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PT'S 70 CST · 12-18-2007, 12:30 PM

I am about to subscribe to Custom classic trucks and wanted to know yall's opinions on whats the best classic truck mag. out there.

Thanks PT

bad6772 · 12-18-2007, 02:09 PM

i d say that imo i like custom classic trucks...and classic trucks.....

jkaylor68gmc · 12-18-2007, 02:28 PM

www.truckbuildermagazine.com

powell72 · 12-18-2007, 02:54 PM

I like Classic Trucks, the trucks featured it Custom Classic trucks seem tacky to me. Plus the tech articles, pic quality and layout seem subpar to me.
Just my opinion.

corn · 12-18-2007, 02:56 PM

http://www.classictrucks.com/index.html

**special-K** · 12-18-2007, 03:10 PM

Custom truck magazines overlook the classic aspect,IMO.They are just like Truckin` for older trucks.A classic magazine will cover all aspects of classic trucks.

CG · 12-18-2007, 04:09 PM

I cant figure out why Primedia has two magazines...Custom Classic Trucks and Classic Trucks. They both seem to have pretty much the same content. Merge em and put together a fatter monthly issue. Course I seem to buy both every month...guess they have the right idea after all...lol.

Now if you really like all old trucks you should look for a magazine called Vintage Trucks.

I have yet to see a Truck Builder magazine anywhere. I have seen Rod Builder and another one they put out.

**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2007, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I cant figure out why Primedia has two magazines...Custom Classic Trucks and Classic Trucks.....

The same reason they have Truckin, Sport Truck, and Street Trucks. These were all independent titles at one time. Primedia bought them out so they could be their own competition.

Psycho71 · 12-18-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I cant figure out why Primedia has two magazines...Custom Classic Trucks and Classic Trucks. They both seem to have pretty much the same content. Merge em and put together a fatter monthly issue.

CG · 12-18-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The same reason they have Truckin, Sport Truck, and Street Trucks. These were all independent titles at one time. Primedia bought them out so they could be their own competition.

They should merge em all and make a huge truck magazine...25 bucks an issue and it would take me a whole month to get through it.

**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

They should merge em all and make a huge truck magazine...25 bucks an issue and it would take me a whole month to get through it.

It's already being done...www.truckbuildermagazine.com

weasel29gm · 12-18-2007, 05:47 PM

One thing about Classic and Custom Classic, besides a late 70's feature. Your not gonna see a 80.90 or 20 up tech,feature or DIY. Thats why both is the best. Even if they are close in content I learn and get ideas from both. I've got the last 10 yrs. And for the rest of em' to me there full of adds. Which Custom and Classic isn't. Get em' both don't think you'll regret it!!

**Already Gone** · 12-18-2007, 08:48 PM

Just one item about Classic Trucks and Custom Classic Trucks magazine. If you subscribe to them you do not get the calendar in the January issue. You are loyal to them all year by subscribing but for whatever goofy reason they have the calender only comes with the newssatnd copies. My wife bought me a subscription to Classic Trucks for my birthday last May and because I didnt get the calendar I will not renew the subscription. I know that wont change anything for them but its all I can do !!!

see ten · 12-19-2007, 12:50 AM

I would think that you save enough off of the newstand price(when subscribing) that you could still afford to buy the Jan issue off the stand so you'd have your calendar.?

Anywho, I subscribe to Classic trucks. I've also picked up an issue of Truck Builder from time to time.

72BlckButy · 12-19-2007, 03:19 AM

Truck Builder
Custom Classic Trucks
Classic Trucks

They all have better articles than the other from month to month, but each one has great articles.

weasel29gm · 12-19-2007, 08:56 AM

Paid $18 for 2 yrs of Custom Classic and $35 for 2 yrs of Classic. And $5.99 for Jan Classic to get calender. You don't get premiems with subs. All of em' is like that..

jkaylor68gmc · 12-19-2007, 10:53 AM

We give a t-shirt with a one year sub and a t-shirt and hat with a two year!

Long live TRUCK BUILDER

jb4short · 12-19-2007, 10:57 AM

I used to get Truck Builder....but I think I was dropped from the "Comp" list

Great magazine though! SUBSCRIBE!

Kid · 12-19-2007, 01:58 PM

I have found that Custom ClassicTrucks does not provide the detailed info spread like "Classic Trucks" mag does.. So I prefer Classic Trucks. Not to mention Grant Peterson, one of the editors for "Classic Trucks" is a pretty nice fellow. I met him at the Goodguys Midwest Nationals this year. I guess I'm easy though, I'll like anybody that gives me a "Top Five" Truck pick!

corn · 12-19-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

We give a t-shirt with a one year sub and a t-shirt and hat with a two year!

