The C10 King - Rene Martinez

What a great time catching up with the “C10 King”, Rene Martinez. This C10 builder has had well over 60 C10 trucks over the years and he doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Sit back and enjoy the interview as we all get to know him a little better!

How did Rene get into the C10 Truck scene?

What Rene thinks about Nissan “Hard Body” trucks!!

What happened to his first C10 Truck and how did he acquire it?

What ever happened to his Dad’s C10 and why didn’t Rene want it?

What car has he had the longest?

What did his Godfather “Nino” tell him when he sold his Silverado?

How him and his wife work in tandem when they are buying a car or truck!!

How did the name “C10 King” even come about?

How did he acquire “Gumby”?

What does he think about that mustard Ochre color?

How did he end up on the cover of Classic Trucks magazine?

How did the C10 Club come about, and who was influential in it’s beginning?

How do you become a C10 Club member?

How many trucks has he owned?

If he could have one (or two, or three), which truck would he want back?

What trends does he see in the C10 truck scene and does he like them?

We wrap up talking to him about his two themed trucks - “Felix Chevrolet” & the “Merced Concrete” truck. We find out why he has to tell people he is retired from concrete business!

We find out who will be the December builder & vendor too..

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I hope you enjoy - Ronnie