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Vol. 18 No. 1

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Cruizin’ in the passin’ lane By: Jimbo If your readin’ this I guess the Mayan calendar reset itself for at least a few more years. But I have to admit it seemed as if the stores were trying to make sure you got rid of all your cash just in case the world would end on Dec. 21st. I know they took most of the money I had, thanks to Christmas shopping.

As I was trying to get my office back in order, to get ready for a new year of MotorSports Magazine ideas, I found my self paging through some of the last few years issues.

Things sure have changed over time. Just looking at the covers of each issue tells a story. I want to thank the photographers and models who have made Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine stand out, and a magazine people want to pick up to read. And most of thanks to all the readers who take the time to send all the articles and e-mails we set in to print.

Everyone’s story is important to me and I’ll always try and find a page or two to put it on.

This month we would like to welcome Tashia Loots to our Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine contributors & writing staff. I’m sure you will be as impressed with her camera work as we are. Tashia loves to go to the car shows so when you see her, say “Hello” Tashia Loots is the owner of Vintage Point Photography and founder of Hell on Heels Car Club. A classic car enthusiast Tashia was blessed to grow up around the car industry with her father. His love for cars lives with her. At an early age her father taught her the basics when it came to mechanics.

The restoration of a classic car was a dream until ten months ago when she purchased a 66' Plymouth Belvedere II aka “Ms. B”. Tashia said taking on the restoration has been more than just a small project. Tashia is hands on kinda’ girl and is doing 90% of the restoration herself. So far restoration has included replacement of the rear-end, oil pump, fuel pump, electrical, interior, wheels and tires and a whole lot more.

Tashia went on to say she has met many great people as an enthusiast by attending car shows, and joined the Big Easy Mopar Association in New Orleans.

For all you ladies out there Tashia wanted you to know there is a new car club you just might be interested in. Tashia is the founder of the “Hell on Heels” Car Club, a car club for women, she hopes to empower more women to take on their dreams no matter how big or small. The women also work with each other lending a helping hand in their restoration projects.

You are definitely going to see a lot of this lady. From her own family garage, to car shows, and the ladies of "Hell on Heels", there's no stopping her enjoyment of the car lovers dream!

If you would like more information on the “Hell on Heels” Car Club send an email to Tashia at tashia@the-loots.com.

Jimbo, Several days ago as I left a meeting at a hotel; I desperately gave myself a personal TSA pat down. I was looking for my keys. They were not in my pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing.

Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the parking lot. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. My theory is the ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As I burst through the door, I came to a terrifying conclusion. His theory was right. The parking lot was empty.

I immediately called the police. I gave them my location, confessed that I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been stolen. Then I made the most difficult call of all, "Hi, honey," I stammered, ( I always call him "honey" in times like these) "I love you." "I left my keys in the car and it's been stolen." There was a period of silence. I thought the call had been dropped, but then I heard his voice.

"Are you kidding' me", he barked, "I dropped you off" !!! !!!!

Now it was my time to be silent. Embarrassed, I said, "Well, come and get me."

SEND IN YOUR POP QUIZ To - jimbo@dixiepress.com Quiz by: Marion Fannaly 1. What automobile first offered coil springs on all four wheels and in what year did they do this?

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On what date did production of the 1942 models for civilian consumption cease?

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In the Chrysler camp, which division offered “straight 8’s” in the early 1930’s along with their 6’s?

4. Which car manufacturers first used ball joint suspension in place of king pins and bushing types and in what year?

5. Who was the last commercial auto maker to build a nine main bearing straight 8 engine and what was the last model year?

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In what year did Ford introduce an economy car usually referred to as the 60 HP Ford?

7. In what model year did Mercury first offer an OHV V8?

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In what model year did Ford passenger cars first offer an optional V8 engine?

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In what model year did Plymouth first offer an optional V8 engine?

10. Ford built an OHV-V8 of 292 CID, who built a six of that displacement?

11. BONUS: For many years the slogan “Standard of the Word” was used by a prominent manufacturer. Who was this and how did they justify their claim?

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He retorted, "I will, as soon as I convince this cop I didn't steal your car."

Yep it's the golden years......... Terri Jimbo, This little story crossed my desk this morning and after I read it I had to stop what I was doing and think about what it was saying to all of us ... that is when I decided to forward it -- I think there may some words in here that could benefit us so here it is ,....

Giff A violin with three strings

By Jack Riemer On Nov. 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, a violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.

If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him. He was stricken with polio as a child, and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches. To see him walk across the stage one step at a time, painfully and slowly, is an awesome sight.

He walks painfully, yet majestically, until he reaches his chair. Then he sits down, slowly, puts his crutches on the floor, undoes the clasps on his legs, tucks one foot back and extends the other foot forward. Then he

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bends down and picks up the violin, puts it under his chin, nods to the conductor and proceeds to play.

By now, the audience is used to this ritual. They sit quietly while he makes his way across the stage to his chair. They remain reverently silent while he undoes the clasps on his legs. They wait until he is ready to play.

But this time, something went wrong. Just as he finished the first few bars, one of the strings on his violin broke. You could hear it snap – it went off like gunfire across the room. There was no mistaking what that sound meant. There was no mistaking what he had to do.

We figured that he would have to get up, put on the clasps again, pick up the crutches and limp his way off stage – to either find another violin or else find another string for this one. But he didn’t. Instead, he waited a moment, closed his eyes and then signaled the conductor to begin again.

The orchestra began, and he played from where he had left off. And he played with such passion and such power and such purity as they had never heard before.

Of course, anyone knows that it is impossible to play a symphonic work with just three strings. I know that, and you know that, but that night Itzhak Perlman refused to know that.

You could see him modulating, changing, re-composing the piece in his head. At one point, it sounded like he was de-tuning the strings to get new sounds from them that they had never made before.

When he finished, there was an awesome silence in the room. And then people rose and cheered. There was an extraordinary outburst of applause from every corner of the auditorium. We were all on our feet, screaming and cheering, doing everything we could to show how much we appreciated what he had done.

He smiled, wiped the sweat from this brow, raised his bow to quiet us, and then he said – not boastfully, but in a quiet, pensive, reverent tone – “You know, sometimes it is the artist’s task to find out how much music you can still make with what you have left.”

What a powerful line that is. It has stayed in my mind ever since I heard it. And who knows? Perhaps that is the definition of life – not just for artists but for all of us.

Here is a man who has prepared all his life to make music on a violin of four strings, who, all of a sudden, in the middle of a concert, finds himself with only three strings; so he makes music with three strings, and the music he made that night with just three strings was more beautiful, more sacred, more memorable, than any that he had ever made before, when he had four strings.

So, perhaps our task in this shaky, fast-changing, bewildering world in which we live is to make ‘music’, at first with all that we have, and then, when that is no longer possible, to make ‘music’ with what we have left.

Jimbo, The 2012 Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show was a Huge Success! By all measures the 9th Annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show was a huge success!! Here are some of the highlights: 1. 76 classic vehicles participated in the Cruisen-4-Cash event on Friday, October 19 visiting 12 participating local businesses winning $1000 in cash prizes and countless door prizes to start the event. How sweet is this!

2. 105 classic vehicles participated in the Classic Car Caravan on Saturday morning October 20th starting at beautiful Reunion Golf Course and making their way to downtown Madison with a police escort where they parked right on Main Street. A big thank you to the City of Madison for closing Main Street for this event!

3. 270 kids attended the free magic show on Saturday in the school auditorium performed by local magician Dorian LaChance. A special appearance during the magic show by Star Wars characters Darth Vader and several Storm Troopers had all the kids screaming with excitement.

It's really all about the kids!

4. 482 classic vehicles from every decade representing some of the finest art on wheels from Mississippi and surrounding states were on display on Saturday at the event in downtown Madison. A new record for the Scarecrow event!

5. More than 13,000 spectators attended this truly awesome event on Saturday and none went away disappointed. Another attendance record and once again making this one of Mississippi's largest outdoor events!

A big thank you is in order to all the volunteers that contributed to the

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success of this event. Members of the Mississippi Classic Cruisers Car Club, Madison The City employees including the Mayor's office, Chamber of Commerce, Junior Ambassadors, Senior Ambassadors, Police & Fire Departments, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, local Boy Scout Troop 9, BankPlus employees, all the event sponsors, SIDS and Hope Hollow volunteers and countless others donated thousands of hours to make this event a success. This is truly a community wide event for which we thank you.

Planning for the 2013 Scarecrow event has already started and will once again be something very special as we will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show October 18-19 2013

By MCC Member Tom Phillips Till next month…

Jimbo

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Robert Fontenot owns a beautiful, yellow 1972 Chevelle Malibu custom. Robert and his wife purchased it in 1999 as an engagement present. They bought the car from a sixteen year old, for four-thousand dollars. Robert drove it for a year and then took it off the road to start repairs.

Robert received orders to Alaska, so the car sat in storage for four years. Then he received orders to go to Florida, but finally he got back to Virginia where the car was.

He found a good paint and body guy in January of 2007 and the car was done 2 1/2 years later. Its still not complete because there's always something his wife wants to do to it!

The Halloween swap was their first car show, as they mostly do cruiseins. Thank you for your service Robert and that sure is a great car!

By: Neecy

God Gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.

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Some of you and maybe all of you know by now about the passing of Mr “Buddy”. The picture above is how I remember him.

Buddy was the guy who showed up for coffee, sat down with a big “How ya doin’” and the talk was about cars, who’s building what, “old times on the Coast or a rod run”.

He had the ability to take an old truck that might be heading for the junkyard scales and rebuild it to a great driving machine. I can remember seeing old forgotten truck bodies on his trailer wondering how he would ever be able to repair the metal let alone make it drivable. And then one day he would show up at Waffle House for coffee driving that old truck.

Buddy’s story might not be that unusual and we all may know someone who has “the ability” to make things, but he was one of the guys... and I’ll miss him…. Jimbo Louis "Buddy" Rogers, 76, of Long Beach died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Long Beach. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mr. Rogers was a retired Civil Service employee at Keesler Air Force Base and follow-ing retirement worked with his son, Seth at Seth's Lawn Mower in Long Beach.

He was inducted into the Mississippi Street Rod Hall of Fame in 2010 and was an avid enthusiast of street rods, hot rods, and Cruising the Coast.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and June Showers Rogers. Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Dauro Rogers of Long Beach; a daughter, Melissa (Randy) Fischer; a son, Seth Rogers, and a sister, Norma (Ray) Napier all of Long Beach; two grandchildren, Faren (Dustin) Knowles and Tara Fischer; and two great-grandchildren, Addison Knowles and Henley Knowles.

Visitation was held Friday, December 7, 2012 at BradfordO'Keefe Funeral Home in Gulfport, and the Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, December 8. at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. The family requested that his friends drive their hot rods in the procession from the church to the cemetery, And we did, lot’s of us. Mr. Buddy we love you and you will be greatly missed.

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Like any small town in 1955, find its four way stop and for two bits you could order up a cheeseburger and a side of fried taters with some change to spare. If that four way was around Peace and Liberty street in Canton, Mississippi you’ve been sittin across the counter from nineteen year old Lucille at Do Boys Diner.

