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Step into the ultimate heavy-hitting truck showcase with the December 2026 issue of Diesel World. We are leading the charge with Austin Ruether’s “YouTube Money,” a wildly transformed ’74 Ford F-250 Camper Special that dominates our front cover. The boundary-pushing scale continues inside with a deep dive into Thomas Szabo's “Limo X,” an unapologetic six-door Excursion that goes absolutely all-in. For classic truck enthusiasts who prefer their vintage metal on the pavement rather than parked, we highlight Taylor Spencer’s “Queen of the Crews,” proving a ’72 F-100 Ranger still makes a formidable daily driver. We also travel to the Pacific Northwest to capture the incredible atmosphere of The No BS OBS Show, taking you inside the region's largest Ford OBS event. When it is time to upgrade your own rig, our tech section delivers practical solutions, breaking down the FASS no-drop kit for the L5P Duramax so you can secure clean fuel without the traditional installation hassle.
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EXCITING ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE
Below is a selection of articles in Diesel World December 2026
LIMO X: A $150K Six-Door Super Duty Built to Steal the SEMA Spotlight
Built by Thomas Szabo with help from Truck Guru Cris Payne, "LIMO X" is a six-door SEMA showstopper. Splicing a ’13 Super Duty front with an ’02 Excursion rear, this roughly $150,000 custom build features aggressive Demon bumpers, custom grilles, and Morimoto LED lighting.
Lost Bet: A $40K, One-Week Transformation of a 2025 GMC Denali
Born from a lost Super Bowl wager on the Kansas City Chiefs, Brett Burnett turned defeat into "Lost Bet," a customized 2025 GMC Denali. Built in just one week by NSK Kustoms with a $40,000 investment, this rapid transformation makes losing look remarkably good.
Street Meets Strip: A 2001 Chevy 2500HD Built for Drag-and-Drive Dominance
Highlighting the gritty thrill of drag-and-drive events like Sick Michigan Miles, this feature follows Wehrli Custom Fab’s 2001 Chevy 2500HD. Packing a built LB7 Duramax powerplant, the short-bed street truck perfectly balances rugged open-road reliability with blistering strip performance.
Family-Built Highboy: A 1972 Ford Ranger Reimagined with Cummins Power
Built by proud owner Taylor Spencer alongside her father Logan, this stunning 1972 Ford Ranger pairs nostalgic charm with modern muscle. Retaining its classic Highboy stance and two-tone finish, the truck was converted to four-wheel drive and repowered by an upgraded 12-valve Cummins turbo diesel.
Red-Hot Classic: A 640-HP Cummins-Powered 1950s Ford F-250
Crafted by Jonathan "English" Urquhart and his Quiet to Riot Customs crew, this custom 1950s Ford F-250 features wide-body styling over factory red paint. Under the hood sits a roaring 5.9L 12-valve Cummins diesel pushing 640 horsepower, vented by a hood exhaust.
No BS OBS: The Pacific Northwest’s Biggest Celebration of Classic Ford Trucks
Hosted by OBS Solutions in Salem, Oregon, the seventh annual No BS OBS Ford show stands as the Pacific Northwest’s largest gathering of classic Ford trucks. Celebrating 1980–1997 Old Body Style models, the event brought together a massive turnout of beloved bullnose, bricknose, and aeronose builds.