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Pit stop number 2

Sport truck road trip

Posted August 27 2009 01:32 AM by Calin

ok we had to pull over again. We made it just under 200 miles when the transmission computer overheated.

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949 Horsepower!

GM Performance Parts ZZ502 Crate Motor Buildup

Posted May 7 2009 10:18 AM by 5569

The beauty of the internet is that content is timeless - old Sport Truck articles in the magazine become new content on the site the instant they're published for the first time.

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The Custom Connection Online Hooks Up the Van With Its First Mods

Air Lift Ride Control Kit from The Custom Connection Online on a 1997 Ford Van

Posted April 6 2009 04:30 PM by 5569

Jacob over at The Custom Connection Online graciously provided the hardware for the first ever mod to my dad's super radical Ford Van. We believe this is the gateway modification to a body-layin', frame-draggin',...

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Radials rule

New to me wheels and tires

Posted December 19 2008 05:35 PM by Kevin Aguilar

My ’62 GMC came with bias ply that were scary to drive on. They don’t like rolling in a perfectly straight line, and vibrate in cold temperatures.

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This was not fun

Color sand and buffing my dash

Posted October 3 2008 11:31 AM by Kevin Aguilar

Since, my dash was rushed back in my truck after paint it wasn’t perfect.

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Got it painted

Chevy S-10 gauge cluster update

Posted September 12 2008 03:19 PM by Kevin Aguilar

Well I cut and removed the lens to be able to paint the bezel.

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We wrench pretty hard

Broken tools

Posted September 5 2008 01:13 PM by Kevin Aguilar

Since I clean every inch of my billet wheels, I constantly have to remove them from my truck and reinstall them.

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Front end swaps gone wrong

Align it first

Posted August 8 2008 04:05 PM by Kevin Aguilar

While taking my daughter for a walk in the park I spotted this.

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Sport Truck Driving Tip

Proper footwear is a must

Posted June 2 2008 01:28 PM by Kevin Aguilar

Though some people may think that everyday is a vacation by wearing flip-flops religiously, they should know better when it comes time to driving trucks.

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Gearing up for the long haul

I make some preparations for Gator Drag

Posted April 25 2008 10:56 AM by Kevin Aguilar

Before heading out 1,500 miles to Conroe, Texas for the Gator Drag show, I am going through a weekend full of maintenance on my truck.

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Dings Be Gone!

Dent Pro

Posted February 1 2008 04:04 PM by 5569

My grandparents have the pleasure of living next to one of the Dent Pro guys.

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BEST OF 2007

Our Top 10 Technical Articles of 2007

Posted October 15 2007 03:47 PM by 5569

The Sport Truck Staff Presents The Best of '07. As promised in the December 2007 issue, here are the full stories for this year's top ten technical articles. Enjoy!

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Weld Away!

Miller Weekend Welder Challenge 2007 - Miller Electric

Posted June 1 2007 12:36 PM by 5569

I would like to point out that Miller Electric is hosting a Weekend Welder Challenge, and that if you submit a welding project by June 23, 2007, you'll be eligible for some cool Miller stuff, and I don't think anyone would...

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Blank Screen? You're Not the Only One!

Pioneer Navigation Models AVIC-N1 and AVIC-N2

Posted February 21 2007 12:52 PM by 5569

Having problems with your AVIC-N1 or AVIC-N2 In-Dash Navigation Receiver? Read this notice from Pioneer before you decide to use it as a drag plate.

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