Kustoms Illustrated magazine

[Roadsters.com]

This is not spam. I wasn't asked to do this, and am just trying to help. I haven't seen this new magazine yet, but am passing this information on because it will be of interest to many HAMBers and HAMBerettes.

On Saturday night, Jim Gustin, whose E-mail address is dominators20@comcast.net, sent this message to a number of people that included myself:

"Guys, you gotta check out the best new magazine to come along in 40 years. I subscribed two weeks ago and got my first issue in the mail this afternoon. This magazine totally blew me away. You've got to get it! It's got some serious custom rides in there. The layout, the art, the tech stories, and everything else is very professional. It's published out of Southern New England, and the list of contributors includes some real heavies of the hobby."

Jim's message included a forwarded copy of an earlier message from the publisher, Luke Karosi:

"Kustoms Illustrated, Vol. 1 No. 1 is at the printers right now. They will be available for shipping on Monday, March 29th. If you already have a subscription, expect to receive your copy by the end of next week. If you would like to subscribe, please visit the web site at http://www.kustomsillustrated.com/ for more information. Individual copies will be for sale also (visit web site). Interested dealers, please contact me for wholesale rates. Thank you,

Luke Karosi
v8ford@mindspring.com "

Here's a slow-loading, 148k image of the first issue's cover:

http://www.kustomsillustrated.com/Cover-web-2.jpg

This looks like it will be pretty good. Have any of you seen Kustoms Illustrated yet?

Dave
http://www.roadsters.com/

[RPW]

New custom magazines are always welcomed!
I wish Luke all good luck with his magazine, and I want to thank him for the contributions he made to Lead News.

[Fast Elvis]

Should be a sweet mag!......plus Luke Karosi is a real Kool guy.....so order the magazine ! Cheers F.E. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[52Chief]

I ordered a copy through his web site, and sent the paypal, ect. And to my happy surprise, Luke sent me a nice e-mail thanking me and telling me he'd ship my copy out that day! Now try to get that kind of attention from Hot Rod or any of the other "big" mags.

Kinda blew me away. As soon as I have a spare $20, I'll subscribe just because of that. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Max Gearhead]

Just got mine yesterday and it's very good. Buy it!
Max

[59BuickWagon]

Luke just dropped off a few copies last night and I must say it looks great! 50 pages, small size to fit in your text books, 100% glossy paper, half the pages are color (and he says he's putting eight more color pages in the next issue!) Mostly from Jersey up thru New England this issue and 99% customs. Great addition to the selection of currently available mags.

[Spike!]

Had to go to the way-back machine and dig this post out.. Just wanted to thank Luke for sending me the new mag and other goodies (stickers and Road Agents info). I tell ya what, the mag looks fantastic. If you can keep up that level of quality without compromising the content, you'll have a first class rag. I'm impressed!

Spike

[dondanno]

Thanks Dave thats only 2 subscritions I have now, the other is TRJ....Danny

[Satinblack]

I WILL definetly check this one out!

[Skate Fink]

[ QUOTE ]
Just wanted to thank Luke for sending me the new mag and other goodies (stickers and Road Agents info).

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...stickers?......stickers???.......I didn't get any stickers!! Where's MY damn stckers???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif Just got the magazine this afternoon. It's a "winner!" Really high quality for one of those "little magazines." Glad I subscribed. Thanks for the heads up..........

[Ron]

Got mine today, real customs great magazine.

[FnDIRTYGREASER]

looks good, I will order mines right now..

[BARNETT]

Just got my issue today...what a rockin little mag! This is just the first issue and it's off to a great start...can't wait to see what's in upcoming issues. Definitely worth supporting. Good Luck, Luke!

[J. Cougar]

Ordered mine today. Can't wait to check it out.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Skate Fink]

......ran down to my favorite shop (All Good Stuff Automotive) and picked up another copy for a buddy. Thanks to the "Power of the HAMB", I'll stop whining!! Thanks!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
You better get yours before they start selling on eGay for $25.00 a pop.........

