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Tim’s 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood Brook Park, OH.
This is my 1953 Cadillac Fleetwood. The car sat most of the last 40+ years inside of 2 barns. I found the car while talking with a guy at car show. My father actually had the same exact car when I was a kid about 9 years old and I always wanted one. I turned out this was not my dads car, but it was identical and was also local car in Strongsville, Ohio! It needed a little sprucing up and now she’s a great driver! It only has 36,000 miles and has never been painted or redone.
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Jim’s 1951 Ford Convertible Port Orange, FL.
Back in the 80’s I looked for years for my 1951 Ford Convertible and finally found it in Adel, Georgia. The car was in storage for 8 years and I ended up buying it and worked on it for a year. The motor was siezed, so I installed a 1965 289 Ford Engine and T10 4 speed. I wired it 12V and started driving it in 1990. The next year I painted it Teal Blue, and had the interior done in Pearl White Rolled and Pleated. I’m still cruising 32 years later at 80 years old.
Michael’s 1978 Chevy Camaro Boardman, OH.
This is my 1978 Chevy Camaro Rally Sport. The car is 1 of 11,902. My dad purchased the car in the 90’s and it was a total wreck in need of a full restoration. It needed new fenders, doors, quarters, hood, etc. After restoring it, he put it in storage for close to 15 years. It has a 350 engine and Guy Shivley put the orange pinstripe back on it. The car won the 2019 Fireplace grand championship the year my dad died. In 2021 I put new wheels and billet grill on it and took it to Goodguys Columbus last year and was featured in the indoor car show and won an award for excellence.
Al’s 1968 Ford Mustang Elyria OH.
This is my 1968 Mustang that I bought brand new in high school. As you can see, it’s been through a few changes. It now has a restored 351 C and a G Force Clutch-less 5 speed. It has run 8.83 and 152 MPH in the 1/4 mile. I had a Marti Report done on my car and turned out to be a 1 of 1 with optioned purchase. Proud of your ride? Here’s all you need to do:
Event Listings
KEY: UNDERLINE = Swap Meet
AMMY = ALL MAKES/MODELS/YEARS
AWARDS = TROPHIES & AWARDS
BOP = BUICK, OLDS, PONTIACS
DP = DASH PLAQUES
DPZ = DOOR PRIZES
GB = GOODIE BAGS
$10/12 = PRE-REG/DAY OF SHOW FEE
REMEMBER: Weather changes rapidly, it’s best to call the phone number or check out their website/facebook first to see if it’s been rescheduled or canceled.
New & updated listings:
March 16, 2023 Ontario Ohio’s Pizza Hut’s “Snowball Cruise-In” 365 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Ontario OH 44904 4PM-7PM, No Reg. fee, AMMY, Food specials, DPZ, “JR the DJ” Jeff jrthedj@hotmail.com 419-884-7075
March 19, 2023 Berlin New Jersey Hot Rod Garage Open House. 255 Cross Keys Rd, Berlin NJ 11am-3pm; DPZ Dan Murphy infohotrodgarage@gmail.com 856-417-2669 https:// www.hrgperformance.com
March 24, 2023 Buffalo New York Motorama, Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. 153 Franklin St, Buffalo NY 14202 FRI 4-9, SAT 11-9, SUN 10-5. LIVE BANDS, FAMILY FUN, MARKETPLACE and more! Show@BuffaloMotorama.com 716-222-2590 www.buffalomotorama.com/
March 25, 2023 - Muscle Car Jack Retirement / Going Out Of Business, Old Car Parts Sale. 36420 BILTMORE PL. UNIT 4, Willoughby OH 44094 - Numerous Parts For Sale For Cars From The 50’S 60’S & 70’S, Some New, Some Restored, Some Repro, Some Needing Restored But All Are Usable And Prices To Sell, SAT: 9am to 3pm - SUN: 9am to 3pm - John McLaughlin jackbquick48@aol.com 440-478-0748
March 25, 2023, Cavalcade of Cars, Syracuse NY Car Show, NYS Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, Massapequa Ave, Syracuse NY 13209 - Music, swap meet. Sat 10am to 9pm Sun 10 am to 3pm. 585-503-5304
March 25, 2023 - Western Reserve Chapter A.A.C.A Swap Meet Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, 127 N Elm Street, Jefferson OH 44047 8am-2pm; Adm $5, under 16 Free; FRI night & early birds on Sat $7; Food & Beverages; Indoor &
Outdoor Vendors; Ample Free Parking; Dave 440-997-7751 Walt 440-254-4991 Charlie Britcher gashouse@windstream. net 440-997-7751
March 31, 2023 - Summit Racing Equipment’s I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Celebrating its 57th Year - 1 I-X Center Dr., Cleveland OH 44135 (GPS: 6200 Riverside DR, Cleveland, OH 44135) The 2022 event set an all-time record with more than 60,000 attendees since the show was relaunched and re-branded in 2013. Admission $25 at box office. Military, Firefighters, Police, Sheriff - 216-676-6000 MORE INFO ONLINE www.pistonpowershow.com/
