Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2020 i Street Trucks

ELEMENT OF SURPRISE IS WHAT THIS ’69 FORD RANGER IS ALL ABOUT. Most people probably think this is a Ford Bronco, but it is far from it. To achieve this look, it took merging a ’69 Ford Ranger and a ’72 Ford van. Keith Kyker and his Kyker’s Rod and Kustoms crew discussed building this in a garage several times while building a bumpside truck for one of their customers. While having pizza at a local pizza parlor, they finally decided to go for it. To get the frame on the ground, they started with a Chris Alston’s chassis with a custom 104-inch wheelbase and began chopping it up to achieve the look they were looking for. Slam Specialties RE-6 bags and a rack-and-pinion steering were used to lay…

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE GENERALLY BEEN THE GO-TO PURCHASE OVER THE LAST 10-PLUS YEARS FOR BOTH FAMILIES WITH AND WITHOUT CHILDREN. SUVs are spacious, easy to drive and the gas bill isn’t really that much higher than a small car when doing local, around-town driving. Folks use them for transporting sporting equipment and dogs, driving to the city or embarking on long cross-country road trips. They are ideal for many situations and readily available for an affordable price on the marketplace. Even after describing all the great benefits SUVs have, we still can’t see them as cool custom cruisers with their high factory stance and big bubbly tires. They sway like mad around the corners, and hitting the brakes feels soft and very non-performance like. Well, we are going to…

WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS, YOU CAN’T IGNORE IT. Two years ago, Alex Martinez had the opportunity of a lifetime: to own one of the best K5s out there. The measurement tech from Edinburg, Texas, learned the 1968 Chevrolet K5 Blazer was for sale, and he jumped at the chance to call it his own. “THERE’S JUST TOO MANY UNIQUE INTERIOR FEATURES TO LIST. FROM THE PERFECT DASH FLOW TO THE CENTER CONSOLE TO FIT THE VINTAGE AIR CONTROLLERS AND THE E-LEVEL CONTROLLER TO THE HEADLINER.” “I bought the truck built in late 2018,” Alex says. “It’s frowned upon to buy a built truck, but once I knew it was for sale, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to own one of the best K5s in the scene, even though I prefer…

2021 EVENT SCHEDULE DECEMBER TURKEY DRAG Dec. 4-6 Wide Point Park Lone Oak, TX LAST RESORT Dec. 11-13 Louisana Oil and Gas Park www.lastresortshow.com FEBRUARY ALL CUSTOM SEASON OPENER Feb. 6 Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing Ocala, FL www.allcustomseasonopener.com LONE STAR THROWDOWN Feb. 26-28 Lone Star Expo Center Conroe, TX www.lonestarthrowdown.com MARCH SPRING BREAK JAM March 6-7 South Padre Island Convention Center South Padre Island, TX www.heatwaveshow.com ORANGE BEACH INVASION March 12-15 Orange Beach, AL www.orangebeachinvasion.com LAKESIDE SHOWDOWN March 26-28 Okatibbee Water Park Meridian, MS ALTERED METAL SHOW March 26-28 Rayne Frog Festival Pavilion Rayne, LA APRIL SOUTHEAST MINI-TRUCK NATIONALS April 23-25 Maggie Valley, NC www.minitruckinnats.com LAS VEGAS MINI-TRUCK SHOWDOWN April 30-May 2 Palace Station Hotel & Casino Las Vegas minitruckshowdown.com BATTLE IN BAMA April 30-May 2 Battleship Memorial…

REDESIGNED ’21 HONDA RIDGELINE COMING SOON THE 2021 Honda Ridgeline is set to launch early next year with a bold redesign that reflects its rugged and versatile pickup truck capabilities. Equally at home on dirt and mud-strewn trails as it is on the highway or twisting mountain roads, the 2021 Ridgeline features standard V-6 power, class-leading ride and handling, the segment’s largest interior for passengers and gear, a brilliantly versatile bed and the best standard AWD model payload capacity. The new Ridgeline features all-new sheetmetal from the front roof pillars forward. Design changes include a new hood sporting a pronounced power bulge, and new front fenders that emphasize the squared-off nose and more upright grille, flanked by LED headlights updated for better illumination. Atop the grille is a crossbar that…

THE GEORGIA SUMMER WEATHER WAS HOT, BUT THE TRUCKS WERE EVEN HOTTER! The third annual Southern Tradition Car and Truck Show on July 13-14 brought in crowds from all over. With more than 215 entries, amazing custom cars, trucks and bikes filled the Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. This two-day event was fun for the whole family. Even with the pandemic, tons of vendors and spectators came out to support the show. Pig N Out BBQ was one of the main sponsors of the show and their BBQ did not disappoint! You could also grab an Italian ice from Arctic Ice to cool off while browsing the show. Drivn Clothing, Lay’N Licks and Howe’s It Doing Garage were just a few of the vendors set up for the weekend.…

NEXT ON THE LIST is to replace that old, dirty, dingy interior. RoadWire is whipping us up a new set of seat covers and sending them to Gainesville Sound Trim and Tint for install. So, we dropped the truck off with Shawn and waited our turn. ANOTHER AREA of focus is on the sloppy steering. These steering shafts are known for getting loose and Borgeson has a fix. Its new factory replacement steering shafts are designed to tighten everything up, giving you a much better driving experience. THE FACTORY exhaust has some rust and holes from sitting in the salty Orlando air and direct sunlight, so a new MagnaFlow kit will replace it. More for looks and performance, but it will give this old girl some new power as well.…

