Chris Hamilton
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August 27, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now!
AutoMeter’s new universal-fit 8.8-inch InVision Digital Dash delivers customizable digital instrumentation, five display layouts, integrated warning alerts, and complete vehicle monitoring in a compact package designed for custom builds.
AutoMeter Products, Inc.
www.autometer.com
(866) 248-6356
Detroit Speed’s billet tailgate kit modernizes 1967-1972 Chevy and GMC truck tailgates by replacing worn factory parts with a precision billet handle, Delrin trunnions, and rubber-coated support cables that eliminate rattles, improve alignment, and give smooth, consistent operation with effortless adjustability.
Detroit Speed
www.detroitspeed.com
(704) 662-3272
Enginetech’s remanufactured crank kits are machined to strict OE specifications with individually handled castings, precision-ground rod and main journals (never exceeding .030-inch), and full engineering-team quality control, making them a dependable choice for a wide range of Chevy, Ford, Mopar, GMC, Jeep, and other engines from 1982 and up.
Enginetech
www.enginetech.com
(800) 869-8711
Featuring a timeless five-spoke design, forged construction, and multiple custom finish options, the Fontana SLC Series delivers classic styling and modern performance in sizes from 17 to 28 inches.
Billet Specialties
www.billetspecialties.com
(877) 240-4185
Wilwood’s new BP-22 ceramic brake pad compound delivers quiet operation, low dust, strong pedal feel, and reliable stopping power for street driving, autocross, light towing, and occasional track-day use.
Wilwood Disc Brakes
www.wilwood.com
(805) 388-1188
TCI Engineering’s American-made bolt-in independent front suspension for 1948-1952 Ford F-1 trucks features a one-piece crossmember for easy installation, custom spindles with performance geometry, Ridetech coilover shocks with 26-way damping, dropped or standard height options, and easy alignment adjustments while delivering great ride quality and handling.
TCI Engineering
(800) 984-6259
Chris Hamilton is an automotive journalist, editor, and lifelong truck enthusiast with extensive experience covering custom truck builds, fabrication, performance upgrades, aftermarket products, and a ...
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