Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2017 i Street Trucks

2016 WAS AN AMAZING YEAR FOR CUSTOM TRUCKS, AND THERE WERE MORE THAN EVER BEFORE. The recession put a damper on spending quite a few years ago, and one of the first things to go was spending on things like custom trucks. Now that the country is doing a bit better, and there’s a little more to go around, people have been dusting off their projects and getting back to work. It’s pretty crazy to see where the scene has taken trucks. We’re doing more with them as technology develops making it easier for people to work on their trucks themselves. It used to be a chore to add modern suspension components to classic trucks, not just to alter their height, but to make them drive and ride better as…

AccuAir has become a leader in the air management industry thanks to its dedication to creating quality products. When we were choosing an air management system for our ’65 Ford F-100, we wanted something that was dependable and would require very little maintenance once it was installed. After doing a lot of research we went with the AccuAir E-Level kit. Its three levels of adjustability (raised, ride height and slammed) was a prime reason we were sold on AccuAir. Our two boxes of products came with all of the supplies we needed to install the system. AccuAir provides both written and illustrated directions for an easy-to-understand installation process. For example, AccuAir’s EXO Mount directions alone give a detailed, 11-page description covering everything needed to mount the tank, the compressors with…

“THE TRUCK SERVED DON WELL FOR MANY YEARS, TOO, BUT IT WAS EVENTUALLY RETIRED UNTIL HE COULD GET AROUND TO GIVING IT SOME MUCH-NEEDED LOVE . ” WE’VE HEARD STORIES LIKE DON GREENMAN’S BEFORE, BUT IT NEVER GETS OLD. In need of a work truck for his business, Pacific Coast Locators, Don had his feelers out for something he could use to haul equipment. It wasn’t long before he came across a ’66 C-20 service-body truck on his way home from work. The only problem was Don wasn’t quite ready to pull the trigger on anything yet, because he was still saving up for the purchase. He decided to stop and take a look anyway, and after talking trucks with owner Sandy Sanderson for a bit,…

THANKS TO YEAR-ROUND balmy temperatures, Florida drivers have multiple events to choose from every weekend, amounting to literally hundreds throughout the year. One of those on everyone’s list is Slamfest, a Sunshine State tradition for the past quarter century. As one of the oldest club-sponsored events in the state, the show attracts drivers from throughout the Southeast, thanks to its reputation for nonstop fun. The huge collection of more than 755 cars and trucks on display in the Alachua County Fairgrounds in Gainesville, Florida, gets the party started. While the MiniMadness club members got everyone parked and judged on Saturday, spectators had a chance to view the latest creations and get reacquainted with old friends. Everyone looks forward to the club games on Sunday. Truck clubs participate to earn bragging…

“SITTING ON 22X10-INCH WHEELS IN THE REAR AND 22X8.5-INCH WHEELS IN THE FRONT, MORE SICK STYLE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THIS CLASSIC TRUCK IN THE FORM OF AMERICAN RACING BURNOUT WHEELS.” Leading Lowrider This clean, cobalt ’71 Chevrolet C-10 belongs to Dan Bly. New parts, from the engine bay to the exterior, adorn this Washington daily driver. The ’71 now features Porterbuilt Dropmembers and control arms. A new 4-link rear setup gives this lowrider a solid base, while the Accuair VU4 four-corner solenoid valve unit provides reliable performance controlling four air springs. The 350-ci Chevy small-block engine features cam headers and Demon carburetor to wring peak performance out of the Chevy-powered block. Backed by a T350 transmission, this C-10 is guaranteed to run as well as outward appearances…

RAM RECENTLY INTRODUCED THE RAM REBEL TRX CONCEPT, AND IT’S ALREADY BEING CALLED A RAPTOR KILLER. Rebel TRX is a 100-mph off-road machine with 575 hp; it’s the most powerful ½-ton truck the company has ever built. The RAM Rebel TRX concept hits triple digits in an off-road environment with the help of a supercharged 6.2L Hemi V-8. Mated to the TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic transmission, new calibrations were used for the engine, transmission and drivetrain to optimize the expected high-speed off-road driving cycle. The RAM Rebel TRX concept uses Ram’s 4x4 Performance Control System with a BorgWarner 44-45 transfer case. The system employs different modes of operation: Normal, Wet/Snow, Off-road and Baja. It uses custom CV half-shafts to handle the wider track dimension, and the spindles are moved forward…

REINVENT THE WHEEL FLAMING RIVER’S all-new floor-shift tilt steering column is made of 304 stainless steel and includes turn signals, hazards and a GM 4.25-inch wiring connector. Designed for 1953-56 Ford F-100 models, this custom-designed shroud accepts a factory or OE reproduction steering wheel for a seamless fit and comes with a horn contact for full function. This American-made column is available in paintable mill, black or custom powder coat, and polished finishes to match the style of any ride. Flaming River 800.648.8022 Flamingriver.com SPITTIN’ IMAGE O ER HAS CREATED a reproduction inner rearview mirror for various 1958-66 GM models, including parts fitting 1960-67 GM trucks. With each mirror designed to replicate the original in every detail, and each featuring a crisp stamping with highly polished…

