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Contents: Vintage Whine (Mark Reierson’s ’55 Chevy was a real “basket case” when he purchased it, but after several years of hard work Mark turned this hauler into a real mean “pro street” machine); Dually Dazzler (Roof mounted wings first became popular on big trucks and duallys, now a similar styled wing is available for all sizes of trucks, even minis); Topless Dakota (A factory convertible pickup may be in the future. Check out this prototype from the folks at Chrysler); Cool Radiators (Overheating is often a problem with high performance trucks. Here’s some tips on how to keep your hot truck cool); Pro Cam Timing (Find hidden horsepower through professional engine building techniques. Follow the pros through this tech series); Wood Butcher (A carpenter by trade, Mark Grady decided he’d customize his van with exotic woods instead of commercial fiberglass and steel. Check out his finished ride); Vintage Truck Days (Classic haulers gathered for a fun filled day in the warm sun of Yuma, Ariz., but Mother Nature had other intentions); Show Piece (World’s first look at a customized 1988 GMC Sierra. Credit for the fabrication goes to Hot Rods by Boyd); Mean Streak (Florida’s custom automotive painter, Kent Imperiale, shows off his expertise on the streets with this wild custom ’53 Ford F-100); Hot Car Nats (They call it the “Hot Car Nationals”, but this annual California event is always dominated by outrageous looking pickups); 1988 Toyota V-6 (Truckin’ magazine staffers went to Portland, Oregon to test drive the new 1988 Toyota trucks. Check out this report on Toyota’s new lineup); Carb Swap-Out (Aftermarket carburetors can be more economical that factory stock carbs. You may be surprised by the added horsepower too); Waco Mini Nats (They say, things are always bigger in Texas and truck events are no exception. The promoters on this event even had to set a ceiling on the entries of 600 vehicles); Mid-Ohio Massacre (The SCCA Coors Racetruck Challenge is always an exciting truck race, but at Mid-Ohio the action was really thrilling as several drivers tangle on the first lap); Aero Assault (Pickup ground effect kits are currently the hottest aftermarket product rage to hit the country. See the latest designs by two California companies) Departments – Editorial; Reader’s Rap; Shop Manual; Van Scan; Chevy Corner; Ford Folio; Truckin’ Today; Body Talk; Truck Stuff; Reader’s Rides; Renderings; Happenings
Issue: February 1988
Condition: Very Good