Vol.17: Issue 6
Feb 9-15
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Vol. 17 Issue 6 Feb 9–15, 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, SEMA, SVE, Williams Graphics, Chicago World of Wheels
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.
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The Fun Starts Here 5 Road Rumblings 6 Southeast Car Shows 8 Midwest Car Shows 8 Western USA Car Shows 10 West Coast Car Shows 10 Chicago World of Wheels 14 Upcoming Car Shows 18 Swap-N-Sell 24 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 26 Cover: Chicago World of Wheels 2016 by Jimmy B Contents Page: Cool Artwork by Williams Graphics 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….” “a disease for which there is no cure” We as “car people” take a different look at how and what we do with our favorite vehicles.
Since we all love this thing called cars, we need to protect what we do.
We encompass a very broad makeup, of different styles of cars and trucks.
When I say protect, I mean protect us and our vehicles, from people who have no understanding about what we do, or our passion for what we do.
We have hot rodders, street rodders, muscle car lovers, original/ restored lovers, racing (pick it..drag, oval, dirt, land speed or you name it) lovers and more. Even if you do not have a “specialty” car of some kind, as a person who enjoys them and participates in events, makes you one of these types of automotive enthusiast.
On page 7 of this issue, is information from SEMA on the latest on the RPM Act of 2017. This act was put together by elected officials in conjunction with SEMA to help support us. It’s in play and now it’s our turn to act. Call it the Gearhead Act. The Gearhead Act is when we all as lovers of cool cars and trucks, all of them in each form, pick up the phone and call our elected rep’s in Washington or send them an email telling them to SUPPORT THE RPM ACT of 2017!
While some would call what we do with our vehicles a hobby, for what I believe is most of us, this is far more than a hobby. Hobby would be the basic form of participation.
Not hard to do. The folks on the other end of the phone are polite and friendly. They want to hear what you have to say and what concerns you.
I believe that for 98% of us, this is a passion, love, some would say sickness and I call it a “disease for which there is no cure”! You can call it whatever you want for you, but my bet is it fits into one of the above quite nicely.
We all need to do this...TODAY!
Jimmy B.
“the fun starts here”….
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Road Rumblings‌.
The company behind the Yenko 2017 Corvette Grand Sport has once again worked with Chevrolet on a new car. Specialty Vehicle Engineering or SVE has put its engine under the hood of the 2017 Camaro. The Yenko 2017 Camaro. Another collaboration between SVE of Toms River, New Jersey, and Chevrolet has resulted in the Yenko 2017 Camaro. The vehicle sports SVE's supercharged V8 engine matching the 800 horsepower and 750 pound-foot of torque of its Yenko cousin. The custom-built engine from SVE sports a forged steel crankshaft and H-beam rods, CNC ported and polished LT-1 cylinder heads, and LT-4 fuel system and injectors. The engine also gets aluminum pistons.
The Yenko 2017 Camaro is based on the Camaro SS and buyers of the vehicle can choose between the coupe and the convertible models. Buyers can also choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a speed automatic transmission. Apart from the supercharged V8 engine under the 2017 Camaro's hood, SVE also endows the vehicle with differential cooling systems, Brembo brakes, and a Magnetic Ride Control suspension system. Visually, buyers will notice a custom badge and decals along with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires wrapped around the 2017 Camaro's 20-by-10-inch heritage-style wheels.
Hood stripe colors come in Fiat Black, White, Silver, Red, Yellow, and Hugger Orange. They also come in Gloss Black. However, there are more colors one can choose from actually. It is worthy to note that the Yenko 2017 Camaro and Corvette are in no way related to the vehicles of Yenko Chevrolet of Pennsylvania. SVE just has the license to use the name from General Marketing Capital Incorporated.
Interested buyers should be quick to decide in purchasing the Yenko 2017 Camaro. It has been reported that SVE will only be building 50 vehicles of the 2017 model year. The whole vehicle package starts at a price of US$40,000. 6
Gearheads WE ALL need to contact our elected Senators & Congressional Rep’s on this to save our hobby!
Senate Joins House in Support of RPM Act of
2017 The U.S. Senate has joined the House of Representatives in reintroducing the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2017 (RPM Act). The bipartisan bill (S.203), introduced by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC), protects Americans’ right to modify street cars and motorcycles into dedicated race vehicles and industry’s right to sell the parts that enable racers to compete, according to a press release from the Specialty Equipment Market Association, which is supporting the bill.
