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October 10th: IT HAS BEEN WILD!!! We got to meet Jesse James (monster garage)and give them some of our Croftgate USA product while out in LA!!! Met some great car guys, met some real cool guys like the guys from Long Beach clothing!!!! We wil get some pics up here soon !!!
August 13th: Hey guys, I just want to tell all of you that there are IMPOSTORS out there claiming they are Croftgate USA but they are NOT!!! It's a shame people have to steal a good thing and make it bad for everyone else!!! Just remember , www.croftgateusa.com and on facebook at croftgate usa, you will know it's us when you see the Croftgate Mustang
August 5th : As promised , the latest and greatest shots taken by none other than SAM BASS!!!
Guys , we have teamed up with world renowned Motorsports Artist, Sam Bass!!! If you know cars , you know Sam and if you don't go to www.sambass.com He is truly a dear friend, I love him like a brother!! He will be debuting his own line of Sam Bass/Croftgate Products very soon !!! He also did a hand painting of my car, but for now, check out when you have the right camera
Auugust 2nd: Mustang Week is in our rear view mirror, and it was a HUGE SUCCESS!! 70 Flashback took home one of 75 trophies for the Award of Excellence!! Croftgate USA also was honored to have 22 out of those 75 cars using our products!!!! Plenty of pics to come, and many thanks to all of our new friends!! A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to:James Sipes, Don Miller, Tim Coffey, FOAC President Buster Moore and the ENTIRE Blue Oval Club!! We really want to thank them as they spread the word about Croftgate in a BIG WAY!!!!!! Thanks again to Lyle ,Wayne and of course our new dealer Nathan , congrats by the way on popping the BIG question !!! Keep up with Croftgate USA at
www.croftgateusa.com and we will see all of you at ZMAX next weekend!!!!
July 19th: While on the Dub Magazine site, I found this picture of my engine , PRETTY COOL!!!
July 16th: On behalf of Rick Sures President and CEO,We would like to thank Rimz One, Existence One and OF COURSE , Mike Steele, we NOW have our Croftgate USA,RIMZ ONE,EXISTENCE ONE 2009 Ford Mustang!!!! She's been decked out and cleaned for Mustang week!!! NOW it's time for you guys to find her and let me know where she is!!!! You wanna see her ???????? The boys over at Rimz One REALLY out did themselves this time !!! They are the BEST!!! Check them out at www.rimzoneonline.com and trick out your ride with the help from the BEST in Race City USA!!!
Our little RACING update: Croftgate USA is PROUD to be sponsoring 14 year old phenom, Devin Jones!! He is THE next superstar!!! He is 14 and wears out the big boys athe local tracks near you!!!
See him at www.devinjones.net
Also, a certain AWESOME nascar artist will be partnering soon with us, we will be taping our FIRST TV show at his gallery August 3rd!!!
We are working with Broward Motorsports in South Florida (AMAZING FACILITY) guys, about getting our product line in both locations, THANK YOU SAM!!!
Finally, thanks to Rick , Rob, Mel,Alex,Bill and Jeff for making MY first trip to Florida as Technical Sales Director so wonderful!!!
July 14: 70 Flashback is heading south to Mason and the BOYS at McClure Collison for some few "tricks" for Mustang Week 2009!!! Those ofyou coming down, Croftgate USA will have a small hospitality tent to show off our newest product, Quick and Slick ! If you would like to come be a part of it with us , drop me a line and I will make sure you get taken care of!! I have added a new BACK shot of the car, with so many new to come!!!! See you guys at the BEACH!!!!!
July 11th: A big thanks to Corey and the guys at Existence One Graphics!! They took the 2009 Focus and shook it up!! Croftgate USA is now going to let you, the cardomain guys in on a little secret,we are having a little contest , "Where have you seen the croftgate car?" A little hint ,It's not my stang or my new focus, but the car is on my site!!! The first person very week to tell me via email with proof , re: picture and whereabouts, recieves a FREE Croftgate USA detail pack!!!