IN A WORLD WHERE BRIGHT AND FLASHY TRUCKS GET BODY-DROPPED STRAIGHT FROM THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR, THERE’S SOMETHING REFRESHING ABOUT SEEING A CLASSIC BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE IN ALL THE RIGHT WAYS. From the exterior and wheel choice to the tastefully redone motor and interior, Tim Fitch of Enid, Oklahoma, made all of the right moves when it came to this ’72 Chevrolet C-10. To clarify, there’s nothing wrong with building new trucks, not at all. There’s just a certain feeling of comfort you get when you see an old truck that’s had its nostalgic look enhanced with updates from the perspective of a new generation of builders. “HAVING BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO FIND THIS TRUCK AFTER A LARGE AMOUNT OF THE WORK WAS COMPLETED, TIM WAS ABLE…

WHEN HE TALKS ABOUT HIS LATEST TRUCK BUILD, CASEY MCCOY LIKES TO SAY, “DON’T BUILD AN S-10 LIKE A STREET ROD. At the end of the day, it’s still an S-10 no matter how many thousands of dollars you put into it.” Of course, he says that now that the excitement and rush of adrenaline he got from building his own has subsided. Looking back at what he’s pulled off with his “worthless” little mini-truck, though, it’s apparent he was piecing it together for some sort of payoff once the dust settled. When Casey was in the thick of the build, his main objective was to have one of the first finished stock-floor body-dropped Dimes on 22s. The driving factor was a friendly wager he made with a friend; it…

DECEMBER DECEMBER 2-4 HAWKINS, TX—12 TH  ANNUAL TURKEY DRAG—At Lake Hawkins RV Park, 156 Co Rd. 3455. Lots of games and contests, music, tattoo contest, awards and vendors. Log on to Facebook.com/TurkeyDragShow for details. DECEMBER 3 PHOENIX, AZ—SEVERED IN THE SOUTHWEST— At Castles-n-Coasters west lot. Food vendors, DJ and bounce houses for the kids. More than 30 classes for every style of vehicle and 20 Best Of trophies with a cash prize for Best of Show. For more info, log on to Severedintheshoutwest.com. DECEMBER 10 IRWINDALE, CA—MOONEYES XMAS PARTY SHOW & DRAG—At Irwindale Speedway, 500 Speedway Dr. Car show, drag races, pinup contest, live music, vendors and more. For info, log on to Mooneyesusa.com. JANUARY 2017 JANUARY 14-22 DETROIT, MI—NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW—At the Cobo Center, 1 Washington,…

“FEATURING A CUSTOM ACME CHASSIS AND A TON OF METAL WORK BY JOSH HART OF HART FAB, THIS THING IS GOING TO BE NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING.” BUILD, BUILD, BUILD! That’s all Jeff Volker seems to be doing these days, and that’s certainly fine by us. As co-creator and owner of our October 2015 cover truck (“Lethal CX,” pg. 44), we were excited to find out about his latest, a ’72 Chevy Blazer. Featuring a custom Acme chassis and a ton of metal work by Josh Hart of Hart Fab, this thing is going to be nothing short of amazing. Powering this reincarnated beast of a Blazer is a GM Performance LT-1 crate engine, which will turn an eight-speed auto built by Sam Phillabaum Performance. Stay tuned for…

“HE DROVE IT ALL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL AND KEPT IT UNTIL HE WAS 29 YEARS OLD. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY REDIRECTED HIS PRIORITIES, BUT NOW AT 44, HE SMILES WHEN HE SAYS HE KNOWS WHO HAS IT ...” TOBY SPARKS, FROM LOGANVILLE, GEORGIA, RUNS THE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS AND GREW UP WITH A LOVE OF VEHICLES, THANKS TO HIS DAD, JOHN SPARKS. He not only owns an impressive collection of vehicles but also his own automotive museum called Sparky’s Machines in Loganville. Toby’s very first vehicle at age 15 was a ’56 Ford pickup, purchased at the F-100 Super Nationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He drove it all through high school and kept it until he was 29 years old. Marriage and family redirected his priorities, but now at…

“KEVIN’S 3500 IS THAT ONE-OF-A-KIND BLEND OF A CLEAN AND FACTORY-LIKE APPEARANCE FILLED WITH SUBTLE AND UNIQUE CUSTOMIZATION.” IT SEEMS LIKE A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA ACCOMPANIES JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THESE DAYS: SUPER-SIZED FAST FOOD MEALS, A COUPLE OF EXTRA CHANNELS IN YOUR CABLE PACKAGE, AND “FOUR TIRES FOR THE PRICE OF THREE” DEALS. So a purpose-built project that sticks to the basics is a welcome change of scenery. Make no mistake, we’re fans of properly placed bells and whistles; after all, we built our community on them. Nevertheless, it’s nice to see a truck still get to be a truck from time to time. What makes the particular build featured here so enjoyable is not just its clean style and simplicity, but the fact that it’s purpose-built and…

Crown Suspension has an already impressive selection of lowering and leveling kits for a wide variety of truck and SUV applications, but it’s continuing to expand its inventory of lift kits for late-model pickups as well. The latest package hot off the assembly line is this impressive 7.5-inch front/5-inch rear all-inclusive lift kit. By “all-inclusive” we mean that it comes with 4.5-inch spindles, 3-inch strut spacers and extended brake lines for the front, and 5-inch blocks and extended U-bolts for the rear, as well as a pair of fresh shocks that better accommodates the taller stance. It’s a streamlined package that will power a serious bump in the altitude of your Sierra/Silverado 1500 2WD. It goes without saying that the factory-equipped tires will be a complete mismatch after installing a…