Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 52 Dec 28, 2017 - Jan 3, 2018

Vol 17 Issue 52 See ya’ 2017...We’re outta’ here!

Dec 28, 2017—Jan 3, 2018

Price: FREE

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Vol. 17 Issue 52 12/28/17 – 1/3/18

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svc’s, NSRA, Shawn Cook,, Craig Wise,

Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature

Advertising Publisher: Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Car Show & Event listings, Cruise Night Listings, Personal FOR SALE/SWAP ads, Car Club Listings are all listed for free.

For all other advertising cost & availabilities contact Jim Brandau at 615-3002003 8am—6pm CST or at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE maybe reproduced in any form, without written permission from the publisher .All information relating to dates, times and locations of events is only as accurate, as provided to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

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The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings 2017 Car Shows 2018 Car Shows Chicago World of Wheels Upcoming Car Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA BUY-SELL-TRADE -WANTED

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Cover: Brian Williams Bitchin ‘32 Coupe shot by Craig Wise Contents Page: New Years Eve Message because we care gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheaddgazzette Send submissions via email or direct mail to GEARHEAD GAZZETTE 2685 Buckner Rd Thompsons Station TN 37179

“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

Wrapping Up 2017….

Step on the loud pedal gearheads….we’re closing in on the finish line for 2017.

here, as you help us keep the Gearhead Gazzette FREE TO READ each week. We have NEVER charged a cent for anyone to read an issue, and we never will! Thanks to all of you, we are able to continue to keep this promise.

We’re hoping your 2017 has been great! Ours has been and a lot of that is due to all of you.

To all 40K plus of our long time and new subscribers, readers, and followers... THANK YOU for a wonderful 2017. Your continued support keeps us going each week. We enjoy putting the GG together weekly but without all of you, there is no point or purpose.

NOTE to our Readers: Support the advertisers you see on our pages as they are supporting you each week.

Thanks to all of you who put on the shows, cruise -in’s and different gearhead events.

It is not always easy, and we appreciate what you do. Thanks for sending us your events info so we can help you week after week.

To all of our contributors...THANK YOU!! You are a big part of why our readers like coming back week after week. Your photography work, submissions, articles and everything else you do make the Gearhead Gazzette fun to read each week.

We have the go pedal down and grabbin’ another gear….see ya in 2018 gearheads!

Jimmy B.

To our advertisers...THANK YOU! You play an important role around

“the fun starts here”….

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2018 NSRA FELLOW PAGES It's that time of year for you to put your name and phone number in "the book" so that should a fellow enthusiast be in your neighborhood and need assistance, he or she will have someone to call they know will come to their aid.

That's the way the NSRA FELLOW PAGES work, and that's why it works so well... it's a specialty vehicle enthusiast helping another enthusiast, and that's a proven, unbeatable formula.

As great as the FELLOW PAGES concept is, however it only works because so many of you, the caring NSRA members, make it work. If it wasn't for all of you that offer to have your names and phone numbers published in a handy, carry-along FELLOW PAGES, this wouldn't be the outstanding program it has become. So, as we do each January, we are reminding everyone once again that it's time so send in the information needed to make 2018 another year when specialty car owners everywhere are assured that help is as close as the nearest telephone.

For an individual application, click on this link and complete and submit the form http://nsra-usa.com/ Members/Fellow-Pages/Apps/Individual.asp For the club application, click on this link and complete and submit the form http:// nsrausa.com/ Members/ FellowPages/ Apps/ 6

HORSEPOWER by the River Car Show (NOT) to return in 2018!

After a record setting year we have decided to bring the HORSEPOWER by the River Car Show & Swap meet to a close! This decision wasn't easy but, as many of you know putting on a car show isn't just a one day event!

It takes long hours of preparation and promotion. What started from a love of cars and a dream of putting on a unique custom car event has become many sleepless nights and loss of many friends! When something stops being fun and enjoyable then it's time to move on ! Michelle Cook and I can't say Thank You enough to everyone that has been a part of the show through the years, we are eternally grateful! Thank you to the Sponsors, Staff, Participants, Vendors and Spectators , you helped make the show the success it became ! We are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives and we will always cherish the memories that were made at the shows!! Once again we want to say Thank You to everyone that was a part of the show and we wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ! Shawn & Michelle Cook (MEDIA RELEASE) Editors Note: We are sorry to see this show end, but understand and support Shawn & Michelle’s decision. We were proud to be a sponsor of this event.

