Click Here to Begin Slideshow
How many of us still idolize the classic pickup truck? All the way back to the original Ford Model T with a pickup body, this style of vehicle has represented freedom and independence and the ability to haul things around willy-nilly -- lumber, parts, kids, dogs, bikes, engines, hay, couches, barrels of things best left undisclosed... These days, the pickup is about style and power. How much can you haul? How tall can you get? But the snub nose and long tail bed has never gone out of style, even as it's morphed into utility vehicles like the Bronco and Blazer or the family SUV. Being able to harness a big engine, pull a boat or carry a load is still essential for many of us.
Plus, now we've got the tech to keep the lines, the body, the bulk and add shocks to the seats, Bluetooth to the stereo, and tires that will keep us riding over the bumpiest road (okay, suspensions and chassis as well). Plus, what's a car show without a whole heck of a lot of engine swaps?
This show celebrates the beauty of the original, which is why we limited it to 1980 and above. You'll see your Ford F100s and your Chevy C10s (all classics for a reason) but there are some surprises in here, and we look forwarding to hearing about YOUR favorites!
Featured in 7 Magazine Articles. Set a one mile standing land speed record at 143 mph won Good Guys auto cross Nashville 2007
Chevy 350 Vortec. 90's Bed.
Full custom suspension, ridetech triple adjustable shocks, 550 Hp lsx, black widow exhaust custom gas tank and filler. Several good guys first place awards.
Dakota digital dash, woodgrain inside,
Short box unibody with a 4" chopped top, custom gray interior, 1978 F-100 front suspension, disc brakes, built 460 and C6 with high stall converter, custom tailgate, colored spray in bed liner, and all steel flip-up front end.
Built for my wife as it was her dream truck. Features 2001 Lamborghini orange paint, stock dash, Lokar shifter with custom one off knob, Heart shape gas pedal, custom chopped 99 Cadillac split bench seat (so they are not blocking the big back window) with center arm rest and cup holders. Heirloom cherry wood in the bed. One of five vehicles chosen in the 2014 Racing Junk top cars in the North East and shown at NH International speedway.
Lowered
4 link w/coil overs front Mustang Rack & Pinion, 4 wheel disc
Ordered this truck through a dealer from the factory after graduating high school. Its a one owner truck. In 2014 I completed a entire restoration of the truck back to original. all the drive train was taken apart and gone through along with the motor.
My high school ride turned custom. Cammed 350/350. Four corner air ride. Matte hugger orange/ white. Featured in August 2019 racing junk calendar.
Custom body mods 4 inch chop Blown 466cuin ford motor air ride suspension
Originally a NCDOT supervisors truck, 292 three speed. Now 383 dual quad, five speed, FATMAN coilover rack and pinion front suspension, Iditit chrome tilt column, QA1 adjustable shocks, 3.73 limited slip, Wilwood 6 piston discs front four piston rear, power windows, power door locks, alarm, American Autowire harness, 17 x 8 American Racing Torque Thrust II, Toyo 275/55 tires, custom saddle houndstooth interior, saddle fawn satin paint with white top, dark walnut stained oak bed wood.
Sectioned ,Narrowed, ,convertible top, custom chassis, all design and work done by myself except stich work .( don't know how to run a sewing machine)
Inherited pickup from my Dad, complete frame off restoration in 2011,air ride on front coilovers on rear,mustang II front suspension,9" ford rearend,centerline wheels,vintage air
'63 Studebaker Champ cab on a '66 Studebaker car frame with a Ford Ranger bed.
Patina Suburban riding on a S10 frame with Chevy 350/350
Fatman front suspension, disc brakes, Lokar shifter. Owner built.
Shop Truck
I am the second owner of the truck. The truck was out in a pasture and the previous owner said it had been there for around 52 years.
Barn find been upgraded with power steering and brakes, AC. New carpet and distressed bed wood
350 engine, 700 trans. This is my daily driver & I have taken her on several out of state trips. It still baffles my wife every time people honk & give me the thumbs up when we're driving the 69 C10, which happens every single day!
396 turbo , 400 with add on overdrive. Rather unique build Longhorn.
Corvette engine, Chevy drive train.
The Diamond T has some custom interior, but the majority of the outside of the truck is all original, except for the taillights.
The front end has been lowered and an updated suspension was added.
