Beyond being only one year away from when The History Channel says the world is going to end, 2011 marks a centennial for both Chevrolet and GMC. For Chevrolet, it’s the 100th birthday, and for GMC, it’s the 100th anniversary of the GMC logo’s first appearance. It’s a sure bet over a century ago when both brands were in their infancy, no one in their wildest dreams could have ever imagined the loyal following the trucks would amass. A good example is Brothers Trucks’ 13th Annual Show and Shine held each year to thank its customers for their patronage.
The event took place at Canyon RV Park, west of Brothers’ Corona, California, headquarters on a 63-acre, tree-lined site along the banks of the Santa Ana River. On July 10, GM truck enthusiasts from all over the western states rolled to meet with each other and show off the improvements they had made to their trucks since last year. The less I write means more room for truck photos, so I’m going to cut this short, and we’ll get down to the real nitty-gritty. For information about Brothers 14th Annual Show & Shine, don’t go to the History Channel because they’ll be toast. Instead, check out
www.brotherstrucks.com.
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Here’s the infamous Sancho,...
Here’s the infamous Sancho, a base-model ’67 GMC fleetside complete with the coveted small, rear window. Buddy-bucket seats were added as well as a GPS for locating those late-night, pipe-laying emergencies.
A close inspection of this...
A close inspection of this super-sano A-D reveals a Harbor Freight moving blanket makes a great seat cover. Early A-Ds came from the factory with one-piece windows.
Gary’s ’77 C10 Silverado is...
Gary’s ’77 C10 Silverado is another good example of the ever-increasing appearance of Squares on the scene.
Fresh from Modesto’s current...
Fresh from Modesto’s current list of most eligible bachelors, David “Gaupo” Gamez rolled in with his ’72 C10. It’s interesting to note David is an avid truck magazine collector, and he takes up to one hour combing his hair.
Glen Pratt parked his ’72...
Glen Pratt parked his ’72 C10 Cheyenne Super next to some guy’s truck that was in primer. We just thought you should know that.
Frank Sanchez’s ’59 GMC longbed...
Frank Sanchez’s ’59 GMC longbed with a Panoramic rear window and custom cab really show how nice these old Jimmys can look when they’re factory loaded with options.
It’s hard to tell in this...
It’s hard to tell in this photo, but Jose Orozco’s ’70 C10 has chrome vents on top of its dash. What isn’t hard to see is the incredible engine detailing done under the ’70s hood.
Jim Linderman’s hard-laying...
Jim Linderman’s hard-laying ’84 Square-body was just one of many great looking Squares appearing at 2011’s event.
Shelia Giron owns this ’56...
Shelia Giron owns this ’56 Chevy panel known as the Budweiser Express. Something makes us think Shelia might like to crack open a Bud now and then.
This ’52 Chevy flatbed was...
This ’52 Chevy flatbed was bought by Leonard “The Juice” Granado’s uncle in 1954 and was part of Granado Bros. trucking fleet for many a year. Many Brothers Show & Shine goers know Leonard as the C10 club’s barbecue chef.
Dave and Denise Snyder’s ’51...
Dave and Denise Snyder’s ’51 Suburban was built by Wayne’s Hot Rod Garage and features a ZZ4 crate engine backed by a 700-R4; it says so right on the sign.
Eric Bussey’s ’53 Chevy really...
Eric Bussey’s ’53 Chevy really looks clean with its knock-off–style mags and Code 11 refrigerator white paint.
Square-body rally wheels and...
Square-body rally wheels and a lowered stance make this original paint, six-banger-powered short fleet a real looker.
A stray cat had climbed into...
A stray cat had climbed into the cab of this ’46 Chevy. This guy stood there for hours calling, “Here kitty, kitty,” but the cat just wouldn’t climb out of the truck.
The beige and white ’62 C10...
The beige and white ’62 C10 Suburban belonging to Eric Gutierrez looks better than the day it rolled off the showroom floor.
Harold Davis’ GMC was black...
Harold Davis’ GMC was black when he drove here. Regardless of the dust, he took home the Best Engine award for the Jimmy blown 427 Chevy under the hood of his ’57 GMC. Notice the bed lifts to ease changing its pro-street–style tires.
Ronald Richards’ aqua ’56...
Ronald Richards’ aqua ’56 Chevy featured pearlescent turquoise tribal flames and a ton of chrome under the hood.
Duane Smith won Best Paint...
Duane Smith won Best Paint with his GMC Suburban Carrier. From 1955-1959, there were less than 1,000 GMC versions of Chevy’s Cameo Carrier built. Duane said his is one of 50 with a small rear window.
Barry Mullen from Duarte,...
Barry Mullen from Duarte, California, has owned this ’55 Chevy panel for more than 40 years. It’s interesting to note early ’55 panels came stock with only one brake light… We think ’54 was the last legal year for one brake light on U.S. vehicles.
If there was an award for...
If there was an award for the truck that most resembles a Swiss Army knife, Phil Dominguez’s red ’57 Chevy would have won.
There was more show-quality...
There was more show-quality longbeds at Brothers 13th Annual Show than ever before. Mike Nunez with his ’63 C10 proves that a well-done, long wheelbase truck can look as good as a shorty. Notice the longbed Silverado Square-body next to it.