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Cruizin’ in the passin’ lane By: Jimbo On August 16 I took the day off, backed out the ol’ ’29, loaded up Nancy and headed to Wiggins, Ms. for the 4th annual Red Creek Classics picnic & Cruise-in. What a great day! Over 200 cars all parked in the shade, by a lake, surrounded by trees and food!! Hey it don’t get much better than that. The Red Creek Classics folks greeted Nancy and me with “Welcome to our back yard” and what a back yard Flint Creek park has to offer. It was nice to see folks visiting with different groups surrounding the air conditioned dining hall. Silent auction, 50/50 and music filled in all the activities. I think best of all I didn’t see a glum face in the crowd. To all I say Nancy & I had a nice day. Thank you.. Now you might ask why I got all mushy and stuff but let me explain. After a great day at the park it was back to work. A magazine deadline is waiting and it doesn’t wait even for the editor. So I made a stop at the post office, picked up the last of the mail then settled in behind the desk. One piece of mail felt different and so I opened it first. And here is a retype of what I received.. www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com

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August 12 ,2014 Hey there... I was a participant last weekend (August 8-10) at one of the bigger and better car shows in our area each season. It is called the “Bloomsburg Nationals” and is held at the fairgrounds in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. While checking out the swap meet section, I came to a table that had stacks of “Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine” on it as well as flyers for other upcoming car shows and events. I was not familiar with your magazine and was curious. I picked up a copy of each of the June, July and August, 2014 issues and put in my bag to look at later. It was not until yesterday that I got the chance to really look thru them and discovered where they were printed and what area's car events were covered. WOW! How these regional magazines ever got this far North is beyond me. But what a nice surprise! Even though the focus is on car happenings a long way from here, I enjoyed looking at the pictures and reading the articles, etc. I like your magazine a lot! The content and style is “right up my alley”. After combing thru my three sample issues of your magazine, it is easy to see that the car hobby and all the fun stuff that goes along with it is alive and well in the Gulf Coast area. Looks like Southern style hot rodding is as much fun as up North. In fact, you all might be having more fun than us! Your warmer climate allows you to enjoy a longer outdoor show, cruise and activity schedule than we get. Severe cold, deep snow, ice and hot rods don't mix! I have many relatives in Northern Louisiana and some in Texas. I went thru some schools and training in the Gulf area while I was serving in the US Army during the Vietnam era but is has been many years since I was in your neck of the woods. Currently I am in the middle of a major re-building project on my 1934 Ford Tudor Sedan street rod. The real steel body is celebrating its 80th birthday this year. By the time work on these upgrades is finished and the car is ready for the highways again I will be closing in on retirement and ready for a vacation. Looks like the Gulf Coast area would be a perfect destination for some well deserved relaxation, good food and fun with cars! With this thought in mind, I want to keep up with what is going on in your area. Would like to start a subscription to your enjoyable magazine. Keep up the nice work. Bye for now and thank you. Sincerely, Rich S. … Jersey Shore, Pa.

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Thanks Rich for the great letter. Kinda makes it all worth while. ...ed Jimbo, Two little boys are going to the hospital the next day for operations. Theirs will be first on the schedule. The older boy leans over and asks, "What are you having done?" The second boy says, "I'm getting my tonsils out, and I'm afraid." The first boy says, "You've got nothing to worry about. I had that done when I was four. They put you to sleep, and when you wake up, they give you lots of Jell-O and ice cream. It's a breeze." The second boy then asks, "What are you going in for?" The first boy says, "Circumcision." "Whoa!" the smaller boy replies. "Good luck, buddy. I had that done when I was born. Couldn't walk for a year." Jimbo, I met an older woman at a bar last night. She looked pretty good for a 60+ year-old. In fact, she wasn't too bad at all, and I found myself thinking she probably had a really hot daughter. We drank a couple of beers, and she asked if I'd ever had a Sportsman's Double? 'What's that? I asked. 'It's a mother and daughter threesome,' she said. As my mind began to embrace the idea, and I wondered what her daughter might look like, I said, 'No, I haven't.' We drank a bit more, then she said with a wink, 'tonight's your lucky night.' We went back to her place. We walked in. She put on the hall light and shouted upstairs: 'Mom...you still awake?' I hope to see ya’ll at Hot Rod Alley this year. ……. Jimbo

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This Butternut yellow 1955 Chevy 210 belongs to Greg Miller. From the start the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;55 was destine for a complete makeover. The Chevy power is supplied by a 350cu inch 4 bolt main, has a polished Edlebrock intake and carb and all dressed up with billet valve covers. Billet Specialties 20/22s wheels, Accuair air ride Suspension, billet specialties polished calipers, slotted cross drilled rotors, narrowed ford 9" rear end Complete custom interior including handmade custom seats, all leather and suede interior was built by Gulf Coast Trim and Upholstery. Billet Specialties supplied the steering wheel, Dakota digital VHX gauges. Custom stereo system was installed by Empress Audio. Future plans - LS2 with comp cams, Street & Performance accessories, Headers, and much more!!!!!

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This summer is going to fast. August is half gone. The Coast Cruizers did have a dinner cruise in July. There was twenty people who showed up for our outing. We went to Café Orleans on Lamey Bridge Road in Biloxi. If you haven’t been there you need to go for some good Cajun food. Some of it is a little spicy and others are not. The seafood platter is $20, but if you order another baked potato and side salad, 2 people can split it. It has that much food on it. Now if you want a taste of several things, get the sampler plate. You get four bowls of different Cajun food. Gumbo, crawfish etouffee, red bean and rice, shrimp Creole. They have all of the other seafood you find on the Coast along with steaks, burgers and po-boys. Me when I go to a seafood restaurant I get seafood I can’t see ordering a steak or burger. A shrimp or oyster po-boy is ok. Some people don’t like seafood. If you need something start off with the fried dill pickles are good and if you want to go to the wild side try the fried alligator tail. The café has remodeled some and now has a bigger meeting room to hold a larger group of people. We will be returning to the café again. After the dinner we went across the interstate to the Gearhead cruise in. Till we eat again J. R. www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com

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by Candy Cocktail One of my favorite local places for beautiful, timeless cars and an old school Friday night is Biff Burger and Buffy’s Barbeque in St. Petersburg, Florida. I have been coming here since I was a kid. Yet unlike other places that modernize and do away with tradition, Biff Burgers has embraced its tradition in the Tampa Bay area for over 29 years by continuing to give car enthusiasts, visitors and retro fans like myself a good old fashioned Friday night. They still have the Friday Night Cruise In every Friday night, featuring live music and classic cars. On the first Friday of the month they feature special events in addition to the car show, giving away trophies and having a drawing worth a minimum of $250.00. The Friday Night Cruise In starts at 6pm and runs until approximately 10pm, even though they remain open until 12pm for those that don’t want the party to end early. In addition to classic rides and rat rods, you may even see some custom cars like a vehicle completely devoted to POWs or a recognizable movie favorite like Doc’s car from Back to the Future. Biff Burger is a favorite gathering place of classic cars, street cars and hot bikes. It remains the largest of its kind in the country.

