Maxwell's 1950 Chevy Stepside
Words: Kevis Mulchan
Photography: Kyle Fletcher (@Kfletchphotography)
Maxwell DeLorm's 1950 Chevy 3100 Stepside: A Passion Project Turned Reality
When we think of classic American trucks, the 1950 Chevy 3100 Stepside is undoubtedly one that comes to mind. The bold and beautiful truck was built to last and is still a favorite among classic car enthusiasts. Maxwell DeLorm, a Boca Raton native originally from Rochester, NY, had always dreamed of restoring his grandfather's 1950 Chevy truck. After his grandfather's health took a turn for the worse, DeLorm made it his mission to fulfill his grandfather's dream of restoring the truck to its former glory and then some.
DeLorm turned to Austin Patterson, aka Dwight of "Dwight's SpeedShop," who single-handedly took on the project from start to finish. The result is a truck that showcases Patterson's exceptional talent, with a frame-off restoration and period-correct yet modern interior. The patina that everyone loves is the icing on the cake. DeLorm expresses his gratitude, stating, "He may be quiet and humble about his work, but I sure as hell won’t be."
DeLorm's passion project didn't stop there. He had a vision of a perfectly tuned and customized truck, and he knew that he had to seek out the best of the best. "Boosted Creations NY" tuned the truck, while "The Auto Specialist" dialed a beautiful audio system that matches the interior of the truck, yet keeping it period-correct. "Arete Auto Salon" went through every bolt and thread of cloth and ceramic coated the patina'd truck, causing an uproar online. "Cloud9ab" delivered DeLorm's Rotiform wheels, and "Salvage 2 Savage" saved him from vintage air and dialed in a perfect custom Restomod air setup for the Miami heat.
The modifications on this truck are nothing short of impressive. The exterior features a custom paint job and patina, along with a hydraulic lifted wooden truck bed. Under the hood lies an LS 5.7L engine with a Holley Terminator X Management, BTR Stage 3 Cam, and a 92mm Holley Hi Ram. The transmission is a T56 manual with an LS7 Clutch, and the rear end is a shortened Ford 8.8 with 373 Gears. The suspension features an Airlift Performance 3p Dual Compressor Air Management System, Mustang II front suspension with tubular control arms, and a custom rear step C Notch with a triangulated 4 Link. The brakes are Wilwood front and rear with drilled and slotted rotors. The truck sits on Rotiform DNO wheels with diamond back classic white wall tires
The interior is just as impressive, with a B62 Upholstery (Arizona) featuring Carrera Buck Leather with white diamond stitch bench seat, door cards, and roof headliner. The Dakota Digital RTX Gauges, Restomod Air-NUK Quantum Pods with aluminum rings (Heat & A/C Controls), Restomod Bantam S Control Unit, and Restomod Air-Diablo Smooth Vortex Aluminum Dash Vents complete the look. A period-correct Classic Car Stereo with Bluetooth and Sirius XM is the cherry on top..
DeLorm draws inspiration from his grandfather and his own childhood, where he spent countless hours pretending to drive in the driver's seat of the truck in his grandfather's barn. He purchased the truck off of his grandfather in 2013 and spent years thinking about how to make the truck perfect. The truck is built with European influences, showcasing DeLorm's love for Euro cars, and was built with an near endless budget in result of the hard work put in as a traveling nurse due to the COVID pandemic
Photography credit goes to Kyle Fletcher of @Kfletchphotography. Be sure to stop by his socials and show some support.
Canmar's Lexus ES
- Photo: Matthew Gomez(OnPoint Pictures)
- Words: Ariel Mulchan
Reppin' Miami hard, Canmar Reba built this 2013 Lexus ES 350 in just 1 year. His inspiration and motivation to build so cleanly and quickly are due to the anxiousness to be the first ever to build a clean, fitted ES 350.
Like all of us, he experienced a number of obstacles, but of them all, Canmar quickly learned that "cheap isn't the way to go!" His favorite site for parts, ideas, and inspiration is ClubLexus.com. He has spent countless hours investing in the end result we admire today, but it isn't the last of his plans! In the future, Canmar is looking to get a widebody kit and concave (with lip) wheels. The rest? Canmar prefers to keep that on the downlow and keep you anxious for more. This is his dream car and he wouldn't have it any other way.
