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01 1972 Chevy C10 front view sunset red white chrome grille LED headlights custom bumper

Rick Van Unen’s 1972 Chevy C10 and 1966 Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Wes Allison As a magazine editor, you get to see lots of cool, behind-the-scenes stuff—like, a lot! And over...
01 1938 Divco custom full body fabrication raw aluminum hot rod

The Saltworks Custom-Built DIVCO Project, Part 1

By Ron Covell DIVCO delivery trucks were an American institution. They were built by the Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company from 1926-86. If you were around...
01 Mobile Tech Expo 2025 custom turquoise Chevy C10 bagged supercharged LS build indoor showcase

2025 MasterTech Expo

By Bryan Schmitt   -   Images by the Author Another MasterTech Expo is in the books, and once again it exceeded expectations. This event has become...
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Dakota Digital’s Latest: The RTX Series For 1973-87 Chevy/GMC

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Just when you think Dakota Digital’s got the coolest retro-style gauges, they go and come out with...
02 1957 Chevy truck turquoise stepside pickup with smoothed body lines and chrome grille at sunset

Destitute: Derek Bumgardner’s All-Aftermarket 1957 Chevy

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Grinder TV I had seen Derek Bumgardner’s Task Force Chevy a number of times—on the socials and in person—before...
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Hot Wired: Harnessing a 1948 Chevy Pickup With American Autowire’s Highway 22 Plus Kit

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier When it comes to wiring a classic truck from scratch, there seems to be two different camps:...
01 Custom shaved hood and billet grille on 1950 Ford F1 in high gloss blue show quality finish

Alex Bollinger’s 1950 Ford F-1 Packs a Coyote Punch

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Let’s face it, nothing brightens up the landscape better than a vintage truck regardless of whether it’s...
00 Patina C10 with bed removed prepped for steel bed floor conversion in a workshop setting

Auto Metal Direct’s 1967-72 Steel Bed Floor Conversion—Into a 1961-66 C10!

By Jason Chandler   -   Images by the Author Back on Project #Backpay! This 1966 Chevy C10 truck is well on its way to becoming a...
02 1993 Chevy OBS slammed front view with white bumper chrome wheels and multicolor side graphics

Ty Zito’s 1993 OBS Indy 500 Pace Truck

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Back in 1993, right as I was beginning my magazine career, New Smyrna Beach Chevrolet sold a...
01 1973 Chevy C10 classic truck custom wheels scenic sunset location

The Walsh-Lakeside Speed & Shine Contender for Best Third-Gen C10 Ever Built

By Fuelish Media If you’ve happened to frequent the same events as this drop-dead gorgeous 1975 C10, you may have heard the murmurs and whisperings...
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BATTLE IN BAMA/OBS NATIONALS 2025

By Jessica Roach   -   Images by the Author Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR’s most iconic track, known for its rich history, tall tales, legendary speeds, and, most importantly, record moments like Dale Earnhardt's 1999 victory,...
01 1966 Ford F 100 Custom Cab lowered white red stripe billet wheels

Randy Ross’ 1966 Ford Mustang-Rooted Pickup

By Fuelish Media There comes a time in many enthusiasts’ lives when they reach a crucial fork in the road. Is it possible to stretch...
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The 3rd Annual GM Truck Fair Rolls into Greeneville, Tennessee

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author Chevrolet and GMC trucks have an incredible following; events are popping up all over the country...
01 1967 72 c10 dash cluster install with factory gauges and primered shell

Old Anvil Speed Shop Gives a 1967-72 C10 Dash a New POV

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes How’s the saying go, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”? Sometimes, people do just that...
01 cpp electroboost install 1967 72 chevy c10 truck

Installing Electric Power Brakes With CPP

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author Regardless of how you feel about electric vehicles, they do offer some technological breakthroughs that can benefit...
01 1954 Chevy 3100 custom truck lowered suspension chrome wheels hot rod classic pickup

Richard Doyle’s 1954 Chevy 3100

BY STEPHAN SZANTAI   -   IMAGES BY the Author   -   ART COURTESY OF STEVE STANFORD Although you might not recognize it in its current guise, this...
00 Clean front engine shot with serpentine drive alternator and AC installed using Billet Specialties Tru Trac kit

Installing Billet Specialties’ Sport Trac System

By Todd Ryden   -   Images by the Author  When we swapped an LM7 engine donated from an ’04 Tahoe into our ’71 C10 a few...
01 1960 George Poteet portrait salt flats motorsport hat sunglasses brown tee vintage style

George Poteet’s Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop–Built 1960 Ford F-100 Crew Cab

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Notstock Photography In this industry/hobby, you obviously meet—and ultimately befriend—some really amazing people. In my 30-plus years doing this,...
00 1996 Chevy Tahoe OBS with smoothed body billet grille and slammed stance on steel wheels

How to Lower an OBS Tahoe

By Jason Mulligan & Marcel Venable   -   Images by Jason Mulligan It is no secret that OBS trucks are becoming increasingly popular. While most seem...
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In Your Garage: Michael Chase’s 1950 Chevy 3100

