Gearhead Gazzette Vol 18 Issue 6 Feb 8-14, 2018

Vol 18 Issue 6

Feb 8 -14, 2017

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Vol. 18 Issue 6 2/8 – 2/14/18

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, Justin Morarity, Jim Kinne, Marty Crain, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow, Barrett-Jackson, Cartoon Speed Shop

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.

The Fun Starts Here 4 Road Rumblings 6 –7 Southeast USA Shows 8 Midwest USA Shows 8- 10 Western USA Shows 12 West Coast USA Shows 12 Photo Contest Winner—3rd place 14 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 16 Cruise In at the Drive In 18 Upcoming Car Shows 20-24 2018 AMBR Contenders 26 BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 30-33

Cover: 3rd Place in our 2nd Annual Cover Contest—Justin Moriarty Contents Page: Cool Artwork by Jim Kinne—Cartoon Speed Shop 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

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

The change is driven by costs.

Here is it the first full week in February as I pound the keys for this column. January has slipped by us at a rapid rate. How much gearhead fun have you had so far? Probably not enough and you should add more into every day.

Like a lot of you gearheads, we are looking forward to maximizing our gearhead fun meter in the upcoming months. We are off to a pretty good start so far in 2018 with stops at shows in Chattanooga, Nashville and Pomona CA too. We have more fun lined up for February and March too. More on those stops in upcoming issues.

Part of having gearhead fun is doing some planning. Now we know that everyone doesn't always do planning and decides at the last minute to go somewhere or to some event.

What we see though is a lot of you do plan where your headed in the upcoming weeks and months. You have too, as it takes $$$ to have fun and those $$ don’t come easy (unless you hit the lottery!) and other obligations take priority.

One of the interesting observations we have made, and we did 2 columns on this in 2017, is the cost of attending multi-day events across the USA. Not going to re-hash all of that now.

What we are starting to see, is a change in the number of days some

of the bigger events are actually going to be happening on. Some have already pulled back from 3 days to 2 days, using Friday & Saturdays for the events.

The change is driven by costs. Cost to the participants and the cost to the producers of the events. The big driver is the participants in my opinion. The actual out of pocket costs go up each year and being there are only so many “discretionary income $$” to go around, participants are only attending events for 2 days. Hence the changes by the producers.

Nothing wrong with this, just be aware of the event you attend and how long it will actually happen.

I believe there will be more of this coming up in the future...consumer and gearhead driven.

I want to thank all of you who took time to send an email, note, do a FB post and more for my self and my family on the passing of my dad.

Thank you is only 2 words, but know they come from the heart.

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

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Barrett-Jackson scores $116.7 million in Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson is always interesting thing. It is an auction first and foremost, but it also can be considered the ultimate car show, a trade-show promoting new products, and a place to experience the ultimate gearhead rush — whether it be on a thrill ride, watching a million dollar car cross the block, or spotting a celebrities In 2018, Barrett-Jackson’s 47th annual Scottsdale Auction at Westworld, saw 1,721 vehicles cross the block to earn more than $106.8 million. Over 1,100 pieces of automobilia brought in over $3.7 million, Add in over $6 Million that was raised for charity over the course of event run. Total for the nine-day event earned over $116.7 million.

Some of the most significant cars to cross the block included a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, 1966 Shelby GT350 Prototype, and a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88, among others.

Steve Davis president of Barrett-Jackson said “Collectors come to Barrett-Jackson because we craft an incredible docket of vehicles that appeals to every kind of buyer, interest and collector. “This year, prime examples of high-profile ’60s muscle cars continued to be strong, while customs, hot rods, trucks and SUVs were particularly popular; several setting world records.”

The top 10 vehicles sold during the 2018 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Week, which finished with an astonishing 99.1 percent sell-through rate, included: 1. 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – $1,430,000 2. 1952 Ferrari 212 Europa – $1,100,000.00 3. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Cutaway Coupe –

$1,100,000 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 – $$770,000 1966 Shelby GT350 Prototype #001 – $605,000 2015 MTI Racing Boat – $548,900 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition – $495,000 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 – $495,000 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible – $440,000 10. 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible – $440,000 4.

