July 2025 Gauge Girl Model: Bradie Graves Photos by: John Mumaw If you’ve ever seen Brandie Graves at an event, chances are you haven’t forgotten her. Standing 5'7" with piercing blue eyes, a body full of ink, and an unmistakable energy, Brandie is the kind of woman who leaves an impression—and that’s before she even steps into the oil wrestling ring. At 32, Brandie … [Read more...]
July 2025 Issue
(View Digital Version)Gauge Magazine July 2025 Issue: Classic Builds, Bold Rides, and Brandie Graves The July 2025 issue of Gauge Magazine is packed with show-stopping features and killer event coverage you won’t want to miss. This month’s spotlight rides include “Miss Kay,” a clean 1965 GMC Pickup owned by Will Gehrke, and the ultra-unique “Stormtrooper” 1959 Simca Chatelaine from Don Vollmer. We’re also loving “PNK JT,” a 2024 Jeep Gladiator owned by Cali Keith that turns heads wherever it rolls. Our event coverage takes you coast to coast—from the C10 Fall Revival in North Carolina to the Grand National Truck Show in Pomona, and the Indy ProStreet Invasion in Indiana. And don’t miss our Gauge Girl feature—this month we’re hanging with the fierce, tattooed, and unforgettable Brandie Graves, photographed by John Mumaw. Whether you\'re into classics, customs, or modern muscle, this issue delivers. Dive in and get your summer rolling with Gauge Magazine!
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...]
C10 Fall Revival 2024
If you're into classic Chevy trucks, then C10 Fall Revival 2024 in Denton, North Carolina was the place to be this October. Held on October 18-19, the event brought together some of the cleanest, meanest, and most creative GM trucks out there—all in one big, family-friendly weekend packed with cool rides, good food, and great vibes. Classic Trucks and Fall Vibes Set at the … [Read more...]
Grand National Truck Show 2024
If you’re a truck lover and weren’t at the Grand National Truck Show 2024 in Pomona, California, you seriously missed out. Held on September 14-15 at the iconic Pomona Fairplex, this show brought in some of the cleanest, wildest, and most creative builds the West Coast has to offer. From full-on SEMA-level show trucks to resto-mod classics and mean overlanders, the variety was … [Read more...]
Indy’s ProStreet Invasion 2024
If you’re a fan of loud, rowdy, full-blown street machines, then Indy’s ProStreet Invasion 2024 in Danville, Indiana, was the place to be. Held over the weekend of September 6-8, this event brought out some of the gnarliest ProStreet builds from across the Midwest and beyond. We’re talking about tubbed-out muscle cars, fat rear tires, custom chassis work, and engines that shake … [Read more...]
