Under Construction: Civallac

Since 2007 I've had the pleasure of photographing Dustin McMahon's creation dubbed "The Civallac" at Layed Out At The Park in Morristown, Tn. This multi first place trophy winner has been entered into more then thirty-five (35) shows in the last three (3) years alone.

I asked Dustin what got him into cars and wanting to change the appearance of his car. "From the time I was about fifteen (15) I started seeing people riding around in town with tricked out rides and I wanted one. I bought this '97 Honda Civic and started working on it myself."

Mods on this car include:

Rolling Attire:

18" Niche f16 wearing Nankang Ultra Sports Ns-II 215/35/18

Chassis Modification:

Suspension- 4" cylinders in front, 3" cylinders in rear

Compressor- chrome viair 380.

Undercarraige- gloss black performed by- owner.

Body Modifications:

Shaved- Door handles, trunk, side molding, mirrors, rain guards, antenna.

Lighting- Cadillac De Ville taillights, black housed headlights.

Misc- Trunk was cut in half and the bottom part molded into the car to make housing for caddy buckets, motorcycle mirrors, side skirts and rear bumper molded into car. Performed by Twizted Mindz, Newport, Tn.

Body Kit:

Front bumper- 01 Honda Civic Buddyclub 2 custom fit to car

Side Skirts- Black Widow

Rear Bumper- Black Widow

Paint:

Hot Rod Flat Black, performed by- Twizted Mindz, Newport, Tn.

Interior:

All panels have been smoothed and primered,

Center Console- custom built with gauge pods and molded in skull on the back, dash- Shaved and smoothed,

Carpet- black,

Misc- Carbon Fiber pedals, silver face gauges, racing steering wheel, performed by- Owner & Twizted Mindz, Newport, Tn.

Stereo:

Head unit- Sony Xplod,

Mids & Highs- Sony Xplod component speakers, performed by- Owner.

Engine:

Intake- Matrix racing cold air intake

Headers- Matrix racing 4-2-1 racing headers

Wires- Obx racing 8.5mm racing plug wires (blue)

Detail work- Polished valve cover, polished fuel rail, chrome power steering fluid reservoir cap, chrome overflow tank, chrome oil cap, polished transmission housing, chrome battery tie down, chrome battery terminals, polished distributor, clear distributor cap, painted brackets. Performed by- Owner

Dustin plans on redoing the suspension with strut bags, more chrome under the hood, mold in the front bumper and finish the interior.

You can see this ride and Dustin in Newport, Tn. or look for the Freaks of Nature car club at the next car show near you.

Dustin would like to thank: My friends and family that have supported me through the years. Franklin at Twizted Mindz. Freaks Of Nature for being the best car club around and giving me the inspiration to make my car what it is and what it will become in the future.

All photo's were shot by: Ben Hightower V/Photo V

Feature written by: Ben Hightower V

Been a Busy Few Weekends

I have rather enjoyed the last few weekends photography wise.

April 9-11 Layed Out At The Park came back to Morristown, Tn. I was able to get some great photos.

April 16-18 The Spring Rod Run came back to Pigeon Forge, Tn. I wasn't able to get out of the car so all my pictures were taken out of the car. I call it gorilla style photography, as I had to fight to get every picture.

You can see all the pictures from Layed Out and The Rod Run by visiting http://www.myspace.com/rebel7_17 and clicking the pics link.

It's been awhile/update of sorts

It's been far to long since I have wrote a blog, but never fear for the time has come!
1: At tax time I finally did something for myself and bought a digital camcorder. Along with doing so I have begun to write a movie titled ''Bloody Candy'' (copywrite pending, poor man's copywrite secured). Hopefully, it will be the right amount of scary, mystery and of course a surprise fwist at the end. Should be finished with script soon, filming begins asap.
2: I recently bought a Suzuki 550 from a friend of mine. I am completely and utterly stoked! I've been dreaming and trying to buy a bike for almost ten (10) years now. I've already repainted the tank and reran some electrical lines on the bike. As soon as I get my endorsement you can count on more blogs/photos as I ride any and everywhere I can! Which reminds me: controbutions to the ''Get Ben His Endorsement So He Can Relieve Some Stress And Not Hurt Anyone'' foundation are now excepted. Long name, zmazing results. LOL.
In all seriousness though, please, always remember to be alert and look out for the single headlight on the road. It could be me.
Well that raps this up for now. Pictures will be posted soon of bike, and more info on movie to follow.