b l o w n Cama ro s , you name it. My father and grandfa- ther are my biggest influences. My grandfather
next 15 months we thrashed, got it roadworthy, and it’s been a loud and obnoxious sidekick ever since. My entire family participates in all our builds and to say my family is rare is an understatement. The common denominator is not only cars, but our faith in Jesus Christ. While religion is not as popular a topic today, it’s a vital part of the glue in my family.” The build started with a chassis featuring a beauti- fully Z-d frame with lightening holes made by the last owner. The unique suspension is from the Downs’ fam- ily mind. The front suspension is an I-beam with split wishbones that looks like it’s sitting on a ’40 spring, but also sits on an adjustable front pivot hiding dual con- voluted airbags (airbagit.com). The front suspension is rounded out with finned ’58 Buick drum brakes and uses Vega-style cross steering. The rear suspension is a MARCH 2025 63
had polio as a child but never let his disabilities affect him. He raised a family of four and drag raced Pontiacs while my father has always and continues to challenge himself building show winning cars, killer blown motors and tons of just plain sweet rides. This made me want to learn from my grandfather and father, so I got a job and saved all through high school to be able to buy a Model A project. When this Model A came up on Craigslist and we saw the body and chassis, we knew it was time. Over the
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