Car modification has a long story, it started right after the first car was produced. Back then tuners wanted to make automobiles faster and safer. As the years went by, tuners changed to modifying cars for other purposes, mostly for bank robbers. These cars could outrun police vehicles. They were rebuilt to enhance agility and speed and withstand the hardest terrains.
From this it has changed to lowriders, and the art of modifying cars is getting more and more popular. Many people do modifications and customization for the purpose of Street Racing. However, for the majority of us it's a hobby, which sometimes turns into a passion. We start with small things and then spend a fortune on modifications. No project is ever finished no matter how complete (or ridiculous) it looks. Many tuners just want to keep it all fresh. Here are 15 photos of the sickest resto-modded trucks.
15 Dodge Power Wagon
L.A.-based tuner specializes in modifying retro off-roaders beefed up with modern technology. This is the Dodge Power Wagon that was produced in the 60s. The tuner took a new Dodge truck and fitted the old body over the top. Under the hood is a 5.7L Hemi engine. This is a modern weapon from the past.
14 1967 Chevrolet C-10 Centennial Truck
In 2018, Chevrolet celebrated the 100th anniversary of trucks. They released the special Centennial Edition version of the Colorado, with the Centennial Blue paint and retro badging. This C-10 truck features the same badges and paint as the standard version, but has upgraded mechanicals and upscale interior people could only dream of 50 years ago.
13 Dodge Power Wagon By Five R Trucks
Five R Trucks modified this Dodge Power Wagon. This truck was featured in the Lifted Life TV season finale and at the SEMA 2016. Under the hood is a 5.9L Cummins diesel engine. Grey-yellow-black paint suits the truck just fine. Rigid Industries is responsible for the LED lighting and Memphis Audio.
12 Classic Car Studio's 1953 Ford F100
This 1953 Ford F100 is a perfect example of how talented tuners can take an old truck and jack it up to modern performance standards. With new technologies like 3D printing, this is a time machine. There is a Ford 9.0-inch 3.50 rear end that hosts huge Pirelli P-Zero tires.
11 1968 Jeep M715 Tactical Vehicle
This Jeep concept started with a base 1968 M715 and got multiple upgrades. A Dynatrac Pro-rock 60 front axle was mounted 2 inches forward. A reinforced frame provides a stout base worthy of a heavy-duty vehicle. 20-inch wheels are wrapped in 40-inch tires. Power comes from the 6.2L supercharged Hellcrate Hemi V8.
10 1954 Ringbrothers Ford F-100
Ringbrothers call this F-100 the Clem 101. It blends design with retro looks and modern technology. It started out as a rusty 1954 F-100. The company says "the vehicle rides on a boxed frame built from scratch and installed with modern suspension that includes RideTech coilovers, a 4-link rear setup and a custom sway bar."
9 Chevrolet Advance Design
This resto-modded Chevrolet truck was painted Fire Engine Red. Changes include frenched headlights and modern door handles. Under the hood is an LS 1.57L V8 giving you the power you'd expect from a modern truck. Inside the cab you will notice a tilt steering wheel, a new air conditioning system and vintage gauges.
8 1953 Chevy Pickup Truck
Painted in metallic red, this 1953 Chevy pickup truck features Truck & Medium Duty specialty disc brake pads and the performance disc brake upgrade package with Raybestos components. The tuning team at Schwartz Performance installed a bolt-in G-Machine. They partnered with 20 premier suppliers to restore and modify this pickup.
7 Mopar Lowliner 1968 Dodge D200
The exterior of this 1968 Dodge D200 can't be ignored. Unique styling cues of the original pickup are accented here. Mopar Lowliner removed door handles. The bumpers are reshaped for the best fit, and the front wheels are pushed forward. The grille, bumpers and alloy wheels are painted in a cream color.
6 1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500
This 1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 is tough. The owner has hauled a 6-ton trailer with a 6,000 lbs pull truck on it and the vehicle still works great. The modified version offers lots of power. It isn't the biggest Chevy truck we can find, but only a few people would think it's not big enough.
5 Chevrolet's E-10 Concept
This Chevrolet's E-10 Concept may look like a 60s classic, but it's powered by the "electric Connect & Cruise concept crate propulsion package offering approximately 450 horsepower, using proven components from the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The E-10 has a sound emulator complete with three speakers to simulate an induction sound."
4 1955 Chevy Truck With A Twin-Turbo Duramax V8
Dan Smalley, the owner of Pure Metal Works in Jackson, California collected doors and cabs to build his own 1995 Chevy pickup. Dress-up hardware was used almost everywhere on this Chevy. Also selected were the DMAX Store main girdle, ARP main bolts, rocker arm shafts and Custom Age 625+ high-strength head studs.
3 1955 Ford F100 RestoMod Pickup
This F100 RestoMod Pickup got a 6.0L KQ9 engine that's rebuilt with new intake manifolds, injectors and heads. Inside, you'll find new leather bench seats with custom lap belts and split-back recliners. The cabin is finished with a modern deadening material. Exterior features include custom-made heavy-duty rear bumper and a tow hitch.
2 1946 Chevrolet Resto Mod Pickup
This 1946 Chevrolet Resto Mod Pickup features a custom, all-steel body made by Hot Rod builder Johnny Young. Under the hood is a high-performance 350 Cl small-block Chevrolet engine paired with the automatic transmission. Chassis is painted in chrome black. As we can see, undercarriage, hood, grill and wheels are custom.
1 ICON's Restored 1965 Ford F-250
This 1965 Ford F-250 is one of the latest ICON's builds. It looks vintage but hides a 5.9L Cummis engine and Dodge 3500 underpinnings. Up front, the bumper and grille were refinished. The FORD lettering across the grille was replaced with the ICON badge. Another ICON logo sits on the hood.