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REFERS to an older unrestored vehicle that has been exceptionally well-preserved, including its original paint. Survivors are often sought after because of their original condition, and in some cases because of their historical significance or cultural status. Depending on the enthusiast segment and the vehicle itself, it may be frowned upon to modify a survivor except for restoring it mechanically if needed. In the case of an old customized survivor (such as a show truck built in the 1960s), it is usually acceptable to restore it to its most popular/appealing version, assuming it had been changed over the years. In the end, though, it’s as the old saying goes, “It can only be original once!”…

THIS AUGUST MARKED the tenth year of the annual Slamily Reunion show in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This northwest show offers one of the friendliest staffs around, and it’s hosted in one of the most welcoming show-goer cities we have visited lately. From lowered to lifted and everything in between, the reunion is a weekend full of rolling in and cruising around the Arkansas-Oklahoma Fairgrounds. With vehicles of all types posted up on display—including classic hot rods next to lowriders and massive lifted trucks alongside bodydrops—the lucky judges had a painless judging system thanks to drive-through lanes. Custom vehicle owners drove their builds through the judging area when they were ready, which gave out-of-town drivers a chance to clean up any road residue and a chance to go over their pride…

EVERY SO OFTEN, A TRUCK COMES ALONG THAT REDEFINES THE GAME AND MAKES YOU SECOND-GUESS YOUR OWN IDEAS OF WHAT THE ULTIMATE TRUCK LOOKS LIKE. For some of us, this may be that truck! “BEING A MARINE VETERAN AND SPENDING MORE THAN 20 YEARS AS A FIREFIGHTER AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD RESERVIST, PETE HAS A CONSTANT STRUGGLE WITH PTSD AND DEFINITELY NEEDED SOMETHING TO HELP HIM RELAX AND UNWIND WHILE NEARING THE END OF HIS SELFLESS CAREER.” Built for Pete Perry of St. Louis by Classic Car Studio, this 1970 Ford F-100 started out as many old truck projects do: unloved and in dire need of help. Luckily, Pete knew that dropping his truck off at Noah Alexander’s CCS would result in having his own dream of owning…

THE INTERNET, IF USED CORRECTLY, CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE SOME REALLY GREAT THINGS. Sure, there are countless pitfalls lurking in the dark corners of the Web, and many meaningless time sucks that you willingly subject yourself to on a daily basis. You just need to display some serious self-control at times, man, and just say no to click bait. C’mon, don’t get too excited now, but do you really think there are local women just waiting to meet you…at 3 in the morning?! Well, there might be a couple actually, but none that you should be getting mixed up. You should know better by now. Anyway, getting back to the initial public service announcement about the Internet being a positive place—it totally can be. Just ask Chuck Velazco (@…

THE ALL-NEW 2019 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 with the technologically advanced 2.7L Turbo offers full-size truck customers a capable and efficient choice with an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 20 mpg city/23 mpg highway in REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE MODELS. To achieve both better performance and overall efficiency, engineers made smart choices with engine technologies, advanced manufacturing and the use of mixed materials. The base curb weight of the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado with the 2.7L Turbo is 380 pounds less than the current Silverado with the 4.3L V-6, despite having more interior room and cargo space. Standard on LT and RST trims, the 2.7L engine offers 14 percent more torque and 13 percent better city fuel economy and it is more than a full second quicker 0-60 mph than the 4.3L V-6 it replaces. The…

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TRIBUTES. They come in all forms across the country. Statues, plaques, park benches, freshly planted trees and even buildings are dedicated to the memory of people who made a significant impact in their community and on other people. Everyone has a different interpretation of how to honor the personal heroes in their lives and for a custom truck enthusiast building a custom truck is the best way to celebrate them. David DeKorver of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, built the full custom crew cab dually laid out across these pages and had the motivation of honoring his grandmother’s memory (Eleanor DeKorver, a.k.a. “Sweet Ellie”) to carry him through the ins and outs of the build. David began by completely disassembling the truck and rolling the stock chassis out to pasture. To…

FOUR YEARS AGO, the Indiana chapter of Severed Ties hosted its first event in Seymour, Indiana, at a little strip mall parking lot. When the club got together to start planning the 2018 event, organizers knew they had a chance to change things up a bit. After throwing a few wild ideas around, a casino with some rad views was absolutely the winner, and they booked the Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino for the event. The 4th annual Severed in the Midwest show idea became a reality. The event was held on Aug. 18, 2018, in the empty lot just outside the casino and surrounded by green hills with beautiful trees--the perfect spot for friends and family to visit from all over the country. Even club members from Canada showed up…

