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VINTAGE ENGINE REBUILDING
Thirty-five years and $636 ago, we bought an 80,000-mile ’62 fuel-injected Corvette in Fresno, California. Sadly, the car had been stolen once. The fuel injection was gone as well as the T-10 four-speed transmission. A pair of bare 461-X heads was in the trunk. The engine was found to have a rocking rear cam bearing, which caused oil to shut off to the rocker arms at high rpm. At the time, the prognosis was that it could not be fixed, so the motor was replaced with a ’68 350hp 327. Since 1976, the car has been in storage, along with the original engine.

CIMTEX RODS SUPER CAMEO: PART 1
While attending the 2003 SEMA Show, we ran across Darrel and Tim Cimbanin from Cimtex Rods in Jarrell, Texas. The Cimbanin brothers were there to drum up support and showed us some sketches of their latest truck building project, and what a project it is!

AT LONG LAST
It is very apparent that when Frank Mauro wants something, he has the patience to wait for it. Take this ‘38 Chevy pickup, for example. Mauro had seen it in a storage yard for many years, but couldn’t convince the owner to sell it to him. It seems that the previous owner had a handle on patience himself, as the truck had actually been sitting for 25 years.
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Ford Fever in the Smokies
Inside the F-100 Supernationals, where Blue Oval trucks rule and legends roll.
Inside the Show
Inside the Sevierville Convention Center, you get air-conditioned aisles lined with vendors, feature trucks under the lights, and parts you didn’t know you needed until you saw them. It’s the calm before the storm—organized rows, bright lights, and cool air that make it easy to wander and take it all in.
Outside on the Show Grounds
But the real chaos of the Supernationals lives outside—hundreds of Fords under the Smoky Mountain sky, stretching row after row with every generation represented. It’s part open-air museum, part rolling car corral, with patina’d workhorses parked beside flawless restorations and wild customs. Add in the swap meet buzzing with parts hunters and project dreamers, and the outdoor lot becomes the beating heart of the show.
What Makes the Supernationals Special
What makes the Supernationals special is the mix. You’ll see polished builds that could sit in a museum parked next to a weathered daily that’s earned every dent. Builders debut projects, legends swap stories, and you’ll find yourself geeking out over details you’ve never noticed before. It’s part truck show, part family reunion, part treasure hunt—and it’s only getting bigger.
Our Visual Journey
This year, our photographer hit the ground running and brought back a visual journey through some of the top trucks that stopped us in our tracks. From radical customs to survivor rigs with perfect patina, here’s a look at the iron that defines the F-100 Supernationals.
Why You Should Go
Scroll through, soak it in, and if you’ve never made the trip—start planning. Once you go, you’ll get it. Don’t just drool over the photos—make it happen for yourself. The F-100 Supernationals isn’t just a show, it’s a three-day celebration of everything Blue Oval. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot for next year—trust us, you’ll want to be part of the action when the Smoky Mountains turn Ford blue again.
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SEVIERVILLE CONVENTION CENTER
202 Gists Creek Rd.
Sevierville, TN 37876





