Gearhead Gazzette Vol. 19 Issue #12 Mar 21-27, 2019

Vol. 19 Issue #12

March 21-27, 2019

Price: FREE

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Vol. 19 Issue 12 Mar 21– 27, 2019

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics Butch Pate Michael Corazzelli Craig Wise Web Producer Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Senior Feature Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors PC Svcs., Lance Sorchik, SAVE THE SALT, “Landspeed” Louise Noth, Amelia Isle Concurs de Elegance Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

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

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows N’East-East Coast Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA MCACN #10 Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED The Back Page

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Cover: Buick GS/X display at MCACN

by Larry Williams Contents Page: Cool art from Lance Sorchik

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

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” make sure you have a trouble free season of gearhead fun.

Welcome to Spring 2019 my friends…

The other section that is getting populated is the CRUISE-IN page on our website. Based on what we have listed and still working on listing, it will be a good year for cruise fun all over America.

We made it...survived winter again!

I know there are parts of America that are still covered with snow from a year of more snow than you want, unless you ski or snow mobile or like making snow angels. I don’t ski, sled or make snow angels...bring on the sun and some warmth.

With the warmer weather coming (yea we know you gearheads in Florida, Arizona, California never got cold) to most of the USA, along with it come LOTS more to do with your cool ride.

We have been compiling car shows, gearhead events and cruisein’s all winter long. We are keeping our website (www.gearheadgazzzette.com) updated every 4-5 week with a 6 month look out as to what is coming up. It is, if we say so ourselves, one of the most comprehensive listings of car shows and gearhead events anywhere. Do we have them all...no. The only reason we don’t, is because you haven't sent your event or your favorite event to us to list for you.

Do you want to see the events in your area of the USA? Simply head to our website and click on the CAR SHOW button...that easy!

Get out and support these events. We know you cant go to every event or cruise-in, but go where you can. The local events in your area are mostly fund raisers and help out a charity or someone needed a hand.

Before you go cruising for the season, make sure to check your ride out. Taking some time to crawl under it and over it, will make sure you have a trouble free season of gearhead fun. You only need to worry about which event am I going to next versus will me car or truck make it to the next event.

One other suggestion...go somewhere you haven't been before.

With all the gearhead fun there is, try something new. Make some new friends and experience something new. Who knows...it may become your new favorite event Live It Fully Everyday

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

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UTAH VOTES $5 MILLION TO RESTORE BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS Pop the champagne! Rattle your salt shaker! It’s time to celebrate! The Utah State Legislature approved a $5 million appropriation to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats as part of the state budget.

In the past few weeks, Utah legislators received upwards of 1,000 emails from the motorsports community which helped focus much needed attention on the critical funding request. The money will help support a program to restore the iconic land formation in northwestern Utah.

“This marks the first public dollars appropriated to restore the depleted salt surface since the land speed racing community began its quest more than 30 year ago,” said Save the Salt Foundation Vice Chairman Tom Burkland. “This is a job well done. Land speed racers the world over say, ‘Thank You Utah!’”

Lawmakers authorized the Utah Department of Natural Resources to create a “Restore Bonneville” program to increase the volume of salt being pumped onto the Bonneville Salt Flats

by Intrepid Potash, Inc. Racing community representatives have worked with lawmakers, regulators and Intrepid Potash, Inc. to craft the 10-year project. Salt brine pumping levels will dramatically rise as a result of infrastructure upgrades. The racing venue should gradually expand from its current length of about 8 miles with the goal of reaching its original 13-mile length.

State funds become available on July 1, 2019. Utah lawmakers made the appropriation contingent on securing a commitment for monies from outside sources. The bulk of the estimated additional $45 million needed over 10 years will come from the federal government, with contributions as well from the motorsports community. Attention will now turn to the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to appropriate funds and make commitments so that Restore Bonneville becomes a reality.

The Bonneville Salt Flats is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Save the Salt Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to restore the Bonneville Salt Flats working with the Utah Alliance, a Utah-based organization with the same mission.

The Save the Salt Coalition is an umbrella group comprised of automotive and motorsports companies and organizations with a vested interest in this national treasure. For more news, information: www.savethesalt.org.

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Hall & Oates Guitarist Curates ‘Cars of the Rock Stars’ Rock & roll hall of famer and long-time automotive enthusiast John Oates of the legendary duo Hall & Oates curated a special exhibit at the 2019 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Amelia Island, Florida.

Cars of the Rock Stars featured Oates' custom 1960 Emory Outlaw Porsche 356 Cabriolet alongside famous cars owned by notable musicians with some of the guitars they played.

