Posts Tagged ‘custom cars’

WEST COAST CUSTOMS VEHICLE INDISPENSABLE IN “THE EXPENDABLES”

Friday, August 13th, 2010

What does Sylvester Stallone and West Coast Customs have in common?  Besides the tough-guy persona, the two partnered to develop a sleek black 1955 F100 pickup for the Hollywood legend’s new movie, “The Expendables,” which came out today.

The ’55 customized truck is starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jet Li, Mickey Rourke and Jason Statham, just to name a few.

“I’ve been a serious Stallone fan my whole life,” said Friedlinghaus.  “He has a thing for cars just like us, which made the crew really want to be part of the film.”

West Coast Customs built three versions of the pickup, which is similar to the 1950 Mercury Stallone drove in the film “Cobra.” The truck features a 347 cid Edelebrock small block stoker engine, B&M equipped AOD transmission, Gibson Exhaust, Heidts Mustang II front suspension and much more.

This is the first time West Coast Customs has been involved with a key project for a major motion picture, but it definitely isn’t its first introduction onto the movie scene.  Friedlinghaus and his crew also built supporting cars for movies such as “The Fast and The Furious” and “Death Race.”

The three versions of the pickup were created and customized in just three short weeks by the famous WCC group.  There was even a member of his team at the filming to repair the F100s in case the cast members tore them up.

Check out “The Expendables” today in theatres to see West Coast Customs’ tricked out truck in action!

Houston AutoRama a Holiday Hit

Friday, November 27th, 2009

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The 50th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama is underway at the GRB Convention Center in downtown Houston. Throngs of Houston-area car nuts are walking off their Thanksgiving feasts and enjoying the stellar collection of custom vehicles at the golden anniversary event. Visitors also lined up for autographs from pin-up model/writer Heidi Van Horne, who appeared from 12-4 p.m.

The event goes until 9 p.m. this evening and continues tomorrow and Sunday.

Art Cars to Light Up Downtown Houston

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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In celebration of the 50th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston this Thanksgiving Weekend, Art Cars of Houston Inc. will host a “GlowoRama” parade on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 9 p.m. The illuminated art cars will travel down Avenida De Las Americas in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. The event will conclude with an “AfterGlow” party inside Hall A of the building. Street-side parade viewing is free, while GlowoRama VIP Balcony Viewing tickets and AfterGlow party tickets are available at www.GlowoRama.com.

Both the Houston AutoRama and Houston art cars are longstanding traditions in the Southwest and have attracted large followings. For the first time ever, gear heads from both groups will join forces to celebrate the hot rod culture.

The O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama in Houston will take place Nov. 26-29 and is one of the largest and longest running indoor car shows in the United States. The event will feature a salute to the past five decades, as well as a stellar lineup of custom cars, motorcycles, racecars, tuners, trucks and family entertainment. The O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama is sanctioned by the International Show Car Association (ISCA).