Gearhead Gazzette Vol 16 Issue 50 Dec 15-21

Vol.16: Issue 50

Dec 15-21

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Vol. 16 Issue 50

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – WILLIAMS GRAPHIC’s “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svcs, Goodguys, Betsy Bennett,

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 Southeast Car Shows Midwest Car Shows West Coast Car Shows Western USA Car Shows Corner Carver Up Coming Car Shows Grand Daddy Drive-In Cruise-In’s across the USA Swap-N-Sell

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Cover: Cool Cars at the Grand Daddy Drive-In—Jimmy B Photo Contents Page: Cool Christmas pic from the 75th Anniversary of the ‘40 Ford FB page gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheadgazzette 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….”

“ Ramblings and stuff going on…”

Send us a

As you read this and as I write this we are a little over a week away from the Christmas holiday.

Picture or 2 or 3 of what you are working on, and if we have enough

Some of this and a little of that…

Things in the car show and cruisein world have really throttled back.

In my opinion...that’s ok. There are some events going on, depending on weather and location in the USA. Choices are good and this gives you a place to go if you want to. Chillin’ is good too... interest and submissions, we will feature them in an article in an upcoming 2017 issue. Whether you are just starting, getting close to finishing or somewhere in between, show us what you’re working on in your shop. Email the pic’s and some info on the project to us at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com.

Thanks to all of you who submitted an entry for our first ever Cover Photo Contest. We received 45 entries for the contest. I have to say that you did not make it easy to pick the 3 who will grace covers in Jan 2017. The judging team is hard at it.

Now put some Hi-Test in your sleigh, go buy some more presents.

One activity that does happen in winter here in the USA, is garage time on your projects. We want to see and share what you are working on this winter.

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“the fun starts here”….

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Road Rumblings….

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 31ST! We have a jam packed 2017 event season and we want to see you there!

Don't forget to pre-register by December 31, 2016 and receive $15 off the AtEvent registration fee! Gas up the hot rod and we'll see you next year. To register today go to https:// members.good-guys.com

Rodders Journal has teamed up with some of the biggest and best names in the hot rod business to give away over $10,000 in hard parts and prizes this Christmas! Each day until Dec 24th, they’ll announce a new prize from a different manufacturer. To enter to win that prize, just post a photo of your hot rod or custom to their Facebook wall or Instagram. Include hashtag #roddersjournal and the name of the prize you’re entering to win—it’s that easy! You can enter for one prize, or enter each day for all 14 prizes! Tell your friends to follow RJ online and to “like” your photo. They’ll take those “likes” into consideration when they are choosing the winners (though they won’t be the only factor). Winners of all 14 prizes (and 14 TRJ gift certificates) will be announced on Friday, December 30th. All entries must be posted to Instagram or Facebook by 6:00 p.m. West Coast time on Monday, December 26th.

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arriving September 28th. It is also limited to 50 cars. Hall of Fame Road Tour stops will include De troit Speed, Lokar Performance, Country Music HOF, Vintage Air, Painless Performance and Summit Racing. The highlight will be an overnight stop on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Exclusive visits to private collections are also on the docket.

The all-new Goodguys Music City Road Tour, scheduled for May 12th through May 18th, will take 50 pre-registered rodders on a 7-day, 2,000-mile journey from Phoenix, Arizona to the 12th Nashville Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee.

The tour departs from Baer Brakes headquarters and arrives at Advanced Plating just in time for the Nashville Nationals kickoff party. Just like the annual Hall of Fame Road Tour, the Music City Road Tour is all-inclusive. Participants will receive hotel reservations, tour booklet, most meals and more as part of the package. Stops will include Baer Brakes, Brown’s Classic Autos, Vintage Iron, Steve Cook Creations, Kicker Audio, Hot Rod Garage, Legen’s Hot Rod as well as five exclusive, private vehicle collections along the way.

Also included in both tours are exclusive tee shirts, caps, event entry, as well as support trucks and trailers.

