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pe r a rm fo nce features i y · pr str rti ·a 54 one fine fleetline 1948 chevrolet fleetline 58 lemon ice a cool avor juiced for the shows 76 trouble maker 86 candy red regal bringing some problems 84 house of bombs the shop right down the driveway old memories san gabriel valley chapter 100 the formula a 64 convertible with a daytona blue print 64 ma oso 58 convertible impala with the gangster lean 30 e ultur de · c mar 10 42 shows departments 12 raza report 14 on the scene 22 new products 24 music 26 lowrider image 30 lowrider original 34 car club 40,98 retro 94 deluxe 42 las vegas super show super coverage super event 52 vegas super show hop the batteries were sizzling at the hop pit in las vegas 72 the santa barbara show nite life car club s 17th annual 80 lowcos portland moses lake get together up in washington volume 32 issue 3 lowridermagazine.com www.storemags.co www.storemags.com www.fantamag.com w.storemags.com www.fantamag.com w.fantamag.c est on the cover 42 vegas super show and super model lana lopez 90 summit brand serpentine small block serpentine savings tech 1977 lowrider issn 0199-9362 march 2010 vol 32 no 3 copyright © 2010 by source interlink magazines llc all rights reserved published monthly by source interlink media llc 261 madison ave 5th floor new york ny 10016 periodical postage paid at new york ny and at additional mailing o ces canada post publications mail agreement no 40612608 canada returns to be sent to bleuchip international p.o box 25542 london on n6c 6b2 canada subscription rates for 1 year 12 issues u.s apo fpo and u.s possessions $35.00 canada add $13.00 per year price includes surface mail postage to canada and gst-reg #872093125 rt0001 foreign orders add $15.00 in u.s funds per year surface mail for a change of address six weeks notice is required send old as well as new address to lowrider magazine p.o box 420235 palm coast fl 32142-0235 cbn 129791596rt no part of this book may be reproduced without written permission printed in the u.s.a this book is purchased with the understanding that the information presented is from varied sources for which there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher as to the accuracy or completeness postmaster please send address changes to lowrider magazine p.o box 420235 palm coast fl 32142-0235 52

