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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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Red OBS with open hood showcasing engine modifications in a garage

Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Gets Down on a 1995 Silverado

In The Garage Media Staff

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere - Images by Camren Beattie Scott’s Hotrods ‘N Customs takes a break from their full-custom Advanced Design Chevy project and...

01 A 1953 1956 Ford F 100 undergoing a custom wide body bed modification

The Souza F-100 Making the Bed – Part 1

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author Revisiting the Souza F-100, Ron Covell gives us an update on the build with the latest chapter:...

01 Applying body filler to repair pinholes on a primed Chevy K10 door panel during restoration

Paint Prep Pointers for the Shy of Sight

Rodney Bauman

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman Rotten Rodney Bauman gives us a “glazing” look into the process of avoiding the dreaded “pinholes”: from sanding to filling to...

01 Lifted blue and white Chevy K10 with large off road tires and a chrome grille

MetalWorks Builds a Roadster Shop-Based 4×4 Chevy

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by Chadly Johnson Putting the proper foundation beneath a classic, Metalworks “re-chassis-fies” a 1972 Chevy K10 with an all-new Roadster...

01 Two Vintage Air boxes on display in front of a customized blue 1990s Chevrolet CK 1500

Vintage Air Gen 5 Surefit for Your 1988-1994 Chevy and GMC CK1500

In The Garage Media Staff

By Jon Barefoot & Jessica Roach - Photography by the Authors Installing an aftermarket Vintage Air Gen5 SureFit air conditioning and heat unit in a...

01 TIG welding torch close up creating precise welds on metal with pink ceramic nozzle

The Latest and Greatest TIG Welding Torch Cups

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Images by the Author Ron Covell gives Classic Truck Performance readers his experienced, firsthand insight on the ever-evolving world of TIG...

Custom Autosound 1967-1972 Slidebar Radio Install

Launchpad Legal Marketing Support

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author Retro-looking sounds with modern Bluetooth capabilities—if you don’t want to cut your pristine 1967-1972 Chevy dash, but...

01 Stripped Interior and Steering Column Access 1968 C10

The Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Part 5: The Interior

In The Garage Media Staff

By Joe McCollough - Images by Jessica Coleman & Andy Chaves Now that our 1968 C10 project is through the arduous rust repair, bodywork, and...

CTP OCT 2024 Lokar Ididit C10 install 13

Updating a 1971 Suburban With a Lokar Floor Shifter and Ididit Tilt Column

In The Garage Media Staff

By Todd Ryden - Images by the Author After upgrading our 1971 Chevy Suburban with an electronic four-speed automatic transmission we’ve never been happy with...

01 Ford pickup with a high performance V8 engine build featuring an Edelbrock intake and custom headers

A Windsor Bottom End With Cleveland Cylinder Heads and Intake for the Ultimate Old-School...

Jeff Huneycutt

By Jeff Huneycutt - Images by the Author We’re building a Frankenstein hybrid, taking the best components from two engines that weren’t originally designed to...

04 Aerial view of a 1967 1972 GMC truck with parts laid out for restoration in a workshop

Building a Bed for 1967-1972 SWB GM Pickups

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by the CTP Staff For Classic Performance Products’ 1967-1972 longbed to shortbed sheetmetal conversion they turned to Auto Metal Direct...

00 A welder fabricating a custom exhaust system on a workbench

Room to Breathe Part 2: Rounding Out an Oval Exhaust

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Images by the Author When it comes time to tackle the exhaust system of your classic truck build, you’ll no doubt...

01 Installing steering column in 1952 Chevy pickup cab with a dog nearby

What You Need to Know About Installing Steering Components

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by the Author One of the most difficult things for someone to admit is that after investing time and money...

01 Installing C10 frame bracket during classic truck restoration project

A Short Story: Cutting a 1963-72 Longbed Chevy/GMC Down to Size

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images by CTP Staff In the July 2024 editorial in Classic Truck Performance magazine, editor Rob Fortier covered the so-called controversy...

01 LS engine block on wooden stand for rebuild

Part 3: Engine & Transmission on the Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build

In The Garage Media Staff

By Joe McCullough - Images by the Author Catch Up Here: The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1 Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2:...

001 A raw metal '51 Chevy truck body undergoing custom restoration in a workshop

Part 8: Custom Grille & Taillights on the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs 1951 Chevy

In The Garage Media Staff

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere - Images by Camren Beattie Get Up To Speed Here: Part 1: Brian Schutte’s 1951 Chevy Five-Window Truck Part 2: Scott’s Hotrods N Customs...