In addition to their famous Friday night car show, they feature themed nights and specials all week long! NASCAR Sundays is a big hit with the locals and Thursday is customer appreciation day. Wednesday and Saturday are Bike Night. Bike Night at Biffs in just as popular as the Cruise In, with free registration, live entertainment and a free $1000 cash giveaway on the last Wednesday of every month. Tuesday is Ladies Night from 6 pm until close with $1.50 drinks for the ladies, live music and a blind draw cornhole tournament. Biff Burger and Buffy’s Barbeque is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving up specialty Hickory-smoked barbeque and traditional American favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs. Offering nostalgia with great prices, they have an outside bar and a full menu, even during the car show. It is likely that Biff’s has remained a local favorite not just because of their traditions and customer appreciation, but because they give back to the community in big ways. Biff’s Kids is their charity that regularly has bike shows, raffles, rides, auctions and toy drives to benefit children and local families. In November they will have their 4th Annual active Military and Veteran Poker Run to benefit our local VA Hospital and Mac Dill Air Force Base’s Family Services. Some of you may have even heard of the legendary Biff-Burger. Over the years many locations have closed down, but at one time it was a fast growing chain of burger drive-ins. Started in the mid-

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The original Biff-Burger Drive-In

1950's by the National Biff-Burger System, the chain spread across North America as far south as the Clearwater/Largo area of Florida and stretched as far North as Toronto, Canada. Biff-burger was mostly known for their signature "broiled" burgers lathered in their tangy special sauce made with 27 spices! Today there are only two Biff-Burger locations left in operation; the first location in St. Petersburg, Florida which still uses the same name and has many of the classic and original Biff-Burger architectural features. The second location is located at 1040 West Lee Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. However it was renamed Beef-Burger in the 1980s. So if you find yourself in central Florida on a Friday night be sure to visit Biff-Burger for a journey back in time to a 50s style diner with cars, bikes, food and fun people just like the good old days. For more info visit www.biffburgers.com online or call Biff Burger 727-527-5297 Buffy's 727-522-0088 3939 49th Street N. Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

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But Where Are They Now? The little green Gremlin also known as "Gizmo" was rescued from a backyard in Gulfport in July, 2000. Even though we were among the few who had never owned a Gremlin, we began to restore him to his former glory with hard to find parts. A lot of trim pieces were from a 74 owned by Robbie Robinson. With a little ingenuity and some spray paint most things fit our 73. Tracy Allen gave it an expert paint job, Mustang Grabber Green, that's almost the same as the original color. The interior is a black and white hounds tooth by David Ladner. The rest of the parts came from Mike Lakins, a Gremlin guru in Reno, Nevada, Barry's U Pull-it and EBay. We installed a 92 Jeep drivetrain donated by Cotton Smith of Cotton's 4-Wheel Drive. In October 2004 he was not only complete, but pretty hot. He got to show off inside the theater of the Grand Casino Gulfport since a lot of Cruisin the Coast was rained out that year. During hurricane Katrina he was in a garage in the backyard 1/2 block from the beach in Long Beach. When the 5+ feet of water came in, it caused him to float into one of the interior pillars of the garage. It took out the driver's door, the left rear quarter panel, the interior, and added assorted dents everywhere. We were pretty sure he was a total loss, but he was

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rescued this time by Carl Holliman of 3 C's Towing. Carl hauled him up on a flatbed wrecker and took him home where he put him on a hoist and power washed everything. That is the only thing that saved the little Gremlin from the junkyard. It took another Jeep engine donated by Cotton and Christine Smith, this time a 97 fuel-injected, another interior by David Ladner and 5 years to put him back on the road. We found a Hornet door in Clinton, MS that almost fit. Tracy Allen cut it down and Mike from Reno found a door glass. Frank Rose, dent removal specialist, did the final touches on the body. Jason Lefler painted the new door and blended the new paint with the 10 year old paint until it matched perfectly. The new dash and miscellaneous parts came from River Rags in Mobile. Finally, it was ready for Cruisin the Coast 2010, but the old engine was pretty tired, so we reworked it in 2011. His greatest achievement so far was the trophy for Best AMC at the March, 2013 Big Easy Mopar show in Kenner, LA. Be sure to look for the little green Gremlin at Cruisin the Coast and local car shows. He's the only one. The Masked Cruiser from the Sun Herald wrote a nasty article in 2004 claiming that Gremlins were the ugliest car ever

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made, and he couldn't understand why anyone would spend the time and money to restore one. Gizmo replied in Sound Off that although nearly everyone either owned one or knew someone who owned a Gremlin, where are they now? Without the help and encouragement of the following people, Gizmo would undoubtedly have become Chinese yard art at some point: Carl Holliman, Cotton and Christine Smith, Tracy Allen, Mike Lakins, Robbie Robinson, David Ladner, Jason Lefler, Frank Rose, and everybody who cheers as he drives by. ……… Beverly Painter

1. Who opened the first drive-in Gas station? 2. What city was the first to use parking meters? 3. Where was the first drive-in restaurant? 4. True or False? The 1953 Corvette came in white, red, or black. 5. What was Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Corvette and other legal street racers of the 60's? 6. What was the first car fitted with an alternator, rather than a direct current dynamo? 7. What car first referred to itself as a convertible? 8. What car was the first to have its radio antenna imbedded in the windshield? 9. What car used the first successful series-production hydraulic valve lifters? 10. Where was the world's first three-color traffic light installed? 11. What type of car had the distinction of being G.M.s 100 millionth car built in the U.S.? 12. Where was the first drive-in movie theater opened, and when? 13. What autos were the first to use a standardized key start system? 14. What did Oldsmobile's designation 4-4-2 stand for? 15. What car was the first to place the horn button in the center of the steering wheel? 16. What U.S. production car has the fastest 0-60 m.p.h. time? 17. What is the only car to appear simultaneously on the covers of Time and Newsweek? 18. What was the lowest priced mass produced American car? I hope you had fun with this. Gotta Cruise!

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Its August 11th and the Tony Stewart Sprint Car racing accident with the young (20) race driver is getting a lot of ink on T.V. (Even Fox). I would like to point out that about 4 things are not mentioned in Tony’s favor! If you watch the T.V. Tony’s car (right rear wheel) hits the victim in the left front wheel. If the “kid” had lifted a tiny bit off the throttle, no wreck! He then could have dropped behind Tony and attempted to pass him back in the next corner. (if he could stay with the champ) I drove midgets and stock cars for 12 years, 1948-1961. Only drove stocks in 1956 & 1957, all the rest were midgets, and once in a while a sprinter when asked. If you want to be “world champ” you stay on the gas and die! As did the “kid”. Others included Tony Bettenhausen, Eddie Sachs, Vuki Senior1955, Vuki Jr. 19990 Geo Amick 1959, Jack McGrath & Manny Ayulo 1955. I can go on but “win it or wear it” was the description given to many of the 40’s , 50’s drivers. (That’s point #1 ) Just lift for ½ second, drop in behind & pass under him in the next corner if your car is good enough! (Point #2) It’s a dirt track, mud gets on drivers goggles, so they all have cover lenses they pull off & have clear vision. Perhaps the mud was there & Tony didn’t see the “kid” until too late! (Point #3) If you watch the T.V. clips, the blue & white car is in front of Tony blocking his view of the “kid” as Tony is coming out of the corner. He is sideways with the right rear tire “hanging out” and you can’t in 1/5 of a second slow down & straighten out & miss the “kid”. (Point # 4) The “kid” was facing Tony’s car, no car coming on his left, and he couldn’t throw himself to his left? He was braver than smart . (Point #5) Nascar (the cars that run with roofs, fenders, and doors) shows the drivers on T.V. throwing their helmets at the other cars, and running out on the track pointing with threatening gestures. They poke each other in the chest with stretched fingers (not fists) and all still have their helmets on! I’m sorry, but the “kid” should have read up on #13. Three guys were killed running that number. (I don’t know how many since 1950) (Mitch?) At my best count I ran 172 races from East Coast to West Coast, my total win column read 7. They were all on dirt, never won a pavement race. I got “upside down” only once in 12 years, and my good friend spun in front of me trying to pass me, he said his radius rod broke (?) and I woke up 20 hrs later in the hospital. Summary It was a dumb “thing to do for the “kid”) its nite, a dirt track, your doing it to get crowd approval, or feel OK about not “lifting” for 1/5 of a second and by the way, what position was the “kid” running in when Tony passed him? The (photo) you see here is me, in my neighbors (Willie Swift) car. He had broken his arm in a Gardena race, and we lived 2 blocks apart and were in business together known as “Swift & Dunham” selling racing parts and materials. (See photo) of ad, can you believe these prices? It was a 100 lapper ¼ mile at Orange Show Stadium, I had fast time in Willies #22 (he asked me to park mine) and run his so he could keep his points) and in a 100 lapper URA flipped a disc to see if quick time started in the back or front. If it came up black you started in front, there

