2012 North Island Show 'n' Shine

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

B1

$250 PRIZE PARTICIPANT DRAW

50/50 DRAWS TROPHIES PRIZES

CR Hospice Dr aw at the Show:

Sept 2 » 2pm

WthIisN CAR!

Always Labour Day Sunday!

September 2nd, 2012 • 8am ‘til 2:00pm Shoppers Row & Tyee Plaza SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST EVENTS 10:00am - 2:00pm

5:00pm - 7pm

7:00pm

4th Annual Car Show

A&W Cruisin’

Mini-Cruise

at Tyee Chev next to the new showroom.

“Bring your hot rod, muscle or classic car or bike.”

BBQ ~ Donations for Cancer Research Sponsored by:

TYEE CHEVROLET CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

“Come and check out the rides.”

Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre

through scenic Campbell River starting at 7:00pm from the Discovery Harbour A&W.

Visit our website at www.nicruisers.ca

SEE MAP INSIDE!

B2

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

Collector Car Insurance Congratulations to the • Agreed Value Coverage HUB • No Appraisals • Policy Options • Deductible Options • Multi Vehicle Liability Discounts • Repair Shop of Choice or Fix Yourself • New Purchase Coverage (up to $25,000) • Coverage for Modified or Vehicles under Restoration

North Island Cruisers on your 20th Anniversary!

Ask us about the Hagerty Collector Vehicle Insurance Product Exclusive to HUB International Barton Insurance Brokers in Campbell River

GET THE RIGHT COVERAGE 1241 Ironwood Street » Campbell River » 250-287-8819

MODELS. SHOW OPEN TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS. Bring your hot rod, muscle car, classic car or bike.

SHINE Saturday, September 1st

and

TYEE CHEV

LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES

10am - 2pm

BBQ Donations for Cancer Research

Trophies For Different Categories

NEXT TO THE NEW SHOWROOM

PLUS… Don’t Miss The North Island Cruisers Sunday September 2nd At The Tyee Plaza 7 am - 4 pm

Call John for more information at 250-287-9511

TYEE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC

CAMPBELL RIVER’S ONE-STOP GM STORE • Sales, Parts, Service & Body Shop

250-287-95511 570-13th Avenue, Campbell River • www.tyeechev.ca 250-287-9

DL 10790

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

B3

Message from the Chair of the car show committee Thanks to the efforts of our volunteers and sponsors, we expect this 20th Show ‘n’ Shine to be our best ever. There’s excitement with the “Damn Yankee” Nostalgia Funny Car making an appearance, as well as an incredible line up of antiques, hot rods, muscle cars, race cars, sports cars and exotics… definitely something for everyone. Campbell River has an abundance of really cool cars, and often the only time we really get to see them is at this show. Couple this with the participants who travel from far and wide to show there beautiful pieces of rolling art while experiencing our awesome scenery, and you have a weekend to remember.

New this year will be our “mini cruise” to show off our great city. We’ll start from the A&W in Discovery Harbour Shopping Centre and head south on the Island Highway.

A right on to Erickson will take us to Nelson and Penfield, then north on Alder to Oceanview. This leads us to Ash and Carnegie, then down South Murphy to 1st Ave, up to Alder and north back to Downtown. Set up your lawn chairs on this route and watch the cars cruise by.

I can’t say enough about the generous support we’ve received from the local business community. Because it’s our 20th, we decided to increase our usual 10 “Top Picks” to 20. This meant finding 10 new trophy sponsors… it turned out to be an easy job. Campbell River businesses also donate “door prizes” that are given to participants. Special thanks to Tyee Plaza for their “Cruizin’ Crazy” promotion, which include the “Impalas” show band at Spirit Square during our event. Room for parking

all these neat machines is courtesy Tyee Plaza, City of Campbell River (for Shopper’s Row) and Spirit Square.

The North Island Cruisers is a car club made up of car enthusiasts from all walks of life… the hobby connects us all. For some it’s the fun of building, others it’s proudly showing, and maybe just the fun of cruising around in a neat vehicle. We invite new members; just bring your passion for cars! The club officially became a “not for profit society” in 1992. The original directors from the incorporation documents were Mike Vroom, Tom Askey, Larry Clayton, John Uzzell and Ben Lindhout. Each year we support local charities and actively promote the car hobby.

It’s safe to say that this event has contributed over $25,000 to local charities over the years.

– Jim Johnson

Jim & his wife Patti moved to Campbell River seven years ago from Alberta to be close to the grandkids. They love the area and brought along their ’40 Ford (pictured), ’84 Corvette, and the ’37 Ford they dated in way back in the early ’60s. Jim is Chair of this year’s Car Show Committee and Past President of the North Island Cruisers.

