Innehållsförteckning för October 2024 från Street Trucks

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, HAS A ONE-OF-A-KIND 2022 FORD F-250 THAT’S TURNING HEADS EVERYWHERE IT GOES. This beast of a Blue Oval isn’t just another pretty lifted truck. It’s a rolling tribute built in memory of an amazing brother. David Tobin, who runs Shine Money Detailing, poured blood, sweat, and tears into this build, and it shows. Over a year of hard work and close to a whopping $180,000 later, this F-250 is a true rolling work of art. (It’s a good thing his wife Starie is so supportive of his polished passion. Am I right?) He’s also a part of Team Billet, which is one of the premier truck clubs in the country, and this truck is a shining example of why. The exterior of this rig is where things get wild.…

AS A LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE NO REGRETS CAR CLUB, CHAD COOPER OF MAGNOLIA, TEXAS, KNOWS HOW TO TURN HEADS WITH CUSTOM RIDES. Steve Adgate of Rio Vista Ford originally built this 1999 Ford F-250 before Chad and his crew took the beast to the next level with some serious updates. Starting with the exterior, the custom wide fenders and killer bed work set this F-250 apart from others, thanks to the skilled hands at Bob Grant and the team at GrantFab. Once the body was dialed in, Chad Pickering laid down a fresh coat of red paint that really makes this truck pop. "THIS dually was originally built for a SEMA display in the Air Zenith booth, and Chad proudly notes that it was finished well before the deadline—a…

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO TAKE YOUR 1998 CHEVY TAHOE’S SUSPENSION TO THE NEXT LEVEL, UPGRADING TO QA1’ S LEVEL 2 C1500 FRONT COILOVER CONVERSION SYSTEM IS A GAME-CHANGER. This modern suspension kit is designed to replace old-style lowering kits, offering enhanced performance, adjustability, and a sleek stance. Whether you’re cruising the streets or hitting the track, this kit provides the perfect balance of comfort and control. The QA1 Level 2 kit integrates control arms with coilover shocks, delivering a drop of up to 4 inches with popular drop spindles or up to 2 inches without. This allows you to achieve the perfect ride height while making room for wider wheels and tires. The single adjustable QA1 Pro Coil systems let you fine-tune the valving to meet your specific driving needs,…

OWNER JUAN PORTILLO 2004 Chevy Silverado Temple, Texas Nrastra (One Low Family) THERE’S A CERTAIN ADVANTAGE TO PURCHASING A TRUCK THAT’S ALREADY COMPLETED, BUT THERE IS ALSO A SENSE OF PRIDE AND DETERMINATION WHEN YOU PURCHASE A TRUCK BRAND NEW AND BUILD IT TO SUPERIORITY. Back in 2004 in Merced, California, Juan Portillo purchased his brand new ’04 Chevy Silverado from Courtesy Chevrolet. He’d recently sold his ’90 V-6 and needed an upgrade, scooping up a brand new 5.3 LS Silverado with a quicker V-8. Originally from Dos Palos, California, Juan moved to Temple, Texas, with his new purchase in tow due to a job transfer. With just a simple tint job and some exhaust, the Silverado was about to undergo some serious cosmetic surgery. Juan decided it was time…

SOUTHERN TRADITION CAR AND TRUCK SHOW 2024 WAS A MASSIVE HIT, AND WE WERE THERE TO WITNESS IT ALL! Founded by Waka and Heather in 2018, this show was born out of their shared love for the hobby and a desire to keep the spirit of Georgia's biggest car show alive. When the state’s premier event retired, they decided to keep the Southern Tradition going—quite literally! Held at the scenic Etowah River Park, the show provided a fun, family friendly atmosphere. With the Etowah River as a backdrop and expansive grassy fields, the location is perfect for an event of this magnitude, allowing it to grow year after year. The variety of vehicles was one of the highlights of the show. From mini-trucks to lifted trucks, classics to hot rods,…

WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 2021 BRONCOS, FORD PRODUCED A 4-DOOR BRONCO FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE MODEL’S HISTORY. Engine choices include turbocharged 4- and 6-cylinder engines. While the Ford Bronco wasn’t the first sport utility vehicle when it was introduced for the 1966 model year, Ford could legitimately lay claim to building one of the first true SUVs over 20 years earlier. That ancestor is what we today generically refer to as the “World War II Jeep.” And although most people think of Willys when they think of Jeeps in that conflict, Ford manufactured nearly half of all the quarter-ton 4WDs that served in the war. It was the general public’s experience with surplus WWII Jeeps that started the 4WD craze in the U.S. in the late 1940s…

OWNER GREG AND CARRIE NETTLES 1991 Chevy C1500 "THIS truck is a true ’90s survivor, bringing back memories and turning heads wherever it goes. IN THE WORLD OF OBS TRUCKS, GREG AND CARRIE NETTLES’ 1991 CHEVY C1500 IS A RIDE THAT REFUSES TO BE FORGOTTEN. This beauty has a history as unique as its look, starting its journey in Riverside, California. Originally customized by Custom Camp Vans and Services, this truck hit the streets lowered with a Belltech 5/6 drop, Boyd Tri Fan wheels, a roll pan, sport mirrors, and a billet grille. After spending years with its original owner, the truck found its way to Georgia before the Nettles family snatched it up. The story of how Greg and Carrie got the truck is one for the books. Lying…

IF THERE’S ONE SHOW TO ADD TO YOUR LIST OF EVENTS TO ATTEND, IT’S LOWDOWN ROUNDUP. Located at the Des Moines Water Works Park in central Des Moines, Iowa, Lowdown Roundup is one of the most entertaining shows in the Midwest. For years, Heidi Henckel and her husband Tom had a hard time finding shows to take their custom trucks to. They decided to take matters into their own hands and create a show that was welcoming to all in the Midwest area. That show grew, and now, four years later, they have trucks showing up from the East and West coasts, not just local rides. The weekend-long event began Friday with the standard roll-in, cruising, and music all day long. At the host hotel, the Ramada Inn at the…

IN THE WORLD OF CUSTOM TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS, WHAT DRAWS US TOGETHER VARIES GREATLY. For some, it’s a newfound passion, while for others, it’s the nostalgic echo of childhood memories spent hanging around tailgates with family and friends. Bryan Everett’s 1972 C10, now affectionately named “Blanco,” epitomizes a blend of familial legacy paired with automotive passion. This journey began with Bryan’s father, Bruce, whose career at General Motors started in 1968, laying the foundation for Bryan’s automotive fervor at a young age. Bruce Everett, a dedicated pattern maker at GM’s Marion, Indiana, plant, played a crucial role in crafting iconic vehicles and nurturing Bryan’s early love for cars with his own 1966 Corvette. “BRYAN Everett’s 1972 C10, now affectionately named “Blanco,” epitomizes a blend of familial legacy paired with automotive passion. The…