John Mata Jr.’s Assets
c10
A Dream C-10 That Knows No Shortcuts THERE’S A LOT MORE TO CUSTOM TRUCKS THAN JUST THROWING ON SOME ’BAGS AND SHINY WHEELS. A lowered stance and a new set of rollers are major components in changi... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . April 02, 2026
F100 Builders
A First-Hand Experience of Fat Fender Garage’s Revival Series Travis Echols had very little hope that he’d ever see his 1969 F-100 again after he sold it on eBay in 2007. Travis had a real estate ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 27, 2026
Features
Catchin’ the Fever Tired of being a passenger, and constant caller of “shotgun,” Ashley Callahan recognized the right time to grab hold of the wheel when it presented itself. It was 2013, and he... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 24, 2026
Features
A ’65 That’s a Blast to Drive “When it’s right, the miles just pile on,” says Royce Duke, owner and builder of this rusted relic of a crew cab Ford F-250. Royce runs Duke’s Fab and Custom... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 06, 2026
Blood Sweat and Gears
Installing SmartCap’s Modular Truck Cap System on a Third-Gen Tacoma Camper shells, toppers, caps, or covers—the terms are used interchangeably. Call them what you will, but one thing is certain... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 20, 2026
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Tim Hulick’s F-250 Rises to the Top Just because a truck is built to work doesn’t mean it can’t double as a show rig too. Most vehicles designed to spend all day in the trenches aren’t usually... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 04, 2026
c10
Long Live the Working Man Every guy has fantasies of owning his dream car one day; it’s what keeps us going. Money seems to evaporate quicker than it materializes some months, but there are always o... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . February 03, 2026
Features
Workin’ With Whatcha Have Most guys get an early jump when it comes to the whole custom truck thing. Many of us, like Matt Moreno, became interested in them as soon as we were issued a driver’s li... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . January 28, 2026
Features
In Search of Something New TOM BROOKS CAN APPRECIATE A CLEAN TRUCK WITH AN IMMACULATE PAINTED FINISH, BUT HIS REAL PASSION IS PATINA— THE RUSTIER THE BETTER, ACTUALLY. In the past, he’s owned and ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . January 22, 2026
