The description of the word classic in general terms means something that’s judged over a period of time to be of highest quality and outstanding of its kind. And in extreme form, a true classic is a recognized work of art with established value. Some examples of classic high-performance American automobiles include the iconic 1932… Continue reading The Recipe for a Comeback
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Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019
The Briefing – Trade War The trade war is heating up, as the U.S. government says China is manipulating its currency. Subsequently, it will involve the International Monetary Fund to eliminate unfair competition from Beijing. Reuters reports, U.S. law has three criteria for identifying manipulation among major trading partners: a material global current account surplus,… Continue reading Key Performance Indicators Report – August 2019
The High Times for Low Trucks
The sport truck phenomenon took off in a blaze of low-riding color in the mid-1980s. Take a ride through the era with this flashback and photo gallery…
A Searing Silverado Flashback
The year was 1998 and a trio of Californian car fanatics—Larry Weiner, Frank Bristing and Art Whipple—all got together and took a new Chevy Silverado pickup with a short wheelbase to create an outrageous truck…
LA’s Sport Truck Superstore Emphasized Design
Trader’s Truck Superstore, located in the Los Angeles area, was a business establishment that found its niche as a builder and supplier of all things relating to sport trucks…
Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck
Toyo Tires has released a 4K video showcasing the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion truck by Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Legacy Classic Trucks. With each Legacy Power Wagon Conversion requiring well over 1,000 hours, the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion has become one of the most coveted and sought-after trucks. The above video showcases builder Winslow Bent giving… Continue reading Take a Ride in the Legacy Power Wagon Conversion Truck
Chris Church’s 1940 Ford Truck is a Showstopper
Church Built Customs of Portland, Oregon had a great showing at last year’s SEMA show with the shop’s custom 1940 Ford truck…
Meyer Chooses Gladiator as Latest Marketing Vehicle
The distributor upfitted the 2020 Jeep truck with a few bells and whistles to help generate shop sales…
Cashing in on the Lifted Era
The automotive suspension market has seen considerable development in recent years, with the lifted look taking on major cultural relevance. The trend is expected to continue, according to Allied Market Research. The global segment is expected to grow to $284 billion by 2022, placing it among the most lucrative aftermarket automotive product markets. For these… Continue reading Cashing in on the Lifted Era
Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake
As trucks and SUVs make up a larger share of the new-vehicle market, wheel and tire upgrades are more popular than ever. Indeed, as Modern Tire Dealer reports, large diameter wheel and tire sales are a bright spot in the industry. While this is great news for off-road shops selling wheel and tire upgrades for… Continue reading Upgrading Wheels & Tires? Don’t Make The Brake Mistake
Daydreaming About NITEMARE
ROUSH Performance said its 2019 ROUSH NITEMARE F-150 4×4 is now the quickest production truck ever produced, based on comparison to zero-to-60 mph production vehicle test data published by leading U.S. automotive magazines as of June 2019. Two configurations of ROUSH Performance NITEMARE 4X4 trucks were tested by a team of automotive industry experts- including… Continue reading Daydreaming About NITEMARE
Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
Westin Automotive is a busy company. The off-road brand’s marketing schedule-which includes traveling to more than 60 car shows, industry events, trail runs, and treks through the desert and off the beaten path-means the company’s YouTube page is constantly being updated with fresh content. One of Westin’s most recent videos showcases the install of its… Continue reading Installing Westin’s WJ2 Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier
Winning With Winches
A winch can be an essential tool to help a truck or SUV owner get unstuck when venturing off the pavement. Whether it’s mired in mud, stuck in snow or sand, or simply slipping off the trail, an electric truck winch can be the difference between a 4WD vehicle owner getting out on their own,… Continue reading Winning With Winches
Business Interruption Insurance Primer
Diesel Day Dreams, based in Northglenn, Colorado, was teetering on the edge late in 2018. An arsonist left a path of destruction at the shop and at a handful of other businesses in the area. “I thought that was it for Diesel Day Dreams. That’s a scary proposition when you’ve worked so hard your whole… Continue reading Business Interruption Insurance Primer
T-REX Grilles: From Concept to Creation
T-REX Grilles, headquartered in Corona California, has released the above video showcasing the manufacturing process of the company’s Laser Torch Series Grille. The video demonstrates the process through the initial computer aided design, material preparation, precision laser cut construction, hand-crafted forming, TIG welding, assembly, and quality control.