Gearhead Gazzette Magazine Vol. 19 Issue #3 Jan 17-23, 2019

Vol. 19 Issue #3

Jan 17-23, 2019

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Vol. 19 Issue 3 Jan 17 – 23, 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. Don Edwards, John Greenfield, Hot Rods by G 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 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

The Fun Starts Here 4 Road Rumblings 8–9 Southeast USA Shows 10-12 Midwest USA Shows 12 West Coast USA Shows 12 N’East—East Coast Shows 14 B-J Scottsdale TV Schedule 15 #49 at Loo-Ville 16 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 20-22 Upcoming Car Shows 24-34 BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 36-41 The Last Page 43 Cover: The Louisville Blue Oval Bunch at the 49th NSRA Nats by John Greenfield Contents Page: Cool Car Art by Don Edwards 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….”

seeing all those cool cars lite a fire inside you Stop #1 on our Winter Road Tour 2019 is in the books...

I love that folks are taking their kids to these car shows. It makes a difference in the continuation and future of this hobby we love.

YES...start them early. My guess is a lot of you reading this right now, got taken to an indoor show years ago by your dad, and seeing all those cool cars lite a fire inside you that burns today. It did for me! It’s all of us “graybeards” responsibility to cultivate the next generation, so this thing called hot rodding continues on for a long long time.

This past Saturday (Jan 12th) I loaded up the ol’ Canon camera and picked up my buddies Michael Young (Street Rods by Michael) and Greg Grove and we headed to Chattanooga TN for the Chattanooga World of Wheels show. It’s always more fun when you have other gearheads going with you.

This one is part of the ISCA’s schedule and points show, so some nice rides were on display as competitors went for points and trophies.

Have you lite a fire in a potential young hot rodder lately...you need to.

We will have a feature on this show in an upcoming issue….stay tuned.

Going back to seeing our friends, readers and followers...nothing but great. How much better can it get then taking cool cars with like minded friends on cold Saturday...it doesn't...in my opinion anyway.

While you have the cars, truck and motorcycles to check out, along with all the other “stuff” the show promoters have as part of the show, the best part of the show is all the gearheads at the show.

Next stop for us will be in Nashville TN this coming weekend.

Looking forward to seeing a lot of friends there too...great way to spend a Saturday as our friend Donald Walker says….

The best part of the show, in my opinion, is talking to all you gearheads. The second best part is listening to a hot rodder explaining something about one of the entries to their son or daughter or even a friend or spouse.

Live It Fully Everyday 5

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

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Iconic McMullen Roadster Does Not Sell!

The estimated book on the iconic Tom McMullen Roadster at the 2019 KISSIMMEE Mecum auction was set at $750,000 to $1,000,000. No one knew what to expect as this was only the 2nd time that the hot rod was going across the auction block. The first time in 2012, it sold for a cool $700,000.

The way cool 1932 Ford Roadster rolle3d up on the auction block on Saturday Jan 13th and the bidding began. After is was all said and done, the hot rod DID NOT SELL, as it only hit $700,000 in the bidding. Would it have sold for a little more?? Maybe but we will never know what the reserve price was set at for this sale.

Another iconic hot rod and race car, the 1954 Chrisman Bonneville Coupe crossed the auction block in Kissimmee also. After all the bidding and the hammer falling with the words SOLD being projected across the sale, the cool coupe brought $484,000 which made it the 6th highest price sale at Kissimmee 2019.

If we only had hit the lottery‌...

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IDIDIT Finds Solution for Age-Old Steering Problem Sidestep annoying and awkward u-joint angles with IDIDIT’s versatile new product.

Tecumseh, Michigan: The research & development team at IDIDIT, LLC has formulated a modern solution for an age-old steering problem.

The awkward angles and tight spacing around the steering shaft and on both sides of the firewall no longer has to be a nuisance. IDIDIT’s Sidestep is now available to relocate the position of the shaft. The extra space created can be repurposed under the hood for added horsepower, or in the cab for more leg room.

The IDIDIT Sidestep is an allbillet piece constructed out of aircraft grade aluminum and is ideal for custom hot rods, race cars and restoration jobs. The Sidestep measures 3-inches wide and 2-inches deep (not including splines), with 3⁄4-36 spline output shafts and the choice between 8-, 10-, 12, or 16-inch lengths, and is available in raw machined or polished finishes.