Other cars in the exhibit include Janis Joplin's Porsche 356 Cabriolet, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons’ Cadzilla Cadillac, AC/DC’s Brian Johnson’s Bentley, and Elvis Presley’s Corvette.

These hand-selected cars were part of the 225 pre-1974 vehicles chosen for display at the 2019 Concours d'Elegance, held March 9-10at the Amelia Island Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

"Throughout my life I have always had two major passions," Oates said, “driving cars and playing guitars. Both the machine and the instrument are paragons of inspired and purposeful design. Both tell their unique story historically and culturally. Both have their roots in the late 19th century, evolving and continuing to fascinate and excite through the 20th and now into the 21st centuries.”

Oates also had several guitars from his personal collection on display. To benefit the Concours' charitable foundation, he auctioned a special Fender Player Stratocaster painted with a custom image of his Porsche 356.

Esteemed classic Porsche customizer Rod Emory—who built John Oates' Emory Outlaw 356—spearheaded the guitar project through his work using Rust-Oleum metal-prep and finishing products on Oates' car. Rust-Oleum's new electroluminescent LumiLor product is a lightemitting coating developed with Darkside Scientific.

Worldwide airbrush-supply leader David Monning of Coast Airbrush teamed up with renowned artist Ryan "Ryno" Templeton to apply the image of Oates' 1960 Porsche 356 Emory Special on the Stratocaster.

When a switch is flipped, the paint comes to life on the guitar.

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MAR 2019: MAR 21-23: SEVIERVILLE TN:

Ponies in the Smokies 2019: Thur: 21st, Registration and

Goodie Bag Pick-up at Sevierville Convention Center: 9am to 3pm, Shine Run Stops Open: 9am to 5pm, Shine Run Party “Down Under” Behind Quaker Steak & Lube and TGI Friday’s: 5pm to 9pm/ Fri: 22nd, Registration and Goodie Bag Pick-up at Sevierville Convention Center: 8am to 10am (all show cars must be in the show field

by 10 am to be judged), Car Show, Indoor and Outdoor Vendors, Special Indoor Displays, Swap Meet, Onsite Dyno at Sevierville Convention Center: 8am to 3pm/ Sat: 23rd, All Ford Cruise In, Indoor and Outdoor Vendors, Special Indoor Displays, Swap Meet, Onsite Dyno at Sevierville Convention Center: 8am to 3pm, Car Show and Shine Run Awards: 2pm. Don't for get to seek out the TRP team inside the Convention Center to check out all the latest and greatest from Roush Performance. Order tickets online and get more info at, www.facebook.com/ events/638082026609614/

MAR 21-23: MYRTLE BEACH SC: 31ST ANNUAL PEEDEE STREET RODDERS RUN TO THE SUN 2019: Largest Car and Truck Show in South Carolina. Thousands of Dollars in Cash and Automotive Door Prizes. Over 3200 cars in 2018. Event T-shirts. Grand Prize Give-aways (reg. participants). Events apparel Early Bird Pre-registration. Cash prizes “to pre-registered participants only. Must pre-register by March 11. 505/50 cash drawing. Door Prizes Cash Drawings (All reg. Participants. Contact NTurner526@aol or www.peedeestreetrodders.com with any questions. Celebrity Square night Life located at Broadway at the Beach on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. Pre-register fee $40. Day of show registration $45. Wednesday 2pm-

4pm. Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-4pm and Saturday 8am-11am. Thursday, Friday and Saturday showtimes 8am-5pm. Proceeds from this show go to the Children’s Miracle Network and The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Find us on FB Pee Dee Street Rodders

or 843-669-3564 or 843-687-8118.

MAR 22-24: DAYTONA BEACH FL: THE 30TH SPRING DAYTONA TURKEY RUN: Located at the Infield of the Daytona International Speedway. Car show, Car Corral, Swap meet Arts and Fashion and Shop items. For more info: www.turkeyrun.com

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MAR 2019: MAR 23: LEBANON TN: 17TH ANNUAL SPRING THAW BIKE SHOW & SWAP MEET: Presented by Both Barrels Promotions. Event location is at the Wilson County Expo Center, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy. Event hours: 10 am to 4 pm. Admission: $10 kids under 12 Free. $1000 Best of Show. For more info contact, Tommy "Scooter" Williams, 615-364-1828 or visit www.bothbarrels.us or www.facebook.com/ events/679154755838063/ MAR 23: CALHOUN GA: 2019 EVENTS NORTH GEORGIA HOTRODS/EARLY BIRD SHOW & GO: Located at the Paradise Drag Strip, 500 Chatsworth Hwy. 60’S -70’S Drag Meet, Car Show & Swap Meet. Rain date 3-30-19. For more info: 706-934-3437 or 770-608-0405.