Canmar would like to thank/shout out: "my Team (Simplicity Crew) for all the support, Alejandro from Torn Assembly for doing the amazing job in building my wheels, suspension and more, and would also like to thank Kenny from Camsauto for the amazing work on tires, alignment and fitment. Last, but not least, my man Mathew from on point pictures for the amazing work with on all my photoshoots!"
Currently playing in Canmar's headphones is - "In Vein" - Rick Ross
MODS IN DETAIL:
- 20 inch GFG 3 piece wheels wrapped with Dunlop tires
- d2 air suspension
- (2) 12 kickers amplified with a 2600 Hifonics amp
- 5k top and bottom xenon Hid's
Richard's Bagged Element
- Photography: Kevis Mulchan
- Writer: Ariel Mulchan
Richard Tse, from South Florida, is not your average enthusiast. His natural edge for the VIP lifestyle is evident in his elegant 2009 Honda Element SC, a.k.a. Miss Daisy.
This is not Richard’s first attempt taking his inspiration to polish up the look of a Honda Element, though. His first was a 2007 SC with 20” Work Meisters. Although he loved this first work of art, he was starving to build something different, something that he could build solely for himself. After getting a look at the 2009 SC, he was sure that this would feed and refine his inspiration.
Purchased in 2011, Richard spent approximately one and a half years with Miss Daisy to get her geared up to her current state. Miss Daisy has factory navigation, rearview camera, voice command, and integrated iPod hookup, making this Element to be a little bit like Heaven compared to his last.
Starting with some basic mods, Richard cut the bumper reflectors and installed LED lights. After finishing these mods, he kept her stock for about a month. Still in possession of the Work Meisters and the Tein basic coilovers from his first Element, Richard was hesitant to put them on because he wanted to create a different look. After aimlessly researching for the right fit, Richard got impatient. He was then inspired by an Element owner in Japan to use a stiffer spring and revalve the rears to handle the additional spring rate. While waiting for Tein to send his coilovers back, he decided to powdercoat his Work Meisters gloss black. He was later disappointed to find out that the place who did his “powdercoat” actually used paint.
Once the Teins were ready, Richard headed to Marco at Billet Design for some lowering; coilovers and wheels were added at the same time. He knew it was going to rub, but did not expect it to rub that much, so he took a grinder to the rear fender lip, taking off about an inch. Richard then nicknamed her “Miss Daisy” because he had to drive “sLow”.
Additional mods included adding fog lights and a spoiler, then painting the grille, rear tailgate lip, and front middle lower bumper portion gloss black. One obstacle he faced with the mods was his headlight retrofit, changing it about 5 different times without satisfaction. Although he is still not satisfied, he is pleased with the level of expertise and skill of the professional retrofitters.
The biggest obstacle he has faced, however, was the suspension. Richard kept up his research and found that others used suspension designed for an Acura Rsx (dc5). He then ordered his struts from Marshall at Airrex and had them installed at East Coast Garage in Tampa by Doug. Wanting to keep the car as utilitarian as possible, he retained his trunk and spare tire through the install process. Now being content with her current stance and planning to keep her “sitting pretty” for a while, he has a few projects in mind to bring her to the next level.
Richard’s current project is a 1972 VW Bay Window Bus. Although she could use a bit of TLC, his excitement is exuberating with the thought of generating a feeling of nostalgia for some. Otherwise, he already has a color and theme picked out and is ready to have some fun. Richard was also excited to share about his dream car, a Porsche Carrera GT. When asked why this is his dream car, his response was, “Have you heard that thing rev?”
Richard is a frequent visitor to www.elementownersclub.com and www.elementalmotorsports.com for inspiration and to share a mutual love for Elements. Unfortunately, because there is no significant aftermarket support for Elements, he does not have a “go-to” site for parts.
Richard would like to give a shout out to: Chief and the Elemental Motorsports Crew, Marcus at Five-0 Films, Doug at East Coast Garage, and his girlfriend, Erica, for her patience and understanding with his car projects.
Currently playing in his headphones is the Pusha T, Drake, and Eminem album, but he does love to listen to Kid Cudi!
