Category : Entertainment
Emmy Nomination for BendPak Sponsored Partner “Chop Cut Rebuild”
May 16th, 2012
Producers of the hit SPEED Channel series Chop Cut Rebuild …With Dan Woods have garnered the automotive specialty broadcaster its first Daytime Emmy nomination. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently announced its Daytime Emmy nominees for the June 23rd awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, naming the long running SPEED series as a nominee for “Outstanding Lifestyle Series”.
Chop Cut Rebuild blends documentary style into the “how-to” genre by following the restoration of two distinctively iconic vehicles in a season-long 13 episode process. Now in its eighth season on SPEED, the series has featured top professionals in the restoration trade who reveal the tricks, skills, and challenges of a complete show-quality vehicle restoration.
Chop Cut Rebuild premiered on SPEED in 2004. The series creator, host, and Executive Producer is Dan Woods, who is also known for his long standing acting role in the successful Degrassi franchises as teacher/principal Raditch. Woods believes the series has enjoyed its longevity due to its focus on process – rather than personality. “Chop Cut Rebuild is about the real effort needed to restore iconic symbols of American engineering. It isn’t about throwing wrenches, or dysfunctional people”, says Woods.
Edward Peghin, has been the series Co-Executive Producer and Director for the past three seasons. Edward credits much of the series success to the right mix of on-camera talent and an enthusiastic production team. “Finding the right people who understand cars and blending them with people who understand television has been the key.” Peghin adds, “Everyone understands their roles, their strengths, and they love what they do”, states the veteran producer.
Chop Cut Rebuild has featured the restoration of every type of popular vehicle from classic Camaro, Charger, and Mustang muscle cars, to rare and unique vehicles like the Delorian pre-curser Bricklin SV1 from the early 1970’s. The ninth season of Chop Cut Rebuild is currently in production and will premier in fall 2012.
Keep Calm and Fix Your Car
May 8th, 2012
A little something inspired by our British friends for your amusement.
BendPak “Lift Love” YouTube Contest
May 3rd, 2012
Some contests promise to put you behind the wheel of a dream car.
BendPak wants to put our biggest fan behind the wheel of 500 dream cars.
Starting at the beginning of May, we’re giving you the opportunity to win the ultimate home racing experience.
Grand Prize:
- Fanatec® Driving Simulator
- Microsoft ® Xbox 360™ 250GB
- Forza Motorsport 4™
Runner Up:
Second Runner Up:
To enter, show us your Lift Love on YouTube
Step 1: Make a video all about it between 10 seconds and 10 minutes, and post it on YouTube.
Step 2: Head over to our official entry page and fill out the form. Remember to give us your video link!
Step 3: Get social with as many people as possible so they’ll view and like your video.
That’s pretty much it! But please make sure you read the official contest rules to ensure your video qualifies.
Videos will be judged based “Likes” and “Total Views.” In the event of a tie or close call, we will also consider how well the video represents the spirit of the BendPak brand.
Contest ends on August 31st, so you better get filming. Winner will be notified by September 30th, 2012.
We can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!
Need more inspiration? Check out the videos below to learn more about the prizes.
Forza Motorsport 4:
Fanatec CSR Elite Wheel:
Fanatec CSR Elite Pedals:
PLT-6S Installation Photos and Operation Videos
February 15th, 2012
Thinking about ordering a PLT-6S Parking Lift from BendPak, but wondering exactly what goes into the installation? We took a ride out with our installation crew down the 101 Freeway a few miles to capture exactly what to expect from a home garage PLT-6S Installation. Check out the official BendPak Flickr page to see for yourself.
The PLT-6S is a tilt-type parking lift with a surprisingly small footprint. This allows parking lot owners and garage gurus alike to take maximum advantage of their available space. This isn’t a work-lift though–if you’re interested in doing a lot of maintenance on your own vehicle, you may want to consider one of our HD-Series four-post car lifts.
However if you just want to convert your two-car into a three-car, you’re really not going to find a better solution.
The adjustable tilt-up design of the top platform gives the user a lot of wiggle room when it comes to the angle of the raised vehicle. For instance, if your garage ceiling comes down lower or has a beam in the way, it’s no trouble to keep the top vehicle nose down in order to avoid interference. Additionally, this allows taller vehicles to still be parked below without increasing the overall size of the parking lift.
The best part is that the PLT-6S keeps your vehicles completely secure with a parking well that uses the car’s own weight to secure the front wheels. And of course, the industrial-strength locking mechanism ensures that everything stays right where you left it.
