Name: Carcass
Uploaded: 2020-04-06T13:01:14.000Z
Description: Carcass is the vision, the will, and how-to skills! Our automotive experts turn the ordinary... into extraordinary.

Carcass is the vision, the will, and how-to skills! Our automotive experts turn the ordinary... into extraordinary.

PowerNation

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.

Building a Baja Style Bug With a VW Beetle and A Stock Can-Am Maverick X3

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.

Transforming the VW Bug From Cool to Bajawesome

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.

Why This Can Am Baja Bug Conversion Is So Retro Rad

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!  

Building a Man-Sized Go-Kart from a Junkyard Bound Chassis

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.  

Building a Mini Monster Mud Truck from a Surplus Military Ambulance

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.

Dropping Our '53 Willy's Wagon Body On Its New Chassis

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.  

Reviving the Mud Wagon's 600HP Monster to the Max

The Willys Mud Wagon gets a 630HP powerhouse that screams, and Jeremy and Jimmy take FrankenRegal out for a mudding adventure.

Hear The Willys' 383 Stroker Small Block Chevy Roar

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?

Burying Our Wills Wagon in The Mud

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.

Stripping Down a 2006 Trailblazer SS to Make It Drift-Worthy

The Drifting Trailblazer gets more muscle under the hood, and the exterior gets a new drift car look.

Packing 450 Horses in Our Drift Trailblazer SS

Part 3 of the Drifting Trailblazer.  Pro drifter, Josh Robinson, gives a lesson on drifting, and the Trailblazer gets a suspension overhaul.

How to Drift Like a Pro: Better Grip Means Better Drift for Our Trailblazer

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.

Supercharging Our Drift Trailblazer To Push It Past the 500 HP Threshold

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.

This Camaro Drives Like a Bulldozer, But Not After Swapping in a Low Buck Vortec

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.  

Wider is Better for our Autocross Camaro: New Suspension and Shoes

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.

Creating Big Aero Gains in our Autocross Camaro

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.

Baja Style Bug Is Ready to 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.

Drifting Trailblazer SS Gets a New 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!

Drifting Trailblazer SS Is Ready for the Track After Suspension Upgrades

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.

Autocross Camaro is Gets a New Suspension and Aero Package to Grip the Pavement

Jeremy Weckman and Jimmy King transform an under powered surplus military ambulance into an iconic Willys Wagon.

Chevy M1010 is Transformed Into Willy's Wagon

The Carcass duo add power, and huge tires to the Willys mud wagon for the ultimate mud adventure.

Chevy M1010 Gets Extra Power and Huge Tires 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.

Will This Junkyard 1977 C-30 Square Body Tow Truck Start?

A 50 year old tow truck gets a newly fabricated rear chassis to return it to its former glory.

Rebuilding The Rusted Out Chassis On Our Square Body

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.  

Dropping A 350 Chevy Into The Junkyard Square Body

An interior dress-up for a 50 year old tow truck giving it new life on the road.

Adding Class & Comfort to Our Square Body, Then Parking Lot Revenge

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.

Junkyard Postal Jeep Delivers With 1 Ton Axles and 4WD

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.

Building a 4-Link Suspension to Conquer the Trails

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.

Time To Roll! Installing New Gears, Lockers and Drivetrain in Our DJ5 Jeep

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

Junkmail Jeep's Big Tires Means More Body Clearance

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.

Firing Up The JunkMail Jeep 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.

Can The Junk Mail Jeep Deliver On The Trails?

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.

How To Lift And Level Your Truck For More Clearance

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.

Transforming a Honda Civic Hatchback Into The Ultimate Rally Car Part 1

Our '96 Honda Civic Rally car gets some racing seats for comfort and a rally cage for added safety.

Honda Civic Rally Ripper Gets Safety & Seat Upgrades

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.

Adding More Power to the Rally Car's 4 Cylinder

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.

Time to Boost and Tune '96 Honda Rally Ripper

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.

Better Handling Suspension Honda Rally Car Workout

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.

EFI Swap Lets Junk Mail DJ5 Conquer 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.

Tearing Down a 1989 OBS Chevy C1500

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.

1989 OBS Chevy C1500 Gets a Track-Ready LS Heart Upgrade

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.

OBS Chevy C1500 Gets a Cantilevered Rear Suspension

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.

Our '89 OBS Chevy Sports Truck Gets a Custom Oval Track Rear Suspension

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.

OBS Pro Touring Chevy Heads to the C10 Nationals and Hits the Track

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!

Turning A Mazda Miata From Street Car to Spec Race Car - Part 1

The Carcass guys start tearing into the Mazda Miata Racecar, making room for a new race seat and building a roll cage for safety.

Roll Cage Transforms Miata From Daily Driver To Race Car - Part 2

The crew starts tearing into the drivetrain and suspension of their Spec Mazda Miata racecar to help it perform better on the track.

Swapping In A Performance Clutch On The Spec Miata Racecar - Part 3

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!

Spec Miata Hammers Down at the Track

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.

Repairing An Abandoned Chevy Silverado - Part 1

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.

Turning An Old Crown Vic Cruiser Into A Track Panther - Part 1

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.

