Gearhead Gazzette Vol. 20 Issue #10 Mar 5 -11, 2020

Mar 5—11, 2020

Vol. 20 Issue #10

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Vol. 20 Issue 10 Mar 5—11, 2020

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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 Svc, Craig Augustine, NMRA, CHRYSLER, Wilwood 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 5 Road Rumblings 6-7 Southeast USA Shows 8-10 Midwest USA Shows 10 Western USA Shows 12 West Coast USA Shows 14 East Coast USA Shows 16 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 18-22 2020 RIDLER Winner 24 Upcoming Car Shows 30-40 2020 GREAT 8 42 BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 46 0ut The Back Door 49 Cover: 2020 RIDLER Winner by Jimmy B

Contents Page: Cool 32 by Craig Augustine 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….”

“logged a ton of miles and even more gearhead smiles”

Next Stop...The Windy City...Chicago...Chi-Town..

The other competition going on this weekend is the competition for The Legend Cup. This award and the BIG Check that goes with it, is for the BEST entry shown for the first time ever at the Chicago Show.

Friday sees the TOP 20 named and Saturday morning sees the awarding of the SELECT SIX entries.

Then on Sunday night, the Legend Cup winner is announced. Past Winners include Bobby Alloway, Troy Trepanier, Steve Tracy and Troy Ladd. Who will win this year?

We will have all the coverage for you on our FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages so check them out starting Thursday March 5th as we show you set up day and show coverage all weekend long.

As I write this, I am prepping to hit the road again for the upcoming weekend. Next Stop is the Chicago World of Wheels show in Rosemont IL. This event and trip marks the last stop on our un-official winter road tour. It all started back on January at the Chattanooga World of Wheels show.

We traveled to Chattanooga TN, Nashville TN, Pomona CA, Birmingham AL, Detroit MI and now we will wrap it all up in the Windy City.

We have logged a ton of miles and even more gearhead smiles so far this winter. We anticipate more gearhead fun at the Chicago show too!

If you have never been to the Chicago World of Wheels show, you owe it to yourself to go. This is a fantastic car show in a great location. The vehicles on display each year are world class as show producer Harry and Cheryl Willett work hard all year long to make sure the show is better than the year before.

The 58th Annual Chicago World of Wheels show looks to be a great event. Looking at 700 plus cool cars truck and motorcycles on display.

Add in the ISCA Grand Finale event going on at the same time, bringing the best of the ISCA competitors to Chicago to see who gets crowned GRAND CHAMPION.

Time to hit the road…..

Live It Fully Everyday

Jimmy B. 5

“the fun starts here”….

Race Your HEMI For Free!

NMCA Dodge/Mopar HEMI Shootout Continues The National Muscle Car Association will continue its popular Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout program in 2020 with the support of sponsors Vortech Superchargers and Arrington Performance. Boasting more than 100 Gen III HEMI-powered vehicles at many of its races — most of them in the Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout — the program is the quickest-growing segment in the NMCA. Open to 2005-and later Gen III HEMI-powered Challenger, Demon, Hellcat, Charger, 300, and Jeep vehicles, the program provides complimentary car and driver entry to the first 75 registrants at each of the NMCA’s six events. Competitors with Gen III HEMIpowered swap vehicles, along with Dodge Vipers, are also permitted to enter. There is no maximum number of entries.

Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout competitors are afforded time trial runs on Friday and Saturday at each race and then embark on a three-run session, similar to the NMCA’s popular and long-running True Street competition. The average elapsed time off the three official runs is calculated to determine the final rankings, with awards presented for Overall Winner, Overall Runner-Up, and the quickest average time in the 9-, 10- 11-, 12-, 13-, 14-, and 15-second zones.

Added a season ago and continuing into 2020, the Arrington Performance HEMI Quick 8 Presented by Red Line Oil pits the eight quickest finishers in the Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout into a heads-up competition during Sunday eliminations and awards $800 and an NMCA winner’s trophy to the champion.

“The quickest growing segment in the high-performance aftermarket is the Dodge // MOPAR market and we’ve seen over 100 late-model HEMI cars at some of our events last year. So to continue running the Arrington Performance HEMI Quick 8 Presented by Red Line Oil and see who has the quickest car at the event is fun for the competitors and fans,” said Rollie Miller, General Manager and National Event Director of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals.

The 2020 NMCA season — and the first opportunity for late-model HEMI racers to get their fix — begins at Bradenton, Florida on March 5-8.

