Vol 18 Issue #17
April 26-May 2, 2018
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Vol. 18 Issue 17 4/26 – 5/2/18
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 Svcs, Chevrolet, Indianapolis Speedway, HVA, Historic Vehicle Association, PRI, Big Al Liebmann, Cartoon Speed Shop, Jim Kinne, Craig Wise
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 Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows East Coast & NE USA Shows PRI Turns 30 Cruise-In’s Across the USA Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED
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Ramblings, Rumblings and Thoughts... Let’s roll and see where this weeks column goes…
Feedback from us to all of you, who put together car shows, cruisein’s and other gearhead type events. We receive a lot of flyer for events to use. Some are great and some are lacking some or a lot of info. If you are putting on an event and you want to have lots of gearheads and hot rodders show up, you have to tell them some basic info. You would be surprised how many flyers come to us lacking some of this info. We use what we get, but when we get calls or emails about an event, and we do, we can’t answer the questions and I am willing to bet that your event just lost a potential participant. Take a look at our website for the CAR SHOWS and CRUISE to see all the different flyers for idea’s. At a minimum you need to have somewhere on the flyer or the info you send us, Town / State, Address of event site, time of event, is it open or for a select group, cost. Basically use the WHO/WHAT/ WHERE/ WHEN and more process. More info is better than less. I am done with this...time for some THROTTLE THERAPY! Go out and drive your cool car, truck or motorcycle...FLOOR IT!
I want to give a shout out to all our new subscribers. When I say subscribers, these are the folks who have signed up to get the weekly issue of the Gearhead Gazzette Magazine delivered directly to their email box. We are glad and thank you for signing up and hope you enjoy riding along with us each week as we have hot rod style fun. Welcome! Thank you to our long time subscribers also. A lot of you have been with us from the very beginning when there weren’t a whole lot of you reading the Gearhead Gazzette. Through your sharing the issues and telling your friends about us, we have been able to grow each week, moth and year...THANK YOU! Thank you to all of you have given and continue to give us feedback. We appreciate it and we do listen. We have made some changes and looking at making some other changes. We make changes because it improves your reading the magazine. Our goal is for you to enjoy what we do around here. Keep the feedback coming.
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Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the 2018 Indy 500 Pace Car That'll be one hell of a pace! You know it'll be an interesting Indianapolis 500 when the pace car has more horsepower than the racecars do‌..read that again! Chevrolet announced today that the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will handle pace car duties at the 2018 Indy 500, which will be run on May 27 this year. The Corvette (in its many iterations) comprises more than 10 percent of all Indy 500 pace cars. The 102nd running will see the 15th Corvette. Chevrolet itself has 29 pace-carshaped notches on its headboard, extending all the way back to 1948. Last year's pace car was a Corvette Grand Sport, and the last time a ZR1 led the pack was in 2012, with Guy Fieri behind the wheel. No, it was not renamed the Flavortown 500 that year. With 755 supercharged horsepower on tap, the Corvette ZR1 is actually more powerful than the current racers in IndyCar, which vary between 550 and 700 horsepower, depending on boost levels. The ZR1 pace car will use an eightspeed automatic transmission. Odds are the pace car won't be stretching its legs that much, but it would be a heck-tacle of a spectacle to see all 30-some-odd contenders ripping a parade lap at the ZR1's top speed of 212 mph. Here's to hoping. 6
One of the surprises of this year’s Detroit’s Auto Show, was the reveal of the last surviving 1968 Mustang that was actually used in the Bullitt movie. The car was displayed next to the new model, and was around for the public days. But in case you couldn’t make it to Detroit to see it, you’ll have another opportunity in Washington D.C. Thanks to the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA), the car will be put on display in a glass box on the Washington Mall. This is the big stretch of lawn in D.C. ringed by the Smithsonian museums and also home to landmarks such as the Washington Monument. The car is on display right now and will be there until April 23. This car is documented and we’ll keep the owners name to ourselves, as they DO NOT WANT TO SELL it. The car is in the Hendersonville TN Area. This Mustang isn’t the only classic car to get this treatment, though. HVA has displayed a number of cars in the same spot including one of the replica Ferraris used in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and the very first production 1984 Plymouth Voyager, widely accepted as the first minivan. Both of those cars, along with the Mustang are part of a month of classic cars on the Mall, and it wraps up next week with a wellpreserved 1918 Cadillac used by the U.S. Military in Europe near the end of World War I. Support the HVA by going to the HVA website at https:// www.historicvehicle.org/
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APR 2018: APR 26-28: BOWLING GREEN KY: MICHELIN NCM BASH: Located at the National Corvette Museum. For more info: www.CorvetteMuseum.org or visit www.BGKY.com or 800-326-7465. The dates and times subject to change. Please verify on event websites before making plans!
APR 26-28: ORANGE BEACH AL: BAMA COAST CRUISE: Located at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Calling all car enthusiasts! Be part of the best cruisin’ event on Alabama’s Gulf Coast! Visit: www.bamacoastcruise.com & download an Entry Form or call 205-655-4950 to receive one in the mail. This is an open show welcoming all classic and specialty vehicles. Find us on FB. APR 26-28: SEVIERVILLE TN: ALL TRUCK NATIONALS: Located at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. Awards: Ultimate truck Award & $1,000 Trivecta Award & $250. Check website for details on how to qualify. Truck classes: Top 50—Ford Trucks, Chevy/ GMC Trucks. Top 25—Rat Rods and 25 all other. For more info: www.surfboardpromotion.com APR 27-29: MAGGIE VALLEY NC: 24th Annual Southeast Mini Truckin Nationals: Event being held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. A 3 day show in the beautiful mountains of Maggie Valley NC. Come out and kick back with the most laid back show with that 90's truck show feel. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the North Carolina mountains and all the killer rides as we all gather to make Mini Truckin great again! With the Top 50 awards along with 20 specality awards and of course the "FAB 5" ( that will be show cased in front of the stage in 2018) along with cash
prize! We will have games and giveaways all weekend and the famous cruise down main street of Maggie Valley - this is one you dont want to miss! Packing it out in 2018!! For more info go to www.minitruckinnats.com or on instagram @minitruckinnats
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APR 2018: APR 27-29: RALEIGH NC: 4TH NORTH CAROLINA NATIONALS-GOODGUYS 2018 EVENT: Located at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds located at 1025 Blue Ridge Rd.. Over 1,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru '87. Spectre Performance All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years. Goodguys AutoCross - Featuring 16 car "Rumble in Raleigh" presented by
BF Goodrich. Goodguys Saturday Night Demolition Derby. Indoor car show featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Historic NASCAR Vehicles and more. Burn Out Competition. Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits. Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Live Music Entertainment, Kids Zone - Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more! Kids Free Revell Model Car Make-N-Take - Get your kids involved in model building. Kickoff party and TGIF Party at the Hyatt Place Raleigh West - 710 Corporate Center Dr. For more info call 919-821-7400 or 925-820-8241 or go to www.goodguys.com or www.facebook.com/events/1707964332589101/ APR 28: ATHENS AL: 11TH ANNUAL CARS AND BIKES ON THE SQUARE: Located on the Square. Gates open at 7am show 8am-2pm. $20 per vehicle, Registration 7amnoon. No preregistration. Family friendly, kids space. Money tree, DJ, no judging, Mayors choice award and sponsors choice medals. Cash prizes every 15 minutes. Food, vendors, prizes Raffle. For More info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/173633913192293/ APR 28: LEXINGTON KY: 2nd ANNUAL DEUCE’S BLUEGRASS GATHERING: Location at Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Road. Pre-62 Hot Rods Kustoms, Street Machines, Street Rods & Pickups. Featuring special ’32 Area, added area Shelby’s Mus-
tang Corral 1964 ½ thru 2018. Live music. Event 11am-5pm. Awards start at 4pm. Pre-62 Top Ten Picks. Bring your favorite chair and drinks. $25 pre-registration & Day of Show. Includes event T-shirt designed by Jimmy Smith and a Free BBQ lunch. For more info and updates: www.facebook.com/events/537085523298599/
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APR 2018 APR 28: Franklin KY: 7th Annual Cruise-In at the Drive-In: Hosted by Southern Kentucky Street Rods. Event location is at the Franklin Drive-In, 6250 Nashville Road (US 31-W). Cruise-In gates open at 10 am and close at 3 pm. Open to ALL street rods, hot rods, muscle cars, classics, modern muscle and motorcycles. FREE to all, 50/50 drawing to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; door prizes, swap meet, vendors, Cool photo opportunity in front of the drive-in screen, concessions available. For more info, contact: Mason Barnes, 270-598-1428 APR 28: NEWPORT TN: 10th Annual Cruise Against Cancer: Event location is at the Lowe's Home Improvement, 120 Epley Road. Sponsored by Hard Times Street Rods. Event is Rain or Shine. Hours: 6 am to Midnight (18 hours cruise-in). Music, Food, Silent Auction. No Charge Entry but Donations are gladly Accepted. Proceeds benefit, Celebrate Life Cancer Support Group. For more info, Nathan Manning, 865-5486152, email: cruiseagainstcancer@yahoo.com -or visit: www.facebook.com/
