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1 Museum exhibit featuring a lowered 1968 Chevrolet C10 with a modern stance and matte finish

Part 6 of The Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build: The Finale

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By Joe McCollough - Images by Jason Lubken & Jessica Coleman Speedway Motors wraps up its six-part series covering the build of its 1968 Chevy...

Brent Mivelaz’s 1963 Ford Unibody F-100

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By Fuelish Media From a former emergency response vehicle to a preserved patina cruiser, Brent Mivelaz’s 1963 Ford Unibody bucks the Blue Oval loyalty with...

Talbert Goldman’s 1990 GMC Sierra OBS Custom

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Since he was “knee high to a grasshopper”, Goldman has been a “hot rodder” … now, he’s...

Rick Clutter’s Premier Street Rods Built 1961 Ford Unibody Custom

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By Fuelish Media There’s a high road, a low road, and then there’s the Long Road, the latter of which Rick Clutter’s 1961 Ford F-100...

The John Lamb/Tin Man’s Garage Triton V10-Powered 1961 Ford Unibody

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By Brian Limberg (Excerpts from his Build Book) - Images by NotStock Photography John Lamb enlisted the help—and expertise—of Brian Limberg et al from Tin...

Mike Schott’s 1992 Chevy Silverado

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By Tim King - Images by the Author 1988 welcomed a new era of the truck line, ending the famous Squarebody Chevrolet trucks that lasted...

Bob Ford’s 1957 Chevy Task Force-Series Truck Turns up the Heat

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author Somewhere on the fringe you’ll find devout hot rodders still bringing vintage big-blocks linked to three pedals...

The Evolution of Pat Floyd’s 1969 Chevy C10

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author The alluring 1969 Chevy C10 laid out across our pages owned by Pat Floyd of Chester, New...

Robert Colvin’s Twin States Rod Shop Built 1996 Chevy CK1500

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Instead of waiting to find “just the right one” to start with, Robert Colvin decided to team...

01 Custom 1967 72 Chevy C10 utility truck lowered stance retro mod

Ruben Villamar’s 1968 Big-Window Utility

Eric Geisert

By Eric Geisert - Images by the Author Ruben Villamar, who lives in Irvine, California, answers the question: If you owned a construction company, what...

01 1965 C10 pickup in mint green lowered with whitewalls parked in an empty lot

Nick Riesett’s 1965 Chevy C10

Scotty Lachenauer

By Scotty Lachenauer - Images by the Author Nick Riesett, of Aberdeen, Maryland, wasn’t looking for a long-term project when he spied this ’65 C10...

01 1968 Chevrolet C10 cab restoration with metalwork and grinding sparks in progress

THE SPEEDWAY MOTORS 1968 C10 Build: Rust Repair, Bodywork, and Paint

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By Joe McCollough - Images by Jessica Coleman & Andy Chaves If you’ve been following along with our ’68 C10 project, you’ve seen us checking...

01 A bare metal 1963 Chevy C10 sits in a workshop during a custom build

Paul Messman’s BBT Fab–Built 1963 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography I vaguely remember the first time I saw that title used in a feature way back in...

01 Custom 1951 Ford F 1 pickup in black with a lowered stance and sleek front grille

LEGACY SERIES: Fat Jack Robinson’s 1951 Ford F-1

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By Johnny Rotten Robinson - Images by Tim Sutton When I began my magazine career back in the early ’90s, one of the first shops...

02 1954 Dodge Pickup front view black with chrome accents

Charles Black’s 1954 Dodge Hot Rod C-Series

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Josh Mishler The year 1954 was a big one—it saw the advent of poodle skirts, Wiffle balls, and most...

01 Custom 1956 Ford F 100 truck slammed with metallic orange paint

LS Powered Ford F100

Scotty Lachenauer

By Scotty Lachenauer - Images by the Author When Kyle Weichold bought his ’56 Ford F-100 he had a good mind to put modern Blue...

01 A customized 1971 Ford F100 with a two tone blue and white paint job parked in front of a barn

Shane Dutka’s Tire-Searing ’71 Ford F100 Sport Custom

Chuck Vranas

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...

