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Category Archive: CHEVY, Videos

The Garage Find Dream: Dusting Off A 1969 Chevelle That’s Been Squirreled Away

We had one as a family car. We traded a 1950 Chevy truck that had been hot-rodded up for it. The truck was a ripper, a four-speed screamer, but it had issues…the least of which were the plywood...

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What Depreciation? This BMW 6-Series Is One Evil-Sounding Rally Monster!

I actually had to go research when the “new” BMW 6-series coupes were first produced: 2004. That means that at the oldest, this particular mud-flinging example is sixteen years old. Which...

Classic YouTube: Cannonballs Off A Sunken Dodge, A Freightliner, And A Severely Abused Crown Vic!

My brain is still trying to process what, exactly, was going on in Moncton, New Brunswick last year. Was there something in the water? No, not the pond…that’s where the red, white and...

Historic Footage: Honda’s Commercial For The 1981 ATC 250R Three Wheeler

Three wheelers are some of the biggest fun you can have when it comes to all-terrain vehicles, and of all of the ones sold, Honda’s ATC 250R was the one to have. Not knocking the Big Red or the...

Knife Edge: Watch Trials Rider Toni Bou Make An Absolute Mockery Of Physics

Trials riders are insane, pure and simple. It’s a bit odd to compare them to any other motorcycle discipline, because unlike motocross, GP, Dakar or even sidecar motocross, trial riders...

The Spark Is Fixed, Now It’s Time To Address The Air And Fuel On This Old Galaxie!

Luke’s 1964 Ford Galaxie is a neat old cruiser that is actually being used as a daily driver. Already, we dig it simply because this car is actually being used and loved. It’s also...

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More Ship, Less Cruise: 1972 AMC Ambassador

Alright…one of the biggest regrets in my automotive history was an American Motors Ambassador just…like…this. Okay, luckily enough for me, the Ambassador I had history with...

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Suspension Tech Video: Learn All About The Benefits Of Tubular Sway Bars From The Crew At QA1

There’s a basic question that every hot rodder should ask when they are looking to buy parts for their car. “Why do I need that?” It’s a basically question but one that so...

Listen Up: The Awesome, Amazing, and Inspiring Story Of Operation Snowbound – How American Teamwork Saved Millions Of People and Livestock In 1949

There can be no overstatement of just how nasty Mother Nature can get when she wants to be. The winter of 1949 on the Western Plains of the United States is virtually beyond compare. A succession of...

NHRA Time Machine: Lohnes and Amanda Busick Relive Fun Moments From The Top End Of The Strip!

When it comes to personalities that people recognize immediately in the world of NHRA drag racing, Amanda Busick is one of them. A top end and pit reporter for NHRAonFOX broadcasts, Amanda has been a...

Ground-Level Maintenance: Radiator Restoration From The Other Side Of The World

One phrase that gets me is “uneconomically repairable”. In certain situations, I understand why something can be uneconomical to repair…say you were off-roading and you went into...

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Scaling The Backcountry: Headquake’s Ramcharger Carving Trails In The Yard

The other day, I had a pang for the 1984 Dodge Ramcharger that I bought on a whim, cleaned up, and flipped back in 2010. I sold it out of necessity, because I really liked the truck, but at the time...

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Foreign Territory: Attempting A Diesel Revival Without Knowing Anything

I almost want to poke fun at Kevin for his current situation. He recently acquired two 1990s-era Ford wreckers, both diesel powered. Other than the likelihood of rusted fenders, thanks to his Iowa...

Classic YouTube: The Promotional Video For The Lamborghini Cheetah U.S. Military Prototype

The idea of a Lamborghini-built military vehicle really does sound intriguing. Sure, it was the 1970s, but even then, between the Muira and the Countach, Lamborghini was quickly making a solid name...