The mid 70's to early 80's saw America become obsessed with extravagant fashion, large mustaches, and disco music. Thankfully, not quite everything that emerged from this era was as horrific.
Car haulers. They are work horses, called upon to get our clunkers and broken down rides home for repair when things go wrong. What they are not, however, is much to look at.
Trucks built to play in the mud aren't typically what you would consider, well, attractive. Which is quite fine, because they are purpose built vehicles with really only one purpose in mind - to go out and have some fun on the weekends.
Restomods represent the best of both worlds - classic cars and trucks with modern suspension and drive train upgrades.
Throughout history, some engines have disappointed while others have exceeded all expectations. These are the Audi engines that are known as overachievers.
So you need a sturdy, four wheel drive flat bed but don't want the typical, boring, late model everybody else drives? Look no further.
The automotive aftermarket was born out of a desire to have something that manufacturers wouldn't, and won't, provide. The desire to have what you can't get is a strong one, and the truck aftermarket is here to fill the void and produce the things that companies like Ford won't.