Back Pages: Ted Streit
- March 11, 2010
Mercer-leased over-the-road owner-operator and Fast Transport custom shop owner Ted Streit is on a quest to find the right Allis-Chalmers engine for his 1970 Kenworth W900A...
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DIY: Custom Speaker Box
- March 01, 2010
Do- It-Yourself WOOFER POWER Fabricating a ported subwoofer enclosure for maximum bass with minimum cost By Cesar Alvarez (Photos by Bruce W. Smith) One of the attributes of a pro-level sound system is its ability to produce crisp, clean notes with the power to seemingly shake the earth. Such acoustic energy is a product not of the speakers or the amps powering them, but rather the speaker enclosures and how they are tuned for the vehicle in which they are mounted. This is especially true of a ...
Plasma Cutter Buyer's Guide
- February 26, 2010
You can use plasma cutters on bumpers, on taillight bars, frames, cab structures, exhaust systems and mirror brackets – just about anywhere where a hole saw, hacksaw, or cut-off saw is too slow or too awkward. Fast and clean, a plasma cutter could move to the top of your metal cutting tool wish list.
Buyer’s Guide: Steering Wheels
- February 24, 2010
Thinking of adding a custom steering wheel? Then our steering wheel buyer's guide is a must-read. Few items on a custom rig makes as much of a statement to the owner about their truck than the steering wheel. It’s what the owner hold’s on to day in and day out and casts an eye toward innumerable times during a driving stint. It’s also the one singular item that catches the attention of all those who peek inside the cab. So ...
Welder Comparison Chart
- February 05, 2010
Welder Comparison Chart Which is best for your custom fab job: MIG, TIG, FCAW or Stick? by Larry D. Walton You don’t have to look very hard to find welds on your rig and probably don’t have to think long to remember the last time you needed some welding done on one of your custom projects. Welding is as much a part of owning a custom rig as polishing. Many of us remember all the old stick welders you could find in practically every ...
Custom Heavy Haulers
- January 07, 2010
No matter how or where they're used, owner-operators take pride in their rides. Take a look at these five tricked-out heavy haulers--customized for both looks and performance. All five of these off-road workhorses haul heavy loads over rough terrain, and all five have earned bragging rights at big league truck shows.
KW Door Window Visor How-To
- November 09, 2009
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Do-It-Yourself Custom KW Door Window Trim Give your Kenworth’s cab the chopped look by adding upper window trim panels A popular customizing trend among KW owners is adding a painted trim piece to the top of the door window frame to give the cab a chopped look. The trim fits along the door lip at the top of window without interrupting the window operation and there are a number of aftermarket stainless offerings available. (Prices range from $90-$120 pair.) But if you are ...
Pro Tips: Amplifier Install
- October 05, 2009
It's not the least bit unusual to find a pair of high-end amps, colorful wiring, and maybe even a couple "caps" neatly displayed. Truckers love their stereos and they love keeping up with the times. Some of the systems have been professionally installed, while other installations are the works of a do-it-yourselfer. Both function perfectly if done right. If the installation isn't done correctly, well, wasted money follows wasted time. Here's how to make the most of what you have...
STAYING CONNECTED
- May 26, 2009
Connecticut entrepreneur balances work with truck beauty shows from the back of rental cars by Bruce W. Smith / Editor Beth Roccapriore doesn't let truck beauty shows get in the way of her business. The 35-year-old Connecticut entrepreneur is the Owner of Clean Slate Environmental in Hebron. The company specializes in environmental cleanup and consulting services primarily in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Business is brisk, and her clients demand fast answers to daunting issues. Roccapriore can't let being attending truck beauty ...
SEAT COMPARISON CHART
- May 07, 2009
Check out our seat buyer's guide chart to see how the different brands of premium seats stack up against each other. It's part of Custom Rigs' Web Extras!