Motortopia - EVERYTHING Automotive!
Exciting News! Motortopia App Now Available on Apple App Store!             
Close Ad

John Mata Jr.

Interested Events: Count: 37
Articles Published
Old School, New Power: Taylor Swanson’s Diesel Chevy C20

John Mata Jr. August 26, 2024 Chevrolet

Taylor Swanson’s Cummins-Swapped ‘77 Chevy C20 Throughout his time of owning and operating Northern Nevada Window Tinting in Reno, Nevada, Taylor Swanson has serviced vehicles… Continue reading

Turning Passion into Profession with Joel Crookshank’s 1992 Toyota Hilux

John Mata Jr. August 12, 2024 Feature Stories

Living the Hi Life Folks who warn against turning your hobby into a career may have never discovered the perfect balance of work and play.… Continue reading

Patina Perfection! 1954 Ford C750 COE

John Mata Jr. August 05, 2024 Diesel World

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

Solid-Axle Swapped 1992 Ford Bronco: Bloodshark!

John Mata Jr. July 25, 2024 Feature Stories

Blake Wilkey’s Solid-Axle Swapped ’92 Ford Bronco  When we heard that Blake Wilkey of Urban Assault video fame was taking a quick pause from shredding… Continue reading

KINGPIN: Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab ’56 F-600

John Mata Jr. July 19, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab ’56 F-600 it’s always amazing to see what true automotive artisans can pull off with old, rusted-out vehicles. Top-tier shops… Continue reading

KINGPIN! Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab 1956 F-600

John Mata Jr. June 28, 2024 Diesel World

Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab ’56 F-600 It’s always amazing to see what true automotive artisans can pull off with old, rusted-out vehicles. Top-tier shops… Continue reading

Defying Norms: Chris Stoughton’s Custom GMC Truck

John Mata Jr. June 26, 2024 Diesel World

Chris Stoughton’s Non-Conformist GMC Creation You’ve most likely seen this ’75 Chevy dually around at a show or online somewhere and have had an instant… Continue reading

A 27-Year Dream: James Margeson's First Gen S-10

John Mata Jr. June 17, 2024 Chevrolet

A First Gen S-10 Nearly Three Decades in the Making Staying patient during an important build is a golden rule that we hear stressed time… Continue reading

Ms. Blue Belle: The Odyssey of a Rare 1968 C10

John Mata Jr. June 12, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Ms. Blue Belle: The Diary of a Matching Numbers 396-equipped ’68 C10 Photos provided by Owner We always feature some of the very best builds in these… Continue reading

The Epic Transformation of a 2023 GMC Denali

John Mata Jr. June 07, 2024 Feature Stories

When Plan B Was Always Plan A  There is no missing this towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD. Whether it’s parked at a show or… Continue reading

New Year, New Rig!

John Mata Jr. May 21, 2024 New Products

Ring in 2024 with Rugged Products for your Toyota  There’s never a bad time to shop for new gear, which is exactly why we have… Continue reading

Installing Slosh Tubz Firewall Filler Panels!

John Mata Jr. April 29, 2024 Street Trucks

Installing ’55-’59 C10 Filler Panels from Slosh Tubz Truck owners who are knee-deep in an extensive build will no doubt find these firewall filler panels… Continue reading

Rust-Free and Seamless: AMD’s Replacement Panel

John Mata Jr. April 17, 2024 New Products

AMD’s Replacement Panel for ’73-’87 Chevy GMC C/K Truck and ’73-’91 Blazer, Jimmy, Suburban Models  Photos by Eddie Cebreco/AMD  If you’ve spent much time in… Continue reading

Ivan Zavala’s Exquisite Full-Size Mini-Truck

John Mata Jr. April 10, 2024 Chevrolet

Ivan Zavala’s Full Size Mini-Truck Photos by Victor Lopez  Mini-trucks have got to be one of the most unique and infectious genres of custom vehicles… Continue reading

The Transformation of Sonny's Chevy C10 Shop Truck

John Mata Jr. April 08, 2024 Buyer’s Guides

Better Than the Average Shop Truck Photos by Devan Ence Every custom automotive shop needs a mascot, and what better brand ambassador is there than… Continue reading

Project Plan B! The Evolution of a Towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD

John Mata Jr. April 03, 2024 Diesel World

When Plan B Was Always Plan A  Photos by Mach1Media There is no missing this towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD. Whether it’s parked at… Continue reading

Crafting Business and Beauty! The Plan B Fabrication RAM Project

John Mata Jr. March 20, 2024 Diesel World

The Proper Mixture of Business and Pleasure Photos by Mach1Media Building trucks can be an enjoyable and relaxing pastime. It offers an opportunity to take… Continue reading

Trail-Ready and Adventure-Bound: Michelle Patton's Jeep Gladiator Mojave Build

John Mata Jr. March 15, 2024 Jeep

A Jeep Gladiator Mojave Built for the Long Haul Photos by BRAXTON KLAVIS While there are plenty of options to choose from within the midsize pickup… Continue reading

First-Gen Cummins Masterpiece 1992 Dodge RAM W-350 

John Mata Jr. March 12, 2024 Diesel World

Jon Edgar Waller’s First-Gen Cummins Dream Dodge Photos by Mach1Media Every enthusiast has a grand vision of their own personal dream truck. For some of… Continue reading

Love'em or Hatem Unique Diesel 2001 Dodge 2500

John Mata Jr. March 11, 2024 Diesel World

An Unapologetic Diesel Dodge 2500  Photos by TUCKER HARRIS Ronnie Hatem doesn’t care what you think. With a self-appointed last name like “Hatem,” would you… Continue reading

Web Campaign
Share your EVENT!
Upcoming Events
SHOW US YOUR RIDE!
There was a problem with your
There was a problem with your