Gearhead Gazzette Vol. 19 Issue #52 Dec 26 2019 - Jan 1 2020

Vol. 19 Issue #52 Dec. 26 2019—Jan. 1 2020

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Detroit Autorama Extreme 2019

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Vol. 19 Issue 52

Dec 26 2019 – Jan 1 2020,

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, John Pantleone 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

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The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows East Coast USA Shows The Basement Cruise-In’s Across the USA Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 0ut The Back Door

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Cover: BIG Al Liebmann’s Ferree Coupe at the 2019 Autorama Extreme—Jimmy B Contents Page: Cool art by John Pantaleone 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

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

“Looking Back & Straight Ahead too!”

Goodbye 2019...Say Hello to 2020…..

We are also thankful for good health that lets us have all this gearhead fun each and every week. Making memories is imAs I scribble this down, 2019 is fading portant and we try to make them all great at a rapid rate in the rearview mirror and so our history is meaningful.

2020 is straight ahead of us in the windWe also want to remember all those shield like a big bug about to splatter that gearhead friends we all lost and hot rod clean glass! As they say, as we age, the hero’s and icons too. Rest in Peace years pass a whole lot faster (note to friends. self...check age brakes out!)

As we head into 2020 in a few days, we When we hit the end of the year, a lot of start our 20th year of producing the us reflect on how our year was. Taking a Gearhead Gazzette. What started out as look back is a good thing in my opinion a simple email many years ago has as we can always learn from our own hisgrown into an on-line magazine that has tory. readers around the world. 20 Doing some of that reflecting stuff... we years...WOW where did that go! are again thankful for all of our readers, What will 2020 bring for us gearsubscribers and followers. Our subscriber heads?? That’s a good question. I see list grew substantially again in 2019 and car shows ( both single day & multi-day), for that we are very thankful. We will almore cruise nights and morning cruise ways take that as a positive sign that you fun across the USA. like what we are doing around here.

I see some changes to the Gearhead The Gearhead Gazzette is ALWAYS Gazzette too. We’re going to tweak it a FREE to read. We have been for 19 little bit here and there to make it even years now. Keeping it FREE to you our better for you. I count on your feedback readers, still has a cost as nothing in on how it goes and how you like it. business is free. We are so very thankful HAPPY NEW YEAR Gearheads...now for all of our advertisers in 2019. A lot of FLOOR IT! them are multi-year repeat advertisers with us and we appreciate that. This also says to us, what we do around here works for business too, getting great exposure to gearheads everywhere.

Live It Fully Everyday

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“the fun starts here”….

Junior Johnson Passes Away Junior Johnson, a stockcar racing giant whose career spanned the sport’s history as a fierce driver and an innovative mechanic and team owner, has died.

Junior Johnson, a stockcar racing giant whose career spanned the sport’s history from its moonshining roots to its modern era as a fierce, hard-nosed driver and an innovative mechanic and team owner, has died. He was 88.

Johnson’s passing was confirmed by the NASCAR Hall of Fame. He had been in declining health and entered hospice care earlier this week.

Johnson was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in its inaugural Class of 2010. He won 50 races in NASCAR’s top division – the most of any driver without a championship – and added 132 victories and six championships as a successful team owner for many legends of the sport. Johnson won the second running of the Daytona 500 in 1960, then added two more triumphs in the Great American Race as a car owner in 1969 and ’77.

His all-out style – honed from years of hauling illegal liquor at breakneck speeds through the North Carolina foothills – took a toll on his competitors and his own equipment, earning him a reputation as the hardest of the hard chargers. Johnson was also known as the Wilkes County Wildman and heralded as “The Last American Hero,” after a brilliant 1965 essay in Esquire by author Tom Wolfe.

Johnson was enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in its first class in 2010, joining Bill France Sr. and Jr., Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty as the inaugural inductees. He remained involved with the NASCAR Hall for years afterward and contributed an operational moonshine still as an exhibit for the museum’s Heritage Speedway section.

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National Corvette Museum Performance Gallery Undergoing Major Remodel The National Corvette Museum has embarked on a major exhibit remodel bringing one of the Museum’s earliest display spaces up to date with a design that truly reflects the sleek and stylish nature of America’s favorite sports car.

