Get ready to turn the page on one of the most packed issues of the year—Gauge Magazine’s August 2025 edition delivers big with stunning custom rides, top-tier event coverage, and a spotlight feature on this month’s Gauge Girl, RaeAnne. From coast to coast, this issue highlights the best of the custom car and truck scene with jaw-dropping builds, standout photography, and stories that capture what it really means to live the custom lifestyle.
“Rags to Riches” – 1983 Chevy C10
Owner: Eric Czap | Photos: Chris Gosda
From a $1,500 junkyard cab to a full-blown frame-off masterpiece, Eric Czap’s ’83 C10 is the definition of a transformation. Built by Haas Designs and laid out on a custom Shocker Yellow chassis, this satin black beast is all about precision and performance. Featuring a fully built LS swap, Amani Forged wheels, QA1 suspension, and clean execution throughout, this truck is ready to cruise hard and show harder.
“Slammed_Ecostang” – 2016 Ford Mustang EcoBoost
Owner: Drew Jackson | Photos: Chris Gosda
What started as a clean daily driver has become one of the wildest widebody Mustangs in the country. Drew Jackson’s Slammed_Ecostang is wrapped in Gloss Metal Hawaii Mint with carbon fiber accents, sits on 19×14 Heritage 3-piece wheels, and is powered by a fully bolted-on 2.3L EcoBoost with a Precision turbo and water/meth injection. Airlift Performance suspension keeps it slammed, while the interior stuns with custom white panels, Braum seats, and DS18 audio.
“Black Sunday” – 1963 Chevy Impala Convertible
Owner: Vicki Garcia | Photos: Jason Carroll
Vicki Garcia’s timeless lowrider Black Sunday rolls deep with 13×7 gold and engraved wheels, a clean widebody, and a polished 2001 LS1 under the hood. The car is a reflection of Vicki’s lifelong love of Impalas, with a five-year build timeline executed by S&V Automotive. The satin black chrome base paint, engraved details, and B2 Audio setup make this one of the cleanest cruisers on the show circuit.
A Day to Remember Car and Truck Show – Primm, NV
Date: November 9, 2024 | Photos: Chromey Ritter & Cheri Delgadillo
The Las Vegas desert turned up the heat as custom cars and trucks from all over the region hit Primm for one epic weekend. From laid-out mini trucks to lifted rigs, A Day to Remember brought together some of the cleanest rides we’ve seen all season.
Smokey Mountain Truck Fest – Sevierville, TN
Date: September 13-14, 2024 | Photos: Chris Gosda
The Smokey Mountains provided the perfect backdrop for this show that blends small-town charm with massive builds. Chris Gosda captured the energy as slammed trucks and high-clearance monsters shared the spotlight. With vendors, awards, and a solid turnout, this show was one for the books.
Severed in the Southwest – Avondale, AZ
Date: December 7, 2024 | Photos: Chromey Ritter & Cheri Delgadillo
Hosted by Severed Ties, this show continues to be a desert standout. From Arizona’s best-built rides to custom rigs rolling in from across the region, Severed in the Southwest showed why it’s one of the most anticipated year-end events. Capped off with flawless weather and a packed showground, it’s always a must-attend.
Gauge Girl Feature – RaeAnne
Photos: Chris Gosda
This month’s Gauge Girl is RaeAnne, a 25-year-old chef and model whose bright personality matches her stunning looks. With a passion for cooking, hiking, and classic cars, RaeAnne brings authenticity to the scene. Look out for her full feature inside—complete with an exclusive photo set by Chris Gosda.
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