Check out the PLT-6S product page for more information. You should also watch the videos below to see this parking lift in action.
Deck the Car Lift…
December 23rd, 2011
From your friends at BendPak / Ranger, have a happy and safe holiday season. Click the image above to download your own BendPak holiday background!
We’ll be celebrating with our families, so our offices are closed Monday, December 26th in addition to the weekend. However, you can still leave us messages via general voicemail box or e-mail. We’ll be back to answer them on Tuesday, December 27th.
Car Warriors Returns on SpeedTV
November 18th, 2011
You can stop holding your breath–Car Warriors is returning for Season 2 on SpeedTV. The best part? Not only do the lucky contestants get compete on insane dream automotive projects, they also get to work on BendPak / Ranger equipment. That’s right: when you tune in this coming February you’ll see the garage set decked out in none other than BendPak’s finest car lifts and Ranger advanced tire changers.
But hey, 2012 is still a ways off. So to tide you over until then, check out these exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Car Warriors set on the official BendPak / Ranger Flickr Page.
BendPak Car Lifts and Automotive Equipment at AAPEX ’11
November 3rd, 2011
We're back at AAPEX / SEMA with a huge selection of brand new automotive innovations and long-standing brand favorites. We'd love for you to come by and take a peek, but if you aren't in Las Vegas this week, you can check out all the goodies right here. New pictures will be posted over the next three days, so make sure to check back often!
Click an image below to be taken to that day's photo set on the Official BendPak Flickr Page.
Monday, October 31 - Pre-Show:
Tuesday, November 1 - Day 1:
Wednesday, November 2 - Day 2:
Thursday, November 3 - Day 3:
One Truly Awesome Garage Made Better With a BendPak Car Lift
August 2nd, 2011
It’s been a fairly quiet summer at BendPak as we gear up for some big announcements in fall. However, if you have been snooping around the site recently, you may have noticed we added a special section for all of our fellow garage fanatics out there. You know who you are.
AwesomeGarages.com is alive and kicking with new pictures being added approximately once a month for your viewing / drooling pleasure. But just recently we were able to drive out to a new customer’s home where he installed a BendPak in-ground SP-7X car lift in his newly completed garagemahal.
With the SP-7X, this garage is truly one of the best thought-out man caves we’ve ever had the honor to witness. We couldn’t resist taking a quick video and putting it together for all to see. We think you’ll agree it’s a plain fantastic garage design.
And if you are a fan of Garage Journal (and if you like garages and tools, you really should be) you can see the owner’s incredible photo documentary of all the hard work and design that went into his garage. It’s got freakin’ LASERS and a glow-in-the-dark floor for Pete’s sake! Check out the Garage Journal thread for yourself.
That’s it for now. If you have an awesome garage and want to show it off on BendPak’s AwesomeGarages.com, go ahead and send your pictures to contact@bendpak.com. If you’re not too far away, we may just want to feature your garage in a video of its own.
Legacy by Petty – See the Unveiling at Petty’s Upcoming Spring Fling Car Show
May 12th, 2011
UPDATE: For everyone who has been dying to see the amazing Legacy by Petty Dodge Challenger, now might be your chance. AllPar.com announced yesterday that Petty’s Garage will be launching the tribute Challenger at 10:30 AM on May 28, 2011. Click the flyer for full details.
What a way to pay tribute to the King, Richard Petty! Petty’s Garage built a commemorative custom Challenger back in December, 2010, as a way to honor the champ. But as an extra kicker, the body features small murals that celebrate key moments in Petty’s career. 
In essence, the car tells the story of Petty’s professional life, beginning with Petty’s NASCAR Rookie of the Year career start, through his record-setting 200 wins, the seven NASCAR Championships and finally to his more recent work spreading car lift safety awareness. The car has been officially dubbed Legacy by Petty, and it’s a one-of-a-kind Dodge Challenger the likes that will never be seen again.
So what makes this build so unique? Longtime BendPak friends Drop-Top Customs offered their talents to do what they do best—they transformed the classic Dodge Challenger into a fully functional convertible. It turns out that this is the very first convertible to roll out of Petty’s Garage, Richard Petty’s own speed shop for high-performance vehicles.
