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John Mata Jr.

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The Razzle Berry F-350: A Custom Diesel Truck Reborn

John Mata Jr. November 20, 2024 Feature Stories

A ’00 Ford F-350 Packing Serious Punch Holden Stortz of Perryville, Missouri is only 25 years old, but he has known this ’00 F350 his… Continue reading

STP Diesel’s Masterpiece: A Mean and Clean F-250 Build

John Mata Jr. November 19, 2024 Feature Stories

STP Diesel’s Mean, Clean F-250 THERE’s a truck repair shop in Houston called STP Diesel, which is owned by Benito (Benny) Diaz, managed by his… Continue reading

A Tribute on Wheels: Fat Fender Garage’s ‘Vin’ F-100 Masterpiece

John Mata Jr. November 06, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Fat Fender Garage’s Latest Ford F-100 Masterpiece  When folks discover that this wonderfully crafted ’71 Ford F-100 has been dubbed “Vin,” inquiries pop up as… Continue reading

Inside STP Diesel's F-250 Project: Custom Power, Style, and Performance

John Mata Jr. November 06, 2024 Diesel World

STP Diesel’s Mean, Clean F-250  There’s a truck repair shop in Houston called STP Diesel, which is owned by Benito (Benny) Diaz, managed by his… Continue reading

Taking It Back: The Nostalgic Journey of a 1998 Chevy 1500 OBS

John Mata Jr. November 06, 2024 Chevrolet

Taking It Back to the Old School  Thanks to the rising popularity of GM OBS pickups and SUVs, a much wider assortment of models are… Continue reading

The 2000 Ford F350 Reimagined: Performance, Style, and Family Legacy

John Mata Jr. November 01, 2024 Diesel World

A ‘00 Ford F350 Packing Serious Punch Holden Stortz of Perryville, Missouri is only 25 years old, but he has known this ’00 F350 his… Continue reading

Blast from the Past: Adam and Melissa's Retro-Styled 1978 Bronco

John Mata Jr. October 25, 2024 Feature Stories

Adam and Melissa’s Super 70’s Second Gen We all have those vehicles that blast us right back to our childhoods. Even with one quick glance,… Continue reading

Old-School Style, Modern Muscle: A Diesel-Swapped Chevy 3100

John Mata Jr. October 25, 2024 Chevrolet

A Diesel-Swapped Chevy 3100 Built for the Weekly Grind In a world full of modern vehicles that can be outfitted with some of the most… Continue reading

A True HD Stunner: Dylan Terry’s Silverado Transformation

John Mata Jr. October 24, 2024 Chevrolet

Dylan Terry’s HD Silverado Stunner Everyone has their own specific vision of a dream truck. This is what makes going to custom truck shows so… Continue reading

Curtis Glenn’s Trail-Ready ’02 4Runner: A Decade of Upgrades

John Mata Jr. October 16, 2024 Feature Stories

Curtis Glenn’s Rough & Tough ’02 4Runner We all want to go further off the beaten trails to find those hidden spots that are exclusive… Continue reading

Hooligan! Motobilt’s Battle-Ready Jeep 392 Rubicon Takes on Any Terrain

John Mata Jr. October 15, 2024 Feature Stories

Motobilt’s War-Ready ’24 Jeep 392 Rubicon  When it comes to building a company that is as tough and rugged as the products it manufacturers, walking… Continue reading

Rags to Riches: Turning a Chevy Tahoe into a Gold Standard Ragtop

John Mata Jr. October 15, 2024 Chevrolet

From Rags to Ragtop and Riches  There comes a time in most truck builders’ lifetimes when picking up on a project where someone else left… Continue reading

Cold Front Diesel's 2015 GMC 2500HD: A Perfect Blend of Power and Compliance at 750WHP

John Mata Jr. October 14, 2024 Diesel World

COLD FRONT DIESEL’S IN-HOUSE 750WHP ’15 GMC 2500HD PROJECT In a world of sometimes confusing and very limiting air quality regulations, research becomes paramount when… Continue reading

The OBS Killa: A 20-Year Dream Project Comes to Life

John Mata Jr. October 11, 2024 OBS Builders Guide

A Chevy Truck Project 20+ Years in the Making Chris Echel of Greenville, North Carolina, bought this truck from his dad back in the year… Continue reading

Old-School Style, Modern Power: A Duramax-Swapped 1957 Chevy 3100

John Mata Jr. October 09, 2024 Chevrolet

A Diesel-Swapped Chevy 3100 Built for the Weekly Grind  In a world full of modern vehicles that can be outfitted with some of the most… Continue reading

Diesel Dreams: Brian Rogers’ 7.3L Power Stroke ’48 Ford Tractor Transformation

John Mata Jr. September 25, 2024 Diesel World

Brian Rogers’ 7.3L Power Stroke-Equipped ’48 Ford Tractor When most people first look at this 1948 Ford tractor, the general sentiment across the board is… Continue reading

Street to Track: Cody Helms' 12-Valve Cummins Dodge 2500

John Mata Jr. September 25, 2024 Diesel World

Cody Helms’ 12-Valve Cummins-Powered Dodge 2500 For those who have a competitive nature, getting past the ‘if you’re not first, you’re last’ mentality when things… Continue reading

Mark Pierson’s Stunning 1954 Ford COE: A Masterpiece of Patina and Power

John Mata Jr. September 13, 2024 Feature Stories

Mark Pierson’s OMG-Worthy COE When the time comes for a seasoned custom car builder and collector to look for something ‘different’ than they have had… Continue reading

Ford Ranger with GM Power: A Cross-Brand Off-Road Beast

John Mata Jr. September 06, 2024 Feature Stories

Building a Better Ford—with GM Components  While some stick to their guns when it comes to remaining true to truck branding and badging, others see… Continue reading

Cesar Tijerina’s Dream Machine: A Custom 1968 C10 Triumph

John Mata Jr. August 30, 2024 C10 Builders Guide

Cesar Tijerina Strikes Again All it takes is a dream to get started on something big. Turning that dream into a reality, however, requires copious… Continue reading

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