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CUSTOM RIGS 46 | Overdrive | October 2016 Photos by Dale Martin Change of seasons Change of seasons Freddy Velasco's 2003 Peterbilt 379 was given an overhaul before the 2015 GATS, perhaps highlighted by Velasco's unique paint scheme of purple and "crème brule." Velasco and others at the Como, Texas- based Velasco Transport team did the bulk of the custom work. He usually hauls produce with the rig, equipped with a 2003 Great Dane reefer. The rig's "California Dreamin' " moniker was suggested to Velasco by the model year. The truck won't be picking up produce in the Golden State anytime soon, he says, as it's too old to meet the state's restrictive emissions regulations. — Todd Dills GATS BEST OF SHOW, WORKING COMBO SPONSORED BY Overdrive Magazine, 75 Chrome Shop, Dynaflex, Fitzgerald Glider Kits, Hogebuilt, Panelite by Dieter's, Mac Trailer, ProMiles Software and AITA. Eleven key trophies were handed down at the Great American Trucking Show Pride & Polish in August. Six national champions were named for the 2015-16 series, while fi ve more won Best of Show at GATS, becoming the fi rst competitors for the 2016-17 championship. Crème de la crème