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The top five automobilia sales from the 2018 Scottsdale Auction included: Full-size transportation-themed carousel — $557,750 Circa 1939 Husky Gasoline porcelain service station sign — $149,500 1950s Esso Aviation porcelain with neon restored airport hangar sign — $63,250 1950s Donald Duck neon porcelain parking lot entrance sign from Disneyland – $48,300 5. 1950s Dog-N-Suds Drive-In single-sided neon porcelain sign — $41,400 1.

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Hot Rodders of Tomorrow will hold its High School Engine Challenge and Junior Engine Challenge at the Super Summit Car Show at the Summit Motorsports Park this summer. That event is set for June 8-9.

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow now has 14 High School qualifying events scheduled throughout the nation for the 2018 season, with the season concluding at the Dual Championship in November and December at the SEMA and PRI shows.

Last year’s Super Summit featured cruise -ins, fun-runs, an autocross course, a cackle fest with cars of the Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit, a massive manufacturers’ midway and multiple commanding and car-crushing performances

by Larry Swim and his Bigfoot Monster Truck.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is a program that benefits schools, students and the aftermarket industry, according to organizers. The program provides a stage for automotive tech classes to compete and earn college scholarships. Teams of five students tear down and reassemble a 350 cubic inch Chevy engine. It is a timed event measuring speed and accuracy.

“Summit Racing is excited to announce our partnership with Hot Rodders of Tomorrow,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing’s motorsports manager. “As a team sponsor and as host for the regional competition at our Super Summit event, June 8th and 9th at Summit Motorsports Park, we look forward to watching the teams compete to qualify for a spot in the finals. Getting involved with these future automotive enthusiasts builds on our current youth programs including the Summit Racing Car Show Pedal Car Challenge and the NHRA Jr Drag Racing League.”

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Junior Engine Challenge was developed for kids between the ages of 5 and 18 years old.

It is design to “get wrenches in their hands and grease under their finger nails” by taking apart and rebuilding Briggs & Stratton 5-horsepower singlecylinder engines. A team consists of two members—one teammate must be 5-18 years of age. Each team will have to completely disassemble and reassemble the engine so it is functional and in running condition. Basic hand tools and equipment (supplied by HROT) must be utilized to complete this task. The contest will help develop the youngsters problemsolving, and communication skills, as well as increase self-esteem and the understanding of a working internal combustion engine.

Our Future Hot Rodders!

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FEB 2018: FEB 9-11: BIRMINGHAM AL: WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM SHOW: Located at Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd North. Show hours Fri: 3pm-10pm, Sat: 10am-10pm and Sun: 11am-6pm. Move in dates Feb 8.

The Vaughn Early Memorial Award presented to the Best First Time Shown vehicle at the Birmingham Al O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels. Visit our website & learn more about this prestigious award. $10,000 cash prize! Over $50,000 in cash, prizes and awards!!! Over 30 different cash awards to be given away at each show! Visit our website and click “Awards” link for a full listing of Prize Money. For more info: 205-655-4950 FEB 9-11: TUNICA MS: 1ST ANNUAL TUNICA RACERS AUCTION & TRADE SHOW: Event being held at the Tunica Arena Expo Center located at 3873 US Hwy 61 N. Consigners wanted. Admission is $10.00 per day or $25.00 pass for whole weekend. Doors open at 4pm on Friday, and 8am on Saturday & Sunday. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1922904157967621/ FEB 10: HOLT FL: GASSER GRUDGE FEST: Located at the Emerald Coast Dragway.

