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How far would you go for another 1-2 mpg in fuel mileage? One owner-opās patented engine systems mods
How does a six-year odyssey in modifications to your truckās engine and related systems ā reducing the draw on the engine from the main fan, A/C system and more ā sound? In this weekās Overdrive Radio, owner-op Kenny Capell describes his patented method for turning a lot of work over to electrical systems to save 1-1.5 running mpg.
August 7, 2019
Custom Rigs
New Mexico 1942 International rat traps the big one in Vegas
After their GBATS rat-rod trophy, father-son teamĀ Elmo and Charlie Pacheco, also known as āTeam Cutters,ā took home bragging rights, trophy and title of numero uno in the first official SEMA RATical Rod International Build & Drive Off.
November 6, 2017
Custom Rigs
Sheās baaaack ā Precious lives!
āIām pretty sure itās against the law or at least a bad sin to love anything that wasnāt birthed as much as I love this truck. I really didnāt think I could be more attached to it, until we didnāt see her for weeks.ā
August 31, 2016
Custom Rigs
āSecond lookā at premium Kenworth Icon 900, following Fleenor Bros. custom treatment
Carthage, Mo.-based hazmat hauler Kyle Cousins and his Fleenor Bros. team take KWās Icon 900 MATS display model to the next level in the unitās Pride & Polish debut, now under Fleenor authority.
September 1, 2015
Custom Rigs
Views on Melvin Davis Jr.ās Hillbilly Hilton
All the comforts of home in the custom-fabbed 163-inch sleeper on this unit, a 2000 Freightliner Classic taken to the next level.
January 19, 2015
Business
Photos: Modified Mack Granite āmast truckā moors new Goodyear blimp
The Granite was ordered as a three-axle model but was modified by Engineered Chassis Systems, a subsidiary of the Nuss Group, which built the body, converted it to an all-wheel-drive 8Ć8 and installed the twin steer axles.
September 9, 2014
Custom Rigs
Pair of champs, take two: Dan Brubakerās 2014 389 glider and Wilson trailer
Videos, photos, more: Owner-operator Dan Brubakerās custom 2014 Peterbilt 389 glider and 2015 Wilson Livestock trailer are competing in the Pride & Polish national championship in the Working Combo category.
August 15, 2014
Custom Rigs
Pair of champs: Father-son Petes compete for national title
Video, photos: Sigourney, Iowa-based Ron Brubakerās 1993 āOne of a Kindā livestock-hauling Peterbilt 379. Brubaker and his son Dan will be competing in Overdriveās Pride & Polish national championship at GATS next week.
August 13, 2014
Custom Rigs
New project truck for owner-operator Rick Weisheit: ā78 KW
Bouncing back from a severe case of psoriasis, Rick Weisheit Jr. embarks on a custom build with a 1978 Kenworth W900.
April 19, 2014
Custom Rigs
Pissād Off Pete grabs 12 minutes of celebrity and roars on
Since starring in Overdriveās most popular video, Pissād Off Pete, a converted Peterbilt 351, has been featured on Jay Lenoās Garage website and video series.
November 5, 2013
Custom Rigs
Trend Settinā, Family Buziness crowned Pride & Polish national champs
********UPDATE 11/9/2015: Diorioās āTrend SettināāĀ rig, with fourĀ others, is currently in the running for the Truckersā Choice title among five yearsā worth of Pride & Polish National Championship winners ā follow this linkĀ to vote once every day through November 20, 2015, for your favorite.****** Vinnie Diorio and Todd Roccapriore have to find some room in their [ā¦]
August 24, 2013
Custom Rigs
Video, pics: Custom 1988 Freightliner
Davis custom-built the FLD after locating it in a salvage yard in 2000 ā today he hauls reefer freight with it primarily between Illinois, Texas, Florida and his home base in Michigan.
February 21, 2013
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