Trucks

Patina Pickup: 1964 Chevrolet C10

One of the longest-running U.S. pickup truck platforms was the C/K Series for Chevrolet and GMC, lasting from 1960 to 2002. The first generation was built until 1966, including this C-10 2WD short-bed which has been turned into a… more»

No Reserve Short Bed: 1986 Chevrolet C-10 Silverado

There are some basic lessons for success when selling used, classic vehicles, and chief among them is finding every short-bed Chevrolet or GMC pickup you can get your hands on. It’s amazing to me that these trucks still pull… more»

Lawn Art Rescue Mission: 1940 Ford Pickup

In the world of rural living, having an old pickup truck as lawn art as a status symbol is trendy.  Trendy among those new to rural living, that is.  These poor trucks are adorned with the accouterments of the… more»

429 Equipped: 1977 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4

The 1977 Ford F-150 Custom 4×4 offered buyers competent performance in all circumstances, regardless of which of the five available engines they chose to power their new purchase. However, this F-150 is a custom in the literal sense, with… more»

Refurbished Survivor! 1966 Ford Bronco

Practical mechanical upgrades like power steering and power brakes plus a 2.5 inch lift have this 1966 Ford Bronco ready for a new owner and a new life. Ford called this enclosed cab version the “Sports Utility,” “Sport Utility,”… more»

Hard Earned Patina: 1972 Ford F-100 4WD

One of the more pleasing trends in this hobby has been the increased interest in fifth and sixth-generation F-series Ford trucks.  Sometimes overshadowed by the handsome Chevrolet and GMC offerings of that era, these handsome trucks are purposefully styled,… more»

Short Wheelbase V8: 1995 Ford F-150

Bullnose, brick nose, aero nose: which F150 generation is your favorite? There’s really no wrong answe, as every era seems to be a bit of an item these days. These trucks went from being used-up workhorses to sought-after collectibles… more»

Super SUV: 1992 GMC Typhoon Turbo

It seems the Typhoons are not done coming out of the woodwork! I find it fascinating how certain models all of the sudden materialize after seemingly years of never coming up for grabs with any sort of regularity. I… more»

Former Farm Truck: 1936 International D-2 Pickup

International Harvester’s first light truck was not an International at all. It was a rebadged Willys-Overland C113. How did this happen?  The Great Depression made bedfellows of IH and Willys, as both were suffering the financial effects of a… more»

21,166 Actual Miles: 1976 Dodge Power Wagon

Every day, we see more and more Japanese-market firetrucks being imported, models like the Toyota HiAce and others, often with next to no miles on the clock. The appeal is obvious, as you can strip away the firefighting equipment… more»

Hook up the Trailer! 1979 Ford F-350 Custom 4×4

Walking into a showroom and driving away in a vehicle ideal for towing or off-road adventures is irresistible for some, and such vehicles provide all the bells and whistles to make such undertakings enjoyable and comfortable. However, that approach… more»

Garage Kept 7.3 Power Stroke: 1996 Ford F-250 XLT 4×4

The clown show that is the truck market shows no sign of returning to normalcy.  We are now at the point where a new diesel-powered truck costs what a starter home did a decade ago.  To paraphrase the line… more»

Cheap GT? 1979 Ford Ranchero GT

Although the Dark Cordovan Metallic (i.e., brown) paint, gold stripes, and GT decals are faded and worn off in quite a few spots, the body of this 1979 Ford Ranchero GT looks surprisingly solid and they say that it… more»

Custom Patina Tribute: 1950 Chevrolet 3100

The Advance-Design Series of trucks and vans were Chevrolet’s first new ones after World War II. Built from 1947 to 1955, they were the market leader at the time whereas Ford dominates that space today. This long-wheelbase panel delivery… more»

Driver-Quality Classic: 1961 Chevrolet C10 Pickup

With older Pickups performing consistently in the classic market, it is unsurprising that tidy drivers attract attention when an owner decides their pride and joy needs a new home. Such is the case with this 1961 Chevrolet C10. It… more»

1963 Ford F-100 W/ 292 V8, EFI, and AC!

Ford’s Unibody, or integrated body, pickups stole the thunder for 1963 as they were discontinued halfway through that model year due to reports of body flexing. Ford still offered its regular cab-and-bed pickups right through that three-year experiment, such… more»

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