Heads up Gasser racing, 74 & bac nostalgia drags, altered/front engine dragsters, swap meet free w/admission, Jr dragsters, Car Show. Gates open @8am $15 admission, kids 12 & under free. For more inquiries , gasser approval contact 850-2063673 or email jhss2289@yahoo.com. Find us on FB @Southern Outlaw gassers

FEB 2018: FEB 9-11: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 59TH ANNUAL O’REILLY WORLD OF WHEELS: This event’s details are TBD. Guest appearances, Features & specials, Student Career Day, Facebook/Twitter. Located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38 th Street. Fri: 9th, 3pm-10pm, Sat: 10th, 10am-10pm, Sun: 11th, 10am-6pm. Gate discount tickets available at O’Reilly Auto Parts: General Admission $18, Discount price $16, Children 6-12 $6, Discount $5. Children 5 and under free. Purchase of a ticket does NOT guarantee an autograph from special celebrity guests.

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FEB 2018: FEB 9-10: FLINT MI: 3rd ANNUAL CHROME & ICE: Winter Classic Car Event! Sponsored by the Back to the Bricks and Buick®. Friday, Noon - 9PM and Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9AM - 9PM. Event being held at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center. Tickets are $8.00 per person, $5.00 for ages 12 - 17, and free for children under 12. A gigantic indoor car show, an event that has become a mid-winter tradition for area residents. Chrome & Ice™ 2018 promises to be larger and more spectacular than ever, featuring over 100 vintage and classic cars, sports cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and trucks, sponsor & vendor displays, entertainment, and special guests. Mark your calendars, and stay tuned for more details about the exciting Preview Party on Thursday night, February 8th from 6PM - 8PM. Make plans to escape the winter weather as you check out the HOT cars inside the Event Center on Friday and Saturday. For more info: www.backtothebricks.org FEB 9-11: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 12TH MOTORAMA 1962: Limited to 1962 and Older Traditional Hot Rods & Customs. Located at the Indiana State Fair Grounds. Entry fee $30

includes 2 Weekend passes. Exciting Stage Entertainment! Special Handbuilt Pick Awards. Cash for club display awards $300-1st/ $100-2nd and $100-3rd. This is in conjunction with the OReilly World of Wheels. For more info: day time 1-317-2448271 or evening1-317-227-0413 FEB 11: SPRINGFIELD OH: SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW: Event being held at the Clark County Fair located at 4401 S Charleston Pike. Event runs from 7am – 3pm. That's

right... The former V.C.C.A. show is now under new management! The Sunday only show has both indoor and outdoor spaces and a car corral. This is our first venture with this show, so please be patient with us. Bring a coat and come out and get a jump start on parts you need for your project car! This is our first show in February, so it may be frosty. But, actually, due to it being Ohio, you never know what the weather will be. Indoor spaces are 10'x12' at $25 each, outdoor spaces are 20'x15' at $15 each, and car corral spaces are 12'x22' at $15 each. General admission is $5 per person and parking is free. There will be a food vendor present. Vendor set up is 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, and 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM on Sunday. Gates open Sunday at 7:00 AM for vendors and 8:00 AM for the general public, and we close at 3:00 PM each day, so come on out and enjoy one of the first automotive events of the year. For more info call 937-376-0111 or go to www.ohioswapmeet.com 10

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FEB 2018: FEB 9-11: KANSAS CITY MO: 58TH ANNUAL O’REILLY WORLD OF WHEELS; Guest appearances, Features & specials, Student Career Day, Facebook/Twitter. Located at the Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W 13th Street. Fri: 9th, 3pm-10pm, Sat: 10th, 10am-10pm, Sun: 11th, 10am-6pm. Gate discount tickets available at O’Reilly Auto Parts: General Admission $18, Discount price $16, Children 6-12 $6, Discount $5.

Children 5 and under free. Purchase of a ticket does NOT guarantee an autograph from special celebrity guests.

FEB 2018: FEB 10: INDIAN WELLS CA: 16th ANNUAL DR. GEORGE CHARITY CAR SHOW: Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s (PSCA) Charity Car Show will once again take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. This show is one of the largest one-day car events

in California and the oldest car show in the Coachella Valley. Over 1,000 vehicles displayed on more than 20 acres. Desert Cancer Foundation receives 100 percent of the proceeds. Vehicles come from all over the country for this event and include classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, antiques, restored and original collectable cars, trucks and motorcycles. Some of the custom cars are worth over $100,000. The event includes a beer garden, live entertainment, and nearly 80 vendors offering food, clothing, and a variety of car related items, plus a silent auction and raffles. For more info go to http://palmspringscruisinassociation.com/ FEB 11: 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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CONGRAT ULAT IONS to Justin Moriarty of Grain Valley MO., on winning 3rd place in our 2nd Annual Cover Contest. For taking 3rd place, Justin’s cool shot is on this weeks cover. He will also will receive one of our cool shirts and he will also receive a “Hard Copy” of the magazine to have as a keepsake. We had to crop the original shot to fit, but here is Justin’s entry. Thanks for entering Justin!!

