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Texas Armoring to Build Bulletproof Pickup Trucks for Professional AthletesMore in: Cadillac, Chevrolet, Diesel, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Safety, SUV | Comments | Permalink | 78,698 Views
 Texas Armoring Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of armored passenger vehicles, announced today that the company has been in contact with key security personnel affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). Following the recent attack on Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Tackle Richard Collier, representatives of professional athletes and their security staff have reached out to Texas Armoring Corporation to provide them with custom bulletproof car solutions. According to the company, approximately 80-90% of attacks occur while victims are traveling by automobile, thus a bulletproof vehicle is the first line of defense for individuals in the public eye.Full Story... 
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Interview With Stacey David
 I've been a huge fan of Stacey David's since the "Trucks!" TV show started in 1999, which coincided with the time in my life when I got my first truck and kick-started my automotive career. Every weekend I was an avid viewer of the show, learning as much as I could to help me build up my own truck and teach others what I had learned through my websites, print magazines, and now, my own show, MOTORZ. The reason why Stacey David is so appealing to so many people is because he is the "real deal".
He talks like an enthusiast while still being super entertaining, he's got a crazy imagination for building vehicles, and he does all of his own work on the show. During his career hosting "Trucks!" the show had the highest ratings of any how-to automotive show and was also Spike TV's highest rated show on their weekend line-up. I was fortunate to have met Stacey three years ago at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to sit down with Stacey and interview him... find out what makes him tick, learn what happened with his "Trucks!" departure, and get the latest on his new show, GearZ.
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Stacey David's GearZ Marathon To Air Sunday, July 6More in: Polls, Chevrolet, Classics, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, Jeep, New Products, Off-Road, Toyota, Website | Comments | Permalink | 73,134 Views
 Attention all you GearheadZ out there! Due to the overwhelming popularity of Stacey David's GearZ, SPEED TV recently announced their first marathon airing of GearZ on Sunday, July 6th beginning at 10:30 A.M. EST, and running through 3:30 P.M. with 11 back to back episodes! For those of you who can't get enough of Stacey's affable personality, and easy to understand, hands-on approach to everything automotive, this marathon's for you! Whether you're a novice, a weekend tinkerer or a high-end automotive restorer, end your fourth of July weekend with Stacey, and get ready to go out and build something!Full Story...
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Boyd Coddington Dies At Age 63
 Known for his world famous cars, and founder of one of the most prestigious wheel companies in North America, Boyd Coddington sadly passed away Wednesday morning from an undisclosed medical condition. With over 50 years of automotive customizing under his belt, Boyd became a legend in the automotive world, and in 2004, launched his own TV show on The Discovery Channel called "American Hot Rod". Coddington was 63 years old. Click Here to view some of his most famous creations.
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VOTE: Favorite Automotive Super Bowl CommercialsMore in: Projects, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, General Motors, GMC, Hummer, Hybrid, Hyundai, Lexus, SUV, Toyota | Comments | Permalink | 97,197 Views
Whether you were screaming for the New York Giants to win the Super Bowl or not, we all saw this years round up of funny, and sometimes controversial, Super Bowl commercials. Check out our poll and vote for your favorite automotive Super Bowl commercial this year. Just in case you missed our blog last week, click here to see our preview of this years Super Bowl Commercials. Click full story to vote!Full Story...
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Cadillac Escalade Goes To The Grammy Awards
 There was a different kind of star on the red carpet for the 49th Annual Grammy Awards this past Sunday in Los Angeles, CA. For the third year in a row, Cadillac provided transportation for the nominees, performers and presenters. The "Grammy Edition Cadillac Escalade" was this year's "official vehicle" of the Grammy awards. We've got a few dozen photos of the stars posing with the Escalade, including Cedric The Entertainer, Clive Davis, Carrie Underwood, Paula Abdul, Fergie, Reba McIntyre, Natalie Cole, Ludacris, Jamie Foxx, and LeeAnn Rimes. Check 'em out!
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How About a Foose-Designed F-150?
 Chip Foose, winner of numerous hot rod builder awards and mastermind behind the television show "Overhaulin'", is teaming up with Ford to design a customized F-150. This is not Foose's first collaboration with Ford, his Stallion Mustang having been recently released. Foose also had a hand in the design of the GT, Thunderbird, and the Forty-Nine concept.
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Ford Appreciates Its Truck Owners This Sunday
 If you are in San Antonio this Sunday, and you are a Ford truck owner, stop by the AT&T Center to be appreciated by the Ford Motor Company for their Ford truck owner appreciation day and concert. Not only will country superstar Toby Keith put on a concert for Ford truck owners (which is free to those who received an invitation by mail), but Ford will have other events going on throughout the day, including a preview of the upcoming 2008 Ford Super Duty truck.
We're lucky enough to have been invited to the event, so we're flying out to San Antonio to cover it for Truckblog! Expect photos and a video next week!
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Buy Larry the Cable Guy's Truck
 Because one celebrity truck mentioned for sale at Truckblog in one day is never enough, you can now also bid to be the proud owner of the Larry Mobile, a blue 1997 Chevy half-ton, used in the new movie, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector. With just five hours left, this auction is a penny over ten grand. Unlike the Brokeback truck that is also up for grabs on eBay, the proceeds from Larry's truck goes to a charity, not the producers.
