What do you want to See in Truck Magazines?Give me your ideas!

[PanelDeland]

$$$$ Put the cost in actual dollars,not magazine freebies in every tech/how-to article.Most mags have some older projects and leftover parts they use in a build,and while we all do that most of us don't have an extra set of aluminum heads lying around.Do a long term buildup on a daily driver.Where you can only do weekend long projects to it.You know one rocker panel at a time instead of putting it on a rotisserie.Junkyard cheap mods would be great articles.Maybe a junkyard cheapie page each month.Do basic repair/replacement articles.Teach the newbies how to change ball joints and give some of the more experienced guys tips to make it easier.
Start a truck that's been sitting for 10 years and build it to a reliable driver to sell to fund another project.
I like show coverage also.The Chevy/GMC Truck Nationals in Maggie Valley NC is one of my favorites.It's coming soon and there will be quality trucks there.
Take us to a swap meet and teach us how to find the deals and what to avoid.
Build a truck then "Drive it like a rental",somewhat like Stacy David does.Tell us what worked and what broke.Let us know what you would do different next time.Don't just make the mistakes let us learn from them.
OK that's what I came up with off the top of my head.

[panteratron]

http://www.feslerproductions.com/1967ChevyTruck.htm

check this out if you want to know about TRUCK BUILDER MAG!

[68GMC454]

while the high dollar builds are nice, they really lose the use of a truck. and even with the 10,000 build you got a really nice truck if you can do most of the work yourself..can we get down the the lower income guys who struggle just to get the trucks drivable..i mean my old gmc will be lucky to get a junkyard motor put in it this year and put on the street..when all is said and done i will have less than 3000.00 in my truck and that is over several years. I KNOW im not the only guy out there that struggles to pay the bills every month, let alone building a truck or any other project. i plan on doing the front cross member swap to, but even with the donor truck, i will still be under 3000. but most of the stuff that goes into my 68 gmc will be out of a junkyard or a field...now that im hurt again, who knows when i will be able to gewt a motor, but i keep my eyes open, who knows i might get lucky one day..sorry if this doenst make sense, but i think you get the idea,, there are alot of us out there who work hard for the little money we get every month, and with kids and family first, projects are last...we are called the working class,,or working poor ive heard to....
billy

[N2GMTrux]

I've never heard of Truck Builder magazine, a website I need to check out.

Like Seanu said,

More how to articles, for the average garage builder...the one who doesn't have $5k tools needed to do a job, or a nice lift...ect.

Maybe specific series that cover restoration issues for certain years, i.e., panel replacements for 67-72, or rust issues. (details, details, details)

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My Idea

A Rescued 67-72 truck that should be put out of its misery, brought back to life: Sounds but I would be waiting for every issue with something like this.

A complete truck build with catalog parts building what would appear to be a stock 67-72 Chevy or GMC truck with all the bell and whistles. But the main thing of the build would be spread out onto several issues from buying, breaking it down, sandblasting, hand painting small parts, powdercoating large major parts, assembling together, using modern wiring harness like "Hotrod wires kit or EZ wiring kit" start to finish, How to replace panels if needed or repair panels when needed "NO BONDO,,,,, maybe light bondo glaze for small imperfections", a do it yourself paint job at home and how to get the best results. How to buff the paint out. Show assembling of all parts like bed, cab, and front end.

The main thing here would be to list what works and what didn't or how to modify it to work and make the entire build a Tech article. Make the truck appear stock with modern drivetrain (basic crate 350/700R4), suspension, front/rear disc brakes, power windows, vintage air or other after market A/C unit, rebuild the stock 12 bolt rearend with newer gear-ratio to work with trans and tire combo. And all types of other Tech INfO in there.

[stllookn]

I need to subscribe to that mag. It looks great. I am a minimalist at heart (read CHEAP)! I have a '67 ratrod stepside that cost $500 and has had every piece of sheet metal replaced and/or repaired and I still don't have more than about $1500 in the truck! Most of the cost is in primer! It has taken about 3 years, lots of swap meets and trading parts but it is going to be done soon and it will look pretty decent. The wife does not complain about the dollars spent and I don't feel guilty using the truck. It doesn't have 400 hp but it all works and is a ton of run to drive. I love the low buck builds but when I hear $10,000...I consider that a pretty rich build!

Jugernot...that looks like my stepside...except those high buck wheels!

[stllookn]

Not to hijack...but jugernot...look similar...LOL?

[magsnubby]

Is this the correct link? It doesn't seem to be working.

http://truckbuildermagazine.com/