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In this issue we highlight the BEST of the Builder’s Guide books so you can see what you’re missing. These quarterly issues are geared toward the most in-demand trucks throughout the whole of the industry—Ford’s F-100, the Chevrolet C10, and the ’88-’98 Chevy Sport Truck. These three model-specific magazines have the best technical know-how, the latest and greatest parts and products available for you to install and, of course, the most unbelievable truck resto-mods in existence.
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graphics package on the rear fenders feature a unique design that mirrors the harsh, cracked desertThatearth.aggressive feel carries over to a black interior. Standard Recaro seats sport a combination of black leather and Alcantara suede—cleverly placed for added grip when the terrain getsOrderingnasty. for F-150 Raptor R is now open and production starts late 2022 at Dearborn Truck Plant.
Raptor R expresses its additional power courtesy of a unique dual exhaust system with a true passthrough muffler and active valve system, with modes for Normal, Sport, Quiet, and Baja.
ORD has unleashed the new F-150 Raptor R—the fastest, most powerful, most high-performanceextremeoff-road desert Raptor yet.
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Ford Performance-exclusive Code Orange accents include a unique “R” badge on the grille, power dome and tailgate. A special
The 5-link rear suspension features extra-long trailing arms to better maintain axle position on rough terrain, a Panhard rod and 24-inch coil springs. Advanced FOX Live Valve shocks are tuned to balance ride quality and roll control on- and off-road.
The heart of Raptor R is a new 5.2-liter supercharged V-8 engine that delivers 700 horsepower and 640 lb-ft of torque. Raptor R delivers a 10-speed SelectShift transmission with improved calibration, and features a new front axle with a more robust, higher-strength carrier casting and an aluminumribbed structural cover to manage the powertrain’s added torque.
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Equipped with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, the compact pickup builds on the FX4 Off-Road Package with an all-wheel-drive system new to Maverick. This advanced system includes a twin-clutch rear-drive unit with a differential lock feature to allow greater off-road capability. Maverick Tremor also comes with exclusive Trail Control, which operates like cruise control for off-road driving.
up the bed with camping gear and fishingMaverickrods.Tremor comes with a unique grille finish, plus blackedout Ford logos, headlamps and taillamps. The two front tow hooks get signature Tremor Orange accents. For an even bolder look, customers can select the available Tremor Appearance Package.
The class-leading, standard 11.3-inch-diagonal color infotainment touchscreen is the centerpiece of the cabin and is accompanied by a segment-first standard 8-inch-diagonal fully digital color instrument display, both of which are customizable.
THE ALL-NEW 2023 CHEVROLET COLORADO TAKES MIDSIZE TRUCKS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The Trail Boss features a 2-inch lifted suspension and wide chassis that produce more ground clearance and a 3-inch wider front track than WT
and LT for enhanced off-road driving capability. ZR2 is the most capable of them all, with a high-performance 3-inch lifted suspension and upgraded Multimatic DSSV dampers.
To support the new Colorado’s increased off-road and trailering capabilities, up to five selectable drive modes, depending on the model, are offered. Each is tailored for different driving conditions, and they are accessible using a knob located on the center console.
All models are built on a new chassis that gives the 2023 Colorado a 3.1-inch-longer wheelbase than the current Crew Cab/short box model. A shortened front overhang that contributes to a more aggressive stance also significantly improves the truck’s approach angle.
The bold design carries into the cabin, with Black Onyx seats
ORD is expanding its compact truck lineup with the new 2023 Maverick Tremor Off-Road Package. The new Maverick Tremor is an entry-level option for buyers seeking greater off-road capability and bold styling in the same compact package that comfortably fits their daily life in the city while also supporting their outdoor passions. Maverick Tremor is available for XLT and Lariat series trucks.
The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road Package costs $2,995 MSRP and Tremor Appearance Package costs $1,495. Both packages are available for ordering in September.
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Production for the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado begins in the first half of 2023 at General Motors’ Wentzville, Missouri, assembly facility. Pricing and additional details will be released closer to the start of production.
featuring stitched Tremor logos and signature Tremor Orange accents. The center console, register vents and door pulls are updated to include the new color scheme as well.
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The 2023 Colorado lineup arrives re-engineered with three distinct chassis setups to support everyday tasks and off-road adventures, without sacrificing off-road capability, or on-road comfort.
Leaning into the success from the current generation, the 2023 Colorado has a significant number of on- and off-road accessories available for any trim. In an effort to allow each customer to build their off-road dream truck, the off-road accessory portfolio has more than doubled from previous model years.
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the use of double-bellow air springs, paired with upper and lower roll plates, and ultra-high-strength nylon end caps.
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Starting at $640.00 Hood Hinges S-Drive serpentine pulley kits are available for most popular V-8 engines in seven custom finishes with three optional power steering pump reservoirs! S-Drive serpentine pulley kits are available for most popular V-8 engines in seven custom finishes with three optional power steering pump reservoirs! Pulley Systems LS Chevy 888•813•1293 eddiemotorsports.com Follow us • Interior Starting a $118.20Battery Boxes Starting at $350.75 Door Handles Starting at $83.70 Starting at $387.65 $65.10 Starting at $269.10 Air Cleaners Starting at $106.95 Taillights and Lights Starting at $212.75 Starting at $206.75 Steering Wheels Now available in 14” and 15” diameters. 14” Starting at $194.35 15” Starting at $235.75 Door Jamb Vents Starting at $75.05 Door Sill Plates Starting at $160.00 Eddie carsyearshingesmanufacturesMotorsportshoodtofitmultipleofFordandGMandtrucks. SBC /BBC Chevy Exterior Window Cranks
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The new pedal offers plug-andplay compatibility with Holley EFI and simply bolts in stock locations when used with Holley DBW Pedal brackets, which are precision-cut to fit in the stock location and are powder-coated to provide years of worry-free use. Holley DBW Pedal Brackets use either the Holley 145-160 Drive By Wire Accelerator Pedal or an original equipment C6 Corvette accelerator pedal.
