Innholdsfortegnelse for August 2018 i Street Trucks

“PINSTRIPE” CHRIS DUNLOP HAS MANAGED TO WOW US YET AGAIN WITH AN IDEA THAT WE THINK WOULD LOOK AWESOME IN THE FLESH, A SQUARE-BODY ROADSTER. Why a roadster pickup instead of a Blazer? As Chris explains: A Blazer would be simple. A full-size short-bed would be much easier to come by, so why not start there? Shaved bumpers will be replaced with roll pans, but not molded: Once you eliminate bumpers it’s nice to see a few seams for detail, plus it makes repairing these inevitably damaged areas later much easier. Front fog/ driving lamps are a must to break up the simple front roll pan. And instead of cutting exhaust out of the rear, I’ll have it in front of the rear tire. Notice the chopped glass has no…

AFTER MANY YEARS OF TRAVELING TO EVENTS AND MEETING AMAZING TRUCK BUILDERS OR OWNERS, WE’VE REALIZED THAT IT’S POSSIBLE TO SHARE INTERESTS WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES. We’ve seen some of the most impressive rolling art come out of both meticulous and messy shops, built by masters and maniacs. Their day-to-day lifestyles might be significantly different, but the one thing that they all have in common is a passion for frame-layin’, neck-breakin’ trucks. The majority of our days here at StreetTrucks are spent reviewing upcoming and recently completed custom trucks that fit our brand, which coincidentally is not a bad day’s work. We receive loads of emails full of pictures and build specs along with tons of messages on Facebook and Instagram from people who’d like to get…

IMAGINE YOUR DREAM TRUCK, AND THEN MULTIPLY ITS COOL FACTOR BY A MILLION (AT LEAST). That’s the kind of delivery Dustin “Bud” Hacker of Nostalgia Hot Rods (NHR) in Las Vegas guns for with each and every customer build that comes through his shop’s door. Take this ’57 Chevy pickup, for example. Dustin had a potential client approach him with a rather simple idea. All the guy was after was a clean Tri-Five truck. What he ended up with is the bombshell seen here. The customer might not have even had a clue at first whether he was ready for the level of craftsmanship poured into his old Chevy pickup, but now that he has it, there’s no going back. That’s just the type of builder Dustin is. There’s a…

WHEN BUILDING THE perfect classic truck, the usual winning recipe is to retain its classic looks and style, and then pair them with modern performance and reliability (although we have a special place in our hearts for full classic restos too). Instrumentation is a key element in this winning formula, and the HDX series from Dakota Digital is the latest in aftermarket automotive instrumentation technology. Expanding on the popular VHX series, HDX takes personalization and usability to a whole new level. Available with black or silver alloy gauge-face styling, the new HDX system allows users to select their favorite illumination color for the gauge readings and needles, as well as the TFT message center displays. Calibration and personal settings can also be manipulated with the built-in capacitive-touch buttons or the…

FROM THE FACTORY, the fourth generation RAM is meant to do one thing extremely well: work. Thanks to the OEM suspension being designed to accommodate upward of 4,000 pounds in the bed or 15 tons in tow, RAM’s heavy-duty models make hard work look easy. The flipside is that these trucks don’t play nice once you venture off the beaten path. Furthermore, they aren’t all that pleasurable to pilot down the highway when empty. So, what’s an owner to do when they want their late-model RAM to ride, handle and perform well no matter the terrain or situation? Since 2003, Carli Suspension has been offering complete bolt-on suspension systems that improve the off-road performance, on-road ride quality and overall versatility of late-model Dodge RAMs. Recently, we got our hands on…

JULY JULY 6-8 COLUMBUS, OH—GOODGUYS 21ST PPG NATIONALS—Held at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave. Log on to Good-guys.com for details. JULY 27-29 PUYALLUP, WA—GOODGUYS 31ST PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONALS—Held at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW. Log on to Good-guys.com for details. JULY 14 GOODLETSVILLE, TN—8TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN ALL CHEVY/GMC TRUCK NATIONALS—At Moss-Wright Park. For more info, log on to Gmtruckshow.com. AUGUST AUGUST 3-5 CARLISLE, PA—CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS—At the Carlisle Fairgrounds. A little bit of everything: lowered minis, lifted 4x4s, chromed big rigs, SUVs, custom vans and restored classics. There will be tons of activities for kids, shopping, manufacturers’ midway, burnout contests, beauty contests and more. Log on to Carlisleevents.com for details. AUGUST 10-12 SEVIERVILLE, TN—5TH ANNUAL SPARKS SHOW—At the Sevier County Fairgrounds. Family owned and operated. Supported…

SOMEWHAT BURIED WITHIN A QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT, FORD RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL BE PHASING OUT SEDANS BY 2020 IN ORDER TO FOCUS ON ITS TRUCKS. “… by 2020, almost 90 percent of the Ford portfolio in North America will be trucks, utilities and commercial vehicles. ”Given declining consumer demand and product profitability, the company will not invest in next generations of traditional Ford sedans for North America. Throughout the next few years, the Ford car portfolio in North America will transition to two vehicles, the best-selling Mustang and the all-new Focus Active crossover coming out next year. The company is also exploring new “white space” vehicle silhouettes that combine the best attributes of cars and utilities, such as higher ride height, space and versatility. While this…

