Innehållsförteckning för February 2023 från Street Trucks

A FEW OF THE MANY DELIGHTS OF ANY CAR AND TRUCK ENTHUSIAST ARE THE POSSIBILITIES AND FANTASIES THAT WE CARRY AS CHILDREN. Whether it’s posters on the walls of our rooms or Hot Wheels that we “modified” in the living room against our parents’ wishes, we grew up with fantasies about what we wanted to drive. Efrain Valdez of Manor, Texas, had his dream truck in mind since he was 8 years old. His dream was to own a two-door Chevy Tahoe. But with the emergence of the rapidly selling Chevy Tahoe in the four-door version, it looked like his dream might never come to fruition. The frustration of not finding what he was dreaming about ended in Dallas, Texas, where he saw a two-door 1996 Chevy Tahoe for sale,…

NOT EVERY BUILD IS A WALK IN THE PARK. Some build stories have many different components and certain trials and tribulations. Angela Dry from Grove, Oklahoma, is no stranger to adversity. In 2010, she was able to save enough money to buy her truck of choice, an ’85 Ford Ranger. When she finally got the truck home and started to inspect it, she saw the top, bottom of the door frames, and fenders were eaten up by rust. The winter in Oklahoma was likely the cause, with massive snow throughout the entire state in the late months of the year. Not wanting to just scrap the entire truck, Angela set out to find a donor truck to combine with her purchase to make one whole truck. The donor truck came…

ONE OF THE BIGGEST SIGNS OF GETTING OLDER AND “ADULTING,” AS THEY CALL IT, IS WHEN YOU GO FROM DRIVING A TWO-DOOR SPORTS CAR TO A FOUR-DOOR FAMILY VEHICLE. Donnie Blanchard from Lumberton, Texas, made the switch from a new Chevy Camaro to a four-door GMC Sierra. What would make someone do something like that? The birth of his daughter was the primary reason he needed a bigger vehicle. While searching a used-car lot, Donnie found a stock 2011 GMC Sierra crew cab and immediately had thoughts of what he could do to it. Although his creative juices were flowing, he had to keep this build somewhat practical, as it would be the family’s only source of transportation. “I actually ordered a modest lowering kit before I purchased the…

WE HAVE SOME REAL PROGRESS GOING ON WITH OUR MISSION 22 CHARITY BUILD, AS WELL AS A FEW MORE GREAT NEWLY INVOLVED COMPANIES THAT WE WANT TO MENTION. To bring everyone up to speed, this 1985 Chevy C10 pickup truck will be fully restored to the most desirable Chevy squarebody on the road before being auctioned off at a Barrett Jackson-style auction in 2024. Before the auction, a complete reveal will be held at SEMA 2023 in the Engaged Media vendor booth, located in Hot Rod Alley. We are currently in the teardown process, which isn’t exactly exciting content, so until our custom-built pro touring-style truck frame arrives, only short updates will be dished out. When the chassis does arrive, you can be sure there will be quite a bit…

KINDRED MOTORWORKS REVEALS ALL-ELECTRIC 3100 PICKUP TRUCK, COMPLETING ITS DEBUT LINEUP KINDRED Motorworks, the San Francisco Bay area producer of modernized vintage vehicles, recently revealed its electric 3100 pickup truck and opened pre-orders to prospective customers at KindredMotorworks.com. The Kindred 3100 is based on the 1947-1953 Chevrolet 3100, and it rounds out Kindred’s launch-model lineup. The Kindred 3100 carries a starting MSRP of $159,000 and is powered by a 294-horsepower direct drive electric AC motor driving the rear wheels. Energy is supplied by a 74kWh battery that provides up to 200 miles of operating range. Kore Power is Kindred Motorworks’ exclusive supplier of battery modules. The 3100’s 6.6kW on-board charger supports both 120v and 240v charging, with a full charge taking approximately nine hours using a Level 2 charger, which…

N OTHING CHANGES THE LOOKS AND ABILITY OF A TRUCK LIKE A FRESH SET OF WHEELS AND TIRES. Whether you’re simply looking to replace the factory-equipped OEM wheel and rubber setup for more stylish everyday rolling gear, preparing for show season, or upgrading in the name of better traction in all terrains or handling at the track, look no further. We’ve searched high and low for options that are ideal for all of these relatable scenarios. While there is never a shortage of wheel and tire options to choose from at any given time, we chose to wait until the conclusion of SEMA 2022 to assemble this year’s rolling roundup. Pickup trucks have proven to be one of the most popular showpieces at this worldwide unveiling of custom builds comprised…

