Repairing Rust in a Chevy Pickup Cab
It’s rare indeed to find a vintage pickup that doesn’t suffer from the ravages of rust in one place or another. Very often corrosion...
Breaking Free of Chain-Type Latches
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Images by the Author
Everyone knows how one thing leads to another. When we’re thinking outside the box, we might...
Custom-Fabbing F-100 Running Boards
By Ron Covell - Images by Gary’s Rods & Restorations
Classic trucks were designed to be used and abused; some of the details of construction...
Behind the Scenes: Joe McGlynn’s 1949 Studebaker
By Ron Covell - Images by Joe McGlynn
We looked at the chassis of Joe McGlynn’s Studebaker pickup project back in the Dec. ’23 issue...
AMD’s Project #Backpay: Saving the Doors From the Crusher!
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...
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...
