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Adan Tovar’s Internet-Breaking ’89 Conversion OBS
There’s a certain sect of the custom truck world that sparks instant debate. Let’s talk about conversion trucks. You either love ’em or you hate ’em, but you absolutely cannot ignore ’em. For decades, they were the ultimate symbol of highway cruising luxury, but in the modern era of street trucks, they’ve become the ultimate canvas for those bold enough to cut them up.
Adan Tovar from Alton, Texas, has always been a hardcore fanatic of the infamous “Choo Choo” style trucks, a heavy-hitting, undeniable staple of South Texas custom culture. Some trends come and go, but Adan set out to prove that this distinct flavor of OBS is entirely bulletproof. When he debuted his 1991 Original Good Times Conversion OBS at the Rio Heat Show this past May, the internet didn’t just take notice; it completely broke.
You can’t pull off a proper Choo Choo without the right paint, and for that, Adan went straight to local royalty. Every drop of color and bodywork was handled by the one and only Omar Vargas of O&M Auto Body Garage in Alton.
When it comes to this specific subculture of street trucks, Omar is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the spray gun. He’s known for painting some of the most iconic Choo Choo trucks cruising the 956. The finish on “Good Times” is a flawless testament to why Omar gets the call when a truck needs to stop traffic. The bold, graphic-heavy aesthetic pays massive respect to the neon-soaked, retro vibes of the 90s, while packing a modern punch that commands attention on the show floor.
“You either love ’em or you hate ’em, but when Good Times rolled into the Rio Heat Show, the collective jaw of the truck scene hit the concrete.”
Paint only gets you halfway there. A legendary build demands a legendary stance, and Adan wasn’t about to leave his Good Times conversion sitting at factory height.
To get that aggressive, neck-breaking profile, the truck was outfitted with a 4/6 IHC Suspension lowering kit. The drop perfectly dials in the geometry, giving the heavy-duty OBS that aggressive rake and pavement-hugging attitude without sacrificing the drivability that South Texas street trucks are known for.
Tucking under those freshly painted fenders is a set of massive 20×11 Billet Specialties GTP31 wheels. This is where the magic really happens. Adan perfectly threaded the needle between eras, utilizing a classic, retro-machined look but scaling it up to the aggressive, modern lip sizing that today’s scene demands. It’s the ultimate fusion of 90s heritage and cutting-edge fitment.
Adan Tovar didn’t just build a truck; he resurrected an entire vibe. Good Times is rolling proof that the South Texas Choo Choo style isn’t just alive and well; it’s dominating the feed.