The IDIDIT Sidestep also features a double roller chain and withstands 10X OEM failure load for safety, based on IDIDIT’s in-house engineering testing. The IDIDIT Sidestep is now available in raw machined or polished finish.

For further information, call IDIDIT at 517-424-0577 or email sales@ididit.com.

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JAN 2019: JAN 18-19: RALEIGH NC: 33rd PIEDMONT RACING EXPO & AUCTION: Located at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road in the Expo Building. Spectator doors open 10am -9pm Friday and 9am-6pm on Saturday. 9th annual Racers reunion: Saturday 11am-2pm. For over 30 years we’ve been giving local short track racers a place to buy and sell their racing parts as well as offered a trade show to learn the latest in racing technology from Racing Parts and Accessory Distributors. Last year at the auction we had over 1200 lots consigned and sold and we had over 40 vendors in the trade show! This year we will host the 33rd Annual Raleigh Fairgrounds Racers Reunion featuring over 30 of the legendary Raleigh Fairgrounds Speedway race car divers! Come listen to them tell tales of the glory days, sign autographs, pose for photos and see some vintage race cars! For more info: 1-336-344-8400 or www.piedmontracingexpo.com JAN 19-20: NASHVILLE TN: 28TH NASHVILLE AUTO FEST: Event being held at the

Tennessee State Fairgrounds. We are working on great new events, new attractions, new show car classifications, and increases in awards, cash and prizes! Admission $12.00 - 10 years and younger FREE. Saturday hours 8am - 6pm / Sunday hours 9am - 4pm. Car Show / Swap Meet / Car Corral. For more info call 502-893-6731 or go to http://www.nashvilleautofest.com JAN 19-20: WHITE PINE TN: LAKEWAY AREA WINTER ANGEL EXPO 2019; ANNUAL VEHICLE SHOW MODEL CARS/TRACTORS & MOTORCYCLES: Located at the Great Smokey Mountain Expo Center. Pre-registration $20 / Day of Show $25, Dash

Plaques for first 100 cars, Door Prizes, and Silent Auction completely indoor show!

3rd party non-affiliated professional judges. Proceeds go to help local children in need. Show times Saturday 19—9am-9pm / Sunday 10am-4pm. East Tennessee Model car show presented in conjunction with Hamblen County Car Club. Live Music Saturday. For more info: www.hamblenccc.com or FB/The-Hamblen-County-CarClub or 423-258-2255 or 937-403-1799.

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JAN 2019: JAN 20: FT PIERCE FL: 2019 TREASURE COAST CAR SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW: Located at the Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Dr. Show time 8am-3pm. Admission $5 children 12 and under free. Car show free with paid admission Trophies & Cash prizes. Automotive/Antique Car Swap meet Car Corral – Car Show. For more

info: www.SouthFLCarSwapMeets.com or 954-205-7813.

JAN 2019: JAN 18-20: GIRARD OH: MOTORAMA 2019: Presented by Summit Racing. Event being held at the Metroplex Expo Center. Winters Biggest Party. Custom Car, Bike & Truck MotorSports Extravaganza. For more info call 724-946-2385 or go to www.motoramaevent.com

JAN 2019: JAN 19: BUENA PARK CA: 11TH ANNUAL JEFF’S FUN RUN: In its 11th year, Jeff’s Fun Run has provided a quality experience for hundreds of people while raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The 2019 edition of Jeff’s Run is a driving event that will take participants between two and three hours to complete. Beginning each year at Ken Grody Ford in Buena Park, participants will be visiting workshops, retail shops, product manufacturers, and other points of interest. At each stop they will receive one Raffle Ticket for each driving sheet they hold. At the end of the run, the tickets are placed in a drum for a chance to win prizes! All makes, models, styles, and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. If their Hot Rod or Bike is out of service, people often will bring their daily driver just so they don’t miss the event. It does not matter what is driven or what you ride for this event. Event proceeds are forwarded to the annual Cruisin’ for a Cure event to benefit cancer research in September. For more info go to https://jeffsfunrun.wordpress.com/

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JAN 2019: JAN 18-20: ALLENTOWN PA: AUTO MANIA: Located at Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N 17th St. Event Hours Fri 12pm-9pm , Sat 9am - 6pm , Sun 9am - 3 pm For more than two decades, Auto Mania has been Pennsylvania's biggest indoor heated automotive flea market and the tradition continues this year with support from Carlisle Events. The 59,000 square foot facility that is Agri-Plex at the Allentown PA Fairgrounds plays host to a wide array of vendors and attendees annually.