CelebrateLifeCruiseAgainstCancer APR 28: New Johnsonville TN: 5th Annual KEVIN YORK MEMORIAL Ride: Cruise to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital: (Rain date May 5th). The ride will leave the Johnsonville Employees Recreation Area (Jera Building) on DuPont Road at 11:30 am and return around 1:30 pm. "The Shack BBQ" will be there selling sandwiches. There will be music, a silent auction, and family fun. All proceeds will to to St. Jude's. Welcome all Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Just bring it. For more info contact, Junior Hartup, (731) 441-1373
APR 28: SPRINGFIELD TN: Car Show: Event location is at Stewart Williams Furniture Store, 801 Memorial Blvd. Open to Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Hotrods, Trucks, Lowriders, Exotics, Anything Cool. Registration is from 8 am to Noon, Awards at 2 pm. Entry Fee $20, Vendor Spaces $20. Concessions Available, 50/50 drawing, Door Prizes, Donations accepted. All proceeds go towards TN G-Force Fastpitch Softball Team. For more info: Chris Goodfred, 615-268-4276
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APR 2018 APR 28: LEXINGTON KY: SHELBY’S 1ST ANNUAL MUSTANG CORRAL: Located at 1031 Contract Street. 1964 ½ thru 2018. New Venue! Live Music Special! Rain Date if needed April 29th. $25 Pre-registration & Day of Show (this includes Event T-shirt and FREE BBQ lunch). Event 11am-5pm. Awards start at 4pm with Top Ten Picks. Bring your favorite chair and drinks. APR 28: FAYETTEVILLE TN: 3rd Annual Cruisin for A Cure Car Show: located at Lincoln County High School, 1233 Huntsville Highway. (rain date May 5th) Times: 9am 2pm. Donations Accepted! Open to all Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles. Registration Fee $20.00. Dash plaques for the 1st 30 to register ON-LINE. 9 categories: Classics, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Imports, Motorcycles, Muscle Cars - 80's and Older, Trucks Modern & Trucks - 80's and Older. All funds benefit Huntington's Disease Society of America. Register ON-LINE at https://hdsa.donordrive.com/index.cfm? fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1366 APR 28: KNOXVILLE TN: 17th Annual Halls Crossroads Car Show. Rain or Shine! at the Food City Parking lot (Halls Community), 7202 Maynardsville Hwy. Entertainment, Show Awards - Over 25 classes to win, Silent Auction, Shopping. Registration 9am - Noon, Judging begins at Noon - Awards at 4pm. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/XQGTcRVDbeLn0RX33 APR 28: SOUTH PITTSBURG TN: National Cornbread Festival: Cruise-In @ Dixie Freeze Located at 200 Elm Ave. Cruise Times: 2-6pm CST. For more info call (423) 837-6423 APR 28: CLARKSVILLE TN: KEEP TRUCKIN’ CAR SHOW: Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department presents - Firefighter Jesse Knowles Memorial "Keep Truckin Car Show". Event being held at Rich Ellen Park, located on TN -149. Entry Fee $20.00. Starts at 10:00am - Judging at Noon. Food, Music, Silent Auction. All proceeds go to the Jesse Knowles Memorial Scholarship.
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APR 2018 APR 28: PULASKI TN: PULASKI LIONS CLUB 1ST ANNUAL SHOW: Join us at the Giles Agri-Park. We will have food vendors, a flea market, a kids zone, cash drawings, a 50/50 drawing, and more! Bring your used eyeglasses to donate to the Club. There will also be a diabetes screening. Proceeds will go to eyesight and diabetes projects
in Giles County. Pre-register by sending a check or money order to: Open Lions Club Car Show, PO Box 273, Pulaski, TN 38478. Pre-registration Cost: $20/ vehicle. Include name, address, vehicle make, and model. Pre-registration Deadline: April 28th. Dash plaques will be given to the first 150 vehicles. Registration will also be from 8am to noon on the day of the show. For more information call 931-638-6216 (general & flea market vendor info, vehicle entry), 931-363-8188 (food vendors), 931-703-4281 (vehicle entry, general info). **Special Note: NO alcoholic beverages, NO tents or umbrellas except for Flea Market vendors, NO boom boxes. Hosts are not eligible for any awards or drawings. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/153947971963154/ APR 28: PORTLAND TN: Portland Masonic Lodge Car, Truck, and Bike Show: Event location is at Meadowbrook Park, South Broadway (Sponsored by O'Reilly Auto Parts and the City of Portland). Entry Fee: $15. Registration 8 am to Noon, Judging starts on Arrival. Trophies awarded at 2 pm. Door Prizes, 50/50. Proceeds go to Portland Masonic Lodge #326 and support for the local community. Oldies music, dash plaques, concessions. For more info: Jerry Dorris, 615-414-4803/ Charlie Givens, 615-417-0450/ Steve White 615-476-7828
APR 28: NASHVILLE TN: SPRING ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Music City AMCA is partnering with Lane Motor Museum for the Antique Motorcycle Show. Bring out your old bike so other can appreciate it and everyone can have some fun. $25 entrant fee gets you a valuable participation prize, the opportunity to display your bikini the designated show area and a voter card. BEST OF SHOW trophy to be awarded! All bikes welcome. Spectators free. Food Truck Service. AMCA 615.330.4282 for more information or go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/266482073891138/ 16
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APR 2018 APR 28: SOMERSET KY: Somernites Cruise Opening Weekend: It has been a long winter but, now it's time to make your final plans to cruise to Somerset, KY on Saturday, April 28th for Opening Somernites Weekend 2018! This is always a special day for us and hopefully for you too. It's been six long months since last season closed and we're ready to cruise again. How 'bout you? Help kick off the
18th year of Somernites Cruise and let's make it the biggest and best yet! There are plenty of details below but, here are the quick highlights for April... Friday Meet & Greet from 10:00am-2:00pm at Danny's Rod Shop is the official kickoff to Cruise Weekend, followed by Friday Night Thunder Block Partypresented by Somerset Mall & Walmart at 6:00pm! The Sat. Morning Fun Run visits nearby Mill Springs Civil War Battlefield! Orphans Showcase Corral at the Sat. Sow & Shine for all vehicles from manufacturers no longer in business! The first 1000 show cars and trucks thru the gates will receive a FREE collectable Somernites 2018 poster! Supply is limited so, only one poster per vehicle please. A special "Circle Your Wagon's" display on Town Square featuring classic and vintage wagons! New official 2018 Event Shirts will be available at the merchandise trailer all weekend long. Prices the same as last year! As always, Vendor Alley and the used auto parts Swap Meet are 'must do' stops while at the Saturday Show & Shine. The weekend concludes with the famous 'Cruisin' the Strip' action on Sat. night! What an Opening Weekend it's going to be! Be sure to "Like" our Facebook Fan page for the latest details and info as we get closer to the big day. Visit our pages for updates: www.facebook.com/ SomernitesCruise/ and Website: www.somernitescruise.com/ APR 28: GALLATIN TN: GALLATIN SQUARE FEST CAR SHOW: Sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust. Event takes place in downtown Gallatin. This event has a car show also. Square Fest is an annual spring event in Downtown Gallatin. Time: 10am to 5pm. Though it is a young event, it has grown in size to over 150 vendors and in excess of 15,000 visitors. Square Fest is a rain or shine event. The event is primarily an arts and crafts festival, however, a large variety of food, several non-profits, two stages of entertainment and a large children’s area also contribute to the festival. Anyone need additional information is asked to call the Historic Downtown Gallatin
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APR 2018 APR 28: GREENVILLE SC: CAROLINA MOTORFEST SPRING 2018: Carolina Motorfest is back! The Upstate's largest car and bike show, auto auction, and swap meet. Show off your ride, take home a trophy, and see amazing cars, trucks and bikes. Buy, sell or trade parts for cars, trucks and bikes. Buy or sell a car, truck, motorcycle or golf
cart in the car corral. Enjoy food, beverages and all things cars. General Admission tickets ONLY $10 each! (kids 10 and under free). Parking is $5 cash per vehicle. Parking on the track is $10 cash per vehicle (car show, car corral, and swap meet only). If it’s on wheels, has been on wheels, or should be on wheels, it’ll be at Carolina Motorfest. Questions? Want More Info? Email: Motorfest@entercom.com Phone: 864-271-9200. http:// www.carolinamotorfest.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ events/190426964895652/ APR 28: MOBILE AL: 23RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET: MOPARFEST AT THE BATTLESHIP: Rain or Shine. Located at 2701 Battleship Parkway. Pre-registration $25 (includes t-shirt) day of show $30 (no shirt). Show registration 8am-11amjudging begins at 9am. $4 parking fee to enter the park. Mopar vendors free— Mopar Car Corral free—Free Mopar swap meet. 50/50 raffle, Event T-shirts on Sale and Music. Classes and awards (all vehicles must be a Mopar/AMC powered). Class 1—1975 and older Top 40, Class 2—1976 to 2004 Top 10, Class 3—2005 and newer Top 30, Class 4—SRT all years and models Top 10, Class 5—Race Cars (not street legal) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Best of Show Pre 1976, Best of Show Post 1976—
Sponsor Awards, Long Distance, Best Pre 60, Best A Body, Best C Body, Best E Body, Best AMC, Awards will not be mailed. Please be present. For more info: www.bigeasymopar.org or 504-415-5731 or 504-512-0367. Find us on FB.
