Classic Truck Performance

01 1976 Ford F 150 two tone red and white lowered stance classic pickup

Patrick Kendrick’s 1976 Ford F-150 Ranger XLT

Scotty Lachenauer

By Scotty Lachenauer - Images by the Author “I’ve had a love affair with classic cars and trucks for as long as I can remember,”...

00A Slammed 1948 Chevy 3100 Matte brown paint wire wheels and a fully bagged stance

Air Lift Performance 3H Adjustable Ride Height Control System

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Taylor Kempkes Way back in 1994, back when I’d just begun my career in the magazine industry, I picked...

03 1957 Cameo truck custom bodywork flush panels high end restoration

From Pro Street to Street Cruiser, Jason Graham Turned Mark Fuqua’s 1957 Chevy Cameo...

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography It was back in 2011, I believe, that my cranky old buddy John Jackson first (photographically) introduced...

01 Custom 1951 Chevy pickup with bare metal bodywork widened fenders and aggressive stance

The Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs 1951 Chevy, Part 9: Windows & Roof

In The Garage Media Staff

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere - Images by Camren Beattie I think even from the beginning we always knew that we wanted to flush mount...

00 A fabricator welding a replacement cab corner on a classic truck

Repairing Rust in a Chevy Pickup Cab

Ron Ceridono

It’s rare indeed to find a vintage pickup that doesn’t suffer from the ravages of rust in one place or another. Very often corrosion...

01 1957 Chevy pickup laying frame deep concave wheels tucked rear fenders stance build

The Premier Street Rod/Rob Chesson SINsational 1957 Chevy

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media We’ve all marveled over the truck builds unveiled by Premier Street Rod in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, and that trend continues with...

01 1949 Ford F1 – Silver with a modern stance polished wheels and a custom engine bay on display

2024 Mooneyes HRCS: Yokohama, Japan’s Finest Hot Rod & Custom Show

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author For the second, maybe even the third, time since I started attending Mooneyes’ annual Hot Rod &...

01 1946 Chevy Truck black patina pre restoration parked by a garage

Reviving an Art Deco-Series 1946 Chevy Truck from Barn Find to Street

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author There’s nothing better than walking into an old barn to find a dust-covered truck sitting in a...

01 1967 Chevy C10 in red and matte gray with custom wheels and lowered suspension for a modernized classic look 1

TriWorks Builds a Smokin’ 1967 Chevy for Stoker’s Smokeless

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Josh Mishler Back in 2018, Stoker’s Smokeless Tobacco enlisted the talents of Grant Salter and his team at TriWorks...

00 Restored Chevrolet Task Force truck bed with a clean tailgate setup

Breaking Free of Chain-Type Latches

Rodney Bauman

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Images by the Author Everyone knows how one thing leads to another. When we’re thinking outside the box, we might...

01 1956 Ford F100 polished silver custom at SEMA 2024 featuring chrome accents and slammed stance

2024 SEMA Show

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, once again, the 2024 SEMA Show was a spectacle like no other. Despite the ongoing...

00 1956 Ford F100 custom truck raw metal body SEMA

Custom-Fabbing F-100 Running Boards

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Images by Gary’s Rods & Restorations Classic trucks were designed to be used and abused; some of the details of construction...

01 1956 Ford F100 with a sleek lavender finish and a custom front grille design

Matt Hayes Turns Back Time with this 1956 Ford F100 Kustom

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author When stepping into the world of classic trucks, it’s not often that you get to see a...

01 1966 Chevrolet C10 copper finish lowered polished wheels captured beautifully in driveway

Dave Gonzales’ 1966 Chevy C10

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media The tale of this insane pickup started when Dave Gonzales, a hot rod enthusiast from Murrieta, California, first encountered the legendary work...

01 1969 Chevrolet C10 truck matte black barn find rustic backdrop classic pickup vintage Chevy

Installing Detroit Speed & Engineering’s GM QuadraLink Rear Suspension

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by the Author When it comes to tricking out a truck, two common objectives are reducing ride height and improving...

01 1970s Chevrolet Silverado patina two tone custom wheels Dino s Truck Show

Dino’s Git-Down 2024

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author & Fuelish Media After spending last year stuck at home with COVID-19, forced to spectate via social...

01 1969 Chevy C10 custom lowered pickup truck with black paint and chrome accents

Cameron Smith’s 1968 Chevy C10

Todd Ryden

By Todd Ryden - Images by Matt Lankford Building and driving a vintage muscle car or truck can sometimes leave one conflicted. Classic vehicles are...

01 1959 Chevy Apache rear view custom CHEVROLET tailgate chrome bumper stepside design polished show truck

Gerry & Chris Rushton’s 1959 Chevy Apache

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Tim Sutton When the Rushtons first brought their 1959 Chevrolet Apache to Randy Clark at Hot Rods & Custom...

00 Custom transmission tunnel fabrication steel sheet metal vintage car floor pan installation handmade project

Behind the Scenes: Joe McGlynn’s 1949 Studebaker

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Images by Joe McGlynn We looked at the chassis of Joe McGlynn’s Studebaker pickup project back in the Dec. ’23 issue...

The 2025 Reunion Truck Show

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier For the fourth consecutive year, our pal Ronnie Wetch, his wife Autumn, and Sam Castronova pulled off yet another successful Reunion Truck...

