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Printing
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P
LANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND
COMPLETING. That’s the topic
of this month’s secular sermon
NO ONE KNOWS
for success. We’ve all either built EVERYTHING AND
or watched others restore old,
worn out trucks that were close EVERYONE LEARNS SOMETHING.
to the end of their ability to stay
on the road. Whether it was the engine that
NOW LET’S GET TO WRENCHING!
was failing or the massive rust holes that made
them a lost cause, these old souls were once
shiny new eye candy at a dealership somewhere
around the country. They were designed with a are told under a popped open provides some much-needed
purpose and purchased with a smile. Although hood. Finding other guys and feedback when you get jammed
after years of wear and tear, along with some gals who have the same passion up on a project. Which wires do I
abuse from the part of the population that is comparable to meeting the cut? What off set do I need? If it
just doesn’t see trucks the same way we do, perfect girl or an all-star athlete. weren’t for your personal network
these rides are past their prime and begging for They speak the same language, of knowledge, how would you ever
someone to show them some love. All trucks feel the same frustrations and complete anything?
have stories and they almost all still have understand you when you say the Planning out your project can’t
possibility. Even the most worn out wrecks that last hundred bucks in your bank solely be done online. Yes, you can
are rotting away in a junkyard can be revived account is going to a new set of research the right parts and order
with the right amount of willpower and a fairly performance spark plugs. They basically anything you need, but
large sum of cash. But why? have the same busted knuckles what do you do when you don’t
Personally, for me, it’s the challenge to take as you do, as well as dedicated have the right size socket or a
something that someone said is useless and turn it drawer full of stained t-shirts pickle fork to pop off a ball joint?
into a neck-breaking piece of rolling art that only a just to work on project vehicles. Implementing your plans and
few enthusiasts can truly appreciate. Friendships Meeting like-minded gearheads completing your project is going
are made with every turn of the wrench and stories helps you stay motivated and to require some assistance from
friends in the industry or some
local like-minded bolt breakers.
Sure, most of them are cranky and
wrapped up in projects of their
own. But if you catch them at the
right time, buy them a few cold
beers and tell them the prediction
for your project, I promise they will
help you get the job done, and you
will have a new friend for life that
you can always count on. So, order
those parts, head out to the local
shops and swap meets, and start to
make conversation with the great
folks who have the same labor
of love. No one knows
everything and everyone
learns something. Now
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IA Motors Manufacturing Georgia, into every Telluride, Sorento and Insurance Institute for Highway
Inc. (KMMG) reached another Optima we build is a direct result Safety (IIHS) and a variety of
milestone recently when the of the hard work and dedication media outlets.
plant’s 3 millionth vehicle—a of our team members, and today “KMMG is an outstanding
white 2020 Telluride SX Prestige— we salute their commitment to example of hardworking Georgians
rolled off the assembly line in excellence.” performing at world-class
West Point, Georgia. KMMG, which will celebrate levels,” said Georgia Governor
Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, its 10th year of production later Brian Kemp. “The company’s
KMMG began mass production on Nov. 16, 2009, and this year, has consistently been continued investment here is yet
today produces more than 40% of all Kia vehicles sold recognized for the outstanding another result of our pro-business
in the United States. quality, reliability and performance atmosphere, and I am proud to see
“Producing 3 million vehicles in less than 10 years of its Kia products in evaluations KMMG’s relationship with the state
is another example of the commitment and results and reports by J.D. Power & of Georgia continue to strengthen.
of the KMMG Team’s ‘One System, One Team’ Associates, Consumer Reports, the I want to congratulate Kia’s team
philosophy,” said KMMG President and CEO Jangsoo National Highway Traffic Safety members on the latest of many
(Jason) Shin. “The world-class quality that goes Administration (NHTSA), the accomplishments.”

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The rating applies to 2020 Ram
1500 pickups and 2019 trucks produced
after May of 2019, when equipped with adaptive LED
projector headlamps that have high-beam assist and
Ram’s Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) technology,
Forward Collision Mitigation.
The Ram 1500’s safety story begins with innovations
such as its patented approach to frame-rail
construction. The truck’s front frame-rails are splayed
to better manage crash energy in certain types of
frontal collisions. Meanwhile, Forward Collision LED projector headlamps that
Of the six crashworthiness evaluations conducted Mitigation in the Ram 1500 have high-beam assist. The
by the IIHS, three simulate frontal impacts. And the earned a “superior” rating from technology was refined in May of
Ram 1500 recorded “good” results in each, the highest IIHS. The optional feature boasts this year, earning the highest IIHS
possible rating. sensor-fusion technology, which rating of “good.”
Outcomes were the same in the three remaining blends camera capability with A “good” rating in headlamp
crashworthiness tests, which inflict damage consistent radar detection to determine when testing is the latest IIHS requirement
with a side impact, rear impact and a rollover. an impact is imminent. to earn Top Safety Pick+.
Also unique to the Ram 1500 is its use of The system initially warns the The 2019 Top Safety Pick+
an Integrated Radar Camera Module (IRCM) driver to take action to avoid a rating is the culmination of many
to accommodate Forward Collision Mitigation. The collision. If the driver does not act months in the spotlight for the
IRCM consolidates radar and camera components in a timely manner, the system Ram 1500—from Motor Trend
behind the vehicle’s rearview mirror, which not may activate the vehicle’s brakes if Truck of the Year to a place among
only simplifies their interface, but keeps important collision risk remains. Wards 10 Best Engines with its
technology out of harm’s way in the event of minor The Top Safety Pick+ rating standard-equipment 3.6-liter
collisions. is also enabled by adaptive Pentastar V-6 with eTorque.
Rendered Rides 57/57 is in the Works
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He’s been on a ’57 Chevy kick lately and has
been dreaming up different variations of a ’57
Chevy truck with ’57 Bel Air rear sheetmetal.
Minor and major revisions along the way have
resulted in some really awesome and unique looks,
making us wonder what an in-the-flesh version
would look like. As it turns out, we may not have to wait too long
to find out. Resto Rat Customs has decided to tackle a build using
Chad’s ideas as a base. The final build should look very close to the
white version, which we happen to think is the best looking of the
bunch. Be sure to follow Rendered Rides (@renderedrides on IG)
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SUPER TURD
HIS WIFE CALLS HIS ’69 DODGE

D100 THE ‘SUPER TURD’
BECAUSE SHE’S OF THE OPINION THAT
IT’S UGLY, BUT THAT HASN’T AFFECTED
DAN’S LOVE FOR THE OL’ MOPAR
ONE BIT. IN FACT, IT’S ONE OF DAN’S
FAVORITES, AND AS THE OWNER OF
A HOT ROD SHOP, HE’S OWNED MORE
THAN A FEW CUSTOM RIDES.
YOU CAN GET REPOPS OF THIS

WHEEL FROM SEVERAL SOURCES,
BUT THIS IS A REAL-DEAL, ORIGINAL
SUPERIOR 500 FLAKED STEERING
WHEEL. IMAGINE THE STORIES IT
MUST HAVE!

I
’LL ADMIT IT—I ONCE SOLD
A FAVORITE RIDE OF MINE
BECAUSE MY WIFE DIDN’T LIKE
IT. Not only did she not like it, she
didn’t want to be seen in it. I still
miss it, and she knows that if I
ever come across another one like
it, I’m buying it. Believe me—I bring it
up weekly!
Dan Tallant of Kansas City, Missouri,
is a bit more resilient than I was. His wife
calls his ’69 Dodge D100 the “Super Turd”
because she’s of the opinion that it’s ugly,
but that hasn’t affected Dan’s love for the
ol’ Mopar one bit. In fact, it’s one of Dan’s
favorites, and as the owner of a hot rod
shop, he’s owned more than a few custom
rides.
His journey with the Dodge began about
six years ago when he picked it up from a
friend.
“I bought it from a buddy who started
the project—I had to have it since it wasn’t a
C10 or F-100,” Dan says.
The truck definitely needed some
cleaning up, but at the same time Dan
didn’t want to clean it up too much since it
would be seeing shop-truck duty.
“I started with the body,” he says. “The
cab and doors were different colors, so I
matched the color and patina do the bed
and front fenders.”
From there, Dan focused on getting the
truck back on the road. And yes, he chose
everyone’s favorite engine.
“I installed a 5.3 LS and drove it for
a couple of years… hauling motors and
pulling trailers. It was pretty much a daily
driver,” he says.

SUPER TURD
But, as is always the case, Dan

eventually wanted to do more to
the truck—a lot more. That included
upping the power quite a bit.
“I decided to install a Magnuson
supercharger with 11 pounds of
boost to wake it up,” he says.
Yeah, that certainly did the
trick, as did the Hooker headers,
and Dan also upgraded the 4L60E
with a built version from Nichols
Performance. After all, with 450-
ish horses now reaching the rear
tires, why take any chances?
As you can tell, though, there’s a
lot more going on with Dan’s Dodge.
The original suspension was in
terrible shape, so in went a JW Rod
Garage Mustang II front suspension
with Firestone airbags, and the
rear got a parallel four-link welded
to the Ford 9-inch, again with
Firestone bags. These upgrades
also yielded some added bonuses,
such as disc brakes and RideTech
shocks, which greatly improved
drivability, but Dan did have to
raise the bed floor to keep the new
suspension package covered up. It
was all worth it, however, especially
once he saw the truck drop down
over the 18x8 and 20x10 Detroit
Steel wheels—perfection!