MAR 23: CLEVELAND TN: GET A GRIP BICYCLE SHOW: Located at the George R Stuart School, 802 20th Street. Saturday March 23 rain or shine, set up is 10am-noon. Show

is noon to 3pm and awards are at 3pm. $5 entry fee for each bike. Awards for top 20 entries. Best of Show, People Choice and Best Thinking out side the Box. Swap meet is $10 Vendor fee for each 10x10 layout. First 40 vendors receive good bag.

Open to bicycles, Parts and Vintage Ride ons. *No vehicles in swap or show area from noon to 3pm. Kids are $5 for the entry fee for each Ride-on. Ride-on’s awards for top 6 entries and Best of Show (pedal Cars, Wagons, Tricles, Kick Scooter and home built). Poker Run 8+ mile round trip with 6 card stops along the way. Starts at 11am. Last Bike out at noon. $5 per hand played with Top 3 prize winners! Types: Vintage, Old School, Original, Muscle Bike, Road Bikes, BMX, Rat Rod, and Custom.

Show is located next to a beautiful bike and walk Greenway. School has a play ground for kids. Plenty of food vendors on site and Live DJ. Gates open at 10 am for every one! For more info: FB and Youtube “Get A Grip Bicycle Show”.

MAR 23: MURFREESBORO TN: 49th Semi-Annual Music City Spring Classic Auto Auction: Event location is at the Dealers Auto Auction of Murfreesboro, LLC, 1815 Old Fort Pkwy. Starts at 10 am, open to the Public/ Spectators, Admission $10. Limited to 200 Cars. For more info contact, George Eber at, 615-496-2277 or Register your vehicle. Visit, www.southernclassicauctions.com/ 12

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MAR 2019: MAR 23: CHARLOTTE TN: Cars for Clay Benefit Car Show: Event location is at Creek Wood High School, Hwy 47 North. Event hours: 9 am to 2 pm. Registration opens at 9 am to 10 am, Judging starts at Noon, Car Show runs 10 am to 2 pm. Entry fee: $25. Admission: Adults $5, Students $2, Kids 5 and under are FREE. Awards Presentation at 1:30 pm include, Best in Show/ Principle's Cup/ People's Choice. T-shirts, $15, all donations are appreciated. All proceeds from this event will go to help Clay Petitt and his family with his medical expenses. For more info contact Creek Wood High School at, 615-740-6000 Visit, www.facebook.com/ events/2190819181171424/

MAR 24: PEOTONE IL: 3RD ANNUAL CHICAGOLAND RACING MEMORABILIA SHOW &

REUNION: Also returning will be the Racers Reunion. All former drivers from this area are invited out to participate in this event. Show runs from 10AM to 3PM. Hang out and "bench race" until 5PM. Food & full bar available. Admission $7. Kids 10 & Under Free. Early admission floor right $20. Floor rights gets you in during vendor set up at 7:30AM. Show is in the Atrium Building at the Will County Fairgrounds.

710 S. West Street. One Mile East of I-57 at exit 327. More info is on our website www.ChicagolandRacersReunion.com MAR 24: INDIANAPOLIS IN: FREEMAN’S SUPER SUNDAY SWAP MEET: All makes/ domestic, all models, foreign. GM-Ford-Mopar. 500 plus indoor spaces. Midwest’s largest indoor swap meet. Held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Hours 8am-3pm.

Admission $8. Save $2 when you purchase your tickets at Freemans Muscle Car Motorsports, 10747 E. US HWY 136. For more info: 317-296-0336 or go to www.freemanssupersunday.com

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MAR 2019: MAR 22: LUBBUCK TX: WEST TEXAS ROUNDUP CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET: 2019 West Texas Roundup Pre 1963 Hotrod show! This year we are adding a SWAP Meet and Mini Bike Races. Stay tuned for more info.

MAR 22-24: SALT LAKE CITY UT: 45TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTORAMA:

North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Mountain America Exposition Center.

MAR 22-24: ST JOSEPH MO: MIDWEST MOTOR-RAMA: CAR TRUCK BIKE AND RATRODS: Pin striping auctions, Come and meet KC Wolf Saturday. Proceeds go to Camp Quality. The show will fill up fast. For more info: www.midwestmotorrrama.com or 816-390-6364.

MAR 24: PHOENIX AZ: 4TH ANNUAL MUSTANG SHOW: Show time 10am-2pm. Bring proof of any Mustang Club Membership during the purchase of any new or pre

owned vehicle and get $1000 Bell Ford Bucks that are good anywhere in the Store!

