Michael next asked John Kennedy to hook him up with legendary muralist OG Abel to do some murals on the car. The firewall mural done by Abel features a wanted dead or alive poster that reads "Tovar Brothers wanted for destroying and butchering GM production vintage automobiles in the Los Angeles area." This was one of three mural jobs that Abel did in 2006 and the trunk includes two sexy charra bandidas (outlaw girls) done in pearls and candies who are ready to take you for it all. Javier and Jose at Bumper Choice handled the chrome plating.
The Tovar family experienced some difficult times during the four years required to build this car. Michael and Eddie's mother, Mary, suffered a major stroke that left her totally disabled. Michael devoted the next year to getting his mother well again, placing the car on hold. The Tovar family believes in life. They feel that you have three priorities: first is family, second is career and third is your toys. Michael told us that he would like to dedicate this article and build to his mother. Our hats are off to Michael and his crew for putting together such a sought-after ride.
Wanted '37Owner: Michael TovarVehicle: '37 Chevrolet CabrioletCity/State: Hawaiian Gardens, CaliforniaClub: Tovars C.C.
Engine/Drivetrain: The 216-c.i.d. engine and transmission were rebuilt and painted candy red to match the car by Victor Melgoza. Leonard at Lou's Mufflers in Hawaiian Gardens installed the custom exhaust system.
Body/Paint: Mario's Auto Works in Montclair, California, used SEM Color Horizons candy apple red paint with flakes. Legendary muralist OG Abel added a firewall mural featuring a wanted dead or alive poster that reads "Tovar Brothers wanted for destroying and butchering GM production vintage automobiles in the Los Angeles area," while the trunk mural includes two sexy charra bandidas (outlaw girls).
Interior: Lupe Sandoval of Ultimate Auto Interiors used a combination of leathers to stitch up the hot-rod style interior.
Sound System: The stereo and TV monitors in the glove box and rumble seat were installed by "Gordo" at 562 Customs in Paramount, California.
Setup: Anthony and Richard of Homies Hydraulics in Paramount, California, built an old school two-pump Pesco setup with two Adex chrome dumps and two Optima red top batteries. Vincent "Bird" Villagrana bent all of the hard-lines.
Tires: 5.60 Premium Sportway
Wheels: All-chrome 88-spoke 14x7 Dayton wires