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Missing the warmth and beauty of a classic wood truck bed? Say goodbye to sterile steel! Bruce Horkey’s Show Deck brings the elegance of kiln-dried hardwood and mirror-polished stainless steel to your modern truck, transforming it into a show-stopping masterpiece. Available in standard ash or oak, or premium options like cherry, mahogany, and even rosewood, the Show Deck offers a level of customization that makes your truck truly unique.

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Trick Truck Suspension

Free Jaguar? Don Shirer couldn’t resist the tempting offer, even if it meant just for the prized suspension lurking beneath. This XJ6 boasted the coveted independent rear suspension and A-frame front, perfect for his vision of a smoother-riding ’55 Chevy pickup. Follow along as Shirer masterfully tackles the swap, using readily available tools and his own ingenuity to bridge the gap between classic and modern.

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BIG-MOUTH FORD SMALL BLOCKS

Ford engines are hot, and everyone—even non-Ford guys—are talking about it. The small-block Ford is an awesome package that is made even more awesome by Ford Racing and aftermarket parts. It has continually gained popularity as a high-performance buildup, as a Ford In A Ford engine transplant and as a replacement performance engine for vehicles that were optioned as such but were less equipped when new. With all of this activity surrounding the small-block Ford engine, it is safe to say that it is quickly becoming the small block of choice.

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MEN AT WORK

Is it us, or does it seem that Jim Bell and his crew at Kenne Bell turn out hot trucks at truly astounding rates? In the past, they have built such a wide variety of trucks and SUVs that it’s hard to count them all. But when you consider all their other projects, such as their ’05 Mustang, the ’04 Focus and the ’04 Escape, it seems they have been busier than a one-armed paper hanger (whatever that means). One of their latest projects is this ’04 Ford F-150. As with most all of the other Kenne Bell projects, it started out as a new vehicle and was destined to be displayed in its SEMA booth.

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Caddy Stu

Richard Larson and his wife, Jane, have owned a number of custom cars and trucks in their time, but they never really thought they would have so much fun building and owning a custom 53 Studebaker pickup. There was no plan to find a Studebaker; the truck simply found him. I lived across the street from a friend who owned a repair shop in town, Larson told us. Over some time, he had collected six or seven cars and trucks that he hoped to restore some day. One weekend morning, his wife informed him that she planned to plant an orchard in the area where the vehicles were being stored…and in one week. He had to get rid of his collection. I asked about the Studebaker pickup and he said if he could get $200 for it, it was gone. Well, it was gone.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 6.5L DIESELSITE 2011-2016 Ford 6.7L Fuel Filter / Water Separator

The Ford 6.7L engine was outfitted with a completely new type of common rail system from the lift pump, high pressure fuel pump, injectors and fuel filters. What we have discovered (and so have many others at their expense) is that the fuel system components are very sensitive to water and debris, much more so than previous fuel system designs. The Dieselsite 2011-2016 Ford 6.7l Fuel Filter/Water Separator protects your fuel system from being damaged by water and debris.

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Wicked Wheel 2® by DieselSite

All of Dieselsite’s Wicked Wheels® are designed to fit in the existing compressor housings with no modifications needed. You will experience extreme increased performance and boost, superior surge elimination over the original cast wheels, reduced EGTs across the board, faster spooling and more!

The Adrenaline has been on the market for over 15 years and is tried and true by the 7.3L community.  Our units are upgraded with custom internals and design changes to get the most out of a single housing pump while improving reliability over the stock unit.  

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DieselSite’s Adrenaline High Pressure Oil Pump for 1994-2003 Ford 7.3L Trucks

This is a heavy-duty, bolt-on replacement HPOP that benefits all setups – even stock trucks with stock programming will see and feel a difference.  You will experience more pulling power, better fuel economy, horsepower increase (increase changes based on injector size), and quicker startups.  

The Adrenaline has been on the market for over 15 years and is tried and true by the 7.3L community.  Our units are upgraded with custom internals and design changes to get the most out of a single housing pump while improving reliability over the stock unit.  

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: DieselSite’s High-Performance Turbocharger for Ford 7.3L Trucks

Built with a custom Wicked Wheel® 2 performance billet compressor wheel and a Turbo-Master™ mechanical wastegate controller, this upgraded turbocharger guarantees enhanced power and responsiveness. The center section boasts a journal bearing support system with a 360° thrust washer, enabling it to handle higher boost levels. Additionally, the turbocharger is fully rebuildable, ensuring longevity and allowing for future maintenance and upgrades.

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