What do you get when you combine a Bug and a UTV? The answer: BajAwesome. The Carcass team builds a baja style bug with a left for dead VW Beetle and a stock Can-Am Maverick X3. This is part 1 of a 3 part BajAwesome build.
The Carcass duo adds a custom fit roll cage, fabricated louvers out back, and a whole bunch of style points to this baja style bug. This is part 2 of 3 of the BajAwesome build.
Baja Style bug gets a 80's retro style paint job to go along with a long travel suspension before the Carcass team takes this incredible combo to Dirty Turtle Offroad Park. This is Part 3 of 3 of the BajAwesome build.
The Carcass team revives a junkyard bound Buick Regal. The left for dead chassis gets a slew of guerrilla-style upgrades that triples the horsepower, improves the handling, and roasts some tires!
Jeremy and Jimmy take suggestions from the Powernation team on what to do with their Chevy M1010, before taking this huge military ambulance out on the trails.
The Carcass duo fab up some custom body mounts for a first look at the Chevy M1010 and Willys Wagon combo. Plus, a sneak peak at the powerhouse that will drive it all.
The Carcass team prep the Willys cab for a hefty chassis, and give the undercarriage of their military ambulance a lift with some suspension upgrades.
The Willys Mud Wagon gets a 630HP powerhouse that screams, and Jeremy and Jimmy take FrankenRegal out for a mudding adventure.
The Willys Mud Wagon gets some finishing touches before it takes to the mud pits. With Big tires, a 630 horse power engine, and over 3 feet of ground clearance to the body, will it survive?
Jeremy and Jimmy wear out a pair of tires testing their Trailblazer SS in a drift like fashion. Upgrades are already on their minds as they shed some pounds for a better drifting truck.
The Drifting Trailblazer gets more muscle under the hood, and the exterior gets a new drift car look.
Part 3 of the Drifting Trailblazer. Pro drifter, Josh Robinson, gives a lesson on drifting, and the Trailblazer gets a suspension overhaul.
Part 4 of the Drifting Trailblazer. Jeremy and Jimmy wear out some tires with their drifting Trailblazer SS, after pushing it past 500HP on the dyno.
Part 1 of the Autocross Camaro Build. We introduce the Camaro that we'll transform into an autocross machine, and it all starts with an engine swap.
Part 2 of the Autocross Camaro Build. The 25th Anniversary Camaro gets a suspension overhaul, and a fender package that gives it a track worthy look.
Part 3 of the Autocross Camaro Build. A 25th Anniversary Camaro transforms into an autocross machine. A custom spoiler, and an affordable splitter makes this muscle car ready for the track.
Jeremy and Jimmy take a left for dead VW Beetle, and a roughed up Can-Am creating a baja style bug that will take flight.
From Stock, to powerful... Our Trailblazer SS gets a refresh in the power department, and some style points with a carbon Fiber Hood.
The Trailblazer SS goes from super sport to drifting sport...suspension upgrades and a power adder cap off the project sending it to the track!
A 25th anniversary Camaro transforms into an Autocross beast. New Power, new suspension, and an aero package allow this 30 year old car grip the pavement.
Jeremy Weckman and Jimmy King transform an under powered surplus military ambulance into an iconic Willys Wagon.
The Carcass duo add power, and huge tires to the Willys mud wagon for the ultimate mud adventure.
The Carcass Duo find a left for dead tow truck that they want to give a new life through fabrication and a little imagination.
A 50 year old tow truck gets a newly fabricated rear chassis to return it to its former glory.
We pump up the power on our Junkyard Find Tow Truck. Plus a rusted-out floor in the cab has made it a danger to drive.
An interior dress-up for a 50 year old tow truck giving it new life on the road.
A '78 Postal Jeep gets a second chance as we start turning it into an all around offroad rig starting with a set of 1 ton axles.
Our '78 Postal Jeep gets an upgraded suspension that can handle the trails. We'll start by fabricating our axles and frame for a 4 link setup.
We start the reassembly of our '78 Postal Jeep, "Junk Mail" with new gears and lockers for our axles. Plus, we drop in our upgraded drivetrain with a 4 to 1 transfer case.
The guys make room on Junk Mail for bigger wheels and tires with a few body modifications. We make some custom bumpers and add a roll cage. Then we get the body of the frame for final welding and paint
We start the final push getting Junk Mail one step closer to the trail. We tackle our wiring, plumb up our cooling and fuel systems. Then, we fabricate our exhaust before firing the '78 Postal Jeep up for the first time.
