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Our Jan. ’22 cover features not one but two stunning images from the Fuji lens of John Jackson! Taking center stage is Bob Garwood’s Goldman Customs–built ’55 Chevy Cameo; the Martin Bros. Customs ’56 F-100 shop truck is from their popular TV show Iron Resurrection.
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The Postgame Report
o the somewhat age-old saying “Been there, done that” only half applies to my reporting on the 2021 SEMA Show as promised last month. Yes, I’ve been there, but by no means have I done that in the manner in which SEMA ultimately went down, after all the speculation and whatnot.
Was it what I had expected? No. In the overall spectrum, about the only thing evident that I’d anticipated was the lack of certain exhibitors—otherwise, the show was nothing like I’d imagined … and that’s a good thing.
For starters, that void created by those aforementioned non-participating exhibitors was filled quite cleverly by SEMA with areas in which the participating exhibitors and attendees could sit down, take a load off, and have a bite to eat! Furthermore, that void also created larger aisles for us attendees to travel, which, along with the somewhat smaller crowds, made for a much easier SEMA in which to navigate on foot (as well as those who “chose” to navigate via scooter!). The reduced pedestrian congestion, as it were, made for meeting with fellow exhibitors with added elbow room, suffice it to say, but it also made our In The Garage Media booth located smack-dab in the middle of Hot Rod Alley that much more visible—and accessible—for everyone in attendance … that is, if they weren’t distracted by the new fancy 3×2 EFI setup directly adjacent at our neighbor’s booth, or any of the other fancy new products being showcased prominently throughout Hot Rod Alley, which just strengthened our belief that the aftermarket industry is still thriving!
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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.
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or 20-plus years Texan Bob Garwood spent much of his behind-the-wheel time piloting a Super Late Model race car. However, by 2006, for “therapy and cost savings,” he opted to devote that seat time behind the wheel to hot rods, and has done so ever since.
Bob began his “off-track” adventure with a ’65 Buick Riviera he’d commissioned Mike Goldman Customs (Mike, Sherry, and Talbert Goldman) in Meridian, Mississippi, to build for him. It was because of the high level of craftsmanship and performance achieved that when it came time to embark on his ’55 Cameo project he’d acquired in 2012, well, the decision was already made as far as who would be responsible.
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f the sacrilegious marrying of the GM 200-4R behind the 360 FE in our ’67 F-100 last month didn’t scare (piss) you off, welcome back for the install wrapup! We left a couple important items unattended to, namely the manner in which to operate the freshly implanted overdrive transmission, but also the manner in which to accommodate said OD’s kickdown (TV cable) in relation to the throttle actuation.
While a brand-new automatic shifter–equipped column for the ’67-and-up F-100s is in the works at Classic Performance Products (CPP), we wanted to utilize the existing manual trans column using CPP’s “universal” automatic shift linkage arm kit so that we could enjoy the fruit of the overdrive labor in the meantime. The slight downside to this method of making do is not having the detent for gear selection built into the column shifter, as it was designed originally for automatic (late-model/aftermarket) column swaps. However, the transmission’s integral shifter detent (along with proper linkage setup and adjustment) will help ensure you stay in the gear you select!
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en years ago, maybe more, you couldn’t name a cable TV show related to cars or motorcycles that I wasn’t familiar with. Today, well, it’s pretty much the opposite. Now, don’t get me wrong, it’s not because there isn’t anything good on cable TV these days … there’s just a lot of garbage to sort through in the current lineup of programs, so I typically don’t bother.
That said, one show currently being filmed/televised that is worthy of viewing amongst all the aforementioned waste of airtime is Martin Bros. Customs’ Iron Resurrection, which is now in its fifth season airing on the MotorTrend network. Now based out of the Austin, Texas, area (Johnson City to be exact), the Martin Bros. were an established name long before they were “discovered” on TV … long before. But as their show depicts, they have a knack for turning old relics into award-winning gems, whether it’s two- or four-wheeled. Along with custom motorcycles, which is how I first became familiar with Joe and Jason Martin via their appearances on Biker Build-Off, one of their fortes is custom (classic) trucks, as can be witnessed on episode 10, which aired back in August, where they take a “bare-bones” Advance Design Chevy and turn it into a “showstopper.” (If you’re patient, we have a full feature shot on that truck that we’ll be running here in the not-so-distant future!)
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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.
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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.