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APR 2018 APR 28: GURLEY AL: CENTRAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. CAR SHOW: Event is being held at the Madison County High School located at 174 Brock Rd. The event runs from 10am to 2pm This is Community Day / Car Show. Food & Parts Vendors. FREE Vendor spots. $10.00 registration Fee. Raffles and games for the kids. Free Admission. For more info email maplesdalls@gmail.com APR 28: SMITHVILLE TN: 5TH ANNUAL CHROME CONCERT: Event being held at the DeKalb Middle School located at 1132 W. Broad St. It is an exciting event for the whole family with lots to see and enjoy. The Chrome Concert is a fundraiser for the DCHS Fighting Tiger Band, hosted by the Band Boosters. This event is an open car, truck, and bike show, we welcome all makes and models. It is an annual show to help raise funds for the band program in DeKalb County. Registration is from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. and the award show is at 2 p.m. Door prizes and drawings will be held
throughout the show. There will also be a silent auction and concessions available. We would also like to invite vendors to come out as this is a great opportunity to show off your products. The band students will be performing For Your Entertainment and show you how proud they are for your support. So come on out and enjoy the great show as it's one of the best and most affordable shows in Middle Tennessee area. $15 Show Entry. $15 Vendor fee 10x10 spot. Free Spectator Admission. Awards...Best of Show, Band Choice, Top 50, Best Bike, Best Rat Rod, Best Paint and Oldest Ride. Dash plaques given to the first 100 entries. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/227523581328582/ APR 28-29: HAMPTON GA: ATLANTA MOTORAMA: Georgia’s Motoring Festival: Event being held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Celebrating Chevy Tri-Fives, Corvettes and Mopars. Giant car show, Automotive Autocross, Vendor Midway, Collector car auction, swap meet, Extreme motorsports, Vintage RV’s, speedway cruise, BBQ Cookoff, Kids Zone and more! For more info go to www.atlantamotorama.com or https://www.facebook.com/atlmotorspeedway/
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APR 2018 APR 29: SOUTHHAVEN MS: SOUTHPOINT SUPERCRUISE: The supercruise is being held at Hwy 51 and Stateline Rd. Cruise runs from 4pm til dark. Free rinks. Cruise n in for a good time. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ MidSouthHotRodHappenings/
APR 2018 APR 27-29: JEFFERSON WI: 41ST ANNUAL SPRING JEFFERSON AUTO SWAP MEET: Mark your calendar now for the Madison Classics 41st Annual Spring Jefferson auto swap meet, car corral & car show held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds located at 503 N. Jackson Ave. Come browse over 99 acres for classics, collectibles and parts to find that special piece for your collection. The show features more than 3,100 vendor spaces and hundreds of cars for sale. The Swap Meet and Car Corral is all three days and the car show is Saturday and Sunday only. The feature cars are Street Rods; however, all makes and models are welcome in the car show. Car show sat/ sun only. Admission is $10 per adult and kids 12 and under are free when accompanied by paying adult. No pets, please. Hours: Fri. 10-6, Sat. 6-4, Sun 6-3. For more information please call (608) 244-8416 or visit www.madisonclassics.com . APR 27-29: CANFIELD OH: DAVE & ED’S SUPER AUTO EVENTS CANFIELD SWAP MEET: Event being held at 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd. The areas oldest meet for Rodders, Classics & Antiques. Swap Meet, Car Corral & Sunday Only Car Show. Vendor spaces available Outdoor spaces $60 each - approximately 15 x 30 size, admit 2 people. Limited Indoor spaces $60 each - approximately 9 x 9 size, admit 2 people. Call to reserve with credit card or pay cash at the gate the weekend of the show. Car Corral: $25 vehicle/driver, cash payment @ gate weekend of show. Sunday Car Show: car/driver FREE, passengers $7 each, Limited dash plaques & goodie bags. General Admission: $7 per day/ $10 weekend pass. FREE parking, FREE part pick up, FREE notary service, Kids 11 & Under FREE. Find Vendors selling car, truck & motorcycle parts, leather goods, sunglasses, t-shirts, shop rags, tires & wheels, titles and much more. This is a family friendly event. For more inf go to https:// www.facebook.com/pg/daveedsautoevents/events/ 24
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APR 2018 APR 28: ENERGY IL: 4TH ANNUAL S.I. HOT RODDERS CAR, TRUCK & OTORCYCLE SHOW: Located at the Energy Park. Registration 9am-12pm, Awards at 2pm. 50/50 Raffles. Awards: S.I.Hot Rodders Team Choice Fraternal order of Police Lodge 197 will be selling food and drinks. All proceeds go to support Special Olympics Area 15 S.I. Hot Rodders Team with uniforms equipment, travel expenses for athletes & their families. For more info: 618-922-5346, 618-964-5711. APR 28: JEFFERSONVILLE IN: 7TH SEMNI-ANNUAL LOUISVILLE SPRING CLASSIC: Vintage Collector Car Auction. Open to the public. Spectators Welcome. $10.00 Admission. Event being held at the Clark County Auto Auction located at 1000 Auction Lane. Brand new facility. Auction begins at 10am. Gates open at 8am. For more info or to consign a vehicle call 615-496-2277 or go to www.southernclassicauctions.com APR 29: ANN ARBOR/SALINE MI: 38TH ANNUAL CLASSIC BICYCLE SWAP MEET & SHOW: Located at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. . Show time 8am-3pm. Over 10,000 bikes and gas powered minibikes on display last year. Over 275 vendors in 2017. $5 admission, door prizes, free parking. Kids 10 and under free admission. Classic Bicycle Corral in Bldg E. Only cost $10 to see your Classic Bike. The Biggest, The Oldest, The Best! For more info: 248-642-6639 after 6pm. or email bikeshow@aol.com, FB facebook.com/ annarborclassicbikeshowandswap or www.ann-arbor-bicycleshow.com APRIL 29: SHELBY TWP MI: 21ST ANNUAL ALL MOPAR SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW:
Located at Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 VanDyke Ave. Show time 8am-3pm. Swap spaces $20/spots are approx. 20 x 20. Set up time for swap meet vendors is between 6am-8am. Show car entries $10 for vehicle owner and spouse. NOMM members are $5 for vehicle owner and spouse. No prepayment or pre-registration necessary. There will be a vehicle award presentation at 2pm. Car show vehicles must register between 7am-9am. Spectator admission is $5 per adult, children 16 and under are free. Ample free parking on site. Food and beverage will be available to purchase on site. Rain or Shine event! For more info: marcrozman@icloud.com or 248-398-2348. 26
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APR 2018 APR 26-29: FT WORTH TX: PATE SWAP MEET: Located at the Texas Motor Speedway. Come see our New Manufacturing Midway. Free Showers, Discount Local Hotels, Car Corral. 9200 + vendor spaces, Free admission, Free Parts Hauling. Manufacturing and distributors call 713-516-0087 for more info. Also for more info:
