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WE LIVE IN AN AGE OF INSTANT GRATIFICATION, BUT THE OLD SAYING, “IF YOU WANT IT BAD, YOU GET IT BAD,” CERTAINLY APPLIES WHEN THE CREATIVE PROCESS IS HURRIED. Great art takes whatever time it takes, especially when you are talking about building award-winning custom trucks. The combination of imagination and craftsmanship is a delicate blend that can’t be rushed, often needing years before the truck first rolls into the winner’s circle. Mel White from Boynton Beach, Florida, understands the methodical approach to success. “GREAT ART TAKES WHATEVER TIME IT TAKES, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT BUILDING AWARD-WINNING CUSTOM TRUCKS.” “I started work on my Pro-Street Chevrolet in my late 30s, and now that I’m 50, it’s finally complete,” Mel says. “The construction process had lots of hiccups along…

THIS YEAR APPEARS TO BE THE YEAR OF THE BRONCO. The highly anticipated and long-awaited return of the iconic Ford looks to regain its place among the off-road elite. Soon you will see many on the road and on the trails. Sean Jennings is one person who couldn’t wait for the new Bronco, so he decided to build his own modern version. Sean grew up drawn to the outdoors where he would spend his free time camping and fishing. He served two tours with the Marine Corps and would often find himself out in nature riding quads, dirt bikes, and hitting the trails. After his time in the military, he went to college studying marketing and graphic design, and now works with clients in the automotive and firearms industries.…

AFTER THE INFAMOUS CAR SHOW RELAXIN IN THE NW WAS CANCELED IN 2020, MINI-TRUCKERS WERE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT WOULD HAPPEN WITH NW CRUISE TO THE PINES PRESENTED BY AIR LIFT PERFORMANCE. Rest assured, the cruise and the show were a go! Last August, more than 100 custom vehicles from the Northwest area came out to Washington to enjoy some freedom after dealing with the pandemic. About 120 miles of beautiful PNW air, rides as low as they can go, people watching from the street as we rolled through the small towns and took over the rest areas—it was amazing to get the camera out after months of no adventures! After the cruise, everyone rolled back to the private showground in Arlington Heights. The best part of this long cruise is…

CELEBRATING ITS FIFTH YEAR, ORANGE BEACH INVASION 2021 WAS STACKED WITH LIFTED AND LOWERED TRUCKS, UNDER-CONSTRUCTION AND FULLY FINISHED BUILDS, AND EVEN A FEW OF THOSE WEIRD LOOKING “LEAN” TRUCKS. All types of vehicles are welcome to this yearly show-and-shine event, which is what makes Orange Beach Invasion such a great show. More than 900 vehicles filled the grounds of The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, and an additional few thousand spectators hit the venue street and shops to stimulate the local economy by supporting the businesses at The Wharf. It’s so nice to give back! Tons of vendors came out to support the show as well. From custom wheels to temporary tattoos and even a Ferris wheel for the kids, you could find it in Orange Beach. As the…

ROUSH PERFORMANCE TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR ITS OFF-ROAD READY 2021 F-150 ROUSH Performance has announced that its 2021 F-150 is now available for pre-order. This truck is the result of the brand’s rich racing history. From the corners of Pikes Peak to the silt of Baja, Roush brings its commitment to off-road performance to the modern pickup. The ’21 Roush F-150 comes standard with a custom-valved set of Roush/Fox 2.0 shocks, and the front coilover shocks are outfitted with tuned performance springs that lift the front end 2 inches, leveling the stance of the truck. General Tire 33-inch Grabber A/TX tires are paired with 20-inch gray Roush wheels to complement the suspension upgrades. The Roush F-150 also comes equipped with a cat-back dual-tip exhaust system. Exterior enhancements for the Roush F-150…

WHETHER YOUR TRUCK IS LIFTED, LOWERED, BAGGED OR BODIED, MAKING SURE IT HAS THE RIGHT STANCE FOR YOUR STYLE AND NEEDS IS IMPORTANT. Since you’re reading this magazine, we’re guessing the style we left out—stock—isn’t something you’re too fond of. That’s why, when we had the chance to get our hands on this 2019 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab and upgrade the stock suspension with a 3-inch/5-inch lowering kit, we up the install and got the parts ordered. The truck already had a set of 26-inch wheels and tires, so this mild drop would set the truck down closer to the tires and lose the massive wheel gap. To handle the install, we teamed up with the crew at Counts Kustoms in Las Vegas, but if you follow through the install…

SPEAKING BROADLY OVER MANY DIFFERENT INDUSTRIES, HISTORY HAS SHOWN US TIME AND TIME AGAIN THAT WHEN ONE SIMPLE CONCEPT BECOMES A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR BUSINESSES AND CONSUMERS ALL OVER THE WORLD, AN ENTIRE INDUSTRY CAN SURVIVE AND THRIVE ON THE DEMAND. Sports franchises, comic books and even hit songs can spawn small retail businesses and even product manufacturing, all based around the original concept. Over the last five to 10 years, we’ve seen that exact algorithm play out in the vehicle wrap industry. At its inception, only a handful of products in a limited color supply were available to the general public. Knowledge was hard to come by, and tools were being made in garages or on shop benches to help with certain details. Fast forward a few years, and…

