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Donnie Babb
Donnieb@gaugemagazine.com |
Have
any of you ever done something because someone said it could
not be done? Of course you have, that is what makes us human.
Well, just a little over 4 years ago I was told that to start
an online magazine would be absolutely stupid. Guess what? Here
we are 4 years later, still going strong.
Throughout these four years we at Gauge have learnt a lot about
business, people and life. All of the lessons that we learn
just help us to bring you a better online experience each month.
As you read through each of the staff member's editorials you
will notice that we are all different, but we have the same
goals… to make Gauge the best that it can be. I know that
with our current staff and upcoming e-commerce interactive layout
it will be a year for the history books.
Please at any time if you have any suggestions, comments or
complaints please let us know. We are dedicated to serving you,
our customer.
I promised myself that I would not make this long and drawn
out so here is just a few things that I feel everyone should
keep an eye out for this season in 2002.
#1
Gauge Online Magazine Lifestyle Parties.
(Keep an eye out for the flyers; our parties are off the hook)
#2
The Ultimate Online Shopping Experience
(Just wait and see… Its not called Ultimate for nothing)
#3
Non-Stop Aggressive Photography
(If you don't know by now, YOU WILL)
#4
Gauge Online Magazine Booth
(Music, Girls, Stickers, T-Shirts and Flyers for every event
on the planet)
#5 The Big Wood Project
(Editor Big Wood is stepping off the porch to run with the
big dogs)
*** Make sure to check out the monthly build up****
This truck will be the talk of 2002.
DB
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Big Wood
Bigwood@gaugemagazine.com |
Hey
everybody, what's up? My name is Brandon Wooden a.k.a "BIG
WOOD", I wanted to start by telling everyone that I will
be the Editor of the #1 online magazine in the world, which
could it be? Gauge Magazine. We are going on our fourth year
of business and gaining more respect as time goes on! You may
have seen me running around like crazy at the shows bringing
you guys the hottest coverage you ever seen in an online magazine,
or rolling a Suburban through the show field. I cannot lie;
it is a good time, but a lot of work to stay in touch with the
enthusiasts and all the new ideas that the industry throws at
us everyday. Although, there is a constant change in the industry,
whether it is new product or a new look, this sport continues
to grow like crazy, and is creating an unbelievable hype!
Here at GAUGE, we strive to stay on top of the game, to bring
all the upcoming events, and news release information of any
sort. However, we cannot do it by ourselves, your opinion, as
the reader, the enthusiast or the business owners, is what we
want. If you have any suggestions towards the magazine or any
questions at that, please E-mail me or our Webmaster Chris and
we would be happy to hear, how you can make a difference to
this magazine!
Although we bring on the New Year, we will never forget the
date 9-11-01. Something fell upon us that day that would change
our lives forever. It has effected everyone physically and mentally
from this tragic event. I just wanted to take this time to give
respect to all of the people in New York. and Washington DC
who have lost loved ones or were even effected by this tradgedy.
This year GAUGE has dedicated our "United We Stand"
banner to everyone, everywhere, to keep our heads up and our
feet on the ground. Peace! Sincerely,
BIG WOOD |
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Matt Petro
matt@gaugemagazine.com |
Here
at "Gauge" we are really excited about the upcoming
year. There are so many new changes that are going to be happening
over the next few month's, we know that you are going to love
it.
First of all I would like to tell everyone about our new e-commerce
store that will be coming out over the next few month's. You
will start to notice that throughout the magazine there will
be new buttons. The reason for all the new buttons is, Gauge
on-line Magazine is about to make your experience in our e-zine
very, very different. To start, you will be able to buy the
hottest parts available all throughout the magazine at very
competitive prices. The new shopping experience is going to
be fully interactive with the features. If you like the wheels
on the cover vehicle? No problem, you can buy them for your
ride, on the spot.
I personally know you will find that this is going to be the
best shopping experience on the web.