Shades of the Past

Mid 1990s

Left to right: Ben Lindhout, Larry Clayton, Jim Edgar, Bob Miller, Glen Van Horne, Mike Vroom, John Stewart, Colin Mendham and Bob Levett

Tom Askey's '39 Chev

CORILAIR

OK TIRE

1/4 PG

1/4 PG

Mark

2244 S. Island Highway, Willow Point

250-923-4421

B4

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

Gary Scale’s ‘66 Beaumont

Dave Walker's '52 Chev

Two years ago, Randy Carlson, one of our long time members, suggested “instead of buying trophies… why don’t we make them.” He explained that he had an idea and would bring a sample to our next meeting.

Randy used a damaged race car piston & rod and mounted it on a wood base… it was a piece of art! We agreed to have him build these unique trophies. He did a fantastic job. They were the hit of our 2010 & 2011 Show ‘n’ Shines! With time pressures and a tough work schedule Randy Ralph Beaumont asked if someone else could help with this year’s trophies. We are lucky to have some very talented and committed members. Ralph Beaumont accepted the challenge.

We had a bit of a surprise for him though. Being our 20th event, we decided to have 20 “Top Picks” instead of 10, as in the former years. He dug in and with 8 Flathead Ford pistons that Ralph had, and a

donation of 12 Lincoln V12 pistons from one of Pete Cowling’s customers, he had the foundation for this year’s “Top Pick” trophies. But this wasn’t all that Ralph had in mind. He created our “Hard Luck” trophy from some damaged connecting rods, a marine compass for the “Long Distance” trophy, a set of handcuffs welded to a giant exhaust valve for our “RCMP Pick” trophy, and he also created a “Hard Luck” keeper trophy for the club out of a damaged 4-71 supercharger “Trophy Guy Too” from a Bonneville race car.

Andy Schwanicke supplied the exotic wood for the bases. These are real collectors’ items and we look forward to presenting them to the lucky participants. Thanks to Ralph for his hard work & talent, Randy for his great idea, hard work & talent, and to everyone who contributed to these unique trophies.

Top Pick Trophy

Keeper Hard Luck Trophy

John Webster 2012 President of the North Island Cruisers Car Club I have been hot rodding and building cars for most of my life. I am an avid drag racer (currently racing a 55 Chev) high 8 second car. I also drive my 1937 Chevrolet coupe when time and weather permit.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome participants and spectators to our 20th Annual Show and thank them and our sponsors for all their support, without whom, we wouldn’t be successful. Thank you, enjoy the show!

GOLD SPONSORS Lordco Downtown BIA

SILVER SPONSORS A&W Discovery Harbour & Merecroft Village Keep Your Shirt On! Hub International Barton Insurance North Island Communications OK Tire Store Quality Foods Tyee Plaza Associated Tire and Auto Seymour Pacific Town Centre Inn Walco Al & Sons

RCMP Trophy

Discovery Specialty Advertising Hilcam Trophies and Engraving

TROPHY SPONSORS A-1 Radiators Advanced Marine Power Associated Tire and Auto (2) Bailey Western Star Berry & Vale Contracting Cambellton Motor Cars Class A Interiors E&B Helicopters Fountain Tire Indoor Storage Solutions JB Radiators Kal Tire NAPA Auto Parts Puller’s Repairs Ltd

Long Distance Trophy

Rich’s Auto Collision Rivercorp Seymour Services Shoppers Drug Mart Steve Marshall Ford Tyee Chevrolet Tyee Plaza Western Equipment White’s Diesel & Marine

Rick Johnson’s ‘68 American Motors AMX

Randy Carlson “Trophy Guy”

John Webster’s ‘37 Chev Coupe

Hard Luck Trophy John Webster’s ‘55 Chev

Ralph Beaumont’s ‘27 Model T Ford

Cruise Night ” to “mini cruise r u o e b ill from ar w New this ye great city! We’ll start r ping u p o o show off Harbour Sh ry e v o c is D land the A&W in ead south on the Is ke h ta Centre and ht on to Erickson will left g ri a A n , the ld e Highway. fi n e P d on an is leads us to Nels eanview. Th c O to r e outh ld (north) on A Carnegie, then down S h nort nd us to Ash a Ave., up to Alder and st hairs Murphy to 1 wn. Set up your lawn c nto back to dow cars cruise by! e th and watch

B5

Club Member Cars

President’s Message

Club Member Cars Our Unique Trophies Rick Hoodikoff's '41 Plymouth

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1 1PM – 7PM SHOPPERS ROW & TYEE PLAZA

PHOTO FINISHING SPECIAL For the best quality, longest lasting prints... trust Maxima for “real photofinishing”!

