Gearhead Gazzette Vol 17 Issue 15 Apr 13-19 2017 by Jimmy B

Volume 17: Issue 15

April 13-19, 2017

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Vol. 17 Issue 15 Apr 13—19, 2017

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svc’s, GOODGUYS, Betsy Bennett, John Drummond, ROAD SHOW by CNET

Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature

Advertising Publisher: Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Car Show & Event listings, Cruise Night Listings, Personal FOR SALE/SWAP ads, Car Club Listings are all listed for free. For all other advertising cost & availabilities contact Jim Brandau at 615-3002003 8am—6pm CST or at gearheadgazzette@gmail.com Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE maybe reproduced in any form, without written permission from the publisher .All information relating to dates, times and locations of events is only as accurate, as provided to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

The Fun Starts Here 5 Road Rumblings 6 Southeast Car Shows 8 Western Car Shows 10 Mid-West USA Car Show 12 West Coast Car Shows 14 Welcome to Music City 16 Upcoming Car Shows 20-32 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 34-38 Corvette Turns 65 40 For Sale or Swap 43 Cover: Marty Crains Flamin’ Coupe at the Advanced Plating Open House— Jimmy B Contents Page: Happy Easter gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheaddgazzette Send submissions via email or direct mail to GEARHEAD GAZZETTE 2685 Buckner Rd Thompsons Station TN 37179

“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

“Y’all have been with us for a long time ..” list on our website. Same goes for the cruise-in flyers and info. If you haven't checked out the CAR SHOW and CRUISE-IN pages on our website (www.gearheadgazzette.com) head over after you read this issue. All that gearhead fun will help you plan your car show summer fun.

Some random rumblings this week... I want to start out by wishing all of you gearheads a very Happy Easter or Passover holiday. This is a very special time of year, a time of renewal if you will and a time for family. Get your finest Easter dud’s on and go have some fun!

Talking about show and cruise info and flyer, some advice from us. We use the flyers you send in and the event info also. A lot of times, more than you would think, we get event info with no town or state on it. Sometimes no contact info either. We cant tell you how many times we get connected by folks wanting to go to an event and not knowing where its at. Make your event a bigger success by having the WHO/WHAT/WHY/ WHERE/WHEN and CONTACT INFO on the flyer and sent to us.

It has been a little while and it never gets old, THANK YOU to all of you who have signed up for delivery of the Gearhead Gazzette direct to your email box. We appreciate you jumping in and having fun with us around here. Tell us what you like and don’t like so we can do more of what you like and try to fix what you don’t like. We also want to thank all our long time readers and subscribers too! Y’all have been with us for a long time and we appreciate you so very much. Keep the flyers for al those cool gearhead events coming. We keep adding them to our master

So much for this week/issue..time to go burn some dead dinosaur’s In the ‘32 Coupe.

Jimmy B. 5

“the fun starts here”….

Road Rumblings…. Mulholland Speedster Captures Del Mar Street Rod d’Elegance Written by John Drummond

Ladd and Black have teamed on a number of successful builds together but this is their crowning achievement.

Six years in the making, the Mulholland Speedster came to the 17th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals fresh off winning America’s Most Beautiful Roadster as well taking the Legends Cup at the Chicago World of Wheels earlier this spring. No matter where it shows up, it captivates audiences. Owner Bruce Wanta is just as nice as the car, standing

During his life as a car aficionado, Wanta had always been infatuated with the regal nature of a ’36 Packard, especially the front end. So when it came time to build his dream ride, he knew he wanted it to have that famous, ornate grille.

guard to discuss his custom creation with fans. Wanta’s Speedster was a team effort between himself, designer E. Black, and renowned coach builder, Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods, where the car was meticulously constructed.

After brainstorming with Black and Ladd, they basically designed the entire car around the grille shell. As you can see, they clearly hit the mark!

Ladd estimates roughly eighty percent of the car’s exterior panels were hand-

Mulholland Speedster Captures Del Mar Street Rod d’Elegance wide white striped bias ply Firestone tires. Once everything was massaged into place, prepped and perfected, Mick Jenkins shot the “Mullholland Merlot” paint. Under the hydraulically lifted bonnet is a regal, concours-style tobacco leather upholstery by Mark Lopez/Elegance Auto Interiors. A gentlemen’s car, there are even umbrellas that are spring loaded into the door jams. Under the deck lid is a properly appointed set of luggage.

formed, with sweeping pontoon fenders and vintage lines. While the body was being sculpted, the team spent countless hours collecting and hunting down rare vintage speed parts for the project. The flathead Lincoln Zephyr V12 engine sports a set of Winfield Double D carburetors (the lost ark of hot rod carbs) as well as a vintage Latham supercharger.

The Mulholland Speedster is a once in a lifetime car. It successfully recaptures the bygone era of European-style coach building while simultaneously paying homage to American hot rodding. What a ride! With its Del Mar Street Rod d’Elegance win, the Mulholland Speedster joins the Goodguys Top 12 Cars of the Year lineup. It will be displayed at the seasonending Goodguys Southwest Nationals, November 17-19 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Underneath all of those hand formed contours, the chassis was designed as a figure 8 structure then welded up from raw materials at Hollywood Hot Rods.

