Indholdsfortegnelse for 2025-62 (F-Series Summer) i F-Series Builder's Guide

EFFI MUÑIZ, A VISIONARY BUILDER HAILING from Mexico, has embarked on one of his most groundbreaking projects to date—a remarkable vehicle that stands as a testament to his artistic and technical prowess. This creation transcends the traditional notion of a truck; it encapsulates the essence of Muñiz’s illustrious career, showcasing his signature style through intricate customization, an impressive array of accessories, and a vibrant palette of colors that are nothing short of captivating. At the heart of this extraordinary endeavor lies a 1956 F-100, which represents the culmination of four months of dedicated craftsmanship, elevating the restoration landscape in Mexico to new heights. Designed with functionality in mind, this truck is tailored for the dynamic life of bustling urban environments, seamlessly merging utility with stunning aesthetics. The vehicle features a…

JESUS LOPEZ OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, IS A SELF-made man. The process of building and maintaining his own business is a perfect analogy for his build. His 1985 Ford F-150 single-cab truck is functional with humble roots and badass styling, and his hard work over the last two years has culminated in a gorgeous example of the ’80s classic. The ’85 is increasingly popular among truck enthusiasts. This example uses Texas-sized styling and classic finishes for its signature look. The 1985 F-150, as a part of the series’ seventh generation, got a brand-new chassis. The seventh-gen models were to first to receive a “from scratch” chassis since the fourth generation. For the most part, this new frame is still in place underneath Jesus’ truck. It’s been modified for its aggressive stance.…

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, RAY MARIOLLE HAS OWNED this F-250 since the mid-1980s. That’s a long time to own a vehicle, let alone still be enthusiastic about rebuilding it. While he wasn’t asking for too much of it, Ray just felt his family had grown out of the truck over the years. His only wish was to see his Highboy transformed just enough to hit the sweet spot of it fitting back into his everyday lifestyle. Of course, Ray had something special in mind for the overhaul to help rekindle his level of interest in the project. “I originally bought ‘the pumpkin’ just after I got married in the ’80s,” Ray recalls. “It became affectionately known as the pumpkin because of its bright orange color, which is actually an original…

FEW TRUCKS COME ALONG THAT have the power to stop you dead in your tracks and command every ounce of your attention. It’s almost like being in some kind of trance or something. Whatever that power is, it sure is strong. One such pickup that we can attest to having this potent amount of energy is Billy McSwain’s 1962 Ford F-100. It’s clean—almost too clean. You’d swear this thing is an illusion—smoke and mirrors— but there are no tricks being pulled here. This truck is the real deal and is a pure vision of automotive perfection. At first glance, it’s difficult to decide where to focus your attention to. Is it the silky-smooth silhouette of this F-100’s unibody shell? What about its perfectly slammed stance or the expertly staggered width…

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…

WHEN IT COMES TO UPGRADING THE suspension on a 2024 Ford F-150, few kits deliver like IHC Suspension’s 3/5 lowering kit for 2021-present 2WD single cabs. Built with precision and practicality in mind, this kit promises to deliver the best of both worlds: a lowered stance without sacrificing factory ride quality. The engineers at IHC, being familiar with the installation challenges of other kits, designed this system to address common issues right out of the box. This lowering kit achieves a 3-inch drop in the front and a 5-inch drop in the rear, but it doesn’t require extra parts like camber/caster bushings or offset ball joints to align. IHC’s upper and lower control arms come standard, aligning the truck to factory specs and avoiding the hassle of notching frame pockets—something…

The build took Steven just about three months to finish, and since his F-450 has been completed, it has visited the largest shows in the country. FOR THOSE WHO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the world of diesel trucks, the Liberty Forged brand is most likely very well known—especially in the segment of badass wheels. Steven Statton is the head of operation and sales at Liberty, and he has built a company that offers some of the most incredible wheels for lifted truck applications. A huge part of its success is due, in part, to Liberty’s roots in the aerospace industry. Steven’s father, Kenny, has owned a CNC machine shop that they now operate together called MST Manufacturing, which specializes in aerospace and defense flight-critical wing components. With a history this…

WHAT COULD BE BETTER THAN LIVING IN sunny Southern California and owning a classic vehicle for cruising to the beach? Pacific Coast Highway might as well be the official thoroughfare to Heaven—except for the occasional traffic backup caused by slow-moving out-of-town looky-loos. A little traffic or not, any day is a good day to jump behind the wheel of a custom vintage pickup and hit the road with nothing but endless seaside miles and beach turnouts on the horizon. David Tumino of Oceanside, California, knows all about this glorious coastal lifestyle—and how to make the absolute most of it. He loves the fresh scent of saltwater, as well as the sweet aromatic infusion of freshly spent gasoline. David has spent most of his adult life building custom cars, and he…

MEET OUR 1979 F-150 SuperCab 2WD shortbed, a.k.a. Project Bonefish. I picked up this truck about six years ago and stored it at a buddy’s place until it was time to get to work. Recently, my son Emmett and I were helping load up a Mustang for a friend. Emmett grabbed me by the arm and said, “DAD! I want to show you something.” He walked me over to the SuperCab and said, “The truck is so cool! Can we buy it?” I looked at him and said, “Buddy, that’s ours.” His eyes lit up like a Christmas tree. He has been asking to work on it ever since. We sat down and started thinking about what we wanted to do for the build. The patina on the truck was…

SHOW US YOUR FORD trucks—and tell us all about them! To get your Ford-Series truck featured in this section, send us a print-quality, horizontal photo and a short description of what’s pictured. Upload them to us via Instagram (@motortopia) or email them to DEnce@Engaged.Media. Here are the latest submissions we’ve received from readers just like you! 1977 F-100 Ranger XLT Cameron Webster “I found this back in 2017 on Craigslist after searching for months trying to find the right truck to be not only my daily driver that’s got some character, but to also be the first vehicle to call my own! I’ve done quite a bit since I got it almost seven years ago, and I still have a list to do that keeps growing everyday! If you’re interested…

ATTENDING SEMA HAS BEEN ON MY BUCKET LIST for as long as I can remember. For years, I would have lengthy conversations with my buddies about who was at the show, which projects were finally unveiled to the world for the first time, or what company just dropped a new part that could improve one of our own projects! However, these discussions always ended the same way: Our talks about attending SEMA were just a distant dream, with the conversations being the closest we would ever get to the real experience. That was until this year, when I was given the chance to fly out to Las Vegas and cover the show for this exact magazine! Now, enough about me. This year’s SEMA was nothing less than spectacular! Thousands of…