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Unhinged: Who At Ford Was Championing This Particular 1980 Mustang Look?!

From the first photo I saw of it, I knew that the 1980 Mustang Ghia that we refer to as the Great Pumpkin Mustang was…how to say this nicely?…unique. I’ve seen just about every...

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Rough Start Fox Body, Part 1: Meet Our $600 1989 Mustang LX!

From the moment I got hired on to write here at BangShift, I’ve championed the idea of spending the least amount of money to have the maximum amount of fun in the process. The Rough Start...

BangShift Top 11: McTaggart’s Highlights From 2019

Today is the day to reflect on the past year of activity. It’s been a freaking blur this year. Some sections came easily. Others kicked my ass like none other whatsoever. I’ve put down...

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Project Hay Hauler Update: We Raced It, Broke It, Fixed It, Lowered It, And Yet We Still Can’t Leave It Alone!

(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) It’s been over a year since​ I last updated you on the progress of my ’67 GMC pickup. ​I do have to apologize for my lack of updates. A lot has...

Under 850 Pounds: Meet The Light Car Company Rocket!

I’ve owned some pretty light vehicles. Currently, the Chevrolet Cruze is the smallest car in rotation at BangShift Mid-West at 3,100 pounds, but the Great Pumpkin Mustang is sitting near a curb...

SEMA 2019: Arrington Performance’s 1984 Dodge Rampage – All The Stops, Gone.

Apparently my tastes in cars are more well-known than I initially suspected. Within five minutes of getting my press badge and starting off my SEMA 2019 experience, I was pulled to the side....

Weatherford, Halsey, Montecalvo, Distefano and Gast Beat the Heat in PDRA Fall Nationals Qualifying

Race #7 of 8 is underway at the PDRA Fall Nationals at Darlington Dragway, and the qualifying was hot and heavy in all categories. With that said, only one guy can be the number one qualifier in each...

The Challenger Revival, Part Two: Yep, That 318 Is Without A Doubt Seized

Those that know me probably think that I grind my teeth every time I put up a Dylan McCool video. It’s an educated guess, given his selection of Mopars and ability to turn them from derelict...

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Happy Labor Day From BangShift.com!

The end of summer and the arrival of autumn can be marked in many ways. There is the official method, which is the autumnal equinox, which occurs in the early morning hours of Monday, September 23,...

BangShift Question Of The Day: What Is Your Favorite Tire Look? Big N’ Littles? Big Meat On All Four Corners? Huge Off Roaders? Pizza Cutters?

At the end of the day, tires have a huge amount of impact on the physical performance and also on the visual pizzazz of your car, truck, hot rod, or totally weirdo project. Everyone has a favorite...

What Are The Most Annoying Phrases Someone Can Put In A Craigslist Ad For A Car Or Parts?

Buying parts or cars on Craigslist can be the most rewarding or the most annoying experience of ones life, depending on just what you are buying and from whom. The number of frustrating moments...

The Dirty Cougar: The Final Installment Of Our $400 Revival Racer!

Three months ago, sick with a head cold, hating the automotive sickness like none other, I was laying in a muddy alleyway in Evansville, Indiana, wrenching, fighting, and cursing a 1987 Mercury...

The Dirty Cougar: Safety Is Our Number One Priority Around Here!

If you missed the last update on the Dirty Cougar project, click here to check it out! The 1987 Mercury Cougar LS dirt-cheap project is coming along nicely. The car was driving around a little bit...

The Dirty Cougar: The Real Adventures Have Begun – Break Out The Cleaning Gloves!

If you missed the last update on our 1987 Mercury Cougar LS known as the Dirty Cougar, click here! So we have a running, operable Aero Cat…nice! Even nicer, at the last update the total price...