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Jmac05 · 08-06-2002, 05:30 PM

I am going to get a subscription to Classic Trucks. Does anyone know of another magazine that deals with our type of trucks in more detail, or more exclusively?

Pumkin Truck · 08-06-2002, 05:34 PM

I like classic trucks but after a few issues they were beginning to be all the same, they only show high dollar trucks which is cool but I currently subscribe to car craft even tho i havn't seen a truck in it yet. Car craft is cool becuase it is "down to earth" the editors are always crackin on other cars and people. ITs funny and I find it more useful.
my 2-cents

Longhorn Man · 08-06-2002, 05:43 PM

I agree with the great pumpkin

weasel29gm · 08-06-2002, 05:44 PM

Custom Classic Truck is a good one & Truck Builder is a new one thats cool.

meathead95 · 08-06-2002, 08:42 PM

truck builder is my favorite but they seem very hard to find in stores

AK70SWB · 08-06-2002, 09:47 PM

never heard of truck builder where can i get that one?????????
thanks
andy

**68SWB4x4** · 08-06-2002, 10:16 PM

classic trucks and custom classic trucks are good, but i agree car craft is THE BEST
also would like more info on truckbuilder, never heard of it

Alvin · 08-06-2002, 10:26 PM

truck builder is from buckaroo publishing. I have yet to see one on the stands though.

Truck Builder

AK70SWB · 08-06-2002, 10:35 PM

thanks for the info
andy

**Tim Christian** · 08-06-2002, 10:35 PM

I just ordered it. I went to the MSN home page and typed in Truck Builder Magizine and It brought up MAGAZINE PROCESSING CENTER, 180 Freedom Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and I ordered one year(6-issues) for 14.99

weasel29gm · 08-06-2002, 11:29 PM

I think I got every copy,Bob Carpenter & Matt Emery does most of it. The how to's and features are all color. If you in to the 55-57, and 60's cars Chevy Rumble is great, Doug Marion does it. I think when it comes to Chevy writers Jeff Smith and Doug are hard to beat.

meathead95 · 08-06-2002, 11:54 PM

truck builder is very hard to find when i lived in illinois i could only find it in one store and now that i moved to tennessee i cant find it anywhere so i ordered a subscription a couple of weeks ago for the same price as tim stated above

Bill72BB · 08-07-2002, 12:19 AM

IMOP You can't go wrong with Classic Trucks .

Bill

*Shane* · 08-07-2002, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the "heads up" Tim....i just signed up for a years worth too.....

>X< · 08-07-2002, 12:47 AM

Classi Trucks is good, but as they said its mainly high dollar stuff, my favorite magazine is Petersons 4 wheel and off road, the guys who write it arent rich, they feature beaters and ton of garage built trucks all teh time, the issue called "junk yard buyers guide" is like idiots guide to truck parts, its about time to laminate mine because i use itso much, plus they love chevrolets

**68SWB4x4** · 08-07-2002, 01:44 AM

petersens does KICKASS and chevy rumble does to! i need to subscribe to chevy rumble......

Chevy409 · 08-07-2002, 08:23 AM

Hands down, PETE's got the best mag!

ChevLoRay · 08-07-2002, 11:40 AM

I have BAD new for you, boys... Petersen Publishing SOLD out to Primedia, LAST YEAR! In fact, one of the board members announced it on this board, months before it ever showed up on the newstands....he said he wife worked for Primedia and told him that they (Primedia) had bought Petersen.

So, the same people who put out Classic Trucks and Truckin, are now doing Sport Truck, Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, Motor Trend, etc.

Truck Builder (Buckaroo Communications) is ALL-COLOR! Their philosophy is that we see in color, so why shouldn't their magazines be printed in color. I agree. I've bought several issues from the newstand, but they're hard to find. Try Hastings, or WalMart. I've bought from both stores.

The magazine I miss the most is Chevy Truck, The ALL-CHEVROLET TRUCK MAGAZINE. Petersen did that one, but it didn't make the cut when they sold out. Pity. It was the BEST truck magazine for US! I am very protective of the copies that I have.

