Our Story Rich Pichette is a close friend of the kustom culture community. He was stricken down with this terrible disease, Alzheimers, in the prime of his life. This man was a huge driving force behind the resurgence of awareness and appreciation for kustoms on the West Coast for the past 30 years. He is the man responsible for conceiving of a show to celebrate kustoms and their builders, West Coast Kustoms' Cruisin' Nationals, formerly known as "Paso." We in this community miss him and are continuing his legacy by coming together to produce a "One-Off" '54 Merc Roadster kustom, appropriately named "MEMORIES," in his honor, which was one of his own projects. The build is being completed with all labor and parts being donated by West Coast Kustoms Hall of Famers and America's automotive companies. The build team is comprised of the best in kustomizing for the past 60 years. Names like Bill Hines, Art Himsl, Larry Watson, Sam Foose, Rod Powell, Daryl Hollenbeck, and Rick Dore, to name a few; and all are donating their talents and effort to get the job done. The build process and will take 36 months to complete, with the debuting of "MEMORIES" at the Grand National Roadster Show. The kustom will then begin its 36 month U.S/European touring life of indoor/outdoor car shows, raising awareness of this debilitating disease and donations. At the end of it's touring life, the "One-Off" Merc will be auctioned to the highest bidder through RM Auctions. 100% of all donations will go directly to National Alzheimers for research and daily care giving. We need your help in getting this done! Show us your support by donating to this worthwhile tax deductible cause. Show Your Love of Kustoms! Make Donations to: RP Alzheimers Project 25717 Margaret Ave. Moreno Valley, Ca 92551 Click to view...