classic pickup podcast

This week I caught up Tim, from Dr Tim's Auto Engineering in Brisbane, Qld. We had a NSW engineer on some time ago, and it was great to finally get a QLD engineer on to chat to us about what we can and cant do to our builds up north in the Sunshine State. You can check out facebook page, Dr Tim's Auto Engineering for more info. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please su...

This week I caught up Rohan Hutson from Australian Auto Air in Bendigo. Rohan is a Tri five chevy guy who stocks and installs Vintage Air systems to classic vehicle owners Australia wide. Have a listen and give him a shout when your ready to install some heating and cooling into your pickup. You can check out the business page on facebook , Australian Auto Air or their website, www.australianautoa...

This week I caught up Dave, Dani and Kane from C10 Australia. Their passion for C10 Trucks is undeniable and the awesome range of merchandise they have available gives you the opportunity to show yours too. You can check out their gear at www.c10australia.com , on Instagram @c10australia and on Facebook. Their personal pages are @dstratt350, @dani. I.berndsen and @kom17_seetenaus The podcast is sp...

This week I caught up with Solomon Lunger from F100 Talk, a US based podcast covering F100's, which is part of the Truck Talk Media group, including C10 Talk, OBS Talk, D100 Talk, with more to come. Solomon has a long history with cool old Ford trucks, and is also the man behind the Instagram pages @unibodyunion and @thefordera. He has a heap of cool trucks and we have a good chat about all of the...

This week I caught up with Wes Bracken, who is just finishing off the final details on his 1955 Stepside Chev Pickup. The truck was purchased and restored in the US, then shipped to Australia, where Wes got to work making it his dream truck. You can check out Wes's truck via his Instagram, @55_trck The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts f...

This week I caught up with Ryan Solomon who is building a RHD 1971 Ford F100. This build has been on the go for a while and we have a good chat build. You can check out Ryan's truck via his Instagram, @shedyeah 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 w...

This week I caught Simon Holland, he has just finished a 1952 Aussie Chev pickup build. We have a great chat about the build process, the history of the truck as well as his many other hotrod builds. You can check out Simon's build on his dedicated facebook page, '52 chevy pickup build' The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US build...

This week I caught up Kevin Whipps, from Arizona, he is a truck builder, and Author, and we talk about his latest book, How to Restore your Chevy Truck 1967-1972. This book walks you through step by step doing a complete restoration, and is an invaluable recourse. He also has a book for the 1973-1987 Chevy trucks. You can check out Kevin's work via his instagram, @kevinwhipps, facebook or website,...

This week I caught up with Beauden Boucher he is almost finished building a beautiful Aussie RHD 1964 Ford F100 that he rescued from a Hay Shed.  The truck is patina perfect, air bagged and v8 swapped. You can check out Beauden's truck via his Instagram, @Beauden as well as his shop page @cutwelddrive The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need part...

This week is builder catch up episode 2, I caught up with: Rachel Durbidge, from Durbz Kustoms, episode 36, she has just finished her 63' panel truck. Steve Mazic  and Tom Brown from episode 15, they are still deep in the build. Steve Humphrey from episode 12, he is one engineers visit from finished. You can check out their builds via Instagram, @durbz_kustoms,  @stevenmazic and @griff_in55 The po...

This week I caught up with Scott Farrand, he is building a 1967 C10, short wheelbase, big back window, LS powered, Independent front and rear suspension out of a VE commodore, very interesting build so be sure to have a listen. You can check out Scott's truck via his Instagram, @operationcbomb The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for US...

This week I caught up with Matt Wilson on the Gold Coast. Matt has a beautiful Dentside F250 that he is in the process of putting a Turbo'd 13b into. Yes that's right, a Rotary! Tune in to find out more. You can check out Matt's truck via his Instagram, @lazy8ones 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 week I caught up  with Scott Birdsall from Chuckles Garage, in California. Scott has built a one off, 1949 Ford F1 pickup race truck, called Old Smokey. The truck runs a 6.7ltr Cummins Diesel engine, with Compound Turbos, putting out up to 1400hp. He has just broken the Pikes Peak Diesel record, and has big things planned for next  year. You can check out Scott's work on his Instagram, @chuck...

