Features

Revamping a Squarebody: Ridetech’s Coilover Kit Install

Transforming Our Squarebody with Ridetech’s Coilover Kit The classic squarebody Chevy C10 is a truck with timeless style, but its factory suspension can leave a… Continue reading Revamping a Squarebody: Ridetech’s Coilover Kit Install

David Shankin . February 19, 2025

SEMA 2024: Custom Rides Dominate Las Vegas

Custom Rides Taking Over Las Vegas The Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) started back in 1963 with intentions of bringing automotive manufactures together to show… Continue reading SEMA 2024: Custom Rides Dominate Las Vegas

Brandon Burrell . February 19, 2025

Cesar Tijerina Strikes Again: A 1968 C10 Reimagined

Cesar Tijerina Strikes Again All it takes is a dream to get started on something big. Turning that dream into a reality, however, requires copious… Continue reading Cesar Tijerina Strikes Again: A 1968 C10 Reimagined

John Mata Jr. . February 18, 2025

Restoration Done Right: The Three-Year Build of This 1998 Tahoe

There comes a time in most truck builders’ lifetimes when picking up on a project where someone else left off is inevitable. It can be… Continue reading Restoration Done Right: The Three-Year Build of This 1998 Tahoe

John Mata Jr. . February 18, 2025

The Red Head: Effi Muñiz’s Bold 1956 F-100 Build

Effi Muñiz’s 1956 F-100 Restoration Effi Muñiz, a visionary builder hailing from Mexico, has embarked on one of his most groundbreaking projects to date—a remarkable… Continue reading The Red Head: Effi Muñiz’s Bold 1956 F-100 Build

Joe Acevedo Jr . February 17, 2025

Building 'Swanky': A High-Caliber Ford F-350 in Just One Month

A High-Caliber Ford Built in a Month The people who make up the truck-building culture come from all backgrounds, from a parent teaching a child… Continue reading Building ‘Swanky’: A High-Caliber Ford F-350 in Just One Month

Phil Gordon . February 17, 2025

700 Horsepower of Ford Power: The Ultimate F-100 by HJ Customs

A Monster of an F-100 “Shop truck” can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s just a matter of enlisting whatever vehicle can… Continue reading 700 Horsepower of Ford Power: The Ultimate F-100 by HJ Customs

Mike Self . February 13, 2025

Ray Mariolle’s Diesel-Powered 1975 Ford F-250: A Highboy Reborn

Ray Mariolle’s Diesel-Powered 1975 Ford F-250 Believe it or not, Ray Mariolle has owned this 1975 Ford F-250 since the mid-1980s. That’s a long time… Continue reading Ray Mariolle’s Diesel-Powered 1975 Ford F-250: A Highboy Reborn

John Mata Jr. . February 12, 2025

F-Series Pride: Classic and Custom Ford Trucks from Our Readers

Rides from F-Series Builder’s Guide Readers Show us your Ford trucks—and tell us all about them! To get your Ford-Series truck featured in this section,… Continue reading F-Series Pride: Classic and Custom Ford Trucks from Our Readers

F-Series Editorial Staff . February 12, 2025

Old-School Grit, Modern Power: Dakota Kustomz’ 1953 Ford F-100

Dakota Kustomz Built 1953 Ford F-100 THIS 1953 Ford F-100, owned by Richard Mac, is a beast that looks as if it came straight out… Continue reading Old-School Grit, Modern Power: Dakota Kustomz’ 1953 Ford F-100

Chris Hamilton . February 11, 2025

The Ultimate Custom Unibody: A 15-Year Labor of Love

A Drool-Worthy Unibody Fit for the Industry’s Top Accolades Don’t worry, we’re drooling too! There’s really no better way to describe this truck than “WOW!”… Continue reading The Ultimate Custom Unibody: A 15-Year Labor of Love

Lindsey Fisher . February 10, 2025

A Tribute on Wheels: Lou Guzzo’s 1967 F-100 Journey

Lou Guzzo’s Life-Changing F-100 Project IF Lou Guzzo’s name doesn’t ring a bell, then maybe you have heard about the inspirational story behind the build… Continue reading A Tribute on Wheels: Lou Guzzo’s 1967 F-100 Journey

John Mata Jr. . February 06, 2025

Old Soul, New Vision: A Unique Take on the Classic S-10

A Touch of Classic WE often refer to people as an “old soul” when they demonstrate a maturity, understanding or seriousness that is typical of… Continue reading Old Soul, New Vision: A Unique Take on the Classic S-10

Phil Gordon . February 06, 2025

From Aguascalientes to SEMA: Autoclinic Restomod’s Rise to the Top

Driving Mexico’s Restomod Revolution FROM a small mechanic shop in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to a powerhouse in the world of custom automotive builds, Luis Urzua has… Continue reading From Aguascalientes to SEMA: Autoclinic Restomod’s Rise to the Top

VICTOR LOPEZ . February 05, 2025

Keeping It in the Family: Hector Marmolejo’s 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, ‘Plandemic’

Keeping It in the Family For Hector Marmolejo, building “Plandemic,” his 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, wasn’t just a project: It was a lifelong dream.… Continue reading Keeping It in the Family: Hector Marmolejo’s 1990 Chevy OBS 454 SS, ‘Plandemic’

Chris Hamilton . February 05, 2025

Cummins Swap Perfection: A 1966 F-100 with Smoke & Style

Cummins- Powered Madness THE TERM “HOT-RODDING” GETS thrown around quite a bit these days. Imported cars made to drive sideways, BMWs with extra big wheels… Continue reading Cummins Swap Perfection: A 1966 F-100 with Smoke & Style

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . February 04, 2025

Tony Galnares’ One-of-a-Kind 2019 Chevy Silverado SWB

Tony Galnares’ 2019 Chevy Silverado SWB TONY is no stranger to the custom truck scene.  It all started when he was a little kid, when… Continue reading Tony Galnares’ One-of-a-Kind 2019 Chevy Silverado SWB

Grant Cox . February 03, 2025

The Tank! A Stunning 1967 Dodge D-100

BLOOD SWEAT & GEARS Everyone is so caught up in the Cs and the Fs these days that it’s rare to see a good ol’… Continue reading The Tank! A Stunning 1967 Dodge D-100

John Mata Jr. . January 31, 2025

Sea Foam and Steel: A Custom ’69 K5 Blazer That Turns Heads

A 400-hp LS1-Powered Bow Tie BRYAN Battaglini’s 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer is more than just a showstopper—it’s a reflection of his love for classic trucks… Continue reading Sea Foam and Steel: A Custom ’69 K5 Blazer That Turns Heads

Chris Hamilton . January 30, 2025

Building More Than Trucks: Sarah Boim’s Mission with C10s in the City

Sarah Boim’s C10s in the City Truck The only thing hotter than an Atlanta summer is the car scene, and possibly one of the fastest growing… Continue reading Building More Than Trucks: Sarah Boim’s Mission with C10s in the City

Emma Sauve . January 30, 2025