Junk Mail our '78 Postal Jeep gets the interior buttoned up adding shifters and seats. Then we hit the trails to flex out Junk Mail on the rocks putting all our hard work to test.
When adding bigger wheels and tires to your vehicle may cause some problems with clearance. We show you some quick solutions to get you rolling again.
We find a parked Honda Civic and try to get it back on the road. Then take it to the shop and start planning what to build.
Our '96 Honda Civic Rally car gets some racing seats for comfort and a rally cage for added safety.
We do a little wrenching on our Honda 4 cylinder. Updating some key components and sealing up some oil leaks. Plus, the Civic gets a facelift with a Rally Car inspired paint job.
We add some major power to our 1.6 liter Honda Civic Rally Car. Then put on the dyno for some professional tuning to give us all the power we need to hit the course.
Our '96 Honda Civic gets some suspension upgrades with some new coil racing shocks. Then it's time to head to the rally course to put all our work to the test.
We bring Project Junk Mail back into the shop to address some trail problems. We upgrade our carburetor for a EFI system giving us better performance on steep terrain, plus we give our steering a boost before heading back out on the trails.
We take a 1989 OBS Chevy C1500 truck and turn it into a time crunching beast on the track. First we dyno the old engine and start tearing everything down.
Our 1989 OBS Chevy C1500 truck gets a new heartbeat. We drop in the LS that Engine Power built plus add a new performance clutch, transmission, and custom exhaust.
We work on the suspension of a 1989 OBS Chevy C1500 truck. It's an upgrade for the front IFS and a fabricated custom rear suspension to get all that LS Power to the ground.
We take a 1989 OBS Chevy C1500 and fabricate truck bed to fit our new custom Oval track rear suspension. Then we head to the paint booth to add a classic paint job.
We add the final touches to our OBS Pro Touring Chevy C1500 and take it to the C10 Nationals where we put it to the test at the Nashville Superspeedway.
The Carcass crew heads out to the NCM Motorsports Park for a High Performance Driving Experience! Then they take their new project car, a Mazda Miata, out on the track to get baseline numbers! Plus we add performance parts to get a boost in power!
The Carcass guys start tearing into the Mazda Miata Racecar, making room for a new race seat and building a roll cage for safety.
The crew starts tearing into the drivetrain and suspension of their Spec Mazda Miata racecar to help it perform better on the track.
We show you painting tips on how to properly prep your aging clear coat for paint. Then we give our Mazda a fresh look before heading to the track to test those performance parts!
The Carcass crew gives you some tips on how to repair rusty trouble spots and remove dents on your project. Then we'll walk you through getting it ready for primer.
We start working on a new project with the novice racer in mind. We take a 2008 Ford Crown Vic Police Cruiser and turn it into a budget-friendly Spec Panther racing machine! Today we'll upgrade our transmission for better shifting and give the old power plant a tune-up.
We continue work on our Ford Crown Vic Police Cruiser Spec Panther race car with a rear end swap, suspension mods, and upgraded stopping power.
We work on a forgotten Chevy project, a 1996 Chevy Silverado. We head out to the junkyard to source a drivetrain, then we’re back in the shop to make them roadworthy again.
Our '96 Chevy Silverado gets new body parts. Plus we’ll prep it for paint and show you how we are restoring the original color before hitting the road.
The guys from Carcass start converting a Toyota 4Runner into a self-sustaining off road expedition vehicle. We install a new suspension front and rear, upgrade our brakes and rotors, plus we throw on bigger wheels and tire.
The Carcass Crew fabricates heavy duty bumpers and rock sliders to help protect their Overlanding Toyota 4Runner on the trails.
We begin adding accessories to our 2016 Toyota 4Runner Overlanding Project to get it ready for its next big adventure. We'll add a winch, roof top tent, LED lights, and more!
Our Overlanding Toyota 4Runner gets a new exhaust and a few creature comforts to help us while exploring the wild. Then the guys head out to Mother Nature's playground to see how it all performs.
We bring our C1500 Abandoned Chevy back into the shop for an easy to install EFI setup that will allow for more boost and power. Plus we head out to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to compete with our Spec Panther race car.
We show you how to fabricate a running engine stand and all of the components you'll need to get your powerplant running.
We have a new project that has a unique lineage in the motorsports world. We bring in a Datsun 280Z and take a look at how it handles on the road and how much power the 2.8 liter makes before we start stripping it down to begin our heritage transformation. Plus, we'll check out the future of automotive innovation at an electrifying event.