[Roadsters.com]

I still haven't seen Kustoms Illustrated, but I'm going to subscribe to it.

Since the comments about this magazine were so positive, I'm bringing this thread back up for those who may have missed it a month ago.

Dave
http://www.roadsters.com/

[dj Melon]

Picked up Vol.1 No.1 for Wizzard at the SK500...AWSOME!
The copies were bought faster than pancakes at a local all-you-can-eat breakfast. Definitely a mag with a future!
---Melon

[Donzie]

In 2 words....Buy it!!
Trust me. Have I ever lied to you before?

[48bill]

I subscribed over the internet and used paypal. I wish Luke all the best in this new vwnture as the magazine is great and I look forward to receiving many more issues.

[Satinblack]

I finally got a copy of this. All I can say is AWESOME! Unfortunately the premier issue is gone. I will be subscribing, well worth the $20. Satin

[cleatus]

I thought it was outstanding - especially for issue #1.

Very cool to have a little mag dedicated soley to customs. I dig hotrods too, but it's just cool to see nothin but customs, page after page.

Also noticed Ron's contributions in there.

Already signed up for a subsription and looking forward to the next issue. Well done Luke.

[J Man]

I am eagerly awaiting #2 to show up.

[klazurfer]

Received Vol-1/NO-1 on Friday http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Nice gift from Peter Bennet in Maine . I sure as Hell will make some of the Norwegian Magazine-vendors aware of this Waay Cool magazine!!!! NICE SHIT http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[saltflataddict]

does anybody know the name of the magazine that Guiessppe (the guy who rode with JJ in MM2) is doing now?? I thought it was Kustom something but cannot find out. It looked like it had Cole in it.

[Buick59]

Already got it.

[Christian]

Guiseppe's mag was Kustom and went belly-up, understandably as it had a V-rod on the cover http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif , he's down to his regular job at freeway magazine

[2many projects]

Best twenty bucks I ever invested in any subscription.
this little pages spins my crank.
Luke and his brother Matt, Johhny, Peter, Anne and Robert and everyone else connected with the magazine and their club the Road Agents are quality people.
Subscribe..............be thankful you did!

[choppermatt]

ray soff rules~!

[cuznbrucie]

This is not spam. I wasn't asked to do this, and am just trying to help. I haven't seen this new magazine yet, but am passing this information on because it will be of interest to many HAMBers and HAMBerettes.

On Saturday night, Jim Gustin, whose E-mail address is dominators20@comcast.net, sent this message to a number of people that included myself:

"Guys, you gotta check out the best new magazine to come along in 40 years. I subscribed two weeks ago and got my first issue in the mail this afternoon. This magazine totally blew me away. You've got to get it! It's got some serious custom rides in there. The layout, the art, the tech stories, and everything else is very professional. It's published out of Southern New England, and the list of contributors includes some real heavies of the hobby."

Jim's message included a forwarded copy of an earlier message from the publisher, Luke Karosi:

"Kustoms Illustrated, Vol. 1 No. 1 is at the printers right now. They will be available for shipping on Monday, March 29th. If you already have a subscription, expect to receive your copy by the end of next week. If you would like to subscribe, please visit the web site at http://www.kustomsillustrated.com/ for more information. Individual copies will be for sale also (visit web site). Interested dealers, please contact me for wholesale rates. Thank you,

Luke Karosi
v8ford@mindspring.com "

Here's a slow-loading, 148k image of the first issue's cover:

http://www.kustomsillustrated.com/Cover-web-2.jpg

This looks like it will be pretty good. Have any of you seen Kustoms Illustrated yet?

Dave
http://www.roadsters.com/

Luke is a great friend and a very talented guy.....that's my photo on the first cover of Frankie Ingrao's shoebox......I was a Charter Subscriber and expect to support Luke and the mag for a long, long time! Much success, Luke!

Brucie