SO YOUR TRUCK NEEDS A NEW SET OF WHEELS AND TIRES, HUH? Well, lucky for you, the selection of both is seemingly endless in the aftermarket. To help you make your way through the mass mounts of wheels and tires out there, we’ve stepped in to introduce you to some of the latest and greatest rolling wares on the market, as well as some of the tried and true selections that lead the pack in performance. Whether you’re looking to build your truck to look good at the show, perform its best on the track or devour off-road terrain off the grid, we’ve got you covered. These days, it’s important to do some homework first before spending your money on components for your truck that may not deliver exactly what…

CHARLIE CAMPBELL SPENT MOST OF HIS LIFE BUILDING DREAMS. During the day, his construction company built custom homes for other people. In his spare time, he constructed his own automotive dreams. Naturally he hoped his son would follow in his footsteps. Stacy Campbell didn’t initially share the same visions as his dad. Growing up around the jobsites, drag strip and car shows, he didn’t always appreciate his dad’s business or his passion for classic American cars. Stacy’s interests leaned more toward skateboards, BMX bikes and Volkswagens. The young man matured and began to understand what compelled his dad to teach him every aspect of the construction business. Stacy also learned to appreciate his style of automotive passion. As a tribute to his father, he hoped to pass this legacy on…

PROPERTY CRIME IN THE UNITED STATES IS A REAL THREAT. Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that the number of reported cases of property crime in the US in 2018 were 7.2 million. I do not know about you, but that is insane to me! To think that there is a product out on the market today that will prevent theft inspired me to take action to protect my property. BOLT Lock in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has become one of the largest producers of automotive locks and keys in the world. What makes BOLT stand out from other lock manufacturers is its breakthrough one-key lock technology. Simply select a Ford-, Ram-, Chevy-, Jeep-, Nissan- or Toyota-compatible lock, and on its first use, the BOLT Lock permanently sets to your…

IF YOU’RE AT ALL FAMILIAR WITH THE ANGLERFISH, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT THESE UNDERWATER ANIMALS HAVE A GLOWING, DANGLING LURE PROTRUDING FROM THEIR FOREHEADS THAT LOOKS LIKE A FAT, JUICY WORM. The anglerfish entices other fishes close with the bioluminescent appendage, and then pounces on its prey. It’s a vicious way to hunt for food, but a genius way to distract the bait with something shiny. You may be wondering how this relates to Stuart Daigle’s 2008 Tahoe build. Well, let me explain. This particular project came about for a particular need that Stuart had. As a self-employed business owner of K.I.K. Kustomz, a custom clothing company, he would constantly run into the same concern: How do you draw attention at a truck show full of eye candy everywhere…

THE CHEVY BLAZER AND GMC JIMMY ARE NEARLY INTERCHANGEABLE. Aside from slight trim and badging, Chevy and GMC created an almost identical vehicle. The second generation of the Blazer/Jimmy was so popular that it was given the Truck of the Year nod from Playboy magazine and Motor Trend magazine. In the custom truck community, the Chevy and GMC SUV model became extremely popular due to the customizations possible. When Daniel Cumby of Santa Fe, Texas, first purchased a Chevy Blazer, he made it his own by bagging and painting it to his preference. His Blazer was his daily driver and he used it for commuting to work as well as hanging with friends. Daniel wanted to try his hand in building a full-size truck, so he found a new…

THE HISTORY OF SNOOKI IS A TALE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS THAT STARTED FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, AND UP UNTIL NOW, THAT ONLY TELLS HALF OF THE STORY. Almost everyone has seen the incredible artwork Josh Rowan creates at Rowan Conceptz, and if you haven’t, we implore you to head online and check it out. To Josh’s friends and family, it was no surprise that when he finally decided to start building a custom truck inspired by his artwork, it would be over the top to say the least. While living in Miami, Josh got a phone call from his dad asking if he could afford to feed a big-block Chevy a high-octane diet on a regular basis. Josh thought to himself, “There is no way I can afford that…

CRUISE TO THE PINES 2020 IN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, WAS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 16, JUST AS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WAS SWEEPING THE COUNTRY. Before the event, the big question for everyone was, will the show go on? Yes and no, said a Perfect Poise Car Club member on the event’s Facebook page. Cruise, yes! Show, no. This annual event is known for its breathtaking 85-mile adventure north from Phoenix to Prescott. Following the cruise, the custom vehicles are typically laid out over the grassy field at Watson Lake camping area, judged and awarded infamous trophies—customized skate decks by artists from all over the world. The 2020 show, however, would be different. Club representatives did everything they could to continue the beautiful tradition that began many years ago. But after going back…

GROWING UP AROUND THE LOWRIDER AND MINI-TRUCK SCENE, IT WAS ONLY NATURAL FOR JEFF BASEY TO BLEND SOME OF THE STYLES OF EACH WITH HIS OWN BUILDS. The longer you stare at his trucks, the more custom lowrider and mini-truck styling you can identify and remember from back in the day. On this particular custom—a 1955 Divco milk truck—a man named Don from Time Warp Customs in Alpharetta, Georgia, is responsible for the unique starting point that Jeff was looking for. Back in the day, Jeff noticed a cool custom milk truck at a local show and instantly knew that one day he had to have one. Eventually he came across this partially finished truck that he and his buddy Mike Nicholson knew they could complete. After making a…