The suspension is handmade as well and features twin dropped I-beams in front with quarter elliptical springs. The rear suspension is set up with a Winter’s quickchange on custom I-beam arms with quarter elliptical springs. The spun aluminum gold-coated wheel covers are anchored with Packard centers. Adding vintage street rod flair are 7

APR 2017: APR 15: BRENTWOOD TN: 16th Annual KARS4KIDS Show: All proceeds from the show benefit the Children's Summer Activities Program at the Brentwood campus. Registration is from 8 am till noon, the entry fee is $20 per vehicle, and all cars, trucks,and motorcycles are invited to attend. TOP 50 and other Special Awards will be presented at 3:30 pm. Food will be available, and a silent auction will be held. Presented in part by The Music City AACA. For more show info and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Paul Collins at 615-642-5822 or pcollins@sullivanengineering.com APR 15: CHATTANOOGA TN: RIVERSIDE CHATTANOOGA SPRING MEET II: Event being held at First Tennessee Pavilion located at 1826 Reggie White Blvd in downtown Chattanooga. Brought to you by Riverside Chattanooga. ** Vehicle registration is open! ** Register here: https://www.riversidechattanooga.com/register/vehicles/ Registration closure date tba. Watch https://www.riversidechattanooga.com/ for more info. SOUTHRNFRESH "Welcome to Chattanooga!" Official pre-meet event page: https:// www.facebook.com/events/1411605695530988/ Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/riversidechattanooga/ contact@riversidechattanooga.com or got to https:// www.riversidechattanooga.com/ APR 15: NEW CASTLE KY: KARS FOR KIDS CHARITY CAR, TRUCK, AND BIKE SHOW: Located at the Henry County High School, 1120 Eminence Rd. Registration starts at 9am, show starts at 10, awards at 4pm. Awards re top 10, Best in Show, Best Interi-

or, Best Engine, and Kids choice. First 50 cars get dash plaques and goodie bags. Door prizes, great food, music, event donations will go towards Kosair Charities and the Henry County High school Senior Class’s project graduation. Come out and have a great time! For more info: 502-715-2011. APR 15: WHITE HOUSE TN: C10 CLUB TENNESSEE 2ND ANNUAL PRE-SHOW SEASON GET TOGETHER: This is the makeup date due to weather. Located at 3414 Pleasant Grove Rd, Bullock’s Body Werks. Show starts 10-2.

APR 2017: APR 15: KNOXVILLE TN: 16th Annual Halls Crossroads Car Show: Event being held at Food City Parking Lot - Rain or Shine - 7202 Maynardsville Hwy. Registration open to ALL vehicles including: Sports, Exotics, Antique, Hot Rod, Custom, Truck & Motorcycles. Registration 9am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon. Judging begins at Noon & Awards at 4pm. Pre-Registration Fee $20.00 (by March 30th) - Same day of show $25.00. Each paid participant receives a Goody Bag with an event T shirt and 5 tickets for the door prize drawings held throughout the day. For more info go to http://hallsband.org/ carshow/ APR 15: ROEBUCK SC: THE SHOW IN THE HOLE: Located at 5947 Hwy 221. Top 10 Classic, Top 10 Modern, 5 Specialty awards. Show time 11am-3pm. 100% proceeds go to benefit The Optimist Club. Donations accepted as form of entry. For more info: www.hotrodsandhappyhour.com APR 15: GALLATIN TN: Trucks, Tractors, and Antique Cars: Event Location is at Gallatin High School, 700 Dan P. Herron Drive. This event is OPEN to, All Trucks, 4 Wheel Drive, Tractors, and Cars (Pre-1975). Event Hours: 9 am til 4 pm. Entry Fee: $10, Public and Parking is Free. Modified and Non-Modified Truck and 4 WD Truck, Trophies Awarded. All Make and Model, Tractor Show, and Trophies. Antique and Classic, Original and Restored Cars and Trucks Pre-1975, Trophies Awarded. Paved Parking, Vendors, Food Available, Live Auction, and More. Easter Egg Hunt for kids 10 and under, Bounce Houses. Proceeds benefit the Gallatin FFA Alumni who support the FFA Programs and Scholarships. For more info: info@gallatinffaalumni.com

APR 2017: APR 13-16: LAS VEGAS NV: VIVA LAS VEGAS ROCKABILLY WEEKEND: Located at The Orleans Hotel, 4500 W Tropicana Ave. Over 800 pre 1964 cars, 120 vendors, First 500 cars & drivers get in free! There will be live bands on Saturday. Brenda Lee, Reverend Horton Heat, Lee Rocker, James Intveld, Los Strait Jackets plus the 24th street Wailers, The Terrorsaurs and meet Dita Von Teese. For more info: www.vivalasvegas.net 10

APR 2017: APR 15: LAS VEGAS NV: AUTO SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW: Located at the Sam Boyd Stadium. For more info: www.lvautoswapmeet.com APR 15: SPRINGFIELD MO: 4TH ANNUAL SOUTHWEST MO HOT ROD HUNDRED RELIABILITY RUN: Run departs 9am SHARP! The run will be leaving the Springfield Metro area, and will include sections of Route 66, rural 2 land highways, and more potential bathroom locations than last year’s route! Starting location is still yet to be determined but will be made available at: http://www.hotrodhundred.com/swmissouri.html Registration is $30. For those who register before March 31, there will be an event T-shirt and lunch provided. You can register the morning of the event, between 7:15 & 8:30, but you won’t get a shirt that we’ll still feed ya), and where’s the coolness in that? Early registration cut-off date is March 31. The Hot Rod Hundred is designed to bring back something that has been missing for the last few decades…driving. The HRH is a 100+ mile long trek along the forgotten 2 land highways, mainly for Pre-64 Hot Rods and customs. There will be plenty of places to

stop for photos and to stretch out your legs and to swap stories. This year Chad Morley, at Hotshoe Hot Rods, will be providing an “open house and shop tour” at our half way point. For more info: email Bret@StreetRodder.net