Sales, Parts, Service or body shop. Live DJ! BBQ! Soft Drinks! Special offers on Mustangs Sunday only! Proceeds benefit Arizona Humane Society.

MAR 24: SCOTTSDALE AZ: 22nd ANNUAL B.O.P.-C. AND GMC SHOW: Show time 10am -3pm at the Rock and Roll McDonalds, Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center, 9140 Talking Stick Way. Registration closes at 10am the day of the show. Plaques awarded in all 36 classes. More than 13 special awards. Early registration entry fee--$25 before March 18. Registration entry fee $30 after March 1. Showroom registration entry fee $100. Chevys only are eligible to register for display inside the dealership showroom. Cars must be of show class caliber and available to be staggered in the showroom the day before the show at 4pm. First come first served as showroom capacity is 18 cars. Showroom entrants will receive an All American Car Show Goody Bag and participation trophy. For more info: 1-888-405-2801, www.cactusgto.com or pontiacclubofphoenix.org/

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MAR 2019: MAR 24: SURPRISE AZ: SANDS CHEVROLET 10TH ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW: Located at Sands Chevrolet, 16991 W Waddell Rd. Open to all Makes and Models.

Spectators Welcome, Free Admission! Plaques awarded in all 36 classes! More than 13 special awards. All proceeds benefiting Phoenix Childrens Hospital. Live Band, Vendors, Food and Raffles. Rain date March 31. Show time 8am-2pm.

MAR 2019: MAR 23: LAVERENE CA: 8TH ANNUAL BONITA HIGH SCHOOL AUTO SHOP CAR SHOW: Located at the Bonita High School, Student Lot, 3102 D Street. Free General Admission! Proceeds benefit the Bonita High School Automotive Tech Program. All Welcome! Classics, Hot Rods, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Late Model Domestics and Imports/Sport Compact. Judging starts at 10:30, Trophy presentation begins at 12:30pm. Lunch refreshments and snacks provided by the BHS Band Boosters. Music, Raffle Prizes, BHS Auto t-shirt sales and more! Pre-registration $25, $20 with BHS ASB card, by March 1 (includes a FREE T-shirt) and raffle tickets, postmarked by March 1. Day of registration $25. Promotion BHS Club Booths 10x10 rental $40. For more info: p.englert@bonita.k12.cn.us or 909-971-8220 x1532 MAR 24: ORANGE CA: 58TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Sponsored by the Orange County Model A Ford Club. Event being held at Harrt Park located at 710 S Glassell St. Breakfast from 8-11am. Menu is Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice & hot coffee.

Adults $7.00, Chldren (2-10) $4.00. Bring your Model A, family & friends for a great time. Many raffle opportunities. Expecting 300 plus Model A’s on display. For more info call 714-348-2507

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MAR 2019: MAR 22-24: BOSTON MA: 45TH ANNUAL TOWN FAIR TIRE WORLD OF WHEELS: North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Seaport World Trade Center.

MAR 23-24: PENNSDALE PA: PENNSYLVANIA ROD AND CUSTOM INDOOR CAR SHOW:

Located at the Lycoming Mall, 300, Lycoming Mall Circle. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscles, Trucks, Motorcycles and Race Prepared. Elite 10 Awards. All vehicles must be registered by March 10. Setup March 22 9pm-11pm. Please have your vehicle at lineup one hour prior to entry. All vehicles must be pushed in and out of Mall. Vehicles will enter through west main entrance. All vehicles must be under 9’8” tall. Vehicles may not be removed from the mall till March 24th at 5pm. Registration $25.

Food and Music. For more info: 570-764-2315 or FB/Pennsylvania Rod and Custom Indoor Car Show or Feathermanharry72@gmail.com

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4th FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : KNOXVILLE TN: ADVANCED AUTO PARTS CRUISE NIGHTS: Come join Summer Knight Cruisers Knoxville each month year round for a night of cool rides, good people and family fun. If you like talking cars, trucks, or motorcycles then stop by and see us. All are welcome. Cruise is held on the 4th Friday night at 7700 Oak Ridge Hwy. Cruise starts at 5pm. Cruise runs year round as long as weather permitting and 60 degrees or above. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/288777841667635/ EVERY SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located at 633 Frazier Drive.

