Play Video

Recent Truck Stories

Catch up on the latest tales from the road! Explore recent stories of truck owners as they share their journeys, restorations, and cherished memories. There’s always something new to inspire and connect.

IMG_3653

1990 Ford F150 -Joseph D.

I bought this truck from my sister in law in 2021, about 10 years after my brothers passing in 2011. He was working on it while battling the cancer that eventually took his life. I wanted to make a tribute truck for him while still keeping it close to stock. I think he would be…

IMG_7259

1994 Chevrolet S10 – Mackenzie M.

We built this truck back in 1998, have done numerous mode, ran hydraulic on it at a time, car shows and enjoy it. Still have it and rebuilt the engine and it’s one of a kind. Its the Canadian version of the SS S10 with a custom paint job, you won’t see like mine!

3301

1963 Chevrolet Viking – Austin C.

Well the truck started out as a old grain truck I picked up. I had a 1989 one tone 4×4 pickup that I put the cab on, put in a 12v cummins 4 speed manual, a vendor overdrive through on some 35″ tires to fill the big fenders, a flat bed, got some raising style…

IMG_9597

1978 Chevrolet K20 – Thomas B

I’ve always been inspired of my dads tales of restoring old square bodies in the ’90s and he always had one. I grew up with a 1983 custom deluxe so my whole life, I always wanted one of my own. When I turned about 14, I really was pushing my dad to get me a…

10723155-70ca-484d-bc69-08743887f136

1955 Ford F250 – Thomas P.

Just required this truck on Aug 12th, 2026. I have toyed with classic cars since 1999. Decided it was time for a truck. 1955 Ford F250, 239 V8, 4 speed and manual brakes manual steering. Only upgrades are electric ignition, electric choke and a radio

782

1985 Dodge D150 – Mark V.

Traded my 2016 Ram 1500 even up.

20260511_151344

1989 Chevrolet Sonoma – Forrest H.

Bought originally for 1500 and drove for 5 years. Gave to son who had it for a couple years and dropped a tranny gear, recovered it and started on the restoration. 5 years- bolt off, frame in the drive, sand blasted, undercoated, 4.3 motor/ 770R4 trans rebuilt, rear end serviced and balanced. Modifications- Brakes: rear…

IMG_4187

1957 Chevrolet 3200 – Randy B.

Viejo (old man in Spanish) is a vintage Patina ranch truck, I bought three years ago for a couple thousand dollars off a ranch here in Northern New Mexico. He originally had a straight six, but somebody dropped a small block V8 into him along the way from a 1973 Chevelle. He has his original…

IMG_6054

1972 Ford F100 – James L.

I own a Towing Service with my Body Shop and I was called to go Tow a Truck to be crushed. I arrived to pick up the truck to carry it to the crusher and something inside me just said no. Gave the owner some money and took it back to my shop to see…

93-gmc-1

1993 GMC K2500 – Kaleb O.

My dad purchased this truck nearly new before I was born, it has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I always dreamed of one day owning it and restoring it myself. It has always been, and will always remain, my dream vehicle. Over the past 10…

IMG_2026-08-11-09-51-36-694

1974 Ford F100 – Todd M.

My truck is 1974 F100, it has a 390 in it. It had a 360 in it but I needed more power. We drove it everywhere and I worked with it. I can say this is the best truck I’ve ever had and still love it in 2026. I got it in 1982.

IMG_7261

1993 Ford Ranger – Barbara L.

Back in July of 2023, my son was killed in an accident. His daughters inherited his 2 vehicles which were 1993 Ford Ranger and a 1996 Ford F250 Deisel. When he bought the Ranger, it didn’t have a motor in and he knew someone who had a motor and drove it until the transmission gave…

Share Your Journey

Every truck has a story, and we’d love to hear yours. From the memories made to the miles covered, share what makes your truck special. Join the LMC TruckLife community and inspire others with your journey.

share-your-journey-kids-in-chevy

Welcome to LMC Truck Life

This site was born out of file cabinets filled with the letters and pictures that we have received from truck owners over the years. These letters told us the story of your truck. The highs, the lows, the happy events and the events that tug at our hearts.

Seems every truck has a story and we can’t wait to hear yours!

Keeping Generations On The Road ®

Becky
President and Owner of Long Motor Corporation