Here is the NEW 2009 Croftgate USA Focus:
July 4th: Happy 4th!!!!! Here she is, bookmark it , because it's gonna be HUGE!!!!
http://www.croftgateusa.com/
June 25th: AGAIN, thanks to Rimz One for ALL of there help in that show winning stang!! I was asked about it at the Dub Show, and I said and I mean this, I pay the bills and get to drive it, but Rimz One made this Mustang!!! Mike ,Jim,David, Chris and Josh all are the real deal and take alot of pride and doing things RIGHT!!!! THANK YOU GUYS!!!!!
June21st: Dub Show Tour 2009 Charlotte NC Well.. This year , I came PREPARED!! We met SO many cool people this weekend, I cannot name them all, 2 things I will say though. #1 ALL the cars that used my car detailing products , WON there category, and #2 , How bout 70 Flashback winning BEST DOMESTIC??!!!! And that is the Prez. of Dub Magazine, Myles Kovacs with me!!!! Who would have ever thought we would get one of those trophies!!!!! AWESOME!!!!! Now, on to Wildwood, but guys, check back soon as my Croftgate USA site will be rolling !!!!
June 1st: A BIG update !! I am officially "car dealership" FREE!!!! I took a position with Allied Chemistry (CROFTGATE USA) As the Technical Sales Director for Croftgate Waterless Products! In the next few weeks we will be looking for "testers" of our newest product, Quick and Slick!! We have a full line of Eco friendly products and the results on 70 flashback are AMAZING and will look fantastic on your ride as well!! A few "friends" of mine crossed paths this past weekend and they took some time to personalize 70 flashback, Those friends are Robert and Doug Yates !!
May 21st: I want to congratulate my "famiglia" The Manzo's, Albert , Tommy and Kenny!! They are featured on the new hit series "The real housewives of New Jersey" The guys do a great job at the Brownstone House which is the FINEST catering hall ANYWHERE and they do a GREAT job on the show!!! Now we just need to get them using our car cleaning products!! Check them out here
http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey
http://www.thebrownstone.com/
May18th: I would like to thank the guys at Power Stop Brakes!! They really hooked me up with some cool brakes , not only do they look good, but stop even better!!! Check them out here
http://www.powerstop.com/
May 9th: Hanging out with South Florida plus one, That is Me, Alex and Obviously BIG Bill!!! Like I have said before the car is fun , we love it, but NOTHING takes the place of good times and GREAT friends!!!! As you can see below, we had a BLAST in South Florida and can't wait to go back!!!
How about the HUMMER?????
To all of the people wanting to know about our waterless product, this Hummer was cleaned by myself and Alex, 95 degree South Florida heat with NO water, No streaks or scratches, than we finished her off with a coat of 3D Ultra Glaze!!!
April 4th: Freedom of the Carolinas rolled on down to Garnder Webb University, made some nice friends, sold a TON of product and took home some hardware,and my boy Mike in his FIRST show took one home as well. How about that , no water and taking home the hardware!!!
Big props to Lyle,Wayne,Steve and the rest of the Blue Oval Ford Club!! A great bunch of guys!!!
April 5th: Lowes Motor Speedway's Spring Auto Fair 2009: It's been a year,70 Flashback wanted to go out in style, and she did!! Out of the 22 cars in our class, we took BEST 2005-2009 Coupe!!! BUT, there was a Saleen there that was off the CHAIN!! I do not know the guys name, but WOW!!!!! Thanks to so many people for stopping by, Lee Kiser, James Sipes, Bob, Rich, and BIG CHUCK!!!!
March 20th: I think this is easier, and it looks cooler www.3-dperformance.com
March 10th : 70 Flashback now graces the pages of domestic driver magazine!! Thanks to Jonathon Maynard and all of his staff!! Thanks to Rimz One , of course, for the "hook up"!! When you guys can, check them out at
http://www.domesticdriver.com/
or check out these AWESOME shots
February 25th: WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought it was South Florida PLUS one?? Where is Frankie???
ok........ we found him !!!!!!!
