8th Annual Southeast Showdown - A Laid-Back, Old-School Show in a New Location

Hey, it’s a classic and a truck, complete with a bed full of party fuel! This 1923 T-bucket was part of the Rusty Nuts Originals collection and it could be yours for $12,500.

The bright red Cheyenne of Jason Shook was also modernized thanks to an updated suspension, 350 crate motor, 20-inch rims, and unique interior with seats from a Chrysler 300.

Professional painter, Charlie Tyre was on hand to personalize your ride with fine line pin striping, gold leaf, or even brush-on designs like this one to update your tonneau cover.

Rolling in from Hampton, Virginia, the father/son team of Kevin and Richard Harrell arrived in their 1974 F-100, built for 16-year-old Richard. Equipped with modern air suspension, Jasper Motors 5.0L V-8 crate motor, and four-speed trans, the smoke gray pickup truck has to be the coolest ride in the schoolyard.

Event sponsor, Rusty Nuts Originals specializes in custom bikes and rods and brought several to the event like their satin black Chevy shop truck.

Some old favorite rides arrived at the show like John Pruitt’s customized ’48 Chevy shop truck, complete with 20-inch extended cab, smooth sheetmetal, ’95 LT1/700R4 powertrain, and unique leather interior with genuine crocodile accents.

Don’t let the rough exterior fool you. This Ford F-1, owned by Chris Cantrell, sits on an S-10 frame and is powered by a big, dual-quad 454 under the hood.

If you were looking for a project vehicle, Rusty Nuts Originals had a selection to choose from like this 1963 Chevy C-20 for sale. Take it home for $3000. (Scoot sold separately!)

The crowd begins to gather for the Sunday afternoon awards ceremony where the top 100 drivers received custom Plexiglas trophies. Thirty specialty awards went out along with laser-cut steel trophies to the Best Quality Club (Aftermath), The Best Attitude Club (No Regrets) and The Club Participation Award (Twisted Minis).

There were lots of cool classics at the event like this conservatively customized Silverado.

Sherry and Steve Smith own this 1977 Chevy Custom Deluxe Stepside C10 with a high- performance 383 stroker motor under the hood.