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2017 has shifted into high gear and is cruising out of here fast!

Car Shows are taking a break as the NEW Y EAR approaches this weekend.

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JAN 2018: JAN 2: VELOCITY CHANNEL ON CABLE OR SATELLITE TV: BATTLE OF THE BUILDERS 2017: This is the TV Episode Premiere. A Competition built for the builders. Follow the top builders as they prepare for the ultimate showdown. Schedule for 10pm ET/ PT. Check your local TV programming provider for actual date & time in your area.

For more info go to www.SEMAshow.com/BOTB

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Article & Photography by Jimmy B

They did it again at the 2017 Chicago World of Wheels show. They knocked it out of the park...WAY out of the park!

This show is nothing short of outstanding in all aspects. Size...700 plus cars, truck and motorcycles on display. ISCA Championship Finale...the BEST OF THE BEST in the ISCA Indoor Show competition in one place, going for the BIG AWARD...GRAND CHAMPION. Tin City, Model Masters Show, Pedal Car Challenge, Cycle-Rama, Low Riders and more going on within the show itself.

McDonald House. The Commemorative Brushmaster Tin Signs for the charity auction go fast each year, helping raise even more money for RMH. The true stars of this event are all those beautiful hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, restored and original vehicles. Looking across the show floor and it is a rainbow of color, chrome and horsepower in may shapes, sizes and forms.

The Chicago Brushmasters held their 10th Annual Charity Auction over the 3 days with all kinds of killer work by pin strippers from across the USA. ALL money raised off each donated piece of artwork, goes directly to the Chicago Ronald

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entries are getting judged also. The ISCA judging staff is kept busy all weekend long, going over all the entries in the show. We don’t envy their job‌.some very hard choices have to be made when handing out the awards on Sunday evening.

At the same time the ISCA judges are looking over the entries, the Chicago World of Wheels judging staff are doing the same thing. They are responsible for the awards that are Unique to the Chicago World of Wheels show.

The Legend Cup award was created in 2007, and has been presented every year since then to a vehicle being shown at the Chicago World of Wheels Show for the first time. The heart of this award is about style and design, and to recognize those who can capture and combine that style with quality and craftsmanship.

The Legend Cup is based on the following criteria: style and design, workmanship, degree of difficulty, engineering, presentation, theme and detail.

The Legend Cup winner is chosen from the Select Six, which are chosen from the Top Twenty at the show. The Legend Cup winner is announced at the Sunday award presentat13

-tion, and receives the beautiful Legend Cup and also is presented with a check for $5,000. Additionally a rendering of the winning vehicle is created by artist Larry Williams and is featured on World of Wheels and V.I.P. promotional materials for the following year . The Legend Cup is presented by Clean Tools, maker of The Absorber.

For the first time ever...anywhere‌ both the 2017 Detroit Autorama RIDLER award winner and the Grand National Roadster Show, America’s Most Beautiful Roadster winner were in competition against each other, along with 4 other outstanding entries for the 2017 Legend Cup.

The Mulholland Roadst

The Legend cup has grown from humble beginnings to one of the most coveted awards within the custom car world. In our opinion, and voiced by many others we talked to, we like the fact that the minimum requirements in place lets this level of competition take place. No where else in the USA does this take place...not Detroit...not at the GNRS AMBR show...not anywhere but Chicago. The reward for all 14

of us car junkies and gearheads, is we get to see the best of the best of the best in one place, at one show!

The World of Wheels show was again held at the Donald P Stephens Convention Center just outside of Chicago in Rosemont IL. The move here some years back has made it easier for show participants and spectators too, two BIG pluses in our opinion.

ter—Legend Cup Winner for 2017

Congratulations to Show Director Harry Willet, his wife and right hand for the show Cheryl, and the Chicago World of Wheels staff for another enjoyable and excellent show!

Take a cruise thru the show with us, as we show you just a small portion of the show in this feature.

