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We’re not called to straighten everyone out. They may be wrong, and you know you’re right, but if you win the argument you have to ask yourself, “What is that going to accomplish?” Is it going to move you forward or is it just going to make you feel good? You may win, but in the big picture it’s taking your time and energy, focus that you should be using for your dreams. We fight too many battles that don’t matter. If that battle is not between you and your destiny, then it’s a distraction.…… Joel Osteen Cruizin’ in the passin’ lane By: Jimbo It’s July and it seems like we were just complaining about the cold weather and now it’s HOT… car shows, cruise-ins, events at the track all suffer the same fate during the July & August months, hot and wet afternoons. Seems like it is always on the weekends too. Guess that’s the price we pay for living in the South. July 27th & 28th will be the 8th Annual Red Creek Classic Car Appreciation Picnic Cruise-in & Swap Meet at the Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins, MS. This will be the first year for the swap meet so here’s your chance to buy/sell or trade some of your treasures for somebody-else's and with Cruisin’ the Coast just around the corner you just might find that one thing to finish up your project. If you haven’t been to this “Everybody is Welcome” picnic try and make time to attend. Lot’s to eat and plenty of shade for everyone. Even an air-conditioned building if you need to get out of the heat. Guess there was about 300 cars/trucks last year, so there is plenty to see and do. The Red Creek Classic Car Club does a excellent job of organizing and hosting this annual picnic. The NSRA will be on site to sign up new members and if you are already a member show your membership card to get a NSRA Appreciation day pin. Some Email Jimbo, I would like to thank all the participants that attended the 11th Annual Blueberry Jubilee Car/Truck/Bike Show. I think is was very successful. I very much enjoy seeing and visiting with you and I really appreciate your support. I would also like to thank Gulf coast MotorSports Magazine, Icruise.com, oldrides.com and rockauto.com for their continued support in promoting this event. … Jeff Westfall Jimbo, Have you heard of Murphy’s law? “Yeah” What is it? “if something can go wrong, it will go wrong.” Right. Have you heard of Cole’s Law? “No what is it?” Thinly sliced cabbage…. Rob Cole
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Jimbo, Boudreaux and Marie were in a terrible accident which cause Marie's face to get severely burned. The doctor told Boudreaux that they couldn't graft any skin from her body because she was too skinny. So Boudreaux offered to donate some of his own skin. However, the only skin on his body that the doctor felt was suitable would have to come from his rear end. Boudreaux and Marie agreed that they would tell no one about where the skin came from, and requested that the doctor also honor their secret. After all, this was a very delicate matter. After the surgery was completed, everyone was astounded at Marie's new beauty. She looked more beautiful than she ever had before! All her friends and relatives just went on and on about her youthful beauty! One day, she was alone with Boudreaux, and she was overcome with emotion at his sacrifice. She said, "Mon cher, I jus' want to tank you for evryting you dun did for me. How can I possibly ever repay you?" "Oh mon cher," he replied, "I get all the tanks I need every time I see you momma kiss you on da cheek."
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Deep Thoughts
When two airplanes almost collide, why do they call it a near miss? It sounds like a near hit to me!
6721 Klein Cemetery Rd. Spring, TX. 77379 Phone: 281 376-5932 or 866-400-3411 LAP NUMBER SIX Rumblings & Ramblings Yesterday at church, my pastor was speaking about the children of Israel and the city of Jericho. (Joshua 6:1-27) In this passage, Joshua is called to lead his people in the march around the city of Jericho. For six days they marched around the city walls. As God commanded, on the seventh day they marched seven times around. With the blasts of their horns, and the mighty shouts of the people, the walls came down! The question I have. What if they had given up at lap number six? Surely there was someone who said “this is stupid!”, or “my feet hurt!”, but they didn’t. They persevered. With building cars for a living, I see “white flag” projects all the time. Some have waved the white flag because of money, family, or they have reached their skill limit. The saddest is, the lack of desire to keep moving forward. One of the points in my Pastor’s message was, their are two “white flags”. One is the international sign of surrender. The other is used in racing, as a signal to the driver that they are on the last lap. Too many people these days use the wrong flag. Unfortunately, it’s become too easy to raise the white flag, instead of waiting for the white flag to be waived. Building a car can easily become a long term project. As in anything long term, it takes perseverance to see it through. Perseverance to finish that car. Perseverance to loose that last five pounds. Or even, perseverance to save your marriage. Today. I challenge you. Keep looking for that flag man. You never know. You might be coming up on lap six.
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Why do scientists call it 'research' when they are looking for something new?
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If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
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Why is it that when a door is open, it's ajar, but when a jar is open, it's not a door?
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Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you.
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Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.
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How come Superman could stop bullets with his chest, but always ducked when someone threw a gun at him?
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Why is it fake lemon juice contains mostly artificial ingredients, but dishwashing liquid contains real lemons?
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Why do we wait until a pig is dead to 'cure' it?
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Why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them?
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Why do we put suits in a garment bag and put garments in a suitcase?
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Do Roman paramedics refer to IVs its '4s'?
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If man evolved from monkeys and apes, why do we still have monkeys and apes?
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Should you trust a stockbroker who's married to a travel agent?
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Do married people live longer than single people do, or does it just SEEM longer?
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I went to a book store and asked the saleswoman, 'Where's the selfhelp section?' She said if she told me it would defeat the purpose.
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If all those psychics know the winning lottery numbers, why are they all still working?
The Coastal Cruisers presented a check Saturday Night for $6,000.00 to the Children's Wish Endowment. Money was raised by the recent "21st Annual Camellia City Car Show"... one ill child will get their wish granted with the help from the Members of the Coastal Cruisers.
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Street Rod Nationals ÂŽ August 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2018 Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville, Kentucky For info NSRA StreetRod in Memphis 901-452-4030. Street Rod Nationals North September 7th, 8th & 9th, 2018 Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground Kalamazoo, Michigan Northeast Street Rod Nationals September 14th, 15th & 16th, 2018 Champlain Valley Exposition Burlington, Vermont
The 8th Annual Red Creek Classic car appreciation picnic from 8am4pm. The picnic will be at the Flint Creek Water Park Highway 29 Wiggins, Ms. The NSRA Appreciation Day is a day to thank all the members who makes the NSRA so strong. I have the 2018 appreciation pins (so be sure to bring you membership cards) and several plaques to give out. This is a relaxing day to enjoy a day of fellowship. Also Chicken Willie will be there and we will celebrate is 84th Birthday. Yes, I will have a Huge Birthday Cake. I will also take memberships for new members or renew your card. Hope everyone will come out for a fun day.
MS Gulf Coast Area Jerry Cuevas 228 326-7489 Little Rock MS Area Johnny Knochenmuss 601-938-3060
Brandon MS Area Thomas Yates 601 832-9646
Welcome the NSRA new member Ron Cieutat of Spanish Fort. Al. Ron and his wife Janet drove to the Coast to enjoy the Coast Cruizers Auto Show. Janet and Ron are the owners of HPC Specialty Pharmacy. They Have 12 Kids and 4 grand kids. They just bought their first hot rod a 1929 model A out of Florida. They like the 2 seat so they can have a favorite date night. Yes and the 29 does look familiar. Thanks Donna
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The Cole Report Another big Month of events. I started this month at Diamondhead for the True Value Hardware 3rd Fri. cruise in. Sat. night we headed out The Pass Christian 3rd Sat. cruise in, they had 24 cars come out for the evening. The following weekend we made the annual St. Clare's Seafood Festival always a good one with live music, games and great food. The evening was the 4th Sat. Long Beach Harbor cruise in, this one's always a fun night of hanging out. We set out on the 1st. Fri for Long Beach and the Jeff Davis Ave cruise in, 100 cars a month at this one. Lots of places to eat, live music and good times. That Sat. I rode over for Singing River Street Rods 42nd Annual show in Biloxi, 50+ cars at this one and another good day. The evening cruise in had us at Edgewater Mall with the Coast Cruizers having a packed lot with over 150 cars/trucks. Made all the Thursday Silver Slipper Casino car/bike nights for the month in between the other events. The next weekend we ran up to Poplarville for the Blueberry Festival over 80 cars a that this one, with plenty of crafts and items for the ladies. Finished out the Month at the Misfit Street Krewzers 2nd Sat. Cruise in Waveland at Choctaw Plaza Shopping center hwy 90. Several good Restaurants, stores for the ladies and a Movie Theater. Just get out and cruise and remember to watch for our friends out riding great bikes also.
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By: Joyce Lachaussee ME TOO! I guess if you have turned on your TV in the last six months, I'm sure you've heard of the "me too" movement that's been going around. Well, did you know there is a "me too" push at the Lucedale Hardee's car breakfast?? Yep, that's right there are some women at the Lucedale Hardee's breakfast that will tell you right away they are part of the "me too" movement. Except this "me too" movement is more benign that the one you hear about on TV. This "me too" is strictly about cars. For instance Amy Cross of Wilmer, Alabama made her "me too" statement with this 1937 Hudson Terraplane. Amy was quick to tell me it was her car and not Ronnie's! Amy came by this car through a series of events. She won a 1950 Ford at Celebrations in Tillman's Corner (Holiday Inn). At that time, the car shows she and Ronnie were attending required vehicles to be 1949 or earlier in order to compete so she couldn't show her '50. She made a deal with Pete Bice of Gulfport for a swap for the Hudson and the rest is history. The original color was gray. Her first paint job was black primer with pink fenders and according to Amy, she got lot's of attention on the Interstate. The white with orange flames is the latest color scheme and can you guess who Amy got to paint the car?? Amy tells me she had some basic car knowledge but has learned so much from her partner, Ronnie Legg. She said the Hudson runs great and she loves to cruise the Interstate. Have fun cruisin' Amy.
Kelly Massey is pictured here by her and Frank's 1949 Ford Truck. This is a new restoration and it looks really great. Trudy Carney is a "me too" girl but left before the photos were taken. She and Harold have several fine cars that she has been a part of the hobby since the beginning. The pretty red T-Bird is mine and while I love it, this writer will tell you quickly my "me too" movement depends entirely on my husband, Mike's expertise. I suspect the rest of the "me too's" I have mentioned will tell you they came to love this sport because of their significant others passion for the hobby. It's a great hobby to share with someone who you care about and has the same love for cars.
This month's turnout was great with over 40 cars, trucks and motorcycles. The swap meet saw some pretty good deals being made. Come join us at Hardee's in Lucedale every second Friday of the month beginning at 7:30 til'.
SWAP MEET HELD ON THE BACK PARKING LOT OF HARDEE'S IN LUCEDALE.
ONLY CAR ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THIS MEET.
Kathryn Howard is pictured here in front of a 1952 Dodge Truck owned by Mike Lachaussee. Normally Kathryn would be in one of her and Melvin's cars but today she graciously posed by the Dodge.
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REMEMBER YOUR JUNK MAY BE SOMEONE ELSE'S GOLD!
