Street Trucks July 2018

I CAN’T STAND DISCRIMINATION. People hate on others for so many things, and I can’t help but feel empathy for those who get the short end of the stick in these situations. This doesn’t just happen in the general population, it also happens within our community. I’m not one for being politically correct all of the time; I’m a firm believer that people can still be a bit edgy. What’s life without a little spice? Not everyone will get along, that’s just how the world works. However, some people take things too far and are judgmental about attributes that don’t matter, usually thanks to a big ego. I’ve always felt that you shouldn’t take yourself too seriously. It’s healthy to be able to laugh at yourself once in a while.…

CHEVROLET RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE NEW TAHOE CUSTOM MIDNIGHT EDITION, A RUGGED AND STYLISH STATEMENT FEATURING A BOLD, BLACK DESIGN AND THE SUPERIOR CAPABILITY CUSTOMERS EXPECT FROM CHEVY FULL-SIZE SUVS. “The introduction of the Tahoe Custom last year was well-received by our customers who were looking for the capability of a full-size SUV with the added utility of increased rear cargo space,” said Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director. “The Tahoe Custom Midnight takes the capability and value of the Custom trim and adds rugged, all-black features found on our popular Midnight Editions.” Based on the LS trim, the Tahoe Custom Midnight features off-road-inspired styling cues along with an all-black Midnight appearance. Tahoe Custom Midnight offers 18-inch painted black wheels with aggressive Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, a black grille, off-road-assist steps…

DURING THIS YEAR’S HOLLEY LS FEST WEST IN BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY (SEPT. 7-9), TorqStorm will give away a centrifugal supercharger kit to participants in the Rumble Index Class. The company previously gave away superchargers at Holley’s Las Vegas event The participant with the best package—that is, driver’s reaction time and deviation from dial-in—in the first round will win a supercharger. Valued at $2,800, the winner can select any TorqStorm model currently available. The awards are accessible to any vehicle powered by a GM LS-style (or current generation LT) power plant. Dragsters, roadsters and altered-style cars are prohibited. All races are regulated by a .500 Pro Tree and in an index format. Indexes will be on .25 breaks with Elapsed Times of 11-15 seconds. This will be an all-run qualifying format.…

SPACED OUT Air Lift Company has released its new universal air spring spacers. Available in five different configurations, these spacers accommodate most lift kits up to 6 inches. Designed to work with all brands of bellow-style air springs, these spacers fill in the gap created by adding a lift kit, attaching between the lower air spring bracket and the air spring itself. The spacers are built with high-grade steel and are rated to handle more than 10 tons of force, making them tough enough to handle even the heaviest loads and restore the towing and hauling capabilities of your truck. Air Lift Company 800.248.0892 Airliftcompany.com ULTIMATE SHOE SHINER This new wheel cleaner from Meguiar’s features a powerful formula that cleans deeply while remaining gentle enough that it can…

AROUND 17 YEARS AGO, SANTIAGO TORRES JR. of Minco, Oklahoma, was 16 years old and working on his first custom truck. He ordered a custom license plate, “NL SUELO,” which stood for “ en el suelo” in Spanish or “on the floor” in English. The plate is about more than just the literal translation of the phrase, however. For Santiago, “ en el suelo” is about creating a vehicle that stood head and shoulders above the rest, something that would leave its viewers on the floor. Even though that first truck was neat, as were the next few that wore the same license plate, it wasn’t until Santiago decided to go hard on a build that the name truly meant something. There is another…

OWNER Santiago Torres Jr. 2002 Chevrolet Silverado Minco, OK ENGINE ■ Owner rebuilt 5.3l Chevrolet V-8 ■ Automatic transmission ■ Custom air intake ■ 224/228 camshaft ■ Aluminum headers ■ Dual 3-inch exhaust ■ Magnaflow mufflers CHASSIS & SUSPENSION ■ Work by Travis at Innovation by Design and Plasma Cutting, Mustang, OK ■ Custom tubular upper and lower control arms ■ Air Lift Dominator airbags ■ 3-link wishbone rear suspension ■ Rearend narrowed 8 inches per side ■ Slotted brake rotors ■ Custom frame from the cab back ■ Custom gas tank ■ Custom fender tubs under the hood WHEELS & TIRES ■ 26x9 and 26x12 Intro Dakota wheels with brushed centers and polished hoops ■ 275/30R26 and 305/30R26 Nexen tires BODY & PAINT ■ Tacho’s Paint & Body,…