Street Trucks is another good magazine that you may want to try, although it caters to the later models. They do feature some nice older trucks, though.

There is a lot of reading that can be applied to our trucks, or any automotive interest, by Street Rodder, and a new one, Super Rod (also by Buckaroo).

When you look at Buckaroo's magazine list of who's who at their publishing facility, you'll see why they're gonna kick some butt. Jon Diana is "Lil Buckaroo". He's been around the hobby for years, as a racer and a contributor. Jeff Tann, Matt Emery, and Bob Carpenter all have a past with Custom Classic Trucks. Doug Marion is a super guy, who took time out of his busy day when he was editor of Super Chevy, just to talk to me on the phone about El Caminos. Thom Taylor and Chip Foose are both legendary...Thom for his artwork and designs and Chip for his ability to execute Thoms' designs in metal as finished artwork.
Steve Reyes photography is spot-on. So, it looks like they're going to give Primedia a run for their money, if we support them. Maybe, just maybe, Buckaroo Communications will consider an All-Chevy Truck Magazine format, especially when you consider their pedigree. Wouldn't it be nice?

weasel29gm · 08-07-2002, 05:18 PM

Does anyone know how many issues of CHEVY TRUCK are they? I think I got 6 or 7. It was a great mag.

*Zkast* · 08-07-2002, 07:59 PM

Wow thanks for the link Tim. I just ordered 6 mos of Truck builder also.

Also I'd like to point out... If you go to truckbuilder site and check the price. They want 17.95 for 6mos vs the link Tim gave us which is uSubscribe.com and they have it for 14.99

Never hurts to save a bit of cash!

Dean23 · 08-07-2002, 08:20 PM

I buy super chevy, great feature cars and decent build up and how to articles. Sometimes a little to high budget though

08-06-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
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08-06-2002, 05:34 PM	#2
Pumkin Truck Thats just prime! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 720	I like classic trucks but after a few issues they were beginning to be all the same, they only show high dollar trucks which is cool but I currently subscribe to car craft even tho i havn't seen a truck in it yet. Car craft is cool becuase it is "down to earth" the editors are always crackin on other cars and people. ITs funny and I find it more useful. my 2-cents __________________ 69 GMC short bed stepside with a wimpy six that can barely pull itself. 99 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 1 Bad 5.7ltr LS1

08-06-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Custom Classic Truck is a good one & Truck Builder is a new one thats cool. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-06-2002, 08:42 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	truck builder is my favorite but they seem very hard to find in stores __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-06-2002, 09:47 PM	#6
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	never heard of truck builder where can i get that one????????? thanks andy __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

08-06-2002, 05:43 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I agree with the great pumpkin

08-06-2002, 10:16 PM	#7
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	classic trucks and custom classic trucks are good, but i agree car craft is THE BEST also would like more info on truckbuilder, never heard of it __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-06-2002, 10:26 PM	#8
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	truck builder is from buckaroo publishing. I have yet to see one on the stands though. Truck Builder __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

08-06-2002, 10:35 PM	#9
AK70SWB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SPRINGFIELD MO. Posts: 126	thanks for the info andy __________________ the sun even shines on a dogs a$$ some days!!!

08-06-2002, 10:35 PM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I just ordered it. I went to the MSN home page and typed in Truck Builder Magizine and It brought up MAGAZINE PROCESSING CENTER, 180 Freedom Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 and I ordered one year(6-issues) for 14.99

08-06-2002, 11:29 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	I think I got every copy,Bob Carpenter & Matt Emery does most of it. The how to's and features are all color. If you in to the 55-57, and 60's cars Chevy Rumble is great, Doug Marion does it. I think when it comes to Chevy writers Jeff Smith and Doug are hard to beat. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-06-2002, 11:54 PM	#12
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	truck builder is very hard to find when i lived in illinois i could only find it in one store and now that i moved to tennessee i cant find it anywhere so i ordered a subscription a couple of weeks ago for the same price as tim stated above __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-07-2002, 12:19 AM	#13
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	IMOP You can't go wrong with Classic Trucks . Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-07-2002, 12:30 AM	#14
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Thanks for the "heads up" Tim....i just signed up for a years worth too.....

