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Beyond Ordinary: The Transformation of a '97 Chevy Pickup Truck

John Mata Jr. October 26, 2023 Chevrolet

A Chevy Truck Project 20+ Years in the Making Chris Echel of Greenville, North Carolina, bought this truck from his dad back in the year… Continue reading

Unleash Your Bronco: The Ultimate Guide to 6th Gen Customizations

John Mata Jr. October 25, 2023 Feature Stories

Exciting New Parts & Products For Your 6th Gen The 6th Generation Ford Bronco has proven to be a force to be reckoned with, both… Continue reading

Cruising the Gulf Coast: Highlights from Scrapin’ the Coast 2023

John Mata Jr. October 20, 2023 Events

The Wildest Show in Biloxi and Beyond! Lifted, lowered, classic, and late-model trucks and SUVs flock to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center in… Continue reading

Reviving Power: No Spark Innovations' F-100 Powerstroke Diesel Swap

John Mata Jr. October 18, 2023 Chevrolet

No Spark Innovations’ F-100 Powerstroke Diesel Swap Losing a beloved vehicle in a wreck is never an easy thing to process. As long as there… Continue reading

Beyond Repair to Showroom Shine: A Chevy Tahoe Renovation Saga

John Mata Jr. October 12, 2023 Chevrolet

From Rags to Ragtop and Riches There comes a time in most truck builders’ lifetimes when picking up on a project where someone else left… Continue reading

Ultimate Mega Cab Transformation: Unleashing a 1,176.8 HP Dodge Ram

John Mata Jr. October 11, 2023 Diesel World

When Big Isn’t Big Enough Joshua Cuenot, a heavy equipment operator from Louisville, Ohio, may not have needed to attach an 8-foot long bed onto… Continue reading

Reviving Dreams: A Journey with a 1990 Chevy C1500 Sport

John Mata Jr. October 09, 2023 Chevrolet

The Long, Low Road to Glory One great thing about the custom truck scene is the culmination of stories of everyone involved in it. Every… Continue reading

Billet Specialties' Blaze: The Rebirth of a 1997 Chevy Pickup Icon

John Mata Jr. October 05, 2023 Chevrolet

Rekindling Billet Specialties’ Wheels of Fire A definitive list of iconic trucks considered legendary titans in our industry exists—and this flamed-out Chevy is one of them.… Continue reading

Liberty Forged: Where Precision Meets Power in the F-450

John Mata Jr. October 04, 2023 Diesel World

Steven Statton’s Precision-Built 2020 F-450 The world of badass diesel trucks is not for the meek. It’s about the muscle, the noise, and making an… Continue reading

Mini-Truck Customization: A Deep Dive into Innovative Ford Maverick Mods

John Mata Jr. September 29, 2023 Drive Online

Adam Edwards’ Tricked-Out ’22 Ford Maverick While you may have already seen your fair share of customized Ford Mavericks already, we guarantee you haven’t seen… Continue reading

From Mascot to Masterpiece: The '72 F-250 Crew Cab

John Mata Jr. September 28, 2023 Buyer’s Guides

David Wilson’s ’72 F-250 Crew Cab Shop Truck OK, so while this ultra clean F-250 doesn’t get down and dirty hauling parts around like a… Continue reading

Vintage Vibes with Modern Flair: The '68 International Loadstar Reimagined

John Mata Jr. September 18, 2023 Diesel World

’68 International Loadstar With Heavy-Duty Street Styling Some truck builders are very brand specific when it comes to choosing their projects. Dyed-in-the-wool Chevy and Ford… Continue reading

Aged to Perfection: The '71 F-100 Patina Pickup Revival

John Mata Jr. September 15, 2023 Buyer’s Guides

A ’71 F-100 with the Right Amount of Rust  While we never did anticipate the patina look to lose its popularity any time soon, finding… Continue reading

Building Dreams: Wesley Nelson's '70 Chevy C10 Restoration

John Mata Jr. September 14, 2023 C10 Builders Guide

Do What You Like, Build What You Love There are many factors that fuel the creation of a true custom vehicle. These factors are often based… Continue reading

Saved from the Scrapyard: The Incredible Restoration of a Low-Riding 4Runner

John Mata Jr. September 11, 2023 Feature Stories

Another One Saved From the Junkyard Show-stopping, ground-scraping Toyota 4Runners are few and far between, which makes the ones that stand out much more memorable… Continue reading

Wheel and Tire Madness: Your Essential Guide to 2023's Top Picks

John Mata Jr. September 07, 2023 Diesel World

New Street and Off-Road Selections for 2023 Nothing changes the looks and ability of a truck like a fresh set of wheels and tires. Whether… Continue reading

Under the Hood of Performance: David Keyser's '97 Ford F-250 7.3L Monster

John Mata Jr. September 06, 2023 Diesel World

David Keyser’s Daily Driven OBS Ford F-250 When you first see David Keyser’s white 1997 Ford F-250, it looks exactly like how you may have… Continue reading

Bagged and bodied Tahoe on 22's!

John Mata Jr. August 29, 2023 OBS Builders Guide

Mike Batty’s Alternative to the Chevy OBS Pickup  While the popularity of OBS pickups continues to spike these days, some builders out there are looking… Continue reading

Building the Perfect Base: Custom Chassis Systems for ’88-’98 GM Trucks

John Mata Jr. August 23, 2023 Chevrolet

Custom Systems for ’88-’98 GM Trucks With the scarcity of affordable C10 trucks out there, the interest in finding other vintage GM truck models has… Continue reading

OBS Reborn: Unveiling the Vintage Elegance of Motorsport Concepts’ ’96 Sierra

John Mata Jr. August 21, 2023 Chevrolet

Motorsport Concepts’ ’96 Sierra Sleeper It is supremely cool to see a custom truck built today that could be dropped nearly 30 years in the… Continue reading

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