ON THE COVER Dave Prater...
ON THE COVER
Dave Prater picked up Twisted Metal and was able to put the finishing touches to help this history clad mini finally reach cover status. Photography by Editor Mike Alexander shot at the Icon Media studio - special thanks to Mike Venegas.
Just 'Cuz
Bradley Calhoun's 2002 S-10 is the perfect example of the right amount of mods to build a badass truck yet still be able to jump in and cruise it anywhere.
Immaculate Conception II
Jimmy Neeld built his 1979 Chevy Luv and scored a feature the first time around, but for round two he added a laundry list of mods and went all out to earn his second feature in two years.
Twisted Metal
Dave Prater became the very first Forbidden Fantasy truck owner to score himself a cover shoot. Through a series of trades Dave acquired the Grant Kustoms Toy Blazer and went all the way, finishing it off with the perfect hot-rod flare.
Milk Dud
Dustin Artz from Rockwell, North Carolina, shows us that the next-generation minitrucker is definitely a force to be reckoned with, with his 1989 Mazda B2200.
Gudlux
Even though certain body-style minitrucks are rarer than others, Robin Moody wasn't going to let that stop him from making something super cool out of his 1971 Toyota Hilux.
Not a Honda
Jason McCracken went from one import to another to create this killer Toyota Pickup fueled only with a little frosty motivation.
The Inside Scoop
We teamed up with the experts to answer this fatal question once and for all - "Do you have to run shocks with airbags, even with stiffer 'bags up front?"
Project Low Lux: Body Mounts & Control Arms
Sadistic Iron Werks is continuing to push the ground-up build of Project Low Lux to the next level.
The Best of 2009
Another amazing year come and gone! Check out who our dedicated staff chose as the truck, show, and club of the year for 2009.
Centerspread Poster
This month's pull out poster is a... well just turn to the middle of the mag and check it out, we don't want to spoil the moment.
Club Profile: Down To Earth
Check out a group that pushes the limits of low, and still remains "Down To Earth."
Holiday Gift Guide
Here's a look at some of the best products coming your way for 2010.
Slamology 2009
Slamology hit big this year and is definitely putting Indy back on the map and picking up where the old ITB shows left off, definitely one not to miss!
Scrapin' The Coast
When it comes to great things in the South, a few come to mind, but Scrapin' The Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi, definitely takes the cake each and every year.
Lowdown in the Southsound
The North West doesn't get to throw all that many events thanks to lovely Mother Nature, but there's a few worth checkin' out including Lowdown held in Selton, Washington.
Bako Sonic Cruise Night
Cruise nights are making a comeback in a BIG way and Mini Truckin' is the only magazine dedicated to bringin' you the coverage firsthand.
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