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Ford F-100 Western Nationals

Limited Pickups

Posted June 29 2011 03:48 PM by Bob Ryder

This past weekend Pickups Limited hosted the 29th Annual F-100 Western Nationals in the shade of Canyon Park in Yorba Linda, California.

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Calaway's Silverado "C19" SportTruck

Calaway Reveals It's Performance Silverado

Posted April 19 2011 03:09 PM by Bob Ryder

Callaway Cars has been known for producing high-performance Corvettes and Camaros. Callaway recently released it's first-ever high-performance full-size pickup, the Callaway Silverado "C19" SportTruck.

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Nostalgic Speed and Beauty

2011 March Meet

Posted March 23 2011 02:16 PM by Bob Ryder

The 53rd Annual March Meet was a time warp that took me back into the history of drag racing and a gathering of wild custom rides from he past.

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Goin' To The March Meet

Its A Tradition

Posted March 17 2011 02:20 PM by Bob Ryder

I will be attending the 2011 53rd March Meet this weekend at Fomoso Raceway near Bakersfield, California.

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Classic Performanc Parts

CPP 1st Annual Cruise, Show and Open House

Posted March 15 2011 02:12 PM by Bob Ryder

Classic Performance Products (CPP) in Fullerton, California opened their doors for classic custom truck enthusiasts to enjoy their 1st Annual Truck cruise, show and open house.

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New LS dress-up parts

Holley LS Coil Covers

Posted February 25 2011 01:52 PM by Brandan

A recent Readers' Rap question about dressing up a GM LS engine reminded me of a cool product from SEMA that we also spotted at MPMC.

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Hotchkis Performance Open House

C10s El Caminos and Others Invade Hotchkis Performance

Posted February 14 2011 11:44 AM by Bob Ryder

Hotchkis Performance celebrated it's new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California with an open house. Since John Hotchkis began his suspension business in 1993 it has grown to become one of the leading car and truck high...

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Monster Jam

Jamin' With My Nephew Jack

Posted February 11 2011 11:07 AM by Bob Ryder

I recently had the enjoyment of taking my nephew Jack to a Monster Jam event at Anaheim Stadium. It was his Christmas gift from uncle Bob.

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800 lb./ft., No Urea - Ram is Back

New Ram HD boasts 800 lb./ft. torque, no Exhaust Fluid

Posted February 9 2011 02:10 PM by esanchez

Ram Heavy Duty Upgrades Deliver Class-Leading Torque and Towing High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel now rated at 800 lb.-ft. of torque Ram is only heavy-duty diesel pickup that doesn’t require Diesel Exhaust Fluid...

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62nd Grand National Roadster Show

Goin' To The Show

Posted January 27 2011 05:25 PM by Bob Ryder

The 62nd Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is the longest running and largest indoor custom car show on the Planet.

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Mattson's Back!

Mattson's Radiator Back in Business

Posted January 25 2011 05:11 PM by esanchez

Stanton, CA (January 24, 2011) — Mattson's Custom Radiator, the high-end aluminum radiator manufacturer popular with top vehicle builders for several decades, is once again family owned and operated. After its owner of the...

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Chevy and Ford

Early Model Custom Trucks

Posted January 20 2011 05:13 PM by Bob Ryder

We always hear, which of the "Big Three" manufactures has produced the most popular early pre 1973 model truck.

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Test Drive an F-150 EcoBoost

2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Drive Tour

Posted December 20 2010 12:52 PM by esanchez

Sign up today to be the first on your block to have a 2011 Ford F-150 delivered right to your front door or place of business for an exclusive personal test drive. The experience features a 2011 Ford F-150 equipped with...

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Save Our Hobby - Get Involved

SEMA Action Network

Posted November 10 2010 03:06 PM by esanchez

The following is an introduction letter from Mike Dingell, the new director of the SEMA Action Network, the political action arm of SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Organization.

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Kooks has come out with an exhaust solution for the '09-'11 GM truck

Kooks' 2009-2011 Chevy/GMC 1500 Series Truck Headers and Exhaust

Posted October 18 2010 07:35 AM by Maximus Matthewson

Kooks is at it again. Now they are offering headers and a complete exhaust system for the new 2009-2011 GM truck platform.

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