She was an eyeful to behold and if it were past five o’clock on any given night you may just get your eyes swollen shut for starring too long at Lucille, that was just about the time her boyfriend, former local high school football legend turned log truck driver Johnnie Baker would wheel in to stable his filly for the night’s festivities. But that was a couple of hours from happening on Thursday the twentieth of October and the bells bolted to the swinging front doors were ringing out to Lucille and the fry cook at Do Boys that a few stiff legs just strolled in and life for the red haired beauty smacking on a piece of juicy fruit was just about to get more interesting.

“Where’d you boys like to sit?” she asked, a text book set up for the hormonal hillbilly boppers who were just pass’n through.

“I’ll sit anywhere you ask me to gorgeous”, said Red the loudest of the trio of rebel rousers.

There were three of them and they were hep musicians that’d blown in on their way to play an opening gig at a juke joint super club just outside Jackson Tennessee the next day. Les Rude on stand up base, Steve Kanter on skins and Mike Redinger strummin a Gretsch. His buddies just called him “Red”, he was the lead for the triad calling themselves “The Red Barron’s” and they believed they were on their way to havin it made in the shade.

Lucille, looking less than impressed, “how about taking it some where’s else if you all are look’n for trouble?”

“You got us all wrong dollface we’re just look’n to have some harmless fun.”

“Well then what would you like to drink”, she asked?

“Three cherry Coke’s dollface and a round of burgers and fries will do just fine.”

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As she walked away from the table she glanced at the mirror and crack a grin back at Red, she wasn’t at all put off by his devilish charm, in fact she was playing up the wet rag act. A feline knows just how to play a tomcat and this little kittens tail was making Red howl like a werewolf in side. Thirty minutes later the Red Barron’s were cutting through their juicy beef burgers like a chainsaw on a ter mite infested log. They sat at the table working their song bill for the gig when Lucille walked over with a smiled di rected at Red. “Would you fellers like anything else to eat, we have some nice homemade desserts?”

“No beautiful, what we’d like is your opinion on our des tiny”, said Red, looking into her eye’s while the other two Baron’s fought back laughter. They knew Red was about to lay it on thick in a last ditch effort to capture her affection.

“See me and my boy’s hear are a part of the soon to be dis covered “Red Barron’s” and we are writing out the three songs that will keep us from being just the opening act for Sam Phillips’ traveling show tomorrow.” “Now you look like a woman with great taste and judging from your command with respect, I believe you could help us to pick out the best line up to insure stardom tomorrow?”

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Now as anybody who’s grown up in a small town knows, the grass across the county line grows greener but the grass across a Stateline is not only greener, it’s manicured and pedicured if you hitch your wagon to the right team of horses.

Red had said two things that peaked Lucille’s interest; the first was the word stardom and the second was woman.

Nobody had ever asked for her opinion outside of the daily specials at work and when you couple that with being called a bonafied woman! Red had set all the tumblers in an exact sequence, this safe was cracked.

“You want my opinion on songs”, she said with muffled enthusiasm!

“Yes darling, here’s a list of our titles, the first four are slow with the last three being more hopped up.”

Lucille looked over the song sheet on the table and settled on three titles but the last one caught her eye, “Steppin Out on Him”. “What’s that one about”, Lucille asked Red? “That’s one I’m about to write, it’s about a waitress who takes a chance on fate and leaves her small surroundings to run off and have a good time.”

“Sounds like a hit” she replied let me get your total ready.

Lucille turned around and headed to get their bill, when she returned she was wearing her coat and purse.

“I’m all finished up on my shift, consider that meal my fare to tag along and see if that song make’s it tomorrow night, you fella’s have room for one more?”

To that Red with a gesture of royalty offered his arm to her and pointed to a green Olds “98” out front replying, “join me upfront my lady, while these two goons ride in the back.”

The door to the diner rang shut and the four headed to wards the custom ride, Lucille remarked if they were to make it in the big time they’d need a gimmick to sell a song about stepping out. She suggested the trio stop on their way out of town at the local favorite to pick up some threads, she knew just the place.

Like clockwork, nearly thirty minutes later Lucille’s yester day special, Johnnie Baker pulled into the diner. The door to his logging truck squeaked open as the size fourteen boots thumped the ground headed towards the door. “Lucy!” He called out as the door bells fell silent. Another waitress came over to explain to Johnnie where she’d gone and quicker than a polecats tale can lift, he was headed towards the Tennessee line in a fit of rage.

Meanwhile over at Gibbs Mercantile Store, the band had decided to listen to their newly appointed assistant and they were shopping for the one article of clothing that’d put them out front of all the rest. On display in the front store window were a pair of shoes that caught the eye of Lucille, nobody in such a sleepy small community had any use for such an impractical pair of suede leather shoes. Bright blue with white souls they made a mockery of the towns’ blue

collar patrons passing through the front door at Gibbs so the manager was happy to see them walk out for less than the asking price. Red however wasn’t happy at first, his simple way of thought was obvious.

“We ain’t The Blue Barron’s we need to find me a Red pair the blue ones would be bad luck!”

In a town of less than thirty five hundred you take what you can get and in the end Red relented to go blue remark ing talent was his ticket to the big leagues no shoes, or even with the blue shoes he was going to make it. He went around to the trunk to fetch his guitar throwing the keys to Steve saying, “lay a patch Kantor daddy, I have a hit song to write before we take the stage tomorrow night!”

They slung gravel headed towards the Stateline, Red and Lucille in the back working with different chord arrange ments and writing down lyrics. Three hours and 250 miles later they had a hillbilly bop number that’d make even the Mayor of Squaresville jump, jive and wail.

They rolled into the motel and piled up some Z’s till it was show time. The Red Barron’s took the stage that night and “Stepping Out on Him” had ‘em hoppin in the isles, but just as they stopped everyone began to chant, “Carl, Carl, Carl!”

They’d mistakenly thought for a brief few minutes the mob was theirs, but make no mistake they were here to night for one name and that was Carl Perkin’s.

Red and the boys moved down front and out on the floor when Carl made his way in and started into “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” It was on the second chorus when Carl looked down, Red and Lucille were in the middle of a Lindy Hop twist, when the crowd parted by a massive arm and Johnnie, who’d pushed his way through, grabbed Red

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knocking him down to the floor, spitting in his face, he’d started cursing him all over the place.

Finally, Johnnie began to lift his big boot to stomp on Reds shoes when all of a sudden Lucille yell’s out, “Honey get off the Blue Suede shoes, you can do any thing but lay off those Blue Suede shoes!”

Carl looked down at what was happening and then back at the band with a grin like a goat eating a pine cone. Carl was remembering something his buddy Johnny had said a week earlier about a song idea; Carl had passed it off but was beginning to get a good feel ing for the right lyrics.

Security was grabbing big ole Baker and pulling him off of Red, Lucille went running out after him through the door.

Red regained consciousness and walked over to Lucille telling her, “look baby, it was fun but me and the boys are headed out for the next show. Take that big, over grown gorilla, back to Canton before he goes ape again.”

Lucille recognized some thing’s are worth fighting for in life, and when you find someone who cares that much about you to chase after you; you shouldn’t just chase something that is nothing more than bright lights.

The Red Barron’s never made it big, perhaps if the shoe were on the other foot who knows what would have happen? …Well, it's one for the money, Two for the show, Three to get ready, Now go, cat, go… Carl Perkins

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Grandparents........

(Quiz Continued from page 5)

ANSWERS: 1. 1938 BUICK….

2. Some sources say January, some say early February, 1942 3. Chrysler, Dodge and DeSoto 4. Lincoln in 1952 model year 5. Packard in 1954 built a 9 main bearing straight 8 with 359 CID, an aluminum head and developed 212 BHP 6. 1937 7. 1954 8. 1955 9. 1952 10.Chevrolet Bonus: Cadillac’s slogan for many years was “Standard of the World” they justifiably laid claim to it by winning the prestigious Dewar Trophy in England 1908 for standardization of parts.

I finally made it to the “new” McElroy's in Biloxi. It's new in the fact that they rebuilt back at the Biloxi harbor after the building was washer away from Katrina.

I stop by and had breakfast one morning. The special that morning was a broiled or grilled pork chop (bone-in), 2 eggs, potatoes or grits , biscuit or toast and coffee . The bone-in pork chop was great.

Most of the time the pork chops for breakfast are the boneless and end up dry when they are cooked.

The view is great now looking out over the sound. The building had to be built up so high. It was nice eating and watching the fishing boats go out and the people camped on the breakwater barrier.

McElroy's menu is laid out in away that you order from a list. Order your eggs anyway you want. Then you order the meat the same way and etc. There isn't a breakfast platter as such , you make your own. Which is good , because you can order what you want from the lists of items.

Go by and have breakfast, lunch or dinner and relax looking out over the sound. Who know what you will see or whom you will see.

J. R.

She walked up and tied her old mule to the hitch rail. As she stood there, brushing some of the dust from her face and clothes, a young gunslinger stepped out of the saloon with a gun in one hand and a bottle of whiskey in the other.

The young gunslinger looked at the old woman and laughed, saying, "hey old woman, have you ever danced?"

The old woman looked up at the gunslinger and said, "no, I never did dance... never really wanted to."

A crowd had gathered as the gunslinger grinned and said, "well, you old bag, you're gonna dance now," and started shooting at the old woman's feet.

The old woman prospector - not wanting to get her toe blown off - started hopping around. everybody was laughing. When his last bullet had been fired, the young gunslinger, still laughing, holstered his gun and turned around to go back into the saloon.

The old woman turned to her pack mule, pulled out a double-barreled shotgun, and cocked both hammers. The loud clicks carried clearly through the desert air. The crowd stopped laughing immediately. The young gunslinger heard the sounds too, and he turned around very slowly. The silence was almost deafening.

The crowd watched as the young gunman stared at the old woman and the large gaping holes of those twin barrels. The barrels of the shotgun never wavered in the old woman's hands, as she quietly said, "son, have you ever licked a mule's butt?"

The gunslinger swallowed hard and said, "no mam... but... I've always wanted to."

There are a few lessons for us all here: 1 - Never be arrogant.

2 - Don't waste ammunition.

3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.

4 - Always, always make sure you know who has the power.

5 - Don't mess with old women; they didn't get old by being stupid…

I just love a story with a happy ending, don't you? : Rusty

She was in the bathroom putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, "But Grandma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!" I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper good-bye....

My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 62. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"

After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair.

As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin.

Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?" A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. "We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"

My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?''

"You're both old," he replied.

A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story.

"What's it about?" he asked.

"I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."

I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her.

I would point out something and ask what color it was. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these colors yourself!"

When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in.

Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."

When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised "Mine says I'm 4 to 6."

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By: Terry Mason Barfield

Never underestimate the Power of Sweet Potato Pie! I was watching a little TV and I had discovered a show called Duck Dynasty. The show stars Willie, his brother Jase and Willie’s other brother Jep, a crazy uncle named Si, dad Phil and mom Kate. When you first watch Duck Dynasty, you think these people are crazy, then you realize these crazy people are truly good people with a deep, true commitment to faith.

