Archive for May, 2008

TV Tonight: Biker Build… No, Chopper Challenge

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

(Wednesday, May 21st, 2008) We’ve got a new Chopper Challenge.  The Pinks-athon would excite us, were it not for the fact that they continuously rerun these episodes, every day.
All times are central.

Unique Whips: Tennis Star and Fabulous Car (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Overhaulin’: Uncle Sam’s Nephew (Military, 5:00 p.m.)
Pinks: Alabama (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
Overhaulin’: U.S. Navy Steal (Military, […]

Get Your Gas In Differently: Solid By Design ‘07-’08 Tundra Gas Door

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

The gas door on my truck has become the bane of my existence. After all, at $3.50 a gallon, going to the pump isn’t fun anymore — in fact, it irritates the hell out of me. If I had an ‘07+ Tundra though, I could make the gas-getting experience a little more fun with the […]

All-About-My-Truck Week: Removing Moldings

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

After 13 years of sun, the stock rubber moldings across the rockers of my ‘95 Chevy Silverado had peeled and turned brown. Even though I knew it wasn’t going to be pretty and perfect under the trim, I also knew it would look better after I took off the old stuff. As it turned out, […]

TV Tonight: Attention!

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

(Tuesday, May 20th, 2008) We’ve got a bonus Fooseathon for the upcoming Memorial Day! There’s also some motorcycle action, both at the track and the trade show.
All times are central.

Unique Whips: Them’s the Brakes (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Pimp My Ride (MTV2, 5:00 p.m.)
American Chopper: Jr/Sr Military Tribute Bikes 2 (Military, 5:00 p.m.)
Pimp My Ride: Tenita’s Thunderbird […]

Get A Leg Up: Amp Research BedStep

Monday, May 19th, 2008

I’m old. Not like dinosaur old, but once I hit 30 it was all downhill from there. Knees feel achy, my hands cramp up, and I’m heavier — oh, the benefits of aging. The BedStep by Amp Research is one of those accessories that I thought was retarded when I was 20. […]

All-About-My-Truck Week: An Introduction

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Last week we talked about how after five months of trying I finally sold my custom ride, and just before that we talked about shopping for a good tow vehicle. But as of Friday my wife was still jobless, so I changed my mind about dropping $20k on a truck — it just didn’t […]

TV Tonight: No News Is Bad News

Monday, May 19th, 2008

(Monday, May 19th, 2008) There’s nothing exciting and new, but plenty to watch!
All times are central.

Unique Whips: Auto-Motives (Speed, 5:00 p.m.)
Pinks: Burmeister vs. Flagg (Speed, 6:00 p.m.)
Crash Science: Motorcycles (National Geographic, 6:00 p.m.)
World of Trucks (Outdoor 6:30 p.m.)
Top Gear: Episode 3 (BBC America, 7:00 p.m.)
Top Gear: Episode 2 (BBC America, 8:00 p.m.)
Super Cars Exposed (Speed, […]

TV Tonight: Round And Round They Go

Friday, May 16th, 2008

(Friday, May 16th, 2008) Get your fill of Friday racing action!
All times are central.

NASCAR Racing: Sprint All-Star Race qualifying (Speed, 4:00 p.m.)
NASCAR Racing: Craftsman Truck Series in Concord, N.C. (Speed, 7:00 p.m.)
Trick My Truck (CMT, 9:00 p.m.)
Trick My Truck (CMT, 9:30 p.m.)

Enjoy.

TV Tonight: How Fast Can You Change A Tire?

Thursday, May 15th, 2008

(Thursday, May 15th, 2008) Foose is in reruns already? Oh well. The Sprint Pit Crew Challenge seems like it’ll be a mechanics competition — hopefully it’s not some sort of karaoke event.
All times are central.

Overhaulin’: Brushtang (TLC, 7:00 p.m.)
Sprint Pit Crew Challenge (Speed, 8:00 p.m.)
American Chopper: Gander Mountain 1 (TLC, 8:00 p.m.)

Enjoy.

Selling A Custom Ride: Sold!

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

A few months ago I wrote a post titled “How To Sell A Custom Car,” in which I outlined the different options for custom car owners who’re trying to sell their ride. Well, no one was biting, even after I dropped the price $5,000 from my original price point.  But when my wife lost her […]