APR 2017: APR 16: MORRIS IL: “Junk in the Trunk": Set up time for the vendors is 8:30am and the sale runs from 10am-4pm. The location for the "Morris - JITT" is "100 Commercial Drive" which is located behind the Route 47 Walgreens Store in Morris. JITT is an

open air flea market which takes place out of the back of the vendor’s truck, car, pickup, van, trailer, SUV, etc. There is a $10 donation for each spot which will be given to charity. No clothing, mass produced imported items, private businesses or commercial vendors are allowed. Antiques, collectibles, tools, household items, crafts, and home-made items are accepted. It is time to clean out your attics, garages, basements and sheds and find new homes for those unwanted items. Help our environment and keep unwanted things out of the landfills. This is and has been a fun event for all. All participants do so at their own risk. If you have not been to a JITT event yet, you do not know what you are missing. Admission is free. 12

APR 2017: APR 15: PALM DESERT CA: 2017 HOT DESERT MOPARS INFORMAL MOPAR MEETS: Located at Desert Crossing, Hwy 111. 6pm-8pm. Any year Mopar, Any Mopar enthusiast, Any car, We Welcome all! Fun Education, History, Friendship. Schedule runs to be announced—via email primarily. Dates and time are subject to change. Receive exact dates, times & locations via email, website, or phone. Additional in

2017: Spring Festival of LX’s, Irvine, CA March 18. *Spring Festival is exclusive to modern Challengers, Chargers, Magnums & 300’s only. Spring Fling Speed Festival XI, Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA: April 6. Spring Fling 31th Anniversary, Van Nuys, CA: April 8-9—Muscle Cars at the strip, Las Vegas, NV: April 21-23 Inland Mopars’ Mopars In May Car Show, Riverside, CA: May 21. For more info on the additional: www.SoCalCarCulture.com .For more info: www.HotDesertMopars.com, Info@HotDesertMopars.com, FB: Hot Desert Mopars or www.Instagram/ HotDesertMopars or call 760-861-8075.

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When you have invited 2000 of your closest hot rod friends to town, as a good host you want to have some meet and greet time for those early arrivals. When the invite is from GOODGUY and the location is Nashville Tennessee, you know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a fun weekend.

Starting on Wednesday afternoon and evening, Jess & Jeff Greening opened the doors of their awesome shop so gearheads in town could stop by, check out the latest projects being built, and enjoy some refreshments on a warm spring evening in Music City.

To set the mood for the weekend, you enlist two different hot rod shops to throw their doors open and invite all the gearheads to come visit and get the long weekend started right. This is exactly what took place at the GOODGUYS 11th Nashville Nationals.

Some very cool project vehicles greeted visitors. Jess and Jeff and their crew were on hand to answer questions and just welcome everyone.

Thursday saw event registration taking place at LP field for the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot rod fun. After hot rodders registered, they were invited to head over to ADVANCED PLATING which is a stones throw from the event site. Steve Tracy and his team at ADAVNCED PLATING helped get the Nashville Nations kicked off in style at the Thursday Kick Off Party.

Plenty of great Tennessee BBQ and all the fixinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s were being served to hungry hot rodders. Sitting down to enjoy the delicious meal led to some great bench racing and making new friends for all who came out for the party.

Food was not the only deal for this party. The whole plating shop was open for gearheads to check out and learn what it takes to make all those parts shiny with that killer chrome finish. After touring the facility, it is easy to see why ADVANCED PLATING is a leader in the world of chrome service to gearhead around the world. How they keep all those pieces together is mind boggling.

Plenty of parking was filled up with all kinds of cool cars, hot rods, trucks, customs and more.

There were some of the Detroit Autorama Great 8 cars on display inside the shop for everyone to check out. Later in the evening the Big Oak Garage debuted a brand new 1932 Ford Sedan that had everyone oohing and ahhing when the cover came off and even more so when everyone got to check it out up close.

Add in LIVE music , a hot rod Ice Cream truck serving cold treats and all those great looking cars outside and we call this party a huge success. Make your plans now to attend the Thursday night Kick Off Party at the 12th Nashville Nationals in May 2017. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be glad you did!