This event is a great opportunity to interact with likeminded enthusiasts in a family friendly atmosphere and is the perfect setting to buy, sell and trade all things automotive. There's a great array of parts, literature, services and more. Best of all, you're less than two hours from New York City, Philadelphia and Scranton with major roads like I-78, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Route 22 all nearby. This event takes place no matter the weather and won't cancel, be postponed or rescheduled

under any circumstance. Consider spending your weekend with Carlisle Events in Allentown for Auto Mania and jumpstart the New Year with great automotive excitement. *Admission tickets to Auto Mania will be available for purchase at the Allentown Fairgrounds.* For more info: http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/ automania/default.aspx JAN 20: WAYNE NJ: TIME TO WARM THINGS UP‌AT OUT MID-WINTER CRUISE: Located at Maple Valley Diner, 1116 Rt 46-W Clifton NJ (formally The Hearth). Open to all Years and Models. 11 am – 2:30pm (weather permitting). Indoor / Outdoor event, Music, Prizes and Trophies. For more info: 201-303-3218.

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Barrett– Jackson Scottsdale 2019 TV Schedule Check your Cable or Satellite Provider for actual times in your area.

Tuesday Jan 15th:

4-9pm MST Motor Trend Channel

Wednesday Jan 16th: 4-9pm MST Motor Trend Channel Thursday Jan 17th:

4-9pm MST Motor Trend Channel

Friday Jan 18th:

2-10pm MST Motor Trend Channel

Saturday Jan 19th:

1-6pm MST Discovery Channel

Saturday Jan 19th:

6-10pm MST Motor Trend Channel

Sunday Jan 20th:

12-5pm MST Motor Trend Channel

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Who would have thought 49 years ago in Peoria Illinois, that an idea so far fetched by a some of the guys from ROD & CUSTOM Magazine, of inviting hot rodders from across the USA to come to an event damn near in the middle of America, would grow into what is now called and known the world wide as the NSRA Street Rod Nationals.

Guess what...It Worked! As the saying goes, from humble beginnings come great things.

The 49th NSRA Street Rod Nationals were once again held in Louisville KY (LOO-Ville by some) at the State Fairgrounds and Exposition Center. The event has settled in very comfortably at this location for many years, and why not.

Easy to get to and around town too.

Louisville is different things to different people. Of course it’s trying to see over 16

10,000 cool cars and trucks spread out on pretty much all the blacktop available.

It’s the Vendors at the event. Literally you could build a car with all the parts on display for all 4 days that the event runs.

The Builders Showcase featured some of the latest completed projects from a who’s who in the hot rod and car building

business. It’s also the swap meet that many a hot rodder comes for looking for that elusive, hard to find part to compete his latest project. It’s Women's World for the ladies to have fun too. It’s good food for when you get hungry after all that walking around, or just a couple of scoops of fresh ice cream to cool down a bit on a hot August day. The NSRA Nationals is all this and more! It’s not called the “BIG ONE” for no reason.

The most important thing “The Nat’s” are, is a gathering of hot rodders enjoying the hobby they love. All the cars and trucks are motionless with you that guy or gal behind the wheel. The Nat’s are the friendships made over many years or after just one year. Not to sound cliché, but “The Nat’s” is a BIG Family Reunion. We 17

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have one big family gearheads and we should be proud of our family.

For 2019, “The Nat’s” is turning 50! The NSRA has planned some extra fun for this momentous achievement and milestone. If you haven’t been in a few years, you might want to think about coming….your hot rod family would like to see you this summer.

For all the details and entry form for the 50th NSRA Nationals go to www.nsrausa.com or find them on Facebook .

