Classic Truck Performance
Complementing Body Lines With Custom Running Boards
Part 4: Scott's Hotrods N Customs Custom Fabricated These Running Boards For The 1951 Chevy Project Truck
By Kenneth “Stress Ball” Dekiserre - Photography by...
2023 TRIPLE CROWN OF RODDING AWARDS
The Trio of Top Trucks and Other Noteworthy Awards!
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
One of the bigger attractions to this past weekend’s...
THE INAUGURAL 2023 TRIPLE CROWN OF RODDING
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
It's Sunday afternoon and I'm sitting on a plane (in First Class, no less, as I dropped...
Ken’s Tribute C10 Truck Was Worth The Wait
This 1970 Chevy C10 Has Plenty Of Memories
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
“When I was 15, my brother and I spent a...
An Open and Closed Case
Welding Up Unwanted Holes
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by THE AUTHOR & Tim Foss
Regardless of whether a classic truck is being modified or restored,...
How To Restore A Delco-Remy Horn
Vintage Horns Are Very Deceiving
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Cruisin’ low and slow in big-city traffic I’ve certainly heard my share...
1953 Chevy Truck With Family Ties
“Reliquia Familiar” Alex Rosales’ Family Heirloom 1953 Chevy Truck
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Michael Christensen
Nothing makes a story more heart-warming than having a...
How It’s Made
Johnson’s Radiator Works Builds a Custom C10 Radiator
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Whether you build classic trucks as a hobby or...
Rare Beauty Ram Truck
Justin Reed’s Hemi Swapped 1989 Dodge Ram D150
By Fuelish Media
Have you ever wondered why there aren’t nearly as many Dodge trucks out at shows...
DIY Custom Upholstery For 1947-54 Advance Design Chevys
Easy Chevs of the 40’s Reupholstery Job
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
Recently, we showed you the way to get an already-upholstered, full...
Modern Patina, Modern Performance ’57 GMC WideSide
John Lisenby’s GMC Truck With Blends of ’50s Antiquity and LSA Performance
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
Back in the mid ’90s I...
Farm Fresh 1967 Ford F250
Kyle Gendreau’s Vintage Ford F250 Custom Cab is all Business
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
In a parallel universe, there’s a completely different...
How To Make & Install Brake Lines
Clampdown Competition Shares Insight on Plumbing, Bending, Flaring, and Forming Brake Lines For Your C10 With Speedway Motors & Wilwood
By Ryan Manson - Photography...
TRACK-READY CHASSIS FOR 1967-72 C10S
AME Offers Performance Suspension For Your Classic Truck 1967-72 C10
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by Chadly Johnson
Early in 1970 Art Morrison could be found...
Truck Jam 2023
Auto Metal Direct’s Day of Vintage Trucks and Giving Back to the Community
By Jason Chandler - Photography by Jessica Roach
On a brisk yet sunny...
The 54th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
Louisville did not disappoint this year—neither with the weather (a little rain on Thursday just cleaned the...
Orange Blossom Special Squarebody
Roadster Shop’s Iconic R&D Chevy Squarebody For Their Legend Series Chassis
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tommy Koppinger
Back in 2020, Roadster Shop began the...
J-Rod and Custom-Built 1972 Chevy Suburban
From Project Truck To an Exceptionally High-End Custom Truck
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
You know that old adage about a glass being...
In The Shop: Orange County Hotrods
Touring the Corona, California, Based Hot Rod Shop
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
At an early age Aaron Hamusek was spending a lot...
First Gen C10 Tilt Steering Column Install
Part 2: AMD’S PROJECT #Backpay Gets Classic Performance Products’ Premium Classic Fit Tilt Steering Column
By Jason Chandler - Photography by the Author
Project #backpay is...
Next Level Pro Touring Truck
Joe Gregory’s Purpose Built Track Truck
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Over the past couple decades classic trucks have taken on new...
V-belt To Serpentine Conversion Kits
All American Billet’s Chevy Small Block Serpentine Accessory Drive
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Grinder TV
When function and form become one it is a...
Red Hot 1945 COE Truck
Mike Di Maulo’s ’45 Cab Over Engine Truck Puts The “Hot” In Hot Rod
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
When Mike Di Maulo...
