Gearhead Gazzette Magazine Vol. 19 Issue #4 Jan 23-30, 2019

Vol. 19 Issue #4

Jan 23-30, 2019

Price: FREE

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Vol. 19 Issue 4 Jan 24 – 30, 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. Jim KInne, Cartoon Speed Shop, Craig Augustine Michael Corazzelli Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA Hot Rod Fun in P-Town Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED The Last Page

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Cover: 2018 AMBR Winner The Martin Special—Jimmy B Shot

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

Contents Page: Cool hot rod art from Craig Augustin

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….”

“having nothing but gearhead fun” The GNRS is what brings us all together this time of year. It

Head West Young Man, California is the place you ought to be...

brings a LOT of hot rodders to Southern California! Hot rodders come from all over the globe to be part of the GNRS. It has that kind of drawing power. It’s not just the roadsters vying for the AMBR trophy that brings us to So-Cal, it’s the whole event all weekend long. As our good friend Larry dubbed it…”It’s like a “Car Carnival”! So much going on all weekend long.

As you open this up this issue, we have headed out to the West Coast. We’re headed to the next stop on our 2019 Winter Road Tour.

It’s Grand National Roadster Show time again...and we can’t wait.

One of the best parts about this trip is traveling with great friends and spending a long (6 day) weekend with them having nothing but gearhead fun.

The other part that is great, is being with like minded friends that we have made over the years, going out to the GNRS and other events in California. As we have said, like many others, the cars are just pieces of steel and the people are what make them special.

If you’re on Facebook or Instagram or check us out over the weekend starting Thursday as we will be posting lots of pics from the show all weekend long.

Live It Fully Everyday

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

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The Grand National Roadster Show, the world’s longest running indoor car show, announced today it will name Chip Foose as Builder of the Decade at its 2019 event, taking place January 25-27, 2019 at the Fairplex in Pomona, California. This honor will include a display of 10 of the most iconic Foose-designed vehicles ever built.

Chip Foose has earned widespread acclaim for his career in hot rod design, both for his work with noted hot rod builder Boyd Coddington and for his own workshop, Foose Design, which he founded in 1998.

His hit TV series “Overhaulin’” ran for nine seasons, bringing hot rodding and car customization to a wide audience. Foose-built and Foose-designed vehicles have won many accolades over the years, including eight America’s Most Beautiful Roadster titles–1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006 and 2014.

“We couldn’t be happier to honor Chip Foose as our Builder of the Decade,” said John Buck, the show’s producer. “There are few people who have had as much influence or popularity in the hot rod and custom car industry as Chip Foose. He’s certainly deserving of this award.”

Among the Foose vehicles on display will be the 2000 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster-winning 1932 Ford Roadster “0032,” the 2006 America’s Most Beautiful Roadster-winning 1936 Ford Roadster “Impression,” the 1935 Chevrolet Master Two-Door Sedan “Grandmaster” owned by Chevrolet dealership owner Wes Rydell, the 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air “Cool Air,” the WWII fighter plane-inspired 1932 Ford Roadster “P-32,” the original Foose Design coupe “Hemisfear,” Foose’s personal customized 1956 Ford F-100 pickup truck, the 1939 Cadillac coupe “Madam X” based on original 1939 General Motors design sketches, the 1933 Ford Coupe “Ron Brown Coupe” and the 1932 Ford-based Muroc Roadster built for supercharger pioneer Jerry Magnuson “Magnatude.”

Chip Foose will be at the Grand National Roadster Show for the entirety of the three day event (January 25-27, 2019) while he will be honored in a special ceremony during the awards presentation on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

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Tecumseh, Michigan: IDIDIT, LLC, a company celebrating more than 30 years manufacturing aftermarket steering solutions, has purchased Schroeder Steering as it positions itself for another record-breaking sales year in 2019.

Schroeder Steering is a California-based manufacturer of quick release steering hubs and steering boxes. The early 2018 acquisition included all inventory, machines, castings, molds, prints, specifications, and original tooling owned by Schroeder – along with 75 years of manufacturing knowledge to be implemented at IDIDIT, LLC’s Tecumseh, Michigan facility. IDIDIT was also given immediate full and exclusive authorization to continue the production of the quick release and steering box products by Gary Schroeder, founder of Schroeder Steering.

New SFI-certified IDIDIT Performance Quick Release Steering Hubs are already in production and available through IDIDIT. The company is now beginning production of the new IDIDIT Performance Steering Box – based on the proven engineering of Schroeder’s original design. They are expected to be available for purchase in Q2 of 2019.

