An alternate last year, Randy Swartz returns as a finalist this year in his shortened Chevy shortbox
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Propane-Powered Portals
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Like many of you, Doug Perkins wanted a nice 4x4 he could drive to work and still take in the mud on weekends. His project was more complex than most because his starting point was a two-wheel-drive 3/4-ton 81 Chevy Scottsdale. But that didn't stop Doug. He wa
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There’s really nothing less complicated than mixing water and dirt. The complication comes in the task of compiling the right drivetrain components and gargantuan amounts of rubber. Bigger motors mean more cooling. More torque equals beefed-up axleshafts,
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So here’s Mark Delezenne, from Yalaha, Florida, mozying down the road in his custom Chevy Silverado 4x4 when the next thing he knows, he’s in the middle of a big-time wreck, the sort of thing none of us even want to see, much less be a part of. He
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When we met Paul and Brandy Heisner at the Springfield Jambo, we found out why they named their rig the Missouri Stump Jumper. Paul explained cryptically, “We live on the edge of the Ozark Mountains and she ain’t no mule.” At first we were a b
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It’s just downright too easy to build a ’73-’87 GM truck. All you do is start with whatever body style suits your needs and bolt on a few off-road parts here and there. Heck, you already have a GM engine, so drag it through the local speed shop
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Look! over there! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a totally trick ’72 Chevy truck!” Superman and Chevrolet share some remarkable commonalities. Both are quintessential superheros, both symbolize unshakable power, and both are an endu
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Rockcrawling in South Dakota means wide-open spaces, but trail bodywork is still common. Tree dents, 5-6 Sawzall blades, and a wild imagination worked to trim the fenders, remove the doors, and french the taillights into oblivion. Yes, behind those Jeeplike ta
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A Daily Driver That Can Take You to Work...Or Not
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We know it can be hard to drag yourself into work everyday. We understand that not everyone ’wheels for a living (you have our deepest sympathy), and when your 4x4 is your daily driver you often run the risk of calling in sick so you can spend the day in
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Nancy Revalee had always wanted to own a big pickup truck to cruise around her hometown of Cambridge City, Indiana. For years, she eyed her friends 91 Chevy pickup wishing that it was hers. One day, she got word that the Silverado was for sale. Without hesitat
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We have heard that there are only a few occasions to prove yourself a man. Boxer Muhammad Ali took every opportunity to do just that. Ali’s famous quote, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee,” has become the concept behind Nate Sponsler
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The unmistakable lines and classic curves of the ’57 Chevy pickup truck make it a highly sought-after collector’s item. It is our opinion that this stock truck can be compared to the unique flavor of a vintage wine or the beauty of a priceless gem. K
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Wake Up, Fullsize Guys!
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When Paul Butts of Danville, Ohio, first saw his 79 Chevrolet Silverado (nicknamed Tweety's Revenge), it was sitting in a weed patch in rural Ohio being ravaged by nature. Paul says,It barely had enough power to make it home. Fortunately, Paul is the kind of g
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Let's face it, when some builders design custom suspension for their trucks, there's a bit of guesswork involved. It usually takes hours of trial and error, constant measuring, and many nights fitting nearly every component on the truck before the proper geome
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When we find a rig of serious show-truck caliber capable of taking on any and all Jamboree competition, we have to stop and take a closer look. Owner Ryan Price of Dola, Ohio, explains: “This truck is not just for show. We go truck pulling as well. After
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What do you get when you cross an ’82 Chevy Suburban with a ’66 C10 pickup? A huge project that could take years to complete. But with lots of hard work, determination, and ingenuity, John Keysor combined the two and built this way-cool ’66 Chev
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