Mini Truckin' Table of Contents: March 2005

Sole Survivor
Brian Baty spent years perfecting this convertible V-8-powered work of rolling art based on a Toyota standard cab

Trust No One
Daniel Simpson's severed Blazer is an awesome example of a hands-on, homebuilt project that originally cost $1,500 but went as planned. Check out the results

Slow and Steady
If you work on custom rides day in and day out, you understand why this truck truly is a nine-year wonder

U WISH
When the work of others just wouldn't cut it, Shane Shaffer built his own ride from the ground up, creating a cover truck in the process

Welding 101: Part III
Follow along with Associate Editor Mike Alexander to learn the basics of MIG-welding on aluminum and get a shot at winning a customized Miller welding helmet

Heavy-Duty Toyota Timing
Rid yourself of expensive timing chain problems forever with LC Engineering's dual-row conversion

SEMA 2004
The industry got together for the biggest assembly of custom parts and rides anywhere in the world, and we were there to get it all for you

Gotta Have It!
We scoured the world's largest trade show to bring you more than 20 of the coolest gizmos and gadgets for 2005

Relaxed Atmosphere's All-Star Event
One of the nation's biggest clubs decided it was about time to throw a show that may one day rival Showfest

Summer Slam XI
The Northwest is a very active part of the mini-truckin' community and has been throwing shows for years. Check out what's been happening

Napa Summer Bash
The Parts and Cash Summer Bash at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in North Carolina drew killer trucks you have to see to believe

On the Cover:
This month, beyond-smokin' model Sandee Westgate met with Shane Shaffer's Nissan Hardbody from Liberal, Kansas, to steam up the studio like never before. Photo credits go to Wes Allison.

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