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This article, titled "BLUEMACHINE," is about Omar Delgado's passion for C10s and his journey in building a 1971 Chevy K5 Blazer. Omar initially wanted a simple bodydropped Blazer, but his plans changed when he decided to get more creative with the build. He enlisted the help of various shops and individuals to customize the chassis, suspension, wheels, tires, engine, drivetrain, body, paint, and interior of the Blazer. Despite facing challenges during the nine-year build, Omar persevered and now enjoys driving his unique and customized Blazer to shows across California. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks magazine features Mr. Mike Warren, a high school auto shop teacher who turned his personal truck project into a collaborative effort with his students. The students gained hands-on experience and learned valuable skills while working on the project under Mike's guidance. The truck underwent various modifications, including a conversion from a one-ton to a half-ton, custom bodywork, and a rebuilt engine. The finished truck has won several awards and showcases the determination and talent of Mike's students. [Extracted from the article]

ProTech Industries, a custom truck flatbed and accessories provider based in Vancouver, Washington, has gained recognition for its impressive and eye-catching '55 F-600 truck. The company's in-house fabrication crew worked on the truck, which was lifted, mean, and ready to work. The original chassis and suspension were replaced with a '96 F-350 chassis, and the Powerstroke engine was upgraded. The truck features a Superlift 6-inch suspension lift, 35-inch BFG KO2 tires, and a custom ProTech flatbed platform. It also includes a TMI bench seat, a backup camera screen in the rearview mirror, and Classic Instruments gauges. The truck made its debut at NTEA's Work Truck Week convention and has generated significant interest. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks magazine tells the story of Brett Hunsaker, who unexpectedly became the owner of an iconic Ford Ranger known as the "Stranger." Brett, who was initially looking for a different type of truck, was convinced by a friend to check out the Ranger. After seeing pictures and talking to the original owner, Brett decided to purchase the truck and bring it back to Las Vegas. He made some updates to the truck, including LED lighting, custom sheetmetal work, and a polished steering rod. The Ranger has since gained recognition at truck shows and Brett now appreciates the truck's historical significance. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features a 2006 GMC Sierra truck that has been customized by Joshua Merrell. The truck has a custom chassis, air-ride suspension, and 28-inch wheels. Joshua's design for the truck was inspired by his fascination with the macabre and his desire to break away from the norm in the custom truck scene. The truck's exterior features artwork that represents Joshua's personal tribulations and a tribute to his late father. The interior of the truck has also been customized, with reupholstered seats and a sound system. Overall, this truck serves as a testament to Joshua's journey and creativity. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks magazine features a custom mini-truck owned by Jordan Espinoza from Bakersfield, California. Jordan's truck is a 2000 Nissan Frontier that has been modified with a lowered suspension, custom bodywork, and a vibrant red paint job with graphics by renowned custom painter Kyle "K-Daddy" Gann. The truck also features 20-inch Billet Specialties Phantom wheels, a custom interior by Ricky Shepard, and other modifications. Jordan is a member of the Bakersfield chapter of No Regrets, a club dedicated to preserving the mini-truck culture in Southern California. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks magazine features the story of a 2004 Chevy Silverado 3500 dually truck that was rebuilt after being involved in an accident. The owner, Bill Dubuisson, worked with a friend at Hingle's Street Rods & Customs to repair and upgrade the truck. The damaged parts were fixed, and the truck received a new paint job and graphics. The truck also features a custom interior and various modifications to the chassis, suspension, wheels, tires, engine, and drivetrain. Since its rebuild, the truck has won awards at several events. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features the story of Brian Conrad and his custom-built 2000 Chevy S-10 truck. The truck took over 14 years to complete due to Brian's busy life as an automotive painter and personal obstacles, including the loss of his mother. Despite these challenges, Brian was determined to finish the truck and showcase his skills. The truck features extensive modifications, including a bodydrop, air-ride suspension, and meticulous attention to detail. The interior is understated, with black panels and custom upholstery. Brian's perseverance and dedication to his project serve as an inspiration for others. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Tread magazine discusses a Jeep Gladiator named "Indominus" that has been heavily modified by its owner, Matthew Heyer. The Jeep features a 3-link front/4-link rear triangulated suspension lift kit, 42-inch Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires, and Fusion Pro Series fabricated 10-inch axle assemblies. Other upgrades include a bed-mounted fuel cell, kingpin steering setup, and custom bumpers and fenders. The article mentions that Matthew plans to make further modifications, such as adding a custom roll cage and potentially swapping the engine for an LS or Hemi. Overall, the article highlights the extensive modifications made to the Jeep and the owner's intention to tackle challenging trails in Utah. [Extracted from the article]

