Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton March 07, 2023 OBS Builders Guide
Adding Audio in our OBS Time for some tunes! To catch you up, Project Playboy is our 1988 Chevy C1500 truck that we dragged out of a random Florida man’s backyard. The truck was forgotten and full of interesting items—including some old Playboy magazines, hence the name. The goal with this new OBS project is… Continue reading PROJECT PLAYBOY PART 4 Adding Audio in our OBS...
Chris Hamilton February 08, 2023 OBS Builders Guide
Project Playboy is our 1988 Chevy C1500 truck build that we found in the backyard of a random Florida man’s home. The truck was forgotten and full of interesting items, including some old Playboy magazines, hence the name. The goal with this new OBS project is to restore an ’80s-model vehicle with an era-correct look… Continue reading PROJECT Playboy PART 3, Reviving an American Icon...
Chris Hamilton January 23, 2023 OBS Builders Guide
Well, we’re working from home this week on Project Playboy. The weather has been so nice, we pulled the Chevy C1500 out of the garage to finalize our audio install and give it a quick tune-up. Days like this take me back to a simpler time when I had fewer responsibilities, stronger hands, and much… Continue reading A Letter From our Editor – Chris Hamilton...
Chris Hamilton January 06, 2023 Made in America
High-Performance Suspension and Driveline Products Made In America. One of our most respected editorial series is back, and we kick it off with one of our favorite parts manufacturers in the U.S.—QA1. The company also happens to be our 2019 Street Trucks Manufacturer of the Year. After a few emails and schedule checks, we booked… Continue reading Made In America: Behind the scenes tour of QA1...
Chris Hamilton January 05, 2023 OBS Builders Guide
If you’ve been following Project Playboy in print and on Street Truck’s YouTube series, you are up to date with our 1988 Chevy C1500 truck’s current suspension and brakes as well as the wheels that we chose. The goal with this go-fast machine is to restore an ’80s-model vehicle with an era-correct look and a… Continue reading PROJECT Playboy Part 2 | Reviving an 1988 Chevy C1500 truck...
Chris Hamilton December 22, 2022 OBS Builders Guide
The fun behind restoring an iconic piece of American engineering is hard to explain to someone who has never taken on the task. Yes, it’s a lot of work. Yes, you will probably spill some blood and sling some curse words now and again. But when it’s all said and done and you find yourself… Continue reading Project Playboy | Reviving an American Icon w/ Ridetech Suspension and Schott Wheels!...
Chris Hamilton November 29, 2022 OBS Builders Guide
Project Playboy is almost ready to hit the streets after receiving a full modern makeover. We challenged TMI Products to match our factory interior colors and they knocked it out of the park. The colors are amazing but the craftsmanship is the most impressive part. What are your thoughts? Was it worth it? Catch the… Continue reading WAS IT WORTH IT? $5,000 OBS Interior Upgrade DIY...
Chris Hamilton November 25, 2022 Uncategorized
Living the Life and Printing the Passion. As this issue of Street Trucks is being printed, the ST crew has packed their bags and their calendars in preparation of a seven-day November getaway to the world-famous SEMA Show in Las Vegas. A lot of changes have happened in our industry over the last year, many… Continue reading Letter from the editor Christopher Hamilton...
Chris Hamilton October 21, 2022 OBS Builders Guide
Fresh out of paint prison, Project Playboy is back at the Street Trucks Garage for the next step of this modern makeover. Interior and audio is up next! Catch the past episodes of this build in the playlist. Source – Suspension – https://www.ridetech.com – 812.481.4787 Brakes – https://www.performanceonline.com – 888-991-0887 Wheels – https://www.schottwheels.com – 714-891-7680… Continue reading IT’S BACK! 1988 Playboy OBS Truck is out of Paint and ready for Restoration and Modern Makeover...
Chris Hamilton October 03, 2022 OBS Builders Guide
Parts Now Available for ’88-’98 Chevy Trucks Champion Aluminum Radiator Only (40-inch width) ’88-’98 GM Truck/SUV These all-aluminum radiators are available in a three-row variation. Fits all ’88-’98 C1500 Truck/SUV with 40-inch radiator. This will not fit trucks that use the radiator with a 34-inch overall width radiator. Features: All aluminum, including brackets Integrated trans… Continue reading OBS Chevy New Parts Spotlight v2...
