Vol.17: Issue 3
Jan 19-25
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Vol. 17 Issue 3 Jan 19 – 25, 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, Randy Curry, RODSHOWS.com , Micha Claycamp, SOMERNITES CRUISE
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 4 Road Rumblings 6 Cover Contest 9 Southeast Car Shows 10 West Coast Car Shows 12 Western USA Car Shows 12 East Coast USA Car Shows 14 Upcoming Car Shows 16 “THE RIDLER” 19 Cruise-In’s Across America 22 Swap-N-Sell 24 Cover: 2nd Place Cover Contest Winner from Randy Curry Contents Page: Cool Art by Micah Claycamp gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheadgazzette 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….” “see old friends we have made…”
IT’s ROAD TRIP TIME!!
friends that we look forward to meeting in person as we travel around.
We’re getting ready to nail down our Winter Road Tour schedule gearheads.
For me...that's the best part of this deal...you the gearhead friends we have.
The indoor/winter show season is in full swing across the USA and we’re going to be headed to multiple events.
I look forward to hearing about what your driving, building, thoughts about our hobby and more.
We go to cover the events and share the cool stuff we see and experience with you our readers, so you can get a flavor of what’s going on in the gearhead world. We also go, plain and simply because we have fun doing it.
We’ll be telling you where were headed in the upcoming issues. Some of the places we are planning to be at as of now are at the GNRS in Pomona, World of Wheels in Birmingham. The Detroit Autorama in the Motor City and the World of Wheel in Chicago.
That’s the best reason of all.
The other reason we head out of the office, is to see old friends that we have made over the years and hopefully meet some new ones.
If you see me walking around, in the company shirt (Gearhead Gazzette on it...LOL) stop me and say hi...I’ll be glad you did.
Thru the magic of FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM, we have made a good number of new gearhead
Jimmy B.
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Road Rumblings‌.
Here is an update from our friends
We will have FREE goodie bags for you that include the new 2017 event posters! Special events and guests for the 2017 season will be announced on our website and Facebook Fan Page first.
at the SOMERNITES Cruise! 2017 RAFFLE CAR and WINTER UPDATE! Winter is definitely here but, even as your hot rod sits waiting patiently for warm weather, the Somernites Team is hard at work planning for Opening Day, Sat. April 22nd as well as the rest of the season. The Showcase Corral schedule is complete and locked in, the new Raffle Car; a 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air is here and tickets are now available for purchase online.
If you haven't "Liked" our page, just click the Facebook icon below and you will be among the first to get all the details! 2017 Fri-Sat Somernites Cruise dates: April 21-22...(Opening Cruise Weekend) Somernites Truckin' Nationals Showcase! May 26-27...Mopar Mania Showcase! June 23-24...Camaro & Firebird Showcase! July 21-22...Corvette Summer Showcase & Somernites Reunion! Aug 25-26...Mustang Alley Showcase & SuperCruise!
Look for the Somernites booth in the main exhibit hall at the 26th Annual Nashville Auto Fest at The Fairgrounds coming up Jan. 21-22!
Sept 22-23...11th Annual Power Cruise sponsored by Holley! Oct 27-28...Tri-Five Chevy Showcase w/ Traditional Hot Rods! 6
The show will also feature specially themed displays that celebrate different as pects of automotive culture. To celebrate the 60th anni versary of the Tri-Five Chevy, Building 9 of the Pomona Fairplex will be an all Tri-Five hall (1955-1957) presented by Danchuck and sponsored by the American Tri-Five Association. This building will feature arguably one of the most famous Tri-Five's ever built, the 1957 Project X 210.
The 68th Annual Grand National Roadster Show will bring together the finest rods, customs, lowriders and motorcycles from all over the country to compete for many different awards including the coveted America's Most Beautiful Roadster and America's Most Beautiful Motorcycle.
Ray Evernham, host of Velocity's AmeriCarna will be on-hand throughout the weekend in Building 6 of the Pomona Fairplex signing autographs alongside the 1958 Impala, and Candy Clark from American Graffiti.
The GNRS is the world's longest running indoor car show, and is returning to the Fairplex in Pomona, CA. The three-day show will be packed with over 600 vehicles competing to win one of the show's many awards, with an additional 1,000 cars joining in on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29 for the 12th Annual Grand Daddy Drive In.
Show attendees will also have the chance to bid on pinstriped artwork done at the show by master painters at the Pinstriper's Reunion. All proceeds from the auction will then be donated to this year's charity, Teen Challenge.
