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Customized here in Apache Summer graphics using my new Far Out Flames.

While searching inventory for more HW 1964 Impalas I found a box of these 1963 Impalas I bought at a HW Convention years ago.
Originally about 4 bucks these are very clean, well made castings.
Some came with Gold Bases and Gold Wheels and some with Chrome Bases and Chrome Wheels.
This one with a Gold Base has Gold wheels that get Customized with some of my 6mm Custom Cut Chrome Center Caps.
Similar to the '47 Chevy wheels I posted, these '63 Impala Gold Wheels retain a thin sliver of Gold showing after the Chrome Center Cap is applied.
Just like a Gold beauty ring.
The Chrome Center Cap reflects the Gold and shifts from Chrome to Gold as you change the angle of the car.
The open end axles get covered up for a nice finished Custom appearance.

Filed, sanded and rubbed down with #3 Steel Wool.
Primered and then the roof is shot Shimrin White for a nice bright base color.
Then the roof is shot Molly Orange and InterCoat Cleared for taping purposes.
Roof is taped and then the body is shot Shimrin White.

Decals are applied for a full front cap wrap.
Front and Rear Windshield trim is added.
Headlights are detailed,
Center Caps Customize the factory wheels.

ClearCoated with House Of Kolor Urethane Enamel Clear and a dash of Brilliant Gold Pearl Powder.

All Products Used Are Exclusively House Of Kolor, Of Course!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a pic of the original factory car right out of the blister for comparison,

The Urethane ClearCoat is curing on 2 more '63s and a bunch of '64s are finished awaiting pics.
All done in different versions of new Far Out Flames.

--CadillacPat the UnCustomizer--
Keeping the ZING in CustomiZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Latest race news from Kyosho:

The 2009 Reedy Truck Race of Champions was held this past weekend at Hot Road Hobbies in Saugus, California. Scorching temperatures hit the San Fernando Valley all week long even reaching triple digits at some points.

Kyosho's Jared Tebo made the trip out to defend his Factory Modified Truck title he won last year. This would also be the first year Tebo would run in the Factory Truggy class with his ST-RR.

Jared went on to TQ 3 out of the 4 rounds in the Factory Modified Truck class with his Kyosho RT5 guaranteeing him the top spot on the grid. Kyosho America Team Manager Joe Pillars qualified 7th overall with his RT5. Tebo went on to win A-Main #1 and A-Main #3 to take the Factory Modified Truck Championship! Pillars finished a very respectable 6th overall.

Overall Finishing Results:

1. Jared Tebo (TQ) Kyosho RT5/ Team Orion
2. Ryan Cavalieri Associated/ Team Orion
3. Ryan Maifield Associated/ Reedy
4. Steven Hartson Associated/ Check Point
5. Frank Root Associated/ Reedy
6. Joe Pillars Kyosho RT5/ Team Orion
7. Johnny Wachter Losi/ X-celorin
8. Nick Lasley Losi/ Team Orion
9. Chris Jarosz Associated/ Reedy
10. Brian Kinwald X-Factory/ Trinity

Winning Equipment Used By Jared Tebo:

Truck: #30065B Kyosho RT5

Power:

ORI65007 Team Orion Vortex Competition ESC
ORI28130 Team Orion Vortex 5.5 V2 Brushless Motor
ORI41444 Team Orion 270mm Sensor Wire
ORI14009 Team Orion 3800 Li-Po Battery
ORI30127 Team Orion Race Spec Charger
Chare Rate: 3.8 Amps @ CCCV
Gearing: 17/82

In the Factory Truggy Class qualifying was very close. Jared would start 3rd on the grid for the 45-minute A-Main even with a TQ and 2nd for points in qualifying. At the start of the main Maifield, Cavalieri and Tebo broke away from the field. At the halfway point it was now Cavalieri with Tebo about 5 seconds back. Tebo was going 9-minutes on a tank and would end up having one less stop than Cavalieri. With about 5-minutes to go Cavalieri came out of the pits just in-front of Tebo. The two would then battle it out. Tebo made a clean pass for the lead and held on for the win!

