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Hollywood, Bikes and Boats
Ever see those boats on the TV show Fear Factor? Those are Ultra Custom Boats built by John West and his team in El Cajon, California. Ever watch Monster Garage? That is Jesse James from West Coast Choppers, which is based in Long Beach, California. What happens when these two guys get together to build a boat and a bike is what we have here.

Square Peg In A Round Hole
When the engineers at Chevrolet designed the fuel inlet and fuel cap for the early Nova, they must not have looked at the rest of the car. Novas aren’t called shoeboxes for no reason; with the exception of the wheels–and that gas cap–they are basically square. Wheels have to be round, but the gas cap, well….

Rugged Baby Buggy Bumpers
Serious off-roading is rough on equipment. Only the toughest gear will stand up to the hardcore bashing and thrashing of rockcrawling, mudding and desert running. Even the toughest equipment, however will not last forever under these conditions. Once a part or component has been hammered on enough times, it must be replaced. Fortunately, with the rapid evolution of off-road engineering, the replacement is often much stronger and will withstand more abuse. In the case of the 1985 Toyota 4-runner in our story, we are replacing it’s fourth front bumper. Yeah, this rig has seen some serious trails from Moab to the Rubicon over the past ten years.
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Ford Fever in the Smokies
Inside the F-100 Supernationals, where Blue Oval trucks rule and legends roll.
Inside the Show
Inside the Sevierville Convention Center, you get air-conditioned aisles lined with vendors, feature trucks under the lights, and parts you didn’t know you needed until you saw them. It’s the calm before the storm—organized rows, bright lights, and cool air that make it easy to wander and take it all in.
Outside on the Show Grounds
But the real chaos of the Supernationals lives outside—hundreds of Fords under the Smoky Mountain sky, stretching row after row with every generation represented. It’s part open-air museum, part rolling car corral, with patina’d workhorses parked beside flawless restorations and wild customs. Add in the swap meet buzzing with parts hunters and project dreamers, and the outdoor lot becomes the beating heart of the show.
What Makes the Supernationals Special
What makes the Supernationals special is the mix. You’ll see polished builds that could sit in a museum parked next to a weathered daily that’s earned every dent. Builders debut projects, legends swap stories, and you’ll find yourself geeking out over details you’ve never noticed before. It’s part truck show, part family reunion, part treasure hunt—and it’s only getting bigger.
Our Visual Journey
This year, our photographer hit the ground running and brought back a visual journey through some of the top trucks that stopped us in our tracks. From radical customs to survivor rigs with perfect patina, here’s a look at the iron that defines the F-100 Supernationals.
Why You Should Go
Scroll through, soak it in, and if you’ve never made the trip—start planning. Once you go, you’ll get it. Don’t just drool over the photos—make it happen for yourself. The F-100 Supernationals isn’t just a show, it’s a three-day celebration of everything Blue Oval. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot for next year—trust us, you’ll want to be part of the action when the Smoky Mountains turn Ford blue again.
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F-100 Supernationals & All Ford Show
SEVIERVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
202 Gists Creek Rd.
Sevierville, TN 37876







