Building a true custom involves making adjustments to the lines and features of the subject vehicle. It’s not about making changes merely for the sake of changing stuff, but to enhance and refine the line and shape of a stock vehicle. This not only alters the personality of the car, but also reflects the taste and personality of its owner. Scott Guildner has been making modifications to Jay Diola’s chopped ’49 Chevy coupe and invited us over for a little bar-and-grille treatment. Burgers and beers it wasn’t, but we did see some tasty mods take place as he modified a ’55 Chrysler New Yorker lower bar to fit the ’50 Merc grille shell he had recently installed. Take a peek.
