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Goin' To The March Meet

Its A Tradition

Posted March 17 2011 03:20 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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Posted March 16 2011 03:58 PM by Brandan

The first big show of the year, Forbidden Fantasy, has wrapped up and Truckin' magazine was there from start to finish. We've got the sunburns to prove it.

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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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Classic Performanc Parts

CPP 1st Annual Cruise, Show and Open House

Posted March 15 2011 03:12 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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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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New Website, Same Great Content

BMF Wheels Updates Website

Posted March 7 2011 10:32 AM by Maximus Matthewson

If you haven't checked out BMF wheels' new website you might want to see what they have done. Starting with wheels, they also offer leveling kits, apparel, and other truck accessories. Their new website makes...

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Moving On...

Keep on Truckin'

Posted March 4 2011 03:54 PM by Edward A. Sanchez

I started with Primedia (the former corporate owners of Truckin') in the Summer of 2004. Immediately prior to taking the job, I was working for a business-to-business publishing company in the South Bay area near Los...

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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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Getting your truck smogged

Tips for a smooth smog check

Posted March 3 2011 12:48 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Every person that registers their car in California has to get a smog check to make sure that it is emissions friendly. I had to take our 2000 Silverado project to get a smog done this morning. I have...

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Skyjacker offering Rebate on products

Rebate on Shocks and Leveling Kits

Posted March 2 2011 07:52 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Skyjacker has announced that they will be offering a $35.00 rebate on all Skyjacker Hydro H7000 series and Nitro N8000 series shocks. They are also offering the same rebate in 2 Hydro or Nitro shocks and a Skyjacker...

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Lincoln Electric Shows Off Newest Product

Newest Products from Lincoln

Posted March 2 2011 01:32 PM by Maximus Matthewson

Lincoln Electric came to our shop yesterday to show off they're newest products. They now offer a line of welding apparel including jackets, gloves, and headwear.

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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.

Rookie Photo Shoot

Posted March 1 2011 01:54 PM by DanWard-Editor

This photo was taken at 78 mph in a lifted, flamed, and nearly falling-apart F-150. I was riding in the back (because I was the new guy back in '03) and captured the "Super Pooper" in the reflection of a big rig's...

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