The first time I laid eyes on Johnny Salters impeccable ’56 was when it was shown at the LOWRIDER Arizona show. To set eyes on this magnificent build leaves much to ponder. From the color combo, to the attention to detail, it definitely earns right to wear the South Side CC plaque. Today, I got a chance to see it again at the LOWRIDER Fresno show, and this time around I had a few questions to ask Johnny.
How long did the build take?
The build took three years to build, and that was after trading in my ’57 Bel Air for it.
How did you decide on the paint scheme?
Originally I wanted to go with that green and yellow, but there are already a few cars with that color combo. Knowing that I was trying to figure out a color scheme, my wife suggested to stick with the green but to go with a black instead of the yellow. To be honest, I’m a body guy and I know the type of upkeep it takes to have a black car, and I didn’t really know if I wanted to do it, but I did, and in end it worked out great.
So your wife is responsible for that color scheme?
Exactly, my wife backs me 100%.
If anyone wants to see your ’56 in person, what shows will they be able to see it at in the near future?
I’ll be hitting the LA, Las Vegas and New Years Picnic.
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