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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.

2nd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : SPANISH FORT AL: EASTERN SHORES CRUISERS CRUISE IN: Cruise held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, all year long. Cruise held at the Eastern Shore Centere front parking lot by Dillard's. Cruise runs from 5-9pm. Oldies rock & roll music. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 251-709-5900 or go to www.easternshorecruisers.com

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 5-9pm. 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 6-9pm. 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

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

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The Midnight Rodders 2 Annu nd

Story & Photography by Marty Crain

Back in 1991 the Midnight Rodders Car Club held their first club event, Cruise-In at the Drive-In. At the time, we didn’t have Cruise In’s, in fact, most places were posting signs stating, No Cruising, we weren’t welcome, this was back before the Back Yard Burger, Chick-Fil-A, even the Sonic Burger’s didn’t want us.

So, we went to Mr. Miller, owner of the Sumner County Drive-In and asked, what’s your slowest night? Can we possibly have a cruise in, a one price per car load deal, come in a couple of hours before the movie and request that everyone buy dinner and snacks from the concession stand, kick back and enjoy the movie? His response was, you guys can have the place on Thursday nights to do whatever you want!

The first event was in 1991 with a huge turnout, folks from the Corvette, Camaro and Mustang clubs supported us, Stones River Street Rods came all the way from Murfreesboro TN., The Mid-Tenn Classic Chevy club, (The original NSRA) Nashville Street .

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ual “Cruise-In at the Drive-In” Rod Association and Shade Tree Street Rodders were all there. Talk about making the new club in town feel welcome! The following weeks and months we were being asked, “hey, when you guys gonna do that again”?

So, the wheels were in motion, we decided, the only way to make it better for both us and Mr. Miller was to get more cars. At that time we didn’t have e-mail, Facebook or social media to help spread the word and only one “Oldies” radio station, yea,,, Radio. We went and asked if they would broadcast our event, they were quick to say, Oh Yea, and we’ll do one better if Mr. Miller will let us, a live remote, bring out the inflatable jukebox, Rocky Raccoon mascot, provide music until the movie starts with a live broadcast. WOW, talk about getting the word out, of course hearing them broadcast, “The Midnight Rodders Cruise In at the Drive-In was like hearing your first record being played on the radio! Inviting everyone to join in the fun with a roped off area for show cars and hot rods provided a great environment for a fun night at the Drive-In, for some, it was their very first trip to a Drive-In Movie, one child was overheard saying, “come on dad, hurry up so we can get a good seat”!

The attendance doubled and so did the fun! Mr. Miller was ecstatic, largest crowd ever on a Thursday night, actually, at that time it was the largest crowd for any night in years. We would like to think this sparked the cruise-in movement in the

Nashville area, soon we were being asked to host cruise-in’s at burger and Bar-B-Q restaurants from Franklin to Donelson. Of course, that helped spread the word about the Midnight Rodders Fall Color Cruise, but that’s a story for another time, (I hope). Anyone reading that attended those early Cruise-In’s at the Drive-In please let us know, we would love to hear from you.

Editors Note: Marty Crain is a hot rodding mainstay in the Nashville & Middle Tennessee area.

