It Looks Like Wood, It's Built to Last, Smokey Road Rod Shop Reinvents the Bed of Project REBORN #001

NORTH EAST, PA — NFI Empire, a fully owned subsidiary of Newport Gold, Inc. (OTCID:NWPG), today announced that Smokey Road Rod Shop has joined Project Reborn-001 as the official truck bed floor partner. The custom vehicle build is heading to auction at The Red Bird Games in Brentwood, TN, with proceeds benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation. Smokey Road Rod Shop is supplying its Advantage Aluminum Bed Floor System, engineered to deliver the visual character of high-end wood while providing the strength and durability of a modern aluminum design.

The Build Update

Project Reborn-001 continues its transformation of a 1979 Chevrolet K30 crew cab into a modern performance powerhouse, pairing the classic square-body exterior with a contemporary GMC Sierra 3500 frame, Duramax diesel drivetrain, suspension, and amenities. Smokey Road Rod Shop is outfitting the bed with its Advantage Aluminum Bed Floor System. Unlike traditional wood or aluminum that merely resembles wood, the system digitally reproduces authentic wood grain on commercial-grade floor laminate and applies it to extruded aluminum boards. Combined with hidden-bolt center strips, stainless hardware, and additional under-floor supports, the system delivers the rich visual character of premium wood while being engineered as a durable, modern aluminum platform. The design also allows for the incorporation of custom graphics directly into the bed, adding another layer of personalization to this one-of-one truck. The contribution helps complete the bed of Project REBORN as it prepares for SEMA and its live auction benefiting The Brett Boyer Foundation.

"Project REBORN is exactly the kind of build our Advantage Aluminum Bed Floor System was created for, something that respects the craftsmanship and character of the past while taking advantage of what modern materials and technology can do today. NFI Empire is building a truck where every detail has a purpose, and we're proud that our work will become part of that story. More importantly, knowing this truck will ultimately help support The Brett Boyer Foundation gives the entire project a meaning that goes far beyond the parts we put into it. We're honored to have Smokey Road Rod Shop craftsmanship represented on Project Reborn and to help build something that will make an impact long after the truck is finished," said Frank Miles, Owner, Smokey Road Rod Shop.

"Partnering with Smokey Road Rod Shop on Project Reborn-001 brings authentic character and modern engineering to one of the most visible surfaces of this extraordinary truck," said Justin Fried, CEO of Newport Gold, Inc. and NFI Empire. "Every component on this truck exists to amplify awareness and funding for The Brett Boyer Foundation's work against congenital heart disease and in celebration of the Down syndrome community."