Money No Object: 1973 Dodge Power Wagon – Everybody Wins!
There is a long-standing argument within BangShift Mid-West about the usefulness of a truck. I’m of the mindset that unless it is a purpose-built machine that is ready to do sincere, serious...
R-Rated Resurrection: Waking Up This Ancient Ford F-600 With Enthusiasm And A Sailor’s Tongue
Make no mistake, this isn’t a video to show your kids. For that matter, it might not be a wise idea to let most adults watch it, either…the language that is flung around is the kind that...
This Square Body Suburban Is Near Mint And Would Make The Ultimate Family Cruiser And Tow Pig
There have been a bunch of really cool Square Body Suburbans that have come up for sale recently. One of them that just keeps calling my name is this 1988 half ton. It’s got a lot of history,...
Watch A Hypersonic Sled At The Holloman AFB Test Track Pass A Camera A 6,599mph
You’d never even know what hit you. Seriously. Holloman Air Force Base’s test track has been one of the most interesting and wild places for American military development since its...
Shocker: We Have Discvered A Hot Rodded Fiero That Is Actually Really Cool!
When the words “hot-rodded Fiero” are uttered by anyone there’s usually a roll of the eyes, side glances, and snickering, right? There’s usually some unfortunate glue-on...
Let’s Go Drag Racing In 1978! This Footage From An NHRA Points Race In Edmonton Rules!
Tube tops, bell bottoms, funny cars, pro comp, and vans. Yes kids, we’re going straight back to the 1970s in this video that takes us up to Edmonton for an NHRA points meet during the ’78...
BangShift Question Of The Day: If You’re Stuck Owning One, What Noise Would You Want Your Electric Vehicle To Play?
They’re supposed to be better for the environment and they are supposed to be better overall compared to internal combustion engines. Electic vehicles are being pushed hard in the market...
Morning Symphony: Good Chevy Gone Bad – This Turbo Caprice Sends Everyone Home!
Happiness is a Chevrolet Caprice that comes out swinging with genuine menace. The boxy shape, the authoritative face, the mannerisms of a monster street racer all work for us. Think of it as the car...
Money No Object: 1976 International Scout Rallye – The Ultimate Shorty Pickup
I’m a longbed dually kind of truck guy. And, according to most people, that’s wrong. I should be looking at shortbed trucks because they “look right” or are more sporting. I...
Rough Start: 1995 Ford Mustang GTS – All Killer, No Filler
Most Fox-body freaks revere the Mustang LX notchback. It was the bare-bones special that everybody claimed that they wanted: crank windows, basic stereo, 5.0L V8, manual transmission option. All of...
BangShift Power Laggin’ Project Truck Update: Fixing More Hackery And Making Some Improvements!
Welcome back to our coverage of Project Power Laggin’! Follow along as we take a tired 1979 Dodge W150 Power Wagon we found in Central Maine and transform it from a derelict roadside attraction to...
Life At Full Speed, An Exhibit On Jessi Combs, Will Be At The Petersen Museum Next Week!
Losing Jessi Combs was a heartbreaker to the entire automotive community. She brought life and light everywhere she went. She was an inspiration to many, including young women and girls who looked up...
BangShift Question Of The Day: Big Power In Big Bodies – How Would You Do It?
Recently, I got a note from reader Andy30thZ in my inbox, directing my attention to a video that simply said, “1,100 horsepower big block into a ’72 Mercury Marquis”. The only ways...
Cool History: A Look Back At GM’s Fremont Assembly Plant In Vintage Photos
GM’s Fremont Assembly Plant has cranked out millions and millions of cars over the years since it was built and started working in the 1960s. We’re talking lots of A-body stuff, trucks,...