This article features Jolk Heyer, also known as "aquajeepgirl," and her experiences exploring the outdoors in her 2018 Jeep Wrangler named "Roxxie." Heyer's passion for Jeeps and off-roading began during her college days in Southern California, and she has since made various upgrades to her Jeep to enhance its off-road capabilities. Heyer's Jeep journey has connected her with a vibrant Jeep community and provided her with opportunities to explore breathtaking destinations. Her dedication to exploring the outdoors with Roxxie represents freedom, adventure, and resilience. [Extracted from the article]

This article, titled "SWEET RUTH," features the life and interests of Howard "Howie" Kendrick, a former baseball player and car enthusiast. Raised by his grandmother Ruth, Howie attributes his success to her support. The article focuses on Howie's recent project of restoring a 1966 Chevy C10 truck, which involved a complete transformation and the addition of unique features such as zebrawood accents and carbon-lipped wheels. Howie expresses his satisfaction with the final result and credits Fat Fender Garage for their attention to detail and craftsmanship. The article includes detailed specifications of the truck's chassis, suspension, engine, body, paint, interior, and stereo. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Diesel World features a 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 owned by Daniel Pierce. The truck holds sentimental value for Daniel, as it was originally owned by his father and has been a part of his life since childhood. Daniel has made efforts to maintain the truck's originality while also adding his own personal touches, such as custom-cut 24-inch wheels and various upgrades to the engine and drivetrain. The article highlights the importance of taking care of one's automotive investment and showcases the truck as a testament to Daniel's creativity and dedication. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features the story of David Pennington, Jr. and his customized 1993 GMC Sonoma truck. After 16 years of work, David has transformed his truck into a unique and eye-catching vehicle. The modifications include lowering the truck with air ride, adding shaved handles and suicide doors, and installing a 2x3 box-tubing chassis for a stock-floor body drop. The truck also features an LS1 engine, an updated front end from a Chevy Colorado, and a custom interior with retro touches. David's truck is a testament to his passion for custom trucks and his dedication to his craft. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features Tiffany Neumann and her love for custom trucks. After her husband took over driving her custom Mazda mini, Tiffany decided to build a full-size truck and chose a 2015 Chevy Silverado. With the help of her husband and friends, Tiffany spent three years transforming the truck, including bodydropping it, narrowing the rear end, and adding custom wheels and brakes. The truck also received a fresh black paintjob with a lowrider-style patterned paint. Inside, the interior was customized with new upholstery, door panels, and a custom center console. The truck is powered by a rear-mounted turbo setup and features a custom stereo system. [Extracted from the article]

The Grand National Truck Show, held at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, was a highly anticipated event for truck enthusiasts. The show featured a wide range of customized trucks, vans, and SUVs, with sponsors such as O'Reilly Auto Parts and LMC Truck. The event included an indoor show with judged classes and a "World's Most Beautiful Truck" award competition, as well as an outdoor Truck-In where visitors could showcase their trucks and shop with vendors. The show was a success, with hundreds of trucks on display and a charity fundraiser for pinstripers. The "World's Most Beautiful Truck" award went to Greg Tidwell's 1940 Ford pickup. For more information on the show and future events, visit Rodshows.com/GNTS. [Extracted from the article]

