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Rust-Free and Seamless: AMD’s Replacement Panel

John Mata Jr. April 17, 2024 New Products

AMD’s Replacement Panel for ’73-’87 Chevy GMC C/K Truck and ’73-’91 Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban Models  Photos by Eddie Cebreco/AMD  If you’ve spent much time in… Continue reading

Ivan Zavala’s Exquisite Full-Size Mini-Truck

John Mata Jr. April 10, 2024 Chevrolet

Ivan Zavala’s Full Size Mini-Truck Photos by Victor Lopez  Mini-trucks have got to be one of the most unique and infectious genres of custom vehicles… Continue reading

The Transformation of Sonny's Chevy C10 Shop Truck

John Mata Jr. April 08, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Better Than the Average Shop Truck Photos by Devan Ence Every custom automotive shop needs a mascot, and what better brand ambassador is there than… Continue reading

Project Plan B! The Evolution of a Towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD

John Mata Jr. April 03, 2024 Diesel World

When Plan B Was Always Plan A  Photos by Mach1Media There is no missing this towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD. Whether it’s parked at… Continue reading

Crafting Business and Beauty! The Plan B Fabrication RAM Project

John Mata Jr. March 20, 2024 Diesel World

The Proper Mixture of Business and Pleasure Photos by Mach1Media Building trucks can be an enjoyable and relaxing pastime. It offers an opportunity to take… Continue reading

Trail-Ready and Adventure-Bound: Michelle Patton's Jeep Gladiator Mojave Build

John Mata Jr. March 15, 2024 Jeep

A Jeep Gladiator Mojave Built for the Long Haul Photos by BRAXTON KLAVIS While there are plenty of options to choose from within the midsize pickup… Continue reading

First-Gen Cummins Masterpiece 1992 Dodge RAM W-350 

John Mata Jr. March 12, 2024 Diesel World

Jon Edgar Waller’s First-Gen Cummins Dream Dodge Photos by Mach1Media Every enthusiast has a grand vision of their own personal dream truck. For some of… Continue reading

Love'em or Hatem Unique Diesel 2001 Dodge 2500

John Mata Jr. March 11, 2024 Diesel World

An Unapologetic Diesel Dodge 2500  Photos by TUCKER HARRIS Ronnie Hatem doesn’t care what you think. With a self-appointed last name like “Hatem,” would you… Continue reading

The Perfect Peach! 1956 Chevy Apache Build

John Mata Jr. March 08, 2024 Chevrolet

One Peach of an Apache Photos by John Jackson / NotStock Photography Anything in life is much more relaxed and enjoyable when you’re spending time… Continue reading

Transforming a Toyota Tundra into a Trophy Truck Spec’d Ford F-100

John Mata Jr. March 04, 2024 F Series Builders Guide

A Prerunning Toyota Tundra Turned Trophy Truck Spec’d Ford F-100 Photos by Evan Walsh  Folk who have a passion for extreme sports have a tendency… Continue reading

Fordahl Bilt's 1972 F-250 with a 7.3 Powerstroke

John Mata Jr. February 22, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Fordahl Bilt’s 7.3-Powered Bumpside F-250 Photos by thomas seabury In a scene where there is such a definitive line drawn in the dirt that divides… Continue reading

DelFAB's Remarkable 2023 F-350 Super Duty Transformation

John Mata Jr. February 14, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

DelFAB’s Retro Inspired, Free Wheeling 2023 F-350  Photos by Solomon Lunger  Not all truck builds are quite the same. Sometimes, the desired result is an… Continue reading

FLY’N LION

John Mata Jr. February 07, 2024 F Series Builders Guide

Memories of a Brother Forged in Steel Photos by Devan Ence Some might look at this truck, as amazing as it sits in beautiful bare-metal skin,… Continue reading

A Modern Twist on the 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning

John Mata Jr. February 06, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Learning how to Ride the Lightning  Photos by brAndon burRell The Ford F-150 Lightning was and still is a very exciting performance-based pickup model. The… Continue reading

Low and Loaded: Mike Guillot's 2007 Silverado Transformation

John Mata Jr. January 23, 2024 Chevrolet

Mike Guillot’s Denali-Clipped ’07 Silverado There’s nothing more awe-inspiring than going to a custom truck show, especially if it’s one as epic as Lone Star… Continue reading

The Story of Fullhook Performance's Cummins-Powered Ford F-5

John Mata Jr. January 19, 2024 Diesel World

Fullhook Performance’s Mopar-Powered ’51 Ford F-5 There comes a time when you see something so cool and unique that it just gets ingrained into your… Continue reading

Classic Car Studio's Masterpiece - The 1956 F-600 Crew Cab

John Mata Jr. January 16, 2024 Street Trucks

Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab ’56 F-600 It’s always amazing to see what true automotive artisans can pull off with old, rusted-out vehicles. Top-tier shops… Continue reading

MINT2B: The McElroy Family's Sentimental Journey with a '66 C10

John Mata Jr. January 11, 2024 C10 Builders Guide

The McElroy Family’s ’66 How many great personalized license plate ideas have you had that are sadly unavailable once you check with the DMV? We’d… Continue reading

A Blast from the Past: The Restoration of the Legendary Ballistic Toyota

John Mata Jr. January 10, 2024 Feature Stories

The Recreation of a Mini-Truck Legend Hop with us into Mr. Peabody’s Wayback Machine as we set the dial to January 1993. While it might… Continue reading

Power and Precision: LT4-Powered 1971 C10

John Mata Jr. January 09, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Nathen McEown’s LT4-Powered 1971 C10 It takes a lot of work to get the exact truck that you want. Whether you are putting in the… Continue reading

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