Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i Street Trucks

THE interior is also the perfect blend of factory and custom, with reshaped Expedition seats stitched in custom stamped leather, with matching Expedition center console and other stamped interior pieces. IT TAKES A LOT OF COURAGE TO DROP A GRIPLOAD OF CASH ON A TRUCK THAT MOST PEOPLE PASS RIGHT OVER ON THEIR WAY TO BUY A CHEVY. The ’97-’03 Ford full-size trucks were never super huge with the custom crowd—even the Lightning was never really that popular in comparison to other trucks—but Servando Salazar was all about straying away from the pack and building something that was totally unique from the get-go. And we don’t think anyone can say that his 2000 F-150 isn’t in a league of its own! The complete build took about six years from start…

WITH THE GROWING WAVE OF EVS EMERGING FROM THE HORIZON, A FORMING SWELL OF DOUBT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE “OPPOSITION.” Questions of dependability, sustainability, and overall function are being thrown about from a lot of directions as more fully electric vehicles are introduced to the new-car marketplace—not to mention those coming from the custom segment as well. While the technology going into this new generation of battery-powered cars and trucks is technically “new” from an old-school, gas-guzzling perspective, the work and research that goes into retrofitting a classic truck with a voltage-powered drivetrain is still hot-rodding at the very core. If you aren’t fully on-board with that sentiment just yet, wait until you’ve heard from Casey Loter and seen what he has done with his 1958 Chevy Apache…

WHILE THE POPULARITY OF OBS PICKUPS CONTINUES TO SPIKE THESE DAYS, SOME BUILDERS OUT THERE ARE LOOKING TO SWITCH THINGS UP A BIT BY CREATING SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN THE NORM. Mike Batty of Vero Beach, Florida, is a big fan of ’88-’98 Chevy pickups, but he didn’t want to add yet another truck to the show fields in his region. Instead, he selected another Chevy alternative of the same vintage—a ’95 four-door Tahoe that he was eager to smooth out and slam to the ground. It really is difficult to not be a big fan of the OBS-era GM SUV models, especially when they’re laid out on a nice set of wheels. The Suburban of this same period would also be a great choice to build instead…

ONE OF OUR MOST RESPECTED EDITORIAL SERIES IS BACK, AND WE KICK IT OFF WITH ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PARTS MANUFACTURERS IN THE U.S.—QA1. The company also happens to be our 2019 Street Trucks Manufacturer of the Year. After a few emails and schedule checks, we booked our flights to Minnesota and packed our camera gear anticipating an eye-opening experience into one of the industry’s highest-quality component makers. Whether your goal is a Saturday night sprint across the checkered flag or a slow, easy cruise down main street in your classic Chevy C10, QA1 is one of the industry leaders you should consider when ordering a complete suspension package for your pickup. Quality and affordability are top priorities at QA1, and the company achieves this by having a robust quality-management…

INTRODUCING THE 2023 GMC CANYON AT4X Designed to be the Most Advanced Off-Road Midsize Truck THE official vehicle of nowhere is here: the 2023 GMC Canyon midsize truck. Boasting a fully redesigned exterior with a standard factory lift and widened track across the lineup, a new premium suite of advanced technology, and an all-new interior design, the next-generation Canyon is built from the ground up to conquer just about any terrain. The 2023 model year Canyon introduces the first-ever Canyon AT4X option to its lineup. Building on the success of AT4, the AT4X sub-brand is the ultimate expression of GMC’s commitment to delivering serious off-road capability. First introduced on the 2022 Sierra, the AT4X trim has quickly become synonymous with robust off-road credibility. The 2023 GMC Canyon will be the…

PEOPLE BUILD THEIR CUSTOM RIDES FOR A LOT OF DIFFERENT REASONS. For some, being cool is enough. For others, the reasons can get rather complicated. Andy Rubio has built quite a few custom vehicles throughout the years, many of them falling into the previously mentioned “because it’s cool” category. This time around, however, Andy had different motivation. After taking his family to countless shows over the years, he wanted everyone to have a hand in the next build, offering their input on how it would turn out. What the Rubio family ended up with is a showstopper that left the crowds slack-jawed when it debuted at this year’s Lone Star Throwdown. Now, while everyone reading this obviously already loves C10s, we all have to admit that there’s a certain formula…

THE FUN BEHIND RESTORING AN ICONIC PIECE OF AMERICAN ENGINEERING IS HARD TO EXPLAIN TO SOMEONE WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN ON THE TASK. Yes, it’s a lot of work. Yes, you will probably spill some blood and sling some curse words now and again. But when it’s all said and done and you find yourself cruising down the interstate in a one-of-a-kind roller that everyone looks and points at, the addiction sets in and there is no escaping. The final product is obviously the ultimate goal, and the feeling of accomplishment is something that can’t be replicated—but a lot can be said about the process before the prize, and this particular project offered up some interesting opportunities all along the way. First and foremost, the state you find your fix-up…