PASSPORT PHOTO’S $ 99

1/8 Sure Copy 9 4x6 - .16¢ 5x7 - .69¢ 8x10 - $299

Additional Sets $500

Offer Expires September 30, 2012

621 - 11th Avenue Campbell River 250-286-1542 maxima60@telus.net

Your Host Motels

Town Centre Inn & 1/8Vista Town del Centre InnMotel Mar 250-287-8866 – 1500 Dogwood www.towncentreinn.com

Ocean View 250-923-4271 920 South Island Highway www.vistadelmarmotel.com

B6

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

A work in progress The car pictured is a ‘69 Camaro half way through a major restoration. Many cars of the muscle era were "unibody" cars – they did not have full frames, only subframes and rear differentials attached to the unibody. In a restoration of a unibody car, there is no frame to separate the body. Therefore the front subframe and the rear differential are removed, a along with all glass, body panels, etc. The body is then mounted on a rotisserie, which is what is you see yo se pictured. Kinda like cooking a roast on you a BBQ but much larger. The body can then be ro otate and any part can be worked on with o rotated th he turn tu of the machine. the Th he ‘69 ‘6 Camaro has been reproduced as a The co omp completely new body shell recently (not this o i original) so the aftermarket provides one, it’s myr a myriad of parts and accessories to build it th he way wa you like and for many different uses. the T c has continuously evolved over the This car la ast 10 1 years as trends change and more last

modern parts are made available. As an example, the engine has been through a few changes internally and the latest change has seen the induction system switched from carburetor to fuel injection. All that remains of the original car is the subframe and body shell. The transmission is an early 90s 4-speed overdrive and differential is from a ‘75 Buick Apollo.

The interior is all new but as original.

The more recent pictures show the undercarriage and running gear installed.

I purchased the car from a co-worker eleven years ago. I know that’s a long time ago but I didn’t have 30 guys working on it for a week like you see in the TV shows. Ya, ya I know it still shouldn’t have taken this long. All of the work with the exception of engine machining and upholstery was done in my garage at home. As this is being written it is finally ready for paint and with a little luck it may just be ready for this show!

– Stan Cook

Enjoy the sights and sounds of vintage cars & trucks.

MAYCOCK

MARK'S SAFETY Brakes and Suspension Specialists 1/8 PG

1/8 PG

Be Wise... Protect Your Eyes ™

DISCOVERY HARBOUR SHOPPING CENTER • 850-20/20

Come in and enjoy all day BANNERS breakfast!

1/8 PG

Located in the Tyee Plaza 250-250-286-6711 » Wireless Internet

1930 Island Highway 250-286-6334

JB RADIATORS See you at one of the biggest events that takes place in our beautiful city.

1/8 PG

Radiators 1501 A Willow Street Campbell River 250-287-7003

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012 | CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR |

B7

Brent Murray's Damn Yankee The car is an original "Damn Yankee" built in 1977 by Frame Up Engineering and was built as an AA/FC running in the 6.30s at over 240 mph. Brent bought the rolling chassis 1993, sold the body to a restaurant and replaced it with a 23T body. In 2009 he managed to track the body down in California, bought it back and restored it and then mated it up with the original chassis again. The best time to date with his blown alcohol combination is 6.61 @ 205 mph racing in the BB/FC Assoc. out of the Northwest U.S. and B.C.

He drove his own blown alcohol hydro the "Waterworks" with a best of 7.54 @ 156 mph. until 1991 when he attended Frank Hawley's Drag Racing School to learn how to drive funnycars from the two time champion. He currently owns and drives the "Damn Yankee" funnycar, and the "Thriller IV" blown alcohol dragster for his parents with a best of 6.14 @ 230 mph. and fills in when needed to drive a Top Alcohol dragster out of Chilliwack with a best time of 5.43 @ 263 mph.

Thanks to the North Island Cruisers for their SEYMOUR SERVICES continued support.

SEYMOUR SERVICES 1/8 PG

Brent Murray’s “Damn Yankee” Nostalgia Blown Alcohol funny car is a feature car at our show. This car runs 6 second ETs at over 200 mph in the quarter mile.

GREAT CDN OIL

1/8 PG

Serving Campbell River for over 25 years 1860 Antonelli Rd., Campbell River 250-287-3505 www.seymourservices.mechanicnet.com

1691 Dogwood Street (Beside White Spot)

250-286-4288

Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary

IAP

1/8 PG

I.A.P SUPPLY INC. Industrial Automotive Parts 1651 Peterson Rd. Campbell River, BC

250.286.3225

Berry & Vale Contracting Ltd 3815 Discovery Drive

250-286-3505

B8

SHOW ‘N’ SHINE

| CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR | FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2012

associatedtire@shaw.ca www.associatedtire.com

ASSOCIATED TIRE

FULL PAGE | PROCESS

Home of hot rod enthusiasts!

100% locally owned Proud supporter of our local community 1710 Island Hwy, Campbell River • 250-286-6132