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STREET WEEK SWEDEN LIVE in the United States For The First Time! Get Your All Access Pass To Drag And Drive Greatness Right Here!

That’s right folks, we’ve been talking about it for a few weeks but now is the time to sign up for your livestream from Street Week Sweden! I’ll be there, announcing, interviewing,...

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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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The Pumpkin Run At Flemings Auto Parts: This Show Is Awesome And Grippos Photos Continue Here

Here’s Grippo’s second gallery of photos from the Flemings Pumpkin Run. I love this show, and seeing the photos from this place makes me smile every year. It’s unique, a total fall...

Ian Johnson Is Installing Drive Over Fenders On His Trailer, Doing Some Car Trailer Maintenance, And Cleaning Up The Big Tire Garage Shop

I’ve been talking about doing a trailer rebuild or refresh on my 16-foot two-axlef open car trailer for a couple of years, and when I get done using it for our current construction project I...

Nick Plewniak’s 1933 Dodge Truck Is One Of The CRAZIEST Builds EVER! Big Block, Twin Turbo, No Prep And Street Racing Machine!

I’ve known Nick Plewniak for several years now and I can tell you that everything he’s had as a race car or drag and drive car has been something out of the ordinary. Hell, his extra...

Halfass Kustoms 1955 Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Project: Finishing Front Fender Rust Repair On The 1955 Chevy Napco Clone

In this latest installment of the NAPCO Clone build, Brent is working on finishing up the front fenders. They needed some tricky areas repaired, so check out how he gets creative and breaks down...

Remember Pearl Harbor Today – 81st Anniversary of Attack

Today marks the 81st anniversary of one of the darkest days in American history. It was on this date in 1941 that the Japanese Navy attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On...

Morris Illinois’ Lions Club Orphan Car Show Photos: Our Final Gallery Is Right Here.

Here’s our third and final gallery of photos from Jim, and there’s plenty here to check out. (Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) Each October, the Morris (Illinois) Lions Club puts on a huge...

The Pumpkin Run At Flemings Auto Parts: This Show Is Awesome, Unique, And Fun. Grippos Photos Start Here!

(Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) You will always know where to find me on the first Saturday of November, at The Pumpkin Run at Flemings Auto Parts in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. This year was...

Who Makes The Most Powerful Cut-Off Tool? And Can Cordless Keep Up With Air? Dyno Testing DeWALT v Milwaukee v Air

Cordless tools have taken over many home garages, as well as commercial workshops in the last several years. As batteries and brushless motors get better and better, there is a lot to be said for the...

Mike Murillo Racing Broke Down: Broken RV Turbo In Denver! NPK 22′ The Legend Of Colorado Steve Pt.2

On-the-road breakdowns are never fun, but they often result in some entertaining stories, and Mike Murillo Racing is certainly good at entertaining.  In this latest video, the team was traveling...

Wiring For Beginners: This Simple Layout Will Help You Understand And Wire Your Own Car, Truck, Or Racecar

Wiring a car can be so overwhelming for a lot of people, which is why there are so many wiring companies offering kits that help you do your own installation. With that said, many people still...

This AA Gassers Highlight Reel From The National Hot Rod Reunion Will Excite The Senses

The Holley National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green Kentucky is one of those events that has something for everyone. There are a ton of killer rides on display and going down the race track so if...

Tool Hack: Making An English Wheel From A C-Clamp. Yes, It Really Works!

It sounds crazy to be making an English Wheel from a C-Clamp, or G-Clamp as Metal Shaper Tom calls it in this video, but that is exactly what he’s going to do. No, it won’t be a giant...

Making The Worst Car Cool – Turning A Boring Lada Into A Cosworth Duratec Powered Street Sleeper!

The Soviet Lada was never considered to be anything special, and in fact some models weren’t even mediocre. But, if you take all the crappy drivetrain and electrical out of them, I see a boxy...

Morris Illinois’ Lions Club Orphan Car Show Photos: Muscle Cars, Late Models, And More.

Here’s our second gallery of photos from Jim, and there’s plenty here to check out. (Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) Each October, the Morris (Illinois) Lions Club puts on a huge swap meet...