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Category Archive: FUNNY STUFF, MOPAR, Project Cars, Videos

Satellite Launch, Part Five: Them’s The Brakes, Kids!

If nothing else, Kevin and Luke need to be commended for their perseverance in the revival of this 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite. Whenever I need to feel better about my own questionable...

Dead Dragline Come To Life: Waking Up A Truly Junk Piece Of Equipment!

In my adventures around derelict equipment in the Pacific Northwest, it wasn’t difficult to find some long-lost ancient heavy-duty equipment that was probably sitting since the Nixon...

The Barbie Jeep Goes To Moab! Rock-Crawling With The Most Mental Power Wheels Creation

Every spring, Jeep likes to trot out a series of concept vehicles while fans of the brand descend upon Moab, Utah for a week or so of camping, trail running, camaraderie, and  plenty of pro-Jeep...

Classic YouTube: The Monster Pontiac Trans Am From Norway

We say that we want all of the power in the world. We want all of the horsepower, all of the violence, everything that comes with it. Are you sure that’s what you really want? Think about it...

Satellite Launch, Part 4: How Much Misery Can A Chrysler Starter Cause?

The joint-venture revival of a Plymouth Satellite that had been parked since the Regan Administrations’s earliest days continues on! Kevin and Luke are continuing to make headway on the 1970...

Jumping’ Stuff: This Compilation Of Truck Jumps Ranges From The Stupid To The Stupendous!

Jumping a car or a truck is one of those borderline stupid activities that makes being a geared truly fun. We’ve all done it in some shape or fashion whether it be taking a hump in the road...

Classic YouTube: Go-Go-Gadget Pumpkin Cannon!

On November 2nd and 3rd, 2019, the World Championship Punkin Chunkin event will take place in Rantoul, Illinois. Trebuchets, slingshots, centrifugals, cannons and more will all line up for the chance...

Video: Stevie Fast Jackson Wins NHRA E3 Spark Plugs Pro Mod Title – Takes Aim With Champagne

What is greatness? This is an age-old question that comes up in every sporting endeavor. Is it just winning? Is it winning with a panache that others do not have? Is it winning with the expectation...

Unhinged: More Mopar Musings And A Monaco With A Three On The Tree

I’ve absolutely relished my weird side here ever since Brian and Chad decided that I would make a great addition to BangShift. Pushing six years in, that hasn’t changed too much. What has...

Unhinged: Your Starting Point Begins With Soap And Water

It’s a video of a dirty truck that sat for far too long getting cleaned by pressure washer. That’s all, right? Nothing too significant, just another day of work for Derek at Vice Grip...

Episode 4 Of The Horsepower Wars $10k Drag Shootout Is On! Builds Are In Full Swing And Burritos SUCK!!!

The $10k Drag Shootout is one of the coolest things I’ve ever done, and I’ve been lucky enough to do some pretty rad stuff. With a team of great dudes and the drive to win, building a car...

Seems Legit: Watch This Crew Load A Massive Log Onto A Truck In The Least Smooth Way Possible

When I first started Watching this video I was wondering if there was going to be a punchline. I mean, when you see the big Caterpillar tractor up on its front wheels, a second Caterpillar working,...

The Beerbualnce…When You’re Thirsty And Need A Friend, Call These Aussies!

Full admittance: I am not a beer drinker. Not in any way, shape or form. I will end up sounding like Sam I Am’s friend from Green Eggs and Ham as I explain the situation…not in Germany,...

Overkill: Using A NASCAR To Throw A 140 MPH Bowling Strike Is Awesome!

Alright, it’s a PR rub, plain and simple. You meet NASCAR driver Aric Almirola, you meet professional bowler Jason Belmonte, and you get the idea that things are going to be fun. And of course...