Category Archive: BangShift XL, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos, XL Spotlight, XL Tech Stories, XL Videos
Budget Harbor Freight Off-Road Trailer Build Part 4 & 5: Adding Lots More Strength And Killer Fenders
The Harbor Freight overland off-road trailer build continues. I dig builds like this and I’m sure you will too. As we’ve said before, it is good inspiration for your own drag and drive or...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 6: Box Plating Model A Frame Rails. LOTS OF TIPS!
In the last video the box tubing main frame rails had to be removed and replaced with factory Model A frame rails because of the rules of the event. On paper this can’t possibly be as strong...
Casey’s Customs 1965 Mustang Chassis Swap Part 14: Electronics And Burnouts!
In this update video from the Mustang Chassis Swap build, this car is really starting to look like something. Now it’s time to start finishing up some systems and in this one Casey gets after...
The Crew Cab Biscayne Project Becomes A 2-Door!
DD Speed Shop has been making good progress on the crew cab Biscayne project, and because you all said you wanted it they have decided to do the 2-door conversion! The first side is happening right...
Murder Nova’s Street Outlaws EndGame Build Part 1! Say Hello To An Old Friend!
When Shawn decided he wanted a donk, he went big with his 1975 Caprice convertible. The car is cool, has been capable of doing some road trips after getting a little love, and makes Shawn smile....
HOW TO MEASURE PISTON TO VALVE CLEARANCE. HOW BIG OF A CAM CAN I RUN? HOW MUCH LIFT?
What is piston to valve clearance? Well, it’s the important measurement that lets you know just how much camshaft you can put in your engine without the pistons and valves coming in contact...
What It Takes To Make Ultra Bad Ass Recovery Ropes. These Are More Than A Tow Strap. Yankum Rope
If you’ve ever owned a “tow strap” that has the metal hooks on the ends, and have tried to use it to get a stuck vehicle out of the sand or mud you have either found yourself at a...
Building A Land Speed Race Car Part 6: Almost Making It Through Tech Inspection… Almost
In this latest update on the land speed chassis that Superfast Matt is putting together, he’s going through his first tech inspection with the car. Unlike many other organizations, the SCTA...
Can Steve Morris Break This Billet Rod! Will Hand Tools Make It Happen?
If you missed the previous videos showing Steve Morris’ engine that broke all 8 billet aluminum rods, use the link below to check them out. Why? Well you are going to want to see what has been...
Who Makes The Best Right Angle Drill? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi One+ HP, Kobalt, Ridgid, Metabo, Costway
Another tool test thanks to Project Farm is right here. A right-angle drill can be a great addition to any toolbox, but which one is best? There are so many available now, but some of them are really...
Momo Steering Wheel Saved From The Crusher – Is Restoration Possible?
Ever walk through the wrecking yard or swap meet and find a part that you think would be great for your project but wonder if it is too nasty to be cleaned and freshened up for your ride? I’ve...
Single Seat Race Car Build Part 5: Uh Oh… Having To Rebuild The Frame Rails Isn’t Ideal
When you embark on a one-off custom race car project and are moving right along with your deadline looking attainable, it is NOT good to get word that the frame rails you have based your whole...
EFI vs Carbureted Electric Fuel Pumps: How To Run An EFI Fuel Pump On A Carbureted Engine
Ten years ago it seemed like every component for an EFI engine was different than a carbureted one, but in the last ten years those differences have gotten less and less. Computer-controlled...
