https://youtu.be/_GPNWeZ-_yg When I started messing around with cars/trucks/bikes back in my formative years, the only things that mattered one bit to me about fuel systems were one, was it leaking too much; two, was the plastic filter clogged; and/o

We just learned of a special coating called ZyBar. A thin coating will reduce underhood temperatures by 40 percent. It actually increases the power output and fuel economy of the engine since it speeds the flow of the exhaust gases and it resists rus

Still reeling from last year’s Keep On Truckin’ exhibit, I wasn’t sure what to expect at the 74th Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) as far as classic trucks were concerned. But come Thursday following our three-day extravaganza at the MPMC Media Co

Before the days of intense aftermarket support, a truck build would often require some type of donor vehicle. Junkyards were great for small parts, but it was usually more cost-efficient to buy a donor vehicle that could be scavenged and eventually s

When someone asked me what my dream car or truck was, I wanted to be able to show them a picture of my ’98 Chevy OBS!” 17-year-old Connor Crews told us. Man, when I was 17, my dream car was an ’83 Porsche 911 SC—something I could literally only dream

Plumbing the brake system of a classic truck doesn’t require the use of exotic materials or methods and shouldn’t be a job beyond the ability of most DIYers. A few simple tools and a little bit of patience can yield some very nice results. We’ve cove

Tailgate time! Let’s go back a bit and talk about the fabwork on the tailgate for Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs’ Brian Schutte’s truck. When we initially got around to making the tailgate, there wasn’t much that had been planned for. Ultimately, we just

Premier Street Rod’s new top is an OEM replacement top built stronger than the factory tops. It includes all the factory inner brackets and braces within the top at factory specs—and Premier offers a few different options when ordering these new tops

For some folks, owning a customized vehicle of any sort can serve as the ultimate form of self-expression. Cultivating the overall aesthetic becomes a very personalized way to transform a production-built car or truck into a truly one-of-a-kind motor

Last year, we gave you a little behind-the-scenes insight on Mike Steele’s ’68 C10 as it had been coming together at L & S Customs prior to its Builder’s Showcase debut at the NSRA Street Rod Nationals the year prior (yeah, it was an after-the-fact b

When it comes to car auctions, you will be hard-pressed to find any larger and more exciting than the Barrett-Jackson auctions held around the country. However, the Barrett-Jackson Auction, which is organized yearly in Scottsdale, Arizona, is clearly

Whether you drive a muscle car, classic, or modern street truck, there’s a U.S. Mags wheel for your custom ride. Here are a couple wheels that are easy on the eyes and big on nostalgia: Indy Slotted Wheels: Popular in the ’60s because they made most

Being a father myself, of course anytime we come upon a father-and-son project it tugs at the heartstrings more than not—not to mention keeps me motivated to finish the ’69 C10 that I originally intended on being my son’s first vehicle (but the 454 b

Randy Martin’s love for the early F-100 trucks began when he first encountered a ’64 Ford truck that a guy was having trouble getting running. Randy ended up paying off a $500 stereo bill that the guy owed for the truck—he didn’t have any trouble get

Glenn Richards of Swag Custom Rides is a man on a mission. His New Britain, Connecticut, shop is a bustling pot of energy, as his ever-expanding and diverse crew works on its latest restoration piece. “Swag is the only non-profit automotive restorati

In the previous (Mar. ’24) issue of Classic Truck Performance we looked at the growing popularity of ’88-98 Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs, like the Tahoe, Yukon, and Suburban. As we explained then, this series of vehicles has been labeled as the old

Truck shows come in all shapes and sizes, and we recently had the chance to check out an up-and-coming show in Townsend, Tennessee. This small town is situated at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains and offers a step into the past with old-school m

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iVNCHCOAM We apologize to Marty Robbins and any fans, but we couldn’t resist humming the line from his gun slinging ballad “El Paso,” which is famously set at Rosa’s Cantina (still in operation). In fact, if you were

https://youtu.be/shny2lwfYNA Back in October of last year I made arrangements with Paul Bosserman, my friend who just happens to own the family run Old Anvil Speed Shop in my old stomping grounds of Orange, California, to do a “couple” things on my t

Of all the OEM components embraced by performance enthusiasts, Ford’s 9-inch rear axle assembly has to be at the top of the list. Over the years they’ve become almost standard equipment under modified vehicles regardless of the make, and changing cen

Motivation for a project can come from many places. Sometimes, it’s a natural desire to get a vehicle on the road; other times, a life event can either stall or accelerate a project. For Brian Downard, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, a health scare reminded

There’s no question that the classic truck market is flooded with pickups that wear a Bowtie or Blue Oval. Mopar trucks don’t quite have the same aftermarket support as the other big dogs, but they certainly turn heads when a cool build hits the stre

This year’s C10 Fall Revival, in Denton, North Carolina, was a spiritual awakening of the classic GM truck, with an attendance that rivals almost any truck show in America. The C10 Fall Revival’s name is very much on purpose, intending to be similar

Every owner/builder gets a tech sheet to fill out after their truck’s been photographed for a feature—it’s SOP (standard operating procedure) in the magazine world. Some choose to fill it out with a “yes/no” for, well, pretty much everything, leaving