Trucks, Turkeys, And Four Days Of Fun At

Ron Rivette loaded his frame-off and restored '48 Studebaker with extras like a 350/350 powertrain, custom Street Seat interior, and Wild West-themed Chris-Cruz paint job. The chopped, lowered, and shaved truck was super clean visually.

This waist-high '32 Ford pickup was chopped, channeled, sectioned, and fitted with a small-block Chevrolet fed by six Stromberg carburetors. The rear fenders were bobbed, and the front fenders and running boards were joined together. Gary Chopit is the proud owner and builder.

Susie and Larry Farmer made the trip from Columbus, OH, to display their red-hot, '47 Chevy pickup. The aggressive-looking ride had a louvered tailgate with the Chevrolet emblem, chopped top, and competition-oriented, spun-aluminum moon disks.

This year's giveaway car was a beautifully restored '69 Camaro equipped with a 383ci stroker motor and Turbo 400 trans. The lucky winner was Jack Bartlett from St. Mary's, GA.

Cutting a distinctive profile with its extended cab, twin side-mount spares, fender skirts, and Cadillac taillights, "Stuby" is a '41 GMC COE owned by Phil Beyel. Parked in the car corral, it could be yours for $36,500.

Ralph Smith, from Valrico, FL, owns "Dads Garage," his much modified '48 GMC. The extra-length truck uses a Chevy V-8 nestled behind the cab for motive power and boasts two pickup bed's worth of storage in the back.

Believing that it's more fun to have all your toys with you at the same time, Bob Rattiger of Palm Bay, FL, brought his '27 Chevy car hauler with his painted-to-match T-Bucket tagging along for the ride. What's wrong with having "two-much" fun?

Rick Finzer is a charter member of the host club, Daytona Beach Street Rods, and the event coordinator for the Turkey Run. He has owned his '45 (yes, 1945!) Chevy for more than a quarter of a century, modifying it on a regular basis. The 6-inch stretched truck gives Rick a little extra room, and the 350/350 powertrain ensures it stays ahead of modern traffic.

Author Joe Greeves' super stepside was surrounded with crowds throughout the show. Many were trying to determine the origin of his hybrid. Like El Caminos, the SS started life as a car ('89 Caprice four-door) and now has a utilitarian bed. Air suspension brings it down, and 20-/22-inch wheels get it rolling.