1989 Dodge W350: A Patina Masterpiece

Lyndsay Carlyle’s 1989 Dodge W350 In A world that’s saturated with brand new AlumiDuty trucks with Any Levels and 30s, there exists pockets of equally […]

Calm Down, Karen—This Longbed C20 Is Built for Adventure

Kyle’s 1986 Crew Cab Longbed C20 Every friend group should have a Kyle Fannin in it. He’s a firefighter, he’s a road warrior, he’s C10 […]

Highboy Heaven: The Story of Robert Phillips’ 1974 Ford F-250

Robert Phillips’ Red-Headed ’74 Highboy Dentside Ford Highboy fans are a breed apart, and Robert Phillips of Chino Valley, Arizona, is a proud member of […]

2024/2025 National Event Schedule: Car & Truck Shows Across the U.S.

2024/2025 National Event Schedule  2025 JAN February 31 – February 2 75th Grand National Roadster Show Fairplex in Pomona Pomona, CA www.rodshows.com/grand-national  FEB February 15-16 […]

Transmissions That Maximize LS Engine Performance!

Let’s Talk Transmissions When it comes to engine swaps in trucks, the GM LS engine is king. It’s lightweight and compact, and it pumps out […]

1953 International R100: Where Old-School Charm Meets New-School Muscle

A Stance-Perfect ’53 International Built for the Streets Some trucks tell a story, and “Mater,” a 1953 International R100 owned by Sergio “Flaco” Gonzalez out […]

1973-1987 Chevy C10 Suspension Redefined with Ridetech

Transforming Our Square Body with Ridetech’s Coilover Kit The classic squarebody Chevy C10 is a truck with timeless style, but its factory suspension can leave […]

Midwest Dragfest 2024: Custom Rides, Community, and Pure Vibes

Presented by The Asphalt Army The Midwest Dragfest roared back in 2024, taking over the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri, and proving once again […]

The 17th Annual Last Resort Show: A Weekend of Automotive Excellence

Always Epic The 17th Annual Last Resort Show, held from Oct. 18-20, 2024, in Jennings, Louisiana, was an absolute blast. As the state’s largest custom […]

A Legacy on Wheels: Father and Son’s 1970 C10 Build

A Father and Son Build Building custom vehicles for customers takes tons of time and work. When you do that for a living, having a […]

Letter From The Editor Chris Hamilton

chamilton@engaged.media Let’s talk about the reward after the work. Generally, most of our editorial revolves around building trucks, showing trucks, competing, or even complaining about […]

Cybertruck Transformed: Unplugged Performance’s Invincible Vision

Pushing Tesla Boundaries  with Unplugged Performance SO, you’ve got a Tesla Cybertruck or are just dreaming about one, and you’re thinking, “How can I make […]

Trucks on the Tarmac: Highlights and Memories!

Trucks on the Tarmac When the co-hosts of Custom Scene Podcast, Glenn Brown, and Don “Dizzy” Davis, got together and discussed putting on a show, […]

Maverick Kerns' 1992 Dodge D350: A Custom Bagged Beast

Maverick Kerns Does What He Does THERE are certain sayings that seem to perfectly describe certain scenarios. For instance, upon first laying eyes on Maverick […]

It’s One of the Best Shows in Ohio! Dropt N Destroyed

It’s One of  the Best Shows in Ohio! About an hour from Cleveland is a place called Uniontown, Ohio, with a population of about 7,500. […]

The Unicorn That Came to Life: Adam Lewis’ 1989 Ford Ranger Transformation

The Unicorn That Came to Life THE national slogan for Ontario is “Yours to Discover.” Perhaps inspired by this slogan, there comes a time when […]

The Freakin' Weekend 2024: The Ultimate Custom Auto Beach Bash

The Biggest Custom Auto Beach Party of the Summer When it comes to car and truck shows, The Freakin’ Weekend is a whole other level. […]

Rubber Roaster Extraordinaire: Greg Alberalla’s Legendary First-Gen Dodge Ram

Greg Alberalla’s First-Gen Burnout Truck WHILE shopping around for an ideal project truck platform, Greg Alberalla made sure to be mindful of what he didn’t […]

Worn, Weathered, Wonderful: The Timeless Appeal of Patina Trucks

Making Old, New Again While full painted and flawlessly detailed trucks draw a ton of attention, there is just something about an old, weathered C10 […]