Photography by John Greenfield Story by Jimmy B

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3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : PEA RIDGE-MILTON FL: This is a non judgmental Show and Shine where we are all family and equal. We do not hand out trophies or do other things that take away from our work and dedication to our hot rods of all ages. This is a family event, we are not club affiliated, no acting out will be tolerated and those that do will be escorted from the property and be banned from returning. This once a month, 3rd Friday evening event show and shine will be year round; weather permitting. Y'all Come on out for a evening of family fun, hot cars and the greatest folks in the world. We want to see you there. We welcome cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, etc. If it is old and you are proud of it, Bring it and Show It Off. We'd love to have you. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/yallcomeclassicauto/ 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/

3rd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : CROSSVILLE TN: CRUISE-IN BREAKFAST: Cruise held on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month. Cruise runs from 8-11am. Cruise is held at the Plateau Christian Church located at 93 Bob Tollett Loop. The church youth will be cooking and serving breakfast for FREE. Donations are appreciated and will be used for the restoration of their project car, 1962 Ford Falcon. For more information call 931-510-7328 CHATTANOOGA TN: CHATTANOOGA CARS & COFFE CRUISE IN: Cruise takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cruise runs from 9am – 12noon. Cruise is located at 6241 Perimeter. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ ChattanoogaCarsnCoffee/

3rd SUNDAY CRUISE IN’S : NORCROSS GA: CRUISE IN AT THE VARSITY: Cruise is held on the 3rd Sunday afternoon all year long. Cruise runs from 3-6pm. Cruise is held at the Varsity Gwinett located at 6045 Dawson Blvd. This is a FREE Cruise-In open to ALL Years-MakesModels! Even if it's COLD outside, you can enjoy some tasty HOT food inside and catch the games on their TV! Bring your friends! These Cruise-Ins are hosted by the Georgia Cool Cruisers and Southeast Wheels Events and sponsored by Streetside Classics. All our events benefit charities. We will be accepting donations (optional) for one of our favorite causes! For more info call 404-732-6842

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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.

3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Northside). Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm on 3rd Friday of the month. 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.

Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/Northsidecruisein

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.

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JAN 2019: JAN 25-27: GRAY TN: 23rd Annual Performance Automotive Swap Meet: Event being held at the Appalachian Fairgrounds located at 100 Lakeview St. Start cleaning out your garage and MAKE SOME $$ with those old parts. Or, sell your vehicle in our car corral. For more info go to https://www.raceproductions.net/ or https://

www.facebook.com/events/282890778988177/ JAN 26: HOLT FL: GASSER GRUDGE FEST 2: Held at the Emerald Coast Dragway.

Heads up Gasser Racing, 74 & Back Nostalgia Drags, Altereds/Front Engine Dragsters, Swap Meet and Car Show, JR Dragsters, Dixie Gear Jammers. Gates open at 8am, racing starts @ noon. $15 admission kids 12 and under free. For more info: 850-206-3673 or email jhss2289@yahoo.com . Friday night Frenzy Test N Tune Jan 25th. Gates open at noon, track Hot at 1pm. $10 entry, $10 to Run, all vehicles welcome.

JAN 26: HOLT FL: HURRICAN MICHAEL VICTIM BENEFIT CAR SHOW: Located at the Emerald Coast Dragway. Proceeds benefit Mr Willard O’Brian who lost his shop in the storm. Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Classics, Race Cars, and more. $25 per car/car load, Private entrance (no waiting in line). For more info: 850-418-2105 or email jmm31003@gmail.com JAN 26: TULLAHOMA TN: 1ST ANNUAL RODS & RAILS SLOT CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET: Located at 806 Davidson St. Doors open at 9am. Show judging at 2pm/ Bracket Race at 6pm. Clean off those workbenches, spare bodies, model kits etc.

Swap meet Vendor Tables $10. (Contact Eric Toote). Show catagories: Dragster, Drag Car, Stock Appearing, Barn Find. Prizes for top 3 of each class--$2 per car entry.

Fan vote on best appearing entry each class. Door Prizes! Full Concessions. 6 Car/ $5 per car Bracket Race at 6pm. $1 Light Money-$2 BuyBacks 50% payout.