The boys, Jase, Jep and their coworker friends were all set to go hunting during the holidays when they showed up at the Robertson homestead. Well mom had different ideas. She wanted the boys to put up about a thousand boxes of Christmas lights.

Now Kate is a southern lady that is use to having her way and knows how to go about getting it. Jase told his mom that they had been planning to go deer hunting a long time, did it every year at Christmas and was not putting up any Christmas lights. She told them all that if they would put up all those Christmas lights, she would bake them sweet potato pies. Kate is no dummy she knows how to work a man. One by one the boys started giving in and finally Jase gave in also.

Jase asked his dad Phil “what just happened here?”…what just happened here? Phil uttered these prophetic words: “Never Underestimate the Power… of Sweet Potato Pie”.

It got me thinking about the power women have over men. It is one of the strongest powers in the universe. Women slowly, but surely wear us down. Women are slowly but methodically turning their men into women. I’m serious here.

Think about it…from the day we get married, women start trying to change us. It is a slow meticulous process. It starts out with being clean and picking up after ourselves. By the time we have been married 30 years or more we can hardly recognize ourselves anymore.

Sure, when we leave the house we macho it up and we’re all manly, but around the house we are being turned into women. Our society has a nice name for it. Society calls it mellowing with age, but it’s our wives turning us into women. For us it’s the path of least resistance, it’s easier to just go along with the program than to keep fighting back. Sure we still stand our ground on certain issues. We try to pick and choose our battles wisely, but I believe in the end, it’s all for not. We cannot overcome the power of sweet potato pie.

Look around at the men that have gone before us. We remember our heroes…Dad, Granddad, uncle Billy, brother Kenneth, cousin Johnny, they all lost the fight. You can see the handwriting on the wall. They mellowed with age. Women are an adversary we can’t

beat; we cannot win against the female species. They will keep coming at us until they win… or we die!

Look at the men that have escaped the sweet potato pie prison… the men that have broken out and lived life on their own. Some of my friends have turned into hermits that have lost their way. The lack of all the womanly things have made them steer way off course in life. It’s all that anchoring or roots in life, that good home cooking, having your clothes all clean, your bed made, that cup of coffee ready for you in the morning and walking into that clean house when you get home from work… it just wears a body down!

The bad thing about our women turning us into women is… there is nothing we can do about it. We’ve looked around, we see what the alternative is, living a life of male solitude, dirty socks and all… and we don’t like it. So we keep trying to hold on to our manhood just as long as we possibly can… but it’s a losing proposition however we cut it.

Don’t believe me? Look around at your house starting with the living room. Is your living room a mancave? OK, is it half a mancave and half suzy homemaker? Let me guess…it’s all decorated by your wife. Sure you have a few things here or there, but it has the women’s touch to it.

See any Hot Rod art on the wall? What about a coffee table made out of a NASCAR tire? Oh sure…there are a few things here or there…after all she had to throw you a bone, right? Oh you have your mancave alright, but let me guess, it has a concrete floor and your Hot Rod drips oil on it.

We are all in the same frigging boat… but the second we walk out that door and get in our pickup truck, bam… we get our manhood back… at least until we pull back into the driveway again. Yeah honey I’m coming and yes I’ll take the garbage out right after I get through doing my nails. Oh well, it beats the alternative.

But how I do dream of the days when my testosterones were pumping at 100 mph. I was ten feet tall and bullet proof, driving my cool car down Main Street with Credence Clearwater Revival pumping on the radio. Instead of being under the power of sweet potato pie, I just enjoyed eating it! Little did I know…

It’s the time of the year when because of the weather, we spend way too much time in the house and it starts closing in on us. Well it’s time to get out to my mancave, wipe up some oil drips and reorganize the garage. After all the fast pace activities of the car show season, when in a rush, things just got tossed aside. Time to get things back organized and get ready to go at it again for the new year. 2013 is certain to be a busy year with car shows, the Hot Rod, the column and now a full season of the greatest Hot Rod music show ever at a car show…Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show.

My wife, the sweet potato pie warden, says I turn fun into work and I guess I do…but keeping busy keeps my mind off getting old and keeps me out of trouble, cause I do love me some sweet potato pie!

Get your Hot Rod out of the garage and enjoy that 17 FOREVER…Hot Rod state of mind, that is, when you can get a kitchen pass!

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Til next month…

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"Hot Rod Walt" aka Walt Richards, was born in 1966. Lived the first half of his life in the very rural town of Beemerville New Jersey. Moved to North Port Florida in 1989. In 2006,moved to the Atlanta area where the music scene is huge and the southern hospitality is overwhelming.

Not only does he play guitar and sing in the Psycho-DeVilles, but works on custom cars and motorcycles. Does hand pinstriping and really just about anything you can imagine on a car or bike. He has a pretty cool car collection that includes a couple 51 Mercs and a couple 32 Fords. And a 34 coupe, the famed "Yellow Jacket".... And....he has a very cool wife named Sharlene.

Hot Rod Walt and the Psycho DeVilles was formed in 2002. They have released 5 CDs... "Out of the garage and onto the street", "Psycho Cadillac", "Supercharger", "Night Prowler" and "Rockabilly Rodeo" which is Hot Rod Walt's ninth full length Cd overall, having had a few bands in the past as well. He takes pride in recording only original music and has about 200 original songs to his name. And takes pride in playing nothing but Gretsch guitars........ Nothing else compares.

Hot Rod Walt shares the stage with two talented and loyal musicians.

Buford T Ogletre and Steve "Burnout" Barnett the hard hittin' punk rock drummer that never runs out of energy. Together the Psycho-DeVilles perform a super high energy show. Singing songs about hot rod cars and mean women.................

In 2010 The Psycho-DeVilles had the pleasure of being a part of two TV shows. "Auction Kings" on Discovery Channel. Where Hot Rod Walt auctioned off his Pink 1960 Cadillac.

And "Cafe' Racer" on Discover HDTheater, where they brought him a custom built Cafe Racer motorcycle to test ride and built a story on the band in 2010. And In 2011 They sent Hot Rod Walt to world famous Hawleywoods Barber Shop in California for a haircut in an episode on

New record "Rockabilly Rodeo" is now available...

Get Downloads or CDs at the history of the Pompadour.

The Psycho-DeVilles have toured the U.S. and Europe extensively and have been privileged to meet many fine and generous people, and have shared the stage with some of the absolute best musicians.

Here are a few of the bands that they have shared the stage with... Th' Legendary Shack Shakers, Deke Dickerson, Rosie Flores, Cigar Store Indians, The Dempseys, C.C. Adcock, Big Sandy, Kim Lenz, Pepe Torres, Rosie Flores, Unknown Hinson, Slim Jim Phantom, Wanda Jackson, Nekromantix, Choptops, Twistin Turanchulas, Hillbilly Casino, Three Bad Jacks, Thrill Kill Kult, Rev Horton Heat and many, many more.

Hot Rod Walt is a former founding member of Florida's........ Slick Riddle and Acoustic Blvd.

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The folks were going away for the weekend, but I had to work at my job in the parts department at Bud Gates Chevrolet. They were going to a lake cottage with some other old codgers. I was going to stay at home, alone.

I got my orders, of course, before they left. I was not to drive the “new car”, a 1965 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale. I was a junior in high school.

You don't see any potential problem here, do you? The parents left around two in the afternoon. I got out of school at three and arrived home. There in the garage was a shiny new light blue Olds and a 1961 Corvair station wagon. I was allowed to drive the Corvair…I chose the Olds.

Now tell me would you rather drive the wagon, or a new 365 HP (at 4800 RPM) hardtop?

Exactly! There was no other choice.

I got cleaned up, and set out to pick up a beautiful brunette that I thought would be just the perfect complement to this sexy car. I had already advised my friends of my plans earlier at school…just in case I decided to break my promise to my parents. They encouraged me. Come on, I was a great driver. Nothing would happen.

I picked up Sharon and off we went. We had the windows down and the radio was blasting. This car had a GREAT stereo. We went to the B/ K for a root beer and fries. We drove by the “Coffee Cup” to see if there was anybody there we could impress. I drove to Speedway to the “Big Boy” to make a few rounds, then to Indy to the “Pole” just for good measure. We were looking cool. Sharon and I met up with some others and decided to go to the drive-in theater. I wasn't allowed to go there, either. We had an absolutely terrific time and I played the “big shot” to the hilt.

Sharon lived about a mile from my house and as I was taking her home, a car ran the stop light at Green and Main, (That was the only stoplight in town) I swerved to miss it and hit a telephone pole. Fortunately, I was not going very fast and there was not a lot of damage. Unfortunately, the other car didn't stop. I surveyed the damage to the Olds and the telephone pole. There was no damage to the pole, and we were unhurt. There appeared to me to be no reason to call the Police. I took Sharon home. Then I began to worry.

Once I got home, I began to study the damage in detail. I was going to need a right headlight and bezel, fender extension, repair the fender, and replace the lower fender molding. The hood did not get pinched and the grille was untouched, so I was in good shape there. The good news (if there was any) was that I was going to work in a few hours. The bad news was this car was going to need paint. Could this be accomplished without anyone discovering the damage?

The parts were secured and I began work on the vehicle with the help of some of my buddies. Bud's dad owned a body shop, so we were able to do the work there and persuade him to do the painting. I paid for the paint and material. I think it amounted to $15.00. I am here to tell you he did a beautiful job. Thank God for lacquer paint. I took the Olds home and parked it in the garage late Sunday afternoon. I hoped there were no blemishes we had not noticed. After all, this was a hurried job.

My parents returned home, the car was in the garage, and I didn't relate any of the events of the weekend to them. I was sweating bullets! They didn't examine the car that night, but I sure had a hard time sleeping. My anxiety was at it's peak.

My obedience improved after that. I was terrified that they were going to discover my secret. Finally, I had to tell them what had happened. I was in deep trouble, but I felt better for confessing. They could have at least been proud that my body work was flawless. Heck, until I told them they hadn't noticed it had been repaired. I was punished none-the-less.

So ends another exciting episode in my life. The name was not changed because I was not innocent.

Gotta Cruise!

Cubby

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By: Denise “Neecy” Cobb · dcob2107@yahoo.com

Halloween Swap and Car Show Taking care of our wounded military A sunny, fall day in Abbeville, Louisiana was the setting of the first annual Halloween swap and car show on Saturday, October 27th, 2012.

The purpose of this event was to raise money to benefit the wounded warrior project. Mike Riley, with the help of David McItyre organized the show. Mike is a disabled military veteran and has always had a place in his heart for the Wounded Warrior project. He discovered how much the organization helped many of his military friends that were wounded in combat and decided he wanted to contribute. He knew that a car show would be the best and most fun way to raise money.

There were one-hundred and nine cars and trucks registered and onehundred fifty-seven total that showed up to show off their rides. I would say that is a pretty good amount for a first show, don’t you think? Besides viewing all of the fabulous hot rods, a swap meet was held offering items such as antique car parts, used engines and many other hard-to-find items.

