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1. california blue

Wednesday, 15 June 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / california blue

california blue | The 1964 Chevrolet Impala is kinda like the blue jeans of classic cars. It’s got a timeless styling, a solid construction, and it fits whatever look you’re after. In other words, you’ll be hard pressed to ...
... the timeless hours he spent at his dad’s garage. Garry Odbert is a true old school hot rodder, still owning his very first roadster from high school days. It’s also Garry who taught Dylan the correct use of welder, wrench and power ...

2. the ultimate mild kustom

Tuesday, 16 February 2016 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / the ultimate mild kustom

... and I drove from Southern California to Las Vegas to take a look at it. The photos and description caught my eye and it seemed to be exactly what I had been looking for.« When Chris saw the Coupe in person, he was blown away. Not like ...
... this Merc, Chris didn’t only accomplish his goal of having a slick sled. He’s also following a decades old family tradition: »My dad had a 47 Ford in high school and a lowered Black 56 Chevy when I was just a kid. He was in ...

3. into the limelight

Monday, 13 October 2014 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / into the limelight

... for a guy who grew up in California, someone older in your family had a bitchin’ ride when you were still riding your bicycle. Jim Kimbrough of San Clemente, California, for instance always knew he wanted a Chevy Nomad. »My dad was ...
... been teaching body and paint at Fullerton Union high school for several decades. As the experienced instructor he is, Mike applied the custom mixed paint over the Nomad body which was so straight it hardly needed any repair. »Having the ...

4. stolen in newport beach ca

Sunday, 02 February 2014 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / stolen in newport beach ca

stolen in newport beach ca | The Kustomrama Wagon got stolen in Newport Beach, California. It is Olav Kvipt's daily driver to school and work, and he is really in need of getting the car back. The Chevy has the registration number 3UZF934. It ...
stolen in newport beach ca | The Kustomrama Wagon got stolen in Newport Beach, California. It is Olav Kvipt's daily driver to school and work, and he is really in need of getting the car back. The Chevy has the registration number 3UZF934. It ...

5. palos verdes (part 1)

Tuesday, 22 October 2013 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / palos verdes (part 1)

... known for distinguished schools, extensive horse trails, and high home prices. Great looking mildly modfied Ford wagon. Killer stance on this 1940 Ford Tudor Sedan. And that's it for now, so stay tuned for part 2 of the Palos ...
palos verdes (part 1) | Yes, I know, it's been quiet around here lately. The move back from Southern California to Switzerland took most of my time and every free minute I was busy working on the first printed edition of... Hold on – this ...

6. the studebomber

Wednesday, 17 April 2013 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / the studebomber

... San Clemente, California who are capable of opening my stubborn, narrow-minded view. To my defense I must say he had to bring some pretty heavy machinery. And he had to piece it together from dozens of different car makes and models. But he ...
... and combined it with a Olds gauge cluster from the same year. The cowl vent was specifcially built for this car. In fact, every part on this car was made to fit. »My goal was building a car the old school way« says Roy. »Just using ...

7. garza kustoms: a family affair

Monday, 18 March 2013 Content / lowtechblog.blogspot.com / garza kustoms: a family affair

garza kustoms: a family affair | Whenever I get the opportunity to travel California's central coast, I really enjoy discovering and re-discovering this wonderful area. It always feels a bit like time travelling. The roads are straight and ...
... were greeted by Arnold Garza at his shop in Nipomo. He's currently building a 1941 Plymouth Coupe, owned by Gilbert Robles. Gilbert is another good friend of ours and runs a beautiful old school barber shop in Guadalupe. A lot of custom ...