YEAH, I CAN’T BLAME DAN’S WIFE FOR NOT LIKING HIS TRUCK.
WAIT, YES, I CAN—YOU LEAVE DAN ALONE, LADY! AFTER ALL, IT’S
HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO PROVE ITSELF.
Another neat addition was the pair of ’66 Ford
F-100 bumpers that Dan used to replace the
originals. Although they’re similar to the factory
Dodge bumpers, the Ford versions are slightly more
streamlined and fit the body nicely.
I had already mentioned that Dan had carefully
matched the cab and fenders to the bed’s original
patina, but he had Eric from Pinstriping by Eric
come in and work some of his magic by adding
door signage and freehand pinstriping inside and
out. And Dan was even able to adapt a Truxedo
tonneau cover to the bed to protect anything that
happens to find its way back there.
The truck’s innards are actually a bit more
polished than the outside, with fresh carpet and a
customized Chevy bench seat upholstered by Liberty
Auto Upholstery. Dan used Haywire wiring products
to update the electrical system, and Dakota Digital
gauges add modern reliability without detracting
from the interior’s classic look, especially with that
rad Superior 500 vintage steering wheel sitting atop
the rebuilt Chevy van steering column. Of course,
Dan’s favorite mod has to be the Vintage Air climate
control setup, which keeps things nice and cool on
those hot and humid days.
Yeah, I can’t blame Dan’s wife for not liking his
truck. Wait, yes, I can—you leave Dan alone, lady! DAN DID HAVE TO RAISE THE BED
After all, it’s had plenty of time to prove itself. FLOOR TO KEEP THE NEW SUSPENSION
“I put 35,000 miles on it in the first five PACKAGE COVERED UP. IT WAS ALL
WORTH IT, HOWEVER, ESPECIALLY
years,” Dan says. ONCE HE SAW THE TRUCK DROP DOWN
We’d say the ol’ Dodge has earned its OVER THE 18X8 AND 20X10 DETROIT
stay! STEEL WHEELS—PERFECTION!
❚ The 1951 Chevrolet
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JON HANSEN

THE UNICORN CREW
BEING ABLE TO CREATE THIS AMAZING TRUCK WITH HIS WIFE,

FATHER, AND A SHOP FULL OF FRIENDS THAT HAPPEN TO ALSO
WORK FOR HIM IS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS JOSEPH COULD HAVE ASKED
FOR WHEN BUILDING THIS TRUCK.
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AVE YOU EVER SEEN A UNICORN?
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While this 1951 Chevrolet pickup is not
a horse-like creature, it definitely fits
the highly desirable and difficult to find category—and
perhaps in the difficult to create category, too.
When Joseph and Jennifer Thomas of Manito, Illinois,
started this 1951 Chevy build, it was headed down a slightly
different path. That is, until the Thomas’s found out they had

THE UNICORN CREW
TRUCK SPECS
OWNER in studs, and stainless make the crew cab and AN ENGINE BAY SO CLEAN
Joseph & Jennifer valves third for the corner YOU CAN EAT OFF OF IT.
Thomas § Custom engine mounts windows
1951 Chevrolet Custom Crew § Edelbrock Performer § Rear doors are front
Cab Pickup RPM Air Gap intake doors swapped side to twins on the way. Multiple kids mean multiple
Manito, Illinois manifold side and shortened, open
§ Holley Double Pumper suicide rows of seats... and that is how the crew cab
Estimated Cost: $70k 650 Carburetor § Cab sectioned 3 inches
before labor § MSD Pro Billet ignition § One-piece V-Bent
officially began.
Reason for building: § Engine components windshield At the beginning there was no crew cab, just a
During the build process, painted to match build § Power windows
they found out they were § 9-inch Ford rear axle w/ § Remote door poppers front stub. At that point, Joseph began to start the
having twins and would 31 spline curry axles § Custom installed bear work to stretch the frame to fit what would one
need additional room in § Speedway power brake jaw latches
the truck. booster and master § Shaved all door handles day be the crew cab. We thought about explaining
CHASSIS cylinder § Shaved fresh air all of that, piece by piece; but for the sake of
§ Hagen Frenched § Shop: Mullvain vent, cowl vent, hood
Motorsports in East moldings and smoothed keeping it short and sweet, we will simply tell you
Headlights Peoria, Illinois all body seams
§ 1978 Buick front stub w/ § Bed is completely
it is a ton of work. Luckily, Joseph and the crew at
stock frame TRANSMISSION custom made, 7 inches Pekin Alignment & Autobody Inc. have plenty of
§ Boxed rear rails § 1990 Chevrolet 700 R4 narrower than stock and
§ Tubular cross members § Custom tubular 6 inches shorter than a experience in pretty much every area of metal and
§ 7-inch C-notch crossmember
§ 20-gallon fuel cell § Lokar shifter cable and
stock bed body working the world can throw at them.
§ Rear fenders are
§ Front Suspension: brakes widened 3.5 inches each Next up came the C-notch and rear triangulated
§ Brembo CTSV front § Custom length drive Hood is pancaked 3
brake calipers and rotors shaft
§ four-link setup to maximize laying that
§ Air Ride Technologies inches
§ Shop: Brooks § Custom made, full length one-of-a-kind truck completely and evenly onto
cool ride suspension Automotive in Tremont, running boards
§ Tubular BMR lower Illinois § Custom made rear door
the ground. With a healthy 9-inch rear end set into
control arms window trim place, they began the air ride install. Using a full
§ SPC adjustable upper EXHAUST
control arms § Headman Block Huggers § Shop: Terry Scrivens and
headers Joseph Thomas at Pekin
REAR SUSPENSION § Flowmaster mandrel Alignment & Autobody
§ Speedway 12.88 rear bent stainless 2.5-inch Inc.
brakes exhaust w/ super 40 § Paint: PPG Envirobase
§ Air Ride Technologies series muffler Tropical Sea, Sunset
cool ride suspension Orange, & Luna Beige
§ Custom rear triangulated WHEELS § Pinstripe
four-link § Foose Monterey Wheels
§ Front: 22x8.5 INTERIOR
ENGINE § Front tires: 245/30/22 § Lexus IS300 seats
§ 1974 Chevrolet 468 V-8 Pirelli P Zero Nero wrapped in Old Ranch
§ 11/1 compression ratio § Rear: 22x12 Relicate leather
§ Balanced and § Rear tires: 315/25/zr22 § Omega Custom gauges
blueprinted Pirelli P Zero § Custom fiberglass
§ Steel crank headliner and center
§ Comp cams BODY console
§ Ford valve guide, screw § Custom built four-door § Shop: Nate Kamp
cab; used two cabs to

THE UNICORN CREW
TALK ABOUT AN INTERIOR
set up from Air Ride Technologies, YOU COULD LIVE IN.
the cool ride suspension was
mocked up for not only perfecting
the ’51’s layout capabilities, but
also for riding in comfort.
After all that, there was still
plenty to do. The crew began work
on the rear of the unicorn itself, the
crew cab’s one of a kind floor.
“We built the actual crew cab
on the original frame, and then
sectioned it 3 inches,” Thomas
says. “In addition to that, we
pancaked the hood 3 inches, and
then swapped the crew cab onto
its new frame ...”
Once fabrication was complete,
the bodywork came next. The
classic, yet all new Chevrolet was
fully disassembled and put on the
rotisserie for paint. At that point,
it was time to do the bodywork
and paint on the frame. Once the
frame was reassembled, all the
remaining parts and body were
given the beautiful paint job you
see before you today.
After the new glass was
installed, all that was left for
the family-ready truck was
interior. Using seats from a Lexus
IS300, comfort as well as a unique
look was considered for the interior
MULTIPLE KIDS MEAN MULTIPLE ROWS OF
as it came together. Wrapped in a SEATS... AND THAT IS HOW THE CREW CAB
perfect choice of leather, the seats
looked right at home in the newly OFFICIALLY BEGAN.
completed crew cab. Throw in the
Omega Custom gauges, a custom

headliner and unique center
console, and the rest is history
that can be told in these photos as
well as in person if you are lucky
enough to come across it at a
show near you.
Being able to create this
amazing truck with his wife, father,
and a shop full of friends that
happen to also work for him is one
of the best things Joseph could
have asked for when building this
truck. Thomas wanted to take a
second to give a special thanks to
his wife for letting him build her
dream truck.
“I couldn’t have done it without
the help of our shop crew and
a huge thanks to my
dad, Randy Thomas, for
helping me all along the
way,” Joseph says.

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❚ The Goal Was Simple:

Create One Badass Titan!
B
ILLY WEEKLEY FROM APOPKA, FLORIDA, BECAME INVOLVED IN THE TRUCK
SCENE AFTER BUYING HIS BRAND NEW 1987 TOYOTA PICKUP. A pro BMX racer,
Billy’s mini was the perfect bike hauler. About that same time, he met a guy
with a lowered Toyota truck and liked the look. Before long, he started going
to shows and, within a very short time, became intrigued with the slammed
truck scene. He joined a few different truck clubs before starting his own club,
Hardcore, in 1989.