After shopping at the meet, vendors offered delicious foods like crispy fried shrimp, savory jambalaya, juicy burgers and home made spring rolls.

My oh my did we get stuffed with all of that great food! Of course all of those calories had to be walked off, so what better way to do that then look at some more sweet hot rods!

A stage was set up that show cased two bands that offered entertainment for the spectators and owners. The Hot Dogs and Classic Chaos happily played their tunes for enthusiastic rockers swaying to the music. Kuzn’ Jack was also strolling around the show grounds offering his pin-striping services to anyone that wanted to customize their cars, trucks and even shoes and purses.

At the end of the day, awards were handed out to owners that won for Best in show, best interior and best engine etc. Ted McIntyre of McIntyre investments donated one-thousand dollars to the cause and Otto Candies also donated one-thousand. Eight-thousand, five-hundred dollars was raised and after expenses a check for six-thousand, five-hundred dollars was donated to the Wounded Warrior project.

David Riley wants everyone to know that next year he will be putting on two shows. One in the spring and one in the fall. He plans on each show becoming bigger and better than the last. He wants to have a larger swap meet area and more cars and vendors participating. Let’s help him out by showing up to support the Wounded Warrior project next year folks!

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Driving down highway 308 on a very warm December day, we knew we were headed to experience something new and what was promised to be a good time. What we didn't know was just how much was on tap for the day and how great the 2nd Annual Rockabilly Rumble hosted by the “Boneyard Kreepers” would be.

This year's cause was to help a beautiful young lady, Abigail Denos, who is in need of future surgeries. Guests brought food, awesome cars and tons of fun for the day. They also brought generous donations to help the cause of Abigail.

For December the weather was wonderfully warm and perfect for the events at the Kennedy residence in Larose, LA. Families filed in with bikes, classic cars and rat rods. There was even a dragster on display as you entered the property.

Lunch was “Potluck” and food poured in from attending guests. Numerous tables were covered with almost everything imaginable on hand you would want to eat!

The “Boneyard Kreepers” started off the event with a blessing and thanks to all who came out to eat, have fun and partake in the races! Following the blessing, a huge line was formed as everyone gathered to enjoy lunch and share the dishes of others.

Just when you thought everyone's hunger was satisfied, another hunger was steaming; the hunger to get low down and dirty with the rat rods. To kick things off, Abigail raced a member of the “Boneyard Kreepers” down the ole school Grass/Dirt drag strip. She was assisted by another member of the “Boneyard Creepers” and claimed victory in the end.

One by one the engines cranked up and lined up to race. The families and guests gathered along the sidelines with much anticipation. We witnessed nonstop action from the powerful engines of some amazing rat rods. Not only were the rat rods out that day, there were even some classics and bikes giving it a go. The 18 JANUARY 2013

crowd also enjoyed watching the dirt fly as many took their vehicles to spin donuts in the dirt pit. This was a large and amazingly safe environment for all to play and give it all their rides had.

All drivers that raced were asked to make a lap so that they and their vehicles could be formally introduced to the crowd. By applause the crowd deemed “Crab” and his “Six Pack Pretty” rat rod the favorite. “Crab” received a plaque in recognition of his ride, personality and entertainment appeal. As the winner of this award, “Crab” is obligated to attend the event next year to pass the award on.

Rockabilly Rumble promised a good time and that they did! This was a time for friends and families to get together and do something good for the community. Tires blew. Dirt flew. Even a few rods got bent. But when all was done, everyone had a great time and helped raise well over $1,000 for a beautiful young lady named Abigale.

We look forward to attending this show again next year. This is certainly one not to miss!

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The Matinee Rocker: By: DD Thunders.

It is the holiday season and Christmas was not far away, but I did have a chance to catch a few movies in between looking for the perfect gift and playing shows to have the money to buy them....you know how it goes.

I was excited when I heard the movie Lincoln (rated pg13, run time 2hr 30min) was at my local theater. Written

by Tony Kusner, Doris Kearns Goodwin and directed by Steven Spielberg, you may have heard of him!

Starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strahairn, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and many more great actors that make this story play well on the big screen!

I always enjoyed studying history in high school and college. I've always liked to dig deeper and think about what life would be like to live in another century. What kind of music would you listen to? What kind of lifestyle would you live? This movie really told Lincoln's life story in a panoramic, honest, warts and all style that keep this story moving in a good pace.

I enjoyed how his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, played by Sally Field, was a loose canon who spoke her mind. Back in the day it was frowned upon. Also touching her struggle with a mental illness and the lose of one of her sons. Mrs. Fields does a great job portraying the suffering wife of one of the most popular presidents who sometimes goes toe to toe with who ever crosses her.

Lincoln was a smooth politician who new how to approach a problem and try and solve it. There were many, many problems in our country during the civil war. Daniel Day Lewis delivered a Oscar caliber performance as our 16th president. Watching him deal with old, antiquated ideas of the past and blazing new political trails that are still walked today.

Watching Lincoln struggle with his son, played by Joseph Gordon Levitt and have his son clash with Lincolns demands really added dimension to this portrait of a country and its leader during desperate times.

There were plenty of good actors and good performances. Tommy Lee Jones always delivers and hits the mark with his portrayal of Thaddeus Stevens and my favorite character actor, David Strathairn fits this film like Abe's Top Hat and rocks another Oscar worthy performance.

This film has a ton of star power and even some cameos by famous actors like Kevin Kline. Go see this film.

The only complaint I could have that its a bit long. This is one of the type of film you have see a couple of times. There is a lot going on. Welcome to the late 1800's. I give this movie 8 out of 10 picks.

Next up is a movie that I had high hopes for but was let down very softly, just like the title of this Hollywood offering, Killing Them Softly (Rated R, run time 1hr 37min.) Written by George V. Higgins and Andrew Domonik.

Directed by Andrew Dominik. Starring Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, James Gandofini, Richard Jenkins and Scoot McNairy.

The plot to this sleepy film is about crooks robbing other crooks and the Karma that catches up with them. It's about some bumbling thugs that rip off a illegal card games. The high stake poker games carry a big payday and is too tempting for the would be thefts. The only thing I found interesting is the role reversal of Ray Liotta. He is Hollywood's number one mafia crime boss big Kahouna character actor but plays the victim in this poker players nightmare.

To watch him get roughed up was an interesting plot twist. If I put Brad Pitt and Mr. Liotta in a cage match I cant see Brad coming out on top but that's the Hollywood magic that sells tickets!! Tinsel towns best character actor Richard Jenkins was featured but I would have liked to see more from him.

Of course, you have to have James Gandolfini make an appearance in any crime movie. He plays his usual bad guy with a heart of gold and delivers a solid performance as a fellow crime cowboy. I wonder if James wants to play a different character, maybe a heartthrob that sells woman's perfume and adopts babies from every nation in the world and does......he is better off taking the easy way as a crime boss all-star!

Being Brad Pitt must be a fulltime gig and it's probably better just to take the low road. you know, paved with hookers, drugs and easy money. Sounds like my new rap carrier mission statement!! Brad did put in a solid performance a hit-man that does his job old school. He does his legwork and takes care of business in an almost polite, proper style of murder for hire you just don't see anymore.

I like crime movies like the next guy but I have a problem when they make the character to appealing and almost someone you would look up to. I know its thug on thug crime but criminals are people too!

The thing that bugged me the most was all the slow motion, hair blowing in the wind/Fabio style camera work every time Pitts character did his work. It was kind of funny after awhile but you gotta’ do what you can to hold up a screenplay with a thin plot and a film full of good actors that aren't doing there best work. Maybe all the slow motion camera work was done to make the movie last long enough because the script fell short of the mark. I give this puff piece 5 out of 10 picks.

I have had a lot of positive response from my readers and have been asked to rate a list of my favorite movies. I will put some of my favorites movies in this column on months when there wasn't enough good movies for me to watch and this month was slim on good stories, so here we go. I can’t rate what my favorite movie is so I will just list the ones I have watched too many times.

The movies I always try and make my friends and family watch with me as I ramble on about what I love about the script, actors etc. while the movie is rolling. Yes, I'm one of those film buffs. First up is the 1979 release of the Who classic album/movie Quadrophenia (not rated, run time 1hr. 20min.) Written by David Humphries, Franc Roddam and Martin Stellman. Produced by the Who. This is the vision of Pete Townsend and those mod rockers who made the mod scene and lived to tell about it. This movie is a simple but riveting story of gang battles based on personal music lifestyle choices. The Mosd vs,. the Rockers.

The main character, Jimmy, played well by Phil Daniels struggles to stay alive in this coming of age story set in 60's swinging England. Jimmy was a mod. His friends were Mods. They ride Vespa scooters with tons of bling and they have a strict dress code that makes them stick out in a black and white lifestyle that is slowly killing there dreams of glamour and a brave new world.

The Mods listen to mostly English bands as the Who, the Small Faces and American bands in the Motown family and other US r&b. The shiny new lifestyle they live is based on house parties, popping pills and wearing the best suit they can buy on Sheppard's bush culture.

This is a stark contrast to their parents world of war and struggle. An age old tale of tension between the past and a new youth movement that started a gap between parents and children that stills goes on today.

Jimmy and hid friends lived for the weekend, They would work any job they could keep for a few weeks and steal to live there well dressed teenage revolution. I love the music that ruled there world but I have to side with there nemesis, the Rockers. They listen to American Rockabilly and ride Harleys covered in leather. They would rather toss down a pint than pop a steady stream of pills. I guess I'm a Rocker true and blue but I sure dig what the Mods did back in the day.

I was living in California when this movie was released and got swept up in the coolness of living your chosen lifestyle. I was pursuing my professional skateboard career but started playing music that was influenced by this by both sides of this classic teen rebellion masterpiece. That's right, I said masterpiece!

The story follows Jimmy rise and fall from grace as he pursues his almost unreachable love of his short life, Steph. She is a beautiful mod scenester who was out for a goodtime and liked Jimmy. She liked a lot of people in their Mod party scene. That's is what brought our favorite Mod to a self-destructive nose dive. The pinnacle of mod cooleness was realized by the Face.

The top dog in Jimmys world was played by Sting. I think this was his first movie. He was the best dressed, had the best scooter, the best clothes and the best girlfriends. Everybody looked up to the Face to set the standard. Although Sting's character was the king, he had no dialogue in this first outing into movie stardom. His job of playing the Face was a solid performance from this English rock royalty. This was early in his career and he had to hustle for screen time like the rest of the crowd.

The soundtrack to the film is the rock opera Quadrophenia. Penned by Towsend of the Who. I love everything about this film and hope some of my readers will watch this masterpiece. I haven't seen this movie for awhile because it wasn't released on DVD till a few years ago. I give it 9 out of 10 Picks.

Well, let me wrap this months reviews. Don't forget to support your local theaters, just remember to turn your phone off when you sit down in your local theater and never get caught sneaking in candy!!