Name: Michael Chase Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1950 Chevy 3100 Built By: Totally by owner Engine Details: L31 four-bolt bored 0.030; Scat crank forged rods; Wiseco dish pistons; Edelbrock...
01 1996 OBS Chevy rocking retro flames and ultra deep dish staggered wheels

Hill’s Hot Rods’ Tribute 1996 Chevrolet

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Sammy. Uttering that name immediately conjures up both visual and audio memories, the first of which permeating...
01 1967 ford f100 patina white faded paint coyote swap steel wheels static drop

The World’s Largest Gathering of Ford Trucks Grows Again

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author In eight short years, the Grand National F-100 Show has exploded in growth as it takes...
00 Using a manual arbor press to create dimples in a sheet metal panel

Metal Detailing: Dimple Dies, Round Over Dies, and Punch & Flare Dies

By Ron Covell   -   Images by the Author Sheetmetal panels are used extensively in classic truck projects, often for interior and underhood panels. While fabricating...
02 1957 Chevy truck Restomod with smoothed bodylines and custom chrome front grille

Third Time’s a Charm: Joe Rode’s BEST 1957 Chevy Task Force

By Fuelish Media Joe Rode, of Covina, California, is a lifelong car guy through and through. He has an extensive list of vehicles he has...
01 1978 c10 power steering pump upgrade with billet bracket

Part 2: Flaming River’s Type II Power Steering Pump Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author If you recall back in our Apr. ’25 issue, we erroneously made the initial decision to not...
01 1976 Chevrolet C10 with turquoise and white two tone paint Billet Specialties wheels and a Whipple supercharged LS engine

Lone Star Throwdown 2025 – Conroe, Texas

 By Fuelish Media If you’ve ever been to Lone Star Throwdown (LST), you know there are a few truths about the show. First, it’s guaranteed...
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1,630 Trucks Invade the Southeastern Truck Nationals

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author General Motors built a tremendous following by combining style, performance, and utility into the trucks we...
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Eddie Motorsports’ 1967-72 C10 Gauge Panel & Glovebox Door Install

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Some things were just meant to be, and in this particular case the timing couldn’t have been...
02 1965 Chevy C10 custom truck laid out on billet wheels with air suspension

Shannon Hartley’s Tre5 Customs–Revised 1965 C10

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Grinder TV For many of us, mid 2020 may not end up being a point in time we remember...
01 Assembled LS engine featuring BluePrint Engines valve covers billet front drive and a large throttle body on a tunnel ram intake

An In-Depth Look at BluePrint Engine’s New LS Compatible Block Casting

By Jeff Huneycutt   -   Images courtesy of Jeff Huneycutt There’s a reason why the LS engine has been by far the most popular option when...
01 1950 Willys Jeep custom build lifted suspension metallic purple paint

Jerry Harding’s 1950 Willys-Overland Jeep Wagon 4×4

By Jerry Harding   -   Images by NotStock Photography We were on Facebook Marketplace searching for a shop Jeep to take wheeling. While scrolling through the...
01 1959 Chevy Apache laid out on air suspension with moody lighting and patina finish

How to Install a Custom AccuAir Suspension e-Level System

By Jason Mulligan   -   Images by the Author and Marcel Venable With Jason Fonte’s 1959 Chevrolet Apache, the fire-scorched body of the truck was maintained...
01 1996 Chevy Tahoe custom slammed on large chrome wheels

Raul Verdin’s Twisted 1996 Chevy Tahoe

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Brent MacAdam As one’s family grows, so must their vehicles—carrying capacity, that is. I’ve always been a huge fan...
01 1960 Ford F 100 crew cab with a custom two tone turquoise and white paint job

David & Rajan Tumino’s 1960 F-250 Four-Door Fridge

By Fuelish Media There’s nothing more rewarding than building a truck just like the one Dad used to have. As a kid, there was something...
00 Restored Chevrolet C10 receiving full TMI interior upgrade in a workshop setting

Design Online: Custom C10 Interior in a Box!

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author In the past, I’ve done a few “resto” interior kits that entailed a new bench seat cover,...
01 1952 Chevrolet 3100 parked at a vintage gas station with a sleek olive green paint job and chrome grille

Scott Rayfield’s 1952 Chevy 3100—a Labor of Love and Legacy

By Jesse Kiser   -   Images by the Author Some builds are more than just machines; they're stories written in steel, passed through hands and decades....
01 young builder sitting inside the cab of the 1964 Chevy truck project

Part 2 High School Hauler: 1964 Chevy C10 Project

By Carson Reed   -   Images by the Author & Rob Fortier From early on my dad and I talked about things we would do to...
02 Custom 1973 Chevrolet C10 bagged truck orange paint

Jason Fonte’s 1973 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier & Jason Fonte   -   Images by Tim Sutton After three decades of being a photojournalist, one of my favorite parts of the...
00 Classic truck cab undergoing rocker panel replacement in a restoration shop

A-Pillar and Rocker Repairs on a First-Gen C10

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author Whether you find yourself restoring a classic truck to its original spec or you're building a full-custom...
00 Identifying paint imperfections using small markers and close inspection

Paint Run Repair

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author It’s often said that the best painters are those who can fix their mistakes. As a...

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