Tabla de contenidos para April 2025 en Drive

WHEN IT COMES TO ENGINE SWAPS IN TRUCKS, THE GM LS ENGINE IS KING. It's lightweight and compact, and it pumps out big power without breaking the bank. Plus, LS engines are everywhere, from junkyards, classifieds, and aftermarket catalogs, making them one of the most affordable and versatile powerplants around. But dropping an LS under the hood is only half the story. To handle all that grunt, you need the right transmission, and there are some solid go-to options that dominate the swap scene. The LS engine's popularity boils down to reliability, power, and ease of integration. GM made these engines modular, meaning they work well with many GM transmissions. Whether you're building a trail beast, a tow rig, or a street cruiser, pairing the LS with the right tranny…

New 20” OEM Style Wheels from Wheelsmith coming soon! Wheelsmith, known for making hot rod and classic car wheels to order in the U.S.A. now offers our popular 2-piece steel OEM style wheels are now available in 20” diameter. Wheels are made to order in the U.S.A. by real car guys and offered at any backspace for the best fit to your vehicle! Currently offering 15”-18” OEM Style wheels are available in 7”, 8” and 9 widths with bolt patterns of 5 on 4.5, 5 on 4.75, 5 on 5, 5 on 5.5, 6 on 5.5. Wheelsmith is now taking orders for 20” OEM style wheels with widths available up to 12” wide! OEM Style wheels fit any 10.125” (10-1/8”) inside diameter hubcaps.…

New 20” OEM Style Wheels from Wheelsmith coming soon! Wheelsmith, known for making hot rod and classic car wheels to order in the U.S.A. now offers our popular 2-piece steel Smoothie style wheels are now available to order at 20” diameter and up to 12” wide. Wheels are made to order in the U.S.A. by real car guys and offered at any backspace for the best fit to your vehicle! Currently offering 15”-18” Smoothie wheels are available in 7”, 8” and 9 widths with bolt patterns of 5 on 4.5-4.75, 5 on 5-5.5, and 6 on 5.5. Wheelsmith is taking orders for 20” Smoothie style wheels with widths available up to 12” wide! To get that traditional look for larger brake applications, the 20-inch, two-piece steel wheels from The Wheelsmith…

Rediscover the true style of your Classic 1964-66 F-Series pickup truck with ACP's faithfully crafted Interior Door Panel Trim Set [ACP# FP-BD001]. Soft-touch finishes and OEM design elements provide a stylish upgrade to your truck's interior. Each set is meticulously crafted for a proper fit, with a stunning polished aluminum finish to preserve the authenticity and original appearance of your pickup's interior. Sold as a six-piece set for both driver and passenger sides, ACP's Interior Door Panel Trims are the perfect way to restore the classic aesthetic of your mid-60s F-Series pickup truck. MSRP $380. Available wherever ACP products are sold. ACP www.buyacp.com 800-528-6730…

Our deluxe disc brake conversion kit is for 1947-59 Chevy and GMC trucks and is a great way to upgrade your straight axle to disc brakes and keep the original 8 lug bolt pattern. Kit includes: ✓ 12.00” Dia meter Rotors, Drilled, Slotted, Zinc Coated ✓ 9/16”-18 Wheel Studs ✓ D52 GM Calipers w/brake pads (Red or Black Powder Coated) ✓ Inner and Outer Bearings ✓ Bearing Adapters ✓ Dust Caps and Spindle Nuts ✓ Stainless Steel Brake Hoses ✓ Caliper Mounting Brackets (Zinc Coated) ✓ Hardware ✓ Limited Lifetime Warranty www.performanceonline.com 1-800-638-1703…

When you think of classic diesel trucks, the first images that come to mind might be FULL-SIZE Fords, Dodges, or Chevys—big, tough machines designed for the farm or construction site. But every once in a while, you stumble across something entirely different, something unique in its simplicity and charm. Enter Jacob Gausmann's 1984 Isuzu P'up, a 62-horsepower diesel marvel with a backstory as rich as its performance is … well, let's call it modest. This is a story of more than just a truck. It's a tale of friendship, dedication, and the beauty of leaving well enough alone. Jacob's P'up isn't just a truck—it's a time machine wrapped in beige steel, meticulously cared for by its original owner, and now in the hands of someone who values its legacy just…