2020 NMCA – Dodge // MOPAR HEMI Shootout Schedule NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem • Bradenton, FL • March 5-8, 2020 NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals • Commerce, GA • April 2-5, 2020 NMCA Power Festival • St. Louis (Madison, IL) • May 28-31, 2020 NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl • Joliet, IL • July 30-August 2, 2020 NMCA All-American Nationals • Norwalk, OH • August 27-30, 2020 NMCA World Street Finals • Indianapolis, IN • September 24-27, 2020 Sign up here today: https://www.nmcadigital.com/dl/2020/2020-hemi-signup.pdf 6

Wilwood Releases Front Disc Brake Kit For 1951-59 Chevy Trucks New from Wilwood – the Classic Series front brake kit for 1951-59 Chevy Trucks.

These kits provide an easy solution for enthusiasts looking to upgrade their drum brakes while using the OEM spindle. See more details below.

Official Release:

Wilwood is pleased to announce that the Classic Series line of brake kits now includes a front kit upgrade for the 1951-1959 Chevy 1/2 ton truck with two-wheel drive.

Affordable bolt-on brake kits provide an easy solution for enthusiasts looking to upgrade their drum brakes while using the OEM spindle.

Kits are designed for 5-bolt pattern only (5 x 4.75″, or 5 x 5.00″), and feature a onepiece rotor and hub design. Wilwood’s competition-winning forged aluminum DynaPro 6A six piston calipers are combined with street-performance, low-dust, high-friction BP-10 SmartPads. All kits include the necessary hardware, brackets, and DOT approved stainless steel braided flexlines.

Features: Designed for 5-bolt pattern only (5 x 4.75″, or 5 x 5.00″) One-piece rotor and hub design—Forged aluminum DynaPro 6A six piston caliper

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MAR 2020: MAR 5-7: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: Emerald Coast Cruisin': Make your plans now!

All the hot cars, trucks, bikes, vendors and more. The event is held at the Aaron Bessant Park. For more info go to http://www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com/ or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/468473277122654/ or to register go for the Emerald Coast Cruizin Spring 2020 Event is now open, follow the link below

https://www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com/vehicle-registration MAR 7: 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 MAR 7: CLARKSVILLE TN: Spring into Spring Cruise-In: Hosted by the Clarksville area Car Clubs and will be held at Governor's Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.

Times: 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Come spend the last night before the time changes

("spring forward") with your favorite car club members and their cars, trucks, whatever they drive! We're coming together with Clarksville Gearheads, Last Century Hotrodz and Haulers and Unique Automotive to create an event for the car enthusiasts in our community. Let's get to know each other and enjoy a night out with people who want to look at cars and talk to their owners!

MAR 7: OCALA FL: BILLETPROOF FLORIDA: Florida again kicks off the Billetproof 2020 season. This will be the 13th year of Billetproof teaming up with Don Garlits at his Drag Racing Museum in Ocala Fl. Show car registration is $30 if received by Feb. 20, 2020(after that and at the gate its $35). Spectators FREE. Pinstripe panel jamPin -Up Contest. Live bands playing throughout the day! Trophies awarded in many categories! Swap Meet & Great Vendors. The Largest Model Car Show in the STATE!!!

Call Jim Stepanek for details 352-228-1903 OR GO TO WWW.BILLETPROOF.COM MAR 7: TRAVELERS REST SC: RUMBLE IN THE PARK: Cars/Trucks/Motorcycles Top 40 Event. Show time 10am-3pm.

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MAR 2020: MAR 7: MERIDAN MS: CURVE THE VIOLENCE CAR-TRUCK-BIKE-SHOW: Located at Northeast Park, 7300 Newell Rd. Show time 9am until ? Free registration Car, Truck and Bike Show to help bring the community together and take a stand against valence. There will be multiple show classes, awards, and raffle drawings. There will be plenty of family fun, food and drink vendors, and entertainment. Judging will be held from 11am-1pm. So shine up your ride and come join us and show it off for a good cause and have a good time. All proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of Meridian.

MAR 2020: MAR 6-8: ROSEMONT IL: 58TH ANNUAL CHICAGO WORLD OF WHEELS: Event being held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. Host of the LEGEND CUP. Proud Host of the 2020 ISCA Championship Finals. Featuring the Brushmasters Charity Auction, Tuner Galleria, Jack Trepanier Legacy Award and TIN CITY. See over 600 hot rods, customs muscle cars and the coolest vehicles in the Midwest. For more info go to https://chicagoworldofwheels.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ ChicagoWorldOfWheels/ MAR 7-8: INDIANAPOLIS IN: INDY MOPAR SWAP MEET: 25th Annual Chrysler Performance Trade Show & Parts Swap Meet. Event being held at Indiana State Fairgrounds & Event Center. Spaces still available, call 317-862-0226. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/584718055682266/

