Sommaire pour Winter 2022 de C10 Builder's Guide

IN CASE YOU CAN’T tell by now, I’m a HUGE fan of print magazines, especially those that showcase the classic-truck genre. Yes, I know, they’re not quite what they used to be. For most of us, the world has changed A LOT over the last several years. Social media, technology, and digital access are both a blessing and a curse. One thing that will forever remain something special (at least for me and most car/truck folk whose ages are quickly showing), however, is the FEATURE SPREAD. That’s right: The Feature Spread is something some might not notice and most will take for granted. It truly is an art form unto itself. We have a BADASS art director here who I’d like to personally give a HUGE thank you and a…

THE CLASSIC PARTS of America C10 Nationals held at the Texas Motor Speedway—dubbed the Throwdown in Cow Town—was advertised as “the largest GM truck show on the planet!” If you’re going to tout yourself as the biggest and the baddest of anything in Texas, you better bring your A game, and this year’s event sponsored by Chevrolet Performance did not disappoint at all. The long list of entertaining activities went on all weekend long! Those arriving on Friday last May participated or spectated at the Friday Night Truck Drags; tech checks started at dusk, and single elimination continued until a champion was declared. The winner took home a nice trophy, $500 cash, and bragging rights as the quickest truck in town. The fun continued Saturday morning, when attendees could find…

PROJECT BACKPAY IS THE LATEST truck to go under construction from the guys at Auto Metal Direct. With a full rebuild in the works, this truck has a rich history and some questionable repairs that we will attempt to address, but more on that later. The plan is to keep this a running, driving project as long as possible before any major transformation takes place. In the meantime, we need to address the stance on the truck. We want the truck to have a nice street truck look to complement the new 20-inch Ambassadors from Detroit Steel Wheels. So, we turned to our friends at Belltech. Whether you’re looking to change the look of your truck, replace tired rusty springs, or just upgrade the ride quality, Belltech Suspension has a great…

WE HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK ON PROJECT Last Chance and have made a lot of progress since the last update. To recap, we powdercoated and reassembled the frame with a Boyd Welding fuel cell, installed CPP drop spindles, Performance Online disc brake kit and C-notch, and set the LS1 and 4L60e in place. In this issue we work on installing the rest of our major components and prep the truck for C&K Metal. 01 Since we are running a Holley Performance intake, oil pan, and accessory drive kit we decided to get the Hooker BlackHeart engine and trans mounts. Check out how the trans crossmember is made to clear the exhaust. 02 Next we installed Holley’s mid mount blacked out accessory drive kit with ATI Super Damper. This accessory…

THERE’S A DECISION WE MUST all make when starting a new truck project. Keep it as original and unmolested as possible, restore it, or modify the hell out of it. Most of us end up somewhere in the middle, creating what is known as a “restomod,” which is basically a melding of old and new school aesthetics. Steve Jones wanted to build an awesome truck, but stopping at the “restomod” level wasn’t enough for him. No, he wanted to join the more exclusive “pro touring” club, where the wheels are wider and the suspension is tighter. The first step, though, was to find the truck. “This was an old farm truck from West Texas and had seen better days. I have always loved the late ‘60s era C-10s. The hood…

THIS MONTH WE’RE DOING something a little different in our “PARTS” section. QA1 recently launched its exclusive C10 lineup of coilover solutions spanning several C10 gens and options. We wanted to dive in a little deeper here and highlight some of the company’s latest and greatest with a special little product spotlight on these new bolt-up coilover performance systems. Spanning 1963 all the way through the 1987 squares, QA1 has spent years engineering several possible performance-minded solutions—both front and rear options—for us C10 fiends to complete bolt-in IFS and rear coilover solutions and everything in between. Check this company out! For more information, including highlight videos and breakdowns, visit www.QA1.net/c10 and take a look at the different applications currently available. C10 Tubular Crossmember UPGRADE YOUR EXISTING QA1 COILOVER SETUP OR…

GROWING UP SURROUNDED by the sights and sounds of his Father’s body shop, Waylon Krumrie of Chickamauga, Georgia, was immersed in the custom truck world at an early age. His love for custom trucks continued as he stepped foot into the sales field of the classic automotive aftermarket world. Waylon was the sales manager at TMI Products Inc. for many years, so he has seen his fair share of custom trucks. However, this build would be different from the other shop trucks. This would be his build, his truck, his way. When asking Waylon why he built this 1967 Chevrolet C10, he says, “Well, to be honest, I had no plans on building this truck at all. I bought it to simply cruise around Georgia country roads with the occasional…

IF YOU LOVE OLD Chevrolet trucks, it may be because you have memories of them from when you were a kid, seeing them drive around, having a neighbor or family friend that had one, or even riding around in one of these at a young age with family. Heck, it could be none of that, and you might just love the timeless bodylines and simple yet tasteful way they look when done-up all proper like! Regardless, the Chevrolet C10s were built by General Motors in four different body styles which, spanned for roughly 42 years or so, which is wild (and almost unheard of these days). While everyone has their favorite, the popularity of the second-generation C10 has been booming for the past few years especially. The car guy in me…