February 8th: Freedom of the Carolinas and 3-D Performance want to thank Brett David of Lamborgini of Miami. It was an amazing experience to detail some of the most exotic cars in the world!! Thanks to Jack Tese Jr.for the MAJOR hook up!!!! Please see the below shots as we cleaned all these cars with our product and NO water !!!!
February 1st: Freedom of the Carolinas would like to thank The folks at the Greensboro Coliseum and all the NEW clients for a fun day at AUTO FEST 2009!! 70 flashback took home a nice piece of hardware, and we made a TON of new believers in waterless car wash!!!!! Here are some pics of vehicles now "hooked" on our product !!! Thanks again to Rick for a awesome product!! ! And how about my boy Jeff's jeep??!!!! He is a believer as well !!! Thanks again guys !!!! And don't forget www.3-dperformance.com
January 25th: So EVERYONE says I have always said the "car is done" but now it is!!! THANK YOU Mike Maine @ Finish Line Interiors of Mooresville NC !!! Thanks for taking the car to the next level and a GREAT place to eat :) !!!!!! Check these new pics out :
And here is a shot of the WIFE'S NEW 2009 cts:
EXCUSE THE CAR COVER!!!!!!
January 1st 2009: brrrrrrrrr........ A couple of cool, VERY cool shots from ZMAX Dragway:
December 31st 2008: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! From Kelly and Me!!!!! 3-D has BIG news shortly after the new year !!!!!!!!! By the way, my wife is smokin hot as well !!!!
December 14th 2008 : After a night of food and drink, 3D Performance decided it was time to "HOOK UP" Rimzone and there BAD ASS TAHOE!!!! Check it out here:
December 2008: Courtesy of my buddy @ work (Steven) check out some new pics , thanks Steven!! Now that here at cardomain.com, we can load pictures lightning fast, here is a bunch, with a ton more to come!!!!! And ..... YES !!!! That is Rimzone you all hear about!!!!!!
October 26th: Sons of Italy car Show, another show , another party, BUT...... The U.S. Marines showed up, kicked ASS and took home "BEST IN SHOW" !!! What a honor to have those guys there!!! Check them out below and everyone remember , these guys allow us to do what we do and keep our freedoms alive! MAKE sure and thank a marine when you see one !!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH RRAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
October 23rd 2008: We OFFICIALLY have our wax !!!!!! I owe a huge THANK YOU to alot of people starting with my wife for the belief in me that I can do this !!! My Uncle Larry who is a TRUE believer and always is there with good thoughts, Mike and Emily Mashburn who I have learned so much and look forward to more, Of Course my 3 twin friends, The Tortuga's, Ronn,Jef and Rikki for ALWAYS believing in me and giving me the confidence to pursue my dream!!! Please go to www.3-dperformance.com and check out the "product" link..
Thanks again !! Frank DeFeo, President 3D Performance , Mooresville NC
October 2008: My buddies are in town !!!! www.tortugatwins.com These are my 3 dear friends, I clean there cars with my product. Check back soon to see there cars(TRUCKS) all cleaned up !!!Hope to see you guys at a show soon and if you get a chance go to the next Ren Fest you can and see THE FUNNIEST 3 guys ever!! They are truly dear friends and WE love having them in the Carolinas!!!!That truck has OVER 250,000 miles on it, and check out that finish !!!! As you can see, the guys can get a little crazy, and that is why we love them !!!!!!!
