"Rags to Riches" Owned by: Eric Czap Photos by: Chris Gosda Some trucks are built to turn heads with wild paint, chrome, and flashy interiors. But Eric Czap’s 1983 Chevy C10, fittingly named Rags to Riches, takes a completely different route. This ride is all about the foundation—the frame, the stance, and the craftsmanship underneath it all. Eric’s journey started … [Read more...]
2024 Jeep Gladiator
"PNK JT" When it comes to standing out in the Jeep scene, few rides can compete with PNK JT—a jaw-dropping 2024 Jeep Gladiator owned and built by Cali Keith of Edgewater, Florida. Painted in a vibrant Tuscadero Pink and riding high on 30-inch KG1 wheels wrapped in 44-inch Fury tires, this build screams bold style and off-road dominance. Featured in the July 2025 issue, this … [Read more...]
1965 GMC Pickup
"Miss Kay" When you see Miss Kay laid out and gleaming in the sunlight, it’s easy to get caught up in the chrome, big wheels, and slick paint. But for Will Gehrke out of Yucaipa, California, this custom 1965 GMC 1000 is way more than just a cool truck. It’s a personal tribute, a way to reconnect with the custom scene, and a healing project that helped him through some of … [Read more...]
1959 Simca Chatelaine
"Stormtrooper" When it comes to building a ride that breaks all the rules, Don Vollmer from Godfrey, Illinois nailed it with his custom 1959 Simca Chatelaine—affectionately named “Stormtrooper.” With a white-on-black look straight out of the Empire’s handbook, this little French oddball turned full-blown hot rod definitely lives up to its name. A Build That Stands … [Read more...]
1928 Ford Model A Rat Rod
"Wally" Owner: Mike Bowe Photos by: John Mumaw Meet “Wally,” a wild, one-of-a-kind 1928 Ford Model A rat rod built by Mike Bowe—a man with grease in his veins and a passion for fabrication that spans generations. This head-turning ride isn’t just a build—it’s a tribute to Mike’s dad, Wally, a farmer and self-made inventor who taught him that when you don’t have … [Read more...]
