Street Trucks October 2024

WHAT UP, STREET TRUCKS FAM! We have been working hard across all our Engaged Media titles to make sure you get the best in custom car and truck culture delivered directly to you. But it doesn’t stop there—we’re also building a strong online automotive enthusiast community over at Motortopia.com. If you haven’t checked it out yet, now’s the time! It’s a place where gearheads like you can upload pics of your rides and promote your auto events for free. It’s an awesome way to share your hard work—and who knows, it might even catch the eye of fellow enthusiasts planning their next big event trip. Now, let’s talk about what’s in this issue. We’re kicking things off with a jaw-dropping Ford Alumiduty truck that’s been fully polished, showing off the…

ENGINE GASKET SETS AJUSA ENGINE GASKETS SETS ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TOP-GRADE MATERIALS TO PERFECTLY FIT AND SEAL YOUR ENGINE FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY. Sets are available for many engines made from the 1950s through today. A typical gasket set includes these gaskets (exact contents vary by application): ▪ Intake gasket(s)▪ Exhaust manifold gasket(s)▪ Oil pan gasket▪ Valve cover gasket(s)▪ Water pump gasket▪ Rear main seal▪ Exhaust gasket(s)▪ Valve stem seals▪ Timing cover gasket and seal▪ Thermostat gasket SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT 800-230-3030 www.summitracing.com GRAFIX GAUGES DAKOTA DIGITAL IS PROUD TO UNVEIL THE GRAFIX SERIES OF INSTRUMENTATION, FITTING EARLY GM TRUCKS, WITH CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES AND NEW REVERSE BACKUP VIDEO DISPLAY. The Grafix Series offers analog, digital, or bar-graph readouts, onboard GPS for automatic speedometer calibration, and built-in Bluetooth for…

TUCKED AWAY IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTH CAROLINA IS AN OLD-SCHOOL LEATHER COMPANY THAT IS STILL COMMITTED TO DOING THINGS THE RIGHT WAY. Apex Leather has called small-town Hudson (population 3,770) home for nearly 25 years. While its facility doesn’t produce leather on the scale it once did, the hides, expertise, and equipment are still in abundant supply and cranking out some of the best in our custom automotive industry. Apex burst onto the scene several years back as it shifted its focus to the custom aftermarket. The leather at Apex—and the people just as much—really made the auto community take notice. While many folks sell leather, a company that still produces it, understands it, and stocks everything on-site is becoming much more rare in this day and age. "IF you…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, HAS A ONE-OF-A-KIND 2022 FORD F-250 THAT’S TURNING HEADS EVERYWHERE IT GOES. This beast of a Blue Oval isn’t just another pretty lifted truck. It’s a rolling tribute built in memory of an amazing brother. David Tobin, who runs Shine Money Detailing, poured blood, sweat, and tears into this build, and it shows. Over a year of hard work and close to a whopping $180,000 later, this F-250 is a true rolling work of art. (It’s a good thing his wife Starie is so supportive of his polished passion. Am I right?) He’s also a part of Team Billet, which is one of the premier truck clubs in the country, and this truck is a shining example of why. The exterior of this rig is where things get wild.…

OWNER JUAN PORTILLO 2004 Chevy Silverado Temple, Texas Nrastra (One Low Family) THERE’S A CERTAIN ADVANTAGE TO PURCHASING A TRUCK THAT’S ALREADY COMPLETED, BUT THERE IS ALSO A SENSE OF PRIDE AND DETERMINATION WHEN YOU PURCHASE A TRUCK BRAND NEW AND BUILD IT TO SUPERIORITY. Back in 2004 in Merced, California, Juan Portillo purchased his brand new ’04 Chevy Silverado from Courtesy Chevrolet. He’d recently sold his ’90 V-6 and needed an upgrade, scooping up a brand new 5.3 LS Silverado with a quicker V-8. Originally from Dos Palos, California, Juan moved to Temple, Texas, with his new purchase in tow due to a job transfer. With just a simple tint job and some exhaust, the Silverado was about to undergo some serious cosmetic surgery. Juan decided it was time…

OWNER GREG AND CARRIE NETTLES 1991 Chevy C1500 "THIS truck is a true ’90s survivor, bringing back memories and turning heads wherever it goes. IN THE WORLD OF OBS TRUCKS, GREG AND CARRIE NETTLES’ 1991 CHEVY C1500 IS A RIDE THAT REFUSES TO BE FORGOTTEN. This beauty has a history as unique as its look, starting its journey in Riverside, California. Originally customized by Custom Camp Vans and Services, this truck hit the streets lowered with a Belltech 5/6 drop, Boyd Tri Fan wheels, a roll pan, sport mirrors, and a billet grille. After spending years with its original owner, the truck found its way to Georgia before the Nettles family snatched it up. The story of how Greg and Carrie got the truck is one for the books. Lying…