The RPM Act is cosponsored by 14 members of the U.S. Senate. The bill ensures that transforming motor vehicles into racecars used exclusively in competition does not violate the Clean Air Act. “SEMA extends its thanks to Sen. Burr and the other cosponsors, and looks forward to working with Congress and the Trump administration to enact the RPM Act into law this year,” said SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting. “We call on the entire enthusiast community to again reach out to their federal lawmakers to request support for the bill. The RPM Act is the only solution that will ensure that this time-honored tradition and livelihood for millions of Americans will be preserved for generations to come.” To write a letter to members of Congress, visit www.sema.org/rpm. 7
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 SEMI-ANNUAL AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET: Located at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East. General admission $4, hours 6am1:30pm. 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 hours-4:30am -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 8
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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 117am. 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: 760-360-9798. For more info visit our website: www.palmspringscruisinassociation.com. For registration call: 760-360-9798 or 760-485-4169. For vendor info: 760-346-1984 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
Feb 12th Long Beach CA
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Every year for the past 53 years, custom car lovers have enjoyed the Chicago World of Wheels show. The 54th edition was another great show by all measures!
For the 54th edition in 2016, the ISCA Championship Finals were moved to The Chicago show date. This “show within a show” added even more fun into an already great show. (See our coverage in last weeks issue)
Over the years this show has been held in different locations/venues like McCormick Place along Chicago’s lakefront. For many many years it was held in January and we all know what Chicago is like weather-wise in January. You were a diehard to show your car and to just attend the show some years. A few years ago, show promoters Harry & Cheryl Willet made a decision to move the show to a new venue located just north of the Chicago City limits in Rosemont IL, at the Donald P Stephens Convention Center. Along with a location change (GREAT CHOICE in our opinion!) the date of the show was changed to the beginning of March. Both of these changes have made this show one of the MUST DO’s for both contestants and spectators too.
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rld of Wheels Along with the hundreds of cool cars, trucks and motorcycles on display all weekend long, the Motorama was held in it’s own part of the building too. Vintage hot rods, cool customs, rat rods, bobbers and live rock-a–billy bands just add to all the fun.
While the ISCA hands out all the class awards and specialty awards at trophy time, the Legend Cup award is highly anticipated by contestants showing in Chicago for the first time. Friday Night sees the Chicago World Of Wheels team selecting and awarding the TOP 20 in the show.
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On Saturday the team awards the SELECT 6 Awards for those entries in contention for the LEGEND Cup. Finally at the awards ceremony on Sunday, the team awards the LEGEND CUP to the best vehicle showing in Chicago for the very first time. The 2016 LEGEND CUP WINNER is Billy and Debbie Thomas' 1939 Oldsmobile Model 60 convertible, "Olds Cool." Though it still packs Olds power, a 455 V8 has displaced the stock inline-six -- and absolutely nothing else on this drop-top is stock, either. Built by Customs and Hot Rods of Andice Texas, everything from the wheels to the sheet metal is one-of-a-kind. Make your plans now to attend the 55th edition of the Chicago World of Wheels Show March 3-5, 2017. We will be there and you should be too! 16
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FEB 2017: FEB 18: PAINTSVILLE KY: 4TH ANNUAL EAST KY GEARHEADS SWAP MEET: Located at Paintsville Recreation Center 232 Preston St. 10am-4pm early set up 7a. Inside spots only $10, Outside spots $5. Reserved spots paid by February 4. Hotrod, Garage & Car Related items only. NO YARD SALE ITEMS PLEASE. Concession & Refreshment will be sold. For more info: email ekygearheads@hotmail.com or find us on
Facebook @ east ky gearheads FEB 19: LEBANON TN: MIDDLE TENNESSEE REGION WINTER SWAP MEET: Located at Ward Agricultural Center, 945 E Baddour Parkway. 7am – 4pm, $6 admission, with free parking. 252 Indoor heated vendor spaces, NEW state of the art facility, new and used car and truck parts, collectibles and memorabilia, car corral. For more info: www.midtennaaca.org or email winterswapmeet@midtennaaca.org. For vendor site reservations, 615-308-0586 or 615-444-7315 or 615-400-2054.
FEB 2017: FEB 19: ST CHARLES IL: 26TH ANNUAL BUICK OLDS PONTIAC CADDILLAC SWAP MEET & CAR CORRAL: Located at Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd. Open to the public 8am-2pm. Public donation $6. Heated indoor spaces-food-paved outdoor spots. Lots of Spaces, Easy indoor load/unload, Trailer allowed inside. Large lobby and eating area. Paved parking & Car Corral Area. Vendor Fee: $40 per indoor space (chairs, tables extra) Jan 31st deadline. $45 fee starting February 1st-so re-
serve early. Vendor set up Saturday Feb 18th 6-9 pm and Sunday Feb 19th 6-8am. All Buick, Olds, Pontiac, and Cadillac clubs will be here. For more info: 630-8654349 or www.bopcswap.com or email bopcswap@gmail.com.
