September 17, 2008
Hot rod for a cool hero
Batmobile replica gets repairs at St. Albans garage
ST. ALBANS, W.Va. -- David Smith has rebuilt a lot of hot rods over the years, but the auto repairman never expected he'd spend Monday putting the finishing touches on an iridescent purple Batmobile.
Smith and his employees at David Smith Frame & Body Shop in St. Albans agreed to help make a movie replica fit for the road, after a return customer came in looking for a hand on Monday morning.
The car's fiberglass frame was built over a working engine and chassis, but Smith put on smaller tires and cut away part of the sculpture that prevented the Batmobile from turning properly.
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6 Comments
Posted By: Anonymous (2:45pm 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseAnd I vote for Jesco White as Robin
Posted By: Putnam Citizen (2:13pm 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseThis production may just give Jesse Johnson the big break he's been looking for!
Posted By: Anonymous (10:52am 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseSo sorry to offend you.
Posted By: Wanda (8:45am 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseGo for it Big Daddy. I think you would make a good super hero. I know someone is looking down and laughing right now. Thinking hey I know that guy. Congraulations David. Keep him in line Judy.
Posted By: Paul (8:25am 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseWhich "Big Daddy" are you talking about. We have three of them trying for the position of King in this valley.
Posted By: Anonymous (7:22am 09-17-2008)
Report AbuseI think Big Daddy would make an excellent superhero!!
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