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ld farm trucks have become a blazingly hot commodity in the classic truck hobby over these past few years. Builders and fabricators alike have come to realize that these mild-mannered, barn-bred workhorses of our American “breadbasket” are ideal vehicles to enhance with a slew of top-of-the-line performance add-ons and modernized, bulletproof drivetrains. Without a doubt, this combination of American hot rod hedonism is a match made in pickup truckin’ heaven.
These rudimentary rides can still be found on the cheap, and for the most part possess sturdy bones, low miles, copious battle scars, and plenty of patina on the outside. Infusing them with suspension upgrades, creature comforts, and ample horsepower between the rails can be the ticket for creating that one-off dream truck, and a perfect way to build a nasty bedded hot rod to take on the local highways and byways with.
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or someone who’s become too accustomed to manual steering over the years (that’s me), any power-assist upgrade is a noticeable difference. More often than not, it’s a huge improvement; other times, well, it just changes the whole steering dynamic altogether in kind of a weird way—thus, the somewhat set-in-my-ways preference for a manual setup.
Of course the older I get, the less predominant that non-power preference is starting to become. So, when it was brought to my attention that Jimenez Bros. Air Ride & Rod Shop was planning on installing a Flaming River power rack-and-pinion cradle kit in a ’67-72 C10, my initial thought was, “Wow, they make such a thing?!” But also, I wondered what the benefits over a new Saginaw power box and updated pump were? No sooner did I ponder when the owner of the C10 in question arrived and proceeded to inform me of a recent experience he had driving a rack-equipped C10, which cleared any doubts I may have had thinking he was just doing it to be different or one-up his buddies!
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op doctors agree that with the right stimulation, it’s possible for the human body to generate new brain cells as you get older. Yeah, you heard that right. More brain power for the old folks here. Maybe that’s why they say with age comes wisdom? Truth or not, we are still hoping for the best for our aging cast and crew here at Classic Truck Performance.
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Recovery Undercover
BY “Rotten” Rodney BaumanPhotography BY THE AUTHOR
oes your classic truck mark its territory? Those that retain their T-word (traditional) engines and drivetrain components certainly tend to. A little dribble of motor oil or gear lube on someone’s clean driveway is embarrassing enough, but shame on us if it’s antifreeze. Yummy to pets, that’s powerful poison and today there’s just no excuse for letting it go to the ground.
If memory serves, coolant recovery systems weren’t common features ’til the late ’60s or so. Here at our shop, since the majority of our builds do incorporate pressurized cooling systems, containing our coolant is a no-brainer must.
A coolant recovery system is easy to come by. Parts stores carry plastic add-on assemblies. The street rod stainless variety works just as well. They look better, too, but since their early ’80s introduction we’ve seen a bunch of those. This time we want something different—and it’s got to fit the build.
Our ongoing ’55 Chevy second-series project has made CTP appearances before. It won’t be heavily modified but to suit the tastes of its owner a lower-than-stock stance tops the list of requests. There’ll be a few lowkey custom touches and a number of safety upgrades already built in. At this stage of the build the old truck’s personality is established. The centerpiece is a well-dressed 235ci six with twice-pipes by muffler man Joe St. Louis (rest his soul).
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t a time when most young automotive enthusiasts today are drawn into the world of performance tuners, Dylan McDowell, of Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, had already cemented a path to Koolsville thanks to his parents and the Lead Kings Car Club, of which his dad Jamie is a member. Growing up in the family garage surrounded by hop-ups, including a ’51 Chevy Custom and a ’66 Chevelle, his earliest memories revolve around the frame-off restoration of an early Corvette that was bigger than life. Before long, he was given plenty of assignments to understand the importance of all the fine details needed to bring the car back to life. He also learned of the camaraderie brought by his dad’s good friends in the Lead Kings who were always available at a moment’s notice to lend a hand in the shop whenever needed.
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t a time when most young automotive enthusiasts today are drawn into the world of performance tuners, Dylan McDowell, of Stouffville, Ontario, Canada, had already cemented a path to Koolsville thanks to his parents and the Lead Kings Car Club, of which his dad Jamie is a member. Growing up in the family garage surrounded by hop-ups, including a ’51 Chevy Custom and a ’66 Chevelle, his earliest memories revolve around the frame-off restoration of an early Corvette that was bigger than life. Before long, he was given plenty of assignments to understand the importance of all the fine details needed to bring the car back to life. He also learned of the camaraderie brought by his dad’s good friends in the Lead Kings who were always available at a moment’s notice to lend a hand in the shop whenever needed.
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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!
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