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| Kronological Kruize Koverage; ....Please don't post responses here... | |
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| Topic Started: Oct 13 2007, 09:14 AM (11,333 Views) | |
| khamilton | Nov 23 2007, 01:44 AM Post #26 |
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Thinking some of Richard's luck would rub off on HIS Forty, Mike Boyle tried the platform without any luck. Richard's success rubbed Dave Roehrle, too - the wrong way. Normally mild-manner Dave, in line behind Mike, was determined not to let Richard get the best of him.  Acrid smoke belched from Dave's stacks as he pulled up to the platform.  He inched further and further up the platform as every burning eye in the crowd focused on the bellowing Behemoth.  The crowd fell silent as the last of his 10 mammoth tires hit the platform. Dave backed off the throttle for more control....  ....as the Teeter-Totter collapsed under the weight of his stupid truck.  Thanks to Dave, the fun was over and everybody just went back to the car show. Since there's nothing left to do here, we might as well take a walk behind the Speed Shop and check out the junk yard. |
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| khamilton | Nov 29 2007, 11:19 PM Post #27 |
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After the Teeter-Totter debacle, some of the dispersing crowd headed for the junkyard while Dave and his bulbous Kenworth sheepishly limped away.  Locked and loaded, these junkyard angels are ready to shoot anything that doesn't move.  There's no pile too rusty for a real Car Guy.  From a pile of fenders.....  ...to an old metal sign...  ...to a rusty truck body. Everything in a junkyard is worthy of a few pictures.  Even the mandatory Junkyard Dog, who we hope is on a heavy enough chain.  Car guys tend to get stupid in a junkyard, though.  Like....posing for a picture while leaning on one of two pieces of wood holding up a multi-ton truck is a good idea............  Karl-O is a sucker for piles of old cars. They give him great diorama ideas. 
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| khamilton | Nov 29 2007, 11:27 PM Post #28 |
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The Southgate Garage Crew can't resist the Call of the Wild Junkyard either. Here they pose for a group photo before routing through the rusting relics.  Lou's Balloon Rides made a few passes over the junkyard...  He even swooped down for a low pass, during which he managed to almost drop into a pile of crushed Yugos headed for China. Only a last second blast of hot gas saved him and his terrified passengers.  For insurance purposes, the rusty car bodies up on the hill were off limits, but that didn't do much to deter the more persistant photographers.  Speaking of trespassers, a few comments have been made questioning the ferocity of the Speed Shop's junkyard dogs. Well, the staff has assured us that the guard dogs are all well training to protect the property against any troublemakers.. 
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| khamilton | Dec 1 2007, 11:53 PM Post #29 |
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After all the pieces of the Teeter-Totter were disposed of, the giveaway cars were lined up in front of the shop prior to beginning the raffle.  The starting time of the raffle was announced over the K&J Public Address System as spectators and raffle ticket holders began to trickle over to the podium. The Mayor of Mizpah will preside over the proceedings and "Miss Mays Landing" will pick the winning tickets.  In a last minute development, Clare Gilbert has announced that he is donating a kit version of his '41 Willys. He's also throwing in a set of mag wheels, just like the ones used on the Blue Willys that's here at the Kruize. So, in addition to all our other great giveaway prizes, some lucky Kruizer will soon be going home with a wonderful Willys. Thanks, Clare. While we're waiting for the crowd to assemble, let's take one more look at the line-up of Giveway cars: From L to R: David King's restored "T" roadster pickup; Merc's Dirty Bird dirt track racer and his '55 Chevy; Sully's Surf Wagon and '70 GTO musclecar; Chris Gottschlich's heavy duty Chevey stakebody.  The Mays Landing Jamboree Band was back for the drawing, after leaving to do a 1/2-day gig at the Grand Opening of the Egg Harbor City "Super-WaWa" (for you out-of-towners, "Super WaWa"s sell gas)  Lou was up in his balloon taking some fantastic aerial shots as Miss Mays Landing began the drawing.  Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to pick the winners!!!  Restored "T" roadster pickup - Clare Gilbert The Dirty Bird - Jim Fernandez The '55 Chevy dirt racer - Mike Napoleon Sully's Surf Wagon - Virgil Suarez 1970 GTO - Dave Roehlre Chris's Chevy Stakebody - Ron Royston Congratulations to all!  Next we have some kits to give away: Clare Gilbert's new Willys kit - Junior Berg (Hey...I don't know if Merc had a deal with Miss Mays Landing or what. She just handed me the winning ticket) HO Diner Kit (courtesy of David King) - Dave Sullivan HO Truck kits (also from David King) - Howard Hazleton Two 1/25th-scale Docks - Steve Curbishley and Jerry Sims |
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| khamilton | Dec 2 2007, 08:27 PM Post #30 |
