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3 weeks ago | 
dieselworldmag.com | John Mata Jr
A 5.9L Cummins-Powered Willy’s jeep Built for Combat Mike Cashman’s Willy’s Jeep: A Village Customs masterpiece is built for combatWe all want our vehicles to be as unique as possible. That’s the name of the game—to stand out from the crowd, right? Of course, there are trends within the scene that dictate the direction of the masses, but there are always factions of builders who move against the grain.
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2 months ago | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
John Mata Jr. . March 18, 2025 . Features Save ArticleLogin to save it A First Gen Chevy S-10 Nearly Three Decades in the MakingStaying patient during an important build is a golden rule that we hear stressed time and again. It’s hard to accept setbacks and time restraints—we get it. Things don’t always work out as planned, and sometimes other more important life “distractions” pop up and vaporize time that would usually be spent in the garage.
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2 months ago | 
dieselworldmag.com | John Mata Jr
A Timeless Apache with a Modern Diesel Heart A Diesel-Powered 1959 Apache from The Great White NorthEveryone needs a hobby to keep themselves busy and out of trouble. With so many different pastimes to choose from, some folks can easily say that nothing has proven to be as captivating as building custom cars and trucks. Customizing is so satisfying on so many levels—especially that first dopamine hit that comes with the finding and scoring of the next classic vehicle.
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Feb 12, 2025 | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
Ray Mariolle’s Diesel-Powered Ford F-250Believe it or not, Ray Mariolle has owned this F-250 since the mid-1980s. That’s a long time to own a vehicle, let alone still be enthusiastic about rebuilding it. While he wasn’t asking for too much of it, Ray just felt his family had grown out of the truck over the years. His only wish was to see his Highboy transformed just enough to hit the sweet spot of it fitting back into his everyday lifestyle.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
Canyon WheelFeaturing a classic five-slot, two-step lip, and versatile fitments for both classic and modern trucks and SUVs, Mickey Thompson’s Canyon wheel offers a perfect fusion of classic appeal and contemporary functionality. This reimagined 1960s design is available in 15-, 16-, and 17-inch diameters with multiple width options for just the right fitment.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
dieselworldmag.com | John Mata Jr
A Mopar Masterpiece: The Evolution of Aaron West’s Custom Build AARON WEST’S MULTI-FACETED MOPAR RIGAs many know, it takes a village to build a radical truck. Sometimes, it even takes a bunch of parts from multiple vehicles in order to piece together one complete pickup that features the best components from the various sources. Luckily, there’s no official playbook to follow when customizing vehicles, which makes this scene so much fun to watch.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
Robert Phillips’ Red-Headed ’74 HighboyDentside Ford Highboy fans are a breed apart, and Robert Phillips of Chino Valley, Arizona, is a proud member of this enthusiast group. He originally purchased this 1974 Ford F-250 crew cab pickup on eBay in a no-reserve auction back in 2013. The hammer struck at $14,000, and just after the auction ended, Robert packed his bags and happily made his way up to northern Idaho to collect the keys to his newly won prize.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
Lou Guzzo’s Life-Changing F-100 ProjectIF Lou Guzzo’s name doesn’t ring a bell, then maybe you have heard about the inspirational story behind the build of his 1967 F-100. Ford truck fanatics unfamiliar with both should at least recognize his ride. Lou is based in northern California but drives his truck from coast to coast, (and everywhere else in between) on a somewhat regular basis, so there’s a good chance you’ve seen this F-100 in person at a show already.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
dieselworldmag.com | John Mata Jr
Jacob Ryder’s Heavy-Duty F-450 Shop Truck: A Bold Showcase of Power and Style Jacob Ryder’s Heavy-Duty F-450 Shop TruckRunning a small business is hard work. Those who are self-employed certainly enjoy freedoms that come with being their own boss, but clocking long hours while struggling with the constant need for sleep and even more coffee presents a guaranteed continual hurdle to clear.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
streettrucksmag.com | John Mata Jr
Dakota Digital’s new climate control system plugs directly into Vintage Air’s Gen 5 (and Gen 4) AC systems, offering the user full climate control functionality. Simply select your preferred temperature, and the DCC-4000 takes it from there using varying fan speeds and cooling needs to hold the desired temp level. Available with a chrome or black housing finish, the display color theme is user-configurable, as is the orientation of horizontal or vertical mounting.