See you at the matinee! ………… DD Thunders I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and holiday time. Send all your comments to me at ddthunders100@yahoo.com

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Dirt Track Memories by: Larry Dunham Some are in wheel chairs, many are dead, none of my articles have they read, but my thoughts always return to them.

Super Bowl is coming up, and now I think of who was my favorite football player. My big brother, who was the fullback in high school, was the one. He was the kind who could do anything in sports. He hit the longest home run ever hit, when the ball broke the window in the high school gym.

He was the quickest in the 50 yard dash, and was the local school champ in boxing and wrestling. He scored more touch downs his first year, than any one ever had, and along came WWII and he enlisted at 17. To finish, he was a radioman gunner on a Douglas SBD dive bomber in Admiral Halseys Fleet 78.

He did 40 combat missions.

On the other hand, he didn't know a spark plug from a crescent wrench. After the war, if his car acted funny I would get the phone call! He would say “I thought you fixed this car last year”! I would always tell him “they wear out you know” and he would just laugh.

It was “Big Dunham” and “Little Dunham” in our town. His first name was Marston, and mine is Loren so it was “big” & “little” because no one could remember what our first names were. He died 3 years ago at age 85.

Next I want you readers to pretend I'm Bill O'Reilly, famous Fox T.V. Person. He is not prejudiced as far as you can tell watching him on T.V. Here goes, ---- People I know from the old days, tell me that NASCAR (and I mean the office and business) is preparing two (2) cars for Black Drivers! The story goes that attendance has fallen off 10% and they feel they can up the black fan attendance enough to make up for 7% of the loss. “You must be kidding”!

They get 100,000 + every week! So you're going to put up 50 million for 2 cars and loose a real big bunch of fans to get 7% or 7000 black fans. Also, they serve beer in the stands and in the infield are all the RV'S with plenty of 80 proof in the liquor cabinet. The way I see it, it's a bad business decision. There will be trouble!!

1.) The Indy 500 circuit had owner Bill Cosby (Dr. Huckstable) T.V. star, who bought a Indy 500 for a black driver named (Willie T. Ribbs”) Now I'm not kidding, that really was his name! He wasn't bad, but he wasn't “good” either. He finally ran over one of his pit crew pushing the car and killed him. It was the end of that career. Bill Cosby also sold out.

2.) Wendell Scott, black driver won a NASCAR (Winston Cup) race down in Florida 50 or more years ago. He was running 14th and on the last lap the 1st 12 cars wrecked, the 13th pulled up high and stopped, Scott went down low to take the checker.

3.) No other black driver has ever finished in the top 10 in any cup race.

4.) I wasn't there, but I've seen how associations management can ruin a circuit. (right Mitch?)

5.) I own Ford Trucks, I love em' but I'll bet they will back one or both drivers. I sure hope I'm wrong. Don't know Jack Rousch, but if he doesn't like it, it will be another make.

6.) You readers must remember, there are lots of ways management can favor certain drivers. How and where they line up, the inspection crews can fault a car (any car) and they have to go back to the shop, or pits and make changes and come out to line up at the end of the line.

7.) My good friend Don Edmunds who ran with me, with his own car, (midgets) and we were together at Indy 500 in 1956, with car #41 owned

by Ernie Casale, and Lyle Greeman. Anyway, he started a shop building race cars, midgets, sprints, modifieds etc.

So he builds a 4 wheel independent open wheel midget race car. It's

got an Offy in it, I believe Howard Linne was the owner. They take it to Phoenix, AZ to Manzanita race track. They go out, warm up, no one says anything except “NICE CAR”.

The car goes out about 10th or 12th (I wasn't there) and sets FAST TIME! Also broke the midget track record, but they disqualified the car (inspectors) and it wasn't allowed to run. There were two plates about 5X7 inches on each side of the nose and they threw out the qualifying time, and refused to let the car run. Howard Linne was big time midget owner, 61 wins, Hall of Fame, etc. etc. The inspectors beat him.

8.) Last but not least, I've got my midget at Tucson, AZ about 30 years ago, and Jon Backlund was the driver. Bob Higman of Indiana was the engine master of the V-6 stage II Buick we were running. Bob is gone now, but the Hall of Fame builder will be remembered! Anyway, there are 65 cars there, and P.J. Jones (Parnellis son) has fast time. Jon takes my car out as 18th qualifier and sets FAST TIME. Tom Hunt, son of Joe Hunt Magneto's is the pit steward. He comes over to me and tells me our time don't count because the exhaust noise was over 95 decibels. He says “you have to get it quieter Larry, or you can't run”, and “you have to re-qualify with it quieter”. This is Tucson, AZ A ¼ mile dirt track, we can't go out until 65 cars have qualified, and the track is gone!

Fortunately I had a carton of 0000 steel wool with us, we drilled the header collector on each side, stuffed 6 pads on each side and sent him back out. He qualified 22nd car into the main!

He started 22nd and finished 8th. (P.J. won it, started in front). Who knows what person was holding the decibel meter? Tom Hunt drove for me several times, before he retired as a driver. Joe Hunt his dad was a good friend and wanted me to buy his Indy 500 chassis, (that's another story) so some one else made sure we were not front row starters.

9.) REMEMBER: If the blacks don't do good, they will need help from the rule book!

Ok, girls, did you skip all of the above? Well lets remember, its 1946 and I'm home, single, driving my 1934 Ford 4 Door. I bought it from “Mt Angel Mike” who had put a Winfield ¾ grind cam in the old flat head.

You either bought a “3/4” or a “full race” grind from Winfield. So I was a fast kid in town. Salem had about 29,000 people not such a big deal.

So now we get to Rosemary, she was 2 years older than me, and worked for the telephone company. Long honey blonde hair to the middle of her back. Hazel eyes and had a figure that would have been a runway model these days! She always wore those 3 or 4 inch hi heels and hose with the seam in the back!

Pineapple wasn't born yet, so I can continue. Those of us that were returning Vets from WWII hung out at the Buccaneer Tavern. The owner was ex GI also, and didn't care if you were under 21 as long as you were a Vet. So, I'm setting at the bar, its about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and I'm arguing with myself as to which young lady to call first. I'm looking to my right at the juke box and I hear the door open to my left, and some one sits down on the stool next to me. I haven't turned around to see who it is, but the aroma of Chanel #5 hits my nose, so now I'm curious. I swing the stool around, and there sets Rosemary! She's smiling and has her legs crossed at the knee.

Big brother Marston always told me “if they cross their legs at the ankle or the calf, you are out of business “but if they cross them at the knee its an open suggestion they are interested!

Remember, this is 1946, that's the way it was!

“Your Loren aren't you”? she asked softly.

“Sure am, but how did you know”? I replied.

“I work with your brother at Ma Bell (Pacific Bell & Tell) and he says you have breakfast, lunch, and dinner here”. She said smiling.

I bought us a drink, (in Salem, Ore) you left BYOB at the bar, they glued a sticker on it and put your name on it. She said one of her girl friends from work dropped her and told her the black 34 Sedan with the white hood side panels was mine.

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I looked at her in the eye and said “you want to go with me over to West Salem to the Mellow Moon?”

“Good idea” she replied, because I live in West Salem, but lets go to the Pine Tree Inn instead”.

I looked at her and mentioned they didn't have a bar, only a restaurant and rooms.

She laughed again and murmured “so I'm not hungry are you?”

I will always remember Room #12, I rented it quite a few times, cost was four dollars if you lived in Salem and left before 6 a.m.

The reason I always use “Larry” instead of Loren is because if you fill out the entry blank for the race as Loren they send it back with a note that females are not allowed to race, or be in the pits.

The wise man avoids trouble unless he can't.

There are those who are never content, never since life and racing began, but others who win, smile with the eyes of man.

Keep it between the fences Larry Dunham usaclarry@yahoo.com

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I'm driving precious out 603 to “Good to Go” run

by Gordon and friends.

Larry insisted I drive him out there, (even tho he hates my “Rice Rocket” as he calls it). So, he is going to take photo's of the property and my job is to drive? Well, on the way we hear a large “clung” like we ran over a metal can or something, but all seemed well and shortly there after I turned into “Good to Go” and started to park.

Tony who was at the front desk was looking out the glass front doors and hollered, “you got a flat on the right rear”.

Unfortunately he was right.

Tony came out, slid a jack under it, took the wheel off, put on the spare, and rushed back in to answer the phone.

Larry had on his white shirt and dress slacks, so he was happy Tony changed the tire. You will see their ad back by the classifieds.

We went to Discount Tire one block west on 90 past Waveland Ave. and ordered a tire. Since they said it would be 30 minutes or so, before they got the tire, and it was after 11 a.m I thought we should drive over to my favorite El Maguys Mexican Resturant on Hwy 90. (see their ad) I called Jim Mitchell (who owns the Red Rooster Resort on Waveland Ave) to join us. (check his web sight out) We had glass of wine and talked to Juan the owner. He has a great manager & staff but, he still shows up every day and greets his customers.

I hope all of you had a very “Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

I wish y'all the very best.

On Thanksgiving day we went over to Sam's VFW POST 4808 in Lakeshore, MS (see their ad) Every year Sam has a giant Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year spread! We plan on going there for Christmas!

Well it's Thursday morning and I've a got a busy day. Since Larry left early to see Jimbo in Gulfport I decided to have my favorite breakfast.

Spam, Steamed Rice & Eggs Hawaiian Style. When Larry is home he opens all the windows to get the smell of spam out! My cat EASY loves Spam.

Today I'm headed for Dempsey's and the new restaurant called POPS in the Kiln, used to be Saw'd off, Reds Pub, Cowboys and Angels. I jump into Precious (300 ZX) and turn on my Christmas CD of Don Ho's Christmas Songs. Don Ho is a famous Hawaiian artist. My first stop is POP'S. I talked to Daphine the owner. She said they have just been open 3 days. They have liquor and beer and wine. She is serving Southern Comfort Food. They have Lunch Specials, Seafood Platters, Croissants & Classics. She said they are open Mon. 11-2, Tues-Thurs. 11-9, Fri-Sat 11 -10 closed Sunday.

My next stop was to see Diane the Owner of Dempsey's and her new Da Swamp Shack Gift Shop. I stopped at the bar for a glass of wine and checked out the menu. If you like turtle soup it's on her menu! I then walked over to her Gift Shop. They have a great display of jewelry. Also Al Saucier collector edition. Outside she has all kinds of things for your front yard. I think this is worth the drive to eat at Dempsey's and browse her gift shop. (see their ad) I head on home and picked up Larry and we head for the VFW in Bay St. Louis. Bobby was not in sight and believe it or not Mike was not in sight. Star and Buger were in charge. Kind of scary. We did not stay to long. We went back on Friday and Mike was cooking. Bobby was supervising. Bobby told me the Ladies Aux. was having a open car show Feb. 23rd at 208 Third St., Bay St. Louis. This is the first annual. I think 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. See Events & Shows in this magazine.

