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Gerry & Chris Rushton’s 1959 Chevy Apache

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Tim Sutton When the Rushtons first brought their 1959 Chevrolet Apache to Randy Clark at Hot Rods & Custom...
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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...
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The 2025 Reunion Truck Show

By Rob Fortier For the fourth consecutive year, our pal Ronnie Wetch, his wife Autumn, and Sam Castronova pulled off yet another successful Reunion Truck...
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Rodney Harris 1979 Chevrolet Crew Cab

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography “The idea of this build was to bring to life a truck that looked as if it...
00 FiTech Ultra Port EFI manifold being positioned on a Chevy small block engine for improved fuel delivery

EFI 101: Installing FiTech’s New Ultra Port Throttle Body System

By Jason Scudellari   -   Images by the Author Some of you may be asking, why switch over to EFI? To me, it was an easy...
01 Black custom 1956 Ford F 100 displayed with hood open showcasing detailed engine bay at Grand National Truck Show

2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Truck Show

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author While Labor Day typically signals the end of summer, looks like the middle of September now means...
01 Chevy C10 truck on wood risers showcasing a matte black finish and open hood for customization

Detroit Speed Engineering Speed Kit and SpeedMax 1967-1987 C10 IFS

By Ron Ceridono There’s no question that the 1967-1972 Chevrolet C10 and GMC C15 pickups are highly sought after by Classic Truck Performance readers. Also...
01 1956 Ford F 100 chrome grille white paint lowered stance and custom headlights on open road

Terron Carver’s 1956 F-100 Went From Worn Out to Wow

By Brandon Burrell   -   Images by the Author When it comes to building cool vehicles, Terron “TC” Carver from Clermont, Georgia, the owner of TC’s...
00 1966 Chevy truck door restoration primed and black panel workshop

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...
01 Customized 1969 Chevrolet C10 with a two tone black and white paint job and lowered stance on custom wheels

Todd West’s Highlander Hauler 1972 Chevy C10

By Todd West   -   Images by Chadly Johnson I first got interested in the concept of restomods when I saw the third-generation Challenger. I thought...
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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...
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Trucks of the 2024 Triple Crown of Rodding Presented by PPG

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author After returning from last year’s inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding (TCR), there was no question that event...
00 Measuring the Chevy truck bed width with chains for precise fitment

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...
08 Front suspension view showing coilover springs Allstar performance tie rods and BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires

Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs Builds Troy Peck’s 1969 Ford F-100

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by Not Stock Photography “Our goal from day one was to build one of the baddest, most detailed 1969 Ford...
00 Foot pressing on installed Lokar throttle pedal in a Chevy C10 truck interior

Lokar Performance Products’ Direct Fit 1967-1972 C10 Throttle Pedal Assembly Installation

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author    -   Videography by Ryan Foss Productions When I first acquired my 1969 C10, the 454 big-block the...
01 1972 Chevrolet K10 lifted truck with two tone blue and white paint off road tires and chrome grille

Trans4mation Part 2: MetalWorks Builds a 4×4 Chevy

By Ron Ceridono   -  Images by Chadly Johnson We all know looks can be deceiving. The transformation of this Chevy pickup goes a long way...
01 1979 GMC K2500 Adventure Sport concept rendering showcasing classic off road style and fire department graphics

Adventure Sport: AME Offroad’s Brush Fire Truck

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images Courtesy of AME Offroad & Rapt Visuals   -   Illustrations by Tavis Highlander In the Jan. ’24 issue of Classic Truck...
01 1955 Chevrolet pickup metallic blue lowered stance with custom chrome grille classic styling

Alex MacDonald’s Perfectly Engineered 1955 Chevy

By Fuelish Media Engineers aren’t often known for being artistic. As problem-solvers, their solutions don’t necessarily have to be aesthetically pleasing as long as they...
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The 75th Annual Grand National Roadster Show

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the Grand National Roadster Show, now celebrating its second decade in...
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Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs’ Open House

By Camren Beattie You’re invited to Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs’ annual Open House, Friday, May 2, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Scott’s...
12 Front view of a 1974 Ford F 100 parked near a lighthouse featuring modern wheels and a clean chrome grille

The OTHER Popular 1/2-Ton

Wilwood’s In-House–Built 1974 F-100 By CTP Staff   -   Images by Marco Olguin Wilwood Engineering bucks the Bow-Tie norm, constructing a performance-minded, curb-appealing 1974 F-100 in-house for...
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Our Pick of Performance Parts For Your Classic Truck 2024

