Next week on MTV, it's a "Very Special Edition" of Pimp My Ride. In honor of Earth Day coming on April 22, the crew of the popular MTV show that proves on a regular basis that having a large budget in no way guarantees good judgment will be updating a 1965 Chevy Impala. Generally, the best way to have a 65 Impala help the environment would be to tow it to the nearest car crusher and then melt it down to make new cars. That, however, wouldn't be nearly as entertaining as the approach taken by the crew at Galpin Auto Sports, and it certainly wouldn't merit inclusion here. Instead, they've tossed the old pre-EPA engine that was in the Impala. GM provided the team with a brand new Duramax diesel V-8 as is used in the automaker's full size trucks and SUVs, and after a few minor tweaks, it was installed in the Impala.

Custom 1996 Chevrolet Two-Door Tahoe - Garage Effort

Custom trucks have many advantages and drawbacks that can sway you to different conclusions about them. Even though they can be very rewarding when completed, they can drain your savings account in order to get there. On the flip side, they can be a positive reason to hang out with your friends and family. When you can hang out with your favorite people and have countless good times over a shared interest, you have yourself a good hobby.

Jesse Vera created a similar environment for himself by following the footsteps of his oldest brother, Joe, who inspired Jesse with his '86 Chevy Blazer that was hammered down over a set of 15-inch wheels. With its low stance, the truck's style was aggressive and crazier than any custom vehicle that Jesse had seen before. It impacted Jesse's perception of trucks, and he grew a deeper appreciation for slammed trucks.

MY RIDE A PICKUP TO MAKE YOU SMILE

Will Guyan, 58, is a heating contractor who lives in Gualala with his wife, Vicki. He uses his 1950 Chevrolet flatbed truck daily in his business.

My Chevy truck was built in 1950, two years after I was born. It is a three-quarter-ton flatbed that was used as a farm truck locally in Annapolis, not far from where I live in Gualala (Mendocino County). Back in those days, there were sheep ranches and apple farms hereabouts. Turns out my truck was originally owned by a farmer in 1950. He was the first owner, and soon after he drove it home to his rural barn, the farmer was caught in a compromising situation with the neighbor's wife. The farmer was run off by his own wife, reportedly with a pitchfork, and the Chevy was parked under the hay loft. She then threw all the hay that was in the barn on top of the truck, as if burying her shame and fury.

New car, new hopes for Williams

As Jess Williams continues to chase his dream of driving in NASCAR's Craftsman Truck Series, he could sure use a big sponsor and some money.

His new truck might bring him just that.

Tonight, the 21-year-old Hickory Flat native will begin his third full season running in the Super Trucks Division of the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series at Nashville's Music City Motorplex.

He'll actually have to use last year's truck this weekend, while the new one gets tweaked. After a very fast test session in Nashville on Tuesday, Williams can't wait to see what his new ride can do in competition.

"That truck's going to be a rocket when we get it dialed in," Williams said.

Williams called the test session a "bonzai run" because the truck was far from being in race shape.

Study: More Children Dying In Trucks' Blind Spots

Generally, as the size and height of a car increases, so does the danger. Some front blind zones in bigger cars extend as far as 8 feet, Target 5 reported.