Vol.17: Issue 5
Feb 2-8
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Vol. 17 Issue 5 Feb 2–8, 2017
inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – WILLIAMS GRAPHIC’s “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate/P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors “PC Svcs, Jim Kinne, Rat Trap Racing, Corvette Museum
Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature
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The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast Car Shows Midwest Car Shows Western USA Car Shows The Grand Finale Upcoming Car Shows Cruise-In’s Across America Swap-N-Sell
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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” “they are driven a lot”
Back in the Gearhead Gazzette office after a great trip out west to the Grand National Roadster Show.
shows themselves or in a discussion of gearheads, wherever they are, the merit and reality of the vehicles in the shows is always questioned, it seems like.
To say we had fun would be an under statement. We’re going to bring you all the pic’s and stories of our travels and the GNRS and AMBR in upcoming issues.
A lot of folks think these cars never get driven. The reality is the majority of them are driven a lot and in fact to and from the show, no matter the weather on setup day.
This issue we have a feature on the ISCA Championship Finals for 2016. They were held in Chicago last year as part of the Chicago World of Wheels show.
Yes there are the “BIG BUCK” rides that are built solely for showing, but they too have to run, move and do the things a car is supposed to do, in order to go for awards like the RIDLER & AMBR.
The Championship Finals is where all the class champions for the previous year, come together to see who will be named Grand Champion. A accumulation of the indoor ISCA show circuit.
Instead of judging whether a car drives or not, why not enjoy the show and maybe get a couple of cool idea’s for your current or next project.
Indoor shows and the vehicles that are in them always lead to lively discussions.
Jimmy B.
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Road Rumblings….
The National Corvette Museum put out a notice, that tours of the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant will be ending soon. If you want to see the birthplace of new Corvettes by taking the factory tour, you’ll have until June 16th to do so. According to the NCM, the plant will be closing for the 2018 model year change over and no details are yet available on when they will resume. The National Corvette Museum and the NCM Motorsports Park will be open to the public during this time. To check on plant tour dates and to make your reservations, visit corvetteplanttours.com.
The Mulholland Speedster Congratulations to Troy Ladd and his crew at Hollywood Hot Rods (Burbank CA) for winning the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award at the 2017 Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS). The competition was tough as a total of 13 cool roadster were in competition for the BIG Trophy! Look for a complete feature story on the GNRS show in an upcoming issue! 6
The iconic Rat Trap AA/Fuel Altered race car will be a focal point in the cocktail reception area of the Wyndham Garden Hotel Gainesville during the 27th annual International Drag Racing Hall of Fame Banquet, presented by Lucas Oil Products. The event will take place on March 16 in Gainesville, Florida. A banquet dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. EST, followed by a cocktail reception at 8 p.m. “Ron Hope, his wife Diane, and family have been long-time friends of the Garlits family, and we’re very pleased to have them participating in this year’s dinner," said Donna Garlits, chief financial officer and general manager of the Garlits Museum. "It will create a strong reminder to the attendees about the legacy of the cars raced by the contemporaries of those honored with their induction into the Hall of Fame.”
The car features an Austin Bantam roadster body shell, attached to the chassis; and the original supercharged, nitromethane-fueled Chrysler 392 engine, built by the late Don Green, the originator of the Rat Trap. “The original ‘Rat Trap’ was a very popular car, and the reproduction does the original great justice, and it runs as good as it looks,” said Don Garlits, president and curator of the museum.
The orange and
Banquet tickets are available, but quickly becoming limited. Individual seating tickets are available for $100 each. The Corporate Tables for 10 people are priced at $1,000 per table. Corporate table sponsors receive table signage, program recognition, and other benefits.
blue race car is owned by Ron Hope of the Rat Trap Racing Team
Additional information is available by calling Donna Garlits at 877-271-3278.
and was built in 1995-96. It is an exact reproduction of the third and final Dennis Watson chassis built in 1968.
