We can thank mini-truckers...
We can thank mini-truckers for starting the laid-out-hard look, and world-class wet T-shirt contests held at the Colorado River.
When it comes to throwing a great classic truck show, location is everything, and that’s the reason Brothers held its 14th Annual Show & Shine once again at the Canyon RV Park located within the city of Anaheim, California’s, Featherly Park. The event put on by Brothers to thank its loyal base of customers took place on July 8, 2012, and there isn’t a better place to get out of the hot Southern California sun than under the trees next to the banks of the Santa Ana River.
Although the temperatures this year were much lower than the heat wave that struck the rest of the nation, the breeze never stopped blowing all day. Of course there are a few minor drawbacks for photographers, such as trying to get a good shot without shadows from the trees blocking the trucks, but that’s not a biggie.
Another matter that might make it a little easier to write more detail about the event would be the truck owner’s hometown included on the information card on the windshield. There’s no charge for admission, so there was a bunch of spectators who avoided paying the $10 parking fee by parking out on the highway. Who knows how many paint chips they got from the 18-wheelers flying by, but hey $10 is $10 right? I’m more into convenience, so I popped for the $10 and got a really good parking spot in the shade under the bridge. Well, the less I write, the more truck photos we can run, so I’m outta here.
This “chop-top” Suburban rolled...
This “chop-top” Suburban rolled on 20s with Toyo tires. The color is Rolls Royce Phantom gray.
Former Street Trucks editor...
Former Street Trucks editor Travis Noack rolled his pre-smog 454 big-block C10 in with the C/10 club from Central Valley, California.
Gallardo Brothers Trucking...
Gallardo Brothers Trucking of California’s Central Valley bought this ’55 Chevy first series brand-new, and its still in the family.
There’s nothing like a re-pop...
There’s nothing like a re-pop Teardrop trailer, with old C10 hauling it to make for a good picnic under the bridge.
Believe it or not, this A-D...
Believe it or not, this A-D belongs to the Park Ranger. Here, the Ranger’s friends wait patiently for the air-pressure to build high enough to lift.
Gary Kinion’s ’69 CST C10...
Gary Kinion’s ’69 CST C10 graces the Brothers catalog cover, so it goes without saying he’s a regular customer. Underneath those good CPP chassis components abound.
A shaved ’68, or a stock ’67?...
A shaved ’68, or a stock ’67? Only the missing show card knows.
This pretty little ’57 Chevy...
This pretty little ’57 Chevy was garage built by father and son Steve and Nick Novelli of Reno, Nevada.
Longest of the longbeds, the...
Longest of the longbeds, the owner of this ’48 Chevy three-window had one more just like it at home.
Here’s a good example of what...
Here’s a good example of what happens when you don’t keep your original paintjob buried in Mothers car wax.
Mode Bikes of Costa Mesa,...
Mode Bikes of Costa Mesa, California, rolls to the events in a slammed GMC Step Van. Here, a youthful lad dreams of owning one.
Whether it’s a small or big-window...
Whether it’s a small or big-window cab the Deluxe Cab stainless steel molding sure makes these Task Master trucks look good.
As seen on this ’66 C10, Indian...
As seen on this ’66 C10, Indian blanket seat covers can double as a Sears poncho should the need arise.
Not too shabby. It’s nice...
Not too shabby. It’s nice to see old panels like this with some trick touches like scallops. This one is a ’56.
There’s nothing like Candy...
There’s nothing like Candy Apple Red to make an old A-D pop.
Frost Blue and Appliance White...
Frost Blue and Appliance White set off this fine ’66 C10. Notice the chrome tailgate straps.
Urban Hertz of Pacoima, California,...
Urban Hertz of Pacoima, California, buried this beautiful five-window GMC A-D under numerous coats of pearl Martian Purple and clear urethane.
All styles are welcome at...
All styles are welcome at this show. As in years past there was no shortage of very clean lifted trucks.
Dave and Denise Snyder own...
Dave and Denise Snyder own this ’51 Chevy Suburban striped by Phil Whetstone.
Thanks to a personalized plate...
Thanks to a personalized plate we know this is Larry’s ’58 Chevy. Note the polished stainless steel tailgate protector. The big-window at left is a GMC.