TRUCKS Archives - BangShift.com https://bangshift.com/category/general-news/project-cars/trucks-projects/ the car junkie daily magazine. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:57:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 FINNEGAN BOUGHT A MINT 1998 GMC WITH ONLY 12,300 MILES ON IT AND DROVE IT HOME FROM TEXAS! https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/finnegan-bought-a-mint-1998-gmc-with-only-12300-miles-on-it-and-drove-it-home-from-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=finnegan-bought-a-mint-1998-gmc-with-only-12300-miles-on-it-and-drove-it-home-from-texas https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/finnegan-bought-a-mint-1998-gmc-with-only-12300-miles-on-it-and-drove-it-home-from-texas/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:39:00 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1024000 Whenever I hear people talking about how hard it is to find C10s, Squarebodies, and OBS trucks, it makes me shake my head because they are out there and plentiful. You have to remember, GM built millions and millions of each of these generations of GM trucks. That means that there are still jillions of […]

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Whenever I hear people talking about how hard it is to find C10s, Squarebodies, and OBS trucks, it makes me shake my head because they are out there and plentiful. You have to remember, GM built millions and millions of each of these generations of GM trucks. That means that there are still jillions of them available for sale at every single level. So while it seems unlikely to find one in the kind of shape that Finnegan has found here, they are out there. So what’s it like driving a completely stock 1998 OBS GMC pickup cross country in 2024? Probably the same as it was when it was new.

Let’s see.

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Episode 289 of Mike Finnegan’s Garage is a banger! I’m introducing a new project, exploring a spooky warehouse full of cool equipment while trying not to get killed, and driving cross country in a 26 year old truck. This was all made possible by the good people at Bling Sauce and its Platinum line of automotive detailing products. Bling Sauce is so excited about this project that the first 500 viewers who click here and use the promo code “FREEMIKE” will receive a sample pack of Leather Sauce, Secret Sauce and Trim Sauce: https://blingsauce.com/collections/au…

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Fords Make The Best Jeeps? What Is Dave Talking About? Fixing His Ford F-350 Problems So Its Ready For Jeeping! https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/bangshiftxl-truck-videos/fords-make-the-best-jeeps-what-is-dave-talking-about-fixing-his-ford-f-350-problems-so-its-ready-for-jeeping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fords-make-the-best-jeeps-what-is-dave-talking-about-fixing-his-ford-f-350-problems-so-its-ready-for-jeeping https://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/bangshiftxl-truck-videos/fords-make-the-best-jeeps-what-is-dave-talking-about-fixing-his-ford-f-350-problems-so-its-ready-for-jeeping/#respond Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:55:55 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1023290 Last spring Dave broke his Jeep and it has NOT been fixed for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. It isn’t like he can’t fix it, but since he’s been wheeling with, and working on, his fullsize rigs they are the ones he’s been keeping going. So to stay with that theme, he’s taking Mom’s Spaghetti, […]

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Last spring Dave broke his Jeep and it has NOT been fixed for this year’s Easter Jeep Safari. It isn’t like he can’t fix it, but since he’s been wheeling with, and working on, his fullsize rigs they are the ones he’s been keeping going. So to stay with that theme, he’s taking Mom’s Spaghetti, the 1991 Ford F-350 stepside to Moab for EJS. But not before it gets some love. Watch.

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It’s time for Easter Jeep Safari again, and my Jeep is still broken from last year. Time to start preparing my 1991 Ford F-350 Mom’s Spaghetti for the trip to Moab Utah. I tackle some issues with the transmission, rear suspension, and even add a little Bling with a metalflake steering wheel.

If you are in Moab for EJS 2024 make sure to stop by the Bestop kickoff party March 25 in the parking lot behind the Food Truck circle downtown. Fred Williams and I will be down there hanging out.

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Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 3: The C10 Burnout Truck Gets LS SWAPPED With Texas Speed Ruthless Runt! https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-3the-c10-burnout-truck-gets-ls-swapped-with-texas-speed-ruthless-runt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-3the-c10-burnout-truck-gets-ls-swapped-with-texas-speed-ruthless-runt https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-3the-c10-burnout-truck-gets-ls-swapped-with-texas-speed-ruthless-runt/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:15:04 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1022809 It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and got some suspension under it, so now it is time to stuff some power into this beast. It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to do. But not before some real work had to happen […]

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It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and got some suspension under it, so now it is time to stuff some power into this beast. It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to do. But not before some real work had to happen and part of that was getting this thing up in the air so they could start taking it apart and seeing what is going to need to be done to add some pretty back into the mix. With that sorted it is time to get cracking on some new parts going together and that means some cool stuff from QA1, and several other companies. In the case of the engine, they have chosen none other than Texas Speed and they’ve picked out something special to go under the hood.

Don’t worry, after that this thing is going to be getting all the go fast goodies it needs to successfully spin the tires at eleventy thousand miles per hour in pursuit of all the smoke and tire blowing applause. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Watch.