MAR 7-8: CANTON OH: DAVE & ED’S SUPER AUTO EVENTS 2020 PRO-FORMANCE: Ohio Largest Indoor/Outdoor performance Meet! Located at the Stark County Fairgrounds. For more info: 330-477-8506 or fax 330-477-8527, www.facebook.com/ daveedsautoevents or https://twitter.com/DESuperAuto MAR 8: HILLIARD OH: ALL PONTIAC INDOOR SWAP MEET: Located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Vendor set up 7am-9am, open to the public 9am-2pm. 10 x 10 spaces $20 and $5 general admission. For more info: 614-519-1019 or email ro.wilson@att.net 10

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MAR 2020: MAR 5-7: LAKE HAVASU CITY AZ: 5TH ANNUAL HAVASU DEUCE DAYS: Presented by the Havasu Deuces. Thurs is Deuces on the Blvd at 2pm. Friday is Garage Tours at 9am and Driving event to Parker at 1pm. Saturday is SHOW & SHINE day at Rotary Park starting at 8am. Open through 1957. For more info call 707-312-2843 or go to www.havasudeuces.com MAR 7: DENTON TX: TEXAS THAW VINTAGE DRAGS & CAR SHOW: Located at the North Star Dragway, 3236 Memory Ln. MAR 7: TOMBALL TX: 9TH ANNUAL RALLLY IN THE ALLEY VINTAGE AUTO SHOW: Located at the Tomball Train Depot, 201 S. Elm St. Show time 10am-4pm. Free to all ages. $20 to show Pre-1968. For more info: facebook.com/houstoncarshow MAR 7: HOUSTON TX: THE RITZ HOUSTON CUSTOM CAR & BIKE SHOW: Located at 10520 Gulf Freeway. Set up from 8am-12pm/show form 12pm-6pm. Registration $20 at the show! Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Plaques for top car and bikes. Rain date March

14. Vendor booths available. For more info: 713-944-6445 or www.RitzHouston.com MAR 7-8: COLORADO SPRINGS CO: 30 YEARS OF MOTORCYCLE & CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET: Located at Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Custom and Classic Motorcycle and Car Show, all competing for cash, Trophies and Hand made belt buckles. Combat Hero Bike Build Presentation. 28th Annual Colorado Tattoo Competition, Live Music, Indoor Beer Garden, 200 + Swap Meet tables, Huge Charity Auction, Food and Refreshments, Plenty of Free Parking and Kids Coloring

Contest. 80,000 Sq ft indoor facility. Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 10am-5pm. Adults $13, Veterans, Military and over 65 $11(with ID), Kids 12 and under free. For more info: www.pro-promotions.com or 719-487-8005

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MAR 2020: MAR 5-8: BAKERSFIELD CA: 62nd Good Vibrations March Meet Nostalgia Drag Racing: Event being held at the World Famous FAMOSO Dragstrip located at Auto Club Famoso Raceway at 33559 Famoso Rd. TAKE THIS TIME TO EXPLORE THE HALLOWED GROUNDS OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST HISTORIC RACE TRACKS. WATCH THE RACERS AS THEY TRANSFORM THE EMPTY PITS INTO A SMALL CITY OF RACE CARS. BEAT THE CROWDS WITH EARLY ACCESS TO YOUR FAVORITE VENDORS AND THE GOODIES THEY HAVE TO OFFER. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/442491833339243/ MAR 6: BAKERSFIELD CA: OLD SKOOL SPEED SHOP 1st ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE: Event being held at 4386 Turcon Ave. Event starts at 6pm. Event being held during the March Meet. Live music & BBQ. Drive your classics, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Customs & Trucks. For more info call 661-323-RODS or go to Instagram@oldskoolspeedshop MAR 7: EL SEGUNDO CA: HOT WHEELS GARAGE 2020: Event being held at the Automobile Driving Museum located at 610 Lairport St. Visit the Automobile Driving Museum for this special event celebrating all things HOT WHEELS from 10am – 1pm.

