my visit

beginning March 31st, 2009

UPDATED Photos

 January 30th, 2010

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The first few photos are mine from the 2010 Grand National Roadster Show in the hall of

“The Cars That Made a Difference”

January 30th, 2010

Met with Jim Jacobs “Jake” of Pete and Jake’s fame in the 2010 Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California to autograph some posters and magazine and the Danbury Mint “California Kid” car box.

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jake’s

Thank you Mr Jacobs.

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July 21st, 22nd, 2009

Met with Manuel Reyes the flame job painter of the actual car in 1973, and stopped back by So Cal Speed Shop to visit Pete Chapouris and JImmy Shine to finalize some posters and magazine autographs.

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

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California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

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 After YEARS of wanting to see the actual car, I finally had that chance.

The “California Kid”, is at the NHRA museum in Pomona California until June of 2009.

Although moved around occasionally, it’s sitting next to Jake’s Coupe, the Super Bell Coupe in these pictures behind the So-Cal display as you walk in the front doors.

Thanks to Jason Slover for the trivia on the “Kid” and My own Danbury Mint die-cast replica and friendship.

PLEASE DO NOT COPY THESE WITHOUT PERMISSION

UPDATED Photos (below)

 July 21st, 22nd, 2009

Met with Manuel Reyes the flame job painter of the actual car in 1973, and stopped back by So Cal Speed Shop to visit Pete Chapouris and JImmy Shine to finalize some posters and magazine autographs.

California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

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California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

California Kid matted print and California Kid I & II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

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California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

California Kid matted print and California Kid I &II poster courtesy of

www.route66forever.com / Steve Giangreco Photography

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California Kid ”gas station” poster courtesy of

Jason Slover of Pete & Jakes

Thanks for looking at my visit of an “Icon” of Hot Rodding.

1-24th scale diecast from

“Pete & Jakes” Hot Rod Parts

and

The Danbury Mint

Super cool diecast

Best of the best

Truley a remarkable job right down to the louvers and “flames”, that look “buried a foot deep” in VERY glossy clear over deep black paint. The “Flame Job” is NOT your typical “decal look” 

THIS IS THE REAL DEAL “Flame Job”

DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL….To the chrome hood latches, chrome door latches, chrome front bumper horns

Opening hood, opening trunk which is a “finished off” trunk, with a “leather look”

Opening “Suicide doors” (that even latch shut!!)

Interior is so authentic, flexable realistic seats, detailed gauges, operating steering wheel

From the license plates front and rear, to the tear drop “blue dot” tailights

Even AUTHENTIC pinstripping is VERY DETAILED

The 302 motor is SO DETAILED it looks as if it could drive away!

Air cleaner has pleated texure to it, chrome valve covers, accurately wired distributor to the plugs

Overflow radiator bottle, radiator hoses, heater hoses chromed oil pan, headers, transmisson

Suspension is even cooler than cool….chromed suspension parts, exhaust as accurate as the original car.

Even the tires – wheels have that NOT BRAND NEW shine, they look like they are RIGHT OFF of the gravel shoulder-road from the movie chase scenes !!!

To The Danbury Mint….Damm NICE JOB…Wow!!!

http://www.peteandjakes.com/apparel/accessories/mint.htm

To: Jason at “Pete & Jakes” Hot Rod Parts…

Thank you sir, for the autographed box and extra brochures.

To: Manuel Reyes thank you sir.

To: Pete Chapouris and Jimmy Shine of So Cal Speed shop…

thank you very much

To: Jim “Jake” Jacobs of Walden Speed Shop…

Thank you Sir…

I cannnot wait for your “Jakes Coupe” to be released from the Danbury Mint

To: Richard at Cars n Cases, thanks for the case.

 The case is the Pioneer 1/18 scale case with optional wood base available here: www.carsandcases.com/pioneer.html 

You can email Richard at: sales@carsandcases.com

and now….. I would like to share My pictures of the ONLY TRUE  HOTROD diecast tribute…..

…..Of the ONLY TRUE  HOTROD ever built.

This is the HOTROD that others followed and that set the standard….

