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Contents September 2018
2018 IX Piston Powered Autorama Photo by Joe Secka
Cruisin’ Times Magazine www.CruisinTimesMagazine.com
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Features: 6 Randomly Speaking 10 IX Piston Powered Autorama 16 Krazy Paint 22 Maplegrove Car Show 28 Readers Rides 31 DIY Detailing 34 Monthly Listings 64 Weekly Listings 76 Classifieds For Sale / Wanted
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Randomly Speaking Road Rage..
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few issues ago, we wrote about the left lane thing, ya know, all the slow people now get in the left lane and in order to successfully pass a car, so now you are forced to do the right lane thing. The by product of all that lane switching is road rage. It’s the only way for some people to voice their opinion of another persons poor driving skills. Also known as driver impaired, also known as idiots. Don’t get me wrong, I have participated in a few forms of road rage myself. And, I’m equally sure you have too. But with that said, here’s a couple of tricks. Whenever I see someone barreling up behind me, obviously going well over 90 mph, I usually do one of two things. First I wait until they get right on my bumper and I manually flip my headlights on, which to them, means I’ve stepped on the brake. You usually know if you’re successful or not, when you see their end drastically dip. That, of course is aggrivating, and according to recent traffic studies, is what escalates road rage. I look at it as “He drew first blood.”
magazines and covering events. Of the total number, 30 miles are usually in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Most of the bumperto-bumper traffic is on an 4 lane Interstate freeway. If you just look at the 3 lanes surrounding you (remember it’s bumper to bumper), there’s one car every 40 feet (divided by 5,280 feet in a mile) it works out to be 132 cars, times 32 miles. This works out to be 4,224 vehicles headed (unhappily) into the city at the same time. Even though the rest of the 34 miles is not bumper to bumper, I figure I pass at least another 400 cars. That brings the number to something like 4,624 unhappy drivers, all headed in the same direction. Statistically, roughly half of these vehicles (2,312) are driven by females. In any given group of females, roughly 1 in 28 are in the worst day of their menstrual cycle (2,312 divided by 28 = 82.57). According to Cosmopolitan magazine, 70% of all women describe their love life as dissatisfying or unrewarding. According to the National Institutes of Health, 22% of all females have seriously considered suicide or homicide and 34% describe men as their biggest problem.
Another trick is “boxing”, where I move my car into another lane just a bit behind a car in front of me. Then when Mr. Impatient, who’s been approaching at a high rate of speed, switches lanes, I move up just a tad, so he can’t get by. But never, I mean never, have I ever used the proverbial finger. Let me explain. One day while we were heading into the city for a meeting, I observed a female driver cut right in front of a pickup truck, (ahead of me), causing him to drive onto the shoulder. He stuck his hand out his window and flipped the woman off. “Man, is that guy stupid,” I thought to myself. I ALWAYS smile nicely and wave in a sheepish manner whenever a female does anything to me in traffic. Why? For very good reasons.
Finally, according to the National Rifle Association, 6% of all females carry weapons, and this number is increasing. That means that EVERY SINGLE DAY, I quite possibly drive past at least one female that has a lousy love life, thinks men are her biggest problem; has seriously considered suicide or homicide, is having the worst day of her period and is ARMED. No matter what she does in traffic, I wouldn’t DREAM of flipping her off! ...course that’s just me randomly speaking. ~ John Shapiro (1948 - 2016)
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Piston Power Continues To Grow!
Words & Photos by Joe Secka
Cleveland’s IX Center hosted the 2018 Piston Power Show and over 50,000 came through the doors to check out the show. Considering that the 2011 show attendance was around 17,000, this indicates the show has attractions that people want to see.
Jeff Lutz Camaro Pro Mod from Callery, PA
George Pavell’s Custom ‘48 Chevy Fleetline
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Vehicles of many descriptions from around the country and Canada competed for awards. Show cars from the ISCA circuit were in the forefront of the display area. The popular Hot Rod Asylum was moved from the South Hall to the main exhibition area this year and presented some very unique customized guitars to their class winners. Cruisin’ Times Magazine was again a main focus with the “2018 John Shapiro Cruisin’ Times All Stars” stationed along a main aisle. These vehicles are hand-picked throughout the summer show/ cruise season and never fail to disappoint. Custom jackets were presented to the owners.