Modern Tech & Old School Hammerforming
How 3D Printing Improves One of The Oldest Metalworking Process
By Ron Covell - Photography by Adam Cecil
What Is Hammerforming?
Hammerforming is one of the oldest...
TMI Products’ Classic Interior For Your 1967-72 C10 Truck
Hassle-Free Solution To Transform Your Classic Truck With Aftermarket Interior
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Taylor Kempkes
There are two things that can—and will—severely stonewall...
Canadian-Bred 1962 Chevy Apache
Gasboy Customs’ 1962 Chevy Truck, Inspired By Dino Battilana’s 1963 C10 Dualie
By Fuelish Media - Photography by the Author
When Trevor Williams of Gasboy Customs...
How To Install 1967-72 C10 Flush Mount Glass
Seamless C10 Glass Install With Flush Fitment The Scott's Hotrods ’N Customs Way
By Shawn Holloway - Photography by the CTP Staff
You know the saying...
Twisted 1976 GMC Jimmy
Terry & Sara Rose’s Show Stopping Squarebody GMC
By Rob Fortier & Terry Rose - Photography by John Jackson
As anyone who knows me knows, I’m...
Chevy 3100 With Distinct Diesel Power
Jeremy Shultz’s LB7 Duramax Swapped Chevy 3100
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
“I’ve been into Mopars for as long as I can remember,”...
AMD’S PROJECT #BACKPAY 1966 CHEVY C10
How To Install CPP’s Power Steering Conversion Kit For 1960-1966 Chevy C10
By Jason Chandler Photography by the Author
Project #backpay, a 1966 Chevy C10 that...
Auto Metal Direct to the Rescue: Building a Better (Squarebody) Bed Box!
Jimenez Bros. Adapts AMD's New Bed to a Rydman Ranch C10 Rear Suspension
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
One of the greatest aspects...
Dream Machine
Cameron Smith’s Missouri-Built 1967 Chevy C10
By Fuelish Media - Photography by the Author
It’s very rare for someone to have the opportunity to take ownership...
24th Annual Brothers Truck Show Presented by Holley Performance
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
With the abundance of truck shows these days, it’s good to see those long-standing traditions like attending...
Time for New Shoes
Updating Factory Drum Brakes
By Todd Ryden - Photography by THE AUTHOR
Trucks have been stopping proficiently with rear drum brakes for decades. Perhaps not the...
Mooneyes Hot Rod Custom Show 2022
Mooneyes’ 30th Anniversary Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama, Japan
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
08Way back in 1999, a conversation between myself,...
1964 CHEVY C10 WILWOOD BIG BRAKE KIT UPGRADE
Installing Wilwood Brakes & ProSpindles on the New Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Independent Front Suspension
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
Last month we...
Misfit: 1956 Chevy Stepside
Danielle’s Restomod 1956 Chevy 3100 With a Name That Just Fits
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
“I may not have understood what was...
BBT Fabrications Built 1956 F100
Kerry Wienke’s 1956 Ford F100 Went From Rusty Relic to Show Truck
By Rob Fortier & Kerry Wienke - Photography by John Jackson
Once a utilitarian...
Crafting a Custom Aluminum Fan Shroud
Part 5: The Souza Ford F100 Gets a Custom Aluminum Fan Shroud & Coolant Overflow Tank
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author
The most...
1967 Chevy C10 With Bare Metal Beauty
Lloyd Originals Brings this LS Swapped 1967 Chevy C10 to the Next Level
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
It’s a rare moment in...
12-Bolt Tune-Up For Your 1963-70 Chevy C10
New Life for an Old Rearend
By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Tim Foss
One of the common and most beneficial upgrades on ’63-70 Chevy C10...
Vantasy: 1969 Dodge A108 Custom Van
Goolsby Customs Builds a Killer Vintage Van
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
I’m going to start off by simply saying I am not...
Kickoff Party
Scott’s Hotrods Welcomes Visitors to its New Shop
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Justin Scott Padfield and the crew at Scott’s Hotrods...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Glenn Sinon’s 1951 CHEVY TRUCK
Extra Curricular Activities
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by CTP Staff
It seems like Glenn Sinon has held a body hammer or a spray gun in...
