Von Brush

Custom car enthusiast but also have Vegas and el Caminos. My custom is a 57 Chevy convertible that I have owned since 1966. It is a mild custom with shaved deck , hood and door handles, hand made bubble skirts,59 Imperial grill, louvered hood, station wagon rear bumper,lowered, original Lancer caps on diamond back radial white walls. Color is Ford Ivy green with some minor scalloping, pin-striping and gold leaf accents. Interior is custom two tone green and top is tan. Drive train is 307 and backed by 3 speed trans with overdrive . Rear is 373 . Air shocks with onboard compressor control the ride height. I have been working on this ride since 66 and with the exception of upholstering the seats, done all
Of the work myself.

I have been an art teacher, art director for an automotive magazine,. T shirt designer, sign painter,striper, and artist. Other hobbies include custom painting on vehicles and collecting 50s and 60s music. I have a 50s style replica diner with working juke box and Coca Cola cooler. It is filled
With memorabilia from the old days. My passion for sports especially the Yankees is on display as well.

Unfortunately I am alone now since I lost my wife 9 years ago. However, my daughter and her family have moved near me here in upstate NY. Presently I am doing a Vega for her to drive to cruise nights.