Since the truck was now a bit wilder than his dad really wanted, Maverick offered to buy the truck off him and finish it for himself. To that end, the '96 Cummins received a P7100 injector pump, which pushes a major 425cc of fuel. Again, you'd be right - it's an old work truck, so it's bound to have some holes here and there, and it's running a modded 12-valve Cummins, so there's going to be smoke. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features the story of Eric Larosa and his truck build, inspired by Stormtroopers from Star Wars. Eric purchased a '65 Chevy C10 and enlisted the help of Jerrod Nyland from Viking Fabrication to bring his vision to life. After 12 months of work, the truck, named El Jefe, was revealed at a car show in Cabot, Arkansas. The truck features air-ride suspension, 20-inch US Mags wheels, Holley Sniper fuel injection, a new leather interior, and Nissan Super White paint. Eric is pleased with the outcome and is considering taking on another project in the future. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Street Trucks features Randy Weaver's custom 1969 International Scout. The Scout 80, introduced in 1961, was one of the first compact SUVs and became popular for its versatility and off-road capabilities. Weaver's Scout 800 has been completely restyled with custom bodywork, a tube chassis, Ridetech suspension, and a twin-turbo LS3 crate engine. The interior has also been transformed with custom upholstery and a JVC head unit. Weaver debuted the Scout at the Hot Rod Power Tour and plans to continue bringing new projects in the future. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES IN THE WORLD OF classic trucks, few models hold a candle to the illustrious 1967-1972 Chevy C10s. Once a truck is heavily modified, returning it to its factory state can be an arduous task, often requiring scarce or expensive original parts, especially when you insist on using only factory GM parts. After all, it's essential to preserve a percentage of these trucks in their original factory configuration. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES TAKE A GOOD LOOK, PEOPLE, BECAUSE THIS TRUCK WON'T LOOK LIKE THIS FOREVER. Rudy kept things nice and functional inside, choosing a set of third row seats out of a Honda Odyssey, a gauge setup from Dakota Digital, and an aftermarket tilt steering column to keep things simple. A simple engine swap utilizing a 4.8L GM truck engine built up by Straight Street Automotive was an effective addition, making the Chevy a bit more reliable due to the more modern construction and electronics. [Extracted from the article]

One of the raddest parts of the show was the S-10 Corral, where the 40th anniversary of the GM S-series trucks was celebrated in grand style, and there were plenty of amazing examples of America's favorite mini-truck - and that didn't even include the Syclone/ Typhoon area! EVENTS As has been the case for the past 33 years, Carlisle Truck Nationals were once again held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Swap meet, tons of trucks for sale, and everything from body-dropped door-draggers to sky-high 4x4s, and even full-on race trucks were on the showgrounds. [Extracted from the article]

To that end, a custom leather-wrapped bench seat from Snowden was a logical choice, with a Billet Specialties steering wheel sitting just before the Intellitronix instrumentation and providing full control of the truck. FEATURES Defiance upon those with who is often disdain don't looked quite from fully understand that "The foundation of the truck is the fully reinforced and modified custom frame, which was upgrade with an independent front suspension and air ride all around." The foundation of the truck is the fully reinforced and modified custom frame, which was upgraded with an independent front suspension and air ride all around. [Extracted from the article]

Brent's brother actually bought the truck brand new off the dealership lot in 1989, where the truck had already been fitted with the best that Choo Choo Customs had to offer. FEATURES SOME OF US WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE SCENE FOR A WHILE NOW HAVE TO FACE THE TRUTH: EARLY 2000S BUILDS ARE KIND OF CONSIDERED OLD SCHOOL BY TODAY'S STANDARDS. An Airaid air intake kit and throttle body spacer were easy and effective mods, as were the Flowtech headers and Flowmaster exhaust. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES IN THE HEART OF A BUSTLING HIGH SCHOOL, AMIDST THE CLANG OF LOCKERS AND CHATTER OF STUDENTS, THERE IS A MAN LIKE NO OTHER: MIKE WARREN, THE CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION/AUTO SHOP TEACHER. The addition of the '65 dashboard kind of made the rest of the interior a bit bland in comparison, and so a custom center console was constructed with plenty of billet thrown in to brighten things up. DIGGING INTO THE DETAILS Custom bodywork was next on the class schedule, resulting in shaved handles, shaved third brake light, shaved gas door, front and rear wheel tubs, and custom sheetmetal throughout the bed. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES THERE'S A CERTAIN SENSE OF PRIDE THAT COMES WITH OTHER FOLKS APPRECIATING YOUR RIDE, WHETHER IT BE A THUMBS UP AT A STOPLIGHT OR SOMEONE TAKING THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT IT AT A SHOW. UPGRADE TIME Since the truck already had a nice two-tone paintjob and some rad mods (such as a shaved/ molded tailgate and shaved hood emblem), he could focus on other parts of the truck that would benefit from some upgrades. Each corner received a 2,600-pound Firestone airbag, and an Air Lift Performance 3P air management system was plumbed in to allow Stephen to make on-the-fly adjustments while driving, as well as lay the truck flat on the ground when parked. [Extracted from the article]