Customers who have already purchased the Schroeder Steering box can contact IDIDIT for technical questions and assistance.

“Since we have the inventory and tooling in-house, we are able to tear down, inspect and repair any original Schroeder steering box.” Trever Cornwell of IDIDIT said.

If a customer owns a Schroeder steering box that has been involved in a collision, or is suspected of having damage, they can send the steering box to IDIDIT for inspection. For an inspection fee of $100, the IDIDIT team will tear it down and check for damage. If a repair is needed an estimate will be provided. If the customer authorizes the repair, the inspection fee will be applied to those repair costs. If no repairs are necessary, the fee will cover costs of reassembly and shipping back to the customer.

For more information on the IDIDIT Performance Quick Release Steering Hubs, IDIDIT Performance Steering Boxes, or the repair of the Schroeder Steering Box, please contact the IDIDIT Sales Staff at 517-424-0577, or to view information on all IDIDIT products to meet your steering needs visit the IDIDIT website at www.ididit.com.

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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 – MAR 23: COOKEVILLE TN: Lane Motor Museum Travels to Cookeville: Cars INSIDE the Cookeville History Museum?! Seems impossible...but not if the cars are MICRO CARS! Join us for the opening of an exhibit of micro cars coming to visit Cookeville from our good friends at the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. The Cookeville History Museum is located at 40 E Broad St. Free admission--you won't want to miss it! The morning of the exhibit opening, on Saturday, January 26 from 9:00 to 11:00 am, walk across the street for "Cars and Coffee." Enjoy refreshments as you check out local classic cars in the parking lot at Broad and Fleming Streets (across from the Fire Dept.). Give us a call at (931) 520-5455 if you'd like to bring your car to join in the fun. (Cars and Coffee is weather permitting.) THANK YOU to Vintage Planet for allowing us to borrow their event this month!

JAN 26: INDIANAPOLIS IN: INDY CIRCLE TRACK EXPO: Event being held at the Indiana State Farirgrounds and Event Center facility. The swap meet will be in the Champions Pavillion. 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: 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 12

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JAN 2019: 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

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!

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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 se-

dan 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 services. 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 1-877-rod-shows.

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JAN 2019: 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 6pm11pm. 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 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 drawing. 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: 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-ClassicCar-Events-1083785214979108/

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JAN 2019: 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! – Sorry, no refunds. Live bands all day. Car magazine and Award picks at 4:00PM on Saturday and 2:00PM on Sunday. • For updated space availability please call 1-877763-7469 and enter Ext. 7. • Vehicle Registration must arrive in our office by January 4, 2019, as credentials will be mailed to you. • Drive-In credentials will be mailed out after January 11, 2019. • Each entry must include one photograph or color copy of the vehicle. (Not returnable) • 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

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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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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/

LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : LaVERGENE TN: STREETSIDE CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the last Saturday of the month (rain or shine) from 9am-12pm. Open to all makes and models.

Being held at the Streetside showroom at 6000 Reliance Drive LaVERGENE TN. Drive your classic car out and check out the showroom too.

LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : LaVERGENE TN: GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE SPONSORED BY GRUNDY INSURANCE: Gateway Cars and Coffee is now Year Round. Cruise Location is 320 Tech Park Drive, Ste 600. We get it, you do not want to drive your prized jewel in the winter months, Gateway Classic Cars doesn't want you to either. Bring your daily driver and still enjoy donuts and coffee on us! Come hang out, have breakfast/ coffee, and check out all our New Arrivals on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am till 12 noon. Need more info? Call: 615-213-1800 or Visit: www.facebook.com/events/1151199428311489 LAST SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE IN’S HUNTSVILLE AL: HPT CRUISE IN: Cruise is held the last Saturday afternoon of each month starting on Jan 26th. Cruise runs from 12:30-2pm. Cruise is held at AM Booths Lumberyard located at 108 Cleveland Ave NW. To kick of 2019 we event to Saturday afternoon and doing it in conjunction with our Drive Ranger Drive event. If you aren't interested in the Drive Ranger Drive, come on in for the Cruise In. We have the Tap Room reserved and the Lumberyard will be serving their regular lunch menu.One of the primary missions of Horsepower Therapy is to provide methods and opportunities for veterans and families to be around cars and experience the benefit of horsepower therapy. What better way, locally, then to have a place to meet, greet, and be a community of veteran car owners.Maybe you need help with a project, maybe you could use some advice on a project, or maybe you just want to show off ;-) Come on out, stay for a little bit or stay for a while! Let your friends know!!!

