Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2024 i Street Trucks

COLORADO IS HOME TO SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SCENIC ROADS AND BACKGROUNDS. Filled with mountains, impressive ski resorts and, of course, truck enthusiasts, Colorado has recently become my new home state (I moved from sunny Florida). The amount of truck shows has been steadily growing in the state known as the “Box State.” In 2011, Scrapin’ the Rockies was branded as an up-and-coming truck show located in Ignacio, Colorado—a city with a population of only 852 people. The popular truck show took a hiatus, but in 2023, Freaks of Nature member Branden Krzywonski resurrected Scrapin’ the Rockies. It is now in its second year and is growing larger than ever. Located at the Sky Ute Casino in the heart of Ignacio, Branden and his hardworking crew have ensured plenty…

WHEN TODD COLLINS OF PALMERSTON NORTH, MANAWATU, NEW ZEALAND, DECIDED TO BUILD A TRUCK, HE SET HIS STANDARDS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL. This 1971 Chevy C10 is more than just a ride; it’s a 2.5-year labor of love, crafted with passion and dedication. As a flooring installer by trade, Todd has always dreamed of building a C10, and now he’s living that dream, cruising in his custom masterpiece. The first thing that grabs your attention is the truck’s exterior. Todd opted for a new front grille from a 1969 Chevy C10 that he snagged from LMC Truck. The original factory bumpers got a little love too as they were narrowed for a tighter fit. The bodywork didn’t stop there—shaved indicator lights, a shaved scuttle panel, and smoothed-out doors without trim…

SOURCES • aFe Power 951-493-7100 www.afepower.com @afepower• COBB Tuning 866-922-3059 www.cobbtuning.com @cobbtuning• 5 Star Tuning 843-536-1244 www.5startuning.com @5startuning WHEN UPGRADING ANY TRUCK, BIG OR SMALL, ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS PEOPLE TEND TO DO IS ADD SOME EXTRA POWER TO THE ENGINE. In this case, our ’23 Ford Maverick XL with the 2.0L Ecoboost came with very little power from the factory. Being a 4-cylinder turbo engine, I knew I could squeeze a little more power out of it. The Ford Ecoboost platform has become one of the most popular Ford options. Most of the company’s vehicles, including Mustangs and all ST platforms, have this option in various sizes. With the Maverick, you either have the Ecoboost or hybrid option. I was more interested in adding some upgraded power versus having…

AT VARIOUS TRUCK EVENTS, WE OFTEN FIND OURSELVES WISHING THAT SOME OF THESE BEAUTIFUL CLASSIC PICKUPS HAD DIESEL ENGINES UNDER THE HOOD. Thankfully, Jonathan Forrest, of Slidell, Louisiana, has given us just that and then some. He took his favorite body style—the 1980s Chevy R10 (1987 to be exact)—through quite the journey over a period of a year and a half to become a diesel-drinking machine. Having sourced a 2004 Duramax motor, Jonathan took the R10 to Xtreme Diesel Services in Arkansas to have the crew install it all, along with an S&B intake manifold, an LBZ CP3 pump, an Air Dog lift pump, head studs, a custom LLY intercooler, as well as a custom radiator, Stealth 64 G2 turbo, and EFI Live tuning. The Duramax is mated to a…

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“GO BIG OR GO HOME” IS A SAYING MANY OF US HAVE HEARD OR SAID TO ONE ANOTHER. For Jake McKiddie, these have always been words to live by. As the owner and fabricator of Phat Phabz, the builds that go on in his shop are never for the weak hearted. From Jake’s personal past, he has always been around some sort of custom vehicles that he has built, ranging from a custom Chevy Impala and a Chevy Silverado to a body-dropped 2021 Cadillac Escalade. Once Chevy released the new body style Silverado 3500 Duramax dually, the gears in Jake’s head started to spin. Living in Choctaw, Oklahoma, duallys are the norm on the streets in and around the city, so if he was going to build another custom truck,…

