Old Soul, New Style: A Clean Take on the GMT800 GMC Sierra

They’re 24s, But He Keeps ‘Em Clean As much as it hurts some of us to admit, GMT800 (‘99-07 Chevy/GMC) trucks are pretty old by […]
Half-Ton Terror: A 1,583-hp 6.4L Cummins packed into a Ram 1500

Ben Shaddy's Ram: A Diesel Drag Racer’s Dream

While diesel drag racing got its start with street trucks, we’re starting to see more and more purpose-built race vehicles. One of the meanest Dodges […]
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From Barn Find to 14-Second Beast: Logan Yelton's 1993 Dodge W250

Nearly every hot rodder or car enthusiast has dreamed of striking it rich by finding a vintage muscle car hiding away in a barn. For […]
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Transforming a Platinum Ford F-250 into a Show-Stopping Beast

Elvis had blue suede shoes; David Bowie put on red shoes to dance the blues, and Paul Simon sang about a rich girl with diamonds […]
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Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading a Second-Gen Dodge Diesel

It’s a philosophy we’ve been preaching for years—buy a good used diesel truck and build it your way with the right combination of aftermarket parts […]
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Built for 1,500 HP: The Story of Mini-Wheat’s Transformation

Ryan Milliken successfully campaigned his 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 named “Buckwheat” from 2012-2014, winning the NHRDA Super Street National Championship. But a destructive run-in […]
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From wreckage to racetrack: Derek Rose’s electric blue 2006 Dodge Ram

As the owner of DNR Customs in Casco, Michigan, Derek Rose knows a thing or two about diesel performance and repair. About two years ago […]
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Country Cuties And Their Rides

Country Cuties And Their Rides Thanks to the overwhelming response from last year’s “Girls Gone Diesel” section, which debuted in our February 2013 issue, this […]

Mastering the 7.3L Power Stroke: Key Tech Tips for Longevity and Efficiency

Tech Tips The 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine used in the 1994.5-2003 Ford trucks has never been known as a real powerhouse, especially by today’s […]

1,000hp & 8 Years of Dedication: The Story of Bryan’s LB7

An Owner-Built, 1,000hp LB7—8 Years In The Making The truck of our dreams is rarely built overnight. And for some of us, it unfolds over […]
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The Workhorse with Showroom Style: Hawks’ Custom Ford Super Duty

We all know that diesel trucks are designed to be strong and capable of pulling heavy loads. That doesn’t mean that they can’t look good […]
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DIY Diesel Domination: Nicholas Gadouas’ Twin-Turbo Dually

Nicholas Gadouas of Fortuna, California, is a heavy equipment operator and hands-on kind of guy. He believes in having the right tools for the job […]

Silvan Squires' 7.3L diesel-swapped OBS truck, built on a budget

Sometimes you gotta do it yourself This month’s Shell Rotella Truck Of The Month winner is Silvan Squires. Silvan hails from Utah, a land of […]

Building Big: Jeff Dyer's Record-Time Ram 2500 Build

A RAM 2500 6.7L BUILT IN RECORD TIME Building badass diesel trucks is nothing new for Jeff Dyer. He’s been doing it for over 15 […]

Lane Wakeland’s 2006 Dodge 2500: Built for Power and Reliability

Lane Wakeland’s 2006 Dodge 2500 “I’ve had some quite ‘wild’ builds over the years,” said Lane Wakeland. “And I figured it was time to build […]
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The Evolution of Autocar: A Century of Innovation in Transportation

Dozens of manufacturers surrounded the booming steel town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at beginning of the last century. The age of modern marvels had already lasted […]

Lyndsay Carlyle’s 1989 Dodge W350: A DIY Dually Built with Passion and Patience

Lyndsay Carlyle’s 1989 Dodge W350 In world that’s saturated with brand new AlumiDuty trucks with Any Levels and 30s, there exists pockets of equally beautiful […]
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Damon Flippo’s USMC Tribute: A Custom 2011 Ford F-350 Dually

As a marketing and events manager for Rigid Industries, Damon Flippo proudly represents the company at all of the events he attends. Given that Rigid […]