A HARDCORE TITAN
Now in its thirtieth year, this

delightful band of stand-up
hooligans is still a very close-knit
family and always active in the
club scene. Billy has owned more
than a dozen custom trucks since
that first Toyota, but his new Titan
is the best of the bunch.
“I wanted to step up the game,”
he told us. “My goal was to build
one of the most badass Nissan
Titans out there.”
An effective strategy for
climbing to the top of the heap is
to rely on talented professionals.
Jimmy Graham of Jimmy’s Rod &
Customs in Edgewater, Florida,
specializes in suspension and
metal fabrication. Over the years,
his artistry has been featured in
more than a dozen magazines with TRUCK SPECS compressors and an 8-gallon reserve
tank under the bed. In addition to the
several of his vehicles gracing the OWNER § Dual Duralast quartet of KYB Excel-G gas shocks,
cover. Jimmy and Billy go back a Billy Weekley Platinum batteries Air Lift Dominator 2600 bags on each
2018 Nissan Titan WHEELS & TIRES:
decade or two, so it was natural Apopka, Florida corner use an AccuAir manifold that’s
§ Intro “Lince” rims,
for them to collaborate on the ENGINE 26x9 front and 26x10 plumbed with artfully routed 3/8-inch
design. Jimmy had all the chassis § Nissan 5.6L V-8 with rear stainless steel hard lines and connected
390 horsepower § Pirelli rubber
elements already established and § Seven speed overdrive 295/30/26 front and to an AccuAir e-Level controller. The
automatic 305/30/26 rear
was eager to get started. The final setup can dump nearly a foot off the
§ Custom air intake with BODY AND PAINT
voting member, Billy’s wife Kelly, is Hardcore logo § All body work
Titan’s profile at the touch of a button.
an equally avid enthusiast, so with § Dual exhausts performed by Jimmy’s To clear the 26-inch Intro “Lince” rims
§ Custom oil pan Rod & Customs,
three yeses, the project began in adapted to the new Edgewater, Florida and 30-series Pirelli rubber, custom inner
front suspension
earnest. § Custom brake booster
§ Stock floor body drop fender panels were created in the engine
§ Bed floor raised
The brand-new 2018 Nissan and proportioning seven inches to room along with bead-rolled tubs in the
valve accommodate the air
Titan Crew Cab had just 750 miles § Fuse cover, motor rear. The bed floor was raised 7 inches
suspension
on it when the teardown began. cover and intake § Bullet Liner bed liner over stock to clear the new chassis
painted body color § Factory Nissan K23
(Billy says, “We don’t need no by Ultimate Auto, Silver
mods and tinted-to-match Bullet Liner
stinkin’ warranties!”) There was Orlando, Florida § Frame and suspension was sprayed on the new floor. The only
§ Billet intake cover, components
also little need for conversation antenna, and hood powdercoated in
struts by Tom Hingle
since Jimmy and his right-hand at Billet & Acrylic
designer green and
silver.
man, Tim Haywood, already had Fantasies, Vero Beach, § Bumper and accents
Florida. painted by Ultimate
a proven plan that Billy was on § Custom inner fender Auto, Orlando, Florida
board with. The goal was simple: panels painted to
match INTERIOR
Create a stock floor body drop laid § Subtle silver stone § Katzkin black leather
out on 26-inch wheels. shields in the wheel § Green double diamond
wells stitching
While easy to describe, the SUSPENSION § Installed by Rich and
Robbie at American
process was as ambitious as § Custom frame 3/16- Radio.
inch plate steel, CNC
it was complicated. The entire cut and MIG welded SPECIAL THANKS FROM
Titan chassis was removed and § Custom upper and THE OWNER: Thanks
lower A-arms begin with Jimmy Graham
a new one created from 3/16 § Custom dropped and Tim Haywood at
steel stock, CNC cut and MIG spindles Jimmy’s Rod & Customs;
§ Custom four-link with Derek, Mark, Imran and all
welded on a custom frame table. Watts linkage. the guys at Ultimate Auto;
Shop-fabricated upper and lower § Four KYB Excel-G, Twin the guys at American
Tube, Nitrogen filled Radio; Peter Matyko at
A-arms along with unique dropped shocks Katzkins; Marshall Bishop
§ Air Lift Dominator at Bullet Liner of Winter
spindles upgraded the front 2600 bags Springs; Tom Hingle at
suspension while the four-link § Four Viair 444 Billet & Acrylic Fantasies;
compressors, 100% the crew at Jenkins
rear was stabilized with a Watts duty cycle Nissan of Leesburg,
linkage. Jimmy and Tim crafted a § 8-gallon reserve tank Florida; Mike Shinn, John
§ AccuAir manifold Bartolotta and the guys
new fuel tank to fit the available § AccuAir e-Level at Reed Nissan in Orlando,
space and squeezed in dual battery controller Florida; Larry Nichols at
§ Custom fuel tank LN Window Tinting; and
trays. Custom compressor and tank § Custom compressor especially his supportive
and reserve tank wife, Kelly.
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A HARDCORE TITAN
original items left under the truck were the factory ABS black for a continuous look, and only performance changes were
brakes and the rear end, although it’s been narrowed the frame around the sliding back the twin pipes on the 2.5-inch
4.5 inches on each side. The finished chassis is a window was also smoothed and system. A fabricated custom oil
combination of engineering and art that encourages painted black. The taillights were pan accommodates the new front
you to get on your hands and knees to admire the full smoked, the tailgate handles were suspension along with a custom
plated frame and color-matched components that color-matched and the bed rails brake booster, proportioning valve
are powdercoated in designer green and silver. More were painted body color. Green and custom intake. Ultimate Auto
importantly, with seriously good handling, steamroller- was added to the Nissan lettering provided the paint details on the
wide rubber and the stout motor under the hood, the on the crest because Kelly loves fuse cover, motor cover and intake,
Titan has autocross written all over it, maybe opening Kelly green. The shade was a while Tom Hingle at Billet & Acrylic
up surprising new levels of enjoyment in the future. perfect complement to the Nissan Fantasies made the billet intake
The exterior of the truck has a sense of purposeful K23 Silver. cover with the engraved Hardcore
minimalism; it is clearly recognizable as a Titan but Under the hood, the Nissan logo. Tom also did the antenna
enhanced with dozens of small details. The license 5.6L V-8 and seven speed and gas hood struts. The new
plate frame was eliminated from the front bumper overdrive automatic were already inner fender panels were painted
and the bumper painted to match the body. The a powerhouse, pumping out a to match the exterior with subtle
mirrors were smoothed and painted, the pillars respectable 390 horsepower. silver stone shields around all four
between the dark tinted side windows were painted Quick enough in stock form, the wheel wells. Grip is automatically
improved when yards of rubber are
BLACK, PERFORATED LEATHER SEATS FROM THE KATZKIN BARRACUDA COLLECTION, SPORTING CLASSIC
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A HARDCORE TITAN
crammed into the wheel wells, and

everyone agreed that the 26-inch
wheels were the right choice, with
the Intro “Lince” design featuring a
distinctive wide lip at the rear.
Moving inside, the latest
upgrades to the truck are the black
perforated leather seats from
the Katzkin Barracuda collection,
sporting classic green, double
diamond stitching. Rich and Robbie
at American Radio did the install.
After doing so much underneath,
interior upgrades are the next
priority with matching door panels
and an elaborate stereo on the
short list.
While the truck will probably
be a work in progress until the day
it is sold, it has also become the
perfect long-distance cruiser. Billy,
Kelly and son Kyle are in the Titan
at every opportunity, enjoying the
show scene at events as far away
as Texas and Alabama. The goal
was to make this one of the nicest
Nissan Titans out there, and it was
only possible thanks to a long list
of friends who gave their time and
talents to the build. Of course, it
helps that Billy has been in the
scene for more than three decades
and knows virtually everyone on
the East Coast.
How quickly Jimmy and Bill
completed this Titan is a story
in itself. While time might be the
enemy of yellow bananas and
pop music stardom, they didn’t
waste a minute, finishing the
AS A PRO BMX RACER IN HIS YOUNGER YEARS, BILLY WEEKLY HE MET A GUY WITH A LOWERED TOYOTA transformation of this Pro Badass
TRUCK AND LIKED THE LOOK. BEFORE LONG, HE STARTED GOING TO SHOWS AND, WITHIN A VERY truck in a lightning-quick three
SHORT TIME, BECAME INTRIGUED WITH THE SLAMMED TRUCK SCENE. THE REST IS HISTORY. months. The skilled professionals
involved get special thanks for
their dedication and innovation,
while closer to home,
nobody gets more
thanks than Billy’s
loving wife, Kelly!

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RAGGING OUT THE FLOOR JACK, lock bars. Then after working on 60 seconds for it to go from being
JACK STANDS AND WHEEL the vehicle, you raise the system, flat on the ground to lifting your
CHOCKS TO DO REGULAR VEHICLE flip the release over on both sides vehicle. Slide the Quickjack ramps
MAINTENANCE, ROTATE TIRES, and safely lower the vehicle. under each side of the vehicle, (do
MODIFY A VEHICLE OR EVEN GET Once you receive the system, it not drive over them), attach the
BETTER ACCESS FOR A DETAIL requires some steps to set it up, supplied hoses and power supply
JOB IS ANNOYING MOST OF THE including installing a few hose ends using the quick connect fittings,
TIME. That or the fact that most of us don’t have and filling it with hydraulic fluid per plug the power supply into a
the floor space or ceiling height for a two- or the included instructions. After the standard 110v wall outlet and press
four-post lift in our garages, or the extra chunk initial set up is done, it only takes the “up” button on the controller,
of money to buy one and have someone come and you are done. Then when you
permanently install it. If you’re like us, you’ve are finished using the system,
even put off doing something to your vehicle to unlock the safety lock bars, press
avoid this hassle. the “down” button and slide it out
Knowing there had to be a better option, we began from under the vehicle. With the
researching and found that Quickjack was a great tool Quickjack system, you can also
for us and our readers. We reached out to the company leave your vehicle lifted for as long
for more info so we could learn more about this as you need. You can even unhook
portable lift. the power unit to get the hoses out
The model we are using for this article is the of the way.
BL-7000SLX ($1,576 MSRP), which would be more The system comes with short
than enough for most projects. It has a 7,000-pound and tall blocks to put between
total lift capacity and a collapsed height of 3.6 inches. the ramps and your frame or
This system is a fully portable vehicle lift that can be jack points, but we also got the
used in your garage, driveway, road or even taken to optional SUV and Light Truck
a racetrack. It is safe for any flat surface, even on the
Racedeck flooring in the garage where we did the photo
01 The Quickjack comes with
everything you need to safely lift
your vehicle, including the two ramps,
Adapter kit because we knew
we would be working on larger
shoot. Using traditional jacks and jack stands on this all hoses, all fittings, small blocks, vehicles than the Nissan in the
large blocks and the pump.
type of composite flooring require pieces of plywood photos. If you check out the
under the jack or stands to keep them from digging Quickjack website, you can see all
into the flooring. But with Quickjack, it’s smooth on the available accessories, lift options
bottom and evenly spreads out the vehicle weight so it and more information on how they
won’t damage the flooring. With such a small collapsed work. Follow along with the photos
height and ease of portability, the full system can be and see how easy the system
stored against the wall or in a corner and actually takes is to use.
up less room than a traditional floor jack. After using it a couple times, we
With the Quickjack, additional jack stands or are spoiled and will use them over
bracing aren’t necessary. The system is designed to be a traditional jack and jack stands
completely safe to work under and has dual lock bars every chance we can.
(one on each side) that lock the system in place, just
like a traditional two- or four-post lift. It has a mid-rise
locking position and a full-rise locking position. You 02 The pump comes fully
assembled. Once you add the
hydraulic fluid to it (per the owner’s
SOURCE
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then let it down so the weight of the vehicle secures the controls everything easily. @quickjackusa on Instagram

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03 This particular model, the BL-7000SLX,

is designed to safely lift a vehicle that
04 We added the SUV and Light Truck
spacers to our system (the metal
spacers with rubber ends). This allows you
05 For this article, we used a bagged
Nissan hardbody. Even with as low
as the truck is (at ride height), the Quickjack
weighs up to 7,000 pounds if you follow all to close the gap between the collapsed ramps with small blocks slide easily under the
safety warnings. Quickjack and the frame of your truck. frame rails.
07 Once the ramps are in place, plug the

supplied hoses (one to each ramp) into
06 There is plenty of room between the

blocks and frame rail to maneuver the
ramps to the optimal lift points.
the ramp leader hoses using the quick connect
fittings. The fittings are sealed, so even when
disconnected, they do not leak fluid. 08 The fittings easily click together for a
quick and solid connection.
09 Next plug the other end

of the hoses into the
11 Using the connect controller, you can
easily lift or lower the ramps in unison
to safely lift the vehicle or lower it back to
12 As you can see, with the
ramps locked at the full-
rise position, there is plenty
quick connect fittings on the
pump. It does not matter which
hose goes to which fitting.
10 Now plug the pump
into a standard 110v
wall outlet.
the ground by simply pressing and holding
the appropriate button until the vehicle is
at the desired height.
of room under the vehicle to
remove the wheels or change
the oil.
13 With the
vehicle lifted,
simple tasks like
14 Thanks
to the
ease of the
removing wheels Quickjack,
is easier and even detailing
safer than using a becomes
traditional jack and easier and
jack stands. quicker.
17 With the
ramps fully
collapsed, they
can store easily in
a corner or against
a wall and take up
less room than a
traditional jack and
jack stands.
16 Once you’re done with the vehicle and
the tires are back on the ground, use the
15 The hydraulic rams and locking arms

make the Quickjack one of the easiest
tools in the garage.
supplied grab bars to slide the ramps out from
under the vehicle and out of the way before
moving the vehicle.

