Project Team Heads North for WALLEYE
By Jhan | July 1, 2009
Greg & Ron heading out, on our only good weather day.
I got this 42" Northern right off the pier!
Hey… Even we need a few days of R&R once in a while, so Team members, Ron, Greg, Roger & I joined a few friends on a trip to the remote “Rusty Myers” outpost camp on Lake Wabakimi. A small sea-plane landed us right onto the lake, and dropped us off for the week. We caught tons of fresh Walleye, and ate like kings. I recommend this trip to everyone! Except… if you’re afraid of bears, moose, eagles, fish with big teeth, outhouses, and being in the middle of nowhere without ANY emergency services
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TRUCK’IN Magazine
By Jhan | June 24, 2009
The worlds largest Truck Enthusiasts magazine… TRUCK’IN, will feature the CHEAP TRICK “Dream Police” Tactical Vehicle in their publication, due to hit the News stands next week! I’ve heard that it is a very nice 5-page layout with many photo details of the vehicle shown. Make sure to pick this one up!
Supercharged Fun! the Dream Police Vehicle
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TRICK Keeps Rock’in
By Jhan | June 24, 2009
Wow… And I thought WE were busy! Cheap Trick opened their 2009 40-city Summer Tour with Def Leppard & Poison last night in NJ, their new album titled “The Latest” came out this week, and they wrote and produced the theme song for the new Transformers movie that opens today. I’ve had a chance to hear a couple tracks from the new album, and ordered it right away. Nice Stuff! We are going to do our best at getting the Cheap Trick Vehicle to a couple of the concerts this summer, so watch for us. And… for all of you BEATLES fans, Cheap Trick has agreed to do their famous SGT PEPPERS tribute for 9 days in September at the Las Vegas Hilton, with a full orchestra, and special guest performers. Sign me up!!
Rick, Robin, Bun E & Tom... Cheap Trick
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ON THE AIR
By Jhan | June 22, 2009
On June 10th, Team member Greg Polka & I traveled to Ohio to visit with Steve Somers from America’s Truckin Network radio show which broadcasts from Cincinnati, OH. Steve hosts the show, which runs 5 nights per week from 12:00 midnight to 5:00am, and we were invited on the air to share a few of our stories from the Australia trip, and what’s NEW here at RWC. A couple large cups of black coffee kept Greg & I talking from 12-2:30 without yawning once. Steve’s show reaches thousands of truckers as they travel the highways of the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to all those who called in…Especially the guy who suggested that we have our own TV show. Pass that idea along!!
Steve Somers, Jhan Dolphin & Greg Polka
Greg gets fired-up talking about the CUBS, and wheel covers of course.
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Genius (Smart) Event
By Jhan | June 17, 2009
The Gangs all here!
Another Tricked-out SMART "Nice Logo Flames!!"
Nice....
RWC team member, Bjorn Cannon came back to our office FIRED-UP, after attending the first ever Midwest Smart Car Rally. He said that he had never been around so many people that were SO enthusiastic about a car and the energetic attitude that it represents. “These People are FUN!” he commented, as he quickly volunteered for the next Smart Car outing. Our little “Purple-Haze” Smart car is one of our favorite SEMA project vehicles, and we all enjoy taking it out for a cruise. This was our first official Smart event, and offer a huge CONGRATS to the event organizers for a job well done! SPECIAL Offer !!! - Any SMART Car owners that attended the event, placing an order for our accessories this month, get FREE shipping! Call (800) 982-1180 and let them know you were at the SMART RALLY.
More later,
Jhan
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SMART CARS in WISCONSIN
By Jhan | June 12, 2009
Heading to WI
The first official Smart Car Rally takes place this weekend in the Wisconsin Dells area, and we’ll be there! Team member Bjorn Cannon has our SEMA Project Smart Car fueled-up, detailed, and ready to go… Over 100 Smart Cars and their owners are scheduled to attend, and the weather looks perfect! More photos to come!
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Feeling the Heat
By Jhan | June 5, 2009
Here at RWC, we’ve been involved with the Fire Industry for many years. It continues to be a very important part of our business, as well as providing us with a great sense of pride. Yesterday I attended the Illinois Fire Service Home Day. An event that bring government together with Professionals in the industry, to showcase current and new technology, and emphasize the need for additional equipment and training. I was invited to take part in a training exercise where I was able to get into all of the necessary “Turn-out” gear, and enter a burning and smoke-filled building. Never could I have imagined just how thick the black smoke could be! I have a renewed appreciation for the men & women firefighters who serve our communities. Thanks…
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Cool Smart
By Jhan | May 29, 2009
One Rock'in Smart Car
We completed work on this Smart Car, for a cetain RockStar we know. This thing turned out COOOL! Custom door sills, Billet guitar-neck rearview mirror, custom roll bar, stainless bumpers, grille kit, & more…. Northern Illinois fans might see this one racing around the area! If anyone knows a Smart Car owner, have them call us!!
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Classic Rock Party…
By Jhan | May 29, 2009
As you know, we created the DREAM POLICE vehicle project with legendary rockers… Cheap Trick. We’ve totally enjoyed getting that vehicle out to see the fans. While Greg, Cory & I were in Australia, team member Ron T. drove the vehicle back to Rockford, IL for the EAGLE FM Radio 5 Yr. Anniversary party. Joining Ron was vehicle Sponsor, Jeff Dolphin from SVL Productions, who developed our awesome laser & fog machine set-up with the 32″ monitor. Even morning Madman, “Mancow” stopped by to check out all the music-themed details of the vehicle. Despite some nasty weather and a few inebriated fans, most everyone enjoyed the day, and a little Rockband video competition. Thanks again to the RON & JEFF show…for a nice job!
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RWC Team in Brisbane, AU
By Jhan | May 29, 2009
Jhan, Greg & Cory with the SUNRISE EXPRESS
Hello All… Earlier this month we were honored with an invitation to travel to Australia to help promote the largest truck & machinery show in the Southern Hemisphere. Cory, Greg & myself made the trip and truly enjoyed the country and the awesome people! The challenge was to take a brand new, totally stock Western Star 4900 big rig, and totally customize it in less than 3 hours. All this, while being filmed LIVE on Australia’s morning TV news program “SUNRISE”. The project, named the SUNRISE EXPRESS took place right in the center of downtown Brisbane, and turned out great! When finished, it featured our awesome MAG wheel covers, tons of mirror-finished stainless steel, and even some custom billet SUNRISE logos that we manufactured especially for the project. A big thanks to our AU Distributor, Lance, and Mike from Roadworks, who also joined us to complete the build. Our visit, and the project were featured in numerous magazines and newspapers and the TV segments seemed to go very well. Thanks to all of our new Aussie friends for their incredible hospitality, and we look forward to another trip Down-Unda.
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