More Metal Magic From Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs
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...
Dry Fitting a Task Force Stepside Bed
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...
Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Gets Down on a 1995 Silverado
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...
The Souza F-100 Making the Bed – Part 1
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:...
Paint Prep Pointers for the Shy of Sight
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...
The Latest and Greatest TIG Welding Torch Cups
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...
Building a Bed for 1967-1972 SWB GM Pickups
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...
Part 8: Custom Grille & Taillights on the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs 1951 Chevy
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...
LMC 1969 Chevy C10 Fleetside to Stepside Conversion
By Rob Fortier - Images by the Author
I would safely say that 7 out of 10 people were dumfounded when I told them of...
The Speedway Motors ’68 C10 Build Part 1
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...
Old Anvil Redesigns an International Harvester C1100 Backside
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,...
Part 7: Custom Tailgate Fab on the Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs ’51 Chevy
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...
LMC Truck’s Way to Secure a Tailgate
By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author
https://youtu.be/cTKkqn--0a8
When new, many of what we consider today to be classic pickups were much more rudimentary when...
Replacing Back Cab Molding on a Chevy Squarebody
By Jason Chandler - Photography by the Author
The Chevy C/K Series trucks from 1973-80 are classic pickups known for their style, durability, and utility....
Howe’s It Doin’ Garage Does the “Big Window” Conversion on the AMD 1966 C10
By Jason Chandler - Photography by the Author
Back on Project #Backpay! This ’66 Chevy C10 truck has been under major reconstruction. If you have...
LMC Bed Box Assembly for an F100 Flareside
By Ryan Manson - Photography by the Author
Sourcing the components to assemble a pickup bed using new parts has never been easier. Whether swapping...
Block Sanding Tips for First-Round Primer-Surfacer
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Final-primed and guidecoated, do these doors look pretty “straight”? As shapely as their designers intended for...
Presto-Chango!
Old Anvil Works Their Magic on an International Fender
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
You know how when you ask a 5-year-old to...
CHANGES FOR THE BETTER
Joe McGlynn’s “Dream Stude”
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author
Joe McGlynn is working on a very cool project: a chopped and sectioned ’56...
Inside Job
Premeditated Paintwork, aka Task Force Chevy Interior Prep
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Younger paint professionals may not yet relate, but for...
Put a Lid on It!
Old Anvil Redesigns an International Harvester Roof
By Eric Geisert - Photography by the Author
Some of the best bodywork ever done on a vehicle never...
Premier Street Rod Shop Tour
Road Trip for Chevy Task Force Truck Parts
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Coming from an era when auto parts, truck parts,...
CORVETTE SUSPENSION FOR CHEVY ADVANCE DESIGN TRUCKS
Updating A 1947-54 Chevy Chassis With Flat Out Engineering IFS
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by the Author
Like most manufacturers, as World War II came...
Complementing Body Lines With Custom Running Boards
Part 4: Scott's Hotrods N Customs Custom Fabricated These Running Boards For The 1951 Chevy Project Truck
By Kenneth “Stress Ball” Dekiserre - Photography by...
An Open and Closed Case
Welding Up Unwanted Holes
By Ron Ceridono - Photography by THE AUTHOR & Tim Foss
Regardless of whether a classic truck is being modified or restored,...
How To Restore A Delco-Remy Horn
Vintage Horns Are Very Deceiving
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Cruisin’ low and slow in big-city traffic I’ve certainly heard my share...
Modern Tech & Old School Hammerforming
How 3D Printing Improves One of The Oldest Metalworking Process
By Ron Covell - Photography by Adam Cecil
What Is Hammerforming?
Hammerforming is one of the oldest...
How To Install 1967-72 C10 Flush Mount Glass
Seamless C10 Glass Install With Flush Fitment The Scott's Hotrods ’N Customs Way
By Shawn Holloway - Photography by the CTP Staff
You know the saying...
Auto Metal Direct to the Rescue: Building a Better (Squarebody) Bed Box!
Jimenez Bros. Adapts AMD's New Bed to a Rydman Ranch C10 Rear Suspension
By Rob Fortier - Photography by the Author
One of the greatest aspects...
B-side Beautification: Undercarriage Repair & Rubberized Undercoating
Tips And Tricks For Vehicle Undercoating With 3M Body Schutz
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Do classic trucks have B-sides? Once they’re...
How To Prep For Painting: Chevrolet Task Force Truck Running Boards
Our Top Tips & Tricks For Getting The Paint Prep Work Right
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
If you’ve ever by chance...
Brian Schutte’s 1951 Chevy Truck Gets A Custom Bed Floor
Behind the Scenes Part 3: Scott's Hotrods N Customs Creates Handmade, Custom Truck Bed Floor On a 1951 Chevy Truck
By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKiserre ...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT METAL PREP
Must Know Tips When Preparing Your Next Classic Truck Chassis
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author
For any project truck, you’ll need to do...
Replacing the Window and Rear Door Seals on our 1971 Suburban
We Improve the Enjoyment of a 1967-’72 Suburban with New Seals from Steele Rubber Products
By Todd Ryden - Photography by the Author
Are you a...
How To Remove Rust From Truck Chassis
Four Important POR-15 Products to Keep Rust Away
By Taylor Kempkes - Photography by the Author
https://youtu.be/7ZE4RoNW3Fw
Rust is the enemy of a classic truck meant to...
How To Adjust Hood Alignment On A 1955 Chevy Truck
Getting The Perfect Hood-To-Cowl Fitment
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
During the course of most any classic truck build, sooner or later...
Cleaning Up The Engine Bay On The Souza F100
Souza F100 Build Part 4: Custom Fabricating Fender Inner Panels
By Ron Covell - Photography by the Author
Work is continuing on the Souza F100 at...
Is It Better To Buy A New Door Vs. Repair The Original Door?
2nd Series 1955 Chevy Truck Part 2: New Old Stock From Brothers Truck Vs. Restoring The Original Door
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by...
Is It Better To Repair Or Replace A Fender?
2nd series 1955 Chevy Truck Part 1: A Time-is-Money Comparison
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
Sure, we can salvage an original fender,...
South City Rod and Custom: Jurado’s ’56 F100
Behind The Scenes Of Tony Jurado’s ‘56 Ford F100 Build
By Bill Ganahl - Photography by the Author
Surely by now most of you are familiar...
