classic pickup podcast

This episode I spoke with Doug Matthews from the Rubber Shop in Brendale, Qld. Doug has been supplying rubber to builders for ten years now and is in the final stages of a 1940 chev pickup build. You can get in contact via Facebook, The rubber Shop or the website, www.therubbershop.com.au The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US buil...

Episode 24. This episode I caught Jason Bittle out of Sydney. Jason has two awesome Chevy Apache trucks in his Garage. One is a 59 Stepside, the other a 58 Fleetside. I first met Jason in Arizona at Dino's Gitdown where he had his 58', it was built by Rick from @home_grown_rides in AZ. We had a good chat about both trucks and the process of building a custom truck from scratch, from another countr...

Episode 23. This episode I caught up again with Leon Davies from Big L's Chop Shop down past Geelong. We chatted briefly with Leon in Episode 1, he had Truckee, his 48' Ford F-1 parked up at the Bright Rod Run. He has been turning out some very nice Classic Trucks and Hotrods and we had a good chat about the business. You can check out Leon's business on Instagram, @big_ls_chop_shop  and on Facebo...

This episode I spoke with Shane Peterson, he is the son of Burnout King John Peterson who terrorised the drag strips and burnout comps in Victoria for many years, in his trademark Ford Zephyr's. Shane is restoring JP's 1976 D5N Dodge pickup. We had a good chat about his life growing up and the influences his old man has had on him. The dodge build is Shanes the completion of what his old man start...

Episode 21. This episode I caught up with four of our past guests who are still 'in the build'. Rocky from Episode 4, Steve Mazic from Episode 15, Steve Humphrey from Episode 12 and Adrian Cooper from Episode 2. We had a good chat and caught up with progress on their builds. To check our more info on these builds head to our website and you will find links to all four builders social media sites....

This episode I spoke with Gareth Houghton from LS Conversions in Sydney. Gareth specializes in LS engine swaps, and is an avid Classic Pickup builder himself, currently working on a 6.7L Cummins powered GMC COE. Lots of great advice or anyone considering an LS swap or build. You can check out Gareth's business on Instagram, @ls_conversions and on Facebook, LSConversions. The podcast is sponsored i...

Episode 19. This episode I caught Troy Brodie, from Fink Engineering. Troy is a NSW Vehicle Certifier, he is also classic pickup enthusiast. We chat about his 46' Dodge pickup, and get deep into the in's and out's of vehicle Certification in NSW. You can check out Peter's business on Facebook, Fink Engineering. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you...

This episode I caught up with Peter Brothers from Hastings in New Zealand. Peter is building a killer 64' C10 truck and we had a great chat about his build, Australian V NZ engineering requirements and a whole lot more. You can check out Peter's build on his Instagram page, @C10kiwi The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build Ford...

Episode 17. This episode I caught up with Dino Battilana, host of Dino's Getdown in Arizona and the man behind the Chevy Only brand. Dino has been driving a C10 ever since he was 13 years old and he has never not owned one! You can see info on Instagram at @dinoschevyonly, @dinosgitdown, facebook, and at his website, www.chevyonly.com The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Pl...

Episode 16. This episode my planned guest fell through, so I reluctantly decided to tell my story. I talk about my build quite a bit in other episodes, so I thought it about time to share my journey with you. Hopefully I don't send you to sleep! You can check out my build on my Instagram page, @advancedesignchevrolet The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them...

Episode 15. This episode I caught up with with Steve Mazic and his mate Tom Brown. They are building a 1952 Aussie Chev truck. This is a ground up custom build, original chassis, airbags, big block, patina, all the good stuff. We had a great chat about the process, lessons learnt and CC cans drank! You can check out Steve's build on his Facebook page, Stephen Mazic or catch up with Tom via his Fac...

This episode I caught up with with Alex Sumner. He is just completing the final touches on his 1953 international AR160 build. Its on a Ford F100 chassis. Have a listen to how the build changed over time and the final results. You can check out Alex's build on his Instagram page, @alex.sumner1964 The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for...