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were 22 cars on the ¼ mile for 100 laps. It came up black! I’m on the pole with fast time, Don Edmunds my pal, had 2nd quick and started beside me in front. I’m going down the back chute (straightaway) smiling under my face mask. I go into the last turn “high” on the cushion, I had won here before and set fast time many times, so I would “Diamond” the corner, go in high, and when you can see the starters stand with no infield in between you dive down, and drive straight for the fence in the middle of the chute, then stay high and repeat in the next corner. Weill “Rotten Red” spun out in front of me, (a few years ago, he told me he “broke a radius rod” and spun!) (This is a guy who built 500 or so midgets, and also the chassis that Evil Kneivel used with a jet to jump the Snake Canyon years ago!) I woke up 20 hrs later in the hospital, no broken bones, but a real bad concussion! I had flipped end for end 5 times! I’m deeply sorry the “kid” didn’t have certain rules laid out, (maybe he owned his own car). Most other new “kids” will learn from this, and let the stock car guys throw their helmets and poke fingers in the other guys chest (with helmets on!) Tony Stewart is a many time millionaire, and the “kids” family will probably sue. In the 40’s you signed a release at the track that you held all drivers, cars, and the assoc. and/or the complete facility harmless, and no responsibility for any damage to anyone, or anything. I remember when Bobby Allison and Cale Yarbrough wrecked each other, took off their helmets and started “duking it out” in the corner in the infield. Bobby wasn’t doing too good, so his brother Dannie (just as good a racer as Bobby) pulled in the corner, jumped out & started helping Bobby, - By that time the pit crews got there & broke it up. If you want to check the records on Google in the 40’s & 50’s a race driver died every week! No roll cages, no roofs, no doors, and do yourself a favor, watch “TO PLEASE A LADY” movie on TCM with Clark Gable & Barbara Stanwyck racing in the 40’s. It was on last week. Its open wheel from the midgets to the Indy 500. There is a bunch up there looking down as I write this & smiling.

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To book DD Thunders Band : ddthunders100@yahoo.com Summer is almost over in in my favorite time of year is near. Oh how I love it when all the kiddies go back to school and the theaters are empty for the matinees. Then Hollywood start releasing Oscar worthy dramas instead of comic book superhero caped Crusaders in 3D! I have seen a few good movies this past summer and a bunch of stinkers so here comes three examples, we're like the good the bad and the ugly. Let's start with ugly, Little movie titled Begin Again. It stars were my favorite male actors Mark Ruffalo and English actress Kera Nightley. The storyline is about a recently fired record executive discovering a street performer and bringing her to stardom because of her talent. Too bad the director/writer and everyone else involved didn't show any talent. This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen I'm a big fan of Mark Ruffalo and I've enjoyed his work but lately it's one bad movie after the other. I also enjoy Keira Knightley's better movies but this one she might have been better off staying across the pond. Being a musician, I was interested in the plot but this celluloid piece of crap made me want to sell my guitars and become an insurance salesman. So let's not waste anymore time on this hour plus bomb and give it 3 out of 10 pics

American tale of rags to riches and perseverance through horrendous conditions. The music was portrayed honestly and was a powerful plot pusher and kept this fast-paced musical juggernaut moving as fast as James Brown's foot work. Mick Jagger was a producer and you can tell this was a labor of love. To watch what James had to go through in his journey to achieve his superstardom is inspiring for anyone who has obstacles in their life. The only thing I didn't like about this movie was it used of breaking the fourth wall. It must be a trend that started the Jersey boys. Good thing they didn't release is in 3-D like everything else this summer! Also, they did a lot of storyline skipping. Back and forth from when he was a child to an adult, making it confusing and kind of losing the dramatic point sometimes. What I liked most about this film that it showed Mr. Brown at his best and at his worst. This wasn't a fluff piece but you hard-hitting bio drama, gritty, rough and funky. Just like the godfather of soul's music, this film will hard-hitting in your face and Funk Fest and needs to be seen by all. I will really good this movie 8 out of 10 pics.

Next up is the bad, a major release title Lucy. It stars Scarlett Johansson and Morgan Freeman. This R-rated thriller was written and directed by Luc Besson. It has an interesting plot about a party girl who gets adducted with others and has illegal drugs inserted into their body so they can be mules and distribute a new designer drug around the world. The fun starts when the bag inside Scarlett Johansson's characters bust open and gives her 100% of her brains capacity and super powers never seen in the human world. She becomes hell-bent on finding her Doors and bringing them to a painful justice, brainiac style! Morgan Freeman plays a Dr whose expertise in the field of the minds power get him right in the middle of this international espionage and deadly revenge I fell in love wiyh Scarlet Johansen when I saw her in the classic film, Lost in Translation. But this film goes bad when it relies way too much on special-effects and not enough on the intrigue and the interesting idea of the script. The first part of the movie has plenty of intrigue and on the edge of your seat nervousness. But the second half focuses on Scarlett's character's ability to move matter and destroy anything in her path by mind power. So we get to spend about an hour watching people fly out windows, levitate, shoot themselves for their own guns etc. while Ms. Johansson destroys anything in her way. As far as Morgan Freeman's character, he spends half the movie scratching his head in amazement while watching all of his theories of the brains capacity come to life. It's more like he's doing a extra long cameo in this film. Hey, he's a busy man. He doesn't have time to watch the world get destroyed by a super brain beauty. He has more movies to make and $20 million check to cash. I will get this good idea but poorly executed movie 6 out of 10 pics.

Well, it's good to put summer behind us and get ready for fall releases. I've been doing a lot of traveling to the West Coast lately but will continue to bring you reviews of the best in the worst Hollywood has the offer. Keep those comments coming to dd thunders100@yahoo.com and thanks for your continued support for my column. See you at the matinees ddthunders100@yahoo.com

And here comes the good one. The James Brown bio flick titled, Get On Up. I've always been a big fan of James Brown and was excited when I finally heard they made this film. The script has been bouncing around Hollywood for years. At one time Prince was going to star in the true story of an American musical icon. Director Taylor chose to go with a little known actor Chadwick Boseman who delivers a powerhouse performance and might get a Oscar nod later this year. Character actor Nelson Ellis plays James Brown sidekick Billy Boyd and Dan Aykroyd turns in a solid performance of James Brown's long time manager. I liked almost everything about this movie. James Brown's life story is a classic www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com

