Go Big Or Go Home.
(chevy style)
Ready for some bizarre truths about chevy truck builds?
The looks, the time, the cost.. is it worth it?
Looks aren’t everything when it comes to truck builds, sure they play an important role, but
When it comes to building trucks, you’ll want to ensure your truck is road ready and safe.
Mat says,
“I have had a lot of personal experience that has taught me that looks aren’t everything when it comes to building trucks. You very quickly learn that if the look doesn’t mechanically fit with the truck you’ll end up having more things to work with in the end to achieve the look and build you want.”
When building a truck it’s important to think of the lifestyle that you live, and the activities you will be performing with your truck. You wouldn’t want a jacked up gas guzzler if you had to travel to a distant job.. it would cost you an arm an a leg in gas fees.
You wouldn’t want a single cab truck for a family of 4, unless maybe you have another family vehicle.
If your in the Bush all the time, mudding, rock crawling, and adventuring you “probably” won’t want a new paint job, or new rims…
Point is your truck should be fitting to you and your lifestyle.
If your someone who wants to rock crawl and hill climb all the time, then a truck with 4X4 good tires, and a suspension lift could be an example of an appropriate build.
Don’t forget that bigger tires on your truck, and suspension/body lifts will most likely end up costing you more money in gas payments.
If your someone who really enjoys building and working on things mechanically then building/restoring a truck could be an exciting project for you!
“I love working on motorized vehicles, it keeps me busy and it’s something I’m interested in, it brings me joy to see things start to finish.
My own truck is a prime example of being impressed!
The way it looks today, is nothing like it looked the day i purchased it.
I did a lot of work to my single
cab chevy, and looking back on what it was before all the time, money and progress I put on it just amazes me. It’s almost jaw dropping to see the changes that can be made"
Says mat.
Seeing other builds on the road that catch your attention could be great a motivate towards the success of your truck build.
Going to truck events , watching restoration shows, videos on the internet can also be great pushers towards getting your build in motion.
Asking mat about some of his experiences building his single cab Chevy truck he says, “space is the hardest part of the build. Finding somewhere available to do the jobs that need to be done, and finding the correct tools for the job.
Lots of times things don’t go as planned, which causes you to implement a new outline. As a result, that means more thinking to figure out what’s the next move on the build.”
Another thing he mentioned was, things get broken, due to the exciting lifestyle he lives! Having fun in the mud, driving down old back roads, finding new places, day to day driving, work activities, and so much more!
That’s why it’s important to upkeep on your build and focus on what’s fitting to your life style.
Mat has a flat black single cab Chevy with a 6inch “Rough Country Lift” and 35s.
Currently the truck is still being built and is progressing more and more everyday.
Regardless of the ridiculous, dauntless things that the truck has been through over the 4 years of owning it!
If something breaks during your build, don’t get overwhelmed or surpass the project. If things get costly, or stressful.. don’t despair .. at the end of the day work efficiently, push your self and find something that motivates you!
Keep working on you’re dream build!
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