Make your plans now for the 2018 edition of this great show, taking place on March 9-11, 2018. We’ll see you there 15

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JAN 2018: JAN 3-12: BOCA RATON FL TO DETROIT MI: THE DRIVE HOME III DRIVING THE FUTURE: America’s Automotive Trust and the North American International Auto Show have announced “The Drive Home III: Driving The Future” – a 10-day road rally from January 3 – 12, kicking off in Boca Raton, FL and concluding at the opening of the NAIAS in Detroit. Entering its third year, The Drive Home III is an annual vintage ve-

hicle winter road rally that celebrates America’s motoring legacy throughout the country in the days leading up to the world’s premier international auto show, NAIAS. January 3: Cars & Coffee, The Creative Workshop, Dania Beach, FL | Kickoff, Casa de Montecristo, Boca Raton, FL. January 4: Boca Raton, FL | Cruise-In, Ace Cafe, Orlando, FL. January 5: Cars & Coffee, Ace Cafe, Orlando, FL | Tallahassee, FL. January 6: Tallahassee, FL | Cars & Cocoa, Barber Museum, Birmingham, AL. January 7: Birmingham, AL to Greenville, SC. January 8: Greenville, SC | Cars & Cocoa, Detroit Speed, Mooresville, NC. January 9: Charlotte, SC | Casa de Montecristo in Nashville, TN. January 10: Nashville, TN to Bowling Green, KY to Cincinnati, OH. January 11: Cincinnati, OH to Birmingham, MI. January 12: Drive down Woodward Avenue, cars into Cobo Center for the North American International Auto Show. Interested in driving with TDH III crew for a leg of the journey? Car clubs and enthusiasts are invited to join in their own vintage vehicles. Email RSVP@americascarmuseum.org for more details. If driving the route is not an option, join ACM at one of the stops listed above. Follow along on social media with the hashtags #DriveHome and #AATDriveHome.

JAN 5-7: CHATTANOOGA TN: 50TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM AU-

TO SHOW: Show hours Friday 3pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 11am6pm. Located at the Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Street.

Over $50,000. In cash prizes and awards. Chattanooga “BEST’ in each category $400. Over 30 different Cash awards to be given away at each show. For more info: 205-655-4950 or www.WorldOfWheels.net click on “Awards link for full listing of Prize Money!

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JAN 2018: JAN 5-7: SHREVEPORT LA: 43RD ANNUAL SHREVEPORT WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM AUTO SHOW: Event being held at the Shreveport Convention Center located at 400 Caddo St. Shreveport World of Wheels is the area's biggest indoor custom and new auto show! With over 200 vehicles on display and plenty of high-octane entertainment, our three day event is filled with the nation's hottest custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Show Hours: Friday: 5-9 pm, Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm and Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm. For more info go to www.shreveportworldofwheels.com JAN 6: COMMERCE GA: NORTH EAST GEORGIA SWAP MEET: Event being held at the Atlanta Dragway located at 500 E Ridgeway Rd. Priority Vendor Set-up 6-7am; $30 for all the space you want. Vendor general admission: 7am; $20 for all the space you want. Spectator entry is just $6. Show wraps up about 1pm.

For more information, go to www.negaswapmeet.com or call (706) 424-5035. Go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1843251419299718/ for more info also.

JAN 6-7: NASHVILLE TN: MONSTER JAM TRIPLE THREAT SERIES: Event being held at the Bridgestone Arena. Featuring: *Trucks/drivers subject to change, El Toro Loco driven by Kayla Blood, Grave Digger driven by Tyler Menninga, Max-D driven by Colton Eichelberger, Megalodon driven by Trent Montgomery, Monster Mutt Rottweiler driven by Jack Brown, Scooby-Doo driven by Myranda Cozad, Soldier Fortune Black Ops driven by Tony Ochs, Zombie driven by Bari Musawwir. Show times are Saturday 1pm & 7pm. Sunday 2pm/. Tickets start at $20.00. For more info go to https://www.monsterjam.com/en-US/events/nashville-tn

JAN 2018: JAN 6: DUBUQUE IA: RETRO REWIND #5: Held in conjunction with the Fuel Injected Film Festival located at Five Flags Arena. Kick off the 2018 Show scene with Vintage cycles, cars and Guitars. Join us for THE Winter Party for Gearheads. Live bands, pinup contest, car show, vendors, vintage motorcycles, and a fuel injected film festival. See ya at the Five Flags Theater and Event Center in downtown Dubuque on Saturday, January 6th. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ 21

JAN 2018: JAN 5-7: CINCINNATI OH: 58TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Located at Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street. Guest Appearances, Features and Specials, Student Career Day and Pinup girl contest. Discount tickets available at KOI Auto Parts. Gate info: General admission-$18, KOI discount $15, Children 6-12 $6, KOI discount $5, Children 5 & under free. The purchase ticket does not guarantee an autograph from special celebrity guests. Hours are: Friday Jan 5, 3pm-10pm, Saturday Jan 6, 10am-10pm, and Sunday, Jan 7 10am-6pm.