EVERY YEAR, THE MISSISSIPPI COAST COLISEUM AND CONVENTION CENTER IN BILOXI TRANSFORMS INTO A MECCA FOR CUSTOM TRUCK AND CAR ENTHUSIASTS, AND 2024 WAS NO EXCEPTION. Scrapin the Coast, now in its 22nd year, continues to draw in a massive crowd from all corners of the country. This year’s event, held from June 21-23, was another unforgettable weekend filled with the finest lifted, lowered, classic, and late-model trucks and SUVs. We were on hand to capture the excitement and showcase the vibrant community that Scrapin the Coast attracts. The turnout was impressive, with vehicles of every make and model gleaming under the Mississippi sun. While the summer heat can be intense, the spacious, air-conditioned indoor area provided a much-needed respite and a prime spot to admire some truly remarkable rides.…

THE PROCESS OF CREATING A CUSTOM TRUCK USUALLY BEGINS WITH A SERIES OF IDEAS ACCUMULATED OVER TIME AND BLENDED TOGETHER TO FORM THE BUILDER’S VISION OF A DREAM TRUCK. Unfortunately, dreams must be tempered with reality, addressing the time, tools, talent, and budget necessary to bring the project to completion. Fortunately, Andy Greene of St. Augustine, Florida, has some advantages over most. As a second generation hot-rodder and the service advisor for the family business, A-Ford-Able Automotive Services, he and his father Jim have most essentials down pat. Andy has owned several trucks in the past but this is his first full-on, hand-built custom. When it came time to locate a project vehicle, he was originally looking for a Ford Dentside (’73-’79), but when he discovered this ’67 F-100 Bumpside, it…

ROGER GLEAVES OF SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI, HAS CREATED SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE WITH HIS 1965 CHEVY C10, A RARE STAGEWAY EDITION COACH CREW CAB. As an automotive parts manager, Roger wanted to build a truck that no one else had. With only a few original Stageway crew cabs left, he dedicated seven years and over $200,000 to bring this dream to life, though he jokingly insists, “Don’t tell my wife.” The exterior of this truck is a nod to its roots, thanks to Classic Parts of America. The grille and bumpers came from Classic Parts, while the custom bodywork included reworking the Stageway coach conversion. This involved remaking the rear doors and adding factory-looking metal with new rear door hinges. Painted in Rally Red from a ‘67 Corvette and PPG Glamour clear…

SOURCES • Air Lift Companywww.airliftcompany.com• BOLT Lock www.boltlock.com• Holley Performance Products www.holley.com• KBS Coatings www.kbs-coatings.com• Rough Country www.roughcountry.com• Summit Racing www.summitracing.com• Toyo Tires www.toyotires.com AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR YEARLY TRIP OUT TO THE WORLD-RENOWNED SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS, A FEW ITEMS HAVE POPPED UP THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED THIS YEAR THAT WE DON’T NORMALLY HAVE TO CONSIDER. Generally, our plans include a simple flight, hotel, and rental car package to handle all our needs. However, this year, we are not only driving the 2,276 miles from our house in Ocala, Florida, to the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas where we stay each year, but we are also going to add a layer of complications by towing Project Rocky all the way to our booth in the Hot…

BRANDON GREW UP IN THE WORLD OF HOT RODS AND TRUCKS, A PASSION HE SHARED WITH HIS FATHER, WHO OWNED AND OPERATED A-1 AUTO BODY IN BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA, FOR OVER 40 YEARS. The shop was a cornerstone of the community, known for its meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality work. Brandon inherited this legacy in 2021 when he bought the shop from his dad, transforming it into a platform for realizing his automotive dreams. Over the years, Brandon had built several impressive trucks, one of which was even featured in Sport Truck magazine when he was in his 20s. With a series of cool builds under his belt and his business taking up most of his time, Brandon decided it was time for a new project. At the end of December 2021,…

IN A WORLD FULL OF MODERN VEHICLES THAT CAN BE OUTFITTED WITH SOME OF THE MOST USELESS FEATURES, THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO APPRECIATE ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF THE CARS AND TRUCKS OF THE PAST. Sure, a butt warming seat can be a nice amenity, but unless you live in an arctic region, it’s simply unnecessary. Social media integration, voice recognition, complete auto-pilot mode?! All these add-ons lead to a more distracted driving experience but obviously have a place on consumers’ list of things they want in a new car. Luckily, there is still a segment of automotive purists who choose to do without such nonsense when selecting a daily driver. These are the individuals who value the process of building a personal connection with their machine—true enthusiasts through and…