It is my job to make Gauge the best online buying experience
you ever have. So please, if you have any questions, comments,
or feedback don't hesitate to e-mail me and let me know.
We know that when you shop at Gauge you will always feel good
about your purchases.
Until
Next Month,
Matthew Petro
National Sales Director
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Dan Davis
DoubleD@gaugemagazine.com
www.hotrodphotography.com
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I've
been part of the Gauge Family for about a year now. I'm originally
from Arizona, got tired of all the bulls shit and heat, so
I moved 7 years ago to the Midwest. I've been shooting the
custom automotive industry for several years now. My work
has been published in several printed magazine titles ranging
from Mini Truckin to Custom Rodder to Off-Road. You can check
out some of my work at www.hotrodphotography.com
Let me share my views with you on the sport. You may agree
with them, then again you might not. That's what keeps this
world going. If it weren't for the Street Rodders of the 50's
and 60's, the Mini Truckin, Sport Truck, Lowrider and Euro
industry would not be what it is today. Chopping tops, suiciding
doors, shaved body mods, body drops among others were all
being done before you were even thought about.
I'm out for now. In closing, I hope everyone has a great 2002
show season, may you go home with many trophies and few hangovers.
Last but not least, don't DRINK and DRIVE it's not you I worry
about, but the innocent people around you
Double
D.
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Jason
Swinford
swinford@gaugemagazine.com |
What's
up Gauge readers? My name is Jason Swinford and I'm proud
to say that I am a photographer/editorial assistant for Gauge
Magazine. I started in the Custom ride scene back in 1997,
by building a 97 F-150 4x4. Some of you may remember it, the
Bounty Hunter with the suicide doors and water window. After
going to shows like Indy Truck Bash and Cruisefest I fell
in love with the whole custom scene and was determined to
be associated with it. Like many have said before, once the
custom bug bites you there's no turning back. I'm currently
in the process of building a new show car, which hopefully
will be making its debut in May. It is called project Fusion,
named after our late Webmaster and best friend Blair Smith.
I started doing free-lance work for Gauge last April while
I was living in Florida and shot a couple shows there. Since
then, I've moved back to Indiana and working for Gauge on
a more regular basis.
So this winter, spring, summer or fall if you see me at a
show come say 'what's up?', so I can get to know you. The
wonderful thing about the custom scene is the friends you
make. Plus the girls!!! Sorry, just had to get that in there.
Well, drop me a line if you have any suggestions or just want
to shoot the shit. Looking forward to a great year. See everyone
out there,
Jason
Swinford
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Megan
Ostrolecki
megan@gaugemagazine.com |
Psssssst..........Wassup
minitruckers, my name is Megan, aka RULOWER and I am one of
the freelance photographers here at Gauge Magazine. Being
around the truckin scene for about 7 years I learn something
new all the time.. My truck in the beginning was a stock,
black '94 S-10 ........ now it's bagged, painted, rollin on
some big wheels and soon to be body dropped. Some of the shows
you can find me at are Cruisefest, Indy Bash, Pigeon Forge,
Midwest Nationals, NOPI Nationals, Booger Bash, and West Coast
Nationals. And hell the reason I love this sport is just to
cruise around, check out some phat rides and party with my
friends. Well hope to see you this summer, and 'member stay
low and avoid those damn potholes!
Megan
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| Webmaster
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C.Wright
c.wright@wrightfield.com |
Hey
gang - glad to be working with all these enthusiastic freaks
- although I can barely keep a vehicle running myself, I'm all
about seeing stuff get tricked out and mod-ed... When I'm not
rockin out with a band, I'm usually tweaking my computer...
water-cooled, neon-lights, and I'm thinking about adding an
air-bag kit!
February 2002 will be my third issue onboard, and I'm having
a blast. We've got a lot of good stuff in mind for the future.
This magazine has come a long way in a year, and I'm looking
forward to taking it even further. Hope you like the designs,
it's great fun, and pretty much all I do anymore. You can see
other sites in my portfolio at www.wrightandassociates.net. |
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