THE 2022 SUMMER C10 SHOW SEASON OFFICIALLY STARTED WITH THE C10 SLO DOWN SHOW ON SATURDAY, JULY 23. Held at San Luis Obispo’s Historic Madonna Inn right off the 101 freeway, 800 registered classic Chevy and GMC owners parked their prized possessions all along the 23-acre grass field next to the hotel. Originally started by Paul Karp, a member of C10 Club Central Coast, C10 SLO Down had its first big event last year but was still more of a car meetup than an actual show. Wanting to take the SLO Down to the next level, Karp consulted the organizers of C10 Intervention: Tony Ortega, president of C10 Club Sacramento, Carlos Vidales of Dropped Lower, John Oro of C10 Club, and title sponsor United Pacific. Once C10 Intervention and United…

SURELY YOU’VE SPENT QUITE A BIT OF TIME AT YOUR LOCAL CARS-AND-COFFEE TYPE EVENT. They’re a great time to show off cool rides while getting to know likeminded folks who live in your immediate area. As fun and comfortable as they are, the one thing these intimate meetups have to offer is the ability to purchase killer seats and interior panels at factory-direct prices or lower! By now, TMI Products should be a household name for lovers and builders of custom cars and trucks alike. To show its appreciation of customers and owners of sponsored vehicles, as well as those looking to somehow score some new interior parts of their own, TMI held its first annual Cars & Clearance event on August 20. The premise was to gather for an…

’63-’87 C10 CHASSIS THE GROUNDED CHASSIS INCLUDES ALL NEW FRONT AND REAR AIRBAG SUSPENSION. When aired out, it allows you to lay the frame on the ground with 29-inch-tall front and rear tires. Fully aired up, the chassis boasts a max ground clearance of 8 inches with minimal camber change. When aired down, it provides that aggressive 4-inch ride height that everyone wants. In the rear, choose from two different coilover suspension options based on your needs and preferences. Both of these replace the outdated and under-performing truck arm suspension that’s seen on factory C10 frames. TOTAL COST INVOLVED ENGINEERING, INC. 800-984-6259 www.totalcostinvolved.com SQUAREBODY TRUCK WINDSHIELD SURROUNDS WINDSHIELD FRAME AND UPPER COWL PANELS FOR THE ’73-’80 AND ’81-’87 CHEVY AND GMC C/K TRUCKS ARE A DIRECT REPLACEMENT TO…

EVERYTHING ABOUT RAPPER RICK ROSS IS LARGER THAN LIFE, SO WHEN HE ANNOUNCED THAT HE WOULD BE HOSTING A SHOW AT HIS OWN HOUSE, WORD SPREAD FAST THAT THIS WOULD BE THE EVENT TO ATTEND IN 2022. Touted by RR himself as the biggest show to ever hit the Atlanta area, The Promise Land show drew the slickest local rides, as well as plenty from other states near and far. Held on Ross’ 235-acre property, there was no shortage of space for the hundreds of rides in attendance, not to mention the thousands of spectators. At $750 per ticket to enter (and $250 for spectators!), anyone attending with their ride had to be sure that it was up to snuff, and most went above and beyond. It seemed like almost…

A ’69 Camaro front subframe was brought in to not only lower the front of the truck but to also retain its suspension travel for optimum ride quality. AFTER SOME WELL-EARNED EXPERIENCE, ROB MCPHERSON, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AT QA1, HAS SOME ADVICE: “YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF WHEN BUILDING A TRUCK AND HAVE SOME SATISFACTION WHEN IT’S DONE, OR YOU CAN SPEND MONEY SOMEWHERE TO GET IT DONE FASTER,” HE SAYS. While Rob’s engineering background did help, he still had a lot to learn to take his ’56 Chevy truck across the finish line. TIG welding, aluminum fabrication, and bead rolling were all new things he had to familiarize himself with in order to accomplish as much as he did in his home garage. Before Rob started on his…

ARGUABLY, THERE IS NO BETTER WAY TO COMPLIMENT THE AGE OF A CLASSIC TRUCK THAN WITH A PATINA PAINT JOB. And whether you’re distressing the paint by hand or letting time do all of the hard work, a point comes when you’ve reached the perfect combination of rust, paint, and bare metal. So what then? Older generations would tell you to rub your truck down with oils, like boiled linseed, to prevent further oxidation. But with the oils come issues; they lack the necessary components to keep your patina truly safe from everyday elements like UV radiation. They fall even shorter when it comes to protecting it from harsher conditions like acid rain. That’s where Poppy’s Patina steps in. The company has developed a line of urethane-based matte and gloss…

LAND ROVERS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AMAZING VEHICLES, KNOWN FOR BEING ABLE TO TRAVERSE PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING THAT GETS IN THEIR WAY. Well, until they get in their own way, that is. Leaking suspensions, electrical gremlins, and blown head gaskets are par for the course when dealing with stock vintage Rovers, but they have so much character that enthusiasts ignore the pain and just try to remember the good times while emptying their wallets over and over again. To own a Land Rover for any considerable amount of times means that you really love Rovers, despite their inherent drawbacks. ....AFTER experiencing this Defender for ourselves, we have to agree that the company does build trucks that are special, melding modern-day technology and comfort with the classic styling of automotive design’s heyday.…