Friday I decided to stop and check out S & B's Grill, 814 Sears Ave., Waveland, MS. Beas, who hangs out the VFW in BSL said they have the best Roast Beef Po-boy. Per, Beas this place has been here for ever. They rebuilt after Katrina. All locals go there. I walked in and was surprised how big it was. When you walk in they have 14 tables and two long tables for 7-9 people. To your left in back of the building next to the kitchen they have a big 12 stool bar. Behind the bar they two 32 inch TV'S. This place is a secret hide a way. They serve beer. I decided to have the Roast Beef Po-Boy and it was great! Thelma (bartender at Tiffin Room in Gulfport) you and your friends will love this place. I know you

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and your friends like to come to Bay St. Louis and find different restaurants. You gals will love this place.

I was not going to talk about Hawaii this time and give all you readers a break.

But, I can't help it. In the Nov. issue I had picture of one of our best friends in Hawaii Ben Chapman. He was the original Creature From The Black Lagoon. I found this picture of us and Benny. He is standing, Larry is 6` and you can see how big he was. This picture was at my favorite hotel. The Royal Hawaiian Hotel the 2nd oldest hotel in Waikiki.

Watch next month for more of my old and new places!

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Commercial & X-Large Units Available

228-328-4346 11451 Canal Road 路 Gulfport, MS (2 Miles North- of I -10)

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January 2013 January 4 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport. It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

January 4 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruisein at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

January 5 Jackson, MS The Annual Statewide Car Club Planning Meeting will be Saturday January 5, at the Holiday Inn Hotel/Trustmark Park Stadium complex just off I-20 in Pearl. It will start at 10, and go through lunch into the afternoon. info call 601 695-3890 January 5-6 Jackson, MS 25th Anniversary of the BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza, Mississippi's Premier Indoor Auto Show, featuring over 160 vehicles in competition for "Best of Show". Racing Vehicle Extravaganza held in the MS Trademart on the Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS. This 25th Anniversary Show features Mississippi Owners and Drivers and the States oldest indoor auto event including the "World of Show and Go" division featuring Radical Custom, Street Performance, and Classic Cars on display. Entry info at wsbissell@aol.com or www.mrve.webs.com , or call Bill Bissell at 601-832-3020 January 5 Mobile, AL Cruise-in Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643 January 11 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 January 12 Gulfport, MS 4th Annual Gulf Coast Winter Classic Open Nostalgia Drag Racing Gates open at 9am. Test & Tune "Flag Drop & Stop Light starts” No times til Noon Time trials start at Noon, eliminations start at 2pm. Open to all Street Cars & Trucks, Pro Stock, Street Rods · Muscle Cars Dragsters & Funny Cars, Motorcycles. Grudge Racing · Vendors · Swap Meet Entrance Fee: $25 Car & Driver $10 Spectator All Swap Meet · Parts Vendors · Garage Sale · Craft Vendors Welcome* Vendors Set Up FREE with $10 spectator entrance. On site camping available Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks. Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. www.gulfportdragway.com Info: Call: Jimbo 228 596-0664 - (*Food Vendors must call track 228 863-4408) January 12 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in at the Bank of Wiggins parking lot on Hwy 49. (next to Popeye's Chicken) 4pm - 7pm.

Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Red Creek Classics Car Club. 50/50, Music. Info call Charlie at 601-582-1172 January 18-20 Covington, LA 21st Annual Winter Rod Run pre '75 vehicles. Best Western Hwy 190 Covington, LA 985-892-2681. Rooms also available at Country Inn 985-809-0467. (adjoining parking lot) Friday, Saturday 2 night minimum, call for reservations, ask for car show room rate. $20 pre-registration (ends Jan. 12, 2013) or $25 day of show.

Awards: Peoples Choice, Lady Choice, Top Ten, Just Because, Grand Prize. Also there will be the Money Tree, Cake Walk, Bingo< Good Times with Good Friends. Proceeds go to operation Christmas Child and our charity child. need more info call Allen at 1-985-630-6315 - Eddie at 1-504-650-8092 - Kathy 1-985-630-7358 - Kim 1-985-774-9535 Southern Who Street Rod Association (Continued on page 42)

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January 18 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give -a-ways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome. Plenty of great places to eat

February February 1 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport. It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

February 1 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruisein at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

February 8 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 February 9 Gulfport, MS 2nd SATURDAY SWAP MEET Swap Meet · Car Corral · Garage Sale Flea Market · Farmers Market · etc. 11am 4pm FREE ENTRY For ALL Vendors & Spectators. Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks. Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. No Food Vendors Gulfport Dragway - 228 863-4408 February 15 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give -a-ways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome. Plenty of great places to eat.

February 16 Gonzales, LA Hearts a’ Fire Car Show. Open show - any year, make, model, rat rods, classics, trucks and bikes. 9am to 5pm at Kiss my lingerie, 625 South Burnside, Suite 6, Gonzales, LA 70737. To benefit Jr. Authement. Registration 9-11am, awards 4pm. Pre-registration $20 or $25 day of show. Food & drinks, music, raffle. Pinup Competition.

For more info call Tashia at 225-333-2897 or Neecy at 337-552-1781 February 16 Gulfport, MS Meineke 2nd Annual Sweetheart Cruisein. Saturday 9am - 2pm. Door prizes, music & food. Peoples choice award. Free entry. Everyone Welcome. 15237 Russell Blvd & Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS. Information call Bairn or Rhonda at 228 822-9404 February 22-23 D'Iberville, MS 34th Annual Singing River Street Rod Association Rod Run. 1988 & Older - Best of Show, Top 25, Ladies Choice, 50/50, Sponsor Awards. 9am - 3pm Sat. Feb 23rd on the D'Iberville Town Green. Craft vendors, Live Music, Food Vendors in conjunction with the 7th Annual 2013 Regional Barbecue Throwdown & Festival... Registration Price: Now 2/1/2013 $20.00 after 2/1/2013 $25.00 Lodging: SUBURBAN LODGE (1/2 Mile from festival) (228) 396-5780 10221 Rodriguez St.; D'Iberville, MS.; Offer not available online. 2 full size beds for $69.95 + tax or 1 queen bed for $49.95 + tax BOOK EARLY as rooms limited. Mention Singing River Street Rod Car Show.

SUPER 8 D'IBERVILLE (1/2 Mile from festival) (228) 396-2110 10226 Rodriguez St.; D'Iberville, MS; $110 per night with double occupancy.

CASINO'S: The Palace ($149), Golden Nuggett ($159), Imperial Palace ($219) Directions: Take I-10 Exit 46A South (Keesler AFB exit) to Exit 2 D'Iberville. Left on Rodriguez Street to Town Green or right on Rodriguez Street to Hotels. For info: Morris Sonnier 228-209-7101 Johnny Jones 228-234-0950 Joey Olier 228-596-5158 February 23 Bay St Louis, MS Open Car Show, 208 Third St., Bay St. Louis, MS. By Ladies AUX. VFW POST 3253. Register 8 am - 12-pm, $15.00 per vehicle, dash plaques - first 50, awards for top 15 vehicles, best of show + specialty, pay day of show Cindy - 228-469-0579 Becky 228-2169064 E-Mail bslchief@yahoo.com

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Interior. Directions— Take Hwy.26 off I-59 towards Poplarville 1/4 mile on the left. Circle D address is 646 E Hwy 26 Poplarville MS. Contacts Joe 601-795-4004 Benny 601-795-8539 Billy 601-799-1932. www.goodtimecruz.net March 9, Mandeville, LA. 6th Annual Cruisin' With YFM 1088. Top 25 and People's Choice Awards. Dash Plaques for First 50 Entrees. Open Car and Truck Show. $20 Entry Fee Day of Event. Registration 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Awards at 2:30 PM. Best of Show. Best Paint. Best Interior.

Best Engine. Best Car and Best Truck. 50/50 drawing, Silent Auction, as well as other drawings throughout the day. Indoor facility (Rain or Shine) to accommodate vendors and guest. Earlybird Complete Hot Breakfast.

Jambalaya, Gumbo, Hot Dogs, Red Beans and Rice. Soft drinks and Lots more foods available on-site. This is a Non-Alcohol Event. All proceeds benefit ministry activities. For more information call Lloyd at 504-4511522 or lloydbolds@yahoo.com Or David at brodb@bellsouth.net Show located at Mandeville Christian Fellowship Church 1211 Highway 1088.Call 985-626-3330 day of event for directions or visit our web site at www.mcfcnow.com for more information call Church at 985-626-3561 March 9 Bay St. Louis, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in at the Train Depot in Bay St. Louis, MS. 6pm - 9pm. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers, Always draws a big crowd of people enjoying the "Swamp pop music", 50/50, prizes. Walking distance to restaurants.

Info: call Terry 228 216 1259 March 15 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give-aways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome. Plenty of great places to eat

March 1 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruise-in at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

March 2 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall.

Information Jimbo 228 596-0664 * March 8 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 March 9 Gulfport, MS 2nd SATURDAY SWAP MEET Swap Meet · Car Corral · Garage Sale Flea Market · Farmers Market · etc. 11am - 4pm FREE ENTRY For ALL Vendors & Spectators. Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks.

Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. No Food Vendors Gulfport Dragway - 228 863-4408 March 9 Poplarville, MS. Circle D Tire & Convenience Store Open Car Show.. Hosted by the Good Time Cruisers Poplarville, MS. Registration 7am–10am $20 per vehicle $15 for the 2nd vehicle. Pay the day of the show.

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March 15-17 Gulfport, MS Atomic Blast 2 Rat Rods, Street Rods, Hot Rods, Nostalgic 50's & 60's Greasers Cars, Ol’ Skool Sleds, & other assorted means of transportation. Here’s your chance to attend the Car Kulture Event everyone has been talking about..on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This event isn’t for everyone but EVERYONE IS INVITED… so if you live the lifestyle you’ll want to be there! Gate opens at 4pm Friday, Gate opens at 8am Saturday and Saturday Morning it will be Ol' Skool 1/8 mile Flag Drop Heads-up Drag Racin'.. Saturday Afternoon HOURLY CASH PAYOUT 1/8 Mile DRAGS dial in your time, closest to their time wins. Run as many time as you want, you can't be eliminated!!! Burnout Contest Pin-up Girl Contest Flame Throwin' Contest Men & Women's Tattoo Contest.. And we will be giving away a few choice awards for cars/ trucks/ and Tattoo's. There will be Food & Beer Stands. Swap Meet & Non-food Vendors Welcome Events all day, spectator $10 per person (14 and under get in free). Coolers & Grills OK (no glass bottles, please) Free primitive and RV Camping (no hook-ups) 24hr security on site. (troublemakers stay home this is a family friendly event) Buy a $10 Tech card and you can enter the following events; 1/8 mile drags, Donut spinout contest, Flame Throwin' contest, Burnout Contest. . Everything is at Gulfport Dragway 1 Mile South of I-10 (MS Exit 31) on Canal Road, Gulfport, MS Vendor information call Track Phone: 228 863-4408 or Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine 228-596-0664 www.AtomicBlastShow.com March 15-17 Custom Bike Show at the Atomic Blast 2. this is for Custom Bicycles, Vintage Bicycles/Motorcycles, Scooters, Motorized Bicycles. (No late model or factory stock production bikes or motorcycles) Bring your spare parts to sell at the swap meet. Gulfport Dragway 1 Mile South of I-10 (MS Exit 31) on Canal Road, Gulfport, MS Need more info call Mike at 228-5472894 March 16, Gulfport, MS - Third Annual Hurricane Open Car and Truck Show. Top 25 cars, Top 15 Trucks, 5 Rat Rod Awards, 5 Specialty Awards including best participation car club. Many sponsor awards to be