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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.

LAST SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: LAST 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 the Last Saturday 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 LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: KILLEEN TX: CARS & COFFEE KILLEEN: A free event held on the last Sunday of each month from 9am -12noon. Cruise is at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Rd. Community*Coffee*Car. A monthly social event for car enthusiasts. For more info follow them at www.facebook.com/killeencandc

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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Pleasanton….such a happy, friendly sounding name for a town. Hot rodders and gearheads from across the USA and outside the USA also know it as simply…”P” Town.

Pleasanton California is home base for the GOODGUYS (www.good-guys.com) organization and also a number of events they host there.

There is only one WEST COAST Nationals though, the CROWN JEWEL of all the GOOGUYS events. It’s the 2nd oldest, longest running event on their yearly schedule. This 3 day event brings hot rodders from across the USA and elsewhere to “P-Town”.

The West Coast Nationals are held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which in our humble opinion is one of the nicest places to hold an event like this . Plenty of shade, paved roadways on the fairgrounds, easy in and out from multiple points and great weather too!

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The West Coast Nationals kicked off early, as it has for many years, with HOT ROD WEEK taking place Mon—Thr prior to the actual event. Set up by the GOODGUYS Staff, HOT ROD WEEK features a different driving event each day, stopping at some of the coolest “car guy/gal” places in Northern California.

Thursday night at the host hotel saw the kickoff event take place right in the parking lot and hotel too. Time to chill, enjoy your favorite beverage and check out all those cool rides parked everywhere!

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live music, autocross, vendors and more!

Add in the Tether Car Display/ Demonstrations, the Bay Area Engine Modelers showing off those small scale motors running, pedal car display, and you have plenty to see and do all weekend long.

The Danville Dukes hold their Shadetree Social on Friday afternoon and having been before, it’s not something you want to miss!

Plenty of GOODGUY awards as they are know for and at Pleasanton, and Goodguys crowns one entry, America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod. For 2018 America’s Most Beautiful Street Rod was awarded to Robert Anderson’s 1936 Pontiac known as “Pindian”. Built at Legends Hot Rod Shop in Martin TN, this cool hot rod bested all of the sweet rides vying for the title.

Put this event on your TO DO list...you wont be disappointed at al! Make plans now to be in P-Town Aug 23-25 for the 33rd West Coast Nationals.

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FEB 2019: FEB 1-2: MOULTRIE GA: ANNUAL MOULTRIE SWAP MEET: This is a 2 Day event!

Moultrie Swap Meet is a 2 Day Automotive Event where you can find Parts, Tools, Literature, Equipment, Antique and Performance Parts, Jewelry, Crafts, Clothing, Candles, Women's Accessories, Collectible and Special Interest Items. Our Car Corral offers hundreds of vehicles displayed for sale. Moultrie Swap Meet is The South's Fastest Growing Swap Meet with 70,000 Sq. Ft. of Inside Spaces and over 4,000 outside spaces. We offer over 50 Acres of FREE Parking, FREE Parts Hauling(TIPS ARE ALLOWED), 24 Hour Security, Plenty of Great Tasting Food and Multiple Restroom Facilities plus we have a 5,000 Ft. Airstrip on site just for added convenience. Swap meet being held at Spence Field. The Gates Open to the Public 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday & Saturday. Admission is $10.00 cash per person each day at the gate. Children under 12 years of age are Free. NO PETS OR GOLF CARTS ALLOWED!!! For more info go to www.moultrieswapmeet.com FEB 1-2: MURFREESBORO TN: 14th Annual Southern Invitational Indoor Tractor & Truck Pull: Event being held at Tennessee Miller Coliseum located at 304 W Thompson Lane. Session #1 Friday night 7:00 PM CST: 6200 Limited Lite tractors, SS Diesel/Alcohol tractors, 8000 Pro Stock diesel trucks, 9300 Super Farm tractors, 9500 Hot Farm tractors. Tickets are $15. Session #2 Saturday midday 11:00 AM CST: 6200 Limited Lite tractors, 8500 Pro Farm tractors, 10000 Hot Farm tractors, 6200 Pro Stock trucks, 6000 Hot Farm tractors, 11000 Hot Farm tractors. Tickets are $15. Session #3 Saturday night 7:00 PM CST: Finals all classes. Tickets are $20.

