The beginning of a model typically starts in the builder's imagination. As you have an idea for a model, you start "putting it t
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How to get a show quality paint job by color sanding your truck.
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The evolution of F-100 front suspension modifications goes something like this: First there was the dropped axle, where original equipment was heated and hammered into a new shape. Then came the front clip graft, where the front of the truck’s chassis was
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Do you want your F-100 to ride like a truck? Or would you rather it ride like a Corvette? No, this isn’t a trick question. Any Ford F-100 owner would like his or her classic to ride and handle better than stock, particularly if it could ride and handle mo
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So, you finally scored that new old truck you’ve been eyeballing for the past six months. If it’s anything like the ’61 GMC ½-ton stepside I recently acquired, then it’s been sitting idle for a bit too long. And if you’re on a bud
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OK, we suckered you into clicking on this story with visions of newsstand glory prancing through your noggin. But it’s sorta true--there’s actually a special, top-secret location of this very site that allows you to slap a photo of your rig--’wh
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Old pickups were designed to a standard that sometimes seems, well, substandard in the modern world. Taillights, in particular, are often far too dim. That’s especially true when they are contrasted with the superbright lights found on late-model cars. A
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Replacing your classic hauler’s manual gearbox with an automatic tranny is a popular and practical swap, especially when an engine upgrade is part of your buildup. When you make the slush box switch, you have a wide and varied choice of shifters to suit j
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Air conditioning is probably at the top of the list when it comes to personal pampering for classic trucks. The benefits of driving in chilly comfort are hard to exaggerate, but all it takes is one long drive on a hot summer day, and you’ll see how nice i
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There are many indisputably fabulous things about classic trucks, but their Stone Age steering isn’t one. Maybe it’s not so bad if you keep the flathead six and just do a resto job, but what if you want to swap in power steering, modify the front sus
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If you drive your truck a lot (and if you don’t, why don’t you?) you may want to consider protecting the front of your pickup with a truck bra. The folks at So Cal Pickups have seen a lot of truck bras come and go, so they decided to take matters int
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When you’re at a cruise night or a truck show, your eyes may wander over your truck’s glowing paint, inspecting it for dust. Or you may be swapping information about the new set of drop spindles you fitted with disc brakes while you grab glimpses of
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When you’re at a cruise night or a truck show, your eyes may wander over your truck’s glowing paint, inspecting it for dust. Or you may be swapping information about the new set of drop spindles you fitted with disc brakes while you grab glimpses of
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When it comes time to choose a way to fire the fuel mixture of your truck’s engine, options abound. Factory and aftermarket ignition manufacturers offer a variety of systems that may range from a set of points to an electronic billet distributor accompani
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The decision to install independent front suspension in your classic pickup is usually a difficult one. Not only is it hard to decide which direction to turn (Camaro et al. clip, Volare, Mustang II, IFS kit, and so forth), but even after you narrow down the ch
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One of the things people really seem to notice about classic pickups is the bed wood. If you have a bed that’s nicely finished with stained wood and new strips (the pieces between the wood), you’re going to get a lot of compliments. Replacing the be
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Air springs have become a real hit in the classic truck world. The ease of ride-height adjustability and the cushy ride have led to the demand for air-spring suspension. Total Cost Involved Engineering is a leader in street-rod suspension, and the company has
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Editor’s Note: Scott Baker, owner of Baker Restoration, has built a wide variety of vehicles but is most known for his over-the-top Porsches and pickups. Most recently, he built Cher’s 1956 Ford truck.
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Come on, let’s get serious. No one can do his own door panels. That’s an area you have to leave to the professionals, right? Not at all! RodDoors have revolutionized this aspect of truck customizing with preformed door panels that simply need to be t
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