Are you in the market to stand out from the thousands of ’47-53 Chevy trucks you see at shows across the United States? Chevs of the 40’s has just what you need: a polished aluminum billet grille made in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Owner Ron Wade wanted to have something unique and set himself apart from the crowd while building a Chevy Suburban and came up with the idea of a custom billet grille. With the help of a local fab shop his vision became a reality. Topping it off, the grille lettering mounts in several locations to give your truck that perfect, custom look. If you want to have one of the baddest-looking Advance Design haulers at the show, give Chevs of the 40’s a call. These are only available directly through them.

iring a classic truck can be a daunting undertaking at first blush, but it doesn’t have to be. Anyone with a bit of common sense when it comes to automotive electrical systems can successfully run a bit of cable and get that hauler fired up properly. With a wiring harness kit like American Autowire’s Power Plus 20 on hand, a bit of careful study of the various included diagrams, and further inspection of the actual harness can provide a lot of insight to even the biggest luddite when it comes to the routing and wiring of a basic automotive system.

Equipped with a cheap crimper and a set of wire cutters, a guy can be pretty well on his way to providing power to the various accessories, but there are a few tips and tricks that can make the job a little more professional. Making sense of the different circuit harnesses and where to route them in as clean a manner as possible can vary from difficult to daunting, but doing so ensures the installation comes out clean and allows for much easier diagnosis if needed in the future. Electrical tape and zip ties can make quick work of this organization. The addition of braided split loom not only looks good but also helps protect the harness in areas where exposed to the elements. Proper support of the harness is also of utmost importance, provided by a sufficient amount of clamps. Any time wires are routed through a sheetmetal bulkhead, a properly sized grommet or other method to prevent chaffing or rubbing should be used. With a harness like American Autowire’s Power Plus 20, we don’t need to worry about proper protection of the myriad of circuits in the harness as that safety feature is built in, provided one follows the noted fuse size for each circuit. But other aspects of the electrical system might require further protection, such as relays or circuit breakers, depending on that component’s function.

lassic truck enthusiasts are experiencing unprecedented times in the hobby. There are truck-only events all across the country, allowing us to show off our creations with a bunch of like-minded individuals. The ClassicParts.com C10 Nationals is one of several examples of truck shows that continues to grow year after year. While it got its start in Texas, the organization has expanded to include a fall event held at Nashville Superspeedway, in Lebanon, Tennessee. 2021 marked the first year of the Nashville expansion and it proved to be wildly successful, with an awesome turnout of trucks and activities for the whole family to enjoy all weekend long.

The Meguiar’s Show-N-Shine was packed with creative builds ranging from mild drivers to wild show trucks. All variations of stance were shown, from super-slammed Squarebody trucks to lifted modern builds. The C10 Nationals allows trucks from 1947-2022, so it provides a full scope of the Chevy and GMC truck nation. From patina to show-winning paintjobs, the infield of Nashville Superspeedway offered the texture and finish of your choice.

his past September (the weekend of the 4th-5th, to be precise), the event that got us hooked last year—the C10 Intervention—moved from the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, California, to the nearby historic downtown district of Woodland, California … and boy, what a show it turned out to be!

Without a suitable C10 to cart us back up north this year, we sent roving photographic reporter Solomon Lunger on assignment to cover all the action for you. This year’s show, once again presented by Brothers Trucks, was sold out long before the C10 Compadres kicked off the weekend with their very anticipated host hotel pre-party Saturday evening. Once Sunday rolled around, downtown Woodland was literally packed with GM trucks of all shapes, sizes, and colors—just under 1,000 1908-98 trucks. Spectator-wise they estimate in upwards of 10,000 people attended the show, and every single hotel in the Woodland area was sold out way in advance!