Chicago, Illinois
“North side holding it down. Worth it for many reasons including the plates. Snapped while driving by will go back for more.”
- John O.
Chicago and Illinois have just made their inaugural call back. Call me back, back. If you want to ride in the back seat of a Caddy you could do it here. As much as California has adopted, preserved, and celebrated the Body Dumper, it always looks best in its native habitat. The blanket gray of Chicago’s north side illuminates the richness of that blue finish. The dormant trees and the brick/stone houses add more intrigue as well.
The Body Dumper owes its genesis to the Midwest. But I don’t just mean Detroit. I’m referring to Midwestern standards of reliability, strength, and humility. Standards which do not only reflect an automotive city, but an entire region. The grace and elegance of the early 70’s Cadillac encapsulates the Midwestern sense of Stick-Man. There’s no false bravado. This is traditional square-jawed confidence with no apologies. Forget the foreign luxury and sports car of this era. This was the essence of distinction.
I am having an emotional reaction to this Dumper unlike any previous. I think the “realness” of the Midwestern landscape is having an impact. The context alone is not moving but with the Dumper…it’s art. I appreciate all of our submissions and usually play favorites. But I always have equal appreciation for the efforts of our street team. However, John O. has struck a particular chord. I am deeply grateful that the spirit moved him when he saw this. My thanks to him and all others who have had their perception warped by big trunks and sheet metal.
