The October 2026 issue of Street Trucks celebrates the joy of custom trucks with a heavy-hitting lineup of unique features. Leading the charge is our cover star, "Squirrel!"—captured by Solomon Lunger—which highlights an ambitious blend of a classic 1979 F-150 and a 2014 Roush Raptor. We also dive into the grit behind "Original Gangster," a 1966 C10 born from pure trial and error. For fans of old-school aesthetics, Brandon Patrick's 1928 Ford Model A, dubbed the "High-Class Rat," delivers incredible vintage styling. Beyond the vehicle features, we turn up the volume on SoCal truck culture with event coverage of Truckin' Madness, and share the passionate story behind the Southern Tradition Car & Truck Show. Builders looking to cut into their own sheet metal can follow our tech section, which provides a big back window conversion guide specifically for owners of 1953–'56 Ford F-100 trucks. From a unique two-door 1999 Tahoe known as "Hoe-Rod" to a heavy-duty heritage build turning heartbreak into triumph, this release delivers premium inspiration for dedicated custom builders.