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Ridemakerz Comes to Broadway At the Beach

New do-it-yourself auto shop gives kids the chance to build dream cars
Terry Massey

August 25, 2012 // By Terry Massey

By Terry Massey
Myrtle Beach Local Expert August 25, 2012

 

Give your child the chance to use their hands, minds and imagination in building a scale model of their dream car at Ridemakerz in Myrtle Beach.

Located at the popular Broadway at the Beach dining, shopping and entertainment complex, Ridemakerz open its first outlet on the Grand Strand and is expanding to meet the needs of children everywhere who want to build their very own toy ride to their specifications.

Step inside this state-of-the-art, high-tech garage/store and enter a world of a miniature car manufacturer in which customers can select every piece to place on their dream vehicles right down to the paint and color scheme. Scan the computerized catalog to find just the right 1:18 scale model hot rod for your tastes.

RideMakerz of Myrtle BeachRideMakerz of Myrtle Beach — Photo courtesy of RideMakerz Inc.

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Customers travel between different stations in this makeshift garage to create the body, chassis, wheels and other accessories to make a model that's truly unique. Builders can choose between street freewheel chassis and stock wheels and treads based on whether your child wants a fully functioning toy or a display piece.

Customized parts and other features allow your child to use their own creativity to make something special that they will treasure for years, and the paint and decal shop gives them the opportunity to showcase their skills as a real-life auto designer.

Best of all, these hot rods and monster trucks hold their value over the years. While your child may treasure them forever, they can also be bought, sold and traded. RideMakerz online network also allows you to add features to keep your ride up-to-date and well maintained.

Build specilty vehicles such as vintage cars and trucks, race cars, fire trucks and so much more. With hundreds of makes and models to choose from, your child will be able to find and build the perfect ride.

 

 

 

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Terry Massey is a longtime resident of Myrtle Beach and an enthusiasts of model cars.

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