Interesting History: The Iconic Mercedes 300SL Was A Pile Of Compromises That Never Should Have Worked
Apr 19, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Interesting History: The Iconic Mercedes 300SL Was A Pile Of Compromises That Never Should Have Worked
We look at certain cars as if they are works of art. They appear to be beautiful things born from the best thoughts of beautiful minds. The Mercedes 300SL is one of those cars. They sell for huge...
Tool Spotlight: Just Wow! Klein KNECT Pass-through and Metric Deep Flip Socket sets. Klein is on a ModBOX Tool Roll!
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Tool Spotlight: Just Wow! Klein KNECT Pass-through and Metric Deep Flip Socket sets. Klein is on a ModBOX Tool Roll!
It’s a good thing I don’t have any money, because otherwise I’d probably have to add on to my shop just to hold tools. I love them, but I guess so do most car guys. We’ve been...
Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting Some Massive Suspension Upgrades
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Make It Kustom, HalfAss Kustoms Cab Over Ramp Truck Build! The 1971 GMC Fire Truck Ramp Truck Is Getting Some Massive Suspension Upgrades
In this video from the Fire Truck turned Ramp Truck, where Make It Kustom and HalfAss Kustoms have gotten together to thrash on Karl’s Make It Kustom rig, you’ll see the front suspension get some...
First Heads Up Drag Race At The New Flying H Drag Strip! YES, A BRAND NEW DRAG STRIP, AND IT’S BEAUTIFUL!
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on First Heads Up Drag Race At The New Flying H Drag Strip! YES, A BRAND NEW DRAG STRIP, AND IT’S BEAUTIFUL!
Despite the fact that there are more operating dragstrips in the country today than ever in history, the news we are always listening to is that tracks are closing in record numbers. And yes, there...
CHEAP, JUNKYARD M90 VS EBAY TURBO. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LOW-BUCK BOOST? M90 VS TURBO 4.8L DYNO TEST.
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on CHEAP, JUNKYARD M90 VS EBAY TURBO. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR LOW-BUCK BOOST? M90 VS TURBO 4.8L DYNO TEST.
So which one is better? Should you go for a cheap blower or a cheap turbo on your junkyard LS build? In this video from Richard Holdener, you are going to see both of them put to the test on a mellow...
Upgrade Your 2021-2024 Ford Bronco’s Suspension With ADS Suspension Components. Perform Better, Look Better, And More!
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Upgrade Your 2021-2024 Ford Bronco’s Suspension With ADS Suspension Components. Perform Better, Look Better, And More!
We’ve shared the ADS Coilover systems for newer Broncos here on BANGshift before, and if you’ve even seen one of their systems installed on a rig you know they are pretty bad ass. Not...
Built for Destruction Car Show ‘24 – Imports Invade Killeen Texas And Not Stock Photo Was There For The Video!
Apr 18, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Built for Destruction Car Show ‘24 – Imports Invade Killeen Texas And Not Stock Photo Was There For The Video!
While I’m totally a fan of older American automobiles, there are some imports that also turn my crank. Clearly the old stuff is cool, but not just the old stuff. I may only own two imports, an...
Watch Bob Bauman And His Wild Exhibition Pulling Dragster Smoke An Engine And Oil The Dirt In 1988
Apr 18, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Watch Bob Bauman And His Wild Exhibition Pulling Dragster Smoke An Engine And Oil The Dirt In 1988
There’s a lot of awesome in this clip that runs for about five minutes and was captured in 1988 at a pulling event. The main attraction here is a guy named Bob Bauman who has an exhibition...
Killer 1960s Ad: This 1966 Sinclair Gasoline Commercial Features A Lightweight Coronet And A Young Drag Racing Leader In The Making
Apr 18, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Killer 1960s Ad: This 1966 Sinclair Gasoline Commercial Features A Lightweight Coronet And A Young Drag Racing Leader In The Making
Here’s a real gem of a TV commercial that was shot in early 1966 at the then brand new Palm Beach International Raceway. The commercial “stars” Jack Thomas a young, up and coming...
Classic Video: This 1973 AMC Jeep Dealer Video Is Full Of Jumps and Neat Old Jeeps
Apr 18, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Classic Video: This 1973 AMC Jeep Dealer Video Is Full Of Jumps and Neat Old Jeeps
For my taste the Jeep CJ5 is about the coolest one ever made. The styling is timeless (not all Jeep can say that) the performance is there and unfortunately the prices of those things continue to...
Truckin’ History: Check Out This Killer Video Showing GMC Setting Land Speed Records Back In 1989
Apr 18, 2024Brian LohnesComments Off on Truckin’ History: Check Out This Killer Video Showing GMC Setting Land Speed Records Back In 1989
Call us names if you want but we had no idea that GMC had built a special land speed racing version of the S-15 truck to take to the Bonneville Salt Flats and chase records back in 1989. Like so many...
An East Coasters Tour Of So Cal Hot Rod Shops: Part 2 – Old Anvil Speed Shop Tour Photos From Joe Grippo.
Apr 17, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on An East Coasters Tour Of So Cal Hot Rod Shops: Part 2 – Old Anvil Speed Shop Tour Photos From Joe Grippo.
(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) We recently returned from a whirlwind week in California, we put a load of miles on our rental F150 crisscrossing the southern end of the state. We stopped at a ton...
Iron Trap’s Hidden 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod: Building A Hood Latch For The 1938 Ford Convertible From VW Parts!
Apr 17, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Iron Trap’s Hidden 1938 Ford Convertible Hot Rod: Building A Hood Latch For The 1938 Ford Convertible From VW Parts!
With all the work that has gone into this thing to make it run and drive for the first time in 50 years, it is great to see that the IronTrap boys are also making sure it looks like the hot rod that...
Holley Spring Cleaning Sale: Get All The Hardware You Need For Your Favorite Engine. Intakes, Valve Covers, Accessory Drives, And More!
Apr 17, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Holley Spring Cleaning Sale: Get All The Hardware You Need For Your Favorite Engine. Intakes, Valve Covers, Accessory Drives, And More!
If you are looking for some fun stuff for your project, then this Holley Spring Cleaning Sale is one you need to pay attention to. With all kinds of engine hardware on sale, you just can’t...












