Chris Hamilton is an automotive journalist, editor, and lifelong truck enthusiast with extensive experience covering custom truck builds, fabrication, performance upgrades, aftermarket products, and automotive events. As Editor in Chief of Street Trucks Magazine, he has spent years documenting the people, vehicles, and innovations that drive truck culture forward. His work combines hands-on industry knowledge with in-depth storytelling, helping readers stay informed about the latest trends, products, and custom builds shaping the truck community. Through his articles, Chris shares expert insights gained from working closely with builders, manufacturers, and enthusiasts across the automotive industry.
Chris Hamilton’s Assets
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AS SEEN IN OUR APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Living the Life and Printing the Passion As I sit down in chilly February to wrap up this issue, I’m already thinking about warmer days and fresh builds ... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . September 02, 2026
Features
AS SEEN IN OUR APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Loud, Low, and Unapologetic SOME builds happen because they make sense. Others happen because they won’t leave you alone. Michael Santella’s 1996 Toyot... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . September 02, 2026
F100 Builders
AS SEEN IN OUR APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Keith Francis’ Frame-Off ’77 F-100 SOME trucks are projects. Some are family. Keith Francis’s 1977 Ford F-100 falls squarely in the second category. ... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 28, 2026
COOL GEAR
AS SEEN IN OUR AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The Right Hardware for Your Hauler AutoMeter 7400 InVision Digital Dash AutoMeter’s new universal-fit 8.8-inch InVision Digital Dash delivers customiza... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 27, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR MAY 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Living the Life and Printing the Passion It’s exciting times for the custom truck scene in early 2026! With the loss of many of our favorite publications o... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 24, 2026
HEADLINE
AS SEEN IN OUR AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Prep Work Makes the Difference In the first installment of our KBS Coatings frame restoration series, we introduced the project and explained our goal of ... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 21, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR STREET TRUCK Sept 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The KBS 3-Step Rust Prevention System Every truck builder has one that old frame sitting in the corner of the shop, waiting patiently for its t... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 20, 2026
Blood Sweat and Gears
AS SEEN IN OUR APRIL 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The Parts, Process & End Result If you own a 1973–’87 two-wheel-drive Chevy truck, chances are you’ve had the same thought at some point: “Man,... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 20, 2026
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AS SEEN IN OUR MAY 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! The Right Hardware for Your Hauler Billet Specialties’ Forged Wheel Revolution Billet Specialties’ SLG Series Bandit wheel elevates classic style wit... Continue Reading
Chris Hamilton . August 18, 2026
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