Just bought RAD Soundtrack on CD...again

Grabbed the RAD soundtrack on CD off ioffer.com for $10. Not sure if its a real one or a copy. Hopefully The Charm Kings are on it along with the extended dance versions, it claims to have.

BMX Action Article May 1986

Sorry, but I was there and Eddie was not the first down the face of HellTrack as Gork wrote in this article. Beatle Rosecrans was and shocked the whole crew. It was silent as we all watched him climb a ladder half way up and drop. A little higher, drop. Then he went to the top deck and circled looking in at it and out, several passes and then he did it. The crew went wild. It still gives me goosebumps.

From RAD:: The Movie Collection

Cru Jones Replica

So, I am getting closer with the build, Having trouble with a few parts but here's where it is right now.

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RAD 8x10 Promo Photos

Scored these off ebay last week. Some you might have seen but they need to be added to the collection.

From RAD:: The Movie Collection

From RAD:: The Movie Collection

From RAD:: The Movie Collection

Beatle Rosecrans Vans Jersey

This is the actual jersey worn by Beatle Rosecrans in the movie. It was loaned to me by Everett Rosecrans who has kept it all these years. I tried to put it on for a photo but the cracking of the screen printing stopped me suddenly.

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BMX Action RAD Article

BMX Action did a teaser of the movie in the January 1986 issue. The story outlines the plot and gives you some great photos and behind the scenes activities. Special thanks to bonez977 for sharing this, and to oldschoolmags.com for doing it.

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RAD Movie Box Office Numbers from 1986

I think this is fascinating to see. This movie may not be an Avatar, but it sure has affected a lot of peoples lives positively.

Opening Weekend
$408,980 (USA) (23 March, 1986) (286 Screens)

Gross
$2,015,882 (USA) (6 April, 1986)
$1,360,632 (USA) (30 March, 1986)
$408,980 (USA) (23 March, 1986)
$2,015,882 (USA)

Weekend Gross
$315,250 (USA) (6 April, 1986) (490 Screens)
$715,401 (USA) (30 March, 1986) (700 Screens)
$408,980 (USA) (23 March, 1986) (286 Screens)

Rad on Laser Disc!!!

It is true. Here we have the first documented RAD on Laserdisc I have ever seen. Special thanks to bonez977 for sharing his Craigs List score.

Pro Class Chainwheel

I searched hi and low for an original blue Mongoose Pro Class Chain wheel. I bought a blk one and then got a faded red one with the purchase of the frame and fork. The red was crisp under the chain ring and around the center so I turned to the BMX Museum restoration archives on how to remove the red ano. Found a complicated Chemist version of caustic something and drano. I opted for the Easy Off yellow can that someone recommended. This shit was amazing. I sprayed it on and the red bubbled right off like peroxide on a elbow full of rocks. Any way highly recommend it. Now to make it blue I once again gained knowledge from the museum about a spray paint that looks anodized. What, that sounds to good to be true. Home Depot, no clue never heard of it. Kragen, jackass behind the counter was out of stock and didn't want to order me one can. Pepboys, every color in stock. I bought Duplicolor Metalcast. This works awesome. Here is the result.

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The Qualifying Race

This surfaced today from Dave, aka getmoney on the bmxmuseum. Great shot of the Hell Track qualifying race. They are on a bridge and make a left turn after the hay bails. Thanks alot Dave.