Classic Truck Performance

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American Autowire’s Classic Update Harness for First-Gen F-100s

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images By the Author At one time, classic trucks like the 1955 Ford F-100 owned by Paul Willis were basic utilitarian...
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Bobby Garone’s 1966 Chevy C10

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author Talk about a turnaround. When a distressed and deconstructed 1966 Chevy C10 showed up at Bobby Garone’s personal shop in East Moriches, New York,...
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The 2026 Reunion Classic Car & Truck Show

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author After a successful four-year stint in Downtown Chandler, Arizona, the 5th Annual Reunion (Car and) Truck Show...
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Hot Trucks and Heroes

SoCal’s Hot Rods N’ Heroes Delivered a Full Spectrum of Classic Performance Trucks, Each With its Own Story and Stance. By Johnny Hunkins   -   Images...
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Installing AMD’s SilentDrive Sound Deadening in an OBS Suburban

By Jefferson Bryant   -   Images by the Author Even though it feels a bit silly calling an OBS a classic truck, that is exactly what...
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Jason Fonte’s 1993 Chevy Single-Cab 3500 Dually

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Brett Macadam Some may confuse it as “tooting one’s own horn,” whereas I see it solely for what it...
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Ford Truck Super Celebration in the Smoky Mountains

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author East Tennessee is a special place for car and truck enthusiasts, as the area is packed...
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MAR-K Truck Parts is Back – Coming Spring 2026 – Thanks to LMC Truck...

When MAR-K products closed its doors in 2025, many classic truck owners didn’t know how the next page of their truck story would be...
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Charles Utt’s Brian Finch Built 1977 Dodge Power Wagon

By Fuelish Media The only problem with fully customized Dodge trucks is that there aren’t enough of them out there. Sure, there’s a sea full...
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The 2025 Triple Crown of Rodding … Classic Truck Style

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—it takes a lot to get me excited about...
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Measuring for and Installing a Custom Driveshaft

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier Whether you’re building a classic truck from the ground up or performing an engine/transmission swap, chances are...
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Preparing an Aftermarket Bed for Paint

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author In anybody’s paint shop, being the painter comes with its pressures. Here in our own shop,...
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Pat Kelly’s 1955 F-100 Concept

By Rob Fortier & Pat Kelly   -   Images by Johnny O/OC Productions In the automotive world, we as enthusiasts have been blessed with “concepts” since...
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In Your Garage: Salvador Ramirez’s 1979 Chevy C10

Name: Salvador Ramirez Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1979 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Built By: Salvador Ramirez Engine Details: Six-cylinder 250 with dual carbs Transmission: TH350 Chassis and Suspension Details: Air-ride suspension,...
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Installing Ball’s Universal Power Window Kit In A 1955 F100

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author While power windows are pretty much standard equipment in modern trucks, that hasn’t always been the case....
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In Your Garage: Brandon Sullivan’s 1962 Chevy C10

Name: Brandon Sullivan Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1962 Chevrolet C10 Built By: Brandon Sullivan Engine Details: Fully built LS 6.0 Transmission: TREMEC T56 six-speed manual Chassis and Suspension Details: Tubular control...
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Full Custom Hauler: Eric “Edog” Michaud’s 1982 C10

By Stephan Szantai   -   Images by the Author California’s Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) is bound to bring together some stellar vehicles every year. The...
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Old Anvil Speed Shop / Classic Industries 1960-66 C10 Big Window Conversion

By Brandon Gerringer   -   Images by Taylor Kempkes Keeping with our Old Anvil Speed Shop (OASS) “theme” of tasking the individuals responsible for the work...
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Kimberly Jenkins’ 1967 Chevrolet “She10”

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Every old truck has its story … its own history. Whether it’s a hand-me-down family heirloom or...
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New Port Engineering’s Clean Wipe System for Fat Fender Fords and Chevys!

