Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**BAD4X4** · 03-17-2007, 10:58 PM

Has anybody here, I'm sure there is, had a truck blazer etc, in a magazine? Just wondering how to go about it, or if my truck is nice enuf? It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to get one of my trucks in a magazine. If anybody can help me that would be great.Thanx Dana

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-17-2007, 11:20 PM

mudder has had his truck ina few I think one at least..

**BAD4X4** · 03-17-2007, 11:27 PM

I thought he had been in a few. Thanx FRENCH..........

see ten · 03-17-2007, 11:59 PM

My k10 has been in print a few times. The key to this is being where the photographers/writers are. It doesn't matter how nice your truck is, the odds are they aren't coming to you. Finding a show that is getting magazine coverage is a good start. Even then it's hit or miss. You don't have to have the nicest truck out there. The guy making the pics just has to like it!

Rokcrln · 03-18-2007, 12:24 AM

I had one of my EB's in a mag several years ago. I was down running Wrecking Ball in Johnson Valley Ca. and the guy came to me and asked if he could do a shoot

I had finished the EB about 2 months before this trip and it was very nice. 24hrs later it was totaled

A few beers, Midnight, sand racing and a 30' cliff in that order. Good thing I build my own cages

I plan on getting every vehical that I build now adays in a mag or two but I have started building with this in mind before the vehical even starts getting cut on. We wil see how it goes.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*bskylerj* · 03-18-2007, 03:12 AM

Pete6960 has had his in 2 or 3 magz. I had mine in the readers ride section of Truckin as well.

blazntn · 03-18-2007, 10:19 AM

hey I shoot for several different mags. If yall have feature worthy vehicles in the TN area shoot me message and some pics.

Thanks
Brad Walker

1LoC10 · 03-18-2007, 10:32 AM

Not really a magazine... but my old S10 Xtreme was on the cover of JCWhitney's Sport Truck catalog, and used in there ads for a few years

Sonny · 03-18-2007, 10:45 AM

I tricked out a Toyota PU that made the cover of Mini Trucking back in the early 90's.

Sonny

rwgregory · 03-20-2007, 03:16 AM

Back in the 80's a friend of mine got his '67 Mustang in Hot Rod Magazine including a shot on the cover!! His car was parked in the parking lot at the Pomona swapmeet while he was inside hunting for parts and when he came out there was a business card under his wiper blade from a photographer for Hot Rod stating he would like to photograph his car, and would he give him a call. Needless to say, he called the photog. set up an appointment and his car was featured about 6 months later. He just happened to be in the right place at the right time,(and he had a great looking car...).

3/4tonterror · 03-20-2007, 07:25 AM

I had my 66 chevelle in super chevy in 95,well it was a group shot of chevelles. I didnt know they took it till i saw it in the mag.I was thrilled except for it was a black/ white pic.Right time right place i guess.

Mudder · 03-20-2007, 09:02 AM

Right place right time where photographers are. Photographer liking the truck for maybe future articles/etc. They do not like plain black or white vehicles. They do not photgraph very well.

jkaylor68gmc · 03-20-2007, 09:18 AM

I am an editor for TRUCK BUILDER. The easiest way to go about it is to send in some photos or shoot some to me. The worst way to get your truck in a mag is ask an editor at a show to shoot it. That isn't very nice.lol

Mudder · 03-20-2007, 09:36 AM

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The worst way to get your truck in a mag is ask an editor at a show to shoot it.

Agreed and have seen this a number of times. One kid actually went home and changed whatever the photographer used as a excuse to not shoot his truck each time. He still didn't get the truck in any magazine. I got to know my photographer pretty good and he is now a features editor for one of the 4wheel drive magizines.

northerngmc · 03-20-2007, 11:27 AM

My 59 GMC has been in two magazines.

#1 was Classic Trucks, the Classic rides section (reader rides), but it was a full page, colour, with 3 photos and a write up. For this I had emailed the editor after an editorial he had done on custom trucks and I wrote to say I thought Classic Trucks should stay Classic, and leave the customs to Custom Classic Trucks. I included a picture of my truck. He said if I submitted better photos he would publish them. Took about 6 months but it was published.

#2 Full page colour in Canadian Classics. Again I submitted photos and information for their reader rides section and they choose to turn it into a feature. I was happy for the coverage, but a little disappointed that they took my words, changed it to third person and then took credit for the article.

My truck was also in a Mar-K catalog.

I think it helps to have a truck with a colour that photographs well.

Submit pictures and see what happens.

SacramentoJoe · 03-20-2007, 11:42 AM

I think you can contact Auto Traders Magazine directly, they're usually a sure thing. That's the only one I have ever been in.

