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.
1978 Chevy K10 – William W.
Hi, my start on my ’78 Chevy k10. The truck started out being my uncles, my grandfather bought it from him to use as a pallet truck. My grandfather got cancer and I started rebuilding it for him. But he ended up passing away before I was able to get it done. I put it…
1988 Ford F150 – Aubrey S.
When I was 15, I saw the most beautiful truck in the parking lot at a baseball field that was for sale. I begged my dad to buy it for me, and he did! My dad, Uncle Bubba and I worked on it for a year and I’ve been driving it ever since. I’m 17…
1972 Chevy K5 Blazer – Shane S.
Students at Western Iowa Tech Community College proved that hands-on education can compete on a national stage with a stunning frame-off restoration of a 1972 Chevy Blazer, showcased at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Located at the crossroads of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska, Western Iowa Tech is known for its strong technical…
1965 Ford F100 – Jim S.
The first vehicle I purchased on my own was a 1966 F-100 in 1987. Needed lots of TLC. I replaced the cab mounts and the floor pans. Ended up selling it the next year. Have regretted it ever since. Last summer I came across this one. The person I bought it from didn’t know much…
1972 Ford F100 – Mac L.
Purchased in 1972, original owner. Over the years, the engine (360 V8) has been rebuilt, transmission also rebuilt, painted in 1998, recently had a new manifold with a 4 barrel, electronic distributor, etc. Restored to about 95% Classic.
1975 Ford F100 – Chip N.
Bought this unicorn in non-running condition. Hopefully it’ll be ready for the daughters prom in 12 years!
1978 Ford F150 – Ethan S.
A young boys dream come true. As a young boy in Southern Kentucky, I always loved the old Ford trucks, my great grandpa retired from Ford motor company so he was a big fan of my obsession. When I was 12 my parents and I were talking about when I turned 16 and started driving…
1985 Ford F150 – Robert R.
My Dad purchased the truck on the Ford Employee A Plan which had the XL Explorer 4×4 package on February 7th, 1985, at Two Rivers Ford in Nashville, TN. I inherited the truck when my Dad passed away in 1999, at which point it had clocked over 400 thousand miles on the 300 six. I…
1974 Ford F250 – Tyler G.
I found this truck in a field and convinced the owner to sell it. I tinkered with it and got it running and drove it for 2 years then decided it was worth a frame off restoration. The truck has a 460 with a 4 barrel edelbrock carburetor, dual exhaust, 4 inch lift. It runs…
1984 Dodge W150 – Quade F.
I bought the truck from a bar up north, drove it for part of a summer and then the crankshaft snapped. I pulled out the 360, sent it off and got it machined and bored out .040 over and put a Holley demon and a hei distributor in it. I have been driving it over…
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