Trucks

1982 Dodge Ram D150 Prospector Short Bed

“Rugged elegance” is how a Dodge brochure describes the 1982 Dodge Ram pickups. The seller has this 1982 Dodge Ram D150 Custom Prospector Package Short Bed pickup posted here on craigslist just northeast of beautiful Tucson, Arizona where I… more»

Two-Owner 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista

It doesn’t take much for my suggestibility to get the better of me. For example, a kid in my neighborhood drives a gray El Camino much like this one, and I’ve regularly found myself wondering if I was an… more»

Daily Driver: 1937 Plymouth PT50 Pickup

For a short period before the United States entered World War II, Plymouth offered light duty trucks. Yes, they were very similar to their Dodge counterparts, with some sheetmetal changes being the primary difference between them. Their short production… more»

SWB Stick-Shift 4×4: 1972 Chevrolet K10 Pickup

Heavy rust handicaps this otherwise desirable Chevy pickup. The 1972 Chevrolet K10 in Fountain Green, Utah offers a sporty configuration:  short wheelbase, four-wheel drive, V8 engine, and manual transmission. Extend your praise and prayers to at least seven bidders,… more»

Running Pickup Project: 1957 Dodge Sweptside

The “Forward Look” was not just reserved for automobiles – the half-ton Dodge Sweptside flaunts finned rear fenders, hooded headlamps, two-tone paint accented with chrome, and  triplet tail lamps, everything a buyer could want in the era of gaudy… more»

Heavy Hauling Survivor: 1951 Peterbilt Tractor

Peterbilt Motors Co. has been producing over-the-road (OTR) tractors since 1939, though its roots go back another 20+ years from a predecessor company (Fageol Motors). The name “Peterbilt” is said to be a hybrid of the founder’s name (Peterman)… more»

Ex Police Paddy Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Apache

If I looked in my rearview mirror today and saw this 1959 Chevrolet Apache coming up behind me, I’d instantly be intrigued and hope we’d pull up alongside each other at a red light so I could get the… more»

Shed Find: 1967 International Scout 800

Looking to compete with Jeep, International Harvester introduced the Scout in 1960 – and some iteration of it was in production for the next 20 years. They were all built in Fort Wayne, Indiana as 2-door SUVs (before they… more»

Tough Truck- 1979 Jeep J10

As trucks have firmly cemented themselves in the classic car community, distinguishing yourself from the crowd has become increasingly difficult with the Big Three offerings. To do so, different marques and channels must be considered to find something interesting…. more»

LS V8 Equipped! 1936 GMC Flatbed

OK, all of you who keep proclaiming, “Put an LS in it!” here you go, a 1936 GMC pickup truck that has been modified as a flatbed – among other things. It has all of the “patina” cues going… more»

Minty Muscle Truck: 1979 Dodge LiL’ Red Express

The Dodge Lil’ Red Express remains one of the most memorable pickup trucks made by any manufacturer, and for a short time in 1978, it was the fastest American-made vehicle from 0-100. That’s a major honor for any manufacture,… more»

Muscle Truck Project: 1991 GMC Syclone

There was once a time when high performance was the preserve of muscle and pony cars. However, GMC proved that there were alternatives when it released the Syclone. It offered the versatility of a Pickup with acceleration that put… more»

Farm Bound Since New: 1933 Ford Model BB Truck

One of the slogans for Ford trucks that is bandied around is “Built Ford Tough.”  While we can debate the relative merits of Ford trucks in comparison to other trucks like college football fans war over their respective teams,… more»

Bucket List Find! 1989 Ford F350 Bucket Truck

Thirty-six years ago nearly to the day, a humble one-ton cab and chassis left its mechanical birthplace bound for New Jersey. In the land of no left turns, skilled workers fitted a utility box and something of extreme utility: … more»

Restored, Then Stored: 1940 Diamond T 306

Wish this rare truck could tell its story – because it was given a thorough restoration twenty years ago, then immediately stored. Why! Was it a shop project for a graduating local community college? Was the restorer simply tired… more»

28K Miles: 1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4

“Nearly museum quality” is how the seller describes this retired-veteran-owned 1990 Dodge Power Ram 150 4×4 pickup, and with just 27,995 miles on the odometer, they could be right. There is one disclaimer: they say that due to 1990s… more»

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