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN HOLD ONTO ARE FRIENDSHIPS. Friendships help you build character, define who you are and help you along the way through trials and tribulations. Those friendships often influence your hobbies and interests as you learn about new things and cultures. Since their time in middle school, Robert Walden and his friend Kyle Boring have been close. Although they had different lives and interests, they remained very close. Kyle got involved in the truck lifestyle and Robert began a career in the pharmacy industry. Oftentimes, Robert would see the trucks Kyle was around and absolutely loved the style and look of them. Kyle was building a 1994 Chevy C1500 and had just added a bodydrop but got distracted by some other projects and set…

FOR 2021, STREET TRUCKS MAGAZINE IS COMMITTED TO LIVESTREAMING 16 SEPARATE EVENTS FROM ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY STRAIGHT TO YOUR LIVING ROOM OR MOBILE DEVICE FOR FREE! With so many people unable to travel right now due to COVID restrictions or other reasons, we will stream 16 national custom truck show events directly to our online digital audience in 2021—including three of our own unique, hosted events. The Street Trucks Showoff Series includes three hosted events where we are calling out trucks to claim the title and the cash—a total of $15,000 in prize money. Each event will be limited to 350 trucks to keep things simple and high quality. STAGE 1 : CALIFORNIA, APRIL 24 The first in the Showoff Series will be held April 24 at the Sacramento…

K&N FULL SYNTHETIC OIL PINCHING PENNIES WHEN IT COMES TO ENGINE OIL IS A VERY BAD IDEA THAT CAN COST YOU A LOT IN THE LONG RUN. That’s why you should spring for the nice stuff, like K&N’s Ultra Premium Full Synthetic Engine Oil. It features Synthanax Technology, an advanced additive package to reduce friction and wear, keep oil viscosity stable at all temperatures, and reduce contaminants and built-up sludge. You’ll get superior all-weather protection and top-level performance that meets or exceeds OEM specifications. K&N Ultra Premium Engine Oil is lab- and dyno-tested and recommended for engines running gasoline, ethanol or blended fuels. It’s available in 5W-20, 5W-30 and 0W-20 weights. SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT 800-230-3030 www.summitracing.com ARKON MANDELA THE WAIT IS OFFICIALLY OVER. The ARKON Mandela has arrived. A proper…

EVERY NOW AND THEN, WE MUST RESET OUR MINDS WHEN PLANNING OUT A NEW PROJECT. That was the case for Henry as he is no newbie to the custom scene. His past builds involved classic cars and a few modern muscle cars that he would take to local car shows. So, this time around, he wanted to change things up a bit and build a sport truck. After seeing the sport truck scene grow larger and larger, Henry wanted his 2000 Chevy extended cab Silverado to be able to lay out on the ground as well as have plenty of power at any stoplight to take on any unsuspecting sports cars. The stock 5.3L motor was a good candidate to install a ProCharger’s high output intercooled system with P-1SC…

RESCHEDULED AS A RESULT OF CONCERNS OVER THE CORONAVIRUS, THE NSRA SOUTHEAST STREET ROD NATIONALS CAME BACK STRONG WITH MORE THAN A THOUSAND COLORFUL VEHICLES, BALMY FLORIDA WEATHER AND ENOUGH AUTOMOTIVE FUN TO KEEP YOU BUSY THROUGHOUT THE THREE-DAY WEEKEND. The marvelous December temperatures in the low 70s attracted an enthusiastic crowd, all of whom were eager to resume enjoying the hobby. The event is always appreciated by the active Northern contingent who makes the annual pilgrimage to the Sunshine State. Rather than languishing in snow-covered garages, their classic rides joined the locals on display at the spacious facilities of the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, a perfect location with loads of indoor and outdoor display space. The annual event attracts pre-1990 specialty vehicles along with a large contingent of…

WHILE THE AVAILABLE FACTORY OPTIONS OFFERED WITH MODERN TRUCKS ARE AMAZING (FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD) SOMETIMES A LITTLE BIT OF BEAUTIFUL SIMPLICITY GETS LOST IN ALL THOSE BELLS AND WHISTLES. A good percentage of “old school” truck fans have assimilated just fine to all the technological upgrades now made available, but there are still some analog, mechanical things that have been lost in translation along the way. One guy who can attest to this sentiment is Adan Ibarra, owner of Leading Edge Collision of Houston, Texas. Something he would like to see more out there is more desirable body options at the dealership these days—namely with General Motors brands. “Have you noticed that GM no longer offers single cab short bed trucks anymore?” he asks. Well, it’s…

THEY SAY THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS. Well, if that’s the case, then allow us to introduce you to Satan himself—well, in truck form. Rich Grubert has painstakingly made every effort to make his ’59 Chevy Apache unlike any other you’ve seen before, and to do that, he’s elevated what’s to be expected from a custom classic truck. There is a lot hiding beneath the surface here, and the deeper you look, you’re guaranteed not to see it all at first, second or even sixth glance. Being a ritualistic huntsman by nature, Rich is quite fond of scouring the outlying realms beyond for perfectly sun scorched truck parts needed to get his current project closer to finished. “From junkyards to backyards, there was not a location that we…

IN THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD, A “TRIPLE THREAT” IS SOMEONE WHO CAN SING, DANCE AND ACT. It’s serious competition when you’re toe-to-toe with a triple threat at an audition. In our world, a triple threat would be a truck that goes like hell, is comfortable to drive, and with a killer stance and looks! Gary Faust has this goal with his 1983 C10 truck, which up until now has had two out of three boxes ticked off on a good day. Gary wants it all, which is entirely possible with today’s aftermarket products and platforms as versatile as a C10, but some strategy is involved. GM made the small block Chevy engine from 1954 through 2003, and it revolutionized the automobile industry with the potential for performance upgrades. The introduction of…