The Most Thoughtful Submission by the Owner's Girlfriend Award
Hunter Carson's '72 Chevy C10
Alma, Arkansas
The 411
Rims/tires:
15-inch pacer 297b / hankook ventus
Engine:
Chevy small-block
Body Mods:
Shaved side trim, sidemarkers, and tailgate / PPG Get 'Em Green and black paint
Audio/video:
Sony Xplod head unit and speakers
Suspension:
All original
Interior:
All sheetmetal painted to match body / new steering wheel / pedals / fuzzy dice
We Say: Lucky for Hunter, his girlfriend, Kayla, submitted the info and photos as a surprise for him. Though she was trying to do this for Christmas of '07, she didn't realize that we produce the mag months in advance. It was a nice thought, and we think her efforts should not be forgotten.
The It Kind of Looks Like a Modern Panel Truck Award
Matthew evick's '96 Dodge Ram
Kannapolis, North Carolina
The 411
Rims/tires:
18-inch aftermarket / BFGoodrich
Engine:
Mopar V-8
Body Mods:
Street Scene mirrors / front bumper cover / cowl-induction hood / projector headlights / clear taillights / camper shell / black and gun-metal gray paint with flame design / mesh grille / step bars
Audio/Video:
Sony Xplod head unit / 10-disc CD changer / speakers / two amps / two 12-inch subwoofers
Suspension:
Belltech 3/4-drop kit
Interior:
Door panels and dash are painted gun-metal gray.
We Say: We think this standard-cab truck with camper shell looks similar to a modern version of an old panel truck.
The Coolest Truck Owned by a Chick in Europe Award
Lill hege harstad's '88 GMC Sierra
Norway
The 411
Rims/tires:
20x8.5 Intro Vista (front), 22x10 Intro Vista (rear) / 245/35R20 Goodyear (front), 285/30/22 Goodyear (rear)
Engine:
350-cid V-8 / K&N cold-air intake / Summit fuel cell / Holley fuel pump
Body Mods:
Gold and red two-tone paintjob / APC euro taillights and clear corners / smooth wiper cowl / shaved roll pan and tailgate
Audio/video:
Replacement speakers and head unit
Suspension:
Firestone airbags / rear four-link
Interior:
Factory bucket seats
We Say: By our standards, this truck is nice and very show-worthy. The surprising part is that a chick in Norway owns it. Though clean Chevy trucks like this are common in the U.S., they're a rarity in Europe.