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If you are reading this, chances are you too are a lifelong gearhead who never leaves any vehicle stock and still gets butterflies when you see a clean paint job, a high-horsepower motor or a trick suspension setup. Jon Shaffer of Mount Vernon, Washington, has been the same way since he was 13 years old when he picked up his first custom truck magazine. He built a few custom late-model trucks but always wanted to try his hand at a classic build.

Jon opted for hot rod red on the interior and brought the truck over to Frank Castilleja at Frank's Custom Upholstery, where he took a 1994 C/K bench seat and reshaped it before covering it with Nu Red material from Ultra Leather. Trick door panels were created and covered as well. Chevrolet script from a valve cover molded into the glovebox, the defrost vents and dash pad were shaved and the entire dash was painted Victory Red before Dave Austin applied his pinstriping skills.

The beginning of May in Southern California means a couple of things: Cinco de Mayo festivities and time for the Relaxin' in So Cal show thrown by Relaxed Atmosphere. One of the goals of the show has always been value, keeping entry costs low and fun high. Custom-made trophies, cheap tacos and a huge raffle accomplish this. As a result, the show held each May at Alpine Electronics in Torrance, California, has been bursting at the seams.