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JAN 2019: JAN 26: INDIANAPOLIS IN: INDY CIRCLE TRACK EXPO: Event being held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center facility. The swap meet will be in the Champions Pavilion. Event runs from 8am-4pm. Auto Racing Trade Show and Swap Meet. Buy, sell, trade featuring collectibles. tools, spare parts, race cars, vintage parts and

safety equipment. Swap meet - Trade Show - Auction - Sprint Cars - Modifieds Midgets - Vintage - Street Stock - Karts - Mini Sprints - Silver Crown - Indy Motorsports Memorabilia. Effective January 1, 2019 the Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center Facility Charge will be $8 per vehicle. For more info call 317-381-9931 or go to https://www.indianastatefair.com/event-detail/14961/ JAN 27: LIMA OH: 35TH ANNUAL LIMA GIANT AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET: Lima’s GIANT Auto Parts Swap Meet fueled by SUNOCO RACE FUELS returns to the Allen County Fairgrounds located at 2750 Harding Hwy. The 35th Annual event....BIGGER and

BETTER - SNOW or SHINE! Four heated buildings overflowing with parts for your project! Parts for all types of Racing, Street Rod & Muscle Car, Truck, Diesel and More! SUNOCO RACE FUELS NEW PRODUCT PAVILION! Returns for 2019! With three buildings full of great deals from swap meet vendors, Ultimate Racing Promotions will again fill the fourth building with new and exciting parts and services! It’s your opportunity to meet face to face with many vendors, companies and manufacturers from the surrounding area. From chassis and engine builders to welding and tool/ equipment demonstrations and everything in-between....the SUNOCO RACE FUELS New Product Pavilion will have something for everyone! Make sure to get the 2019 event early and get your FREE Goody Bag! These bags are loaded with all kinds of great stuff! from awesome show only offers to samples of some cool products! Limited Quantities Available! For more info go to http://performancebyfisher.com/ urpmain.htm

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JAN 2019: JAN 27: MEDINA OH: 20TH ANNUAL NORTHERN OHIO RACERS SWAP MEET: Show time 7:30am – 2pm. Over 100 vendors, Drag Racing, Circle Track, Restoration, High Performance, Street Strip. Located at the Medina Co Fairgrounds Community Center, 735 West Lafayette Rd. Vendor spaces 10x10 $35 and Admission $5 11 and under free with Paid adult. For more info: 330-325-8745 or 800-553-8745 or www.allohioparts.com

JAN 2019: JAN 25-27: EXPO NM: SUPER NATIONALS 2019: Celebrating 28 years of Chrome.

2019 featured Designer/builder from the wildly popular TV show. Dave Kindig and will be at the show in person. For more info: www.thesupernationals.com or call 505-332-9222.

JAN 2019: JAN 24: LOS ANGELES CA: OFFENHAUSER OPEN HOUSE FOR GNRS: Offenhauser is holding an open house for Grand National Roadster Show week. Event located 5300 Alahambra St. The event kicks off at 3pm. Everyone is invited!

JAN 25: BURBANK CA: GNRS OPEN HOUSE SHOP PARTY: Come join the fun at the BEST PARTY of the weekend at Lucky Burtons Hot Rod Shop. Party runs from 6pm-

11pm. Being held at Lucky Burton Hot Rod Shop located at 426 N Varney St. Music, food and hot rod fun. For more info check out Lucky Burtons IG page.

JAN 25-27: POMONA CA: 70TH GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW CELEBRATE 90 YEARS OF THE FORD MODEL-A: Located at the POMONA Fairplex. A special display of historic & iconic 1928-1931 Fords. See cars built by legendary builders such as Barris, Boyd, Brizio, Lil John, Chrisman, Magoo, and many others. Plus multiple AMBR winners. NHRA & Bonneville record holders. For more info go www.rodshows.com 28

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JAN 2019: JAN 25-27: POMONA CA: 70th GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW: The Grand National Roadster Show returns to the Fairplex in Pomona. This year’s show celebrates 70 years of hot-rodding history and will feature over 1,000 stunning show cars, a special tribute naming Chip Foose “Builder of the Decade” with an array of the famed designer’s builds. This year, 13 hand-crafted roadsters from around the country will be competing for the highly coveted “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” (AMBR) award. The competitors include 1932 and 1933 Fords, Model A’s, Phaetons and other coachbuilt open cars crafted by legendary car builders like Adam’s Hot Rods, Dominator Street Rods, Moal Coachbuilders and Pinkee’s Rod Shop. One of the featured categories at the 2019 show will be a celebration of 90 years of the Ford Model A with more than 100 of these iconic roadsters, coupes, sedans, tudors and pickups on display. Special highlights of the Model A display will include seven previous AMBR award winners, the Eddie Dye roadster, Chrisman Brothers sedan and