Some of the original ideas Chris had for his truck way back when were, admittedly, somewhat dated by now, but he didn't want to totally abandon his original intentions for his S-10. Meanwhile, the rest of Chris' life moved on with new responsibilities, a new career, and before Chris even realized it, the ol' S-10 was out of sight and out of mind. As the years went on, Chris gradually started thinking about his old truck again, and believe it or not, Chris' truck sat for more than 20 years before he decided it was time to finally get back to work on it. [Extracted from the article]

And since a show is only as good as the nearest available grub, food vendors were on site with a bomb assortment of food and drink for all ages. With $40 show vehicle registration for the whole weekend and show proceeds benefiting local children's organizations, how could you go wrong? SHOWS RELAXED ATMOSPHERE TRUCK CLUB RECENTLY HELD ITS 5TH ANNUAL RELAXIN' IN THE PARK SHOW AT THE LARRY G. Crites Memorial Park in Festus, Missouri. [Extracted from the article]

And so, Howie has always had some sort of truck in his garage throughout the years. The interior features custom leather upholstery from Hydes Leather, zebrawood trim, Dakota Digital gauges, and a Sparc Industries steering wheel. FRESH PAINT TO SO MUCH MORE We think everyone would agree that Howie made the right choice in going with the fresh paint look, but the project ended up snowballing from the original plan of a new paintjob and GSI air-ride chassis swap into what you see here. [Extracted from the article]

SHOWS FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW, ORANGE BEACH INVASION FAILED TO DISAPPOINT, SHOWING WHAT A PROPER TRUCK SHOW SHOULD BE. The event is a celebration of all things trucks, from lifted and customized rigs to classic and vintage lowered haulers. This year, the show featured more than 1,000 trucks from all over the Southeast, and with the show getting bigger every year, it may have even more next year - if they can find the room!. [Extracted from the article]

More popular changes, such as the tailgate handle flip/shave, a molded roll pan, a customized front bumper, and a shaved third brake light and stake pocket holes were also incorporated into the design to complete the must-have body mods of a late '90s-themed truck. As a member of Relaxed Atmosphere, a club that was born from this golden era of custom trucks, he eventually decided that he wanted a ride that encapsulated the soul of a '90s sport truck build with some proper, tasteful updates thrown into the mix for good measure. FEATURES WITH THE RECENT RESURGENCE OF OLD-SCHOOLSTYLED TRUCKS, EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THE NOSTALGIA OF THE 1970S, '80S, AND '90S. [Extracted from the article]

The Lone Star Throwdown is more than just a gathering of trucks; it's a celebration of the creativity and passion of the truck community. SHOWS LONE STAR THROWDOWN IS A MUCH-ANTICIPATED EVENT FOR TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS NATIONWIDE. The event is an opportunity for truck enthusiasts to display their skills and creativity, from lifted trucks to lowered, classic pickups to modern monsters. [Extracted from the article]

FEATURES SQUAREBODY K5 BLAZERS, TO MANY, ARE THE QUINTESSENTIAL TRUCK/SUV, AND FOR GOOD REASON. One of the more subtle mods is the custom wheel openings, which were reshaped to fit the 37-inch BFG mud terrain tires mounted in 17-inch Method wheels. Once inside, you'll notice the PRP seats, Holley Pro Dash instrumentation, and custom billet dash accessories by Vice. [Extracted from the article]

Even the interior was upgraded with a new Roadwire Leather interior kit, which was also installed in-house by XLR8 Motorsports. As it turned out, XLR8 was a one-stop shop for everything Kelley had planned. On went a 6-inch BDS lift kit with Fox reservoir shocks, as well as custom powdercoated 24-inch KG1 Jacked wheels shod in 35-inch Venom Power Terra Hunter R/T tires, giving the truck plenty of clearance while still maintaining its utility. [Extracted from the article]

And after Jay picked up a clean '67 C10 a couple of years ago, he eventually realized that the truck was spending a lot more time locked up in his garage than it was at the shop getting worked on. Jay builds a lot of custom parts for hot rod and custom-truck shops, with one of those shops being Street Metal Concepts. THERE ARE tons of perks to owning your own fabrication shop - the long hours, unrealistic timelines, and, of course, not knowing when your clients will drop off that next check, not to mention having limited time to work on your own projects, which was probably your major motivation for opening up your shop in the first place!. [Extracted from the article]