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HooptieX Racing Invades King of the Hammers
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HooptieX Racing Invades King of the Hammers

April 5, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
With all the chaos in the world right now, 9 minutes of Craigslist cars getting beaten like dirty rugs is exactly what the doctor ordered. [More…]
Vintage 4x4 Expedition 2020 ~ Classic 4wd Trucks and 100s of Trail Miles
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Vintage 4×4 Expedition 2020 ~ Classic 4wd Trucks and 100s of Trail Miles

March 20, 2020 Roadkill Customs
The Vintage 4×4 Expedition is a 5-day annual event in Placerville, CA where vintage off-roaders put 100s of trail miles on pre-1975 vehicles. [More…]
What is the Gambler 500?
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The Gambler 500 Rally is Cheap, Bucket List Quality Fun

January 2, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
The Gambler 500 Rally is a mostly off-road rally-style navigational adventure using cheap, impractical or fun vehicles. [More…]
The Restored Laney Family 1944 Willys MB Jeep
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The Restoration of the Laney Family 1944 Willys MB Jeep

May 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
The Willys MB U.S. Army Truck, ​1⁄4-ton, 4×4, Command Reconnaissance, commonly known as Jeep and sometimes referred to as G503. [More…]
1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer CST 350 4x4
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1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Frame Off Restoration Project

April 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Well, mostly 1970, with some ’72 parts, and others. [More…]
Rat Rod Ideas ~ 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin' Machines
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Rat Rod Ideas ~ 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin’ Machines

April 27, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Check out these 4X4s, Off-Roadkillers and Muddin’ Machines for your enjoyment or to get ideas for your own project. [More…]
The Basics of an IFS Front End
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The Basics of a 4WD IFS Front End

April 2, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Four-wheel drive independent front suspension (IFS) systems have been used on a lot of pickups since the 1980s. [More…]
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1935 Sedan Rock Crawler Rat Rod Build and Test Drive

January 9, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This video shows Gary Dunsworth’s efforts converging a 1935 sedan body and a rock crawler that produced this 4×4 rat rod truck on air ride. [More…]
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Ford Bronco ~ Everything You Need To Know

September 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
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