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...
How to Fill Holes in Metal with Pre-Fabbed Discs
Easily Eliminate Unwanted Holes On Your Classic Truck
By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman - Photography by the Author
When repairing body sheet metal, little things can be...