This 1950 Ford is the work of art and mechanical genius of Jerry Michael of Lititz, PA. It's hard to believe this car started out as a junkyard vehicle. Jerry shortened the body and chopped the top to give it the 'Bonneville cut'. He imaginatively used a wide variety of parts to bring this creation together, including a 396 Chevy engine, a 1955 DeSoto grill, Mustang bucket seats, a 56 Dodge shifter, Valiant steering, a Studebaker bumper guard and a 1961 Chrysler column. The result is a sleek yellow low-rider that turned heads at the Cruisin' OC show. ''The exhaust comes out the end of those Lakers, there's no air ride or air suspension or hydraulics on the car." Jerry said. "It rides this low, it's been riding this low for 14 years." Jerry expertly explained all of the details of the transformation. Pointing to the steering wheel, he added, " It has an oval shaped wheel which represents the top supposedly coming down and squashing the wheel."
Although cars are a hobby for Jerry, and have been since the age of 16, his ultimate goal is to promote this sport so young people will learn the trade and pass it on to the future generations. The sport creates a family bond as evidenced by the 1959 steel gray Cadillac sitting next to his, owned by his son Kevin.
(See story about Kevin Michael and his flame-throwing Cadillac).
