Early Classic Ent.

C10 Talk Episode #3, Early Classic Ent. 

Follow along as we catch up with this OG C10 suspension company!

We are joined by Stan Hammond of Early Classic, he talks about the history of the company and how they got their start. How Stan and his partner Mark acquired it from the original owner and what it has taken to keep it firing on all cylinders during the downturn in the economy.

We find out a little history of that AWESOME 1972 short bed that they build back in the late 90's. "This Old (New) Truck" graced the pages of Chevy Truck Magazine, and I couldn't get enough of that thing. Find out what happened to that truck and the other builds that they had.

How did ECE get involved with Stacey David, and Copperhead. Did that truck help establish ECE as one of the premier C10 aftermarket companies?

We talk S.E.M.A. with Stan, and how attending the show has its pluses, but sometimes it can be tough as competitors are also lurking.

We get a behind the scenes look at what happens during an Overhaulin shot, how tiring it can be, and what it's like working with Chip Foose.

What part is their most popular? What part does better then they probably ever thought it would.

Do they think LS swaps are a thing of the past or in their prime.

Why ECE is excited about AutoCross.

Does ECE have a East Coast distributer, or do they just ship direct to consumer.

What does Stan see as the biggest changes in the C10 truck scene in the past 20 years and what does the future hold for these trucks.

Do they still sell a lot of their C20/C30 conversion spindles? Why they cost more>

What ratio do they sell 2/4 drop kits compared to 4/6 kits.

Does ECE offer a C-notch? What are Stan's thoughts on them (C-notch).

Are their rear trailing arms over engineered, can they handle the HP of the modern LS motor?

Does ECE actually have an AutoCross Track onsite or does it just should like in the interview!!

What NOS parts do they have a tough time keeping in stock and what would Stan say is the hardest NOS part to find - in the box, if at all.

Do they do Restorations too?

Is Stan working on a personnel project, if so what is it.

We had a great time talking with Stan. Check them our on Facebook, under Early Classic Ent. and their website at www.earlyclassic.com

Our next episode will feature the C10 King, Rene Martinez - the founding Father of the "C10 Club, no rules - no dues".

Have a great Veterans Day, if you are a Veteran - thank you for your service to this great Country. Ronnie