Modifying vehicles is a great passion for many gear heads, There is nothing like making an average vehicle amazing by enhancing it with cool mods. Some vehicles need more work than others. There are many vehicles that are common on the custom modification and restoration scene. The best types of mods are ones that are unexpected.
Pickup trucks have been loved by auto enthusiasts for decades. Trucks are powerful, reliable, and can be extremely stylish. Truck mods are even rarer than car mods because trucks are often more expensive. Classic car and classic truck mods are quite the spectacle. Here are 10 underrated classic pickups that look sick modified.
10 1950 Chevy Thriftmaster Tow Truck
Owned by Sonny Ayala, a third-generation towing professional, this 1950 Chevy Thriftmaster known as the "Putt Putt" is a representation of a dominant towing company. Double A Towing has been a big name in the biz for decades in Riverside, California. Sonny thought that it was fitting to trick out this blast from the past as a mascot/show car from the business.
It combines an old foundation with new innovations perfectly representing the evolution of his family's towing company. Who doesn't love a slammed truck? The creamy paint job turns this once-functional workhouse into eye candy. Not only is this a sick truck, but it's also one heck of a marketing strategy to drum up new business.
9 1949 Dodge Legacy Power Wagon
This powerful truck boasts 410 horsepower. The Legacy Classic Trucks creation is built with all original parts but its specs are very different from anything you'd find in the '50s. The design is an homage to the original Power Wagons that were based on military trucks. It can tackle snow and can tow with the best of 'em but it's also extremely comfortable.
It uses a turbo diesel inline 6-cylinder engine that puts the "Power" in "Power Wagon". The 4-speed incorporates Marine Switches, so they are easily accessible. This truck is built to work and outperforms anything Dodge could have imagined for their trucks in the '40s and '50s.
8 1968 Dodge D200 Pickup Mopar Lowliner Concept
This '68 Dodge D200 Pickup Lowliner Concept subverts everything we knew about pickups. It takes a classic late '60s pickup body and brings it into the future by using a suspension that was more common in the '90s. If you ever wondered what a lowrider pickup truck would look like, look no further than the D200 Pickup Lowliner Concept.
Trucks are known for their functionality and ability to perform hard labor. They are man's true best friend in the country when towing and hauling are necessary. They also make for great transportation for blue-collar workers that need to lug tools around. This Lowliner Concept proves that trucks can also be as cool and stylish as coupes and sedans.
7 1955 Ford F-100
The '55 Ford F-100 looks more like a Hot Rod than a pickup truck. The '50s were a great era for Hot Rods and this Ford F-100 taps into the zeitgeist of that era while still managing to represent pickup trucks. This is a National Award-winning custom because of its unique design.
Did I mention this F-100 has a V8 under the hood? The lowered body, insane paint job, custom interior, and outrageous specs make this truck extremely hard to compete with. It's a pickup, it's a Hot Rod, it's Ford at its finest.
6 1956 Ford F-100 By Ringbrothers
This '56 F-100 made it to the list because of how different it was from the custom '55. This model is a much more conventional pickup for purists. That being said, it's still got all the polish of a custom. This custom is slammed as well but looks like it could function in the country just as well as any pickup.
The '56 has a completely different design theme than its predecessor above but still manages to wow auto enthusiasts because it sticks to what makes classic pickups great. Less is more with this design as it captures the hearts of older pickup fans while intriguing younger potential enthusiasts.
5 1977 Jeep J10 Huncho 4x4
This '77 Jeep J10 Huncho 4X4 is the head honcho of pickup trucks. The '70s were about functionality for trucks, they needed power, ground clearance, and durability. This 3-speed automatic V-8 talks the talk with its classic late '70s body and walks the walk with monster specs.
Speaking of monsters, this Streetside Classics custom is essentially a mini-monster on 32-inch wheels. Purists will love this beast. It foregoes some of the polish that other customs rely on and goes all-in on performance.
4 1971 Chevrolet K5 Blazer By Ringbrothers
Ringbrothers are not new to the custom scene. They have made a name for themselves by delivering some of the most over-the-top customs ever created. The Chevy K5 Blazer is no exception. The off-road soft top is designed to tackle gnarly terrain like sand dunes and give drivers a unique off-roading experience. The "Brazilian Smoke" Mercedes color adds class to a truck built to take a beating and perform.
This 430 horsepower beast runs on an LS3 and includes aftermarket sway bars and shocks for the custom suspension. It even includes a functional winch up front proving that this thing is 100% pickup truck despite its overwhelming style and class. The Ringbrothers, as usual, recognize the best parts of a vehicle and then elevate it while still keeping it as true to the original design as possible.
3 1950 Chevrolet 3600 By Streetside Classics
Streetside Classics describe the 1950 Chevrolet 3600 as a "vintage workhorse." They brought it into the modern age by fitting a 5.9-liter Cummins turbo diesel under the hood and giving it a major power boost. This beauty has all the functionality of a classic '50s Chevy truck enhanced with the style of a 50's Hot Rod thanks to the two-tone orange and white colorway.
This Streetside Classic original is the epitome of what a modified classic should be. They gave it the performance enhancements to compete with modern trucks and made it so stylish that you almost forget it's a pickup. It gets the job done and looks good doing it.
2 Sinister Flat Black 1958 Chevy
Fesler Built took this '58 Chevy Truck and made it sleek and mean. The lowered truck was built for baseball player Brian Fuentes of the Oakland Athletics and includes and the bells and whistles. It uses a GM 572 Crate engine and custom fuel injection with a fast computer to deliver shocking power.
The outside may be all business but there's a party on the inside. The handcrafted interior and Pioneer DVD and Navigation in-dash unit make this truck feel luxurious while still looking mean. Almost everything about this baby is custom and meticulously worked on.
1 1947 Ford COE Fiascoe
Rumored to be almost completely factory, the '47 Ford COE was already rare, to begin with. These workhorses were near made to order because they were so rarely used. That being said, they did have a variety of uses. This special Ford truck served so many purposes that it's hard to pinpoint what its main use was. It did it all and was as reliable as they come.
Built by Standley Bros. Hot Rods, it's safe to say that the walnut farming owners Jeff and Jaime Chambers own a 1/1 farm truck. This lands last (but not least) on our list because it is a relic before any restoration or modification. After the Standley Bros. got to work on it, it has become the main attraction of many a car and truck show for its glossy dark green exterior, custom walnut interior, and sheen finish. From its unique bed to its huge grille, this pickup is the perfect example of what a modified classic pickup should be. The Fiascoe is functional, hardworking, and one of a kind.