Classic Trucks Tech Articles

Chevy & Ford Small-Block And Big-Block Engine Books - Web Exclusive

Check out the many books to help you build Ford or Chevy small-block & big-block engines for your classic truck. more

Manual Steering Gears Introduction - Night School

Check out the the various forms of manual steering gears for classic truck steering systems and how they opperate! more

1947 Chevy Shop Truck Introduction - Project Shop Truck

Check out the introduction of Brian Brennan's new project truck. He plans to show you how to build a 1947 Chevy shop truck from all remanufactured parts and tips on how to register it. more

1967-1972 Ford F-100 Vintage Air A/C Install - The Bumpside Build-On

Check out the vintage air conditioning system we install in our 1968 Ford F-100 pickup truck! more

1953 Ford F-100 Helix CornerKiller RX IFS Install - Independent Thoughts

Check out the Helix's new CornerKiller RX aftermarket suspension kit as we install it on a 1953 Ford F-100 pickup truck! more

Disc Brake Fundamentals - Night School

Check out the basics and the more advanced portions of working with disc brakes! more

December 2009 Classic Truck Parts - Parts Department

Check out the various performance parts available this December to help restore your classic truck! more

Drum Brake System Basics - Night School

We go back to square one on brake systems and teach you everything there is to know about drum brakes. more

November 2009 Classic Truck Parts - Parts Department

Check out the various classic truck parts available to help you restore and rebuild your project truck in the November 2009's parts department. more

1955-1959 Chevy Truck Mono Leaf Lowering Upgrade - The Low Down On Leaf Spring Low

With so many 1955-1959 Chevy trucks being lowered the wrong way we show you how to correctly lower these trucks with a mono leaf upgrade. more

CPP Mustang II Six Lug Brake Kit Install - Six 4 Five

Follow along as we show you how to upgrade to six lug disc brakes on any Mustange II IFS with CPP's Mustang II Six-Lug Brake Kit. more

Flowmaster's 50 Series U-Fit Dual Exhaust Kit Install - Safe And Sound

We solve the problem a lot of lowered trucks have. A sagging exhaust system. Follow along as we solve that with installing a Flowmaster U-Fit dual exhaust kit with 50 Series SUV mufflers. more

CPP's Chevy C-10 Trailing Arm & Crossmember Install - Raise Your Lowered Expectations

Lowering a truck makes for a mean look and a sweet ride, but most of the times it is done wrong which only leads to problems down the road. CPP has a Tubular Trailing Arm and Dropped Center X-Member Kit which we will be installing on a 1972 Chevy C-10. more

Truck Radiator Cooling System - Got Cooling Issues?

Check out how to overcome your trucks overheating problem as we delve into the radiator cooling system! more

Art Morrison Enterprises IFS Front Clip Install - Put A Bikini On While Wearing Your Boots

Check out Art Morrison's builder friendly guide on how to install a IFS Front Bikini Clip by welding and cutting! more

Carburetor Tuning Basics - Night School

Check out the correct technique and performance options you have when tuning your aftermarket carburetor for the best results! more

How To Change A Car Or Truck Battery - OPTIMA Batteries Review

We show you how to change the battery for your car or truck and why a OPTIMA battery is a great investment for any car, truck or SUV. more

Classic Truck Parts & Accessories - Parts Department

Check out the greatest new classic truck parts and accessories to hit the restoration and aftermarket shelves so that you might find what your looking for more easily! more

Chevy LS Engine Install Finale - Fun With Fuel Injection

We finally finish up installing our Chevy LS engine in Grants C10 by connecting all of the hoses up, adding a K&N air filter and filling up the transmission with Amsoil ATF. more

Spark Plug & Ignition System Basics - Night School

Check out the process of reconfiguring a spark plug as well as a ignition system! more

1939 Chevy Truck Firewall Fabrication - No Recess!

With all the engine options out there road-blocks are going to happen. We ran in one with an install of our 235 engine with a Gear Star Turbo 350. Follow along as we remove the stock firewall and replace it with a Direct Sheetmetal firewall on our 1939 Chevy project truck. more

2008 4.6L SOHV Ford Racing Performance Parts Engine Install - The Bumpside Build-On

Follow along as we install this 2008 4.6L SOHV Ford Racing Performance Parts engine into a 1968 Ford F-100. more

Classic Truck Parts & Accessories - Parts Department

Check out some of the awesome parts available for your classic truck and its restoration process! more

Welding Helmet Buyers Guide - Classic Trucks Welding Helmet Guide

With all the different types and manufactures out in today's market how do you select the welding helmet for your needs? We take that confusion out by giving you helmets from HTP America, Miller Electric, Lincoln Electric and Hobart and discuss the benefits for each of there helmets. more

Power Window Glass & Wiring Install - Powering The Modernized Relics

We finish up our power window install by installing new window glass and hookup all the wiring. Check out this step-by-step installation for our 1939 Chevy pickup truck. more