He is one heckuva a hot rod historian for all hot rodders in the Mid-South region and beyond. To Contact Marty: midnightrodder@earthlink.net

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FEB 2018: FEB 17: PAINTSVILLE KY: ANNUAL EAST KY GEARHEADS SWAP MEET: Located at the Paintsville Recreation Center, 232 Preston St. Show time 10am-4pm early set up 7am. Concessions & Refreshments will be sold. Inside spots only $10, outside spots $5. Reserved spots paid by February 3, 2018. Hotrod, Garage, & Car related items only. No yard sale items please. For more info or questions-email ekygear-

heads@hotmail.com or FB eastkygeaheads FEB 18: LEBANON TN: WINTER SWAP MEET: Middle Tennessee Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America presents this swap meet. Located at the Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E Baddour Parkway. Show time: 7am-4pm admission, with free parking. 252 indoor heatd vendor spaces, state of the art facility, new and used car and truck parts, collectibles and memorabilia, car corral. For more info: 615-3080586, 615-444-7315, 615-400-2054 or visit our website www.midtennaaca.org or email winterswapmeet@midtennaaca.org.

FEB 2018: FEB 16-18: DALLAS TX: 58TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTORAMA: Guest appearances, Features & specials, Facebook/Twitter. Located at the Dallas Market Center, 2200 North Stemmons Freeway. Fri: 16th, 3pm-10pm, Sat: 17th, 10am-10pm, Sun: 18th, 10am-6pm. Gate discount tickets available at O’Reilly Auto Parts: General Admission $18, Discount price $16, Children 6-12 $6, Discount $5. Children 5 and under free. Purchase of a ticket does NOT guarantee an autograph from special celebrity

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FEB 16-18: TULSA OK: 54TH ANNUAL DARRYL STARBIRDS NATIONAL ROD & CUSTOM SHOW: Show being held at the River Spirit Expo at Expo Square Fairgrounds. “GO FOR THE GOLD” $10,000cash award. Outdoor cool car corral. Rockin’ Billy Bash. For more info call 918-406-8966 or go to www.starbirdcarshows.com

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FEB 2018: FEB 16-18: LAKE HAVASU AZ: 10TH ANNUAL ROCKABILLY REUNION 2018: Longest Rockabilly car show and music Festival in Arizona. Located at Lake Havasu State Park Windsor Beach. Pinup Pageant, Vendor village and Food Courts. $4 Beers. Purchase tickets at WWW.LAKEHAVASUROCKABILLYREUNION.COM or call 928-846-0335 for more info.

FEB 17: ORO VALLEY AZ: 10 ANNUAL CRUISE, BLUES & BBQ: Located at Oro Valley Marketplace SW Corner of Oracle and Tangerine. Featuring 200 cars in over 20 categories, live music, food vendors, kids activities, and Judge’s and Peoples Choice awards! Admission $5 with 10 and under free. $1 discount for all veterans and active duty military.

FEB 17: ARLINGTON TX: INTERSTATE 20 TO INTERSTATE 35 CRUSIE TO AUTORAMA: This is Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series. Arrive by 9am-Start location at Summit Racing Equipment, 2200 I-20 Arlington. Cruise to Market Hall. Starts at 9:30am. $40 registration fee that includes VIP parking at Autorama, 2 tickets to Autorama, A gift from Summit Racing. Very Limited Space.

FEB 2018: FEB 16-18: SACRAMENTO CA: 68TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA, Located at the CAL EXPO CENTER, 1600 Exposition Blvd. Known as the Kustom Capital of the World and boasts being home to one of the longest running indoor car shows in the world. Over 500 show vehicles will complete for awards inside all of the Cal Expo buildings. The Clubhouse will be in the Pavilion and host 25 clubs. More vehicles will join the event Saturday and Sunday for the Autorama Drivein parked in the Building A lot. Friday 12pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. Admission: Tickets at the door is CASH only. General with 13 and up $20 each day, Junior admission, 6-12 $10 each day with 5 and under free. Pre-sale discounted ticket will be available at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores after December 15, 2017. Discounted tickets only redeemable at Main Gate Entrance only. Adults $18 each day, Kids $8 each day. Parking $10 at the Main East Gate off of Exposition Blvd.