Space is very limited. To reserve your spot in either the Music City Road Tour or Hall of Fame Road Tour, visit the “Road Tours” section of goodguysonline.com for an application or send an email to sales@good-guys.com with “Road Tour Participant” in the subject line and we will send you a tour application.

Ya gotta drive ‘em!

Apply here: https://www.goodguys.com/events/event-info/goodguysroad-tour

Back for the fifth consecutive year, the Goodguys Hall of Fame Road Tour returns this fall departing Detroit Speed Headquarters in Mooresville, NC September 22nd and stretching 7-days and 2,000 miles to Texas Motor Speedway 7

DEC 2016 DEC 17: WINCHESTER TN: RACING & AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET: Event being held at the Southern Middle TN Pavilion located at 1041 Wilton Circle. Racecars, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, drag cars, Truck & Trailers. Any kind of automotive parts, tools, collectibles rolling cars etc. Set up is Dec 16th after 2pm. Doors open on Saturday at 7am.

Free set u and admission. For more info call 931-625-8401 DEC 2016 DEC 17: ADDISON IL: 10TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY AT HOT ROD CHASSIS & CYCLE: Event hosted by and at HOT ROD CHASSIS & CYCLE located at 59 W Factory Rd. Get together on a cold winter’s night to bench race and spread some Christmas cheer with fellow hot rodders and racers! Please bring a dish to share. BYOB. Hope to see you there! Event runs from 6-10pm. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/585213251665884/ DEC 2016 DEC 18: KILEEN TX: COFFEE & CARS CRUISE: Cruise being held at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Creek Rd. Cruise runs from 9am-12Noon.

DEC 2016 DEC 17: PALM DESERT CA: MOPAR 2016 HOT DESERT MOPARS INFORMAL MOPAR MEET: Holiday Toy Drive: Desert Crossing Shopping Center. Hwy 111 at Fred Waring. Any Year Mopar/ Any Mopar Enthusiast/Any Car/ We Welcome All! Fun, Educa-

tion, History, Friendship. For more info call 760-861-8075 or www.HotDesertMopars.com

HOT ROD CHASSIS & Cycle—Addison IL 8

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After a tense afternoon of racing, Danny Popp is the Goodguys 2016 F.A.S.T. AutoCrosser of the Year. This is Danny’s third AutoCrosser of the Year title in the past four years having won it in 2013, 2015, and now 2016. This year’s Duel in the Desert – presented

by BF Goodrich Tires, Tremec, Spectre Performance, and Turnology – was the stage for the nation’s premier AutoCross racers battling it out in a 32-car single elimination tournament.

Third and fourth place spots were filled by Josh Leisinger driving his Summit Racing Corvette and Brian Hobaugh behind the wheel of his Spectre Performance Corvette. The two Corvette drivers worked their way up the ladder by running clean laps and getting faster with each run, whereas their competitors were knocking over cones and picking up penalties. Their consistent lap times also helped them get by veteran racers, Robby Unser and Al Unser Jr. But Hobaugh made a fatal mistake in the final heat: kicking a cone out of its box right after leaving the starting line, which opened the door to Leisinger’s third place with a 64.308.

Danny wasn’t the fastest driver during practice and the elimination rounds – that honor went to Scott Fraser in Bruce Cambern’s original AC Cobra – but driver experience and a wee bit of racing luck earned Danny bragging rights for a year, a Snap-on tool chest, and a $3,000 winner’s check.

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JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CINCINNATI OH: SURVIVORS ALLEY at the 57TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Located at Duke Energy Center. The Survivors Alley is a special section honoring the Hot Rods of the 50’s and 60’s. Traditional Rods, Customs and Bobbers. Sprint Car Legends. Student Career Day…Championship Auto Shows and KOI Auto Parts have partnered to give area High School automotive student the chance

to see, first hand, some future opportunities available in the automotive aftermarket. For more info: denny_shroats@koiautoparts.com or show info: shawhotrods@gmail.com or www.worldofwheels.com

JAN 2017: JAN 7: DUBUQUE IA: RETRO REWIND CARS & GUITARS: Located at 5 Flags Arena & Theater. Car/Motorcycle Show & Film Festival. For more info:

www.retrorewinddubuque.com

JAN 2017: JAN 7-8: HAMPTON VA: 4TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW: Located at Hampton Roads Convention Center. Classics, Hotrods, Restomods, Pro Street, Muscle Cars, Exotics, Motorcycles, Vendors, Kids Zone, Live Music & More.

