Innehållsförteckning för February 2026 från Street Trucks

OUR FAVORITE QUESTION TO ASK OWNERS OF KILLER DIESEL MACHINES IS WHY THEY BUILT THEM. What drove them to invest so much time and money into creating such a unique vehicle? Most of the time, truck builders have stories that date back decades as to how they got so far along in their diesel journey. When we asked Chelsey Henning of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, this very question regarding her 1986 Ford Bronco, she fired back with an impressive response. “I never really have a straightforward answer for that question,” Chelsey admits. “I just wanted something cool that my fiancé, Cory Dixon, and I could Cummins swap together. We looked at Jeeps, Blazers, OBS F-150s, and even International Scouts (still on my wish list). At one point, I even considered building…

DOWN HERE WHERE THE TEXAS HEAT RADIATES OFF THE ASPHALT IN WAVES, THE TRUCK SCENE IS A RELIGION. In the 956 area code, it’s not just about being loud; it’s about a legacy of building the most iconic, ground-scraping machines in the nation. And with their latest creation, the team at Hersa Motors in Hidalgo, Texas, has just dropped a sermon in steel, proving once again that the Valley does it better. The new generation of F-150s is hitting the streets hard, and while the masses are chasing quarter-mile times, Hersa Motors made a conscious decision to sidestep the horsepower wars. Their vision was different. They aimed for pure, unapologetic style—a rolling sculpture built to dominate the show scene and break necks on a Saturday night cruise. They started with…

THE HUMIDITY IN GEORGIA IS LEGENDARY, BUT THE TEMPERATURE WASN'T THE ONLY THING RISING IN THE ATL. If you weren't rolling through the gates of the Atlanta Truck Invasion, you were simply parked in the wrong lane. This wasn't just another local meet and greet; this was a full-blown asphalt assault that proved, once again, that the Dirty South truck scene is alive, well, and absolutely thriving. From the moment the gates opened, the variety was staggering. We’re talking about a sea of high-caliber metal that spanned the spectrum of our culture. On one side, you had pavement-scraping OBS Chevys and slammed C10s burying their rockers in the dirt, showcasing miles of billet and paint jobs that looked wet enough to swim in. On the other, skyscraping lifted setups dominated…

FORD SMALL-BLOCK POWERHOUSE BLUEPRINT ENGINES’ deluxe dressed 347 ci small-block Ford crate engine delivers 415 horsepower and 415 ft-lb of torque with aluminum heads, a hydraulic roller cam, forged internals, a Holley Brawler 670 cfm carburetor, and rear sump oil pan, ready for seamless integration into classic trucks. SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENTwww.summitracing.com 800-230-3030 BILLET LS DRESS-UP PERFECTION ALL AMERICAN Billet’s new line of 6061-T6 USA-made billet pieces transforms cluttered LS and LT engine bays with taller valve covers that clear roller rockers, knockout valley pans that eliminate DOD drilling, and clean two-piece front timing covers—all available in machined, polished, or black anodized finishes. ALL AMERICAN BILLET www.allamericanbillet.com800-577-7505 HYDROBOOST POWER STEERING RESERVOIR BILLET SPECIALTIES’ new remote reservoir is purpose-built for hydroboost-equipped trucks, featuring a 30-ounce 6061-T6 billet aluminum body with twin-baffled return…

WALKING THE HALLS OF THE 2025 SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS, HELD ON NOVEMBER 4-7, FEELS LIKE STEPPING INTO THE BEATING HEART OF OUR INDUSTRY, WHERE EVERY TURN REVEALS A NEW CHAPTER IN THE CUSTOM TRUCK SCENE. As Editor-in-Chief of Engaged Media's auto brands, including Street Trucks, I've attended SEMA since my early days covering builds, but each year reaffirms the aura around the incredible event. Founded in 1967 as the Speed Equipment Manufacturers Association by a handful of Southern California speed-shop owners fighting for aftermarket legitimacy amid emissions crackdowns, SEMA started small with 98 exhibitors in a Los Angeles hotel. Today, it's massive, with over 2,400 exhibitors, 160,000 attendees, and over 3,000 product debuts across 1.2 million square feet. This year's Hot Rod Alley section was packed with custom…

IN AUGUST 2020, HURRICANE LAURA, A CATEGORY 4 MONSTER, TORE THROUGH LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA. Six weeks later, Category 2 Delta followed almost the exact same path. The city lost power for thirty-five days, roofs disappeared, and for Chad Rapee, the insurance money that could have rebuilt his house instead went toward keeping his family sheltered. His prized OBS Silverado, the truck he swore he would never sell, was the first to go. FOUR YEARS LATER, THE REPLACEMENT THAT ROLLED OUT OF THE SAME STORM-SCARRED GARAGE CARRIES A NAME THAT NEEDS NO EXPLANATION: CAT-I-GORY 6. Four years later, the replacement that rolled out of the same storm-scarred garage carries a name that needs no explanation: Cat-I-gory 6. What began as a straightforward crew cab Silverado became an act of defiance. Chad, his…

RAMIRO VILLARREAL DOES NOT BUILD TRUCKS FOR VALIDATION. He builds them to remind himself what he is made of. The proof sits on 28-inch Billet Specialties wheels and lays flat on the pavement: a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado dubbed Hustler. In two years and roughly $150,000, Villarreal transformed a stock half-ton into one of the most radical late-model customs on the circuit—a truck that looks as if Chevrolet’s engineers sketched it in a dream and then woke up terrified. IN AN ERA WHEN MANY LATE-MODEL BUILDS LEAN ON MONEY AND RENDERINGS, RAMIRO VILLARREAL’S SILVERADO IS A REMINDER THAT DETERMINATION STILL OUTRUNS BUDGET AND THAT A MAN WILLING TO PUSH A TWO-YEAR-OLD PLATFORM FURTHER THAN MOST DARE WITH A CLASSIC IS, IN EVERY SENSE OF THE WORD, A HUSTLER. HUSTLER HAS ALREADY…

FOR ROBERT ESPINO, THIS 1979 FORD F-150 LARIAT 4X4 WASN’T JUST A PROJECT; IT WAS A DREAM YEARS IN THE MAKING. Nicknamed La Nemo, this Coral Orange and Pearl White beauty stands as a tribute to craftsmanship, perseverance, and love for the Ford truck legacy. Built over the course of five dedicated years, Robert didn’t just restore a truck; he brought his dream into reality. BUILT FOR THE COLLECTION As a member of the Las Foringas truck club, Robert wanted a standout classic in his collection, something he could be proud to show and cruise. “It’s a truck I dreamed of having in the collection,” he says. And true to that dream, every inch of La Nemo is a blend of period-correct charm and modern functionality. The truck retains its original…

FOR MANY JEEP GLADIATOR OWNERS, THE JOY OF OWNING A CAPABLE, GO-ANYWHERE TRUCK IS TEMPERED BY ONE PERSISTENT REALITY: REAR-END SAG UNDER LOAD. Whether hauling a weekend’s worth of camping gear, a bed full of construction materials, or towing a trailer to the dunes, the Gladiator’s rear suspension compresses noticeably, raising headlights, reducing ground clearance, and compromising handling. The fix? Air Lift Performance’s LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate kit (PN 57415) is a proven, bolt-on air spring system designed specifically for the JT platform. This kit integrates a pair of robust, double-bellow air springs inside the factory coil springs, providing adjustable load support from 5 to 100 psi. Rated for up to 3,400 pounds of leveling capacity, it far exceeds the needs of most owners while maintaining full compatibility with the Gladiator’s…