Shane Dutka’s Tire-Searing ’71 Ford F100 Sport Custom
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
In a Chevy-heavy world of classic trucks packed with LS power and platform conversions, it’s a breath...
Matt de los Cobos’ 1972 Chevy Blazer, a Two-Door Family Funster
By Rob Fortier & the Owner - Images by Tim Sutton
I love a good story, especially from a fellow Chevy guy—and I really love...
Kerry “Duck” Cunningham’s 1959 Chevy Apache
By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography
In my lifetime, as a vehicle owner/operator (40 years now this month!), I’ve owned one “mini-truck;” it...
Walker Zeigler’s First-Gen 1965 Chevy C10
By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography
Up until 1960, General Motors had names for each series of trucks—Art Deco, Advance Design, Task Force—even...
A New Approach to Building an Old 1971 Chevy Truck
By Fuelish Media
You hear the term “back in the day” thrown around a lot, but for those who grew up in the pre-Internet era,...
Paul Close’s Y-Block Powered 1956 F100 is Layered with Custom Cool
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
As the years pass, there’s always one ride that totally instills itself into your memory banks for...
Josh Bentley’s Vini’s Hot Rods 1983 Chevy Squarebody C10 With a Roadster Shop SPEC...
By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography
Back in 1983, Wendell Bentley, a mechanic at a local sawmill in Fredonia, Arizona, bought himself a...
Horton’s Hot Rod Shop’s Wicked Hemi-Powered 1969 Dodge D200 Parts Hauler
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
Through the decades there was only one place to get hop-up parts for your ride: at the...
Joe Smith’s 1953 Ford F100 packs an LS punch with a Classic Contemporary Vibe
By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author
One of the easiest ways for truck enthusiasts to channel their passions while growing up was to...
1982 Chevy Squarebody C1500 Custom C10
By Fuelish Media
There’s nothing mild mannered about this ’82 Chevy pickup. Cory Shows, of Caledonia, Mississippi, works as a custom aircraft painter by trade,...
Korek Designs Built 1950 Ford F-1
By the CTP Staff - Images by NotStock Photography
Dennis Strobel has been a lifelong enthusiast of hot rod and custom vehicles. In 2009, on...
Troy Alston’s 1959 Chevy Apache
By Rob Fortier - Images by Jason Matthew
When asked how he got involved in the hobby, New Jersey’s Troy Alston simply replied, “I was...
LEGACY SERIES: The Dale Hollenbeck Chevy Stepside
By Darryl Hollenbeck - Images by Tim Sutton
CTP’s Legacy Series is devoted to preserving the history of the hobby, be it legends who paved...
FAMILY HERITAGE: Mike Steele’s 1968 Chevy C10
By the CTP Staff & Mike Steele - Images by NotStock Photography
Last year, we gave you a little behind-the-scenes insight on Mike Steele’s ’68...
Ralph Amezcua’s Fateful 1971 GMC Pickup Find
By Fuelish Media
For some folks, owning a customized vehicle of any sort can serve as the ultimate form of self-expression. Cultivating the overall aesthetic...
Jay Rusk Built this Head-Turning ’66 C10 out of a $600 Donor Truck
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author
Before the days of intense aftermarket support, a truck build would often require some type of...
Connor Crews’ 1998 Chevy C1500
By Rob Fortier - Images by Jeff Hamm
“When someone asked me what my dream car or truck was, I wanted to be able to...
Pete Rappoccio’s ’54 Chevy 3100 Swag Custom Ride
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Glenn Richards of Swag Custom Rides is a man on a mission. His New Britain, Connecticut, shop...
Brian Downard’s ’72 C10 Started as an Empty Cab and a Dream
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
Motivation for a project can come from many places. Sometimes, it’s a natural desire to get...
The Collard ’79 Chevy C10
A True Multigeneration Family Affair!
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Grinder TV
Being a father myself, of course anytime we come upon a father-and-son project...
Jim Brown Builds a Big Block, Stick Shift ’68 Dodge Pickup
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
There’s no question that the classic truck market is flooded with pickups that wear a Bowtie...
Randy Martin’s Legens-Built 1967 Ford F-100
By the CTP Staff - Photography by John Jackson
Randy Martin's love for the early F-100 trucks began when he first encountered a ’64 Ford...
Rod Parsons’ Beyond-Stunning, All-Carbon ’67 C10
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
I’ve always admired the use of carbon fiber—from F1 racing to motorcycle accessories and even smartphone covers....
Greg Klima’s Homebuilt Coyote-Swapped ’54 F-100
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Many true hot rodders state that “built” is better than “bought.” Adding one’s own touches to a...
Ricky Holly’s Square Unibody Triple Crown of Rodding Truck of the Year
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
In a hobby consumed by amazing Squarebody C10 pickups and Blazers, what does it take to be...
The Bigelow Family’s Patina ’68 C10
By the CTP Staff & Mike Bigelow - Photography by Grinder TV
Every owner/builder gets a tech sheet to fill out after their truck’s been...
Big Bill Watson’s 1966 Chevy C10
By Rob Fortier - Photography by John Jackson
Seven years in the making (and only two years in our feature files!), Big Bill Watson’s ’66...
Harrison’s Rod and Custom Builds the Ultimate Giveaway Truck for the NSRA Street Rod...
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
The National Street Rod Association began giving away a car during the Street Rod Nationals event...
Daniel Stewart’s 1967 C10 Lookin’ Like a Million Bucks
By Fuelish Media
You don’t see a killer truck with a captivating story like this every day—you just don’t. While there is a sea of...
Todd & Natasha Collins’ Kruzin Kustoms–Built 1971 C10
By the CTP Staff - Photography by Aaron Mai
Bought here … built there … brought back here … made an epic impression while visiting...
Al Fleury’s Wicked, LSA-Powered 1955 Chevy Hauler
By Chuck Vranas - Photography by the Author
In answering an age-old question of what makes a great classic truck, it can easily be allotted...
A Lifelong Ford Enthusiast’s Full-Custom F-100 Shop Truck
By Fuelish Media - Photography by the Author
Randy Pierson of Montgomery, Texas, is a self-proclaimed custom Ford junkie. He says that even before he...
Jeff Jones’ ’51 Ford F-1 Custom
By Chadly Johnson - Photography by the Author
In our current world of social media, we are allowed to glance into the shops of builders...
Jack Fillers’ 1971 GMC Stepside has the Perfect Mix of Patina and Practicality
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
When it comes to building a classic truck, there are many avenues you can take. Some...
Gary & Cindy Giovanni’s ’56 Chevy Modern Pro Street … South City Style
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
If you’ve been a reader of Classic Truck Performance for any length of time you know that...
Greg Tidwell’s World’s Most Beautiful Truck Award Winning 1940 Ford Pickup
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
When the entrants began lining up for the inaugural World’s Most Beautiful Truck award judging process, in...
Stretch Marks
Extended Cab ’56 Ford Fits Tasso Romnio Just Right
By Scotty Lachenauer - Photography by the Author
Have you ever just fallen in love with a...
Loose Change
A Hill’s Hot Rods–Crafted ’74 K5 Blazer
By Fuelish Media
Owning a Blazer like this requires a lot more than just a bag full of cash....
Fully Loaded
Leslie Moore’s Slick Suburban Hides a Surprise Underhood
By Tommy Lee Byrd - Photography by the Author
When Chevrolet introduced the Suburban nearly 90 years ago,...
HIGH & MIGHTY
David Drew’s SalinasBoys Customs–Built K10
By Rob Fortier - Photography by Tim Sutton
To say vintage 4x4s/SUVs are a new trend would be kind of naïve...
