Hosted by DJ Felli Fel of top-rated Los Angeles radio station Power 106 and produced by Hoff Productions, Ride of Honor, enlists Galpin Auto Sports to transform Braudt?s worn-out 1996 Ford ?Danger Ranger? into a unique show piece. The unveiling takes place at California?s Marine Corps Air Station Miramar upon Braudt?s return from a long tour in Afghanistan.
Corporal Braudt gets his first surprise look at his newly restored pickup truck upon his arrival from duty overseas. (Photo: SPEED) "Hosting Ride of Honor, has been a great experience in a lot of ways,? Felli Fel said. ?Anytime you can be engaged in giving back to a deserving individual, especially a soldier who has sacrificed for his/her country, and to top it off be a part of restoring a beat up car... I mean, ?Nuff said!??
Galpin Auto Sports, best known for their work on Pimp My Ride, went above and beyond on this build. The truck needed everything from an upgraded interior, paint job and wheels, to a complete overhaul of the engine. As producer Rena Ferrick noted, ?They wanted to make sure this was a ?one-of-a-kind? ?96 Ford Ranger. Like no other you?re ever going to see on the street. It was an incredible amount of work.?
This Marine?s story is an inspiring one. He was born a preemie baby, which created an innate sense of being a ?fighter? early on. Then Braudt, yet to start his own family, asked to engage overseas and serve his country while allowing others, whom already have family obligations, the opportunity to stay stateside or out of harm?s way. His selflessness has set him apart.
His two older brothers, retired Marine Corps Corporal Steven Braudt and current Marine Corps Captain Jimmy Braudt, also helped instill a sense of pride and work ethic. Thomas is the definition of the word ?hero.? So this truck, a family heirloom of sorts, goes beyond just simple transportation; it represents a family legacy.
Before the restoration, Braudt's '96 Ranger was a sorry heap handed down from his two brothers, also Marines. (Photo: SPEED) ?He had two older brothers who?d been in the military,? said Michael Hoff, Hoff Productions president and executive producer. ?The truck had been handed down, so it had been through the brothers and it was his. All of the brothers had been in the military as well. It had a long history of being a soldier?s vehicle. But the vehicle itself needed a lot of work. So you had a good family story, soldier story and vehicle story, which was ideal.?
?The thing about the family is that they have a deep sense of pride of country, and pride with the Marines,? Producer Jon Levy added. ?He knew as soon as he was in high school that this was what he was destined to do, to follow in his brothers? footsteps. Thomas? grandfather was in the military as well. He definitely wanted to continue the family legacy.?
The entire scene is befitting of Veteran?s Day.
?Just being at the homecoming is an incredible experience ? and it?s something I think everyone should experience,? Levy said. ?You?re seeing hundreds of people, then you see the plane land, and it?s just an amazing scene with the band, banners and an overall celebration. The families are so excited to see their loved ones. It?s a very moving moment.?
Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/marine-honored-in-new-speed-show/
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