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Top Ten Classic Car Care Tips Late night infomercials try to convince us that there are miracle cures and magic polymers that can fix any paint scratch or keep our engines purring like new. The truth is that all the quick-fix gimmicks and specially formulated car care products in the world won’t be the reason your classic car or truck continues to run well and look great. It is regularly scheduled, proper care and maintenance that older, high sixfigure mileage vehicles require. The secret to keeping your classic running and looking great is as simple as following a regularly scheduled maintenance routine and using the manufacturer’s recommended motor oil and fluids. This in conjunction with replacing parts that become compromised from wear and tear, like spark plugs and engine belts, is what will make a real difference. Here are 10 maintenance tips that you can follow to help keep your classic car or truck in tip top shape: 1. Change the oil. Nothing will destroy a motor quicker that old or low oil levels. On the other hand, nothing will keep a motor running smoothly than regular oil and oil filter changes. It is the life blood of every motor and should be a number one priority to check and change regularly. 2. Flush the cooling system. At least once a year every car, whether old or new, should have its cooling system flushed out. Replace the old coolant with a fresh 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water to help prevent the system from corroding or developing any deposits that can restrict flow through the system. 3. Change transmission fluid and differential oil. This may not have to be done frequently, but it the more often you can do this the better. Newer cars require it at their service intervals, but classics could really use this a little more regularly. Make sure to use the recommended transmission fluid and gear oil with the correct viscosity. 4. Keep it clean. Washing your car regularly will help to ensure you are removing any harmful impurities that will eventually eat away at your paint’s finish. Don’t forget about the undercarriage as well. Salt and road grime are really good at finding their way into every nook and cranny. Be sure to clean the underside of your car really well to help all the exposed parts clean and corrosion free. 5. Wax on wax off. Wax is crucial in keeping the paint looking its best. You should give your classic a really good waxing at least once every six months. While you are at it, you should also apply some chrome care to the chrome trim to help keep it shining. 6. Protect the interior. Keeping your classic out of the sun is one of the best ways to protect the leather, vinyl and plastic in your interior from fading and drying out. There are also leather creams, vinyl treatments, and UV blockers that can also help to protect and preserve your classic car interior. 7. Check your ball joints. All too often we see ball joints fail before their time should be up. Regularly checking them to ensure they are packed with the grease they need is all you need to do. A dry ball joint will surely fail quickly while a well-greased joint can last a lifetime. 8. Lube your drive-line. Many components of your drive-line, like the u-joints, require regular lubrication as well. Checking to see that everything looks greased well can save you a lot of money and frustration should any part of your drive-line need to be replaced. You may need to remove the drive-line to get to the grease fitting depending on your vehicle. 9. Repack your wheel bearings. You should regularly inspect, clean and repack your wheel bearings with the recommended grease. This might not be the quickest job in the world, but it is cheap to do. You will save yourself tons of money on pricey repairs down the road. It doesn’t need to be done monthly, but you should certainly do it at your regularly scheduled major service intervals. 10. Pump the brakes. Regularly test your brakes to make sure everything feels right and isn’t making any strange sounds. Bleed your brake system at least once per year. It is cheap to replace while calipers, hoses and sensors are not. It is also a good idea to keep a close eye on your brake pads to ensure they are not unevenly wearing down your rotors. Pads are another relatively inexpensive item to replace. From the June MCC Newsletter
I now had 5 trucks housed in and around the carriage house, so the next logical thing to do was to part ways with some of them. The longer they stayed around here the more it seems I had to fix. I could not in good conscience sell something knowingly in complete disrepair. The first project I bought needed the charging system fixed, also it had no keys to the doors. First I got the alternator repaired, next up order new lock cylinders and matching keys for the doors. Then clean it out of all of the stuff the previous owner had left in it. And clean out the bed of leaves and trash as well. Also fix a few tires that would not hold air for longer than a week. It also had a leaky transmission that was not really a problem to fix. It also had a radiator that needed a good flushing as well. So after all of those needed repairs I decided it would be ready to sell. The other minor issues would need to be taken care of by the new owner. It sold rather quickly. The next jewel was in pretty decent shape when I drove it home. The interior was in fair shape, however, it did have one window that had apparently jumped its track, I discovered this as I was driving it one evening. That needed to be fixed and as soon as the cold weather settled it, the battery decided to fail. So as soon as I could I repaired the issue with the window and bought a new battery. I figured, the longer I kept this one around the more things would go wrong and I would have to fix. Again this one was sold rather quick as well. Both of these were never driven much as soon as I bought the 90 SS 454. So now the carriage house was down to just housing, the Big Truck Project, the latest addition to the tribe, the 90 SS 454 pickup, and my daily driver, which lives under the carport side. I still have the big block at the machine shop, and of course the 72 Superglide that desperately needs to be finished. The Queen is happy that all of the future projects have disappeared and I am down to the one Big Truck Project. It has been an interesting first several months to this year to say the least. Got to go somebody just messaged me about another…….. nevermind. Have a safe 4th of July, and Happy 242nd Birthday to these United States. Later Gizmo
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“I want to go to this show” said Jim…..”What show and where?” I reply in my “not really listening tone”….”New Iberia, Louisiana”…… Oh! The heart of Cajun country! Never been!!!!! This will be exciting and a great adventure. It was our anniversary weekend so I thought this would be a special treat! Wow, was I ever surprised! Can't begin to describe the true southern Cajun hospitality in that area! I have always wanted to head down that way especially to Avery Island, home of the famous TABASCO seasoning. Hum….strange coming from me….I can't stand black pepper on my food!!!!!! We head out on Wednesday morning and meet with some of the Misfits in Slidell for breakfast. Head straight towards New Orleans and then due south via Hwy 90….great ride on some back country roads. Lots and lots and lots of sugar cane and rice fields . Can't say too much for the roads in that area…….my poor eyes are still black from the “girls” bouncing up and down (we were in the 29' and she does not have the best shocks)….. Arrive at the host hotel, The Ramada Inn just minutes from Avery Island….I can smell the Tabasco in the air….my nose still burns ! ha… The Cruisin Cajun Country group met us with a warm hug and a huge smile. I am telling you, the hospitality is over the top! And the homemade pralines are to die for! We check in to our newly renovated room and began our adventure. The Cajun country gang tells us about an “early bird” dinner at The Boiling Point (remember what I said about the pepper!) for a full blown Cajun crawfish/crab pickin' dinner. Since that is not my style, I opted for a bowl of Cajun gumbo…remember the pepper thing! Whew! I was sweating like I was in full blown menopause and I just turned 70!!!!!!! But, with a loaf of French bread, I ate spoon by spoon until it was all gone and must admit it was wonderful…..lots and lots of “hello-s…how are you….welcome…nice to see ya and thanks for coming”……...told ya about the great hospitality!! Several locals stopped to say hello and tell us about some great eatin' places which we hoped to try. Thursday had a big agenda with lots to see and do….we went to visit Vermilionville Living History and Folk Life Park and then off to eat again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We went to Pont Breaux's Cajun restaurant in Beaux Bridge for some real Cajun food…….spicy good and still sweating!!! Took some back roads thru town and decided to stop at a local favorite we heard about….DUFFIE'S….man! an old fashioned diner with the best chocolate milkshake I have had in a long time! Needed the ice cream to cool off the taste buds!! This is a great 50's diner with lots of Elvis and childhood memories….definitely a stopper when on the road and a must see… Friday took us to Avery Island….what a treat! A must see when in that neck of the woods…..we decided to eat at the restaurant on the premises and tried to “sampler” of gumbo...red beans & rice… jambalaya..Whew! Jim and I had had to split that one! Oh….also had to have a boudin biscuit…..WHOA! Thinking I had a regular Pillsbury biscuit with a sausage patti coming, I said “give me one of those!”….Holly mother of heaven! She took a WHOLE LINK OF BOUDIN, peeled of the cover, rolled it in a round ball and slapped it on that biscuit with some pepper jelly…I swear it stood 2 feet tall and weighed as much as my 1st child!!!!! Chased that baby down with a Tabasco bloody mary (had to try it!) and drank 4 glasses of water in 2 minutes!!!!....then we went into the Tabasco store to shop and back to Duffie's for a milkshake. Saturday was a full day of poker runs, car shows and lots to do. Never a dull minute with this Cajun crew……..the banquet on Saturday nite was great (they fed us there also) with live auctions, music, and awards. Can' t say enough about this show or the great folks that played host…it is a must go for anyone loving good Cajun food and great southern people…They treat everyone like family and make sure you eat, drink and have lots of fun. Jim and I will be back next year and hope you join us…..well worth a trip “down south”…you may see me “pop one of those peppers “next year!!! … Nancy Perkins
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A very big Thank You to the Iberia Parish Sheriff Deputy’s for helping plan for a safe event.
Cruisin’ Cajun Country just those three words should grab your attention, I know it got mine. This was the year I was going to attend the 10th annual Cruizin’ Cajun Country in New Iberia, LA. From the first minute I got there I knew I was in for a good time. Hospitality, good food, lot’s of fun times were on the menu at this event. We left Gulfport early Wednesday morning in the ’29 heading for Cajun country. We caught up with some of the Misfits in Slidell, LA. and joined them for a bite to eat and followed them to the Ramada Inn, the host hotel I wanted to get there early to check in and make it to the earlybird dinner at the Boiling Point Restaurant that evening. Take my advice and make sure you go there if you like authentic Cajun food. Thursday & Friday mornings you could choose from guided road trips to Abbeville, LA or Lafayette, LA to special interest locations. Followed by great lunch stops. We ended up at a Cajun Buffet at Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant in Breaux Bridge, LA Thursday evening there was the opening ceremonies and kick off party at JP Thibodeaux Car Dealership and they even had a BBQ for all the registered guests. Friday there was a poker run through St. Martin Parish. Or maybe you would choose the air boat swamp tour. Nancy and I went to Avery Island to check out where the Tabasco sauce is made. Friday night there was a Cruizin’ Cajun Country 10th Anniversary sit-down dinner celebration at the Ramada Ballroom. Dancing to a live band, special awards handed out followed by a auction. Saturday we found our way to Sugar Mill Pond in Youngsville, LA. And Saturday night there was the parade through downtown New Iberia ending up at Bouligny Plaza for a Fais-do-do and more food. There was so much to see and do I’ll have to come back next year just to go to all the places I missed out on. Maybe I’ll see you there. By the way the best milkshakes and icecream Sundays are at “Duffy’s Diner” Jimbo
Cruising Cajun County on TV! Good Morning Acadiana KATC 3 with Johnny B. & Wayne & TV 3 gang early morning show….. that was real early … Wayne
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Thank you JP Thibodeaux for having us for Cruisin Cajun Country this year.
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Cruise to Jefferson Island today.
A few cruisers in and eating at the Boiling Point.