Long live TRUCK BUILDER

How much for a year sub?

zeeklu · 12-19-2007, 03:02 PM

http://vintagetruckmagazine.com/ I read it from cover to cover every issue. Very little advertising and great articles. Chris

weasel29gm · 12-19-2007, 04:00 PM

My bad JK, forgot about your T- shirt offer that is a good deal !!!!

jkaylor68gmc · 12-19-2007, 04:19 PM

its o.k. I don't make the prices, I just fill it with lots of Chevy truck tech.

I will admit Grant Peterson is a great guy. i do know him.

*Shane* · 12-19-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

How much for a year sub?

X2 ... I've looked all over the truck builder website and dang if i can find a price.

help us out jkaylor68gmc ...

PT'S 70 CST · 12-19-2007, 04:58 PM

How much is a two year sub to truck buider.

PT

12-18-2007, 12:30 PM	#1
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I am about to subscribe to Custom classic trucks and wanted to know yall's opinions on whats the best classic truck mag. out there. Thanks PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-18-2007, 02:09 PM	#2
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) i d say that imo i like custom classic trucks...and classic trucks.....

12-18-2007, 02:28 PM	#3
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) www.truckbuildermagazine.com __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-18-2007, 02:54 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I like Classic Trucks, the trucks featured it Custom Classic trucks seem tacky to me. Plus the tech articles, pic quality and layout seem subpar to me. Just my opinion. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-18-2007, 02:56 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) http://www.classictrucks.com/index.html

12-18-2007, 03:10 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) Custom truck magazines overlook the classic aspect,IMO.They are just like Truckin` for older trucks.A classic magazine will cover all aspects of classic trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-18-2007, 04:09 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,862	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I cant figure out why Primedia has two magazines...Custom Classic Trucks and Classic Trucks. They both seem to have pretty much the same content. Merge em and put together a fatter monthly issue. Course I seem to buy both every month...guess they have the right idea after all...lol. Now if you really like all old trucks you should look for a magazine called Vintage Trucks. I have yet to see a Truck Builder magazine anywhere. I have seen Rod Builder and another one they put out.

12-18-2007, 05:47 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) One thing about Classic and Custom Classic, besides a late 70's feature. Your not gonna see a 80.90 or 20 up tech,feature or DIY. Thats why both is the best. Even if they are close in content I learn and get ideas from both. I've got the last 10 yrs. And for the rest of em' to me there full of adds. Which Custom and Classic isn't. Get em' both don't think you'll regret it!! __________________ 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....... Last edited by weasel29gm; 12-18-2007 at 05:48 PM.

12-18-2007, 08:48 PM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,115	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) Just one item about Classic Trucks and Custom Classic Trucks magazine. If you subscribe to them you do not get the calendar in the January issue. You are loyal to them all year by subscribing but for whatever goofy reason they have the calender only comes with the newssatnd copies. My wife bought me a subscription to Classic Trucks for my birthday last May and because I didnt get the calendar I will not renew the subscription. I know that wont change anything for them but its all I can do !!! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 12-18-2007 at 08:48 PM.

12-19-2007, 12:50 AM	#14
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I would think that you save enough off of the newstand price(when subscribing) that you could still afford to buy the Jan issue off the stand so you'd have your calendar.? Anywho, I subscribe to Classic trucks. I've also picked up an issue of Truck Builder from time to time.

12-19-2007, 03:19 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) Truck Builder Custom Classic Trucks Classic Trucks They all have better articles than the other from month to month, but each one has great articles. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-19-2007, 08:56 AM	#16
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) Paid $18 for 2 yrs of Custom Classic and $35 for 2 yrs of Classic. And $5.99 for Jan Classic to get calender. You don't get premiems with subs. All of em' is like that.. __________________ 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.......

12-19-2007, 10:53 AM	#17
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) We give a t-shirt with a one year sub and a t-shirt and hat with a two year! Long live TRUCK BUILDER __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-19-2007, 10:57 AM	#18
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I used to get Truck Builder....but I think I was dropped from the "Comp" list Great magazine though! SUBSCRIBE!

12-19-2007, 01:58 PM	#19
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) I have found that Custom ClassicTrucks does not provide the detailed info spread like "Classic Trucks" mag does.. So I prefer Classic Trucks. Not to mention Grant Peterson, one of the editors for "Classic Trucks" is a pretty nice fellow. I met him at the Goodguys Midwest Nationals this year. I guess I'm easy though, I'll like anybody that gives me a "Top Five" Truck pick! __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348



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12-19-2007, 03:02 PM	#21
zeeklu Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 746	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) http://vintagetruckmagazine.com/ I read it from cover to cover every issue. Very little advertising and great articles. Chris

12-19-2007, 04:00 PM	#22
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,093	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) My bad JK, forgot about your T- shirt offer that is a good deal !!!! __________________ 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.......

12-19-2007, 04:19 PM	#23
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) its o.k. I don't make the prices, I just fill it with lots of Chevy truck tech. I will admit Grant Peterson is a great guy. i do know him. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

12-19-2007, 04:58 PM	#25
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: Best Classic truck mag. (opinion) How much is a two year sub to truck buider. PT __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

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