I would like to thank Mike at Savannah Diecast for sharing the

following 12 photos of his “California Kid” Diecast model

Manuel Reyes Flame job painter of the actual 1934 Ford chopped 3 window coupe  in November 1973

 January 30th, 2010 from the Grand National Roadster Show…

Mr. Jim “Jake” Jacobs takes a few minutes to autograph the Danbury Mint Box and Flyers.

Thank you sir.

The “California Kid”

now has a permenent home next to my desk….

Jason Slover , thanks bud.

Manuel Reyes thank you sir.

Pete Chapouris and Jimmy Shine of So Cal Speed shop…

thank you very much

To: Jim “Jake” Jacobs of Walden Speed Shop…

Thank you Sir…

I cannnot wait for your “Jakes Coupe” to be released from the Danbury Mint

You can get your “California Kid” at: http://www.peteandjakes.com/apparel/accessories/mint.htm

Richard at Cars n Cases, thanks for the case.

 The case is the Pioneer 1/18 scale case with optional wood base available here: www.carsandcases.com/pioneer.html 

You can email Richard at: sales@carsandcases.com 

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3 Versions

I feel it absolutley necessary to give a LOUD SHOUT out to a

GREAT SELLER from the 2008 SDCC show.

http://www.actionfigurexpress.com

I was SOOO busy with the Lightning Storm Mc Queens that I really didnt get a chance to get any other “goodies” from other booths.
I did see these on our favorite auction site but did a websearch and found their website
GREAT PEOPLE, IMMEDIATE RESPONSE from my emails and WOW…GREAT ITEMS

3 Different 2008 SDCC Indiana Jones Artifact Paperweight Crates

http://www.actionfigurexpress.com/injoarcrpa.html

I was worried that I would get duplicates of one or more and THEY ASSURED ME I WOULD NOT.
HERES A HUGE THANK YOU…
I encourage EVERYONE to check them out.
PICTURES DO NOT DO THESE JUSTICE!!

My note to them…

Dear http://www.shopafx.com,
you know something…………
its rare that i find someone that sells things as I do, ships things the way I do and its PERFECT and arrives that way!!! and FAST
these 3 sets are HOT… I went to SDCC to get Lightning Storm Mcqueens and these Indy crate paperweights blow the LSMcQ’s out of the water!!
SUPER COOL DETAIL.
SUPER CUSTOMER SERVICE
SUPERFAST SHIPPING AND SAFE SHIPPING

Left to right:
 
Standard 1-18th scale Hotwheels Batmobile
1-18th scale Elite Batmobile
1-18th scale Super Elite Batmobile
1-18th scale 1989-90 Keaton Missle Batmobile
1-18th scale Batman Begins Black Tumbler
1-18th scale Batman Returns Camo Tumbler
 
Foreground:
HW 1-50th Batmobile
Standard 1-64th Hw Batmobile
HW 1-50th Bat-cycle
HW 1-50th Black Tumbler

ADDED BELOW: HW 1-50th Batmobile with trailer hitch and HW 1-50th Bat Boat

Also ADDED BELOW: a 23 inch long mini  flourescent lightbar

ADDED: HW 1-50th Batmobile with trailer hitch and HW 1-50th Bat Boat

ADDED: Flourescent lightbar from Walmart. 

It was 9.83  plus tax.

Its a 23 inch long mini  flourescent lightbar. Pretty easy to put above the glass case on the shelf

Gives it that “garage-showroom look” that even Jay Leno would be proud of

Two pictures shows bubble wrap over the Lightning Storm Mcqueen itself. That is how it came from the HK couple, I do not know if the regular Lightning Storm Mcqueens will be packed this way.

Note: the numbering under the black base. 0000/4768. Pre-Production Sample

NOTE: A 2nd Version of the holographic number found !!!

the numbering under the black base. 0000/4768.  #2 Pre-Production Sample

Review:  Yes they have the number 0000/4768 on the bottom of the black base. VERY VERY nice. They are not as large as I thought but then again not tiny either. Very very nice display. Impressive clear rising stand holding the LSMcQ. Screwed into the bottom of the black base. (good idea) It is a Randsberg style paint job. It is really nice. It comes in a printed box with Mattel information and UPC code.
This fits VERY tightly in the white box so there might be light “rubbing” on the top of the clear display lids.   I think this will be unavoidable. No room to add any bubble wrap in the box.