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Everything was GREAT the classics cars, new host hotel, the Cajun food, all the fun activities and especially our hosts Cruisin Cajun Country! Thank you for all you do and see you next yea. … LaDonna Branham-Guillotte
Jimbo, I just don't know how this event has been going on for ten years and me and Teresa have been missing it. Thanks to you and the MotorSports magazine we will be attending every year from now on !! We had a fantastic time at this great venue. I know they will have to change up a few things next year as they were a bit overloaded with vehicles this year. I have no doubt that the Club is up to the challenge. One of the Poker Run Stops was in Parks, Louisiana. I had lived in Parks, Louisiana for about ten years during my offshore working career. The Car Show at Evangeline Park in St. Martinsville was only six miles from Parks. The Good Lord blessed our day at Evangeline Park. My God Daughter came to visit us with her hubby and their three sons. I also met up with another friend that I had not seen in a very long time. Roger and his wife were attending the event and we hooked up for the remainder of the weekend. It was as if it was meant to be !!!!!! Already making plans for next year. Ollie & Teresa Patterson Brandon, MS This show is awesome some of the most friendliest and wonderful people you will ever want to meet some whom have become good friends, Sending our thanks for another great show. … Faye Warren
Was a great show with all the cars, good food and a great hotel this year. You guys did a great job and look forward to more Cruising Cajun Country shows. … Betty Minter Baker
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June 9, 2018 By: “Dixie” Spurlock It was a gorgeous summer day for June’s Texoma Cars & Coffee meet up. Cars and motorcycles lined both sides of Main Street in front of Main Street Motors and spilled over into the parking lot at the corner of Main Street and South Mirick Streets. Coffee from CJ’s Coffee Cafe fuelled car talk through the morning as new friends mingled and joined in the fun. Just a few of the cars of note were Rob Diver’s 1958 Solyto mini-car by French motorcycle manufacturer New Map, from Lyon, France, and a fully-restored Morris Minor. This month I had the chance to spend a delightful few minutes speaking with Mr. Stan Opie about his 2001 Corvette C5, which he brought to Texoma Cars and Coffee for the first time.
“I haven’t put any work into it (yet). I bought it like it is now. But the car was… It’s a 2001. The gentleman that bought the car originally really wanted a Z06, but he didn’t like the fact the roof doesn’t come out of the Z06, it’s a hard body roof. So, he bought this and started making a Z06 out of it. So, it’s got the Z06 wheels. He did a bunch of work to the engine; he did the throttle body, ported and polished, put a cam in it, headers -- it has ceramic headers, X-pipes, and Corsa Exhaust. So, while it’s not real invasive with the sound, when you jump on it, it clears its throat, and that’s really when it really starts talking. But it probably has about 470horse. It’s on the mild side but runs beautifully; runs like a dream. He had it completely repainted with a darker navy.
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This car was a blue, but he didn’t quite like the way it was, so this paint job is probably about 14-years old. So, it’s been taken care of well. The car only has 53,000 miles on it. So, he put a real nice stereo and the Sirius radio equipment in it. It has a LoJack in it. Really did a nice job and there’s probably a few things here and there I will do to it as time goes by. I intent to just keep it as kind of a weekender. I’ve only put 400 miles on it in a year and a half, so I don’t drive it very much.” Mr. Opie recently took First Place for C5’s at the Gazebo Burger Plano Muscle Car Show, a show which he had not originally intended to attend. “At the last minute I did. I didn’t have any intention of entering the show for the contest. Some guy said, “Why don’t you bring your car and park in here. It’s just $10.” “I said, ‘Okay.’” “So, I did that. I ended up winning First Place for All of the C5’s, so it was kind of fun.” However, when it comes to entering other shows, Mr. Opie said, “I probably wouldn’t (take it to other shows) because it’s not that. It’s not what I would term a ‘true show car.’ A true show car you wrap it up and you put it into a trailer and you take it, you know, that way. I’ll drive this to
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various shows. So, I’ll go down to different shows down here in the Plano, and Wiley, and the McKinney-Frisco area.” “So, you know I know cars pretty well and I’ve seen a lot of really gorgeous automobiles that I wouldn’t even put my car in their class because this doesn’t have that many things that were done to it. It’s just a really great middle of the road car from my opinion. But, I had a lot of people really lookin’ at it. They loved it.” When it comes to keeping up his C5, Mr. Opie is meticulous. “It’s already gotten dusty and I drove up here in bugs and whatnot from McKinney, so it actually could be cleaned and detailed again, but it’s got, I guess, something around 11 coats of Auto Magic detailing wax on it right now, so it’s easy to keep clean. I’m on it with a rag about twice a week. I have to. The dust we have in our area is just oppressive. It’s just oppressive. Anyway, that’s what it is. Just a real nice car. It’s never been in the rain. It’s like a protected little child. It’s never even been to a carwash. I hand wash this like a mom does a baby. It’s all hand wash.” Texoma Cars & Coffee Texoma Cars & Coffee is the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM along Main Street in front of Main Street Motors in Denison, Texas.
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The 29th Annual Texoma Vintage & Classic Car Club's Car & Truck Show By “Dixie” Spurlock The parking lot of the Denison Middle School was filled to bursting with cars and trucks for the 29th Annual Texoma Vintage & Classic Car Club Car & Truck Show. The sun was brutal, but there was a cool breeze, plenty of shade, and delicious BBQ to be had. This year’s Best in Show was none other than Texoma Cars & Coffee regular Aimee Freise with her VW Bug, Layla. Aimee completed all of the mechanical work on Layla, with the paint and powder coat completed by Dirty Dream Speed & Kustomz. Even the quilt shown with Layla was handmade by Aimee! Among the other participants in the show were Jim and Jackie Gary with their 1955 Chevy Bel-Air. Their beautifully restored Bel-Air has 355 Roller Wayne Calvert Engine, a Tremec and TKO 600 5 Speed. The flawless restoration of the body was a team effort with the color applied by Wisdom Body Shop of Mesquite, Texas, the chrome by North Texas Quality Chrome of Gainesville, Texas, and the Pinstriping by James Crawford of Garland, Texas. The Gary’s are multi-year participants of Cruisin’ the Coast. The badges for just a few of the many car shows the Gary’s have attended lined the back window of their Bel-Air, with a Cruisin’ the Coast, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, pillow in the backseat as a souvenir of their many adventures on the coast. At the center of the show (parked in the same spot where it took Best of Show) for its 10th Anniversary Best in Show appearance, was the 1987 Chevy Corvette owned by Dr. Buddy Merrick. Not only is the car number 13 of the 13 Rick Mears Special Edition bodies produced, the interior has been completely customized. The floorboards, dash, and pedals are all rosewood, the seats leather with embroidered roses, the door panels are rosewood (competed by Don Bartholomew) with crocodile leather arm rests and custom embroidered roses, and a rosewood steering wheel. Dr. Merrick’s grandson, Wyatt Adams, said it took 6-weeks to get the Corvette they call “Rosewood” fully detailed, including the custom mirrors mounted to the inside of the hood. Rosewood is fullychromed, including the brake rotors and undercarriage, was well as the seats, armrests, and support brackets being covered in 13 hides worth of custom dyed leather. Here’s looking forward to another amazing show next year!
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HOOD ORNAMENT HISTORY Report by: John Lunstrum In the earliest days of the automobile, shortly after man created the first steering wheel, every car had a radiator cap that was located at the very front of the hood, actually, since the earliest cars had hoods that opened on either side, rather than one single hood that opened from the front. Radiator caps had protruding thermometers that let the driver know when his car was in danger of overheating, but these went away once the temperature gage was introduced to the dashboard. In the 1920s, car makers replaced the outboard thermometers with decorative radiator caps sometimes referred to as mascots which were used to distinguish the car’s brand and something that would make their cars instantly recognizable. This worked so well that soon car makers were trying to outdo each other with ever fancier statuettes to sit atop their cars’ prows, much like a figurehead on the front of a ship. Vintage hood ornaments are now highly collectible, which is no surprise, considering how unique and finely detailed some of them are. Hood ornaments used to be works of art and a status symbol for any automobile owner. The evolution of the hood ornament mirrors the changing eras of the auto industry – from utilitarian beginnings to symbols of wealth to practical necessity. Even now the hood statue evolves to the now ever present Kustom Kulture with the Rat Rod scene and custom sleds all over the map. However; Vast numbers were taken off cars at scrap yards during the WW2 metal drives and have remained long after their cars were made into tanks and ships where they went
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from freestanding to chrome hood strips to gone altogether. Hood ornament collecting is big business. A 1925 mascot recently sold for $200,000 and as of this writing there are several vintage hood ornaments being offered on eBay for prices ranging from $500 to $2,000. Today hood ornaments are rarely seen, as protruding figurines on the hood pose a not insignificant threat to any pedestrian unlucky enough to get struck by a car. But these elegant, miniature works of art symbolize the golden age of the automobile, a time when the car symbolized something grand and man’s desire to explore. Some mascots portrayed animals, while others featured mythical creatures, and others gave a nod to other forms of transportations in; airplanes, trains, and rockets. In the 1970s and ‘80s, once safety regulations removed both the literal and figurative sharp edges from automobile design, hood ornaments began to disappear. Those that did remain were simple corporate emblems, like the VW logo which briefly became a symbol of hip-hop – as well as a popular target for thieves. Even Jaguar was forced to lose its signature leaping Jaguar (called “the leaper”) in favor of the much blander flat emblem (“the growler”). By the1990s, hood ornaments had all but vanished. Today they’re mostly found on luxury cars, and they have to be designed to be retractable, like the very cool Rolls Royce emblem: which became the relics of a bygone era, one in which a car was much more than a car. Today I salute the kustom kulture for striving to keep tradition alive the best way they know how.
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Elvis is in the building and his name is Nick Perkins 19 yrs old from Tickfall, LA. he has a following, and some of his fans made the trip just for him!
