Not Traditional

We’ve been lucky enough to watch Plowboy build some pretty wild rides through the years. The first that comes to mind is the “Space Truck”. I can remember following the project post by post and waiting on edge to see the final product. It wasn’t until the ’05 H.A.M.B. Drags that I actually got to see the truck in person. I was amazed at how well executed it was and was quick to jump on Plowboy with questions.

I was amazed to find out that he really isn’t a traditionalist per se. He doesn’t read the little pages, doesn’t really base his work off other eras, and has no real regard for historical cars. He simply likes old cars and design. Ideas pop into his head and he gets to work… Upon hearing that, I was really interested to see how his next rod would turn out – the Lunar Lander.

The first glimpse of the Lander was a mock up photo Plowboy posted a few years ago. It was a rough vision of what was to come – more lifted 60’s era quarters with a thirties era cowl. This one was to be a roadster and he wanted it low and sleek. Again, we all followed his progress through the H.A.M.B. and patiently waited to see the final product.

The roadster debuted on the H.A.M.B. with some simple completion photos followed by an Autorama showing. I think it’s safe to say that most were knocked out by what they saw. It had all of the character and creativity as the Space Truck, but an even higher level of fit and finish. Put simply, this was a show rod built to higher standards than most if not all of the same genre built in the late 50’s/early 60’s.

Still, Plowboy was quick to point out that he doesn’t get into the history part of it so much. He just builds what he likes and to his own style. It just so happens that his personal reaction to customization ends with a spot on 1960’s show rod look. That process by itself proves our legitimacy fellas… Even cooler? Plowboy is starting his own genre.