APR 2017: APR 20-22: OCALA FL: 2017 U.S. TOUR OF THE NATIONAL T-BUCKET ALLIANCE: Florida Fun Run: For more info: http://nationalbucketalliance.com/ or go to https:// www.facebook.com/National-T-Bucket-Alliance-204074919637319/ APR 21-22: SOMERSET KY: 16th SOMERNITES CRUISE-IN SEASON KICK OFF: Cruise Location is in Downtown Somerset. This Cruise is the Opening Cruise Weekend! 1000+ awesome classics, customs and muscle cars at each show! All makes and

models welcome! As seen on Horsepower TV, Mother's Car Show Series and more! April Showcase Area features Orphans (manufactures no longer in business)! Somernites is a multi-day event with Friday night block parties, Saturday morning Fun Runs to local points of interest, HUGE Saturday Show & Shine (all gates open at 1pm). Vendor Alley and free Swap Meet, 'cruisin' the strip' fun all weekend long! Admission is FREE, 50/50 Raffle, door prizes. Raffle Tickets available on the 1955 Chevrolet BelAir Raffle car and 20ft Enclosed Gatormade Trailer. Food Available. Need more info? Visit: www.somernitescruise.com (or) contact: Mark Hansford,mhansford@somernitescruise.com 606-872-2277 or Keith

Floyd, kfloyd@somernitescruise.com APR 21-22: GULFPORT MS: THE ATOMIC BLAST 6: Located at Gulfport Dragway, Canal Rd. Weekend pass $20, Kids under 10 $10. 1/8th Mile Flag Drop Drags. Hot Rods, Street Rods, Lead Sleds, Traditional Rods and Customs, Rat Rods, Gassers. Gates open at 4pm Friday and 8am Saturday. Beer and Food Vendors. Bring your vintage and custom bicycles. Free camping (No Hook Ups). Burn out contest, Donut area, Music, and Tug of War Contest. For more info: 228-596-0664 and www.AtomicBlasShow.com

APR 21-23: EASTRIDGE TN: Tattanooga Tattoo Expo Hot Rods and Bikes Show: Hosted by Inked Expressions, co-hosted by Dead Girlz Tattoo and Piercing. Location: Camp Jordan Park, 323 Camp Jordan Pkwy. Sound competition, Pic-Up contest, Art exhibit, Tattoo contests. Live entertainment featuring Psycho Devilles Hillbilly Casino the Koffin Kats on Saturday and Husky Burnette and Sweet GA Brown on Sunday. The Breaknecks on Saturday night After Party. Inflatables for the kids, face painting. Unique Vendors from all over and awesome Food. Trophies and Cash Prizes and so much more plus Fun for Everyone. For more info visit, www.tattanoogaexpo.com or www.facebook.com/events/440223346368253/ 20

APR 2017: APR 22: SMITHVILLE TN: THE CHROME CONCERT 2017: THIS IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE DEKALB COUNTY FIGHTING TIGER BAND, HOSTED BY THE BAND BOOSTERS. THE CHROME CONCERT OPEN CAR,TRUCK, AND BIKE SHOW IS AN ANNUAL EVENT TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BAND PROGRAM IN DEKALB COUNTY. WE WELCOME ALL MAKES AND MODELS TO THE SHOW. WE ALSO INVITE VENDORS TO COME OUT AS THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AND YOUR PRODUCTS AS WELL AS OUR

ATTENDEES. ENTRIES FOR AUTOMOBILES ARE JUST $10 AND FOR VENDORS JUST $10 FOR A 10X10 SPOT. THIS IS AN EXCITING EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY WITH LOTS TO SEE AND ENJOY. THE BAND STUDENTS WILL BE PERFORMING FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT AND TO SHOW YOU HOW PROUD THEY ARE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. SO COME OUT AND ENJOY THIS GREAT SHOW AS IT IS ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST AFFORDABLE SHOWS IN THE MIDDLE TENNESSEE AREA. Event runs from 8am – 2pm and is located at 1132 W Broads St. FOR MORE INFO VISIT: WWW.CHROMECONCERT.TK

APR 22: NEWPORT TN: 9TH ANNUAL CRUISE AGAINST CANCER: Located at: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 120 Epley Rd. No Additional Vendors Please. An 18 hour Cruise-In Event. 6am- midnight, rain or shine. Music-Food-Silent Auction. No Charge to attend, but donations are appreciated! All Proceeds benefit Local Area Cancer Patients. For more info: 865-548-6152 or cruiseagainstcancer@yahoo.com or www.facebook.com/CelebrateLifeCruiseAgainstCancer APR 22: LEBANON TN: BLUE DEVIL SHOW -N- SHINE BENEFIT CAR SHOW & SILENT AUCTION: Located at Lebanon High School, 500 Blue Devil Blvd. Proceeds go to The Lebanon High School Band. Registration 9am-noon. Entry/Registration fee: $20 Awards at 3pm. Top 50 Awards plus: Best of Show, Best GM, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Best Ratrod, Best Motorcycle, Club Participation Long Distance Driven. For more info: 615-604-3554 or 615-499-8192. APR 22: PAINTER AL: LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CAR SHOW: Located at Highway 75 between Albertville & Geraldine at Painter. Judging will begin at 12:00 and trophies awarded thereafter. No Entry Fee, FREE FOOD! Cars, Motorcycles Rat Rods, Tractors, Trucks, Performance Cars. In case of inclement weather, show will be held May 6. For more info: 256-659-4315 or 256-738-5767, Tractor info: 256-297-0244, car

info: 256-302-2101

APR 2017: APR 22: SPRINGFIELD TN: 1ST ANNUAL CAR SHOW: Located at Dynamix Collision parking lot, 501 Ave East. Registration 8am-12:30pm. Cost $15 per car, Truck, Motorcycle. Goody Bags for 1st 50, 50/50 drawing. Value cover races. Awards for Top 30, Best of Show $100. Street Rods, Classic Hotrods, Muscle Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles, Stock and Modified and Rat Rods. Vendor spaces $20-12x12 space. For more info: 615-406-7223. APR 22: CLARKSVILLE TN: 15th Anniversary Corvettes on the Cumberland Children's Charity Car Show: All Corvette show in conjunction with Rivers & Spires Festival. Presented by Corvettes of Clarksville. Live entertainment. Each entry will receive a free tee shirt & goody bag with pre-registration ends March 1st. Trophies for Best of Show, Participants Choice, Largest Club Participation, Individual Longest Distance Traveled, 1st & 2nd place in Classes C1/C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, Mild Modified, Wild Modified and a TOP 30 will be presented at 4pm. Registration Day of Show: 8am 11:30am. Judging will start at Noon sharp and will be handled by the Bowling Green