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Well even though we had a tropical storm scare brewing in our Gulf; we still had a decent turnout at this years 2018 St Clare Seafood Festival. With roughly about 38 cars this year and 50 the year before the weather didn’t stop much let alone the numerous spectators that poured in for the sights. The spectators had a wide assortment of venders and gifts to choose from and the food was great. Everyone freely browsed in the old car line up like shopping for groceries. I saw families of all ages enjoying the cars and taking photos together with American muscle. Just a few feet away; St Clare had a little carnival where the kids and families could enjoy the Ferris wheel or tilt-a-whirl ride overlooking the beach. By afternoon when everyone has had their fill of the seafood and sitting under the shade you hear the sound of Elvis over the PA. Nick Perkins of Tickfall LA is a professional Elvis impersonator that has his very own southern following. I actually talked to a couple followers and they freely admitted to being fans who follow his tours dates. After a few Elvis songs the awards ceremony took place and everybody received their various trophies under an iffy sky. Then back to Elvis till the tide started to turn and it was coming to a head. I sure enjoyed my time at this years St Clare Seafood Festival and can’t wait till the next one, minus the tropical storm scare part. See you next year! John Lunstrum MIXED MEDIA ARTIST 1-251-259-7935 www.JOHNLUNSTRUM.com
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By: Terry
Mason Barfield
It's hot…did I say it's hot? It's hot, thank God for air conditioning; I can't remember how I made it as a kid without air conditioning. I think by the time I was 6 years old we got it and my Dad loved it. He liked to hang meat! (keep it cold in the house for when he came in from working on cars or working in the yard.) This is the time of the year I'm not really interested in performing at car shows, it's just too hot. I still enjoy going to car shows, but not working all day on the hot asphalt. Oh the Hot Rod Show trailer has a whopping 15,000 btu air conditioner… but with all those windows open, it pretty much just allows you to stay in the trailer. I have done setups and especially teardowns, where I thought I was going to have a heat stroke before I finished. That's no fun, but if someone waves money in front of me, I'll do a car show this time of year, but I'm just not chasing it if you know what I mean, lol. When June rolls around it means one thing, besides just being hot. It's time for the Blueberry Jubilee and Car Show in Poplarville. The Blue Berry Jubilee is always a lot of fun for the entire family. The town of Poplarville has been putting on this event for 35 years and the entire town supports the event and turns out for it. Looking at the crowds I would guess over 10,000 people attend this event and my numbers may be on the low side. Guys this is a great car show to take the wife and family to because the wife and kids will love it, shopping and eating along with the car show. I headed out for Poplarville Saturday morning. It's a nice drive in the country only about an hour away. As soon as I started getting close you could tell there was event going on. One thing I really like about attending this show is that it takes me back to being a kid again with the small country town atmosphere I experienced as a young boy. Back then small town events you looked forward to for weeks before they took place, really big deals where you knew everyone and everyone was real happy. I get that feel from this event. Probably about 100 vendors and plenty of blueberries to buy and they even sell the blueberry bushes. Over 80 cars at the show, it was full. Jeff Westfall is the promoter for the show and was happy with this year's event. Anytime you have that many folks attending a car show its cool. The show is so big, you do some walking. The vendors are most of the vendors you see at local type festivals and outdoor events. They had fabulous carnival food vendors also, plenty to eat. I spent about 3 hours just walking around and checking stuff out. I can't wait to go back to this show next year. A guy by the name of Terry Jacks had hit record in 1974 with the song “Seasons in the Sun.” It was a good song the first 10 times I played and I learned to hate it after while playing it so much on the radio. It sold 10 million copies. I have really come face to face with the seasons we have in our life. We all think that whatever season, if you will, that is going on in our life will be that way forever. We know realistically that is not the case, but we act in the way that we believe it will go on forever. You are going to have good seasons and bad seasons… and you better learn to appreciate and cherish the good ones, it'll get you through the bad ones. I am having a good summer so far, (summer in Mississippi starts in the middle of May, lol) I bought a season pass to the local water park and have been three times with the grandkids, already this week. Sun, sun tanning and spending time with the kidos, just doesn't get any better than that! I hope you are making the most of each and every day of your life… because you will never get this day back again! There is so much to be truly thankful for every day. Keep that ole Hot Rod ready, take a kid fishing, expose them to our hobby of classic cars and we'll see you down the road at a car show!
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Father and Son Build A Cubby’s Choice Award Winner
All of you loyal readers know how much I enjoy the old car or classic car hobby. Whatever words are used to classify it, the hobby has some of the finest and most talented individuals anyone could hope to meet. Well, I have been thinking about the ones that have gone on to Heaven and the indelible mark they have left on us. There is a song called “Heaven” sung by Kane Brown that caught my attention. It talks about how people talk about Heaven like they just can't wait to go. Well, I am not sure about that, but I am certain that Heaven is an amazing place. I have no doubt there is a Heaven, and I envision the car guys and gals who have already gone to Heaven still discussing how to improve on automobiles. They are designing car parts and cars in their minds and discussing the pros and cons. They are bragging about the cars they built and trying to convince others that their way is the correct way, just as they did when they were here with us. They are sure their car was the fastest and best built. After all, they were the ones who constructed them. Those thoughts bring me comfort. What I am trying to tell you is that enthusiasts create more enthusiasm. Enthusiasts have passion that is an important part of happiness. No matter what a person is enthusiastic about, that spills over to other people and they become happier. I am thankful for all the wonderful people I meet, and I am lucky to have the opportunity to get to know them. In some ways, I think these individuals are more alive. They have a happiness that they emit and their friendships are strong. Car enthusiasts are everywhere and happy to share their stories. That reminds me of something Uncle Ezra once said. “When you get old everything reminds you of a story. I have a lot of stories.” I digress. There are people like myself, who have brains that have been eaten up with their passion for vehicles. All kinds of vehicles from cars, to motorcycles, ATV's, travel trailers, bicycles, pedal cars, model cars, tractors, manure spreaders, and pickle seeders pique their interest. I am blessed to have known so many talented and interesting people in my life. Those blessings continue on a day to day basis. As I focus and think about the people who had a positive influence on my life, (and there are many) I am humbled to have known them. I became the person I am today because many people took an interest in me. There is no way to repay them or say thank you. I can, however, keep their memory alive in my mind. They live on because people remember their skills and their kindness. None of us do well in life on our own. The caring people that befriend us throughout our journey mold and influence us. I am hopeful that we cherish the memories of those who have been influential in our lives. When I listen to Kane Brown sing his song that says: “I don't know how Heaven could be better than this” a part of me agrees. The people I meet give me “Heaven” right here on earth. I cherish their friendship and the memories we make together. Because of them, my life is filled with joy. May God bless all of these Angels. My heart tells me He has. Thank all of you for making my life Heaven on earth, and bringing happiness to untold numbers of people who witness your genius. Get out there and share your vehicles with others.
I get excited when two generations of a family get involved in the classic car hobby. Here is a great example of a father and son build. This daily driver cruises the streets of West Lafayette, Indiana and beyond with Ryan Simpson at the wheel. He and his father, Arthur Simpson Jr. built this magnificent 1978 Chevrolet Camaro. Here is the story. Arthur Simpson Jr. purchased this Camaro for Ryan to be his first car. Every weekend was spent together working on this classic. An original interior was created by using salvage parts from three different Camaro’s. (I wonder how many people who look at our cars at shows and cruise-ins are aware of the time and work it takes to find all the parts necessary to restore them. I digress.) Ryan’s father taught him the art of creating a perfectly straight vehicle by making the metal panels flawless. He was taught the intricacies of sanding the metal to perfection. Care was taken to paint the vehicle the original Black and white colors. It had to be flawless (and it is flawless). There is an interesting story to the 350 V-8 engine in Ryan’s Chevy. There was a Camaro drag racing car that had flipped over onto the top as the result of a broken ladder bar. It had extensive damage to the top. The owner of the race car was a machinist by trade. Yup, a trade was struck and Arthur Simpson Jr. performed the necessary repair to the top on the race car. The machinist built an engine for the Simpson Camaro. One hand washes the other. Ryan learned how things are done in the car hobby. What a great learning experience for a young man.
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Ryan was only 15 when the build was completed, but Arthur drove him and the car to shows. This well-built car won an award at the very first show! Congratulations both father and son. The 1978 Camaro was the first to sport an all new front and rear body color urethane fascia. This followed 4 years of extruded aluminum bumpers. Originally intended to debut in 1976, production delays ensued. Now hidden behind a sleek new nose was the impact absorbing structure. The Camaro could now withstand greater than 5 MPH impacts. The rear taillights now had redesigned three-color lenses on either side of the fuel door. The license plate was relocated to a molded-in area of the rear bumper. Ryan and Arthur Simpson Jr. have built a true gem. Let’s hope there is a third generation that will one day enjoy this beauty. I hope I am around to get to see that.
Gotta Cruise! Greg “Cubby” Hole
by Aaron Conrad 1. Never shake a man’s hand sitting down. 2. Don’t enter a pool by the stairs. 3. The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest thing to a king. 4. In a negotiation, never make the first offer. 5. Request the late check-out. 6. When entrusted with a secret, keep it. 7. Hold your heroes to a higher standard. 8. Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas. 9. Play with passion or not at all… 10. When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye. 11. Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be. 12. If you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point. 13. Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her. 14. You marry the girl, you marry her family. 15. Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience the serenity of traveling alone. 17. Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room. 18. Never turn down a breath mint. 19. A sport coat is worth 1000 words. 20. Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising. 21. Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him. 22. Eat lunch with the new kid. 23. After writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it. 24. Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win. 25. Manners maketh the man. 26. Give credit. Take the blame. 27. Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied. 28. Write down your dreams. 29. Always protect your siblings (and teammates). 30. Be confident and humble at the same time. 31. Call and visit your parents often. They miss you.
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Not Your Basic Barbershop Part 2 By Candy Cocktail Throughout the United States and abroad, the past few years have brought about a significant resurgence of classic, old school barbershops that are modernizing and redefining what it is to spend an afternoon at the barbershop. The second part of my feature of stylish and out of the ordinary barbershops are far from the boring establishments your fathers and grandfathers frequented. Premium Barbers' exterior will transform you to cute, kitschy small town 1940s America with a patch of grass and white wooden benches outside. With three locations, this vintage inspired shop will take you to the past.
You can watch a film, read a book or play video games at Matt’s Barber Parlor in Phoenix, Arizona. Every inch of the parlor is filled with personally collected memorabilia sure to catch your eye. With no shortage of stuff to look at, the owner and avid Batman fan, Matt, created the dark parlor with an intended man cave vibe in 2011.
Even Singapore is home to some classic style barbershops detailed on the Daily Vanity website. Autocutt is full of old school vibes with vintage bikes and antique automobile signs. The Singapore shop even has their own specially formulated cologne and pomade.
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Ramadan Edwan, a Palestinian barber, uses fire in a hair-straightening technique. While not as popular with domestic barbers, other countries are taking to hot new techniques, literally! With fire, barbers from the Gaza Strip to Dubai are trending on social media with viral videos of clients with flaming heads. For decades stylists in Brazil, Spain and the US have been using candles to burn the end of hair as they cut it. The Daily Mail website stated that the heat can smooth out the hair, get rid of split ends, strengthen the hair and help keep it from falling out. While creative, I think I would prefer to pass on open flames in a crowded barbershop.
And the barbers with quite possibly the biggest hearts, are those that spend their free time giving haircuts to the homeless. In many countries and in states throughout the US, barbers are donating their time to people who need it most. A Melbourne-based barber known as the “Street Barber” skateboards around the city giving free haircuts, naming his work “Clean Cut, Clean Start.” A former cocaine addict himself, the Bored Panda site stated that cutting hair became his new high. While not afraid to ask the tough questions and help his patrons get a fresh start, just a haircut can do so much for someone.
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With videos of his good deeds going viral on social media, Ged King's Skullfades Barbershop team has taken to British streets to provide much more than a haircut to the people who need it the most, giving free haircuts to the homeless. His volunteer team features someone to help people find permanent homes, a pharmacist, an addiction coach and his bulldog. Featured in BBC Three's Amazing Humans video series, Ged has given approximately 1000 free “street cuts” since 2015, in as he says, a society in which our homeless population is dehumanized.
