Innholdsfortegnelse for May 2025 i Street Trucks

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 START OFF THE 2025 SHOW SEASON IS EASTBOUND GETDOWN PRESENTED BY FENIX FORGED, IN ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA. In their fourth year, EBGD has continued to grow and impress in all aspects. Over 500 vehicles entered the Destination Daytona Complex with over 1,000 spectators in attendance, enjoying the near perfect weather. Show promoters Mike & Shannon Murray along with John and Kim Lopez made sure there was enough entertainment throughout the weekend. Freaks of Nature and Negative Camber battled it out and combined for over 8,000lbs of dog food and raised over $8,000 for Sophies Circle, a local non-profit dog rehoming shelter. The major sponsors were Fenix Forged, Stingray Chevrolet, Low Rider Depot, TTP and Sledz Custom. DJ Maze played music from Friday to Sunday and Friday…

FOR ANYONE WHO LOVES LIFTED TRUCKS, THERE’S JUST SOMETHING ABOUT SEEING A SILVERADO SITTING TALL ON A FRESH SET OF WHEELS AND TIRES. Whether you’re out on the trail or just turning heads in town, the right setup can completely transform how your truck looks and performs. That’s exactly why we decided to give our 2017 Chevy Silverado 4WD a proper upgrade. We bolted on a Belltech 7-9-inch lift kit and wrapped a set of Cali Off-Road ‘Auburn’ wheels in Kenda ‘Klever R/T’ tires to turn this truck into something that stands out on and off the pavement. The suspension is the backbone of any lifted truck, and Belltech knows how to build a kit that works. Its 7-9-inch lift kit delivers serious height without sacrificing handling or ride quality.…

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…

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…

I HAVE BEEN WATCHING MY FAMILY PUT LOVE AND ENERGY INTO OUR 1976 HIGHBOY, WONDERING HOW I COULD HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROJECT. I don’t have experience restoring these beautiful trucks. However, I have done a couple of simple DIY electrical projects with great success (meaning I have never felt the sting of the electrical current). This gave me the confidence to try the install of the new RetroSound radio and subwoofer. The assembly for the radio was simple and very straightforward thanks to the installation manual giving perfect step-by-step directions. The only time-consuming part was the placement of the face into the dash. It took several attempts of minor adjustments to put the InfiniMount Brackets in the correct position for proper depth and centered location. Next, we had to…

WHY BUILD VENOM? FOR JASON VANNATTA, THIS TRUCK WASN’T JUST A PASSION PROJECT. From the start, it was meant to be a rolling advertisement for what VanNatta Fabrication can do. Specializing in C10, square bodies, and Camaro parts, Jason’s shop handcrafts every part in-house. From custom bumpers to full suspension kits, VanNatta Fabrication is all about quality and attention to detail. And it’s not just the crew’s own parts. They offer in-house fabrication and stock products from more than 77 other companies. If you’re looking for killer components for your custom C10 build, VanNatta Fabrication has definitely got you covered. When it comes to classic C10 builds, there’s a certain pride in doing things your own way. For Jason VanNatta, owner of VanNatta Fabrication in Sedalia, Missouri, building this 1967…

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…

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…

TROY YORK, A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER FROM MOBILE, ALABAMA, IS NO STRANGER TO THE WORLD OF CUSTOM TRUCKS. His passion for lifted builds dates back to his early 20s, when he poured time and energy into crafting jaw-dropping rigs. Life took a detour though, as life does, and family responsibilities took center stage. But now, with his kids grown and the opportunity to return to his roots, Troy has gone all-in on building his dream truck. The result? A stunning 2023 Ford F-450 King Ranch that blends luxury, performance, and head-turning aesthetics. Finished in an elegant Azure Gray, Troy’s F-450 stays true to the premium heritage of the King Ranch trim while adding a unique custom twist. The truck underwent a full chrome delete, with every emblem and trim piece meticulously…

THE TRUE ART OF CUSTOMIZATION IS BEING ABLE TO TAKE VIRTUALLY ANY VEHICLE AND MAKING IT SOMETHING UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. Even more substantial is being able to take something that someone gave up on and bringing it back to life. Paul Wasserman of Conroe, Texas runs a business called Wasserman Motorsports, which specializes in car and truck customization. Obviously, his knowledge is exponential. Paul’s friends David Bryant and Jim Dozier had a ’96 Chevy Tahoe sitting in a warehouse they were using to paint golf carts but they decided it was time to make more room for their business. They offered the deserted truck to Paul for a very low price, knowing that he was the one person with the capability to bring her back from the dead. BODYSLAMMED was rebuilt…