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HOW’S IT GOING EVERYBODY! I’M Devan Ence, the new Editor-at-Large for the F-100 Builder’s Guide. I have been a Ford truck nut since I was a little kid. Some of my earliest memories are riding around in our 1976 F-250 Highboy with my dad listening to Dan Fogelberg as we headed into the hills to round up cows. The dash of that truck and time spent in that passenger seat made a lasting impact on me. I still have that truck, and now I’m getting to make memories with my son while he sits in that same passenger seat. I am super humbled to have the opportunity to be the editor of the F-100 Builder’s Guide and I look forward to bringing you a ton of rad content of the…

THEY SAY THAT IF YOU WANT to sell your truck, paint it red. Butch Szmodis of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, has either never heard that saying, or subconsciously decided to ignore it while building this ’71 F-100, because this truck was supposed to be a flip from day one. As the restoration team leader for a private car collection, Butch surrounds himself with top-tier rides every day and has learned a thing or two about what makes or breaks a custom build. When he decided to tackle a side project to eventually resell, he knew how to make it appeal to the masses who would appreciate his style and quality of work. A mild drop, some killer wheels, some power under the hood, and a wicked paintjob would make any potential buyer…

SOME MIGHT LOOK AT this truck, as amazing as it sits in beautiful bare-metal skin, and see transport wheels and its incomplete interior only to ask, Why is it deserving of a spot in print? Why not wait for it to be completed THEN feature it? While those are valid questions, it’s important to realize that not all project vehicles are built in vain. This 1968 F-100 isn’t exactly on the cusp of being buttoned up for good, but it’s close, and it has come a long way since Taylor Marecle first bought the truck back in 2014. A lot has happened since then—both with the truck and in Taylor’s personal life—and instead of letting things get the better of him, he has instead put things into perspective and has…

HAVE YOU CRUISED THROUGH THE HOTTEST online hub for everything automotive? Motortopia.com, produced by the content creators at Street Trucks, Tread, and Diesel World magazines, is the place where all the cool guys and gals are hanging out and sharing, talking, and swapping all things custom cars and trucks. Launched by Engaged Media LLC as an all-audience automotive meeting place to exchange top-quality videos and podcasts, exclusive stories and show coverage, and technical how-to articles, Motortopia.com delivers the best, most reliable content anywhere. Under one umbrella, Motortopia.com brings together the most trusted automotive brands: Street Trucks; Tread; Diesel World; Drive; the F-Series, C10, and OBS Builders’ Guides; and the newest magazine, EV Builder’s Guide. Industry experts lead each title, ensuring readers can discover the most relevant and cutting-edge information available.…

WE ALL KNOW THAT THE FACTORY HOOD hinges on the ’73-’79 Ford trucks leave a lot to be desired. Fortunately, Mike Built (@the_hinge_guy) came up with a solution for all of us who are either looking to upgrade the factory hinges or run custom inner fenders. These gas-assisted, cowl-mounted hood hinges check all the boxes for builders looking for that quick upgrade under the hood. PRODUCT INFO Mike Built ■ 1973-1979 Cowl Mounted Hood Hinges ■ Contact @the_hinge_guy on Instagram 01 Start by removing the old inner fenders and cowl-mounted supports. 02 Lay out all the tools you think you may need to do the install (and maybe a couple extra just in case you run into something you didn’t expect). 03 Find the included templates for install. 04 Cut…

WHEN IT COMES TO DRIVING A BIG TRUCK OR PULLING a trailer down the road, ensuring that you can stop in the event of an emergency is important. Yeah, the stock brakes on modern trucks are good and get the job done, but let’s be real. Most of us prefer putting aftermarket parts on our trucks to make them perform better in all situations. For this article, we partnered up with a local truck owner and Wilwood Disc Brakes to show you not only the benefits of a larger performance brake kit, but also to show you how simple the installation is. If you have basic wrenching knowledge, a few hand tools, and a floor jack (or lift), you too can upgrade your full brake system to something much better…

