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2024/2025 National Event Schedule: Car & Truck Shows Across the U.S.

2024/2025 National Event Schedule  2025 JAN February 31 – February 2 75th Grand National Roadster Show Fairplex in Pomona Pomona, CA www.rodshows.com/grand-national  FEB February 15-16… Continue reading 2024/2025 National Event Schedule: Car & Truck Shows Across the U.S.

STREET TRUCKS STAFF . January 07, 2025

Transmissions That Maximize LS Engine Performance!

Let’s Talk Transmissions When it comes to engine swaps in trucks, the GM LS engine is king. It’s lightweight and compact, and it pumps out… Continue reading Transmissions That Maximize LS Engine Performance!

Summit Racing . January 07, 2025

Keeping It in the Family: Hector Marmolejo’s 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, ‘Plandemic’

Keeping It in the Family For Hector Marmolejo, building “Plandemic,” his 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, wasn’t just a project: It was a lifelong dream.… Continue reading Keeping It in the Family: Hector Marmolejo’s 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, ‘Plandemic’

Chris Hamilton . January 06, 2025

1953 International R100: Where Old-School Charm Meets New-School Muscle

A Stance-Perfect ’53 International Built for the Streets Some trucks tell a story, and “Mater,” a 1953 International R100 owned by Sergio “Flaco” Gonzalez out… Continue reading 1953 International R100: Where Old-School Charm Meets New-School Muscle

Chris Hamilton . January 03, 2025

1973-1987 Chevy C10 Suspension Redefined with Ridetech

Transforming Our Square Body with Ridetech’s Coilover Kit The classic squarebody Chevy C10 is a truck with timeless style, but its factory suspension can leave… Continue reading 1973-1987 Chevy C10 Suspension Redefined with Ridetech

Chris Hamilton . January 03, 2025

Midwest Dragfest 2024: Custom Rides, Community, and Pure Vibes

Presented by The Asphalt Army The Midwest Dragfest roared back in 2024, taking over the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri, and proving once again… Continue reading Midwest Dragfest 2024: Custom Rides, Community, and Pure Vibes

Chris Hamilton . January 02, 2025

A Legacy on Wheels: Father and Son’s 1970 C10 Build

A Father and Son Build Building custom vehicles for customers takes tons of time and work. When you do that for a living, having a… Continue reading A Legacy on Wheels: Father and Son’s 1970 C10 Build

Brandon Burrell . December 27, 2024

Cybertruck Transformed: Unplugged Performance’s Invincible Vision

Pushing Tesla Boundaries  with Unplugged Performance SO, you’ve got a Tesla Cybertruck or are just dreaming about one, and you’re thinking, “How can I make… Continue reading Cybertruck Transformed: Unplugged Performance’s Invincible Vision

Nicole Hamilton . December 26, 2024

A 1961 Ford Pickup That Redefines Custom Builds

A Drool-Worthy Unibody Fit for the Industry’s Top Accolades Don’t worry, we’re drooling too! There’s really no better way to describe this truck than “WOW!”… Continue reading A 1961 Ford Pickup That Redefines Custom Builds

Lindsey Fisher . December 23, 2024

Lou Guzzo’s 1967 F-100 Tribute Project

Lou Guzzo’s Life-Changing F-100 Project IF Lou Guzzo’s name doesn’t ring a bell, then maybe you have heard about the inspirational story behind the build… Continue reading Lou Guzzo’s 1967 F-100 Tribute Project

John Mata Jr. . December 20, 2024

Maverick Kerns' 1992 Dodge D350: A Custom Bagged Beast

Maverick Kerns Does What He Does THERE are certain sayings that seem to perfectly describe certain scenarios. For instance, upon first laying eyes on Maverick… Continue reading Maverick Kerns’ 1992 Dodge D350: A Custom Bagged Beast

Mike Self . December 19, 2024

Justin Short's Masterpiece: A 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer Transformation

You Can’t Rush Great Art In those golden olden days of the last century, when you wanted to learn a trade, you apprenticed under a… Continue reading Justin Short’s Masterpiece: A 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer Transformation

Joe Greeves . December 19, 2024

It’s One of the Best Shows in Ohio! Dropt N Destroyed

It’s One of  the Best Shows in Ohio! About an hour from Cleveland is a place called Uniontown, Ohio, with a population of about 7,500.… Continue reading It’s One of the Best Shows in Ohio! Dropt N Destroyed

Phil Gordon . December 18, 2024

The Unicorn That Came to Life: Adam Lewis’ 1989 Ford Ranger Transformation

The Unicorn That Came to Life THE national slogan for Ontario is “Yours to Discover.” Perhaps inspired by this slogan, there comes a time when… Continue reading The Unicorn That Came to Life: Adam Lewis’ 1989 Ford Ranger Transformation

phil Gordan . December 17, 2024

The Freakin' Weekend 2024: The Ultimate Custom Auto Beach Bash

The Biggest Custom Auto Beach Party of the Summer When it comes to car and truck shows, The Freakin’ Weekend is a whole other level.… Continue reading The Freakin’ Weekend 2024: The Ultimate Custom Auto Beach Bash

Chris Hamilton . December 16, 2024

C10 Perfection: Project Rocky’s SEMA Debut

SEMA Here We Come! Have you ever heard the rumble of a fresh new engine firing up for the very first time? We recently had… Continue reading C10 Perfection: Project Rocky’s SEMA Debut

Chris Hamilton . December 16, 2024

Rubber Roaster Extraordinaire: Greg Alberalla’s Legendary First-Gen Dodge Ram

Greg Alberalla’s First-Gen Burnout Truck WHILE shopping around for an ideal project truck platform, Greg Alberalla made sure to be mindful of what he didn’t… Continue reading Rubber Roaster Extraordinaire: Greg Alberalla’s Legendary First-Gen Dodge Ram

John Mata Jr. . December 13, 2024

Worn, Weathered, Wonderful: The Timeless Appeal of Patina Trucks

Making Old, New Again While full painted and flawlessly detailed trucks draw a ton of attention, there is just something about an old, weathered C10… Continue reading Worn, Weathered, Wonderful: The Timeless Appeal of Patina Trucks

BRANDON BURRELL . December 12, 2024

Time ‘N Half

A Trooper with a Bow Tie JEFF Wallace’s 1976 Chevrolet C10 Bonanza is the ultimate dream rig, built to tackle life’s rough patches with style.… Continue reading Time ‘N Half

Chris Hamilton . December 11, 2024

Dakota Kustomz Built 1953 Ford F-100: A Modern Powerhouse with Vintage Charm

Dakota Kustomz Built 1953 Ford F-100 THIS 1953 Ford F-100, owned by Richard Mac, is a beast that looks as if it came straight out… Continue reading Dakota Kustomz Built 1953 Ford F-100: A Modern Powerhouse with Vintage Charm

Chris Hamilton . December 10, 2024