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WICKED CHEYENNE MARTY IS NO NEWBIE TO CUSTOM CARS AND TRUCKS AND HAS BUILT SOME INCREDIBLEMACHINESTHROUGHTHEYEARS, BUT HE WAS ADMITTEDLY NEW TO THE C10 SCENE AND ITCHING TO JUMP RIGHT INTO THE DEEP END. .24. OCTOBER 2022 | STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
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OLDER. From things as large as trips and experiences growing up, to even just a brief sight or even a specific toy, sometimes the smallest things can shape who you are and what you want as you grow older. In this case, for our friend Marty Green, it was the memory of a work truck his father drove when he was a child.
Marty is no newbie to custom cars and trucks and has built some incredible machines through the years, but he was admittedly new to the C10 scene and itching to jump right into the deep end. After hunting and looking around for the right fit for a while, the opportunity came at the Goodguys show in Charlotte. Marty came across a spotless, all original big block truck and knew he had to have it as his own. He and the owner of the truck came to an agreement, and the pickup came back to Ohio with Marty, now the proud owner.
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THE SUPER CLEAN LOOK AND FEEL OF MARTY’S BUILD IS FURTHER COMPLEMENTED BY THE RETRO-STYLED BEDWOOD FLOOR WITH NO LIMIT BILLET GAS CAP ADDITION.
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Now there are plenty of you reading this right now who are outraged that someone would remove a flawless big block from
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On his way home with the truck, he made a pit stop and see his friend Chris Porter of Porter’s Toy Barn. Marty originally only stopped by to show his friend the Chevy and have him fix a few small details on the truck – but we all know how this goes, right? One thing led to another, and Marty ended up riding in a LSA-powered C10 build, and it kinda ruins the whole “big block thing” for him permanently. To put it in the words of Tim Taylor from “Home Improvement,” Marty needed “More Power” *cue three grunts*. With that, Marty and his friend Chris Porter were off to the races, figuratively at least.
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“My father had a truck like this brand new when I was young that he used for his propane business,” says Green, and that memory definitely had a lasting impact on Marty as we see all these years later.
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WICKED CHEYENNE OWNER Marty Green ❚ 1971 Chevrolet C10 Cheyenne Super ❚ Malvern, Ohio SUSPENSIONCHASSIS/ § No frameEngineeringLimit § Complete ProTech chassiscoilover § coiloversRidetech § No splinedEngineeringLimitsway bar § 4-link rear § No EngineeringLimit rack and pinion § Wiring hiddenharnessinframe § No EngineeringLimit fuel tank § Powdercoated in satin black § Set up competitionauto-crossfor § Moser 9-inch § 3:55 Tru Loc Posi § Rear assembly built by Akron,TransmissionsVickersinOhio § Shop build by Porter’s Toy Barn ENGINE/TRANS § 2012 Supercharged6.2LCamaroChevroletZL1V-8LSA § Circle D billet torque converter § 2,600 stall speed § Deraletransmissioncoolerw/10inchwithfanunderbed § 3.5-inch steel drive shaft with 1350 Akron,Transmissions(builtU-jointsbyJanisOhio) § Speartech LSX engine harness § Griffin radiatorLS § linespumpA1000Aeromotivein-tankwith8an § LS9 camshafts § Machined LSA lid § Fast 90 injectors § Speed headersPerformanceand § Billet coverhiddenSpecialtiescoilvalveadapters § Holley Vintage valve covers § accessoriesMotorsportsWegner § Engine and smoothedblower and painted § Zl1 intercooler § Built Porter’sBy Toy Barn & MotorsportsKovalyk § 2.5” StreetMufflersBorlaExhaustStainlesswithproXSfromMachinery TIRES/BRAKESWHEELS/ § Budnik Muroc IV SKO § Tires: NT555Nitto § Front: 275/40/20 § Rear: 295/40/20 § Wheel Finish: Silver/Polished § Wilwood master cylinder § disc6-pistonWilwoodfrontbrakes § 4-pistonWilwoodrear disc brakes § systemHydraboostHydratech BODY/PAINT § Brother’s Truck parts grille § Brother’s Truck parts bumpers § Custom made inner fenders § Complete lightsconversionLEDon § HotpanelsbeadfirewallsmoothedCustomwithrolledbyTony’sRods § Factory PPG Black § Paint FalconesBy Auto Body STEREOINTERIOR/ § Snowden custom seats hot rod red leather custom bench seat § Dakota Digital HDX § Billet wheelBoostSpecialtiessteering § Lokar pedalsbillet § Restomod Air HVAC system § harnessAutowireAmerican § Ididit columnsteering § Billet handlesSpecialties § Upholstery by Porter’s Toy Barn § Resto Sound head unit § Kicker panelsspeakers6.5-inchinkick § 10-inch poweredsubwooferKickerandamp TRUCK SPECS
an all original C10, but hey, turns out it’s not your truck. From the beginning, what started as a “let’s fix a few small details and just do an LS swap” for Marty’s 1971 Cheyenne, ended up snowballing into a full-on custom build, chassis and all. It took some time and plenty of planning, but the
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two buddies agreed that a Pro-Touring driving yet stock-looking build was the direction they would take the truck.
Not exactly sure what a Pro-Touring style truck consists of? Well, let me tell you. First, a built-up high performance ZL1 Camaro Supercharged 6.2L LSA V-8 in the bay, sitting on a No Limit
that power that he would be putting to theNowground.imagine how ideal this setup is with a spotless original body bolted back on top of it all, with a simple yet gorgeous red leather interior to enjoy it from... even the purists cannot be mad at this one. Well done Marty and team, well done indeed!
