JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Think "Extreme Makeover" meets "Down and Out in Beverly Hills"...meets "Pimp My Ride". On Feb. 17, Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes, co-hosts of the nationally syndicated The Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network (www.lexandterry.com), will present an unsuspecting person-in-need with a fully functional, solar-powered customized "shopping" cart worth $3,000. The vehicle includes: a top of the line stereo system, LCD color TV, time and temperature gauge, theft alarm, GPS Tracking System, refrigerator/heater, headlights, a can crusher, and much, much more -- all sitting upon brand new 10" wheels.
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The cart, made by Jacksonville-based TechniCar, an AV installation and repair company, was designed by the hosts and their listeners over the course of several shows. The hosts will swap carts with one lucky homeless person during Thursday's broadcast.
"The cart is no less than stunning - it's like a Ferrari," said co-host Lex Staley. "The show has a history of lending a hand in the community, and as this concept developed, we realized what a great experience it was to be able to involve our listeners in helping out in a creative and totally productive way."
The design process began a few months ago when eager listeners began calling in with creative ideas that would construct the ultimate vehicle for a person who lived a life on the streets.
The wheels really began turning when a listener brought in a junked up shopping cart, which Lex and Terry gave to TechniCar to get to work on. The company first disassembled the cart entirely, put it back together with state of the art electronic equipment, and then finished it with ultra-durable Electric Candy Blue paint.
"We all thought hard about what features would really work to a person's advantage who did not have a roof over their heads," said co-host Terry Jaymes. "Having a radio was key. I mean they have to be able to hear the show."
A full list of cart features includes:
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Color LCD Television GPS Satellite Tracking Master Key Theft Alarm with Remote Refrigerator/Heater 80 LED Effect Lighting Manual Can Crusher Driving Lights Yellow Top Optima Battery Solar Powered Charging System Pull-Out Seat Fold Away Tent
About the Lex & Terry Morning Radio Network
The Lex & Terry Show, a nationally syndicated morning radio program, delivers a unique blend of lifestyle advice, humor and on-air community to men 18-49. Irreverent hosts Lex Staley and Terry Jaymes have grown the show in five short years from a single market in Jacksonville, Fla., into a thriving network spanning more than 30 cities. The network's rapid expansion and the show's success are unprecedented for a format of its kind. Self-produced and syndicated through Cox Communications, Lex & Terry rank in the top five in every market after a year with its core and expanded demographic.