Elvis Presley’s roadster from “Loving You”. In addition to this display of Model A’s, numerous Bonneville and NHRA record holding vehicles will be featured throughout the show. World-renowned hot rod builders such as Steve Strope, Troy Ladd, Jimmy Shine, Troy Trepanier, Bobby Alloway and Roy Brizio also be attending this year’s show and have cars on display. There will be car club displays from The Road Kings, Lifestyle, Inland Mopars, German Folks and more. Attendees are invited to take part in the drive-in show on Saturday and Sunday where over 800 cars will be placed outside the buildings throughout the Fairplex grounds. The GNRS will also feature a wide variety of manufacturers and vendors displaying the latest in products and ser-

vices. The show will also feature the Pinstriper Charity Auction in building four, where a group of the most talented pinstripers in the country will be selling their work and striping live with all proceeds going to Drive Toward a Cure, benefiting Parkinson’s Disease research, sponsored by PPG. The show runs from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. on the January 25, 2019, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on January 26, 2019 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the January 27, 2019. General admission tickets (13 years old and up) are $25 per day, junior admission tickets (6-12 years old) are $10 per day and children under 5 enter free. Parking is $12. For more info: www.rodshows.com or 1877-rod-shows.

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JAN 2019: JAN 26: FULLERTON CA: 19TH ANNUAL SHOW ‘N SHINE: Located at the Fullerton Airport, 4011 W. Commonwealth. Show time 10am-3pm. Check in 8am sharp! Register online thru 1/26 at www.SCCPOCO.com . $20 pre-registration day of show $25.

New Fun Trophy categories, Day of show Entry welcome. Raffle prizes, 50/50 draw-

ing. Open to all Pontiacs, Oaklands, GMC’s Buicks, and Oldsmobile's vehicles. Vendor spaces $75 (10x10). Limited on-site trailer parking. Spectators free. A portion of the proceeds to benefit local charities. Rain or Shine. Major credit cards accepted.

For more info: email sccpoci@gmail.com JAN 26: POMONA CA: HOP UP MAGAZINE PARTY AT WALDEN SPPED SHOP: Don’t miss the HOP UP party on Saturday night. Event being held at WALDEN SPEED SHOP located at 1040 Price St. Event starts at 6pm. Always a good time ans just minutes from the Fairplex. Always a good time.

JAN 26-27: TURLOCK CA: TURLOCK SWAP MEET: Event held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds located at 900 N. Broadway. The TURLOCK SWAP MEET has become one of the premier events in the hobby of restoring and collecting antique and classic automobiles. The hours of operation are Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 7 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $10.00 at the gate on Saturday and $5.00 on Sunday; children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For your convenience, an ATM is located in front of the Main Kitchen, which is near the Information Booth. There will be others spaced around the meet. ABSOLUTELY NO DOGS (SERVICE DOGS EXCEPTED), FIREARMS, OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ALLOWED ON FAIRGROUNDS! ALSO, NO CRUISING OF MOTORCYCLES, BIKES, CARS, GOLFCARTS, MOPEDS, SCOOTERS OR ANY OTHER MOTORIZED CONVEYANCE IS ALLOWED. THIS IS A FAIRGROUNDS RULE. ONLY SMALL HANDICAPPED VEHICLES DESIGNED FOR AND USED BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS ARE ALLOWED. For more info go to http:// www.turlockswapmeet.com/

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JAN 2019: JAN 26: MODESTO CA: CRUISE NIGHT AT FOSTERS FREEZE: 1st cruise night for 2019.

Cruise runs from 5-9 pm at the Modesto Fosters Freeze 3900 Palendale Ave. Bring out those cruisers for a fun evening of hanging out and supporting our small local businesses. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/209-Hot-Rod-Classic-

Car-Events-1083785214979108/ JAN 26-27: POMONA CA: 14TH ANNUAL GRAND DADDY DRIVE IN: Event is part of the 70th Annual Grand National Roadster Show. Hundreds of Vehicles, Live Bands, Special Awards, Magazine Picks, AND Free Admission to the Main Show! VIP Parking/ Participation on the show grounds, open to Pre-1973 Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks. No Motorcycles please. • $60.00 per vehicle includes driver, one passenger (any additional passengers $25.00 each, cash only), dash plaque, and goody bag. Plaque and bag for PreRegistered vehicles only. $100.00 per vehicle if registered for both days. Sorry, no refunds. All participants get admission into the GNRS show buildings during show hours. • Move In Gate will open at 8:00AM. All vehicles must be parked by 9:30AM. Fairplex grounds gates will close at 9:30AM sharp. Vehicles not inside the gates at this time will not be allowed into the event.