In November, Brennon Jones, a barber known for giving the homeless haircuts on the cold streets of Philadelphia, received his own barbershop thanks to a kind stranger who paid it forward. He dubbed his service “Haircuts for Homeless” and took to social media to get the word out. These barbers are inspiring, helping, changing lives and making those they help feel better, because a new haircut can be a new beginning. Becoming a place to hang out and spend a while instead of a 15 minute in and out haircut, you will want to stay and spend some time relaxing at these exceptional spots. So comb in the Suavecito and check them out for your next shave and trim!
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For each of the last five years, the city of Slidell has been the home for the Louisiana Veterans Festival. Hosted by the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, this one-day event is held to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifices of all armed service veterans throughout the state of Louisiana. This year, the event was on May 19, 2018 and was held in its new location of Heritage Park, providing a beautiful and shady venue along the bayou for everyone to enjoy the great music, arts and crafts, veteran-themed activities, food, drink and, of course, the annual car show. All proceeds from the festival benefit the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity Veterans Build Program which provides housing solutions to low-income US veterans, military service members and their families. Mark your calendar for next year's event which will be held May 18, 2019 from 11AM to 9PM, rain or shine. I'll be looking for you! please go to my “PhotoHoe” Facebook page. Be sure to “Like” it while you are there.
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Our Anthem played, and everyone got to their feet.
Morris Arcement’s 2015 Camaro which has names of veterans emblazoned on all sides.
Vehicles of every size participated in the car show.
Albert Hollie’s 1972 Chevy “Cooter” tow Truck and his General Lee.
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Paul & Mary Thibodeaux’s 1971 Olds 442.
David Baumy’s beautiful Custom.
The Victory Belles sang God Bless America during their show.
George Keller’s 1963 Dodge Dart 270.
Kenny DeCorte’s 2002 Harley Deuce
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October 6 HOURLY RUMBLE 1/4 mile Gates open 4p Streetlight race 4p Progressive payout 6p Cruising parade 8p October 20-21 FORD vs CHEVY www.facebook.com/ fordvschevygulfport 504 814-1037 October 26 TGIF 1000' Clayton Fucich 228 518-0510 Gates open 6pm Time trials 6pm Eliminations 9pm November 2-3-4 KING OF THE COAST 1/8 mile Gaylon Rolison 228 323-7325 www.kocbracketseries.com November 9-10 DIESEL THUNDER www.facebook.com/ MSDieselThunder Michael Cassaday 228 263-2550 November 16-17 DSNPR Scottie 601 606-1158 or Chad 601507-9890 www.facebook.com/DirtySouthNoPrepSeries November 30 KING OF THE COAST 1/8 mile Gaylon Rolison 228 323-7325 www.kocbracketseries.com December 1-2 KING OF THE COAST 1/8 mile Gaylon Rolison 228 323-7325 www.kocbracketseries.com
I-10 Exit 31 - Go south on Canal Rd. Cross over the railroad tracks. Go about one mile. Turn left onto Racetrack Rd. Gulfport Dragway
2018 July 13 TGIF 1000' Clayton Fucich 228 518-0510 Gates open 6pm Time trials 6pm Eliminations 9pm July 14 IHRA SUMMIT SUPERSERIES 1/8 mile One Race Gates open 4pm August 10 TGIF 1000' Clayton Fucich 228 518-0510 Gates open 6pm Time trials 6pm Eliminations 9pm August 11 IHRA SUMMIT SUPERSERIES 1/8 mile One Race Gates open 4pm September 7 TGIF 1000' Clayton Fucich 228 518-0510 Gates open 6pm Time trials 6pm Eliminations 9pm September 8 IHRA SUMMIT SUPERSERIES 1/8 mile Double Hitter Race 1 9am Race 2 4pm September 21-22-23 KING OF THE COAST 1/8 mile Gaylon Rolison 228 323-7325 www.kocbracketseries.com September 28-29 HAZARDOUS WASTE Rat rods Friday gates open 5pm Saturday gates open 9am October 5 ASPHALT ASSAULT 1/4 mile Gates open 4p Streetlight race 4p Progressive payout 6p Cruising parade 8p Burnout Contest 10p October 5 SMACKDOWN winlights + no et slips + headsup + drag radials or slicks only Gates 11p-2a 32
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It's late, October season is winding up, and Danny Burke my friend And mentor, is going to give up the #4 car, (and I'm in the 5). Danny had many offers as a race car builder, chassis man, and main event driver. Joe had moved us (Joe Lucy car owner) to Memphis, from Texas City, TX. Joe was chief dispatcher for Commercial Carriers Inc. Out of Memphis, and had lots of stock in the Corporation. (he went to board meetings) Anyway, Danny and I were given delivery driving jobs by Joe, and life was good! I usually delivered pick up trucks, one towing another, and after delivery the company would send a bus (flexible flyer) to pick us up. Joe hired mostly race car drivers, Rosco Rahn, Paul Devore, and others. Indy car owner Pat Clancy was planning on building a 6 wheeler and hired Danny & me to modify the Kurtis chassis. As you see the photo from the front, left to right, that's me behind the tail, Pat Clancy in the middle and Danny Burke on the right. The rest of the crowd were from “DA Lubricants” (Pat's Sponser) and writers and reporters from various newspapers and magazines that reported anything new at the “Indy 500”. The car was initially built to have rear, 4 wheel drive, and be powered by the Offy 4 cylinder dual overhead cams and was 270 cubic inches in size . The horsepower usually came up to 450 hp. Don “Rotten Red” Edmonds and I went over to Myer-Drake Offenhauser to see about changing the intake and exhaust on the Ford V-8 -60 that we were running and were short on R.P.M horse power compared to the Offy's that were in the midgets. The chief engineer was Leo Goosen and he handled all new and products and designs to come out of the Myer-Drake Inc. He put thumbs down on the project!!! One afternoon Danny and I are working on the 6 wheeler, and Danny leaves me at the shop and goes to town for something. I'm under the rear end of the 6 wheeler and Pat walks in the shop, walks over to me and says, “”are we going to win the 500 Larry? If not why not? "I rolled out from under the chassis on my creeper, and looked at Pat. “It's a good design Pat, but short on horsepower”! “So if your right , you will win in the corners”! (there 4 corners and 4 straights at the Indy 500) This theory didn't work out, not enough horsepower to carry the extra weight and traction of the second rear end and still be fast enough! When the chassis work was done, it could be 4 wheel drive, or disconnect the drive to the 2 rear wheels, and still have 4 wheel traction in the corners, and 2 wheel rear in the corners when the 2 rears are disconnected. Notice the beautiful (to me) body work on the front end of the Clancy Special. The photo of me and Billy Allen at Indy in 1956 shows the 1949 KUZMA dirt car built at the same time as the Clancy Special (only as a dirt car for J.C. Aggajanian) I saw this car brand new in 1949 at Clay Smith Engineering when I worked for Clay due to Joe Lucy wanting me to maintain the V-8-60's that were for the #4 car and #5 car (midgets) that Willie Wildhaber and I were to drive out in California Lets go back to Memphis, Danny & I are going to West Memphis every Saturday nite, (It's really across the border of Tenn. & Ark. and is West Memphis Arkansas. Bunch of guys you will remember were “Hooker Hood” Roscoe Rahn, Vik Rothe etc. I'm in the pits after the main one night, and this “Darlin Child” walks up to me and says “ do you like to swim?” I'm looking at her sweater, filled out to 3624-35 just below. “I sure do, but not alone” I say. She smiled and handed me her Dad's business card. She written in “Betty” under the phone# I looked at her and said “this where you work?” She smiled and said “It's my Dad's shop, he builds racing engines and other engines. Turns out, its on the river, and they have a 80' house boat, 20' wide, with a bar, 2 bedrooms, lounge & front room. This doesn't include the 4 bedroom house next to the shop, and 20 acres of riverbank property!
She says “I'm having a swimming party Sunday, (this is Saturday nite after the races) can you make it?” “Sure” I smile, and say “how do I find it?” She smiles back and puts a hand on my arm as she says “I'll go with you back to Memphis, and we can discuss the map and directions”. I'll tell my dad we are going to eat, and I'll be staying with my sister!” So, to my apartment we went, I showered, came out to the front room, and she was looking at me from my bed, her clothes on the chair, she raised up on one arm, and said with a smile, “I'm not hungry are you?” I laughed, walked around to the other side of the bed, threw back the blankets and the sheet, she had her back to me naked, but when I turned her over, (that's another chapter) KEEP IT BETWEEN THE FENCES Larry Dunham 228-671-6216 usaclarry@gmail.com
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Dirt Track Revival Everyone knows what NASCAR is, and most can name several superstars who still compete today. However, few seem to recognize where these guys and gals got started in racing. Most of the elite racers today began on the little 1/8 mile dirt kart tracks around the country and eventually moved up to the ¼ mile stockcar dirt tracks in their hometowns, before rising to the big leagues. This is the story about the rise of my favorite racer, my 14-year-old son, Chase Holland. I hope you enjoy, as I share a “behind the scenes” look at our race team. In this article each month, I will share the trials and tribulations of a real dirt track racer and his family. First, to catch you up, let me introduce myself. My name is Chavus Holland. I'm 41 years old and I'm happily married with 3 kids. My wife, Adrian, and I own two businesses in Gulfport, MS. Our three kids consist of 2 girls (Avery 9 and Ruby 4) and our son Chase. Chase was born in August 2003 in Biloxi, MS. From a very early age it was obvious that Chase had a fascination with cars and racing. It didn't help that, at the time, I was building racecars (CHASE1Chassis dirt track stockcars) as a side business of my welding career. When Chase was 3 years old we bought him a small amusement park style go-kart. He would run it, until it ran out of gas every day. We set up traffic cones for a track and made some makeshift flags to begin teaching him what each flag meant. When Chase was 4 years old, we ventured to our local kart track in Gulfport, to see what all the hype was about. As we walked through the pits, at Gulf Coast Motorsports Park (GMP), and smelled the fuel and heard the engines I could see the excitement in Chase's eyes! When we got home, I had some explaining to do to Adrian! We had a used racing kart, hanging out of the back of my truck! After carefully explaining that purchase, I began researching kart racing and ordering safety equipment. Adrian's only condition to us racing, was for Chase to be as safe as possible. We spared no expense on safety and that still holds true today. GMP track rules stated that Chase needed to be between 5-8 years old to compete in the rookie division, so we still had a couple of months to get prepared for his first official race. I know I was more nervous than Chase, when he led the first lap of his first race. He accidentally spun his kart out with a couple laps to go and finished 3rd that day. He won his 4th race he ever competed in. He went on to win numerous races that season and became the track champion of the Rookie Division at GMP in 2009.
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Over the next several years, his talent really began to shine, as he moved up through the kart classes. Chase became a fierce competitor on dirt and asphalt tracks across the South, not just with kids his age, but also adults. We eventually moved over into asphalt Bandolero racing at Sunny South Speedway in Grand Bay, AL.