Admission is $15.00 and Kids 10 & under enter free. Events emceed by Ken Vela the voice of Car Culture. For more info go to https:// www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/theadmorg/ MAR 8: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PERFORMANCE SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high-performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must

visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Roding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785

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MAR 2020: MAR 6 – 8: HUNTINGTON WV: 43RD ANNUAL WORLD OF WHEELS: The Huntington World of Wheels at the Big Sandy Arena LOCATED AT 1 Civic Center Plaza. Hot rods, customs, street machines, originals, race czars and cycles. Model car contest. Adults $10.00. Kids under 12 $5.00. Infants free. For more info call 304-522-4140 or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/811696099268369/ MAR 7: CHESTER MD: KENT ISLAND CRUISERS 2020 ALL CLUBS BREAKFAST: All car “nuts” are welcome. Membership in a club not required. Located at the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, 1610 Main St. 8am—Breakfast, 9 am meeting. Still $10 per person (eating or not) paid in advance. $15 if paying at the door. 50/50 raffle, Door prizes and Lots of show info! Topic: 2020 events for the area, and other items related to our hobby. Reservation with payment by Feb 28,2020. For more info: 443 -562-2587 or 410-430-8789 Find us on FB.

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1st THURSDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : HIXSON TN: HIXSON CRUISE: Cruise is held on the 1st Thursday of each month starting March 2020. Cruise runs 6pm-9pm. Cruise is held at the Food City 8350 Hixson Pike 37343.

1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : PAINTSVILLE KY: BURGER KING CRUISEI N: Cruise is held year round on the 1st Friday night of each month. Hosted by the East Kentucky Gearheads.

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/ 1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MARYVILLE TN: Three (3) C's Cars, Coffee, Cycles: Hosted by Smoky Mountain Harley -Davidson at 1820 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy. Starts March 7th thru November 7th, hours 7:00-11am. Food truck will be on-site. Open to ALL vehicles. Have lunch at the Smoke House, visit the massive showroom and collectables store. Contact: 865-977-1669 or go to https://www.smh-d.com/ 1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : ATHENS AL: CRUISE IN ON THE SQUARE 2020: Cruise is held monthly on the 1st Saturday Night of the month, kicking back off on March 7th! Get those rides shined up after their winter hibernation and bring them out for a good time on the Square in Historical Downtown. We ask that you try to leave parking on the north side of the square for patrons of the restaurants. All cars, trucks, and bikes are welcome. If you think it’s cool, we want to see it! No judging, no trophies, just an evening of checking out some nice rides and making new friends. There will be food trucks on site for the event and multiple restaurants nearby, so bring a few buddies and enjoy a fine meal. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/447118126182986 2nd SUNDAY CRUISE IN’S: MURFREESBORO TN: GodSpeed Supercharged by Hispower Cruise-In: Cruise location is at The Well in the Boro, 855 W. College Street. Starts March 8th thru October 19th. Hours: 6pm - 8pm. All Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles welcome. Info visit, http://godspeed07.com/

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1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MIDDLETOWN OH: HORSEPOWER FARM CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the 1st Saturday of every month all year long Rain or Shine. So even on those cold winter or rainy days just come on out and hang out in the Garage. Start time is 8AM till Noon all proceeds benefit the Blue Skies Warrior Fund. Thanks for all your support we have already donated over $20,000 in 2016. Cruise located at the Horsepower Farm at 2227 Trinity Drive. For more info call 937-477-0450 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.

1st FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 1st 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 1st 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/ 1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ: SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN: Hosted by the Saturday Night Cruisers. Cruise runs from 4pm - ??. Cruise starts Oct. 7th and runs on the 1st Saturday of the month. Being held at Freddy’s Steakburgers at the corner of Hunt Hwy & Gary Rd. Music, raffles, Peoples Choice Award, Steakburgers & frozen custard and lights…we have lights. Win a $25 gift Certificate from Freddy’s every cruise night. For info call 480-204-6201 20

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FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN 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 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.

NORTHRIDGE CA: Bob's-Northridge FridayCruz’20: EVERY FRIDAY IN NORTHRIDGE [since 2009!] the local hot rodders and classic car enthusiasts have rolled in to cruise their favorite burger joint. Bring out your hot rod (be it a classic cruiser or modern muscle), unpack your folding chairs and join in while enjoying something from Bob's menu or shopping the local stores!

Cruise runs from 4-10pm at Bob’s Big Boy Northridge located at 8876 Corbin Ave. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/165520048066705/ 1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: MOUNTAIN VIEW CA: CARS AND COFFEE: Hosted by the GOOMBAH’s Car Club benefitting The Family Giving Tree. Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 7-9am. Cruise is held at the KRISPY KREME & COSTCO located at 2146 Leghorn St (Rendstorff & 101). Everyone is welcome. For more info go to www.goombahcarclub.com or INSTAGRAM @goombahs_cc 1st SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN’S: PALM SPRING CA: PSCA CRUISE-IN 2019-2020: Cruise is held on the 1st Saturday Afternoon of the month thru April. Cruise runs from 1-4:30pm. Cruise is held at the Westfield Palm Dessert Mall located at Montery and Hwy 111 on the north side of the mall behind Macys. Cruise takes place rain or shine. Custom, Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars, Trucks Motorcycles, Special Interest & Vintage Vehicles of all kinds.