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FEB 2018: FEB 17-18: HARRISBURG PA: MOTORAMA CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW: Located at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. In conjunction with the largest indoor motorsports events on the East Coast, with over one million square feet of Motorsports action! More than 90 awards from weekend drivers to professional show vehicles, all makes, all models, all years’ welcome! Over $15,000 in cash awards and prizes!

Purse payouts to best and outstanding competition divisions. All vehicles entered will complete for Best of Show. Register in advance, starting 11/01/2017 @ motoramaevents.com For more info: vehicle exhibitor 1-717-269-2625 or swish@motoramaevents.com or for vendor questions-1-717-307-5466 or andy@motoramaevents.com or for judged class list and event schedule visit www.motoramaevents.com FEB 18: CLIFTON NJ: CLASSIC CAR CRUISE: Tired of the Ol’man Winter? Stop by and warm up at our Classic Car Cruise! Open to all Years and Models. 11am-2:30pm (weather permitting). Located at The Hearth Rest., 1116 Rt 46W. For more info and directions call 201-303-3218.

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Story by Jimmy B—Photo’s by Michael Corazzelli

Before there can be a winner, there must be contenders.

The 2018 GNRS America’s Most Beautiful Roadster competition had a LOT of contenders. 16 roadsters attempted to qualify to compete for the coveted title of AMERICA’s MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADSTER, but after the 1st phase of judging, only 15 made the cut to chase the title in 2018.

As with any competition of this type and magnitude, opinions will vary on which car should be the winner. In our opinion, just making the cut of “CONTENDER” for the AMBR trophy, means you are a winner. We get it though, the BIG Trophy means you are #1 for the year and in a very select group of cars and car owners/builders.

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We looked at them all from the spectator side of the stanchions, and did not envy the judges one bit. We had our favorites, more than just 1, just like most people did.

At the end of the awards presentation on Sunday evening, the winner of the 69th Annual AMBR award was the David Martin 1931 Ford Model A Roadster. Congratulations to David and the team at Hot Rods & Hobbies on winning the 69th AMBR award.

Some people on social media have questioned the choice of the judges, but then again it is easy to “arm chair” quarterback a decision, when you only look at it from the surface. We as spectators at the show, or checking out pic’s online, do not have all the info and knowledge about the cars to determine who should win or why a car was chosen. Just enjoy them all as they are all hot rods and cool cars.

Last week we showed the AMBR winner and this week we are highlighting ALL of the 2018 CONTENDERS...enjoy.

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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)

WANTED: 1932 Ford 3 Window Coupe or Roadster, 60’s style fenderlesss for sale? Looking for fenderless Henry or steel reproduction. Email to johnbooku@gmail.com with info. (1-4-18) WANTED: My name is Tammy Campbell. My daughter is getting married this year. I am looking to take my daughter wedding dress shopping on Feb 10th in a classic / vintage car! We would like to be picked up in Lewisburg, TN and be driven to Spring Hill, TN. Time from 11:30am til 3:30 pm. Bailey is my only child and I want to make dress shopping very special and memorable for her.

This would be a great surprise for her also. There will be at least 3 ladies but no more than 4. Willing to compensate you for your help. Contact me at tammycampbell1161@gmail.com or 931-637-6117 (1/18/18) FOR SALE: Custom-made between-the-seats “waterfall” for any year Corvette C6 coupe. In “as-new” mint condition. Torch Red painted fiberglass (with Corvette C6 emblem) and ebony carpet complements the C6 colors perfectly.

Simple installation by fitting over the ledge behind the seats. Made by: http:// www.scorpionfiberglasscreations.com/ . Give your C6 coupe the same look as a Corvette convertible! Really cool attention-getter! Was $524 delivered new. Looking for $300 or reasonable offer. Local Nashville pickup or will meet within a reasonable distance. Possible shipping at about $50 due to size and fragility. Contact: Randy Shemin at 615-604-9075 or randyshemin@gmail.com (2/1/18)

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FOR SALE: 1964 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe (SS Clone) Pro Street. This is a first year Chevelle that was restored from ground up in North Carolina. I have drove it, worked on it, and showed it over the last 3 years. The car is a Trophy winner for sure. I am no longer able to enjoy driving it because of my rheumatoid arthritis. So I am offering this extremely nice Chevelle for sale for $27,500.00. Interior is like new. The car has a chrome power steering pump and a chrome tilt steering column. Two Eldelbrock Carburators on a Eldelbrock induroshine air gap intake. MSD Ignition with HEI. Hot cam with that thump we all love. Ceramic Coated Headers and dual exhaust that sounds awesome.