The
base coat on Legacy by Petty is the same trademark Petty Blue color that “The King” made famous on his number ‘43 Superbird. But it’s Petty’s incredible story told by the airbrushed graphics that draws the fans. For that sacred work, airbrush artist Mickey Harris was called on to cover the vehicle with wonderfully detailed images of Petty’s career highlights, including his lap 106 crash in the ’88 Daytona 500 and his Medal of Freedom. Petty is the first motorsports athlete ever to be honored with America’s highest civilian award.
Every rendering was airbrushed freehand by Harris while Petty and an audience looked on during an open-house presentation at Petty’s Garage in Level Cross, North Carolina last November.
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) president R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman is the car’s owner, planned the customization 
build to celebrate Petty’s long-standing relationship with the institute. Petty and his son, fellow NASCAR legend Kyle Petty, are the hosts of Lifting It Right, an informational DVD produced and distributed by ALI that focuses on car lift safety.
“Automotive lift safety is not just for the service professional,” said Petty at the event, “It’s important in the hobby and collector market too.”
To further cement the relationship between Legacy by Petty and the Automotive Lift Institute, the automobile also feature’s ALI’s website, www.autolift.org, beneath each door opening. The website is a resource for shop owners, technicians and the public to learn more about buying and using a vehicle lift safely, whether in a professional shop or at home. Legacy by Petty is currently making appearances across North America, honoring Petty’s career while helping to educate consumers about the importance of buying and using certified vehicle lifts correctly.
Legacy by Petty is the result of more than 11 months of design and development. Unlike many shops that outsource much of a build, Petty’s Garage does it all in-house, bringing in top professionals for specialized work when needed. Outside experts collaborating on Legacy by Petty’s build include Murray Pfaff for creative input and final design renderings, Drop-Top Customs for a fully functional convertible conversion, and Katzkin for a leather interior that matches The King’s crocodile skin boots.
For more information about ALI, visit www.autolift.org or call (607) 756-7775. For more information about Petty’s Garage, visit www.pettys-garage.com or call (336) 498-3745.
About ALI
Founded in 1945, the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is a trade association of North American-based lift manufacturers. ALI’s mission is to promote the safe design, construction, installation, service and use of automotive lifts. In 1947, ALI developed the first Commercial Standard covering vehicle lifts published by the National Bureau of Standards. Today ALI sponsors several national lift safety standards and offers a third-party certification program for automotive lifts. More information about lift standards and other ALI-sponsored safety activities, such as the lift Safety Training DVD Lifting It Right hosted by Richard and Kyle Petty, can be found on the Institute’s website, www.autolift.org.
BendPak’s Photo Shoot With Bill Goldberg
March 2nd, 2011
In this industry, we get to work with the biggest names in entertainment who are also car guys like us. Most of the time they’re just customers who like BendPak so much they agree to say a word or two on our behalf. But in cases of the extreme automotive fan, we’re lucky enough to feature them in their very own BendPak car lift ad. This last Monday, we got the ball rolling on our newest addition. Our trip took us south to wrestler, actor and host Bill Goldberg’s impressive garage and automotive collection.
We saw a minimum of 12 bays on Mr. Goldberg’s property, and six of them contain a BendPak car lift. He’s got two BendPak 2-post car lifts, one BendPak 4-post car lift and three general purpose single-post parking lifts. That’s right, he’s got six of BendPak’s finest all at home. We like to have each ad be 100% unique to the personality, and Bill is a true connossoir. So what better way to make sure it’s going to howl Goldberg than to take the photos in the host’s very own Garage Mahal.
We’ve got a lot of work to do before the ad is ready for prime time, but until then we’ve got these behind-the-scenes photos of Bill’s bitchin’ set up.
In a couple of the photos you can see the car we’re featuring, Bill’s one-of-a-kind 1970 Mustang Boss 429 “Lawman.” Actually it was one of two such automobiles that were sent to Vietnam to give the troops a taste of awesome Americana-Automobilia while they were so far from home. One of the two was crushed at sea by a shipping container. We’d hate to be the guy who had to explain that one.
Bill’s a huge supporter of US soldiers and vets, so it makes a lot of sense that he’d have a special affinity for this rare vehicle.
In the background, you can also peak out a ‘68 Plymouth GTX convertible. This is the car that started a life long car obsession in Bill. Currently, he’s in the middle of restoring it to drive up the coast with his family.
Big thanks to Bill Goldberg, Chris Zsarney and the guys from Zstudios and everyone who put in this crazy-fun 16 hour day.
Check out the set on the official BendPak Flickr page. And make sure to follow @Goldberg on Twitter! And maybe @BendPak, if you feel so inclined.
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