April 1, 2023 - Columbus Spring Swap Ohio’s Largest Swap Meet 717 e. 17th Ave, Columbus OH 43211 Car corral. SAT 9-5, SUN 9-2, All Ford, Lincoln and Mercury and Ford powered car coral - Look up Mid Ohio Ford on Facebook. Car Corral Call 614-834-4607 Tara tara527@att.net 614-235-0908 www.ohioexpocenter.com
April 3, 2023 - Vermilion American Legion Post #397 Monthly Car Show, 2713 State RD, Vermilion OH 44089 1st Monday of the Month. 5pm-dusk. DP, DPZ & music. Food & drink. Plenty of parking Andrew s Suter asutter69@aol.com 4193417505
April 08, 2023 - MMC’s Season Opener, C&N Motor Cars LLC. 15769 WATKINS RD, Marysville OH. Food, DJ, Raffles. 937-738-2212
April 16, 2023 - 13th Annual All Pontiac Indoor Swap Meet Toth Buick-GMC Akron Ohio 9AM - Vendor Space $20. Setup 7AM. $3 general admission, $5 early bird. Hosted by the Greater Ohio GTO Club. 3300 S. Arlington Rd., Akron OH 44312 Rick Hicks gogtoaa@yahoo.com 330-801-3396
April 22, 2023 - Kettering Saturday Night Cruise-In 2023, 2250 East Stroop, Kettering OH 45440. 4pm to dark; everything on wheels welcome; Music, Food and DJ; facebook Kettering Cruise-in; Robin 937-620-6406
April 23, 2023 - 23rd Annual Swap Meet and Car Corral at Nick Abraham Auto Mall 1111 East Broad Street & Rte 57, Elyria OH 44035 - Hosted by The North East Ohio Buick Club. 8am-1pm. Spaces indoor/outdoor $15., Car corral. $5., Adm. $5.. Setup Sat. 12:30-5pm and Sun. starting at 6am. Food available.Tom Ferencz TFerencz58Buick@Hotmail.com 440227-4080
April 23, 2023 Racks & Hotrod St. Baldrick’s Car Show, 2021 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown NJ 8094 RD 4/30.
April 26, 2023, Independence Village of Avon Lake Wednesday Weekly Car Cruise. Starting on April 26th to mid October. Weekly Car Cruise. 4pm to dusk. 345 Lear Rd., Avon Lake OH 44012 Bo 440-670-9228
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April 28, 2023 - Canfield Ohio Dave & Ed’s Super Auto Events Canfield Swap Meet Canfield Fairgrounds. 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield OH 44406 Fri & Sat: 8am5pm Sun: 8am-4pm. $7 Daily Admission - $10 - Weekend Pass. Children Under 12 FREE. Free Notary Service. Car Corral $25. Golf Carts 330-477-8506 www.autoevents.com
May 1, 2023 Bowling Green Ohio Cruise Night at Pagliai’s 945 S Main St., Bowling Green OH 43402 - 5-7:30pm, FREE event, AMMY, Cruise-Ins held now twice a month on first and third Mondays may thru October, our 11th year! 419-352-7571
May 2, 2023 - Cruisin Solon Rock N Roll Capital Street Machines Weekly Cruise-in every Tuesday 4-8pm Awards every Tuesday. Register for Door Prizes: 50/50. Registered vehicles entered for chance to win $25 Summit Gift Card each week. More info and schedule see ad in Cruisin Times Magazine or visit our website 6200 Enterprise PKWY, SOLON OH 44139 Dennis 216-244-5852 https://rnrcsm.com/
May 3, 2023, Slim & Chubby’s Strongsville Wednesdays Cruise-In 12492 Prospect Rd. Strongsville, Ohio 44149, Strongsville OH Season Opener (weather permitting). Through 9/27. 5pm-9pm, AMMY, Music by DJ Johnny K. 440-5727546 https://www.facebook.com/slimandchubbysstrongsville/
May 4, 2023, Pizza Hut Wingstreet’s Hot Car, Truck & ‘Cycle Weekly Thursdays Cruise-In Giveaways, DPZ, food discount for cruisers. Great hits from the ’50’s to the ’90’s. No registration fee. Family Event – open to everyone. 4pm – 8pm JR the DJ 365 N. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Mansfield OH 44906 JR 419-884-7075 http://www.jrthedj.com
May 4, 2023 - Cuyahoga Falls VFW Post 1062 Weekly Thursdays Cruise-Ins - 1581 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221 - May 4th thru Sept.. 5pm-7:30pm. Full Menu Available and open to the public. vfwpost1062@gmail.com 330-9299494 https://vfwpost1062.org/
May 5, 2023 - Elyria Vintage Cruise In Since 1971 - 1020 East Broad St, Elyria OH 44035 - May 5th till Oct 28th. Food, Music by Dj Dave, 50s & 60s. hdmorebeers@gmail.com 440935-0754
May 5-6 2023 - Mid-Ohio Mopars Annual Swap Meet & Car Corral Wayne County Fairgrounds, 199 Vanover Street, Wooster OH 44691 - 8am-4pm; Spectator $5; Food; Vendor setup Thursday noon-5pm, Fri & Sat 6am-8am; 10x20 at $40 each; indoor & outdoor available; call Carol Goodrich by 4/22 to reserve 330-464-6612 - See ad in Cruisin Times Magazine!
