Our 1970 Plymouth GTX! Beautifully restored right here at RKC!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Tear Down
Its a fun day for the boys in the shop here at RK Collection! Yesterday they began doing tear down on the vehicles for the "super-cool, super-secret" project! They love this part! Much easier then putting it all back together! They are having fun tearing it all down and planning on how to make it pretty again. They have some really cool thoughts for this project and I can't wait to see them come to life! See some of their expertise @ www.rkcollection.com, be sure to check out the orange and black 1969 Camaro Conv. dubbed "RK-1"- she's a show stopper!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Projects in the rain
Rainy weather here in NC this AM. Might turn to some snow a little later, probably not much though. Hopefully we won't have any problems getting our second project car here to the shop this morning. The other car arrived yesterday- she's a beauty, its a shame to tear her down! I'm going to check with the bosses to see how much info I can put out here about the "super-cool, super-secret" project. Maybe I can put it all out there? Doubt it! You'll just have to wait and see! AAR Cuda is coming along nicely, and the new shop forman seems to be getting a handle on things- welcome Gary to RKC!! Stop by and see what we have going on!!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
A little about RKC
A synopsis about RKC, for more info visit: www.rkcollection.com!!!
RKC is meeting its customers’ needs as a full-service collectable car sales, consignment sale, restoration, performance upgrade, fabrication, engine/transmission/rear end building and paint and bodywork facility.
We will continue to strive to provide real value and make every customers’ experience with us the best it can be by providing, building or selling high quality vehicles, executing well engineered and constructed performance upgrades/builds and fabrication projects and by reaching for the very highest level of show-quality paint and bodywork services.
SOME OF OUR PEOPLE:
Rob Kauffman: Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Rob Kauffman is the founder and CEO of RK Collection LLC. Additionally Rob is also a founding principal of Fortress Investment Group, a NYSE listed global fund manager, and is responsible for their European operations. However, he has always had a significant interest in all things automotive, motorcycling and racing related. In 2006, he decided to create what would become RK Collection LLC with the goal of creating an enterprise which would produce some of the nation’s best restored and most sought after muscle and collectible cars. Over the past few years he has successfully guided RKC towards this goal and into creating award-winning, custom high-performance vehicles. In addition to RKC, Rob also has a significant interest in the world of NASCAR as a part owner in Michael Waltrip Racing in Cornelius, NC.
Tom Farrell: Master Fabricationist & Lead Restoration Tech
Tom Farrell comes to us from New Orleans, LA. Early on, he spent 11 years in an oil-industry related repair, fabrication and large-engine repair business as an apprentice, supervisor and finally resident expert. During this period, he became highly experienced in custom metal machining & fabrication and adaptation & painting of all manner of parts and frames. Concurrently, he elevated his all-source welding and metal repair skills to a level of quality rarely seen anywhere in the world. In 1992, he joined the NASCAR race world and served with Allen Dillard Motors’ Race Team, Carl Yarborough Racing and finally Penske Racing. From 1995 to early 2007, Tom specialized in NASCAR race vehicle design and fabrication for Penske Racing. For the past decade, he has also specialized in restoration & mechanical repair of vintage Ferrari cars. Tom joined RKC in February 2007, bringing 28 years of experience in shaping metal (i.e. custom welding, frame, roll cage, exhaust, header, CNC design, etc) working fiberglass, carbon fiber and composites.
William “Wally” Roberts: Master Mechanic and Engine/Trans/Rear Builder & Lead Mechanical Restoration Tech
William “Wally” Roberts comes to us from Melrose, Mass. He holds the A.S.E. Master Auto Technician & A.S.E. Certified Engine Assembly Specialist ratings and has been continuously certified a Master Mechanic since 1974. He worked in various GM dealerships from 1968 to 1989 and also earned the title “GM Certified Master Technician” in 1983. He founded and operated BRE Transmissions from 1989 to 1997, adding incredibly in-depth auto and manual transmission repair, restoration and design to his already formidable mechanical experience. From 1997 to 2001, Wally built, tuned, and maintained NASCAR race engines for Roush Racing. From 2001 to mid 2007, he designed, built and marketed his own line of race engines and continued to restore and repair all makes of transmissions. He maintains a tight bond with engine/trans/drivetrain building technology, by constructing, driving and maintaining his own NHRA Super Comp-class dragster and was also a competition licensing instructor for Doug Foley’s Drag Racing School in New Jersey. Wally Roberts joined RKC in mid 2007, bringing 40 years of engine, transmission and driveline building and maintaining skills.
Hugo Tinajero: Restoration Tech/Fabrication/Mechanic
Hugo comes to us from Danville, Indiana. He was formally trained at Lincoln Auto Tech Institute of Indianapolis, IN from 2004-2005. He performed as a line technician, minor maintenance tech and service advisor for Chevrolet from 2005-2007. Hugo joined RKC in December 2007 and quickly gained very significant welding, fabrication, restoration, mechanical electrical and final-stage paint and body experience.
Tyler Walker: Paint and Bodywork Tech/Restoration/Fabrication
Tyler comes to us from Landis, NC. He began performing bodywork, painting and various mechanical practices in 2000. Tyler received formal automotive training at NASCAR Technical Institute from 2004-2005. He served with Nimco Mortorsports’ NASCAR Busch Cup race team, Automotion Paint and Body Corp., and Jr. Motorsports Racing performing painting, bodywork, assembly, fabrication and mechanical work from 2005-2009. Tyler joined RKC as our primary painter and bodyworker in February 2009 and brings 9 years of paint, bodywork and varied other automotive experience to us.