JAN 6-7: NOVI MI: 45TH ANNUAL DETROIT SWAP MEET: Swap Meet being held at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/117136075600688/ JAN 7: INDIANAPOLIS IN: FREEMAN’S SUPER SUNDAY SWAP MEET: All makes/ domestic, all models, foreign. GM-Ford-Mopar. Midwest’s largest indoor swap meet. Hours 8am-3pm. Admission $7. Save $2 when you purchase your tickets at Freemans Muscle Car Motorsports, 10747 E. US HWY 136. For more info: 317-2960336 or bailey.hillman@gmail.com

JAN 2018: JAN 7: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PO SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach

Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Rodding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785

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JAN 2018: JAN 6-7: HAMPTON VA: 5TH ANNUAL HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW: Show being held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center located at 1610 Coliseum Drive.

Grab your friends and family and enjoy an amazing showcase of the hot rod culture. Custom builders, manufacturers and regional and national car clubs from the car world will be there. We'll have LIVE music, a Classic American Sweetheart Pin Up

Girl Contest, DJ's, Kids Zone, Free Giveaways and much more. Virginia is for car lovers. We pride ourselves on showcasing the best automobiles in the region for this show. The display is made up of the area's most premiere Classics, Customs, Hot Rods, Vintage, Restored Classics, Pro Street Cars, Modern & Vintage Race Cars, Muscle Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles. Friday - Set Up Day 9am - 8pm: Vendor Load -In and Car Packet Pick-up Packet Pick-up on location at Hampton Convention Center, Hampton Virginia. Saturday 10am - 7pm: Show is OPEN to the PUBLIC. You must pre-register to attend this event - space is limited. Military and Senior Citizen discounts available. Sunday 10am - 6pm: Show is OPEN to the PUBLIC. You must

pre-register to attend this event - space is limited. 5:15pm: VA Car Show Awards Ceremony. Military and Senior Citizen discounts available. The Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show is only made possible by the significant support by the car clubs and car owners of Virginia. There will be vendors on hand showcasing their products and services. It is the region's premier indoor custom automotive event. We can't wait to see you there! For more info go to www.vacarshow.com

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SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located right off Cool Springs Blvd.

LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: LaVERGENE TN: CARS & COFFEE CRUISE AT GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS OF NASHVILLE: Cars and Coffee is now Year Round and starts on Jan 28th! Cruise Location is 320 Tech Park Drive, Ste 600. We get it, you do not want to drive your prized jewel in the winter months, Gateway Classic Cars doesn't want you to either. Bring your daily driver and still enjoy donuts and coffee on us! Come hang out, have breakfast/ coffee, and check out all our New Arrivals on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am till 12 noon. Need more info? Call: 615-213-1800 or Visit: www.facebook.com/events/1151199428311489 LaVERGENE TN: STREETSIDE CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the last Saturday of the month (rain or shine) from 9am-12pm. Open to all makes and models.

Being held at the Streetside showroom at 6000 Reliance Drive LaVergene TN. Drive your classic car out and check out the showroom too!

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 59pm. Rain, snow or shine! Held at the WENDY’s just south of I-80 exit 112(Rt47). Open cruise so bring what you are driving and have fun with us! For more info email to willis824@Comcast.net

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 69pm. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Free Custard. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/313950265718586

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: KILLEEN TX: CARS & COFFEE KILLEEN: A free event held on the last Sunday of each month from 9am -12noon. Cruise is at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Rd. Community*Coffee*Car. A monthly social event for car enthusiasts. For more info follow them at www.facebook.com/killeencandc

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN DOWNEY CA: BOB’S BIG BOY HOT ROD AND CUSTOM CRUISE NIGHTS: Held every Wednesday Night at the Car Hop. Runs from 5-10pm. Hot rods, Classic’s and Muscle cars. Located at 7447 E. Firestone Blvd. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. For more info call 562-928-BOBS 24

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FOR SALE: 1955 DeSoto hemi & trans for sale. Call or text 540-812-6600.

Both are located in Jamestown TN. (12-21-17)

WANTED: 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner tail lights. Call or text 540-812-6600.

(12-21-17)

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