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The Street Dynamics Overdrive Car Show - Paris, TN The Street Dynamics Overdrive Car Show was as close as you can get to being the perfect car show road trip. All car shows are good, some better than others and trips can have things go wrong that mess up the total experience, but this road trip was perfect beginning to end! The week of an out of town show is always hectic. Trying to cram five days worth of work into four days, plus getting everything ready so you are prepared gets you stressed out. If you’re ready you don’t have to rush, or end up forgetting something in your hast. We have figured out what we need to take and how to organize it to have a less stressful and prepared trip. The night before, I’m always anxious… last minute details and I end up staying up too late, have a hard time going to sleep and then have to get up early. It was after midnight when I got to bed and then fell asleep. We got up at 4:30 am and tried to leave by 5:30 AM, but it was closer to 6 when we pulled out. This trip was going to be a slower go because it was almost all state roads and very little Interstate. I tried going Interstate, but going through Memphis added over 100 miles and a couple more hours for the 470 mile trip. The country and towns we got to see made up for the stop signs and traffic lights we had to endure; it was very enjoyable. We pulled into the hotel in Paris, TN a little after 3 pm, got checked in and discovered the show had booked us a nice room with a giant whirlpool tub in our room. We got our room set up and then walked about 25 yards to where we were setting up the Hot Rod Show trailer. We got the trailer all set up as much as we could the day before and then it was time to walk another 20 yards to the Convention Center where the promoters were set up to feed all the car show participants all the fried catfish and fixings you could eat. After eating all that catfish, the hot tub was calling and a good night’s sleep after getting little of it the night before, driving all day, physical labor with the set up and then getting stuffed full of catfish. Paris, TN is famous for the World’s Biggest Fish Fry every April when over 12,500 pounds of catfish are cooked. It was a weeklong festival with beauty queens, parades and a lot of catfish. Paris, TN is a pretty area with rolling hills; it’s near the Kentucky line and one of the largest lakes in the U.S., the Kentucky Lake. That area is big on retirement with a lot of retirees living and visiting there. The Street Dynamics Overdrive Car Show promoters, Tim and Vicki Boyd were as well organized as it gets for putting on a car show. I had all the details of the show before we left on the trip, including an aerial map of the grounds and a decision of where the Hot Rod Show trailer would be set up and even the speaker placements. The show was at the local Convention Center/Hotel that was all one complex. The show featured the car show of course, parts swap meet, vendors both inside the convention center and outside, plus food vendors. Inside you could cool off and eat with plenty of tables set up. The promoter had probably 25 or 30 people

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working the show that wore bright event shirts and everything ran very smooth. The weather was great, the turnout was great, we had 72 door prizes to give away and the Mega 50/50 was respectable at over $1,800 dollars. After we finished the show, we got the Hot Rod Show trailer loaded with some good help from the staff and it still took over an hour. Special thanks to our assigned staff people Jac Burke and Laura Dougherty, bless her heart, Laura was recovering from Spotless Lime Disease. It was time to find a great place to eat, so we asked around. Several people said go to Fresh Market. It was only a couple miles down the road and I knew it was going to be good because there was a long wait. The food was awesome and we headed back to the hotel room for another whirlpool stress reliever and another good night sleep. We slept like a log. We woke up at 5:30 AM and on the road by 6 AM with a stop by a fast food restaurant for a biscuit to go and it was on the road back home. On the way back, I promised Scotty we would take the time to stop by Elvis’s birthplace in Tupelo and the Classic Car Museum right down the road. We hit Tupelo about 10 AM and they were both closed and they didn’t open until 1 PM on Sunday. We got to walk around Elvis’s birthplace and read all the signs but didn’t get a chance to go in. Several people did the same thing while we were there, but we were not hanging around until 1 PM. It seems like both places would open earlier on Sunday during at least the summer months to capitalize on tourists driving through. That was the only negative thing about the entire trip, everything else went smooth as silk. Got a call on Monday after the trip about us doing a big car show in a major city in Texas…I’ll let you know if we work out the details. We are also working on a big show down in Florida if it pans out. We enjoy the traveling so much, the meetings of new folks, seeing different cars, car shows and performing the Hot Rod Show for them. We hope all trips go as smooth as this one went. There is nothing like a road trip to get you out of town, clear your head and be able to really enjoy that 17 FOREVER state of mind! Til next month…

Terry - terrymason@aol.com Facebook: Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show Hear a demo of the Hot Rod Show on Facebook or search for it on YouTube.com

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Support your local kustom shop My name is Steven Youngblood Owner of Youngblood Kustomz. We specialize in kustom paint work, collision repair, metal fabrication work, kustom one off bike parts, and we are your one-stop-shop. From a oil change to your full ground up kustom built bike. These photos, are of a 1995 Harley Softail Custom we converted into a bagger. A handmade inhouse handle bar has chrome hand controls with braid lines going to the brake, clutch, speedo and throttle. Oracle LED turn signal lights are mounted in the handle bars all this sits above the aftermarket headlight, and front custom made aluminum wheel. The tank sports a custom tank dash (has a hidden compartment looks like a acorn nut to hold down tank dash when you unscrew it you find a hidden compartment for your hand rolled cigarette.) a smoked speedo gauge lens finishes off the top. Underneath the tank we dressed out the power train with chrome heads and trans cover, aftermarket cam cover, derby cover, forward controls, a spike air cleaner kit (painted to match color of bike.) And our hand made in house exhaust pipes, wrapped with hot rod header wrap. A Harley touring style rear fender with factory Harley-Davidson saddle bags sit over the rear tire. Oracle LED turn signal lights are installed along with a set of 1950 Ford taillights with bright LEDs on the back of saddle bags. Youngblood Kustomzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kustom paint job of charcoal grey, with burnt orange and root beer candy on top. Really makes this bike stand out in a crowd, Thank you for taking the time to read this and it would mean a lot to me and the boys if you would give us a call or like us on Facebook. Check us out on Youngblood Kustomz.com or Facebook Photographer also you can contact, Ro Asgari Steven Youngblood 770-365-4445 770-870-8168 roasgari@gmail.com youngbloodkustomz@gmail.com

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September 2014 September 6 Biloxi, MS Coast Cruizers 1st Saturday Night Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes and Terry Mason's Hot Rod Show. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Information Jimbo 228 596-0664 September 6 Kiln, MS Knights of Columbus 1st Annual Car & Truck Show. The event will be held at Kiln Pharmacy and Subway parking lot, 17343 Hwy. 603 & 43. Registration begins at 9:00am to 11:00am. Plaques will be awarded to top 15 cars and top 5 trucks, Awards for Best Paint, Interior, Engine, Rat Rod, Most Unique, and Best of Show. $20.00 registration fee. Dash plaques for first 50 cars. Food & drinks will be available. Fun and 50's music. More info contact: Jim Hoda at 228-493-7416 September 6 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643 September 6 Slidell, LA. 1st Saturday Cruise night at North Shore Square Mall in front of Sears. (take exit 80 off I-12, North Shore Blvd./Airport Dr.) Slidell, LA. Cruise night, 1st Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. Hosted by the Coastal Cruisers Car Club Info: Terri 985 863-9256 or Brenda 985 639-9919 September 12 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 September 13 Pass Christian, MS 1st annual Cruisin for St. Jude at Neco's Marketplace hosted by Sun Coast Street Cruizers 4pm-9pm at Neco's Marketplace, corner of Videlia Rd and Cable Bridge Rd. awards at 8pm $20 registration. 50/50, food, music, door prizes, hoola-hoop contest, 50/60's dress-up contest. Aawards for best of show, best paint, best interior, best engine, top 3 rat rods, top 3 1980 n older cars, top 3 1980 n older trucks, top 3 1981 n newer cars, top 3 1981 n newer trucks. Come help us support this wonderful cause. info Paul Cuevas 228-234-9458 Ernie Parker 228-234-0810 September 13 Bay St. Louis, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in 6pm - 9pm. at Market Town Plaza Hwy 90 Bay St. Louis, Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers. 50/50 & prizes. Walking distance to restaurants Neal's Diner, Brooklyn Pizza, King Wah, and Subway Info: call Bobby 228 493 2033 September 13 Biloxi, MS Second Saturday Super Cruise-In at Edgewater Mall west parking lot. 6-9 p.m. Music, fun, fine cars and friends. Spend a warm evening with cool cars and friendly people. Hosted by Antique Auto and Engine Club of Mississippi & Mississippi Coast Mustang Club. September 13 Gulfport, MS Benefit Car Show Hwy 49 & Dedeaux Rd. Advance Auto & Hobby Lobby parking lot : Most of you know our good friend Randy Richardson. For those who didn't know, Randy has overcame a lot of odds from a intense cervical neck surgery due to unexplainable events. With that said, Kaotik Kreations Car/Truck, & Bike Club is putting on a Benefit Car Show on his behalf, to help cover his hospital bills. On September 13, 2014 is the First Annual Benefit Carshow. We would love to invite everyone to attend and show Randy and his family love and support. Randy has been a inspiration to me and very many in the

