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.
1966 Chevrolet C20 – Lloyd H.
Don’s Truck Lives On My dad, Don Hering, was a trucker in the Far North. He bought this C20 new in the spring of 1966 in Fairbanks, Alaska. It came as a Camper Special with extra heavy suspension, a 292 straight six, a four speed transmission and a low ratio rear differential. It was like…
2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 – Gilbert C.
My family and I had went to dinner on a Saturday night after a long hard work week. Afterwards we were on our way home and being car/truck enthusiasts, we decided to drive through the local Chevrolet dealer to see what they had on display, we looked at several nice rides. Then we turned the…
1998 Chevrolet S10 – Guy T.
My first S10 I bought brand new off the lot in 1985. Was a 4cyl 4 speed 2nd white long bed, I ran that for 8 years, put 100k on it then sold to an in-law who trashed it… I just bought a 1998 extended cab 4.3 V6 4wd black short bed. This one is…
1980 GMC K1500 – Thomas T.
This is my 1980 GMC K1500. It was originally my dad’s high school truck. I rebuilt it from the ground up with a new bed and cab. All new brakes, brake line, fuel lines and painted the frame. I also rebuilt the engine. The engine is now a 355 with flat top pistons. I have…
1979 Ford Bronco – Justin F.
I purchased this ’79 Bronco in December of 2023 in Monticello, WI where it sat in a tree line for 25 plus years. I saw the potential there and the significance of it being a freewheeling edition. The previous owner and myself got the 400 running and I drove it on the trailer and took…
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…
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!
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…
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…
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
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…
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