Assembly Plant Workers. APR 22: FRANKLIN TN: Z ATTACK 2017 Car Show and Open Cruise-In: Presented by The Middle Tennessee Z Club and Nissan North America, Inc. Event Location is at the Nissan Americas Building, 1 Nissan Way, off Carothers Pkwy and McEwen Drive. Show Hours, 8 am til 3 pm. Awards will be given to the "Top Three" for All generations of Z-Cars in Stock, Modified, and Ultra-Modified classes and Awards for Diamond in the Rough and Best in Show. A new OPEN Class invites Datsun, Nissan, and Infiniti vehicles of any year to compete for “Top Five” honors. Nissan will also host a Cruise-In which is open to the public for all vehicle makes and models. No registration is required and it’s free to spectators and to exhibit at the cruise-in. Nissan will also exhibit new models, prototypes, show cars and Nissan Heritage Collection vehicles. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lifehouse Animal Refuge and Rehabilitation. Details are available at,www.middletennesseezclub.com APR 22 CAMDEN TN: 1st Cruise-In for 2017: Cruise being held in Downtown Court Square. Times: 4pm - ??? Bring your Classic and register for the GRAND PRIZE given away in October or just come out and enjoy the sights and sounds. Dash Plaques for the 1st 100 entrants. Concessions, Live Band. For more info call Rick 731-5935583 or Vince 731-220-1090.

APR 2017: APR 22: TRINTY AL: CRUISIN FOR A CURE ANITIQUE AND CLASSIC CAR AND TRUCK SHOW: Event runs from 9am – 1pm. Event being held at the Joe Wheeler EMC located at 25700 Hwy 24. Fun for the whole family with food provided by Swamp Johns! Registration is $25 per vehicle and $10 subsequent vehicles. Registration fees are tax deductible. There is a $500 grand prize and door prizes given away every 30 minutes. The first 100 people to register receive dash plaques. There is no judging

for this show. Bring lawn chairs. For pre-registration information, call: Kesha Weatherby at 256-552-2356 or Dewanna Jones at 256-552-2376. Vendors welcome with $25 set-up fee. Fund raiser for The American Cancer Society’s APR 22: FAYETTEVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL CRUISIN FOR A CURE, HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE: Located at Lincoln County High School, 1233 Huntsville Highway. Rain date May 13. Time 9am-3pm. Spectator admission free. Donations are accepted. Open to Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles. $20 registration fee, Dash plaques for the first 30 to register online. 8 categories: Classics, Hot Rods, & Rat Rods, Imports,

Motorcycles, Muscle Cars-modern, Muscle Cars-80’s and older, Trucks-modern & trucks-80’s and older. Spaces available for product vendors $25, and food truck $50. Register online or donate at: http://hdsa.donordrive.com/event/cruisin2017 or visit FB CruisinForACureforHuntingtonsDisease. For more info: 9312-993-6718 or feliciariner@gmail.com APR 22: SHEPARDSVILLE KY: Deciphered and Car Truck and Bike Show: Presented by Relentless CC Derby City in partnership with Kentucky Autism. Event Location is at Sheperdsville City Park located on Frank E. Simon Road. Event Hours, 10 am til 4 pm. Registration Fee, $15. per vehicle. Top-50 and Specialty Awards. NSRA Safety Award. Proceeds benefit Kentucky Autism and Kentucky Partnership for Families and Children, Inc. For more info, Jason Epperson, 502-544-0292 or visit: www.facebook.com/events/210542846016726/ APR 22: HUNTSVILLE AL: 2017 ANNUAL CAR & BIKE FAMILY FEST: Located at the Jaycees Fairgrounds, 2180 Airport Rd. Real Fathers making a difference & Wheel Fix it. Time noon-5pm. Rain or shine. Free admission, food trucks, business & community, Resource Activity Booths, Gaming Truck and more. Live DJ & performances by Huntsville Community Drumline & Prima Dance. For more info: www.rfathersmad.org/carandbikefest.php26

