This 1979 Schwinn was Built from the Ground Up
Attending your local car show can serve one of two main purposes. One, it’s a great place to enjoy the camaraderie of likeminded individuals, and second, it’s a great place to gauge the competition and...
View Article2016 Denver Super Show
To the general public Colorado is known best for its world-class skiing, but a little known fact is that they’re also known for their lowrider scene—especially for their infamous Denver Lowrider Tour....
View ArticleTrading the Club Life for the Club Lyfe
The nightlife is what defines our years as an adolescent. The long nights out, the women, the booze, it’s all part of an addiction that can easily run the financial well dry. But imagine having to live...
View ArticleRestoring a 1963 Chevrolet Impala
Currently an Arizona transplant, this former SoCal resident may have left Cali behind, but what he wasn’t able to shake was the lifestyle he had become accustomed to. As a kid, Arthur Hamilton vividly...
View ArticlePinnacle Peak Steakhouse
Like most men, the guys at LOWRIDER love to eat steak. However when we have a craving for a steak we’re not thinking of going to Morton’s, Black Angus, Ruth’s Chris, or even Outback (although we are...
View ArticleLOWRIDER Review: Continental Tires TerrainContact A/T
So let me explain. Lowriders may be the heart and soul of our existence but trucks really do come first—you just don’t realize it. Regardless of whether you drive a Ford, Chevy, Toyota, or Dodge truck,...
View Article’63-’76 Buick Riviera Interior Restoration
Original Parts Group Inc. (OPGI) is a leading automotive manufacturer that offers more than 75,000 classic GM restoration parts and high-performance accessories. The company has the biggest collection...
View ArticleThe X-Man Proudly Presents 14th Annual “CRUISE for the CAUSE”
San Diego radio station Magic 92.5 (XHRM-FM) will host the annual Xavier The X-Man’s Cruise for the Cause Car Show, this Saturday, August 13, at Qualcomm Stadium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This special...
View ArticleExtreme Auto Fest Anaheim 2016
In theory, the end of June may not be the best time to hold an outdoor car show, especially in Southern California, what with the god-awful heat. But even with the sun blazing down in full force,...
View ArticleChad Fincher’s Slammed 1950 Chevy 3100 Truck
Chad Fincher, from Phoenix, says he first obtained the truck from his grandparents. His grandfather had done a mini restoration on it in the mid ’90s and then parked it in their barn out in New Mexico...
View ArticleParts to a Dream
Here’s a short compilation of parts and distributors you should know about. Although you may not need them now, it’s always good to know about the latest parts in the game so we’ve put together a short...
View Article’53 Bel Air with Lowrider Style & Hot Rod Performance
At first glance, Gary Villeggiante’s 1953 rag looks like something you’d see going low and slow, but that’s actually the farthest from the truth. In fact, his rag is a sleeper and a creeper of sorts....
View ArticleAmber Grace – Cali Girl at Heart
Makeup Artist: Marilyn Ramirez (IG @mua_marliyn) Hey you. Yeah…you. You ready to read yet? Now that you’ve wiped the drool off your bottom lip and clicked “Save to Desktop” on your favorite pictures,...
View ArticleChrome Tilt Column by ididit
If you’re a sucker for detail and expect nothing but the best, then remember the brand that’s established themselves as the best in the game: ididit. Since 1986, ididit has become the staple steering...
View Article’49 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe – Lessons Learned. Stripes Earned.
There’s no denying the culture of lowriding is a family affair. Stroll into any of our shows and you’ll find the place littered with families in full swing. But take a deeper look and you’ll often find...
View Article1959 Chevrolet Impala Built in Tijuana
Deciding which car would grace the cover of our annual LS issue has always been somewhat of a challenge. For starters, the car needs to possess just a little bit of everything. From custom paint to a...
View ArticleUse ARP Bolts to Reassemble your Motor
Now that you’ve got your parts back from the machine and chrome shop, there’s only one thing left to do: assemble it. But before doing so, you want to make sure that you put it all back together using...
View ArticleEvapo-Rust: The Super-Safe Rust Remover
Do you have old rusted parts that for whatever reason you can’t bear to throw out? If so, try cleaning them up with some Evapo-Rust. Evapo-Rust is the number one non-toxic rust remover in America. It...
View ArticleRestoring Acoustic Excellence
Aside from the small bells and whistles and the fancy leather trim and bigger wheels, the biggest difference between a Toyota and a Lexus—or a Tahoe and an Escalade— is one simple thing: sound...
View Article2016 Fresno Super Show – Bringing the Heat to Fresno
The Fresno Fairgrounds has always been a hot spot for California riders from both NorCal and SoCal to show. The show didn’t happen last year and it left a huge void for car lovers and music goers in...
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