Auto Revolution's Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders.
The off-road or hot rod younger brother to the C-10 truck, the Blazer is explored. The Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Jimmy are based on one of the most versatile platforms for adventuring families, racers, and off-road mudders alike.
As the C-10 craze grew, so did the Blazer seeing many turn them into roadster-inspired hot rod trucks as well. GM has squandered the Blazer name in the 1990s, with the smaller SUVs taking the name and the CK truck-based Tahoes becoming the most popular.
Recently, the Blazer name was brought back, not to compete with the new Ford Bronco, but as a mini crossover SUV that was more a rental car than an off-road rig or hot rod truck.
Continuing the Chevrolet/GMC truck history is our dive into the OBS, 88-98 CK trucks, starting with the Sport Truck movement in the next episode.
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E3 C-10 History, 1973-87, The Squarebody, the Longest Truck Model Year Run, Resto-Mod Trucks
Auto Revolution's Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders.
Finishing off our C-10 History run is the longest running truck platform GM has ever had, the 1973-1987 (or 1991) Squarebody. Offered in many custom editions, with a variety of options from the factory; these trucks have seen custom looks since the beginning.
With the rise in popularity, and price, of the 67-72 truck, customizers looked towards ‘what’s next’ and what they remember from the past and began building Squarebody trucks, keeping much of the factory styling, trim and nostalgia intact.
Stay tuned for the next episode. The off-road or hot rod younger brother to the C-10 truck, the K5 Blazer is explored.
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Auto Revolution's Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders.
Considered the pinnacle of the C-10 era trucks, the 1967 to 1972 Chevrolet truck has been the most desirable model in the past decade. They have been sought after by hot rodders, mini truckers, off-road builders, and pro-touring enthusiasts alike. Dubbed the Action Line Series; this design was a step towards a more modern comfortable and sporty truck that’s still held its own on the farm or job site.
If the early 60s Chevy trucks were the foundation of the modern C-10 craze; then the Action Line series is surely the branch that helped spawn an entire classic truck industry.
Stay tuned for the next episode about the final model of C-10 trucks, the timeless Squarebody 73-87.
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Auto Revolution's Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders.
We begin with the foundation of the C-10 truck's popularity, the 1960-66 Chevrolet truck. The classic truck, once considered the ugly duckling, found its niche thanks to guys like Dino and Delmo breathing new life into the custom truck world and setting the stage for the C-10 craze to come.
The early years of customizing consisted of speed shop trucks, rockabilly-inspired Truckin' magazine projects, and full-blown custom metal creations from Grant Kustoms. Soon, the classic styling would come into its own. Stay tuned for the next episode tracing the high-end builds and timeless 1967-72 C-10 truck history.
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