Corey Rupp: Restoration Tech/Mechanic
Corey comes to us from Windsor, CT. From 1999-2009 he worked for Dayhill Automotive NAPA Service Center and at Chevrolet dealership as an automotive technician, performing everything from light maintenance to electrical troubleshooting, to engine, drivetrain and computer diagnostics, assessment and repair. Corey joined RKC in March 2009, bringing 10 years of varied automotive expertise.
RKC is meeting its customers’ needs as a full-service collectable car sales, consignment sale, restoration, performance upgrade, fabrication, engine/transmission/rear end building and paint and bodywork facility.
We will continue to strive to provide real value and make every customers’ experience with us the best it can be by providing, building or selling high quality vehicles, executing well engineered and constructed performance upgrades/builds and fabrication projects and by reaching for the very highest level of show-quality paint and bodywork services.
SOME OF OUR PEOPLE:
Rob Kauffman: Owner and Chief Executive Officer
Rob Kauffman is the founder and CEO of RK Collection LLC. Additionally Rob is also a founding principal of Fortress Investment Group, a NYSE listed global fund manager, and is responsible for their European operations. However, he has always had a significant interest in all things automotive, motorcycling and racing related. In 2006, he decided to create what would become RK Collection LLC with the goal of creating an enterprise which would produce some of the nation’s best restored and most sought after muscle and collectible cars. Over the past few years he has successfully guided RKC towards this goal and into creating award-winning, custom high-performance vehicles. In addition to RKC, Rob also has a significant interest in the world of NASCAR as a part owner in Michael Waltrip Racing in Cornelius, NC.
Tom Farrell: Master Fabricationist & Lead Restoration Tech
Tom Farrell comes to us from New Orleans, LA. Early on, he spent 11 years in an oil-industry related repair, fabrication and large-engine repair business as an apprentice, supervisor and finally resident expert. During this period, he became highly experienced in custom metal machining & fabrication and adaptation & painting of all manner of parts and frames. Concurrently, he elevated his all-source welding and metal repair skills to a level of quality rarely seen anywhere in the world. In 1992, he joined the NASCAR race world and served with Allen Dillard Motors’ Race Team, Carl Yarborough Racing and finally Penske Racing. From 1995 to early 2007, Tom specialized in NASCAR race vehicle design and fabrication for Penske Racing. For the past decade, he has also specialized in restoration & mechanical repair of vintage Ferrari cars. Tom joined RKC in February 2007, bringing 28 years of experience in shaping metal (i.e. custom welding, frame, roll cage, exhaust, header, CNC design, etc) working fiberglass, carbon fiber and composites.
William “Wally” Roberts: Master Mechanic and Engine/Trans/Rear Builder & Lead Mechanical Restoration Tech
William “Wally” Roberts comes to us from Melrose, Mass. He holds the A.S.E. Master Auto Technician & A.S.E. Certified Engine Assembly Specialist ratings and has been continuously certified a Master Mechanic since 1974. He worked in various GM dealerships from 1968 to 1989 and also earned the title “GM Certified Master Technician” in 1983. He founded and operated BRE Transmissions from 1989 to 1997, adding incredibly in-depth auto and manual transmission repair, restoration and design to his already formidable mechanical experience. From 1997 to 2001, Wally built, tuned, and maintained NASCAR race engines for Roush Racing. From 2001 to mid 2007, he designed, built and marketed his own line of race engines and continued to restore and repair all makes of transmissions. He maintains a tight bond with engine/trans/drivetrain building technology, by constructing, driving and maintaining his own NHRA Super Comp-class dragster and was also a competition licensing instructor for Doug Foley’s Drag Racing School in New Jersey. Wally Roberts joined RKC in mid 2007, bringing 40 years of engine, transmission and driveline building and maintaining skills.
Hugo Tinajero: Restoration Tech/Fabrication/Mechanic
Hugo comes to us from Danville, Indiana. He was formally trained at Lincoln Auto Tech Institute of Indianapolis, IN from 2004-2005. He performed as a line technician, minor maintenance tech and service advisor for Chevrolet from 2005-2007. Hugo joined RKC in December 2007 and quickly gained very significant welding, fabrication, restoration, mechanical electrical and final-stage paint and body experience.
Tyler Walker: Paint and Bodywork Tech/Restoration/Fabrication
Tyler comes to us from Landis, NC. He began performing bodywork, painting and various mechanical practices in 2000. Tyler received formal automotive training at NASCAR Technical Institute from 2004-2005. He served with Nimco Mortorsports’ NASCAR Busch Cup race team, Automotion Paint and Body Corp., and Jr. Motorsports Racing performing painting, bodywork, assembly, fabrication and mechanical work from 2005-2009. Tyler joined RKC as our primary painter and bodyworker in February 2009 and brings 9 years of paint, bodywork and varied other automotive experience to us.
Corey Rupp: Restoration Tech/Mechanic
Corey comes to us from Windsor, CT. From 1999-2009 he worked for Dayhill Automotive NAPA Service Center and at Chevrolet dealership as an automotive technician, performing everything from light maintenance to electrical troubleshooting, to engine, drivetrain and computer diagnostics, assessment and repair. Corey joined RKC in March 2009, bringing 10 years of varied automotive expertise.
Searching....
We are on the hunt today for several vehicles we need to start new projects! We are also looking for a bunch of parts to get rolling on the "super-secret, super-cool" project that we hope to be able to debut before the end of the year! Follow our updates on Twitter for more moment-to-moment action and check us out on Facebook for picture updates!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Hello from RK Collection!!
Just a quick hello to get us started! Check us out at www.rkcollection.com and be sure to stop by and check us out if your in the Concord/Charlotte NC area: 7975 Westwinds Blvd, Concord! We're located right down the road from Charlote Motor Speedway and Concord Mills Mall- Stop By!!
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