Issue 19
Text maribel Arteaga
Photos Gilbert Chavez
Owner Genaro Sanchez
Dukes Car Club
Trokita
1940 chevy Truck

Genaro Sanchez is a proud member of Dukes Car Club in Santa Clara Co. He has been part of this familia for seven years. Throughout his time with the club, he has learned to value himself and his creativity. He acknowledged his passion and with the help of his loved ones, he was able to create a lowriding beauty.

A black 1940 Chevy Truck that was painted by Steve and Ruben of 40’s and Up Body and Paint in San Jose, Ca, is now known to many as the “Trokita.” This Trokita has been one of Genaro’s biggest and most challenging accomplishments. This enchanted creation was purchased for only $4,500, but has had more than $15,000 invested in it. With such modifications to enhance the beauty of the ranfla, the money invested was no obstacle. “Trokita,” has upgrades such as, a Nova front end, a rebuilt 250 c.i. size motor or better known to many as a straight six, and a 650- turbo transmission just to complete the necessary power to handle any road. This trokita is automatic and with power steering. Trokita rolls down the boulevard as a daily driver styling with a set of pipes, just for that rapping sensation. Let us not forget about the K.Y.B. Shocks that were installed in the front and rear of the new suspension, this trokita was set up good enough to handle those dangerous curves. A Banjo steering wheel was added to give it that elegant look that it deserved. One thing that really amazes me on this trokita, is the chrome, it gives it character of originality. For being the original chrome it still shines like a million bucks.

Genaro’s next mission was to get a set of rims and tires. He purchased a set of 14x6 smoothie wheels with P185/75R14 size tires and with a two and a half inch white wall. A big thank you to Stockton Tire and Wheels. The upholstery was redone to the original look to keep up that value.

When asking Genaro what made him wan to fix the truck up, he answered, “The Lifestyle, … it’s in the heart.” Like many people today, he was hit with the lowriding fever. Genaro would like to take a moment and thank his wife, his familia and all his club members of the Dukes of Santa Clara County. He knows how important it is to keep your dream alive and the lowriding lifestyle cruising. Keep your eye out for that famous “Trokita.”