*Shane* · 03-20-2007, 12:31 PM

I don't have a truck in a magazine ... but I have a dirty magazine behind the seat in the truck ... does that count?

barn9 · 03-20-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

I don't have a truck in a magazine ... but I have a dirty magazine behind the seat in the truck ... does that count?

BWAAAHAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA! I resemble that remark!

abadsvt · 03-20-2007, 09:45 PM

So to get your truck in a magazine it is all about being in the right place at the right time and or knowing someone in the business? When i am finished building my truck i am hoping to get my truck in a magazine or two. Does it cost anything to have your truck in a magazine? Any other tips to get your truck in a magazine or two would be much appreciated!

Nice pics MUDDER!!!!! Congrats!

Josh

bagged91 · 03-21-2007, 05:03 PM

my 91 Sierra was in the backround of a picture in Mini Truckin' a few years ago. My dad's old 69 El Camino made it onto a baseball card in the early 80's.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2007, 05:54 PM

Tim's has www.christiansclassics.com

Article in Classic Trucks called "All in the Family"

Tx Firefighter · 03-21-2007, 06:47 PM

I had a truck in Mini Truckin magazine about 15 years ago and my 54 Chevy was in Rod and Custom 6 years ago.

onetonk5 · 03-21-2007, 06:47 PM

Years ago my wife and I were on a trail ride in Tennessee in my old 90 k5. I ended up having to winched up a pretty gnarly hill and in the process got the winch line tangled up behind the rotor on one of the front wheels. A few months later when my issue of Four Wheeler came in the mail....There was my K5 on the cover. Small picture on one of the top corners of the front page.
Dont even know if i still have a copy.

**zeusflash** · 03-22-2007, 07:04 PM

My 71 Blazer was in the Fall 98 edition of Open Road and (sorry you guys have to hear this) my brother and I are co-owners of a 73 Bronco. The Bronco has been in many mags(it has won many trophys). You guys are right about having to be in the right place at the right time and you must be willing to make time for the photographers. They are usually trying to be everywhere at once and facing publishing deadlines.

PanelDeland · 03-22-2007, 09:38 PM

One other thing to remember,the photogs usually want you to be available in the evening usually about the time you want supper.They like to shoot in the "SWEET" light.That means from just before the sun starts to set to almost full dark.They also claim that if you photo your own truck they don't want clutter or people around it.Sad to say they should follow their own advice.They seem to always print half the story on the gravel or grass in the picture where my 200-200 vision don't quite adjust enough to read.

03-17-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I thought he had been in a few. Thanx FRENCH.......... __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's)

03-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? My k10 has been in print a few times. The key to this is being where the photographers/writers are. It doesn't matter how nice your truck is, the odds are they aren't coming to you. Finding a show that is getting magazine coverage is a good start. Even then it's hit or miss. You don't have to have the nicest truck out there. The guy making the pics just has to like it!

03-18-2007, 12:24 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I had one of my EB's in a mag several years ago. I was down running Wrecking Ball in Johnson Valley Ca. and the guy came to me and asked if he could do a shoot I had finished the EB about 2 months before this trip and it was very nice. 24hrs later it was totaled A few beers, Midnight, sand racing and a 30' cliff in that order. Good thing I build my own cages I plan on getting every vehical that I build now adays in a mag or two but I have started building with this in mind before the vehical even starts getting cut on. We wil see how it goes. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-18-2007, 03:12 AM	#6
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Pete6960 has had his in 2 or 3 magz. I had mine in the readers ride section of Truckin as well.

03-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#7
blazntn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 204	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? hey I shoot for several different mags. If yall have feature worthy vehicles in the TN area shoot me message and some pics. Thanks Brad Walker

03-17-2007, 10:58 PM	#1
BAD4X4 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: La pine Oregon Posts: 1,668	Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Has anybody here, I'm sure there is, had a truck blazer etc, in a magazine? Just wondering how to go about it, or if my truck is nice enuf? It has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid to get one of my trucks in a magazine. If anybody can help me that would be great.Thanx Dana __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K-30 6"lift {502 PROJECT} 1972 Cheyenne K-30 8"lift 454 450hp {Ol'Blue} 1972 Cheyenne K-20 Custom Stretch 6" lift 454 1972 Custom Deluxe K-20 4" lift 2007 GMC Crew Cab Diesel 6"lift {The Tow Rig 2017 Ford F-350 Crew Cab 6.7 6"lift (Wife's) 1977 El Camino SS Grandpa baught new 1986 K-30 Crew Cab 502 1955 Chevy 2-Door gasser 454 550hp{project} 1956 Chevy Bel-Air 2-Door hardtop 572 700hp 1979 Ford F-350 All Original 4x4 (Wife's) Last edited by BAD4X4; 03-17-2007 at 10:59 PM.