Engineering frame set up for coilovers and a 4-link rear end. Set up and tuned for auto-crossing, everything about this Cheyenne was built to be driven, and driven hard. A staggered set of Budnik 20-inch wheels with the stopping power of a full set of Wilwood brakes on all four corners behind them ensured that Marty would be able to have full control of all
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And if you needed some parts for your own ride or a fresh pile of the latest threads, OBI had lots of vendors on hand to take care of you, with a bunch of food spots to keep you energized throughout the weekend.
The event’s title sponsor was none other than American Force Wheels, so it made sense that plenty of huge trucks on huge wheels were in attendance, but of course, tons of slammed rides were there as well. Everything from vintage iron to practically new trucks could be seen throughout the show, offering spectators lots to look at no matter what their preference was—barn-fresh patina or polished-out graphics.
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NCE AGAIN, ORANGE BEACH INVASION PRE-REGISTRATIONS REACHED THEIR MAX FOR 2022’S EVENT. And with this being a pre-reg only show, that meant that the show was at full capacity even before it officially began! Held in Orange Beach, Alabama, the showgrounds were as beautiful as the rides themselves.
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OBI has gained quite a reputation for its show vehicle approval process, which includes a “no squatted trucks” rule since the owners of said trucks have been blamed for less-than-ideal behavior at past events. Anyone who wanted to show their vehicle at OBI had to send in a photo of their vehicle for approval from the show staff—no exceptions. Say what you will about these rules, but no one can deny that the quality of vehicles at this year’s show was top notch!
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Canada, he found it difficult to find the truck to match his taste. Making a few trips to the States, Rob found exactly what he was looking for in Texas: a 1959 Ford F-250. The truck had just the right patina for Rob’s taste, but it wasn’t rotted in the wrong places, and the panels were straight considering the truck’s age and history.
THE TRUCK HAD JUST THE RIGHT PATINAFORROB’STASTE,BUTIT WASN’TROTTEDINTHEWRONGPLACES,AND THE PANELS WERE STRAIGHT CONSIDERING THE TRUCK’S AGE AND HISTORY.
Once Rob had the truck in his possession, he began formulating a plan. Rob contacted many shops but had a hard time nailing one down. With a little more searching, Rob found Farm Truck Racing (FTR) in Azle, Texas, to tackle the build. FTR is owned and operated by Dennis Winegarner. Dennis has built an extensive resume with patina builds, Coyote swaps, Crown Vic swaps, and a multitude of other builds that are out on the road racking up miles.
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Starting with a solid foundation, Rob had a No Limit Engineering chassis ordered and delivered to FTR. The powdercoated chassis had all the goodies, including the No Limit independent suspension with tubular upper and lower control arms, adjustable coilover shocks, and power rack-andpinion steering. Out back, the NL chassis includes the infamous Fat Bar four bar rear suspension with adjustable coilovers as well.
SOLID FOUNDATION
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A FORD RACING CRATE COYOTE WAS INSTALLED ALONG WITH A TREMEC T56 MAGNUM AND MCLEOD CLUTCH.
Connected to the Fat Bar is a Ford 9-inch housing containing 31 spline axles and a third member with EATON TRU Track with 3.73 gears. Brakes are none other than Wildwood with 6 pistons up front and 4 piston calipers out back clamping on to the drilled 13-inchOncerotors.thechassis was ironed out, it was time to get the powerplant and transmission in place. Due
to FTR’s extensive history with Coyote swaps, the choice was easy. FTR ordered up a Ford Racing crate Coyote as well as the Ford Racing control pack and wiring. Backing up the engine is a Tremec T56 Magnum with a McLeod clutch. Connecting the transmission to
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in at 20x8 and the rears are 20x11 with Continental Extreme Contact tires wrapping them up. Tire sizes are 275/35/20 and 315/35/20 front to rear respectively.
Rolling stock for the truck, and a perfect match for the look Rob was seeking, is the ever-popular Detroit Steel Wheel D-Town Smoothies. The wheels were tastefully matched to the patina on the truck and baby moon caps hide the lug nuts. The front wheels come
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the 9-inch rear end is a Shaft Masters driveshaft. Moving the exhaust gasses from the front to the back are Sanderson block hugger headers connected to a custom 2.5-inch stainless exhaust system with Magnaflow stainless mufflers.
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With the foundation set, it was time to start fitting the cab, bed, and front end onto the chassis. This is where it gets very interesting. While Rob wanted the perfect patina truck, he did not want any aftermarket sheetmetal or faux patina.
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WHEN IN THE PILOT’S SEAT, ROB’S LEFT HAND OCCUPIES A LACARA MARK IV CONNECTEDWHEELSTEERING TO A IDIDIT COLUMN.STEERINGTILT
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That said, the cab floor, bed floor, and wheel tubs in the bed were going to be a challenge. The cab and bed floor had considerable rot. Not only that, but the wheelwells in the bed were beat up, and they needed to be raised to clear the raised suspension and larger tires. FTR had to find a donor cab that matched the truck. Scouring the forums and social media platforms, FTR was able to find two additional cabs and three additional beds to accomplish the task.
After cutting out the old floor and firewall, FTR masterfully installed the floor and firewall out of the donor cab into the original with no painting or aftermarket sheetmetal. Moving to the bed, FTR was able to take the bedsides with wheelwells intact
SINCE ITS COMPLETION, THE FROG TEXAS SHOWS, THE TEXOMA ROUNDUP WHERE IT WON BEST OF SHOW.
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After the outer sheetmetal was complete, it was time to move to the interior. Keeping “simple with
from one of the donor beds and make new (double sided) inner bed panels as well as raising the inner tubs without compromising the look Rob was going for. The bed floor was also procured from a donor truck and raised to clear the new NL chassis. Finally, FTR also narrowed and tucked the front bumper for a cleaner look on the ’59.