Killer Gold Squarebody GMC Sierra
This LS Swapped 1984 GMC Sierra Gets a Second Life
By Fuelish Media
While there’s a lot to be said about off-the-wall, full-blown show trucks, there...
Behind The Scenes: L&S Customs 1959 Chevy Apache
Tony & Joy Capps’ ‘59 Chevy Apache Gets Custom Fabrication
By The CTP Staff
This month we revisit our friends at L&S Customs in Prospect Hill,...
Scott’s Hotrods Independent Front Suspension Kit
Bolt-On Suspension Upgrades For Our 1964 Chevy C10
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
In some sense, owning a classic truck is one of...
Untamed Beast: A Twin Turbo Dodge D150
The Wild-Eyed 1983 Dodge Ram Track Truck
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Back in 1981, Dodge brought back the iconic “Ram” symbol it...
OLD ANVIL SPEED SHOP’S CUSTOM CHASSIS
International Harvester Custom Chassis With Workmanship And Creativity
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
In most cases hardly anyone ever gets to see the...
Ron & Carnock Creations Built 1950 Studebaker
This LS swapped 2R6 Studebaker Truck is a Proper Tribute With a Modern Twist
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
Believe it or not,...
The 7th Annual Jalopy Jam Up
Classic Trucks Cruise The Rockton World Fair
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
There are so many reasons for owning a classic truck, with...
B-side Beautification: Undercarriage Repair & Rubberized Undercoating
Tips And Tricks For Vehicle Undercoating With 3M Body Schutz
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Do classic trucks have B-sides? Once they’re...
Race Ready: A Pro Touring 1972 GMC Truck
This LS Swapped GMC Truck Is All Business
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
“I read an article in Popular Hot Rodding about a...
The Seedorf 1954 Chevy 3100 “Hemi Truck”
Award Winning, 1954 Chevy Truck With Mopar Muscle Built By Harold's Hot Rod Shop
By John Gilbert - Photography by Wes Allison
An accumulation with age,...
How To Prep For Painting: Chevrolet Task Force Truck Running Boards
Our Top Tips & Tricks For Getting The Paint Prep Work Right
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
If you’ve ever by chance...
THE ULTIMATE OLD SCHOOL 1969 FORD F250 HIGHBOY
Father & Son Built High-end Ford F250 With Ford Big Block Power
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Ford truck enthusiasts are a...
Kugel Komponents’ New Bolt-In 1963-87 Chevy C10 Coilover Kit
Bolt-In Independent Front Suspension For Your Chevy C10/GMC ½-Ton
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
For what it’s worth, all C10 trucks had pretty...
Wildfire Warrior: 1959 Chevy Apache
Project “FIRED” is a 1959 Task Force Fleetside with Hard-Earned Patina
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by Grinder TV
Nature’s elements can be quite corrosive,...
F100 Supernationals 2022
The F100 Supernationals & All Ford Show Returns to the Great Smoky Mountains
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Events come and go,...
Brian Schutte’s 1951 Chevy Truck Gets A Custom Bed Floor
Behind the Scenes Part 3: Scott's Hotrods N Customs Creates Handmade, Custom Truck Bed Floor On a 1951 Chevy Truck
By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKiserre ...
70th Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama
Trucks Invade Detroit!
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
Trucks, trucks, and more trucks! It seems customized pickups are everywhere nowadays—from early '70s Broncos selling...
Goldilocks, Mid-’60s Custom C10
Lo-Fi–Styled 1968 Chevy C10 With LQ4 Power
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Sometimes, when thrashing out a build, it’s more important to be...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT METAL PREP
Must Know Tips When Preparing Your Next Classic Truck Chassis
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author
For any project truck, you’ll need to do...
The REUNION Truck Show 2023
Year Two in Downtown Chandler, Arizona, is a HUGE Success!
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
What a whirlwind past weekend we just had....
Lone Star Throwdown 2023
Bringing the Heat to Conroe, Texas
By Fuelish Media
When it comes to truck per capita, Texas is definitely leading the nation! Where there are more...