If any vehicle sums up what America is about, it’s our pickup trucks. Literally hundreds of millions of pickup trucks have been built in this country, and they remain the top-selling vehicle across each of the domestic brands. More than that though, old pickup trucks are simple, abundant, and cheap. So if you are ever looking for a cheap, fun project that can still burn rubber, maybe an old Chevy pickup is what you need.

Doubtful? We don’t blame you. But perhaps this video of a small-block Chevy-powered C10 with a big cam roasting its tires with ease will convince you otherwise.

The early 60’s Chevy C10 is the epitome of classic pickups, boasting an unforgettable face with die-hard reliability and an engine bay big enough to hold most any engine you can imagine. Under the hood of is the tried-and-true Chevy 350 small-block boasting a Holley 600 cfm carburetor and a big camshaft. You can hear that cam at work as this truck easily shreds rubber.

And why not? With so little weight over the rear axle, it doesn’t take much power for the tires to break loose. You can pick up an old pickup for a few grand these days, and 350 engines are a dime a dozen. If you want a cheap, fun project, this video is a great example of a old pickup with a powerful engine done right.