Spectators Free. Non Members $10.00 per entry. For more info go to https:// palmspringscruisinassociation.com/ 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 2nd SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : NAPA CA: NAPA VALLEY HOT RODS CRUISE: Cruise is held on the 2nd Sunday morning from 8-10am. Cruise is held at the NAPA Premium Outlets located at 629 Factory Stores Dr. All cars welcome.

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The RIDLER Award...only presented once a year since 1964, to honor Don Ridler, who was instrumental in starting the Detroit Autorama with the MHRA. It’s easy (yea right!), you start with 800 or so entrants at this year’s Detroit Autorama, look at them and then narrow it down to the top 8 vehicles (The Great 8)in the show and then judge, look judge again, look again...and then select the single best-in-show winner of the RIDLER Award.

The winner of the 2020 RIDLER Award and the $10,000 top prize, sponsored by Meguiar’s car-care products is a radically customized 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air station wagon ...appropriately named IMPRESSIVE. The 1963 Chevy wagon built by the fatherand-sons team of Brad, Brady, and Cory Ranweiler was VERY IMPRESSIVE. What’s so impressive about this two-box family hauler?

Its tasteful elegance; its long, sleek lines; its conservative use of bright accents; its magnificent leather interior; and, most of all, that brilliant black paint job. That black paint wasn't just brilliant, it was LASER STRAIGHT! The Ranweilers’ livelihood is their Show Cars Automotive business, in New Ulm, Minnesota, which sells restoration parts for 1958– 64 Chevy Impalas. In 2010, Brad Ranweiler declared the moment was right to customize the 1963 Bel Air four-door wagon rattling around their business. The father’s creativity and inspiration, blended with his sons’ hard work and dedication, turned into a decade of effort. Add up their hours of sweat and contributions from sympathetic suppliers and you’ve got a trophy winner they estimate is worth $2.5 million.

Not much of the original car survived the journey to what you see on these pages. The chassis is a custom design by Art Morrison 24

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Enterprises on a 121.0-inch wheelbase with Uni-Steer Performance and Chassisworks electrically assisted rack-and-pinion steering.

The front suspension is a control arm design, while the live Ford rear axle is located by four trailing links. Evod Custom Industries manufactured the gorgeous 8x18-inch front and 12x20-inch rear aluminum wheels shod with Pirelli radial tires. Wilwood supplied the 14inch disc brake rotors and calipers.

A 409-cubic-inch Chevrolet V-8 was bored and stroked to 509 cubic inches, in-house.

Edelbrock aluminum heads with Hilborn electronic fuel injection, David Walser nose cone air cleaners, and a Joe Hunt Magnetos billet distributor yield 615 horsepower and 685 lb-ft of torque. The multi-layer valve covers provide the clearance needed for the roller rocker arm valve train and a means of hiding the ignition wires. GP Headers built the 2-inch headers and 3-inch exhaust pipes out of stainless steel. The transmission is a GM 4L80E automatic supplied by TCI Automotive. Griffin Thermal Products supplied the custom radiator and cooling fan components. The stainless steel fuel cell is by Rick’s Tanks.

By the time the body shell was switched to a more svelte two-door configuration and channeled over the new frame, only snippets of the OEM factory sheet metal remained. The hood is new, the Dynacorn International front fenders are welded in units with the main shell, bumpers are modified for a tighter fit with their surrounding sheet metal, and the roof is altered. Dropping the roof height three inches and relocating the B-pillars rearward necessitated totally different pillars, glass contours, and bright trim components.

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The grille began as a 1000-pound chunk of aluminum but ended up as 69 separate barand-surround pieces. When a dozen or so parts farmed out to fabricators returned with expensive invoices attached, Cory Ranweiler signed up for a two-week training course to polish his CNC machining skills. This allowed him to craft the next 320 metal parts totally in -house.

The greatest challenge, according to Brady Renweiler, was perfecting the black paint job, which is precisely why that color was selected from the beginning. Brad Renweiler brought to the party 40 years of painting experience and challenged his sons to aim for perfect surfaces before the first drop of PPG paint was sprayed. The sanding and polishing process lasted years. A chunk of aluminum measuring 6-feet long by a half-inch thick, wrapped with sandpaper, eliminated any hint of waviness in the long side-body panels.

