Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2023 i Street Trucks

AS CUSTOM TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS, WE HAVE ALL EITHER BEEN IN A CAR CLUB AT SOME POINT OR KNOW PEOPLE WHO ARE IN A CLUB. Some are small local clubs while others are big national clubs. For most of us, starting out with a small group of local, like-minded “car friends” is where it starts. We hit up local cruise nights or regional car shows together. We wear the same logo on our shirts and in our back windows. We have seen thousands of clubs come and go throughout our time doing this magazine over the years. We’ve seen people hop from one club to another due to various reasons. But when it comes to a club that stands the test of time and can say they have been around for…

SOMETIMES THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN’T PLANNED. Whether it be a fateful turn of events, being at the right place at the right time, some indescribable cosmic force working in your favor, good karma finally paying off, or just good ‘ol fashioned dumb luck—you just have to be ready to go with the flow whenever a golden opportunity presents itself. While not everyone is fortunate enough to purchase a lottery ticket worth millions, it’s still worthwhile to keep score of other meaningful life occurrences, such as finding a cool pickup project out in a field somewhere. That must be as good as hitting that Powerball number, right? While some folks might not be able to equate landing a big jackpot with scoring something as mundane as a rusty truck,…

TECH BEING ABLE TO OPEN YOUR TAILGATE IS A MUST FOR TRUCK OWNERS. Whether it’s to load a dirt bike or a stroller, if you can’t get into the back of the bed, it’s going to be a bad day. But what do you do if you prefer a smooth-looking rear on your truck and hate the way a plain, square-looking tailgate handle looks? You order yourself a tailgate handle relocation kit, like the one from Jegs that was used in this install (Part #555-78835). With this kit, or one like it made for your specific year, make, and model truck, you can move the stock handle from the outside of the tailgate to the inside of the tailgate and still utilize all the factory internal parts to open it.…

WHEN DISCUSSING THE FORD F-100, MOST CONVERSATIONS LEAD TO THE MID-’50S BODY THAT HAS BEEN DONE SUCCESSFULLY TIME AND TIME AGAIN. However, opinions have been trending toward the trucks that came decades later: the Bumpside and Dentside bodies. These popular forms span two generations for Ford, and we find ourselves with the latter for this story. Ford’s sixth generation F-series was introduced in 1973. This generation continues on the foundation brought into production by its preceding two generations but with some refinements along the way. However, most of these improvements were made to the cabin of the truck. Meanwhile, chassis and drivetrain features stayed stale through decades of production, and perhaps that’s why Nick Alfano’s Ranger XLT draws us in. For some of Nick’s older friends and family, it is…

2024 TOYOTA TACOMA: ULTIMATE ADVENTURE MACHINE AFTER nearly two decades as the champion of the mid-size pickup truck market, the Toyota Tacoma is ready for its next chapter. This go-anywhere truck is entirely new for 2024 with epic adventures in mind, improving upon every winning aspect that has made it a stalwart for truck buyers for years along with Toyota’s legendary quality, durability, reliability, and much, much more. Redesigned from the ground up and built upon the TNGA-F global truck platform shared with Tundra and Sequoia, the all-new Tacoma was designed and engineered for the U.S. market. For its fourth generation, Tacoma utilizes a new high-strength, boxed, steel-ladder frame; adds numerous features that off-road enthusiasts can play with; features an available fully redesigned multi-link coil rear suspension that improves ride…

RICKY HOLLY IS A NAME THAT WE’VE ALL GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO HEARING OVER THE YEARS. He’s been turning out the craziest vintage Chevy trucks that have only gotten better. You’ve seen his builds at the biggest shows across the country. You’ve seen his trucks on the covers and pages of the industry’s leading publications. You’ve seen pictures and videos of his creations posted and shared across all social media platforms. At this point, you have also most definitely been inundated with the praise surrounding his latest project—this ’79 Chevy pickup that has been the buzz of the custom pickup community since its grand unveiling at SEMA ’22. If for some reason you don’t already have every square inch of this truck ingrained in your memory bank, let’s get reacquainted with…

FORBIDDEN FANTASY SHOW AND SHINE 2023 WAS HELD AT THE LAUGHLIN RIVER LODGE HOTEL AND CASINO IN LAUGHLIN, NEVADA, ON MARCH 24-25. The event welcomed selected vehicles—and we cannot wait for you to see who made it to the event! It was about time for the West Coast to get the show season back on with one of the most anticipated events. Forbidden Fantasy Show and Shine has a history of not only selling out of available pre-registration within a matter of hours, but also hotel rooms! The show kicked off early on Saturday, and we walked into the show on top of the parking garage where it took place this year, which was a cool change. The weather was stunning. It was an awesome site to see tons of…

