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LSX 376 Dyno Session

Posted May 4 2011 01:57 PM by DanWard-Editor

In Issue 7, on sale now, I pose a question regarding the maximum horsepower our LSX 376 made when boosted via a MagnaCharger TVS 2300 supercharger. Post your answer for a chance to win a Truckin' T-shirt and hat.

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Color Blind: The Truth

Haters Beware

Posted May 3 2011 02:03 PM by DanWard-Editor

Now that Issue 6 is officially off newsstands, I wanted to clear up a few misconceptions about the impressive truck that we placed on our cover.

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The Only Place to Buy Truckin' Gear

Truckin' Supports Relaxin in SoCal

Posted May 3 2011 07:58 AM by DanWard-Editor

We get several emails and letters everyday asking for Truckin' stickers, shirts, hats, and clothes for women. We're working hard to get an online store operational, but for now, the only place to buy your Truckin'...

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Rollin' in Style

Send Us Your Driving Shots

Posted April 27 2011 01:07 PM by DanWard-Editor

One thing that separates the top dog in custom truck mags is the ability to effectively shoot a truck in its natural environment—driving. We do it well, and others just screw it up and put out of focus photos on the...

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Relaxin' in SoCal This Weekend

Truckin' Will Be Relaxin'

Posted April 27 2011 12:49 PM by DanWard-Editor

This weekend is Relaxin' in SoCal held at Alpine's headquarters in Torrance, California. Be sure to cruise out to the show on Sunday and enjoy some of California's top custom trucks.

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Down to Earth Day Truck Show

Airbagit.com is official sponsor of DTE

Posted April 11 2011 10:47 AM by DanWard-Editor

Airbagit.com was recently announced as the official sponsor of the Down to Earth truck show on May 21, in Visalia, California.

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Classic Ford Resurgence

Third Gen F-100

Posted March 29 2011 09:30 AM by DanWard-Editor

Cruising home the other day, I stumbled across this '57-60 Ford F-100 and it's refrigerator-like shape and large proportions made me wonder: "Are these trucks finally going to get their due?"

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Truckin' and Nitto on display at The Big A

Nitto Tire Sponsors Angels

Posted March 28 2011 10:09 AM by DanWard-Editor

Nitto Tire and Truckin' team up to create an impressive display that the 2011 Angels' Fan Fest.

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Odd Balls Out in Force

Classic Dodge and International

Posted March 20 2011 01:35 PM by DanWard-Editor

Last month I asked where all the odd ball trucks were and it looks like the people have spoken, as there were several rare trucks at Forbidden Fantasy.

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Road Trip: Houston to SoCal

1,600 miles in 20 hours

Posted March 16 2011 09:12 AM by DanWard-Editor

It was the ultimate shakedown test drive—1,600 miles in 20 hours. Could the guys at Ekstensive build a bulletproof suspension that would hold up even though we hadn't even been out for a proper shakedown?

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Sparks-flying Photos

Ekstensive Metalworks Doing it Big

Posted March 16 2011 08:31 AM by DanWard-Editor

Taking photos is something I enjoying doing, but typically the setting is a nice sunset outdoors and the subject is a tricked-out show truck. While at Ekstensive Metalworks, in Houston, I was able to get some cool photos...

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Stop Me if You've Heard This One

Termites Vs. Brake Cleaner & Lighter

Posted March 16 2011 08:01 AM by DanWard-Editor

Last week, I had fun hanging out with the Ekstensive Metalworks crew in Houston, Texas. Working with a bunch of guys, you never know what kind of shenanigans are just around the corner. This story is true.

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Come Hang Out with us at the Show

Forbidden Fantasy This Weekend

Posted March 10 2011 03:06 PM by DanWard-Editor

Forbidden Fantasy in Lake Perris is this weekend and Truckin' will have a booth with four top-notch show trucks on display.

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Vanners Gone Wild 34

Vantasia Van Club

Posted March 7 2011 11:41 AM by DanWard-Editor

If Vannin' is what you're into, check out Vanners Gone Wild 34 held in Turney, Missouri, on May 20-22.

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500hp and a 25 minutes of Drifting

Nitto NT05 Tire Torture Test

Posted March 3 2011 03:56 PM by DanWard-Editor

No one has ever uttered the words, "Dan, drive faster." Take a look at this Nitto NT05 tire and I think you'll understand why.

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