Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2016 i Street Trucks

“THOUGH I’M A BIG FAN OF C-10S, I’M QUITE IMPRESSED WITH THE CUSTOMS THAT THE FORD FANATICS HAVE BEEN CRANKING OUT. ONE LOOK AT JULIO’S TRUCK AND YOU’LL DISCOVER THAT IT’S HARD TO DENY THAT THESE TRUCKS HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AT THE TOP OF THE PILE.” THE BATTLE between Ford and Chevrolet vehicles is one that tops the list of all time biggest rivalries. More than a century of competition between the two companies has split the population of the American automotive scene. Throughout the decades, both of these manufacturers have had their time in the lead as the best-selling brand, and they continue to flip back and forth between first and second place. Through creative advertising and marketing campaigns, each company has been able…

 NOT MANY THINGS ARE MORE PERSONAL TO AN AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIAST THAN A TRUCK THAT HAS BEEN PASSED THROUGH THE FAMILY FOR GENERATIONS. For truck owner Jon Darbyshire and his family, his time capsule of great memories came in the form of a ’69 GMC Sierra short-bed that had been purchased brand new by his grandfather right when the truck was released. From weekend rides to vacations out to the lake towing the family boat, the ’69 holds a special place in Jon’s and his brothers’ hearts. As they were growing up, the Darbyshire brothers always knew that if their own rides broke down, Grandpa Pete’s truck would never fail them. “AFTER HIS GRANDFATHER, JOHN ‘PETE’ ARCHER, PASSED AWAY IN DECEMBER 2010, JON KNEW HE HAD TO KEEP THE TRUCK AND,…

NISSAN’S SHARE OF THE FULL-SIZE PICKUP MARKET IS SO SMALL THAT IT MAY AS WELL BE IMAGINARY. Americans bought 2.3 million full-size pickups in 2014, and only about 12,500 of them were Nissan Titans. You know how long it takes Ford to sell that many F-series trucks? About a week. Nissan has about as much to lose as a death row inmate, and so it’s going for broke. Rather than simply replace the ½-ton Titan, it’s developed a higher capacity version called the Titan XD, and it’s offering it with a Cummins-sourced V-8 turbodiesel. (Hey, it worked for Dodge, right?) After a few days spent tooling and towing in a top-of-the-line Titan XD Platinum Reserve, we think Nissan might be on to something. A New Breed of Cummins Engine Let's…

THE TRUCK GAME IS ONE WITH MANY PLAYERS. Any given build can take dozens of hands, require hundreds of man-hours and be seen by thousands of pairs of eyeballs. It isn’t uncommon for projects to be passed down a long chain of builders and owners. Often a project will carry a unique theme and personality as it moves from one owner to the next. New owners may choose to retain the theme and build upon it, or not. For this Taco on 22s, this common tale serves almost as an origin story. Nevertheless, the execution, quality, styling and presence of this particular Toyota, are anything but common. Josh Flowers of Forged Street Customs originally built this brightly adorned Tacoma. It was, however, traded to its current owner, Chris Murff along…

NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN, AND NOT EVEN FAME AND FORTUNE CAN CHANGE THAT FACT. Travis Barker, who is most notable for his role as drummer for band Blink 182, has also had many obstacles to face. His most recent was completing this ’71 Blazer as an all around urban assault vehicle. The goal was to create a vehicle that could battle the tough streets of the Los Angeles area. It might sound odd to purpose-build a lifted truck to drive the streets of L.A., but if you’ve ever driven the roads there, you know that their surface quality is so bad that having a high-clearance vehicle is almost a requirement. As a celebrity musician, Travis is well known around the globe and has his fair share…

“IT WAS ONE OF THE FIRST OF ITS KIND, WHAT WITH THE NEW BODY STYLE AND ALL THAT, AND IT LOOKED PRETTY STELLAR LAYING ON THE CONCRETE AT THE BIG SHOW.” DAVID’S CAREER IS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE FIELD. He makes cars go fast, and at 20 years old, it’s a pretty sweet way to make your living. Being surrounded by rides like that all day long, you’d think that he might drive something with 500-plus horses under the hood and a track-carving suspension, but instead, David wanted to build something different. Inspiration for his project came at the 2014 SEMA Show. Well, not all of the inspiration, we suppose, but we’ll get to that part soon enough. Being in the industry himself, getting into the big show as…

“I WANTED TO BUILD SOMETHING DIFFERENT FROM THE C-10 NORM.” –Julio Garcia THERE’S NOTHING WRONG WITH C-10 TRUCKS—NOTHING AT ALL. Hell, we’ve gone so far as dedicate an entire special magazine ( C-10 Builder’s Guide ) title in their honor. When done up (or even left beaten and abused from years of labor) they stand tall as proud relics of the rock-solid American work ethic. Although classic GM pickups have proudly and boldly served this country’s working class for decades and are now staples at truck shows across the nation, there are other American-made trucks that have put in just as much work and showed just as much dedication to working hands throughout the years. “I’VE ALWAYS LIKED BEING DIFFERENT, AND WHEN I SAW…

