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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Artec Industries’ New Boatside Rocker Armor

Let’s be real—when you're thrashing your Jeep on gnarly trails, your rockers take a beating. Artec Industries

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Artec Industries’ New Boatside Rocker Armor

Let’s be real—when you're thrashing your Jeep on gnarly trails, your rockers take a beating. Artec Industries just dropped their new Boatside Rocker Armor for the Jeep Gladiator (JT) and Wrangler (JLU),

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Artec Industries’ New Boatside Rocker Armor

Cool as ICE

Gary Brigham bought his 1929 Ford roadster pickup several years ago. There was just something about it

Cool as ICE

Gary Brigham bought his 1929 Ford roadster pickup several years ago. There was just something about it that he liked. First and foremost, it was a pickup. Even though he was not planning to haul any building

Cool as ICE

Sweet Patina

We recently had the opportunity to work on a Levi's Edition AMC Jeep Renegade—a unique piece of off-road

Sweet Patina

We recently had the opportunity to work on a Levi's Edition AMC Jeep Renegade—a unique piece of off-road history that has undoubtedly seen its fair share of adventures. The exterior still boasts its original

Sweet Patina

Triple Crown of Muscle Cars 2024

The Triple Crown of Rodding isn’t just an event—it’s a battleground where the world’s finest muscle cars

Triple Crown of Muscle Cars 2024

The Triple Crown of Rodding isn’t just an event—it’s a battleground where the world’s finest muscle cars and custom rods come to claim their place among legends. In 2024, this showcase of horsepower and

Triple Crown of Muscle Cars 2024

JET-AWESOME

We’ve seen lots of cool, stout VWs over the years, but only a few awesome Jettas have made us do a double-

JET-AWESOME

We’ve seen lots of cool, stout VWs over the years, but only a few awesome Jettas have made us do a double- and triple-take, which is just what happened when we first caught a glimpse of Todd Sollar’s awesome

JET-AWESOME

S.U.V.

For the last ten years or so, SUVs have been the buzz in the world of new cars, soccer Moms, and the

S.U.V.

For the last ten years or so, SUVs have been the buzz in the world of new cars, soccer Moms, and the general motoring public. As a matter of fact, this trend is so strong that automakers from Kia to Porsche

S.U.V.

Truck Takeover at the Triple Crown of Rodding

Custom trucks have bulldozed their way into the hot rod world, turning what were once old workhorses

Truck Takeover at the Triple Crown of Rodding

Custom trucks have bulldozed their way into the hot rod world, turning what were once old workhorses from the ’30s through the ’90s into show-stopping, tire-shredding machines. These trucks aren’t just

Truck Takeover at the Triple Crown of Rodding

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The name Cusco is synonymous with high-end, well-made performance parts. Even though we don’t often see Cusco parts on U.S. soil, when someone has them, people seem to recognize the parts immediately. Cusco specializes in many specific aftermarket automotive parts,

AT LONG LAST

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It is very apparent that when Frank Mauro wants something, he has the patience to wait for it. Take this ‘38 Chevy pickup, for example. Mauro had seen it in a storage yard for many years, but couldn’t convince the

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Flaming River’s 88-98 Chevy/GMC 1500 Series Power Rack & Pinion Cradle Kit

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If you’re looking to take your 1988-1998 Chevy/GMC C1500 truck’s steering to the next level, you need to check out the Flaming River Power Rack and Pinion Cradle Kit for 88-98 Chevy/GMC 1500 series pickups. This power rack and pinion

TENNESSEE HUMMIN’

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It’s long been stated, “If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody here’s it, did it make any noise?” which offers up another question. If the beauty of a forest is out of reach and remains unseen, is it

Product Spotlight: Artec Industries Alpha Series Aluminum Belly Pan Systems

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Back in 2013, Artec Industries embarked on a mission to create robust armor products tailored for the hardcore off-road crowd. Their adventure began with their very first Jeep Wrangler JK, fondly named the ARTECON. Initially, they experimented with steel as

ROLLING THUNDER

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In 1992, Bruce Richards bought a new 5.0 Thunderbird. He wanted a spirited family car and daily driver, and he drove this car for 10 years before deciding that it had served its purpose. It now deserved a better, faster

Texas Sized Toyota

June 20, 2024 No Comments

They say that everything is bigger in Texas. “Everything” applies to belt buckles, women’s hair, and yes, even trucks. Frisco, Texas residents Charles and Vickie Kim’s 1969 FJ-40 Land Cruiser was built using that same “bigger is better” philosophy, in

MORE THAN ORIGINAL

June 20, 2024 No Comments

It’s funny how certain car-related associations work out. Maybe timing really is everything when it comes to cars. When Arvada, Colorado’s Ken Godsey was a teenager, his dream car was a ’67 big-block Mustang. “I always wanted to own a

CAMARO COMPARO

June 18, 2024 No Comments

As recognizable as the first-generation Camaro coupes and convertibles are, distinguishing a ’67, ’68 or even the extremely popular ’69 can be difficult for the uninformed. This can be especially true when considering the number of available options, including hoods,

Beyond Restoration

June 17, 2024 No Comments

In much the same way that one person prefers chocolate and another vanilla, chicken over steak, college ball versus pro ball, Chevy enthusiasts tend to lean toward particular vintages, models, powertrains and other special Bow Tie features, which may be