The Diesel Brothers: A Truckin' Awesome Guide to Trucks and Life

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Simon and Schuster, 2017 M08 29 - 224 pages
Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers.

In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing.

Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows.

But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle.

What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!
 

Contents

The Road So Far 1 Lesson No 1 Diesel or Gasoline? 7 1 Heavy D
1
Diesel Dave
21
Cummins Duramax or Power Stroke?
32
Mission Trips
37
Humble Beginning
49
Truck Hunting
58
Bucket List
63
Diesel Power
73
Scavenging for Parts
132
Reality TV
137
The Crew
145
Tricking Out a Truck
155
Mega RamRunner
161
The Builds
169
Proper Maintenance
178
The First Season
183

The Art of Negotiation
82
Smokin Hot Wives
87
The Giveaway
95
Truck Pranks
108
Redbeard The Muscle
113
Pranks
123
Failoftheyear
191
Truckin Awesome Guide to Life
197
Diesel Fans
203
The Road Ahead
211
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About the author (2017)

Dave Sparks (Heavy D) is an American entrepreneur, custom vehicle builder, and social media personality from Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2008, he hired his first employee, his best friend “Diesel Dave” Kiley, to help him run the equipment at his construction business. He picked up his dealer’s license, opened a small used car lot, and started working to build his dream company, DieselSellerz. His business has grown and so has his family—he met the girl of his dreams and has two adorable kids.

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