GPS: 6200 ENTERPRISE PKWY SOLON, OH 44139
Every Week Sponsors
4 - 8 PM
AWARDS EVERY TUESDAY REGISTER FOR DOOR PRIZES: 50/50
Weekly Sponsors & Cruise Schedule
Tue, May 2 Muscle Cars –1980 and Newer
Sponsored By: Simon’s Restaurant, Timothy Michael Jewelers
Tue, May 9 Todays Factory Muscle – American/Imports
Tue, May 16 Jeep/Wrangler/Commander/Gladiator
Sponsored by: Reinecker’s Bakery
Tue, May 23 Mustang/Cougar/T-Bird/Cobra/GT/All Years
Sponsored by: Cleveland Jewelry Exchange
Tue, May 30 Chevelle/GTO/Cutlass/Skylark and Lady Owners Night
Sponsored By: Blueline Classics
Tue, Jun 6 Corvette
Sponsored By: Enerco/Mr. Heater, Simon’s Restaurant
Tue, Jun 13 Camaro-Firebird All Years
Sponsored By: Michael’s Auto Parts, Hagerty by Mobile Insurance Agency
Tue, Jun 20 All Models up to 1949/Rat Rods/Dune Buggies/Kit Cars
Tue, Jun 27 Mopar/Antique Motorcycles (pre 1979)/Mini Bikes
Sponsored by: Cleveland Jewelry Exchange, Reinecker’s Bakery, Strange Bird Mfg/Lake Erie Antique Motorcycle Club
Tue, Jul 4 HOLIDAY – NO SHOW
Tue, Jul 11 Pro Street /Gassers/Race Cars/Turbo Blown
Sponsored By: Michael’s Auto Parts, H&H Towing
Tue, Jul 18 American Graffiti/55,56,57 All Makes FHR
Sponsored By: Carl’s Men’s Hairstyling, Enerco/Mr. Heater, Hagerty by Mobile Insurance Agency, H&H Towing, Reinecker’s Bakery
Tue, Jul 25 High School/College students Owners/Tuners/Fast n Furious FHR Two Seat Sport Cars – Except Corvettes
Sponsored by: Timothy Michael Jewelers
Tue, Aug 1 G.M. Night - Chevrolet/Buick/Oldsmobile/Pontiac/Cadillac FHR
Sponsored by: Cleveland Jewelry Exchange
Tue, Aug 8 Corvette – BENEFIT/Donation Night for Camp Quality FHR
Sponsored By: Enerco/Mr. Heater, Hagerty by Mobile Insurance Agency, Reinecker’s Bakery, Simon’s Restaurant, Cleveland Jewelry Exchange, Timothy Michael Jewelers
Tue, Aug 15 Station Wagons/Carry All/Suburban/Broncos/Classic Pick-up FHR
Sponsored By: Firehouse Rocks, Reinecker’s Bakery
Tue, Aug 22 Those Fabulous Fat Fenders and Henry Ford Night FHR
Tue, Aug 29 Mopars FHR
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NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS
Pursuant to a lease with Davis Development, the Rock–N–Roll Capital Street Machines, during car shows it sponsors, has exclusive control over this lot. The RNRCSM reserves the right to establish and enforce all rules to provide an orderly and safe environment for the participants and spectators, including but not limited to, reserving and assigning spaces, prohibition of pets, alcoholic beverages, strollers and bicycles between cars, burnouts, etc. Anyone failing to comply to our rules will be asked to leave our cruise. Failure to leave our cruise will unfortunately result in our calling the Solon Police Department for assistance.
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FOOD BY LOMBARDO'S FOOD TRUCK ALL REGISTERED VEHICLES ARE ENTERED FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A $25 SUMMIT GIFT CARD EACH WEEK!
Sponsored By: Hagerty by Mobile Insurance Agency
Tue, Sep 5 Don Sitts Appreciation Night FHR
Sponsored By: Simon’s Restaurant
Tue, Sep 12 Emergency Vehicles/Military/First Responders & FHR Veterans Appreciation Night
Sponsored By: Firehouse Rocks, Timothy Michael Jewelers
Tue, Sep 19 Cruiser of the Year FHR
Sponsored By: Enerco/Mr. Heater
Tue, Sep 26 Rock-N-Roll Capital Street Machines Appreciation Night TBD
FHR–Firehouse Rocks TBD– To Be Determined
* FOR ANY RAIN CANCELLATIONS THAT THEME NIGHT IS COMBINED WITH FOLLOWING WEEK’S THEME.
For more info or to become a member, visit our website or call Dennis 216-244-5852 or Ray 440-773-1283
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