01 The 1972 Chevy Blazer resting near beachfront condos showing off its clean classic design

Matt de los Cobos’ 1972 Chevy Blazer, a Two-Door Family Funster

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier & the Owner - Images by Tim Sutton I love a good story, especially from a fellow Chevy guy—and I really love...

01 Slammed Chevy Apache with a patina blue body and yellow headlight accents parked by an industrial building

Kerry “Duck” Cunningham’s 1959 Chevy Apache

Rob Fortier

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...

01 1965 Chevy C10 lowered stance red patina finish parked beside an industrial building

Walker Zeigler’s First-Gen 1965 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

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...

01 Slammed blue 71 C10 parked showcasing its lowered stance and sleek chrome grille

A New Approach to Building an Old 1971 Chevy Truck

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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,...

001 Custom white and gold Ford F100 with unique striping parked in front of a stone building

Paul Close’s Y-Block Powered 1956 F100 is Layered with Custom Cool

Chuck Vranas

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...

001 Front view of a blue 1983 Chevy C10 parked at sunset with a lowered stance

Josh Bentley’s Vini’s Hot Rods 1983 Chevy Squarebody C10 With a Roadster Shop SPEC...

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Back in 1983, Wendell Bentley, a mechanic at a local sawmill in Fredonia, Arizona, bought himself a...

001 Turquoise 1969 Dodge D200 parked beside a brick building with Horton Hot Rod Parts decal

Horton’s Hot Rod Shop’s Wicked Hemi-Powered 1969 Dodge D200 Parts Hauler

Chuck Vranas

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...

02 1953 Ford truck side view sleek red finish chrome accents low stance

Joe Smith’s 1953 Ford F100 packs an LS punch with a Classic Contemporary Vibe

Chuck Vranas

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

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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,...

001 Two 1950 Ford F 1 trucks blue and maroon

Korek Designs Built 1950 Ford F-1

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By the CTP Staff - Images by NotStock Photography Dennis Strobel has been a lifelong enthusiast of hot rod and custom vehicles. In 2009, on...

01 Front view of a 1959 Chevy Apache with a red roof and silver body

Troy Alston’s 1959 Chevy Apache

Rob Fortier

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...

04 Side view of 1974 Chevy Squarebody Stepside at sunset with palm trees

LEGACY SERIES: The Dale Hollenbeck Chevy Stepside

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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...

02 Side view of a 1967 Chevrolet C10 showcasing chrome wheels and silver paint

FAMILY HERITAGE: Mike Steele’s 1968 Chevy C10

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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...

05 1971 red GMC truck in front of shipping containers

Ralph Amezcua’s Fateful 1971 GMC Pickup Find

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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...

01 1967 Chevrolet C10 sleek blue pickup with open hood at an indoor car show

Jay Rusk Built this Head-Turning ’66 C10 out of a $600 Donor Truck

Tommy Lee Byrd

By Tommy Lee Byrd - Images by the Author Before the days of intense aftermarket support, a truck build would often require some type of...

01 Customized 1988 1998 Chevrolet CK bright red in front of industrial building

Connor Crews’ 1998 Chevy C1500

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Jeff Hamm “When someone asked me what my dream car or truck was, I wanted to be able to...

01 A matte two tone 1954 Chevy pickup with chrome wheels posed against a rustic barn backdrop

Pete Rappoccio’s ’54 Chevy 3100 Swag Custom Ride

Scotty Lachenauer

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

Tommy Lee Byrd

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...

01 1979 Chevrolet C10 Pickup in Burnt Orange at Desert Dusk

The Collard ’79 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

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...

01 Beige 1968 Dodge Pickup Truck at Sunset

Jim Brown Builds a Big Block, Stick Shift ’68 Dodge Pickup

Tommy Lee Byrd

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...

01 Navy Blue 1967 Ford F100 Pickup on an Urban Backlot

Randy Martin’s Legens-Built 1967 Ford F-100

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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...

02 Custom carbon 1967 Chevrolet C10 truck at an industrial site

Rod Parsons’ Beyond-Stunning, All-Carbon ’67 C10

Rob Fortier

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....

01 Olive green 1954 Ford F100 with custom black wheels side view

Greg Klima’s Homebuilt Coyote-Swapped ’54 F-100

Scotty Lachenauer

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...

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