Street Trucks November 2025

chamilton@engaged.media THE COVER TRUCK ON THIS ISSUE, BUILT BY PHAT PHABZ, IS BIG, BOLD AND ALL BUSINESS. It’s the kind of ride that makes you stop mid-scroll and think, “Damn, they really did that!” Inside, we’ve got a full spread of builds from every corner of the scene. We kick things off with MerLow, a clean Toyota pickup that proves old-school can still turn heads. Then we dip into Braggin’ Rights, where Chance’s green squarebody takes center stage with killer paint and attention to detail you’ve got to respect. Speaking of detail, William Salazar’s Ontario, Canada-built mini-truck called Greenga is still sittin’ pretty today with timeless style. We also finished up our Belltech OBS coilover conversion by knocking out the front suspension. Got a soft spot for old-school rides? Battle…

DIY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL TOPDON’S RLINK J2534 diagnostic tool gives shops and DIYers OE-level programming and coding at a competitive price. TOPDON www.topdon.us833-629-4832 STREET FIGHTER CARB LET YOUR STREET MACHINE RUN AT ITS BEST WITH THE NEW JEGS STREET FIGHTER CARBURETOR. It is available in 600 or 650 CFM with electric choke and is ready for easy bolt-on power and crisp throttle response. JEGS www.jegs.com800-345-4545 7-PIECE CABINET SET OUTFIT YOUR GARAGE WITH ARMADILLO TOUGH’S 7-PIECE STEEL CABINET SETS—AVAILABLE IN FIVE SPACE-SAVING LAYOUTS WITH POWDERCOATED FINISHES, GEAR LOCKERS, WALL CABINETS, A TOOLBOX OR FLOOR CABINET, AND A HARDWOOD WORKBENCH TOP. SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENTwww.summitracing.com 1988–’94 A/C SYSTEM VINTAGE AIR’S new SureFit climate control system for 1988–’94 GM trucks features the Gen 5 Super Magnum Max evaporator, OEM-style injection-molded parts, and a factory-look LED…

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT A SQUAREBODY THAT JUST HITS DIFFERENT—ASK CHANCE, AND HE’LL TELL YOU STRAIGHT UP. His love for the classic Chevrolet C10 runs deep—all the way back to his childhood. His dad owned a 1985 C10 since Chance was a baby, and ever since, the squared-off lines and old-school muscle of that generation have held a permanent place in his heart. So, when the opportunity came up in 2013, Chance finally got his hands on one. It was in decent shape, but there was one glaring problem—it had a full-blown real flame paint job that was more ‘2001 car show’ than ‘timeless classic.’ “It wasn’t me,” Chance says. “But I saw the potential.” At the time, Chance was completely new to the custom truck scene. He didn’t know the community,…

WHILE CAR SHOWS COME AND GO, THERE IS ONE LEGENDARY EVENT THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY. Well known to drivers in the Sunshine State, the show is equally famous not only throughout the U.S. but also admired and attended by enthusiasts around the world. The reason is simple. Held over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, the Daytona Turkey Run gives showgoers more automotive fun than the next several big shows combined. Currently attracting nearly 7,000 vehicles to the infield at the Daytona International Speedway, this gigantic event evolved from a very humble beginning. The origin of the show is credited to Stu Sarjeant and his five-year-old son, Tim, who, in 1973, attempted to enter their 1923 Ford T-Bucket in the Ormond Beach Gaslight Parade. Unfortunately, their…

OUR FRIENDS NORTH OF THE BORDER SHARE ONE DISTINGUISHABLE PASSION WITH THE U.S., and that’s the love for custom trucks. William Salazar from Smithville, Ontario, Canada, has been an avid minitrucker since before he can recall. “I can’t even remember a time when trucks weren’t in my blood,” William tells Street Trucks. “It’s just second nature at this point.” William purchased his 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max from a Negative Camber member in 2011 and has gone through every step to make it his own. WILLIAM DIDN’T WANT TO CHANGE THE ORIGINAL PAINT FROM THE MIGHTY MAX BECAUSE HE VIEWED THE MITSUBISHI AS PART OF MINI-TRUCKIN’ HISTORY. IT WAS A SIGN OF RESPECT TO THE ORIGINAL BUILDER. Although the condition of the Mitsubishi wasn’t perfect, it was certainly something that could be…

YOU KNOW IT’S GOING TO BE A SOLID WEEKEND WHEN BATTLE IN BAMA HITS THE CALENDAR. This year at Talladega Superspeedway, the show didn’t just meet expectations—it blew them wide open. For 2025, the crew brought the heat with a full-throttle weekend combining Battle in Bama and OBS Nationals at one of the most iconic tracks in the country. Trucks rolled in from all over the country—slammed, bagged, lifted, patina-clad—you name it. We’re talking classic Chevys, Squarebodies, OBS builds, full-tilt show rigs, mini-trucks, and even a few wild cards we didn’t see coming. Rows of clean paint, polished wheels, custom interiors, and trick setups lined the infield while spectators packed in for the show. Of course, it wouldn’t be Bama without the extras. The burnout pit stayed smoky all weekend,…