Driver and designated passengers must enter event inside their vehicle. The show opens to the public at 10:00AM. Vehicles may leave the grounds at 5:00PM once deemed safe by the Fairplex Security Staff. • Enter the Fairplex at Gate 17 located at McKinley Avenue and Fairplex Drive. Proceed towards the check-in point at the south end of the parking lot. (See Map) • EVENT WILL HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE! – Sor-

ry, no refunds. Awards at 4:00PM on Saturday and 2:00PM on Sunday. Onsight registration is CASH ONLY. • No multi-day discount or goodie bag for onsite registration. • NO OVERNIGHT PARKING, NO COOLERS, NO ALCOHOL, NO PETS ALLOWED. THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT SO REGISTER EARLY! Visit www.RODSHOWS.com or call 877-ROD-SHOWS Ext. 7 for more details!

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FOR SALE: 1935-1940 Ford frame. 2x4 heavy wall tubing. $650.00. Call Bill Johnson 931-212-9031 (12/20/18)

FOR SALE OR TRADE: Wanted to trade my Screaming Eagle Harley Davidson V Rod for a Corvette. This bike will surely go up in value, it is a limited edition that cost over $25000 new. They currently are on eBay in the 13 to 15 range with miles, this one only has 9000 miles and loaded with extras. I want a nice Corvette and will either take difference or pay difference depending on the deal. Call or text 270-320-7222 and I will return your call, prefer a C6 but am open to all trades. (12/6/18)

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FOR SALE: 1933 – 1934 Ford Chassis. Complete chassis that is ready for your body to be bolted on. JW Rod Garage jig-built chassis. Chassis has been smoothed and slicked up and painted silver. Super Bell 4” chromed and drilled drop axle with spindle’s and Super Bell disc brake kit. Hairpin’s, Vega style steering box, steering arms, drag link and cross steer installed. Ford 9” complete rear end with new 3.00 gears. Triangulated rear 4 bar with coil overs.

Speedway Motors rear disc brake kit with parking brake installed. Chrome GM dual master cylinder. Brake lines fully plumbed with residual valves installed.

New TANKS steel gas tank painted to match chassis. Trans cooler installed and trans lines run. New wheels and tires included. Front – Rocket Racing wheels, Rear Centerline racing wheels. New tires front and rear. Complete (Carb to oil pan, water pump to distributor, New ceramic coated long tube headers) Fresh Rebuilt Chevy 350ci / 350 HP 4bolt main engine with fresh rebuilt GM TH 350 trans. New Driveshaft. Priced to sell at $17,500.00, which is far less than if you bought a stage 3 chassis and added all the extra’s this chassis already has installed. Located in Middle Tennessee. For more info call 615-300-2003 or email at hotrodsbyjimmyb@gmail.com (12/20/18)

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FOR SALE: One Well Used and Speed Proven Wind Tunnel. Who doesn’t need a bit more shaving on the old laminar flow? Not you? Well, how about that hot rod racer down the lane who might have a genuine use for it? No? Think of what great gift this would make to your local university and you’d have a stellar write-off! Originally built by a guy out of sheer curiosity about how aero stuff works and had the spare change to do it really right.

Life has downshifted and the spot he had the tunnel installed is no longer available. This tunnel has improved the speeds and records of several dozen land speed cars including George Poteet’s Speed Demon that lays down wicked quick 400+MPH runs on the Bonneville Salt Flats. It is a first-class system with operational credibility and plenty of cheerful grateful testimonials. But wait, there’s more! The owner/builder/operator will put the thing back into full operational form so how can you resist a turn-key deal? Do your diligence and you will quickly realize there is more than a million invested. That’s a whole lotta McKinley's ($500), Cleveland's ($1,000), Madison's ($5,000), and Chase's ($10,000) beside the Franklin’s and Grants.

The tunnel is an open circuit, Eiffel style. It was professionally designed and calibrated. Test results show repeatable numbers with less than 1% deviation between runs. The wind tunnel began construction in 2010.