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car scene, not only in classic cars but also in the custom scene as well. So we ask everyone plz clear your calendars for this date. Time: 2pm till. Reg. Fee $20. Sept.13, 2014 at Advanced Auto Parts /Hobby Lobby 11220 U.S.49 Gulfport, MS . There will be specialty awards Best of Show Truck, Best of Show Car, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Top 25 September 13 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at WALMART on Hwy 49. 6pm - 9pm. 50/50 drawing and door prizes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Red Creek Classics. Info: Charlie Farmer 601 528-1172 September 20 5th Annual Benefit Car Show Bogalusa La. Open Road Cruisers 5th Annual Benefit Car Show Bogalusa La. Cruisin The Park Saturday September 20th 9am-2pm Cassidy Park cars, trucks, rat rods and bikes. Food Music Kids Activities Awards Troy 985-335-5200 Mark 985-735-9831 Robert 985-750-2112 September 20 D'Iberville, MS Gearhead Cruzers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-In 5pm-10pm at Belgicans Fries in D'Iberville 50/50, Music, Door Prizes, I-10 Exit 46B, north to 1st traffic light, Take a right towards Sangani Blvd Turn left at red light onto Sangani Blvd. Continue past Wal-mart, straight past Walgreens crossing Lamey Bridge Rd. Next shopping center on right is your destination. Everyone Welcome for more info call Dave at 228-669-9256. September 20th Diamondhead MS. Stunt Force All-Star Cheerleading Car Show. Please come out and support these girls and guys as they try to raise money to attend MS and surrounding states competition. Top 25 cars, Top 5 trucks, Top 3 Rat Rods, Several specialty awards, 50/50, silent auction, bake sale, music, and more. Located in the parking lot by true Value and O'Neal's Restaurant. Show begins at 9am with awards at 2pm. Registration ends at 11am. Lunch specials will be offered to registered Cruisers from O'Neal's Restaurant. $20 registration fee ($15 for additional car) Need info call (228)234-1041 or (228)234-1705 September 20 Laurel, MS JFMC's 7th Annual September ShowOff Car, Truck and Bike Show. $20 entry fee. Registration 7am-11:30am. at 30 Circle J Drive, Laurel, MS 39440. First 150 entries receive goody bags. Music, family fun, children's jumps. Participant Judging. 70 awards will be given. Best of Show Bike, Car, and Truck. Top 5 Imports, Top 5 Camaros, Top 5 Mustangs, Top 5 Late Model Cars, Top 20 Classic Cars, Top 3 Low Riders, Top 3 4x4, Top 3 Late Model Trucks, Top 6 Classic Trucks, Top 10 Bikes. Door Prizes, 50/50 Cash raffle, Food and Drinks. All proceeds benefit American Red Cross. Rain date Sept 27th. September 20 Mandeville LA Northshore Poker Run and Cruise Night Times Grill. 1896 N Causeway Blvd Northshore Poker Run and Cruise Night, Saturday September 20th in Mandeville LA. Open to Cars, Bike and Trucks! Registration at Noon, All locations revealed at start. for details or call Phylis 503382-9172 northshoremustangclub@gmail.com September 20 Mobile, AL 3rd Saturday night Steak 'n Shake Cruise-in on 655 Schillinger Rd South, Mobile, AL 36695 Feb. thru Oct.. 5:00 to 9:00 info Donnie Tanner 251-649-5397 or Bubba Blanton 251 610-4032 September 20 Ocean Springs, MS Gulf Coast Motorcycle Show 10am-5pm Fountainebleau Community Center, Hwy 57 Ocean Springs. Show sponsored by Suzuki City and Coast Radio Group some proceeds to benefit Ambucs and John Saltarelli best of and sponsor awards, food and drinks, cash awards, $20 entry fee, no judging or classes contact Jeff at 228 424 7735 or Facebook www.facebook.com/thegulfcoastmotorcycleshow September 20 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Classic Car Night at the Bow-N-Stern corner of Market and Second Street (107 E 2nd St) in Pass Christian, MS. Street blocked off to thru traffic during the Cruise-in, 6pm to 10 pm., Everyone Welcome! Need info call 228.222.4817

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September 27 Pascagoula, MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-In, Magnolia Classic Cruisers: Ingalls Engineering Complex, 3943 Denny Ave.( Hwy 90), Pascagoula, Ms Large Parking lot is 100% lighted, 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:, Bob 228-218-7218, Magnolia Classic Cruisers September 27-28 Old Town Spring, TX 30th Longhorn Rod & Custom Show Dale Russell 218 259-7633

October 2014 October 3 Pass Christian, MS Holy Family Seafood Festival & Friday Night Cruise-in. 140 East Scenic Dr., Pass Christian. 5pmtill. Everybody’s Welcome. Cruise-in cars enter off 2nd street. For more info call Carl 228 323-1362 October 3-4 Gulfport, MS Hazardous Waste at Gulfport Dragway Rat Rods, Lead Sleds, Customs, Hot Rods, Old School Rods, Originals, Barn Finds will be at Gulfport Dragway, Gates open 9am Both Days.. Here's your chance to see them show their "Wild Side" at the first annual Hazardous Waste Show. Entry fee $20 per person (children under 10 FREE.) Vendors, Swap Meet, Food & Beer, Costume Contest, Gulfport Dragway is located at - 17085 Race Track Rd. Gulfport, Mississippi 39503 - (Driving Directions: Gulfport Dragway is located off exit 31 on I-10. Go south on Canal Road. Cross over the Railroad tracks go about 1 mile Turn left onto Racetrack Road Continue to Gulfport Dragway) info call Crab 985 637-3902 or Track 228 863-4408 October 4 Gulfport, MS 7th Annual Souped Up Saturday. A Hot Rodder’s Event. Show at Bible Baptist Church, 12200 Dedeaux Rd, Gulfport, MS. 39503 4pm - 8pm (gates open at 3pm) Rods,

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Customs, Classic Cars & Trucks 1980 or Older. Free entry, free registration, awards, concession stand. Limited parking. No trailers. No motorcycles allowed in registered parking area. Engine Giveaway, free drawing for those who register a vehicle in the event, Must be 18 years of age or older and must be present to win. Door prizes. No alcohol, No smoking, No pets please. Hosted by Bible Baptist Church of Gulfport, MS. Info:228 326-4817 October 4 Biloxi, MS. Cruisin' Keesler at Keesler Air Force Base! Car, Truck, and Bike show!!!, 11th Annual show at Keesler Air Force Base. 9am to 4pm at Marina Park, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS. this is a Classic Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods and Bikes show. Judging at noon and Awards at 3pm. Vehicle entry fee is $25 (registered by Sept 14) or $30 (after). Free food & T-shirt for participants. 8am till noon. registration day of event. EZ check in for registered participants. Dash plaques,. top 25, best of show: engine, paint, interior, peoples choice, Commander's choice. for base access, spectators must be valid DoD ID card holders or have a qualified DoD Sponsor to obtain a base pass. Participants without base access can call 377-0002, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F to arrange base access. Registration a bottom of flyer. www.keesler81fss.us For more information, call 228 377-0002 or 228 377-3160 October 4 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643 October 4 Pelahatchie, MS Swap Meet at the park on Hwy 80, Pelahatchie, MS. 6am to 1pm. Free to set up & sell. Put on by the Lions Club of Pelahatchie. Info contact Thomas at 601 832-9646

