This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its ...

I have been a custom guy since I first customized my '53 Chevy in 1958, followed by a '63 Ford Galaxie in 1964, but my dream had always been to customize a '49-51 Mercury in the classic early-'50s ...

Before you start to say, "hey, this isn't a lowrider," we'll tell you that you're right. This chopped '50 Mercury might not strictly fall into the classic lowrider category, but it does qualify as a ...