Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2021 i Street Trucks

EVERY CUSTOM AUTO SHOP SHOULD HAVE A KILLER SHOP TRUCK, RIGHT? Not even for the sake of being a parts runner or general workhorse, but to show off the talents and style of said  fabrication shop. Well, that and to have something cool to drive to lunch. The guys at House of Hotrods, in Mansfield, Texas, get their hands on all types of vehicles to build for their ever-growing, eclectic customer base, from traditional hot rods, muscle cars and street trucks to everything in between. For this project, the crew decided to go absolutely nuts when coming up with the game plan for one of their most exciting rides in a while—the lunch shuttle of their dreams. “...THE CREW DECIDED TO GO ABSOLUTELY NUTS WHEN COMING UP WITH THE GAME…

FRANKIE ACUNA, AN INSURANCE AGENT FROM SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA, VALUES HIS TIME WITH HIS WIFE AND KIDS. In fact, he’d do just about anything to create more opportunities for them to hang out—including building a custom truck for them to cruise around town in. While spending time in the garage is seen as a lonesome escape for some guys, Frankie was banking on this venture to be a big investment in future quality time with his tribe. “I first chose to build this Tahoe because it’s a unique, one-of-a-kind truck,” he says about jumping into the project. “Plus, the whole family can fit into it, which makes it even more worthwhile for me.” “FRANKIE TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN HIS TRUCK, AND FOR GOOD REASON. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN IMPRESSIVE…

AUGUST IN LOUISVILLE MEANS IT’S TIME FOR THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR TO TAKE OVER THE GROUNDS OF THE CITY’S EXPOSITION CENTER. For the entire second half of the month, rides, funnel cakes, music and cows bring Kentuckians from all over the commonwealth to enjoy a few moments before summer ends. However, the fair isn’t the only extravaganza at the expo center in August. On the first weekend of the month, thousands of street rods descend upon Louisville from all over the country (and, sometimes, the world) for the annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, put on by the National Street Rod Association. This year’s gathering, held Aug. 5-8, brought nearly 9,000 participants to the lots surrounding the expo hall, despite both the humidity and the lingering pandemic outside. Of course, escaping…

THE 2021 SHADES OF THE PAST HOT ROD ROUNDUP HELD IN PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE, IS A SHOW THAT OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE’S TASTE. For more than 38 years, it has been a getaway for thousands of hot rodders across the US, easily making it a top event in the country. Centered at the heart of Dollywood’s Splash Mountain, this annual two-day car and truck show features more than 2,000 vehicles on display from all makes and models. They’re showing and competing for the killer grand prizes of $10,000 cash! Other exciting activities including a custom car giveaway built by Alloway’s Hot Rod Shop, an extremely large 50/50 cash drawing, and many charitable causes, all of which are donated every year. The event is specific for pre-1972 consisting of hot rods,…

FORD EXPEDITION TIMBERLINE OFF-GRID CONCEPT ELEVATES SUV’S ADVENTURE-READY CAPABILITY BUILT for more extreme adventures, Ford recently debuted the Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept vehicle in conjunction with the Overland Expo East in Arrington, Virginia. The one-off model is based on the new 2022 Ford Expedition Timberline series, the most off-road-capable Expedition ever. The Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept is upfitted with proven names in off-road hardware and off-road accessories to help adventurers confidently trek to hard-to-reach mountainside trailheads, remote lakes and distant desert dunes. Expedition Timberline Off-Grid concept is focused on multi-day off-roading functionality and ease-of-use. Most noticeable is the SUV’s raised stance, custom DeeZee Rock Rail Hoop Steps and unmistakable CG Detroit custom topographic wrap over factory Forged Green exterior paint. The 2022 Ford Expedition has the best available ground clearance…