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given also. 50/50 drawing and lots of door prizes! All proceeds will go to support the West Harrison Marching Hurricane Band. $20.00 preregistration and $25.00 day off registration. Great turn out last two years looking for this year to be even bigger and better! Thanks for your support in the past. For further info: please call Randy at 228-669-9096 March 22-24 Pearl, MS Dixie Run 35 will be held at the new Holiday Inn Hotel/Trustmark Park Stadium complex just off I-20 in Pearl. (601939-5238) This is the largest pre-'49 street rod only, three day event in the state. With indoor facilities of the Holiday Inn Hotel, plus the space just across the street at Trustmark Park Stadium, we are able to bring back all the fun of prior Dixie Rod Runs without having to worry much about weather. All the old activities, plus several new ones are on tap and in the planning stages. We'll be bringing back the popular door prize auction with play money in the Holiday Inn ball room on Saturday night, along with live musical entertainment in the ballroom. The popular driving games outdoors will return in the stadium across the street, along with the Friday night BBQ, ladies tea, as well as some great grand prizes. Entry fee will continue at $20 and a block of rooms are being set aside at good rate sat the Holiday Inn. Flyers and entry details are being put together and will be mailed to you soon. So mark your calendar and plan to be with us for Dixie Run 35. As usual, it will be a pre-'49, Street Rod Only event, endorsed by the ASRA, and it will be the largest reunion of all street rod friends ever. Hope to see all of you there. MS. Street Rod Assn.

For information see updates on website: www.ms-sra.org or e-mail Rattletrapc38@aol.com March 23 Wiggins, MS Pine Hill Festival & Open Car & Truck Show. The Red Creek Classics Car Club is having a open car show March 23, 2013 in conjunction with the Pine Hill Festival, down town Wiggins. 9am to 3pm. There will be food, craft vendors, live music, soap box derby, talent contest, and lots of fun for the whole family. Car show awards at 3pm. Awards will be given for Top 20 cars, pre 1985, Top 10 trucks-pre 1985, Top 3 Cars and Trucks 1986 and newer, Top 3 Rat Rods, Best Engines, Best Paint, Best of Show Car and Truck, 50/50 tickets... $20.00 reg. fee day of show: For show info contact Charlie 601-528-1172 or Terry 601-528-1361 or www.redcreekclassics.com For vendor info call 601-928-5418 or www.stonecounty.com March 23 Franklin, LA 2nd Annual Brittany's Project Car Truck, Motorcycle, Tractor and Special Interest Show at Former Oaklawn Sugar Mill Site / 2917 Hwy 87 and Hwy 323 Oaklawn Bridge Approach Road, Franklin, Louisiana March 24-25 Jackson, MS The Great Southern Motorcycle Expo in the MS Trademart on the Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS and will be Mississippi's Premier Indoor/Outdoor motorcycle event featuring Radical Custom Bike Show and over 50 vendors along with Great Motorcycle Entertainment, Live Music, and The Very Best Food......... Reduced Gate fee, and the most trophies of any bike show in the country...... over 40 classes..... giant 7ft. "Best of Show".... Lowest Vendor fees in the industry..... contact: Bill Bissell 601-832-3020 or wsbissell@aol.com March 28-31 Las Vegas, NV Viva Las Vegas 16 Rockabilly Weekend held every Easter Weekend. www.vivalasvegas.net The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas Thursday – Sunday March 28th – 31st 2013 Tickets sell very fast so book early, we hope to see you there!

March 30 Hammond, LA Golden Oldies Motor Club of Hammond, La. will hold their 13th Annual Open Car, Truck, & Bike Show on March 30, 2013 at the Hammond Square Parking Lot, Hammond, La. across from Academy Sports. Take I-12 - Exit 40. The RAIN OUT DATE is scheduled for April 6, 2013. Proceeds go to Children's Hospital of N.O., La. Contact: Joe Cashio - 225-567-6602 Tony Kinchen - 985-6626332 Bruce Savoy - 985-320-4826 March 30 Bay St. Louis, MS 15th Annual GNAT Nationals Saturday, March 30, 2013; 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. At the historical Bay St. Louis Train Depot Awards presented at 2:30 P.M. OPEN CAR SHOW Preregistration $20.00 by March 15, 2013 $25 day of show. Top 25 Awards, Furthest Driven, Sponsor Awards, Best of Show. Awards to be voted on

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South on Main Street, go to second 4-way stop. Turn right, go to the end of Necaise Street, turn left, cross tracks. The Depot is on left. For information: Terry Poor, 228 216-1259 Misfits Street Krewzers 路 P.O. Box 2101 路 Bay St. Louis, MS 39521

April April 5 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport. It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

April 5 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruise-in at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

April 5-7 Gulfport MS Michael Shular Hospitality presents the Gulf Coast Auto Show Open Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show. Antiques, Customs, Muscle, sport, Street Rods, Traditional Hot Rods, Specialties, welcome. Event held at the Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. (guaranteed to the first 20 room reservations) Room rates for this event will be $69.99. 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. Activities will include a variety of Gulf Coast amenities as well as on site entertainment including Michael's Night Club. Car show entry of $20 is included with your room reservation. Both Hotels are located on Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34 Information Jimbo 228 596-0664 April 6 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall.

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April 6 Slidell, LA Coastal Cruisers Cruise-in 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. www.thecoastalcruisers.com Info: Terri 985 863-9256 or Brenda 985 639-9919 April 9-12 2013 Deep South Fun Run; April 9, 2013 thru April 12, 2013. This 4 day road event will tour rod shops, private museums and interesting places in Mississippi. The starting point is Corinth, MS. We will all gather at the host hotel Monday evening and the fun starts 8 AM Tuesday, with breakfast and a drivers meeting. We will stay together as a group as we make our stops and eat lunch. This is not a race, just a Fun Run. We will be staying at premium hotels, ending up in Jackson, Friday April 12. Our final event is an evening dinner party at T.J. and Holley's Rod Shop. Contact me for information or to be added to our E-mail list. olliepatterson@comcast.net or 601-829-2589 April 12 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 April 12-14 Oklahoma City, OK Southwest Street Rod Nationals Plus at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, March 22nd, 2013. Discount available through Friday, March 22nd, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com April 13 Gulfport, MS 2nd SATURDAY SWAP MEET Swap Meet 路 Car Corral 路 Garage Sale Flea Market 路 Farmers Market 路 etc. 11am - 4pm FREE ENTRY For ALL Vendors & Spectators. Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks.

Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. No Food Vendors Gulfport Dragway - 228 863-4408 April 13 Bay St. Louis, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in at the Train Depot in Bay St. Louis, MS. 6pm - 9pm. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers, Always draws a big crowd of people enjoying the "Swamp pop music", 50/50, prizes. Walking distance to restaurants.

Info: call Terry 228 216 1259 April 13, 2013 3rd Annual Pisgah Elementary Car show 125 Pisgah High Road just off Hwy 43Brandon, MS 39047 Pre registration $15 before April 1 or $20 the day of show. Show starts at 8am and awards will be handed out by 2pm. 50/50 drawing, raffle, Goodie bags, activities for kids and arts and craft booths. All proceeds are going to Phase 2 of our playground project. Show is put on by the Pisgah Elementary PTO. Info: Shane at sedubois@mfbank.com 601-260-7612 or Peggy at tpthyates@bellsouth.net 601-832-8468 April 19 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give-a-ways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome.

Plenty of great places to eat April 20 Slidell, LA 16th Annual Camellia City Car Show. this is an open show. Registration 8am-12pm & Awards at 4pm. pre-registration is $20 before April 14, 2013 or $25 day of show. Show will be at the John Slidell Park, 105 Robert Rd, Slidell, LA. Dash plaques for the first 250 registered. Awards include specialty awards, sponsor awards, top 50 awards, best of show. Great music, plenty of good food, 50/50 and all proceeds to benefit Children's Wish Endowment Inc. This show is hosted by the Coastal Cruisers / Slidell April 25-28 Hammond, LA Annual Two State Rodders Coon-Ass Rednecks Nationals. Pre-1975 vehicles only. Pre-Entry:$25 (before March 31, 2013) Day of Show $30. Awards Galore!!! Games by Tuna Thompson, Early Arrival Drawing, Host Hotel Quality Inn - night 3 night min 985-345-0556, Overflow Hotel: Motel 6 985-452-9425. For info call the Ambassador of Cultural Affairs: Randy Wilson at 601-684-2609 April 26-28 Bakersfield, CA Western Street Rod Nationals Plus at at Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield, No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, April 5, 2013. Discount available through Friday, April 5, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com April 26-28 Pensacola Beach, FL 41st Pensacola Rod-Tiques Sunny Beaches Rod Run. Pre- 1975 Vehicles Only. Awards to top 25. All cars

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judged by participant vote. No tailored cars will be judged. Travelodge at Pensacola Beach, $69.99 per night until 4-19-13. 850-934-5400 Rod Run is located at the Travelodge, 40 Ft Pickens Rd, Pensacola Beach Fl. Friday Registration 12:00-5:00; Free Meal Friday to registered at 6:00 pm. Saturday 8:00-12:00 Registration; Free Movie, Popcorn and Floats at 7:00 pm. Top 25 Awards to be given Sunday at 9:00 am. Pre-registration Fee $20.00 After March 29, 2013 $25.00 Info contact Jimmy or Jody Johnston at 850-255-0627 carcrazyjody@att.net

May May 3 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport.

It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

May 3 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruise-in at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

May 3-5 Knoxville, TN Street Rod Nationals South Plus at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center in Knoxville, Tenn No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, April 12, 2013. Discount available through Friday, April 12, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com May 3-5 Fort Walton Beach, FL Burning Up The Beaches - When: May 3rd thru the 5th, 2013. Where: Fort Walton Beach, Florida Check in can be done on Thursday, May 2nd at "The Boardwalk" on Okaloosa Island from 3 to 7. Friday, May 3rd Check In and Cruisin the Stops! 9 to 5 Advance Check in for Car Show participants as well. Join us Friday night 6-8 for our "Meet and Greet" party, hosted by The Playground Corvette Club, at Howl At The Moon, located on the 2nd floor of the Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Put on your poodle skirt, slick back your hair, or come as you are, but we are having a Sock Hop Folks! Free admission, hors devours, raffles, $2.00 vodka drinks and $1 Rolling Rock Beers! And since you have free admission, stick around at 8 for the south's best Dueling Piano show! Howl at the Moon is a locals favorite, and will soon be yours too! Hosted by the Playground Corvette Club.

Saturday, May 4th Cruisin Stops Continues, car show opens to participants and public. The party is here at the Boardwalk all day!, gorgeous cars, entertainment, vendors and fun! Cruise in the morning, then come back to the Boardwalk by 1:00 to show your hot wheels!

