Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2021 i Street Trucks

BUILDING CUSTOM TRUCKS FOR A LIVING SOUNDS LIKE AN ABSOLUTE DREAM, RIGHT? Who wouldn’t want to turn their favorite hobby into a business? Well, for those who have done it in the past or are currently neck deep in the reality of the situation, the general consensus might warn possible onlookers to “be careful of what you wish for.” While working on trucks every day can start to feel like more of a job than a pleasurable escape from work at times, the lucky souls who get to dirty their hands on the daily still wouldn’t have it any other way. Now, the big changeup that comes with turning trucks into a career is the time (rather, the lack thereof) spent with one’s own personal truck. When paying gigs take…

THE YEAR 2020 WILL BE ONE TO REMEMBER, THAT IS FOR SURE. That being said, we here at Street Trucks are just as sick of talking about it and hearing about it as you are, so let’s just say it once and move on: All proper safety precautions were taken by the Slamboree show staff and the Grand Casino itself. Whew. Now for important things! The 2020 show, held July 31-Aug. 2, was a much-needed event for all in attendance. Many shows since March 2020 were forced to cancel, and many upcoming shows are not happening—even SEMA was a no-go. A lot of the events we enthusiasts look forward to will not happen. Lucky for us, show runner Jimmie Broyles is the hero we all need but do not deserve.…

IN THE FIRST-EVER OBS BUILDER’S GUIDE, (MARCH ’20) WE FOCUSED OUR ATTENTION ON SWAPPING OUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED 4.3-LITER V-6 ENGINE FOR A BLUEPRINT ENGINES 383C.I. stroker motor. Additionally, we added an American Powertrain transmission, along with a full Ridetech coilover suspension system and 22-inch American Racing wheels. It was an impressive truck that was built right from Day 1 and driven hard like it was intended. So now we are going to turn our focus over to the OBS Builder’s Guide V2 donor truck, a 1997 GMC Sierra that’s sporting a 5.7-liter V-8 with the third door option and only 125K original miles. A completely clean—and 100% stock—extended cab OBS GMC that is just begging for a new life, and we have a goal to give it one. For…

GMC LAUNCHES CANYON AT4 OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE EDITION GMC announced the new 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition, which enhances the Canyon AT4 and enables customers to confidently venture into rugged off-road environments, all while maintaining the premium comforts they have come to expect from GMC. “When customers are looking for a capable off-road truck, we know that they want improved vehicle height as well as additional protection,” said GMC Marketing Director Rich Latek. “Whether it’s tackling die-hard off-road courses or embarking on a weekend adventure, the Canyon AT4 Off-Road Performance Edition provides an improved approach angle, enhanced maneuverability and underbody protection to key parts of the truck, while still delivering a premium GMC experience.” Standard equipment on the Canyon AT4 includes 31-inch Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, an off-road tuned…

MOST WARRIORS GO INTO BATTLE USING SOME FORM OF WAR PAINT. Blake Grogan goes into battle on the show field with his ’86 Mazda B2000 covered in war paint. Blake, whose love for Mazdas began when he was 16 years old, knew he wanted a custom Mazda mini-truck, built from the ground up. He eventually purchased what he now calls “War Paint” from another truck enthusiast named Jeff Giles. Jeff built this incredible looking Mazda with tons of detail, so Blake knew he was in good company when it came time to swap names on the title. Jeff’s initial work on the Mazda began with the getting the frame all the way to the ground. With the help of Jeff Greene, they Z-notched the front and installed mounts for 2,500-pound…

E RIC MOSLEY, THE OWNER OF THIS COOL CHEVY S-10, IS NO STRANGER TO BEING IN THE MINI-TRUCK SCENE. He’s had tons of killer rides over the five-plus years in the game before taking some time to focus on his family. During the hiatus from hanging out with truck buddies every weekend, he started his own HVAC business called Mosley Heating and Air. Being that his company is based in Florida, business is booming! “BEING A TRUE MINI-TRUCKER, ERIC WAS NOT HAPPY AND WANTED TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL. HE WENT BACK TO HIS VISION.” With business on track and family going well, Eric was getting anxious to get back in a mini and scrape the streets. So, he got together with his good friend Richard Edwards, and…

