customizing

Provides a comprehensive look at how choppers originated describing the current resurgence of interest in building and riding custom motorcycles, and details the development of the chopper throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

An illustrated overview of lowriders that covers early models, design, and competition.

Tells about lowriders--automobiles that have been restored and customized.

Provides an overview, in English and Spanish, of the lowrider's place in Chicano culture, and presents descriptions and color photos of several lowrider car and bicycle styles.

Provides a brief history of customized motorcycles, describes the general features of choppers, and includes a glossary and resources.

Discusses customizing trucks, as well as truck exhibitions, racing, and other competitions.

Contains before and after color photos, interviews, and stories of those who produce the television series Monster Garage, and includes a pull-out poster of host Jesse James.

Explores the changing trends in custom cars including hot rods and lowriders, how the cars are modified, car accessories, and custom paint jobs.

Discusses the television series American Chopper and its stars, father Paul Teutel Sr. and his sons Paulie and Mikey, and their store, Orange County Choppers.

Photographs and simple text describe the main features of motorcycle choppers and how they are built.