EFI-Ready Frame Mount Gas Tank for 1967-1972 Ford Trucks Tanks Inc. is proud to announce the release of a frame-mounted relocation gas tank for the...
17 1969 Chevy C10 front view sunset background patina finish and custom wheels

Travis Alford’s 426 Hemi-Powered 1969 Chevy C10

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Tired of reading about yet another LS-swapped C10? Looking for something a bit different than a good-old...
01 Red OBS with open hood showcasing engine modifications in a garage

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...
01 Classic truck show by the coast featuring various custom trucks and a lively crowd

The 2024 C10 SLO Down

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by the Author When they say location is everything, that applies to more than just real estate. Take, for instance,...
01 A 1953 1956 Ford F 100 undergoing a custom wide body bed modification

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:...
1 K5 Blazer engine bay featuring a bright orange Chevrolet V8

Captain Wild Bill’s 1972 Chevy K5 Blazer

By Fuelish Media Discovery’s Deadliest Catch Captain Wild Bill hooks a big one with his 1972 K5 Blazer crafted by none other than Dan Hogan...
01 Applying body filler to repair pinholes on a primed Chevy K10 door panel during restoration

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...
1 Front view of the Ford F100 with a custom grille and a lowered stance

Speedtech Transforms a Rusty Relic 1954 F-100 Into a Real Head-Turner

By Fuelish Media SpeedTech Performance transforms a former rusted relic 1954 Ford into a modern-performing, head-turning, asphalt-blazing F-100 for new landlord, Bentley Hugie! Read full...
01 Lifted blue and white Chevy K10 with large off road tires and a chrome grille

MetalWorks Builds a Roadster Shop-Based 4×4 Chevy

By Ron Ceridono   -   Images by Chadly Johnson Putting the proper foundation beneath a classic, Metalworks “re-chassis-fies” a 1972 Chevy K10 with an all-new Roadster...
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Chris & Paula Tulley’s 1952 Chevy 3100 … the Apicella Way

By CTP Staff   -   Images by Tommy Koppinger After having to let his father’s 1953 Chevy go many moons ago, Chris Tulley’s chance encounter with...
01 Two Vintage Air boxes on display in front of a customized blue 1990s Chevrolet CK 1500

Vintage Air Gen 5 Surefit for Your 1988-1994 Chevy and GMC CK1500

By Jon Barefoot & Jessica Roach   -   Photography by the Authors Installing an aftermarket Vintage Air Gen5 SureFit air conditioning and heat unit in a...
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Blazing Hot Action at the Southeastern Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals

By Tommy Lee Byrd   -   Images by the Author Check out our coverage from the Southeastern Truck Nationals, where 1,700 Chevrolet and GMC trucks invade...
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Adam Phaneuf’s 1964 C10 Pays Tribute to a Family Legacy

By Chuck Vranas   -   Images by the Author This is one C10 that will see plenty of miles on the road as the future generation...
1 Museum exhibit featuring a lowered 1968 Chevrolet C10 with a modern stance and matte finish

Part 6 of The Speedway Motors 1968 C10 Build: The Finale

By Joe McCollough   -   Images by Jason Lubken & Jessica Coleman Speedway Motors wraps up its six-part series covering the build of its 1968 Chevy...
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2024 TMI Products’ TRIM Award Winners Announced

TMI Products, the leader in custom automotive interiors, held the culmination of the company’s 2024 TRIM Award at the annual SEMA Show in Las...
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Brent Mivelaz’s 1963 Ford Unibody F-100

By Fuelish Media From a former emergency response vehicle to a preserved patina cruiser, Brent Mivelaz’s 1963 Ford Unibody bucks the Blue Oval loyalty with...
01 TIG welding torch close up creating precise welds on metal with pink ceramic nozzle

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...
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Talbert Goldman’s 1990 GMC Sierra OBS Custom

By Rob Fortier   -   Images by NotStock Photography Since he was “knee high to a grasshopper”, Goldman has been a “hot rodder” … now, he’s...
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THE 41st ANNUAL F-100 WESTERN NATIONALS

By the CTP Staff   -   Images by Fuelish Media Since 1992, the F-100 Western Nationals, presented by Pickups Limited Orange County, has been a staple...

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