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F Series Builders Guide

Archive – A PAIR ACROSS THE POND

Double Dose from the UK For as long as hot-rodding has been around, international envy has followed closely behind. Certain spectacular vehicles have evaded the… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips and Mike Alexander . July 05, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Archive – COYOTE UGLY

True Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder Julio “Mr. Leon” Garcia owns several Ford trucks, but his crown jewel is a ’70 F-100… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . July 05, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Archive – REBEL IN A RED DRESS

Modern Day Hot-Rodding Hot-rodding = rebelling: there is no way around that simple law of the custom universe. For as long as internal combustion motors… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . July 05, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Archive – MAN AND MACHINE

Restored by Hope Custom truck enthusiasts understand the deep connection between man and machine, and they comprehend the sacrifice and reward involved in the build… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . July 05, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Archive – HAND OF DOOM

Not Your Grandpa’s Classic It can be a bit tricky to separate words from context. For custom enthusiasts especially, the word “classic” carries all kinds… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips and Mike Alexander . July 05, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

The 1997 Ford F-250 Power Stroke We All Dreamed Of

AS SEEN IN OUR DIESEL WORLD APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The Poster Child of a Generation The first truck you fell in love… Continue reading

JON DANIELS . April 09, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Lifted 2018 Ford F-250 Platinum with Turbo Mods and Custom Suspension

Chris Pingree’s 2018 Ford F-250 Chris Pingree, owner of IronHide Hauling, met with us at Music City Showdown to get a quick photo set in.… Continue reading

JON DANIELS . April 07, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Custom 2019 Ford F-250 with Carli Lift, 38s, and Diesel Upgrades

Dawson Murphy’s Show-Ready F-250 There’s a line in the sand you cross once a certain number of modifications are made to your ride. Sure, there… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . April 07, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1961 Ford F-100 Unibody Builds: Ol’ Red and Project Black Sheep

Unibody Union’s 1961 F-100 Project Duo Solomon Lunger and Simi Mindick make up the Unibody Union duo. The childhood friends launched a brand together in… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . April 02, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1956 Ford F-100 with Coyote V-8 Built by Ringbrothers

Ring Brothers Round 2 Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade or more, you’ve definitely heard of or seen a Ringbrothers… Continue reading

Solomon Lunger and Mike Alexander . March 31, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1999 Ford F-350 Dually Build Done Right

Scraping the Seas of the Roads Not Two things that will always move people forward through tough times and turmoil are inspiration and dedication. Sometimes… Continue reading

Sphil Gordon . March 30, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Coyote Power in a Classic Shell: A 1950 Ford F1

A Plan of Action It’s simple: Some people prefer to fly by the seat of their pants, and others won’t set foot outside without a… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . March 27, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Slammed and Refined: Inside This 1955 Ford F-100

Doug Maruzella’s 1955 F-100 ford has been making the world’s best-selling trucks for decades, and it will only take a quick  look at this beautiful… Continue reading

Joe Greeves . March 27, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Built to Look Old, Drive New: A 1962 F-100 Like No Other

Old Meets New—Perfectly Building a classic is a constant struggle. How much of the original look do you leave untouched? How many modern aftermarket upgrades… Continue reading

Michael J. Phillips . March 24, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1955 Ford F-100 Custom Build From Australia

Australia’s Finest  Here in the good ol’ US of A, classic truck owners appreciate the differences between different builder’s styles, while embracing a basic common… Continue reading

Mike Alexander . March 18, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty SEMA Build

Cody Hill’s First-of-its-Kind 2017 F-350 When truck builder Cody Hill’s first ride made it into a magazine, he set the bar for his next project… Continue reading

Jon Hansen . March 09, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1955 Ford F-100 Resto-Mod by RMD Garage

An RMD Garage F-100 Presentation Some of the coolest stories about old trucks that cross our desks are those involving father/son collaborations. There’s just something… Continue reading

John Mata Jr. . February 27, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

1951 Ford F-1 Restomod: A 347 Stroker Effie Goes Beast Mode

An Old Effie Goes Beast Mode We don’t know anyone who doesn’t like old trucks, but Robert Braxton wanted a bit more from his all-original… Continue reading

Mike Self . February 26, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Patina Perfect: Bagged 1963 Ford F-100 with LS Swap

The Truck of His Dreams Was Right Next Door Brent Mivelaz of La Crescenta, California, has always been a car guy. Back in the early… Continue reading

Kevin Whipps . February 24, 2026

F Series Builders Guide

Big Daddy History: A 1956 F-100 Restored to Perfection

Big Daddy History Remade at Galpin When I look through old photos of Ed Roth’s F-100, I not only see hot rod and custom truck… Continue reading

Mike Self . February 23, 2026

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