Street Trucks May 2022

“THESE ARE EXCITING TIMES AND WE’RE PROUD TO BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE JOURNALISM. LOOK FOR THIS NEW PUBLICATION ON STANDS NATIONWIDE...” WITH AN EVER-CHANGING AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY COMES A JOURNALISTIC RESPONSIBILITY TO EVOLVE WITH THE ENVIRONMENT. Lately, one major industry advancement has been gaining the attention of the aftermarket world through shock and awe. We’ve seen it, we’ve talked about it, and now we’ve decided to dive deep into the world of electric motor swapped restomods for you to see what it’s really all about. Is it as good as they say it is? Is the reliability truly there? How hard is it to comprehend and how expensive is it to get into? Are there any entry level upgrades or does everything require an unlimited budget? These are…

NISSAN brought a truckload of Southern California vibes to the 2022 Chicago Auto Show with a trio of custom Frontier trucks created by its San Diego-based design team. The three Nissan Design America (NDA) project trucks are based on the 2022 Frontier, which is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide. They are joined by the Rebelle Rally Frontier, driven by “Team Wild Grace” in the eight-day, 1,500-mile competition in the deserts of Nevada, Arizona and California. The Project 72X, Project Hardbody and Project Adventure, while all sharing the same 2022 Frontier Crew Cab platform, address three different mid-size truck audiences and start with three different Frontier grade levels: S, SV and PRO-4X respectively. All three of the Frontier concept trucks combine readily available Nissan and aftermarket parts and accessories with…

EXHAUST INSULATION REDUCE INSTALLATION TIME AND EFFORT, INCREASE EXHAUST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, AND REDUCE RADIANT HEAT WITH HEATSHIELD ARMOR EXHAUST INSULATION FROM HEATSHIELD PRODUCTS. Heatshield Products’ Heatshield Armor is not a wrap. It installs quickly and easily, and it does not require the exhaust components to be removed in most cases. Reduces heat radiated by exhaust system up to 70% while increasing exhaust system performance. HEATSHIELD PRODUCTS 844-723-2665 www.heatshieldproducts.com FEATURES: ■ Can withstand constant, direct heat of up to 1,800 degrees F ■ Ideal for exhaust pipes, turbo down, and up-pipes along with other exhaust system radiant heat sources ■ Made in the USA ILLUMINATED LETTER BADGES ORACLE LIGHTING RECENTLY LAUNCHED ITS NEW UNIVERSAL LED LETTER BADGES. Now shipping with an MSRP of $38.75 (per letter), these vibrant letters are available…

THERE COMES A TIME IN EVERY MAN’S LIFE WHEN YOU ARRIVE AT THE CROSSROADS AND HAVE TO MAKE AN IMPORTANT CHOICE. For Darrel Brown, that time came when he had to decide between his beloved Chevy Colorado his newly acquired Chevy Tahoe. While he and his wife Sara were putting together an immaculate Chevy Colorado bodied and painted, they began a search for an adequate tow pig. The Colorado was a two-door, which was fine at the time because it was just he and his wife traveling to shows, but the long drives became more a worrisome weekend. The Browns went to a used car dealership, and that’s when they found and fell in love with a 2011 Chevy Tahoe. This four-door SUV was perfect for towing their custom…

OWNER Darrel Brown ❚ Humble, Texas ❚ Club: Committed ❚ 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe CHASSIS: ■ Front Suspension: Phat Phabz full frame chassis ■ Phat Phabz control arms and sway bars ■ Air Lift Dominator 2600 bags ■ Rear Suspension: Parallel 4-link ■ Sway bar ■ Firestone F9000 sleeve ■ Bags over axle ■ Dual Viair 480 compressors DRIVETRAIN: ■ Engine: 5.3L ■ 799 heads ■ BTR stage 2 cam ■ LS6 springs ■ Transmission: 6l80e ■ Rearend: Narrowed with Dutchman axles BODY/PAINT: ■ Shaved handles, license plate rear wiper, roof rack ■ Aftermarket headlights ■ Tubbed firewall ■ Wiper cowel ■ 4-inch bodydrop ■ Frame swap by Wayne Brown and owner ■ Sheetmetal work by Patrick Reid ■ Drag bar added ■ Painted by Patrick Reid with a mix of…

AT 29 YEARS OLD, YOUNG HERSCHEL WONG WAS ON THE HUNT FOR A NEW WORK TRUCK FOR HIS BUSINESS, H. Wong Co. Refrigeration. He had been in business for a couple of years now, and was in need of something that could handle all the parts and supplies for the mobile repair and installation service. From the clues gathered, it seems as though Herschel likely bought his ’59 Chevy in the town of Ukiah, California, and had a utility box installed. As the years went on and the truck did its duty, it was eventually taken out of service and stored away. It wasn’t until 2016 that it would surface for sale, which is when Chris Driscoll of Wexford, Pennsylvania, came across it on eBay and knew he had…