08-07-2002, 12:47 AM	#15
>X< registered IWATA user Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 4,483	Classi Trucks is good, but as they said its mainly high dollar stuff, my favorite magazine is Petersons 4 wheel and off road, the guys who write it arent rich, they feature beaters and ton of garage built trucks all teh time, the issue called "junk yard buyers guide" is like idiots guide to truck parts, its about time to laminate mine because i use itso much, plus they love chevrolets __________________ -'63 Ford Fairlane 500 coupe, v8, auto, faded and rusty. awaiting built roller 302 and some flat black -'99 Honda Prelude. vtech/5spd. no pipe, no intake, bone stock. awaiting new top end. -01 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 dented and scratched with a noisy tranny. Take off that Von Dutch hat before i stab you with a 000 Mack.



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08-07-2002, 01:44 AM	#16
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	petersens does KICKASS and chevy rumble does to! i need to subscribe to chevy rumble...... __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-07-2002, 08:23 AM	#17
Chevy409 Giddy up giddy up... Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: US Posts: 483	Hands down, PETE's got the best mag! __________________ 72 with 69 grille and custom 73-87 stepside. BIG BLOCK 409, SM465, NP205, 3/4 axles slung under a 5" lift, 3"bodylift, 112" frame, and 35inch Pro Comp X-terrains... "BUILT NOT BOUGHT" Here's the site...

08-07-2002, 11:40 AM	#18
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I have BAD new for you, boys... Petersen Publishing SOLD out to Primedia, LAST YEAR! In fact, one of the board members announced it on this board, months before it ever showed up on the newstands....he said he wife worked for Primedia and told him that they (Primedia) had bought Petersen. So, the same people who put out Classic Trucks and Truckin, are now doing Sport Truck, Hot Rod, Rod and Custom, Motor Trend, etc. Truck Builder (Buckaroo Communications) is ALL-COLOR! Their philosophy is that we see in color, so why shouldn't their magazines be printed in color. I agree. I've bought several issues from the newstand, but they're hard to find. Try Hastings, or WalMart. I've bought from both stores. The magazine I miss the most is Chevy Truck, The ALL-CHEVROLET TRUCK MAGAZINE. Petersen did that one, but it didn't make the cut when they sold out. Pity. It was the BEST truck magazine for US! I am very protective of the copies that I have. Street Trucks is another good magazine that you may want to try, although it caters to the later models. They do feature some nice older trucks, though. There is a lot of reading that can be applied to our trucks, or any automotive interest, by Street Rodder, and a new one, Super Rod (also by Buckaroo). When you look at Buckaroo's magazine list of who's who at their publishing facility, you'll see why they're gonna kick some butt. Jon Diana is "Lil Buckaroo". He's been around the hobby for years, as a racer and a contributor. Jeff Tann, Matt Emery, and Bob Carpenter all have a past with Custom Classic Trucks. Doug Marion is a super guy, who took time out of his busy day when he was editor of Super Chevy, just to talk to me on the phone about El Caminos. Thom Taylor and Chip Foose are both legendary...Thom for his artwork and designs and Chip for his ability to execute Thoms' designs in metal as finished artwork. Steve Reyes photography is spot-on. So, it looks like they're going to give Primedia a run for their money, if we support them. Maybe, just maybe, Buckaroo Communications will consider an All-Chevy Truck Magazine format, especially when you consider their pedigree. Wouldn't it be nice? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-07-2002, 05:18 PM	#19
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Does anyone know how many issues of CHEVY TRUCK are they? I think I got 6 or 7. It was a great mag. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-07-2002, 07:59 PM	#20
Zkast Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 929	Wow thanks for the link Tim. I just ordered 6 mos of Truck builder also. Also I'd like to point out... If you go to truckbuilder site and check the price. They want 17.95 for 6mos vs the link Tim gave us which is uSubscribe.com and they have it for 14.99 Never hurts to save a bit of cash!

08-07-2002, 08:20 PM	#21
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	I buy super chevy, great feature cars and decent build up and how to articles. Sometimes a little to high budget though __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

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