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F Series Builders Guide
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 are the first additions that usually include new whe... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . April 07, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR DIESEL WORLD MAY 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Phat Phabz Does Diesel There’s no denying that custom dually trucks can command the most attention on the streets. There’s just something ma... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 26, 2026
C10 Builders Guide
When a Ford Car Guy Builds a Chevy Truck Brand loyalty exists in its most potent form in the automotive world. Think about it: How do you respond when you step out for lunch and order a Coke, only for... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 26, 2026
C10 Builders Guide
A Blaze Rekindled HERE’S A LOOK of confusion in your eyes (yeah, it’s that obvious). You have seen this truck before. That much is guaranteed. As you can see, this truck used to be ’bagged and b... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 17, 2026
C10 Builders Guide
Finding Beauty in Utility Even though Brook Allmaras refers to his ’68 Chevy C-10 as his “farm truck,” there’s no way he’d ever let his baby get anywhere near a dusty, dirt road. Actually, t... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 11, 2026
Buyer’s Guides
Jake Bailey’s Duramax-Swapped Impala Jake Bailey reached a crossroad one day. He had a 1967 Chevy Impala, a cool car with endless possibilities, but he wanted to do something dramatically different ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 06, 2026
F Series Builders Guide
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 nostalgic and familiar about ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 27, 2026
Chevrolet
One Guy’s Search for a Quick Fix One of the toughest aspects of a build of any magnitude is time management. You can plan all you want and stockpile all of the parts you can get your hands on, but... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 24, 2026
C10 Builders Guide
Perfecting The Modern Classic To most of us, our first “old” vehicle is more meaningful than our first-ever car or truck, unless that one just happened to be old, too. Bringing a vintage vehicle... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 18, 2026