Street Trucks September 2023

THERE ARE ALWAYS THOSE EVENTS YOU SAY YOU’D LOVE TO HIT OR THOSE PLACES YOU’D LOVE TO VISIT. A lot of us gearheads want to go to automotive-related things. For many people, going to an event like SEMA or the Grand National Roadster Show is at the top of our bucket list. For me, cruising the Hot Rod Power Tour has always been something I thought would be cool to do. With multiple days on the road, multiple cities visited, tons of junk food, and tons of miles, it’s not for everyone, but for those of us who love travel as much as we like cool rides, it’s a dream week. Last year I tried to hit it, but everyone backed out and gas prices went through the roof, so…

FORD ANNOUNCES TEAM RUBICON POWERED BY FORD FORD Motor Company, the Ford Fund, and Team Rubicon announced Team Rubicon Powered by Ford, a new disaster relief initiative that will serve the growing number of communities across the United States that are impacted by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and wildfires. According to studies, 90% of U.S. counties experienced a federal climate disaster between 2011-2021. Ford’s investment—which includes a fleet of vehicles, a $2.5 million philanthropic donation, and a commitment to deploying employee volunteers—greatly expands Team Rubicon’s ability to provide no-cost services to vulnerable communities in the wake of these disasters and crises. Team Rubicon Powered by Ford builds on nearly 25 years of disaster relief efforts by Ford. The company has invested in disaster relief efforts since 1999, when a catastrophic…

’13-’19 GM HD BRAKE KIT SSBC’S PATENTED DIRECT FIT, 8-PISTON MACHINED BILLET ALUMINUM CALIPERS, DDS ROTORS, STAINLESS STEEL PISTONS, RIDICULOUS STOPPING POWER, AND EYE-POPPING LOOKS FIT BEHIND FACTORY WHEELS OF YOUR 2013-2019 CHEVY/GMC 2500/3500. Custom colors and finishes are available to match your truck/build. SSBC716-775-6700www.ssbc-usa.com ’69-’72 2WD BLAZER CHASSIS TCI ENGINEERING IS PROUD TO RELEASE ALL THREE VERSIONS (CLASSIC, PRO TOURING, AND GROUNDED) OF ITS NEW 1969-1972 2WD BLAZER CHASSIS. The Classic chassis, a.k.a. the 5/7 drop chassis, utilizes its Pro Touring IFS and 4-link rear suspension. The Pro Touring chassis utilizes its Pro Touring IFS and torque arm rear suspension with stepped rear frame rails. The Grounded chassis utilizes a narrowed track width version of its Pro Touring IFS and 4-link rear suspension with even more aggressive, stepped rear-frame…

STEPHEN Robinson has had some nice rides over the past few years, but what he really wanted was a truck that could pull double duty as a rolling advertisement for his shop. THERE’S A CERTAIN SENSE OF PRIDE THAT COMES WITH OTHER FOLKS APPRECIATING YOUR RIDE, WHETHER IT BE A THUMBS UP AT A STOPLIGHT OR SOMEONE TAKING THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT IT AT A SHOW. It’s even better, however, when those accolades have the potential to add to your small business’ bottom line. Stephen Robinson has had some nice rides over the past few years, but what he really wanted was a truck that could pull double duty as a rolling advertisement for his shop. When he came across a mildly customized ’87 Chevy R10 with lots…

DES MOINES NOT ONLY SERVES AS THE CAPITAL OF IOWA, BUT IT’S ALSO THE MOST POPULOUS CITY IN THE STATE. When Heidi Henckel and her husband Tom decided to start a show at the Water Works Park minutes away from the downtown area, they went big. “I was tired of driving six to seven hours away for a good truck show,” Heidi tells Street Trucks. “It was time to put Iowa on the map.” With the help of Heidi’s twin brother Greg Talburt, Lowdown Throwdown was created. Now in its third year, the numbers are only growing with the total vehicles registered just barely under 200 and spectators in the thousands. The same weekend, the Principal Charity Classic golf championship brought even more people to Des Moines, making it the…

VERY FEW PEOPLE CARRY THE REPUTATION AND NAME THAT KERRY DAIGLE HAS EARNED OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF DECADES. Since he was 15 years old, Kerry has been involved in trucks in some way or another. In 2012 he finally put his name on the map with his ’07 Chevy Silverado named “Leaux.” His first few builds before that were admirable, but the Silverado set new standards for everyone and his truck graced what seems like every national truck magazine. From 2012 to 2021, Kerry’s Chevy was a staple in the industry and revered by everyone. Not many people can say their truck is “finished,” but Kerry had reached the peak of what he wanted done to his Chevy and finally decided to part ways with it for something new…