NCC is a free to attend Shine and Show event. If you are a vendor, car club or if you have any questions, please send us a message. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/nashvillecarsncoffee/ MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : LEWISBURG TN: SONIC CRUISE IN: Held every Monday night from 5-7pm.Cruising starts on March 11th and runs until it Nov. Located at the SONIC Drive In at 420 Ellington Pkwy

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Every Monday Night from 5-9 at the Wendy’s on Rt 47. Cruise-In, free small frosty or drink. Dash plaques while they last. Car Cruises, outdoor movies, concerts on the first Monday June –October. We meet all year on every Monday. Call Ken at 815-942-2032, or just show up.

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: CHANDLER AZ: HAPPY HOUR CAR SHOW & LIVE MUSIC: Cruise held every Friday Night.

Cruise is held at the Patio at the Forum located at 2301 S Stearman Drive. Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Free wood fired pizza from 5-6:30apm. Bring your cars or just come and have fun.

PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddys location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly. No burnouts and no revving.

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FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN GARDEN GROVE CA: GARDEN GROVE MAIN ST CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Friday night from 5-8pm. Enter on north side off Acacia Pkwy. Hot Rods, Muscle cars, trucks, trophies, awards, raffles, music, food and vendors. Bring your friends and family for good times.

BURBANK CA: VALLEY CRUISE NIGHT: Cruise takes place every Friday Night from 79pm. Cruise is held at the Fosters Freeze located at 201 South Glenoaks Blvd.

SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LOS GATOS CA: CLASSIC CRUISING: Cruising every Saturday Night starting at 7pm.

Cruise is on unless it rains. Cruise is held at Classic Burgers of Los Gatos at 15737 Los Gatos Blvd. Everybody is welcome.

TUESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Tuesday. Meet at Rosie’s at Dog Beach Parking lot. Leave the beach at 8pm. Head to the IN-N-Out in Signal Hill over around 9pm. For more info go to Long Beach Cruise Night on IG.

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Photography by Larry Williams Word by Jimmy B

Celebrating 10 years of anything these days is an accomplishment. Celebrating 10 years of an event like the MUSCLE CAR and CORVETTTE NATIONALS is quite the accomplishment.

When we say accomplishment, we mean it in a great way, Setting out and starting an event like this is a challenge from the start. Building a following is even harder, even if the subject is 2 very popular types of cars...Vette’s and Muscle Cars.

2018 was the 10th Anniversary for the MUSCLE CAR and CORVETTE NATIONALS. Once again the show filled the Donald P Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont IL, right outside of Chicago.

While the Midwest is known for liking their muscle cars a lot, the cars in the show came from all over the USA to show off what makes them special. No different for the “plastic fantasic’s”...aka Corvette.

Not only was there plenty of cool cars to check out, the show was filled with vendors and special displays to help you get that much needed part to get your project back on track.

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2018, 1968 was up for celebration and the spotlight. There was a special Chevy II / Nova display. This was a celebration of the rebodied 1968 Chevy Nova. 1968 saw a number of new drivetrains and performance car options. Also on display were a number of COPO cars, with L78and L79-optioned cars to represent what was available in 1968..

If you are in the Chicago area, NICKEY CHEVROLET is always talked about when muscle cars are mentioned. This year there was an all Nickey Gasser Invitational display with at least 10 gassers 27

that have been built over the last 10 years for Nickey Performance.

When you say CORVETTE, Zora comes up all the time. On display all weekend was a high horsepower collection of Zora’s best in the Corvette Legends display. Some of the best L88’s and Corvette racers around were in the show Other invitational displays are part of the show each year. This year saw the Mopar Rapid Transit System Caravan Cars, an Oldsmobile W-31 collection. Other cool 1968 displays included the first-year Hurst/Olds plus Hurst Hemi Darts and Barracudas, plus those cool Chevy II’s.

Add in the special Buick GSX display and well you get the picture….it was a GRAND 10th ANNIVERSARY get together.

MCACN will hold #11 in November of this year, so make your plans now to be part of the fun!

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MAR 2019: MAR 28-30: LOUISVILLE KY: MID-AMERICA TRUCK SHOW: Event being held at the Kentucky Expo Center. The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking event in the world. Founded in 1972, MATS is the longest running must-see event for the trucking industry attracting over 75,000 attendees from all across the United States and abroad. At MATS, you will experience all of the newest industry products, take part in hands-on demonstrations, engage with product experts and engineers, and participate in educational seminars and special events.