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We'll get to all the other winners in a bit, but first... THE MOMENT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! The GRAND PRIZE WINNER at the K&J SPEED SHOP 2007 FALL KRUIZE IS............ SHANNON DIMAULO  Canadian modeler Shannon Dimaulo was somewhat of a late arrival at the Kruize. In fact, her '40 Ford almost didn't make it at all (It's a long ride to New Jersey from the Great White North). But we're glad she did. Shannon is a super modeler who heard about the Kruize on the former "Hobby Heaven" board (now known as the "Spotlight Hobbies Forum"). Here's a link to some of Shannon's work: http://public.fotki.com/MoparLady/my_model...rd_tudor_sedan/ "Luck of the Draw" or not, the Grand Prize couldn't have gone to a better person.  As the Mays Landing press descends on our winner and the Jamboree Band breaks into a rousing version of the Absegami High School Song, there isn't a dry eye on the Fairgrounds. CONGRATULATIONS to Shannon....and a HUGE K&J "Thank You" to BEN STONE for furnishing amazing assortment of prizes that Shannon will get as the GRAND PRIZE recepient!!!! |
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| khamilton | Dec 3 2007, 02:33 PM Post #31 |
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While everyone was in one place celebrating Shannon's big win, we decided to line up for an Official Group Photo before anybody started to head for home.  All 28 of us lined up and smiled pretty for the photographer.  This is a good time to recognize each and every particpant in this milestone event. Without the dedication of these individuals, there would be no Kruize. Thanks to each of you for making this a memorable event: Junior Berg, Mike Boyle, John Collett, Steve Curbishley, Shannon Dimaulo, Jim Fernandez, Chester Fesmire, Dan Frizzel, Clare Gilbert, Christian Gottschlich, Ken Hamilton, Howard Hazleton, Melvin Jones, David King, Tim Kolankiewicz, Tommy Kortman, Tommy May, Mike Napoleon, Richard Olson, Karl Osolinski, Dave Roehrle, Ron Royston, Lou Scrima, Dan Stobert, Ben Stone, David Sullenberger, Dave Sullivan and Virgil Suarez We lined a bunch of cars up, too, and didn't even scratch any paint.  Okay, everybody....say "Cheeze":  In case you're wondering how we got that last "elevated" shot......  Same scene; same crowd; different camera angle. 
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| khamilton | Dec 5 2007, 09:19 PM Post #32 |
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MORE RAFFLE WINNERS !!!! The holders of all the winning tickets in the raffle have finally been identifed. Prizes where listed in random order and tickets where placed beside each prize as they were pulled from the Official K&J Raffle Ticket-Holding Cigar Box. Not counting the other names already listed, here are the rest of the winners: Mike Boyle – HO Camper John Collett – File pack Chester Fesmire – The Kruize HO Scale “Model Contest” table Dan Frizzel – Mercman’s Picnic table (1/25th scale) Christian Gottschlich – IMEX “Havoline” diecast truck (HO) Melvin Jones - Mercman’s Picnic table (1/25th scale) David King - IMEX “Forest Service” diecast truck (HO) Tim Kolankiewicz – Mercman’s Custom Tommy Kortman – File pack Tommy May – Malibu International GTO diecast (HO) Karl Osolinski – Mercman’s Custom Richard Olson – HO figures Lou Scrima - Mercman’s Picnic table (1/25th scale) Dan Stobert – Two HO trucks Ben Stone – Mercman’s Big Tent David Sullenberger – Car/Camper Combo Congratulations to all the winners (the list looks to be just about everybody who was at the Kruize. Funny how that worked out). Prizes will be returned with your cars, whenever that may be...... Now, back to the Kruize! It's not time to go home YET! |
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| khamilton | Dec 13 2007, 08:58 AM Post #33 |
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With all the excitement of the Raffle, one activity that's been overlooked is the Car Wash sponsored by the Mizpah Mizfits Car Club Ladies Auxiliary. The K&J balloon captured the action from above...  Closer to earth, we see Dave Sullivan's wagon getting cleaned up for the trip home.  Dan Stobert needed to wash off some Kruize Dust. There was a long line of cars and the ladies were busy all day. Don't scratch the paint, girls...  Tommy May, never one to pass up an opportunity to be around the ladies, checks out the scenery while the Hot Rod Girlz wax his toy.  Even Mercman jumped into the act. He and his chopped Kustom attracted lots of attention, and Ol' Merc was having the time of his life..... .....until MRS. Merc showed up.  BUSTED! |
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| khamilton | Dec 13 2007, 10:06 PM Post #34 |
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With the scheduled activities completed and the prizes given out, it's just about time to wrap it up. For one last look at the Kruizers as they leave the fairgrounds, let's hang out for awhile at the front gate. Not surprising, Hollywood Jim is anxious to head for the more hot-rod-friendly environment of home. Because of his newly found local "connections", he's immune to further prosecution.... so he takes one last opportunity to make a statement that's directed towards his earlier adversaries..... 