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ABANDONED To RESTORED! Vice Grip Garage Is Rebuilding A Ford F100 : Part 3 – HOTROD EFI 300 Straight 6 Budget Build! https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-3-hotrod-efi-300-straight-6-budget-build/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-3-hotrod-efi-300-straight-6-budget-build https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-3-hotrod-efi-300-straight-6-budget-build/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:48:18 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1021624 Part 3 of the Abandoned and Restored F100 build is right here! And if you missed Part 1 or 2 we’ve got a link to it down below. This episode of the build is all about 300 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder, which is getting a rebuild that includes all kinds of cool parts, including […]

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Part 3 of the Abandoned and Restored F100 build is right here! And if you missed Part 1 or 2 we’ve got a link to it down below. This episode of the build is all about 300 cubic inch inline 6 cylinder, which is getting a rebuild that includes all kinds of cool parts, including an EFI swap! Let us know what you think of this latest episode, and we’ll have more coming shortly!

It’s time for a fun restoration AND a chance to win this truck! If you have always wanted to own a classic truck, then this dent side Ford is one you need to pay attention to! It’s getting restored by Derek and the rest of the Vice Grip Garage family, along with some cool car folks who know how to do some great stuff. It’s getting a restoration and that means it is going to be a fun driver that is cool to look at and you can own it.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 1 and 2 OF THE SERIES

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Halfass Kustoms 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Custom: Mocking Up Custom Rocker Panel Side Skirts For The Roadster Pickup. https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/halfass-kustoms-1949-gmc-roadster-pickup-custom-mocking-up-custom-rocker-panel-side-skirts-for-the-roadster-pickup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=halfass-kustoms-1949-gmc-roadster-pickup-custom-mocking-up-custom-rocker-panel-side-skirts-for-the-roadster-pickup https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/halfass-kustoms-1949-gmc-roadster-pickup-custom-mocking-up-custom-rocker-panel-side-skirts-for-the-roadster-pickup/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:20:56 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1021619 Now that Brent is done with the shape of the bed, he’s moving on to the rockers on this truck. Factory it would have come with running boards, and without them there is something missing on the side of the truck. But since it is going to be sitting flat on the ground when parked, […]

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Now that Brent is done with the shape of the bed, he’s moving on to the rockers on this truck. Factory it would have come with running boards, and without them there is something missing on the side of the truck. But since it is going to be sitting flat on the ground when parked, he’s wondering if there is really any reason for them. Instead he’s trying out some custom rockes/side skirts. But he can’t decide whether they are right or not. Watch and let us know what you think. Should he keep them, or go for running boards?

This project is one that Brent has had sitting around for some time and has just been waiting to get back onto it. It isn’t your average 1949 GMC, as it is mounted on a modified Caprice chassis and has had the top chopped off of it. The plan is for it to have a removable Carson style top, lots of custom metal work, and more. It’s going to be a full custom style ride but that means it needs A LOT of work. One thing I find funny is that while in most circumstances you want to start a project with the cleanest and straightest ride you can, but when you are building a custom that is going to get a lot of custom metal work anyway, then why not start with something rough? This truck certainly qualifies.

In previous videos, Brent pancaked the hood on this thing, modified the fenders, planned out the bumper, shortened the chassis, shaved stuff, built a one off custom bed and more. There is a lot going on with this project and a lot planned for this thing, although to say that might make you think there is a whole list of what is going to happen to it. But that isn’t exactly Brent’s speed. He works as he goes, tries stuff to see how it looks, and will cut and weld and remove and replace, until it has the look he wants. We love it and it is inspiring.

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ABANDONED To RESTORED! Vice Grip Garage Is Rebuilding A Ford F100 | Part 2 -Classic Truck Interior Overhaul! https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/trucks-projects/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-2-classic-truck-interior-overhaul/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-2-classic-truck-interior-overhaul https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/trucks-projects/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-2-classic-truck-interior-overhaul/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 19:21:47 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1021443 Part 2 of the Abandoned and Restored F100 build is right here! And if you missed Part 1 we’ve got a link to it down below. This episode of the build is all about the interior and that means classic truck goodness is about to come back to this thing. Let us know what you […]

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Part 2 of the Abandoned and Restored F100 build is right here! And if you missed Part 1 we’ve got a link to it down below. This episode of the build is all about the interior and that means classic truck goodness is about to come back to this thing. Let us know what you think of this latest episode, and we’ll have more coming shortly!

It’s time for a fun restoration AND a chance to win this truck! If you have always wanted to own a classic truck, then this dent side Ford is one you need to pay attention to! It’s getting restored by Derek and the rest of the Vice Grip Garage family, along with some cool car folks who know how to do some great stuff. It’s getting a restoration and that means it is going to be a fun driver that is cool to look at and you can own it.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PART 1 OF THE SERIES

 

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Kingpin – The 1956 F600 Crew Cab Project: Metal Work – The Dash, Front Valance, And Engine Bay Get Some Sheet Metal Love https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/kingpin-the-1956-f600-crew-cab-project-metal-work-the-dash-front-valance-and-engine-bay-get-some-sheet-metal-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kingpin-the-1956-f600-crew-cab-project-metal-work-the-dash-front-valance-and-engine-bay-get-some-sheet-metal-love https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/kingpin-the-1956-f600-crew-cab-project-metal-work-the-dash-front-valance-and-engine-bay-get-some-sheet-metal-love/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:54:08 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1020623 Here’s the next installment in this killer F600 Ford build. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Check it out. When I walked up to Kingpin at the PRI Show in Indy last December I thought it looked cool, but I had no idea how cool. This truck is truly something special. I spent 20 […]

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Here’s the next installment in this killer F600 Ford build. If you haven’t seen it, you should. Check it out.

