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Veterans Day Remembered

Never Will Be Forgotten

Posted November 12 2009 06:09 PM by Bob Ryder

I write this blog with a heavy heart on Veterans Day in respect for our military's fallen heroes that have given their lives for our freedom. God bless the men and woman serving in our armed forces.

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eBay Motors Masters Contest

Enter for a chance to Win $2,500

Posted August 13 2009 08:07 AM by DanWard-Editor

eBay is having a contest to see who the biggest eBay Motors Master gearhead is. Do you fit the bill? Check it out- http://www.motorsmaster.ebaymotors.com/

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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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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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Another Amazing Porsche Cayenne

An SUV for Death Race 2

Posted April 23 2009 01:16 PM by DanWard-Editor

Porsche is a word that translate into any language for the auto enthusiast as pure fun behind the wheel. Taking that one step further, Gemballa, a world-renowned tuner, built the meanest and faster Cayenne the world...

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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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Goodguys American Get Together Pleasanton

Goin' To The Show

Posted March 24 2009 11:36 AM by Bob Ryder

The Goodguys 27th All American Get Together will take place at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California this weekend March 28, 29. Yes, Truckin' Magazine will be there to cover the event and capture some...

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1969 Subaru 360 micro van

Size Matters

Posted March 18 2009 11:13 AM by Bob Ryder

While I was shuffling through the Forbidden Fantasy show I came across this very cool Subaru 360 micro window van.

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Goodguys Kicks Off '09 Season

Goodguys Costa Mesa, CA

Posted March 17 2009 01:18 PM by Bob Ryder

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association kicked off their '09 show season at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California March 14, 15. This was the 3rd Annual Goodguys Show at Costa Mesa.

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The ones that got away...

Feature trucks that were not featured

Posted March 2 2009 11:48 AM by DanWard-Editor

Everybody knows somebody who built a sick truck with everything chromed out but never got shot for a magazine. Or even worse, did get shot but the feature shoot was never published. Here is the breakdown......

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Are Vans Coming Back?

New Trend this Show Season?

Posted February 25 2009 07:22 PM by DanWard-Editor

At a recent truck show in Arizona, I came across this cool van that was 'bagged, flamed, and ready to cruise. It made me wonder... are vans coming back?

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Its Showtime!

'09 Show Assignments

Posted February 7 2009 04:36 PM by Bob Ryder

One of the perks being an editor for Truckin' The Worlds Leading Truck Publication is being able to cover shows from coast to coast.

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60th Grand National Roadster Show

Show Time

Posted February 1 2009 04:07 AM by Bob Ryder

Remember the Oakland Roadster Show that was held at the old Oakland Exposition Center and the Oakland Armory. If you do remeber those days, then you must possess an ARP Card. The first Oakland Roadster Show was held in...

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