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author & Rob Fortier If you drive your classic truck regularly chances are Mother Nature is going to...
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Chris Cerce Customs Adds a Custom Touch to Your Tailgate

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Stepping into the world of classic trucks, it’s easy to see that each one rolling off the...
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Mike Feeney’s 1968 Chevrolet C10 Fleetside

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by Fuelish Media Having built numerous vehicles over the years, Mike Feeney of Scottsdale, Arizona, has developed a discerning taste....
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Carson Reed’s High School Hauler 1964 Chevy, Part 3

By Carson Reed   -   Images by the Author It’s been a minute or two since we visited with our up-and-coming teenage trucker, Carson Reed—he’s still...
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Michael Phillips Dual-Purpose 1976 Chevrolet C30 Dually

By Scotty Lachenauer   -   Images by the Author When truck enthusiast Michael Phillips needed a heavy-duty workhorse pickup to help out with the daily grind,...
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TIG Welding 101 (Cont.): All About Electrodes

By Ron Covell   -  Images by the Author TIG welding machines have become so affordable these days that most professional shops (and many home hobbyists)...
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David & Debbie Pilgrim’s 1952 Chevrolet Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Having worked in this industry for well over three decades, I’ve formed a lot of great relationships...
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The Scott’s Hotrods 1951 Chevy, Part 10: The Engine Bay

By Kenneth “Stress Ball” DeKissere   -   Images by Camren Beattie Editor Rob keeps nudging me to write another article for you guys on the truck,...
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1972 Chevy C10: The Hot Rods by Dean Way

By Brian Brennan & Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography When it comes to stealth hot rods (subtle yet menacing), to me, nothing is...
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Pure Stealth Modern-Vintage Transmission Plumbing Kit

By Ryan Manson   -   Images by Rob Fortier When it comes to building a classic truck, it should come as no surprise that as aftermarket...
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Ronnie Wetch’s 1974 Big Sky Bonanza Blazer Build

By the CTP Staff   -   Illustration by Tavis Highlander Our main man behind the world-famous C10 Talk podcast AND the hugely successful Reunion Truck Show...
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Installing Old Air Products’ Hurricane Heat & Cool System

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the Author When our buddy, Paul Willis, decided his new project would be building a 1955 Ford F-100 from...
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The Briggs-SaltWorks 1953 Chevy

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Just when I thought I’d seen everything that could be done to a 1947-53 Chevrolet Advance Design...
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Dean and Lori Clowers’ 1981 GMC Sierra Grande K15

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Let’s go on a little time-traveling experiment. It’s 1981 and you’re in nearby Fairbanks, Alaska, about six...
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MasterTech Hot Rod 3D Build at Mobile Solutions: Building the Ultimate Dash

By the CTP Staff   -   Images by Ivan Martinez It’s 8:30 a.m. in Tempe, Arizona. The roll-up doors are open at Mobile Solutions’ fabrication training...
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Husband of the Year Builds His Wife Her Very Own 1955 Ford F-100

By Scotty Lachenauer    -    Images by the Author When Mike Miller purchased a derelict 1965 Nova for $500, well, his wife, Tracy, thought he was...
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Steered Straight: Flaming River’s FR1990PL Nostalgia Column for 1947-1954 Chevy Pickups

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author I’ll admit, as much as I love retaining factory steering columns in 1940s-50s pickups, when an independent...
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Mike Correll’s 1948 GMC: Unfinished Business

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Jason Matthew For some, it’s the thrill of the hunt; for others, it’s the build process; while others, myself...
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In Your Garage: John Nutt’s 1955 Chevy 3200 Stepside

Name: John Nutt Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1955 Chevy 3200 Stepside, big window Built By: John Nutt Engine Details: 327 Chevy small-block; Holley Terminator EFI and Dual Sync; L79...
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2025 42nd Annual F-100 Western Nationals

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author The Southern California sun shined down on Featherly Park in Anaheim, California, a familiar warmth for a...
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Justin Padfield’s 1966 GMC Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography When I first laid eyes on Justin Padfield’s “Maytag fridge” Suburban from Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs—way back...

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