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1971 GMC COE Fire Truck to Ramp Truck Car Hauler Build

November 17, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Make It Kustom and Halfass Kustoms collaborate to build a 1971 GMC COE Fire Truck cab and Chevy C30 chassis into a kustom car hauler. [More…]
GM Squarebody Truck
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Squarebody 73-87 GM Truck Longbed to Shortbed Chassis Conversion Kit

February 18, 2022 Roadkill Customs
This DIY Chassis Conversion kit eliminates the guesswork and includes everything you need to complete this popular conversion yourself. [More…]
GM Squarebody Truck Bed Sides
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How To Shorten 1973-87 Chevy/GMC Squarebody Truck Bed Sides

February 18, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Dave Welch takes you step-by-step through the shortening a longbed to shortbed for any 1973-1987 Chevrolet or GMC Squarebody Pickup. [More…]
Bello's 1950 GMC COE
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Bello’s Kustoms Builds a 1950 GMC COE on an Early 2000’s Chevy Dually

February 6, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Mike Bello modifies an early 2000’s Chevy Silverado 3500 dually chassis for an air bagged 1950 GMC COE or Cab Over Engine build. [More…]
Floor Mount Side Detent Shifter
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Slap Shift Side Detent Shifter for GM TH200, TH250, TH350, and TH400

November 10, 2021 Roadkill Customs
This Side Detent Shifter is perfect for your GM Turbo-Hydramatic-equipped project and mounts solidly to your transmission tunnel. [More…]
Chopped 1951 Chevrolet and 1999 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500
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Low Budget 1951 Chevrolet on ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500

October 26, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Casey’s Customs is chassis swapping a 1951 Chevrolet with an AWD, 6-cylinder 1999 GMC Jimmy donor and has set a budget cap of $3,500. [More…]
2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals
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Walk the 2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals

July 14, 2021 Roadkill Customs
The 2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals features some 1,300 Classic, Custom, and Late Model Chevrolet and GMC trucks. [More…]
1947-87 GM Truck Fender, Door, and Hood Alignment Tips and Tricks
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1947-87 GM Truck Fender, Door, and Hood Alignment Tips and Tricks

June 29, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Dave Welch takes a Deep Dive into the process of getting your fenders, doors, hood, and other parts to line up perfectly. [More…]
1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Truck
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Build Watch: 1949 GMC Roadster Pickup Project

April 7, 2021 Roadkill Customs
Halfass Kustoms revisits a 1949 GMC Roadster pickup truck build project started some 7+ years ago: “I think it needs some more love yet.” [More…]
Project and Part Cars and Trucks For Sale Wichita Kansas
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New Arrivals: Ford Chevy GMC Oldsmobile and Studebaker Near Wichita

February 22, 2021 Roadkill Customs
We tour New Arrivals at Rust Rach near Wichita Kansas with 150+ 1930s, 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s projects or parts cars and trucks for sale. [More…]

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