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FEB 2017: FEB 17-19: DALLAS TX: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 57th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts AutoRama: Traditional Rods, Customs,& Motorcycles. Entry Fee includes 2 weekend passes & a club plaque. There will be a special section of AutoRama. Wild, Customized, Han-Built Class & Special Awards. The 9th Annual Dallas Diamond award $2,500. First time shown at an indoor show in the Dallas-Ft Worth Metro Area. Swap meet 3 Full Days 1 price. The sweep meet special features Automobile Literature, Vintage Parts, Bicycles, Pedal Cars, Slot Cars, Antique and Obsolete Toys, Memorabilia and more! Standard swap space $150. Rates are for three days. All spaces priced in 10’x20’ increments. For more info on the swap meet: 346-666-9669 or Get all the details for a fun-filled weekend among car enthusiasts by calling 346-666-9669 or email deneenmdeaver@gmail.com or visit www.AutoRama.com FEB 17-19: TULSA OK: DARRYL STARBIRDS 53RD NATIONAL ROD & CUSTOM SHOW:
Event being held at the River Spirit Expo at EXPO SQUARE FAIRGROUNDS. “Go for the Gold” $10,000 cash award, outdoor Cool Car Corral, Rockin Billy Bash and more. For more info call 918-406-8966 or go to www.starbirdcarshows.com FEB 17-19: TULSA OK: 2ND ANNUAL ROCKIN’ BILLY BASH: Located at River Spirit Expo Expo Square. The Place for Traditional Hot Rods and Kustoms. This is a celebration of the spirit of the traditional Rod and Kustom Kulture, as well as the do it yourself attitude that everyone can relate with we’ll have pinstripers, tattoo artists, rock n’ roll and more throughout the entire weekend. Enter your car for the day or
weekend? Now you have the option to do both with the excluxive indoor cruise in format. Got a business that is geared toward the greasers and pinups? We’ll have a room in the area for vendors to setup as well. Cars that personify what the Rockin’ Billy Bash is all about, a trophy as a part of the New Found “Dirty Dozen” by no means a trophy for the prettiest or best but instead an indictment to the twelve cars that truly display what the Old School Rod and L Kustom Kulture is all about. For more info: 918-406-8966 of go to www.starbirdcarshows.com
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FEB 2017: FEB 18-19: DALLAS TX: AUTORAMA OUTDOOR LOWRIDER CRUISE-IN: Located at outside the Dallas Market Hall: Show time 9am-4pm. Includes 2 weekend passes to AutoRama! Meet Joe Ray! Editor of Lowrider Magazine and Lowrider Nation. For more info: 214-356-0352
FEB 19: CAPE GIRARDEAU MO: 51ST ANNUAL INDOOR & OUTDOOR SWAP MEET: Located at arena building-Arena Park-Highway 61_ 410 Kiwanis Dr. Featuring antique & classic Car, Truck, & Tractor parts. Vendor unloading 6:30am – 9:30am, Vendor Loading 2:30pm – 5pm. Open to the public 6:30 am – 2:30pm, rain or shine. Heated arena- tables and chairs available for rent. Free entry to arena building-food and drinks available. For guaranteed inside reservations—each space approx. 8’x12’. Motor vehicles not allowed in the building except to unload (6:30-9:30 am & load 2:30-5:00 pm) Floor must be protected from sharp and heavy objects. For more info: 573-979-34554
FEB 2017: FEB 17-19: SACRAMENTO CA: 67th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Sacramento AutoRama: Event Located at Cal Expo. Over 80,000 in cash and awards! Sacramento is the Custom Car Capital of the World! See the best of the best at this event. See thousands of Hot Rods, Street Machines, Customs, Trucks and Motorcycles. Visit with the hottest builders, celebrities and vendors at the event. For more info: 877-
763-7469 or www.rodshows.com FEB 18: EL SEGUNDO CA: MUSTANG CAR SHOW: Located at 610 Lairport St, Automobile Driving Museum. Show time: 10am-2pm. Registration $15 per vehicle, includes entry for exhibitor and one guest. Tickets are: $10 Suggested donation, $8 for Seniors, $5 for children (11-17), kids 10 and under FREE. Awards are: Peoples’ Choice Awards, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Coupe, Best Convertible. Register online at www.theadm.org/mustang2017 or call 310-909-0950.
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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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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. 2nd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : SPANISH FORT AL: EASTERN SHORES CRUISERS CRUISE IN: Cruise held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, all year long. Cruise held at the Eastern Shore Centere front parking lot by Dillard's. Cruise runs from 5-9pm. Oldies rock & roll music. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 251-709-5900 or go to www.easternshorecruisers.com
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
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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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