There's no doubt that longbed trucks are utilitarian and offer practical advantages over their more compact counterparts. Besides, in most cases, don't most of us subscribe to the "bigger is better" ...

It's no secret that the desirable trucks are getting harder and harder to find, let alone pick up for a bargain. The going rate for a short bed C10 in the worst of shape seems to be north of $6-8k.

Right out of the box, the Chevy Silverado is a fantastic workhorse, with all the right stuff to get the job done. However, with a few extras and some customization, it can be transformed into a street ...