When I walked up to Kingpin at the PRI Show in Indy last December I thought it looked cool, but I had no idea how cool. This truck is truly something special. I spent 20 minutes walking around it with my buddy Kenny, and we not only looked at all the obvious stuff, but also little details like how in the hell the hood stays shut. Answer: It has tiny pins that slide out and register in tiny holes in the fenders. It’s clean. There are tons of details, the interior is nuts, and it sits perfect. I love this thing, and I’m not particularly big on F100’s so that’s saying something. But besides we want to see it go together, we’re sharing the build series on it from Classic Car Studio.

I shared the first three videos last week so you could see just how clean this thing is and what went into it to make a crew cab that looks like it was supposed to be that way its whole life.

If you missed the first three, CLICK HERE TO SEE THOSE VIDEOS

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ABANDONED To RESTORED! Vice Grip Garage Is Rebuilding A Ford F100 | Part 1- Engine Removal & Diagnosis https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-1-engine-removal-diagnosis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-1-engine-removal-diagnosis https://bangshift.com/general-news/project-cars/abandoned-to-restored-vice-grip-garage-is-rebuilding-a-ford-f100-part-1-engine-removal-diagnosis/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:03:58 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1020594 It’s time for a fun restoration AND a chance to win this truck! If you have always wanted to own a classic truck, then this dent side Ford is one you need to pay attention to! It’s getting restored by Derek and the rest of the Vice Grip Garage family, along with some cool car […]

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It’s time for a fun restoration AND a chance to win this truck! If you have always wanted to own a classic truck, then this dent side Ford is one you need to pay attention to! It’s getting restored by Derek and the rest of the Vice Grip Garage family, along with some cool car folks who know how to do some great stuff. It’s getting a restoration and that means it is going to be a fun driver that is cool to look at and you can own it.

Check it out below and we’ll bring you Part 2 shortly!

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I’m GIVING AWAY this truck when it’s finished! You can enter to win at https://www.vicegripgarage.com, every $5 gets you 1 entry for a chance to win. Rules and small print are found on the website as well. Awhile back I found this 1978 Ford F100 sitting in the hills of Tennessee. I did get it running and cleaned it up a little bit, but the project stalled out. Now, I’ve decided to rebuild it and give it away!

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Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 2: It’s Going Back Together After Paint, And Then It’s Time For The Power! https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-2-its-going-back-together-after-paint-and-then-its-time-for-the-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-2-its-going-back-together-after-paint-and-then-its-time-for-the-power https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-2-its-going-back-together-after-paint-and-then-its-time-for-the-power/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:21:27 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1019912 It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and now it’s time to get some suspension under it! It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to do. But not before some real work had to happen and part of that was getting this thing […]

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It sure wasn’t pretty, but they got that part in the works and now it’s time to get some suspension under it! It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to do. But not before some real work had to happen and part of that was getting this thing up in the air so they could start taking it apart and seeing what is going to need to be done to add some pretty back into the mix. With that sorted it is time to get cracking on some new parts going together and that means some cool stuff from QA1, and several other companies.

Don’t worry, after that this thing is going to be getting all the go fast goodies it needs to successfully spin the tires at eleventy thousand miles per hour in pursuit of all the smoke and tire blowing applause. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Watch.

CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST VIDEO IN THE SERIES

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Murder Nova Burnout Truck – Build Series Part 1: Tearing Down This ’81 C10 and Seeing What’s Hiding And Making Game Plan https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/bangshift1320-spotlight/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-1-tearing-down-this-81-c10-and-seeing-whats-hiding-and-making-game-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-1-tearing-down-this-81-c10-and-seeing-whats-hiding-and-making-game-plan https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/bangshift1320-spotlight/murder-nova-burnout-truck-build-series-part-1-tearing-down-this-81-c10-and-seeing-whats-hiding-and-making-game-plan/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:59:59 +0000 https://bangshift.com/?p=1019843 It sure ain’t pretty! But that’s okay, because Shawn and the gang are going to blow this thing all apart to make it a little bit prettier before turning their attention to making this the baddest tire smoking machine on the planet. It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are […]

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It sure ain’t pretty! But that’s okay, because Shawn and the gang are going to blow this thing all apart to make it a little bit prettier before turning their attention to making this the baddest tire smoking machine on the planet. It’s time to build a burnout truck and that’s just what they are going to do. But not before some real work has to happen and part of that is getting this thing up in the air so they can start taking it apart and seeing what is going to need to be done to add some pretty back into the mix.

Don’t worry, after that this thing is going to be getting all the go fast goodies it needs to successfully spin the tires at eleventy thousand miles per hour in pursuit of all the smoke and tire blowing applause. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Watch.

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