The classic truck marketplace is truly one of the fastest growing in the automotive hobby. From sheetmetal replacement parts to suspension upgrades to full replacement chassis to reproduction bodies, we're at an exciting point in time for the truck hobby. Some of the most cutting-edge technology is being implemented where it was otherwise before ignored. On the flip side of that is the growing popularity in all things retro, with a huge surge in unrestored, unmolested, patina'd workhorses. Both of these trends are good for the old truck lovers as they both contribute in saving those old haulers we all love so much.
But what is really helping keep our hobby on its feet is the plethora of manufacturers who provide OEM replacement parts, reproduction bits, performance goods, and other services to help maintain and upgrade our old beast of burden. With the help of the vast aftermarket available, it's now possible to upgrade that straight axle'd, granny gear'd, six-equipped '55 Chevy to an LS1-powered, overdrive driven, highway hauler-with all the creature comforts your wife comes to expect from her daily driver. Gone are the days of the big clunky truck and here are the times of the slick smooth ride.
We put together our annual Buyer's Guide to give you guys a sneak peak at some of the neatest parts and manufacturers available today for us truck enthusiasts. We hope you'll continue to flip back to it as the year goes on as you make headway into your project, giving you new ideas and resurrecting old ones as well. Or if you're finished with your project, perhaps we can influence you to undertake those couple of things you just never got around to the first time, like installing air conditioning or a stereo system. Whatever point in the restoration, customization, or rehabilitation stage you find yourself in, we hope the Buyer's Guide will be of help to you!
ABS Power Brakes, Inc.
714-771-6549
233 N. Lemon St.
Orange, CA 92866
Brakes, steering, changeovers
Advanced-Design Engineering
209-559-9360
1257 Sanguinetti Rd. #254
Sonora, CA 95370
'47-55 Advanced Design S10 frame swap kits
Advanced Plating co.
800-588-6686
1425 Cowan Ct.
Nashville, TN 37207
Affordable Street Rods
620-292-2836
1220 Van Buren
Great Bend, KS 67530
Dealer for Wiremaster, Power Panels, Vintage Air, Flaming River, and more
AGM Industries
303-536-4576
Box 130
Hudson, CO 80642
AIM Industries
480-668-5448
260 S. Hibbert
Mesa, AZ 85210
Air Inlet Systems
905-549-6135
177 Grace Ave.
Hamilton, ON L8H 3X1, Canada
Ram Airbox Cold Air Package for carbs and TBI
Air Shop, The
714-285-0108
1351 E. Borchard Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Air conditioning and accessories for all years of Chevy, Ford, and Dodge hot rods and muscle cars
Alan Grove Components, Inc.
913-837-4368
27070 Metcalf Rd.
Louisburg, KS 66053
Alternator, A/C compressor, and power steering pump brackets-low mount, big-block, extra clearance, and low-profile brackets
Aldan Shocks
310-834-7478
22015 S. Avalon Blvd. Ste. C
Carson, CA 90745
Shocks
American Autowire
866-657-2046
150 Heller Pl. #17W
Bellmawr, NJ 08031
'47-72 Chevy truck complete wiring kits and OEM restoration wiring
American Classic Truck Parts
940-365-9786
P.O. Box 409
Aubrey, TX 76227
Parts for Chevy and GMC classic trucks '36-91
Amsoil
715-392-7101
925 Tower Ave.
Superior, WI 54880
Lubricants and filtration
ART Morrison Enterprises
800-929-7188
5301 8th St. E.
Fife, WA 98424
Chassis and suspension components
Auto Custom Carpets, Inc.
256-236-1118 or 800-633-2358
P.O. Box 1350
Anniston, AL 36202
'50s to current model-carpet, floor mats, trunk mats, sound deadener, and vinyl
Baer, Inc.
602-233-1411
2222 W. Peoria Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85029
Bear Claw brake systems, EradiSpeed rotor upgrades, Decela pads