The engine is dressed up very nice. Wilwood calipers (red dual piston, spindles, and drilled and slotted rotors up front. Fresh Zoom Clutch and Muncie 4 Speed with Hurst Shifter. This car drives and runs good and is priced to sell.

Don’t let it get away. Email thomashart4602@comcast.net or call 615-7126043 ask for Tommy (2-1-18)

FOR SALE: Big block Chevy race engine, 477 ci (454+.100) . Eagle crank and rods, TRW race pistons, gas ported, 12.5:1 comp. JE 1/16th rings. Pro Max aluminum heads, 320 cc , Stainless valves, Harlan Sharp rockers. Bullit cam, solid lifters. Holley single plane intake. Includes electric water pump, SFI balancer, SFI flywheel, 850 Holley carb, full sump oil pan. Built with all high quality name brand parts and hardware, no junkyard stuff. Complete engine, less ignition system. Was run at the Ohio Mile, made six full throttle passes and five tryout/ license passes, ran good every time, engine is in excellent shape. Changing class to small turbo motor, don't need this one anymore. Asking $6500. Call Brad Thomas 931-981-1534 thommysgarage@aol.com (2-7-18)

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FOR SALE: 1966 MUSTANG SPORT COUPE. Always a California Car. New chrome bumpers. All emblems & gas cap new. New door handles. Restored stainless trim around windows…ongoing project. GT rear valence panel added. All wiring from firewall forward replaced with custom made harnesses by owners. Engine compartment painted Satin Black. All engine compartment hardware replaced. New 1966 grille. Real Ralph Newman striping on trunk. Shane Leasure striping on fire extinguisher.. 8” RR upgraded with fresh 3.55 Trac-Lok posi unit. Complete front suspension rebuilt using all new parts. Shelby relocation drop performed on upper control arms. Mustangs Plus Grab-A-Trak upper and lower control arms, struts, tie rods, bushings, end links, double roller bearing spring perches & coil spring insulator pads.

Mike Maier 600 coil springs and 1 1/4” hollow sway bar. Mustangs Plus One piece deep groove export brace & Chrome Monte Carlo Bar. RCD Bilstein gas shocks.

Complete rear suspension rebuilt using all new parts. Mustangs Plus Performance Grab-A-Trak 4 ½ leaf mid eye leaf springs, bushings, shackles, ½ inch lowering blocks, U-bolts and hardware. RCD Bilstein gas shocks. MPC Kelsey-Hayes disc brake conversion kit from ABC Mustang. Wheel Vintiques Chrome Magnum 500.

Front 15x6x4 & Rear 15x7x4.25. Front Roadhugger Radial GT P185/65R/15. Rear Roadhugger Radial GT P235/60R/15. 1966 Ford 289 bored .040. Comp Cams HiEnergy cam and lifters was used along with their valve springs, retainers and push rods. Valve covers are ball-milled high profile polished aluminum. Doug Thorley full length Tri-Y headers. 2.5” Aluminized pipe into Flowmaster 40 series mufflers. Stainless steel tips exit the GT rear valence panel. Mattsons polished aluminum cross flow radiator. Spal electric fan. T5 5 speed using a T5 adaptor kit. A Ford High Performance clutch was installed. Hurst shifter. Red TMI Running Pony Interior kit. Black headliner and dash pad. ACC black carpet kit. Black seat belts. New door handles and window cranks. New steel gas tank and filler kit installed. A three-owner California car. All receipts from previous owner and current owner. Original Ignition key with car. No rust or rust repairs on car. Floors and trunk really clean from factory. Priced at $25,000.00 Call 510/289-1118 or email traille3@sbcglobal.net (2-1-18)

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