Get ready to turn the page on one of the most packed issues of the year—Gauge Magazine’s August 2025 edition delivers big with stunning custom rides, top-tier event coverage, and a spotlight feature on this month’s Gauge Girl, RaeAnne. From coast to coast, this issue highlights the best of the custom car and truck scene with jaw-dropping builds, standout photography, and … [Read more...]
August 2025 Issue
(View Digital Version)Get ready to dive into one of the most action-packed issues of the year—Gauge Magazine’s August 2025 edition brings an incredible mix of custom builds, event coverage, and the stunning Gauge Girl, RaeAnne. Kicking off the feature rides is “Rags to Riches,” a 1983 Chevy C10 owned by Eric Czap. What began as a $1,500 junkyard cab is now a full frame-off showpiece thanks to Haas Designs. This satin black beast features a custom Shocker Yellow chassis, fully built LS swap, Amani Forged wheels, QA1 suspension, and top-tier craftsmanship throughout. Next up is Drew Jackson’s “Slammed_Ecostang,” a 2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost that’s gone from daily driver to widebody showstopper. With a Gloss Metal Hawaii Mint wrap, carbon fiber accents, 19x14 Heritage 3-piece wheels, and a turbocharged 2.3L EcoBoost with water/meth injection, this ride is as wild as it is clean. Inside, custom white panels, Braum seats, and DS18 audio turn heads. Then there’s “Black Sunday,” a 1963 Chevy Impala Convertible owned by Vicki Garcia. This build showcases a timeless lowrider look with 13×7 engraved gold wheels, satin black chrome paint, a polished LS1, and five years of love poured into the details by S&V Automotive. Event coverage in this issue spans from coast to desert. A Day to Remember in Primm, NV, held on November 9, 2024, brought a massive variety of clean builds—from minis to lifted rigs—all captured by Chromey Ritter and Cheri Delgadillo. Smokey Mountain Truck Fest in Sevierville, TN, lit up September 13-14, 2024, with Chris Gosda capturing the blend of slammed rides and mountain vibes in a weekend full of vendors, awards, and incredible turnout. Severed in the Southwest, hosted by Severed Ties in Avondale, AZ on December 7, 2024, wrapped up the show season strong, with Arizona’s finest rides rolling in under perfect weather for a packed day of custom culture. Rounding out the issue is August’s Gauge Girl, RaeAnne—a 25-year-old chef and model whose passion for cooking, hiking, and classic cars makes her the perfect addition to the Gauge family. Her vibrant personality and eye-catching photo shoot by Chris Gosda are featured in full inside. With killer rides, must-see events, and a community that keeps pushing the limits of custom culture, the August 2025 issue of Gauge Magazine is one you won’t want to miss.
RaeAnne
August 2025 Gauge Girl Model: RaeAnne Photos by: Chris Gosda Meet RaeAnne, our stunning August 2025 feature model. At just 25, this brunette beauty with hazel eyes is making waves in the modeling world, not just for her looks but for her warm, positive energy. Known for being positive, calming, bright, and compassionate, RaeAnne brings authenticity and charm to every … [Read more...]
2016 Ford Mustang
"Slammed Ecostang" Owned by: Drew Jackson Photos by: Chris Gosda Some builds start simple and evolve into something wild. That’s exactly what happened with Drew Jackson’s 2016 Ford Mustang, better known as Slammed_ecostang. What began as a mild daily driver turned into one of the most eye-catching, fully built Mustangs in the country. Packed with style, power, and … [Read more...]
1963 Chevy Impala
"Black Sunday" Owned by: Vicki Garcia Photos by: Jason Carroll Some builds are meant to shock, others are meant to shine—but every now and then, you come across one that just feels right. That’s exactly what Vicki Garcia’s 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible brings to the table. Known as Black Sunday, this New Mexico cruiser has been a five-year passion project born … [Read more...]
1983 Chevrolet C10
"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...]
Severed in the Southwest 2024
Severed in the Southwest 2024 The desert heat may cool off by December, but Severed in the Southwest 2024 is keeping the custom scene blazing hot. Rolling into Avondale, Arizona, on December 7th, this one-day event brings together slammed trucks, wild rides, and the laid-back vibes that only the Southwest can deliver. Hosted by Severed Ties Arizona, this show has built a … [Read more...]
Smokey Mountain Truck Fest 2024
If you weren’t in Sevierville, Tennessee, on the weekend of September 13-14, 2024, you seriously missed out. The Smokey Mountain Truck Fest came back louder, wilder, and bigger than ever—turning the laid-back mountain town into a full-blown custom truck paradise. Held at the Sevierville Convention Center, this year’s fest pulled in truck lovers from every corner of the … [Read more...]
A Day to Remember Car and Truck Show
The A Day to Remember Car and Truck Show took the Southwest car scene by storm on November 9, 2024, turning Primm, Nevada into a showcase of automotive artistry. Custom builders, truck lovers, and car clubs rolled in from all over the region to display some of the wildest, cleanest, and most creative builds of the year. This single-day event brought together everything from … [Read more...]
