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Category Archive: New Products, TECH, Videos

Disposable Car Covers? Dude, You Need These In Your Shop! Keep Grinding Dust, Dirt, And Everything Else Off Your Rides!

Okay, this one struck me as really smart and I think you’ll agree. There is nothing worse than working in the garage or shop all day only to look over and see that whatever you are working with...

What’s That Sound? This Video Looks At Six Interesting Sounding Engines

You have to love the sound of engines, right? That’s part of the reason you’re a hot rodder. Sights, sounds, and smells are what hot rodding is all about. This is the kind of hobby that...

Watch This Pulling Tractor That Uses A WWII Packard PT Boat Engine Drag The Sled All The Way Home

There are few things better than pulling tractors that use monster vintage engines to put the power to the ground and haul the sled. In this case we are talking about a tractor using a WWII Packard...

Wolf In Rabbit’s Clothing: Watch This Turbocharged VW Make 1,000hp To The Tires

For about 20 years now I have had a quiet love affair with round headlight equipped VW Rabbits. We road raced them in college and I gained a big appreciation for the tough, fun, and ultimately...

Ceramic Coat the Right Way! DIY “Pro” Tips for Paint Protection & Ultimate Shine on any Car or Truck

If you have heard all the hype about ceramic coatings in recent years, you know that this technology is an amazing way to protect the paint on your new or old car. It’s a final step in any...

2024 KING OF THE HAMMERS… CASEY CURRIE IS HEARTBROKEN?! PERSONAL VLOG

King of the Hammers Race of Kings action continues, with Casey Currie’s adventures from Johnson Valley. We’ve talked a lot about King of the Hammers and have shared lots of racing action over...

HOW TO: Hammer Weld Sheet Metal With TIG And MIG. Karl Shows Us How With An Ultra Cheap SSimder Upgraded SD-4050 Pro Welder

We’ve all seen the ads on Amazon, TEMU, Ali, etc for ultra cheap welders in the last couple of years. With welding technology changing so much, there are a bunch of them coming available for...

Facebook 5.3 LS Build: Part 7 Final Short Block Assembly Goes As Planned! It’s All Coming Together.

Here’s Part 7 of the Facebook 5.3 LS build that Powell is doing. If you missed the first six videos in this build, use the link below to check them out too. In this one he’s doing the final...

1965 Buick Riviera! Abandoned For 32 Years! Will It Run?!? Plus Bonus Mortske Transformation!

The 1965 Buick Riviera is an iconic ride and if you want one, this one here just might be the project for you. Mortske found this one and after sitting for over 30 years he is going to get the...

FREE LIVE NHRA Regional Racing Action: Division 4 Lucas Oil Drag Racing At No Problem Raceway – Sunday

Free live drag racing starts here and continues all weekend long from the NHRA Regional at No Problem Raceway In Louisiana. We’re talking all kinds of Sportsman Drag racing which means wheels up...

FREE LIVE NHRA Regional Racing Action: Division 7 Lucas Oil Drag Racing At Firebird Raceway – Saturday

Free live drag racing starts here and continues all weekend long from the NHRA Regional at Firebird Raceway in Arizona. We’re talking all kinds of Sportsman Drag racing which means wheels up Stock...

Watch This Classic Turbocharged Offy Indy Car Spend Time On The Chassis Dyno – Horsepower!

We’re always looking for ways to celebrate racing history and those keeping it alive and well. As such we were looking for something cool and found it in the form of this video that features a...

Extended Cab Land Cruiser Pickup Build Part 1: Simple But Trick Chassis Mods For This Ambitious And Rad Off-Road Project.

This new project from the guys at Designed and Built is one that I really dig. I’m a fan of FJ Land Cruisers and if you are too then you are going to like this one. It’s not a typical FJ...

TIG Welding 301: TIG Welding Thick Aluminum Parts To Thin Aluminum. Here’s An Important Lesson, Plus Tips And Tricks.

When it comes to materials for building race car and hot rod parts, we tend to go to the extremes. Some parts and pieces are as thin as possible to save weight, and other parts are super thick so...