Sommaire pour Spring 2019 de C10 Builder's Guide

WHAT’S UP, C10 NATION! SO FAR, it’s been another amazing year for this tight-knit community of diehard classic truck fans. All three sectors of this industry, including truck owners, builders and parts manufacturers, have seen nothing but growth in 2019. Everything from bolt-on weekend modifications to fully engineered and custom fabricated chasses are on the rise all around the country. W With this record number of parts hitting the market, along with new trucks hitting the show scene, we feel it’s a pretty good time to break down some of the best suspension choices for your next C10 project. Whether you’re in the mindset to build a Pro Touring corner carver or a pinch-molding planted body drop, your options are abundant, and sometimes the lingo can get confusing. In this…

Ultimately, I built this truck because building trucks is what I love to do. That’s not to say that nothing about the process was easy, but going in with patience and the desire to see a final product, I’m always down to take on a challenge. THIS ’65 C10, lovingly dubbed The Grinch by his owner, Ricky Holly, has that look of pure intimidation, even when it’s parked. A lot of work went into whipping it into its current state, and the truck even ended up taking on a life of its own during the build phase, which is almost to be expected with a truck as slick as this. In a period of 10 months, a carefully selected group of talented hands were able to revive the once-haggard pickup…

WHEN CANDICE Wheeler first got behind the wheel of a ’63 Chevy C10, things didn’t go so well. It was actually her first time driving anything, and she drove right into a tree! Luckily, she wasn’t hurt, which was obviously a good thing. Oh yeah, and she was 8 years old! Candice’s whole family has always been into cars. Her grandpa Earl, dad Jerry and brother Tyrel all shared her passion to get out and drive, and for that she’s forever grateful. And as a member of Severed Ties, she now has an extended family of enthusiasts that spans across the globe. She’s owned everything from a custom Honda Civic to a ’59 Edsel, but it was that first (if brief) drive in that ’63 Chevy that really did it…

WE ALL LIKE SPECIFIC MODELS OF CLASSIC trucks for our own reasons. Most of our dads, grandpas or uncles more than likely had that one truck that made a burning impression on our memory. For Maccie Stark, proud team member at Brian’s Motorsports in Hendersonville, Tennessee, his truck of choice just happens to be Squarebody Chevy C/K pickups. These trucks are embraced worldwide, and for good reason: They look good at stock height, lowered and slammed, and even lifted. Given that Maccie works for a shop that specializes in 4WD trucks, the latter category was a realm he wanted to explore when he became the owner of his very own Squarebody. Maccie has had his fair share of projects in the past, so he was ultra-selective in the condition of…

WHAT YOU NEED: ▪ I would recommend a power washer and thick bristle broom for the initial floor prep.▪ For a large space, I recommend having at least one person to help you accomplish the task.▪ Tool-wise, gather measuring tapes, easy-to-use vinyl-cutting-capable scissors/dikes, some type of pencil or paint pen to mark measured surfaces, razor knife, a trowel and linoleum roller; and then for your own sanity, add some good music, beverages of choice and some fans if you are dealing with warm temperatures. WE’VE ALL HAD those moments when we spill motor oil on the floor or over-fill coolant reservoirs to have them spill onto our garage spaces … maybe you’ve even painted a few things without being too careful and over sprayed the concrete a bit. Over time,…

RONNIE WETCH IS THE HOST OF THE POPULAR C10-FOCUSED PODCAST C10 TALK, WHICH YOU CAN SUBSCRIBE TO THROUGH ITUNES AND VARIOUS OTHER PODCAST OUTLETS.—ED. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN working on your current build? Too long? Are you trying to find the balance between, “I have the time, but not enough money,” and, “I have some money, but really no time”? You, my friends, are not alone. The struggle is real, and these trucks, our hobbies at times, are just that—a hobby! We have all been there, and it can be frustrating to see a project in your garage or side yard just taking up space and not progressing the way you had initially planned. I was recently in Auburn, California, for the second annual “C10 Intervention,” and I got…

CHANCES ARE GOOD you’ve heard of Brothers Trucks. The company, based in Corona, California, has been supplying 1947-1987 GMC and Chevrolet truck parts since 1995. Since then, it has established a large, consistent customer base, quickly making Brothers an industry leader. C With its enormous following, the Brothers Trucks staff hosts an annual gathering—the Brothers Trucks Show and Shine—that celebrates all things GMC and Chevy trucks. If you like variety, the show hosts everything from mild to wild. This year’s event took place on July 7, 2019, featuring some of the West coast’s nicest 1947-1987 GMC and Chevrolet trucks. Now staged at a new location, Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California, the 21st annual show went off without a hitch despite some uncertainty about the new location. This most prestigious…