MATS will help improve your career and grow your business while keeping you connected with tens of thousands of industry peers. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/372187580023598/ MAR 29-30: PERRY GA: 10TH ANNUAL SPRING SHOW; PERRY AUTO FEST & SWAP MEET: Located at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry Georgia. Springtime Fun! Car show, Judging & Awards are Saturday Only! Registration 7am-11am, Awards

begin at 2pm. Entry is $25 per car and includes 2 people. With entry you can attend Friday and Saturday. 25 judges, Choice Awards, 5 Best of the Best Awards, Best of Show Award, Club Participation Award and Money Tree Drawing (cash based on # of cars). Swap meet & Car Corral. All spaces pre-registered before 3/15/19 are priced as follows and include passes for 2 people. 15x30 swap meet/Vendor spaces $50 each. 10x20 Car Corral spaces $50 each. 110 power available-$50 for the weekend.

Spaces can be purchased at the gate for $60 after 3/15/19. For more info: www.perryswapmeet.com or 478-662-2267 or 478-318-1096 or email info@perryswapmeet.com MAR 30: COMMERCE GA: NORTHEAST GEORGIA SWAP MEET: Automotive and motorcycle swap meet. Event held at the ATLANTA DRAGWAY located at 500 E. Ridgeway Rd. 250-350 vendors every month. For more info go to www.NEGeorgiaSwapMeet.com or call 706-424-5035

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MAR 2019: MAR 30: CHATTANOOGA TN: CHATTANOOGA CRUISE-IN: We're proud to announce a NEW VENUE for the Chattanooga Cruise In. As cool as it was to park on the streets of downtown Chattanooga, the traffic issues caused problems each year. The limited space also meant that we had to turn people away after we filled to capacity.

That will no longer be an issue, as we are moving the Chattanooga Cruise In to Camp Jordan, and it will take place on Saturday, March 30th, 2019. The event is still FREE to the public, and we will have lots more room for cruise in participants, spectator parking, vendors and we'll even have on-site truck and trailer parking. Camp Jordan has giant paved parking lots, as well as grassy areas for overflow parking.

Also on site is an Arena, which will house many of our vendors and the popular "blemished tire sale". The event time is 8am to 4pm EST, and we're expecting upward to 2,000 cars to be on hand a day of family-friendly fun! As always, we'll have event T-shirts on hand (we're ordering more than ever), and Coker Tire will have our sales crew on hand for tire, wheel and accessory purchases. This is the same great event, with more room to grow, so mark your calendars and join us for one of the largest car events in the Southeast! Stay tuned for more information and more exciting news from the Chattanooga Cruise In! For more info and updates go to https://www.facebook.com/events/985119101674247/ MAR 30: PADUCAH KY: BEACON DRAGWAY SWAP MEET: Event located at 4460 Shemwell Lane. Times: 8am - 3pm. Open to anyone with something to sell. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/527980541051373/? active_tab=about MAR 30: MCMINNVILLE TN: WCHS Project Graduation Car-Truck-Bike Show: Event location is at the Warren County High School, 199 Pioneer Lane. Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm. Pre-register Entry fee, $20/ Day of Show, $25. To pre-register call Kelly Snyder at 931-273-3886 for more info. Rain Date, April 6th. DJ Music, Food Trucks, Door Prizes, Silent Auction. For show info call: Leslie, 931-205-8998 or Melody, 931-212-6712

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MAR 2019: MAR 30: PRICEVILLE AL: CARS AND TACOS: We're back to kick off the 2019 show season at Ay Chihuahua Mexican Restaurant located at 620 Hwy 67. Event runs from 5-8pm. There is always a great turnout! Everything from new to old and everything in between! This is a FREE event! There will be trophies awarded for Best of

Show, 2nd Place & 3rd Place. Come out and clean up those rides! Enjoy some of the best Mexican food around! There will also be some free giveaways! $1.99 margaritas and .99 cent tacos! (beef or chicken) just ask for the cruise-in specials! NO burnouts! NO excessive revving! NO loud music! Also please pick up your trash!

Let’s respect the area so we can continue to have these events! Please take a moment to go over the cruise-in policies posted in this event. Thank you! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1825157324262981/ MAR 30: SEIVERVILLE TN: Smoky Mountain Stangs 3rd Annual Mustang Car Show:

Event being held at THE DINER located at 550 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. Smoky Mountain Stangs, a Mustang group based in Sevier County, is excited to invite you to its 3rd annual car show. This year we have chosen Taylor Faith Ministries as our charity. This is a local ministry that distributes shoes and socks to school age children in need. There is no entry fee, however, if you would like to enter your car, we ask you bring a pair of shoes or package of socks. We welcome all mustangs to join us, even if you are not a member of the group. There will be door prizes as well as car awards for various categories. We hope to see you there! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/341891239757635/