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INTERVENTION
A GROUP OF ADDICTS
AND THEIR
DRUG OF CHOICE
TEXT BY CHRIS HAMILTON
PHOTOS BY SOLOMON LUNGER
I
NTERVENTION IS DEFINED AS AN OCCASION ON and incredibly supportive sponsors like Brothers Truck
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an addict myself. each and every year. If you missed our live social media
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❚ Will Meadors’ 1992 GMC Sierra
TEXT BY JON HANSEN
PHOTOS BY GRANT COX

T
AKING A TRUCK FROM MODIFIED DAILY DRIVER TO SOMETHING
SHOW WORTHY CAN BE A HARD TRANSITION FOR VEHICLE
OWNERS. Committing to take that build as a whole to the next level
is usually never the issue—it’s more like remembering to take it at
bit easier on the truck to maintain that pristine condition every
show vehicle aims to be.
Will Meadors of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, however, decided that was
precisely what he wanted to do: spend more time than ever driving this truck once it was
completed. After owning the truck since 2010, Will attended SEMA in 2016 and made the
choice that he needed to step it up. From there, the rest is history.

SHORT STACK
First thing on the laundry list of upgrades Will

wanted to make was suspension. On his suspension
and frame setup at that time, he wasn’t able to run YOU CAN CATCH THIS
deep dish wheels, and that was a must. Let us be clear: BEAUTIFUL TRUCK AT
SHOWS IN OKLAHOMA AND ALL
It was not a want; it was a need. Knowing the amount
of work it would take to completely change his as-is
setup, Will decided to make the jump from a decked
out extended cab to a single cab. Why cut the cord on
ACROSS THE MIDWEST.
all that work? Because body-drop, that’s why. With
that, he sold off the old cab and built a new chassis,
using all the previously worked Wanting the deep dish that started
up body panels, dash, etc. Now all of this, Will chose a staggered
that is commitment. He enlisted set of 22-inch Intros Twisted Vista
a handful of friends and got to 2. Packing a full 22x12-inch wheel
work. Between the parts lists from in the back, that aggressive set of
Stone Fab, Air Lift and Belltech it shoes gave an entirely new look to
is easy to guess how well this truck laying out the 90s GMC.
lays out after the framework was To better turn those massive
complete. new wheels, next in line for the
Every fresh suspension setup Short Stack was motor work. Why
needs a fresh pair of wheels. not put down more power than

SHORT STACK
ever when debuting a new look,

right? To accomplish that, almost
the entire Comp Cams motor
catalog was used from camshaft
to springs and lifters, then topped
off with Billet Specialties valve
covers. Throw in the matching
air cleaner to those valve covers,
then tuck it all neatly between the
perfect-fitting Slosh Tubz fender
tubs and firewall panels. The
engine bay was ready to shut down
TRUCK SPECS
shows just as quick as the exterior.
Last but not least came the
paint and interior work to complete § TCI 2800 Stahl converter
the one-of-a-kind single cab. Will OWNER § Powdercoated driveshaft
Will Meadors (Billy Bob) § Shop: Coweta
enlisted Albert Stem from Stemco 1992 GMC Sierra Transmission
Body Works to knock out the Hometown: Broken Arrow, EXHAUST:
paint work on the freshly installed Oklahoma § Stainless Headman 2.5-
Age: 33 inch exhaust
single cab to match the previous Build Time: 4 to 5 years § Spintech muffler
extended-cab paint work, which Estimated Cost: $25k WHEELS:
Will had done himself. Like a true Reason for building: Love § Intros Twisted Vista 2
old body style trucks, had § Front: 22x9 inch
pro, Stem absolutely nailed it. one in high school § Front tires: 265/30/22
Seeing the paint and bodywork Name of truck: Short Stack § Rear: 22x12 inch
§ Rear tires: 335/25/22
on this truck in person, it looks CHASSIS:
§ Custom ¾ steel frame BODY:
seamless as if it were all done at § Narrowed original GM § 2 ¾-inch body drop w/
once. In addition to that, Brandon rear end stock floor
§ AccuAir E-level air § Slosh Tubz firewall panels
McCoy of Gooch Pinstriping laid management § Slosh Tubz wheel tubs
§ Two Viair 444c air § Billet Specialties grille
out the incredible ghost lace on the insert
compressors
roof as well as the insane graphics § AccuAir 5-gallon § Stylin Trucks front bumper
aluminum air tank § Stylin Trucks roll pan
on the Slosh Tubz in the engine § Summit 8-inch GM Master § Smoothed wiper cowl
bay, setting off the purple and cylinder § Shaved door handles
§ RCI 20-gallon stainless § LED taillights
black theme with a pop all its own. fuel cell in rear frame § Moore glass windows
Finishing up its extreme § Optima Red Top battery in § Shop: Stemco Body
left rear frame Works in Sand Springs,
makeover Sierra edition, the GMC § Shop: Will Meadors Oklahoma
went to Cody at Code Zero Customs FRONT SUSPENSION: PAINT:
§ Body: PXR Ford Black w/
for interior. The combo of the § Airlift 2500 bags
PPG base clear
§ Stone Fab narrowed arms
custom black leather bucket seats § Belltech QA1 shocks § Purple graphics by Unique
§ Belltech spindles Collision & Lace roof by
with purple stitching mixed with Gooch Customs
§ Braided steel brake lines
the iPad mini and JL Audio setup § Purple engine
REAR SUSPENSION: § Air brushed mirrors by Lil
make any drive you take in the § Long Shot Fab Toot
Short Stack a comfortable time. triangulated four-link § Shop: Stemco Body Works
§ Airlift 2500 bags
With more details left to § Belltech QA1 shocks INTERIOR:
§ Shop: Will Meadors § Fully smoothed interior
discuss than we have space for, we § Black leather and suede
recommend you find this beauty in ENGINE: w/ purple stitching
§ 1992 GM 355Ci V-8 § Double loop black carpet
person! You can catch this beautiful § Comp Cams camshaft § 24-ounce bucket seats
§ Comp Double timing chain § Black smooth headliner
truck at shows in Oklahoma and all § Billet Industries belt drive § Smoothed and painted
across the Midwest. § Comp Cams gear drive dash by Unique Collision
§ Spectre water pump § Glow Shift gauges
Will wants to give a huge thank § Spectre 210 alternator § Pattison machining dash
you to a few people who helped § Electric Summit cooling inserts
fans § Colorado Customs
his dream become a reality on this § Energy Suspension motor steering wheel
build: “First and foremost, thank mounts § Power windows and locks
§ Comp Cams springs and § Billet Specialties rear view
you to my wife Jamie, of course; lifters mirror
§ MSD ignition § EZ wiring
Mike Losh of Slosh Tubz; also § Edelbrock Performer § Shop: King Covers in
Seth Curry, Cody Landis of Code manifold Tulsa, Oklahoma
§ Billet Specialties valve
Zero Customs; the King Covers covers STEREO:
§ Billet Specialties air § iPad Mini
crew, Mike Hall, Eric Banks, Albert § JL Audio 1600 RD
cleaner
Stem; and Brandon ‘Gooch’ McCoy. § Shop: Hodges Engine & § JL Audio W3 subwoofers
Performance § JL Audio C2 speakers
Finally, thank you to anyone else § Sound deadener in cab
who ever played a part in this truck TRANSMISSION: § Shop: Code Zero in
§ GM 700R4 1992 rebuilt Owasso, Oklahoma
taking shape.”

❚ Squarebody Syndicate Brings a Part of
History Back to the Indy 500 TEXT BY JOEY CARBERRY
PHOTOS BY SQUAREBODY SYNDICATE
W
HAT DO YOU GET WHEN It all began on opening day of SEMA 2018, when Joe
SQUAREBODY SYNDICATE GOES TO Yezzi and Rob Yezzi pulled back the covers to a large
THE INDY 500? When Joe Yezzi first crowd of C10 truck enthusiasts. In the crowd was also
envisioned the Indy 500 tribute Davey Hamilton, retired Indy car driver, who was at the
design of SS02, that vision didn’t time part of the Royal Purple crew hosting SS02 for
actually include the part where, the week. When Davey saw the truck and the Indy logo
a few months later, he would be on the door, he knew IMS President Doug Boles would
driving behind the wheel of his creation on the infamous get a kick out of it and asked him to come by and check
2½-mile track of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. So many it out. Not too long after that, Joe was shaking hands
pieces had to fall into place for something so significant with Doug, talking Indy history and getting the most
to even begin to happen. important invite of his life: Doug had offered to have

SS02 AT INDY
people surrounded SS02. You see, fulfilling his short-term dream of

Davey’s intention was to take laps driving on the iconic speedway.
in SS02, but understandably, he To think it was just months earlier
had gotten tied up with race prep when Joe was taking chance after
and wasn’t able to make it down chance to build a truck in hopes to
to the track. Joe had come to terms be accepted by the masses, to now
with the fact that the truck wasn’t being able to drive SS02 on this
going to make it onto the track iconic track!
after all, but when Jason Vansickle After a few laps of going 80-90
of the IMS museum swung by mph, the run was over. Joe and
and just sort of told Joe, “Hey, go his cousin Rob exited that track
park the truck next to all the pace with smiles so big and bright
SS02 come out and be a part of the 103rd running Camaros. You’re on the track next,” that they could be seen from the
of the Indy 500. Davey would take the truck around that changed everything! other end of the track. It actually
the track for a few laps, be parked on the bricks for a You can imagine the shock happened—SS02 laid its tires down
special photoshoot and have a spot at the museum to and exhilaration of one minute, on Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
display for the weeks festivities. accepting that the truck wouldn’t What else could anyone ask for,
As months went by, Joe and the crew prepared the be driven at all to, “Hey, not only right?
truck to run the track. With hardlines and bag limiters is the truck going on the track, but Well, by now the vintage cars
commissioned from Jason Berland of Arizona High you’re driving it!” Without further were starting to get loaded up
Test, many other small mods were made to further ado, Joe immediately got the and the track was starting to be
raise SS02 to another level. On just a handshake and truck rolling and was now officially transformed for race day. Being
a couple of short emails and phone calls, Joe began to that the Syndicate Crew was in the
lock down the logistics of traveling 30 hours away. But same area, they felt it was also
they could only imagine what to expect. time to pack up. Joe decided to
Fast forward to an overcast Thursday morning. drive the truck outside the track
The Squarebody Syndicate Crew had just arrived in and into the trailer to be loaded up
downtown Indianapolis in the parking lot of Harding safely before the mass crowds of
Steinbrenner Racing where Davey Hamilton was Indy 500 flooded in the following
heading the race team to figure out the plans for SBS day. But as soon as Joe got near
for the rest of the week. Davey pulled the crew into the the trailer, Doug calls to have Joe
building for a private tour of the Harding Steinbrenner meet him at the pagoda in an hour
headquarters to check out their team getting ready for a couple more laps. Without
for the race, which was only four days away, before any hesitation, Joe went to prepare
heading over to the IMS offices for the credentials for another lap with Doug and also
needed to enter the Speedway. hoped for a few photo ops of the
After driving under the track and into the infield, SBS truck on the brick.
was led to the east side of the museum where around Doug, however, had different
50 other vintage Indy cars were setting up to unload plans. He tells Joe to try and
and stage. As soon as the truck rolled out of the trailer, keep up with him as he hopped
none other than Bobby Unser, the winner of the 1975 in his 2018 Vette and sped into
Indy 500, from which the truck was based, came by to 120-130 mph with Joe now in
see the creation for himself. He gave his approval with tow. Traveling at speeds well over
a signature to the core support. a 100 mph around turns, Joe was
At that point Joe finally could relax because the in for a ride of his life! This was
amount of preparation involved to get here justified an adrenaline rush on a whole
the trip. However, it just kept getting crazier and more different level! After a few laps,
exciting from this point on. From being invited to a Doug slows and stops on the brick
private event inside the museum Friday night, to then finish line, giving the crew full
being led to a secret tour of the basement where close access for as much time as needed
to 100 ultra rare cars were tucked away, it was more for a photo shoot against the
than we could expect! Then on Saturday morning, sunset, all on the night before the
we were given access to the photo archives room so most important day of Doug’s year.
Joe could scan through the negatives of every official Unbelievable!
photo taken at the 1975 Indy 500 via a small desk Needless to say, Doug and
lamp and a fish-eye lens. He found photos never seen the staff at IMS went beyond
before, adding more history to the truck. anything we could imagine in
Nothing, however, could compare to accommodating the SBS
our experience after that. The rain from Saturday crew for this event, and
morning had passed, vintage cars were running the we will forever be Indy
track and the buzz in the air was all things racing as 500 fans because of it!

