Street Trucks January 2021

Hello! I wanted to reach out regarding having a feature in your magazine. My husband’s hobby for restoring old cars and going to car shows has turned into a passion of his. His latest project has been his Old Blue Dually. His happiness comes through when speaking with and showing it off to other car enthusiasts. I have included his truck’s Instagram account @ oldbluedually and my contact information. I really hope this is something you will take in consideration. —Cory Barber Hello to you Cory! When we read the words “Old Blue Dually” and “Instagram”, we were already grabbing our phone and started smashing the IG app. No disappointment there! Wow, that’s a nice build. Everyone should head over and see this project in progress! Can’t wait to see…

RIAN HAGGE WANTED TO MAKE HIS SON COLLIN’S UPCOMING 16TH BIRTHDAY ONE FOR THE AGES. HE HATCHED A PLAN INVOLVING THE PURCHASE OF A SQUAREBODY S-10 MINI-TRUCK AND SECRETLY DRIVING IT TO MAGGIE VALLEY, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR SOUTHEASTERN MINITRUCKIN’ NATIONALS. THE PLAN WAS TO INCONSPICUOUSLY STASH IT BEHIND THE OUR LIFESTYLE PODCAST BOOTH FOR AN UNEXPECTED SUNDAY SURPRISE. With the help of Greg Miller from Scrapin’ the Coast, Brian was able to secure a golden ticket to the sold-out 2020 Mini Nats just in time to sneak it through the gates. What resulted was a surprise his son would have never expected. Street Trucks was livestreaming on our Facebook page to interview Collin when his father Brian quietly drove the S-10 out to present it to his son! The scene…

CHEVROLET PREVIEWS ELECTRIC CONNECT AND CRUISE THE K5 Blazer-E is a functional proof of concept of the upcoming Electric Connect and Cruise package Chevrolet Performance plans to sell in the second half of 2021. During the virtual event, Chevrolet Performance will survey SEMA members interested in building their own electric projects to help finalize Chevrolet’s initial eCrate offering. “As GM introduces a new fleet of electric vehicles, it creates an exciting opportunity to bring EV technology to the aftermarket,” said Jim Campbell, GM U.S. vice president of performance and motorsports. “Our vision is to offer a comprehensive line of Connect and Cruise systems from Chevrolet Performance—delivering a solution for every customer ranging from LSX V-8s to eCrate conversions.” The new K5 Blazer-E retains as much of the stock Blazer as…

COIL COVERS THE IGNITION COILS ON YOUR LS3 ENGINE DO A GREAT JOB MAKING SPARKS, BUT THEY WON’T WIN ANY AWARDS IN THE LOOKS DEPARTMENT. Fortunately, you can dress them up with Eddie Motorsports Coil Covers. Made in the USA from quarter-inch thick billet aluminum, the covers are available in your choice of smooth or ball-milled styles, with or without a cutout for the stock oil filler tube. Mounting stands that bolt to the stock GM valve covers are included. EDDIE MOTORSPORTS 888-813-1293 www.eddiemotorsports.com AVAILABLE FINISHES: ■ Black and matte black powdercoat ■ Black anodized ■ Clear anodized and clear powder-coat ■ Natural ■ Polished GO BILLET! LS FABRICATION OFFERS A BILLET GLOVEBOX DOOR AND SPEAKER GRILLE FOR ’47-’53 GMC OR CHEVROLET ADVANCE DESIGN TRUCKS. Pieces are CNC milled from…

EVER SINCE HE CAN REMEMBER, JEFF POPIOLEK HAS BEEN CALIFORNIA DREAMING. Born and raised in Chicago, he grew up fantasizing about the West Coast lifestyle. “I really don’t know what it was exactly that I was so attracted to about life in SoCal,” Jeff admits. “It really wasn’t one particular thing that drew me in, but a fascination with the surf and skateboarding cultures, along with the year-round sunshine, palm trees and cool cars everywhere.” Jeff’s parents must have figured his dreams of someday escaping the Midwest would fizzle out, but as soon as he was old enough and able to go, Jeff packed up and hit the road. In 2013 Jeff left the freezing winters behind but brought his love of custom vehicles along with him. Customized import tuners…

OWNER Jeff Popiolek ’90 Nissan Hardbody Orange, California Club: Severed Ties ENGINE • Shop: Robbie Robbins• Chevy small-block 350ci• Edelbrock 1406 carb• Ceramic-coated headers• Straight pipe exhaust• MSD ignition• Painted engine block• Apex 240-amp alt• Billet pulleys• Aluminum Mishimoto radiator• Braided fuel lines• Chrome driveline and coolant reservoir• 700R4 transmission mounted to tube chassis• B&M shifter SUSPENSION • Chapy Andrews at Sinister FAB Werks, SLC, Utah• 1 ¾-inch tube chassis• Mustang II IFS• Slam Specialties RE-6 (front)/RE-7 (rear) ‘bags• Painted upper and lower arms• QA1 chrome shocks• Custom rear four-link• Custom fuel cell• Painted suspension components WHEELS & TIRES • 22x9 Hot Rods By Boyd H.O.F wheels polished w/ brushed faces• 245/30/22 Lexani tires BRAKES • Little Shop S-10 disc brake conversion w/ drilled and slotted rotors• Painted calipers• Wilwood…