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October 4 Slidell, LA. 1st Saturday Cruise night at North Shore Square Mall in front of Sears. (take exit 80 off I-12, North Shore Blvd./Airport Dr.) Slidell, LA. 6-9pm. Hosted by the Coastal Cruisers Car Club Info: Terri 985 863-9256 October 5 Pascagoula, MS Bachtoberfest & Goula Cruise, Get ready for a weekend of Classic Cars, family fun, and fabulous food & entertainment in the Great City of Pascagoula. Starting at Beach Park, 11am - 2pm. Join the Gulf Coast Symphony for all-you-caneat cuisine from 20+ cooking teams, beer garden, kids area, and an Oompah Band! Tickets only $20, benefiting the Gulf Symphony. Then… Goula Cruise Street Festival & Classic Car Show, Pascagoula Riverfront 2pm - 6pm. Come down to the ‘Goula Cruise and watch the tour of Classic Cars as they proceed from Beach Park to the Riverfront! Kids area with games and activities! Cast your votes for your favorite cars and enjoy food, beer, art vendors, and music by Amanda Jones, Mirage, and Chevy 6! Come get your Cruisin’ T-shirt from ET Motorgear, official apparel vendor for Cruisin’ the Coast at both events! Also join us for Zonta on 10/4/14 from 9-5 in Downtown Pascagoula. For more information, contact Pascagoula Parks & Recreation 228.938.2356 www.cityofpascagoula.com/parks-recreation October 10 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 October 10 Gulfport, MS Friday Asphalt Assault 1/4 mile Racing gates open 4pm stoplight/heads-up racing 4pm hourly payouts starts 6pm $10 spectator $20 racer & car…. then later into the night! It's the late night Smackdown w/drag radials & slicks 11pm. - 3am $10 spectator $20 racer & car Gulfport Dragway is located off exit 31 on I-10. Go south on Canal Road. Cross over the Railroad tracks go about 1 mile Turn left onto Racetrack Road Continue to Gulfport Dragway

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October 11 Gulfport, MS Saturday Hourly Rumble 1/4 mile racing gates open 4pm stoplight/heads-up racing 4pm hourly payouts starts 6pm $10 spectator $20 racer & car Gulfport Dragway is located off exit 31 on I-10. Go south on Canal Road. Cross over the Railroad tracks go about 1 mile Turn left onto Racetrack Road Continue to Gulfport Dragway October 11 Biloxi, MS Mega Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes and Terry Mason's Hot Rod Show. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 October 17-18 Madison, MS 11th Annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show. Friday Show registration, 5K Run and "Cruisen-4Cash". Saturday Show registration, a classic Car Caravan, open car show with 170 awards. Hope Hollow's silent auction, a magic show, Darth Vader and his Stormtroopers, Mississippi SIDS Alliance Arts & Crafts. See NASCAR race cars and Hendrick Motorsports Display. On the campus of Tulane University, 2115 Main Street, Madison, MS. Hosted by Mississippi Classic Cruisers. October 18 Carnes, MS Open Car/Truck Show for Make A

Wish Foundation this is a Fund Raiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and will be held at the Carnes Community Center on Saturday October 18th. Starts at 10am and lunch at 11am, live auction starts at 1pm. There will be fun for the whole family. Corn Dogs, Hamburgers, Music, Live Auction, Playground and more. Host club will be the Red Creek Classics Car Club. For show information call - Charlie 601 528-1172 or Terry 601 5281361. Lewis & Rose Patterson 601 928-1936 or Larry Thompson 601 606-1222 www.redcreekclassics.com (Continued on page 32)

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Your assistance is needed in supporting the 5th Annual Wounded War Heroes Fishing Rodeo. This is a very important event for the brave men and women of our U.S. Armed Forces who have been wounded in the global war on terror. Our organization is proud to announce the 5th WWH’s Fishing Rodeo scheduled Aug. 22-24, 2014, hosted by Delta Marina in Empire, La. This event will allow veterans from around the country to socialize, network, and experience some of the amazing fishing that south Louisiana has to offer. The rodeo will kick off with a dinner meeting welcoming the captain’s, soldiers, and volunteers, followed by two days of competitive fishing. Tens of thousands of service men and women have been injured in the recent war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, many of them suffering traumatic brain injuries, amputations, and severe burns, which will retire them from service. Wounded War Heroes (501c3 non-profit organization EIN#: 27-0794499) was founded to show our appreciation to the men and women who have been wounded while in combat, by providing them with outdoor recreational opportunities upon their return home from fighting for our country. Our sole purpose is to show these veterans that they have not been forgotten for their courageous service to our country. All of WWH’s events will be paid for by soliciting donations. Donations are requested to help defray the cost of fuel, lodging, food and fishing supplies for this event. Sponsorships and in-kind donations are also welcomed. Money collected will directly benefit our wounded veterans to provide them with this unique outdoor recreational opportunity. 100% of each donation is spent to support this cause. No salaries are paid to anyone associated with WWH’s. Please Contact Emeric Watson for information at 985.960.1471 or semwatson@eatel.net. Please make checks payable to Wounded War Heroes (12360 Mill House Dr Geismar, La 70734) or go to our website www.wwhfr.com and donate online. Thank you for your time and consideration of what has become an annual event. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of U.S. troops who selflessly put their safety on the line every day. Please consider giving back to those who have already given so much. Please take a moment to see our new website and web link below to see details on the first Wounded War Heroes rodeo. Wounded War Heroes Official Website - http://www.wwhfr.com Sincerely, Emeric Watson

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October 18 D'Iberville, MS Gearhead Cruzers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-In 5pm-10pm at Belgicans Fries 50/50, Music, Door Prizes, . I-10 Exit 46B, Take a right towards Sangani Blvd Turn left at red light onto Sangani Blvd. past Wal-mart, Walgreens cross Lamey Bridge Rd. . Everyone Welcome info Dave 228-669-9256. October 18 Mobile, AL 3rd Saturday night Steak 'n Shake Cruise-in on 655 Schillinger Rd South, Mobile, AL 36695 5:00 to 9:00 info Donnie 251-649-5397 or Bubba Blanton 251 610-4032 October 18 Poplarville, MS Annual St. Joseph's Fall Festival Classic Car and Truck Show - 17 Bilbo Hill Dr (church grounds). 8am-3pm Registration begins at 8:00am is $20.00 day of show ($15.00 for 2nd vehicle). Awards are: Top 30 cars, Top 15 trucks, Best of each class. Dash Plaques awarded to 1st 100. Food, Music, 50/50 Ticket Sales. Will also have a bingo (prizes only) and chances on $1,000.00 cash raffle. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph's Catholic Church Debt Reduction. For information contact Joe Didier 601 7954004 or 601 463-0000 October 25 Gulfport, MS. AAECM Fall Show at the Shade Tree Airport Hwy 53 details October 25 Jackson, MS The Mississippi NSRA Appreciation Day will be held October 25, 2014 at the MS State Capital Building. (take High Street Exit off I-55 (on left) Contact info: Chicken Willie Smith 601 833-4606 or 601 695-3890. Please bring your NSRA Membership card and don't forget your lawn chair. MSRA will provide the Noon meal. October 25 Bay St. Louis, MS Misfits Halloween Boo Cruise at Market Town Plaza Hwy 90 Bay St. Louis, MS 6pm - 9pm...so Bring the Kids. Trick-A-Trunk Halloween Decorated Car Contest, Costume Contest - children's & adults at 8pm. prizes, 50/50, music. Walking distance to restaurants Neal's Diner, Brooklyn Pizza, King Wah, and Subway. Info: call Bobby 228 493 2033 October 25 Gulfport, MS the 2nd Annual Car Show in the Park. Open Car/Truck & Bike Show. Family fun for everyone. Car & Bike Show registration 10am - 2pm · $20 day of show Music, Food, Awards for 1st / 2nd / 3rd at 4pm. BBQ by Mcinnis’s 12 bone bbq. This show will be held at the Isaiah Fredericks Community Learning Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Gulfport, MS. 39501. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Info: Donald Bell 228.263.1980 October 30 Gulfport, MS Trunk or Treat Jones Park. Hwy 90, Gulfport, MS Trunk or Treat Thursday, October 30th at Jones Park Hwy 90, Gulfport, MS 6pm-7pm - Trunk or Treat at 7:15pm the movie, “Hotel Transylvania” starts. *We would love to have 20-25 antique cars participate in the trunk or treat event for kids. You need to call Brittany Dyess for event parking permit 228 868-5881