Bandoleros are miniature stockcars and known as the transition vehicle between karts and stockcars. After finding Victory Lane, numerous times in the Bandolero, we set our sites on the ultimate racing machine, the dirt track open wheel modified! These cars are said to be the most challenging cars to drive out of all known classes. These machines have practically limitless horsepower, hundreds of chassis and suspension adjustment options, and have very small tires! The small tires and huge horsepower combination makes these cars treacherous to jockey around on a dry slick track. We've always loved a challenge!
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For Chase's 14th birthday, we purchased a used Open Wheel Modified for Chase. This car was bought locally and came race ready with a trailer. It just needed some TLC, from years of sitting up. We found out quickly that this open wheel modified was the most advanced and powerful racing machine we had ever been around. Chase competed in his first race at St. Tammany, LA (LA36 Speedway) on September 30, 2017. He started the feature event with 13 other cars and drove it to a respectable 4th place finish! He competed in 2 more races at our home track, Hattiesburg Speedway. Then closed out the 2017 racing season on November 11, at LA36 Speedway. In just those 4 races, we had six top 5 finishes and one DNF. The competition in this class is intense, and the hunt for Victory Lane is the toughest we have ever encountered! I don't want to overwhelm everyone too much so I'm going to wrap this story up right here. I look forward to picking back up next month and sharing our progress from here on‌SPOILER ALERT...I will say that 2018 has been very good to us so far!
Before I sign off for now, I want to give a HUGE thanks to Jimbo Perkins and Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine for not only giving us the opportunity to share our story monthly, but also for coming on board as a primary sponsor of Chase1Motorsports Chase Holland Racing for 2018-2019! This is a very exciting time for us and we really appreciate the overwhelming support we've experienced from our awesome fans and sponsors! We have big things planned and we look forward to sharing this adventure with you all! There's still time before the August 1st deadline to sign up for a sponsorship package with us. If you own a business and would like to get your name in front of thousands of people, we still have space available on the car and on Chase's new custom fire suit. Now is the time to get onboard! Please contact Adrian at 228-697-2976 for more information. Be sure to go like and follow our Facebook page @ Chase1motorsports Chase Holland Racing
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Here is your chance to be part of the Chase Holland Racing Team. If you need more information give Adrian a call at 228-697-2976. Be a supporting fan and be sure to follow Chase’s journey in Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine monthly column. . .
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JULY 2018 July 6 Biloxi, MS Cruise-In First Friday night Downtown Biloxi. Parking lot South of the Mardia Gras Museum. 119 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi 6-9 PM. Hosted by the MS Beach Cruisers July 6 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Cruizin’. Live monthly concert series will kick off at 6:00 PM at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in beautiful Downtown Long Beach on Jeff Davis Ave. Join us for Finally First Friday with LIVE music and the return of the Cruisin' crowd. Line the streets with your classic cars for a cruise or join in and slow roll Jeff Davis like the good ole days. Take it easy and relax and spend some time just enjoying the crowds and the music. Local businesses will be Open Late and offering specials and deals while all your friends and family enjoy a wonderful night out. Come on down to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Friendly City. July 6 Pass Christian, MS. 1st Friday Night Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. July 6 Westwego, LA. WeGo Cruzin’ from 7pm-10pm, Westwego Farmer’s Market, 1100 Fourth Street. Music by the Brad Sapia Band. July 7 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 July 7 Mobile, AL 1st Saturday Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner 5pm - 8:30 pm. 5437 US-90, Mobile, AL 36619. (KFC at Tillmans Square) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in at KFC is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 advertising sponsor Alston Refrigeration Co. Mobile, Al. July 7 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month March thru November. Information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-4527 Coastal Cruisers of Slidell
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July 14 Biloxi, MS Second Saturday Super Cruise-In at Edgewater Mall west parking lot. 6-9 p.m. March and May thru September. Music, fun and friends. Spend a warm evening with cool cars and friendly people. Hosted by Mississippi Coast Mustang Club. July 13 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale MS, corner of Old Hwy 63 & Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 July 13 Slidell, La. 2nd Friday Cruise Nite at Dairy Queen, 1130 Gause Bld, Slidell, La. 5pm-9pm every month. Oldies but Goodies.
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July 14 Mobile, AL 2nd Saturday-Nite Cruise-in at Whataburger 5pm-8 pm, 9968 Airport Blvd, Mobil, Al. (Corner of Airport Blvd. & Snow Rd. ) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in At Whataburger is for all who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods And Rat Rods, 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251-367-6666 advertising sponsor Transmission Magicians Inc. Mobile, AL July 14 Waveland, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at the Choctaw Plaza, 342 Hwy 90, Waveland, MS. Next to McDonalds. Hosted by the Misfits info call Kenny 228 493-4375 or David 228 344-0357
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July 14 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Nite Cruise-in 5pm - 8pm at Wendy’s, 1051 East Frontage Rd., Wiggins, MS 39577 Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. Information call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 July 21 Pass Christian, MS. 3rd Saturday Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. July 27-28 Wiggins, MS 8th Annual Red Creek Classic Car Appreciation Picnic & Cruise-in at Flint Creek Water Park, Highway 29, Wiggins, MS. Friday July 27th - Local stamping stops for prizes. Friday night cruise-in. Saturday July 28th - 8am - 4pm 8th Car Club Appreciation Day Picnic & Cruise-in. NOT A SHOW & NO AWARDS. All Car Clubs and independents are invited to attend - there will be hamburgers, hot dogs & cold drinks. (contributions and donations accepted). There is a large air conditioned building (just in case you need to get out of the heat) and plenty of shade trees. No charge to attend. Places to stay: Best Western Woodstone - 535 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone: (601) 928-1616 / Hampton Inn & Suites Wiggins 1121 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone:(601) 5285255 / Flint Creek Water Park, - 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS. 39577 Cabin, RV, Campground reservations (601) 928-3051 or (601) 928-2753 This show is hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. July 27-28 Wiggins MS Mississippi NSRA Appreciation Weekend at Flint Creek Water Park, Highway 29, Wiggins, MS. Info: Donna Holland 228 332-3006 NSRA MS State Adviser July 28 Biloxi, MS 4th Saturday night cruise in. Cedar Lake Shopping Center corner of Popps Ferry Road and Cedar Lake Road. 6 to 9 pm April thru September. Oldies music, 50/50, Door prizes Hosted by Mississippi Beach Cruisers. July 28 Long Beach, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruisin' at the Long Beach Harbor, Hwy 90. 6pm-9pm. July 28 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS.
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July 28 Picayune, MS Boulevard Cruisers 4th Saturday night cruise in. Hwy.43/Memorial Blvd. at Burger King parking lot. 69PM. 50/50 Oldies music. March through October August 3 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Cruizin’. Live monthly concert series will kick off at 6:00 PM at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in beautiful Downtown Long Beach on Jeff Davis Ave. Join us for Finally First Friday with LIVE music and the return of the Cruisin' crowd. Line the streets with your classic cars for a cruise or join in and slow roll Jeff Davis like the good ole days. Take it easy and relax and spend some time just enjoying the crowds and the music. Local businesses will be Open Late and offering specials and deals while all your friends and family enjoy a wonderful night out. Come on down to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Friendly City. August 3 Pass Christian, MS. 1st Friday Night Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. August 4 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 August 4 Mobile, AL 1st Saturday Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner 5pm - 8:30 pm. 5437 US-90, Mobile, AL 36619. (KFC at Tillmans Square) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in at KFC is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 advertising sponsor Alston Refrigeration Co. Mobile, Al. August 4 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month March thru November. Information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-4527 Coastal Cruisers of Slidell August 10 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale MS, corner of Old Hwy 63 & Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-3691431 August 10 Slidell, La. 2nd Friday Cruise Nite at Dairy Queen, 1130 Gause Bld, Slidell, La. 5pm-9pm every month. Oldies but Goodies August 11 Biloxi, MS Second Saturday Super Cruise-In at Edgewater Mall west parking lot. 6-9 p.m. March and May thru September. Music, fun and friends. Spend a warm evening with cool cars and friendly people. Hosted by Mississippi Coast Mustang Club. August 11 Mobile, AL 2nd Saturday-Nite Cruise-in at Whataburger 5pm-8 pm, 9968 Airport Blvd, Mobil, Al. (Corner of Airport Blvd. & Snow Rd. ) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in At Whataburger is for all who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods And Rat Rods, 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251-367-6666 advertising sponsor Transmission Magicians Inc. Mobile, AL August 11 Waveland, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at the Choctaw Plaza, 342 Hwy 90, Waveland, MS. Next to McDonalds. Hosted by the Misfits info call Kenny 228 493-4375 or David 228 344-0357 August 11 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Nite Cruise-in 5pm 8pm at Wendy’s, 1051 East Frontage Rd., Wiggins, MS 39577 Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. Information call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 August 18 Pass Christian, MS. 3rd Saturday Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. (Continued on page 40)
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August 25 Biloxi, MS 4th Saturday night cruise in. Cedar Lake Shopping Center corner of Popps Ferry Road and Cedar Lake Road. 6 to 9 pm April thru September. Oldies music, 50/50, Door prizes Hosted by Mississippi Beach Cruisers. August 25 Long Beach, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruisin' at the Long Beach Harbor, Hwy 90. 6pm-9pm. August 25 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. August 25 Picayune, MS Boulevard Cruisers 4th Saturday night cruise in. Hwy.43/Memorial Blvd. at Burger King parking lot. 6-9PM. 50/50 Oldies music. March through October SEPTEMBER 2018 September 1 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 September 1 Mobile, AL 1st Saturday Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner 5pm - 8:30 pm. 5437 US-90, Mobile, AL 36619. (KFC at Tillmans Square) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in at KFC is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 advertising sponsor Alston Refrigeration Co. Mobile, Al. September 1 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month March thru November. Information or membership inquires. Call
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John at 985 400-4527 Coastal Cruisers of Slidell September 7-8 Collinsville, MS Dixie Rodders Car Show & Swap Meet. 8am-2pm at Eddie Watkin’s Shop. 10519 Hwy 19 North, Collinsville, MS 39325. $25 per car—$25 per Swap Meet Spot. 50/50 drawings. $1000 prize purse. Come early Friday Sept 7 for a Cruise-in 5pm-10pm. Information call Johnny 601-938-3060 or Kenny 601-604-5501 or Mike 601-683-9184 September 7 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Cruizin’. Live monthly concert series will kick off at 6:00 PM at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in beautiful Downtown Long Beach on Jeff Davis Ave. Join us for Finally First Friday with LIVE music and the return of the Cruisin' crowd. Line the streets with your classic cars for a cruise or join in and slow roll Jeff Davis like the good ole days. Take it easy and relax and spend some time just enjoying the crowds and the music. Local businesses will be Open Late and offering specials and deals while all your friends and family enjoy a wonderful night out. Come on down to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Friendly City. September 7 Pass Christian, MS. 1st Friday Night Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. September 8 Biloxi, MS Second Saturday Super Cruise-In at Edgewater Mall west parking lot. 6-9 p.m. March and May thru September. Music, fun and friends. Spend a warm evening with cool cars and friendly people. Hosted by Mississippi Coast Mustang Club. September 8 Kiln, MS Knights of Columbus 5th Annual Car & Truck Show, 5370 Kiln Delisle Rd. Annunciation Church parking lot. Awards for top 30 cars, top 10 trucks, top 5 90's and above.. Best of Show, Paint, Engine, Interior, Rat-Rod, Grand Knights Award, Longest Distance traveled. Food and drinks will be available. 50/50 split pot. 50's music. Lot's of door prized. Entrance
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fee $25.00 Registration will begin at 8 am. All voting ballots will need to in by 12 and awards will be at 1:30 pm. Looking forward to seeing you. If you have any questions please feel free to call Jim at 228-493-7833 or Richard at 228-493-7416 September 8 Mobile, AL 2nd Saturday-Nite Cruise-in at Whataburger 5pm-8 pm, 9968 Airport Blvd, Mobil, Al. (Corner of Airport Blvd. & Snow Rd. ) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in At Whataburger is for all who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods And Rat Rods, 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251-367-6666 advertising sponsor Transmission Magicians Inc. Mobile, AL September 8 Waveland, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at the Choctaw Plaza, 342 Hwy 90, Waveland, MS. Next to McDonalds. Hosted by the Misfits info call Kenny 228 493-4375 or David 228 344-0357 September 8 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Nite Cruise-in 5pm 8pm at Wendy’s, 1051 East Frontage Rd., Wiggins, MS 39577 Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. Information call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 September 14 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale MS, corner of Old Hwy 63 & Cowart Street from 8:30am till. Info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 September 14 Slidell, La. 2nd Friday Cruise Nite at Dairy Queen, 1130 Gause Bld, Slidell, La. 5pm-9pm every month. Oldies but Goodies
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September 15 Pass Christian, MS. 3rd Saturday Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. September 22 Biloxi, MS 4th Saturday night cruise in. Cedar Lake Shopping Center corner of Popps Ferry Road and Cedar Lake Road. 6 to 9 pm April thru September. Oldies music, 50/50, Door prizes Hosted by Mississippi Beach Cruisers.