The GNRS hands out awards recognizing the best customs, restorations, race cars, trucks, suede vehicles, hot rods, muscle cars, and street machines. The theme for this year's show is "The Magic Happens Here," so attendees can expect to see lots of vehicles and displays decorated in the theme.
The show opens to the public at noon on Friday, Jan. 27 and runs until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Admission for adults is $25 each day; children ages 6-12 are $10 each day; ages five and under are free. Parking is $10 and the entrance to the lot is located at Gate 9 off of White Avenue. There will also be numerous food vendors on site to accommodate families.
Of all of the awards given out at the GNRS, none is more sought after than the America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR) award. This year's show will feature 13 of the country's best pre-’37 hot rods competing for the AMBR award. The winner gets to have their name added onto the 9-foot trophy, along with a $10,000 prize.
Make your plans to attend now!
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It’s time to announce the second, of the 3 winners of our Gearhead Gazzette
Magazine Cover Contest! CONGRATULATIONS to Randy Curry of Morris IL. for being selected as our 2nd place winner of the photo contest. Randy’s cool shot is on this weeks cover (edited to fit). We are featuring the whole picture here. We will be getting Randy’s prizes sent to him!
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JAN 2017: JAN 20-21: RALEIGH NC: 31ST ANNUAL PIEDMONT RACING EXPO & AUCTION: Located at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road. Consignment Times: Wed, January 18-noon-6pm, Thurs January 19, 8am-5pm. Exhibitor Setup times: Thursday January 19, noon-6pm, Friday January 20, 8am-10pm Spectator doors open at noon on Friday. Auction Starts: Friday, January 20-noon—lots 1 thru 600. Saturday January 21-9am---Lots 601-1200+. Racers reunion: Saturday 11am-2pm. For over 30 years we’ve been giving local short track racers a place to buy and sell their racing parts as well as offered a trade show to learn the latest in racing technology from Racing Parts and Accessory Distributors. Last year at the suction we had over 1200 lots consigned and sold and we had over 40 vendors in the trade show. This year we will host the 7th Annual Raleigh Fairgrounds Racers Reunion featuring about 40 of the legendary Raleigh Fairgrounds Speedway race car drivers. For more info: 336344-8400 or www.piedmontracingexpo.com or www.funwoodauction.com JAN 21-22: NASHVILLE TN: 26TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE AUTOFEST: Located at the Nashville State Fairgrounds. Car show, swap meet, vendors and More! Over $2500 in cash and awards to be given out at the event. For more info: www.nashvilleautofest.com JAN 21-22: WHITE PINE TN: WINTER ANGEL EXPO ANNUAL VEHICLE/MOTORCYCLE SHOW & NATIONAL MODEL CAR SHOW: Located at Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center. I-81 Exit 8, 1615 Pavilion Dr. Show times: 9am-7pm, Saturday 11am-3pm. Indoors limited to the first 150 entries. Adult Admission $5, under 12 free with one adult. Car/Motorcycle for show $25, Inside show vendor 10x10 $45. Car/Motorcycle
Show pre-register prior December 31 T-shirt info needed. Vehicle set up Friday, the 20th noon-7pm & Saturday the 21St 9am-noon. For more info: 423-312-0551. Vendors 423-438-409 or www.winterangelexpocarshow.com, facebook/ winterangelexpocarshow.