It took approx. 4800 man-hours to complete over a two+ year period not including building construction or the pit under the test section of the tunnel. The tunnel is 100' long and 20'+ high at the inlet end. The test section is shaped and approx. 9'-4" high in the center and 13'-6" wide, and 50' long. The three fans are built by Howden and are 150 HP each, 460V, and are 6' in diameter. The fans are controlled by a Mitsubishi Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with remote controller in the control room. The fans pull air through the test section then the air recirculates in the room. Wind speed in the tunnel varies from about 10mph to 80mph depending on the desired speed and the shape and size of the test object. Test object should not exceed 25 sq. ft. in frontal area for most accurate test results. This is the size of a full size car. The VFD has incremental speed control for accurate airflow around the test object. Under the floor of the test section is a pit which houses the balance. The pit is accessible by a staircase opposite the control room. The balance is a large space frame and is mounted to Honeywell load cells which are designed to hold up to a 10,000 lb. vehicle. There are seven load cells which measure lift, drag, and side forces. All forces are calculated and recorded in an Excel spreadsheet. The spreadsheet displays coefficients for all six forces and moments. It also calculates all forces in Drag HP, Drag LBs, Total Lift, Lift Front and Rear LBs, and Side LBs, all at a customer selected mph. There is also a bicycle balance for testing cyclists and equipment. This balance was used to test 2000 elite cyclists. Airflow is measured by 3 pitot tubes in the inlet and 2 static ports in the aft portion of the test section which feed to a pressure transducer panel.

Air turbulence is eliminated by a 3" thick aluminum honeycomb panel in the fore part of the test section. Plastic netting was added for better control. Vehicles enter the tunnel through a hinged door in the aft of the tunnel next to the fans.

The current room dimensions are 49' wide, 140' long, and 35' high. A lower ceiling will be acceptable.

Included in the sale: Complete wind tunnel structure from the inlet to the fan diffusers. Mitsubishi VFD. Balance with load cells and complete wiring to the control room. Bicycle balance platform with Computrainer installed. Ski Jumper beam. A large variety of car mounting stands. Complete computer system with Windows OS. Data Acquisition System including 13 pressure channels with pressure taps to the pit. Aerolab smoke generator wand. The buyer will be responsible for the building and the balance pit, all of which will be dimensionally specified in the sale. At an additional cost, I can assemble everything on the new site for a "turn key" operation including training of new operator. The complete wind tunnel will be broken down and palletized to ship. Reconstruction will take approx. 2-3 months when the building is ready. The electrical wiring of the fans and control room will have to be done professionally on site.. Approximate cost to construct in 2010, not including the building or pit: $400,000 package cost for design plans, computer hardware, software, Data Acquisitions System, bicycle balance, smoke wand. 115,000 fans with inlet bells. 30,000 VFD . 80,000 materials. 210,000 building preparation including the pit and electrical. 230,000 labor. Price: $600K For more info

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FOR SALE: 1957 Chevy CAMEO. Oak bed wood w/chrome dividers, wheel tubs added. Electric doors and windows by Dakota Digital. Flame Red Dupont Centari paint. Engine: LS1 (347 C.I.-345 HP) w/4L60E trans.10 bolt 8.5 rearend 3:73 w/Eaton positraction. Street & Performance engine harness. American Autowire HWY.22 main wire harness. Interior: Silverado power bucket seats headrests removed. Dakota digital gauges. Dual HD radio, Bluetooth, USB, I-Pod port, MP3 disc player, hidden antenna. GM tilt steering column. Chassis: TCI Mustang ll frontend assembly. Rear custom trailing arms Aldan coilover shocks. Old Air Air Conditioning. Rack & Pinion P/S, P/B disc on front. Griffin Radiator. Contact Don @ 928 302-6943 or parts34@frontier.com. (11/22/18)

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FOR SALE: 1950 Mercury Coupe Custom, Custom leather interior - saddle tan and cream leather entirely. Carpeted interior. Dakota digital dash. Keyless entry with door poppers. Golden copper paint - inside and out - clear coated to perfection. Peep mirrors. Custom wheels. Chopped 3 inches, Power steering, Power brakes, Heat and Air conditioning, Chevy LS1 fuel injection engine, Automatic transmission, Custom front suspension, Coil over shocks rear suspension, 1950 Pontiac tail lights frenched, 1950 Desoto grill. $51,000.Contact Wayne direct for more information at 901-497-4416 or at E-mail: uglydeb@gmail.com. Vehicle located 30 miles east of Memphis.(12/20/18)

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