Street Trucks September 2020

WELL, WE FINALLY GOT BACK ON THE ROAD AFTER MONTHS OF LOCKDOWNS AND QUARANTINES, AND WE COULDN’T HAVE BEEN MORE EXCITED TO DRIVE 10 HOURS NORTH FOR THE 2020 SOUTHEASTERN TRUCK NATIONALS IN LEBANON, TENNESSEE. It felt good to see the countryside again, and what a great first challenge this was for Stella, our ’95 Chevy 1500 project truck. Putting more than 1,200 miles on this brand-new engine and transmission combo was exactly what she needed to give us confidence that the engine swap is finally fully complete. We’ve had a few gremlins along the way, including a bad header gasket, some loose coolant hoses and even an uncooperative oil cap. Now that they’re all taken care of, Stella is a completely reliable and fully dependable daily driver, which…

ALL-NEW 2021 BRONCO AVAILABLE IN FUN, ASSORTED SIZES FORD finally unveiled the 2021 Bronco—including a classic two-door and first-ever four-door—the flagship of an all-new family of rugged off-road vehicles. The all-4x4 Bronco brand is Built Wild and ready to deliver thrilling experiences with its heritage-inspired style, engineering and smart off-road technology, plus innovative features to help outdoor enthusiasts create adventures in the most remote corners of the world. “We created the Bronco family to elevate every aspect of off-road adventure and equipped them with class-leading chassis hardware and exclusive technologies to raise the bar in the rugged 4x4 segment and take people further into the wild,” said Jim Farley, Ford chief operating officer. “They’re built with the toughness of an F-Series truck and performance spirit of Mustang—and come wrapped in…

NEW ARRIVALS! CHECK OUT THE NEWEST ARRIVALS FROM RACELINE WHEELS, NOW IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP. The company’s newest styles for 2020 include the 947 Scout, 948 Split and 950 Gauge in addition to the legendary 946 Boost that was just released in the new satin black finish. RACELINE WHEELS www.racelinewheels.com714-893-4160 ’19-’20 SILVERADO SWAY BAR HELLWIG SUSPENSION PRODUCTS JUST RELEASED ITS NEW UPGRADED FRONT SWAY BAR FOR THE ’19-’20 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA 1500 HALF-TON PICKUP TRUCKS. Available for both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models, the Hellwig front sway bar is wider in diameter than the stock sway bar and reduces body roll for improved driving dynamics and more driver control. Hellwig’s Silverado/Sierra front sway bar (part #7781) is 1 3/8 inches in diameter and forged from…

THE TRUCK YOU SEE BEFORE YOU IS A REVVING, TIRE-BURNING EXAMPLE OF JUST HOW STRONG THE PERFORMANCE TRUCK SCENE IN TEXAS CURRENTLY IS. Now, building badass pickups is nothing new for Texans—let’s make that point very clear. For decades, we’ve had the privilege of featuring countless builds from the Lone Star state, and there is a certain style that comes from this particular region we (and our readers) have grown to love. There’s an old saying that proclaims everything being bigger in Texas, and when it comes to the custom trucks out there, that certainly is the case when looking for huge billet wheels. Large diameters and wide lips are practically the norm out there, which makes a hell of a first impression when seeing how low they like…

OWNER Beto HPT  2006 Chevy 1500 Silverado SS Houston, Texas ENGINE ■ 2013 6.2L LS3 ■ Kooks Headers ■ 3-inch Magnaflow exhaust system ■ F-1R ProCharger supercharger system ■ 8-ft. lbs. boost / 757 HP to the wheels ■ 4L80E transmission by Juan Transmission ■ Circle D Specialties torque converter BODY/PAINT ■ Factory GM paint ■ SS Body kit CHASSIS/SUSPENSION ■ Shop: All Star Customs ■ Ekstensive front ‘bag kit ■ Rear coils WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES ■ 26x9 & 28x12 Intro Wheels INTERIOR ■ Shop: Enrique Interior ■ Black upholstery with contrasting blue stitching…

THIS WHOLE PANDEMIC THING HAS REALLY PUT A DAMPER ON GET-TOGETHERS, AND AS SERIOUS AS IT IS, A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HOPING FOR A SENSE OF NORMALCY IN THEIR LIVES. Shows have been cancelled left and right, which means that a lot of vehicle enthusiasts haven’t been able to get their proper fix. The town I live in is pretty small, but somewhat famous—or infamous—depending on how you look at it. Hollister, California. Ever heard of it? If you’ve ever owned a Harley, you have. It’s often touted as the “Birthplace of the American Biker,” and as the location of the legendary “Hollister Riot” of 1947, it shone a huge spotlight on “outlaw biker” culture. Heck, even the Marlon Brando flick “The Wild One” was based on the…