www.pateswapmeet.com or 713-649-0922. APR 27-29: FARMINGTON NM: 36TH ANNUAL INDOOR & OUTDOOR CAR SHOW AND INDOOR TRADE SHOW: Located at McGee Park. 25 Categories, 3 Trophies per class, live entertainment, concession stands. Indoor cars mjust have no more than ½ tank of gas and batteries disconnected after parking. Friday evening meet and greet with Live entertainment by Cool Tunes. Saturday Live entertainment by Twisted Rebel and Live DJ, Pinewood Derby, Soapbox Derby, Silent Auction, Food Vendors, Indoor Trade Show, Door Prizes, Much More. Sunday Awards with 26 + classes, Live enter-
tainment by Laguana Keyah. For more info: 505-609-3547 or 505-787-0589 or email nnmsrodders@gmail.com or check us out at www.northernnewmexicostreetrodders.com. APR 27-29: LAS VEGAS NV: MOPARS & MUSCLE CARS AT THE STRIP: 3 Day event held each spring at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway located at 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N. Features an Auto Cross, Car Show, Swap Meet, Manufacturers Midway and Fast Paced Drag Racing. 2018 Event will feature some NEW Items to be named soon. The Event is all about our Passion for the American MuscleCar. Originally an all Mopar Event has now blossomed into a MuscleCar event Welcoming our fellow GM & Ford Enthusiasts as we celebrate the Evolution of People.Passion.Performance with events that will stimulate all your senses. Night Time Entertainment will move in 2018 To the magnificent Downtown Event Center adjacent to Fremont Street Experience. Tickets available at www.matslv.com on Social Media @matslv APR 28: TEXAS CITY TX: LONE STAR DELUXE HOTROD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL: Located at the Showboat Pavilion, 416 6th Street. Rain or Shine. Show time 9am-6pm. Pre1972 Vehicles only. Hot Rod bands, Crawfish Vendors and Beer Garden. 28
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APR 2018 APR 27-29: BAKERSFIELD CA: WESTERN STREET ROD NATIONALS: Located at the Kern County Fairgrounds. For more info: www.NSRA-USA.com APR 29: HALF MOON BAY CA: 28TH ANNUAL PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES: Located at the Half Moon Bay Airport, 20 miles south of San Francisco. Time: 10am-
4pm. There are car shows, air shows, motorcycle shows, tractor shows, maker fairs, music festivals, food festivals, and living history festivals galore. Mix them all together in one venue on one day and you’ve got Half Moon Bay California’s remarkable, one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show—marking its 28th year in 2018 with a massive celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style. Among the special attractions this year are Bob Senz’ Big Cacklefest(to honor the show founder) – a mass synchronized firing-up of the engines of all the magnificent machines on display (10am,12pm, 2pm), spine-tingling vintage warbird flyovers (11am and 1pm), spectacular skydiving performances with military style jumps from a Russian Antonov bi-plane by the experts at Precision Skydiving (11am), electrifying 4-rider freestyle motocross stunt shows(11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm), Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca’s special vintage Top Fuel dragster exhibit that will cackle on nitromethane, side-by-side unimotorcycle drag racing, monster truck rides, helicopter and plane rides, plus refurbished fly-wheel engines from the Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association and meticulously restored logging equipment and artifacts from Willits CA-based Roots of Motive Power. For more info go to http://dreammachines.miramarevents.com/ or https://
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It was a celebration of all things racing in the “Circle City” (Indianapolis IN) last December. It was the 30th edition of the PRI show. Racers from all venues and genres of racing came to the Indiana Conventions center, to be part of one of racings biggest events all year long. The 30th annual PRI Show featured more than 1,100 exhibiting companies, and tens of thousands of buyers from all 50 states and 70 countries, combed over more than 750,000 square feet to learn about the latest products, services, machinery, simulation and testing technologies, and trailers for motorsports.
"Thanks to new features and exhibits, and more than 45 conferences and seminars, the 2017 Performance Racing Industry Show was another great, memorable show,” said PRI General Manager Bill Miller. “It’s the place where the motorsports industry comes to do business." New for the 2017 PRI Trade Show, was a special Featured Products Showcase section, allowing exhibitors to highlight their 32
products and connect with buyers like never before. Additionally, new exhibit locations, an exclusive AJ Foyt exhibition, and dozens of conferences and seminars, among them the Race Track Business Conference and Advanced Engineering Technology Conference, made the PRI Show the premier place for racing professionals to network and conduct business face-to-face. "The PRI Show brings the entire motorsports industry together under one roof for the three biggest business days in racing," said Miller. "Exhibitors serving all types of auto racing rely on the PRI Show to connect with buyers and network with industry experts, and programs like the Featured Products Showcase continue to make the PRI Show the foremost trade show for the racing industry." Get ready for PRI 2018! Dec 6-8 are the dates and Indianapolis is the place. Head to www.performanceracing.com for all the show and registration info you need. 33
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. Cruising Start Date April 12th. Peoples Choice Award, 50/50 Drawing and more. Visit: www.coachseastgate.net CHATTANOOGA TN: BURGERZ & RODZ CRUISE IN: Hosted by the East Tennessee Street Rods and THE COOK OUT. Cruise takes place every Thursday night thru Nov 1st. Cruise runs from 6-9pm. Cruise is held at 5390 Hwy 153. Monthly giveaways, news & information on local and regional cars show and cruise in’s. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428295254145934 NASHVILLE TN: OLD SKOOL & NEW KOOL CRUISE-IN: Cruise is held every Thursday night thru Oct. Cruise takes place at Life Church located at 215 Broadmoor DR. Cruise runs from 5-8pm. Open to all classic cars, trucks, muscle cars, street rods, Tuners, rat rods, sports cars, low riders and anything cool! For more info call 615668-8090 or go to www.lifechurchnashville.org or www.facebook.com/ oldskoolandnewkool/ Franklin, KY: The Gathering: Cruise fun on the Square in Franklin KY. Cruise runs from 6pm til everyone leaves. Cruising start date is tentatively set for April 26th, depending on weather. FRIDAY NIGHT EACH MONTH: Hendersonville TN: Hendersonville Cruise In: Cruise Location is now at 393 E. Main St., at the old Sear Outlet Parking Lot. Cruising is on every Friday Night thru Halloween. Cruise time is 6 til 9pm. Family fun, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, ride of the week, oldies music. For more info go to www.facebook.com/ HendersonvilleCruiseIn/ LEBANON TN: SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE: Held on Friday Nights at Middle Tennessee’s oldest Drive In. Cruising Start Date April 13. 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 615-443-4299 JEFFERSON CITY TN: MOSSY CREEK CRUZERS CRUISE-IN: Takes place every Friday night from April – Oct. Cruise runs from 5:30-8:30pm. Cruise is held in the parking lot at BIG LOTS on Hwy 11 E. For more info go to www.mossycreekcruzers.org ating their 2018 Benefit Cruise-In Season to A Soldier’s Child Foundation.
