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Cataclean Diesel: Restore DPF Performance & Reduce Emissions On Your Late Model Diesel Truck!

Everyone I know that buys a newer diesel tow rig has a love and hate relationship with their truck because the love they have for the diesel power and efficiency is sometimes matched by the hate they...

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We Tour The Pomona Swap Meet With Our Friend Dane from The Burndown Channel! Check it out!

There are many things that I miss from living in Southern California, and one of them is the Pomona Swap Meet. Unless I was out of town at a race, I was there with Crosby and Jay and the crew, window...

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Turning a Survivor 1950 Pontiac into the Perfect Cruiser. It’s Easier Than You Think and the Results are Awesome!

1950’s American cars have historically been the basis of the majority of true customs, and for good reason. The lines flow, the shapes lend themselves to chopping, sectioning, and frenching,...

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THE VAULT: Exploring Hot Rod & Racing HISTORY Underneath the Petersen Museum. You Gotta See This!

Our friend Tommy Lee Byrd recently got the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and the very special section, underneath this HUGE space that is called The Vault. It’s...

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4th of July SALE! Visit Ridetech.com Between Now And July 7th for 10% Off Late Model Suspension During July 4th Weekend Sale!

That’s right gang, if you are looking for some real savings this 4th of July weekend, to celebrate 250 years of American pride, then now is your chance to save 10% off your late model...

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Free Live Streaming Drag Racing: 20th Annual World Footbrake Challenge Big Money Bracket Racing – Sunday

The 18th Annual World Footbrake Challenge is the bracket race event for all you folks who don’t like a trans brake, delay boxes, etc. and we are thrilled to be bringing you all the racing action...

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Mini Jeep Adventures Part 3: Bombs, Salt, And Smoke Are Not Looking Good For This 1,000 Mile Road Trip

Well, the first video was good, the second seemed promising, and the third….. well it’s a sh!t show. It is. There isn’t anything that is going right in this one, but the litte...

Building An Old School Manx Style Dune Buggy But Bigger So It Seats 5!

The Meyer’s Manx was the Dune Buggy that changed the world. It came out originally in 1964 and used a donor VW Beetle underneath the Manx fiberglass body. They were cute, capable, and fun, and...

Garage Burnouts!!!! Newbern Gets His Topkick Back On The Road!

Newbern has a big giant GMC Top Kick. I say big and giant because all Top Kicks are pretty big. They were originally built to be used for all kinds of medium-duty commercial uses including box...

Rebeldryver’s Ford 428 FE Project Part 3: Installing Icon Forged Pistons On Connecting Rods & File Fitting The Rings.

It’s back for Part 3, after getting the crank installed in preparation for hanging rods and pistons on it in Part 2. In this one, the rods and pistons get prepped, including mounting the pistons to...

Red Bull’s Very Best Action Highlights From The 2023 Dakar Rally

We shared all the action highlights from the 2023 running of the Dakar Rally and it was all awesome to watch, but regardless of how good the NBC and Dakar coverage is there is no way they are getting...

American Truck Historical Society Show Coverage! Classic Trucks Of Every Shape And Size!

(Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) For 2022, the American Truck Historical Society hosted its annual convention & truck show at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Illinois. Trucks of all...

The E-Stands For Epic: Watch Five Minutes Of Driving Fury In A Lightweight Jaguar E-Type With Alex Brundle

This should hopefully settle the debate once and for all that racing vintage cars isn’t about going out on to the track, driving around like you are on a Sunday tour, and then returning to the...

Video: OPGI Does B-O-P Better Than Anyone In The Industry – Check Out These Tricky To Find Buick, Olds, and Pontiac Parts

You know how much we love our Buick, Olds, and Pontiac friends around here. They always have to work a little harder, be a little more crafty, and dare we say slightly more dedicated than the...

Historic Racing Video: The Night Kenny Roberts Rode the Wildest Dirt Track Bike of All Time

“King” Kenny Roberts is an American motorcycle racing legend. He rose from the ranks of American dirt tracks to become a multi-time champion at the highest levels of motorcycle racing,...

Ken Block Tribute Video And Updates, From The Hoonigans.

Since Ken Block’s unfortunate passing a few weeks ago the automotive world has been filled with kind words, images, and stories about his life. And with good reason, as Ken was an icon in an...

2023 Kentucky Invitational Finals Truck And Tractor Pulling: Pro Street Semi Truck Pulling!

The Kentucky Invitational TNT Finals action started with 2wd Super Modifieds, but now we’ve got the 4wd rigs as well! This Van is so damn awesome that it really does it for me. Check out the cool...

ABANDONED 1955 Chevy Nomad Update – Replacing Super Expensive Nomad Glass! Please Don’t Break!!!

Well, the forgotten project Nomad is moving right along! It’s been painted and now some of that pain is going away in favor of some other pain, and some oil and who knows what else to make it look...

The Working Man’s Sedan Part 4: How To Channel A Hot Rod 6 Inches

Here’s thefourth installment in the channeled Model A Build. This sucker is getting a 6″ channel job! Model A Fords are cool hot rod projects and my favorite is a chopped Model A Sedan. While...

Kenosha Classic Car Show Photos: Look At All These Cool Rides!

We’ve got more photo galleries coming, and here’s the next one of cool rides from Wisconsin. Jim Hrody started contributing photos late last year and we’ve enjoyed the hell out his...