October 4th: Stanly County College, What a beautiful ride down to the show! Drove down with our club , we did pretty well, we won (silver in our class) and won best car in our club (gold) Obviously , a COMPLETE surprise!! I will say our car is NO longer the joke of the car show events!! When we show up we feel we are just as competitive as ANYONE !! THANK YOU to James Sipes, you are a great friend!! Thank you to Bud (orange Krate) for some AWESOME advice!! Thank you to Rimz One (Mike and Emily) you guys are GREAT friends and cannot thank you enough for all of your help, and of course my wife who puts up with ALL of it !!!!! I took these shots when I got home, I hope all of you can see the new headers, THANKS RIMZ ONE and the new and 1 of 2 with the fog lights mounted BEHIND the grille, HUGE thank you to Galpin Auto (PIMP MY RIDE) and Big Joe (#9 Nascar Master Tech)!! Please enjoy the new photos and let me know what you think !!!
August 30th: A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone with FOAC and CRMC for a GREAT time at the EXTREME MUSTANG SHOW at Dale Jarrett Ford this past weekend. Again, we showed up, had a great time and VERY suprisingly left with best engine dress up!! Now, we had a "new friend" of ours show up at this event and my friend's name is Heath Hunter. I want to thank all of our guys for making his family feel welcome. I KNOW they had a great time and I KNOW Heath loved our cars. Heck, I think we might have converted his Dad over to our side !!!! I have some pictures of Heath and his dad, along with some cars. I want to say Heath really made my day for being there and if he reads this,I want to tell him he is my new good luck charm !!!! Thanks buddie and hope to see you again soon !!!
August 21st 2008: WE lost my dear friend and cousin today....Ray Mardo, my cousin, my friend , my brother!!!! We had alot of fun and memories I will never forget.... TODAY, starts the rest of my life and I will never forget him !! Please keep my Aunt and Uncle in your prayers!! I will tell you this, EVERY show and event we go to, will be in honor to ROWDY RAY MARDO !! Brother, I love you and I will miss you!!
Frank DeFeo
Just 'cause I love this picture, Guys and Girls, THIS is the reason I do what I do !!!!!!!
You know, the shows are fun, the trophies are cool, heck the magazine cover was pretty damn neat, BUT, this is what it is all about!!!!!!!!!
August 2nd 2008: Had a HOT BLAST @ the 100th year of the Model "T" at the North Carolina Train Museum in Spencer N.C. F.O.A.C. showed up and made some new friends today. 3D Performance also showed up :) The show was dominated by the "T" and well deserved. Today was a TRUE car show day!! I am going to post some pics now, with a TON of the ones we took!!!
July 20th 2008: Another show, and another group to thank, this time it is the Lake Norman Cruisers, They put on a fun time, even though it was over 100 degrees. Also a HUGE thank you to the Gilead Fire Dept. What a great bunch of guys with some VERY cool fire trucks!!! We had a blast and came home with a second place in the BEST FORD category, here are 2 pics for now :
How about the cover of SuperRod Magazine ???!!!
And a 4 page spread , HOLY COW !!!!!!!
June 22nd 2008: We had a GREAT time at the DUB SHOW TOUR @ the Charlotte Convention Center in Uptown Charlotte. We have NEVER been to a show like that, so it was a honor to "represent" the stang nameplate!!! Too bad we were outclassed from the minute we pulled in !! There were some friggen AWESOME cars there!! Check out who I "ran into" at the show, Lou Santiago from SPIKE TV!!!!!(Thanks James)
What a TRUE car guy !!! We spent just a little time talkin' cars, so Lou, THANKS A TON for your time , it meant alot!!!
We were in a display with Mike and Emily from Rim Zone of Mooresville NC, my OFFICIAL supplier of parts and as you will see soon, some 20 inch FOOSE wheels which are CRAZY!! Again , what an honor to be in their display @ a National Event like the Dub Show !!!
May 2008 : Well, 70 flashback rolled into Gaston County and left with Best Domestic!! Thanks to Josh, Stefan ,Chris and all the guys with Enemy One Car Club !!! I met ALOT of cool people today, and I must say, for my first "TUNER" show I was very impressed!!!! The car that won Best of Show, no doubt deserved it(Silver Lexus), as you will see. Thanks again to all the fine folks I met this weekend out there and for the hospitality from Enemy One Car club!!!! Check out some pics from this weekend:
and now the LADIES section ,
April 2008: We won BEST IN CLASS @ Lowes Motor Speedways' Auto Fair!!!!