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| khamilton | Dec 14 2007, 11:42 PM Post #35 |
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Jim's departure is a tough act to follow, but many others have a long way to go, too. Dan Stobert's drivers finish up their pre-trip inspections and get some last minute directions before hitting the road.  Some of the Kustom guys decided to leave together and do a few laps around Mays Landing and hit the WaWa before heading for the Atlantic City Expressway. Ben Stone leads the way in his Best-Paint-Winning Kaddy, but he pulled away too fast for us to get a good picture.  Fortunately there was another Kruise Photographer on the other side of the street. He was able to capture Ben, followed by Howard and Steve Curbishley, pulling out of the Fairgrounds. 
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| khamilton | Dec 15 2007, 08:49 PM Post #36 |
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The exodus continues as Dan Stobert pulls out in his pickup (he left the heavy-duty driving chores to his crew) followed by Richard Olson in his Merc.  Now this isn't what it looks like....... Tommy Kortman has been itching to put a hurtin' on my '55 ever since he got here. With the help of the Mizpah Police Department, we closed down the road for a few minutes so we could race for a hundred yards or so. Tommy hooked up a little better while I went up in smoke. Best two out of three, Tommy???  Totally oblivious to what's happening out in the street, Lou and Chef Bink negotiate a deal so Lou won't have to cart his horse all the way back to New York.....and Chef Bink can make a few pounds of homemade scrapple.  It took a while, but they reached an agreement. Karl-O was taken aback by the sight of Chef Bink's passenger.  As they headed for home, Le Chef's passenger was under the impression he was going out to stud (...hence the smile...). Chef Bink was smiling, too, thinking of the many bricks of scrapple he'll be serving at his next catered affair. Meanwhile, Clare Gilbert is thankful he's in FRONT of the van. 
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| khamilton | Dec 16 2007, 01:18 AM Post #37 |
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Everybody wants to leave with a full tank, so the pump island is a busy place. Melvin Jones is filled up and ready to hit the road pulling his trailered Cobra. Clare Gilbert and Richard Olson will be right behind him on the highway.  Richard also needed to top off the Ice Cream truck, but every time he stops, he's swarmed by kids (young and old) who want ice cream.  Since Mercman was the first one to arrive, it's only fitting that he should be the last one to leave. Only this time, several of his new friends are on hand to see him off. He ordered T-shirts for all of them, so its a good thing they all gave Merc their phone numbers so he'll know where to deliver the shirts.  As Merc pulls away, the K&J crew wastes no time taking down the Official Kruize Banner. They say it will be neatly folded and stored away in the attic, but it wouldn't surprise me to see it on eBay....  It doesn't seem possible, but the longest day in model car history has come to a close. What began as a car show that was to be photographed outdoors in real time over the course of one day - starting in the early morning light and ending when the sun was going down on the other side of the Fairgrounds - turned into an epic adventure that lasted a little over 2 months (2 months and 3 days to be exact) This could never have happened without the involvement and generosity of every one of you. Your enthusiasm for this project kept the fire going and turned the Kruize into something that has never been seen before and will probably never occur again. Whatever happens in the future and however the Kruize is remembered, always keep in mind that only a handful of dedicated modelers can say: "I WAS THERE" Thanks for a great ride. |
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| khamilton | Dec 16 2007, 08:02 PM Post #38 |
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FLASH!!! No sooner has the Kruize ended when magazine coverage begins:     |
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| GRUMPY | Sep 4 2008, 07:12 PM Post #39 |
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OH MY GOSH!!!!!! I love this DIO. I have been working on my own dio, but trust me when I say yours kicks A--. Mine, not so much. Dude did you really make all of the models? If there was a way to see this up close I would be love to. I get HOT ROD Mag and I have never seen it in there. What issue was that so I can try to get the back order. AMC RULES!!!!! If you have any to spare real or model I am in the market.. Email Me: Grumpy@GremlinX.com Later Grumpy............ |
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