SEMA 2015 Art Walk
With so much going on at SEMA, such as new product showcasing, educational seminars, industry celebrity meet up, product exhibition, and demonstration it is impossible for one to see everything at...
View Article1962 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – Never Quit
In 2007 we featured a ’62 Impala hardtop with blue trim belonging to Herman “Pooh” Ashley of Los Angeles. It was built in honor of, and named after, his sister Shameka who lost her life, but if that...
View Article2015 Albuquerque Car Show and Concert
New Mexico is known for its Native American/Hispanic culture, hot air balloons, adobe architecture, and of course the hit TV series Breaking Bad. If you were a fan of the show like I was, then you...
View Article1996 Chevrolet S-10 – Gumby’s S-10
In 1993, Jose Gomez of Visalia, California, began working at a stereo shop. It was at that shop where he began to really get involved with custom cars. Jose had a 1996 Chevy S-10 that he found in the...
View Article1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible – Dream Catcher
We’ve all got that one car we’d want to buy if we won the lottery. Most of us only get close to that fantasy and pine over what we’d really want by looking at magazines or drooling over the real-life...
View Article2015 La Bulla Art Exhibition
La Bulla art exhibit opened April 11th at Plaza De La Raza in Los Angeles. Antonio Pelayo, Dan Madigan, and Steve Guerrero curated the exhibit and the event was hosted by model Amandita Garcia and...
View ArticleAssembling a TCI Chevy Truck Frame
Restoring a truck that has been in existence since the late ’40s or early ’50s is no easy task. Aside from all the normal wear and tear of having been used that long, there’s also the abuse and neglect...
View Article2012 Harley-Davidson Road King – Childhood Hero
Pedro Infante is without a doubt one of Mexico’s most legendary actors. As a kid, Eddie Cano can remember how much his dad loved to watch his movies. One in particular, A Toda Maquina, featured Pedro...
View Article1959 Chevrolet Impala Convertible – The Antidote
We often lose sight of how good we have it. Going to car shows, spending time with family, having a healthy and stable life. Those opportunities come at the behest of people in our armed forces putting...
View ArticleAlberto Herrera’s Airbrushed Mural
Crosses and crucifixes are powerful visual reminders of God’s love, and they also serve as a witness of hope to the world. Being blessed with artistic talents, muralist Alberto Herrera had to be...
View ArticleThe Tail Fin Era of Automobile Styling
The Lowrider “Time Machine” cruises back into the future of the late 1960’s to a place known as the Tail Fin Era of Automobile styling. Here’s what the Car Show circuits looked like back in time when...
View ArticleE-Street EFI System Conversion Part 1
That’s right, it’s just that easy to convert from a carb to EFI. All you need is a beer, a few tools, and once it’s all plugged in it’ll tune itself in just the touch of a few buttons. Did we mention...
View Article1967 Chevrolet Impala – Cesar’s Palace
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had or continue to have dreams of owning your own lowrider. We have all at one time or another daydreamed about hitting switches or cruising to our favorite...
View Article2015 SEMA Girls
The goal for all exhibitors at SEMA is drawing attention to their booth and giving product awareness. There are multiple tactics used to draw that attention. The most effective ways I saw was by...
View Article1949 Chevy 3100 Stake Bed – Stake Your Claim
Most of us know that building a lowrider takes time and patience. Just ask Ray Martinez, whose restoration journey lasted over 28 years. Shortly after purchasing this 1949 Chevy 3100 stake bed 1/2-ton...
View Article2013 Harley-Davidson Road Glide – Gliding in Paradise
Matthew Pasion of Waipahu, Hawaii, has always been into custom cars and bikes since high school. “The need to stand apart from the rest is why I always customize my rides whether it was a mini-truck,...
View ArticleArts in Motion II
Creating a successful car show in the states is no easy task. It’s even harder when your state is divided into eight islands and separated from the mainland, but that’s what Tommy Sampaga of Hawaii has...
View Article2016 Nissan Maxima
When it comes to sedans, there is no denying that we – as the Latino market – love the Nissan brand. From the Altima to the Maxima, these sedans have become a part our automotive make up. Since the 1st...
View ArticleMagnaFlow Exhaust Install
When it comes to an exhaust system, MagnaFlow offers the best of both worlds, bringing you great performance and great sound! Using decades of experience, extensive research, and field testing,...
View Article2014 Chevrolet Impala – Generation X
In 1956, Chevrolet toyed with the idea of making a two-row Corvette after learning of Ford’s plan to enlarge the 1958 Thunderbird by including four seats. That same year, Chevrolet introduced the 1956...
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