OUR FIRST TRIP TO ONE DAY SLAM IN BRISTOL, PENNSYLVANIA, TURNED INTO A GREAT WEEKEND FULL OF FUN AND FRIENDS IN A BEAUTIFUL TOWN THAT I PERSONALLY HAVE NOT BEEN TO BEFORE. This was the 20th annual event for the Grounded 4 Life car and truck club. My anticipation and excitement to see rides in the Northeast region that I don't usually have the chance to see in public was off the charts. A quick plane trip landed us in the great state of Pennsylvania and on the way to the Bristol Township Parks and Recreation center. Tom Polio and the entire Grounded 4 Life crew handled the logistics perfectly as we watched nearly 400 show vehicles file into the show grounds. It was a great turnout with vehicles from…

WE RECENTLY REALIZED THAT THERE IS A MASSIVE PART OF OUR MARKET THAT WE TEND TO FORGET ABOUT WHEN WE CHOOSE OUR TECH PROJECTS. How many readers out there have had a nice clean and custom classic truck like this gold and white Chevy C10 for many years already? Rolling on a set of 20-inch wheels with custom control arms, spindles, and springs? This would be off the charts on the cool scale if this were 1995, but fast-forward to 2023 and it’s not so exciting anymore, right? We are all about the #GoDriveIt lifestyle when we customize our classics, which means that this 1968 Chevy C10 we still haven’t named is next on the project list here at Street Trucks Garage. This truck has your standard ’90s coil-suspension drop…

THE NEWS THAT FORD WAS RELEASING A NEW MINI-TRUCK CALLED THE MAVERICK IMMEDIATELY PIQUED OUR INTEREST. But when we heard that one was being built with a full ’90s throwback theme, we knew we had to bring it to our readers. We did some digging and found out that Jeremy Bumpus from Corinth, Mississippi, was the one building it. Jeremy owns and runs The Hot Rod Shop in his hometown, where they build a ton of high-end vehicles and do every aspect of the build in-house–from suspension and metalwork to paint and interior. If the shop name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen Jeremy as the host of Motortrend TV’s show “Carfix.” Before that, he was on “Truck Tech” on PowerNation TV. We sat down with Jeremy to hear…

SOME PEOPLE HAVE IDEAS, AND SOME PEOPLE HAVE CONTACTS—AND OTHERS HAVE BOTH! Enter Triple C, which stands for Custom Car Consulting, and its mission is to be the bridge between the owner and the builders to help bring those wild ideas to fruition. Kenny Johnson started Triple C back in 2017 and it has flourished with time. Kenny’s connections help him connect the dots for many clients who sometimes don’t even know where to begin. Back in the mid-1980s, Kenny first got the taste for custom vehicles from his father, Holand “Skipper” Baker, who built a showstopping 1957 Chevy truck. When Kenny decided to purchase a vehicle to show off what he could do (sort of a rolling business card), he was torn between building a Chevelle or a C10.…

AS THE SHOW SEASON WOUND DOWN FOR THE YEAR, STUART DAIGLE AND HIS CREW WERE JUST WINDING UP FOR WHAT IS CONSIDERED THE BEST SHOW IN LOUISIANA. Although Last Resort is in its 15th year, I have only been on board for Last Resort for five of the last six years covering this event. The one thing that I’ve noticed is the passion and dedication not only from the show staff but also from each and every participant. At every look, you’ll see families, pets, and–since it’s so close to Halloweencostumes and candy. This year was one of the biggest years yet, logging over 480 registrations and over 1,000 spectators inside the very spacious Louisiana Oil & Gas Park in Jennings, Louisiana, on October 21-23. Presented by Kustomz Ink Klothing,…

WITH SO MANY SHOWS ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, TRYING TO ADD ANOTHER ONE TO THE CALENDAR IS SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE ARE HESITANT TO DO. But not the crew from Showdown in the Valley. Shane, Mitchell, and Chris have been attending truck shows forever, so they weren’t new to how it all worked when they sat down and decided to throw a brand-new show in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. I know what you’re thinking: When you have a ton of time to plan and organize, drawing a crowd to a show isn’t a big deal. Well, this crew didn’t want to wait and promote the show for a year or more; instead, they decided stress was something they were OK with. The guys contacted the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and…