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Features 28 52 84 122
Man in Black Copperhead Layla - Cover Change in Pace
Events 10 40 62 104 138
Back Bumper Bash End of Summer Bash Dustin Cowen Benefit 13th annual Scr8pfest 2nd annual Cruzin Cali
Gauge Magazine, Number 148, April 2011, is published monthly by Gauge Media Group.C o p y r i g h t Š 2011 Gauge Media Group Inc.
This month s cover photo shot by Double D featuring Gauge Girl Amber Lynn
Special Features 96 Gauge Girl Amber Lynn 132 Nick’s Body Shop
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THE MAGAZINE ROOM Murphy s Law? This month is starting out with a rant. Is it just me or does everyone else experience this. No matter how hard I try to get a project or job done early or on time something happens. Someone either doesn t get their end done on time, a machine breaks and causes delays, supplies or parts are on back order. The list goes on and on of things that prevent the due date from happening. I ve noticed this to be true whether I m working on Gauge, at my normal job and even at home. Same thing with money no matter how much money you make it s never enough. You always seem to spend what you make and wonder how to get ahead. Then when you do start to get ahead, something always comes up. Car breaks down and needs repairs, water heater goes out and needs replaced. The list just goes on and on. Again is it just me or is this the norm for most people? Sorry had to get that of my chest. April is here and the show season is starting to take shape. Some great shows like Bring the Noize and Forbidden Fantasy show have taken place with good turn outs. Let s hope the rest of the season has the same success as they have. Next on the list of shows is Danger Zone, Lay d Out in the Park, TEX MEX and Spring Fling to name a few. Hope to see everyone at show this season. Until next month, keep the welders running, wet sand for that ďŹ nal coat and visit a strip club or two!
Dan Double D Davis Editor ‒ Gauge Magazine
EDITORIAL Donnie Babb -Publisher Dan “Double D” Davis – Editor In Chief Chris Wright – Art Director STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Brad Walker, Lenny “BLT” Thompson, Mike Butry, Chuck “Smalls” Couch, Chris Barnes, Chromey Ritter, Jeff “Erod” Perrotta, Kent Williams, Gabe Gomez, Peter “Petey” Godbold II Ryan Hartley, CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Wes “Skillsaw” Skillman, Randall Reynolds Ginger Babb Dustin Naylor Gabrio Linari, Derek “BDK” Burrett, AJ “Zapito” De La Cruz, Dan “Danimal” Kovach, Dan Moermond ADVERTISING Donnie Babb – Advertising Sales donnie@gaugemedia.com Dan “Double D” Davis – Advertising Sales DoubleD@GaugeMagazine.com CONTACT Gauge Media Group Inc. 7995 W. 21st St. Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46214 317-856-1810 ON THE WEB www.gaugemagazine.com www.gaugemedia.com
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BACK BUMPE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Gauge Magazine - APRIL 2011
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Back Bumper Bash
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“Man in Black” 1932 Hupmobile
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END OF SUMM
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END OF SUMMER BASH
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Woodstown, New Jersey
presented by Low Rollers www.lowrollers.com photography: Mike Butry
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END OF SUMMER BASH
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COPPERHEA TONY MALLARD
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Dodge RAM Sport 1500
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“Copperhead” 2005 Dodge Ram
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“Copperhead” 2005 Dodge Ram
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“Copperhead” 2005 Dodge Ram
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“Copperhead” 2005 Dodge Ram
Dustin Cowen BE www.facebook.com/dustincowenshow photography: BLT
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DUSTIN COWEN BENEFIT
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COVER VEHICLE
Layla
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“Layla” 1999 GMC Sierra
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Anthony Carri 1999 GMC Sierra
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“Layla” 1999 GMC Sierra
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“Layla” 1999 GMC Sierra
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APRIL 2011 GAUGEGIRL AMBER LYNN
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April Gauge Girl: Amber Lynn
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April Gauge Girl: Amber Lynn
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April Gauge Girl: Amber Lynn
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April Gauge Girl: Amber Lynn
13th Annual h o s t e d
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Change in Pac
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2nd Annual Cruzin Cali
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