SEVERAL IMPORTANT FACTORS MUST ALIGN TO REALLY PUT THE STAMP ON A GREAT CAR SHOW. An impressive lineup of vehicles ranging from clean and classy to radical makes the cut. Good food and vendors slinging merchandise is on top of the list, too. Venue and location play a large part, but what really does it for me is the atmosphere and camaraderie. Luckily for everyone in Rayne, Louisiana, last March, Altered Metal presented by The Rollin Good Co. highlighted these factors, throwing down an awesome show with a super laid-back vibe that lasted all weekend. The event happened at the Rayne Frog Festival pavilion with plenty of room for activities. Walking through the gate, I can always count on KIK Clothing to be set up in full display. Vendors lined…

WHEN YOU’RE A WELDER BY TRADE, YOU CAN KIND OF JUST CUT STUFF APART, ADD SOME OTHER STUFF, AND THEN WELD IT ALL TOGETHER TO MAKE NEW STUFF. And while it’s great to get paid to do it, it’s even better to have some downtime every now and again to put those skills to use on personal projects. Let’s take Sergio Cueto and his ’60 F-850 as a prime example. When he decided to tackle another build to replace his previous ’59 Ford dually, he wanted to make sure that it would have more than enough room to carry the whole family this time around. Sergio loves ’57-’60 Fords, so he went on the hunt for a crew cab version to build his latest dream truck. It turns out that…

FULL SEAT REPLACEMENTS THE NEW CRUISER COLLECTION FROM TMI PRODUCTS IS PERFECT FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE ENTHUSIAST WHO WANTS MODERN COMFORT WITH A CLEAN AND BASIC STYLE. These high-quality seats offer a budget friendly price for those who need a quality, comfortable, no-frills seat. TMI PRODUCTS888-460-0640 www.tmiproducts.com ’85-’86 FORD HEAD UNIT THE RETROSOUND DALLAS RADIO FACE IS THE LATEST OFFICIALLY LICENSED FORD RADIO FACE BY RETRO MANUFACTURING, DESIGNED TO REPLICATE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY RADIO IN 1985-’86 FORD F-SERIES TRUCKS AND 1985-’86 FORD BRONCOS. Dallas’ subtle and straightforward design features replica black plastic knobs, rounded push buttons, and a thin seek bar. It is finished in matte black with the official Ford logo for added authenticity. The Dallas mounts directly into the factory opening in these vehicles with the included mounting kit…

WITH THE RECENT RESURGENCE OF OLD-SCHOOL-STYLED TRUCKS, EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THE NOSTALGIA OF THE 1970S, ’80S, AND ’90S. And for those youngins who weren’t around or just don’t remember, those times were groovy, rad, and dope, respectively. Wild paint schemes were the norm throughout these decades, each with their own flair, plenty of bold colors, and airbrushed details throughout. The beginning of custom trucks as we know them today saw the emergence of the scene as a significant part of pop culture. As a continuation of the hot rod and custom car culture of the previous decades, custom trucks began to gain traction, and enthusiasts began modifying their trucks by lowering the suspensions, installing unique body kits, and applying eye-catching paint jobs. This era witnessed the rise of iconic truck…

YOU could almost say her dog Pickles is more famous than she is. Pickles travels the show scene with Heather and her other half, Waka, and everyone knows who Pickles is. WHEN YOU SEE A SUPER CLEAN, BODY DROPPED TRUCK ROLLING DOWN THE ROAD OR SITTING AT A SHOW, YOUR FIRST THOUGHT MIGHT BE, “MAN, THAT GUY HAS A NICE TRUCK.” Don’t feel bad, because we think the same thing most of the time. But in this case, that comment couldn’t be further from the truth. This 1992 Nissan Hardbody belongs to a gal—Heather Montgomery from Canton, Georgia, to be exact. If her name or the title of this article sounds familiar, then you might be from around the southeast U.S. You could almost say her dog Pickles is more…

QUICK QUESTION: HOW MANY GUYS DO YOU KNOW NAMED PARKER? Maybe you have met one or two before, but meeting these dudes usually comes few and far between, right? Well, while reading this story you’ll meet two Parkers, with the first one being Parker Inman of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the original owner of this monster of a 2019 Ford F-250 seen here. Back in 2019 (when he was only about 21 or so) he bought the truck and planned to have the original suspension system blasted apart and built back up again with all new parts and components to lift it high into the sky in hopes of creating a truly well-rounded, aggressive Ford pickup. Not only did Parker want his truck completely revamped and transformed into a certifiable…