WITH A NEVER-ENDING quest for more power, lifting a full-size extended cab Silverado and slapping 35-inch tires on it doesn’t help the pursuit for more ponies. Throwing off your factory engineered power-to-weight ratio is extremely noticeable with each and every pedal push, and modifications like these simply decimate any preconceived fuel economy numbers. It only takes a few months before this decrease in torque will make any man go mad, which is exactly where we found ourselves after our last few tech installs. If you can recall, once we lifted our daily driven Street Trucks Silverado, we added a new set of 4:56 Yukon gears to the rear end along with a Hypertech MaxEnergy 2.0 reprogrammer. This simple parts swap brought our driveline back to factory specs and our fuel…

IT’S ALMOST HERE. As the 2019 Built Ford Tough Ranger nears production, Ford announces its all-new midsize pickup for North America will deliver best-in-class payload, gas torque and towing capability. “Think of Ranger as the biggest and most capable backpack for your gear,” says Rick Bolt, Ford Ranger chief engineer. “With 1,860 pounds of maximum payload, Ranger can haul nearly a ton of gear to enable your next adventure.” The 2019 Ford Ranger’s standard 2.3-liter EcoBoost produces 270 hp and, more importantly, 310 ft-lbs of torque—the most engine-turning power of any gas engine in the midsize pickup segment, including V6 engines from competitors. Paired with a class-exclusive 10-speed transmission, Ranger features a unique combination of power and capability that only comes from a truck that’s Built Ford Tough. Anchored by…

SHOP TRUCKS CAN BE A SLIPPERY SLOPE FOR AUTOMOTIVE-RELATED BUSINESS OWNERS. On the one hand, they only need to be able to haul parts around, so just about anything with a decent amount of cargo space will do. Oftentimes, the cheapest running truck you can find makes the most sense. On the other end of the spectrum, some folks opt to buy a new truck for maximum comfort and reliability. Traveling around town to pick up parts can mean lots of wear and tear, which makes a factory warranty an attractive option! Add to that the plethora of aftermarket parts available for most popular new trucks these days, and you can have a sweet-looking parts-getter in a short amount of time while enjoying some peace of mind. These days, though,…

ANYONE WHO HAS dove into the task of doing a full restoration on a classic pickup knows that glass and weather seals can be quite the task. If you’ve never taken on the task of a restoring a truck, the glass and seals probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you consider the job. However, skimping on this part can really affect the overall quality of a build for several reasons. Obviously, you don’t want to put weathered glass and rotted seals on a fresh paint job. Also, without the right seals in place, the truck will leak water in the event of rain. Most importantly, the truck will be noisy inside the cab while driving down the road. So sealing your build right after you’ve just finished…

CLYDE “TOM” BELL, A RETIRED LETTER CARRIER, IS ONE OF THOSE LUCKY GUYS, THANKS TO HIS WIFE JOAN WHO SHARES HIS LIFELONG PASSION FOR AUTOMOBILES. They are true-blue Ford fans who enjoy showing their ’42 Ford coupe and their ’47 Ford convertible at local shows. It was at one of those events that Tom spotted a vintage Ford pickup that really got his attention. He was happy to hear that Joan was enthusiastic about it, too. Before long, the hunt was on for a ’53-’56 Ford F-100 to add to their collection. It didn’t take long before Tom located an Emerald Green ’53 in Florida, equipped with a Lincoln V-8 and transmission. It arrived at his Allegany, New York, garage in 2013, and the couple drove the truck throughout…

IT’S BEEN A BIT OF A ROLLER COASTER YEAR FOR “STREET TRUCKS” BUT NONETHELESS, THE END OF 2018 IS UPON US AND IT’S TIME TO LET OUR READERS TAKE THE REINS BY PICKING THIS YEAR’S “TRUCK OF THE YEAR” WINNER. Some incredible trucks have had the honor to grace the cover of this widely known staple in our industry, and that is going to make voting extremely hard for all the fans going online to cast their ballot, unless you already have a personal favorite, of course. There’s been a little bit of something for everyone including Chevys and Fords, both classic and modern. Are you a fan of amazing custom-painted builds or do you generally prefer a beautiful factory finish? All the options are set. You just have to…