NOTHING SETS OFF AN EARLY SQUAREBODY MORE THAN A COMPLETE SET OF BODY-SIDE MOLDINGS. A few different manufacturers make this molding, and we have used them all. However, we have found that the molding made by Mar-K is of the best quality, resulting in the best overall fit and finish. Although offered in individual pieces, we opted to get the complete upper and lower sets with clips. Mar-K moldings are made from thicker-gauge US aluminum and finished off with black or 1977 only gold accent stripes and are then bright anodized for protection and a shiny finish. We are building a ’77 C10, but we decided on the black accents as it fits with the build a little better. If your truck had this molding from the factory, the installation…

HAVING THE BENEFIT OF BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS TO MOST OF THE TOP TRUCK PARTS MANUFACTURERS IN AMERICA IS A GIFT MOST PEOPLE DON’T OFTEN GET. We get excited to tour the facilities and listen to the passion in the voices of the staff on site. Generally, these are all truck guys doing cool truck guy things with cool truck guy friends. This group of gearheads at All American Billet decided to focus on high quality, billet aluminum hotrod parts for classic Chevy and Ford trucks. All of these parts are fully produced, engineered and made in America at their Phoenix location. The daily grind includes carving out beautiful aftermarket parts like serpentine pulley kits, engine, interior and exterior accessories, full suspension systems and more! Since 1909, All American Billet’s sister company,…

THROTTLE AND KICK LOKAR INTRODUCES ITS NEW THROTTLE AND KICKDOWN CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR EDELBROCK’S PRO-FLO 4 EFI SYSTEMS, ALLOWING FOR A CLEAN AND SIMPLE CABLE INSTALLATION. The brackets are available for both early and late versions of the Pro-Flo 4 with 4150 or 3878 throttle bodies, with or without provisions for cruise control, and in Lokar’s Brite or black anodized finishes. All mounting hardware and return assist springs are included. As with all Lokar products, each bracket is designed and manufactured in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. LOKAR PRODUCTS 877-469-7440 www.lokar.com BRIGHT BRONCOS UNITED PACIFIC CONTINUES TO ILLUMINATE CLASSIC BRONCO RESTORATIONS WITH NEW AMBER LED PARKING/SIGNAL LAMPS FOR THE GRILLE. The new, super-bright lights are direct replacements for the original components, offer greater visibility than the…

WITH EVERY TRUCK PROJECT WE TAKE ON, IDEAS AND CONCEPTS FLOW LIKE WATER FOR HOW TO MAKE EACH ONE CUSTOM AND UNIQUE. Even with an unlimited imagination and an amazing group of friends to help, we don’t always get to incorporate all these great ideas into our current project. And sometimes those ideas need to be sealed tight in your own head, because the truck you have now won’t suffice and you definitely don’t want to see someone else perform the mods that you came up with. This was the case for Bryce Belanger throughout the last 12 custom vehicle projects he’s owned, but it was lucky number 13 that set him loose and gave him his time to shine. “BRYCE WANTED TO DESIGN HIS OWN TRUCK FROM SCRATCH WITH…

LOSING A GRANDFATHER CAN BE ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT THINGS TO HAPPEN IN A YOUNG BOY’S LIFE. While nothing can ever take the place of a lost loved one, caring for their prized possessions and recalling long-lasting positive memories can help ease the pain with familiarity and comfort. The special physical items left behind can live another lifetime. We all have keepsakes that once belonged to someone we deeply cared for, and it’s interesting to think about what each particular object says about that person. Some of them are completely random trinkets that carry no real personal connection to who our loved one was, while others are more directly connected to their interests and personalities—this is the good stuff that never gets misplaced or forgotten about. It’s safe to…

A MIDLIFE CRISIS IS A TRANSITION OF IDENTITY AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, DESCRIBED AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL CRISIS BROUGHT ABOUT BY EVENTS THAT HIGHLIGHT A PERSON’S GROWING AGE. This may produce feelings of intense depression and high levels of anxiety. The desire to achieve youthfulness or make drastic changes to one’s current lifestyle can be overwhelming and all-consuming. There are many options for helping this phase of life, including talks with doctors, testing out so-called miracle medicines, and even wasting money on things like traveling to places you’ve never been to try and “find yourself.” “HIS ’73 CHEVY C30 DUALLY IS PROOF THAT WHEN YOU SET A GOAL, DROP ABOUT 30K ON PARTS AND LABOR, AND EVENTUALLY REACH THE FINISH LINE, A MIDLIFE CRISIS CAN BE APPRECIATED RATHER THAN FEARED. PERFORMING MOST OF…