Southeast Showdown The 7th Annual

From Yorktown, Virginia, Richard Harrell displayed his conservatively customized 1974 Ford F-100, painted Dove Gray and achieving its low altitude thanks to Air Ride Technologies and DJM suspension components. The 5.0L V-8 powering the truck came from a 1994 Mustang.

Event sponsor, Palmetto Rod Worx, displayed their work-in-progress, a five-window that owner/builder Chris Dunn hopes to have finished by next spring. Custom metalwork was everywhere and the future shop truck was already drawing crowds!

A member of Outlaw Trucks in Hickory, North Carolina, Scott Young displayed the only Mercury at the show. Built in his garage, the highly modified Torch Red ’64 M-1 is powered by an SVO crate motor, stroked to 514 CID and pumping out 600 hp. A No Limit four-bar rear and Fatman Mustang II front suspension guarantee modern handling.

From Morristown, Tennessee, Seth Biggs displayed his blue and white customized 1966 Chevy C10. Custom trucks and pretty girls always make the perfect photo opportunity. That’s Amy adding a bit of visual excitement.

For a little change of pace, this vintage Chevrolet was done up lowrider-style. Shaved door handles, tiny spoke wheels, custom murals and pinstriping, along with a multipump hydraulic system put this one in a class by itself. Rosie Rodriguez is the owner.

While it might look like it’s under construction, if you chat with owner Andrew Jones about his vintage Ford, he will tell you that it is “Done and Done!” Equipped with a high-tech air suspension and a straight-six motor fed with three sidedraft Weber carbs, the ’64 is named Last Chance.

Half the fun of getting a trophy was having it presented to you by one of the beautiful Hooters girls. The custom-made Plexiglas trophies were made by show promoter Jon Fulmer.