Episode 13. This episode I caught up with John Flanders, he drives a beautiful 1955 Chevy pickup that he imported from the States. He is also the man behind pickuptrucksdownunder, an Instagram and now facebook page sharing pics of Australian owned pickups of all brands. You can check out all the awesome Aussie pickups at the Instagram page, @pickuptrucksdownunder The podcast is sponsored in part b...

Episode 12. This episode I caught up with Steve Humphrey our of Bendigo, Victoria. He is building a wild 1955 Bedford A2 pickup. Big Block power, Unique Australian styling, custom suspension, what's not to like! You can check Steve's build out on his Instagram page, @griff_in55 The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build Ford and...

Episode 11. This episode we catch up with Nathan at Glass4Classics, and talk all things Glass. Whether your building a Chev, Ford, Commer, Bedford, you name it, they have the glass and rubbers for your cab. You can check them our at www.glass4classics.com.au or on facebook and Instagram. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build...

Episode 10. This week we chat to Gareth Kemp about his original paint 1950 Ford F1 pickup. Gareth is passionate about his classic vehicles, including a 1960 Chevy sedan, 1953 Buick and a nice old chopper as well. You can check out more of Gareth's work on his Instagram, @gareth64 or @eastside_speed_shop The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need pa...

This week we chat to Tony Otto. He is finishing up his second ground up International build, the first was an AR110 and this current project is a one off slammed Scout 80. You can check out more of Tony's work on his Instagram, @so_grounded_qld_inc or @rustin_bros The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build Ford and Chevy vehicles...

This episode we are in the throws of COVID-19 histeria, however we push on, and have a chat to one of the locals here in my home town, Josh Carter. He has recently moved over with his family from Adelaide. His 1952 Chevy 3100 pickup is a beauty, and we have a chat about some of the setbacks he has had getting it registered. You can check out more of Josh's toys on his Instagram, JMC_57 The podcast...

This episode we chat with Mark Connors from Ultim8 Car Fit in Albury, NSW. Mark has built a beautiful 1951 Ford F1 pickup on a Holden chassis platform. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build Ford and Chevy vehicles. www.classicpickupsupplies.com.au To get in contact with me please email me at classicpickuppodcast@gmail.com Th...

This episode we ignore the advice of the health department and board a virtual international flight to Cork, in Ireland to chat with Kieran Terr about his two unique builds. He has a 1954 Chevy pickup, and a 1951 Ford truck, so there is a good range of info. Every country has its unique challenges with building vehicles and its great to hear how Kieran went about it. You can follow him on Instagra...

This episode we catch up with Dean, Robyn and Ben from Classic Pickup Supplies in Coolum Beach, QLD. This family owned business has been supplying Aussie builders with parts for Seventeen years. So if you have a US built Classic Ford or Chev, then this is the shop for you. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build Ford and Chevy...

This episode we sit down with Rocky, a Kiewa Valley local, who has been a spraypainter / panelbeater, his whole life. Now that he has retired, he spends his days restoring a rare 1957 GMC Suburban Carrier, his attention to detail is second to none, and the story of how he came to have the truck is a beauty. Rocky is old school. No Instagram, No Facebook, No websites, just a passionate bloke workin...

Episode 3. This episode we jump on a virtual 747 and fly to Prescott, Arizona, to catch up with Del Uschenko from Delmo Speed. Fresh off a real 747, and after a few days of drooling at trucks at Dino's Get Down and The Good Guys show in Scottsdale, Arizona I drove up to Del's new shop and sat down for a chat. You can check out Del's work on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I8274b564Q or h...

Episode 2. This episode we catch up with Adrian Cooper of Coops Rod and Custom. He is located just north of Albury NSW, you can find him on Facebook, and we have a great chat about his history, and the shop. If you have a classic pickup you need worked on, Adrian is your guy. https://www.facebook.com/Coops-Rod-Custom-249094612261604/ The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Ple...

Episode 1. This episode has been a long time coming. I listen to a lot of podcasts, many Automotive ones included, and most seem to be US based as the scene over there is a lot bigger, due to population if nothing else. We have a great Hotrod and Custom car culture here, and growing up going to shows I have always been fascinated by the classic styling of the 40's to 70's Vehicles. I host another...