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4th FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : CLARKRANGE TN: CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN GENERAL STORE AND ROCK-a-BILLY DINER CRUISE-IN: Cruise is held on the 4th Friday night of each month from April – Oct. Cruise runs from 6-8pm. Located at 6807 South York Hwy. Live music, fellowship and relax in a laid back atmosphere! Great Food at the Rock-a Billy Diner. For more info call 931-863-3880 SHELBYVILLE TN: CELEBRATION CITY CRUISE-IN: Held on the 4th Friday night of each month from April to Oct. Cruise is held on the Courthouse Square. Cruise runs from 6-8pm. Everyone is welcome. Food is available and Live Music too! No entry fee. Bring your car or just come look! Hosted by the Celebration City Region Car Club. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/celebrationcityregioncarclub/ 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. LAST SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: LaVERGENE TN: GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE SPONSORED BY GRUNDY INSURANCE: Gateway Cars and Coffee is now Year Round. Cruise Location is 320 Tech Park Drive, Ste 600. We get it, you do not want to drive your prized jewel in the winter months, Gateway Classic Cars doesn't want you to either. Bring your daily driver and still enjoy donuts and coffee on us! Come hang out, have breakfast/ coffee, and check out all our New Arrivals on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9am till 12 noon. Need more info? Call: 615-213-1800 or Visit: www.facebook.com/events/1151199428311489 LaVERGENE TN: STREETSIDE CLASSIC CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN: Held the last Saturday of the month (rain or shine) from 9am-12pm. Open to all makes and models. Being held at the Streetside showroom at 6000 Reliance Drive LaVergene TN. Drive your classic car out and check out the showroom too. BRIGHTON TN: TIPTON COUNTY CARS AND COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise being held on the last Saturday morning of each month, weather permitting. Cruise runs from 8am -12 Noon. Cruise is being held at the Brighton High School Parking Lot located at 8045 Hwy 51 S. For more info check out their FB page Tipton County Cars & Coffee
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SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : LAVERGNE TN: CRUISE-IN AT THE DRIVE IN: Cruise takes place every Saturday Night. Cruise runs from April – September. Cruise times are 5-8pm. Classic & New Vehicles are welcome. Main cruise parking is held in the CVS parking lot located at 5210 Murfreesboro Rd with extra parking at SONIC. Sponsored by CVS & SONIC. Free family friendly event. 50/50 drawing. Special offered by SONIC DRIVE IN. Oldies music, great food and good company. For more info call 615-506-8164 or checkout CRUISE-IN at the Drive In on Facebook. LEBANON TN: GOOD WHEEL CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: NEW LOCATION for 2018!! Cruise is held every Saturday night weather permitting. Cruise runs from 4-10pm. New Cruise location is at the old Kmart lot located at 1443 West Main St. 50/50 Drawing. Trophy for Car of the Week. Join us for fun, fellowship and a good time with cool cars on Saturday Nights. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ groups/552023871629171 GOODLETTSVILLE TN: GOODLETTSVILLE CRUISE-IN: Location: Publix Shopping Center, 460 Long Hollow Pike. Starts, April 21st, From: 5pm til 9pm, Weather Permitting. 4th SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : GALLATIN TN: 4th Saturday Night Cruise-In at City Hall: Cruise runs from 48pm.Oldies music, door prizes, ride of the week trophy. Cruise Starts on April 28th: Other Dates: May 26; June 23; July 28; Aug 25; Sept 22, Oct 27. For more info Call Jim Hall 615-969-2738 CAMDEN TN: CAMDEN CRUISE-IN: sponsored by the Legend Cruisers Car Club. Event Hours: April thru September, 4 pm till ? October 3 pm till ? Located at Ray Smith Chevy, 260 W. Main Street. Dates: 04/28; 05/26; 06/23; 07/28; 08/25; 09/22; 10/27. Music, Concessions, Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. For more info: Rick, 731593-5583 or Jerry, 731-584-2858 CROSSVILLE TN: CROSSVILLE CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: The cruise is held on the 4th Saturday of each month from April thru Oct. Cruise runs from 12 noon to 4pm. Cruise is held at Main St. (aka Highway 127) at the Courthouse in Crossville, TN. (about 10 miles south of I-40). Door Prize drawings every 30 minutes; 50/50 drawing about 3:30pm, winner MUST be present for each. For more info call Charlie @ 931-4561549 or email to crosstncruz@gmail.com
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4th SUNDAY CRUISE IN’S : MANCHESTER KY: 14TH ANNUAL CRUZIN’ IN THE PARK: Hosted by the Clay County Cruisers> Held on the 4th Sunday afternoon of each month from April thru Oct. Cruise starts at 1pm. Cruise is being held at the Clay County Community Center (aka the Crawdad Bldg.). Free Event. Door Prizes. Good clean family fun. For more info call 606-231-4586. MONDAY NIGHT CRUISIN’: LEWISBURG TN: SONIC CRUISE IN: Held every Monday night from 5-7pm.Cruising starts on March 12th and runs until it Nov. Located at the SONIC Drive In at 420 Ellington Pkwy WHITE HOUSE TN: CRUISE-IN AT COLORADO GRILL: Cruise is held every Monday Night, weather permitting starting April 9th thru October. Last Monday in Oct will be the Trunk or Treat Cruise. The Cruise runs from 5:30-8:30pm. Cruise is held at the Colorado Grill parking Lot located AT 2747 Hwy 31W. For more info call Wayne Malugin, 615-566-7343 cell or Bob Boone, 601-954-3604 cell or go to www.facebook.com/White-House-Cruise-In-1509561229255974/ TUESDAY NIGHT: BOWLING GREEN KY: CRUISIN FOR A CURE: The cruise is held every Tuesday Night from 5-8pm. Cruise is held at Brusters Ice Cream located at 2712 Scottsville Rd. Cruise starts on April 3rd and runs thru Oct. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1666015903486109/ WESTMORELAND TN: DOWNTOWN WESTMORELAND CRUISE: Held every Tuesday starting April 10 and runs thru Oct 30th. Cruise runs from 5-8pm. Al cars, truck and motorcycles welcome
THURSDAY NIGHT CRUISIN’: LOMBARD IL: BRAUERHOUSE TIRE SWARM CUSTOM CAR AND BIKE ROLL-IN: Cruise is held every Thursday Night. Cruise starts on April 19th. Cruise id held at the Brauerhouse at Rt. 53 & North Ave. Live Music. NO COLORS!. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/brauerhouse/ MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Cruise happens every Monday night from 59pm. 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 40
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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
LAST THURSDAY NIGHT OF MONTH: HUMMELSTOWN PA: POSIES 2018 CRUISE-IN: Cruise takes place on the last Thursday night of the month. Cruise starts on April 28 and runs thru Sept 27. Cruise runs from 6-8pm. Cruise is held at POSIES Shop located at 219 N. Duke St. Fund raiser & food sales. For more info call 717-566-3340 or go to www.posiesrodsandcustoms.com FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MILLTOWN NJ: HOLLYWOOD NIGHTS CRUISERS CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Friday Nights at Home Depot are kicking in. Our First Home Depot Cruise Night will be April 13th starting 6pm to 9pm and every Friday there after. The Hollywood Night Cruisers hope everyone had a great winter and we look forward to seeing all of you and, another excellent Season.
FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 69pm. Open to cars & bikes from all era’s. All makes and models from car clubs or lone wolf’s. Simple Rules. No burnouts, no loud music, be respectful of others and the property and parking lot must be left clean. Free Custard. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/313950265718586
CHANDLER AZ: HAPPY HOUR CAR SHOW & LIVE MUSIC: Cruise held every Friday Night. Cruise is held at the Patio at the Forum located at 2301 S Stearman Drive. Cruise runs from 4-8pm. Free wood fired pizza from 5-6:30apm. Bring your cars or just come and have fun. LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: KILLEEN TX: CARS & COFFEE KILLEEN: A free event held on the last Sunday of each month from 9am -12noon. Cruise is at the Domain Clear Creek Plaza at 2408 S Clear Rd. Community*Coffee*Car. A monthly social event for car enthusiasts. For more info follow them at www.facebook.com/killeencandc 42
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MAY 2018: MAY 3-5: DESTIN FL: BURING UP THE BEACHES 2018: Welcome to the MOST partyin, fun, BEST value classic car weekend on the circuit! If you are looking for a fun, relaxing weekend on the beach to meet other gearheads and have a BLAST at the beach, THIS IS IT! Car show central is located at Destin Commons, located in the heart of Destin FL, with fantastic shops such as Bass Pro, Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl,
H&M, World of Beer and many many more! Are you used to paying $30 to show your car for a day and get a T-shirt? At Burning Up the Beaches you get armbands for 2 people, to 3 PARTIES WITH LIVE MUSIC, 5 FANTASTIC STOPS, DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT, PRIZES GALORE, EVENT Decal, one Event T-SHIRT, and CAR SHOW all for $80 tax deductible dollars! Check out details and Register at www.burningupthebeaches.com MAY 4-5: LEBANON TN: 4th Annual Spring Redneck Rumble: Show Location is at the Wilson County Expo Center at 945 E. Baddour Pkwy. Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Customs, Motorcycles and more. Huge Swap Meet, Vintage, and Memorabilia. The South's greatest gathering of gearheads. Sponsored by Both Barrels Promotions, Grease Monkey Magazine, Cedar City RV, and the Murfreesboro Pulse. THE REDNECK RUMBLE is the South's biggest baddest hot rod, custom car, rat rod show, swap meet, and lifestyle show, demolition derby, live music, and much more. For more info, call: Tommy Williams, 615-364-1828, or go to www.bothbarrelspromotions.com MAY 4-6: KNOXVILLE TN: NSRA STREET ROD NATIONALS SOUTH: Located at the Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center. For more info: www.NSRA-USA.com
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MAY 2018: MAY 4-6: TUPELO MS: TUPELO 2018 BLUE SUEDE CRUISE: $10,000 in Cash Giveaways. This year, we will be giving away 20 $500 prizes. Mississippi’s Festival of the Year. Poker Run with cash prizes. Preregister today. The first 300 people to preregister will get a free hat, only those first 300 preregistered will get the hats. 50/50 pot on Friday and Saturday. Car Corral. Live entertainment Friday and Saturday. All cars must be 1993 model year or older Exceptions: all Corvettes, Camaros, T-Birds, Firebird, Thunderbirds, Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, Monte Carlo SS, Chevy SS454 pickups, Ford Lightning pickups, Vipers, or Prowlers are eligible of any year. You may also want to make a special pilgrimage to the new Tupelo Automobile Museum, with over 100 antique cars and spaces for restoration viewing. Their extensive collection features an 1899 Knox, a Duesenberg, three Hispano Suizas, five Packard's, a Tucker, an Elvis car, a never-driven Viper and more! And if you are not a car owner, come visit us anyway! There is no admission price, and lots to see and
do–from browsing classic cars, dancing to great bands, eating fine food, or just relaxing in one of our beautiful parks. For more info and to register go to www.bluesc.com MAY 5: NASHVILLE (Bellevue) TN: 4th Annual WHEELS FOR MEALS Show: Event being held at the Bellevue United Methodist Church at 7501 Old Harding Pike. Show open to all cars, trucks, motorcycles and specialty vehicles. Registration is $20 per vehicle from 8am to noon. TOP 25 and other specialty awards presented by 3pm. Food served indoors in the fellowship hall and priced “by donation only”. Spring market vendors, silent auction, DJ, all paved parking and more... fun for the entire family. Come out for this Cinco de Mayo day celebration and support the Bellevue Community Food Bank and other local charities like Room In The Inn. Rain or shine! Church Contact: Kasey Wiley at 615-4803916 or kaseyswiley@yahoo.com Car Show Contact: Randy Shemin at 615-6049075 or randyshemin@gmail.com
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MAY 2018: MAY 5: STONE MOUNTAIN GA: 11TH ANNUAL MUSTANGS AT THE MOUNTAIN: Hosted by Mustangs at the Mountain Car Show. Registration opens June 2017. Show located in Stone Mountain Park, GA. Are you ready to turn it up another year to make a difference? We will be trying to organize a trip up to North Carolina to the Biltmore Estate, then a drive through the Tail of the Dragon. For more info go to www.mustanglovers.org or www.mustangevent.com MAY 5: CELINA TN: CUMBERLAND RUN CRUISE-IN: Located at 100 Courthouse Square. Beginning at 3pm. Free T-shirts-Games-Drawings-Door Prizes-Music. For more info: www.courthouse@info-ed.com or 931-243-3464. MAY 5: CLARKSVILLE TN: 4th Annual Jesus Spring Fling Thing: Open car / truck / tractor/ motorcycle show at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, 5354 Ashland City Road. Registration 10am - Noon. Awards at 4pm. This FREE event features not only the open car show, but family friendly activities for all! There will be a quilt show, live music, a petting zoo, games, inflatables, BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, pop corn, cotton candy and more! Amazing Door Prizes will be given away every 30 minutes. EVERYTHING is FREE!!! For those that want to participate in the car show, we ask that you call (931) 362-3323 or register to reserve a spot. There is NO entry fee and awards will be given to the TOP 10 cars / trucks + TOP 5 Motorcycles + TOP 5 Tractors + Hand Built Specialty Awards (Best Motorcycle - People's Choice - Pastor's Choice - Best Rat Rod. For more info: For more info: http://
www.mounthermonbaptist.org/ MAY 5: MCMINNVILLE TN: 2018 McMINNVILLE BACK TO THE STRIP: This year's car show part of Back to the Strip will take place in the beautiful historic downtown McMinnville. There will be no pre registration for the car show, it will be first come first serve. $10 entry fee. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/558885134474165/
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MAY 2018: MAY 5: HUNTSVILLE AL: RIDES & RIBS NXT LEVEL: It’s the same great show you all have come to know and love, but with a twist this year! We will be at a new location this time, Milton Frank stadium located at 2801 15th Ave SW! Come on out and join us! Come have some fun and eat some great BBQ! There will be several trophies awarded and a Best of Show. ***New this year we’ve added a Sound Competition as well as Car Limbo Contest!*** Registration will be the day of show from 9 AM to 12 noon! Car Show Entry fee: $5 for regular show parking (comes with free raffle ticket) $15 for showcase* (this also includes sound comp and car limbo entry) *VIP parking and chance at trophies *Car clubs message us for special group pricing for showcase. Trophy categories are: Best Import, Best Domestic, Best Truck, Best Bike, Best Classic, Best Interior, Best Engine bay, Under Construction, Best Club Participation, Furthest Distance Traveled, Best of Show. SPL Competition (must purchase showcase tix)1st, 2nd and 3rd Place will be awarded in each one!-Below Window Class-Trunk Class-Wall Class. Car Limbo (must purchase showcase tix)Last one left will receive a trophy! Rules for the Car Limbo Contest: Coilovers and airbags can enter the contest. If you do have airbags you CAN NOT adjust your rides height after you are in the line up, must do it before hand. Each car can have as many people in their car as long as their feet and arms do not touch the ground. If you knock over the limbo pole with your car you are out. GOT IT...GOOD! So come slammed and clean and ready to LIMBO! There will be prizes and giveaways! Also extra raffle tickets will be on sale $5 ea. or 5 for $20! Vendor spots available! Sponsorship packages available, message us for more details! For more info go to https://
www.facebook.com/events/368676920243018/ MAY 5: MOULTON AL: CAR/TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE SHOW @ THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL: Located around City Hall. Registration from 8am-12pm. Drawings begin at 1pm. Car and Truck Entry Fee $20 / Motorcycle Entry Fee $15. Grand Prize $500. Door prizes, Cash prizes, 50/50 drawing. For more info: 256-708-5136 or email smrcpr67@gmail.com
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MAY 2018: MAY 5: KNOVILLE TN: Inaugural All Make Spring Fever Auto Show: Event location is at Ted Russell Ford, 9925 Parkside Drive. Event Hours: 8 am to 4 pm; Setup 8 am to Noon, Judging at 1 pm, Awards at 3 pm. Entry Fee: $20. spectators are Free. Top25 plus Specialty Awards. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. For more in-
fo contact: Renee, 865-268-9499 or email: renee@splitzero.net MAY 5: PONCE INLET FL: Vettes at the Light Corvette Show at Kay & Ayers Davies Lighthouse Park, 4931 S. Peninsula Drive. Presented by Ponce Inlet Corvette Club. Sponsored by Jon Hall Chevrolet. Silent Auction - Door Prizes - Music Food. AWARDS: Best of Show - Mayor's Choice - TOP 10 People's Choice 1st/2nd/3rd for Judged Classes. $100 Club Participation Award. Hospitality night Friday, May 4th 5pm - 7pm at the Tavern at Cypress Head, Port Orange, FL. Proceeds to local charities. For more info, contact Bill Nelson 386-561-7441 or