Hey, Mom, Dad, and EVEN my wife came down to Lowes Motor Speedway to check it out !!!!! What a day!!! Thanks F.O.A.C. (Carol Barker,Jerry, Buster,James ) You are great and I am proud to be included on the the trophy list along with you!!!
After my 1st true love, My wife,I have (2) hobbies, MY STANG, and my other is, I love Cruise Ships, they are an AMAZING feat of technology and you meet the coolest people on Also want to send a big "WHAT"S UP!!!" to my boys on Navigator of the Seas, Raj,Faruk,Cristian,Kieron, Cuddy and Leslie. Also a BIG WHATS UP to my girl Laura Burlton, you will be missed, lets get you to the U.S. for some partying !!! We will see you guys soon and do some cruising, but not on the ship :) Take Care for now and come back soon !!!
Ciao!!!!!! And this is the list of "MODS" on 70flashback:
MCA MEMBER #69233
Torch Red Mustang Registry #218
Before you go any further , a BIG THANK YOU to RimZone, Mike and Emily in Mooresville NC for all of my "stuff" and their patience in getting it RIGHT!! NOW, please read and enjoy :
To start , the WICKED 20 inch "Foose" wheels
Nitto 235/45/20 front and 245/40/20 rear tires from Rim Zone, Mooresville NC
chrome 3v ford racing valve covers
complete smoked taillights by anzo
"POWERED BY FORD" under hood logo from Mustangs Unlimited
satin finish coolant resevoir by canton motorsports
satin finish power steering resevoir by canton motorsports
oil cover,master cylinder cover,power steering cover,coolant resevoir and washer cover from my boys at UPR products, they have a GREAT site!!!!! power outlet cover(satin finish) also from UPR
smoked 3rd brake light assembly by american muscle
eibach lowering springs
cat back exhaust from Pypes Exhaust
Shorty headers from bbk
undrive pulleys from Steeda
cold air kit from K&N
SCT calibrator w/ 93 octane tune from American Muscle
6" shorty antenna from American Muscle
replica hood pins from Classic Design Concepts
black billitt grille w/ tri bar pony emblem from Classic Design Concepts
agressive chin spoiler from Classic Design Concepts
under hood plenum cover /rail covers/ radiator covers /strut tower covers and fuse box cover from Midwest Auto Gear (very cool stuff)
ALL engine covers paint to match (red and black) VERY COOL !!! Thanks to my BOYS @ Finish Line Auto !!!! Josh and Doug ,THANKS!!!
Solstice Window Tinting of Charlotte (The BEST)shaker hood from Ford Ram Air(Leon,thanks again)
fully painted stripes (Mcclure Collison ---you guys ROCK!!!)
8 inch Pioneer DVD player with XM , JL Audio speakers &
100 watt amp (alpine) from the guys @ Best Buy Mooresville NC (GREAT JOB GUYS !!!)
hurst short throw shifter
fully smoked headlight assemblies from blue oval industries
fully smoked front bumper marker lights from blue oval industries
hood struts--add on-- from mrt racing
inner trunk lid cover by grand design mat (very cool)
custom seat covers from Wet Okole
custom gt floor mats from american muscle rear trunk mat from cj pony parts brushed black fuel door (thanks to silverhorse racing)
custom drilled and slotted rotors from power slot brakes blacked out gt fender logos
Thanks to my Good Buddie and Nascar Guy (#9 car) Big Joe, for some NEW tricks on the car !!!
All paint and trim work courtesy of Mcclure Collision of Charlotte NC(Mason---You are the Man)
Artwork by Nes out in "Cali" You are the MAN !!!!
AND OF COURSE , all detailed by yours truly :)
ALL detailing supplies from 3-D Performance , Mooresville NC
If you want the best detailing products, let ME know!!!!
Of course, many thanks to my wife Kelly, for putting up with 70 flashback !!!