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 Admittedly, we have not seen the heavily awarded blockbuster, "Brokeback Mountain", but we did find one of its characters for sale at eBay Motors. The auction says, "This authentic 1950 GMC half-ton pickup used in the Academy Award winning movie "Brokeback Mountain. This flat black truck was featured in the beginning of the movie driven by character Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal). This truck was purchased from High Meadow Productions who were in charge of the transportation for the movie. The interior of the truck is in excellent condition as it had been restored for the movie. It has a brown leather bench seat with black dash. It is a 3-speed manual transmission with a push-button start and 235 ci engine. This vehicle is a rare collectors' item for movie and automobile enthusiast alike. This vehicle has been safetied and is completely ready to drive down the road." At the time of this post, there bids were up to $15,150 with 2-1/2 days remaining.
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Ford Hoping ''Crash'' With Navigator Wins Oscar
 "With Oscar night fast approaching, many at Ford are rooting for "Crash" to win best picture because the acclaimed film features a Lincoln Navigator in a prominent role. In the movie about racial tension in Los Angeles a black couple is pulled over and harassed by a racist cop. The Navigator is prominent in several other scenes later in the movie. Ford, predictably, says the casting of the Navigator was inspired," The Detroit News reports.
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Bush's Diplomacy: BBQ and a Pickup
 The Daily Herald reports, "President Bush has turned his remote ranch into a stage for down-home diplomacy, where a barbecue grill and a pickup truck have become his favorite tools for dealing with world leaders."
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Jesse James Weds Sandra Bullock
 This past Saturday, "Monster Garage" star Jesse James signed up for his next challenging project: Project Sandra Bullock. He's got 5 days to turn Sandra Bullock into a housewife, complete with a diamond plate cooking apron, 10-inch steel heels, and a bullet-proof carbon fiber bustier. The wedding to Bullock, 7 years his senior, went off without a hitch as James drove to his wedding in one of his red monster pickup trucks.
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Lee Iacocca Is Back!
 Lee Iacocca, the flamboyant former chairman of Chrysler Corp., is returning to the airways to help pitch the automaker's car and truck lineup.
The former Chrysler chairman will be paid a flat fee to serve as a television spokesman as part of the $75 million advertising campaign for Chrysler's new employee discount plan. Iacocca's foundation will receive $1 per vehicle sold. Proceeds will be donated to the Iacocca Foundation in support of diabetes research.
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Toby Keith Takes Ford Promo Too Far?
 The Chicago Tribune reports, "Toby Keith loves patriotism, drinking, spunky women and Ford trucks... ...The glorified commercial provided a segue for Keith's entrance, amid bursts of flames, fireworks and -- what else -- a Ford pickup pretend-crashing through the back of the stage, its headlights shining and oval emblem gleaming for everyone to see."
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Polo Model Escapes Flaming Truck
 And now a little somethin' for the ladies. According to AP, Tyson Beckford (a model for Ralph Lauren Polo and one of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People") decided to "ram" his 2004 Dodge Ram truck into a utility pole yesterday, around 5 AM.
Just before the truck was completely engulfed in flames, Beckford, 34, escaped. He was then taken to the local medical center and was treated for head trauma and cuts, and released that afternoon. We just thought you might want to know.
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Extreme Makeover: Ford Edition
 Viewers of ABC's smash Sunday hit "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will start seeing some new additions soon. Maybe you have already seen some Ford vehicles on the show with cast members behind the wheel (we have). Well, Ford's participation is stepping up.
Ford has decided to give away one of their vehicles to the six families featured in this season's show. The trucks include a Super Duty pickup and an Escape Hybrid SUV. They'll also be giving away a Freestyle crossover vehicle, a Mustang and a Five Hundred sedan.
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The SEMA show is always an exciting place to walk around, first because there are literally thousands of great vehicles, but also because of the celebrities who frequent this mecca of car shows. Normally, Truckblog wouldn't dedicate a post to something that isn't related in some way to the auto industry - but let's face facts, this is notable to a fairly wide audience.
At the New York Auto Show, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs announced a partnership with Kansas City wheel manufacturer Weld Wheels where they will be the exclusive producer of the signature Sean John Wheels collection. The musician, fashion designer, actor and entrepreneur Sean P. Diddy Combs has now stepped into the deep end of the after-market wheels with his new agreement with Weld Wheels. The signature Sean John wheel collection will be manufactured using Weld's high quality custom one- and three-piece precision-forged aluminum wheels for sport trucks and luxury SUV's.
Ashton Kutcher is reportedly going to 
If you caught the NBA All-Stars game last night, you might have seen a feature on Shaq where he's driving an oversized commercial sized truck down the road. Is this the trend to come? Is this just a sign of the times? Gas and Oil Prices are the highest they have ever been and Ashton Kucher decides he would be cooler behind the wheel of an International CXT. Shaq shows us his GMC TopKick C6500 and let's not forget Puffy and his Pepsi Truck.
Ashton Kutcher has been recently spotted driving around L.A. in a truck fitting to his goofy trucker cap-totin' persona.