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September 22 Long Beach, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruisin' at the Long Beach Harbor, Hwy 90. 6pm-9pm.
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September 22 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. September 22 Pass Christian, MS Pirates In The Pass Open Car Show 9am - 3pm At the new Pass Christian Harbor, 109 E Beach Blvd. Door Prizes, 50/50, Music, Silent Auction, Food. Awards for Top 30 cars - top 15 trucks - top 5 80's & newer - top 3 Rat Rods. Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Specialty Awards. All proceeds from this event will go to the PCHS Cheerleaders. Join us for drive 4 ur school: Sponsored by Henderson Ford. For more info call Wade Cuevas 228 234-1705 or Coach Lal 228 342-2478 September 22 Picayune, MS Boulevard Cruisers 4th Saturday night cruise in. Hwy.43/Memorial Blvd. at Burger King parking lot. 6-9PM. 50/50 Oldies music. March through October September 28 Biloxi, MS. Sharkheads & MotorSports Magazine presents the 5th Annual Sun & Sand Block Party / Cruise-in at Sharkheads Souvenir Shop Hwy 90 Biloxi, MS. Everyone Welcome, and our DJ will be playing Great Cruise-in Music, there will be 50/50, Prizes and Much much More!! Join us for a Huge Friday Night Cruise-in starting at 6:00 pm til. September 28 - 29 Gulfport, MS Rock-N-Roll Open Car, Jeep & Bike Show at Jones Park - Hwy 49 & Hwy 90 - Fri. 4pm - 10pm & Sat 11am-10pm. Event includes music, food & vendor booths. Load in Fri Sept 28th 9am-9pm. Sat., Sept 29th 9am-11am. Judging begins at 11am on Sat. Awards Sat. at 3:00pm. Top Car 1984 and older; Top car 1984 and newer; Top Jeep; Top Motorcycle; Top 25; Best of Show; Peoples Choice; Kids Choice,
September 29 Biloxi, MS 15th ANNUAL CRUISIN' KEESLER, Vehicle registration is $30 through Sept. 15 and $40 after. Spectators FREE, open to ALL September 29th - Biloxi, MS - 15th Cruisin' Keesler - Annual Classic Car, Truck, Hot Rod and Motorcycle Show at Keesler Air Force Base! 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Keesler's Marina Park, located on the picturesque Biloxi Back Bay. Enjoy lots of shady oak trees and lovely views, DJ, over 40 awards and giveaways throughout the day. Vehicle registration is $25 through Sept. 15 and $30 after. Register vehicles in advance or 8 a.m. to noon the day of show. Registrants receive an event T-shirt, dash plate, and lunch for two inside our 50s-style, "Roadkill Cafe"! Judging begins at noon with Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. For registration, more information or event access, call (228) 377-1658 September 29 Pascagoula, MS 5th Saturday Cruise-in at AutoZone Hwy 90 Pascagoula 5 PM to 8 P M 50/50 w/ Door Prizes Sponsored by AutoZone, Hosted by Magnolia Classic Cruisers For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-217-3629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. September 30-October 7 Mississippi Gulf Coast 22nd Annual Cruisin' The Coast - Join us on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Sept. 30-Oct. 7, 2018 for the 22nd Annual Cruisin’ The Coast featuring all your favorite activities like cruise-ins, headline bands & oldies entertainment, a swap meet, the CTC/Vicari Auto Auction and much more! Book your rooms through MS Gulf Coast Hotel Reservations at 1-888-388-1006 and receive a FREE Window Decal! www.cruisinthecoast.com October October 5 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Cruizin’. Live
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guests and spectators over the two day event. The net proceeds of this charity event will benefit the Mississippi SIDS Foundation and Hope Hollow Ministries ranch for the disabled. Entrants can place their vehicles on the Show grounds on Friday, October the 19th and participate in the poker chip Cruise-4-Cash with over $1000 in cash and prizes. Saturday morning October 20th will begin with police escorted cruise in the Classic Car Caravan from Reunion Golf course across Hwy 463 to the show grounds. Hendrick Motorsports will be on hand displaying some special cars. There will be a silent auction as well as numerous vendors. This event is sponsored by the Central Mississippi Chevrolet Dealers, Advanced Auto Parts, Mazda of Jackson, and the City of Madison. Additional information including videos from last year's event and registration for the 2018 Scarecrow is available on or web site. www.msclassiccruisers.com October 20 Pass Christian, MS. 3rd Saturday Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. October 27 Bay St. Louis, MS The Misfits Trick-a-Trunk Halloween Cruise-in at the Depot in Bay St. Louis from 4 till 8. Prizes for Children and Adult costume contest And best decorated car or truck. We also have other spooky surprises. Come join us for fun night. October 27 Long Beach, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruisin' at the Long Beach Harbor, Hwy 90. 6pm-9pm. October 27 Picayune, MS Boulevard Cruisers 4th Saturday night cruise in. Hwy.43/Memorial Blvd. at Burger King parking lot. 6-9PM. 50/50 Oldies music. March through October November November 2 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Cruizin’. Live monthly concert series will kick off at 6:00 PM at the Harper
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Friday July 27th - Local stamping stops for prizes. Friday night cruise-in. Saturday July 28th - 8am - 4pm 6th Car Club Appreciation Day Picnic & Cruise-in. NOT A SHOW & NO AWARDS ALL Car Clubs and independents are invited to attend - there will be hamburgers, hot dogs & cold drinks. (contributions and donations accepted). There is a large air conditioned building (just in case you need to get out of the heat) and plenty of shade trees. No charge to attend.
Places to stay: Best Western Woodstone - 535 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone: (601) 928-1616 Hampton Inn & Suites Wiggins - 1121 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone:(601) 528-5255 Flint Creek Water Park, - 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS. 39577 Cabin, RV, Campground reservations 601) 928-3051 or (601) 928-2753
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MS. 10-Car Awards, 5-Truck Awards, 2-Motorcycle Awards, 3Military Vehicle Awards, Top Rat Rod, 1-pre-1951, 1-1990 and up, Best in Show for Cars, Trucks and Bikes. Entry Fee $25.00. Additional vehicles $10.00 each vehicle. All vehicles should be licensed and insured. Goody Bags for, at least, the first 60 entries. Designated Judges. Entry Fee: $25.00 day of show, no preentries. Raffles, 50/50 drawing, food & drink, multiple Military Displays from Camp Shelby National Guard Base and much more. ALL PROCEEDS AIDE MISSISSIPPI'S WOUNDED VETERANS through the Wounded Minutemen of MS. For info call the Veterans Service Office: 601-736-2239 (M-F 8am to 3pm) Share our FB page: Veterans Picnic Columbia, MS. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. If you would like to participate in the “Parade of Vehicles” it will start at Camellia Home Health on Hwy. 98 in Columbia (across from Grubbs Motors) at 10am and ends at the picnic. Come out and enjoy the day. Opening Ceremony starts at 12 noon. REGISTRATION ENDS AT 12 noon. November 10 Mobile, AL 2nd Saturday-Nite Cruise-in at Whataburger 5pm-8 pm, 9968 Airport Blvd, Mobil, Al. (Corner of Airport Blvd. & Snow Rd. ) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in At Whataburger is for all who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods And Rat Rods, 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251-367-6666 advertising sponsor Transmission Magicians Inc. Mobile, AL November 10 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Nite Cruise-in 4pm 8pm at Wendy’s, 1051 East Frontage Rd., Wiggins, MS 39577 Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. Call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 November 17 Pass Christian, MS. 3rd Saturday Cruise-in at the Pass Christian Harbor from 4pm-8pm behind Keith’s Gas station. Goes on all year. November 24 Long Beach, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruisin' at
the Long Beach Harbor, Hwy 90. 6pm-9pm. DECEMBER December 1 Biloxi, MS. 5th Annual North Pole Rod-Run Charity Christmas Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall, Biloxi, Ms. 10am-2pm. Vendors are welcome. Entry Fee... your donations of New unopened Toys and Non-perishable food items. Items collected will be distributed to Toys For Tots, & Feed my Sheep here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Both Hotels are located on Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34. Info: Jimbo 228 596-0664 December 1 Mobile, AL 1st Saturday Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner 5pm - 8:30 pm. 5437 US-90, Mobile, AL 36619. (KFC at Tillmans Square) the Po-Boy's Cruise-in at KFC is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 50/50 proceeds to benefit local charities. DJ Music & info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 advertising sponsor Alston Refrigeration Co. Mobile, Al. December 2 Bay St. Louis, MS The Misfits Toy Drive for the Children in DHS services. The Cruise-in will be Sunday December 2nd at the Depot in Bay St. Louis from 10:00 am till 2:00pm. Please Come out and bring a new unwrapped toy and put a smile on a child's face for Christmas. December 7 Long Beach, MS 1st Friday Long Beach Christmas Cruizin’. Live monthly concert series will kick off at 6:00 PM at the Harper McCaughan Town Green in beautiful Downtown Long Beach on Jeff Davis Ave. Join us for Finally First Friday with LIVE music and the return of the Cruisin' crowd. Line the streets with your classic cars for a cruise or join in and slow roll Jeff Davis like the good ole days. Take it easy and relax and spend some time just enjoying the crowds and the music. Local businesses will be Open Late and offering specials and deals while all your friends and family enjoy a wonderful night out. Come on down to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Friendly City.
