History Low Riders, Zoots Suiters and "Pachucos"

This was refreshing to see. A very nice couple who enjoy the cars and each other. The black one is his and the white Impala is hers. Very impressive

 

Dang. Don’t have shows like that here in bama.
Thanks for posting.

wonder if we get a thread about convertibles with half up/down now

 

It was a factory Chevrolet accessory steering wheel in the early 1950's.

Just Steering Wheels - Custom Car Chronicle

 

Cheech and Chong rocked that!

 

Dave ain't here man.

 

Yes I am. Open the door.

 

Love that Sky Six!

 

I bet “ You got the stuff too Dave!”

 

When I left SoCal to come to Arizona I was surprised by the number and quality of the low riders here, as you can plainly see.

 

No photoshop here​

 

Another non GM offering

mmmmm

 

Twice piped, dumped, buen trabajo primo.

 

I dunno, maybe it's because I'm Irish, but every time I build one of these...the ass sticks up

 

Hello,

A friend in the Westside of Long Beach told me of this old habit of his. He learned it from another old guy that had a lowered car. Whenever the lowered car was left alone in a parking situation, house, parking lot, on the street anywhere, a park or especially, overnight outside or car port, the old trick of theft was averted by lowering the car/cruiser to the absolute lowest point.

That meant that the bumper, muffler, running boards or frame was touching the ground surface. So, what does it do? The absolutely lowered cruiser is now locked in place and will withstand any efforts to steal the cool car. A little security goes a long way to enjoyment… YRMV

Even if it is a trip inside of a business for some shopping or a nice dinner, absolute lowering was a must before the loud alarms and ignition cut offs were a common place.

Jnaki
Welcome to So Cal cruising...

 

If it hasn't been posted already, a great bit of reading on the topic:

https://iowahawk.typepad.com/iowahawk/2009/05/bajito-y-suavecito.html

 

Shots from the recent Atlanta Lowrider Magazine Super Show. First time such a show here, hard to believe. I rarely get to see these cars on the street so this was a treat. Lots of families there, several performers on stage, a big production that was well attended. Sponsored by a local club Crazy Vatos.

 

The picture is los angeles.The Ruelas family (Dukes car club)is well known and respected in the bomb/ low rider community. They have their bomb / custom roots in the '40s los angeles.

 

I don’t know if this has been posted but PBS Seattle, KCTS, showed the “Zoot Suit Riots” on American Experience. I saw it before but watched again. Repeats Thursday at 1:00 PM Pacific time.

 

I saw it too. Really good documentary that gives some good insight on the period (1942/43). catch it if you can.

 

I’m a fan of the style.

 

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