LIKE MANY OF US, DAVE SEENEY DREAMED OF ONE DAY BUILDING HIS VERY OWN CUSTOM TRUCK TO SHARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. While at a car show in Kansas City back in 2001, Dave noticed the growing popularity of custom 1967-’72 Chevy C10 pickups and knew instantly that he wanted one. A truck from the show that really piqued his interest was a “Chop-Top” C10, and it inspired him to build his own someday. “WHILE AT A CAR SHOW IN KANSAS CITY BACK IN 2001, DAVE NOTICED THE GROWING POPULARITY OF CUSTOM 1967-’72 CHEVY C10 PICKUPS AND KNEW INSTANTLY THAT HE WANTED ONE. A TRUCK FROM THE SHOW THAT REALLY PIQUED HIS INTEREST WAS A “CHOP-TOP” C10, AND IT INSPIRED HIM TO BUILD HIS OWN SOMEDAY.” Well, that “someday”…

WITH THIS ONE-OF-A-KIND LIGHT UP VEHICLE WRAP, COMPLETE AIR SUSPENSION, CUSTOM WHEELS, AND NICE NEW CLEAN INTERIOR, IT’S CLEAR THAT PROJECT ARTEMIS HAS TRANSFORMED FROM A DAILY-DRIVEN PROJECT VEHICLE INTO A COVERED UP, WEEKEND USE ONLY SHOW TRUCK. The original goal was to build a cool OBS with nothing but bolt-on parts—installing only things that could be removed and returned to factory spec. The suspension from Ridetech was engineered with that in mind, as well as performance and handling. So, realistically, we could unbolt the suspension and put it back to stock if we really wanted to. The same concept was thought through when choosing to wrap this truck. If we did a full custom paint job, we couldn’t simply go back to the original if we wanted to. At…

W ELCOME BACK TO OUR INSTALLATION SERIES ON PROJECT BURNADEBT, OUR 1959 CHEVY APACHE. Burnadebt was in pretty rough shape to start with, but nothing uncommon for anyone who has dug into one of these great American classic trucks. The last time we featured Burnadebt in our tech series, with the help of Jubee Mays of aMAYSing Metal Works, we repaired the front fenders back to factory spec using Auto Metal Direct’s lower rear fender patch panels. The fenders were rusty, and usually where you find one issue, another issue arises. In Bernadebt, the lower cowl area is that trouble area. This is a common spot for rust in most classic trucks. With both sides of the lower cowl in need of attention, we get started with the passenger side…

S10/BLAZER WILWOODS WILWOOD HAS ADDED TWO ALL-NEW DISC BRAKE OPTIONS FOR THE CHEVY S10 TRUCK AND S10 BLAZER 7 5/8-INCH (7.625-INCH) REAR AXLES. Now available for these popular swap axles are Dynalite caliper Pro Series kits with 12.19-inch rotors and DynaPro Low-Profile caliper kits with 11-inch rotors. Kits may be ordered with Wilwood’s plain face or SRP drilled and slotted rotors, and include an internal parking brake mechanism. High-strength, forged aluminum calipers with four corrosion-resistant stainless steel pistons generate balanced clamping force in high-tech style. Gloss red or black powdercoat finish is standard, with 22 optional caliper colors available to order. WILWOOD 805-388-1188 www.wilwood.com SILENT RIDE TIMBREN INDUSTRIES RECENTLY INTRODUCED TWO NEW 7K SILENT RIDE TRAILER SUSPENSIONS. The unique combination of a metal control arm with two Aeon rubber springs…

“A SURPRISE IS THE BEST WAY TO GIVE A GIFT, AND STACIE WAS UNBELIEVABLY SHOCKED WHEN DAN SHOWED HER THIS PREVIOUSLY RESTORED 1948 CHEVY THRIFTMASTER.” IF YOU’RE NOT DEEPLY INTO THE CUSTOM RESTOMOD CLASSIC TRUCK SCENE LIKE WE ARE, YOU MAY NOT REALIZE JUST HOW MASSIVE THIS MARKET IS. From weekend warrior gearheads to childhood fantasy-car fanboys, some sort of automotive enthusiast is around you every single day—but you just probably don’t know it. If you asked coworkers or passers-by, more than likely you will run into a couple people who have a favorite truck or childhood memories of turning wrenches with the family. That’s no different for Stacie Longentte from Westerville, Ohio. Since childhood, she can remember watching her father Bill work on hot rods, classic trucks and…