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Friday July 27th - Local stamping stops for prizes. Friday night cruise-in. Saturday July 28th - 8am - 4pm 6th Car Club Appreciation Day Picnic & Cruise-in. NOT A SHOW & NO AWARDS ALL Car Clubs and independents are invited to attend there will be hamburgers, hot dogs & cold drinks. (contributions and donations accepted). There is a large air conditioned building (just in case you need to get out of the heat) and plenty of shade trees. No charge to attend.
Places to stay: Best Western Woodstone - 535 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone: (601) 928-1616 Hampton Inn & Suites Wiggins - 1121 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone:(601) 528-5255 Flint Creek Water Park, - 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS. 39577 Cabin, RV, Campground reservations 601) 928-3051 or (601) 928-2753
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JULY July 21, Gonzales, LA Rivers n’ Bayou Poker Run to be held on Saturday, . Starts and Ends at the NEW Legion Location: Gautreau -Williams Post 81, 12042 W. Main Street, Gonzales, La 70737. Everyone Welcome, All Vehicles--Motorcycles, Jeeps, Buggies, Trucks & Autos Registration: 9:30–11:00 Ride Out 10:00-11:00 am Last In 5:00 pm $20 Rider; $25 with Meal Ticket $15 Passenger; $20 with Meal Ticket $10 Extra Hand $5 Extra Draw Card (2) Live Band; 50/50 Drawing; Pastalaya--$7 plate
AUGUST August 17-19 Sturgis, MS 19th All-Bike Mississippi Motorcycle Rally The Rally in Sturgis, MS featuring Live Music, Bike Games, Contests, Vendors and more Contact Email hsh750@bellsouth.net www.msrally.com August 30-Sept. 3 Mount Hermon, LA Meet on the Creek Labor Day Motorcycle Rally Bike Show, Bike Games & Contests, Stage Contests, Music, Vendors, Camping and More. Rally Admission is $30 per person for the weekend and $15 for military veteran for the weekend MUST BE 18 YEARS of AGE to Enter! Silver Creek Campground 37567 Hwy 1055, Mount Hermon, LA Phone (985) 877-4256 www.meetonthecreek.com/ registration@MeetOnTheCreek.com
SEPTEMBER September 20-23 Arcadia, LA Louisiana Fall Rumble Round the clock ADULTS ONLY party with familiar fun and a few new twists. Enjoy great music, food & fun vendors, Louisiana's wildest bike, cart and people games, and gauntlet-style VIP parking on "Main Street" where the party never ends. Early birds welcome. Rodney kicks things off with his Famous Main Street Pre-Party and hosts the awesome bands and WILD games and contests. 20550 Highway 9 Arcadia, LA 71001 phone Bunny at (318) 709-8334 Email info@louisianarumble.com louisianarumble.com Host Louisiana Rumble Productions LLC. Bike or not, everyone 21 AND OVER is welcome! September 23 Ridgeland, MS Mississippi Ride for Kids® 2018 Registration: 11:30 - 1 p.m. Kickstands up: 1:30. Enjoy a fun ride, food and entertainment! Cheer our Stars, local children fighting brain tumors Fundraise to earn incentives like T-shirts, jackets and more Get a chance to win a new Honda CB300F and other great prizes Connect with other enthusiasts for a great cause Come join us with any make or model of street legal motorcycle, or just enjoy the day with family and friends! p.m. The Township at Colony Park / Anjou Restaurant 361 Township Avenue, Ridgeland, MS.
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NOVEMBER November 1-4 Galveston, TX Lone Star Rally 2018 The Lone Star Motorcycle Rally is one of the Biggest Biker Parties in Texas, and you don't want to miss it. Live Music, Bike Shows, Contests, Rides, Vendors, Military Tributes and much more. Known as the largest weekend rally in the country, this Texas size party is truly for those who live life wide open and ride hard. From the furthest reaches of the USA, the Lone Star rally brings together hundreds of thousands of motorcycle loving friends to party, ride and shop. This year promises to be even bigger and better than ever before. So, hold onto your handlebars, you’re in for the time of your life. Info (832) 437-2318 Contact Email brinder@LoneStarRally.com www.lonestarrally.com
Ride to bring awareness to the 22 suicides a day of combat vets. Bay Saint Louis to Gautier. Over 115 bikes strong. Great turn out for year 1. Barbara Allshouse
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Classified Ads - 2 months - www.gulfcoastmotorsports.com Description with 1 (one) Picture - $10 ꞏ Non Picture Ad Only - $5 WANTED 1955 Chevrolet 2 door Handyman wagon. Must have good body and floor. Contact James Starr 214 549-7497 or starr007@flash.net posted 7/18
1950 Ford. Flathead V8. Mostly original. $22,000 228 872-6605 posted 7/18
1957 T-Bird. Excellent condition and good reliable driver. Car has been well taken care and serviced regularly. We hate to see “Babybird” go but sometimes you just have to give them their freedom..… $35,000. OBO 228 596-0664 located in Gulfport, MS 1966 Mustang Convertible. 289 V8 A-code, Automatic, P/S. Silver Blue w/Blue & White Pony interior, new paint in 2012. Owned since 2001, always garaged. Most recent appraisal in 2016, $47,500. Asking $40,000. Car located in Avon, IN. Call (317) 696-8486 posted 7/18
1928 Ford coupe-street rod, all steel older off frame restoration. new 350 crate Chevy engine, TH 350 trans, Chevy 10 bolt rear end, chrome compressor & alternator, chrome PS by Right Stuff GM tilt steering, Chrome valve covers, Walker Cobra radiator, two speed cooling fan, pro-top line intake, Dolphin gauges w/manual, Carrera coil over adjustable shocks rear suspension, Mustang II front suspension, new window regulators & door latches, headers, Smitty mufflers, 600 CPM Elderbrock carb #1406 w/manual, new tires, front disc brakes, drum rear brakes, Lokar floor shifter, rolled & pleated interior, chrome radiator cover, stainless steel rock guard. Plus extras.. TIME TO LET GO $21,500 negotiable. 228 832-3255 posted 7/18
Chevy 305/350 parts. Water pump, Alternator w/ brackets, A/C compressor brackets & w/ lines, 4 bbl Performer manifold, 4 bbl. air gap manifold, Headmann headers, radiator, power steering pump w/brackets, 4 16"x 8" alum wheels just need polishing. Call 228-731-0351 for pricing. posted 7/18
1966 Mustang Convertible. 289 A-code, automatic, P.S., PB, PT, always garaged, rust free. $25,500 negotiable posted 6/18 Call: 601 940-8206
1946 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe '08 off frame restoration, Arizona car Flat head stock engine, runs great Standard transmission, 3 on the tree Still 6 volt system, 2 speed Columbia Rear axle. Interior in beautiful condition. Installed 6 V electric wiper motor. Beautiful paint job, Ford Green, car is ready to show can send more pictures of car if interested. Car is located in Mobile County, AL. Wife and I had one when we courted and got married 58 years ago, had to have one again but realize we waited too long. Medical issues and age has crept in on us so it's time to let someone else enjoy this beautiful car. Asking exactly what I paid for it so price is firm. $18,650, No trades Call or text only, Anthony Goodrum 251-402-3568 posted 6/18
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This completely restored 1950 Ford Convertible is like new with perfect gloss black paint, chrome, correct tu-tone (red/black) interior, Flathead V8 engine compartment, trunk, ect. Fully optioned including dual spot lights and mirrors, dual exhaust, push button factory AM radio (w/FM), fog lights, full fender skirts, continental kit, power top, real Kelsey Hayes wire wheels with spinners, chrome gravel guards and factory heater. Rides and drives as great as it looks. Won "Best of Show" at Silver Slipper Casino Classic Car Contest, Bay St Louis, MS. $40,000 OBO, posted 7/18 Call Phil 228-363-1983
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1954 Chevy 5 window pickup, standard shift, 6 cylinder, clear coat, base coat. Garage kept and well taken care of. $26,000. Call Joe at 601-795-4004 posted 6/18 1948 Chevy coupe, 1957 LB Chevy dump truck (38,000 plus miles) 1959 T-Brid, 1956 Chevy 4 - door, lot more cars & parts, for more info call 228-282-3826 posted 6/18
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1955 Chevy Belair 2 dr h/t. Custom interior and exterior. Too much to list. Old time coast favorite. $34,950. Call Dave or Deb at 601-299-3012 posted 5/18
1940 Ford Deluxe. 2 door, minor rust. $5000 Firm. Call Larry 228 671-6216 posted 5/18
1923 Flint. Continental 6 cyl engine, 4 new tires, new wire kit. $18,000 contact: Ron Laird 1-863-471-9692 posted 5/18
1957 T-Bird. This baby bird has been sitting in this nest to long. Wants to fly away… the car has been well taken care of and we hate to see “Baby-bird” go but sometimes you just have to give them their freedom..… Excellent condition and good driver. $35,000. OBO
Bumpers. These bumpers will fit or easily retrofit any late 30’s / 40’s car or truck (GM product) I am asking $150 for both. Call mike 504 451-4218 posted 5/18
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2010 Honda Stateline – Excellent condition, only owner, garage kept, low miles 7300, Black & Chrome with fiberglass saddlebags with a padded sissy bar with chrome carrier. Asking $5500. Call Rick at 228-669-3993 posted 5/18
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5 14 inch by 6 inch original 1964 Ford Falcon steal wheels with Falcon hub caps and chrome trim rings. 5 Coker tires with 3 inch whitewalls. Wheels have 2 bolt patterns, 15 inch 2 ¾ inch 4 lugs. 4 15 inch by 7 inch chrome smoothie wheels with baby Moon center caps. Call “Monk” 601 337-6598 posted 6/18
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Satin flat black paint with ceramic finish; purple hood scoop. Motor built 502, mild cam. Aluminum heads. Total cost for motor build approx. 12k. Carb 850 holly, trans 400 with 3500 stall torque converter. Gears - 373 posi traction. Headers and 2.5 exhaust kick outs. Full interior done; new gauge package for volts, oil, temp. Summit hot ignition. New aluminum radiator. Ladder bar rear suspension. Front end lowering spindles. Dropped truck total of 5 inches front 7 in the rear. Bed is fully Rhino-lined. Brand new Mickey Thompson tires. New stereo, speakers, sub and amp. $24,000.00 Text/call Todd 337-277-4226 posted 4/18 Gulfport, MS
1978 Corvette T-Top 55,000 Miles Cold AC and Heat Original Interior Radio Color is Kandy Brandy Wine 383 Stroker Chevrolet Motor Asking $10,000.00 posted 4/18 Contact Jim at (228) 860-1138
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