Top 10 Pickup Truck Restomods: Monumental Models from Iconic American Manufacturers

If you were wondering, the obsession over trucks that we are seeing on the roads today originated all the way back in 1950s, when the former World War 2 military vehicles were repurposed to become daily drivers for thousands of returning veterans. This was the exact period when America’s most famous truck nameplates came into prominence. In this episode we will be returning to the classic era of the 20th century by taking a look at the restored retro models that preserve the iconic looks and mix them with modern engineering achievements.

If you are a fan of pickup trucks, here are some previous #AutomotiveTerritory videos that covered this topic:

Most anticipated trucks of 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vbbLm_ORt0

Restomods of classic American autos; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IApeyirPIig

List of all models that made it to this #AT_Trucks video:

Rkmotors Ford F100: rkmotors.com/vehicles/3480/1955-ford-f100

This award-winning pickup started its life when the previous owner bought a well-worn 1955 F-100 with the intention to build a showpiece item. After 15 years in the making, the builder completed his creation transforming the classic, second generation F-100 into a 2-lane tarmac tourer.

Legacy Power Wagon: legacyclassictrucks.com/p-34987-legacy-power-wagon-conversion.html

Based on the Dodge Power Wagon built between 1946 and 1968, this Legacy Classic Trucks conversion takes over 1000 hours to build, gets 4 engine options, and offers three cab styles: 2-door regular, 2-door extended and 4-door crew cab.

ICON Thriftmaster: icon4x4.com/tr

The LA-based Icon 4x4 and its founder slash lead designer Jonathan Ward are mostly known for the restorations of Toyota FJ Cruisers and Ford Broncos. But one ore gem from their portfolio is the quarter million resto-mod Icon Thriftmaster based on the Chevrolet 3100 pickup produced during the 40 and 50s.

Ford Bronco by Velocity Restorations: velocityrestorations.com/restorations/classic-ford-broncos

If you want to get a custom-built Ford Bronco, then you have to work with the biggest fans of the model in the industry. Among such Bronco buffs we should highlight the Florida-based Velocity Restorations.

Gateway Classic Cars Jeep J-10: youtube.com/watch?v=cSEy-0hEwts

Known simply as the J-Series at the time of its production, this pickup represents the second generation of the automotive icon – Jeep Gladiator, that has made its big return to the market in 2020. Built in 1986, the truck keeps the original 5.9L V8 engine, the manual 4 wheel drive system from Dana, and the 3-speed turbo-hydramatic automatic gearbox sourced from GM.

Fesler 1958 Chevy "Project 58": shopfesler.com/fesler-1958-chevy-project-58/

This 1958 Chevrolet Task Force aka Apache was re-built from ground up by Fesler, per order of one of the company’s customers. The light duty truck kept the original bodywork, but received a hand-shaped frame with a new subframe, custom rear suspension and a solid Currie Rear Axle.

ICON Dodge D200 Power Wagon Crew Cab Reformer: icon4x4.com/reformer/pastprojects/18

In this entry we will once again deviate from the Icons usual offerings, the within the Reformer program, Jonathan Ward and the team can restore or tune nearly any vehicle of your choice. The Power Wagon Crew Cab is a merger of the 1965 Dodge D200 and a modern Dodge Megacab 4x4.

1950 Chevrolet 3600: streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/5668-cha/1950-chevrolet-3600

Streetside Classics is a National Trusted Consignment dealer that facilitates sales of original, restored and modified vintage cars in the USA. Their current inventory has over 1500 vehicles, including this 1950 three-quarter ton Chevy 3600 truck.

Chevrolet Seaker by Ring Brothers: ringbrothers.com/gallery/seaker/2427

Chevrolet Seaker by Ring Brothers is based on the 1971 open-top K5 Blazer unit that received a thorough rework with new wheels, tires, a 1-inch lift kit, and a430-hp LS3 V8 with Bowler gearbox and 4WD.

Stacey David Sgt. Rock: staceydavid.com/projects/sgt-rock

With 14 seasons of GearZ TV shows and dozens of projects under his belt, Stacey David is a big name in the world of car restorations and hot rod modifications. The Stg. Rock is one of his most famous builds, that started as a 1941 1/2-ton Dodge army truck, left abandoned for decades.