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FEB 2017: FEB 3-5: GOODY KY: IN DOORS COAL COUNTRY ROD & BIKE SHOW: Located at the Southside Mall. Pre-register before Jan 25 $25, after Jan 25 $40, Vendor or booth space (3days) $75. Spectator fee $5 or $10 for Weekend Pass (children under 12) free. Each vendor or registered entry will receive (2) weekend passes free, setup will begin Thursday Feb 2 beginning @ noon. Vendor, Booth Spaces & Participants Pre-
register forms or info: 606-353-1381 FEB 3-5: MOULTRIE GA: MOULTRIE SWAP MEET: Moultrie Swap Meet is a 3 Day Automotive Event where you can find Parts, Tools, Literature, Equipment, Antique and Performance Parts, Jewelry, Crafts, Clothing, Candles, Women's Accessories, Collectible and Special Interest Items. The Car Corral offers hundreds of vehicles displayed for sale. Moultrie Swap Meet is The South's Fastest Growing Swap Meet with 70,000 Sq. Ft. of Inside Spaces and over 4,000 outside spaces. We offer over 50 Acres of FREE Parking, FREE Parts Hauling (TIPS ARE ALLOWED), 24 Hour Security, Plenty of Great Tasting Food and Multiple Restroom Facilities plus we have a 5,000 Ft. Airstrip on site just for added convenience. NO PETS ALLOWED! NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED! Gates Open to the Public 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday & Saturday, 9:00AM 4:00PM Sunday. Admission is $10.00 cash per person each day at the gate and $5.00 on Sunday. Children under 12 years of age are Free. Swap Meet is held at SPENCE FIELD located at 230 G Harper Blvd. For more info go to http:// www.moultrieswapmeet.com/ FEB 4: PARIS KY: GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION FOR BUDVILLE MOTORS-HOME OF HILLTOP HOT RODS: We are located in beautiful historic downtown Paris, KY @ 716 Main St. This is a realization of a dream that began many years ago. Our Grand Opening with Ribbon cutting is scheduled for February 4, 2017 @ 1 p.m.—with an Open House to follow from 1—3 p.m. 859-340-4577 We are going to be the showroom of classic and collector automobiles. Offering automotive memorabilia, vintage and after market auto parts, T-shirts, and many other items— all for sale in our 6,000 plus sq. ft. showroom. Come see us for a Step Back in Time—Look at the vintage pictures along the walls—perhaps a memory, a story, will be shared. Have a cup of coffee or a soft drink, sit a spell with us, and visit a while. We are planning special activities as well—details will follow. Y’all come! www.budvillemotors.com or www.hilltophotrodshop.com 8
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FEB 2017: FEB 5: NASHVILLE TN: 29TH ANNUAL STONES RIVER REGION AACA SWAP MEET: Located at the Nashville Fairgrounds. 6:30am-3pm. Auto related-tools-Literaturetoys, service station memorabilia, parts, accessories. Vendor set up on Feb 4 9am4pm. $5 donation or under 12 free. Concessions available. 10x10 heated space $45, car corral $25 or Covered outdoor space $35. For more info:
www.stonesrivercarclub.com or email stonesrivercarclub@gmail.com or vendor info: 615-295-2400 or tiridgley@msn.com
FEB 2017: FEB 3-4: WICHITA KS: 42ND KS Sunflower Sway Meet for Charity-ANNUAL SWAP MEET FOR CHARITY: Located at Kansas Pavilions. Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am4pm. $5 per vehicle parking, 2 day parking passes sold in P1 on Thursday set up. $2 admission at the door, kids 11 and under FREE. Additional donations gladly ac-
cepted for the ARC of Sedgwick County. Inside vendor spaces with inside night time security. Registration questions: 316-267-8914. For more info: www.kssunflowerswapmeet.com, kssunflowerswapmeet@gmail.com , fb @ www.facebook.com/kssunflowerswapmeet/ FEB 4: LOCKHART TEXAS: HOT RODS & HATTERS: Car Show Festival Saturday! Over 30 city blocks of Hot Rod Festival. Last year over 800 hot rods & 30,000 spectators. Over 100 vendors, food trucks, local shops and restaurants! Gate opens at 8am. Cutoff at 2pm. Awards from 4-5pm. Entrance is at 301 South Colorado St. Live Mu-
sic 10:30am-8pm. Drive-in Movie on Friday 7pm-10pm. FEB 4: LAS VEGAS NV: 3RD ANNUAL LUGNUT’S RED RIDES CAR SHOW AND GARAGE SALE: 10am-2pm. Located at 5375 Cameron St. Garage sale spaces $30 each, car parts only. Parking A: Red cars, Parking B All 2-Tones/Burgundy, Parking C, all others. Free to the Public. For more info: 702-503-5389 or 702-876-3652
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Author –Jimmy B / Photo’s by Author
After a year of traveling across the country, earning points at many shows, the best of the best of the ISCA Show Car Series made it to the Grand Finale. For 2016 the ISCA Championship Finals were held at the Chicago World of Wheels show, held at the Donald P Stephens Center in Rosemont IL. Having the Championship Finals in Chicago made it a show within a show, that made it special not only for all the show entries, as well as all of the spectators. The Class Champions were set up in the middle of the main hall to set up and strut their stuff for the ISCA Judges and the tens of thousands of spectators who came to the show all 3 days. After days of set up, cleaning, cleaning again and waiting for 3 days of judging, that can seem like an eternity, the Grand Champion was crowned . Congratulations goes out to Phil & Deb Becker of Dwight IL for taking home the Grand Champion Award at the Championship Finals.
