John Mata Jr.’s Assets
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Ivan Zavala’s Full Size Mini-Truck Mini-trucks have got to be one of the most unique and infectious genres of custom vehicles of all time. They just have a style all their own. They’re loud, theyâ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . June 23, 2025
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Your OnE-Stop C10 Shopping List Mothers California Gold Ceramic Wash & Wax Show-n-shine season is here! Get your truck looking right with Mothers’ Ceramic Wash & Wax, which boosts beading, ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . June 06, 2025
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The End of an 1964 Ford Econoline’s 11-Year Shop Sentence There are fewer things more influential for a pre-teenage kid than having a dad who takes him out to car shows on a regular basis. Shallon B... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . April 20, 2025
F100 Builders
Lou Guzzo’s Life-Changing F-100 Project IF Lou Guzzo’s name doesn’t ring a bell, then maybe you have heard about the inspirational story behind the build of his 1967 F-100. Ford truck fanatics u... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . April 17, 2025
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When Plan B Was Always Plan A There is no missing this towering 2023 GMC Denali 2500 HD. Whether it’s parked at a show or making its way through traffic, the sheer size of this truck is enough to ... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . April 01, 2025
F100 Builders
Classic Car Studio’s Crew Cab ’56 F-600 it’s always amazing to see what true automotive artisans can pull off with old, rusted-out vehicles. Top-tier shops with the right combination of craftspe... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 21, 2025
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DelFAB’s Retro Inspired, Free Wheeling 2023 F-350 Not all truck builds are quite the same. Sometimes, the desired result is an obvious full-blown custom creation; other times, the truck is designe... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 19, 2025
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A First Gen 1983 Chevy S10 Nearly Three Decades in the Making Staying patient during an important build is a golden rule that we hear stressed time and again. It’s hard to accept setbacks and time r... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 18, 2025
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The Best New Parts for Your Classic Ford Truck/SUV There’s no denying the importance of reaching for top-shelf components during an important build. With the state of features changing at a rapid pa... Continue Reading
John Mata Jr. . March 13, 2025