M&M Hotrod Interiors created the black, burgundy, and chrome inside trim. Evod Industries machined the steering wheel parts as well as the custom tail lamp rings. The billet switchgear came from Watsons Streetworks, and the custom instruments are by Dakota Digital. Advanced Plating applied a sparkling finish to the custom trim parts, which were made by the Ranweilers. The incar entertainment system is by Kenwood USA and Kicker Performance.

There’s no doubt that the creative force behind this project exceeded some ambitious goals. The boys made their father proud and vice versa. Their Ridler win proves it was IMPRESSIVE and a decade very well spent.

If you didn't get to see IMPRESSIVE at the Detroit Autorama, then head to the Chicago World of Wheels show March 6-8, 2020 as it will there to compete the LEGEND Cup.

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MAR 2020 MAR 13-14: WHITE PINE TN: TNT TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL: 2020 Smoky Mountain Shootout Indoor Truck & Tractor Pull. Located a 7pm at Walters State College Arena. Super Modifies 4WD Trucks, LLSS Tractors, Super Modified 2WD Trucks, Semi Trucks, 10,000 lb Hot Farm Tractors, and Diesel Trucks. Admission $15 kids and

under 10 free. For more info: www.tnttruckandtractorpull.com or 502-219-0806 or 502-680-1000 go to https://www.facebook.com/events/179774983409701/ MAR 13-14: VICKSBURG MS: 2ND ANNUAL CRUISIN’ FOR PAWS ROD RUN: A Pre-’49 Street Rod event to benefit Paws Rescue. Located at Jerry’s Furniture and Mattress Center. Donate dog and cat food 50/50 NSRA safety Inspections, Scavenger Hunt, Enjoy Vicksburg’s History while you tour Museums, Vicksburg National Military Park, Antebellum homes, downtown Murals, Shopping in unique stores, and much more. $20 pre-entry fee before Feb 29 at the event. Registration will end at noon on 3/14.

Event times are Sunday 5pm Friday – Saturday. Food trucks onsite for this event! For more info: 601-831-2008 or alchevy@astreetrodder.com MAR 13-15: ORANGE BEACH AL: ORANGE BEACH INVASION: Spring Break Weekend!

Alabama Gulf Coast MAR 14: LEBANON TN: FREEZE FEST MEET: Located at 1031 West Main St. MAR 14: MONROE NC: STUDLEY’S INDEPENDENT RODS: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY OPEN HOUSE: Located at 3229 Waxhaw Hwy. Car show-Top 25, Dash Plasques to the first 50 cars! Show time 9am-3pm awards at 2:30. No entry fee, Door Prizes, On

site food available. 50/50 Charity Drawing and Kids Games.

MAR 14: CLAY CITY KY: March Swap Meet & Greet: Event being held at the Kentucky Dragway located at 718 11th St. You "GOT" parts to sell then bring them out March 14th to Kentucky Dragway. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/173274890666927/ MAR 14: GOODLETTSVILE TN: TENNESEE SPEED SPORT CRUISE IN: Event being hosted by and held ar TENNESSEE SPEED SPORT located at 709 Rivergate Pkwy. Event runs from 12noo to 3pm. Got Wheels/ Bring ‘Em. Al vehicles welcome.

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MAR 2020 MAR 14: SPARTENBURG SC: Chevy & GMC Truck Parts Swap Meet: Join us for a GM Truck Parts Swap Meet at Carolina Truck Shop. GM TRUCK PARS and General HOT ROD PARTS ONLY. We have 15 Prime 25'x25' or so spots that will be $20 each. If you just want to bring parts and sell them from the back of your truck in the back field, that'll cost $10. CASH ONLY. Prime Spaces will be first come first serve and they will be assigned. Truck Bed spaces will be handled the day of, first come first serve. Event being held at the Carolina Ruck Shop located at 4056 Anderson Mills Rd. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/208560473673880/ MAR 2020 MAR 13-15: CLEVELAND OH: 54TH ANNUAL 1-X PISTON POWERED AUTORAMA: The Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama will celebrate its 54th year in Cleveland at the I-X Center, under a new theme! What’s in store for 2020?

