Table of contents for Spring 2018 in C10 Builder's Guide

IF YOU DON’T FOLLOW either Street Trucks or C-10 Builder’s Guide online, you may not have noticed that we’ve gone through some changes over the past few months. A strong, consistent flow of new, unique content has been flooding our social media accounts recently, and the website has been lighting up almost daily with new interesting activity. Adding digital life to what was once primarily a print publication, along with the replacement of our starting quarterback, gave this brand new room to grow which is great for both the readers and the manufacturers involved. I’m proud to follow the long lineage of amazing editors who once directed these brands and I hope to fill those extremely large shoes accordingly. Communicating with our audience and providing feedback to our fans will…

IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW C-10, you’re going to hit a harsh reality: Short beds ain’t cheap. If you find one that is, it might have a shotgun hole through the headliner, or maybe it’s missing the bed entirely. Either way, if you’re looking for a good deal, you might want to consider a long bed. After all, you can always cut it down. Kyle at Metalox Fab has made his living doing just that for loyal customers from all across North America for the past few years. The resulting beds have a tiny scar down the front and back, and sometimes not even that. He knows these trucks so well that the job is done like a surgeon—clean and perfect. We were fortunate enough to spend…

HEY GUYS, MEET CHRIS Porter’s CL1 C-10. Now, you might be asking yourself, “What the heck does CL1 even stand for?” Well, since the drivetrain from a ZR1 Camaro has been incorporated into this pickup project, and the truck just happens to be a C-10 model, the title CL1 naturally came to be. Clever, right? Apparently, Chris isn’t new to this whole go-fast thing. He and his father, Tim, have been building custom vehicles under the name Porter’s Toy Barn for years now. So far, they have built a killer ’62 Impala, a ’63 Nova and several C-10s, with the CL1 being the latest one to roll out of their garage. “We usually only take on one project at a time, but we are always up to something,” says Tim…

WHEN YOU THINK OF Canada, trucks might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Most would instantly think hockey and maple syrup, ahh! Well not over here in Alberta; this is truck country, home to trucks that once worked the land while in their prime that now have been resurrected for a second life on the road. In Canada, you’re lucky to get six months of good weather to enjoy cruising in your classic truck, so Kevin Stickel, Darren Oberten and Justin Tippett decided to make that experience even better by creating the first “Git On Up” truck show, geared strictly towards GM trucks. Nestled snugly between Calgary and Edmonton is a small community called Didsbury, or as the locals say, “Dids.” This is where Kevin and the…

Replica Stripes Vastine’s 1981-1987 pin stripe kits THESE KITS ARE DESIGNED TO BE AN exact replica of the original, including size, shape and colors. Vastine’s offers these kits in all original factory color combinations as well as producing over 100 custom-color combinations to choose from. The simple and easy DIY installation makes them perfect for any level of experience. The company uses only the highest quality material with UV protection to give your truck the durable pinstripes it deserves. Vastine’s Paint Garage 214-536-7007 vastinespaintgarage@gmail.com Rear End Housing 1960-72 Chevy C-10 Ford 9” rear end housing and axles CURRIE NOW OFFERS A FORD 9-INCH housing and axle packages for 1960 through 1972 2WD C-10 trucks. This is the perfect performance-rear end for your classic or custom C-10 build. The new Currie…

“The intrigue behind it was getting much more intense, and the only question that popped up next was who the pro was who previously owned this thing?” WE ALL WANT something exotic, something just a little bit different from what everyone else around us has, even if that “thing” comes in the form of a story—a history that packs an unexpected twist to separate it from the pack. With trucks, especially C-10s, the ability to one-up the other guy is key to standing out in a crowd. In the Kansas area, one would think that these old trucks line the two-lane back roads just waiting to be bought on the cheap. That’s the dream anyway. The reality is very much different from that picturesque image, and to find this out…

C-10S IN THE PARK (CITP) was back in 2018, returning to the beautiful Getzendaner Park in historic Waxahachie, Texas. Terry Hill and his crew were once again on hand to host one of the largest all Chevy C-10 gatherings in the country, and the numbers grew in 2018. With continued support from Brothers Trucks Parts and with the addition of the first annual C-10 Triple Crown event for 2018, the “Largest C-10 Gathering in the South” is on track to turn Waxahachie into the C-10 capital of the world. The weekend kicked off with the Friday night cruise-in at the local Hobby Lobby. Hosted by Hill’s Hot Rods, the cruise-in has become a big part of the event and has nearly doubled in size from previous years. This very laid-back…

