Street Trucks August 2025

chamilton@engaged.media THERE’S NOTHING LIKE SUMMER FOR GETTING ELBOW-DEEP IN A TRUCK PROJECT. Long days, cold drinks, and that itch to finish what you started last winter. Around here, we know the feeling well. This month’s issue is all about folks who didn’t wait around. They got to work and made their vision a full-functioning reality. We’re kicking things off with Tom Taxon’s ’49 Chevy 3100, a build that blends old-school looks with the kind of driveability today’s highways demand. It’s clean, sharp, and made to be driven. Then there’s Chase Calloway and Russell McClendon’s C10, “Old Mac,” which has roots deeper than the paint. Twin turbos, a junkyard LS, and a backstory that hits home— these two guys built the truck their way. Adrian Barrios is putting it down for…

HEAVY-DUTY AIR POWER AIR LIFT’S NEW LOADLIFTER 5000 ULTIMATE KIT WITH AIR SPRING CRADLES KEEPS YOUR SILVERADO OR SIERRA LEVEL AND READY, EVEN WHEN FULLY LOADED FOR TOWING OR OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES. AIR LIFT COMPANY 800-248-0892www.airliftcompany.com SUMMIT RACING HYDRAULIC TABLE CARTS SUMMIT RACING HYDRAULIC TABLE CARTS TAKE THE STRAIN OUT OF MOVING HEAVY PARTS WITH A FOOT-OPERATED LIFT AND STURDY STEEL BUILD. These carts are available in 500- or 1,000-pound capacities. SUMMIT RACING 800-230-3030www.summitracing.com C10 PTK-2 PRO-TOURING PACKAGE THIS ALL-IN-ONE PTK-2 PRO-TOURING PACKAGE GIVES YOUR 1971-1972 C10 TUBULAR FRONT ARMS, COILOVERS, SWAY BARS, AND A DROP CROSSMEMBER FOR SERIOUS HANDLING AND A SLAMMED LOOK. With adjustable ride height, heat-resistant bushings, and all the right parts, this kit delivers performance, durability, and style in one complete package. CPP 800-522-5004www.classicperform.com 2024+ FORD RANGER…

FORD HAS BEEN MAKING THE WORLD’S BEST-SELLING TRUCKS FOR DECADES, AND IT WILL ONLY TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT THIS BEAUTIFUL 1955 F-100 FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHY. Slinky elegance was never part of Ford’s ‘aerodynamic-adjacent’ body style. However, the square lines of the cab, offset by fat fenders oozing style, make the F-100 recognizable around the world. Some say it just needs a slight altitude adjustment, and it’s on its way to the winner’s circle. That was the minimalist approach that Doug Maruzzella adopted when he began infusing his own level of style into this 70-year-old Blue Oval. The guiding principle behind the customizing effort became ‘instantly familiar on the outside with subtle rejuvenation everywhere else.’ From Grant, Florida, Doug has been a car guy his whole adult life. He’s…

ADRIAN BARRIOS’ 2005 GMC SIERRA, BETTER KNOWN AS LOW4DOE, IS A STRAIGHT-UP HEAD-TURNER IN THE CUSTOM TRUCK SCENE. Coming out of Shafter, California, this Sport Red metallic beast is the perfect mix of street attitude and detailed craftsmanship. Adrian built his truck himself over three years with around $50k sunk into making his dream ride a reality. Growing up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Adrian was all about the slammed truck culture, and Low4Doe reflects that vibe hard. It’s built to stand out, not blend in. At the heart of this build is a 5.3L stock V-8 that’s still packing heat under the hood. While some guys go crazy on engine mods, Adrian kept things tight and clean, focusing on making sure the ride looks killer and lays low…

LET’S GET THIS STRAIGHT: SOME BUILDS GET ATTENTION BECAUSE THEY’RE LOUD. Loud paint, loud stance, loud owners. But Francis Bolduc’s 1960 Chevy Apache is a different kind of loud. The kind that hums under the radar until it’s sitting next to you at a red light, and you realize you’ve been staring for way too long. This thing isn’t a trailer queen. It’s not dipped in seven layers of ceramic and wheeled out on weekends to sparkle in parking lots. It’s orange. Old-school, Factory orange. And Francis didn’t repaint it because that’s not the point. This Apache is about presence. It’s the culmination of hours in the garage, busted knuckles, and more than a few choice words yelled at stubborn bolts. It’s low, it’s rowdy, and it wears its diesel swap…

RIDIN’ LOW, REPPIN’ HIGH: ORANGE BEACH INVASION BRINGS CUSTOM CULTURE TO THE COAST EVERY SPRING. Something wild rumbles to life on the coast of Alabama, and we’re not talking about the waves. We’re talking horsepower, paint that flips in the sunlight, chrome polished so sharp you could shave in it, and enough air suspension hissing to make a dragon jealous. Welcome to Orange Beach Invasion—the show that turns the laid-back paradise of Orange Beach into a high-octane, chrome-dipped, custom-built automotive oasis. For the automotive enthusiast, this isn’t just another car show. OBI is the event where the deep culture of custom builds meets coastal vibes. From coast to coast, hardcore gearheads, custom kings, and slammed-truck junkies make the pilgrimage to Alabama's Gulf Coast for a weekend of rubber, rumble, and…