APR 2017: APR 22: GREER SC: THE GREER DRAGWAY HOT ROD REVIIVAL: Gates open at 8:30am, on track action 12pm-5pm. Admission $15. Kids 12 and under Free. Fastest ET’s. Modified $200, Outlaw Gasser $200, a/Gas $200. A/Gas cash for top qualifiers over $1500 in payout money. C/Gas $1000, D/Gas $1000 in regards to Seq Rules. Long

haul award $150. Pre-1972 Car Show: Vendors, pinstriping, Grudge Racing. Best custom pinstriping $200, Best Hot Rod $200, Best Vintage dressed doll $200, Best Burnout of the day $200, Best Wheel stand of the day $200, Quickest FED pass $200, Best Rat Rod $200, Best custom truck $200, Best Grudge match of the day $200. For more info: www.greerdragway.com APR 22: FRANKFORT KY: Hornet Cruisin' Car Show: Presented by Hearn Elementary PTA located at 300 Copperleaf Blvd. Times: 9am -2pm; Pre-registration $20.00 (by April 19th), at gate $25.00. Cars, music, door prizes, food, kids' activities & more. Welcome all Cars - Trucks - Motorcycles. For more information Call Phyllis Hornbeck 502-695-6760. Other activities include "Car Seat Safety Check Point". The Yellow Dot Program presented by the Franklin County Fire Department. APR 22: BOWLING GREEN KY: Benefit Ride & Car Show: Ride and Car Show being held in support of Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky. Riders will meet at the corner of Nashville Road & Campbell Lane in Bowling Green. The ride will end up at the Car Show at the corner of Nashville Road & Campbell Lane. Registration starts at 9am, Car Show at Noon. Registration by Donation. Ride $20.00 Car Show

$10.00. Ride starts at 10am Car Show at 2pm. APR 22-23: ATLANTA GA: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT ATLANTA MOTORAMA: GEORGIA’S MOTORING FESTIVAL: Located at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gigantic Car Show, Bikefest, Millon Dollar Salon, Collector Car Auction, Pull-a-part Swap meet, Huge vendor midway, Panasonic Automotive Autocross, Speedway Cruise, Live Entertainment, Kids Zone, $20,000 super prize package. Pre-register by March 20 and pay $35 per vehicle. Registration after March 20th, on-site $50 per vehicle. For more info: www.atlantamotorama.com 28

APR 2017: APR 22-23: MAGGIE VALLEY NC: 23RD ANNUAL SOUTHEAST MINITRUCKIN NATIONALS: Free Pizza Party on Friday night at the Drop Em Wear trailer. Fun Family atmosphere. Battle it out for the FAB FIVE. Do you have what it takes?

APR 2017: APR 22: OWENSVILLE OH: 24TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET & CRUISE-IN: Located at the Clermont County Fairgrounds. Swap Starts at 7:30am-4pm. Cruise-in starts at 10am. Spaces $20 (15’x20’) Car Corral $10. Vendor set up at 6:30am. Food and Drink available. Breakfast and Lunch. Free Admission!!! For more info: 513-5280554 or 513-528-1058 APR 23: ST CHARLES IL: 10th Annual Vettester's Magazine' All Corvette Show: Show Location is at The Evergreen 1400 W Main St. SHOW HOURS 9:30AM – 2:30PM. REG-

ISTRATION TILL 11AM. CORVETTES ONLY! UNIQUE TROPHY’S FOR ALL YEARS – STOCK & MODIFIED, RESTORED AND THE COVETED VETTESTER AWARD! ENTRY FEE $15 (A Fund Raiser for Childs Voice). MC Cruising Music Radio DJ Rudy “K” 101.5 FM & 94.3FM BOONE COUNTY. DOOR PRIZES! PARTICIPANT VOTING. SPECTATORS FREE! BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AWARD WINNING BLOODY MARYS, BEER & WINE SPECIALS! ALSO SPORTS & NASCAR ON TV IN THE 4 SEASON ROOM OVER LOOKING THE CORVETTES SPACE FILLS QUICK. TO PRE REGISTER OR FOR INFO MORE CALL (224) 587-6803.

APR 2017: APR 21-23: FARMINGTON NM: 35TH ANNUAL INDOOR & OUTDOOR CAR SHOW & INDOOR TRADE SHOW: Located at McGee Park. Register online at: www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com. 25 categories, 3 trophies per class, live entertainment, concession stands. Saturday Beatles tribute band, “Twist & Shout”. For more info: 505-419-7336, 505-609-3547. Indoor cars must have no more than ½ tank of fuel, and batteries disconnected after parked. 29

APR 2017: APR 21-23: LAS VEGAS NV: 15TH ANNIVERSARY MUSCLE CARS AT THE STRIP: As seen on Jay Leno’s garage. For more info: www.MATSLV.COM OR 702-256-8254 APR 21-23: NEW BRAUNFELS TX: 25th ANNUAL NEW BRAUNFELS AREA CAR CLUB SWAPMEET & SUNDAY CAR SHOW: Located at Comal County Fairgrounds, 801 E Common Street. No Dogs allowed, except service & Vendor dogs. Free Part Hauling. Profits from the swap meet and car show are used for educational scholarships. 24 hours security provided. Swap meet registration $40, space 12’x25’. Registration at the gate$45. If multiple spaces are required, please specify side by side or back to back. On-site parking $5 per car. $10 trucks w/trailers. Vendors may enter spaces starting 8am. Thursday. Swap meet info: 830-708-1372 APR 22: LAS VEGAS NV: LAS VEGAS SEMI TRUCK SHOW: Located at the Bullring at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Registration Fee: Semi Trucks: $30 (trailers Welcome), Pickup Trucks $20. Semi purse: 1st $3,000, 2nd $2,000 3rd $1000; Pickup purse 1st $600, $2nd $300 and 3rd $100. For more info: 702-846-3652 APR 22: CHANDLER AZ: WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK CRUISIN AT WILD HORSE PASS AND CAR SHOW: Cruisin, Burnouts, Hop, Smok’em! Show starts 9am8pm. $15 entry includes: T-shirt, dash plaques. Entertainment, Beer Garden, Awards, Food and Fun.