Modifications:
Exterior
- 19x9.5/10.5 Work Schwert SC2 Wheels (Matte Deep Black Center w/ Glossy Anodized Bronze Step Lip)
- Black painted front grille and rear gate lid
- Bronze painted front and rear emblems
- Custom headlight quad retrofit utilizing Lexus Ls430 and Fx-r projectors
- Custom led rear bumper lights and 3rd brake light
- Oem foglights
- Oem rear tailgate spoiler
- Oem front door visors
- Oem splash guards
Suspension
- Airrex 12-way dampening adjustable airstruts
- AccuAir E-Level Air management w/ I-Level interface
- Eibach rear adjustable camber arms
- Modified Oem Acura Rsx adjustable tie rods
Interior
- Nardi Basic Kallista Steering Wheel
- Red Katskinz Leather Seats with square stitched inserts
- Grey perforated suede headliner and pillars
- Black Handscraped Bamboo rear trunk floor
Engine
- K&N drop in air filter
- Magnaflow muffler with black powder coated tip
CREDIT:
- Photography: Kevis Mulchan
- Writer: Ariel Mulchan
Adam's 2005 TSX
- Photography: Matthew Gomez (OnPoint Pictures)
- Words: Ariel Mulchan
Adam Pascual from Miami, FL is the proud owner of this 2005 Acura Tsx. It took Adam about 3 months to completely finish his project, and completed it with a set of CCW Im5ts and Airtekk air suspension, a cI9 Honda grill, and an Aspec front lip.
Adam has always admired the Tsx and dreamed of getting a 4 door to experiment with. After finally finishing this project, Adam can look back and say he didn't face any major obstacles during his build, but is looking forward to possibly modifying the interior to black and giving it a VIP style, adding navigation, a euro r grill, and new headlights. His favorite places for inspiration and parts are Craigslist, Stance Works, and Tsxclub.
Dream car: Although his dream car is a Henessey Venom GT
Currently playing in Adam's headphones: Rich Friday by French Montana
Adam would like to say a special thanks to Onpoint Pictures (Matt Gomez), Crystal love, Jezsiel Rodriguez, and Silvio de la Nuez.
Photography Credit: Matthew Gomez (OnPoint Pictures).
Words: Ariel Mulchan
Phet's Nissan Teana
- Photography: Phet Chansanroj
- Words: Ariel Mulchan
We are excited to bring you this unique Nissan 2010 Teana V6 2.5 CC all the way from Thailand! Phet Chansanroj began this original build at the beginning of the year and has invested a large amount of time into the final product.
Phet originally purchased this car as a family car for him, his wife, and his daughter. Phet had limited time to work on the Teanna, so he dedicated every Friday night to improving and building the car, which proved to be quite an obstacle. When one part did not work or fit/look right, he would have to wait until the following week to continue working on the Teana.
Phet researched the internet for ideas and inspiration, but nothing could separate him from his idea that "fitment" meant to fit the wheels with the stock fender. Although he can admire the VIP style, Phet's style was more of a retro style - exhaust pipe, oil cooler, lip kissing the fender, and the angle of the wheels. Phet was determined to build a unique ride that would catch eyes all across the world.
Phet fell in love with the stance of the car so much that he bagged the Teana so that his wife could drive a bit easier and he would still have the low he loved. Phet is not finished yet and can't wait to finish more work on the car, keeping it clean and looking like a beast.
Car : 2010 Nissan Teana v6 2.5 cc.
Suspension:
- Custom arms front/rear
- -9 camber front by custom axle drive shaft and custom pillow upper mount
- -10 camber rear by custom upper arm, toe arm, control arm all adjustable
Air Kit:
- Dual pump OEM toyota compressors
- 4 Gallon Polish tank
- 1/4″ lines
- 4 analog valves with paddle switches
- Front Custom air strut, I build from universal bag and BC coil over strut with pillow upper
- Rear Universal bags with Kayaba new SR shock
Wheels:
- SSR ms119" custom rim
- Front 8.5" reverse inside out rim / offset (after reverse) N/A
- Rear 9.5" reverse inside out rim / offset (after reverse) N/A
- Tires 215 /35/r19 all around
Exhaust :
- Custom twin 3" at tip and inside 2" stainless pipe
Aero part :
- Ativus