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PHOTOS BY ANGEL DOOLEY

W
HEN ONE THINKS
OF STREET TRUCKS
DURING THE
ANYTHING-GOES
MINI-TRUCK ERA
OF THE LATE 1980S
AND INTO THE ’90S,
NISSAN PICKUPS, TOYOTA TACOMAS AND
MAZDA B2200S IMMEDIATELY SPRING
TO MIND. What is slightly more difficult to
picture is a bagged Isuzu Amigo scraping
the streets and collecting trophies at the
shows. But that’s exactly how it was in
1998, when this 1990 Isuzu Amigo first
rolled out of Rob Rodell’s fabrication shop
and onto the July 1998 cover of the iconic
magazine, MiniTruckin’..
From Orbisonia, Pennsylvania, Jonathan
Moore describes himself as your “average
everyday grease monkey.” He is a factory worker
by day and wrench turner by night, “living the
life,” as Jon says.
Jon was introduced to the mini-truck scene as
most enthusiasts are, via friends.
“One of my friends was a couple of years older
than me, and he joined the Navy,” Jon recalled.
When he came back for some R and R that
summer of 1993, “he came back in a lowered
Suzuki Samurai. And I was instantly hooked. I
needed a mini-truck.”
This was a time of ground affects, drip paint
jobs, neon lights and wire wheels…anything goes
in an era when extravagance was excellence.
Jon’s first foray into the mini-truck industry
was a 1973 Datsun 620 he picked up for
$150 that was worse for wear even when he
acquired it.
“It had its day before I bought it, but I
squeezed every ounce of life out of it I could,”
remembers Jon.
It was blue with red scallops. The torsions
were cranked down, and it rode on 3-inch
blocks in the back, a perfect ride for a high
❚ The Resurrection and

school student. But thanks to the Pennsylvania
weather, rust eventually got the better of it and
Jon moved on to other projects.
Restoration of Lomego Having always been involved in cars and
trucks, he next picked up a Suzuki Samurai
similar to his high school buddy’s.
“I immediately lowered that thing down 3
inches and threw on some KMC Terminator
2s, and I gave it the classic drip paint job,” Jon
says. It traveled the show circuit all over the
Northeast. “And I immediately knew, I was the
SUV guy—the Suzukis, the Trackers, the Amigos—
those were my things.”
ENTER THE LOMEGO

“Whenever MiniTruckin’ did features, they were
mostly trucks because it was MiniTruckin’, but

AN OLD FRIEND
then one day I went to the mailbox and saw this lime
green beauty on the cover. I was instantly in love,” Jon
explains.
On the cover was this lime green 1990 Isuzu Amigo,
the Lomego.
Love at first sight? Perhaps, but fast forward nearly
15 years later to when Jon got a phone call from a
friend telling him he had seen Lomego in a yard about
three hours from his house. Jon immediately drove up
to see it, but the owner wouldn’t sell.
“I chased this truck for seven years,” Jon recalls. “I “Everything else,” Jon have pulled off the paint repairs.”
made it very clear I wanted to own her, and it took remembers, “was already ripped Not only could Evans rattle off
seven years to do it.” out or destroyed. And once I got all 18 paint colors and codes he
Through persistent contact with the owner, one underneath it, I thought to myself, used, but he it did it from memory.
day there was a “for sale” sign on its window and Jon ‘What the hell did I get myself into?’” You see, the Lomego was Evans’
jumped at it. For example, there was a section very first cover car, so she holds a
For the lack of better terms, Jon acquired the Amigo of the firewall that was nothing special place in his heart as well.
in January 2016 as a glorified rolling shell basically sight more than duct tape covered with Scott Hamilton had applied the
unseen after a brief walk around at the time of purchase. spray-on bed liner. There was original PPG Get Em Green to the
“I had seen the car in passing for a number of years much work to do. body panels, and Jon painstakingly
and every time I’d stop and ask the guy to sell it,” he In an off chance, the original repaired the damaged panels
says. “I was never able to get underneath it. I was never painter, Ryan Evans, was making with the same color as well as
able to look under the hood.” an appearance at a local show, the 18 colors Evans had originally
There was a motor in it but was locked up and and Jon took this opportunity to used. The shaved handles, mirrors,
wouldn’t even turn. The transmission was full of reconnect with him and pick his antennae mount, gas door and
water. The interior was in a state of disintegration and brain about the paint codes used spare tire carrier were refreshed, as
covered in black mold, and the paint had been rubbed on the Lomego. was the Frenched license plate on
endlessly by the blue tarp she sat under for years. All “He literally walked me through the tailgate. The front grille was as
of the original hydraulic suspension had been ripped the paint codes,” Jon recalls. it came from the factory but instead
out and incompetently replaced with an air suspension “Without his help, I know I couldn’t gained a fresh chrome plating.
built from cast iron plumbing pipe.
“If there was no history with her, I would have taken
it straight to the junkyard,” Jon adds. “It was that bad.”
His very supportive wife, knowing the years he had
pined for the Amigo, encouraged him to buy it, but Jon
didn’t even have a place to store it. He gave his brother
a day’s notice, saying he needed to borrow his garage
for a while.
THE BUILD BEGINS

Like every expert build—or in this case, resuscitation—
the first step was to make a list.
“I basically sat back and assessed all of the damage
and started making a list,” Jon says. One of the biggest
roadblocks to the restoration was finding Isuzu parts in
Pennsylvania. “You basically can’t,” Jon quips.
The last of the Amigos came to America in 1994 (it
wouldn’t return until 1998 as a second generation), and
Isuzu hasn’t sold vehicles in the United States for more
than a decade.
With his family’s support, he got started on it.
EXTERIOR RESTORATION
It was always Jon’s plan to restore the outside of the
Amigo to the exact specifications and look it had
when original owner Rob Rodell and graphics man
Ryan Evans did their magic to it in 1998. However, the
entire body was disfigured and pitted by rust, and
the only elements of the original build that Jon was
able to retain was the body, the wheels, and the front
suspension.

AN OLD FRIEND
INTERIOR REHABILITATION and Jon kept them on the SUV for a

The fact that the interior had seen everything a while. But since they were starting
Pennsylvania winter had to offer didn’t deter Jon. to get some weather cracks and
However, thanks to mold, rot, vermin and weather show excess wear, Jon replaced
damage, he was only able to save the door panels and them with Toyo Proxy tires, size
the dashboard. The rest was too far gone. 205/40R17.
In its place, Jon installed period-correct materials Going with the Chevy S10 theme
and stylings reminiscent of the original. The black for the front suspension, the
tweed on the Isuzu Trooper bucket seats (sans the brakes there are discs also from an
headrests) is the very same style that was on it in 1998. S10, whereas the rears retain the
“I’d like to think that if Rob had gotten bored one day stock Isuzu units.
and decide to switch it up back in the ’90s, he would
have done something exactly like this,” Jon says. END
Though he wanted period-correct elements at every The mini-trucking community
turn, there were some things that demand upgrades. TRUCK should be very pleased that
SPECS
Instead of a circa 1998 head unit, he decided on Power Jonathan Moore obtained this SUV,
Acoustik and Pyle components to bring the sounds that he took the time, talents and
into the 21st century. The 5-inch dash speakers and above all else, money, to bring it
OWNER
15-inch subwoofers are fed via a Pyle 2,500-watt Jonathan Moore, Orbisonia back from certain destruction. How
amp, and although the head unit does come with a 1990 Isuzu Amigo many historic vehicles over the
Street Sleds
CD player for the old school feel, it is also Bluetooth Orbisonia, Pennsylvania years have been neglected in fields
compatible for modern forms of music. CHASSIS and side yards to the point that
§ Front Suspension: Chevy S10 they’re only good for the crusher?
§ Rear Suspension: 8-inch notched
THE AMPLE AMIGO four-link “That’s one of the main reasons
POWERPLANT DRIVETRAIN I chased her so hard over the
The Lomego was powered by its original four-cylinder § Engine: Ford 302 rebuilt by Jon Moore years is because I saw her slowly
§ Holly Street Avenger carburetor
2.3-liter 4ZD1 engine, but at one point, someone had § BBK headers, 2.5-inch exhaust pipes deteriorating and it just broke my
shoehorned in a Ford 302. Instead of tracking down § Dynomax mufflers, Jegs Gilmer belt, heart more and more every time I
§ GM 1-wire alternator, Ford T5
an original engine—likely it would have to be part of transmission saw her,” Jon says.
§ 1987 Mustang driveshaft, Isuzu Dana
an entire donor car—Jon decided to keep it in place 44 rear end. Restoring this piece of mini
since the motor mounts were in good shape. He then BODY/PAINT trucking history is “probably
decided that “anything that can be saved originally, § Original Get Em Green paint by Scott one of the greatest things I ever
Hamilton
will be saved.” So, the 302 V-8 remained. It was § Restoration paint by Jon Moore done in my automotive life,
rehabilitated to run and then upgraded with a bevy of § Graphics originally by Ryan Evans and it has definitely been the
§ Shaved handles, mirrors, antennae
parts. The carburetor is a Holley Street Avenger, while mount, gas door, and spare tire most challenging thing I’ve ever
spent gases exit via BBK headers, 2.5-inch exhaust carrier. done. I had no clue how difficult
§ License plate Frenched in the
pipes and custom shortened Dynomax mufflers. tailgate. preserving history was until I got
§ Front bumper smoothed and the
The guts of the 302 remained mostly stock while the body dropped 2.25 inches. her,” he says.
exterior parts received a generous polishing to match INTERIOR It has been 21 years since this
the new gear. The Jegs Gilmer belt spins a GM 1-wire § Isuzu Trooper bucket seats covered in historic great was on the cover
black tweed by Jon Moore
alternator, and lubricating oil pumps through a remote § Chrome Challenger steering wheel of MiniTruckin’ and it has been
cooler. Upfront, Jon made sure everything stayed cool from Grant 19 years since Lomego has seen
§ Sound system by Power Acoustik with
with the custom-made aluminum radiator. Pyle components and speakers. the light of day at a car
The powerplant is mated to a 1987 Ford T5 WHEELS & TIRES show. So, it’s about time
transmission that slips through the gears with a one- § Wheels: 17x8 Billet Specialties we welcome back an old
Odysseys
off short shifter. Power is supplied to the rear end via a § Tires: 205/40R17 Toyo Proxy tires friend.
1987 Mustang driveshaft that was machined to fit the SPECIAL THANKS: I did all of the physical
Isuzu Dana 44 rear locker with a 4:56 ratio. labor on this, but there’s no way I could
have done it without the support of the
original guys, my friends and my family.
KEEPING IT IN THE WEEDS It’s all of that side support that helped
me actually accomplish this. Specifically,
The original frontend frame clip built by Sean Mahaney I would like to thank my wife, Jessica,
Rob Rodell for building her originally,
was in great shape, so that component remained Ryan Evan for a timeless paint job, and
the focal point of the front suspension. The 8-inch- everyone else who helped in the original
build in the ’90s.
notched rear, however, needed all crossmembers
replaced before the triangulated four-link rear could be
installed. The 8 inches of lift is facilitated via Firestone’s
2500-series airbags, powered by a York compressor
and creatively activated with a Playstation controller.
After all these years in car limbo, the original
BFGoodrich Euro tires that wrapped around the Billet
Specialties Odyssey wheels (17x8 inches) still held air,
92 DECEMBER 2019 | STREETTRUCKS