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patina” in mind, FTR installed a leather seat from Slim Guys Designs. Dakota Digital gauges fill the holes in the original gauge bezel so Rob can easily monitor all the trucks vitals. When in the pilot’s seat, Rob’s left hand occupies a Lacara Mark IV steering wheel connected to a Ididit tilt steering column, while his right hand rests on the Silver Sport Transmissions shifter handle.
Rob and Dennis decided to use NOS rubber flooring in lieu of the typical carpet covering for the floor. They felt this maintained the “work truck” vibe the F-250 originally had. For Rob’s listening pleasure, FTR had the original radio fitted with modern electronics by R and R Vintage Radio. The ear massage comes from Focal speakers hidden in just the right places.
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Since its completion, The Frog, as Rob has named it, has attended a few local North Texas shows including the Texoma F-100 Roundup where it won best of show. While Mr. Koolen is still arranging delivery of The Frog, he is looking forward to hundreds of miles of fridge time in the cool Ontario summers.
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01 Crown Suspension’s 2.5-inch leveling coil spacers are designed to quickly and economically lift a truck’s front end to match the rear. With this kit, there is no need to make any frame modifications to get the extra bump in height while maintaining factory ride quality. Also, the spacers will come shipped in a semi-gloss powdercoat finish to prevent rusting issues.
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The most popular modification is always a new set of wheels and tires, but to make enough room for the ideal set of rubber, upgrading your truck’s suspension will be necessary. Our factory fresh 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport was no exception. While we didn’t have anything crazy or over the top for the truck, we did want to change up the wheel selection, as well as add a set of more capable, beefier tires. To properly fit the set of nearly 33-inch tires, however, the front suspension would need to be lifted a couple of inches to match the rear. After a few quick phone calls, we were able to put a game plan into place and line up all the parts we’d need for the quick reconstruction.
First, we contacted Crown Suspension in Brea, California, to secure the company’s 2.5-inch front strut spacer leveling kit, which would boost the Tacoma’s front end the perfect height to match the back. The kit itself is extremely budget-friendly and will maintain the truck’s factory ride quality once installed. Crown Suspension’s own Erik “Wolf” Rodriguez extended an invitation to us to bring our ’22 Toyota pickup into the shop for a full installation, which took just less than two hours to complete. We documented Wolf’s work here to show you how you can take care of the job in the comfort of your own garage or driveway.
The end result is a brand new pickup with a much more aggressive look and added real world function that can be used when the mild off-road scenario presents itself. Best of all, the truck was taken care of in a single business day well before dinner, which left us some time to head out to Joshua Tree to explore the desert for the rest of the day.
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Follow along to see it all come together, and watch as Wolf at Crown Suspension levels the Tacoma’s front end with ease before we end the job at McMahan Tire Service in Anaheim, California, to get the truck’s new wheels and tires dialed for installation.
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To take full advantage of that extra space in the front, we contacted Toyo to get fitted with an ideal size of Open Country AT III tires that will deliver both on- and off-road traction and overall performance, even though the truck won’t be traveling too far from paved roads and well-beaten paths. To round off the Tacoma’s much beefier appearance that was quickly forming, the folks at Tire Pros suggested us to browse through KMC’s latest off-road wheel offerings, and the Impact OL wheel in matte black suited the truck just right.
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06|A few swift swings from a mini sledge was required in order to separate the tie rod from the spindle.
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07 |Next, the bolt holding the lower part of the strut assembly was then removed.
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13 |The strut assembly was then placed into back into position and secured at the top end.
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12 |The ball joint nut on the upper control arm was next to be loosened and removed. A couple swings from the sledge will allow the lower arm and spindle to drop enough to clear the room needed to reinstall the strut. Don’t forget to position a floor jack underneath the lower arm so you can complete this process as smooth and controlled as possible.
TECH | QUICK AND EASY OFF-ROAD UPGRADES 14 |From here, the disassembly process was simply reversed starting from the ball joint on the upper control arm, then the sway bar link, and finally the tie rod from the steering linkage. 15 |Just like that, the mind.everydaywarrantybackedcomponentsCrownreinstallation.snugnessboltscheckedhisminutesthenjustweresidedriverinstalled.successfullyendSuspension’sCrownfrontlevelingkitwasBothandpassengerstrutspacerscompletedintwohours.WolftookafewtogooverworkandallloosenedforadequatepostAllofSuspension’sarebyalifetimeforpeaceof 16 |Next, we took the Tacoma to McMahan Tire Service in Anaheim, CA to first test fit the KMC wheels. Once the wheels were cleared for proper fitment, the Toyo Open Country AT III tires were mounted and bolted into place by Gio. Don’t forget to go get a wearweirdoverall—withoutwilllifeonlyYoureverythingalignmentquickafterisdone.truckwillnotdrivebetterbutofyournewtiresbeextendedanyandannoyingpatterns. .66. OCTOBER 2022 | STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
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BUMPSIDE BATTLESHIP A LL ONEHISABLEWASTRUCKOFWANTEDLEONARDMARKOUTHISLATESTBUILDTOBETOFITFAMILYINVEHICLE (INCLUDING THEIR DOG DUKE) WHILE PULLING THEIR CAMPER DURING ROAD TRIPS. Simple, right? The build of his 1970 Bumpside Ford F-250 was relatively straightforward without any disastrous detours to report, which was due to equal parts streamlined planning and a little bit of sheer luck. LEFT. SHANE GAMBILL IN DAYTON, OHIO, REUPHOLSTERED THE FACTORY BENCH SEATS WITH PLUSH RED VINYL, AS WELL AS DOOR PANELS, DASH PAD, AND CUSTOM STEERING WHEEL. .72. OCTOBER 2022 | STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
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“For the most part, I just wanted the truck to look relatively stock with a few custom touches peppered here and there,” he admits. “I was worried about the two layers of paint on top of the original coat, however. The last paint job was white, which is typically used to hide Bondo. The guy I bought it from said that it
As Mark began the process of taking the truck apart, he was pleasantly surprised to not find rot anywhere—a huge relief.