November 2014 November 1 Gulfport, MS Trick or Beat II Car Show. Show at West Side Park, 4100 Hwy 90, Gulfport, MS 39501. Food & drinks will be on site. Spectators FREE. Vehicle registration $20 - Bass Competition $10 or $25 for both. Host club Street Kings for more Info call Bryan at 228-596-3701 or Scott 228 234-2372 November 1 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643 November 3-8 Panama City Beach, FL 10th Annual Emerald Coast Cruisin' the South's Best Blast from the Past family fun event. Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks make way to beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida for this week

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long festival. Panama City Beach's breath taking emerald green coastline and the famous Miracle Strip gleams with chrome, hot colors, and the deep rumble of power. There will be over 125 + top name automotive vendors on hand, as well as a huge swap meet. also include a ladies section with great crafts, jewelry, and so much more. Each night is full of activities from parades, great bands, and special shows. So make your plans now, stay tuned to the website for updates, and get in on the fun. For show info: 662 587-9572 November 14 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 November 22 Biloxi, MS Fall Celebration Open Car Show held at Edgewater Mall, Hwy 90., Biloxi MS.

December December 6 Gulfport, MS. North Pole Rod Run Holiday Car Show & Toy Drive at the Best Western Plus Parking Lot.Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34. Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. Mention car show for special room rate for this event. There is plenty of room for show car parking as well as the cruise-in cars. Vendors are welcome and the public will have free access to your area. Entry Fee... your donations of store Gift Cards, New Toys and Non-perishable food items. Items collected will be distributed to Toyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s For Tots, Hope Haven Children's Center & 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 www.NorthPoleRodRun.com

January 2015 January 10 Gulfport, MS The 2015 Gulf Coast Car/Truck/ Motorcycle Event Planning & Scheduling Meeting Meeting will be held at the Clarion Inn, (phone 228-868-3300) Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS. (Exit 34 I-10) meeting will start at 10am. This is an open invitation to all car & motorcycle clubs, civic organizations and church groups to inform the public of their planed events taking place during the 2015 season. This meeting will be conducted, with all car/truck & motorcycle event related topics open for discussion by everyone. You can help prepare a calendar of events, advertise your show, discuss any new problems you may have encountered with your particular event. Exchange club roster, and list of officers, and share any information as well as ideas and suggestions on events and shows on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each club is asked to send at least one representative, but as many as you want to send are welcome.. vendors are also welcome to come and make contacts with clubs for their appearances at the various events for 2015. Out of state clubs are also welcome to participate. A master schedule will be combined and distributed to attendees and submitted January 24th, at the Annual MS Street Rod Clubs Planning Meeting held in Pearl, MS If you have any questions, please call Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine 228 596-0664 or email jimbo@dixiepress.com

Answers to Cubbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiz 1. Gulf Oil Company opened up the first station in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1913. 2. Oklahoma City, July 16, 1935. 3. Royce Hailey's Pig Stand opened in Dallas in 1921. 4. False, the 1953 Corvettes were available in one color, Polo White. 5. Carroll Shelby's Mustang GT350. 6. The 1960 Plymouth Valiant. 7. The 1904 Thomas Flyer, which had a removable hard top. 8. The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. 9. The 1930 Cadillac 452, the first production V-16. 10. Detroit, Michigan in 1919. Two years later they experimented with synchronized lights. 11. March 16, 1966 saw an Olds Tornado roll out of Lansing, Michigan with that honor. 12. Camden, New Jersey in 1933. 13. The 1949 Chryslers 14. 4 barrel carburetor, 4 speed transmission, and dual exhaust. 15. The 1915 Scripps-Booth Model C. The car also was the first with electric door latches. 16. The 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409. Did it in 4.0 seconds. 17. The Mustang 18. The 1925 Ford Model T Runabout. Cost $260, $5 less than 1924.

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1974 Corvette Stingray T-top coupe. (first year of no chrome bumpers & last year of Stingray until this year 2014) This Corvette was built in St. Louis and sold to a Chevy dealer in Detroit. Has original 350 L-48 (195 HP), with a 200 R4 5 speed automatic transmission. Original Chevy engine orange valve covers…(aluminum L-82 ribbed on the engine now.) AC, PS, PB (brakes are SS and just over a year old), tilt telescopic steering, new battery cables, new points and condenser, true dual exhaust. Excellent tires with (powder coated) original rally wheels and new SS rings. New rocker panels, front and rear fiberglass bumper seams filled in. Original alarm system. Original smoked t-tops (fair condition) original (old, faded) assembly plant sheet. Parts & repairs records, laminated electrical wiring charts. Extra new glove box. Custom audio sound manual, cassette am/fm extra speakers. Front end bra, parts catalogs, Vette posters, ‘74 Chevrolet booklet. 3-4 Corvette history hardbound books (nice), assembly service manuals, owners manual. Lots of front and rear suspension up dating. Heat and sound reducing insulation all inside. Gets outstanding gas mileage on regular gas. Asking $15,500 Call Steve Burns 704 254-5006 9/14

1930 Model “A” four door sedan. Excellent condition. New interior, upholstery, new paint, runs great. Asking $16,500 Call 228 832-7777 or 228 861-5457 9//14

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1951 Chevy Fleetwood, 2 door, 1954 235 C.I. 6 Cyl, windshield from a 1951 Olds, Vintage air, headlights tunneled and frenched, new interior, 3 speed standard transmission, new paint and new tires, $13,000. More info, call Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4219 9/14 www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com

1931 Model “A” two door sedan. Good solid body new clutch complete, everything replaced or rebuilt from radiator back to rear end. Asking $12,500 Call 228 832-7777 or 228 861-5457 9//14

1968 el Camino Malabu. When you grab hold of the B/M Quicksilver shifter and hit the gas, you better be holding on...it’s instant power all the way to the redline on the tack….and you’ll find yourself and your passenger pinned to the back of the seat till you let up off the gas. All this on 91 octane pump gas. Powered by a professionally built 496 cubic inch Big Block 12 bolt with all new internals with a static compression ratio: 9.4 to 1 GM iron 781 oval port heads ported with 2.25/1.90 valves Isky Z-55 solid flat tappet cam .590/.590 lift 254/254@.050 duration Scorpion roller rocker arms Double roller timing chain MSD pro billet distributor with MSD 6AL ignition box Carter 172 gph mechanical fuel pump Edelbrock performer RPM dual plane intake 850 Demon Carb with mechanical secondaries Stewart stage 2 aluminum water pump GM aluminum radiator with a 7 blade fan Hedman Elite 2” primary tube ceramic coated headers Summit mini starter Performance suspension tubular motor stands The transmission is a turbo 400 is professionally built with all the good stuff, B/M transmission cooler and a Hughes stall, a made driveshaft with billet yokes and 1350 U-joints front and rear deliver the power to the Moser axles, PowerTrax Locker with Richmond 3.73 gears, C-Clip eliminators, aluminum cover/brace. QA1 adjustable rear shocks, SSM traction bars, and 1/2 inch wheel studs hold the new SS wheels. This 586 horsepower sleeper puts out 600.3 lb ft tq and I have the dyno papers prove it. Optima Battery, 100 amp 1 wire alternator, new carpet and seat covers, (the interior is stock and in very good shape.) The cargo bed has new stainless trim. If you are looking for a real sleeper... that will blow any car driven on the road away, then she is the one for you. A new vette z06 can’t even come close. With $23,000 invested (I still have all the receipts) I’m selling this el Camino for $16,800 This is one very fast daily driver for some 8/14 responsible driver. Call Marvin at 228 493-4614 or 228 255-7323. Kiln, MS