CASTLE ROCK, WASHINGTON’S
MARK WESTRICK DECLARED HIS
PICKUPS AT
’72 IS A REAL 2WD BLAZER.
PUYALLUP…
GOODGUYS PACIFIC
NORTHWEST NATIONALS
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JASON R. SAKURAI
S
ITUATED IN PUYALLUP, 35 MILES SOUTH OF Camp Harmony, a temporary Japanese American
SEATTLE AND 10 MILES EAST OF TACOMA IN internment camp for more than 7,000 detainees
THE SHADOW OF MOUNT RAINIER, THE during the early part of World War II, who were later
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR EVENTS CENTER moved to the Minidoka Relocation Center near Twin
SPREADS ACROSS 160 ACRES. It’s a facility Falls, Idaho.
that is open to the public year-round for While not all the food concessionaires present
events like the Goodguys 32nd Pacific during the state fair were open during the Goodguys
Northwest Nationals and many others. event, plenty still were, offering a wide array of cuisine
More than 2,500 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and for show patrons. One notable area institution,
trucks through 1987 were on display at this year’s event, held July The Original House of Donuts, founded in 1959 and
26-28. Sunny weather made for an enjoyable weekend, as the based in nearby Lakewood, Washington, opened a
temperature remained moderate at a time when the rest of the permanent location at the fairgrounds a couple of
country was sweltering. One of the largest Goodguys events in years ago, which has become a magnet for Goodguys
terms of attendance and participants, there’s still plenty of room attendees. In addition to its storefront near the
for more vehicles and people, as the fairgrounds accommodates main entrance to the fairgrounds, the OHOD has
over 1 million visitors each year during the Washington State Fair, thoughtfully placed a food truck to serve up fresh
one of the 10 largest state fairs in the country. handmade donuts to Goodguys attendees closer to
Puyallup, nicknamed the Land of Generous People from the center of the facility. Now let’s see some of the
the Puyallup Tribe of Native Americans, was a part of trucks that made the show.

EDGEWOOD, WASHINGTON’S
GOODGUYS PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONALS

TOM & PHYLLIS ROEPKE’S
’41 IS ALL CHEVROLET.
SCOTT BOOTH MADE

SURE WE KNEW HIS IS A
CANADIAN ’56 F-100, WITH
A 347” STROKER FORD.
NOTHING SAYS PACIFIC
NW ICONS QUITE LIKE
SASQUATCH, A.K.A.
BIGFOOT.
BIG WINDOW ’63 C10 OF GRAHAM,

WASHINGTON’S KAREN AND BRIAN
ESTES RUNS A 454/TURBO 400
DRIVETRAIN.
MORE
THAN
2,500 RODS,
CUSTOMS,
CLASSICS,
MUSCLE CARS
AND TRUCKS
THROUGH
1987 WERE ON
DISPLAY AT
THIS YEAR’S
EVENT...
MUST BE A REOCCURRING
THEME, AS CHILLIWACK,
BC’S KEN GAVE SCANT
DETAILS ABOUT HIS ’63 C10.

IT’S COOL TO BE “SQUARE,” AS

ROGER ATKINSON’S PUYALLUP
BASED 454-POWERED ’74
CHEVY CAN ATTEST.
ONE OF THE LARGEST GOODGUYS EVENTS IN TERMS OF

ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPANTS, THERE’S STILL PLENTY
OF ROOM FOR MORE VEHICLES AND PEOPLE, AS THE FAIRGROUNDS
ACCOMMODATES OVER 1 MILLION VISITORS EACH YEAR...
NICKNAMED “BIG UGLY,”

JERRY SCHUMACHER’S ’41
FORD COE BOX VAN SURE JIM AND DANA LITTON’S 392 HEMI-POWERED
MAKES A STATEMENT. ’37 FORD IS FILLED WITH ALL THE GOOD STUFF!
THE FERGUSON’S ’58 VW

SINGLE CAB IS 1776 CC
VW-POWERED, ROLLING
ON EMPI WHEELS.

WWW.STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
CHRIS AND ANGELA CHURCH’S ACCLAIMED ’40 SHADES’

FORD HAD A CROWD AROUND IT ALL WEEKEND.
THERE WAS NO OWNER INFO ON THIS GORGEOUS ’58

CHEVY APACHE IN THE GRIOT’S GARAGE STAND.
DENNIS AND MARCIE WILLIAMS’

SUNBURST ORANGE FLAMED ’57 CHEVY
STEPSIDE CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION.
KENT, WASHINGTON’S BUDDY MILLER

KZOK 102.5 FM DID A REMOTE BROADCAST SAID LITTLE ABOUT HIS RED CHEVY
FROM THE SHOW ALL WEEKEND. TRUCK, BUT WE LIKED IT JUST THE SAME.

OWNER “DAVE” DIDN’T

SAY MUCH OTHER
THAN HIS BURGUNDY
CHEVY IS A ’67-’72 C10.
QUITE POSSIBLY ONE OF THE

BIGGEST MODEL CAR CONTESTS
AT ANY GOODGUYS EVENT. BABY BLUE ’37 CHEVY PU CRUISIN’ THE FAIRGROUNDS.
HAL HAIGH’S SMOOTH TWO-TONE 50’

CHEVY PANEL USES A 350 SBC AND
350 TURBO TRANSMISSION.
RUDY ASHE’S FOREST GREEN ’51 “GREEN WEENIE,” IS

CHEVY IS 350/350 POWERED, STARTUP, WASHINGTON’S
WITH AIRRIDE SUSPENSION. TIM DIVERS’ ’56 F-100.

TECH TEXT AND PHOTOS BY CHRIS HAMILTON
Project Stella
PART 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE, FINAL STANCE
AND INTERIOR UPDATES
O
NE OF THE MANY REASONS THAT and those small suspension parts Industries. With a high database
THESE ’88-’98 CHEVY TRUCKS and pieces will be squeaky and of parts online and an easily
ARE QUICKLY RE-RISING IN wobbly for sure. navigable user interface for the
POPULARITY HAS A LOT TO DO This is the case with our project consumer, it’s super simple to find
WITH THEIR SERVICEABILITY. we refer to as “Stella.” Her steering the right parts for your truck. Most
When Chevrolet designed these wheel can turn about 20-degrees in of the products are in stock at the
gems, it made it easy for the both directions before controlling company’s facility in Huntington
average person to swap out mechanical parts the frontend and even though we Beach, California, and they ship
and didn’t over-complicate the drivetrain with just installed a brand new Ridetech fast. The items are labeled as well
confusing electronics. Plenty of room in the Suspension system, it still has a as could be expected, so you know
engine bay made parts exchanges simple, and few shakes and shimmies along you received the right parts. Plus,
since the company sold a record number of the way. So, before we move on they are packed so well you would
these trucks, the aftermarket was loaded with to swapping the engine, paint and think you packed them yourself.
OEM replacement parts that were affordable bodywork, or performance mods, We are heading out to Classic
and readily available. The problem is, most we decided to knock out the things Industries’ facility next month
people would rather spend their extra cash that most guys skip to take a tour, so stay
on customizing their ride instead of some when upgrading this SOURCES tuned to see what this
• Classic Industries
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Almost all of the available used C/K trucks on the To get the parts we 800-522-5004 the scenes. Until then,
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buy and customize one. The steering will be loose to the professional • Energy Suspension simple yet strategic step
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and sloppy, the interior with be worn out and musty, crew over at Classic 888-913-6374 in the path to pristine.

