Feliciano and Dora Ambriz’s Twins: Thing 1 & Thing 2

There’s something special about building a truck. It’s even better when your partner is riding shotgun every step of the way. For Feliciano and Dora Ambriz of McAllen, Texas, the journey into custom truck culture isn’t a solo mission; it’s a full-on tag team. The duo owns not one but two 1985 Chevrolet Silverado squarebodies that they’ve nicknamed Thing 1 and Thing 2—identical in year but completely different in personality.

One for Show, One for Go

Feliciano pilots Thing 1, a purpose-built street terror powered by a forged LS2 408 stroker built by Jorge Cantu, better known as La Chicken at Kids and Cars 956. It’s not just a pretty engine; it’s packing gap insurance for those bold enough to test their luck on the street. Sitting on a static coilover setup from Kid Metal Worx in Alamo, Texas, Thing 1 rides on a Billet Specialties Redline drag pack—17x5s up front and 15x12s out back. It’s low, it’s loud, and it means business.

On the other hand, Thing 2, Dora’s pride and joy, brings the full showstopper vibes. Under the hood sits a fully built 6.0L from Memo Performance Tuning, topped with a Holley Hi-Ram intake that steals the spotlight every time the hood pops. While Thing 1 is all about horsepower and hook-ups, Thing 2 glides on a custom air-ride suspension with front bags and control arms and a fully customized rear back-half 4-link setup, all dialed in by Kid Metal Worx. Her “skating shoes”? A set of Intro Spyder wheels—24×9 up front and 24×15 in the rear—that give her the ultimate street queen stance.

 Interior Style, Family Vibes

Feliciano and Dora didn’t stop at just performance and stance; they went all in on the interior, too. Thing 2 features a full custom wrap in real cowhide leather, while Thing 1 keeps it closer to OEM, also dressed in fresh cowhide for that classic-meets-custom look. Credit goes to Eleazar Guajardo at Bruno’s Upholstery for bringing the cabin game up to par, while Efrain Garcia at House of Sound handled the sound and interior tech across both builds.

A Rolling Dream

Both trucks are finished in slick, glossy paintwork by Beto Guajardo at Rolling One Customs in Alamo, Texas. Together, they turn heads and win hearts everywhere they roll. Whether it’s a local cruise night or a national show, Feliciano and Dora roll deep, roll clean, and roll together.

In the words of the couple, “One is for show, and one is for the go.” And really, what more could you ask for?

Built with love, horsepower, and a whole lot of Texas pride, Thing 1 and Thing 2 are proof that couples who wrench together win together.

Owner

Feliciano and Dora Ambriz
1985 Chevy Silverado Squarebodies
McAllen, TX

Engine & Drivetrain

408 stroker and 6.0L
Texas Speed custom cams
FAST and Holley intakes
Long tube headers with 3-inch exhaust system
Built 4L65E and 4L80E transmissions

Chassis & Suspension

QA1 coilover conversion kit and Air Lift system
Custom 4-link
Custom monster notch
Narrowed diff
Chassis work by Edgar Nino at Kid Metal Worx

Wheels, Tires & Brakes

Billet Specialties Redlines / Intro Spyders
17.5 and 24×8 fronts
15×12 and 24×15 rears
Wilwood 4-piston 16-inch brakes

Exterior & Paint

Paint by Beto Guajardo at Rolling One Customs
Slosh Tubz front tubs
OEM bumpers and grille
Work by Edgar Nino

Interior

Custom bucket seats by Bruno’s Upholstery
Cowhide Ultraleather
Custom door panels, dash pad, and cup holders
Custom LG Billet USA accessories
Billet steering wheels