Street Trucks January 2023

WE MESSED UP! It happens to the best of us, but we definitely need to address it. In our December 2022 issue, we unfortunately printed the wrong story on an event editorial piece we were working on for Carlisle Truck Nationals. We labeled two event folders on our server with the same folder name, “Truck Nationals.” These two events were the Summer Truckin’ Nationals and the Carlisle Truck Nationals. The mistake came when we pulled the photos from one folder and the words from the other folder and published the story. That should never happen, but it did. The fix to this is an apology and to correctly publish both stories in the same book. We are going to highlight Carlisle Truck Nationals, and the complete history of this event,…

THE ELECTRIC TRUCK REVOLUTION CONTINUES Introducing GMC’s First-Ever 2024 Sierra EV GMC’S introduction of the first-ever Sierra EV marks a turning point for the premium truck brand as it expands its portfolio of all-electric trucks. Led by the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the Sierra EV offers uncompromising pickup capability, a GM-estimated 400 miles of range on a full charge, and unique features made possible only by its dedicated EV truck platform. “This is the Denali of EVs—and a truck that is every bit a GMC,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global Buick and GMC. “That means it leaves nothing on the table when it comes to hauling, towing, and overall power while unlocking even more possibilities around what a GMC pickup can offer.” GMC will be the…

’81-91 CHEVY/GMC TRUCK RADIATOR SUPPORT TO RADIATOR BRACKET REPRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL RADIATOR SUPPORT TO RADIATOR BRACKET FOR 1981-86 CHEVROLET AND GMC C/K AND 1987-91 R/V MODEL CHEVROLET, GMC PICKUP, BLAZER, JIMMY, AND SUBURBAN MODELS AS LISTED. Each bracket is manufactured in stamped steel replicating the original bracket in design, appearance, and fitment. Comes with a black EDP coating for rust and corrosion prevention. CLASSIC INDUSTRIES 800-854-1280 www.classicindustries.com AN HOSE END WRENCH SET BILLET SPECIALTIES AN HOSE END WRENCH SETS ARE MADE FROM QUALITY ANODIZED ALUMINUM TO PROVIDE A MAR-FREE INSTALLATION. Short handles offer a comfortable grip while preventing over-tightening. Each handle is engraved with the wrench size for easy identification. Select from a five- or seven-piece kit. BILLET SPECIALTIES 800-245-5382 www.billetspecialties.com SWING MOUNT TANDEM BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL FROM…

“Although I love every facet about the build, the combination of unassuming original paint patina and a 1,000hp boosted 6-speed will never get old. WHEN JON PRATKANIS, AKA JP, OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED HIS NEXT BIG VENTURE WITH THE OPENING OF THE STANDARD SPEED SHOP IN MID-2021, HE WAS LOOKING TO ESTABLISH A SPACE WHERE HE COULD CONTINUE BUILDING HIS UNIQUE STYLE OF AUTOMOTIVE CREATIONS UNDER A HIGHLY APPROPRIATE, STATELY NAME. This project is fueled by Jon’s integrity in piecing together the highest quality one-off vehicles that are a celebration of pure, peak performance in regards to big power and agility beneath an unassuming, weathered patina shell. This is the standard that Jon has always abided by, and where the bar will be set for all future four-wheeled endeavors that roll out…

THIS TRUCK HAS SOME STORIES TO TELL. Owned by Justin Zerwekh of Roseburg, Oregon, the 1955 Ford F-100 has accompanied him on all his adventures, from high school homecoming to his honeymoon, across multiple states and beyond. And it’s all thanks to Justin’s father, Jim. More than 20 years ago, when Justin turned 15½, Jim sat his son down for a talk. “He told me that when I was driving age, he wouldn’t buy me a truck, but he would help me build one,” Justin says. “He said it’ll take money and time, but he said I could build it. I could do it with his help.” “It was a pile of parts in their backyard. Literally, a pile in the yard, and it was full of dead possums and…

MEXICAN FIESTA BRINGS THE SOUND, CULTURE, AND TASTE OF MEXICO TO MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN’S LAKEFRONT. It’s three days of fun, food, Mariachi, and fiesta for everyone. Mexican Fiesta is more than just a celebration. It’s an affirmation of the belief that the Hispanic community is alive with promise. Education is the key to the future, and through scholarship awards, the festival becomes the gateway to young Hispanic men and women taking their rightful place in society. In 1973 a south side street was closed to traffic to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. It was the first time that there was the excitement of a neighborhood street fair, a sense that it was time for this thriving community to show itself and others the extraordinary beauty of a culture rich in diversity.…