Paul Thompson 617-699-4244. MAY 5: GOODLETTSVILLE TN: 3rd Annual Car Extravaganza 2018: Presented by Ace Exterminating Company, Inc. Event location is at Rivergate Mall (in front of Macy's), 1000 Rivergate Parkway. Event Hours: 9 am to 2 pm. Free Car Entry, ALL donation will benefit, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee and Renewal House, sponsored by, O'Reilly Auto Parts. For more info: 615-394-5411 or email: Marketing@AceExterminating.net MAY 5: HARTSVILLE TN: 7th ANNUAL CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW: Located at the First
Baptist Church, 773 McMurry Blvd. Trophies: Top 50 Trophies awarded at 2:30. Pastor’s Choice/Mayor’s Choice, Youth Minister’s Choice and Best of Show. Top 10 cars/Trucks/Top 3 Bikes. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. $15 entry fee per car. Registration 8am-noon. Dash Plaques for the first 100 entries, door prizes, 50/50, food, fun and music. For more info: 615-374-9419 or 615-374-2941. MAY 5: MADISON TN: Madison Heights Baptist Church Cruise-In: Cruise being held at 815 E. Old Hickory Blvd. Times: Noon - 3:00pm. For more info, contact Lloyd or Brenda Ferrell 615-262-3938 52
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MAY 2018: MAY 5: SEDALIA KY: TOP GUN CAR SHOW AT THE SEDALIA DAYS CELEBRATION: Located at the Sedalia Elementary School. 8am-noon-registration for car show (new school) 8am 5k run (new school). 9am Entertainment (Fire Depot Lot), 9:30am Grand Marshall Recognition and National Anthem (Fire Department lot). 10am Parage (honoring all Local Military Veterans. 10am Inflatable Bouncy Houses for kids (church yard). Noon-Bar B Q chicken available (Crop Production and Lions Club). Sedalia Lions Club will be selling Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks etc throughout the day. Get your cool ride, come on out and join in on the family fun. Donations are Welcome! 100% registrations and donations go to the Sedalia Lions Club. A time to relax and get away from all the stress. Step back in time with some good country hospitality. enjoy the afternoon at our home town celebration. Enjoy the music, fantastic homecooked food, friendly atmosphere. For more info: 270-970-0883 or 270 -217-0732 or email topguncarshows@gmail.com or see www.topguncarshows.com MAY 5-6: MAYSVILLE KY: UPRISING CAR & TRUCK SHOW: Show being held at 2340
Old Main St. Show Schedule: Saturday: 9-1 Registration, Judging all day, 5pm Show grounds close. Sunday-Family Fun Day! Bounce house all day! Free! 9-12 Registration. 9-1 Judging 11-1. Cornhole Tournament-$10 fee per team of 2. 3pm Awards, Raffle drawings, and 50/50 drawing. 50/50 and Raffle tickets sold all weekend. Food vendors available and we have a real bathroom out there now!! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/845753368913081/ MAY 6: MT JULIET TN: 23rd Annual Spring Meet Antique Car Show: Event location is at Wilson Bank Office, 1476 N. Mt Juliet Road. Drive thru Judging, Registration: 10
am to 1 pm, Awards at 3 pm. Vendors all day. 57 Classes, Entry fee: 15. Second vehicle $10. Cars For Sale Corral, See flyer for Hotel accommodations. For more info: 615-400-2054/ 615-308-0586/ Visit: www.MidTennAACA.org MAY 8: MORRISTOWN TN: MUSCLE CAR MISISTRIES CRUISE IN: Spreading the word of God the fastest way we know how! Join us for a Cruise in benefiting Muscle Car Ministries. 6pm-8:30 pm at Karmer Jewerly, 3606 West AJ Hwy. Rain date is 5/15/2018. 50/50 drawing & other prizes, give-a-ways! Food Vendor and eatmototdogs. For more info: www.musclecarministries.com 54
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MAY 2018: MAY 6: LAWRENCEBURG IN: 2nd Annual Cruisin' to A Cure for ALS Car Show: Event being held in Downtown Lawrenceburg, IN. This is a 2nd annual car show put on by 18 year old Logan Lawrence to raise funds for ALS. First show had 425 cars with a big variety. I would love to continue to grow the event. This year's show will have
top 50 classic (1985 and older), top 25 modern (1986 and newer), motorcycle trophies, racecar awards, over 20 specialty trophies, as well as a best of show, $1000 of cash prizes, door prizes, live entertainment, dash plaques and split the pot. The show would like anything on wheels: classics, rat rods, cars of any years, motorcycles, racecars, etc. The first show raised $15,000 and the goal is to match or increase that this year! Location is downtown Lawrenceburg. Stay tuned for flyers and logistics. MAY 6: SHELBY TWP MI: 40TH ANNUAL BEARING BURNERS AUTO CLUB SWAP MEET &
USED CAR CORRAL: Rain or Shine show! Located at 11541 21 Mile Rd. Open to the public on Sunday 9am-4pm, admission and parking $10 per car. Food available, no golf carts, mopeds, scooters allowed, no walk-ins and no pets. Vendor info: no pre -registration available -arrive early. Pricing per space—Saturday Vendor Setup-9am -3pm $20 Overnight security provided. Sunday Vendor set-up 5:30-8:30am $25, Saturday Car Corral Setup $15, Sunday Car Corral set-up $20. There is no charge for Sunday when setting up on Saturday. Swap spaces are 15 x 20, Vendors must stay until 3pm on Sunday, Vendors that want to part together must arrive togetherNO saving spaces, Automotive related items only. For more info: 586-689-1903 or
586-293-1035. MAY 6: STERLING IL: SAUK VALLEY SHIFTERS CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET SWAP-ORAMA: Located at 110 South 2nd Ave. Start time is 7am. Free vendor spaces, All Classes. 3D sounds, Food and Trophies. Shine or Rust. Classics, New School, Hot Rods, Customs, Bikes, Rat Rods and Cruisers. For more info: 815-499-9127.
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MAY 2018: MAY 3: LAS VEGAS NV: LS FEST WEST HOOVER DAM CRUISE: Our inaugural cruise went better than we could have hoped for and we had the chance to meet many of you face-to-face. On top of that, the cruise ended up being an amazing photo opportunity and the sounds of raucous LS exhaust notes bouncing off the canyon
walls is not one we will soon forget. If you missed it last year then we’ve got good news for you, LSX Magazine will be back at it again this year and we hope to see even more of you turn out. Just like last year, we will likely be pulling cars for features along the way. So, if you’ve got a ride that you think is magazine worthy, show up and you might just snag a spot in our pages. And, even if you don’t, it’s a great way to meet other LS- and LT-owners that are just as crazy about their ride as you are. We will gather at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway starting at 6:30 p.m., after which we will depart for the dam at 7 p.m. sharp. Our first leg will take us to the Hoover Dam Visitor Center which affords wonderful views of Lake Mead. After a lit-
tle mingling and photo ops, we’ll head into the dam itself. Last year we had the place basically to ourselves. Turns out, there’s nothing like hearing your exhaust crackle through the coves of the Hoover Dam. Once gathered at the dam, we’ll take a huge group photo and then part ways. Last year, we ended things around 8:30 p.m. just as the sun was setting. To register for the cruise, and to let us know you plan on attending. Head over to our quick registration form at https:// www.lsfest.com/lsx-magazine-sponsors-2nd-annual-hoover-dam-cruise/ which takes less than 30 seconds to fill out.
MAY 3-5: NAZARETH TX: TOP OF TEXAS T-BUCKET RUN: Hosted by the T-Bucket Alliance. For more info on the event go to www.nationaltbucketalliance.com or go to https://www.facebook.com/National-T-Bucket-Alliance-204074919637319/
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MAY 2018: MAY 3-6: DEWEY OK: STRAY KAT 500: Hosted by Stray Kat Kustoms. We believe guys are getting tired of going to just another car show. So we focus on trying to create a relaxing, laid back atmosphere where you can meet new friends and talk about Kustoms and Hot Rods. We have trophies but they go to the Koolest not just
to the most money spent or the over baby'd. We believe in having fun enjoying our hobby without the stress of competition. One of the kool aspects of the show you will see a $200K Kustom or Hot Rod parked right next to a $2K and both of them are having a great time. Every Kustom and Hot Rod no matter what condition is welcomed to attend the SK500. Some tag it as a Rat Rod show and they are wrong. The SK500 is about Real car enthusiast having fun with Real Kustoms and Real Hot Rods. Our shows you will see more then just kool vehicles. We believe the importance of entertaining the whole family. You will hear kool music, see talented artist, Kool antique stores and meet a lot of kool people. Stay tune for more information about the show. For more info now go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/1458200477604720/ MAY 4: DUBUQUE IA: DEMOLITION DRAG RACING: Located at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds. First time in IOWA. See ruthless racers who will do anything for the win! See edge of your seat, thrills for the whole family! Real live danger unfold right before your very eyes! Rain date May 5. For more info: www.vintagetorquefest.com MAY 4-5: DUBUQUE IA: TORQUEFEST: Hot Rods, Customs, Cycles, and Art. Live bands/dirty drag racing/vendors/flat track motorcycle exhibition/R/C demo derby/vintage swap meet flame show/burn out pit/art show & auction jalopy racing/ camping on site/pin up contest. All gate procees go to Helping Hannah’s Heart Foundation. This is a 501C 3 designed to help children w/congenital heart defects. This is a festival that brings together people from around the country that have a passion for keeping traditions of the past alive. Music, art, cars, clothes, cycles and helping kids with heart problems is why we get together. For more info: www.vintagetorquefest.com
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MAY 2018: MAY 4-5: FT WORTH TX: LMC TRUCK C10 NATIONALS: Located at Teas Motor Speedway. 1947-1998 Chevy & GMC Truck & SUV. Truck show, Autocross and Swap Meet. Classic Trucks celebration America’s Original Pickup. You could win a TRUCK!