FOLLOWING TRENDS is generally a pretty easy and quick way to buy your way into coolness. I mean, the social media influencers, celebrities and marketing agencies do all the work, and we just have to spend our hard-earned dollars and watch the accolades fly! In all seriousness, though, it takes a lot of courage to go against the grain these days, which is what Karl Borman has done with his ’63 Chevy C10. In a wonderful time when so many readymade options are available for our trucks, Karl carved his own path through the unknown, creating a truck that is definitely cool, yet at the same time very different. It took Karl five long years to get the truck to where he was happy with it, turning it from a…

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT when it comes to starting a new build. Some people buy the vehicle after months or even years of research, and then slowly and meticulously order the parts they want for it over time. Other people dive in head-first, ordering pallets of parts for the truck before it can even drive somewhere. However, when it came to Mississippi resident Jason Lowery, he knew he was going all in and cutting no corners to do it—regardless of how. As time went on, many parts of the build were completed, then re-done, then possibly even changed again after that, but Jason was pushing himself to make sure the build was every bit of what he had envisioned for it. Feeling lucky from the beginning, Jason came across exactly what…

REPRESENTING THE latest electronic dashboard technology for the street rodder, car and truck enthusiast alike, the RTX system combines modern digital electronics with a traditional look to give the driver up-to-date and accurate information on the operation of your vehicle. Fully lit color needles, backlit color faces and highly visible color TFT message centers are a few features that make the RTX lineup stand out from other aftermarket instrumentation. The RTX system boasts excellent daytime visibility, fully backlit and dimmable for nighttime driving. Monitoring solid state sensors with microprocessor technology and driving precision stepper motors, the RTX dashboard gives the driver unparalleled accuracy. User-customizable display feedback and additional features not typically found on any other brand or type of instrumentation are standard in the RTX system. Digital accuracy and solid-state…

IF YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ALONG closely, which we hope you have been, you remember from the last issue that we stripped the rear frame rails of all the factory parts and installed a new Performance Online full cell on Project Raven. This will give us the ability to remove to factory gas tank in the cab to gain a little more legroom as well as evenly distributing the weight of the fuel towards the rear of the truck. That part of the project went smooth as expected, but now it’s time to get a little more technical. The original coil spring suspension on these trucks worked as well as expected back in 1965. They were able to haul a large load and absorb the bumps in the road without…

“Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.” A TIMELESS QUOTE, fitting for a timeless truck. As many of us in the auto world, Alabama resident Doug Kerr had been very close to his father his entire life. From father figure to role model to best friend and much more, Doug’s dad, Larry, played a big part in who he grew to be. The 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside you see before you actually has some Kerr family history to it as well. Starting as a parts truck for Doug’s brother, it was scooped up in true hotrod OG fashion by Larry who didn’t want to see it go to waste, and he began a full, frame-off restoration of the Chevrolet. Doug received the truck from his father about 10% completed and…

National Street Rod Association events around the country is not currently on your radar, it might be time to add this entertaining series to your schedule. While street rods are usually the flavor of choice, this event also features an amazing collection of cool classic trucks as well as a weekend jam packed with activity. This year’s Florida show was held at the Tampa Fairgrounds and attracted a collection of more than 1,000 vehides The party started on Friday with entertainment at the host hotel, followed by the huge collection of vehicles that filled the fairgrounds on Saturday. Drivers and spectators enjoyed the opportunity to see the latest vehicles and reacquaint with old friends. Highlights included the commercial exhibitors, swap meet, women’s world, car corral and the model car contest…

DIGITAL FULL COLOR TFT DISPLAY(S) Each of the analog gauges can be displayed as well as additional functions listed below. MILEAGE READINGS ▪ Million mile odometer▪ Two (A/B) re-settable trip mileage (0-9999.9)▪ Re-settable service mileage (0-9999 countdown)▪ Range (fuel) to empty performance readings▪ High speed recall▪ High RPM recall▪ ¼ mile time and end speed(trap speed)▪ 1/8 mile time and end speed(trap speed)0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) time HOUR METER ▪ Resettable hours (0-999.9) English/metric conversion▪ Alternate speed and temperature can be displayed in TFT display BUILT-IN INDICATORS ▪ Warning indicators built into the fuel, volt, water, oil and tach gauges▪ Left/right turn signal indicators▪ High beam indicator▪ Check engine indicator▪ Brake warning indicator▪ 4x4 indicator▪ Wait to start indicator▪ Cruise control indicator▪ Gear position indicator with use of Dakota Digital…