...AS I SAT LOOKING AT THE TRUCK, IT JUST ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE AS BIG AS A BATTLESHIP, WHICH GOT ME THINKING BACK TO HOW MY DAD ALWAYS PAINTED OUR GARAGE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH BATTLESHIP GREY PAINT. THAT’S REALLY HOW I LANDED ON THE TRUCK’S CURRENT COLOR. .74. OCTOBER 2022 | STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
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was one of the nicest ‘rust free’ crew cabs that he has every seen, so I put my faith in him and hoped I wouldn’t regret the purchase later down the line.”
Mark was not looking to pile on all the bells and whistles with this project, so he had the luxury of not worrying about things taking a turn for the worst.
“When I took the bed to the sandblaster, I was expecting to hear some bad news, but my friend Melvin called a week later saying that it was the nicest bed he has seen in 28 years,” Mark adds. “I
With that potential landmine successfully avoided, Mark then moved on to the task of rebuilding the ’70 390FE engine, which is still a go-to selection for vintage Ford performance enthusiasts. Tom Zajbel Machining and Welding in Xenia, Ohio, was able to offer some assistance with the engine rebuild, as well as adding a few performance additions as well in the form of an RV camshaft and a Holley 500cfm carb. The air conditioning system was also refurbished to keep the Leonard family cool and comfortable during their
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RIGHT. “I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A FORD GUY SINCE I WAS YOUNG, BUT THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FEW AND FAR BETWEEN IN MY AREA, WHICH IS PREDOMINATELY PACKED WITH CHEVY TRUCKS,” SAYSLEONARD.MARK
lucked out big time—I just don’t see trucks like this living in Ohio.”
Making a good first impression in the truck was also one of Mark’s top“Ipriorities.hadaMarti Report done on the truck, and it was one of only 2,107 crew cabs built in 1970,” Mark explains. “It also had a paint code of #7, which would make the original color Harbour
To offset the muted gray exterior, Mark wanted his F-250’s interior space to pop with color. To do this right, he reached out
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“There’s nothing better than a stock truck, which is what I grew up on hanging out with my brothers and friends,” he says.
Since Mark was interested in keeping his F-250 looking as factory as possible, he did leave the suspension alone. It wasn’t lowered or lifted one inch in either direction, which is just the ride height he has grown accustomed to over the years.
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summer road trips. Dayton Clutch and Joint also joined the project by balancing the driveshaft and lining up all new U-joints and carrier bearings for good measure.
products also alleviated a possible pressure point for Mark, which allowed him to remain focused on keeping the Ford running strong and being ultra reliable.
Blue. I should’ve probably gone back to the original color, but as I sat looking at the truck, it just always seemed to be as big as a battleship, which got me thinking back to how my dad always painted our garage walls and floors with battleship grey paint. That’s really how I landed on the truck’s current color.”
Not having to worry about installing an air-ride suspension or shopping for performance chassis
§ Factory AM stereo
After two and a half years of steady, enjoyable progress, Mark now holds the key to his ideal crew cab F-250, and he is overjoyed with the help and guidance he received throughout the build.
THE FORD F600 INSTRUMENT PANEL INSPIRED MARK TO FOLLOW THROUGH WITH CHROMING AND POLISHING MANY OTHER PARTS AND PIECES THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK.
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§ 2.5-inch exhaust system w/ right rear dump
§ 30 over pistons
§ 149-inch wheelbase
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to Shane Gambill in Dayton, Ohio, to reupholster the factory bench seats with plush red vinyl. Shane also created custom door panels, a dash pad, headliner and then hand-stitched the steering wheel to match. Fresh red carpet was also laid down to complete the in-cab overhaul, which still needed a couple more touches to satisfy Mark’s eye.
§ Power master cylinder
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§ Painted factory bumpers
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§ Factory steering handstitched vinyl wrap
§ Factory 1970 Ford Chassis
§ Front disc brakes, rear drums
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§ Factory bench seats, headliner and door panels reupholstered in red vinyl by Shane Gambill, Dayton, OH
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§ HEI electronic ignition
§ Driveshaft balanced, new U-joints and carrier bearings by Dayton Clutch and Joint, Dayton, OH
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§ B&M deep trans pan
§ 16.5R8.75 and 16.5R9.50
“I had purchased an F-600 instrument cluster, and once I held it up to the Battleship Gray paint, I couldn’t believe how good it looked,” he says.
§ Holley 500 carburetor
§ RV camshaft
§ A/C system
“One person in particular that I would like to give credit to is ‘Old Man Jack’”, Mark says. “He also owns a 1971 Ford truck that he
§ Summit Racing Battleship Grey paint by Mark Leonard
§ Cargo and rear cab light
§ Ford F600 instrumentation
§ Steel wheels and hubcaps w/ decals by Billy Adams
§ 20-gallon fuel tank
Firestone Transforce tires
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§ Mirrors, hubcaps and window trip polished by Jerry the Polishing Guy, Dayton, OH
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§ Shop: Tom Zajbel Machining and Welding, Xenia, OH
§ 1967 F100-F350 steel grille chromed by Metal Bright, Dayton, OH
§ Hardened seats
§ Rear Dana 60 drive axle
§ 1970 Ford transmission rebuilt
§ 1970 390FE 6.4L V-8
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Mark has also grown to lean on the community of other Bumpside aficionados for additional help and guidance throughout the build.
