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April 18, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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C10 Nationals 2025: Nashville Sets Record-Breaking Truck Celebration
The 5th annual Classic Parts of America C10 Nationals® presented by Chevrolet Performance roared into Nashville last weekend, and 2025 set new all-time records! With 1,400 trucks on display, this was two days of pure, non-stop excitement for C10 fans from across the country. From garage-built classics to jaw-dropping pro-level builds, every truck brought its own flavor, and every corner of the show was buzzing with energy.
WHERE’S THE POWER?
Bob Gruitch just thought his car was not performing up to his expectations. A ’55 Chevy equipped with a 502 big block, square port heads and a Crane H296-2 camshaft should be more than enough power. But it lacked power and didn’t idle all that well, especially in gear. This shouldn’t be happening with an engine built by John Gianoli at Reggie Jackson’s High Performance Engine Shop, so Gruitch figured he had something wrong and brought the car to John Bishop’s Hot Rod Tuning Service to have it checked. He’s lucky that he did.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
Now, it may seem crazy that anyone would take sandpaper to a new paint job, but if you want to have a glass-like finish that is exactly what happens. Of course, it is special sandpaper, and the person doing the work needs to know exactly what he is doing or that paint job can be toast. One of the things that makes color sanding possible is that the paper used is meant to be wet while the job is taking place. The water not only works as a lubricant, but it also removes the fine paint sludge from the area. The problem is getting that water in the proper place and having enough of it to do the job. After all, who really likes sticking his arm into a cold bucket of water time after time?
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Cam Covers for GEN/3 Coyote from Pyramid Optimized Design
Because Even Modern Muscle Deserves a Better Look
You can bolt all the horsepower in the world under your hood, but if that engine bay looks like a tangle of plastic and wires, it’s still missing something. That’s where the new GEN/3 Coyote Cam Covers come in — from the same team at Pyramid Optimized Design that scored Best New Product in Street Rod/Custom Car at SEMA 2021.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Photos Courtesy of Pyramid Optimized Design
Clean Up Your Engine Bay
These covers are built for builders who love the Coyote’s performance but want to add some visual order to all that function. Designed specifically for the third-gen Coyote engine, they deliver a cleaner, more intentional appearance by concealing the busy coil packs and top-end components that usually steal attention from an otherwise killer swap.
Designed to Fit Your Build
Whether you’re running a supercharger, a custom intake, or you’re just a fan of the factory manifold’s shape, these cam covers slip right in to complement your setup. They’re shipped in a matte black finish, ready to install straight out of the box — or scuff and shoot them to match your car’s paint, detail color, or intake theme.
Simple, Stylish, and Functional
This package includes only the valve cover covers, keeping the install simple while letting you handle the look your way. The end result? A Gen 3 Coyote that doesn’t just perform like a modern muscle hero — it looks the part too.
Customization Options
The matte black GEN/3 Coyote Cam Covers are just the starting point — builders can paint, powdercoat, or detail them to match any color scheme or theme. And for those looking for something truly one-of-a-kind, the geniuses at Pyramid Optimized Design can assist with custom options, helping you create a set of cam covers that perfectly complements your swap and your vision.
From SEMA-Winning Innovators
👉 Now available for the Gen 3 Coyote. The perfect blend of form, function, and finish — straight from the innovators at Pyramid Optimized Design, the minds behind one of SEMA’s most celebrated products.
Upgrade Your Gen 3 Coyote Swap Today
Ready to give your engine bay the finishing touch it deserves? Get your GEN/3 Coyote Cam Covers from Pyramid Optimized Design now and dress up your modern muscle or Coyote-swapped classic with style and precision.
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