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APR 22: EL SEGUNDO CA: CAMARO 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW: Celebration of the Chevy Camaro! Join us at the Automobile Driving Museum for the 50th Anniversary of the Camaro Car Show. Show time is 10am-2pm. Awards. $15 car registration included exhibitor and 1 guest car participation and entrance to museum. $10 Adult Spectator. $8 Senior Spectator. $5 Child 11-17 spectator and 10 and under are FREE. Great cars, amazing people, good food and lots of FUN! For more info go to

APR 2017: APR 22: CORONA CA: ANNUAL NSRA SAFETY APPRECIATION DAY: Located at Extreme Automotive, 18889 Grovewood Dr. Free inspections for Pre-1987 Vehicles. 8am-4pm. Have your vehicle inspected prior to making the drive to Bakersfield for the Nationals. Safety Appreciation Pins for the First 50 cars inspected. It doesn’t

matter if you pass or not-we are just a second set of eyes. Some of the items to be checked: Horn, Speedometer, Rear view mirror, glass, lights, neutral Safety Switch, throttle linkage, fuel system, exhaust system, parking brake, wipers. Refreshments will be served. For more info: 760-243-7190. APR 22: PERRIS CA: 9TH ANNUAL HIPPY KILLER HOEDOWN CUSTOM CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Located at Farmers Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Dr. 10 am - 8pm, rain or shine. Load in for customs and motorcycles 7am-12pm. Flat Track races, mini bike races. Food, booze, vendors, free stuff, cash prizes for best

hot rod, custom car & best custom motorcycle. Live music. Come and see the sparks fly while Keith “KID” Dean chops a 40’s custom! For more info: vendor/sponsorship - www.sales@hippkiller.com, www.Hkhoedown.com, www.hippykillersgarageblogspot.com , FB: hippykillerhoedown or Instagram: hkhoedown. APR 23: POMONA CA: POMONA SWAP MEET & CLASSIC CAR SHOW: George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast's Largest Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. You'll find over 2,500 vendor spaces full of hard to find car parts and

accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored Corvettes, Porsches, Street Rods, Volkswagens and pre-1985 Classic Cars will be on display and for sale. Hours: 5am to 2pm, rain or shine, we swap. Admission $10.00 per adult, children 12 and under, FREE. Contact: 714-538-7091 or pomonaswap-

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THURSDAY NIGHT EACH MONTH: Lebanon, TN - Coach's East Gate Grille Cruise: Located at 6750 East gate Drive. Located off I-40 and Hwy 109. From: 5pm - 8pm. Every Thursday Night. Starts April 13th. Peoples Choice Award, 50/50 Drawing and more. Visit: www.coachseastgate.net Franklin, KY: The Gathering: Cruise fun on the Square in Franklin KY. Cruise runs from 6pm til everyone leaves. Cruising starts April 13th. SPRING HILL TN: HOT ROD NIGHTS: Thursday night cruise fun. Happens every Thursday night from 5:30pm until the last one leaves. Being held at The Commons of Spring Hill at 5075 Main St (US 31) just south of LOWES. Open Cruise. No Fees just fun. Held unless it rains. FRIDAY NIGHT EACH MONTH: LEBANON TN: SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE: Held on Friday Nights at Middle Tennessee’s oldest Drive In. Starts April 7th. Snow White has been serving up great burgers, shakes, fries and more since the early ‘50’s! Add in a whole lot of cool cars on a Friday night and the recipe equals fun! Located at 1714 West Main St. For more info call 615443-4299 Hendersonville TN: Hendersonville Cruise In: Cruise Location is at the Streets of Indian Lake shopping center, behind the Regal Theater. Cruising starts April 14 th and runs thru Halloween. Cruise time is 6 til 9pm. Family fun, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, ride of the week, oldies music. JEFFERSON CITY TN: CRUISE-IN AT BIG LOTS: Cruise In is held at Big Lots parking lot. 264 E Broadway Blvd, every Friday Night. Cruise times: 5pm - dark. Starts April 7th thru October 27th. Contact Mossy Creek Cruisers at EMAIL mossycreekcruzers@gmail.com 2nd FRIDAY NIGHT EACH MONTH: Clarksville, TN: Sonic Cruise-In: Sonic Cruise-In, 2219 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN. Starts at 4:00pm. All participants with a car receives a 15% discount off your order + a free sundae. Cash Drawing with a 100% give back. Cruise runs from April to November. SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located right off Cool Springs Blvd.

