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1944 Mac Fire Truck at SEMA called the "Black Dragon"
It takes a certain vision to create a master piece but, sometimes it's natural. Take a 1944 Mac Fire Truck for example. What ingredients do you need to make this vintage fire truck and make it look cool? All you need is the owner, Roger Brown, and custom designer, Tom Stark from Precision Designs. Roger and Tom have been friends for quite a sometime. They worked together on a Safety Safari team for NHRA. Somewhere down the line Roger got a hold of old fire truck and wanted to do something special with it. He contacted his buddy Tom and said, "Hi Tom, What do you think about building a Hot Rod fire truck?" Naturally, after viewing pictures the vehicle, Tom agreed to tackle the massive project.
SEMA Featured 1944 Mac Fire Truck with Viper engine
The "Black Dragon", as it is called, has under gone major suspension work, custom panel building, and hours of paint work. To support the heavy frame and body, the suspension was upgraded with some beefy support bars and heavy duty air bags. Once that was accomplished, an SRT10 motor and brakes were added. Next, came the daunting task of setting up the steering column and foot controls. Tom mentioned that the goal was to eliminate the, "sitting on top like a bus," feeling and get the driver down in the vehicle. The controls were fit specifically for the driver. Once everything was mocked up Tom says, "The 1944 Mack was sent off to Nice Rides Restorations for the 'Dripping Black' single stage" paint. It took some serious skill to lay down this flawless single stage paint; not to mention, the gold leaf and chrome work.
Custom 1944 Mac Hot Rod Fire Truck to the 2011 SEMA Show
This custom Mack fire truck was featured and SEMA 2011 and will be displayed in plenty of parades and car shows alike around the nation. Tom mentioned, "The fire truck will be the featured vehicle at the upcoming Super Nationals in Albuquerque, NM February 3rd through February 5th. Then the fire truck is heading to Kansas City for the World of Wheels February 10, 11 & 12th." So keep your eye out for this awesome ride.
SEMA 2011 displayed this SRT10 Viper motor on a 1944 Mac Fire Truck
Tom believes, "Listening to the wants and needs of our customers and building the projects to their expectations," is what makes his company special.
Other major people that deserve recognition for this build are Dare Wolleson and Matt Wagner.
One of the unique components we would like to point out is the universal K&N high flow air filter. Tom claimed, "We have used K&N filters for our daily drivers and race cars for years, so choosing K&N seemed the natural choice." K&N makes over 1200 universal air filters for automotive and powersports applications. These air filters come in handy when space is limited.
Car shows like SEMA prove that dreams do come true; more so for Robert Linn and Brandy Jackson and their aquatic themed Ford "Seascursion". SEMA 2011 attracts numerous trucks to display the latest automotive products on the market. Ding Master's custom Ford Excursion is a fine display of aftermarket components and custom fabrication.
2011 SEMA Show featured thus custom Ford Excursion called the "Seascursion"
Rob and Brandy own Ding Masters located in Banning, Ca. They offer the usual auto body services such as paint, window tint, and dent removal; hence the name Ding Masters. Running an auto body shop is like running a tattoo parlor; in that, you have the opportunity to get creative with your work. Many consumers like to customize their vehicles and what better way to do so than add a custom paint job.
Ding Masters got pretty creative with this 2000 Ford Excurison. It not only brings a dream to life, but proves that they produce excellent results when it comes to vehicle customization.
Many aftermarket products were used to complete this special build, such as; a K&N air filter, Super Swamper tires, MHT wheels, Fiberine custom fiberglass top, Xenia Pacific custom vehicle wrap, and Conti-tech air bags. The aquatic theme can be found inside and out. The interior can only be described as a luxurious sea adventure. There is a wraparound bench with a cocktail table and plenty of head room for passengers. Riding in the back of the "Seascursion" must be like taking a ride in an underwater limousine.
Interior of the SEMA featured Ding Masters Ford Excursion
Charles Young, from Ding Masters, mentioned, "The vehicle mainly sits at the Ding Master collision center for advertising purposes." This is a great advertising tool. How could you possibly miss this huge aquarium parked on a street corner? I must say, it is quite impressive to see in person.
This truck is a glimpse of what goes on after hours in the Ding Master shop. Long hours were put into building and preparing this rig for SEMA.
K&N Engineering offers air filters, air intake systems, as well as a oil filters for Ford Excursion models. K&N high flow air filters provide great performance for almost every application on the road.
If you are looking are an air filter for your custom ride use the K&N universal search then use the K&N dealer search to find a K&N dealer in your part of the world.
Replacement Air Filter for 2008 and 2009 Ford Mustang Bullitt
Most have heard of the Mustang Bullitt. Whether it is the green machine driven
by Steve McQueen in one of the most popular car chases in Hollywood history or the new body style Mustang Bullitt, this car has some serious history. Such a great car deserves the best serviceable products. One way to show your car some love is by installing a K&N high flow air filter. K&N now offers a replacement air filter, part number E-1997, for 2008 and 2009 Ford Mustang Bullitt
models with 4.6 liter engines.
Restriction Chart for part# Air Filter
Better air flow equals a happier engine. Not to mention, a reusable product equals a happier wallet.
K&N high flow air filters are designed to add power and torque to your
vehicle.
Some may think better air flow comes from using less material and risking engine damage but, that is not the case when it comes to a K&N air filter. K&N understands that engine protection is the number one priority. E-1997 has excellent air filtration through the use of
a depth loading technology. The four layers of cotton media combined with
the K&N air filter oil stop harmful contaminants in their tracks.