IF YOU WENT OUT LOOKING FOR rims 20 years ago, you would’ve had a hard time finding six-lug wheels. Sure, they existed, but the offsets were weird, and the styles often ran secondary to their more popular five-lug cousins. Then Chevy came out with a six-lug truck in 1999 and the game changed. But there are still those of us that prefer five-lug wheels because we want a clean five-spoke design. And if you’re one of those folks and you have a 1967-1971 Chevy C-10, then swapping over gives you another advantage: disc brakes. Drum brakes suck. If you want to upgrade to a more modern system and get a five-on-five bolt pattern in the process, then you’re in luck: CPP has a kit to make your dreams come true.…

A PASSION OR A PROBLEM, IT all depends on who you ask. The perks of being an editor for a national truck magazine has quite a few amazing benefits that come along with the job, especially if you’re as diehard of a truck enthusiast as I am. Sure we get to travel around the country to check out the latest builds and biggest events in the industry, but when we get a chance to spend an afternoon chatting with an equally enthusiastic C-10 supporter about his love for the bowtie brand, we realize just how lucky we are to be in this prestigious position. Creating lifelong relationships with cool custom truck cruisers like Joe Egizio from Ocala, Florida, has made the past few years in the truck industry some of…

HOW MANY TIMES HAS MELESA FARMER heard, “Is that your boyfriend’s truck?” We’re guessing that she hears it, along with other similar comments, from people all the time. Sure, it probably gets annoying, but since the truck belongs to her and not her boyfriend (she’s engaged, actually), she’s learned to brush it off. It’s just one of those things—most people don’t expect a female to own a ‘bagged and bodied C-10, or any other type of customized truck for that matter. We’re not sure just how often Melesa actually takes the time to correct those who assume the truck isn’t a product of her own hard work, but we’re sure there are hints of surprise and jealousy in the reactions of those she does take the time to respond to.…

“It’s been a long journey, but now that Dave finally gets to park his ’72 in his own garage, we’re betting that he’s going to squeeze every last drop of fun out of it, one tank at a time!” SOME BUILDS SEEM TO HAPPEN in the blink of an eye, especially with all of the high-profile TV and SEMA vehicles that seemingly come together in the span of mere weeks. Unlimited budgets and folks willing to work unimaginable hours do tend to get things done in an amazing amount of time, but they are still few and far in between, no matter what the Internet would have you believe. Take Dave Herrera’s ’72 Chevy C-10, for example. It was seemingly cursed as far as he could tell, with setback after…

NOT EVERY exciting parts purchase for your C-10 has to put a major strain on your wallet. To prove this, we’ve set a modest budget of $300 and set off in a search to see just how many desirable products could be had at that very doable price point. Not to our surprise, a ton of impressive parts from dependable manufacturers is out there that have been designed to greatly improve every facet of your Chevy pickup project for only three bills. Think about it—how far can $300 take you out in the world? Unfortunately, it doesn’t stretch as much as it used to, but it is still a decent amount to invest into your ride. That money can be spent on quality parts that will drastically change the looks…

BALANCE. IT’S ONE OF THE MOST difficult things to achieve when building a custom truck. Blending together all of the right parts and finishes to achieve a symphony of cool is an art form in and of itself. It’s been proven time and time again that erring on the side of simplicity usually produces the cleanest and most well-balanced custom results. Ever since he was a kid, Kyle Martin of Coral Springs, Florida, had always wanted a classic Chevy truck, and it was the ’67-72 body style bowtie haulers that originally stole his heart. As time went on though, Kyle took a shine to the chiseled square lines of the ’73-87 GM trucks and switched his focus. “With the goal of one day owning the custom truck of his dreams,…

A FRIEND RECENTLY REACHED out to me regarding a C-10 that he just had to have. It was close to his house and he had already looked over it with a fine tooth comb. The truck had newer paint, immaculate interior and was powered by its original big block. My recommendation was, “Walk away brother!” Now why would I recommend he stay away from the truck? Because he’s a builder! With his skills, he needs to be patient and wait for the right “build” to come along. And a few weeks later, it did. If you’re reading this, you and I both know you’re passionate about trucks and most likely C-10 models. You may even have a year or two that are your favorites just like I do. So, where…