01 1979 Chevy Crew Cab rear quarter view chrome tailgate long bed dual exhaust custom truck

Rodney Harris 1979 Chevrolet Crew Cab

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography “The idea of this build was to bring to life a truck that looked as if it...

00 FiTech Ultra Port EFI manifold being positioned on a Chevy small block engine for improved fuel delivery

EFI 101: Installing FiTech’s New Ultra Port Throttle Body System

In The Garage Media Staff

By Jason Scudellari - Images by the Author Some of you may be asking, why switch over to EFI? To me, it was an easy...

01 Black custom 1956 Ford F 100 displayed with hood open showcasing detailed engine bay at Grand National Truck Show

2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author While Labor Day typically signals the end of summer, looks like the middle of September now means...

01 Chevy C10 truck on wood risers showcasing a matte black finish and open hood for customization

Detroit Speed Engineering Speed Kit and SpeedMax 1967-1987 C10 IFS

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono There’s no question that the 1967-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 pickups are highly sought after by Classic Truck Performance readers. Also...

01 1956 Ford F 100 chrome grille white paint lowered stance and custom headlights on open road

Terron Carver’s 1956 F-100 Went From Worn Out to Wow

In The Garage Media Staff

By Brandon Burrell - Images by the Author When it comes to building cool vehicles, Terron “TC” Carver from Clermont, Georgia, the owner of TC’s...

00 1966 Chevy truck door restoration primed and black panel workshop

AMD’s Project #Backpay: Saving the Doors From the Crusher!

In The Garage Media Staff

By Jason Chandler - Images by the Author Welcome back to our recurring tech article series in Classic Truck Performance! We're excited to dive into...

01 Customized 1969 Chevrolet C10 with a two tone black and white paint job and lowered stance on custom wheels

Todd West’s Highlander Hauler 1972 Chevy C10

In The Garage Media Staff

By Todd West - Images by Chadly Johnson I first got interested in the concept of restomods when I saw the third-generation Challenger. I thought...

0 Custom sheet metal bed work with raised floor channels in Chevy OBS truck

More Metal Magic From Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs

In The Garage Media Staff

By Kenneth “Stressball” DeKissere - Images by Camren Beattie Last month, we took a break from Kenneth DeKissere’s amazing work on the 1951 Chevy at...

21 Classic Truck Performance crew films a segment at the show capturing the action among custom trucks and enthusiasts

Trucks of the 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding Presented by PPG

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author After returning from last year’s inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR), there was no question that event...

00 Measuring the Chevy truck bed width with chains for precise fitment

Dry Fitting a Task Force Stepside Bed

Rodney Bauman

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Images by the Author “They don’t make ’em like they used to.” We certainly do hear that a lot. If...

08 Front suspension view showing coilover springs Allstar performance tie rods and BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires

Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Builds Troy Peck’s 1969 Ford F-100

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Not Stock Photography “Our goal from day one was to build one of the baddest, most detailed 1969 Ford...

00 Foot pressing on installed Lokar throttle pedal in a Chevy C10 truck interior

Lokar Performance Products’ Direct Fit 1967-1972 C10 Throttle Pedal Assembly Installation

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author - Videography by Ryan Foss Productions When I first acquired my 1969 C10, the 454 big-block the...

01 1972 Chevrolet K10 lifted truck with two tone blue and white paint off road tires and chrome grille

Trans4mation Part 2: MetalWorks Builds a 4×4 Chevy

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Chadly Johnson We all know looks can be deceiving. The transformation of this Chevy pickup goes a long way...

01 1979 GMC K2500 Adventure Sport concept rendering showcasing classic off road style and fire department graphics

Adventure Sport: AME Offroad’s Brush Fire Truck

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images Courtesy of AME Offroad & Rapt Visuals - Illustrations by Tavis Highlander In the Jan. ’24 issue of Classic Truck...

01 1955 Chevrolet pickup metallic blue lowered stance with custom chrome grille classic styling

Alex MacDonald’s Perfectly Engineered 1955 Chevy

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media Engineers aren’t often known for being artistic. As problem-solvers, their solutions don’t necessarily have to be aesthetically pleasing as long as they...

The 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the Grand National Roadster Show, now celebrating its second decade in...

Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs’ Open House

In The Garage Media Staff

By Camren Beattie You’re invited to Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs’ annual Open House, Friday, May 2, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Scott’s...

12 Front view of a 1974 Ford F 100 parked near a lighthouse featuring modern wheels and a clean chrome grille

The OTHER Popular 1/2-Ton

In The Garage Media Staff

Wilwood’s In-House–Built 1974 F-100 By CTP Staff - Images by Marco Olguin Wilwood Engineering bucks the Bow-Tie norm, constructing a performance-minded, curb-appealing 1974 F-100 in-house for...

Our Pick of Performance Parts For Your Classic Truck 2024

In The Garage Media Staff

EFI-Ready Frame Mount Gas Tank for 1967-1972 Ford Trucks Tanks Inc. is proud to announce the release of a frame-mounted relocation gas tank for the...

17 1969 Chevy C10 front view sunset background patina finish and custom wheels

Travis Alford’s 426 Hemi-Powered 1969 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Tired of reading about yet another LS-swapped C10? Looking for something a bit different than a good-old...

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