Mini Truckin' Table of Contents: April 2002

Nothing Personal
When Mike Reeves put his ride into primer, he wanted to make sure that nothing got in his way of show success when he applied a glossy finish. Check out the gleaming by product of his over-achievement

COVER TRUCK: Spicy Taco
It makes sense that a guy whose last name is Slamka built this sick Tacoma. Middletown, Ohio, is the lucky town that gets to see this choice cruiser every day. Photo credits go to Lance Martz, with Jama Trent providing us with plenty of glamour as this month's cover model

Blown Away
If you live anywhere near Hammond, Louisiana, you may have heard stories about a hurricane roaming the streets that closely resembles E.J. Cardinale's '97 S-10. If you see it, watch out, because you might get caught up in its destructive path

Repeat Offender
Phil Rush's California-bred Dodge Durango SUV being built was an accident since it was originaly intended to be a daily driver. Rush went the distance, though, and we caught up with him in Las Vegas at the 2001 SEMA Show for some photo evidence

Un-Fade-able
Ernie Camp owns this jealousy-inducing B-series mini, and he's set his sights firmly on the show competition

The Fourth Annual Drag-'n'-Shine
Screet Ho's blends a show with an all-out drag war each year for its Drag-'n'-Shine. This great event was held at the U.S. 19 Dragway, just south of Albany, Georgia, for the fourth time this past season

Heatwave
A rowdy road trip made this year's Heatwave an unforgettable experience

The East Coast Nationals
Ashton Harwood and many of the East Coast members of SubCulture teamed up to present the third edition of The East Coast Nationals at the Showplace in Richmond

10 Trick Tips
Armed with the wisdom contained here, you too can have miles of trouble-free cruising in your mini

Ridin' Around Spectacular
We've selected a few of the finest rides in our files to be showcased together in appreciation of the fine detail and craftsmanship in each, with expanded editorial to boot

Mmmm Drop
Trucks by Trader's and Belltech team up to lower an S-10 and make it handle better than stock

The Star Treatment
If you want a different look, here's a fresh alternative. Check out a quickie install using MIC's new Super Star stainless inserts made for B-series minis

Euro Flava'
Put a little European influence in the back end of your Ford Ranger with products from in.pro.Car Wear

Safe and Smooth
Protect the your mini's bed and everything in it by installing Sprint By Competition's ultra-clean tonneau cover

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