This week I caught up with Sam Clarke on the Gold Coast, he has a 1951 Chevy pickup that has had extensive chassis and suspension work, engine, paint, the works. You can check out Sam's truck via his Instagram, @samgrenade 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...

This week I caught up with Rachel Durbidge from Durbz Kustoms in WA. She is spray painter with 17 years experience, and finally fulfilling the dream to own a Chevy Panel Truck, her 63' panel is just in the final stages of paint and polish, and soon to be cruising the streets! You can check out Rachels build on Instagram, @chick_durbz or check out her website, www.durbzkustoms.com The podcast is sp...

This week I finally caught up with Rob Veitch to have a chat about his stunning 1959 Chevy Apache. This truck was originally his fathers truck, and Rob has taken it to an all new level. You can check out Robs truck via his Instagram, @robveitch72 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.classicpicku...

This week I caught up with Graham Young, he has built an awesome 1948 Dodge Pilothouse pickup truck, as well as a beautiful 1955 Buick Century. We had a good chat about his life and passion for building classic vehicles. You can check out Grahams truck on his Instagram, @graham.young.1004 and on Facebook. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need...

This week I sat down and had a great chat with Dusty Flynn, he has an awesome patina 1951 Chevy pickup, originally built by Stoner Speed Shop in Iowa, USA. As you will hear there has been a lot of upgrades to this beauty since then. You can check out more of Dusty's truck on Instagram, @dustyflynn The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts fo...

This week I finally caught up with Steve Darnell, from Welder Up, Las Vegas. Steve's show, Vegas Rat Rods has four seasons of awesome truck and car builds on the Discovery Channel. Here in Australia you might know it as Sin City Motors. We have a good chat about his early days and influences. If you haven't seen the show, do yourself a favour and check it out. You can check out his work at www.wel...

This week I spoke to Alan Anderson, he has a 1964 Ford F100 that is patina perfect! Alan bought the truck in Arizona and brought it back here, then set about building a nice restomod driver. You can check out his truck on Instagram @64effy or he is a regular poster on the Ford F100 facebook pages. The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts fo...

This week I spoke to Brett Williams from Enthusiast Motor Insurance, Brett comes from a mini truck background, but has worked in the Automotive Insurance field for a long time. So weather you have a Vehicle in the build, or on the road, have a listen and consider Enthusiast Insurance to protect your ride. You can check them out via the website for a quick quote, www.enthusiast.com.au , or on Insta...

This episode I spoke with Matt Dietrich from Geelong Differentials. Matt has a slammed patina 1965 Ford pickup that he put together with the help of Leon from Big L's Chop Shop. He also has a passion for restoring old Dragstar bikes. You can check out Matt's truck on his Instagram, @matt_dietrich The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup Supplies. Please support them if you need parts for...

This episode I spoke with Brendan from Car Builders. They are an Aussie company specialising in thermal acoustic insulation products. So if your building a vehicle, or have one that's a bit noisy or a bit hot, check out the great products they have. Brendan is also a truck guy, from the early days of mini trucking to his current GMC squarebody he has the experience and knowledge to help with your...

This episode I caught up with Ryan Carter from United Speed Shop in Newcastle, NSW. Ryan specialises in high end Suspension solutions for your classic build, weather it be a coilover or airbag build. You can check out their work via their website, www.unitedspeedshop.com , subscribe to their Youtube channel, Instagram or facebook @unitedspeedshop The podcast is sponsored in part by Classic Pickup...

This episode I spoke Mohammed, from Muscat, Oman. He is building a 1959 Chevy stepside small window apache'. Mohammed lives in the Middle East and studied in the US. He purchased a 66 Mustang whilst studying there and shipped it back. Years later he decided to bring in a pickup and got hold of this Apache. Vehicle rules in Oman are very strict, so it was great to hear how he is going about this bu...