C10 Builder's Guide Fall 2024

MAN OH MAN, summer is in full swing! And the temps aren’t holding anything back at the moment either haha. As we write this we’re gearing up for another HOT show season and some fantastic classic builds to bring you from coast to coast. As you might have noticed for this issue’s cover truck, we hit something a little different. It’s not everyday you see a badass lifted K5, especially not one built to this level of detail! As you know by now, we strive to bring you ALL types of classic Bow Ties, from squares to Jimmys, and slammed and lifted K5s and everything in between. And although we generally fill these pages with some of the finest builds around, we also want to make sure we highlight some…

“To my surprise, it was the Blazer I was going to buy for $4,500! The guy I knew still had it and had never touched it.” OMAR DELGADO IS SERIOUS about C10s. He’s been known to dabble in an OBS here and there, but ’67-’72 GM trucks are his number one passion. About a decade ago, he was ready to add another to his long list of builds. “After owning a couple of C10s, I noticed that the K5s were starting to get popular,” he said. “I found myself looking at different style Blazers: lifted, dropped with tops, and then roadsters just caught my eye, which is when I started the search process. It was time to go topless!” Don’t worry, Omar—we know what you meant. California weather is usually…

EVERY YEAR, TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS FROM across the nation gather in Conroe, Texas, for one of the most anticipated events in the custom truck scene: Lone Star Throwdown. Among the array of stunning trucks that grace the event, one particular category always stands out above the rest (we may be a bit biased here). Classic Chevrolet C10s, known for their timeless design and customizable nature, have become a staple at Lone Star Throwdown, captivating attendees with their unique and vintage charm each and every year. The C10 community is a tight-knit group bonded by their love for these vintage Chevys. Lone Star Throwdown provides them with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase their passion projects and to connect with fellow enthusiasts coast-to-coast. From meticulously restored classics to fully customized show-stoppers, the variety…

YOU’VE CERTAINLY HEARD THE phrase “hauling the mail” before, and at some point in your life, you’ve probably strove to do just that—at a higher than recommended rate of speed. More than likely, that was behind the wheel of a vehicle, but it’s not often that you think of an actual “haul” vehicle when thinking of the phrase. But just like with everything in the automotive world, there’s always that one guy! Jhan Gonzalez of Homestead, Florida, owns and operates a custom auto shop called Built By Trap. While Jhan builds custom rides for clients of various tastes, his personal passion resides with classic squarebody trucks. But Jahn isn’t one to just blend in like so many C10 owners seem to these days. So, when it came time to customize…

DAYTONA SURE KNOWS HOW TO OPEN UP THE SHOW SEASON IN STYLE! YOU MAY HAVE SEEN OUR COVERAGE OF THE FALL TURKEY RUN IN THE PAST, AND THE SPRING TURKEY RUN CONTINUES FOR ITS 38TH YEAR NOW. NOT QUITE AS LARGE AS THE FALL EVENT BUT JUST AS MUCH FUN IS THE SPRING VERSION, WHICH USES THE SAME FORMAT THAT BEGINS WITH A MARVELOUS COLLECTION OF CUSTOM AND CLASSIC VEHICLES PARKED ON THE INFIELD OF THE DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY. MoChecking out the imaginative approaches used by thousands of builders is a treat for any enthusiast. Move to the center of the track and you will find hundreds of swap meet vendors, happy to help you with your latest restoration project. From the smallest cotter pins to blown V-8s on stands,…

THE 1960S AND ’70S played host to the original explosion of offerings in the SUV market, with many of the big-name manufacturers coming out with some form of sport utility vehicle alongside their pony and muscle car offerings during these two decades. But for Chevrolet C/K truck fans, you can’t get much more iconic than the classic Chevrolet K5 Blazer. For many kids in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, the K5 Blazer was a typical family vehicle—one that doubled as a workhorse on the weekend at that. Initially designed as a direct competitor to the International Harvester Scout, which made its debut for the 1961 model year, and the first-generation Ford Bronco, which made its debut in 1966, the K5 Blazer offered more space for both families and cargo than…