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Category Archive: CHEVY, FUNNY STUFF, Metal Fabrication, Project Cars, TECH, Tech Stories, Videos

$3,500 Build: Finishing Up The Sheet Metal Work On The Front End, Plus Bumpers Finally Go On, And More!

Here’s the latest installments from the $3,500 Build, and it is really starting to come together. With the sheet metal work on the front end coming together, and word on whether to chop the top...

Cool Video: Fabricating Headers For The Wild Banks Engineering SEMA Truck Build

You know when Gale Banks throws the combined efforts of his company into creating a truck to display their skills and ability at the SEMA Show, great things are afoot. As it turns out, this truck was...

Behind The Scenes Video: Raw Emotion And Fun From The NHRA Las Vegas Winners!

It’s NHRA finals week and that means the sport will be crowning four professional champions as the year draws to a close this coming Sunday. The table has been set for some epic action in...

Metal Shaping How To: Make A Tucking Fork To Shrink Metal, Plus Demo How To Use It With Simple Tools!!!

Metal shaping is all about shrinking, stretching, and forming which makes it sound oh so simple. Of course, mastering all the ways to do those three things takes some time, but the premise is a...

Metal Fabrication: More Video Instruction On How To Chop The Top On A 1932 Ford

Here is the fourth installment of videos from Walden Speed Shop on how to chop the top on a bitchin 1932 Ford. If you missed the first installment, use the link below to watch them first. Chopping a...

Is There Really A Difference Between 3/8 And 1/2 Inch Impact Gun Power?

If you have been living under a rock, then you might not realize that battery-powered tools are quickly becoming the norm where air tools once reigned supreme. In particular, people are choosing...

More Speed! One Bolt On Part Gave Newbern And Finnegan 5 More Miles Per Hour Out Of The LS Jet Boat!

We’re used to seeing Finnegan and Newbern thrash on a variety of cars and trucks, and of course boats. This LS powered jet boat is one that has put huge smiles on their faces, but not without a...

Free Livestream: Radial Fest At Huntsville Dragway LIVE Right Here!

Radial Fest, where the first 3 second drag radial run happened 7 years ago, is going on this weekend and qualifying started Friday afternoon. Racing starts Saturday so tune in to watch it all on the...

Near Misses, Wild Rides, And More Highlights From The 2020 And 2021 Racing Seasons

Some race weekends are full of exciting racing action with little or no drama. Other race weekends are full of close calls, near misses, and carnage. It’s never cool seeing someone tear up...

SEMA New Products: Scoggin-Dickey’s New 2,000 Horsepower Twin Turbo LT Engine Combo

Boost baby, it’s a wonderful thing. And it makes ridiculous power in the right hands, which in this case are the hands of the talented team at Scoggin-Dickey who have put together a stock crank...

Chop Top How-To: Walden Speed Shops Chop Top Videos Continue

Here is the third installment of videos from Walden Speed Shop on how to chop the top on a bitchin 1932 Ford. If you missed the first installment, use the link below to watch them first. Chopping a...

Puddin Gets A Bitchin 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Running After Sitting For 40 Years

The insane number of “Will it Run?” videos that you find on YouTube now are kind of annoying sometimes. Why? Well because if an engine was running when the car was parked, no matter how...

International Truck Build: This Old IH Pickup Is Getting A Bit Of An Upgrade To Keep It Alive

I’m a fan of old trucks, and especially those that have a good old farm or work truck look. This International pickup has that look and if it was sitting much lower to the ground it would be...

Ready For E85? Which Fuel Line Do you Need To Make Sure Your Fuel System Is Ready?

Technology is a wonderful thing, and E85 is no exception. It is a great fuel not only because it makes an internal combustion engine lower emissions, but also because it is capable of supporting lots...