ALSO ADDED 08-27-08

My Autographed Martin Arriola Lightning Storm McQueen pictures from SDCC.

Thanks Martin!

Please do not copy these for any online auctions.

I collect Disney Pixar Diecast cars, (racing related only). Currently assembling a Custom Talledega or Daytona Speedway of the South Set, with custom painted Disney Pixar Cars into real paint scheme Nascar Cup – Nationwide Series (past and present) infamous cars with some Disney Cars characters leading the way.

I have also included in a New page a Super Custom from Raaman1 Customs

Custom SDCC Red Randsberg Lightning Storm Mc Queen

made by Raaman1 Customs from a standard SDCC Lightning Storm Mc Queen

I make custom glass cases for 18″ Neca Movie Figures such as RoboCop, Terminator, Alien. thanks to Ebayer screen name “jaynice23“. No clear cases exists for these so I thought I would “step up to the plate” and make some prototypes.

I also make glass cases for larger diecast cars such as Batmobiles, Diecast aircraft, Scale model ships, Dried Roses boxes. etc. I have a 6 Batmobile Display Case for 6 different 1-18th scale Batmobiles in one case. This 6 Batmobile case includes: Hot Wheels 1966 Standard version, Elite version and the Super Elite version, 1990 Missile Car from the movie with Michael Keaton “Batman”, Black and Camo versions of the Tumbler from the movie Batman Begins. The 6 Batmobile Case is now completed.

Other completed glass cases are: 7 inch glass cases for Alien vs Predator Requiem figures.

A glass case for the 12 inch NFL figures, such as John Elway (wife is the Broncos Fan) in which is an upcoming project. Still needs the base. It was damaged in the beveling process and is being remade.

November, 22nd, 2008

NOW nearly finished, the John Elway Glass Display Case.

Also Glass Display Cases for Neca’s 18 inch Robo Cop figure.

Also Glass Display Cases for Neca’s 18 inch Terminator figure.

NEWLY completed glass cases are: The Neca 22 inch New Alien figure.

On November 9th, 2008 I completed a Glass Display Case for an Indian head dress.

Avid (unabridged audio books) reader of Clive Cussler, who wrote, Raise the Titanic, Sahara and many, many others. I own ALL Clive Cusslers books, about 41 of his books on (unabridged audio) and some First Editions of hardcover.

On November 16th, 2008, I made a Seashell display case for my wife when we visted SDCC in July of 2008 and we went to the beach. She had never been to a beach. So we picked up some seashells and some sand and bought some starfish and a blowfish, small shark jaws.

I have made a display case of the C-97 Stratocruiser from the book Vixen 03. Another diecast plane from the book Night Probe, a ME 262 is included in this display. Working on findng the train engine from that book Night Probe also as a “tribute” to Clive Cussler and his writings.

I own a 40″ Titanic scale model ship, in which I hand made a glass case and wooden base for, also as a “tribute” to Clive Cussler and his writings.

Also, a (unabridged audio books) reader of Stephen King, entire series. (where in the hell does Stephen King come from?) I think he is his own alien creature, what an active imagination.

Currently reading “Interview With a Vampire”

Can’t wait to start the Stephenie Meyer Series

Some of James Patterson, (unabridged audio books), Kiss the Girls, Along Came a Spider. Along Came a Spider which was REALLY REALLY an intense book, was wayyy better than the movie.

An “American Hotrod” tv show fan, I own an autographed 1-8th scale Rc hotrod a Boydster II, Which was autographed by Boyd and some of the crew on Decemeber 12th, 2007.  RiP Boyd, you will be missed dearly.

THANKS to David Widdowson for the display case for my Autographed Boydster II Rc Hotrod

Fan of the movie car ” The California Kid”. A Black 1934 Ford, flamed 3 window coupe.