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BendPak Unveils New Line of Boat Storage Lifts
November 17th, 2009
Today we’re proud to announce a worthy addition to our specialty lift lineup. Introducing the all new HD-9BL customizable boat lifting solution from BendPak!
The HD-9BL features the same superior features, materials and craftsmanship that you’ve come to expect from BendPak, and it’s backed by our award-winning Certified Service Program. Our new boat lifts are BendPak blue through and through, so you know they’ll perform perfectly under pressure and will always be there when you need it.
Here’s an excerpt from the product page, warning boat owners against the real hazards of leaving their boat in the water:
Don’t trust your precious boat to the unpredictability of the water. Salt water corrosion, barnacles, rust damage, rub marks, coating blemishes, rot and irreversible harm caused by cold weather to your engine and interior—you leave yourself open to all of these catastrophes when you leave your boat docked for extended periods of time.
BendPak has a far better boat storage solution. Get it out of the water and up in the air with one of our new boat storage lifts! We offer customized boat lifts in a wide array of weight capacities to meet every boat lifting need. Whether you’re the proud owner of a sailboat, yacht, speedboat or passenger boat, there’s a BendPak boat lift just for you.
You can read all about the new BendPak HD-9BL right here. We’re sure that if you do decide to go with yet another fine BendPak storage solution, you will be very, very pleased.
New Jesse James Ad Released!
November 13th, 2009
We’ve been teasing you guys about it for weeks, but we’re pleased to announce that today is THE day. Click the image above to view the raw power of Jesse James and BendPak! And make sure to keep an eye out for this bad boy in your favorite automotive magazine early next year.
Here’s his quote:
Nothing I do or drive is stock. Everything that comes out of my shop has to be the best. That’s why me and my crew use BendPak products to customize every vehicle we touch. It’s a name I trust.
- Jesse James, West Coast Choppers
www.westcoastchoppers.com
Happy Friday the 13th everyone!
Most Ridiculous Reasons To Be Pulled Over
November 11th, 2009
Automotive enthusiasts come in many different breeds, but one thing can be said with certainty: none of us likes getting a ticket. And in these times when the US government appears to be as strapped for cash as the rest of us, your local highway patrol might be getting a little more creative with ticket-giving.
To let off a little steam on the subject, blogger Matt Hardigree over at auto-blog Jalopnik.com posed yesterday’s question of the day, “What’s the most ridiculous reason you’ve been pulled over?”
Replies range from, “The ‘85 4Runner I used to have had the left taillight faded to where it was more pink than red,” to, “55 in a 54,” and, “looking at [the officer's car] and [pulling] away quickly.”
There’s more too, both scary and hilarious. The comments are definitely worth the read for anyone who’s felt that their ticket was unjustified. Click here to see them all!
New Ranger RP-20FC Oil Filter / Can Crusher Demo Video Released!
November 9th, 2009
Last week, we brought you a behind-the-scenes taste of our RP-20FC Filter Crusher demo. Now, for your viewing pleasure, we’re happy to present you with the real thing in action! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on the pneumatic crushing powerhouse known as the RP-20FC.
Check out these features:
- 20,000 lbs. of air-operated crushing pressure
- Welded steel plate construction
- Built-in pressure regulator and air moisture separator
- 100% air operated for minimal maintenance
- Single-control valve operation
- Automatic safety lock system
- Convenient observation window
- 12-1/2″ diameter hydraulic cylinder
- Unique X-shaped bevel press head removes 15% more oil
- Crushes oil filters and cans down to 25% of their original size
- Integrated collection chamber and fluid hose to reduce mess
- 11″ chamber opening height
- Accepts air inputs between 125 psi and 175 psi
- Saves you money, saves the environment
Check out the video below, or click the VIDEO tab on the RP20FC product page.
AAPEX ‘09 Notes, Day 3!
November 5th, 2009
This is it–the final hours of AAPEX ‘09. Now’s your last chance to take in all the strange and wonderful automotive sights you may have missed, or follow-up on what intrigued you the most. Until next year, that is.
We’ll be wrapping up our end of the deal with the usual tweets and pics, so make sure to check those out for up-to-date show information from the view of BendPak booth #4666.
Thanks to everyone who came out to meet with us, all our new Twitter followers and everyone who helped make this year’s AAPEX one of our best yet. We’re truly amazed at the turnout and positive feedback we’ve received. And we can’t wait to see you all again next year!
Inside AAPEX ‘09, Day 2
November 4th, 2009
The sun’s up in Las Vegas and so are we. This is day 2 of the AAPEX show and we’re bringing you more tweets and pics all day from booth #4666 and beyond.
We’ve been told that today the conversations are going to center more on our fantastic alignment equipment like alignment lifts and wheel aligners, so if you’ve got any questions about them this is a great opportunity to get the info you’ve been craving.
Reports From AAPEX ‘09
November 3rd, 2009
It’s finally here! Today’s the very first day of AAPEX ‘09 in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada! And BendPak is bringing you updates all day long from booth #4666. Make sure to follow us on Twitter and check out our Flickr page for on-site cell phone pics of questionable quality! 
And if you’re at the show (why are you on the internet??) make sure to stop by the BendPak / Ranger booth and say hello!
Behind the Scenes of the Ranger RP-20FC Demo
November 2nd, 2009
As we wrap up post-production on our newest demo video for the Ranger RP-20FC, we thought you guys might be interested in seeing a little bit of what goes into making it. So, for your viewing pleasure, we took a handful of pics to document the process and posted them on the official BendPak Flickr page.
Hope you like what you see! And stay tuned to the BendPak blog as we’re expecting the RP-20FC Oil Filter / Can Crusher video to hit the web any day now…and believe us, it’s worth the wait.
Happy Halloween from BendPak!
October 31st, 2009
From all of as at BendPak, we wish you a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Click the image above for a surprising spooky treat!
West Coast Customs Orders Tons of BendPak / Ranger Equipment for SEMA Booth
October 29th, 2009
Our friends at West Coast Customs recently called us up with a tall order: they needed a whole flatbed full of our premium garage equipment for their SEMA booth ASAP. Well, sure, anything for a friend. So yesterday, we loaded up the truck with lifts, changers, balancers, lathes and all manner of shop machinery and sent it off to Las Vegas just in time for AAPEX / SEMA ‘09–and we’ve got the pictures to prove it. Check out it on the official BendPak Flickr page.
If you happen to be going to SEMA, make sure you drop by the West Coast Customs booth. You can even pre-register for 90 minute welding, vinyl, electronics, paint and car wrapping shops at the West Coast Customs Experience website!
And since you’ll be in the area, don’t forget that you’re invited to come see the BendPak / Ranger booth at AAPEX. Hope to meet you there!
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