SixPack Pics

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

The package was waiting for me at my desk. It smelled slightly of ozone. It was sent from Borealis, Illinois.

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Hit it.

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Rifle vs. propane tank

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

Intentionally blasting a full propane tank which has burning flares taped to it is right up our alley.

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Twin turbo LXS S10

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

S10 truck with a twin turbo LXS engine goes of against all comers vying for the $10k prize.

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Nerf Team Fortress

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

The guys at Corridor Digital reenact a Team Fortress battle using Nerf guns. Silly but clever.

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Butts – Fave

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

Our butts define us. This animation explains.

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2016 model pickup truck crash tests

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

Ford, Chevy, Dodge and Toyota extended cab trucks are thrust into the small overlap barrier.

Ford F-150

Chevy Silverado 1500

Dodge Ram 1500

2015 Toyota Tundra – last year’s model

All trucks were rated as GOOD except for the Tundra which was rated ACCEPTABLE. The Nissan Titan was a no show.

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Explosive ice cubes

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

Those Norwegian guys want some ice for their drinks. They have their demolition buddy do the honors.

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Battle of the titans

Posted on April 19, 2016 by fcgrabo

Two Chinese construction companies fight over a contract and their front-end loaders battle for it.

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Not a Rat-Rod: 1922 Ford Roadster

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

Auto Monday – Big Muscle

Mike Musto drives a beautiful ’22 Ford roadster that he doesn’t quite fit in.

[16:36]

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Quickies

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

Starting off the week with more briefs and shorts.

Redneck tree trimming

Small pickup hillclimb

Jetboat aerial view

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1400 HP Foxbody Mustang

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

5.3L forged motor with twin 76mm turbos, good for at least 1400hp. And maybe flight.

[4:38]

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Modular body parts

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

Video about the modular body – Project Oscar the first human modular prototype.

More info.

Had me going until I saw this: Snopes

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Mini car crash test

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

Euro NCAP has tested the Ligier IXO JS Line (French) in front and side impact at 50km/h to get a picture of the safety level of this heavy quadricycle. The vehicle performed very poorly and showed serious risks of life threatening injuries.

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Sand marble race part 2

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

Here we go again on the 500 ft. course with commentary. Root for your favorite orb.

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Sparrowhawk hunting

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

The Eurasian relative of the kestrel shows off its incredible acceleration and agility to enable it to sneak up on its prey.

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Laptop melted

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fcgrabo

For whatever reason, this guy melts an HP laptop with a 500K BTU snow melting propane torch. There’s some amusement in there somewhere.

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