Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2025 i Street Trucks

MARRIAGE ISN’T EASY, BUT IT’S A WHOLE LOT MORE ENJOYABLE WHEN YOUR PARTNER SHARES COMMON INTERESTS. This is uniquely important when it comes to custom truck building. These vehicles require lots of time and understanding, and they tend to suck checking and savings accounts dry over the long run, but there’s no better feeling than cruising a finished project to show—especially when you can do it as a couple. Scott and Janelise Crisafi are a case study of the positive effects mini-truckin’ can have in a husband/wife relationship. Janelise enjoyed riding along with Scott to as many truck shows as she could make it to, but she felt it was time for her to build a truck of her own. “After a while, it just wasn’t the same watching him…

WHEN YOU SPEND YOUR DAYS BEHIND THE WHEEL AND YOUR NIGHTS DREAMING OF THE NEXT ROAD TRIP, THERE’S A PLACE TUCKED INTO THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS THAT FEELS LIKE IT WAS BUILT JUST FOR FOLKS LIKE US. On a recent adventure through western North Carolina, we had the pleasure of spending two nights at the legendary Tapoco Lodge, a century-old hideout that’s as full of history as the engines roaring past it on US 129, better known as the Tail of the Dragon. Founded in 1930 as part of a hydroelectric project, Tapoco Lodge started as a private retreat for workers from the Tallassee Power Company (hence the name: TA-PO-CO). Today, it’s been beautifully restored and updated, but it still holds tight to its roots, solid craftsmanship, a riverside location, and…

“MR. TOP 10” IS THE NAME BRIAN MCLANE GAVE HIS TRUCK AFTER THE SAME NICKNAME WAS GIVEN TO HIM BY DARRELL POE JR. Chris Wilson even made a special Mr. Top 10 trophy for him. Brian is no stranger to having features in magazines, as his Ford F-100 was in F-100 Builder’s Guide. He has completely changed up the game with a mini-truck instead of a full-size this time around. BRIAN SHOULD PROBABLY CHANGE THE NAME OF THIS TRUCK TO “BEST OF SHOW” OR “MR. TOP 5” BECAUSE THIS IS ONE OF THE TOP TRUCKS OUT ON THE SHOW SCENE TODAY. Brian purchased this 1998 Chevy S-10 out of Georgia already bagged. As soon as Brian got it home, he completely tore it apart and added a ThorBros 4-link on the…

ULTIMATE C10 BRAKE UPGRADE WILWOOD’S NEW TX6R big brake kits bring military-grade stopping power to 1963–1987 Chevy C10s, featuring six-piston Tactical Extreme calipers and massive 16-inch rotors for unmatched performance when paired with its ProSpindle. WILWOOD ENGINEERING www.wilwood.com(805) 388-1188 HIGH-PERFORMANCE POWER WITH ORANGETOP OPTIMA’S ALL-NEW ORANGETOP QH6 lithium battery delivers unmatched cold-cranking power, built-in jump-start capability, Bluetooth app integration, and extreme durability, making it the ultimate dual-purpose upgrade for your ride. OPTIMA BATTERIES www.optimabatteries.com(888) 867-8462 AVS SHAVED DOOR KIT FOR 1973–1987 GM TRUCKS THIS ALL-IN-ONE kit from AVS includes everything needed for a clean door shave setup, pre-wired relays, an 8-channel remote system, and hardware that bolts directly to factory locations. AVS www.avsontheweb.com(559) 486-5444 LINCOLN VALUE SERIES HOSE REELS KEEP YOUR garage organized with Lincoln Industrial’s Value Series Air and…

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS WHEN YOU HAVE A GROUP OF TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS WITH NO PLACE TO GO? For Heidi Henckel and her crew, she decided to start a car and truck show. Now in its fifth year, Lowdown Roundup has become more than she had ever imagined. The weekend-long show, which officially begins on a Friday at the Des Moines Water Works Park, carries over to the hotel for a parking-lot-packed underglow contest that kicks off the weekend perfectly. Saturday is filled with all-day fun and games for the entire family. A frozen t-shirt contest with no rules is always exciting to watch, followed by kid games with prizes and then adult games, including the car and truck limbo. Sponsors included Booton’s World, Golf Cars of Iowa, iHatePhil, Dave the…

