It doesn't take much to make...
It doesn't take much to make a '68 Chevy shortbed Fleetside stand out. Bright copper paint, Eagle Alloy 18- and 20-inch wheels, and a 'bagged suspension does the trick here. A '95 Chevy 350ci V-8 and 4L60E trans provide reliable power.
Roger Young brought out this...
Roger Young brought out this sano '48 from Fountain Valley...
...Stance is achieved thanks...
...Stance is achieved thanks to a Mustang II IFS and Posies rear leaf springs...
Every year, the staff of Brothers Trucks drops everything to put on one of the best all-GM truck events that Southern California has to offer. It's held on the shady acres of Featherly Park in Anaheim, California, and falls toward the end of the show season. So just when we're thinking we've seen all the custom trucks there are to see for the year, the Brothers show rolls around and we find ourselves among a handful of trucks that are brand new to us (not to mention the plethora of former cover trucks, features, and even Classic Cruisers that are always in attendance). And believe us when we say that it's awesome for us to see all these vehicles in one place. The only other event that compares is the F-100 SuperNationals.
In addition to all the great trucks and people, the park was lined with vendors selling food and beverages, parts, apparel, and even a dose of hot rod culture. Speaking of which, local heroes, the Hot Rod Trio, tore up the stage in typical fashion and were followed by a performance by the Wonderelles, tons of raffles, and the awards ceremony. That's where the Flanders brothers themselves hand out Best Ofs for both the customs and originals for each body style, as well as several specialty awards for achievements like lowest or ugliest.
If you're a fan of any GM trucks from '47-87, this event is not to be missed. For information about their 7th Show and Shine, check with Brothers at (800) 977-2767 or log on to www.brotherstrucks.com.
...A 406ci small-block backed...
...A 406ci small-block backed by a 700-R4 provides plenty of go and show.
...One of the wildest trucks...
...One of the wildest trucks in attendance was David Gongora's '56 panel...
...The stock chassis was tweaked...
...The stock chassis was tweaked with the help of the Total Cost Involved catalog, providing a Mustang II IFS and a four-bar rear with 'bags all around...
...The 20-inch Colorado Customs...
...The 20-inch Colorado Customs fill the wheelwells nicely...
...The stock door handles...
...The stock door handles were shaved and replaced with '72 Pontiac Grand Prix pieces. The rear cargo door hinges were removed and '00 Suburban hinges were installed in their place for a smooth look. The interior features Bronco II buckets, a custom center console, and tilt steering.
When it came time to build...
When it came time to build his '50 Chevy, Jose Gonzalez chose to take the stock approach with just a few custom touches. ..
...A detailed 216ci straight-six...
...A detailed 216ci straight-six resides under the hood and exhales through dual pipes. Solids wrapped in 6.00x16 wide-whites complement the two-toned pickup perfectly.
All Rod Robles needed to dress-up...
All Rod Robles needed to dress-up his Pewter '66 Chevy small-window was a mild drop and slightly widened wheels with caps.
If a small-block is good then...
If a small-block is good then a big-block is better. Mike Hargrove sure thinks so and when it came time to stuff one under the hood of his '48 Chevy, he got one of the best by choosing a '70 427. He tamed the beast with a 700-R4 and beefed-up the chassis with a '78 Camaro front clip and a 9-inch rearend.
The Brothers show never disappoints...
The Brothers show never disappoints when it comes to rare trucks. Omar Lugo brought out this '59 Chevy 3100 Fleetside with a factory Napco 4x4. The truck is barely broken in with only 23,000 miles on the odometer.
Michael Geller knows how to...
Michael Geller knows how to build a clean driver. The silver '56 big-window rolls on 18-inch Halibrands. The ride height came down thanks to a Camaro front clip and the rearend mounted on top of the rear leaf springs. A tunnel ram feeds a small-block for power.