Judging to take place Saturday afternoon thru Sunday at noon. Cruising only? Bonus stops will be open all afternoon for you, and take some of our suggested routes for beautiful scenery! Return to Boardwalk area by 4:00pm to join in the fun before the Beach Bash! Showing only? Our locals will be thrilled to see you! Be at the Boardwalk 9:30 Saturday morning, pick up your packet and we will put you in place! Your same spot will be there for you Sunday morning at 10:00. The Beach Bash and Drawdown to $5000! Featuring the Famous Emerald Coast Blues Brothers! 6pm to 9 pm at the Swamp! FREE Food, fantastic live music and prizes, bar. The Beach Bash is open to both cruisers and car show participants! Sunday, May 5th Car Show Continues! All showing cars will be in place from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Sunday. Judging to finish up by 12:30, with awards at 2:00pm! The Boardwalk will again have Live entertainment, vendors and Classic Cars! Judging categories 1st and 2nd places awarded to Pre 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's and 1980's EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED IN YOUR ENTRY FEE! Check out our web site for all the latest info and on line registration. Serving those with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and other intellectual disabilities Visit our website today! www.burningupthebeaches.com For all the info and to register or call 850-376-1037 May 4 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall.

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Info: Terri 985 863-9256 or Brenda 985 639-9919 * May 10 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 May 11 Gulfport, MS 2nd SATURDAY SWAP MEET Swap Meet 路 Car Corral 路 Garage Sale Flea Market 路 Farmers Market 路 etc. 11am - 4pm FREE ENTRY For ALL Vendors & Spectators. Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks. Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. No Food Vendors Gulfport Dragway - 228 863-4408 May 11 Bay St. Louis, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in at the Train Depot in Bay St. Louis, MS. 6pm - 9pm. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers, Always draws a big crowd of people enjoying the "Swamp pop music", 50/50, prizes. Walking distance to restaurants.

Info: call Terry 228 216 1259 May 17 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give-aways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome. Plenty of great places to eat May 24-26 Springfield MO Mid-America Street Rod Nationals Plus at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield Missouri, No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, May 3, 2013. Discount available through Friday, May 3, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com May 31-June 2 York, PA Street Rod Nationals East Plus at York Expo Center in York, Pennsylvania, No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, May 10, 2013. Discount available through Friday, May 10, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com

June June 1 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall.

Information Jimbo 228 596-0664 * June 1 Slidell, LA Coastal Cruisers Cruise-in 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. www.thecoastalcruisers.com Info: Terri 985 863-9256 or Brenda 985 639-9919 * June 1 Tylertown, MS Walthall Dairy Festival Car & Truck Show (Cow Bag Nationals) pre 1980. Holmes Water Park in Tylertown.

Peoples choice, Top twenty. Dash plaques, Door Prizes. Registration 9am to 1pm. Awards at 3pm. Info Randy Wilson 601 684-2609 June 7 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport. It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

June 7 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruise-in at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

Krewzers, Always draws a big crowd of people enjoying the "Swamp pop music", 50/50, prizes. Walking distance to restaurants.

Info: call Terry 228 216 1259 June 14 Lucedale, MS Lucedale Breakfast Cruise-in every 2nd Friday at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info: call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 June 21 Long Beach, MS 3rd Friday Night Cruisin' Jeff Davis Ave. ... park or cruise the strip it's up to you. No prizes, 50/50, dj's or give-aways, just the coolest place to be seen on a Friday night. Everyone Welcome. Plenty of great places to eat June 21-23 Pueblo, CO Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals Plus at Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado, No mail-in entries accepted after Friday, May 31, 2013. Discount available through Friday, May 31, 2013. www.nsra-usa.com

July July 5 Gulfport, MS 1st Friday Night Downtown Cruisin' in Gulfport.

It's the Friday night dinner run in downtown Gulfport, ya better get there early, but if you can't find a spot to park by your favorite restaurant, there is a parking lot on the corner of Hwy 49 & 90 for the cruise-in cars.

June 8 Poplarville, MS Blueberry Festival And Car Show. At BankPlus ( 105 South Main St ) Top 30 Cars & Top 15 Trucks, Best of Show Car & Best Of Show Truck, Best Paint, Engine, Interior, Mayor`s Choice, Police Chief's Choice, BankPlus Choice, Blueberry's Queen's Choice & the GOOD TIME CRUISERS Award. 50/50, 50's & 60's music, Some give aways Dash plaques to the first 100. Then there is the Festival itself. Crafts & Food Venders of all type & all kind's of Blueberry Products. Ya`ll come Info Joe 601-795-4004 Benny 601-7958 5 3 9 B i l l y 6 0 1 - 7 9 9 - 19 3 2 w w w . g o o d t i m e c r uz . n e t o r www.blueberryjubilee.org

July 5 Pass Christian, MS Store by the Shore 1st Friday Cruise-in at the Wal-Mart on Hwy 90, Pass Christian, MS. 6pm - 10pm. 50/50, music, prizes.

June 8 Bay St. Louis, MS 2nd Saturday Night Cruise-in at the Train Depot in Bay St. Louis, MS. 6pm - 9pm. Hosted by the Misfits Street

July 6 Slidell, LA Coastal Cruisers Cruise-in at North Shore Square Mall in front of Sears. (take exit 80 off I-12, North Shore Blvd./Airport

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1932 Ford Red Hi-Boy Roadster, 350/350, 9" Ford, Bop Top, Ultra leather, $30,000 Spanky 318-331-3992 or 318-281-6782

1934 Plymouth World of Wheels Winner.

Trade or make an offer trade in value $26,000. send pic to, col_arden_1939@yahoo.com lets talk no project or fixer. call no text - 601 569 6727

1990 300 SL convertible, really nice black convertible top, with perfect hardtop also. Just added new tires, new struts and rear shocks. I have documented service from day one, serviced by Mercedes dealer up to 100,000 miles. Car now has 142,000 miles. handles like it is on rails. power windows, locks, cold air, power top works great with all new hydrolics.

The car is a honey. No stains on carpet. Beige leather almost perfect. This one would make someone's wife real happy. It's not cheap but it is a honey, will cruise at 70 all day. Get's 22 to 24 mpg highway, probably 18-19 city, sweet little overhead cam 6 with all the bells and whistles. $ 12,500.00.

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2005 Lexus RX330 - 5 DR - 6 cylinder - Light Blue Metallic - 72,000 Mileage . Like New Great Christmas gift. $18,500.00 Carol 228-223-0959 or Carl 985-516-2953 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster Loaded, brand new tires, dark silver with leather interior. $9,500.

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89 Red BMW, 325i 128,00 miles, 6 cylinder, Germen standard, manual convertible, new customized seats, new top, sports 17inch rims, original radio, a/c, heater, this is defiantly a head turner car, very very nice gotta' have show car! No problems with this car. $8,500 If interested please call 228 297-7446

1995 Mustang convertible GT. 5.0 engine, auto transmission, Flo Masters $10,500 OBO Call Barry at 228 355-0836

Nostalgia Dragster from the 80's. Dragster has new tires, runs great, 468 Hilbourn, Alcohol or with Nitrogen. Ready for strip $18,000.00 OR Dragster + 20' trailer + '97 Chevy pick-up everything for $26,000 (would consider trade for Street Rod) Call: Killer 662-356-6035

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Harley 2002 Heritage Soft-tail. 10,500 miles on garage kept old mans toy. Clean, well cared for machine with tasteful extras. After 66 years of riding, it's time to stick to four wheels.

Priced at $10,500.... located in Holmesville, Ms. phone 601-250-4808

1959 Pontiac Bonneville. 2 door, 455 V-8, cold A.C., 700-R-4 transmission, 3:12 positive traction gears $11,500 Call Jim at 225-627-5407 or 225-993-1376

Parts for Sale 12 bolt Chevelle housing $300 12 bolt Chevelle housing fits gen 3 Camaro $250 Munice M-20 4speed $550 Holley 850 D pumper $300 Holley H.P. 1150 $500 Rally rims 15x8 $50 pair Chevelle Rally rims 1970 $50 pair Set of Mickey Thompson slicks 10 1/2 x 29 1/2 $75 good 5 gal fuel cell New $85 1 set B.F. Goodrich drag radials P-295-65R-15 $60 350 Chevy 4 bolt block std $150 Call John at 601 425-4865 12-12

1969 Chevelle Convertible 350 auto, disc brakes, pb, ps, headers, elec fan, 4 barrel carb, Victor Jr. intake, bucket seats, Flow masters, new wiring, great shape, $25,000 obo 228 861-9042

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1984 Camaro (RS) with air, new 350 motor, rebuilt 350 trans. & rear (273) with new bearings. Large aluminum radiator with dual fans. Nice rims. Front tires P215/65R15 Rear P295/50R15. White with Blue stripes. $13,000 $10,000 OBO Car is like New!!!

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46 Chevy. 350/350, VDO gages, Vintage air/ heat, 4"chop, Mustang front end, Drive anywhere car. Call Randy at 601-248-2317

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1976 Impala (Custom) 2-door with just over 78,000 miles/white interior/350 engine for more informationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;call (601-613-5500) 1951 Chevrolet Truck on a 4 wheel drive, ž ton dually chassis, flatbed. Motor-350 4 barrel, Edlebrock Carburetor, body in very good condition. Must see to appreciate. $8500.00. For more information or to see call Kevin Holder 601-238-5361

40 Packard. P/S, P/B, A/C, 454 Chevy motor, auto trans, tilt steering, CD, electric seats, Cararo suspension, Ready to cruise $23,500 OBO or Trade 228-467-5324 or 228-493-2327

2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail, it has everything chromed that can be using the Willie P theme, braided wiring, Saggy Bags, new Thunder Slide fuel system. 11k miles.

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96 Harley. It's been a great bike, took us a lot of places. It's been to the 95th, the 100th, the mountains of the West Coast, and the Blueridge. "Blue Moon" has been a good friend and was taken care of. (new tires, just serviced ready to ride) Now it's time for another couple to sit in the saddle and see America astride a Harley-Davidson. if your interested in owning a seasoned FLHTC ULTR Electra Glide $8,500 seems like a fair price.

Jimbo 228-596-0664 2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH Custom; always garaged, adult owner. $5,000 OBO. Marcus Ellis, 601-253-2732

GMPP ZZ 425 hp all aluminum full roller 383 ci 425 hp, complete from carb to oil pan, MSD - starter, GM serpentine system, less than 7k on motor. trans: Muncie M21 with M22 internals, clutch is less than 2k miles. complete motor and trans $6000. 601 672 8830

1977 Mercedes 450 SL Convertible. Contact Erin Mahan at or (618)972-9245.

2002 Harley Davidson, Soft Tail Garage kept 16,167 miles asking $15,000 or best offer call Lynn 228 305-0549

V8 flathead motor for 40's model Ford - motor is broken apart but all parts are there, also have transmission for the same model Ford. Make offer - Robby 601-573-0233

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