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Sick Week Day 0 Video: This has NEVER happened at Sick Week. Freezing Temps In Florida, YES FREEZING TEMPS!

Given that everyone in the country seems to have experienced some level of freezing in the past week or so, I’m kind of entertained by the shock that some Sick Week competitors expressed when...

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Electrical Tech: WIRE CRIMPING 101 – How to Crimp Open Barrel Terminals Like a PRO! (Wire Selection Included)

There is a lot of wiring going on in your average newer built hot rod, what with EFI and electric everything and all that. But even if you have an older, or more traditional, ride there are still...

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Grand National Roadster Show 2026 Photo Coverage Continues: Even More Hot Rods, Customs, Lowriders, Muscle Cars, Street Rods, Trucks, and More!

We’ve got another gallery of photos from the show, and if you missed our previous photos we’ve got a link to those too! (Photos by Chad Reynolds) Our newest gallery of photos from the...

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This Is The Biggest Deal In Air Hammers: Which One Of These Beasts Actually Performs Under Real Testing Conditions?

In a world of tools that just keeps getting better and better for the money, and where nearly everything is offered in a battery operated version that outperforms everything else, air hammers seem to...

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Ride On Board With Christopher Polvoorde During His King of the Hammers Trophy Truck Qualifying Run!

Seeing Trophy Trucks run well over 100 miles per hour across the desert is something truly special. With suspension travel that is measured in feet, not inches, and 1,000 horsepower on tap for the...

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This Is What Hanging Out With Jay Leno For A Day Is Like: Driving Cool Stuff + Shop Tour + New Projects!

8 years ago I got the chance to come to Jay Leno’s and talk to his car care guys, get a truck washed and waxed, and check out the collection. We weren’t supposed to really talk to Jay...

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FREE 1976 GMC Sierra. ABANDONED On Puddin’s Property! WILL IT RUN?!?

Puddin is always hustling on projects and having a good time, but recently he bought himself a piece of property with a shop on it and has been thrashing to get it into shape. There are a few cool...

Tri-Five Nationals Photos: Customs, Gassers, Restos, Barn Finds, And More From Bowling Green

Here’s our fifth gallery from the Tri-Five Nationals and you’re going to be just as happy with this one as the previous three. But if you missed any of our previous galleries, click the...

Murder Nova’s Street Outlaws EndGame Build Part 3: Parts Are Finally Starting To Go Back Together! It’s Pretty, But Will It Be Fast?

This is Part 2 of the Caprice Convertible build for the new Street Outlaws Endgame and Shawn and the crew have been getting after it. Check out all the progress as they take this thing apart some...

Crew Cab Biscayne Project: 4 Door To 2 Door CONVERSION In A WEEKEND! Fast, Cheap and Easy!

DD Speed Shop has been making good progress on the crew cab Biscayne project, and because you all said you wanted it they have decided to do the 2-door conversion! The first side is happening right...

SEMA GARAGE OPENS IN DETROIT — New Facility Offers Automotive Aftermarket High-Tech Equipment To Focus On Emerging Technologies —

SEMA is back at it, hitting another home run in its efforts to support the companies within the automotive aftermarket. With the huge success that has been realized at the SEMA Garage in Southern...

The Make It Kustom Mini 1956 Buick Project: Building The ULTIMATE ALL-IN-ONE Bracket

All-in-one bracket? Yep. There is a lot more going on in the baby Buick build. Check it out. If you missed any of the Mini Buick build, click the link below. In this episode of the build, Karl is...

DIY MegaCab Bumpside Ford Project: Two Junk Cabs And Longbed Full Of Determination And This Just Might Happen

Here we go with Part 3 of this custom built crew cab, or MegaCab as they are calling it, bumpside Ford pickup. Yes these trucks came with 4-doors from the factory, but in very limited quantities....

The Life, Cars, And Adventures Of Drag Racing Legend Dyno Don Nicholson

There is no denying the impact that Dyno Don Nicholson had on drag racing history and in this great video you are going to see a bunch of cool footage from his escapades in years past. I love it, and...

Vintage 70’s Big Block Jet Boat REVIVAL! – Engine Full of Water? No Problem…….

If you are anything like me, you see old jet boats for sale on Marketplace or Craigslist and you fall in love by the second photo. I see these bitchin hot rod boats and think that I would look...

Single Seat Race Car Build Part 7: Fabricated Crossmember and Trans Mount

Now that the boxing plates are in for the factor frame rails, it’s time for a crossmember and transmission mount. This is a single-seat race car remember, so there isn’t a lot of room and...

Class Racer Nationals Coverage: More Wheels Up Big And Small Tire Drag Racing

Here’s the fifth gallery of photos that Dan sent us from the Class Racer Nationals. Man we wish we had been there! This is great photo coverage. If you missed any of our previous galleries, use...

Urban Hillbilly Videos Latest Small Tire Drag Racing From MoKan – Hot Summer Nights Event

There were some pretty cool rides on hand at Mokan Dragway’s Hot Summer Nights Event and Sean Melton from Urban Hillbilly Videos was on hand shooting tons of footage so he could put together...

Who Make The Best Floor Jack? $1000 Snap On vs Daytona, Pittsburgh, Arcan, Black Jack, ESCO, Husky, Maasdam

We talk about it all the time, how tool brand names mean less today than ever because of the amazing tools you can buy for the money and because of the warranties that are now offered on all kinds of...

Tri-Five Nationals Photos: Our Coverage From The Biggest Tri-Five Show On The Planet Continues Right Here!

Here’s our fourth gallery from the Tri-Five Nationals and you’re going to be just as happy with this one as the previous three. But if you missed any of our previous galleries, click the...