean Threaded Holes Quick And Easy Without Damaging Threads

When you get ready to assemble an engine or it’s components, cleanliness is one of the most important things. Trash on surfaces can cause issues with how bearings sit, can send stuff through...

Iron Trap’s Hidden 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod: Replacing The Sketchy Rear End & Slamming The 1938 Ford Like A Real Hot Rod

In a previous video we shared the 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod that the guys at Iron Trap Garage found stashed away in an old garage, gave a first wash, and discovered had a seized engine. But lucky...

Has Team Teal Given Up On Mechanics? What In The Fresh Hell Is THIS, Makita?

We love tools around here and are always waiting for the latest and greatest tool tests from our friends at the Torque Test Channel, but this one here is a disappointment that really does deserve the...

Hot Rod Jen Is Painting And Pinstriping A Skateboard Deck For The Great Texas Panel Jam At Dallas Autorama

Hot Rod Jen is back at it and we’re super excited that she’s starting up a new video series! I love checking out custom painting and pinstriping, and we’re going to get a taste of...

Halfass Kustoms 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Custom: Still More To Do On The Full Custom Pickup Bed

Now that the pickup bed is nearly complete it is time to start working on all the other stuff that goes with it. We’re talking fuel tank mounts, filler, and all the details. This thing is super...

LS Corvair Project: The Custom Dash Is Done So Now It Needs A Custom Aluminum Console!

This LS Corvair project is something special, and in the previous installment we say John finishing up his cool aluminum dash, but now it’s time to finish it all of with a custom aluminum...