The Dick and Karen Jackson Photo Collection

A photo of Dick with his first car, a 1938 Chevrolet Sedan, taken circa 1951. Under Sam Barris's guidance, the car underwent a series of modifications. The first thing Sam told Dick was that he had to put some primer spots on it to make it look like it belonged at the shop. Next, he gave Peep a complete set of Cadillac Sombreros, telling him that he needed those. They found a way to screw them on before Sam told Peep they had to lower the car. Sam gave Peep blocks for the back, and they figured out how to lower the knee action in front. Finally, he came in with a new set of original teardrop skirts to ensure the Chevrolet truly got the Barris Kustoms touch. Photo courtesy of Karen Jackson.