ISCA Gran Phil & De
Congratulations to all of the class champions who were on display in Chicago as you are all winners too. Make plans now to see the 2017 Championship Finals at the Chicago World of Wheels in March of 2017. 12
nd Champion eb Becker—Dwight IL.
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FEB 2017: FEB 10-12: BIRMINGHAM AL: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 46th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Located Jefferson Convention Center, 2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. $10,000 CASH PRIZE! Best in each category $600. Over 30 different Cash Awards to be given away at each show! Visit our website and click on “Awards” link for a full listing of Prize Money! Show times: Friday-3pm-
10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. For more info: 205-655-4950 or www.worldofwheels.net
FEB 2017: FEB 10-12: INDIANAPOLIS IN: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 58th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels. Located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Circle City Award $2000 cash, Hoosier Award $750 cash. For more info: 317-400-5947 FEB 10-12: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 12th ANNUAL INDIANAPOLIS MOTORAMA 1962: Located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Limited to 1962 and Older Traditional Hot Rods & Customs. Entry fee $20 includes 2 weekend passes. Special hand built pick awards, commemorative club plaque. Cash for club display awards $300-1st, $100 2nd, $100 3rd. Exciting stage entertainment! This is in conjunction with the World of Wheels. For more info: 317-244-8271 or 317-227-0413. FEB 12: BELLEVILLE IL: 37TH SEIMI-ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET: Located at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East. General admission $4, hours 6am-
1:30pm. Space rendal 10 x 10 $25. Larger spots also available. (no refunds or cancellations) Car Corral $25. Fairgrounds rents tables-$4 each. Take advantage of the Saturday Set up. Hours for Saturday set up: 7pm-9pm. Sunday set up hours4:30am-4am. No vehicles will be allowed inside after 5:30am. Only hand carry set up allowed inside after 5:30am. To reserve precious spaces-confirm by Jan 1. All rental payment must be received by Feb 1, 2017. Future show date: Sunday Nov 12 2017 and Sunday Feb 2018 TBD. Call 217-491-8822
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FEB 2017: FEB 10-12: KANSAS CITY MO: 57th SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 57th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Traditional Rods, Customs, Bobbers & more! 2017 Rod-Tiques award for the Best “1st Time Shown” at the Kansas City World of Wheels. $3,000 cash! Plus a special award. The winners will be selected by ISCA judging staff & show management. For more info: 913-375-9072 FEB 11: JONESBURG MO: DINOSAUR CRUISE 2017: Located at Frumpy Joes: Rain, Shine or Snow it’s a go! Leaving Frumpy Joes at 10am. 1st stop-Swiss Meats, Swiss: 2nd stop-Kline’s Down Home Care’, Rosebud: 3rd stop- Stony Hill Hall, Stony Hill MO; 4th stop-Simon’s on the Waterfront, Hermann: 5th stop-Boot Bar and Grill, New Florence. Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Pickups, Daily Drivers, Motorcycles, any donations will go to Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit.
FEB 2017: FEB 11: INDIAN WELLS CA: 15TH ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS CRUISIN’ ASSOCIATION DR. GEORGE CHARITY CAR SHOW: Located at Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Limited to the First 900 Pre-Registered Entries. Event will be held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Beautiful Coachella Valley/Palm Springs area on the grass in the sun. Open to all Street Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars, Special Interest Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles. Reserved Parking check in, Feb 10-10am to 3pm. Regular check in Saturday Feb 11 -7am. Show starts at 9am. Awards at 2pm. Exit Gates open at 3pm. Food, Vendors, Raffle, Silent Auction, Entertainment. Rain or Shine, No pets, No alcohol, No golf
carts, No refunds, No burn outs. Entry Fee $40, Pre-registered by January 25, includes one T-shirt. Reserved parking Permit $10 (for more info call: 760-3609798. For more info visit our website: www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com. For registration call: 760-360-9798 or 760-485-4169. For vendor info: 760-3461984 Proceeds benefit the Desert Cancer Foundation.
