08/27/2026
At just 13 years old, in 1966, Ted Wells heard the sound of hydraulics for the first time — and it changed his life.
By the early 1970s, Ted was building hydraulic systems by hand, long before mail-order kits or specialized lowrider shops existed. He worked with modified aircraft hydraulic components, fabrication tools, and pure mechanical ingenuity.
Ted became one of the founders of Professionals Car Club of Southside California, where he developed his skills and became one of the respected authorities in lowrider hydraulics.
His legendary 1962 Chevrolet Impala “Super Deuce” became a showcase of his craftsmanship, featuring a custom interior, chrome engine and undercarriage, and a professional hydraulic setup built by Ted himself.
But his influence went beyond his own car. In 1977, Ted helped bring Otto's Hydraulics to Phoenix, helping introduce professional lowrider hydraulic service to a growing Arizona scene.
Ted Wells didn't just build hydraulics.
He helped build the culture around them. ⚡️🔧🚘