Photos by Joe Secka Dale Spangenberg’s ‘29 Ford Coupe from Burton, Ohio
Scott Bonnell’s ‘53 Chevy Sububan ‘68 Chevy Camaro from Fairview, PA
Steve Mendenhall’s 1968 Chevy Camaro from Tallmadge, OH
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The Cleveland Soap Box Derby had an exhibition in the South Hall and the motorcycle display was absolutely amazing. Wags 4 Warriors had a very informative and welcoming display. The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge held a qualifying event. Model cars, automotive design displays and a swap meet area were also popular attractions. Summit Racing Equipment had an elaborate performance display and also sponsored the Pedal Car Challenge for area students. Krazy Paint pinstripe artists had a center stage location where they created artwork to be auctioned off for charity. The Miss I-X Piston Powered Cleveland Auto-Rama Pin-Up Contest, once again, attracted a lot of attention. I would certainly be remiss in not mentioning the Boeing KC-97G which was recently added to the I-X Center floor. Plans call for this plane to be converted into a restaurant and lounge area.
Photos by Joe Secka Brian Jone’s ‘28 Ford Coach Sedan from Brantford, Ontario
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Makings its debut at the 2018 show was The Boeing KC-97G Stratofreighter. Cleveland’s largest and most powerful Piston Powered vehicle with 14,000 horsepower, 112 pistons and 224 spark plugs!
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If you missed this one, you certainly need to be making plans for the 2019 version set for March 15-17. Next year, the Cleveland Indians will be hosting MLB’s 90th All Star game and the theme will be carried into the Summit Racing Equipment Show I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama where the All Stars are the Cars!!! For more info/discounts see www.pistonpowershow.com or call 216-676-6000 See you there! - Joe
Joe Secka is a 30 year veteran of the professional Photography and Motorsports Industries. Please contact him to see if he can fill your motor sport’s photography needs! jmsprophoto@aol.com / 330-544-5050
Dave Nolan’s Junk-N-Disorderly, Cleveland, Ohio.
Rob Freeman’s ‘56 VW ‘Berlin Buick’
Brent & Lori Clark’s ‘56 Chevy from Coshocton, Ohio
Photos by Joe Secka Eric Hill’s ‘46 Ford Pickup from Sydenham, Ontario
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IX PISTON POWER 2018 Photos by Joe Secka
Tim Cornett’s ‘62 Chevrolet Bel Air by Pro Comp Customs
Swish’s ‘57 Chevy Bel-Air Coupe
Brian & Teresa DeBar’s ‘67 Camaro from Pleasant, CA
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PISTON POWER SHOW 18 CLEVELAND IX CENTER, 20
Photos by Kathie Goetsch
Krazy Paint 2018 By John Carollo Photos by Kathie Goetsch Krazy Paint did it again. With the help of Piston Power Auto-Rama spectators, the amount raised at Ohio’s biggest Charity Panel Jam went almost $10,000 over last year. In total, a record amount of over $45,000 was raised for Cleveland’s Career and Technical School Foundation. The money went to kids and students attending trade schools, helping with grants, supplies and scholarships. Over 70 automotive artists and pinstripers painted well over 500 pieces, covering everything from toilet seats to musical instruments to fine art. Artists came from as far away as Idaho, Canada, Florida and the East Coast to contribute their talent to raise money for helping kids. In keeping with Krazy Paint’s motto of “Live, Laugh and Learn,” the event is geared towards the artists. Seminars by the some of the legends in the business help everyone learn. A steady stream of gifts and awards for the artists thanks them for their work. The fun environment keeps them happy.
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In only five years at the IX Piston Powered Auto-Rama, Krazy Paint has now moved into the number two position for Midwest Charity Panel Jams. Krazy Paint is known for being the place to buy highly collectible Kustom Kulture art. Art pieces are sold at auctions and at the ‘Buy It Now’ tables of the booth, next to the main stage. Spectators can bring items in for custom work and help kids, too. Look for them next year under the big Krazy Paint banner!
Photos by Kathie Goetsch
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