When the Eaton fire tore through Altadena, a collapsed garage revealed what looked like another total loss: a smoke-damaged 1972 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck. It appeared beyond saving, but Carmen Vera ...

Pickup trucks were never meant to be collectibles, show car exhibits, or long-term-investment artefacts. The simple, sturdy, and straightforward destiny of the vehicle was to be a tool, period.

Dayton, Ohio-based Forgeline, the manufacturer of custom and made-to-order lightweight forged aluminum street and racing wheels, shows us this "crusty" C10 that looks perfect for a midsummer's night ...