Classic Truck Performance

01 1967 Ford F100 custom cinematic two tone blue and white

Velocity’s Production-Built 1967 Ford F-100

By Fuelish Media Classic truck ownership is not just about having old machinery; it’s a gateway to a whole culture and a reflection of your...
01 1957 Chevy 3100 patina truck bagged slammed Low Down Customs build

Joe Rastiello’s 1956 Chevy 3100

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author When the world outside has come to a standstill around you, it’s probably a good time to...
01 1990 Chevy C1500 OBS black lowered project truck billet grille static drop

Roadster Shop’s Newest Frame-Laying GMC OBS Platforms

By Ron Covell   -   Images Courtesy of Roadster Shop The GM OBS trucks from 1988-98 are enormously popular, and most builders want to lower them—sometimes...
01 1977 Chevy C10 Silverado squarebody two tone lowered stance front view

Ricky Holly’s 1977 Chevy Squarebody

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography With notable builds, such as his 1970 Blazer “Charlie Brown,” the “Grinch” 1964 C10, and most recently...
01 1947 chevy truck bare metal custom dash billet steering column dakota digital gauges

Matt Harper’s Sonny’s Speed & Kustom 1947 Chevy … in the Raw!

By the CTP Staff   -   Images by Bart Cepek Back in the day, Matt and Mason Harper’s grandfather owned and operated a glass company, which...
00 edelbrock vrs415 install dual plane intake offenhauser small block chevy vintage setup

Swapping Good For Better: Edelbrock’s New VRS-4150

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier While the thought of upgrading to a carburetor in 2026 might seem a bit contrived, cost and...
01 kirby 1974 chevy c10 red

Gary Kirby’s 1974 Chevy C10 Backyard Build

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author & Gary Kirby Just to set the stage here, let’s pretend we’re attending a hometown cruise...
01 1967 c10 tailgate mockup old anvil speed shop custom rear bumper

C10 Bumper Modifications for the DIY Builder

By Jake Caballero   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Details. It’s all in the details—the little ones and the ones that require a decent amount of...
01 1967 Ford F 100 burnout truck supercharged smoky drift show truck

CTP’s Top Truck Picks From Holley’s Ford Fest

By Jesse Kiser   -   Images by the Author Ford Fest is a mashup of drag racing, drifting, autocross, burnouts, off-road obstacles, and a massive...
CTP MAR 2026 Wilwood OBS P2 00

Wilwood’s XRS for OBS, Part Two: Bringing Up The Rear

By Jessica Roach   -   Images by the Author Let's complete our OBS Wilwood XRS disc brake conversion by focusing on the back of our truck....
CTP FEB 2026 Wilwood OBS P1 01

Wilwood XRS: Upgrade Your 1988-98 OBS Brakes

By Jessica Roach   -   Images by the Author Let's come to a quick understanding: 1988-1998 OBS brakes are a carryover of late 60's technology. The...
CTP FEB 2026 RJ Fab 1949 Willys 01

RJ Fab’s WILD 1949 Willys

By Fuelish Media When you think of a 76-year-old vehicle, we guarantee this 1949 Willys is not what first comes to mind. It’s true that...
CTP FEB 2026 EFI Plumbing 01

LS Fuel System: Feeding A Hungry Engine – Tank to Throttle Body

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by the Author When it comes to upgrading your classic truck with an LS swap, a compatible LS fuel system...
CTP FEB 2026 Klassen 1974 C10 01

The Avocado Truck: Donny Klassen’s 1976 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Brett Macadam Back in the late ’80s, I attended graphic art school in Phoenix, and one of the things...
CTP FEB 2026 American Autowire Classic Update 01

American Autowire’s Classic Update Harness for First-Gen F-100s

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images By the Author At one time, classic trucks like the 1955 Ford F-100 owned by Paul Willis were basic utilitarian...
CTP FEB 2026 Garone 1965 C10 01

Bobby Garone’s 1966 Chevy C10

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Talk about a turnaround. When a distressed and deconstructed 1966 Chevy C10 showed up at Bobby Garone’s personal shop in East Moriches, New York,...
CTP 2026 Reunion Show 01

The 2026 Reunion Classic Car & Truck Show

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author After a successful four-year stint in Downtown Chandler, Arizona, the 5th Annual Reunion (Car and) Truck Show...
001 lead image classic truck performance hot rods n heroes 2026 (14)

Hot Trucks and Heroes

SoCal’s Hot Rods N’ Heroes Delivered a Full Spectrum of Classic Performance Trucks, Each With its Own Story and Stance. By Johnny Hunkins   -   Images...
CTP FEB 2026 AMD OBS Sound Deadening 00

Installing AMD’s SilentDrive Sound Deadening in an OBS Suburban

By Jefferson Bryant   -   Images by the Author Even though it feels a bit silly calling an OBS a classic truck, that is exactly what...
CTP FEB 2026 Fonte 1993 Chevy Dually 01

Jason Fonte’s 1993 Chevy Single-Cab 3500 Dually

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Brett Macadam Some may confuse it as “tooting one’s own horn,” whereas I see it solely for what it...
CTP FEB 2026 F100 Supernats 01

Ford Truck Super Celebration in the Smoky Mountains

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author East Tennessee is a special place for car and truck enthusiasts, as the area is packed...
LMC MARK Image

MAR-K Truck Parts is Back – Coming Spring 2026 – Thanks to LMC Truck...