ADJUSTABLE C-10 COIL-OVER SUSPENSIONS Classic Performance Products’ (CPP) complete front and rear coil-over conversion kits for 1963-87 Chevy trucks are fully ride height adjustable from standard height to a 3-inch drop. This allows a full 5 ½ -inch drop when combined with CPP modular drop spindles. The rear coil-over kit offers a full 5 inches of ride height adjustment (stock to 5-inch drop) and is specifically designed to work with CPP’s rear C-notch kits. Classic Performance Products Inc. 714.522.2000 Classicperform.com ON THE SPOT REPAIRS Koul Tools is proud to introduce the latest addition to its line of hardline sealing tools, the Fitting Fixer. The Fitting Fixer uses an inverted cone with diamond-dust-coated lapping material to repair the conical sealing surface on 37-degree fittings. But what if the fitting…

IN THE CURRENT CLIMATE OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY, IT’S DIFFICULT TO BE THE FIRST TO DO ANYTHING. Of course, there’s always the yearly race to see who can be the first to build a brand-new body style or modify a new truck to be the “first of its kind,” but if you have a truck that has been around for 20, 30 or even more than 40 years, it can be a serious challenge to build something unique. When the owner of Evapo-Rust, David Harris, began formulating a plan for a SEMA build for 2017, he wanted to be sure it would get the attention it deserved. “The truck idea came about after SEMA 2016 when I saw that much of the action and foot traffic had shifted to the…

RECORDING THE AMOUNT OF TIME THAT GOES INTO A BUILD CAN BE A GOOD WAY OF GAUGING HOW MUCH WORK HAS BEEN INVESTED. Strictly going by billable hours isn’t exactly what we mean, however, because more than likely, you’d be building your way right into the poorhouse in a matter of months with a truck like the one featured here. For people who are able to do their own work, or can trade labor with others, the time invested in a build means much more than an hourly rate. Hours can turn into days in the blink of an eye, but just so everyone’s on the same page, we’ll stick to 60-minute units of measurement. “HE’S BEEN THROUGH THE VW BUG STAGE AND INTO THE MINI-TRUCK ERA, AND…

STEVE WHITLOCK, FROM PROVO, UTAH, HAS OWNED WHITLOCK COLLISION FOR 40 YEARS. While all makes and models routinely pass through the family-owned business, Steve is a certified blue oval fanatic and has the lifetime list to prove it. The past inventory of cool classics includes five Falcons, five Fairlanes, four Galaxies, four Comets, a ’51 Ford coupe and this stunning ’56 Ford F-100. He’s always loved the ’56, especially with the big back window, but the build process was anything but quick. This tale started almost 30 years ago when Steve traded a 1963 427 motor for a 429 Boss Nine. Throughout the years, parts were difficult to find until he finally heard about Jon Kaase’s Racing Engines, which specializes in the legendary motor. That connection, along with the experts…

CHEVROLET RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE NEXT-GENERATION SILVERADO HD WILL DEBUT NEXT YEAR AS A 2020 MODEL. It will be the third all-new truck in the Silverado lineup revealed in just 18 months, joining the 2019 Silverado 1500 and the 2019 Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD. The next-generation Silverado HD is designed for the specific priorities and needs of heavy-duty truck customers. On-road testing of the new Silverado HD prototypes will begin in the near future to reach Chevrolet’s increased durability and validation standards, and the bolder, larger proportions of the truck will be instantly apparent. More product information will be provided next year, with the first production models scheduled to roll off the assembly lines in Flint, Michigan, in the third quarter of 2019.…

NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE CAN TELL YOU THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THEIR RIDE, BUT TRENT BRIGGS’ ’92 CHEVY HAS PRETTY MUCH ALWAYS BEEN AROUND. He recalls the very first time it came into his family’s life, “My story with my truck began 25 years ago when my parents bought [the truck] brand new off the lot. I was 5 years old but can distinctly remember being there with them to pick it up and being excited since it was bright red and white factory two-toned. My dad used the truck for construction work throughout the years, and I even remember a time when round bales of hay were hauled in the bed.” The truck certainly earned its place in the family, but eventually it was retired from work duty. “Fast…

“WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE AVI HOTEL AND CASINO FOR PROVIDING AN AMAZING VENUE FOR OUR EVENT AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO VIAIR FOR ALL THEIR SUPPORT. OUR EVENT IS ABOUT QUALITY NOT QUANTITY, AND WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A QUALITY EVENT FOR ALL OF OUR ATTENDEES. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT MAKES THIS EVENT POSSIBLE. A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO ALL OF THE FORBIDDEN FANTASY MEMBERS FOR THE HARD WORK.” —BRIAN GOUDE AS APRIL QUICKLY approached, mini-truckers from all over the country, as well as Canada, felt the pressure of “FFF crunch time” in the days and weeks leading up to this impressive yearly event. Only the owners with the best-of-the-best rides receive the privilege of parking their passion in the grassy area, which has…

A Clean C-20 BRUCE HAUSER’S ’67 CHEVROLET C-20 HAS BEEN WITH HIM SINCE HIGH SCHOOL. Considering Bruce is 68 years young, the dedication he’s had to his truck is nothing to scoff at. In amazing shape today, and with the work done by the owner himself, it is easy to see that this C-20 has been well loved. Featuring a 350-ci Edelbrock motor with aluminum intake and double pumper Holley, this ’67 has power under the hood. The Chevy also features a TH400 turbo-hydraulic transmission with a race shift kit and downshift kit. Hedman headers with 3-inch stainless dual exhausts exit from the rear, giving the truck an extra touch of style. The C-20 sits pretty on American…