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Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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Mecum Classic Car Auction Indy Is LIVE Right Here! Watch All The Bidding Action On Your Favorites.

Classic car auctions, hell any car auction, is a good time. Auctions in general are a fun way to maybe get a deal and to have a better time doing it than just walking up and making a purchase. They...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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Appleton Old Car Show Photos: This Is A Must Attend Outdoor Hot Rod Show

Here’s Jim’s fourth gallery of photos from this awesome looking show! (Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) Appleton, Wisconsin is located in the east-central portion of the state, about 30...

NMCA All-American Nationals Photo Coverage: Sick Shootout, Factory Appearing Stock Tire, Pro Street, 10.5, And More!

We’ve got our third gallery of photos from Joe Grippo’s coverage of the NMCA All-American Nationals right here. (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) Ever been to an NMCA Event? If you...

Race Video: “Raceday” at The Race of Gentlemen

The Race of Gentelmen has become one of the more popular traditional hot rod and racing events and for good reason. This is an event that really does make you feel like you’ve stepped back in...

BARNFIND OLDS – Will it Run After 23 Years Of Being ABANDONED??

Another bring it back to life video, but this time it is JunkYard Digs who is going after this 1972 Old Cutlass to see if it can live to see another day. I’m a big fan of GM A-Bodies and this...

Can You Grade Stainless Steel With A Magnet? Cheap Stainless Isn’t Necessarily Good Stainless

As Justin explains in this video, there are several grades of stainless steel available on the market. This is important because in our global economy there are parts being made in all these...

Can You Really Build A Welding Fixture Table For Under $50? Watch.

Anyone who visits us here at BANGshift on a regular basis knows that I have a thing for metal fabrication. That means that I not only share videos with you guys that show how to shape and fabricate...

The Make It Kustom Mini 1956 Buick Project: Making It Run And Drive In Both Directions!

It runs and it drives, the body flips up, and Karl has made some ride height adjustments that give it the slightest tail dragger stance and then fitted some awesome fender skirts to it. But it...

This Killer Historical Video From Maple Grove Shows The Track In The Early 1970s

This historical video from Maple Grove is great because we see the track as it was during the early 1970s. Many of the features of today are not present. The timing tower has changed and the stands...

Wrecking Yard Tour: Different Yard! 1953 Plymouth Camper?!?, 1965 Pontiac Station Wagon, 1969 Plymouth Satellite & MORE!

Chad is back from Nobody Else’s Auto, the ultra badass vintage car parts wrecking yard in Kansas, showing us more cars from another old wrecking yard he is pulling cars from.  The cars and trucks...

Urban Hillbilly Video: Drag Racing On A SKETCHY Old Airstrip For CASH

Sean is back at it with more great video! This time from an airport cash days event. I mean come on, that sounds like a great time. Make the airport extra sketchy and the racing only gets better. I...

Iron Trap Bought The MOTHERLODE Of Oldsmobile Speed Parts!! – Insane Blower Engines!

Matt and the crew are back at it and that means even more killer parts have been found and will live to power more hot rods. These guys bring more parts to the world than you might imagine, and when...

Newbern And Cotten’s Barn Find: Look At The Crazy Metal Flake Paint That Emerges When They Hit The Car Wash!

Newbern has started his own YouTube channel after all these years as part of Finnegan’s Garage, and we’re sure there will be some fun adventures you guys just won’t want to miss. In...

Appleton Old Car Show Photos: Bitchin Classics, Hot Rods, And Trucks At This Huge Park Show

Here’s Jim’s third gallery of photos from this awesome looking show! (Words and Photos by Jim Hrody) Appleton, Wisconsin is located in the east-central portion of the state, about 30...

NMCA All-American Nationals Photo Coverage: More Muscle Cars, Pro Mods, And Wheels Up Hot Rods On Track In Norwalk

We’ve got our second gallery of photos from Joe Grippo’s coverage of the NMCA All-American Nationals right here. (Words and Photos by Joe Grippo) Ever been to an NMCA Event? If you...