Clean and Loud

This one-of-a-kind DS18 build serves as a demo car for Lito Customs in Tulare, Calif.

Submitted by: JMiguel Velazco, Lito Customs, Tulare, Calif.

This 2002 Ford F-150 Lightning—on display at KnowledgeFest Las Vegas—was built by Miguel Velazco of Tulare, Calif.-based Lito Customs. The vehicle, a demo car for the shop, features a full DS18 build. The intention, Velazco said, is to attract more truck owners as well as younger clients. “The younger generation wants something that looks nice and sounds loud,” he added. “My goal was to catch people’s attention.”

The build features two DS18 12’s, EXLXX L2; eight 8’s in the bed, Pro ZT; and sixteen 6.5-inch speakers; and eight horn tweeters in the cab. Due to the truck’s custom design aside from the audio, Velazco said, “I’ve been told this truck is one of a kind.”

The tailgate and the bed of the truck feature a shiny surface which mimics a mirror. He explained that it’s all epoxy. There’s also an insert to cover these decorate features, making the truck bed usable and protecting the build.

Velazco is also a member of Team Billet, a nationwide truck club. To be in the club, he said, a truck must meet certain requirements. “I’ve been in the club for about four years,” he added.