Innholdsfortegnelse for March 2024 i Street Trucks

THE ADJECTIVE “CLASSY” (CLASS-Y / KLAS’E) IS USED TO DEFINE SOMETHING THAT IS ELEGANT, STYLISH AND SOPHISTICATED, AND TO BE TRUTHFUL THESE ARE THE PERFECT ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THIS K5 BUILD. With the K5 Blazer market being on fire like it is nowadays, one should consider themselves very lucky to have the chance to own one of these classics. The lifted and lowered stances of the K5 Blazers are consistently demanding attention. If you’re N2BNLOW like Jim and Kimberly Allen are from Santee, California, then you will be drooling over their 1980 Chevrolet K5 blazer named “NO CLEARANCE.” When Jim was growing up in the ’80s he was a huge fan of the lowered Blazers and always wanted one of his own. As we all know life happens and Jim…

SOME MIGHT LOOK AT THIS TRUCK, AS AMAZING AS IT SITS IN BEAUTIFUL BARE-METAL SKIN, AND SEE TRANSPORT WHEELS AND ITS INCOMPLETE INTERIOR ONLY TO ASK, WHY IS IT DESERVING OF A SPOT IN PRINT? Why not wait for it to be completed THEN feature it? While those are valid questions, it’s important to realize that not all project vehicles are built in vain. This 1968 F-100 isn’t exactly on the cusp of being buttoned up for good, but it’s close, and it has come a long way since Taylor Marecle first bought the truck back in 2014. A lot has happened since then—both with the truck and in Taylor’s personal life—and instead of letting things get the better of him, he has instead put things into perspective and has…

IS YOUR STUFF SAFE? A lot of valuables left in vehicles are getting stolen. Smash-and-grabs are more common, and so having a way to secure things like cash, jewelry, checkbooks, wallets, or a defensive weapon is important. Locking the doors simply isn’t enough to keep the criminals away. No thief has walked up to a vehicle, looked in the window, and pulled on the door handle only to say, “Dang, it’s locked—I guess I can’t steal that wallet laying in the seat.” Experts recommend adding a secured place in your vehicle hidden from plain view that has a thief-proof lock made from thick steel. To achieve this extra protection, we contacted Console Vault and ordered one of its console safes built specifically for our ’23 GMC Sierra (Part #1117-4D with…

THERE’S A NEW CONTENDER MOVING UP THE RANKS IN THIS THRILLING WORLD OF C10 RESTORATIONS: PROJECT ROCKY, A 1979 CHEVY C10, POISED TO REDEFINE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A CLASSIC. For those who might have missed a beat in our journey, welcome back to the show. We are refocused on this project after a long hiatus while Rocky was at the paint and body shop, as well as our dedication to Sergeant Square, our military charity build for Mission 22. But now, the spotlight is back on Rocky, and we’re excited to bring you up to speed. Picture this: a truck stripped down to its very core. Every nut, every bolt, every inch will be transformed. The old body panels are making way for new ones from Auto Metal…

A New Legend Is Born: THE ALL-NEW 2024 LEXUS GX THE wait is over. The much-anticipated 2024 Lexus GX is finally here and ready for adventure with a combination of elegant features, off-road capability, and luxurious quality. Reimagined from the ground up, the company designed the all-new GX to inspire customers to pursue their urge to travel, take an unpaved path, and revel in the joy of driving. The first-generation GX entered the North American market in 2002 in the mid-luxury SUV market. Lexus enthusiasts have long praised its legendary off-road capability and its ability to tackle rough terrain taking customers comfortably from errands to remote spaces. The 2024 GX builds upon the strong foundation created by the outgoing generation, and brings the intuitive technology, thoughtful interior touches, and…

WHEN IT COMES TO SHOW VENUES, THE OLD SAYING “LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION” MEANS A LOT. With so many shows forced too far from cool locations due to city restrictions, shows like Showdown in the Valley give a new meaning to an event taking place in the middle of small-town America. This year’s show was sponsored by JTX Forged and held on October 6-8, 2023, in the middle of Maggie Valley—a small, old-school town nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The scenery alone gives showgoers something to enjoy. Besides being surrounded by rolling mountains covered with morning fog, the weather is always perfect. The temperature during the first week of October is neither too cold nor too hot. Even with a beautiful view surrounding the Maggie Valley festival grounds,…