Crown Vic Cruiser Gets A Junkyard Axle For Its Spec Panther Transformation - Part 2

We finish work on our Ford Crown Vic Police Cruiser Spec Panther race car by adding a racing-look paint scheme and new wheels and tires. Then we hit the track to see how well it performs!

Crime Busting Cruiser Crown Vic At The Track

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.

Abandoned Chevy Silverado Gets A Junkyard Motor Refresh - Part 2

We continue to work on our abandoned '96 Chevy Silverado truck, buttoning up underneath the hood with cooling and power steering installations. Plus we build a custom exhaust for our freshened up 5.3 liter engine.

Building An Exhaust To Fit The Abandoned Chevy Silverado's 5.3L LS - Part 3

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.

Restoring The Abandoned Chevy Silverado Paint Back To Its Former Glory

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.

Converting A Toyota 4Runner Into An Overlanding Rig - Part 1

The Carcass Crew fabricates heavy duty bumpers and rock sliders to help protect their Overlanding Toyota 4Runner on the trails.

Giving The Overlanding Toyota 4Runner Protection On The Trails - Part 2

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!

Overlanding Toyota 4Runner Gets Essential Off Road Accessories - Part 3

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.

Will The Overlanding Toyota 4Runner Upgrades Hold Up On The Trail? - Part 4

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.

Adding An EFI Setup To The C1500 Chevy

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.

Starting Our 1978 Datsun 280Z Heritage Restomod Build

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!

Pulling The L28 Out Of Our 1978 Datsun 280Z Heritage Restomod

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.

1978 Datsun 280Z Heritage Restomod Gets Improved Suspension

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.

Adding JDM Styling Cues To The 1978 Datsun 280Z Heritage Restomod

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.

Installing A Modern EFI System In The 1978 Datsun 280Z Heritage Restomod

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.

Starting the Transformation of a 1972 Camaro Split Bumper Into A Full Tilt Race Car

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.

Adding More Horsepower To The Abandoned Chevy Silverado Salvage Yard LS Swap

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.

Strengthening The Chassis Of The 1972 Camaro Split Bumper

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.

Improved Handling For Our Camaro Race Car

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.

Camaro Racecar Body Modifications To Make Room For The Drivetrain

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.

Camaro Racecar Sheds Weight With Carbon Fiber

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.

Diagnosing Problems On A Caprice Wagon To Get It Up And Running

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.

'96 Chevy Tahoe Gets Fresh Suspension & Steering

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.

How To Set Up A Rear End To Meet Factory Tolerances On A Chevy Tahoe

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.

New Suspension Turns 2012 Jeep JK Into Dual-Purpose 4x4

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.

Jeep JK Part 2: Trail Accessories

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 6 Roof Top Extension

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.

Carcass In England

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 7 Carbon Fiber Installation and Rear Assembly

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 8 Rear Axle and Brake Mockup

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.

Carcass Off-Road Excursion

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 9 Front Clip Fabrication

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 10 Custom Dash Panel

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.

Cruisin' Caprice Wagon

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 11 Plumbing Problems

The guys measure for the pylons for their new wing.  Plus, get the '72 Camaro ready for test and tuning.

Road Course Camaro Part 12 Aerodynamic Advantage

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.

Road Course Camaro Part 13 Final Systems Check

The '72 Camaro gets stripped down for a fresh coat of paint and a race-ready wrap. Then we'll reassemble and head to the track to see just how fast we can go!

Road Course Camaro Part 14 That's A Wrap

The Caprice Wagon is back in the shop for the rest of its upgrades. Jimmy and Jeremy add a new drivetrain to give our cruiser a boost in horsepower and then we add a few custom touches before taking the whole tribe on a cross town adventure in the Carcass family truckster.

Crusin' Caprice Wagon Drivetrain Upgrade

The Carcass Crew brings in a 2001 ragged out BMW 4 door sedan, with plans of turning it into a mix-use race machine.

Track Killing Bimmer - Project UnSanctioned Part 1

The Carcass guys pick up the power plant for their grassroots racer and start assembling the heart of the beast with power producing components.

Power Source - Project UnSanctioned Part 2

The Carcass guys continue the build of their grassroots BMW race car. Addressing some problems with the factory fuel system that could hinder their performance on the track. Plus, they install vital components to get UnSanctioned fired up.

Fuel Fiasco - Project UnSanctioned Part 3

Our 2001 BMW race car gets a set of coilovers, as well as big brake upgrade. Then we change the aerodynamics of our project to give it a fierce look.

Building the Beast - Project UnSanctioned Part 4

The Carcass crew bring in a road worn 1996 4X4 two door Tahoe with plans to convert it into the low production two wheel drive version. They'll start by replacing the blue-smoke-puffing V8 and drop in a new powerplant for better performance and reliability. Plus add a suspension to start the transformation.

Revamped Tahoe Part 1

Our 1996 Chevy Tahoe continues its conversion with exterior improvements and new wheels and tires. Plus, we'll show you some tips on how to properly measure for new a driveshaft.

Revamped Tahoe Part 2

Our 2001 BMW race car, Project Unsanctioned, heads to the paint booth to paint the roll cage. Then we'll head back into the shop for a stylistic wrap and some artistic freedom, before finally assembly and taking it to the track.

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