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BY ROB FORTIER
’m not going to lie, prior to launching this magazine back in 2020, my inspiration for attending events was rather, well, uninspired, to say the least. But then I went to Dino’s Git Down … and then a C10 Intervention … and eventually the Reunion, all of which have given me an entirely fresh outlook on events, so to speak. Despite my severe pessimistic attitude, that outlook was about to get even fresher!
On September 7th, we (we being Nick Licata and myself) packed our suitcases and headed for Tennessee—destination: the inaugural Triple Crown of Rodding at Nashville Superspeedway. Anticipation was kind of high for this particular outing, as our good pal Bobby Alloway was one of the main forces behind the Triple Crown, and there was a huge buzz leading up to it.
Well, no surprise, that buzz proved to be right on the money even before the event actually started, as the Vendor’s Kickoff Party was, as I’ve been saying over and over, more like a 30-year reunion for all the business owners, builders, and vehicle owners I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting and befriending over the years! The high spirits carried over into the following two days and come awards time Saturday afternoon (where the trio of Truck of the Year honors were announced—more on that in next month’s full coverage if you haven’t already read online!) the Triple Crown of Rodding proved itself worthy—not only to me, but pretty much everyone who attended.
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y dad, Kelly Moss, originally found this truck in Easley, South Carolina, and brought it back home to Liberty, West Virginia, when my grandpa, Steve, and great-uncle, Ronnie, were looking for a project 10 years ago. The truck was originally a six-cylinder engine and a three-speed on the steering column. They let it sit for a couple years without working on it and finally lost interest in it. When I turned 16 and was asked what I wanted to drive, I mentioned I really liked that old C10 out in the garage. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do with it but Dad said we would figure something out.
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Photography BY Rob Fortierhe use of stainless steel components on high-end truck builds covers a myriad of parts, from suspension components to fasteners. Its aversion to rust and corrosion makes it a perfect material for such use. Stainless steel is one of the only materials that can be polished to perfection or left in a raw state with little change in appearance over time. What makes this possible is the addition of at least 10.5 percent Chromium in the base metal that, when combined with oxygen, forms a thin, transparent boundary layer of chromium oxide, effectively protecting the material. Both stable and self-renewing, this layer or film makes the corrosion resistance a permanent feature. In addition to its attractive appearance, stainless steel also tends to retain its mechanical characteristics at high temperatures. This makes the material a great candidate for use in an exhaust system.
Editor Fortier’s own C10 project is nearing completion and when it came time to fabricate the exhaust system, there was no question as to what material would be used. Yet while stainless was the hands-down option, traditional round tubing wasn’t going to cut it. The big-block Chevy installed underhood necessitated a well-breathing exhaust system, preferably with a large, 3-inch diameter. But with the C10’s altered height (low!), Rob had legitimate concerns when it came to dragging the exhaust across every speed bump and manhole cover across town.
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Photography BY THE AUTHORouisville did not disappoint this year—neither with the weather (a little rain on Thursday just cleaned the asphalt and cement off nicely for the remainder of the weekend!) nor the classic trucks! The Kentucky State Expo Center was packed with vintage haulers of all shapes, sizes, and denominations all weekend long—and inside the exhibitor building as well.
We arrived Wednesday evening as usual for our annual In The Garage Media Bowling Party (for builders and exhibitors) at the Executive Strike adjacent to the fairgrounds. The following morning, after the rain showers subsided, we hit the grounds running, camera phones in hand, capturing all the action amongst the 8,000-plus registered vehicles and hordes of spectators, many of which now peruse the Nats via electric scooters (read my Oct. ’23 issue’s editorial for more on that!).
Within the Builders’ Showcase, we encountered a number of stunning classic trucks, but the one that stood out the most was the 2023 NSRA Giveaway ’81 Squarebody built by our pal Bryan Harrison at Harrison’s Rod & Custom. We had our man in the field Tommy Lee Byrd capture the gorgeous Fleetside on digital film prior to Saturday’s giveaway, so stay tuned for a full feature!
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Jose Galvan’s Second Chance ’88 OBS Comes to Life
By Fuelish Mediaife happens. That’s a given, but it’s the ups and downs that forge who we are. Jose Galvan of Houston is someone who, like most of us, has experienced his fair share of those ups and downs, and at one point regretfully sold his ’88 Chevy truck before he could finish building it due to … well, life.
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BY Bryan Harrisonhis month, we’re giving Bryan Harrison the podium once again, so to speak, to recap the build on Uncle Jack’s Jimmy, the very cool ’71 GMC that Harrison’s Rod & Custom just wrapped up—which some of you may have seen at the most recent NSRA Street Rod Nationals or a number of other events. We’ll have a full feature on this patina’d beauty before long—but not before we show you the NSRA Giveaway Squarebody that also just debuted (and just as quickly found a new owner at the Nats as well)!