IF YOU’VE SPENT MUCH TIME IN AND AROUND CLASSIC TRUCKS, YOU KNOW THAT RUST IS A MAJOR OPPONENT THAT STANDS IN THE WAY OF A SUCCESSFUL RESTORATION. Unfortunately, water and moisture don’t respect boundaries, as interior metal parts are equally susceptible to rust and decay as exterior panels. This simple fact is exactly what inspired Auto Metal Direct (AMD) to develop a replacement inner lower door panel that features OEM-matched size, fitment, and louvering. AMD’s replacement panel is stamped from high-quality, heavy gauge steel and comes treated with a rust-resistant EDP coating to ensure this will be the last time you or anybody else will have to worry about making repairs anytime in the foreseeable future. Maybe you have found yourself in the situation of needing to replace the lower…

A SWEET 16TH IS A SPECIAL OCCASION FOR ANYBODY, AS IT’S USUALLY FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT, ENJOYMENT AND ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT. Last Resort, Louisiana’s largest truck show, just celebrated its 16th anniversary, and it was by far its best event to date. With well over 500 entries, Stuart Daigle and his entire hardworking crew set the bar for custom truck shows nationwide. Located at the Oil & Gas Park in Jennings, Louisiana, Last Resort is a connecting point for the Southern truck scene as it is conveniently situated between Houston and New Orleans, so it usually receives a diverse turnout each year. The 2023 sponsors included Air Lift, Verret Motorsports, Jeff Davis Parish Tourism Commission, Explicit Concepts, and Twisted Addictions. For awards, a Top 75 was announced as well as 17 Best…

GRAB HANDLE LG BILLET USA INTERIOR GRAB HANDLES FOR 1999-2006 CHEVY/ GMC NBS (NEW BODY STYLE) SILVERADO PICKUPS ARE MADE FROM 6061-T6 BILLET ALUMINUM, AND HAVE BEEN ENGINEERED AND PRECISION-MACHINED TO HAVE A FITMENT THAT CLOSELY RESEMBLES THE FACTORY PART WHILE ALSO IMPROVING THE AESTHETICS OF YOUR INTERIOR. The factory grab handle consists of a rubber material that deteriorates over time, and chances are, the one in your truck is already crusty and in need of replacement. The LG Billet USA NBS grab handle is the perfect option for you since it installs in less than 5 minutes using the custom hardware that is included in the package. Each handle is sold individually and is available in a machined or black anodized finish. LG BILLET USA480-590-2537www.lgbilletusa.com ’67-’70 GM CHEVY SHOW…

ANYTHING IN LIFE IS MUCH MORE RELAXED AND ENJOYABLE WHEN YOU’RE SPENDING TIME WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS. Our time on this floating rock is limited, so why settle for anything less? Friends are the most influential and reliable connections we make, so when it comes time to collaborate on a project that everyone is equally hyped about, there’s no telling how successful the outcome can be. Luckily when Thomas Kirven of Fayetteville, Georgia, was ready to embark on a full frame-off build centering around his ’56 Chevy Apache pickup, he knew exactly who to call to help get the project moving. His buddy Chris Pate is the owner and operator of Mobile Toys Inc., a custom auto-based company in College Station, Texas. The company’s interior-specific offshoot venture MTI Automotive Designs has…

NOTHING IS MORE AMERICAN THAN A PICKUP TRUCK, RIGHT? In truth, most “American” pickup trucks are not fully assembled in the United States, but in Mexico as well. General Motors is now the top automaker south of the border, topping over 800,000 vehicles assembled last year. In the United States, the 2019 single cab GMC Sierra trucks were no longer going to be produced. The only GMC Sierra you could get in a standard cab model was given a longbed and a V-6 work truck package, which is not exactly an ideal base for a custom build. THERE were a few white single cab trucks that were bodied. I had to make mine better than those trucks. Edgar De Anda was born and raised in San Jalisco, Mexico, before he…

I WANTED to show my abilities and to test them as well, apparently. I really just wanted a simple, clean, classy truck from top to bottom, inside and out THERE’S A LOT TO BE SAID FOR GOING WILD WITH A CUSTOM BUILD AND MAKING SURE THAT PEOPLE TAKE NOTICE. But then there’s the other side of the “wild” card, where subtlety takes the place of “in-your-face.” Now, granted, a bodydropped S-10 isn’t the most subtle thing in the world, but compared to a truck with bright tribal graphics and 30-inch wheels, well, you get the picture. Oh, there are tons of mods besides the bodydrop on this 2000 Chevy S-10, but they’re the type that make you study the truck carefully, which are honestly our favorite kind. And, apparently, that’s…