This Built Daily Driver Jeep TJ decides to attempt the infamous RBD trail and takes a nasty roll at Morris Mountain ORV.
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Quick compilation of clips showing some of the build and first firing of the FIAT S76 land speed record car in 100 years. At over 28 litres this was the biggest of the pre WW1 monsters (and the biggest car engine ever built) – engine design changed a lot thereafter. The proper film will cover the history of this exciting period and tell the amazing story of its rebirth after 100 years.
To most people, modifying a classic car for “drivers” means stiff suspension, big wheels, and sticky tires.
For Dennis Varni, it meant rally. It meant bad gas in foreign countries, dirt, broken roads and unforeseen obstacles. It meant having Hills Rod & Custom turn a Ford Falcon into a rally car.
Dale Armstrong, whose talents as a driver, tuner, fabricator and innovator rivaled those of drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits, died Friday at his home in Temecula, Calif., with his wife, Susie, and their menagerie of rescued dogs and cats by his side. He was 73.
Although he was best known as crew chief to Kenny Bernstein when the Texan won five of his six NHRA championships, Armstrong was much, much more. In fact, he already had completed one successful career before he and Bernstein joined forces in 1982. … More