When MAR-K products closed its doors in 2025, many classic truck owners didn’t know how the next page of their truck story would be...
CTP JAN 2026 Utts 1977 Dodge 01

Charles Utt’s Brian Finch Built 1977 Dodge Power Wagon

By Fuelish Media The only problem with fully customized Dodge trucks is that there aren’t enough of them out there. Sure, there’s a sea full...
CTP JAN 2026 Triple Crown of Rodding III 01

The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding … Classic Truck Style

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—it takes a lot to get me excited about...
Driveshaft 00

Measuring for and Installing a Custom Driveshaft

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier Whether you’re building a classic truck from the ground up or performing an engine/transmission swap, chances are...
CTP JAN 2026 Bed Paint Prep 01

Preparing an Aftermarket Bed for Paint

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author In anybody’s paint shop, being the painter comes with its pressures. Here in our own shop,...
CTP JAN 2026 Kelly 1955 Ford 02

Pat Kelly’s 1955 F-100 Concept

By Rob Fortier & Pat Kelly   -   Images by Johnny O/OC Productions In the automotive world, we as enthusiasts have been blessed with “concepts” since...
01 1979 chevy c10 front three quarter

In Your Garage: Salvador Ramirez’s 1979 Chevy C10

Name: Salvador Ramirez Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1979 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Built By: Salvador Ramirez Engine Details: Six-cylinder 250 with dual carbs Transmission: TH350 Chassis and Suspension Details: Air-ride suspension,...
CTP JAN 2026 Balls F100 Power Windows 01

Installing Ball’s Universal Power Window Kit In A 1955 F100

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author While power windows are pretty much standard equipment in modern trucks, that hasn’t always been the case....
01 sullivan 1962 chevy c10 front three quarter

In Your Garage: Brandon Sullivan’s 1962 Chevy C10

Name: Brandon Sullivan Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1962 Chevrolet C10 Built By: Brandon Sullivan Engine Details: Fully built LS 6.0 Transmission: TREMEC T56 six-speed manual Chassis and Suspension Details: Tubular control...
CTP JAN 2026 Michaud 1982 C10 01

Full Custom Hauler: Eric “Edog” Michaud’s 1982 C10

By Stephan Szantai   -   Images by the Author California’s Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is bound to bring together some stellar vehicles every year. The...
CTP JAN 2026 1961 1966 C10 Big Window Conversion 01

Old Anvil Speed Shop / Classic Industries 1960-66 C10 Big Window Conversion

By Brandon Gerringer   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Keeping with our Old Anvil Speed Shop (OASS) “theme” of tasking the individuals responsible for the work...
fe

Kimberly Jenkins’ 1967 Chevrolet “She10”

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Every old truck has its story … its own history. Whether it’s a hand-me-down family heirloom or...
00 Newport wiper install on chevy pickup truck

New Port Engineering’s Clean Wipe System for Fat Fender Fords and Chevys!

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author & Rob Fortier If you drive your classic truck regularly chances are Mother Nature is going to...
00 Chevy Task Force tailgate bare metal installed on truck chrome bumper taped red taillights shop with Miller Dynasty 350

Chris Cerce Customs Adds a Custom Touch to Your Tailgate

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Stepping into the world of classic trucks, it’s easy to see that each one rolling off the...
01 1968 Chevy C10 truck cotton field side view

Mike Feeney’s 1968 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by Fuelish Media Having built numerous vehicles over the years, Mike Feeney of Scottsdale, Arizona, has developed a discerning taste....
01 Chevrolet C10 truck custom chassis modification garage driveway

Carson Reed’s High School Hauler 1964 Chevy, Part 3

By Carson Reed   -   Images by the Author It’s been a minute or two since we visited with our up-and-coming teenage trucker, Carson Reed—he’s still...
01 1976 Chevy C30 Cheyenne olivewhite lowered Rowdy Mess wheels

Michael Phillips Dual-Purpose 1976 Chevrolet C30 Dually

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author When truck enthusiast Michael Phillips needed a heavy-duty workhorse pickup to help out with the daily grind,...
01 TIG torch with #5 pink cup tungsten on steel joint clean weld bead

TIG Welding 101 (Cont.): All About Electrodes

By Ron Covell   -  Images by the Author TIG welding machines have become so affordable these days that most professional shops (and many home hobbyists)...
01 1952 Chevy Suburban black lowered 5 spoke silver wheels sunset airfield plane N32635

David & Debbie Pilgrim’s 1952 Chevrolet Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Having worked in this industry for well over three decades, I’ve formed a lot of great relationships...

Search Our Site

More Chevy Performance
More Chevy Performance