Table of contents for Spring 2021 in C10 Builder's Guide

FINALLY, WE HAVE A Pro Touring race under our belts—a race that included live-event streaming and editorial coverage in the same weekend. It’s tough to take on new tasks, and when it’s in the public eye, criticism comes from every possible angle. This kind of feedback is expected, and so we take what we can and mold our process ever so slightly for a more engaging and enjoyable experience. Give it some time, and the process becomes so smooth that you actually look forward to each and every event. But how does this benefit the hardcore readers who don’t have time to watch these events all weekend? Let us explain. By teaming up with event promoters and getting in deep with clubs and builders around the country, we have the…

With his truck in tip-top condition, all he’s worrying about now is working hard in the shop so he can get out on the road and enjoy his downtime in the driver seat. While there are some improvements he’d like to make to it eventually, his C10 has taken him to a new place in his personal life and career that he absolutely loves. INSPIRED BY THE NUMERICAL portion of a friend’s GT40 (40-inch roof height), Bill Holt’s Silverado-badged C10 drives much faster and sits quite a bit lower than stock Chevy, which is how the Silverado60 name comes into play, as its roof, you guessed it, measures 60 inches in height. Not everybody knows by that Bill unofficially refers to his truck with this nickname, but the moniker does…

WE TALK A LOT IN this magazine about how to make your truck low, fast and cool. But the argument could be made that we don’t get into some of the more enjoyable things about owning a custom truck, and that’s driving it hard and fast through some corners. It’s not that we all don’t do it from time to time, even those of you with body-dropped trucks sitting on airbags. It’s just that it’s an underexplored topic. So, let’s rectify that issue by talking about autocross as a sport. But, let’s also discuss one of the bigger questions that hits builders across the spectrum. Which suspension setup is better for driving your truck at an autocross event: airbags or coilovers? We know you’re curious, so we’re going to dive…

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, PRO TOURING STYLE RACING HAS BEEN GOING ON for many years and popularity has always been high for this exciting, accessible form of competition. Some of the top builders and drivers compete, so this is your chance to prove you have the stuff to succeed. All you have to do is build a truck, register and race! Or you can simply be like us—watch the races and cheer on your favorite teams. Want to know more about the major racing series that are available around the country? Here are the top three autocross kings and the rules they put in place for safety and fairness. The Ultimate Street Car Association (USCA) USCA IS A SANCTIONING BODY FORMED TO create safe, fun and high-profile national automotive events…

LT5 Serpentine Kit ALL AMERICAN BILLET SERPENTINE KITS ARE A great way to modernize and clean up any engine compartment. What better way to modernize your hot rod, street rod or classic truck than installing a Chevy Performance LT5 755 hp engine designed for the 2019 Corvette ZR1? Our kit takes the guesswork out of your engine swap and makes the upgrade that much easier. Each kit includes GM Performance 150-amp alternator, GM Type II power steering pump with remote reservoir, Sanden style peanut air compressor, brackets, pulleys, tensioners, belts, stainless steel mounting hardware and instructions. It uses factory GM water pump and crank pulley/damper. These kits come in Machined Finish or Black Anodized. To help fit this beast in your project, the accessories are as tight as possible and…

THE FIRST ANNUAL PRO TOURING TRUCK SHOOTOUT presented by LMC Truck is in the books and widely considered a terrific success. With more than 70 competitors battling it out for the fastest times in the biggest checks, the weekend felt like it went faster than expected thanks to the non-stop racing action from sun-up to sundown. The battlefield for this build-off was in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at the world famous NCM Motorsports Park. Remember that Corvette Museum that sank into a sinkhole? Yeah, that’s this place, and now it’s fully rebuilt and absolutely stunning inside and out! Unlike most rookie events we attend, all of the pre-scheduled activities were completed without complication, and the time frames for each event were spot on with what we were told. The ability to…

