Tag: car builds
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Glenn Swift’s Iron Lion-powered EH Panel Van: A Shed-Find Legend Reborn
Introduction: A Shed-Found Legend The world of street machining has its share of legends built on long nights, dusty sheds, and a willingness to push an old car beyond its factory limits. One such tale centers on Glenn Swift and his Iron Lion-powered EH panel van. Emerging from a humble shed like so many great…
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Iron Lion-Powered EH Panel Van: Glenn Swift’s Classic
Introduction: A Shed Find That Defines a Scene In the world of street machining, a good shed find can revive a whole era. Glenn Swift’s Iron Lion-powered EH panel van is one such legend—an unlikely hybrid of 1960s panel van styling and the audacious engineering mindset that defined early 2000s street culture. First glimpsed in…
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SEMA 2025 Highlights: Trends, Debuts, and Innovations in Las Vegas
SEMA 2025: A Different Pulse for the Aftermarket The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas is the annual barometer for the global automotive aftermarket. In 2025, the vibe felt dialed up—not just bigger, but more focused on transformative trends and practical innovations that could shape shop floors and driveways alike. From electrified…
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Benny Neal’s Naturally Aspirated 2JZ-GE: The GX81 Mark II Project
From Barra to a GX81: Benny Neal’s NA 2JZ-GE Vision Benny Neal, founder of Benny’s Custom Works, is known for pushing precision builds that blend street reliability with drag-race pedigree. After turning heads with a seven-second, Barra-powered Toyota Cresta in both the USA and Australia, Neal is turning the spotlight to a new project: a…