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Photography BY THE AUTHORhe life cycle of a classic truck is never truly complete. One man’s vision of perfection may not stand the test of time, so it’s up to the next vision to keep the truck going. Sometimes ownership changes will accelerate the evolution of a classic truck, but other times a project gets stalled out and pushed aside. In the case of this ’63 Chevrolet C10, it has evolved a lot in its 60 years of service. When bought new this truck was expected to work hard, even though short wheelbase Fleetside trucks were a bit more civilized than the heavy-duty trucks at the time. But even if it lived a sheltered life, age creeps up on these trucks.
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Photography BY THE AUTHORome of the best bodywork ever done on a vehicle never gets noticed because the work needed to achieve that new look was done with such subtlety and expertise your brain just sees the properly proportioned finished product, not a jumbled collection of ideas haphazardly thrown together.
At Old Anvil Speed Shop (Orange, California) every project gets conceptual illustrations done by in-house graphic artist Jeff Allison. Every aspect of the exterior and interior is discussed with the client and, with every facet of every area, Allison can offer several different designs to the customer, all depending on the theme of the project.
This project, a ’63 C1100 International Harvester standard-wheelbase Stepside pickup, already had some drawings done when it arrived at Old Anvil but, after some discussions with their client, the visions Old Anvil came up with took the pickup in a whole new direction.
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t’s the one that got away. You know the one. The ride that brought you miles of smiles and genuine good times over the years. The one that was somehow lost to life’s ups and downs and the daily grind. The one vehicle you never should have sold, given away, or drove to its demise. It’s also the one you need back in your life—and in the worst of ways.
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ounger paint professionals may not yet relate, but for yours truly, every time I spray the interior of an old truck cab it gets harder—and harder. It’s been a while or more since I’ve had a job of this type to do. The last one I recall was an old familiar Chevy Task Force cab. With younger knees and all-around better physical agility, it wasn’t so difficult then, but that truck was properly disassembled with doors off and glass out.
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Photography BY THE AUTHORne of the pioneering truck shows of the modern era is the Southeastern Truck Nationals presented by U.S. Mags, an all Chevy and GMC truck show located in Lebanon, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. In its 13th annual event, the show brought in 1,700 trucks, dozens of vendors, and thousands of spectators, once again proving its popularity and growing its following. As the event grows, Bryan Ashley and crew adds reasons to keep coming back. Last year, it expanded into a two-day show, which was well-received by participants, especially those traveling from afar. This year, another expansion took place and that was an indoor show and shine area inside a brand-new building at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The air-conditioned building was a popular place to beat the heat, but it was also home to a few dozen high-end trucks.
The event is always held in July, so you can bet on hot and humid conditions, but that doesn’t seem to keep anyone away. Even the threat of rain and storms on Saturday didn’t deter the crowd from coming out. In addition to the awesome truck turnout, vendors came from all over the country to sell merchandise, parts, and advertise their services. In addition to the new parts vendors, there was a swap meet with tons of vintage truck parts perfect for a patina build or restoration. Plenty of trucks in the swap meet and show field were for sale, so picking up a new project could definitely take place if you had enough cash in your pocket.
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- AMERICAN AUTOWIRE27
- AMSOIL9
- ART MORRISON ENTERPRISES39
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- AUTOMOTIVE RACING PRODUCTS35
- BEDWOOD AND PARTS89
- BOESE ENGINEERING97
- BOLING BROTHERS EARLY IRON71
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- CLASSIC INDUSTRIES37
- CLASSIC INSTRUMENTS83
- CLASSIC PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS4-5, 91
- DAKOTA DIGITAL99
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- E-STOPP CORPORATION93
- EATON DETROIT SPRING, INC.93
- ENGINEERED COMPONENTS, INC.97
- FITECH EFI89
- FLAT OUT ENGINEERING91
- GEARSTAR PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSIONS95
- GOLDEN STAR CLASSIC AUTO PARTS33
- GRANATELLI MOTOR SPORTS, INC.85
- HEIDTS SUSPENSION SYSTEMS83
- HEINZMAN STREET ROD SHOP97
- HEMMINGS59
- KUGEL KOMPONENTS95
- KWIK PERFORMANCE91
- LEGENS HOT ROD95
- LMC TRUCK100
- LOKAR2, 41
- NATIONAL STREET ROD ASSOCIATION69
- NEXEN TIRE29
- OLD AIR PRODUCTS87
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- PERTRONIX55
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- POWERMASTER PERFORMANCE71
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- PRO’S PICK73
- SCHWARTZ PERFORMANCE97
- SCOTT’S HOTRODS87
- SPEEDWAY MOTORS53
- STEELE RUBBER PRODUCTS23
- THERMO-TEC AUTOMOTIVE95
- TMI PRODUCTS91
- VINTAGE AIR7
- WILWOOD ENGINEERING49