Rolling Chassis. NO MOTOR/NO TRANSMISSION!! Includes: All Electronics, MSD, Electric shifter, Line lock, 2 step, Delay Box and Crossover Box. 7.5 Certified, Ford 9 inch rear end / 4 link, 430 Gear, Disc breaks all the way around. 123 Wheelbase 33x16x15 back tires. 7ft. Wheelie bars/G-force seatbelt, Headers for small block. Motor plates. Weighs 2067 pounds with 185 pound driver. Fastest pass 8.17 with a 421 Small block Chevy. Price $6,500 Call Eugene Dedeaux 615 944-8730 9/14

1931 Ford Tudor sedan on '32 boxed rails. 401 Buick nailhead with dual quads, matching 2 speed trans. Vintage air, heat and defrost. All the good stuff, ready to cruise. $22,000.00 o.b.o. 228-216-9330 9/14

1988 Pontiac Firebird 305 V8 automatic. 90,000 miles. Custom interior Solid body but needs paint. Negative ground cable loose at block. Needs new tires. It runs but is a project car, as you can see above. It will be a beauty when restored. Call Joe at 251-288-4820 9/14

1936 Chevy Business Coupe, steel body, 235 Chevy engine, automatic transmission, new interior and headliner, excellent paint job, excellent show car. $19,000 More info call, Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4219 9/14

1926 T-bucket. Flathead motor, 48 truck trans, Mustang narrowed rear, 12 volt alt, W CDI ign. 14K call 228 596-1932

1952 Ford Crestline Victoria, rebuilt flathead V8, automatic transmission, new upholstery, headliner and carpeting, body was repainted, all bumpers and glass in good shape, original rims and Coronado kit included in sale. $15,000 info call Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4219. 9/14

Flathead V-8. Came out of 1948 Mercury. also 3-speed transmission, front end, rear end, wheels, 5 wide whitewall tires, hubcaps and other parts... ALL or Nothing $2,500 OBO call 9/14 601 508-6699 www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com

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1933 Chevy, 230 6cyl, 3 2’s, Borg Warner 4 speed, dirt track quick change rear, crank out windshield, disc breaks, lots of custom fabrications, runs & drive good. More than just a Rat-Rod… it’s a icon show car in the making…. $16,500 OBO Ronnie 228.697.3820 Gulfport, MS 9/14

66 Chevy Truck totally restored many new parts, very solid truck zero rust ready to cruise $23,000 Call Wade 228 697-1321 9/14

1936 Plymouth 2dr sedan. Fresh 340 mopar; 3speed auto, twin side draft Micuni carbs, Ford Exp rear; disc power brakes, have fenders, running boards. $5500 as is 228 596-1932

1950 Studebaker Starlite Coupe. Modified Chevy 350, auto tranny. Super car, World of Wheels winner & has been on TV, also magazines. Best paint awards. First $26,000 O.B.O. takes it. Call Mike at 228 229-0272 Ocean Springs, MS. 8/14

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1985 Cadillac Eldorado Classic. 103K original miles. Well kept car, everything works. Leather interior. Great driving car. $10,500 call Harry at 228 832-9409 Gulfport, MS 8/14

2000 Bonneville sun roof, p/w etc, factory supercharged V6 240HP 160K mi $2000 228-348-3024 8/14 1965 Chevy Pick-up original engine & trans straight 6 w/ three speed runs and drives needs brakes fixed, solid body, rust in the floor only, solid wooden bed, has cracked front windshield but not in drivers view! $2000 o.b.o. Mark 601-766-1066 8/14

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1968 Camaro SS clone, 350 bored .30 over with Lunati cam, 750 dual line Holley, 350 trans. with quick shift, 342 posi-track, p.s., front disc brakes, plenty of chrome under the hood, good interior, and fast. $23,500. phone 601-670-6052 8/14

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;56 Chevy 99% original except brakes, needs restored runs, drives does stop with e-brake! I have all the chrome both bumpers and all the interior is there, perfect dash....can have a title in 4-6 weeks $4000 o.b.o. Mark 601-766-1066 8/14

1948 Packard Deluxe Rat Rod. Color: Flat Black, Runs, Drives and Stops. It has the original 288 straight eight engine and original transmission so you can restore it back to classic original condition or just drive it around as is. Needs a complete interior, gauges don't work, four new tires with less than 200 miles on them, 12 volt conversion, located in Purvis, $7,500. Dave 601 466 4082 8/14

1948 Plymouth business coupe, 350 eng., Auto transmission, new disc brakes, bucket seats..$12000 Call 228-669-8089 7/14

1954 Chevrolet Belair 2 door, 6 cylinder. Runs good, new brakes, needs to be finished. MAKE OFFER Call Calvin 985 710-7060 7/14

Handbuilt aluminum with removable top on 64 Chevy sub frame, 305 V-8, automatic trans., bucket seats, stainless bumpers, new tires. Real head turner. $7,000 or reasonable offer. Call 601-567-2467 or 601-730-0778 7/14 1964 Impala SS. A beautiful mostly original California car. White with silver interior. 85,000 original miles, 283, powerglide transmission, Vintage air, am-fm radio with mp3 jack. 9" X 17" chrome plated aluminum mags. This is a must see car! $24,500. Serious inquiries only sale. car is located in Slidell. Ray, 504-256-0917 8/14

1947 Ford LT-1 corvette 425HP. auto trans/ overdrive. Mustang-2 susp with power disc brakes, power steering, seats & windows, vintage air heat and Corvette air conditioning. Electronic fuel injection, Mercury 9 inch rear with sway bars front and rear. Car was built to look like ordinary 47 Ford until you open the door to see Caddi Eldorado power buckets. Priced at 27.5 and all offers considered. Robert: 601-250-4808 8/14 1996 Jaguar XJ6 Original owner British Racing Green 145,000 miles Great car needs a car guy Needs paint, some gauges don't work, needs minor repair to original upholstery etc. $4250 228 238 5194 8/14

1931 Plymouth 4 door sedan, 350 Chevy engine 4 barrel with Thumper cam, 700-R4 transmission, each has 22,000 since overhaul, new mufflers, air, rack & pinion steering, new stainless grill insert. Drive anywhere, call if you want more pictures. $27,000 7/14 Call 334-797-7164 1968 Cougar. 2 door hard-top (vinyl top) Auto, power steering, tilt wheel, new paint. 351 V-8. Must sell due to eye site (I can't drive anymore) $14,000 OBO Gulfport, MS Call Les 228-209-0998 or 228-832-2118 7/14

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1957 Panel Van Good Shape. No motor or trans. $3500 OBO / 1957 front clip for truck or van $250 OBO 1940 2dr sedan Rat Rod or Street Rod 350 Chevy, Nova rear, Mustang II front dropped spindles. Driveable $8500 OBO Mike 251-454-5526 or 251-653-6561 Theodore, AL 7/14 1957 Panel Van Good Shape. No motor or trans. $3500 OBO / 1957 front clip for truck or van $250 OBO 1940 2dr sedan Rat Rod or Street Rod 350 Chevy, Nova rear, Mustang II front dropped spindles. Driveable $8500 OBO Mike 251-454-5526 or 251-653-6561 Theodore, AL 7/14 Wanted: Project Truck 1953 - 56 F-100 Call Warren at 601 337-1324 7/14

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