“I’ve always been a Ford guy since I was young, but they have always been few and far between in my area, which is predominately packed with Chevy trucks”, he admits. “Once I found all the various Ford groups on Facebook (Bump Life in particular), I was able to discuss my passion with a much larger group than ever, which has been a great source of encouragement these last few years.”This straightforward yet killer F-250 build is proof positive that anyone can build a legitimate show truck that can also double as a reliable tow pig. Sure, Mark had a stroke of luck on his side, but the rest of his success is due in part to thorough research, setting an attainable goal and networking with others interested in trucks just like his. Catch the Leonard family cruising and camping alongside their ’70 Ford pickup for the remainder of the summer and well into the fall this year.
shows every now and then, and he was always there to inspire and help me with his advice, his time, and his wisdom to never take shortcuts with anything.”
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Con más de 800 vehículos presentes este año, la influencia que Los Chevroleteros han mostrado a la comunidad a través de camionetas desmontados, modificados y restaurados está definitivamente causando impacto y dando de qué hablar. Este año incluso
Marcos. El evento crece y mejora cada año con gente de toda la república que viene a presentar sus camionetas. En una cultura en la que las camionetas solo se utilizan para el trabajo, la ganadería, los mandados diarios y los paseos familiares, Los Chevroleteros están cambiando rápidamente el panorama, demostrando cómo se pueden revitalizar estos tesoros familiares y disfrutarlos aún más que antes.
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800 trucks in attendance this year, the influence that Los Chevroleteros has shown the community through chopped up, bagged, and resto-mod trucks is definitely bringing the heat and making an impact. This year we even found a a bagged-suspension, Viper-powered Chevy Apache that left nothing stock and brought all the shock. A few steps further we ran across a father/son Squarebody project that was completely rebuilt from the ground up. These two builds were the crown jewels at the show with all sorts of secret backyard projects making appearances, which definitely kept the show interesting every step you took.
encontramos un Chevy Apache con suspensión neumática y motor Viper totalmente modificado que ha sido la sensación. También se presentó un proyecto Squarebody de padre e hijo que fue completamente reconstruido desde cero. Estas dos construcciones fueron las Joyas de la Corona en el show con apariciones especiales de todo tipo de proyectos secretos y caseros, lo que definitivamente mantuvo el show interesante en todo momento. Miles de personas acudieron el fin de semana, los vendedores de comida nos presentaron los sabores más increíbles que esta cultura tiene para ofrecer, con un aroma en el aire que atrajo a la gente al recinto ferial durante todo el día. Los vendedores y las tiendas presentaron sus nuevos kits personalizados y rarezas de Estados Unidos a la venta, lo que hizo que todo el mundo se sintiera parte de esta comunidad tan unida. Hubo un gran sentimiento de pasión por la comunidad de entusiastas de camiones en esta feria, y Los Chevroleteros tienen la esperanza de que las próximas ferias inspiren a todo el mundo a mantener esta cultura activa y en crecimiento.
Thousands of people came out for the weekend, and food vendors were packed with the most amazing flavors this culture has to offer with an aroma in the air that brought people back into the fairgrounds all day long. Vendors and shops pushing their newest custom kits and rare finds from the US were on sale, which made everyone feel part of this tight-knit community. There was a huge sense of passion for the truck enthusiast community going on at the show, and Los Chevroleteros hopes its future shows inspire everyone to keep the culture moving and growing.
El verano en México nos hace pensar en playas, cerveza, mujeres hermosas y los mejores momentos de la vida, aunque en Aguascalientes, nos hace pensar en una de las exposiciones de camionetas más esperadas del año. Los Chevroleteros es un club de camionetas local que este año organiza su tercer espectáculo en un amplio recinto ferial llamado La Isla San
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IT WAS ALL A DREAM... From clean body lines to interiors that came from the factory so, for lack of a better word, “ordinary,” they look almost comical compared to the muchunder-glow,paintevolvedalso‘90sHowever,oftechnology-packedcomplicatedinteriorsthevehicleswehavetoday.thesimplicityofthosevehiclesinsideandoutsideisthewaythatmodifyingthemtheindustryforever.Wildschemes,flashyinteriorbits,wildstereosandmuch,morebecamethewayto BAREFOOT DID NOT HAVE THE MEANS IN HIGH SCHOOL TOBUILDTHETRUCKHEENVISIONEDHAVING,SO YEARSOFHARDWORKLATER,HEMADESURETODOSOFOR HIMSELFANDHISMOTHER,TERESA. .98. OCTOBER 2022 | STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM
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Barefoot also wanted to give a few quick thank you notes to some people:indispensable the Johnson family, ARP Bolts, Mike Alexander from Flo Air-ride, Jacob at StoneFab, Jason and Christine Roach, Chris at Snowden Seats, Mike Howe, Shawn K at Traffic Jams, his No Regrets family, Mike Losh from Slosh Tubs, Sawyers Speed Shop, and last but most important, his mom for always being in his heart and mind and driving him toward his goals.
‘MOTHER TERESA’ will be at a number of shows—including some around Tennessee as well as some Goodguys events, Mini-Nats, Battle in Bama, and Dino’s Get Down—in the coming year or so.
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ABOVE. ONE OF JONATHON’S FAVORITE TOUCHES ON THE TRUCK IS THE HANDBUILT CUSTOM CANTILEVER REAREND HE CREATED.
❚ Occupation: Fabricator at Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop
taking full advantage of getting older and the freedom that comes with it.
Jonathon Barefoot
❚ Cost: Who Knows??
REASON FOR BUILDING
“My mom’s wish for me in high school was for me to have a truck like this, and also
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show your individual footprint and taste as an enthusiast no-matter what your background.Whilemany of the truck builders still in the scene today started their first builds back in their youth and developed their tastes into other things as time went by, others, like Jonathon Barefoot, were not able to pursue their love for this era and the trends from back then. They’re now
❚ Truck Name: Mother Teresa
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Barefoot did not have the means in high school to build the truck he envisioned having, so years of hard work later, he made sure to do so for himself and his mother Teresa. Jonathon’s mom unfortunately passed away far too soon
❚ Club: No Regrets
❚ Hometown: Gadsden, Alabama
IT WAS ALL A DREAM...