FOR THE PAST eighteen years, Andre Gagnon has been searching for a 1968 Chevy C-10. Why you may ask? The answer is simple, it’s the 50th anniversary edition and color combination of gold and white that Chevy and GMC released for that special year. “I’ve been searching for a good quality ’68 since 1999,” Andre tells us, “Living in Canada, these trucks are much harder to find because of the weather and condition.” When Andre found the classic truck for sale online it became quite a mission to get it home. Originally purchased in Kansas, Andre had it shipped to Buffalo and his father George had to cross the border with a trailer to finally get it home. Once the truck arrived at Andre’s home, he realized the truck didn’t…

ONE OF THE LARGEST STIGMAS in the truck culture revolves around the phrase “built not bought.” Some people look down on those who purchase a built truck rather than build it themselves. In the long run it’s a better financial investment pulling out your checkbook rather than the grueling task of going from shop to shop to get the best deal and find the best builder only to end up getting burned (we’ve all been there). The 1985 Chevy C-10 in this story started under the tutelage truck builder Tony Phillips. Tony purchased the truck and began building it to his liking. Some people look down on those who purchase a built truck rather than build it themselves. In the long run it’s a better financial investment pulling out your…

ONE OF THE MOST common threads between custom enthusiasts and their trucks is usually some type of past memory that gave them a fondness for the vehicle or platform they built. Doug Hayes of Wichita, Kansas, is no different. When Doug was just 11 years old, his father had a 1971 C10, so the love of the truck and the passion were sparked early on and always within him. When Doug was coming out of the Air Force in late 1993, he bought his first C10. As time passed, then a few more, a few more, and so on; you could say it got pretty serious by this point in life. With the Bow Ties running through his veins for years as he was working and raising a family, progress slowed…

JAMES OTTO IS NOT A complicated man. He says what he thinks and means what he says and that’s probably what makes him a great songwriter. James has had a stellar career in country music and takes none of it for granted, but everyone needs an escape from the reality of daily life (no matter how glamorous it might seem). For James Otto, it’s classic automotive iron in almost any form as his escape. James has enjoyed many classic vehicles in his time, especially growing up around local drag strips watching his father race from a young age. Everything from Chevelles, hyper-finned Cadillacs, even Harley Davidsons have graced his garage, but his most recent automotive accomplishment is this beautiful 1966 C-10 named “Pete’s Sake” after his late grandfather Pete Lee.…

PEOPLE BUILD THEIR CUSTOM RIDES FOR a lot of different reasons. For some, being cool is enough. For others, the reasons can get rather complicated. Andy Rubio has built quite a few custom vehicles throughout the years, many of them falling into the previously mentioned “because it’s cool” category. This time around, however, Andy had different motivation. After taking his family to countless shows over the years, he wanted everyone to have a hand in the next build, offering their input on how it would turn out. What the Rubio family ended up with is a showstopper that left the crowds slack-jawed when it debuted at this year’s Lone Star Throwdown. After taking his family to countless shows over the years, he wanted everyone to have a hand in the…

SPARKS IN THE PARK is an annual show and one of our favorite “hidden gems” of the show year. The creation and brainchild of David and Kim Dekorver, Sparks in the Park is held at the Mullet Festival Grounds in Niceville, Florida. It’s a smalltown show with some very heavy hitters in attendance, and we just love the vibe and family appeal. More than 150 registered entries this year made their way from all over the Southeast, and more than 5,000 people enjoyed the weekend’s events and gorgeous Florida weather. Many events have come and gone through the years, but when an enthusiast decides to put together a custom truck show for a good cause, plenty of people rally around in the same effort to ensure success. This year the…

IT’S TRUE WHAT THEY SAY—GOOD THINGS DO COME to those who wait and wait and then wait some more. Patience is key and timing is everything. Yes, that all sounds cliché but there is a lot of truth behind those words. Sometimes there is no other choice but to give things some time and stick around for the right opportunity to pop up. Once it does show itself, there is absolutely no more time to lose. This is how Joey Loiacano seized the chance to take ownership of a truck that he has had his eye on since he was a kid. “My truck obsession started way back when I would see this particular ’71 Chevy drive by my house everyway”, he reminisces. “The man driving would always wave and…

MARCH WEATHER IN THE Sunshine State is always wonderful and this year was no exception. Sunny weather, warm temperatures, and a limitless collection of custom vehicles made it the perfect automotive weekend. Drivers throughout the southeast headed to Florida for the Spring Turkey Run, an event now in its third decade and getting stronger each year. Held on the fourth weekend in March inside the sprawling facilities of the Daytona International Speedway, the Friday through Sunday show always has something for everyone. Like its counterpart, the legendary Fall Turkey Run held over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Spring event also features a huge custom car show with thousands of vintage classics, muscle cars, race cars and our favorite, cool custom trucks on display in the infield. Add to that the hundreds of…

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. WHETHER YOU ARE NEW to the C10 Nation or have been cruising these classics for decades, there have been some big changes in our classic truck scene over the last several years. One of those changes has been the increase of truck shows to attend—and it’s a great problem to have! With new shows popping up all over the country, coupled with the OGs, there is no shortage of shows to attend, no matter where you might be. That means more cruising, more opportunities to show off your truck, and just more time to hang with the homies. So how do you find out when and…