C10 Talk

Jen Fedor from Apex Auto Leather talks all things auto leather and more.

Local NAPA Independent Store Owner, Chad Day.

Chad Grew up behind a parts counter, now along with his family they own and operate 4 independent NAPA stores in the PHX suburbs.

Since Norris was young, car culture and automobiles have been a central part of his life. Growing up, his father was the stereotypical 50's hotrodder with the nostalgic flattop haircut and a 1929 Model A roadster that he built. Later, his Dad would go on to drag race a front-engine "slingshot" and eventually do some circle track racing.

Norris grew up hearing those stories and that was the spark that turned him into a car guy. By the time Norris was a senior in high school, he was bracket racing at multiple tracks in the Midwest and later did some stock car racing.

Norris started his business in 1982 in a 4-car garage in a residential part of town. Back then he was doing machine shop work, boring blocks, valve jobs, etc… his customers were racers, street rodders, and shops. The business grew into doing complete engines, and eventually, it turned into a factory where they re-manufactured engines. That business eventually topped out at 100 engines a day.

Today BluePrint Engines is the authority in crate engines and has produced over 400,000 crate engines. BluePrint Engines operates out of a 210,000 sq foot state-of- the-art facility in Kearney, Nebraska.

Norris has served on the SEMA Board of Directors since 2022.

Interviews from the 4th Annual C10 SLO Down in beautiful San Luis Obispo CA.

We had a great time and would definitly recommend this one.

Chris Hamilton stops by and we chat about the "MISSION 22" Squarebody!

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www.mar-k.com - the BEST molding for your truck.

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www.lmctruck.com LMC Truck - Keeping Generations on the ROAD!

https://upcarparts.com/c10-chevy-truck/ -Get your parts. Build your passion.

www.brotherstrucks.com - Your source for 1947 Chevy and GMC restoration truck parts.

www.classicperform.com - Have you seen their new X10 Spindle, how about their fuel cells?

www.psiconversion.com - When you are swapping that motor for an LS or LT based motor PSI has everything you need, including technical support!

www.dakotadigital.com - The best upgrade for your cab - VHX, HDX, and the Retro Rad RTX!

www.vintageair.com - Vintage Air has a sure fit kit for you and your C10 - Made in the USA!

www.azproperformance.com - When you are ready to upgrade from stock - Pro Performance has what you need.

www.psiconversion.com - When you are swapping that motor for an LS or LT based motor PSI has everything you need, including technical support!

Jeff Jackson, a local C10'r decided to commision a local "BUILDER" for a full build and after a year and over $85K, yep OVER $85K he pulled what was left and moved on!!

Rene, Kevin, Ace, and John Oro - chat it up about the 25 years of the C10 Club, No Rules/No Dues!

Give Ricky and Ellie a follow at one of their social media outlets -

Ricky - @slikrick67

Ellie - @hell.on.wheeels

Their Garage - @thehodgegarage

Ellie's Jouney - @mywalkforfaith

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Episode #289 is brought to you by out Title Sponsor United Pacific Industries.

https://upcarparts.com/c10-chevy-truck/ -Get your parts. Build your passion.

www.classicperform.com - Have you seen their new X10 Spindle, how about their fuel cells?

www.psiconversion.com - When you are swapping that motor for an LS or LT based motor PSI has everything you need, including technical support!

www.dakotadigital.com - The best upgrade for your cab - VHX, HDX, and the Retro Rad RTX!

www.vintageair.com - Vintage Air has a sure fit kit for you and your C10 - Made in the USA!

www.azproperformance.com - When you are ready to upgrade from stock - Pro Performance has what you need.

www.holleyperformance.com - Holley Sniper 2, when you are ready to add fuel infection to your classic.

www.mar-k.com - When you want the best for your Classic - Mar-K is MADE IN THE USA.