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FEB 2017: FEB 12: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PO SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach
Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Rodding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785
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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.
1st SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : MIDDLETOWN OH: HORSEPOWER FARM CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the 1st Saturday of every month all year long Rain or Shine. So even on those cold winter or rainy days just come on out and hang out in the Garage. Start time is 8AM till Noon all proceeds benefit the Blue Skies Warrior Fund. Thanks for all your support we have already donated over $20,000 in 2016. Cruise located at the Horsepower Farm at 2227 Trinity Drive. For more info call 937-477-0450 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
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 1st SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN: PALM DESERT CA: WESTFIELD PALM DESERT CRUISE-IN: Runs from October thru May. Cruise runs from 1pm – 5pm. Cruise located at 72-840 Hwy 111 on the north side of the mall behind MACY’s. Special Interest & Vintage Vehicles of all kinds. Trophies, Raffles, Games, 50/50, Vendors and more. For more info call 760-835-5564 or go to www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com
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CALLING ALL 2017 Car Shows, Cruise-In’s, Swap Meets or Gearhead Events If your Car Club, Organization, or you produce or coordinate any gearhead type events in the USA, you need to send them to us to list for you. Over 40K readers a month will see your event listing either on our website or in the weekly Gearhead Gazzette Magazine. The Gearhead Gazzette is free to read and that is why it is so popular with our subscribers and readers. Event Listings are always FREE! Send us your flyer and event info at least 3 weeks in advance to ensure it makes the magazine timely. Email all you event info to gearheadgazzette@gmail.com
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FOR SALE: 1950 F-3 pickup. has its original 239 V8 engine, 4 speed synchronized transmission. Frame off restoration completed in 2004. Oak strip bed and side boards, and the body color is beige. The odometer reading was 79,594 as of 10/04/2016 and the asking price is $18,000. For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-201-3880 or cell 740-9726504. (12/8/16)
FOR SALE: 1948 Ford Fordor. had a frame off restoration (completed in 2003), is maroon, has its original 6 cyl. engine, a Columbia overdrive and has been driven to several national meets including Lake Tahoe in 2013. The car had 105,812 miles as of 7/13/2016 and the asking price is $14,000. For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-201-3880 or cell 740-972-6504. (12/8/16)
FOR SALE: 1937 Packard Model 115C. It has the original 6 cyl. engine which was rebuilt in 2006. The interior is original as is the original bronze with metallic flake finish. We have driven it to several Packard National meets including San Jose, CA. The car had 62,580 miles as of 6/24/2016.and the asking price is $15,000. For more info call Bob Rietz at 740-2013880 or cell 740-972-6504. (12/8/16)
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FOR SALE: BBC Motor/TH400 Transmission –NEW PRICE $8000. Motor and transmission in this car is for sale. COMPLETE motor/trans combo with approx. 3K miles on it. Perfect for street rod or muscle car. Drop it in, hook it up and go! Going to put a flathead & C4 in my '33 Ford, so this needs to go. Will consider REASONABLE offers. Shipping costs are Buyer's responsibility. Motor includes: 468 CI (454, .060 over) BBC, Stewart Hi-Flow water pump, Holley 750 doublepumper carb with chrome bowls, nice 'lopey' cam, high torque starter, ceramic coated headers, Billet air cleaner w/K&N filter, Billet timing cover, Edelbrock intake, MSD ignition, chrome alternator, polished brackets, polished finned valve covers, remote oil filter kit, wire looms. LOTS OF POLISHED BILLET OR CHROME! Transmission includes: TH400 transmission w/finned Billet cover. Contact Glen: 815-467-1571 (H) 815-409-6836 or gamcpm@comcast.net (12/15/16)
FOR SALE: 1932 Ford roadster reproduction fiberglass body. It has the doors hung and latched and trunk hung. Also has a new chrome and stainless windshield kit with glass and rear view mirror. Windshield has been removed for easy transportation. Steel bird cage and wood reinforcements are installed. There is NO title, you will be given a MSO (Manufactures Statement of Origin) and a BOS (Bill of Sale) $5500 OBO call Gerald at 864-208-4426 or email countylinerods@aol.com (12/15/16)
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