Kids 10 & under are free. Advanced tickets available January 29th - February 2nd at the Coliseum box office or order your advanced tickets online at www.southernmotorsports.net Or email: info@southernmotorsports.net

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JAN 2019: FEB 1-3: GOODY KY: MINGO-PIKE CAR CLUBS 3RD ANNUAL INDOOR CAR SHOW: Located at the Southside Mall. You may bring your vehicles to be put in the car show anytime on Thursday, Jan 31 from 8am -8pm. Rain date will be the following weekend Feb 8-10. Entry fee $25 and that includes 2 weekend passes Spector fee is $5

per day, $10 for a 3 day pass with kids 8 and under free. All proceeds are used to by angel tree gifts for those that are in need. Awards will be Best of Show, People’s Choice and Best of Awards for GM, Ford, Mopar, Import, Rat Rod, Full size Truck and Mini Truck along with First, Second and Third places in each category. We will be having a Hot Dog Sale and Cornhole Tournament. For more info: 606-353-1381 or 304-235-3761.

FEB 2: SPRING HILL TN: GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT CRUSTY GRUNT MOTORCYCLES: GRAND OPENING OF CRUSTY GRUNT CYCLES! Come out and join us for our

grand opening celebration! We will have Live music, Food, and door prizes! Shop located at 3710 John Lunn Rd, Bldg. 1 Unit #7.More information to come or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/347531912703922/ FEB 2: 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 FEB 3: NASHVILLE TN: 31ST ANNUAL STONES RIVER REGION, AACA SWAP MEET; CAR

SHOW DISPLAY ONLY: Located at The Fairgrounds Nashville. Auto related, tools, literature, Toys, Service station memorabilia, Parts and Accessories. Show time 6:30am-3pm. Vendor set up on Feb 2—8am-3pm. $7 donation, children under 12 free, concessions available. 10x10 heated space--$55. Car Corral--$35 and covered Outdoor spaces--$45. For vendor info: Stones River Region, AACA P.O. Box 330818, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-0818 or 615-295-2400 or email tiridgley@msn.com or website www.stonesrivercarclub.com

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FEB 2019: FEB 2-3: ST CHARLES IL: 35TH ANNUAL CHICAGO MOTORCYCLE SHOW & SWAP MEET: Located at the Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E Main St, St Charles. Saturday 10 th— Noon to 8pm and Sunday 10am-3pm. Custom Bike Show with Cash & Trophy Awards. Swap Meet: www.ChicagoMotorcycleSwap.com or 800-800-6034.

FEB 2-3: KALAMAZOO MI: 56TH ANNUAL KAARC WINTER AUTO SWAP MEET: Located at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center, 2900 Lake Street. Admission is $7 per person per day. Children 16 and under are free. Saturday, Feb 2..8am-4pm and Sunday, Feb 3..8am-1pm. West Michigan’s largest and oldest Swap Meet. Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club has been putting on this swap meet for 56 years. It has grown to over 200 vendors indoors. This is not flea market! It’s an Automotive Swap Meet. 58,000 Square fee, 4 large rooms, featuring Auto, Truck and Accessories and memorabilia. Free parking, ATM Machine on site, food vendor on premises, no pets, no firearms. For more info: 269-873-8675 or www.kaarc.org

FEB 2019: FEB 2: GONZALES TX: 8TH ANNUAL HOT ROD & HATTERS ANNUAL CAR SHOW: The event surrounds the two downtown squares of The Confederate Square and Texas Heroes Square located at 500-589 North Saint Joseph St. FRIDAY FEB 1ST PRESHOW CONCERT & PARKING. SATURDAY FEB 2ND CAR SHOW & NIGHT-TIME CONCERT *DALE WATSONS AND HIS LONE STARS*THE WAGONEERS*RICK BROUSSARD'S TWO HOOTS AND A HOLLER*THE BOOZE BOMBS. TOP 50 AWARDS, BEST IN SHOW Award. OPEN CLASS CAR SHOW. ALL YEARS/MAKES/MODELS. VENDORS, FOOD TRUCKS, BEER/WINE/LIQUIR, CONCERTS, LIVE MUSIC & ROCKABILLY. For more info call 512-657-4616 or go to www.hotrodsandhatters.com

FEB 2019: FEB 3: BERKLEY CA: GEARS AND BEERS: Event runs from 12-3pm. Event sponsored

by Gilman Brewing Company. Event being held at 912 Gilman St, parking available in the back of the building.

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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: 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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