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est 1977 o ur mission this month represents decades of the lowrider lifestyle and history in this march issue we feature cars culture and a musical genius named carlos augusto alves santana born in mexico this soulful innovator of mexican-nicaraguan descent became a musical icon and a guitar legend who is loved the world over the man became famous in the late `60 s and early `70 s fronting his own band known for pioneering a fusion of rock salsa and jazz which helped to break down the evil ways of cultural barriers found at the time santana s signature sound included melodic blues guitar lines set against a backdrop of latin percussion stylings which relied heavily on timbales and congas i mean really is there a nationality or generation out there today that doesn t listen to carlos music the man invented his own guitar sound period dependsinocen1966 no one to his music has been a way of life for decades so much so that whenever we hear a certain song it seems to take us on a journey through the past placing us right there like some sort of a musical time machine when you think about all of the albums and songs/ballads he has produced over the years it seems to be an injustice that rolling stone magazine only ranked him at number 15 on their list of the100 greatest guitarists of all time makes you wonder if they know that the guitar is an instrument that is played by your soul not your ngers from tijuana mexico to san francisco strip clubs through the storied woodstock festival and the glory days of columbia records santana s music has been a supernatural cultural experience for all to enjoy check out the stage at lowrider s greatest hits music section in this issue to read about the life story or better yet the ballad of carlos santana the super show at las vegas proved once again that no matter the economic conditions 700 lowriders will be loaded onto trailers and towed from all over the map to the desert so that they can be properly displayed and appreciated by the world of lowrider enthusiasts every time i am asked the inevitable question about a shaky future for lowriding the super show answers the question for me this annual who s who never fails to heed the call and with each new year bringing us more state-of-theart rides that set the current standard i doubt it ever will this culture just gets more and more interesting since the quality bar is only set until the next year s lowrider show tour begins congrats to this year s winners but enjoy the moment while it lasts because you can be sure that the builders out there are gunning for you next year this month s lowrider image is de ned in a special piece thanks to the intimately told story of bird from the majestics this guy is a hell of a guy to meet if your passion revolves around the lowriding lifestyle this is a man who carries not only himself his club and those around him well he also carries on the tradition of setting an example of what a true lowrider should be he s a class act worthy enough to lead his peers through actions rather than words bird de nes what it means to be a lowrider so take notes from this true veteran you might learn a thing or two if you get the chance to meet him in person shake his hand and tell him thank you for his years of dedication to the culture and for upholding the true image of a lowrider robert morales of robert s tires and wheels has rotated his wires and tires for the many miles and heights he has climbed in order to help keep lowriding alive and well up in colorado enjoy his story and nd out why he s responsible for being denver s original lowrider a round of applause is in order for style car club they have consistently lived up to the de nition of their name for over 30 years portraying a positive image through their cars attitude and pride lasting for over three decades as a car club is no small feat but style makes it look easy through the many memorable cars they have created and events which they have sponsored check `em out take a look at the masterfully built `58 rag featured in the centerfold section i know that it must seem like all of a sudden there have been a lot of these types of pristine rides featured in our pages as of late but i think that all the lowrider guys have really put their foot into these builds we certainly have an exclusive market with them now thanks to builds like this one imagine seeing something like this roll o of a factory line the retro section in lowrider is something special that we ve created in the hope that it brings back memories from some spawns new ideas for others and shines a light of respect on our beloved history because i feel that we can never forget our past especially in the magazine that we have here i am asking for your help please help us by contributing past photos of show cars car shows and club photos of members from the past featured famous lowriders from the past can also still be considered as long as the photos have a di erent setting or back 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est 1977 bike clubs a gateway to lowriding culture for youth by linda caballero sotelo w hen mike mejia founded twisted minds bike club in 1998 he never imagined they would be around eleven years later mejia a 20 year lowriding enthusiast describes the feeling shared by `customs enthusiasts as pride and accomplishment in building something beautiful from the ground up when asked how they got the name twisted minds mejia shared it was a spectator who saw the bikes on display with incredible chrome parts twisted this way and that and said it must take some sort of twisted mind to be that creative they liked that comment and that s how the name came to be twisted minds is an educational all volunteer-led labor of love for its members and adults mentors it currently has eight active members brothers caesar and chris jessie and tommy george miguel ana and amilia twisted minds is the only bike club allowed for membership in san diego s exclusive lowrider council the council has high standards and a probationary period where applicants must have show quality cars and bikes but also participate in community events the council motto is strength in unity and so in deference to that motto twisted minds volunteers in the community and conducts blood and bone marrow drives toy drives fundraisers bike exhibitions at schools and participates in local and out of town shows they are quick to point out that the council doesn t accept just any club that wants to join let alone a bike club it s a phased process comprised of standards at the 3 year mark and after 5 years of council membership the club is eligible to have its club plaque inscribed on a pillar at the cultural landmark that is san diego s iconic chicano park twisted minds has two years to go and they are con dent that coveted accolade will be theirs but why start a low rider bike club founder mike mejia said my father was a lowrider so i `inherited his passion as an adult i noticed there were a lot of kids that attended shows but there wasn t a lot to keep them interested i had a bike in the garage that i decided to start working on i noticed that the kids in the neighborhood would come by and just want to hang out and give input to my bike we started with one bike and then from there as interest grew so did the club i think that giving them a positive outlet builds their self esteem when they compete in shows and walk away with a trophy that motivates them to want to continue to upgrade their bikes i know that this passion will eventually turn into cars a feeling shared by others seventeen year old twisted minds member cesar gastelum involved since he was 14 shared that he enjoys xing and working on bikes and is looking forward to building his own lowrider in the future just like his dad has he also likes that their club gives back to the community through volunteering and fundraisers his younger brother eleven year old chris gastelum said it makes me feel proud just to know that i built my bike you see it in his demeanor pride in accomplishment hard work and ownership begins for young chris a love a air with custom bikes and later custom cars unfolds but it s no easy thing you must pay your dues the bike club is that gateway it s like a rite of passage from being a kid to a teenager to an adult what bikes do is `turn them on it literally gives a kid another outlet to develop him herself said norman paraiso a 30 year low riding enthusiast and proud owner of moving violation a pristine 64 impala convertible 12 lowridermagazine.com www.storemags.co www.storemags.com www.fantamag.com w.storemags.com www.fantamag.com w.fantamag.c

