Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 4, Issue 36 - August 2023 i Classic Truck Performance

While the ’56 F-100 is without a doubt Ford’s most iconic and recognizable “classic truck” in—and outside of—the Blue Oval world, the third generation of F-Series trucks, the ’57-60 era of refrigerator models, is where Ford Motor Company really started experimenting with more modern design elements. Gone were the individual front fenders and angular hood in favor of a more stylized, integrated front sheetmetal group—a more “square body” design, if you will (no offense to the devout GM readers!). Following in the footsteps of their competitors, that frontal makeover was impacted even more so with the introduction of the new-for-1957 Styleside bed, ultimately giving third-gen Effies their “fridge” nickname. Sure, the ’57-60 Flareside F-100s may not have anywhere near the following their predecessors have, as the Stylesides are typically the…

Like most manufacturers, as World War II came to a close, Chevrolet resumed production of cars and trucks with what were essentially prewar designs. Chevy’s AK series was introduced in 1941, continued in 1942, but wasn’t available to civilians again until 1946 (from 1943-45 GM continued to build trucks for the military). In 1947 Chevrolet introduced what is arguably one of their best styling efforts, the new Advance Design series trucks with what was called the Unisteel cab. The series remained in production with minor alterations through 1953. In 1954, some noticeable changes occurred, including a one-piece windshield and a new grille. For the first part of 1955, other than some new emblems and the elimination of the torque tube driveline, not much changed until the all-new Task Force series…

My name is Maxwell DeLorm, a Boca Raton, Florida, transplant originally from Rochester, New York. I’ve always dreamed of restoring my grandfather’s ’50 Chevy truck. After his health took a turn for the worse, I made it my mission to fulfill my grandfather’s dream of restoring the truck to its former glory. I turned to Austin Patterson, aka Dwight of Dwight’s Speed Shop, who singlehandedly took on the project from start to finish. The result is a truck that showcases Patterson’s exceptional talent, with a frame-off restoration and period-correct-yet-modern interior. The patina that everyone loves is the icing on the cake—ceramic-coated patina, a first as far as we know. Patterson may be quiet and humble about his work, but I sure as hell won’t be. I’ve had a vision of…

Most people have heard that the front brakes of a vehicle do a majority of the work and, as such, are most important. Thanks to key factors, such as gravity and weight transfer, it makes sense that the front brakes tend to take the most abuse. But it’s a little known fact that a close Second Place goes to the rear brakes (with the tree you’re heading for coming in a distant Third). All jokes aside, if you’re on a tight budget you should still invest the money in a front disc brake conversion first. We did, which you can read all about it in the Apr. ’23 issue of Classic Truck Performance. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the rear of our ’64 Chevy C10 with a…

Harold Light has always had a thing for Pro Street rides. Recently, the Lebanon, Pennsylvania, native finally decided to do something about this lifelong obsession. “I’ve owned an all-original ’56 Chevy 3200 for over 20 years. I’m never going to modify that one, so I decided to find a suitable ’56 that I could grab up and then fab into my dream Pro Street ride.” It didn’t take long before Harold spotted what he needed in his life. “I was looking through the want ads and came upon a nice ’56 3100 for sale in Illinois. It was already modified, sporting purple flames and a chop to the cab. My buddy was in the area for work, so he checked it out for me. He liked what he saw so…

This amazing ’51 Chevy is currently underway at Scott’s Hotrods ’N Customs. We left off as Kenneth Dekiserre wrapped up the “shapely” thinking how could they top that? Well, they kept going, that’s how! Welcome once again Mr. Stress Ball explaining the process of the truck’s non-stock running boards: When I got to the running boards, they were, in a way, kind of self-explanatory. They had to be running boards for a ’50 Chevy pickup. Easy, right? We even had a rendering to build from, courtesy of Eric Brockmeyer, to make it easy. Well, as soon as I started, I figured out pretty quickly that the running boards that were drawn in Brockmeyer’s rendering weren’t really fitting for the truck; they seemed too stock looking. So, the first thing I…

1. HOTSHOE HOT RODS’ ’67-87 CHEVY C10 SHORTBED FRAME Hotshoe Hot Rods (HHR) introduces a new line to their older truck series frames. For Chevrolet they now offer ’67-87 shortbed frames. These are built with 11-gallon P&O steel and are laser cut for accuracy to produce the proper shape of an original framerail. Then, the ’rails are boxed to give them superior strength. The centersection is made from 1-1/2x0.120-inch wall P&O steel round tube shaped in-house with their digital tubing bender and built in a fissure for consistency. The frame comes with all external mounting brackets. HHR can add front and rear suspensions from a variety of sources. The frame and all components are fit together and TIG welded for strength and cleanness. All frames come with a hand-ground 50-grit…

The automotive fascination that takes place for many at an early age is usually easier to explain when you’ve been born into it. Parents are the first shapers and in Mike Slayton’s case his immersion into the automotive world came about as a direct influence from his father, Dale. As the owner of a performance-oriented shop, he was instrumental in setting his son on a path that would not only encompass his spare time, but also help shape a career path. Mike recalls, “I started hanging out at the shop when I was 10.” Dale was hard-core when it came to the mechanical side of the business and was very savvy at squeezing horsepower from an engine. He was also an avid racer by flogging cars down the quarter-mile on…

https://youtu.be/R0R6Pl14L08 It’s hard to believe just how popular the GM OBS ’88-98 trucks and ’92-99 Tahoes have become, especially since a few of us in the office recall covering these trucks when they were new! Back then it was all about stance, the right wheels, a few billet accessories, and graphics or color choices. Come to think of it, that’s not too far off from what we’re seeing these days, either! The good news is that there are a lot more aftermarket components available to upgrade an OBS better than before, ranging from coilover suspension systems to LS swap kits and new instrument panels. Since there were so many of these trucks and their SUV counterparts built, there are also plenty of replacement mechanical parts to help keep your OBS…

Whenever I’m writing a feature, I always stress to the owners/builders how important it is to have as much background information as possible in order to help facilitate the best feature possible. Oftentimes, I get volumes of info; others, well, let’s just say it takes a bit of creative juice to get the story flowing! When it came to Terry Selbert, the builder of his ’55 F-100 had this to say about him: “No interesting story … Terry is a very successful owner of a collision center.” And on top of that, the first-series Effie wasn’t built for him in the first place (it was built for a gentleman by the name of Bill Wheeler back in 2021). That said, how about we just talk about this beautiful Ford, shall…