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MAR 2019: MAR 30: RINGOLD GA: PRO MOD RATCH RACE: Located at Brainerd Motorsport Park, 745 Scruggs Rd. Bill Clanton “Big Money” VS Tim Segass “Batman”. This is also in conjunction with Coker Tire Co. Cruise in at Camp Jordan. Check out one of the Pro Mods at the Cruise in plus purchase tickets to watch these mean machines race

heads up at BMP after the Coker Event. For $25 you can make fun runs down the track and for $20 more you can enter the King of the Cruise in race for your chance to win MONEY and BRAGGING RIGHTS! At The Track: Fun fun (any vehicle / all day $25. King of the Cruise in purchase fun run +$20. Chip Draw for King of the Cruise in Race at 5:30pm. $4.99 Door Slammer class>>open at anyone, Gates open 2pm, Track hot 3pm, Spectator $15, kids 10 and under free. Tickets: must purchase King of the Cruise in entry at Camp Jordan at the BMP tent outside of the Arena. Spectator, Fun Run and King of the Cruise in tickets will be sold at Camp Jordan. For more info:423-421-2710 or 423-991-2142 MAR 31: GREEVILLE SC: 4TH ANNUAL SPRING DUST OFF: Located at 2603 N Pleasantburg Dr, Old Crow Barber Show. Show time noon – 5pm.

MAR 2019: MAR 29-31: HOUSTON TX: MUSTANGS TAKE FLIGHT MCA NATIONAL SHOW: Things to do: Airplane rides, Visit Aviation Hall of Fame, Play on Flight Simulators, Visit near by Kemah Boardwalk. The registration deadline is March 9. Go to

www.motosho.com or www.northsidemustang.org. By night: The Grounds of NASA’s mission control. Private MCA event at Space Center Houston din inAstronaut Room. Banquets includes FREE simulator rides, space exhibits, space equipment, moon rocks and more! By day: The world class Lone Star Flight Museum. Historically significant Mustangs parked among over 40 historic Aircraft. For more info: 337-322-6553 or 346-236-4232 or 281-414-7138.

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MAR 2019: MAR 29-31: PEORIA AZ: ARIZONA’S 8TH ANNUAL ROCKABILLY BASH: 3-Day Show with Camping. Classic car & Bike show. Located at Lake Pleasant Marina, 8708 W Harbor Blvd. Action packed event. Miss Rockabilly Bash Pageant. Tattoo Contest, vendors, food, live rockabilly music, overnight camping, RV and Trailer spots availa-

ble. Arizona’s Best Kustom Kulture Festival. For more info: 480-225-1666, FB AZRockabillyBash or www.az.rockabilly.bash.com or www.rakrupa.rk@gmail.com MAR 30: LAKE HAVASU AZ: 11TH ANNUAL CROSSROADS CAR AND BIKE SHOW: Located at Havasu 95 Speedway, SARA Park, 7260 Sara Pkwy. Register at 7am, show 9am -1pm and awards 1pm. Car Parts Swap Meet in the pits. Free entry/free food. For more info: 928-855-6533.

MAR 2019: MAR 30: LIVERMORE CA: CRUISE NIGHT: Located at Hop Devine, 1708 N Vasco Rd. Traditional American customs, Hot Rods, and Low Riders welcome. Good Food, Good Drinks, Good Music. Cruise time 6pm.

MAR 30: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO CA: GOTELLI’S SPEED SHOP LAST DAY: Be there for our last day. Bring your car or just bring yourself. Gotelli’s last day in this location (321 El Camino Real) will be Saturday March 30th. They are planning something special. Event runs from 10am – 2pm.

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MAR 2019: MAR 30-31: PLEASANTON CA: 37th ANNUAL ALL AMERICAN GET-TOGETHER:

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Area hot rodders unite! The longest running event on the Goodguys schedule, the Goodguys All American Get-Together Giant Car Show takes center stage at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday. Come on out and explore over 3,000 shined-up American show cars and trucks of all years, makes & models on display celebrating our country’s car culture – And you don’t want to miss the crowning of the Goodguys 2019 Custom of the Year Award! Plus, don’t forget to check out the Giant Swap Meet with over 1,250 jam packed booths, huge Cars 4 Sale Corral with close to 1,000 vehicles for sale, shop over 200 Vendor Exhibits, watch or participate in the Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition, Saturday Specialty Parking areas, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, explore the Model Car Show, enjoy the FREE Kids Zone, an Indoor Car Show and so much more! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.goodguys.com/aagt. www.good-guys.com/aagt. For more info: www.good-guys.com or 925-838-9876.

MAR 31: MILWAUKIE OR: A.B.A.T.E OF OREGON, IND, MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET: Located at the Elks Lodge 142, 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Swap Meet time 10am – 4pm. Admission $5 per person. Buy Sell or Trade. Vendors/Tailgaters $20 per 10x10 space, Setup 8am-10am. Food and Drinks available. For more info: 503-422 -7986 or swapmeet@abatese.net or website: www.abatese.net.

