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03 1969 Chevy C10 Cheyenne trim lowered truck build

A Perfect 10: Josh Hicks’ 1969 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Grinder TV When I first became immersed in this particular hobby/industry many, many moons ago, the quintessential classic truck...

01 1956 Ford F 100 in brushed bare metal finish with billet wheels and a slammed stance

The Fat Fender Garage Bare-Metal 1956 Ford F-100

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media Anyone who is familiar with these old trucks knows that finding one in original, pristine condition is pretty much an impossible task....

01 1972 Chevy C10 front view sunset red white chrome grille LED headlights custom bumper

Rick Van Unen’s 1972 Chevy C10 and 1966 Suburban

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Wes Allison As a magazine editor, you get to see lots of cool, behind-the-scenes stuff—like, a lot! And over...

02 1957 Chevy truck turquoise stepside pickup with smoothed body lines and chrome grille at sunset

Destitute: Derek Bumgardner’s All-Aftermarket 1957 Chevy

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Grinder TV I had seen Derek Bumgardner’s Task Force Chevy a number of times—on the socials and in person—before...

01 Custom shaved hood and billet grille on 1950 Ford F1 in high gloss blue show quality finish

Alex Bollinger’s 1950 Ford F-1 Packs a Coyote Punch

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author Let’s face it, nothing brightens up the landscape better than a vintage truck regardless of whether it’s...

02 1993 Chevy OBS slammed front view with white bumper chrome wheels and multicolor side graphics

Ty Zito’s 1993 OBS Indy 500 Pace Truck

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Back in 1993, right as I was beginning my magazine career, New Smyrna Beach Chevrolet sold a...

01 1973 Chevy C10 classic truck custom wheels scenic sunset location

The Walsh-Lakeside Speed & Shine Contender for Best Third-Gen C10 Ever Built

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media If you’ve happened to frequent the same events as this drop-dead gorgeous 1975 C10, you may have heard the murmurs and whisperings...

01 1966 Ford F 100 Custom Cab lowered white red stripe billet wheels

Randy Ross’ 1966 Ford Mustang-Rooted Pickup

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media There comes a time in many enthusiasts’ lives when they reach a crucial fork in the road. Is it possible to stretch...

01 1954 Chevy 3100 custom truck lowered suspension chrome wheels hot rod classic pickup

Richard Doyle’s 1954 Chevy 3100

In The Garage Media Staff

BY STEPHAN SZANTAI - IMAGES BY the Author - ART COURTESY OF STEVE STANFORD Although you might not recognize it in its current guise, this...

01 1960 George Poteet portrait salt flats motorsport hat sunglasses brown tee vintage style

George Poteet’s Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop–Built 1960 Ford F-100 Crew Cab

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Notstock Photography In this industry/hobby, you obviously meet—and ultimately befriend—some really amazing people. In my 30-plus years doing this,...

01 1996 OBS Chevy rocking retro flames and ultra deep dish staggered wheels

Hill’s Hot Rods’ Tribute 1996 Chevrolet

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by NotStock Photography Sammy. Uttering that name immediately conjures up both visual and audio memories, the first of which permeating...

02 1957 Chevy truck Restomod with smoothed bodylines and custom chrome front grille

Third Time’s a Charm: Joe Rode’s BEST 1957 Chevy Task Force

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media Joe Rode, of Covina, California, is a lifelong car guy through and through. He has an extensive list of vehicles he has...

02 1965 Chevy C10 custom truck laid out on billet wheels with air suspension

Shannon Hartley’s Tre5 Customs–Revised 1965 C10

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Grinder TV For many of us, mid 2020 may not end up being a point in time we remember...

01 1950 Willys Jeep custom build lifted suspension metallic purple paint

Jerry Harding’s 1950 Willys-Overland Jeep Wagon 4×4

In The Garage Media Staff

By Jerry Harding - Images by NotStock Photography We were on Facebook Marketplace searching for a shop Jeep to take wheeling. While scrolling through the...

01 1996 Chevy Tahoe custom slammed on large chrome wheels

Raul Verdin’s Twisted 1996 Chevy Tahoe

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Brent MacAdam As one’s family grows, so must their vehicles—carrying capacity, that is. I’ve always been a huge fan...

01 1960 Ford F 100 crew cab with a custom two tone turquoise and white paint job

David & Rajan Tumino’s 1960 F-250 Four-Door Fridge

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media There’s nothing more rewarding than building a truck just like the one Dad used to have. As a kid, there was something...

01 1952 Chevrolet 3100 parked at a vintage gas station with a sleek olive green paint job and chrome grille

Scott Rayfield’s 1952 Chevy 3100—a Labor of Love and Legacy

Jesse Kiser

By Jesse Kiser - Images by the Author Some builds are more than just machines; they're stories written in steel, passed through hands and decades....

02 Custom 1973 Chevrolet C10 bagged truck orange paint

Jason Fonte’s 1973 Chevy C10

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier & Jason Fonte - Images by Tim Sutton After three decades of being a photojournalist, one of my favorite parts of the...

02 1968 Chevrolet C10 aggressive stance with modern wheels and red interior

Fabian Musuraca’s Afterhours 1967 Chevy C10

John Machaqueiro

By John Machaqueiro - Images by the Author When you have a fulltime job during the week chances are you don’t bring any aspect...

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,”...

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 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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

1 K5 Blazer engine bay featuring a bright orange Chevrolet V8

Captain Wild Bill’s 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media Discovery’s Deadliest Catch Captain Wild Bill hooks a big one with his 1972 K5 Blazer crafted by none other than Dan Hogan...

1 Front view of the Ford F100 with a custom grille and a lowered stance

Speedtech Transforms a Rusty Relic 1954 F-100 Into a Real Head-Turner

In The Garage Media Staff

By Fuelish Media SpeedTech Performance transforms a former rusted relic 1954 Ford into a modern-performing, head-turning, asphalt-blazing F-100 for new landlord, Bentley Hugie! Read full...