MOM WOULD BE PROUD
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it has been a dream of mine to have an OBS since I was young.”
TRUCK SPECS
❚ Truck Specs: 1990 Chevrolet 1500
§ ¾ Custom Frame firewall back § Wheelbase 1/2” shorter than stock to close up the bed gap § Stone Fab control arms, narrowed track width § Hand built chassis; cantilever rear was hand made § Custom built fuel tank w/ factory fuel pump Front Suspension: § Firestone bags § Ride-tech shocks Rear Suspension: § Firestone bags § Ride-tech shocks Shop: Jonathon Barefoot & Eric Powers ENGINE § Stock small block V8 § Simple emission compliant Holley bolt ons § Custom made headers Exhaust: 2.5” Borla bed exit exhaust TRANSMISSION § Stock § Custom 2 piece driveshaft by The Driveshaft Shop § Stock 12 bolt rear end, narrowed by 6” § Motor and Transmission lowered to allow for “true stock floor” body drop & stock hood. WHEELS § American Racing Burnouts § Front:22 x 8.5” Nitto 255-30-22 § Rear: 22 x 10.5” Nitto 295-30-22 BODY § Smoked headlights § Front fender tubs from Slosh Tubs § Custom rear fender tubs § Removed stake pockets from bed § Removed third brake light § Removed fuel door PAINT § Axalta Hyper Blue Metallic § Shop: The Johnson Family in Gadsden, AL INTERIOR § Snowden seat in black distressed leather § Billet specialties Snyper steering wheel § Shop: Snowden & Jonathon Barefoot STEREO § Memphis and Digital Designs Stereo § Two down-fire 6.5” subwoofers behind the seat § Shop: Traffic Jams of Gadsden, AL
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spent the last 15 years working with some of the biggest names among hot rod builders in the nation, including Detroit Speed, Roadster Shop, and now Alan Johnson, Barefoot has had this 1990 Chevrolet 1500 in progress for a while. He has been a part of the original build on the CK for its previous owner, so he knew
from a battle with breast cancer; a tough thing for anyone to deal with, but especially a 5-year-old boy. While he may not have 30 years of memories with her to look back on, one thing was very clear even in the few years he had—his mom wanted the world for herHavingson.
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He fully blew the truck apart and took it through quite a bit after acquiring it, and he still changes it often today. Being a vehicle builder and fabricator, most of us can easily imagine how quickly he changes things, or adds bits here and there as new ideas spark. One of Jonathon’s favorite touches he did on the truck has to be the hand-built custom cantilever rear end he created.
he needed to make it his when it came up for sale.
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“In my eyes, this truck is perfect!” Barefoot says. “It can pull the muscle truck type look, it can look RAD, and it beat the street while helping me stay true to my mini-trucker roots!”
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UR 1985 CHEVY C10 PICKUP TRUCK RESTORATION PROJECT IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY, AND WE HAVE BEEN BUSY!
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wait for the All American chassis to arrive, a trip to QA1 Suspension in Minnesota for a tour of its amazing facility was scheduled. Stay tuned for the next issue as we take you behind the scenes at this industry icon. Once the truck is 100% built, we will take it on tour to multiple automotive and military events around the country, with a final stop in our 2023 SEMA Show booth. After SEMA wraps up, our Sergeant will be on the auction block at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale where 100% of the profits will be donated to Mission 22.
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Over the last few weeks we have completely disassembled the original truck, ordered all the new LMC Truck body parts we needed, and had a long conversation with the amazing team at Classic Industries about interior options for this build. As we eagerly
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WHEN WOULDI TELL HIM THAT I WAS ALMOST READY TO BUYHISTRUCK,HE WOULD JUST LAUGH AND ASK WHY I WOULD WANT THAT THING WHEN HE HAD
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.
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“My truck obsession started way back when I would see this particular ’71 Chevy drive by my house everyday,” he reminisces. “The man driving would always wave and beep on his way to his business—a body shop that was located at the end of my street. As I got older, I would ride my bike over to the shop to look at the truck and all the other cool cars that were there.” SOME OF THE
T’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 those words hold a lot of truth. 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.
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“Back in the early ’90s, I was driving a ’71 Chevelle, so I took it over to Stan’s shop for it to be painted,” Joey says. “When I would tell him that I was almost ready to buy his truck, he would just
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Joey was having the time of his life driving what was his holy grail of all vehicles, but after about six years enjoying the C10 as-is, he made the
“Of course when she put the cars up for sale, all the Cadillacs sold first,” Joey remembers. “The truck was the last of his vehicles left, and I still consider myself very lucky to have been able to purchase the exact pickup I had wanted to drive before I was even old enough to drive it.”
Joey was always hoping for a shot at buying Stan’s old pickup, he was fearful that his chance would only come under the worst of circumstances. Stan was getting up there in age, and in 1996 he passed away, leaving all of his possessions to his daughter.
The friendly gentleman in question was Stan Schultz. He owned and operated the neighborhood body shop and was a big collector of old Cadillac cars, but the only vehicle parked on his property that Joey ever cared about looking at was that old pickup.
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laugh and ask why I would want that thing when he had some of the cleanest Cadillacs around but it was always the Chevy truck for me.”While
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§ 1971 TH350 transmission completely rebuilt with new internals by Transmissions,ProfessionalMarcy,NY
§ Shop: Don’s Upholstery, Yorkville, NY
§ 31x10.5 R16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo tires
A WOOD PLANK FLOOR KEEPS
§ Factory front and rear springs w/ arch installed by Fulton Spring, Fulton, NY
§ SSB Brakes power disc front brakes, rear drums w/ stainless lines
§ Original bench seat split and recovered in black and white hounds tooth upholstery
§ Cold A/C
The C10 was originally powered by a 350 engine, but Joey opted to purchase a brand new 350 crate engine from a local Chevy dealer instead of rebuilding the old tired mill. He didn’t toss the old unit since he still had some unfinished business with it.
