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1977 Ford F100 Custom Build with A Minimalist Take

Details Matter in This Minimalistic 1977 Ford F100 Custom Build BRANDON FREEMAN is no stranger to customs. He owns and operates Freeman’s Hot Rods & Customs in Chesterfield, South Carolina, alon... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . April 02, 2025

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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 and modern muscle hot off the assem... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . February 04, 2025

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Understated Elegance! The Stylish Transformation of Jesus Lopez's 1985 Ford F150 Custom

Humble Roots and Badass Styling of 1985 Ford F150 Custom JESUS LOPEZ OF HOUSTON, Texas, is a self-made man. The process of building and maintaining his own business is a perfect analogy for his build.... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . October 18, 2024

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Building a Beast: Jaci Piatt’s Custom 1978 Ford F-250

The Daily Driven Street Crusher JACI PIATT IS A STUDENT FROM FORT Loramie, Ohio. Like many students, Jaci needed a new set of wheels—but unlike other students, she has Joe Henke for a stepdad. Joe,... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . September 19, 2024

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1966 Ford F-100: A Timeless Masterpiece of Meticulous Customization

Cut from a Different Cloth IT’S RARE WHEN YOU CROSS paths with a truck such as this. It’s even rarer to see one that can hold a candle to it. But even in those rare cases, what lies underneath is ... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . August 01, 2024

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Restoring Memories: The Story of a Pristine 1978 Ford F-100

Sometimes, Simple IS Better Every lover of classic trucks can appreciate a family connection as many inherited their passion from a previous generation. Friends and family shared with them the traditi... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . July 12, 2024

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GEARS & GRATITUDE | 1966 Ford F-100

The Tallants Are Limitless Nothing really brings people together quite the same way that building cars and trucks does. For so many people around the globe, a love of customs has become an escape from... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . October 27, 2023

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FADED GLORY | American Racing SEMA Calling Card

American Racing SEMA Calling Card American Racing has long been a staple of the USDM custom wheel market. Its diverse styling and world-renowned quality have poised the company as one of the top playe... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . October 18, 2023

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1961 Mercury M-100 | Monster Merc!

A True Mercury M-100 Everyone knows the tale of Dr. Frankenstein and his monster: maniacal laughs, lightning strikes, comically huge switches being flipped and green skin. What might not be as familia... Continue Reading

MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS . September 26, 2023