MAR 31: PORT HUENEME CA: 4TH ANNUAL PORT HUENEME SHOW & SHINE: For more info: 805-512-4014

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MAR 2019: MAR 31: RIVERSIDE CA: 6TH ANNUAL BENEDICT CASTLE CONCOURS: Show time 9am -4pm. Located at 5445 Chicago Avenue. We will be highlighting Show Cars and Motorcycles from the following (but not limited to) classes: Antiques, Pre-War Classics, Post War Classics, European Classics, European Sports Cars, Motorcycles, Hot Rods, Low Riders, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Japanese Classics, Customs, Exotics, Specialty Vehicles, and Preservation. All vehicle registrations must include a photo. Maximum capacity 300 vehicles. This show will be a sell out so register soon! General Public Admission $10 Children 14 and under are FREE. Petersen VIP Pavilion Pass $100, Nethercutt High Tea and Fashion Show $30, Saturday Night Gala Dinner $100 and Castle Tours $10. Register online today or purchase Show Tickets, Petersen VIP Pavilion Passes, Nethercutt High Tea & Fashion Show Tickets, Saturday Night Gala Tickets, and Benedict Castle Tours at www.CrossroadsCarShows.com or email CrossroadsCarShows@gmail.com

MAR 2019: MAR 30: MAHWAH NJ: DEAD MAN’S CURVE “WILD” WINTER TIKI-SURF PARTY: Located at the Sheraton Mauwah Hotel, International Blvd. 3pm Hotel Check-in $99 rooms. 3:30-5:30 Happy Hour “Indoor” Pool Party with DJ. 6:30-7:30 Cocktail hour.

7:30 – 11:30 Dinner Buffet and dancing. 11:30-close “After Party”-Hotel Lounge.

Live Bands- Surf and Rock. “All night long non-stop. $60 Per person-cash bar. For more info: 973-839-5820 or www.deadmancurveusa.com also find us on FB deadmanscurvellc

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FOR SALE: All American themed 1975 Corvette Stingray. Custom detailed to the MAX! Multiple award winner from its custom paint job, adorned with professionally one-of-a-kind graphics to its solid ALL CHROME 300 horse power 350 CID-V8 automatic engine. LOW 22,000 miles since rebuild, providing the lucky owner with many more years of fun, memorable experiences. The custom painted and chrome side pipe covers, the red powder-coated spoked Roadster wheels, and BRAND NEW BF Goodrich radial rites add an extra flair.

The one-of-a-kind red, white and blue custom interior has to be seen to really appreciate. The leather wrapped Boyds steering wheel makes the inside as impressive as the outside. The finishing touch is when you turn on the custom LED lighting to showcase the undercarriage, interior and engine. This stunning beauty has won over 200 trophies including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior and Best of Show. Other options include: NEW air conditioning system, Soft tops, Painted undercarriage, “Americas Dream” custom etches on back window, Strobe lights package, Musical tunes horn, AM/FM radio cassette, Power steering & Power brakes. Special pricing for someone who will cherish.

Contact: James Bowen at 615-424-3372 or email to Jrbowen615@icloud.com (2/7/19)

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FOR SALE: 1939 Bantam Roadster built by Stan Betz. Stan Betz is a hot rod legend from Southern California. He owned BETZ SPEED & COLOR in Orange CA. Featured on the Cover of Street Rodder Magazine (Mar. 81), Stripped by Von Dutch. This is a fun car with a great history. It is a hit at any show. Asking $19,000, Call for complete information: Bill 920-823-2187 (2/7/19)

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FOR SALE: 1951 MERCURY WOODIE. WAGON. FAT MAN frt stubw/ pwr R&P. Frame is set up to use original core support. Motor came from donor car w/ 35k miles. Computer, dash & wiring harness come with car. AOD trans rebuilt by TRANS PRO in Lansing IL. NEW 9” ford rear end set up for leaf springs (not installed). Frt disc brakes. Body was glass beaded lightly for clean up and primed and all other sheet metal parts. Wood is EXCELLENT condition (all new 15yrs ago-never installed). Back panels were re-laminated 3yrs ago by the WOODIE GURU Dave Martin in Sheboygan WI. Interior is all there as well as dash. Excellent project to take over for anyone wanting a WOODIE! Asking Price: $40,000.00. Health Issues forces sale. Car located in Ft Meyers FL. For more info email grlamb49@gmail.com (3/21/19)

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