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Category Archive: FORD, Metal Fabrication, TECH, Tech Stories, Tools, Videos

Sheet Metal Fab: Building A Hand Formed Toe Board For The Ardun Powered 1933 Ford Coupe

It’s time for a little sheet metal fun, and that means cutting, measuring, and shaping, and although this isn’t the most complicated piece of sheet metal ever it can be very daunting if...

Trailer Tech: Bearing Buddy VS. EZ Lube-What’s The Difference, And Are Either One Of Them Right For You And Your Trailer?

A good trailer is invaluable, and I’d argue that a huge portion of the population should own one and doesn’t even realize it. But one thing that happens to so many trailers, is that they...

STUBBY BOB, the LIMO TRUCK, FREIBURGER, FINNEGAN, and a Big Road Trip That Sets A Gas Mileage Record! What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

They’ve got the band back together once again, but this time Freiburger and Finnegan are getting MULTIPLE youtube hero vehicles together as both the Limo Crew Cab dually AND Stubby Bob will be...

Holley Pro Spotlight: Alan Johnson Talks About How They’ve Built 30 Years of Craftsmanship at Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop

I’ve known Alan Johnson for a while now. I’ve realized lately that whenyou get my age, in this industry, it means that you get to know people for way longer than you ever expect when you...

New Jump Pack Battery Tech: Are They Worth It? Testing These New Little Jump Packs To Find Out If Any Of Them Are Worth Owning

I have to say that I have only had a couple of jump packs ever, but the one I have now does work pretty good. I haven’t put it through anything ultra tough, but when I’ve needed it to get...

FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: More Build Updates, Including Axle Prep, Four-Link Mounts & Major Floor Replacement.

If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. In this new...

Vice Grip’s Cheap Cadillac Comeback! Derek Bieri’s Allanté Gets Paint, Brakes & Ice Cold AC In An Effor To Make It A Fun Driver!

My dad worked for Cadillac for years when I was a kid growing up, and he grew up in a Cadillac family. We’ve had Cadillacs in the family since the 50’s, so I do have a special place in my...

Can You Actually Drive A Car On Water? Travis Pastrana, And A Huge Team Of Folks, Want To Prove You Can. Watch!

If you haven’t seen a video with an RC car hauling ass across a lake, or the same thing with a dirt bike or snowmobile, you must live under a rock. It’s not hard for an RV car as they...

Why The Hell Was Finnegan Swapping a Modded $10,000 T56 Transmission On The Side of the Road? This Question Answered and More…

Finnegan’s Sick Week adventures, like most of his adventures in Blasphemi, featured some unfortunate drama that would really be okay to leave behind. But in typical Finnegan fashion, he took it...

Amp Wiring Kit Shootout: What You Need To Know, And Measure, To Choose The Right Kit For Your Project

Amplifier wiring kits have been around for decades and decades, but with HUGE variations in pricing there have been a lot of cheap brands out there with components that just aren’t very good....

Influence And Impact Podcast: Rolling Art – Wheel History Part 1. From Spokes to Mag Wheels, Dayton Wires, And So Much More!

Wheels and tires make or break a car. When combined with the right stance, the wheels and tires on your ride can dramatically change the look, character, and feel of any car or truck. With one simple...

Awesome Dyno Video: 1400HP DYNO RECORD with a Twin Turbo 4.3L V6! All the Dyno Pulls and Deep Dive into This Combo!

If you still think the only 4.3L V6 is the one that came in a bunch of C1500 and S10s in the 1990s and 2000s then you are in for a treat! This one here is the newer LS/LT based 4.3V6 and as you can...

How To Master Metal Flake Hot Rod Paint: This Ford Pinto Street Freak Gasser Hot Rod Is Going To Be Epic! Panels And Flake Baby!

Metal Flake paint is one of those hot rod, custom, and lowrider touches that just hits home when done right. There are so many ways to use it, and the weight or size of the flake can be varied so...

You Could Win This Tire Smoking Machine! How Much Power Does The ProCharged KSR Giveaway Tahoe Actually Put Down To The Tires?

I hope you bought your merch so you got entries to win this beast, because this ProCharged Tahoe is something special. I mean who wouldn’t want to own a Tahoe that’s got a ProCharger...