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : LEBANON TN: SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE: Hosted by the GOOD WHEEL Cruisers car club. Cruise runs every Saturday weather permitting from 4-10pm. Cruise starts on April 1st. Cruise located in the Old Courthouse parking lot located on the Square. Trophy for Car of the Week and 50/50 drawing too. For more info go to Facebook and then Good Wheel Cruisers page. 34

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IN’S : MT JULIET TN: DAIRY QUEEN CRUISE-IN: Cruising takes place every Saturday Night from 4-9pm. Cruise starts on April 1st and runs all summer long. The cruise is held at the Dairy Queen located at 1420 N. MT. Juliet Road. Contact Lester 615 405 6056 for more info. 3rd SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH: Erin TN: Cruise-in On the Square: Music, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, Great food by Paul's Pizza Palace. Cruise time is 5pm- 9pm. Cruising starts April 15th and runs thru October. Sponsored by the local merchants and the City of Erin MAYFIELD KY: TOP GUN CRUISE-IN: Held on the 3rd Saturday night. Cruise-In is held downtown and starts at 4pm. Cruise starts on April 15th and runs thru Sept. For more info go to www.topguncarshows.com PAINTSVILLE KY: PAINTSVILLE CRUIZ’N: Cruise takes place on the 3rd Saturday night of the month, from April thru Sept. In Sept a FREE Swap Meet too! Cruise takes place downtown from 4pm until dusk. Shopping and dining downtown. For more info email ekygearheads@Hotmail.com or on FB at East KY Gearheads SPARTA TN: SPARTA CRUISE-IN: Hosted by the Good Time Cruisers. Cruise is held on Liberty Square on the 3rd Saturday Night of each month. Cruise runs from April thru Oct. Cruise time is 5-8:30pm. Everyone is invited to come out and have fun at the cruise. For more info call 931-761-8687 3RD SUNDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH: NORCROSS GA: CRUISE-INS AT THE VARSITY GWINETT: Hosted by the Georgia Cool Cruisers. Sponsored by Streetside Classics. Cruise takes place on the 3rd Sunday Night all year long. Cruise runs from 4-7pm. Open to all makes, models and years. Great music. Help support their charities. Cruise located at 6045 Dawson Blvd ( I-85 Exit 99). For more info go to www.southeastwheelsevents.com MONDAY NIGHT CRUISIN’: White House, TN - Cruise-In at Colorado Grill: Cruising starts April 10th and runs through Oct 30th. Come out and join us for good food and fellowship, from 6 til 9pm, bring out you're ride. Location: 2747 Hwy 31W. For more info call 615-5667343 or email: robertmalugin@gmail.com MONDAY NIGHT CRUISIN’: LEWISBURG TN: SONIC CRUISE IN: Held every Monday night from 5-7pm.Cruising starts on March 20th and runs until it Nov. Located at the SONIC Drive In at 420 El36 lington Pkwy

FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: BRIDGEVIEW IL: CRUISING DUKES DRIVE IN: Cruising takes place every Friday night weather permitting. Cruise takes place at 8115 South Harlem Ave. Starts in April and runs thru Oct. HIGHLAND IN: CRUISING THE BLUE TOP DRIVE IN: Cruising takes place every Friday night weather permitting. Cruise takes place at 8801 Indianapolis Blvd. For info call 219-836-1233 Starts in April and runs thru Oct. SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : BRIDGEVIEW IL: CRUISING DUKES DRIVE IN: Cruising takes place every Saturday night weather permitting. Cruise takes place at 8115 South Harlem Ave. Starts in April and runs thru Oct. HIGHLAND IN: CRUISING THE BLUE TOP DRIVE IN: Cruising takes place every Saturday night weather permitting. Cruise takes place at 8801 Indianapolis Blvd. For info call 219-836-1233 Starts in April and runs thru Oct. MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S:

MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 5-9pm. Rain, snow or shine! Held at the WENDY’s just south of I-80 exit 112(Rt47). Open cruise so bring what you are driving and have fun with us! For more info email to willis824@Comcast.net

3rd SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH: FREDRICKSBURG VA: HOT ROD & CLASSIC CAR CRUISE NIGHT: Hosted by the Karb Kings VA C/C. Takes place the 3rd Saturday night of each month from April thru Oct. Cruise runs from 5-9pm and is held at SNOWIES ICE CREAM located in the England Run Shopping Center at Rt 17 & Warrenton RD. DJ, Door Prizes, 50/50, food and more. For more info call 540-207-8939 or go to FACEBOOK.com/KARBLINGSVA

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN DOWNEY CA: BOB’S BIG BOY HOT ROD AND CUSTOM CRUISE NIGHTS: Held every Wednesday Night at the Car Hop. Runs from 5-10pm. Hot rods, Classic’s and Muscle cars. Located at 7447 E. Firestone Blvd. Bring the whole family for a night of fun. For more info call 562-928-BOBS 38

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If there's one thing Chevrolet likes to do with the Corvette it's to rollout special edition packages every now and then. The latest comes in the form of the Carbon 65 Edition for the 2018 model year, which celebrates the American sports car's 65th anniversary. Just 650 number cars will be offered with the Carbon 65 Edition package for the 460-horsepower Grand Sport and 650horsepower Z06 Corvettes in both coupe and convertible bodies.

Carbon Edition cars will be recognizable thanks to exposed carbon fiber design elements such as a new rear spoiler, quarter ducts, ground effects, hood section and roof. In addition, the cars will wear a special Ceramic Matrix Grey paint job, unique fender and door graphic, Carbon Flash badges, blue brake calipers and ride on black wheels.

trim, Competition Sport seats and Carbon 65 Edition sill plates.

The cabin features Jet Black suede with blue accent stitching. It also receives other special touches including a carbon fiber steering wheel rim along with interior

Availability of the $15,000 Corvette Carbon 65 Edition package will begin this summer. 40

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