Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 4, Issue 39 - November 2023 i Classic Truck Performance

The use of stainless steel components on high-end truck builds covers a myriad of parts, from suspension components to fasteners. Its aversion to rust and corrosion makes it a perfect material for such use. Stainless steel is one of the only materials that can be polished to perfection or left in a raw state with little change in appearance over time. What makes this possible is the addition of at least 10.5 percent Chromium in the base metal that, when combined with oxygen, forms a thin, transparent boundary layer of chromium oxide, effectively protecting the material. Both stable and self-renewing, this layer or film makes the corrosion resistance a permanent feature. In addition to its attractive appearance, stainless steel also tends to retain its mechanical characteristics at high temperatures. This…

This month, we’re giving Bryan Harrison the podium once again, so to speak, to recap the build on Uncle Jack’s Jimmy, the very cool ’71 GMC that Harrison’s Rod & Custom just wrapped up—which some of you may have seen at the most recent NSRA Street Rod Nationals or a number of other events. We’ll have a full feature on this patina’d beauty before long—but not before we show you the NSRA Giveaway Squarebody that also just debuted (and just as quickly found a new owner at the Nats as well)! Engine For the engine we stayed with the tried-and-true SBC dressed in vintage fins. Basically stock, with the exception of an MSD Street Fire HEI, Edelbrock intake, Carter fuel pump, Sanderson headers, Comp Roller Tip Rockers, and a Boss…

It’s the one that got away. You know the one. The ride that brought you miles of smiles and genuine good times over the years. The one that was somehow lost to life’s ups and downs and the daily grind. The one vehicle you never should have sold, given away, or drove to its demise. It’s also the one you need back in your life—and in the worst of ways. For many of us, that certain life-changing car or truck was the first one you sat behind the wheel in and had the opportunity to pilot down the road yourself. For Rob Brooks, of Oley, Pennsylvania, that transcendental vehicle was a stout ’72 Ford F-100. “I got my first truck when I was 16. I had a lawn business and…

1. DAKOTA DIGITAL’S ALL-NEW FITECH-COMPATIBLE BIM MODULE Dakota Digital has a new BIM module to add to their list of supported aftermarket EFI manufacturers. The BIM-01-2-FTCH fits new FiTech LS, TBI, and TCU applications. Like other similar BIMs, this unit retails at $119.95. The BIM-01-2-FTCH is designed to read the engine information from new FiTech EFI kits. It is connected to the units with a supplied 2.5mm “Y” harness, allowing the handheld controller to remain functional. The BIM-01-2-FTCH will collect and output the following information to the Dakota Digital instrument system: speed, rpm, water temp, boost psi, air/fuel ratio, intake air temp, trans temp, and gear position. For more info, contact Dakota Digital by calling (800) 852-3228 or visit dakotadigital.com. 2. EDDIE MOTORSPORTS ’55-59 & ’67-72 HOOD HINGES Eddie Motorsports…

The life cycle of a classic truck is never truly complete. One man’s vision of perfection may not stand the test of time, so it’s up to the next vision to keep the truck going. Sometimes ownership changes will accelerate the evolution of a classic truck, but other times a project gets stalled out and pushed aside. In the case of this ’63 Chevrolet C10, it has evolved a lot in its 60 years of service. When bought new this truck was expected to work hard, even though short wheelbase Fleetside trucks were a bit more civilized than the heavy-duty trucks at the time. But even if it lived a sheltered life, age creeps up on these trucks. This truck was built into a show truck in the early ’90s,…

My dad, Kelly Moss, originally found this truck in Easley, South Carolina, and brought it back home to Liberty, West Virginia, when my grandpa, Steve, and great-uncle, Ronnie, were looking for a project 10 years ago. The truck was originally a six-cylinder engine and a three-speed on the steering column. They let it sit for a couple years without working on it and finally lost interest in it. When I turned 16 and was asked what I wanted to drive, I mentioned I really liked that old C10 out in the garage. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with it but Dad said we would figure something out. “Dad and the family have multiple hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, and so on, and he was friends…

Life happens. That’s a given, but it’s the ups and downs that forge who we are. Jose Galvan of Houston is someone who, like most of us, has experienced his fair share of those ups and downs, and at one point regretfully sold his ’88 Chevy truck before he could finish building it due to … well, life. This weighed on Jose for a while, as he had put a lot of time and money into the project, only to have to part ways with it before he was truly ready. We definitely understand, as it’s tough to be a truck guy when you don’t have a truck! Years later, he was finally able to pick up another C1500 (a ’91 Silverado) and promised himself that he would hang onto…

Some of the best bodywork ever done on a vehicle never gets noticed because the work needed to achieve that new look was done with such subtlety and expertise your brain just sees the properly proportioned finished product, not a jumbled collection of ideas haphazardly thrown together. At Old Anvil Speed Shop (Orange, California) every project gets conceptual illustrations done by in-house graphic artist Jeff Allison. Every aspect of the exterior and interior is discussed with the client and, with every facet of every area, Allison can offer several different designs to the customer, all depending on the theme of the project. This project, a ’63 C1100 International Harvester standard-wheelbase Stepside pickup, already had some drawings done when it arrived at Old Anvil but, after some discussions with their client,…

One of the pioneering truck shows of the modern era is the Southeastern Truck Nationals presented by U.S. Mags, an all Chevy and GMC truck show located in Lebanon, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. In its 13th annual event, the show brought in 1,700 trucks, dozens of vendors, and thousands of spectators, once again proving its popularity and growing its following. As the event grows, Bryan Ashley and crew adds reasons to keep coming back. Last year, it expanded into a two-day show, which was well-received by participants, especially those traveling from afar. This year, another expansion took place and that was an indoor show and shine area inside a brand-new building at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The air-conditioned building was a popular place to beat the heat, but it…