WE HOPE THIS ISSUE FINDS YOU SANE AND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT IN THE BLACK AFTER FILING YOUR INCOME TAX RETURN. If you’ve played your cards right and took advantage of every single deduction possible, Obama & Co. should be sending a few extra bucks your way. More often than not, income tax returns are long spent before the cash even shows up. Whether you’re paying off (or down) credit cards, spending on home improvements or just keeping the lights on and/or putting grub in your gut, that “free” money tends to head out as soon as it comes in. But if you’re lucky enough to stay ahead of the vultures and still have some extra greenbacks burning a hole in your pocket, investing in a few restoration and maintenance parts…

Dream C-10 Tim Mendoza’s ’86 Chevrolet C-10 features a 6.2L LS3 as its powerhouse. Its 6L60E transmission is paired with paddle shifters for ultimate control over this LS-swapped dream. With a COMP Cams camshaft, Hedman Husler LS swap headers, a Circle D triple disc 3,200-stall converter, Magnaflow 3-inch stainless steel dual exhaust all tuned by Futral Motorsports, it’s not hard to see why this C-10 wins the title of Reader’s Ride of the Month. Wilwood six- and four-piston big disc brakes, front and rear, give Tim’s ’86 stopping power to match the horses he has stocked up in the engine compartment, while a RideTech Air Ride suspension with 4-link rear setup and twin VIAIR 480 compressors work to give this C-10 the ride it deserves. Boyd Coddington 22x8.5-inch front and…

AIR HEAD AIR LIFT is now offering side-mount RideControl suspension kits compatible with 2011-16 Ford F-250 pickups to work with your truck’s existing leaf spring suspension to deliver up to 2,000 pounds of load-levelling capacity. These air springs promise to add stability and eliminate common load issues such as squat, sway and bottoming out while improving rough rides, body roll, braking and steering. Complete with durable components, the RideControl kit includes all hardware for an air spring installation in two hours or less. Air Lift • 800.248.0892 • Airliftcompany.com RAISED IN THE HOOD  EDDIE MOTORSPORTS is now offering billet hood hinges for 1958-59 Chevy trucks with a modern design to smoothly guide that muscular hood up and down. As a direct bolt-on to update the standard stamped factory and spring…

New plug technology is responsible for the rise in popularity of modern engines like the Chevy LS platform. Attributes like electronic fuel injection and coil-on-plug ignition improve power and mileage capabilities compared to older engine versions. Individual coil packs offer shortened spark plug wires, creating less chance of damage and sensitivity to interference. Though the OEs had the right thinking in switching over to coil-on-plug-style setups, there’s always room for improvement. That’s where Performance Distributors comes into play. Founder Kelly Davis has a long history mastering the science of advancing curve technology for racing purposes. Today, the reins have been passed over to Steve Davis (Kelly’s son), who dedicates his time to perfecting the art of ignition. Performance Distributors innovated the H.E.I. (high energy ignition) distributor through countless hours of…

FOR TRUCK BUILDERS, lifted or lowered, Lone Star Throwdown (LST) is one of the most highly anticipated shows regardless of where you call home. Rapidly growing in size every year, LST is one of the largest shows in the nation. For many, this will be the biggest event owners and show-goers will have the chance to attend during each show season, if not the largest they have ever taken part in thus far. With 2,500 trucks, SUVs and cars in attendance this year, the staff actually had to start turning away vehicles because they had hit capacity at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas, where the show is held. If you have never attended LST before, this year might have been overwhelming. The number of trucks and vehicles in…

IF YOU MAKE YOUR LIVING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY AND YOU SEE EXCEPTIONAL RIDES TAKING SHAPE EVERY DAY, THE CHANCES ARE GOOD THAT YOU WILL SOON WANT ONE OF YOUR OWN. The odds are also good that you’ll already have a carefully designed image of your dream vehicle in your head before you even begin the search. Jeff Crumpler from Melbourne, Florida, owns Precision Powder Coating and regularly adds the finishing touches to hundreds of trophy-winning vehicles. One of his regular customers, as well as his neighbor, is the team from StreetHeat. Matt Verzi and Gavin Broome have been in the auto industry for the last 20 years and now specialize in creating one-of-a-kind vehicles, known for their unique StreetHeat touches that include sick, patina-style rides. Thanks to social…

MAY MAY 12-14 LEBANON, TN—F-100 SUPER NATIONALS—At the James E. Ward Agricultural Center (Wilson County Fairgrounds). Tons of trucks including the Transformers, special restored vehicles. Log on to F100supernationals.com for more info. MAY 13-15 NASHVILLE, TNGOODGUYS 11 TH  NASHVILLE NATIONALS—Held at Nissan Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium. Log on to Good-guys.com for details. MAY 13-14 TORRANCE, CA—11 TH  ANNUAL EDELBROCK CAR SHOW—On Friday, May 13, Edelbrock will open its doors for tours. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Limited spots are available; register online at Edelbrockcarshow.com. On Saturday, May 14, the streets around Vic’s Garage will fill with hot rods for the auto show. Onsite aftermarket manufacturers, Kids Corner and the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge will also be features of the show, which…