Gearhead Gazzette Vol 16 Issue 51 Dec 22-28

Vol.16: Issue 51

Dec 22-28

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Vol. 16 Issue 51 Dec 22-28

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, Jim Kinne, The CARtoon Speed Shop, Michael Corazzelli, Corazzelli Photography, KOUL Tools

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 December 2016 Car Shows L.A. Roadsters Show 2016 Up Coming Car Shows Cruise-In’s across the USA So-Cal Speed Shop Open House Walden Speed Shop Open House Swap-N-Sell

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Cover: LARS 2016 Corazzelli Photography Contents Page: Cool Christmas Art

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

“Remember the reason for the season!”

Going to keep this simple this week…

For unto you is born

We are thankful and grateful for all of you our readers and followers. From all of us here at the Gearhead Gazzette, we wish you the Merriest of Christmases!

this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

We hope Santa brings you all you wished for and more.

Keep our troops in your thoughts and prayers as they stand guard for us, to enjoy this special time of year, any way we like.

“the fun starts here”….

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Road Rumblings….

Koul Tools Making Hose Assembly Easier We all have to build AN hoses, and we know the pain of assembling braided lines by hand. But stainless braided lines aren’t the only plumbing hassle in the shop, push-lock fittings can be a chore to assemble, and damaged AN fittings add up real quick in plumbing costs.

then went into production. This little EZ-ON hose press will do -4 to -16 push-lock fittings all in one little case.”

Dick Raczuk of KOUL TOOLS Has been innovating tools to help enthusiasts since he retired from ownership of Kerker Exhaust in 1985, guess retirement will have to wait.

The latest tool still in development is a play on Koul Tools Sureseat Lapping tool. Say you have a damaged or leaky fitting that is welded to another expensive part like a tank.

You don’t want to have to cut welds and re attach a new fitting so Raczuk came up with a solution.

“One of our latest tools is the Sureseat linelapper. I was working on my ’35 Packard and had a fuel leak so I came up with the idea for this to save it,” he explained. “Say you have a damaged fitting on a bung on a tank, you’re not going to take it off and put another one on. Now you’re going to be able to screw this sleeve on and come in with the reverse diamond dust lapping tool. You save the fitting, save the day and save the race.”

“I’m a hobbyist and enthusiast myself of course, working on my own projects I started building my 1941 Graham Hollywood and decided to put a Cadillac Northstar in it, then I decided to twin-turbo it, which made for a lot of plumbing!” Raczuk recalled.

“I hadn’t done any plumbing before that, I designed my own tool and guys would come into the shop and say ‘that’s a cool tool,’ and in the past 10 years we’ve sold over 20,000 of these and never had one back.”

Look for the latest tool in six to eight months.

A fixture to hold your plumbing and a little mechanical advantage make easy work of assembly push-lock hoses. Raczuk explained; “We have our EZ-ON hose press, I started doing push-lock fittings and couldn’t assemble them so I made a prototype and 6

This years SEMA Show saw more trucks then ever before inside and outside. Truth be told, there probably were more trucks than cars at this years show. Here is a small sampling of trucks on display.

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We have attended this cool event in the past and we can tell you, that you really need both days if you truly want to see it all. Add in a pair of comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a hat too!

When you say roadsters at LARS, you are talking about 1000, give or take a few, true Roadsters. This truly is a worldwide event as hot rodders from around the globe come to Southern California to be part of the show. There are always a fair number of non-California based roadsters at the show, including some that were shipped in from outside the USA! Hot rodders love their roadsters!

Pic’s courtesy of Michael Corazelli Story by Jimmy B

For the 52nd time, the L.A. Roadsters Car Club held its annual Show & Swap event.

The Pomona Fairplex is and has been the home for this great event, for many years now, and the layout used makes it easy to see everything.

It’s a simple formula for the LA ROADSTERS Members….cool roadsters, a great (BIG) swap meet and plenty of parking for specialty cars (pre-72 non roadsters). It gives show goers a lot of variety, depending on their likes.

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We dig all those cool roadsters, but the specialty car parking area is a big favorite of ours too. It fills up with all kinds of cool rides! Quite honestly we think there are as many non roadsters as roadsters in this area of the event.

When we say the Swap meet is BIG we mean it. Depending on what you are looking for, it is a day plus to see all the vendors, if you just walked all the aisles.

Add in some FED’s and some cackle time, a neat display of some of the Dry Lakes/Bonneville racers and call this event awesome again in 2016.

The 53rd edition of this great event will take place in 2017 on Fathers Day weekend, so make your plans now to be part of the Roadster Show fun!

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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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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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Photos Courtesy of Michael Corazzelli Story by Jimmy B

Every June, on the Friday before Fathers Day, So-Cal Speed Shop throws it’s doors open to host it’s OPEN HOUSE event.

It’s a pre-event to the LA Roadsters show that runs during Fathers day weekend.

The turnout is huge. So big in fact that with cooperation of the Pomona Police Dept, they close a portion of Grand Ave in front of So-Cal down to park all the hot rods that come out.

Add in food trucks, great weather, a NIITRO funny car to cackle and it’s nothing but big time fun!

Check out just a few of the HUNDREDS of cool hot rods that were part of the fun!

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OPEN HOUSE Photos Courtesy of Michael Corazzelli Story by Jimmy B

Another must see stop prior to the annual LA ROADSTERS Show weekend, is at WALDENS Speed Shop in Pomona CA. Bobby Walden and his team open the doors to the shop so LARS show attendees can check out the latest in Metal Crafting going inside.

When we say Metal Crafting, we mean it.

Ask anyone who has ever been to WSS and they will tell you that Bobby and his team do metal magic.

If you go to LARS in 2017 put this top on your list of MUST SEE’s!

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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.

For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-2013880 or cell 740-972-6504. (12/8/16) 24

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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