CTP AUG 2024 LMC 1969 C10 Stepside Conversion 00

LMC 1969 Chevy C10 Fleetside to Stepside Conversion

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author I would safely say that 7 out of 10 people were dumfounded when I told them of...

01 Gearstar Performance Transmission facility is so clean

Our LS-Powered C10 Goes Into Overdrive With Gearstar’s Bulletproof 4L60E

Launchpad Legal Marketing Support

By Ron Ceridono When overdrive automatics came on the scene they found their way into a variety of modified vehicles, and for good reason. These...

Steele Rubber 1955-1959 Chevy Task Force Master Cylinder Access Holes

Rodney Bauman

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Images by the Author When a pickup project’s cab and chassis remain separated long enough, we might (OK, I might)...

001 started the install of our new Speedway Motors G Comp rear suspension

Speedway Motors’ 1968 C10 Build Part 2: Chassis & Suspension

In The Garage Media Staff

By Joe McCollough - Images by the Author In the last installment of our Speedway Motors C10 build, we gathered up a derelict ’68 C10...

001 Custom fuel tank with intricate engravings in the bed of a truck chassis

Old Anvil Speed Shop Increases Our 1948 Chevy’s Voltage With XS Power

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Photography by Taylor Kempkes For as long as I’ve been around cars and motorcycles, you’d think that my specific knowledge of...

001 new bolt in Mustang II independent front suspension crossmember

Classic Performance Products’ Bolt-In Suspension System for 1965-1979 Ford Trucks

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Images By Jason Scudellari In 1948 Ford introduced their first generation of 1/2-ton pickups, the F-1. They were revolutionary in so...

01 This is the moment when we first laid eyes on our ’68 C10 project The truck had been slowly decaying next to this barn for years but we couldn’t help falling in love anyway

The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1

In The Garage Media Staff

By Joe McCollough - Images by the Author Here at Speedway Motors, we love working on our in-house projects. It’s a great chance for us...

001 fabricating a perfectly proportional tailgate

Old Anvil Redesigns an International Harvester C1100 Backside

Eric Geisert

By Eric Geisert - Images by the Author In previous stories featured in this magazine we’ve witnessed how Old Anvil Speed Shop in Orange, California,...

CTP JUNE 2024 Carson Reed High School Hauler P1 01

1964 Chevy High School Hauler, Part 1: The Beginning

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier & Carson Reed - Images by Carson Reed Over the last three-plus decades I’ve met some amazing builders—many of whom have become...

01 Team installing a red engine on the 66 GMC truck frame

Chris Cerce Customs Delivers Supercar Handling to a ’66 GMC

Chuck Vranas

By Chuck Vranas - Images by the Author There’s nothing better than staying in tune with regional shops across the country for Classic Truck Performance....

01 Specialty coatings can add performance plus unique styling accents

An Inside Look at ZyCoat’s Super-Versatile ZyBar

Ron Covell

By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author We just learned of a special coating called ZyBar. A thin coating will reduce underhood temperatures by...

01 1950 Chevrolet 3100 undergoing restoration in a workshop showing raw metal bodywork

Part 7: Custom Tailgate Fab on the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs ’51 Chevy

In The Garage Media Staff

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere - Images by Camren Beatty Tailgate time! Let's go back a bit and talk about the fabwork on the tailgate...

Plumbing a Brake System the Original Way Doubling Down on Double-Inverted Flares

Ryan Manson

By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author https://youtu.be/0-cz1iFk6D0 Plumbing the brake system of a classic truck doesn't require the use of exotic materials or methods...

How to Optimize Your Return(less) Investment With an In-Tank Aeromotive Fuel System

Rob Fortier

By Rob Fortier - Images by Taylor Kempkes https://youtu.be/_GPNWeZ-_yg When I started messing around with cars/trucks/bikes back in my formative years, the only things that mattered...

Building a Modern 9-Inch Rearend With Strange Engineering

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono Of all the OEM components embraced by performance enthusiasts, Ford’s 9-inch rear axle assembly has to be at the top of the...

01 stainless tank that is prepped and ready to support fuel injection

Rick’s Tanks Builds Our ’64 Chevy C10 a Custom Fuel Tank

Todd Ryden

By Todd Ryden “Out in the West Texas town of El Paso, Rick’s built a custom stainless tank for our truck …” https://youtu.be/5_iVNCHCOAM We apologize to Marty...

01 This ’96 Chevy Tahoe has been equipped with tubular control arms and coilovers from Classic Performance Products

Classic Performance Products Brake Update for OBS Chevys

Ron Ceridono

By Ron Ceridono - Photography By Taylor Kempkes In the previous (Mar. ’24) issue of Classic Truck Performance we looked at the growing popularity of...

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