Sport Truck reader Danny Tinsman of Las Vegas sent in these snaps of his Datsun Bulletside pickup, which ruled the streets back in the day and has been in mothballs for the past 15 years. When the truck was painted red, it was used in this OG advertisement for Walt's Custom Snow Gear (check out the slick model guy), the only snow-going apparel for the custom truck owner in 1986. The pictures of the truck in primer were snapped a few days ago, since Danny prepares to finish off the pieces for its debut on the show circuit next summer. Check out the early '80s Corvette shoes and molded ground effects. Sweet!
Power Hungry
Check out Primedia's newest truck title, Diesel Power, a new quarterly magazine geared directly toward all you gearheads who would rather smoke the tires on your diesel-powered pickup than stare at Pamela Anderson fully clothed. The second issue went on sale June 14, and since the demand for this high-horsepower mag has been so great, a fifth issue is in the works for 2005. Check it out.
Clean Cut Creations Builds Another Box
John Meyer from Clean Cut Creations in Webster Groves, Missouri, is at it again. We met John last year when we shot his 'bagged Colorado for our November '04 cover. The second time we ran into John, he was kicking back next to his "Bread Sled" and we were even more impressed with his work. Who wouldn't like to drag an old-school panel truck? Well, he is at it again-this time working his magic on a '57 Chevrolet Dubl Duti Package Delivery, dubbing it "The Snow Sled." On completion, the truck will house a fully functional snow cone apparatus to chill showgoers. What will get them over there is going to be the style and flat-out stance this sucker has.
Featuring R&B Obsolete front clip with narrowed Barnyard Customs tubular arms and an Air Ride Technologies triangulated four-link, it not only tucks the Billet Specialties Rails 22x10-inch wheels but it can actually drive and turn a 1/4-inch from the ground. For a little more oomph, they ripped out the old inline-six and replaced it with a 400hp GM crate small-block with a 700-R4 tranny. We will bring you a full feature on this killer box when he has finished the leather interior, but for now, this is just a tease.Clean Cut Creations(314) 968-8377www.cleancutcreations.com
Warm Weather Wear-Out
NAPA Auto Parts encourages summer travelers to prepare their vehicles for the wear and tear caused by high temperatures, since summer road trips can be as stressful for cars as for the people operating them.
Hard driving combined with heat from the highway and stop-and-go traffic can cause parts to fail, resulting in time-consuming breakdowns and costly repairs, according to Jeff Walker, 2005 NAPA/ASE Technician of the Year and owner of Walker's Automotive Services in Pleasantville, New Jersey.
"Automobiles are expensive, high-tech equipment that require care when operating under extreme summer conditions," said Walker. "Preventive maintenance is key to making sure a vehicle is dependable and operating efficiently, which can help reduce fuel costs and extend the life of the vehicle. Consumers should ensure their automotive technician checks everything from fluid levels to belts and hoses, tire pressure, filters and brakes."