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Car pics too cool not to share

Reminds me of Henry's (Lou Diamond Phillips) truck on the show Longmire:

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So, I was watching the pilot episode of "Chico and the Man" (on Tubi), as I haven't seen an episode of the show since it last aired in the late '70s (first one was in '74). Watched the first two episodes. It was great to see the episodes again some 50 years after they aired! Then I got to thinking about Freddie Prinze's death, and what was his last episode. Prinze shot himself in the head just hours after recording the 62nd episode of the show in Season 3. I skipped ahead and watched that episode, which was hard to do knowing that this 22 year old kid would been gone from this world several hours later. Sad. Just really sad.

Anyways, in the intro to the third season (and perhaps the second season?), they showed several lowriders, including Gypsy Rose, which is probably the world's most iconic lowrider of all time. It was great to see her rolling down the street, instead of sitting static in some car show or museum. But while Gypsy Rose lives on, it's too bad that others did not. Just saying...
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Gypsy Rose was an Icon car because , although it was a low rider , it's stance and wheels identified with the Hotrod crowd.
 
Gypsy Rose was an Icon car because , although it was a low rider , it's stance and wheels identified with the Hotrod crowd.
I'm not sure that I really agree with that, but it's one of those things where who's to say that it's correct, or not? I've always had the impression that it was the artistry in the paintwork, as well as the lavish interior, that brought it to the level of "icon" status. But whatever the reason, it's position in the world of the automobile has been firmly established. It's the most recognized lowrider in the world. Gotta love that!
 
I'm not sure that I really agree with that, but it's one of those things where who's to say that it's correct, or not? I've always had the impression that it was the artistry in the paintwork, as well as the lavish interior, that brought it to the level of "icon" status. But whatever the reason, it's position in the world of the automobile has been firmly established. It's the most recognized lowrider in the world. Gotta love that!

The paint , (especially on the roof ) is fantastic that is for sure , however this car is not another typical low rider rolling on 100 spoke Daytons , covered in heavy metalflake paint and running scissor doors... ;)
 
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Oh FUCK YEA! 8 foot bed too. While I could complain that it isn't a 9, I'd be perfectly happy with this one. This is how an old truck SHOULD look - no bullshit chopping, slamming, or stupid wheels. Nice color too!

I wonder if it had an upgrade to the next generation of GMC engines? ;) :D

It's just my opinion but 50's gmc trucks had a face only a mother could love. Downright ugly compared to the chevies.
 
The paint , (especially on the roof ) is fantastic that is for sure , however this car is not another typical low rider rolling on 100 spoke Daytons , covered in heavy metalflake paint and running scissor doors... ;)

Yeah, she predates all that nonsense. I believe fans of the lowriders knew she was special even "back in the day". Something that I wasn't aware of until recently, however, is that this '64 is actually his third rendition of Gypsy Rose. The first two were '63s. The first one was painted a flashy pink, sans the roses. I don't know whatever became of it, but the second one (which reportedly had 72 roses painted on it) was destroyed by a rival gang. The third and final rendition of the car...a '64...has 115 flowers on it. She's a looker! :love:
 
Yeah, she predates all that nonsense. I believe fans of the lowriders knew she was special even "back in the day". Something that I wasn't aware of until recently, however, is that this '64 is actually his third rendition of Gypsy Rose. The first two were '63s. The first one was painted a flashy pink, sans the roses. I don't know whatever became of it, but the second one (which reportedly had 72 roses painted on it) was destroyed by a rival gang. The third and final rendition of the car...a '64...has 115 flowers on it. She's a looker! :love:

I can appreciate most types of car builds , some more then others . I like the old school lowrider builds a lot !

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I can appreciate most types of car builds , some more then others . I like the old school lowrider builds a lot !

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In the lowrider crowd, those cars ('46-'50ish) are known as "Bomb Chevies", you know, big booms right before they were made. I like 'em. Outside the lowrider crowd, those post-war to early 50s cars really don't get much love, and I rarely see them around here.
 
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