1959 Chevy Corvette at the Goodguys Auto Show

Hola, it was raining hot rods, lowriders and custom cars in the last 2008 Goodguys Auto Show held in California. Founded by Gary Meadors in 1983, Goodguys rod and custom association organizes and promotes some of the biggest automotive events in the country.

As we were strolling across the booths, one of us bumped into a striking 1959 Chevy Corvette coated in eyecandy Orange. This beauty has an LS2 Chevy engine that pumps out 550hp and according to the owner, Al Hughes, everything in the hot rod is computer controlled. Now that's called east meets west, huh!

There's an added console in the car that comes between the seats. The door handles and gauges are modified and implemented with new methods while maintaining its retro look. We came to know that this hot rod is on sale and it will be all yours if you're ready to shed down $175,000 American Dollars! We say, the deal's worth it!

1967 Camaro – A Unique Muscle at the Goodguys Show

Here comes another lowrider car, or should we say muscle car? Found at the 2008 Goodguys show that was held in California, this 1967 Camaro owned by John Hodson is totally rebuilt and replaced to give it a new cool look.

This Camaro comes incorporated with a powerful engine that produces around 600hp and lots of torque. As John explains it also has Baer brakes installed both on front and rear. It also sports a sexy pair of Budnik wheels with 20/10 in the rear and 18/7 upfront.

The interiors are emaculate with a complex look and even a textured finish to the console. As these are not enough, it's also stuffed with 3.5 inches exhaust to roar on its way! It was refreshing to catch a glimpse of this muscle among the other custom cars, hot rods and lowriders at the show.

Re-Vamped 67 Chevy Nova at the Goodguys Show

Goodguys with its reputation as the world's largest rod and custom association is well known for some of the most dynamic automotive events organized all over the state. With over 20 events held under its name annually across the country, its shows are often flocked by exclusive hot rods, lowriders, vintages and even extravagant customs. With the total number of members crossing over 60000, it's definitely one of the biggest auto show and event organizers.

Even last year's show was no less surprise with many classic hot rods and lowriders making their way in the show. Luckily, we came across a heavily modified 1967 Chevy Novastar with its top chopped off by 2 inches. Installed with 1961 Impala trims on both sides and dashing hand-built taillights, it also had a longer trunk lid and S10 hood. Even the interiors were furnished with utter perfection along with touch button transmission system. Hey wait, we forgot to mention about its monstrous 'Colorado customs' wheels with 20/10 in the rear and 18/8 in the front. Sounds great, huh?

Gotta say, this Maurice Hoover owned 575hp mean machine was the real show stealer at the Goodguys Auto show held in California.

How to Make your Low Rider Car Dance?

The most coveted type of suspension is a hydraulic suspension. A hydraulic suspension can quickly raise and lower the cars, making it hop and jump -- or dance. Some low rider shows have dancing car contests where hydraulic lowriders actually dance.

A hydraulic suspension uses a hydraulic actuator -- a bladder that can be filled quickly with fluid. It's attached to a compressor, which shoots liquid into the actuator with incredible force, causing it to expand rapidly. Think of it as a small explosion within the actuator. The actuator expands with the force of the fluid entering it and as it does so, it pushes hard on the components around it, causing them to spring away.

This is the same principle that you'd use to jump off the ground. You exert a force from your legs against the ground, and that force propels you upward. When the force is removed (because you're no longer touching the ground) you come back down. Actuator systems exert force that causes the car to push against the ground. Since the ground isn't going anywhere, the car goes up. This is the technique behind Hydraulics lowrider dance.

Impressive Sweet Nadine Lowrider

Lowriders are basically classic cars whose suspension system has been altered. American roadster shows bring the best of the lot to one common place and lowrider car Mercury Coupe owned by Charlie Reynolds was the highlight of the 59th show held last year. This 1951 model was named Sweet Nadine because of its smooth looks combined with a grill integrated outer body.

Sweet Nadine is a sleek low rider that boasts of a mercury engine with 6 Rochester carburetors and attractive tail lights. It has trendy hand made leather interiors that make it look very sophisticated. Charlie’s efforts for 14 years finally bore fruit when it became the apple of everyone’s eye at the show. This classic lowrider art work can be seen on many car videos available on the net.

The Popular LA Auto Show

This year’s thanksgiving season was special to a large number of custom cars that debuted during the recently held LA Auto Show. The show has proven to be a place to discover unique cars, trucks, vans and SUV’s. Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, project cars and specialty vehicles are those that were projected during this year’s show. Conversion vans that are preferred by families, exotic cars from Aston Martin and Ferrari, fuel economic green vehicles, suppliers like Wheel warehouse, celebrity lifestyle cars and motor sports cars are a sample from what was displayed in the show.

Design LA, a unique automobile designer’s conference was held and the design challenge motors sports award, selected from many high profile brands, was also announced (this year’s winner was the Mazda Kaan). LA Auto Show was well received from all quarters and has surpassed all expectations this time, again.