Live wire media & Events. A showcase of the Hot rod culture. Custom builders, manufacturers and regional national car clubs from the car world will the here. Live music, a Classic American Sweetheart Pin Up Girl Contest, DJ’s, Kids Zone, Free Giveaways and much more. A display is made up of premiere Classics, Customs, Hot Rods, Vintage, Restored Classics, PSro Street Cars, Modern & Vintage Race Cars, Muscle Cars, Truck and Motorcycles. For more info: www.vacarshow.com, brad@live-wire-media.com or 443-366-5944.

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JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CHATTANOOGA TN: WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM AUTO SHOW: Located at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Street. Over $50,000. In Cash, Prizes and Awards! Best in each category $400. Over 30 different Cash Awards to be given away at each show! Friday-3pm-10pm, Saturday-10am-10pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.

Entries received after the show is filled will be placed on stand-by. If space becomes available you will be notified by phone.

For more info: deborah@worldofwheels.net or call 205-655-4950 or www.worldofwheels.net JAN 7: LEBANON TN: 6TH ANNUAL TENNESSEE MOTORAMA: NEW LOCATION: Wilson Co. Expo Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Open 10am-4pm. All Indoor Show-rain or shine! Open to all year vehicles-Best of Show wins $500! Admission $10, Show vehicles $25Swap meet/new parts vendors-Custom Bicycle Show, Model Car/Truck contest open to kids & adults (free with admission). For more info: www.bothbarrels.us or FB: BOTHBARRELS of FB: GREASE MONKEY MAGAZINE or call 615-364-1828 JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CINCINNATI OH: 57TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Located at the Duke Energy Center. Over $30,000 in Cash and Award. Awards: Master Builder Award will be presented to an entry built with no or little professional assistance.

The Squires Cup will be presented to the Best Entry-1st time shown in Cincinnati.

$2,500. The winner of The Squires Cup is not eligible for the KOI award. A Best Vehicle from Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana will be awarded. Achievement Awards for Streetable vehicles in each category: Paint, Interior, Truck, Engine, Traditional, Modern Muscle, Rod Custom/Sports, Restored, Best Street. Also a Rising Start Awards for qualifying entries are between the ages 15 and 25. For more info: www.worldofwheels.com

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One of the highlights of the GNRS show for the past 11 years has been the GRAND DADDY DRIVE-IN. It’s an event within the GNRS event. It happens on Saturday and Sunday of the show, with the biggest of the 2 days being Saturday. SoCal hot rodders, and even some from across the USA register and enter their pre-72 cars and trucks into the DRIVE-IN Show. There are even some awards for the participants.

The BIG winners are all the show goers at the GNRS show. You have a huge show inside the buildings and appx. 800 more cool rides to check out outside the buildings.

This year Saturday was a little overcast, but the place filled up with great hot rods.

Unfortunately Sunday had a little drizzle come down off and on, but there were hard core hot rodders there on Sunday too!

Check out just a small sample of what we saw.—Jimmy B

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If your Car Club, Organization, or you produce or coordinate any gearhead type events in the USA, you need to send them to us to list for you. Over 40K readers a month will see your event listing either on our website or in the weekly Gearhead Gazzette Magazine.

The Gearhead Gazzette is free to read and that is why it is so popular with our subscribers and readers.

Event Listings are always FREE! Send us your flyer and event info at least 3 weeks in advance to ensure it makes the magazine timely.

Email all you event info to gearheadgazzette@gmail.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.

