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1991 Geo Storm

July 1, 2022 By Gauge Magazine

1991 Geo Storm

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Issue
July 2022
Owner
Kevin & Kimberly Johnson
Photographer
Dan Davis,

Ride Details

Original Cost
$1800
Build Cost
$5000
What was the inspiration?
The 90’s style of bow-legged compact cars was always a cool style in my opinion. At the time, in 1994, it was an economical way to build a cool ride on a reasonable budget. Especially with this Wagonback since it was so different looking. It always got people interested because of its body style.
How long did it take you to build?
It took the bigger part of 4 months. We did it in stages because of the money. The final big push was the interior/ stereo and exterior paint. I finished it in the spring of ‘95 and hauled it to a Lowrider Magazine show in Kansas City. We got 2nd place in Sub-compact/ Mild Custom.
How long have you been building?
I’ve been building since 1991 when I was 21 years old.
Your future plans?
I plan to show the car this summer along side my son Kynon with his Jetta Wagon and enjoy it in the “survivor” stage. I do plan to freshen up a lot of the body and interior and if you know me, it’ll be getting an extensive sound system.
Vehicle history
My wife and I, at the time, bought it from the local bank. It was a repo and had been being used as a route car for the bank. It was plain Jane and had a crushed in quarter panel on the passenger side. First we lowered it after driving it a while. Then we decided that we were finally going to build a full show car for ourselves. We actually bought the Roadster chrome wires with BF Goodrich Euro T/A tires then we started the body work and finished with an overall paint job with full graphics. Next was the interior and stereo. It had an Alpine head unit, 2 - PPI Pro-Mos 12 amps with 8 Volcano speakers. It competed in the 0-50 watt IASCA stereo class. We sold the car shortly after my son Kynon rode home from the hospital in it when he was born. We ended up selling the car in early 1996 due to needing a family car. Fast forward to the summer of 2020. My now 26 year old son set out on a mission to find our old Geo. Reaching out on Facebook pages and lowrider pages, we got a tip on who might have it. It took a few weeks or months but we contacted the owner. The car had been parked since 2001 and had been just barely off the highway that we traveled all the time! On January 31, 2021 we made the connection to go see the car and I took a trailer… Kynon, my wife Kimberly and I got to the home outside of Farmersburg IN. It was an emotional time waiting to see if it really was the car I had built 26 years before. It WAS in fact The car. The hunt was over and now the challenge was to bring it back to life. The goal was Slamology 2022. Kynon and I would be able to show our lowriders together for the first time. After finding a donor car that would supply a lot of critical parts, including a motor, we started the work. Kimberly Kynon and I worked countless hours to get the motor swapped, all new tires, extensive cleaning, and an all new suspension that Kynon helped design. We used Raceland coil overs made for a first generation Subaru Impreza. After new top plates designed by my engineer (Kynon) we were able to complete the modifications and our new suspension was complete. Soon the motor was done. Next was more cleaning and some airbrushing from my great friend Steven Summers. We completed the car with about 2 days to spare before loading for Slamology. Our dream was going to come true. With a third in its class and Kynon getting 1st in his class, Slamology was everything we dreamed it could be.
Thanks to
Thank you Kynon Johnson for your passion for cars, and never giving up on finding the old Geo. Thank you for all the wrenching, designing and support.

Thank you to my wife Kimberly for letting me chase my dreams always. Thank you also for being by my side for every bit of the process and working so hard on it With me.

Thank you to the entire staff of Slamology and especially Donnie and Ginger Babb. Special thanks to Double D!

Engine Details

Make
Isuzu 1991
Cylinders
4
Displacement
1.6 L

Chassis Details

Drop or lift inches
3” drop
Front Shocks
Raceland coilovers
Rear Shocks
Raceland coilovers

Wheels Details

Front Wheel Type
Roadster
Rear Wheel Type
Roadster
Front Wheel Size
13”
Rear Wheel Size
13”
Front Tire Size
175/50/13
Rear Tire Size
175/50/13

Paint Details

Color
White/ blue
Paint Type
PPG
Graphics Description
Airbrushed pipes
Painted By
Tony Stonerock
Graphics By

Interior Details

Tint Percent
5%
Upholstery Description
Crushed velvet Coffin roll

1991 Geo Storm

1991 Geo Storm

The 1991 Geo Storm is a compact car that was popular in the 90s due to its unique body style and affordability. This particular car, owned by Kevin and Kimberly Johnson, was purchased as a repo car and underwent a complete transformation to become a show-stopping lowrider.

The inspiration behind this build was the classic 90s style of bow-legged compact cars. The Wagonback body style of the Geo Storm was particularly interesting to Kevin and Kimberly, and they saw the potential for creating a cool ride on a reasonable budget.

The build process took the bigger part of four months, done in stages due to financial constraints. The final big push was the interior/stereo and exterior paint. The car was finished in the spring of 1995 and hauled to a Lowrider Magazine show in Kansas City where it got 2nd place in the Sub-compact/Mild Custom category.

The Isuzu 1991 engine boasts 4 cylinders and a displacement of 1.6 L. The car has a 3” drop and features Raceland coilovers for both the front and rear shocks. The wheels are Roadster style with a size of 13 inches, while the tires are BF Goodrich Euro T/A with a size of 175/50/13.

The paint job on this car is a stunning combination of white and blue, with airbrushed pipes as graphics. The paint was done by Tony Stonerock, while the graphics were done by an unknown artist. The interior features a 5% tint and a unique upholstery description of crushed velvet Coffin roll.

After being sold in early 1996 due to needing a family car, the car was rediscovered by Kevin and Kimberly’s son Kynon in the summer of 2020. With the help of a donor car and countless hours of hard work, the car was brought back to life and ready for Slamology 2022.

At Slamology, Kevin and Kynon were able to show their lowriders together for the first time. The 1991 Geo Storm placed third in its class, while Kynon’s Jetta Wagon won first in its class. This was a dream come true for the Johnson family, who put so much time, effort, and love into this car.

In conclusion, the 1991 Geo Storm owned by Kevin and Kimberly Johnson is a shining example of the beauty of lowriders. With a unique body style and a budget-friendly build, this car has captured the hearts of many. Its story is one of hard work, determination, and the never-ending passion for cars.

Owned by: Kevin and Kimberly Johnson

Photos by: Dan Davis


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Filed Under: Features, July 2022 Tagged With: 1991 Geo Storm, airbrushing, car culture, car customization, car history, car modification, car restoration, Car Show, custom, Custom Car, Feature, Geo, Isuzu, lowrider, PPG paint, Raceland coilovers, Slamology, Storm


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