THERE ARE lots of different types of builds out there, and we here at Street Trucks have seen them all. From bagged and bodied to skied, there’s a wide variety of custom trucks on the scene. But one branch that arguably doesn’t get enough attention are those that perform. They’re workhorses, just like the trucks were back in their heyday, but now in a different fashion. They’re tweaked and tuned for the track, plus they’re an absolute blast to drive. This ’65 C10 owned by Duke Roddy of Gonzales, Louisiana, falls into that latter category. And boy does it ever. The truck is, at its core, one of the first of the C10 era, a ’65 Chevrolet. But really, it’s just a wrapper, because the rest of the truck is…

SO, YOU BOUGHT an old C10 and you just don’t love the stance? Let me guess—you want it “hammered on the ground, but still enjoyable to drive.” Confidence and driveability in your air suspension are what you need. If you’re looking to put air ride on a classic’63-’87 C10 but want to make sure you are satisfied after all the time and money spent to get there, consider this GSI Machine and Fabrication C10 frontend suspension kit. A true bolt-in, bagged suspension system with superior geometry specifically designed for a stock C10 chassis with air bags, this kit accepts large-diameter wheels and tires up to 31 inches tall. This kit narrows the track width, making wheel options greater, and brings the crossmember and lower control arm pivots up out of…

IN THE VERY FIRST JOHN WICK movie, the titular assassin was compared to a mythical Russian creature called “Baba Yaga,” or “the boogeyman.” It was a man who would stop at nothing to defeat the enemy and strike fear into anyone who would dare test him in the future. You can’t write a better script for a fun weekend action flick, but for Preston Folkestad of Des Moines, Iowa, that’s just an average weekend at the racetrack battling it out with the other drivers who want his blood. OK, maybe I am getting a little carried away, but these races are intense! Preston knew right from the beginning that he wanted a race truck first and foremost, but he didn’t realize what kind of monster he would end up with…

YOU MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH KEVIN TETZ’S name, but if it doesn’t ring a bell, you’d more than likely recognize his face or the sound of his voice. Kevin has hosted and been a guest on many automotive how-to shows on regular TV, digital TV, YouTube, podcasts, as well as other social media outlets. His current show, Hands-On Cars, further shares his knowledge of everything related to building custom cars and trucks. This dude makes the rounds and has done a fine job throughout the years of sharing his expansive know-how with an audience of DIY-minded enthusiasts who are always looking to learn something new in the garage. Kevin always his hands working on auto projects that are mostly performance-based since that’s just what he enjoys the most. When he…

OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED AS POSSESSING certain qualifications or meeting certain standards is the basic definition of “certified,” but to truly embody the term, full-throttle all-out testing is the only way to truly prove your product. So, when the crew at Mittler Brothers and MRC Fabrication teamed up to design the Hydroshox hydraulic/coilover hybrid shock, Jimmy Bullard knew he would have to take these new custom shocks to the limit in testing—and then push them a little more to see how much they can handle! The new, racing HydroShox Suspension System (HydroShox Kit) is engineered to replace bulky, rough-riding airbag setups common to older systems while maintaining the exceptional drivability of coil springs with big power applications. This suspension system combines traditional hydraulic lowering and raising capabilities, and also the latest in…

TWICE A YEAR, HOLLEY PERFORMANCE INVITES ANY AND all running a General Motors LS or Gen V+ LT V-8 for a weekend of mayhem and awesomeness, dubbed LS Fest. Whether under the spring desert sun of Las Vegas or down in the bluegrass of Holley’s “Old Kentucky Home” of Bowling Green, the modern small block V-8 extravaganza offers plenty to celebrate. Alas, several events wound up hitting the wall in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the 2020 edition of LS Fest West. Holley moved the festivities up a month to mid-June, but Nevada couldn’t overcome the pandemic, forcing the cancellation of what would have been the fourth edition of the springtime LS party. Said party would’ve also been the first to be held under the lights of…