THERE’S NO BETTER TRUCK story than one that centers around the lifelong learning journey of a grounded, self-taught auto fabricator. Shannon Manley of Penton, Colorado, has been teaching himself the ins and outs of keeping his 1969 F-100 on the road since he was a very young teenager. His dad instilled a passion for cars and trucks at an early age, and his neighbors were always working on their hot rods in their driveways. These two influences during his formidable pre-teen years lit the fire underneath Shannon to get his hands on a vintage project of his own by any means possible. It was during this sink-or-swim learning period when Shannon proved to himself that he was able to troubleshoot and fix a lot of things on his old Ford.…

From the sleekest modern beasts to those cherished classics, there was something for every truck enthusiast. THE CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS 2023 was nothing short of legendary! With a record-breaking 2,870 trucks making their appearance, show registration outpaced 2022 by an impressive 276 trucks. It was more than a show; it was a celebration of truck culture at its finest. From the sleekest modern beasts to those cherished classics, there was something for every truck enthusiast. The younger crowd wasn’t left out either. Monster truck rides, spellbinding magic shows, and a host of other activities kept them entertained. And the cherry on top? Kids under 12 entered for free! The thrill-seekers had their share of adrenaline with competitions like the truck limbo and the always-electrifying rolling burnout contest. And for the…

ENGINE SWAPS ARE ALL THE rage these days and we’ve seen builds from every end of the spectrum. From the no expenses spared, top of the line performance builds for competition use to the low budget, do whatever it takes for as little money possible to get it on the street kind of conversions. But this one, this old Ford F100 build falls somewhere in the middle, tipping a little heavy to the ‘not cutting any corners’ side of the scale. For Clay of Riffraff Diesel in Eagle Point, OR this build was more than just putting together a cool conversion project you could show off to your buddies. This project was about learning something new, applying knowledge you already had, while brining that nostalgic feeling from years gone by…

TRUCKS THAT ARE handed down through one’s family are an extra kind of special. Sure, any old truck is going to have some history to it, but one that’s been passed down has your history—and the history of your predecessors—permanently ingrained its soul. Yes, trucks have souls. You grew up riding shotgun, you possibly got to help out with an oil change or two, and you definitely got to play in (or even ride in) the bed! One way or another, that history lives on in these old machines. Sharma Mulqueen holds those memories close to her heart, having ridden along in her dad’s ’55 F-100 as a kid—and even before that when it was her grandfather’s truck! The truck remained stock for the first 65 years of its existence,…

IN THE QUIET CORNERS OF Preston Hawkins’ shop, nestled beneath the soft glow of hanging workshop lights, rests a relic of the past: a 1971 Ford F-250 that carries with it the scars and stories of a bygone era. But this isn’t just any truck to Preston—it’s a testament to his passion for automotive revival, a journey that began with a simple text message and ended with the resurrection of a forgotten classic. The saga of the F-250 didn’t begin with Preston actively seeking it out. It found him—a stroke of fate orchestrated by a friend’s text message about a neighbor’s bumpside that was possibly for sale. Intrigued, Preston asked for pictures, and once he saw it, he felt an instant connection. The decision was swift—he would rescue this forgotten…

AUGUST 19, 2023, AT ANDERSEN HITCHES in Idaho Falls, Idaho, wasn’t merely a gathering of awesome trucks; it was a testament to the power of community. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the Snake River Truck Show has grown into an event that brings together the heart and soul of the trucking world. The venue was filled with trucks from various regions, including the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana. Each truck, with its distinct modifications and character, was a sign of its owner’s style and passion. However, the true essence of the show extended beyond the machines. It was about the people. The vibrant truck community, with its shared experiences, tales of the open road, and mutual respect, came together, creating an atmosphere of unity and celebration. At…

FROM SEPT. 21-23, 2023, THE SEVIERVILLE Convention Center in Tennessee became a haven for Ford enthusiasts as it played host to the 46th F-100 Supernationals and All Ford Show. Under the new management of the Blackwell Brothers, this year’s edition unveiled innovative changes, making the show grander than before. A notable shift was observed in the division of the 1967-1972 truck class due to an overwhelming 170 trucks in last year’s event. The division now recognizes trucks from 1967-1969 separately from those from 1970-1972. Another significant introduction was the recognition of four “Patina” classes. The much-anticipated F-100 Takeover “Night Out” event marked its debut this year, treating participants to a delightful evening at the Hard Rock Café followed by a scenic cruise. The raffle of a roaring 351W performance-built engine…