Overall Finishing Results:

1. Jared Tebo Kyosho ST-RR/ Team Orion
2. Ryan Cavalieri Associated/ Team Orion
3. Chad Bradley Jammin/ OS
4. Frank Root Associated/ Reedy
5. Chris VanAir Losi/ N/A
6. Ryan Maifield(TQ) Associated/ Reedy
7. Chris Jarosz Associated/ Reedy
8. Brian Kinwald Losi/ Trinity

Winning Equipment Used By Jared Tebo:

Truck: #31353B Kyosho Inferno ST-RR

Power:

ORI80647 Team Orion .21 ABI Alpha Engine
ORI88217 Team Orion 2013 Exhaust Kit
ORI88810 Team Orion Hot Turbo Glow Plug
ORI12236 Team Orion 1500 Li-Po Receiver Pack
ORI30127 Team Orion Race Spec Charger
Charge Rate: 1.5 Amps @ CCCV

Tires:

AKA24102M City Blocks Medium Compound

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Kyosho Team Drivers Photo from Left to Right:

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Ryan Dunford 4th Super Stock Truck / 3rd Open Modified Truck
Brian McDuffie 3rd Super Stock Truck / 7th Open Modified Truck
Jared Tebo 1st Factory Modified Truck / 1st Factor Nitro Truggy
Joe Pillars 6th Factory Modified Truck
Jayson Pang 8th Super Stock Truck / 5th Open Modified Truck
AJ Freeman 8th Open Modified Truck

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The Punisher body by JConcepts for the Associated RC8T is the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/8th truck racing. Throw everything you know out the window, the Punisher separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with it’s distinctive styling.

Beginning with the newly re-designed grill and headlight treatment, the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter. The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.

The Punisher body is the choice of current and defending ROAR National Champion Ryan Maifield.

Features:

• Original JConcepts – Punisher styling
• Low profile inspired body, cab and window design
• Below engine head designed bed for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape
• Clear heavy-duty polycarbonate with protective film
• Window masks and detailed decal sheet
• 2009 ROAR National Champion design

* Please note it is necessary to install Part # 2054 JConcepts rear body mount adaptor to run this body.

Illuzion – RC8T - Punisher body
Part # - 0060
Retail price - .00
(Fit for Associated RC8T) – requires additional Part # 2054 JConcepts rear body mount adaptor.

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Adapt the popular JConcepts Punisher body to the RC8T truck with style, with the JConcepts body mount adaptor. Custom machined, lightweight pocketed, blue anodized with etched logo, this body mount adaptor is not only a functional part of the ROAR National Champion Punisher body but also aesthetic jewelry.

Features:

• Original JConcepts styling
• Adapts ROAR National Champion Punisher body to RC8T
• Custom machined, light weight and pocketed and blue anodized with etched logo
• Includes 4 – 3x12mm screws and 4 – 3mm lock nuts

Punisher body mount adaptor for RC8T - Maifield Edition
Part # - 2054
Retail price - .00

Photos by Marc D'Antonio of FX Models, Terryville, CT

Onto the pics!!! Most of mine were lost in the sun...

Pile "o" crawlers

mad street rod crawler....grip doctors worked great on the rocks!

The willys....say no more

So it's lexan....it was fun

The one group shot that's not too washed out

Clampy K10 fun buggy all in one place

but it did climb well

alot of follow the leader that day

crawlers everywhere

lots of different places to crawl

Last Week Was My Birthday And I Didn't Feel Very Well Waking Up That Morning.

I Went Downstairs For Breakfast Hoping My Wife Would Be Pleasant And Say, "happy Birthday!", And Possibly Have A Present For Me.

As It Turned Out, She Barely Said Good Morning, Let Alone "happy Birthday."

I Thought... Well, That's Marriage For You, But The Kids Will Remember.

My Kids Came Into Breakfast And Didn't Say A Word. So When I Left For
The Office, I Was Feeling Pretty Low And Somewhat Despondent.

As I Walked Into My Office, My Secretary Jane Said, "good Morning, Boss, Happy Birthday!"

It Felt A Little Better That At Least Someone Had Remembered.

I Worked Until One O'clock And Then Jane Knocked On My Door And Said, "you Know, It's Such A Beautiful Day Outside, And It's Your Birthday, Let's Go Out To Lunch, Just You And Me."

I Said, "thanks Jane, That's The Greatest Thing I've Heard All Day.
Let's Go!"

We Went To Lunch. But We Didn't Go Where We Normally Would Go.

We Dined Instead At A Little Place With A Private Table. We Had Two
Martinis Each And I Enjoyed The Meal Tremendously On The Way Back To The Office, Jane Said, "you Know, It's Such A Beautiful Day... We Don't Need To Go Back To The Office, Do We?"

I Responded, "i Guess Not. What Do You Have In Mind?"

She Said, "let's Go To My Apartment."

After Arriving At Her Apartment Jane Turned To Me And Said, "boss, If
You Don't Mind, I'm Going To Step Into The Bedroom For A Moment. I'll Be Right Back."

"ok." I Nervously Replied.

She Went Into The Bedroom And, After A Couple Of Minutes, She Came Out Carrying A Huge Birthday Cake... Followed By My Wife, Kids, And Dozens Of My Friends And Co-workers, All Singing "happy Birthday".

And I Just Sat There...

On The Couch...

Naked.