TECH | PROJECT STELLA: PART 2
STARTING with the body mounts,
we are swapping out the old,
worn out rubber with all new
polyurethane bushings from Energy
Suspension. These body cab mounts
maintain truck-cab-to-bed alignment as well
as dampening the feel of the road in your
seat. Energy’s specially designed Hyper-Flex
mounts are soft enough for a smooth ride
yet rugged enough for the most demanding
road or track.
Part #3.4123R
MSRP: $84.18
PRODUCT FEATURES
 Assures longer lasting cab-to-
bed alignment
 Replace to restore ride height
 Gain durability
 Stronger than original rubber mounts
IF YOUR steering is loose or the frontend is out

of alignment like ours, the parts in your steering
system may be worn out or damaged. Now you
can rebuild your truck’s steering linkage system with these
OER-Authorized reproduction inner and outer tie rod ends.
The OER-Authorized logo represents products that meet or
exceed stringent OER quality control standards. This item has
been sanctioned and approved by OER.
Inner Part #ES2837
Outer Part #ES2836
Classic Industries price: $19.99 each
THE PITMAN arm is a steering

component in your truck that is
attached to the steering box. It converts
the angular motion of the sector shaft into the
linear motion needed to steer the wheels. It
transmits the motion it receives from the steering
box, so if yours is worn out, you will absolutely feel
it. This new OEM piece includes an installation nut,
cotter pin and grease fitting. Only one is required
per vehicle.
Part #190121
Classic Industries price: $21.99
STREETTRUCKS | DECEMBER 2019 101

REPLACING a broken or worn out gearbox
with this quality, remanufactured power AFTER replacing all the
steering gear box from Classic Industries mechanical steering
is a no-brainer. Each gear box is completely tested parts, you will surely
for reliability and quality before leaving the factory. want to exchange that old,
They also carry a 1-year limited warranty and are worn out steering wheel.
cosmetically correct so you can Forever Sharps’ popular billet
maintain complete “Muscle” steering wheel offers
originality. flexibility unlike any other whee
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FEATURES: design and its interchangeable
 100% half wraps, each wheel allows
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measures for proper
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ensure perfect fit and function  Easy to install  Five-hole bolt pattern
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long-lasting performance indentation for grip for quick and affordable
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 13.75-inch diameter
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 Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to
eliminate premature seal wear and extend gear life
 Supplied with 100% tested and calibrated pressure
relief valves for guaranteed performance
Part #P27539
IF YOU’RE in
the market to
replace the
worn out, damaged or MOUNTING this new
missing power steering wheel to the factory THIS Generation 2.0
pump, we recommend column requires quick release system
this replacement an adapter. This GM/Mopar features many options
style power steering black short hub adapter that conventional ball lock quick
pump from Classic was designed specially release systems do not offer,
Industries. Thoroughly so that an aftermarket including specially designed
remanufactured, this steering wheel will install raised sections to prevent the
pump is carefully inspected with a quick-release setup hub from stretches, a self-locking
and remanufactured for added security. It’s mechanism for ease of use and
to provide years of manufactured from the safety functions. Allows the use
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 Computer tested to measure pressure, bypass, fluid puller will be needed. This kit from Classic Industries comes
flow, valve operation, steering effort and noise complete with standard and machine threaded bolts. It includes
 Shafts are surfaced to precise specifications to the yoke, pressure screw, and three sets
eliminate premature seal wear of pulling screws with washers and
 100% tested and calibrated pressure relief valves swivel. It’s heat treated for strength and
small enough to fit great in a toolbox.
Part #PS7828
Classic Industries price: $89.99 Part #SMP1

KEEPING with the interior, we

need to swap out the old dingy
door handle bezels with new
reproduction inner door handle bezel for
1995-02 C/K pickups. This is an easy update
that is cheap and can be completed in no time.
Part #15708079
REPRODUCTION inner door

handles for 1995-02 C/K pickups
are also readily available at
Classic Industries. They are painted to
match for Silverado and Sierra models, in stock
and ready to ship. A few screws to remove and
you have a new, clean looking interior.
Part #15708044
OER-authorized reproduction
window crank handle for
1995-’02 GM trucks features
a flat black finish as original. Classic
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TECH TEXT AND PHOTOS BY JEREMY RICE
Tailor Your
Trailer
F
OR A TRUCK ENTHUSIAST, A
TRAILER IS AN INEVITABLE
NEED. There will always be the
debate about whether a truck
should be driven to or trailered
to a show, but trailers are much
more than just something for
DIY TRAILER
OUTFITTING
FOR THE
PERFECT TOW
Sure, we could’ve put some work into the trailer
and made it nice again, but it was a starter trailer
for us. We were ready to step up to something
a little nicer. Also, we wanted to outfit our new
trailer with some things that would make our
lives a bit easier when using it. Security was also
a concern we wanted to address.
SOURCES
• Summit Racing
www.summitracing.com
800-230-3030
• Mac’s Custom Tie Downs
www.macscustomtiedowns.com
800-666-1586
• Bolt Lock
www.boltlock.com
towing your show truck. How about the day After purchasing our new trailer, we started 844-972-7547
you bring your new project home? You can’t reaching out to a few companies to help us outfit • Optima Batteries
www.optimabatteries.com
really drive the “barn find” home from the it. Our first call was to Summit Racing. Not only 888-8-OPTIMA
barn in which you found it. Or, in our case, does the company have all the parts you’d ever • Tre 5 Customs
www.tre5customs.com
what if you own a shop and need to trailer a need to work on your truck, but it also has a ton 602-284-2466
chassis across town to get it powdercoated? of trailer related accessories. We turned to Mac’s
There are so many times a trailer comes in Custom Tie Downs to set us up with a complete
handy when you own a truck or a business set of tie downs that we could use to secure any
building trucks. vehicle we put on the trailer. Lastly, we contacted
For us, our previous trailer had seen a lot of Bolt Lock to help us protect our new investment.
miles and was getting pretty tired looking. The Check out the steps we took to outfit our new
trailer brakes had gone out long ago, the fenders trailer with some great products that will make
were banged up and surface rust was setting in. using a trailer easier and safer.

TECH | TAILOR YOUR TRAILER
01 Our new trailer has a 22-foot-long deck,

which gives us some extra room at the 02 Like installing this 12,000-pound winch
(part #SUM-931120) from Summit
03 In addition to the Summit winch, we
also grabbed one of their battery
relocation kits (part #SUM-G1231-K), which
front of the trailer. The trailer was also built Racing. This comes complete with a roller not only came with a battery box, but also
with this ¾-inch-thick winch mounting plate. fairlead, a wired remote with plenty of cable some extra wire and accessories. We’ll show
Sure, you could bolt a winch directly to this length, and 100 feet of steel cable. you want we did with the wire and the plug
plate, but we have some better plans. (part #TAY-21518) in a bit.
04 Here’s our “better plan,” a 60-inch-wide toolbox from Summit Racing (part #OWE-
44008B). We thought it would be a great idea to install the winch inside the toolbox and
sandwich the toolbox between the winch and the trailer. This will not only keep the elements off
of our new winch, but it will conceal it and protect it from theft as well. The toolbox will also give
us a place to house a battery and tools, and it’s even large enough for a floor jack to fit as well.
05 Our first step to getting all our new
parts installed is centering the toolbox
on the trailer, all the way to the front rail.
06 With
the box
centered, we made
marks through the
winch mounting
plate for the holes
that will secure
everything to the
trailer. We also
marked the larger
hole for our wires
to pass through the
winch plate.
07 For the larger hole we used an appropriately sized hole saw, and for the winch mounting
holes we were able to use a step bit to get the job done. 08 We then set the toolbox back in place
and installed the winch in its new home.

09 LEFT. Just so nothing

moved around while
we continued on, we bolted
the pieces together. The
winch will have to come out
again though.
10 RIGHT. Supplied with

the new winch is this
roller fairlead, which needs to
be installed on the outside of
the toolbox. We used it as a
template and marked where
we needed to drill holes and
cut the toolbox to allow the
winch cable to pass through.
11 We began drilling out the mounting holes with a standard drill bit, then jumped up to the
hole saw again to start the long hole that the cable will pass through. Using an air saw, we
connected the two large holes which gave us the correct size opening for the fairlead.
13 Along with the wires we showed you

earlier, the battery relocation kit from
Summit Racing also came with this battery box,
12 Using some new hardware, we secured

the fairlead to the toolbox.
which we will use to protect the battery from
anything else we put in the toolbox with it.
15 Once we had the holes for the mounting

studs drilled, we set the box inside the
14 The toolbox came with studs that secure

the battery, but the holes are not drilled
in the bottom of the box. A step bit quickly
toolbox and marked the floor of the toolbox.
Then we drilled some holes straight through
the bottom of the toolbox, all the way through
solved this issue. the wood on the trailer.

TEC ILER
17 It was now time to install a battery, but

what battery do we get? Well, that’s
exactly what we asked Optima Battery. The
16 The mounting studs ended up being

long enough that we could mimic what
we did with the winch and run the hardware
company suggested using one of its 34/78
Yellowtop batteries. The Yellowtop battery
will hold up very well to the needs of the
18 Since we did our research before
ordering all these parts, we knew that
the Optima battery would drop right in to the
all the way to the bottom of the trailer. This winch. It provides plenty of cranking power, Summit battery box. We used the metal strap
sandwiches the toolbox between the battery but it also will survive the inconsistent that came with the battery box kit to secure
box and the trailer. charging cycles that we will put it through. the new battery in the box.
19 Turning our attention back to the winch,

we unbolted it and pulled it out of the
toolbox to begin wiring in. The control box
mounting plate goes on first. 20 Once the mounting plate is secured to the winch, the control
box and wiring is positioned and bolted up to the plate.
21 There are several wiring connections that we made before bolting

the winch back in place. Summit makes it pretty easy; we just
matched the colored terminal to the corresponding colored wire. This 22 After bolting the winch back in place, we cut the winch wires to
length and connected them to the battery. You’ll notice we have
left us with just a red and black (positive and negative) wire to hook up two wires going to each terminal of the battery … well that’s because
to the battery. we want to be able to charge the battery while driving the truck.
23 With the excess wire we had from the battery relocation kit,
we ran a positive and negative wire through the floor of the
toolbox and out the bottom of the trailer. We then grounded the black
(negative) wire to the chassis of the trailer, ran another black wire off
the ground point forward with the red (positive) wire, loomed them in a
mesh wire loom and routed them toward the front of the trailer.

24 Using the plug kit we ordered, we

connected the wires to terminals
and inserted them into the male side of
the connector. After we run a positive and
negative cable from the vehicles battery 25 Now that we have all the wiring on the
trailer completed, we can button up the
to the receiver hitch area, we can plug the
two sides of this plug together and our new
Optima battery will charge off of the tow
battery by installing the lid. The box comes
with these cool little knurled plastic pieces
that grab the hardware and make tightening
26 Here’s a look at the inside of the
toolbox, with the winch and battery
secured in place. You can see that there’s still
vehicle’s alternator. down the lid super easy. plenty of room for tools and such in the box.
27 The last
part
of the winch
install we need
to tackle is
the cable. We
hooked up the
remote to the
winch and ran
some slack out.
28 Then we installed the hook onto the cable and

secured it with the supplied pin and locking pin.
29 Now it’s time for some security. Bolt Lock makes a wide variety of locks,
but what really makes them unique is that they can be used with the
same key as your truck. This also means that you only need your truck key to
30 There are
really only
two of these types
unlock any of the of locks that need
multiple locks that explanations, so
they offer. We picked we will show you
up a bunch of different how those work
styles so we can lock beginning with
our trailer while it’s the toolbox locks.
parked by itself, or The process begins
while it’s attached to by removing the
the tow vehicle. We existing locks on
also picked up the lock the toolbox. Using
that secures the hitch the correct size
to the tow vehicle’s drill bit, we drilled
receiver, a cable lock out the rivets that
for anything we might secure the locks to
tie down to the trailer the box.
and also some new
locks for our toolbox.
31 Here’s a look
at everything
that comes with
32 The system
for setting
up our truck key
Bolt Lock’s Toolbox to this lock was
Retrofit kit. the easiest thing
we’ve done so far
on this trailer. We
just inserted the
key and turned it
one time, and just
like that it was set
to go.