03-17-2007, 11:20 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? mudder has had his truck ina few I think one at least.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-18-2007, 10:32 AM	#8
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03-18-2007, 10:45 AM	#9
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I tricked out a Toyota PU that made the cover of Mini Trucking back in the early 90's. Sonny

03-20-2007, 03:16 AM	#10
rwgregory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chula Vista, California Posts: 495	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Back in the 80's a friend of mine got his '67 Mustang in Hot Rod Magazine including a shot on the cover!! His car was parked in the parking lot at the Pomona swapmeet while he was inside hunting for parts and when he came out there was a business card under his wiper blade from a photographer for Hot Rod stating he would like to photograph his car, and would he give him a call. Needless to say, he called the photog. set up an appointment and his car was featured about 6 months later. He just happened to be in the right place at the right time,(and he had a great looking car...). __________________ rwgregory 67 GMC 2500 ,2w/d wide box 305 V-6, 4-speed

03-20-2007, 07:25 AM	#11
3/4tonterror Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jaffrey,NH Posts: 325	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I had my 66 chevelle in super chevy in 95,well it was a group shot of chevelles. I didnt know they took it till i saw it in the mag.I was thrilled except for it was a black/ white pic.Right time right place i guess. Last edited by 3/4tonterror; 03-20-2007 at 07:25 AM.

03-20-2007, 09:02 AM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Right place right time where photographers are. Photographer liking the truck for maybe future articles/etc. They do not like plain black or white vehicles. They do not photgraph very well. Attached Images

03-20-2007, 09:18 AM	#13
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I am an editor for TRUCK BUILDER. The easiest way to go about it is to send in some photos or shoot some to me. The worst way to get your truck in a mag is ask an editor at a show to shoot it. That isn't very nice.lol

03-20-2007, 11:27 AM	#15
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? My 59 GMC has been in two magazines. #1 was Classic Trucks, the Classic rides section (reader rides), but it was a full page, colour, with 3 photos and a write up. For this I had emailed the editor after an editorial he had done on custom trucks and I wrote to say I thought Classic Trucks should stay Classic, and leave the customs to Custom Classic Trucks. I included a picture of my truck. He said if I submitted better photos he would publish them. Took about 6 months but it was published. #2 Full page colour in Canadian Classics. Again I submitted photos and information for their reader rides section and they choose to turn it into a feature. I was happy for the coverage, but a little disappointed that they took my words, changed it to third person and then took credit for the article. My truck was also in a Mar-K catalog. I think it helps to have a truck with a colour that photographs well. Submit pictures and see what happens. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-20-2007, 11:42 AM	#16
SacramentoJoe Always Fixing Things Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 390	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I think you can contact Auto Traders Magazine directly, they're usually a sure thing. That's the only one I have ever been in. __________________ Just an Average Joe ‘68 GMC 307 3spd – My dad's original truck 310,000 miles



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03-20-2007, 12:31 PM	#17
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I don't have a truck in a magazine ... but I have a dirty magazine behind the seat in the truck ... does that count?

03-20-2007, 09:45 PM	#19
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? So to get your truck in a magazine it is all about being in the right place at the right time and or knowing someone in the business? When i am finished building my truck i am hoping to get my truck in a magazine or two. Does it cost anything to have your truck in a magazine? Any other tips to get your truck in a magazine or two would be much appreciated! Nice pics MUDDER!!!!! Congrats! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

03-21-2007, 05:03 PM	#20
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? my 91 Sierra was in the backround of a picture in Mini Truckin' a few years ago. My dad's old 69 El Camino made it onto a baseball card in the early 80's. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

03-21-2007, 05:54 PM	#21
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Tim's has www.christiansclassics.com Article in Classic Trucks called "All in the Family" __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-21-2007, 06:47 PM	#22
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? I had a truck in Mini Truckin magazine about 15 years ago and my 54 Chevy was in Rod and Custom 6 years ago. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-21-2007, 06:47 PM	#23
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? Years ago my wife and I were on a trail ride in Tennessee in my old 90 k5. I ended up having to winched up a pretty gnarly hill and in the process got the winch line tangled up behind the rotor on one of the front wheels. A few months later when my issue of Four Wheeler came in the mail....There was my K5 on the cover. Small picture on one of the top corners of the front page. Dont even know if i still have a copy. __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

03-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#24
zeusflash Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Post Falls,Idaho Posts: 691	Re: Anybody had a truck in a magazine???? My 71 Blazer was in the Fall 98 edition of Open Road and (sorry you guys have to hear this) my brother and I are co-owners of a 73 Bronco. The Bronco has been in many mags(it has won many trophys). You guys are right about having to be in the right place at the right time and you must be willing to make time for the photographers. They are usually trying to be everywhere at once and facing publishing deadlines. Attached Images __________________ '69 3/4 ton 427 CST Pickup '71 CST Blazer '72 GMC 3/4 4x4

03-22-2007, 09:38 PM	#25
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