Written by independent automotive journalist Roger C. Johnson   This 1967 Chevrolet C10 Custom Pickup ( Lot #1317 ) is just one fine example of collectible cool that will be rolling across the 2019 Scottsdale auction block.   Just like our favorite cars, pickup trucks have been customized, sensationalized, glamorized and practically immortalized for decades. As a result, American pickup trucks are still prime hot-rod material for creative builders everywhere. Here are two fantastic examples of how old factory-built trucks have been transformed into rolling artwork and mechanized superheroes. Stylized: 1967 Chevrolet C10 ( Lot #1317 ) As you can see, the body of this modern hauler has been dramatically modified. The roof was chopped and beautifully recontoured. The cab has also been stretched 5 inches with the floorboard lowered, to improve driver and passenger legroom. The doors were also extended, reskinned and blended into the bodylines. The front fenders were completely hand-formed, same for the grille that houses Jeep Commander headlights. Custom-fit Nissan taillights out back now fit in like they were born there. The trucks bed has also been redesigned, reskinned and bead-rolled for custom wood inserts. Hand-fabricated inner fender wells and firewall grace the machine even though they are essentially completely out of sight. And on that subject, much of the undercarriage is painted the same vintage Candy Apple-like red as the body, and highlights the incredible workmanship and attention to detail that comes with a custom truck of this level. A 1972 C10 front crossmember was installed setting up the platform for tubular control arms, and 3-inch drop spindles directed by a rack & pinion steering upgrade. A Currie-built 9-inch rear end with a Panhard bar adds strength and stability. An AccuAir air-ride suspension package with Slam Specialties air bags operating in unison with Bilstein Shocks all help to make this truck a solid and comfortable driver. Power is derived from a LS Corvette engine and a GM 4L60 automatic transmission with Stage 2 upgrades utilizing a floor-mounted shifter situated in a custom console. That powerplant has been painted the same red as the body, same for the high-style hand-formed engine cover. A hand-built dual exhaust system is laid out with the precision of an engineers blueprint. But Flowmaster mufflers will remind you quickly this system is real, and not just a line drawing on someones desk. This C10s interior is absolutely stunning. If Ferrari ever decided to build a pickup, you can be sure its interior would look just like this. Beautiful custom bucket seats, that aforementioned console and a handcrafted dashboard houses a 1959 Chevy gauge cluster filled with Auto Meters classic analog instruments. Hauling you-know-what in comfort during the summer is the job of a Vintage Air system. When the time comes to stop hauling, 4-wheel disc brakes get the job done impressively. They reside inside those Boyd Coddington Junkyard Dog wheels and are surrounded by Michelin Pilot sport tires. This very special machine offered at No Reserve this January in Scottsdale is for anyone who wants to drive the pickup truck that Enzo himself never got around to building. Weaponized: 1969 Chevrolet C10 ( Lot #1309 ) This outrageous 1969 C10 was built and showcased on the Discovery Channels Diesel Brothers show, and represents two of the big guns in the truck-building community: Dave Sparks (aka Heavy D) and Dave Kiley (aka Diesel Dave). It will be offered at No Reserve when it crosses the auction block this January in Scottsdale. Starting with a hand-built tube chassis, a cantilever, coilover hydraulic suspension system gives that chassis its life. A role cage was created with a removable floor, so the entire cab can be lifted off the substructure at will. Power comes eagerly for this LBZ twin-turbo Duramax 6.6-liter race engine, with one custom-painted turbo emerging menacingly from the hood. Horsepower is estimated between 800 and 1,000. Up to 1,500 ft/lbs of torque help do the trick, since this forced-induction system operates in the 60 to 80 pounds of boost range. Backing this mountain of power is a Dodge-sourced 47RE automatic transmission and a stout Dana Currie rear end, all of which is visible in the trucks bed. All the brackets and fasteners had to be over-engineered to support the big-time power plant chosen for this truck concept. This machine has an extensive track record of success when displayed at numerous events around the country, including the SEMA Show. Thats in addition to all the documentation and national exposure on the Discovery Channel. The trucks exterior screams authority when cruising the streets. You can even see its under-hood muscle bulging right through the sheet metal. One of the many reasons this shaved, smoothed, military-grade civilian truck is going to give its new owner the ability to conquer the street truck universe for now and the foreseeable future. One thing is certain about the current performance pickup truck market. It will continue to be nostalgic and contemporary at the same time. Considering the current enthusiasm for these basic trucks turned into sophisticated, even outrageous, driving machines, this is a trend that will continue to truck through history with unending style. For up-to-date information on these and other vehicles on the 2019 Scottsdale docket, click HERE .