K&N's E-1997
air filter fits the following applications:
2008 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt 4.6L
2009 Ford Mustang GT Bullitt 4.6L
Vaughn Gittin Jr. signed all 5 of the RC Drift Cars we are giving away!
Many recognize that Vaughn Gittin Jr., also known as JR, has had a major impact
on the world of Drifting. He has certainly mastered the art of drifting his
2011 Ford Mustang GT every which way imaginable. JR has victories in various drift events around the world but often professional racing
involves other projects outside of racing. There are many projects off the
race track that are almost as exciting.
Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s Monster Energy Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang GT Drift Car
One of these projects had
JR and HPI Racing team up to produce a Limited Edition Monster Energy Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang GT RTR E10 Drift RC car.
More simply put, it is a 1/10th scale version of JR's 2011 Formula Drift car driven by remote control.
K&N, a proud sponsor of JR, had the privilege of getting their hands on a
few of these hot RC cars and now, one could be yours. Only 5,000 cars were produced!
Enter the Limited Edition Vaughn Gittin Jr. RC Drift Car Sweepstakes and you
could win one of the five drift cars being given away. One car will be
given away each week until all five RC cars are gone. To enter and to
see complete rules go to K&N's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/knfilters
and select the promo link on the left. Hurry and enter today, the
sweepstakes will end on March 2nd 2012. Entry period ends March 1, 2012.
This Vaughn Gittin Jr. E10 drifter is way too much fun to drive. No assembly is required. Just open the box, charge it up, and pull the trigger. Don't be fooled by its size. It takes some serious skills to drift one of these RC cars without putting it into a wall. HPI manufactures a durable product that can withstand moderate bumps and bruises. One thing that it cannot withstand is a run in with JR himself.
Make sure you watch the outtakes at the end!
Vaughn Gittin Jr. chasing RC car through K&N's factory!
The RTR kit comes with everything you need to have hours of fun including officially licensed products like:
Limited Edition Monster Energy Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang GT RTR E10 HPI RC Drift car
-Fully painted "Monster Energy Falken Tire Ford Mustang GT RTR" body
-Four "Falken Azenis RI-615K T-Drift Tires"
-Four "HRE Wheels"
-SC-15WP Electronic Speed Control with Reverse
-2.4GHz Radio system
-7.2V rechargeable Plazma Battery
-Plazma AA Batteries for Transmitter
-AC wall Charger
-Adjustable Body Mounts
-Quick Change Battery Holder
-Shaft Drive 4WD System
-Shock Absorbing Foam Bumper
-High Torque Saturn 27T 540 Motor.
And if you get tired of drifting all you have to do is swap over to the touring mode. The best part is you do not have to purchase any additional parts. Just change the tires and drive line around and you are ready to hit some high speed corners.
What I appreciate about K&N is that the employees are racers making a product they would use themselves.
When Jack Derencin became a licensed driver in 1967 it was the beginning of the Muscle Car era, and he had a fascination with cars, rumble, noise, speed, and having what he calls a "girl getter." He began doing some street racing, and after drag racing his own car at Lions Drag Strip, that was it. He was hooked.
Jack said, "In the 40 plus years I've been involved in Motorsports, I have raced in the AHRA, the NHRA, and I currently own and race in the local Lucas Oil/Super Comp Association of Southern California that I formed in 1998. It is a venue for any and all racers who race in the Super Comp class to race in a club type environment. Some racers can't do an NHRA race, so I give the racers the same racers they would compete against at those events- very tough competition, and two races within one weekend. And most importantly, a very good payday should they go the rounds."
My son Jeff and I share the driving duties; Jeff won the Lucas Oil/Super Comp Association Top Qualifier Shoot-Out race in 2007.
When discussing his more memorable career highlights, Jack said, "There are so many memorable moments that may be little to some; I have never won an NHRA race, but have won a Super Comp Series race and was runner up twice, plus my car won 'Best Engineered' at the LODRS race in Bakersfield in 2006, which was a great honor, especially for a home built car. My son Jeff and I share the driving duties; Jeff won the Lucas Oil/Super Comp Association Top Qualifier Shoot-Out race in 2007. In that same year we also won the 'Best Appearing' car award from the Lucas Oil/Super Comp Association racers voting ballot for the season ending Awards Banquet."
We think all those competitors that are able to enjoy racing at Derencin's local Lucas Oil/Super Comp Association of Southern California would suggest that his concept of and ability to form the association should rank way up near the top of his accomplishments.
We also love his story about what led him to using K&N products. "I had a engine blow up a long time ago," Jack stated, "because I used an off the shelf oil filter from a name brand filter company and a name brand auto parts store, and the filter collapsed, causing the engine to starve from oil. I have known Steve Williams from K&N for a really long time and he said to me, 'If you use an oil filter made for racing, that won't happen,' and he gave me a K&N oil filter. I never buy anything off the shelf for drag racing anymore."
He went on to say, "What I appreciate about K&N is that the employees are racers making a product they would use themselves. They are not made outside of America, with cheap non-fitting parts, and if you have a question, or a simple installation problem you can call them and they will correct the problem or assist with it. I have never had any problems and I appreciate that fact. Along with K&N, I have been blessed with support from Lucas Oil, Gallio Motorsports, Good Year Tires and Westminster Racing Transmissions, and am deeply appreciative. Without them, I could not do what I love to do!"
