Classic Truck Performance

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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...
01 1978 Ford F 150 lifted red orange yellow stripes 4x4 off road build

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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The SaltWorks DIVCO Build Project Part 3

By Ron Covell This is the final installment on our series of articles following the build of the custom-made DIVCO truck constructed at SaltWorks Fab...
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In Your Garage: Caleb Voirol’s Survivor 1969 Chevrolet C10 Suburban

Name: Caleb Voirol Vehicle Year/Make/Model: 1969 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Built By: General Motors Engine Details: Factory GM 350 Transmission: Factory GM TH350 Chassis & Suspension Details:  Factory GM with...
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Ironworks Builds a Chevy Crew Cab

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by Rodger Lee While short wheelbase, single-cab classic trucks are certainly cool, being able to haul your family and friends...
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Terry Orsini’s 1998 GMC Sierra

By Fuelish Media   -   Images by the Author Everyone in the classic Chevy truck scene should know Dino Battilana’s name by now. For those who...
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Dino’s Git-Down 2025 Presented by Classic Performance Products … Bigger AND Better?!

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author For us, it all started back in 2020: “Mask Up to Git-Down” was the mantra for the...
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Butch Brooks’ 1955 Chevy Perfectly Balances Attitude and Performance

By Chuck Vranas    -   Images by the Author With its first major restyling since 1947, the designers at Chevrolet truly raised the bar with...
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Chris Cerce Customs Shows us How to Add Allure to Chevy Task Force Stake...

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author Nothing makes your classic truck stand out from the rest more than customization. It’s the personalizing of...
01 1969 Ford F 250 4x4 two tone green and white with Delmo 4x4 conversion and aluminum Trail Cap camper

Delmo 4×4: The New Look of Vintage Off-Road

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Tim Sutton “Delmo 4x4 is where rugged off-road capability meets timeless style.” Back when I was briefly in-between magazine gigs...
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Kevin Tetz’s Six-Day/500-Hour Family F-100 Makeover

By Kevin Tetz   -   Images by the Author I’ve been a professional repair and refinish technician for over half my life. I love my career,...
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Terry Shields’ Octane and Iron Built 1957 Ford F-100

By The CTP Staff   -   Images by NotStock Photography Back in 2018, Chuck Johnson, the co-owner of Octane and Iron in Magnolia, Texas, received a...
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Task Force Door Sealing—the Easier Way

By “Rotten” Rodney Bauman   -   Images by the Author When it comes to—oh, let’s say—building old pickup trucks, for example, the hands-on among us tend...
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The Tre 5 / REVB 1970 C10 Collab: Jeremy Rice’s Material Girl

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Grinder TV This C10 right here, Jeremy Rice’s 1970 Chevy Fleetside, is far beyond your typical patina truck. Far....
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SaltWorks Divco Aluminum Truck Build Part 2

By Ron Covell   -   Images by SaltWorks Fab In the last article on the custom-built DIVCO truck being built at SaltWorks Fab, we looked at...
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A Perfect 10: Josh Hicks’ 1969 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Grinder TV When I first became immersed in this particular hobby/industry many, many moons ago, the quintessential classic truck...
01 1956 Ford F 100 in brushed bare metal finish with billet wheels and a slammed stance

The Fat Fender Garage Bare-Metal 1956 Ford F-100

By Fuelish Media Anyone who is familiar with these old trucks knows that finding one in original, pristine condition is pretty much an impossible task....
01 1948 Chevrolet 3100 in metallic orange with chrome accents cruising the Ocean City boardwalk

2025 Cruisin’ Ocean City

By Chuck Vranas   -Images by the Author If there was ever a perfect formula for creating an event it would be by fusing sun, surf,...
01 1972 Chevy C10 tilt column install with Classic Instruments carbon faced gauge cluster and Lokar shifter detail

CPP’S Short-Reach 1967-72 C10 Steering Column

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by the CPP Staff A tilt steering column is an accessory that once you’ve had one it’s hard to imagine...
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The 3rd Annual Grand National Truck Show … and 2025 World’s Most Beautiful Truck!

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author It’s Monday morning, September 29th, and I’m still unwinding—and recuperating—from four full days out at the Pomona...
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Rick Van Unen’s 1972 Chevy C10 and 1966 Suburban

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Wes Allison As a magazine editor, you get to see lots of cool, behind-the-scenes stuff—like, a lot! And over...
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The Saltworks Custom-Built DIVCO Project, Part 1

By Ron Covell DIVCO delivery trucks were an American institution. They were built by the Detroit Industrial Vehicle Company from 1926-86. If you were around...
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2025 MasterTech Expo

By Bryan Schmitt   -   Images by the Author Another MasterTech Expo is in the books, and once again it exceeded expectations. This event has become...
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Dakota Digital’s Latest: The RTX Series For 1973-87 Chevy/GMC

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author Just when you think Dakota Digital’s got the coolest retro-style gauges, they go and come out with...
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Destitute: Derek Bumgardner’s All-Aftermarket 1957 Chevy

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Grinder TV I had seen Derek Bumgardner’s Task Force Chevy a number of times—on the socials and in person—before...

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