Street Trucks October 2022

STAYING RELEVANT AND TRENDY IS A TOUGH TASK THESE DAYS. Keeping up with the demand for more content in more places is a challenging game to play while new contenders enter the arena almost each and every day. More content creators posting killer content on the latest digital media platforms is hard to compete with if you maintain the minimum, and sticking to one mindset is a recipe for failure. That is exactly why I consistently recommend following me and the whole Street Tucks crew as we start recording our weekly wrenching, giving you a seat right next to us in the garage. We read all the comments and replay to all the positive words, so scan the QR Code below and see what we are up to now! In…

700HP! NEW FORD F-150 RAPTOR R MOST POWERFUL RAPTOR EVER FORD has unleashed the new F-150 Raptor R—the fastest, most powerful, most extreme high-performance off-road desert Raptor yet. The heart of Raptor R is a new 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine that delivers 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. Raptor R delivers a 10-speed SelectShift transmission with improved calibration, and features a new front axle with a more robust, higher-strength carrier casting and an aluminum-ribbed structural cover to manage the powertrain’s added torque. Raptor R expresses its additional power courtesy of a unique dual exhaust system with a true pass-through muffler and active valve system, with modes for Normal, Sport, Quiet, and Baja. The 5-link rear suspension features extra-long trailing arms to better maintain axle position on rough terrain, a…

HOOKER BLACKHEARTS FOR ’15-’19 GM 2500HD/3500HD 6.0L HOOKER BLACKHEART INTRODUCES ITS CAT-BACK SINGLE SIDE-EXIT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR THE 2015-2019 CHEVROLET AND GMC 2500HD AND 3500HD WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE. This system is designed with the 3.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless steel tailpipes that offer excellent corrosion resistance and maximum exhaust flow for improved performance. On the dyno, this kit showed maximum gains of 8 horsepower and 8 lb-ft at the rear wheels. The system uses a high-flow muffler design that not only looks good, but also provides a deep performance tone that will make your truck stand out from the crowd. AIR LIFT COMPANY LOADLIFTER 5000 SERIES KITS FOR ’22 TOYOTA TUNDRA AIR LIFT COMPANY HAS RELEASED ITS NEW LOADLIFTER 5000 SERIES KITS FOR THE 2022 TOYOTA TUNDRA. It’s designed to…

MARTY IS NO NEWBIE TO CUSTOM CARS AND TRUCKS AND HAS BUILT SOME INCREDIBLE MACHINES THROUGH THE YEARS, BUT HE WAS ADMITTEDLY NEW TO THE C10 SCENE AND ITCHING TO JUMP RIGHT INTO THE DEEP END. SOMETIMES CHILDHOOD MEMORIES STICK WITH US AND AFFECT US MORE THAN WE EVEN REALIZE, ESPECIALLY AS WE GROW OLDER. From things as large as trips and experiences growing up, to even just a brief sight or even a specific toy, sometimes the smallest things can shape who you are and what you want as you grow older. In this case, for our friend Marty Green, it was the memory of a work truck his father drove when he was a child. “My father had a truck like this brand new when I was young…

ONCE AGAIN, ORANGE BEACH INVASION PRE-REGISTRATIONS REACHED THEIR MAX FOR 2022’S EVENT. And with this being a pre-reg only show, that meant that the show was at full capacity even before it officially began! Held in Orange Beach, Alabama, the showgrounds were as beautiful as the rides themselves. OBI has gained quite a reputation for its show vehicle approval process, which includes a “no squatted trucks” rule since the owners of said trucks have been blamed for less-than-ideal behavior at past events. Anyone who wanted to show their vehicle at OBI had to send in a photo of their vehicle for approval from the show staff—no exceptions. Say what you will about these rules, but no one can deny that the quality of vehicles at this year’s show was top…

ROB KOOLEN HAS ALWAYS WANTED TO BUILD A KILLER VINTAGE FORD TRUCK. Residing in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, he found it difficult to find the truck to match his taste. Making a few trips to the States, Rob found exactly what he was looking for in Texas: a 1959 Ford F-250. The truck had just the right patina for Rob’s taste, but it wasn’t rotted in the wrong places, and the panels were straight considering the truck’s age and history. THE TRUCK HAD JUST THE RIGHT PATINA FOR ROB’S TASTE, BUT IT WASN’T ROTTED IN THE WRONG PLACES, AND THE PANELS WERE STRAIGHT CONSIDERING THE TRUCK’S AGE AND HISTORY. Once Rob had the truck in his possession, he began formulating a plan. Rob contacted many shops but had a hard time…