Street Trucks May 2025

chamilton@engaged.media Holding the Line Trucks, Family, and Finding Balance BUILDING CUSTOM TRUCKS IS MORE THAN JUST A HOBBY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE. It’s the early mornings in the garage, late nights scrolling for parts, and the endless planning for the next big project. It’s a passion that doesn’t fade. But as life moves forward, so do the people in it—including our kids. My daughter is 17 now. She’s got her own world, her own interests, and her own future ahead of her. It’s easy to feel that pull; the one that makes it seem like we’re drifting apart. She’s into music, fashion, and whatever new show is trending. I’m into trucks, wrenching, and the smell of fresh paint on a frame. But here’s the thing: just like I wouldn’t let go of…

LEVEL 1 C10 COILOVER CONVERSION KIT UPGRADE YOUR 1973-1987 CHEVY C10’S FRONT SUSPENSION WITH ALDAN AMERICAN’S LEVEL 1 COILOVER CONVERSION KIT. Featuring fully adjustable coilovers, SPC upper control arms, and POL tubular lower control arms, this bolt-on system delivers modern handling, improved stance, and a smooth ride—perfect for both daily drivers and Pro Touring builds. ALDAN AMERICAN 310-834-7478www.aldanamerican.com CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM DAKOTA DIGITAL’S VELOCITY COMMANDER CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM MAKES ADDING CRUISE CONTROL TO YOUR RIDE EASIER THAN EVER. Designed for modern drive-by-wire GM, Ford, and Mopar setups, this system features a plug-and-play installation, onboard diagnostics, and a mobile app for seamless setup to bring next-level convenience to your build. DAKOTA DIGITAL 605-332-6513www.dakotadigital.com INJECTOR RETURN LINE REPAIR FITTING PROTECT YOUR 2011-2016 6.7L POWER STROKE FROM FUEL LINE…

IF THERE’S ONE THING WE KNOW ABOUT CLASSIC TRUCKS, IT’S THAT BUILDING THEM RIGHT TAKES TIME, PATIENCE, AND THE RIGHT CREW IN YOUR CORNER. That’s the exact scenario Jeth Gonzales experienced with his 1963 Chevy C10 nicknamed “Jack Fire.” The inspiration came from a buddy’s clean 1964 C10 shop truck. Once the idea was in his head, there was no turning back. Eight months and $70K later, this slick red beauty is hitting the streets—sitting low and stealing the spotlight wherever it goes. Like any solid build, the foundation had to be right. Jeth wanted a clean, low-slung cruiser that looked just as good underneath as it did up top. He started by re-chroming the original 1963 grille and adding a full Deluxe trim package to keep that classic Chevy look…

AFTER TWO YEARS OF DEDICATION, LONG NIGHTS, AND PLENTY OF WRENCH TIME, PROJECT ROCKY, OUR 1979 CHEVY C10, IS FINALLY COMPLETE AND PROUDLY FEATURED ON THE COVER OF THIS ISSUE OF STREET TRUCKS MAGAZINE. This build has been a true journey filled with challenges, lessons, and the support of an incredible team and industry partners who helped bring this vision to life. The goal was clear from the start: take a tired ’79 C10 and turn it into a head-turning, road-ready machine. Stripping it down revealed years of wear, but thanks to KBS Coatings and its Rust Seal paint, we laid down a solid foundation with a tough satin-black finish to protect the frame. From there, we dove into the suspension, working with Rock Auto for OEM components and a combination…

THE ONLY WAY TO 1ST ANNUAL F-100 WESTERN NATIONALS HELD ON JUNE 22, 2024, AT THE CANYON RV PARK IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, WAS NOTHING SHORT OF SPECTACULAR. Hosted by the Pickups Limited Truck Club of Orange County, this event has a rich history dating back to 1976, when a group of 1948-1956 F-100 enthusiasts came together. Today, it stands as the largest classic Ford truck show on the West Coast—a testament to its enduring appeal and growth. Originally known as the Truckin' Nationals River Run in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, the event has evolved and relocated over the years. Canyon RV Park proved to be the perfect venue, as it offered ample shade under its many trees on a hot summer day, which in turn made it a family-friendly environment…

MOST KIDS GROWING UP HAVE DREAM PROJECTS AND SETUPS THEY’D LOVE TO HAVE. As we get older, budgets change and wants differ, the chase for the next build becomes a high, knocking off boxes on the list. There’s always that one project that you’d do anything for, the one that you’d drive a thousand miles for, the one you secretly keep an eye out for. For Victor, it found him, well his cousin found it first, and it was perfect, all the way down to the color. Life had a plan, his cousin didn’t like the color, and offered it to Victor, which was an obvious no brainer for a dream build. AS a child, many dream of the perfect build, and for Victor, this dream became a reality when his…