“I pulled the factory carburetor and had it rebuilt by Peter French at Lee Electric who is a Quadrajet genius,” he admits. “I also had the factory exhaust manifolds Jet-Hot
WHEELS, TIRES & BRAKES
§ Center console added
Joey Loiacano
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ENGINE
§ NOS carpet
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DRIVETRAIN AND EXTERIOR
§ 1971 Chevy frame, axles and springs blasted and powdercoated
§ Factory GM NOS shocks all around
§ Shop: Best Products, Utica, NY
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BODY & PAINT
❚ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne
§ Rochester carburetorQuadrajet
INTERIOR & STEREO
arched by Fulton Springs in Fulton, New York, to give the truck a subtle all-around 2-inch lift.
§ GM 350 C.I. V-8
§ Two-inch suspension lift
§ 2 ½-inch Tucci Engineering exhaust
§ Shop: John’s Restorations,AutoFloyd, NY
❚ Utica, NY
§ 15x8 OEM wheels
THE C10’S BED LOOKING CLEAN AND CLASSIC.
§ Balanced and blueprinted
§ OEM AM/FM stereo
§ All shafts and joints balanced and replaced by FleetPride, Marcy, NY
§ MSD ignition w/ split dual exhaust
§ Martin Senour Hugger Orange paint
It was at this point when Joey began altering the C10’s factory frame. Instead of coating the entire chassis in regular paint, though, Joey’s good friend John Del Monte from Best Products convinced him to use powdercoat instead. Not only was the frame coated, but so were both axles after they were rebuilt, as well as the front and rear springs that were actually
To capitalize on the taller suspension height, Joey knew he could run some beefier tires, so he went with 31-inch Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo rubber to cover a set of 15x8-inch OEM wheels. Now, it must be said that Joey actually blasted and powdercoated a total of 12 wheels and chose the best four of them to use. We aren’t knocking his process. We are actually celebrating his elevated attention to detail.
decision to park it fix some slight rusting issues. Before too long, the truck was blown apart for a complete reinvention.“Itookbody panels off, took the interior out, bought some old GM sheetmetal, then I figured it was a great chance to paint the frame while the body was off,” Joey says. “This was one of Stan’s trademark moves to fend off rusting to the chassis. Everything else kind of snowballed from here.”
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coated, and the transmission and transfer case sent to Joe at Professional Transmission in Marcy, New York, for a full rebuild on both.”
With the Chevy’s drivetrain well taken care of, Joey could then focus on the exterior, which he had already been slowly chipping away at over the years. As the owner and operator of Joey’s Auto Detail Shop, he does make it a point to attend the annual SEMA event to stay up to date on the parts and products in the marketplace in order to keep his business on the cutting edge. He has also used
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“Aside from the 2020 show, I’ve been in attendance at SEMA for 26 straight years,” Joey says. “In that time, I’ve collected fenders, doors, box sides, a cab with no dings—everything to put together an entire an all-GM West Coast body together! Once I had what I needed, Duncan Mobile Wash baking-soda blasted everything before it was sent to John Ramsey at John’s Auto Restoration for the royal treatment.”
his yearly road trip out West as a perfect opportunity to source rustfree sheetmetal for his C10 project.
A BRAND NEW
When the dust settled, it took Joey nearly 15 years and cost him roughly $85,000 to get the C10 to the level it’s on now, but he really was in no hurry to get it done. He had waited so long just to hold the keys to the truck, anything extra was just a bonus.
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bench seat into two separate buckets before recovering them in old school black and white hound’s tooth upholstery.
A center console makes for a much more enjoyable cruising experience, as does the rebuilt A/C system that continues to blow icecold air. Inside the glovebox, Joey keeps all the original paperwork and service records that came with the truck, as well as the brochures and business card of the sales manager who originally sold the truck to Stan.
This phase included fresh Hugger Orange paint for a timeless, sporty appearance, as well as some authentic GM replacement parts to add to the C10’s freshly updated“Therefaçade.isnotrick bodywork or anything like that to be found here,” Joey says. “Every GM panel was finished like the day it was new.”Joey kept the interior space just as clean as the exterior. He recruited the assistance of Don’s Upholstery to first hack the factory
“The best times of this journey has been able to spend time with my dad working on the truck and cruising to shows together” he says. “I will admit that I could’ve done it faster and cheaper, but I was meticulous with the original proper year coded GM parts that have been assembled throughout the truck, which was also an enjoyable part of the prolonged build process.”
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moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —Ferris Bueller, “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” STREETTRUCKSMAG.COM | OCTOBER 2022 .127.
If not, put your foot on the pedal, focus, and make it happen. If your project is already finished and you’re out cruising and enjoying the show season, then keep it up.
No matter the stage of your project, just remember what Ferris Bueller taught us: slow down, be present, and enjoy each day to its fullest.
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LOOKINGRECOMMENDEDIBACKAT THE EARLY ISSUES OF STREET TRUCKS. It is hard to believe we passed the 22 year mark and are now in our 23rd year of print. That brings me to an expression I often think about, which is “time flies when you’re having fun.” Does time really go quicker when you’re having fun, or is that just seemtrucks,workingthatdoingwhenthethinkperception?theIweknowanswer,butwearebusysomethingisfun,likeontimedoesto“fly.”
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That brings me back to 2022. We are nearing fall, and it’s that time of the year to remind you to mentally check in on your project. Are you making strides and knocking items off your to-do list?
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Until next month, stay “On Da Rise.” Peace, Jason “ODB” Ballard of Our Lifestyle Podcast!
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