All roads will lead to Cleveland for Piston Powered March Motor Mania featuring the Hot Rod Asylum, Gasser Madness Machines and insane show cars and bikes from across the country. The show will be kolored by Krazy Paint! If a piston makes it go, it’s in this show! The I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama is the largest indoor showcase of custom cars, trucks, antique construction equipment, motorcycles, tractors, planes, military equipment and more of its kind in the world. Each year the weekend -long event hosts more than 1,000 vehicles at the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/600905437310293/ MAR 15: MACOMB MI: EASTSIDE A’s 50TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET: Open to all makes and types of cars. Doors open at 8am for spectators. Set up time is 6am for vendors. Car parts, auto collectibles& supplies. Indoor facility. Food available. 50/50 raffle. Admission is $3.00. Inside dealer $18.00 per table. Event is located at RUSS MILNE FORD located at 24777 Hall Rd. For more info call 586-206-6653

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MAR 2020 MAR 13-15: FORT WORTH TX: GOODGUYS 10TH LMC TRUCK SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS: Located at the Texas Motor Speedway. VENDORS/EXHIBITORS – Huge Vendor Midway.

SWAP MEET & CARS 4 SALE CORRAL – Hundreds of cars 4 sale. GOODGUYS CHOICE PRODUCTS GIVEAWAYS – Deposit your Instant Winner Ticket as soon as possible at the Goodguys Choice Product booth. Your vehicle entry # and name will be drawn throughout the entire event-so check the booth often to see if you have been chosen! LMC TRUCK ULTIMATE TRUCK SHOWCASE - Truck-Only Parking Area, Track Cruise, Truck-Only Vendors, Special Awards and more! KIDS ZONE – Free arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! Saturday 10am -3pm, Sunday 11am-2pm in the IRL Garage. Thursday: KICK OFF PARTY – 5pm at the DFW Marriott with DJ spinning tunes. Friday: GOODGUYS AUTOCROSS – 9am-Noon & 1pm-5pm.

H TEAM TEXAS RIDES – NASCAR limo rides 10am-4pm, 4-Lap Stock Car rides 2pm-4pm. (additional fee required). GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST – Dragster Exhibition 1pm.

TGIF PARTY – 6pm at the DFW Marriott with DJ spinning tunes. TEXAS TRUCK TAILGATE – 3 -6pm. Enjoy live music, food specials and more at the Cup Garage parking area. Saturday: GOODGUYS AUTOCROSS – 8am-Noon & 1pm-5pm. Featuring four 4 car “Lone Star

Shootout” presented by LMC Truck 3:30pm-5pm. GOODGUYS NITRO THUNDERFEST – Dragster Exhibition 12pm & 2pm. FREE KIDS MODEL MAKE AND TAKE- Kids Zone 1pm presented by Auto World. BURN OUT COMPETITION – Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em! 12:30pm.

Tech opens 1 hour before. Sign up at the DJ booth Friday or Saturday morning. LIVE NOSTALGIA ENTERTAINMENT – 11am & 1pm at the Goodguys stage with Last Band Standing.

LMC TRUCK ULTIMATE TRUCK SHOWCASE Specialty Parking Area – Infield parking by make (Chevy, Dodge, Ford). SATURDAY SPECIALTY PARKING AREAS – NEW Parking down Pit Road.

7am-Noon Each Participant will receive a custom dash plaque. MIGHTY MUSCLE CAMARO CORRAL. YA GOTTA DRIVE 'EM GOODGUYS BUILDER’S CHOICE YOUNGGUYS. HOMEBUILT

HEAVEN DEUCE DOINS TRI FIVE CHEVY CORRAL. CRUISE TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY – Cruise around TMS just like the NASCAR guys starting with Truck Only. Pick up your cruise ticket with registration. Sunday SPECTRE PERFORMANCE ALL AMERICAN SUNDAY – All American made or powered cars and trucks are welcome all day long. GOODGUYS AUTOCROSS – 8am -1pm All vehicles 1988 and newer compete in a times road course. Reminder: No personal golf carts or motorized conveyances are permitted at any Goodguys event. Exceptions will be made for disabled participants. For more info: www.good-guys.com

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MAR 2020: MAR 13-15: OMAHA NE: 65TH WORLD OF WHEELS: Located at the CHI Health Convention Center. Over $20,000 in Cash and Awards. 21 Classes. This show will build points for the Summit Racing Equipment/ISCA Champion Finals in Chicago March 2021. For more info: www.theisca.com Attention Vendors! Sell and promote your

products or services to the great exhibitors and spectators who attend World of Wheels. For more info: 402-964-9254 or email: gautreau@wholdofwheels.com or 402-677-3201 email: omaha@worldofwheels.com MAR 13-15: SALT LAKE CITY UT: 46TH ANNUAL AUTORAMA: Located at the Mountain America Expo Center. WASATCH CUP: $2,000 CASH +a beautiful Cup!. Wasatch Cup Winner is not eligible for Utah’s finest Award. Over $25,000 in cash and awards. 21 Classes. Best Club Display $400/Outstanding Club Display. Rising Star Awards— qualified entries between the ages of 15-25. For more info: 801-209-7762 or sherri@autorama.com. Vendor & local Sponsorship: 801-597-9613 or sydney@autorama.com or www.autorama.com MAR 13-15: BOISE ID: 48th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show: The event returns to Expo Idaho. Presented by Les Schwab Tires, the show will feature many of the top competitors traveling to Western Idaho from throughout the United States and Canada. The event showcases many of the best hot rods, cool customs, trick trucks, impressive street machines, fine restoreds, motorcycles and tons more.