“The Performance Gallery is one space in the Museum that has been around since the building’s grand opening over 25 years ago,” said Derek E. Moore, Director of Collections / Curator for the Museum. “In the early days an elevated ‘racetrack’ was in place to give display cars a feeling of motion and being on the grid, but due to difficulties changing out the vehicles, was later removed. The space has housed an interactive pit crew challenge, educational driving simulator and various artifacts through the years, but now needs more than a refresh. It’s time for an overhaul!”

In 2018 the Museum met with an exhibit company to get ideas and renderings on what the new space could look like. “We wanted not only a clean look, but also a space that would lend itself to showcasing historic racing videos and stories about each car on display. The concept is to have projection with each car, as well as digital labels that allow visitors to learn more through an interactive experience,” said Moore. “Rather than remove or paint over the existing racing mural, we will install a secondary wall that keeps it protected and intact behind the scenes.”

Funding for the exhibit was garnered through a private donation.

“It’s America’s Sports Car. In terms of car and performance for the money, in large measure, the Corvette street car can hold its own against the top sports car manufacturers around the world. It’s always something the common man can get into. My love of Corvettes carried over from my father. As soon as I could get one, I got one. We have a place that is celebrating the brand, celebrating the marquee, and the huge history of it. Having known there was a time that there was a prospect that the program was going to shut down – it’s almost unfathomable that we are now to the C8. We are to Zora’s dream of having a midengine and I’m ecstatic. I hope it will do what GM has been hoping for a long time and that is to bring in younger customers. I think’s it’s really cool we are doing this renovation to the Museum to have something more interactive, to have something the younger people will appreciate and be able to learn how unique Corvette is, and frankly sports car history.”

The new exhibit is planned to open in late March, 2020 – with an official ribbon cutting slated to take place during the Michelin NCM Bash April 23-25.

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DEC 2019: Taking a News Years Break

DEC 2019: Taking a New Years Break

DEC 2019: Taking a New Years Break

DEC 2019: Taking a New Years Break

DEC 2019: Taking a New Years Break

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Detroit Aut Article & Photography by Jimmy B

When gearheads hear the words Detroit Autorama, the majority of the time they immediately think about the RIDLER Award. They think of this with good reason as its one of only a couple PREMIER awards handed out in the show car world each year.

When the doors open to the show each day, gearheads flock to the front of the show and all the gleaming, chrome plated , slick pant craftsman built cars, hot rod s and trucks. They want to check out all those rides going after the BIG trophy.

Then there are the rest of the showgoers...a smaller but no less interested gearheads, heading for the very back corner of the main floor. It’s there they get on the escalator to head to “THE BASEMENT” in Cobo Hall and one of the coolest events all year long….The Autorama Extreme.

If you have never been to this show within a show, you might aske, what is this all about. Let us a tell you a little bit about it..

First let us tell you what it isn’t. It’s no Ridler contenders, no big displays, hardly any stanchions and no carpet under the cars.

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torama Extreme 2019

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What it is when you head down the escalator….rockabilly music hits you before you see it, then its cars and trucks with patina, 30-40-50 year old paint that is cracked….tuck and roll interiors with some cracks in the material. It is also some cool customs, drag cars, car clubs parked together, and one bitchin car show inside instead of outside.

That’s right ...take away the grass or blacktop and put a roof over it and you have a small taste of what the Autorama Extreme really is.

Yes there are cars and trucks with some of the shiniest paint you will ever see, but they WANT TO BE downstairs because they are more worried about having a good time all weekend, versus worrying who they are up against for a class trophy.

This is where the traditional style hot rods, customs drag cars hang out all weekend long. This is where the party is at, all weekend long.

Add in vendors who are into the more traditional side of our hobby, automotive artists from across the USA, a Pin-Up Girl contest ( not trashy but very classy) live rock-a-billy bands and even legendary car customizer Gene Winfield chopping a top across the whole weekend.

If it sounds like a party and a good time...you are absolutely right...it is!.

Make plans now to check out the 2020 Autorama Extreme in Detroit and we’ll see you there Daddio!.

