The new show season is fast approaching. Last year was a good year, not a lot of new trucks on the circuit but enough to spark some interest. In our current state of commerce we should be glad truckers and trucking companies can still afford to shut down and attend shows.
We saw the bar raised with some outstanding builds. In the picture above are two examples of quality work. The white truck belongs o Guy Scherno of Livermore, Ca. The truck was built by John’s Repair of Cotati, Ca. The truck is a modern hot rod. Full fenders on the back raised some eyebrows, they were either loved or hated. The truck is a complete look from to bottom.
The second truck in the picture is owned by Leroy and Joanie Bracelin of Coos Bay, Or. The builder of this beauty is Brent’s Custom Trucks of White City, Or. This 1968 Pete is beyond restored. Every detail was tought about and executed to perfection. If you have seen this truck in person, you understand.
Another company that left an impression was Shift Products (Jade Transport) out of Winnipeg, Canada. Not only do they build great products but they build unique trucks too.
Are you catching a theme here? Quality, unique builds. No half-ass builds please. So why do shows continue to award the same trucks year after year for poor craftsmanship? Shows clearly state their rules on sign in sheets and then change the rules mid-show to make sure the trucks they want to win, do. We applaud the shows that stick to their rules or even the ones that threw away the judging sheets a long time ago. People love trophies as recognition so I suppose their will always be a place for judged shows. Just like bad behavior on reality shows, poor builds and large egos will continue as long as there are trophies involved.
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