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Visitors:
since 1/16/04
Some other events so far this year:
Weird Al Yankovic's "Straight Outta Lynwood" tour
Pasadena 2007 Torunament of Roses Parade
California Science Center "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination" Exhibit (Feb-Apr)
Star Wars Celebration IV, Los Angeles
San
Diego Naval Hospital
Children's Hospital Orange County
Corona Police Department Cancer Society Fundraiser
San Diego County Faire
Shriner's Hospital for Children - LA
Edelman Westside Clinic - Children & Families Program
And a whole slew of other charities... I'll have to put a seperate page up with links.
Upcoming Events (lick for charity/attendance info):
Duarte Route 66 Parade (September 22nd)
Loma Linda Childrens Hospital Star Wars Day (Closed Event)
Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts Annual Gala (October 6th)
LA Westside Children's Center @ Sony Pictures Studios (Oct 7th)
Weird Al at House of Blues SD (October 13th)
Weird Al at the Greek Theater LA (October 20th)
ICAN Bowling Fundraiser (October 28th)
Still to do:
Fixes:
Touch up paint- entire car.
Replace vinyl graphics
Procure and install power supply for computer.
Install:
Install fog lamps.
Install the gun tip strobes.
Procure and install lights, automation circuit and sound effects for R2.
Recently completed:
Added RideTones sound Effects unit (from CarDomain- Thanks, guys!).
Fix the aux lights (replaced with Missiles).
Replaced seats.
Repainted the hood.
Alarm installed.
Interior panels reupholstered.
Nurnies/rivets repaired.
Brakes done.
Wheels aligned.
Front control arms fixed.
Replaced antenna.
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For a gallery of recovery images, click the photo below:
COLLISION/WRECK F.A.Q:
1:
The H-Wing was in an accident on October 8th, 1995.
Status: True.
I'm afraid I rear-ended a Dodge truck on the 91 freeway while on my way to an American Red Cross charity event in Norco/Corona, CA. The other vehicle had no functioning brake lights, so I hadn't noticed it was slowing until too late. I hit at approximately 30 MPH, and suffered no injuries except to my pride. R2-D2 is fine, and didn't even get whiplash.
2: The other party ran from the scene.
Status: True.
After checking that his vehicle suffered no damage, the other driver left the scene without trading information despite my request to do just that, and that California law would automatically find me at fault. Strangely, he shook my hand.
3: The other driver was perpetrating an insurance
scam, then fled after seeing how weird the H-Wing is.
Status: Unknown.
There is no evidence to support this theory. He may have had no license, no insurance, expired tags, guns or drugs in the cab, outstanding tickets or warrants, or some other situation where he didn't want to document the accident.
4: The H-Wing is "totaled".
Status: True.
The damages, solely to the front end of the car, amount to $5400.00 according to repair estimates. This is above the Mercury Insurance's estimate of "fair market value".
Damages consist of:
Radiator and Fan/shroud
Core Mount frame piece
and Outrigger Frame
Hood
Headlights, Aux Lights and Turn Signals
Bumper, Mounts and Brackets
A/C Condenser and fan
Sand guard and wheel well
I'm already collecting parts, and have a pro working on the frame- which is conveniently damaged only in areas that can be replaced with bolt-on parts.
5: I am going to scrap the H-Wing, buy a new
car and start over.
Status: False.
I plan to buy the car back from Mercury, and have the frame examined and aligned. I'll then make repairs to the best of my ability.
6: MTV's "Pimp My Ride" is going to
completely redo the car.
Status: False.
While thoughtful people have submitted my car as a potential "Pimped" ride, I don't meet the criteria (age 18 to 22, for starters). Sadly, one submission turned out to be a sponsorship scam called "Pimp YOUR Ride", linked off of MTV's webpage. Nor will the car be reworked on "Monster Garage", or "Extreme Makeover". At this point only I am responsible for the restoration of the car.
7: Lucasfilm is funding the restoration.
Status: False.
Although I have received a couple of nice consolatory letters, they are not sponsoring repairs. But it's nice to know they care... :)
8: Pontiac is donating a Solstice convertible
to me.
Status: False.
No. That was a joke. But if you work for Pontiac, or any other car company, I'm willing to talk to you guys... <Smile>
9: I am accepting donations of money by Paypal,
replacement parts, and corporate sponsorships.
Status: True.
After 5 years of people trying to convince me that I should, I have agreed to accept donations- with the proviso that any money/equipment beyond the repair of the car go toward materials to support the charities that we visit. This doesn't mean I'll get any donations, it just means I've agreed to accept them.
10: I'm giving up on Art Cars.
Status: False.
No, I plan to keep driving the H-Wing once it's fixed, and I'm helping several other folks plan theirs. Even if the H-Wing proved irreparable, I'd find another vehicle and do it again in a heartbeat.
11: I'm giving up on charity events.
Status: False.
I've done 22 events since the crash, and plan to continue doing them. I didn't let a broken leg stop me earlier this year- I certainly won't let this stop me.
12: This tragic event has set me on a downward
spiral to the Dark Side from which I'll never recover.
Status: False.
Although I am built Stormtrooper armor, I plan to remain firmly on the Light Side.
SIGHTINGS:
This Star Wars documentary by UK's Sky Wilson has a segment on the H-Wing and I.
"StarWoids"-
I'm a "special feature" called "Return of Road Squadron"!
LiningUpTV "Fans Gone Wild" - The H-Wing and I are featured in this doc about the Episode III line at the Chinese, and a segment called "Prop Shop" has Maliki and I making stuff outta stuff.
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