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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/ HENDERSONVILLE TN: Community Cars and Coffee Cruise-In: Cruise location is at Community Church parking lot, 381 West Main Street (behind McDonalds). Hours: 7 to 10 am, thru October 26th. Cruise being held on every Saturday morning. NO Loud Music, NO Burn-Outs! For more info contact, Wayne, 615-582-1958 events/288777841667635/ LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : La VERGENE 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 LaVergne TN. Drive your classic car out and check out the showroom too.

La VERGENE 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

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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.

PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddy's location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly.

No burnouts and no revving.

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 LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: MESQUITE TX: BUBBA’S 33 CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Cruise is held on the last Sunday of each month. Located at Bubba’s 33 at 19089 Hwy 635. Event runs from 12-4pm. 30 classes with awards. 30 classes. Open to all makes, models and years. Motorcycles are welcome. Free dash plaques to the 1st 50 cars to register.$15.00 registration fee. Registration from 11:30am – 2pm. For more info call 469-632-6993

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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.

LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Friday. 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 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 LAST SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : ROHNERT PARK CA: ROHNERT PARK CARS & COFFEE: Cruise is held on the last Sunday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 8-10am. Cruise is held at the Rohnert Park Starbucks at 459 Rohnert Park Expressway West. Located by the Juice Shack, TARGET & Panda Express.

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JAN 2020 JAN 2-4: LEXINGTON KY: Ky Invitational Truck & Tractor Pull: 3day, 4 session Event with over 200 competitors in 13 classes of Trucks and Tractors. Thursday January 2, 7pm. Friday January 3, 7pm. Saturday January 4, 11 am afternoon session & 7pm finals. Event being held at Alltech Arena located at 4089 Iron Works Parkway. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/488568778410886/ JAN 4: 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 JAN 2020 JAN 5: SPRINGFIELD OH: WALNECK’S MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEETS: Show starts at

8am. Event being held at the Clark County Fairgrounds located at 4401 C Charleston Pike. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/457011671589300/ JAN 2020 JAN 4: DUBUQUE IA: RETRO REWIND 2020: Join us for THE Winter Party! Hot Rods, Vintage Cycles, Kustoms, Vendors, Film Festival, Live Bands, Pin Up Contest, Art Auction, and more at this special Fund Raiser for Helping Hannah's Heart Foundation. Special guest Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) will introduce a screening of "Munster Go Home." He will also be on hand for autographs and photos. Break up the winter with Retro Rewind Dubuque! Event takes place at the Five Flags Center located at 405 Main St. Event runs from 10am – 7pm.

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JAN 2020 JAN 4: HUMMELSTOWN PA: POSIES ROD AND CUSTOMS OPEN HOUSE 2020: We are happy to announce POSIES 2020 Open House starting at 8am and ending at noon.

Coffee will be brewing and the donuts will be fresh! Come out to 219 N. Duke Street and bring your friends while making new ones! Always fun with lots of curb racing

and catching up. You can check the latest projects that are taking shape in the shop or swing by the parts department for SuperSlide Springs and Hot Rods Parts. POSIES Staff will be on hand to answer any and all questions! See You There!!! For more info go to http://www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com/

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FOR SALE: 1979 Ford F-800 FIRE TRUCK Tanker / Pumper. 429 Engine. Less than 7000 miles !!! No dents, no rust !!! Volunteer Fire Dept located in Middle Tennessee Region needs to sell. For more info call Jeff at 931-510-2900 (12/19/19)

FOR SALE: 1932 Ford Chassis with New Rebuilt 53 Ford Flathead. New Rebuilt C4 Trans and Ford-O-matric. It comes just like you see it and I have a 4 piece hood that comes with it. I will separate if you want . I had a 32 5 Window on it, but it will take any 32 body or I can get you one. If you are interested call me for more details. Please don't call me if it is available unless your serious Thank You. $21.000.00. 888-680-1932 (12/19/19)

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Out The Back Door The Back Page is about cool cars, hot rods, race cars or??

We’re going to share a cool shot right here each issue.

Got one you think should be here...send it to us at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com.

We’ll pick the best for the week and use it right here.

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