MAY 4-6: LAS VEGAS NV: HOLLEY LS FEST WEST: Holley LS Fest has become the goto event for fans of GM’s high performance do-it-all LS engine platform. For 2018, Holley is bringing LS Fest West back to Las Vegas Motor Speedway just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada! If an LS based (or current generation LT) engine is powering your ride or if you are considering a swap to LS power, this is your event! Race cars, street rods, muscle cars, trucks, late models, drift cars, prerunners, Ultra 4 buggies – you name it, if it is being powered by an LS there will be something here for you! Take part in our Drag Racing classes, Autocross, 3S Challenge, ShowN-Shine, Dyno Challenge, Road Course Challenge, Off Road Challenge and more! Event/class champions will be crowned as well as an overall event champion for those that want to compete in multiple events. Check out the rest of the site and make plans to join us! For more info and to register go to https://www.lsfest.com/ west/ MAY 4-6: LAKE OF THE OZARKS MO: 30TH ANNUAL MAGIC DRAGON STREET MEET NATIONALS: The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The show celebrated its 29th year in 2017 with phenomenal weather, 1,000 participants and close to
10,000 spectators. Located in Central Missouri, we bring over 25 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so we only have show vehicles within the boundaries. This creates and absolutely electric atmosphere! Some say it's like being on the set of "American Graffiti". Central Missouri’s LARGEST CAR SHOW!! See BIGFOOT!!, BRAND NEW MUSCLE CAR being given away. 1000 entries allowed in the show for Street rods, Rat rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines and motorcycles. NO DAILY DRIVERS. For more info go to http://www.magicdragoncarshow.com/ 62
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MAY 2018: MAY 5: NEWTON KS: 14TH ANNUAL NEWTON DOWNTOWN CAR SHOW: Don’t miss the BIG Cruise night Friday night May 4 @ 6:30pm. Over 350 Cars-Hot RodsMotorcycles, 140 trophies, cash prizes, Dash Plaques, Music and Fun. Fun for the whole family! For more info: 316-283-0391 or
www.NewtonDowntownCarShow.com, Cruise info: 316-409-3048. MAY 5: GLADSTONE (KANSAS CITY) MO: HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR-KANSAS CITY: Experience classic Americana with the best Rat Rods Kansas City has to offer! This event is being held at the Walmart located at 7207 N. M1Hwy. When Hot Wheels launched the original “Sweet 16” die-cast cars in 1968, they were considered some of the most influential and legendary cars in automotive history. And now, we’re hitting the road to find custom cars worthy of joining them as HOT WHEELS LEGENDS. One finalist from each of the 15 cities will join us at SEMA 2018 in Las Vegas, where one lucky winner will be immortalized as a Hot Wheels Legend and transformed into a die-cast car sold around the world. Don’t miss this family friendly event! Enter your custom car into the competition or come witness the epic event! Each stop will include:Lifesize Hot Wheels Fleet of Cars 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels Anniversary Edition cars. Cool Swag. Photo Ops. Hot Wheels Kids Zone. Microsoft Forza Gaming Zone. Historical Die-Cast Display Car & Pop Culture Influencers. More Info & Enter Your Car (coming soon): http://hotwheels.com/legends Join our official Hot Wheels Legends Group for more information about exhibiting your car: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotWheelsLegends/ MAY 6: KANSAS CITY KS: KC SHOWDOWN 2018: Located at T-Bones Stadium, 1800 Village West Pkwy. Show at 9am, Awards at 3pm. Registration fee $20. Awards are: Best of Car, Truck, Paint, Interior, 4x4, Import, Lowrider, Muscle, Bike, Top 50. This is a Rain or Shine show. Car, Truck, Bike Show, all makes, Models, Custom and Classic. For more info: 931-980-1643 or kcshowdown17@gmail.com
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MAY 2018: MAY 6: MONTICELLO IA: 34TH ANNUAL SPRING AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET & CARS FOR SALE CORRAL: Located at fairgrounds parking lot, 700 N Maple St. 7:30am1pm. Special park and show area for Rods, Rats, Muscles, Cruisers, Antiques, Classics and Motorcycles. Open to High performance, custom, stock, and antique. Swap
spaces—parts, cars, trucks, motorcycles, related items and service. Corral spaces— limited to cars, trucks and motorcycles in running condition. Swap and Corral vendors are encouraged to make reservations in advance. Conformation of reservations will be made by return mail. Vendors can make reservations at the gate on the day of the event. Vendor set up time: 7am-9:30am. Vendors are encouraged to remain set up until . No pets. No motorbike riding and no refunds. Events held rain or shine. General admission $5 12 and under free with paid adult. For more info: 319465-5119
MAY 2018 MAY 5: TORRANCE CA: 2018 EDELBROCK CAR SHOW: Located at 510 Madrid St. Show time 9am-4pm. Live entertainment, Beer Garden, Food Court, Kids Corner, Star Cars and 20 Trophy Classes. Benefiting Crusin’ For a Cure-Prostate Cancer. MAY 6: TURLOCK CA: 33RD ANNUAL SPRING TURLOCK CLASSIC CAR SWAP MEET SHOW: Located at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N Broadway. To register: registration@springfallturlock.com. The fall show will be Sept 30th. More info to fol-
low for fall show. For more info on the Spring show- 209-201-8491 or www.springfallturlock.com . MAY 6: TURLOCK CA: C10PALOOZA: Presented by the SPRING TURLOCK SWAP MEET. All C10’s welcome. Cruise in at 9am. Music and food. 505/50 raffle. $25.00 entry fee includes car and driver. Spectator admission is $10.00. Event being held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. For more info call 209-672-0079
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MAY 2018 MAY 4-6: ATLANTIC CITY NJ: MOTOR SOCIAL AT THE SHOW BOAT ATLANTIC CITY: An indoor Car Show on the Old Casino Floor (pre-registration)C required for indoor cars. Vendors, Bands, Burlesque and more. Also and outdoor Car Show Saturday and Sunday. Special Hotel Rates Coming Soon! Spectators free!. For car registration,
Vendor or General info: 609-857-1213 or 347-528-5372 or www.motorsocialAC.com or motorsocialAC@gmail.com
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FOR SALE: 1940 Packard coupe. This is the last year of the freestanding headlights. It looks a lot like a ’40 Ford coupe except for the grill and hood. The car is original, very solid, in good shape. All of the chrome has been re-chromed, some still in paper wrap. All new tinted glass, as well as the original glass, a roll of upholstery material, but the seats and headliner are in nice shape, (door panels need some work. The dash has the instruments removed to re-wood grain, (I have vinyl wrap burled wood that I was going to use to cover the dash), but all of the instruments are in good original shape, wires are tagged and everything comes with the car. I also have paperwork and history that dates back to the late ‘60s. Going with my plan, I figured I’d have it back on the road with a few weeks work. Reality is, however, that I have no time and must get the house in shape to sell before April. If you are interested or know someone that might enjoy this fine car please have them give me a call, (256) 665-3345. (315-18)
FOR SALE: 1936 Dodge Coupe RARE. Color-red. Interior- tan leather. Mustang 2 front end. PS, PB, PW, EDL, TC. Chevy 350 engine with Transmission 700r. 18in wheels. Excellent condition. $42,000. Call- 615-419-6232 (3/28/18)
FOR SALE: 1986 Mazda, RX7. This is a one owner car in nice shape but has been parked inside for about 8 years. It is all original with the original rotary engine and 5 speed manual transmission. There is an easy conversion kit made right here in Lacy Springs, that lets you install a LS engine if anyone wants to make a street rod daily driver out of it. I’ve seen this done and it looks like factory equipment. (256) 665-3345. (3-15-18) 70
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