WHEN YOU THINK OF A HUMMER H2, A BULKY SUV TOWERING OVER TRAFFIC PROBABLY COMES TO MIND. But Jim Ellingham from Flowery Branch, Georgia, flipped the script with his 2006 H2 nicknamed “Humvee.” As a member of Acrophobia and the owner of Supreme Sign Services, Jim has turned this rig into a road-hugging beast that breaks necks and the common rules WHEN of the road. “WHAT sets Humvee apart? According to Jim, it's the fact that this bodydropped beast is built to drive, not ride in a trailer. The journey started with Andrew Schoen and Jimmy Broyles laying the foundation, but Jim wasn't about to stop there. After five years and $150,000, Humvee is more than just a showstopper. It's a one-of-a-kind, drivable, body-dropped Hummer. Humvee's exterior is pure artistry.…

I was incredibly fortunate to receive an invitation from Toyota to hang out at what the company affectionately calls Camp Toyota. At Camp Toyota, I tested the most off-road capable Tacoma and Land Cruiser models in the mountains of West Virginia while enjoying the scenery, the trails, and, of course, the vehicles themselves. THE VEHICLES Through all the fun on the West Virginia trails, I was going to test out an impressive lineup of the Tacoma Trailhunter, Tacoma TRD Pro, Land Cruiser First Edition, standard Land Cruiser, and a Land Cruiser 1958. I actually drove the Land Cruiser 1958 from my home in southern Pennsylvania to the trail/camp location of Twin Mountain Off-Road Adventure located at Old Fields, West Virginia. The drive from my home to the location was about three…

Simplify your Coyote or Godzilla engine swap with Kincer Chassis’ direct bolt-in pedal solution for ‘67-'79 Ford trucks and ‘78-‘79 Ford Broncos. This pedal adapter installs directly to your firewall using factory mounting points – no modifications needed. The throttle pedal itself is not included with the kit, but is designed to work with the Mustang-based Coyote or 7.3L Godzilla throttle pedal from Ford Performance control packs. Skip the fabrication headaches and get your classic Ford project rolling with this plugand-play solution. www.kincerchassis.com (865) 297-3478…

The IDIDIT 1967-1972 Chevy Truck Steering Columns are available in a multitude of combinations to be sure to provide the column that best suites your needs. This column is designed specifically for your truck which makes installation easy. These columns boast many features but come standard with IDIDIT's exclusive 8-position tilt, Self-Canceling Turn Signals, 4-Way Flasher, Period Correct Knobs and Levers, and 3-7/8” wiring plug. As with all IDIDIT steering columns, these columns are proudly designed and manufactured in the United States, backed by our lifetime warranty and superior customer service. www.ididit.com…

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, RAY MARIOLLE HAS OWNED THIS F-250 SINCE THE MID-1980S. THAT'S A LONG TIME TO OWN A VEHICLE, LET ALONE STILL BE ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT REBUILDING IT. WHILE HE WASN'T ASKING FOR TOO MUCH OF IT, RAY JUST FELT HIS FAMILY HAD GROWN OUT OF THE TRUCK OVER THE YEARS. HIS ONLY WISH WAS TO SEE HIS HIGHBOY TRANSFORMED JUST ENOUGH TO HIT THE SWEET SPOT OF IT FITTING BACK INTO HIS EVERYDAY LIFESTYLE. OF COURSE, RAY HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL IN MIND FOR THE OVERHAUL TO HELP REKINDLE HIS LEVEL OF INTEREST IN THE PROJECT. “I originally bought ‘the pumpkin’ just after I got married in the ‘80s,” Ray recalls. “It became affectionately known as the pumpkin because of its bright orange color, which is actually an original…

WE CAN ALL AGREE THAT BUILDING AN ADVENTURE RIG CAPABLE OF LONG-TERM OUTINGS IS OUR COLLECTIVE DREAM SCENARIO. There's nothing quite like suiting up for an extended trip into the great outdoors, but let's face it—occasional weekend treks are most relatable for many of us. With that in mind, Ryno Lieberman of Ryno Built decided to build a dedicated off-road vehicle that can easily double as a comfortable daily driver too. After weighing out the options, Ryno selected a 2024 Subaru Outback to serve as the base vehicle for this endeavor. It fulfilled all the requests he placed at the forefront of the project and would be able to accommodate all the upgrades Ryno had in store while still having room to build upon in the future. Once Ryno got…