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

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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FOR SALE: 1932 Ford roadster reproduction fiberglass body. It has the doors hung and latched and trunk hung. Also has a new chrome and stainless windshield kit with glass and rear view mirror. Windshield has been removed for easy transportation. Steel bird cage and wood reinforcements are installed.There is NO title, you will be given a MSO (Manufactures Statement of Origin) and a BOS (Bill of Sale) $5500 OBO call Gerald at 864-208-4426 or email countylinerods@aol.com

Got something you want to get rid of, trade, swap or giveaway? Automotive related?

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FOR SALE: 4 Each Bridgestone Duravis M700 17 Inch All-Terrain BW LT265/70R17 E-Rated 6-ply. Steel Factory Wheels with center caps and lug nutsFit: 2011 up GMC/Chev, 3/4 ton Trucks. Less than 50 miles driven dealer ship/home $700.00 firm. Home phone: 615-826-2118, ask for Doug or email to mollyintn@yahoo.com (10-20-16) FOR SALE: 1948 Ford Fordor. had a frame off restoration (completed in 2003), is maroon, has its original 6 cyl. engine, a Columbia overdrive and has been driven to several national meets including Lake Tahoe in 2013. The car had 105,812 miles as of 7/13/2016 and the asking price is $14,000. For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-201-3880 or cell 740-972-6504. (12/8/16)

FOR SALE: 1950 F-3 pickup. has its original 239 V8 engine, 4 speed synchronized transmission. Frame off restoration completed in 2004. Oak strip bed and side boards, and the body color is beige. The odometer reading was 79,594 as of 10/04/2016 and the asking price is $18,000. For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-201-3880 or cell 740-9726504. (12/8/16)

FOR SALE: 1937 Packard Model 115C. It has the original 6 cyl. engine which was rebuilt in 2006. The interior is original as is the original bronze with metallic flake finish. We have driven it to several Packard National meets including San Jose, CA. The car had 62,580 miles as of 6/24/2016.and the asking price is $15,000.

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FOR SALE: 1971 SS Nova 502 4sp. Complete restore True SS nova built 502 BB. p/s..4sp super t10..308 posi. 4 wheel power d/b. tubular a arms. comp engineering slide a link traction bars. large fr/RR sway bars..lowers 3/2. 18" ridler wheels. New tires. Race seats/harness's. nside all new..outside all new. new paint(new steel 2" cowl hood set to be painted also). wicked fast sexy classic. EVERYTHING listed and more is BRAND NEW..just to much to list..if you got 30 grand or something worth more than that to trade I will be happy to tell ya all about it. don't ask me what I want to trade tell/show me what you got...not interested in any motorcycles.

Clean clear Tenn title in my name. thx 4 lookin. 30k cash or. I would consider a trade for a equal value 1500 Silverado/sierra 2008 or newer...gas v8...auto.1000k or under...ext. cab or 4 door.. 2 or 4wd..NO WHITE ONES..no rebuilt title. Let me know what ya got. 615-485-7141 Redrocker1958@gmail.com (10-20-16)

FOR SALE: BBC Motor/TH400 Transmission –NEW PRICE $8000. Motor and transmission in this car is for sale. COMPLETE motor/trans combo with approx.

3K miles on it. Perfect for street rod or muscle car. Drop it in, hook it up and go!

Going to put a flathead & C4 in my '33 Ford, so this needs to go. Will consider REASONABLE offers. Shipping costs are Buyer's responsibility. Motor includes: 468 CI (454, .060 over) BBC, Stewart Hi-Flow water pump, Holley 750 doublepumper carb with chrome bowls, nice 'lopey' cam, high torque starter, ceramic coated headers, Billet air cleaner w/K&N filter, Billet timing cover, Edelbrock intake, MSD ignition, chrome alternator, polished brackets, polished finned valve covers, remote oil filter kit, wire looms. LOTS OF POLISHED BILLET OR CHROME! Transmission includes: TH400 transmission w/finned Billet cover. Contact Glen: 815-467-1571 (H) 815-409-6836 or gamcpm@comcast.net (12/15/16)

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