33 Included with the kit is the arm and

C-clip that will catch the mechanism
that locks the latch. Once we had the
lock cylinder all setup with our key, we
assembled the complete latch and were
34 Positioning all the parts into the toolbox takes a little bit
of effort—and some toolbox trimming in our case—but
once everything was lined up, we were able to install the new
ready to install it. rivets and complete the installation of our new toolbox locks.
37 Here’s a look at how the Coupler

Lock fits the trailer. This should be a
pretty good theft deterrent. Not only is the
lock bright red, which will hopefully make
35 To keep our new trailer secured when

it’s all by itself, we grabbed one of
any interested thief pass up an attempt to
steal the trailer, but it is also constructed of
these Off-Vehicle Coupler Locks. The kit
comes with two different adapters to fit
different size couplers.
36 Since we have a 2 5/16-inch coupler, we
installed the corresponding adapter
and assembled the base piece.
hardened steel. The locking parts of all these
locks are all stainless steel, which will resist
nearly all corrosion as well.
38 With our installation complete it was time to test everything out and see how it works. We hooked the trailer back
up to our truck and decided to try something heavier than most the stuff we will be hauling with this trailer. We
grabbed our Mac’s Combo Bridle, attached it to the chassis, let our new Summit winch out, and attempted to pull a diesel
box van cab and chassis onto our new trailer. The 12,000-pound winch and Optima battery handled it with no problem,
and having the bridle attached to keep the winch pulling from the center kept the winch from binding up on one side or the
other.
39 Once the box

van was up
on the trailer, we
40 We are extremely
happy we opted
for the 22-foot-long
grabbed our Mac’s trailer. Even with the
Pro Pack Premium Tie toolbox taking up some
Down Strap Kit (part real estate up front, we
#511606) and used the still had enough deck
fleece lined axle straps on the trailer to fit this
and 10,000-pound long van and
ratchet straps to hold securely strap
the van in place while it down with
we hauled it across the Mac’s Tie
town. Downs.

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❚ The Only Thing Lower than

the Elevation in the Midwest
F
ROM A PART TIME HOBBY TO HABITUAL WORKDAY, PHAT
PHABZ IN OKLAHOMA HAS RISEN TO THE TOP OF THE
INDUSTRY OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS TO SAY THE VERY
LEAST. Since day one, Jake McKiddie has had a love for the
truck scene and a passion to break all the rules of what can and
cannot be done, and that is something that has never changed
no matter how his company has grown. With the grand opening
of his new shop and ever-expanding team eagerly behind him, it is safe to
say we will be seeing much more of the Phat Phabz name for years to come.
Get to know Jake and the crew in our latest interview with him!
STREET TRUCKS: “Hey fellas! First off, how is life treating you lately? Being 45
days from SEMA 2019, we assume it is hectic as ever”
PHAT PHABZ: “We are good, but we are as busy as we’ve ever been. This close to
SEMA, it is a whole bunch of chaos with a little bit of organization. We haven’t quite hit
the balls-to-the-wall part of our crunch yet, but it’s coming very soon.”

Steering • Brakes • Suspension
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STEERING COLUMNS
Ask for it
by Nam e!
ST: “How awesome is the new at the moment we have about three paint
shop? From the looks of the grand shops that we send work to depending on
opening, it’s a massive facility.” what the customer wants/needs.”
PP: “The shop is 4.5 times bigger than our
old shop. Prior to this, we had two lifts and ST: “Do you have any personal
we could only work on two to three vehicles projects at the moment?” • All columns acce
at once. Now, we have seven lifts and 11,000 JAKE OF PHAT PHABZ: “I, personally, any 1967-94 GM
steering wheel o
square feet to expand into. More tools, have quite a few pans in the fire. I purchased aftermarket adap
more employees and more headaches!” Matt Holden’s 2017 F-350 short bed dually
that we built him a few years ago. It’s
ST: “You don’t only build trucks, is currently under the knife getting a color
that correct?” change on the outside as well as inside. I
& SH
PP: “While trucks are our bread and butter, also own a 2001 Chevy 3500 dually that’s • Column-shift columns K E Y LU M N S !
O E
we do dabble into other things. We’ve built lowered on 24s and soon to be bagged, include both 3 & 4-speed C AB L
lighted shift indicators
full chasses for quite a few old school cars and a 1966 Buick Wildcat convertible that’s
including a 1966 Chevelle convertible, a bagged on 24-inch Bonspeed wheels and
1961 Bel Air and also a current SEMA build freshly painted. In addition to those, [I have]
we just sent to paint. It’s a 1956 Corvette. a 1950 Ford Shoebox that was built by BBT
Sometimes we even do dump truck repair Fabrications. It’s a bare metal, full chassis,
for my dad, brother and mom.” chopped and complete custom floors, front
to back. It’s one hell of a car, but just no time
ST: “Generally speaking, how many to work on it. Customers come first. Lastly
projects do you have going on at one and most recently, I ordered the new body
time these days?” style 2020 Chevy 3500 dually from GM that
PP: “Now that we have more lifts and I am patiently waiting on to be built. It was
room, we now have six to seven builds supposed to make this year’s SEMA, but
going at a time. The goal with the larger doesn’t look like it will be here in time. So, FOR 1967-72 CHEVY TRUCKS
shop is to produce these more trucks keep an eye out next year for that build. It
quicker. Now, we just need a bit more should debut at LST 2020.” Stainless steel tilt-columns available
manpower to accommodate our goals.” in 28”, 30”, 32”, 33” & 35” lengths,
and plain, chrome, and black finishes.
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ST: “Around about how many full SEMA trucks you have released in a - starting at
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single calendar year?” PP: “In the past, we have steadily
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close to reaching that number again.”
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out? Powdercoat, paint, chrome?” ST: “When you go to SEMA, are

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hands, SEMA has turned into a full work week for us. and even a brand new body style is
We spend the four days going booth to booth looking the most exciting. It quickly takes
for placements for the following year. Also, shaking the you back to your roots of when you
hands of this year’s placements and sponsors of those were younger, trying to get your first
builds.” truck to lay out. You are uncertain
of the path you’ll take to get it
ST: “What do you do outside of building trucks there. That’s where excitement
to keep your sanity?” gets out back into your daily life,
JAKE: “Trucks are pretty much life. If I am not in the disassembling a truck knowing that
shop working, I am on the road to a show or doing the workers at the assembly line
something truck related. Every once in a while, the just put that truck together just for
wife will drag me to the lake or camping. Lately, I have us to take it back apart. Jake tells
actually found it quite amazing to attend the NHRA top the guys in the shop over and over,
fuel drag races. Hearing and feeling those cars sure does we probably take the new body
something for me inside and makes me smile; not to styles apart prior to any dealership
mention the burning eyeballs from the Nitro fuel!” does, especially to the extent that
we do.”
ST: “Do you think your process is perfected at
this time or is there always a curve ball you have ST: “Where is the best place
to learn from?” that our readers can keep up to
PP: “If, at any point, you think you know it all, you’re date with your builds?”
horribly mistaken. There is always something to learn in PP: “The best place to keep up
this industry. That is not just saying that from doing the with us is, of course, the social
newest body style out, either. There are new techniques medias. Facebook and Instagram
and tools always being developed. Anyone who thinks @phat_phabz is updated quite
they know it all is a damned fool. Learning new things is frequently with what’s going on in
something that helps keep a little bit of sanity for sure the shop.”
and keeps pushing us forward.”
ST: “We noticed you have
ST: “How long have Phat Phabz doors been been pushing your YouTube
open to new customers?” channel a lot. Is that
JAKE: “I’ve been bagging trucks since 1999 in my PP: “We will pretty much build something you’re personally
parent’s garage. After a few years of that, I moved into a anything that is within our abilities. involved in or just an additional
shop in Oklahoma City. That lasted for quite a few years As long as there is a decent budget to form of marketing?”
until I merged into a larger shop with Charles Degand build the said vehicle and no corners JAKE: “The YouTube channel is
of CD Designs. Several more years passed until we both cut, we will build it.” the push of the guys. They’ve been
decided to part ways and build/buy our own places. wanting that for a while. Having
My place was a 2,400 square foot shop at my house. I ST: “What are some signs that Sean French in house, who owns
worked there for six years while hiring my first full time you should turn down doing a SoloFilms, has all of his old filming
employee, Kyle Dimetroff. Shortly after, I hired Sean project?” equipment. I think he’s one of the
French to help with the rest of the tasks that Kyle and PP: “When a customer wants to best filing editors out there and
I didn’t know how to do, such as internet and shipping. skimp on important details, or do is able to make us dummies look
So, a final answer to this question... this is my 20th year complete builds on an inadequate dumber on camera. We have a blast
doing suspension.” budget. Those are signs of a customer doing it and hope the viewers like
that needs to be turned away. Those our content as much as we like to
ST: “Are you by appointment only nowadays?” customers usually ask, “Well, can you produce it.”
PP: “Yes, any full builds these days are by appointment. do it for this much?”, and those are
We have hovered at a year waiting list in the old shop. not going to be our customers. We ST: “Do you have any major
Moving into the larger facility with more hands on deck are sure there is “someone” out there goals over the next five to 10
is to remedy that waiting list. I mean, who wants to wait that can do it for that much, and years, or is it just the mindset
a year to build a truck?” that’s fine. At the end of the day, we of doing great work now and
work hard to maintain our quality, and see what the future holds?”
ST: “How many fabricators do you have on staff quality costs. The Phat Phabz crew all PP: “I’d say our major goal over
at Phat Phabz?” have mouths to feed, lights to keep on the next years is to continue to
PP: “The head fabricator is Kyle Dimetroff, the head and doors to stay open.” grow as a business and continue to
sheet metal fabricator is Jeremy Buhl, and a man who grow with quality builds. As long
dabbles into very little fab, more of a head with a hat, is ST: “How fun is it to take apart as our customers keep driving their
Sean French.” a brand new truck?” vehicles daily and across
PP: “Most builds we just did the country, I’m sure that
ST: “What do you guys take into consideration ourselves in overdrive doing what we will make us as happy as
before accepting a new project?” do. However, doing a brand new truck anything.”

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