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'09 Dodge Gets Kolor

Kolor Me Kustom

Posted Yesterday 02:15 PM by Bob Ryder

We have been in the process of creating a project vehicle for this year's "09 SEMA Show an '09 Dodge Ram Crew Cab Hemi. The entire staff has been taking part covering separate tech articles contributing to its...

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Chrysler Air Raid Siren

Posted September 10 2009 03:55 PM by esanchez

Those that know me know my interests are sometimes varied and obscure. One of my recent subjects of interest is air raid sirens. Seems kind of random. Until you've heard one of these Cold War relics at full wail. The sound...

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What if? Parking mode electronic cutting brake

The next interation of Quadrasteer

Posted September 4 2009 01:06 PM by Brandan

The promising Quadrasteer option is long gone at GM, but what about a cutting brake?

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SEMA Shines for the Public

SEMA Pasadena Show 'n Shine

Posted August 11 2009 10:24 AM by Bob Ryder

SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) opened the doors of the Pasadena Convention Center on Satruday Aug 1 for its Inaugural "Show and Shine". Truckin' was there....

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Ironworks Farm Find

'61 Ford F100 Unibody

Posted June 3 2009 02:55 PM by Bob Ryder

The odd-ball early model pickup trucks, better known as the ugly years, are gaining popularity in the custom truck scene. It dosn't matter if its a Ford Chevy or Dodge. The odd-ball years are becoming more popular...

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Top Top 5 truck engines of the past 20 years, Part 1.

Ford? Chevy? Big Block? Small Block V-8? Turbo? Straight Six?

Posted June 1 2009 05:40 PM by Brandan

If you had to pick your favorite engine of the past 20 years, what would it be? If you're a truck fan, odds are that your favorite engine has car roots, which is fine, but my #1 pick is truck only. More on that later this...

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Throwing sparks just parking

Not a driveway for 'bagged trucks

Posted May 19 2009 02:26 PM by DanWard-Editor

A friend of mine back in Georgia sent this to me. Looks like these contractors only drive lifted trucks, because my 'bagged truck would never make it into the garage.

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Truckin' Fleet Milestone

100,000 miles and still going

Posted May 18 2009 02:51 PM by DanWard-Editor

After completing a 672 mile drive home on Sunday, I witnessed an impressive milestone for a Truckin' fleet truck.

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Attending The F100 Supernationals

Ford F100's Everywhere

Posted May 6 2009 09:29 AM by Bob Ryder

Yes, its that time of year again for the Ford F-100 Supernationals May 14-16 held at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. I will be attending the Big Daddy Ford F-100 show again this year to bring you...

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Ol' Alma Mater Gets Facelift

Goin' Back

Posted April 25 2009 06:19 PM by Bob Ryder

Remembering your old high school years can be good or bad. I hope those years were filled with some of the best times of your life. For some of you high school graduation might have been just last year. But for old guys...

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Best License Plate Ever

Someone Has a Sense of Humor

Posted April 22 2009 02:42 PM by DanWard-Editor

After watching an old man drive up onto the sidewalk and park his car literally in front of the store, I began to laugh my you know what off.

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Show 'n Shine by the Sea

Goodguys Del Mar

Posted April 11 2009 08:54 PM by Bob Ryder

After attending the Goodguys Pleasanton, California show two weeks ago, I recently attended my second straight Goodguys event this past weekend at Del Mar California.

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How Big Is To Big

Big Wheels Keep Spinin'

Posted April 2 2009 01:41 PM by Bob Ryder

When will BIG be enough?

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The BIG SPIN

Whats Up With The DONK

Posted April 2 2009 01:12 PM by Bob Ryder

Truckin' Magazine has the best variety of theTruck World we cover mini's, lifted, lowered, bagged, late models, early models and race trucks. We have recently scene vans of the past resurface.

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Free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for staff

There's only one catch...

Posted March 31 2009 07:47 PM by DanWard-Editor

I'll sacrifice my four -figure salary and buy the entire staff fresh "hot" Krispy Kreme doughnuts, with one tiny catch.

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