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1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup – Driven
Leonard Roybal alaways dreamed of owning a classic truck, and when he stumbled upon a ’52 3100 for sale on Craigslist he knew it was a deal he couldn’t pass up
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Hector Leyva
Born into the infamous suburb of Los Angeles, known as Echo Park, Hector Leyva found himself growing up against the backdrop of vibrant imagery that is the Lowrider culture. This influence would carry on as he would eventually go on to build several lowriders himself, the most notable, being a 1981 Cadillac centerfold dubbed “Freak of the Week”. A chance encounter during a particular photoshoot with, then staff photographer, Saul Vargas would spark an interest in the world that is photography. What began as a hobby, would eventually blossom into a full-time career.
Based out of Las Vegas, NV and working as a freelance photographer, Hector would go on to create SugarMill Studios and become a premier photography platform. From magazine covers to national periodicals, such as the New York Post, Hector Leyva’s studio continues to be recognized both nationally and internationally. With a long list of clients ranging from local celebrities to major sport superstars, Hector continues to display his photographic diversity that extends well beyond that of the Lowriding world. His passion for Lowriding however will not be swayed. As a member of a legendary car club, he will continue to build cars. You can count on seeing more of his personal builds, alongside his continuing coverage of the Lowrider Movement.
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1964 Chevrolet Impala – Sunny Delight
An Impala built in a year built in a year to cruise the streets daily but can still take home its fair share of awards
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Alfredo Quintero’s Impala Glasshouse – SEMA ’19 Spotlight #MTSEMA19
Out of all the cars that were selected to come to SEMA as part of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour the one that stood out the most to us was Alfredo Quintero’s ’75 Impala Glasshouse
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Powermaster Performance At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
No lowrider build could ever be a success without a reliable starter or alternator and for the last 25 years Powermaster Performance has been churning out the best starters and alternators on the market
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Original Parts Group, Inc. At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
If you’ve ever rebuilt a late model lowrider then you should be familiar with the name OPGI, or Original Parts Group, Inc.
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Miller Electric Manufacturing At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
This almost century-old brand pulled out all the stops when it came to their display for SEMA 2019, leaving us wondering what they have planned for next year
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Self Made ’59 Impala – SEMA 2019 Spotlight #MTSEMA19
Every year, PPG’s SEMA booth features some of the industry’s top builds and this year’s SEMA convention was no different.
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PPG At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
Every year, exhibitors at the SEMA Convention work tirelessly to bring out the best of the best and PPG was no exception with a urban-themed display that showcased 3 custom cars designed by the industry’s top painters
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Dynamat At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
At the 2019 SEMA Show Dynamat gave us a reminder of how important their paper-thin aluminum layers are for any build.
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Coker Tire At SEMA 2019 #MTSEMA19
Coker has brought new life to the cherished 5/20 tire and at the 2019 SEMA Show they had quite a number of wheels wrapped in this iconic tire.