Show hours are: Friday: Noon till 10 pm, Saturday: 10 am till 10 pm and Sunday: 10 am till 5 pm. Expo Idaho is located at the northeast corner of Chinden and Glen-

wood in Garden City. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/726072671178716/ or https://firebirdonline.com/events/boise-roadstershow-2/

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MAR 2020: MAR 15: LAS VEGAS NV: Vegas Car and Bike Swap: It’s a family-friendly event that hosts vendors selling car and motorcycle parts, motorcycles, cars, and related paraphernalia. General admission opens at 8 AM, and as always, is only $10 per person, and kids are free. If you’d like to be a vendor, you can get a spot to sell your motor-

cycle/car/4x4/hot rod related parts. Register online at www.vegascarandbikeswap.com to receive a discounted pre-registration price. If that’s not your thing, show up with cash on Sunday morning, and we’ll get you situated. Vendor gates open at 7 AM for load-in. The swap is located at 4150 W. Carey Ave. It’s in the West Wind Drive-In and Public Market parking lot. There’s a snack bar and restrooms on premises. PLEASE REPOST THIS FLYER!! We’d truly appreciate it. #vegascarandbikeswap. Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ cycleswapllc/ MAR 2020: MAR 14: BAKERSFIELD CA: 24TH ANNUAL SOCIETY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN SUPER CRUISE CAR SHOW: Located at Kern County Fairgrounds. All proceeds benefit Society for Disabled Children of Kern County. Car Show, Super Raffle, 50/50, Vendors, Merchant Awards, Best of Show, Super Cruiser, Rudy Gallups Awards. Food Available, DJ, Live Music and Sports Show Entry. Open to all Vehicles and Motorcycles. In conjunction with Central Valley Sportsman Boat and RV Show. Register at www.bakersfieldccc.org or 661-345-1627 or 661-431-7688 or 661-345-1629 or

find us at FB MAR 14: FONTANA CA: MOONEYES SPRING CAR SHOW AND DRAG RACE: Located at the Auto Club Speedway. No Colors, no bikes this time. Vendors, Live Bands, Pinstriping, pinup contest, Drag race Pre’72 model years. Gates open at 7am.

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MAR 2020: MAR 14-15: RIVERSIDE CA: 21TH ANNUAL SPRING FLING AUTOCROSS: Benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City. Located at the Riverside County Fairgrounds.

Show time 9am-4pm. $20 entry fee per day, per car. Entry fee includes one free run on autocross course. $8 per run or 3 runs for $20. Super value pack! A total of 18 runs! A $144 Value for only $100! Includes use of special VIP staging lanes. No en-

try fee for active Military but must pay for autocross runs. Valid drivers license and proof of insurance required. Helmets are required for all participants. Vehicle is limited to one driver with one passenger only. Free admission to spectators. Open to all vehicles regardless of make. For more info: www.palmsppringscorvetteclub.com

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Article & Photo’s by Jimmy B

THE RIDLER Award….every year many gearheads head to the Motor City with high hopes of being chosen the BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST in the world with their latest vehicle build. Some have labored many years, let alone many many hours to make the cut.

2020 was no different. Many came to Detroit with big dreams of seeing that 8 ft tall GREAT 8 flag in their display. Reality is only the 8 BEST OF THE BEST OF THE BEST had their dreams come true.

The 2020 GREAT 8 Finalists was a very diverse group as compared to years past.

It included hot rods, customs, and muscle cars too.

Let’s let the GREAT 8 Show themselves off right here….while they didn't get the RIDLER, they did get very close.

Congratulations to all!

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FOR SALE: Four 14 inch “5 X 4 ¼” bolt pattern steel wheels with chrome trim rings mounted with Grand AM Radial GT 225/70R14 tires. Very little wear with like new tread. Located in Athens, AL 35613. Due to shipping costs request local pick-up or delivery only. $500.00 for all. Price is negotiable. Contact Htrumbull18868@charter.net (1/23/2020)

WANTED: Wanted 74 - 80 GM front steer sub-frame complete. Call Bob at 615513-4751 (2/20/2020) 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 (2/27/19)

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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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