We start tearing into the powertrain of our Datsun 280Z, freshening up the engine and converting the automatic transmission to a sportier manual setup. We'll also take a look at the new Nissan Z!
We upgrade our 280Z's suspension to give it better handling. We also take a look at what new products NISMO has designed and developed for customizing your Nissan project.
The Carcass crew makes body modifications to our 1978 280Z that take on some JDM styling cues. And we’re in the paint booth to show you how to make your paint come out smooth as glass.
We put the last few pieces on our 1978 Datsun 280Z project, adding a custom exhaust and a modern fuel injection system. Then we take our Z out for a spirited drive testing all of the new components.
The Carcass crew starts a new project, taking a rough around the edges 1972 Camaro Split Bumper and turning into a powerhouse race car. We tear this car down to make room for a set of mini wheel tubs and a new fuel cell.
The Carcass crew brings their abandoned Chevy project back. They'll add some mild performance upgrades to the engine. Plus, spruce up the interior and exterior with fresh pieces.
Our 1972 Camaro gets outfitted with a custom roll cage to help strengthen the chassis. Plus, we strip down the front subframe prepping it for cleanup.
The Carcass shop starts the suspension work on our ’72 road course Camaro. We'll get the front subframe cleaned up and modified to accept our new high-performance parts.
The Carcass crew makes modifications to the firewall of their Road Course Camaro so that the new mounting points for the engine and transmission fit. We'll also show you how to measure for custom wheels for your next project.
To make our '72 Chevy Camaro lighter we'll need to shed some weight. We'll show the step-by-step process on how to make your own custom carbon fiber body panels.
We found an old Caprice wagon and diagnosed some problems to get it back on the road. After getting it running, we head to the hills of Kentucky for the Pineville Hill Climb, a grassroots racing event that adds some local flair.
We bring a 96' Chevy Tahoe into the shop and show you what trouble areas to look for when buying a project. Then we teardown the front end and freshen up our suspension and steering components making our SUV roadworthy.
While freshening up the old drum brakes on our ’96 Chevy Tahoe, we noticed that we have a sloppy rear end. We'll tear down the ring and pinion and show you how to put it all back together, making sure our Tahoe's rear end is nice and tight.
The Carcass crew found a 2012 Jeep JK at an auction and just had to buy it. They'll tear into it and start adding some off-road suspension components, turning it into a dual-purpose wheeler that can handle some serious trails.
The guys put the final touches on the Jeep JK, adding a new bumper and winch. Plus, we'll show you a few techniques on how to fix poorly installed nutserts.
Our 1972 Camaro is ready for reassembly. The roll cage is welded up, so now it's time to reattach the roof. We'll show you some helpful techniques on how to reinstall your cut-off top. Plus, we head out to help a young viewer get his '91 Chevy Camaro back on the road in an all-new Driveway Rescue.
The guys from Carcass head across the pond to the UK to tour EBC Brakes and their Center of Excellence. We also check out England's ultimate motorsports summer garden party at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Our '72 Camaro is in the shop to start shedding some weight. We'll build our carbon fiber quarter panels. We also fabricate a new fuel fill system to accommodate our relocated tank.
Our rear axle needs new mounting points for our shocks to bolt to our '72 Camaro, so we fabricate new brackets. We also mock-up our rear brake setup to our axle before giving it a fresh coat of paint.
The Carcass crew invites a few friends out for a day on the trails. We put our Jeep JK to the test and flex it in the hills of East Tennessee.
The Carcass Crew jumps back on their 1972 Camaro, metal working the damaged core support. They show you the right techniques to bend and manipulate metal brackets to save you money. They'll also show you how they are going to install the carbon fiber fenders.
The guys show you how to create a custom steering column for your race car that won’t break the bank. Plus, they will fabricate a custom dash to accept their new digital gauge cluster, and show you an easy way to wire your project.
The Carcass builders bring in an old 1984 Chevrolet Land Yacht to give it some custom touches for some family fun. They will tear down and clean up 40 years of dirt, then start replacing worn out suspension parts to get this wagon road worthy.
The '72 Camaro is taking shape. We fabricate the rear window setup, then we address the plumbing for our dry sump oil pump. Plus we install a fire suppression system for safety.
The guys measure for the pylons for their new wing. Plus, get the ’72 Camaro ready for test and tuning.
The Carcass crew add some vital parts to their '72 Camaro, installing the fuel system and working on the cooling system. They install the new carbon fiber drive shaft before testing it on the chassis dyno.