THE ENGINE BAY OF PROJECT ROCKY WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED TO HAVE A CLASSIC LOOK WHILE SPORTING MODERN POWER. The 5.3L LS engine from Summit Racing had a cool look to it with an old-school-looking air cleaner and remote-mounted coil packs. The thought was that when the hood opened, people would be impressed that it’s actually an LS while looking like a small-block. We found out, however, that when we popped the hood at truck shows, most people were less than impressed and just kept walking. A clean carbureted engine is not what we have installed, that’s what it looks like from 15 feet away. Nowadays, a clean look doesn’t create a wow factor. With all the time and effort we have in this build, we want jaws to drop at…

IF YOU’VE GOT A JEEP GLADIATOR, CONGRATS! You’ve got one of the most versatile rigs on the road. But let’s be honest, straight off the lot, it still needs a little help in the style and function department. The last few issues of Street Trucks focused on setting the perfect stance and adding a killer set of wheels and tires. In this tech article, we’re diving into a couple of key bolt-ons to get this 2020 Gladiator looking sharper and working harder. First up, we’re tossing on a set of Dominator D6 running boards from Go Rhino. These steps don’t just look tough; they’re wide, flat, and ready to take a beating—perfect for helping you climb in and out without scuffing up your rockers or busting a shin on the…

THE PHRASE OFTEN GOES, “HAPPY WIFE, HAPPY LIFE,” BUT SOMETIMES IT’S THE THINGS THAT DON’T HAPPEN THAT MAKE THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE. Chris Denton from Lewisburg, Tennessee, was saving up money for a wedding that would never happen. Chris was with his girlfriend for four years and had plans to propose to her, but as the time grew closer, their relationship grew further apart. What the girlfriend didn’t know was that Chris had been saving up money for their wedding and hiding it from her. When they both decided to end the relationship, Chris decided to use the money for something he wanted even more. Chris’ friend, Matthew Anthony, had a ’97 Chevy OBS that had been neglected but had serious potential. Matthew had joked about selling it,…

WHEN JIMMY STEWART DECIDED TO BUILD HIS DREAM TRUCK, HE DIDN’T JUST AIM TO TURN HEADS—HE AIMED TO BREAK NECKS. His 1965 Chevrolet C10 isn’t just slammed to the ground and bagged; it’s stuffed with diesel muscle, packed with custom work from front to back, and it goes by the name WARPNY1. And yeah, it definitely lives up to the name. This C10 is a full-on, no-BS shop truck gone mad. Straight outta Edmond, Oklahoma, Jimmy built something that doesn’t just sit pretty; it throws hands with anything on the street or the show floor. And if you’re wondering what makes this build different from the sea of patina-clad pickups out there, buckle up. STRAIGHT OUTTA EDMOND, OKLAHOMA, JIMMY BUILT SOMETHING THAT DOESN’T JUST SIT PRETTY; IT THROWS HANDS WITH ANYTHING…

WHEN WE ROLLED PROJECT ROCKY INTO THE SHOW FIELD AT THE FIRST-EVER C10S IN THE SWAMP, WE KNEW WE WERE IN FOR A FUN SATURDAY, BUT WE DIDN’T EXPECT TO BE PART OF SUCH A GREAT GRASSROOTS GM TRUCK GATHERING. Held in Brooksville, Florida, this event was built for real-deal GM truck enthusiasts. No trophies. No drama. No squatted rides. Just a solid group of people, some killer old iron, and a whole lot of good vibes. From squarebody C10s to long-roof G-vans, the showgrounds were packed with 179 GM trucks, all ’98 or older, just like the rules called for. This wasn’t some over-polished, corporate-feeling show either. It was about backyard builds, barn finds, and even a few beaters, all shining in their own way. The crowd? Blue collar…