Praise the Lowered by flyrod
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Praise the Lowered by

Canon 5D Mark2 24-105mm 1:4 lens. Mac Pro with Photoshop CS5 and Wacom tablet. 1948 Chrysler.

PRAISE THE LOWERED a Drive-by Poem from Flyrod

From Casa Grande to the streets of East L.A.
Is the turf were the Lowrider’s all come to play

The Chicano way is to cruise it real slow
With smaller spoke wheels to keep it real low

A 48 Chrysler with hydraulic valves and pumps
With the flick of a switch this bad boy really jumps

A Buick Regal or Cutlass Supreme
Hasn’t the stuff like this old school machine

Monte Carlo’s and Impalas better beware
When the red 48 is coming down there

The Chrysler is smooth and fully decked out
With fender skirts and visor it’s got the clout

With metal flake paint and a campy style
Heads will be turning and giving a smile

Suicide doors and a continental tire
With a flathead motor that puts out some fire

A little gold trim and some LED lights
Keep this ride hopping through the East L.A. nights

A heart-pounding base from a powerful amp
Make the red 48 a boulevard champ.

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About flyrod

The name’s Flyrod. American car culture is my thing. If it rolls, roars, or rumbles I’m into it. Statistics and facts aren’t my gig. My mission is to track down and capture the infamous rides that make up pop culture, and to tell their stories.

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Tags

lowrider, 1948 chrysler, sedan, chicano culture, car, automobile, custom, cruiser

Comments

  • Michele Filoscia
    Michele Filoscia4 months ago

    Fantastic car !

  • Thanks very much Michele.

    – flyrod

  • AuntDot
    AuntDot4 months ago

    Absolutely wonderful and I love the poem and your title! Perfect!

  • Always appreciated Dot.

    – flyrod

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider4 months ago

    Impressive work!!

  • Thanks very much Jihn.

    – flyrod

  • Mike Capone
    Mike Capone4 months ago

    Great viewing and reading experience! Congratulations on job well done!

  • Very kind of you Mike. Always appreciated.

    – flyrod

  • Steven  Agius
    Steven Agius4 months ago

    Great work !

  • Thanks Steve

    – flyrod

  • Diane Schuster
    Diane Schuster4 months ago

    2/13/12

    Congratulations from your hosts at Color Me A Rainbow!

    Please go Here and immediately enter your image into the Red Challenge and good luck! Dee

  • That’s great Diane. Thanks.

    – flyrod

  • Glenn Cecero
    Glenn Cecero4 months ago

    Beautiful car and wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature!

  • Thanks Glen.

    – flyrod

  • Bill Dutting
    Bill Dutting4 months ago

    My what a long nose you have Grandma! Great work as always!

  • We don’t have to many lowriders on the East Coast. I’m guessing you’ve had to pass a few in CA. Thanks Bill.

    – flyrod

  • Elaine Bawden
    Elaine Bawden4 months ago

    ♥ BEAUTIFUL ♥

  • Thanks Elaine

    – flyrod

  • LoneAngel
    LoneAngel4 months ago

    awesome !!!!!!!!!!

  • Thanks Angel

    – flyrod