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its not di cult to see that the e ort and thought invested in building a bike will result in an object of pride and perhaps access into the exclusive and often clickish world of prestigious car clubs you know them lifestyle imperials majestics southside to name a few undoubtedly the personi cation of meticulous work a sense of community laced with many hours or years of diligence to build memorable show pieces after all is said and done there s no doubt that aesthetically the custom bikes are sweet even a girly-girl like me would ve wanted one of these amazing bikes to cruise around in my lomas neighborhood of tijuana as the cute 11 year old proud owner of the sparkly purple basket-wielding banana-seat sporting schwinn ridden 24/7 that summer imagine a bike club with mentors for us back then yes bike clubs may give kids a glimpse of what building the holy grail of the lowriding culture can be your own wicked car but make no mistake they fundamentally do one other profound thing they build character i for more info visit www.sandiegolowridercouncil.com about the author linda caballero sotelo is a freelance writer and hispanic marketing expert based in southern california she may be reached at lsotelo@toltecmedia.net some things can t be replaced don t let unfair laws take you off the road stay informed join today www.storemags.com www.fantamag.com www.storemags.com www.fantamag.com www.semasan.com

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est 1977 new products p22 music p24 events · lowrider super show las vegas nv p42 super show hop las vegas nv p52 · 17th annual show n-n style car show and arena hop santa barbara ca p72 3rd annual moses lake lowrider show moses lake wa p80 the big 20th anniversary celebration by jae bueno n 1989 noah hipolito showcased his 1948 chevy fleetline gumby 48 at a lowrider tour show in pomona california for the rst time oldies car club veteran ricardo alvarado was at the show and took notice of the car as well as its owner noah taken by his craftsmanship as well as his enthusiastic demeanor ricardo approached noah about starting a chapter in the san gabriel valley the rest as they say is history fast-forward to 2009 and the san gabriel valley chapter of oldies car club is celebrating their 20th year anniversary i the club decided that the best way to commemorate this outstanding achievement was to get the various chapters of the club together along with some fellow car clubs and have a party there was certainly cause for celebration and the sgv chapter of oldies certainly did it in style the club held the festivities at the luxurious marriott in monrovia california decorated in the classic oldies cc colors of black gold the grand ballroom was at capacity with everyone in attendance looking to help the chapter celebrate their anniversary 14 lowridermagazine.com www.fantamag.com www.fantamag.com w.fantamag.c

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the night started o with a social hour featuring mariachis serenading those in attendance after dinner was served awards were presented to the san gabriel valley chapter members as well as to the family members of oldies riders who also help the club with various duties chapter president noah and vice president junior honored the oldies chapters in attendance and presented a special memorial keepsake to the widow of louie gonzalez who unfortunately passed away in early 2009 after the awards and group photos came a slide show and then the cholo dj turned the music up and oldies cc danced and socialized until the early morning congratulations to the san gabriel valley chapter of oldies car club on your 20th anniversary we wish you many more years of success in lowriding and thank you for the contributions you have made to our culture i www.storemags.com www.fantamag.com www.storemags.com www.fantam w.storem w.fantam

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