Street Trucks July 2024

IT’S ABOUT TIME! I’m sure most of you have said this at least once during a custom truck build. Whether it was finally getting a part in the mail you were waiting on, a call from that painter who has been avoiding you for a few months, or, like in our case, finishing a truck that has been years in the making. Sergeant Square has been the epitome of custom truck builds and an experience we won’t soon forget. From wrong parts to exploiters of opportunity, we ran across it all, but we finally crossed the finish line with an amazing build. You will see the final outcome in the next issue of Street Trucks, and we will all watch the culmination of all the hard work come to fruition…

’88-’98 GM C1500 POWER RACK AND PINION CRADLE KIT THE FLAMING RIVER POWER RACK AND PINION CRADLE KIT REPLACES YOUR 1988-’98 CHEVY/ GMC C1500 PICKUP’S FACTORY STEERING BOX, IDLER ARM, AND DRAG LINK WITH A PRECISION-WELDED CRADLE AND POWER RACK-AND-PINION ASSEMBLY. You get more precise steering with less weight, and there are fewer parts to wear out compared to the OEM recirculating-ball steering system. The rack-and-pinion feature a 0.980-inch shaft for extra strength and a billet servo valve for cooler operation. A new slip shaft with U-joints and power steering hoses are included to connect the rack assembly to your truck’s factory power steering pump. Everything attaches using the OE mounting points with no cutting, drilling, or welding to chassis required. • Adapts to the OEM column assembly • Solid…

IN THE HEART OF EDINBURG, TEXAS, JOSE SANCHEZ’S 1984 CHEVROLET C10 STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO PASSION COMBINED WITH A LITTLE BIT OF SPOUSAL PERSUASION. Named “Ugly Betty”, this truck isn’t just a classic ride; it’s a labor of love, and the result of Jose’s dedication to his wife’s desire for a vintage cruiser. Jose, an electrical project manager by day and a devoted truck enthusiast by night, poured his heart and soul into crafting Ugly Betty over a span of one and a half years, and investing around $55K and countless hours of sweat equity. His journey from a stock C10 to a head-turning custom ride is nothing short of admirable. EVERY inch of Ugly Betty tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Every inch of…

THE GOODGUYS 14TH LMC TRUCK SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS PRESENTED BY OLD AIR PRODUCTS TOOK OVER TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY ON APRIL 26-28, 2024. With a jam-packed schedule, this event had something for every automotive enthusiast. The show spanned over several days and welcomed all rods, customs, classics and muscle cars up to '99. Picture over 2,000 of the coolest rides you can imagine, all gathered in one place for your viewing pleasure. But that's not all—new for 2024, gearheads were thrilled to hear about the addition of the “Texas Half-Mile” motorcycle racing event. As well as the adrenaline-pumping action with the Nitro Thunderfest, Dragster Exhibition, and the Burn Out Competition. For those looking to add to their automotive collection, the Cars 4 Sale Corral offered a selection of vehicles from…

IF THE NAME TONY LEAL ISN’T FAMILIAR TO YOU YET (A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH SHOULD HELP REMEDY THAT!) then keep on reading. He’s built some insane custom classic trucks that somehow keep making their way onto our covers, as we just can’t help but fall in love with each and every custom creation Tony puts his hands on. This time around, Tony knew he wanted to break away completely from the crowd and do something a bit different—quite a bit different, in fact. His only main criteria this time focused on building a four-door classic so he could fit his whole family and cruise to the Pomona Swap Meet and Donut Derelicts in style. Tony was on the hunt for a patina’d four-door classic truck, but NOT a C10 or…

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