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JAN 2017: JAN 17-22: SCOTTSDALE AZ: 46TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE AUCTION: Located at Westworld. For more info: www.Barrett-Jackson.com JAN 20-22: WICHITA KS: STARBIRD-DEVLIN ROD & CUSTOMS CHARITIES CAR SHOW: Located at 225 West Douglas, Century II Convention Center. Cars for Charities, Event Info, Photos, Magnificent 7. Friday Jan 20- noon-10pm, Free Kids zone open from 5pm-8pm. Saturday 10am-10pm, Free kids zone open from noon-8pm. Sunday 10am-5pm. Free kids zone from noon-3pm. Trophies at 4pm Sunday. Awards Ceremony: Convention Hall, begins @ 4pm, General Public is Welcome to Attend! The Magnificent 7 Show Competition is the premier event of the Cars for Charities’ 60 th Annual Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show. The goal of the Magnificent 7 competion is to showcase the best and most outstanding vehicles shown for the first time in Wichita. $17,000 cash and trophies will be awarded to the winning vehicles in this competition. All Mag 7 Finalists receive $2,000 and the Mag 7 Winner receives a total of $5,000. In addition to cash and trophies, Magnificent 7 own-
ers will be treated to an array of special events throughout the weekend. Cars exit immediately after trophies. All buildings must be cleared out by midnight Sunday. General admission $12, Couples $20, Juniors (12-17) $6, Children (11 & younger) free. You can purchase tickets online: www.WichitaTix.com . Pre-purchase tickets save a $1 when you purchase tickets from QuikTrip or other participating sponsors. For more info: 316-634-2222 or dsigman@cthb.net or www.StarbirdDevlin.com
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JAN 21: FULLERTON CA; 17TH ANNUAL PONTIAC / OAKLAND / GMC / BUICK / OLDSMOBILE SHOW ‘n SHINE: Hosted by the SoCal Chapter of the POCI. Event runs from 10am-3pm. Check-in at 8am sharp. Event being held at the WINGS CAFÉ at the FULLERTON AIRPORT located at 4011 W. Commonwealth. Open to all Pontiacs, Oaklands, GMC’s, Buiicks and Oldsmobiles. Vendor spaces are $75.00. Limited on siter trailer parking. Spectators free. Event happens rain or shine. Raffle prizes, 50/50 drawing and NEW Fun Trophy Categories!. Day of show entry welcome. PreRegistration by Jan 14 $20.00. Day of show is $25.00. Portion of proceeds go to local charities. For more info email to sccpoci@att.net 12
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JAN 2017: JAN 20-22: PITTSBURGH PA: 56TH ANNUAL WORLD OF WHEELS: Located at David L Lawrence Convention Center. Steel City Award of Excellence. $2,000 cash. See the DRAG CITY display featuring Nostalgia Drag Cars that helped make racing what it is today. For more info call 412-828-7194 or 412-337-5551 or go to www.worldofwheels.com JAN 20-22: OAKS PA: PPB PIONEER POLE BUILDING MOTORSPORTS RACECAR & TRADE SHOW: Located at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. The Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2017 Racecar and Trade Show fueled by Sunoco and Distributed by Insinger Performance is again expected to fill all 250,000 sq. ft. of available show space making it even more important for those planning to participate to reserve their space now. A large percentage of exhibitors from 2016 show have already made their plans for 2017. This year’s show attendees will have the opportunity to meet many top name racers and personalities from local, regional and na-
tional motorsports. Exhibitors will have what is new in the sport on display. There are many collectible dealers willing to share their treasures with fans. Racers and personalities will be signing autographs, posing for photos and just chattering with show attendees. This all happens for no additional charge. Buy an admission ticket and you are part of the activities. For more info: 609-888-3618.
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JAN 2017: JAN 27-29: SHREVEPORT LA: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: 42nd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels: Located at the Shreveport Convention Center. Show hours Friday: 5-9pm, Saturday: 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-6pm. Tickets are adults $14, Children 6-11 $6, Children 5 & under free. Advanced discount ticket available at O’Reilly Auto Parts. Tickets available at the box office during the
show hours. For more info: 318-747-6881 or email sportwow@bellsouth.net JAN 27-29: GRAY TN: 21ST ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE SWAP MEET: Located at Appalachian Fairgrounds. Oval track, drag race, muscle car, street cars. Race Production launched its first Performance Automotive Swap Meet and car corral in 1996 at the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray, TN. All of our shows since have had great success, both for the customers and vendors. We have 4 buildings FULL of vendors and toms of outside vendors and cars for sale in the corral, despite the weather, every year. The show is held rain or shine (or sleet or ice). This is a TRUE
automotive related swap meet. A true auto-enthusiasts heaven! Saturday and Sunday door prizes. For more info: RaceProductions@aol.com , 321-264-0408.
JAN 2017: JAN 27-29: COLUMBUS OH: SUMMIT RACING EQUIPMENT SHOW CAR SERIES: Summit Racing Equipment Hot Rod and Custom Show: Located at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street. Show hours are Friday: 3pm-10pm, Sat-
urday 10am-10pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. General admission $16, Children 6-12 $6 under 5 & under free. There will be special appearances and events for times and location during the show. For more info: 330-628-243 or email cantonhotrodshow@sbcglobal.net
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JAN 2017: JAN 29: LIMA OH: 33rd ANNUAL LIMA’S GIANT AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET: Located at the Allen County Fairgrounds. 8am-3pm. Snow or shine! Four heated buildings overflowing with parts for your project. Parts for all types of Racing, Street Rod & Muscle Car, Truck, Diesel and More! New Product Pavilion! Three buildings full of deals from swap meet vendors, Ultimate Racing Promotions will again fill the fourth building with new and exciting parts and services. Meet face to face with vendors, companies and manufacturers from the surrounding area. From chassis and engine builders to welding and tool/equipment demonstrations and everything in between. Free goodie bags!
JAN 2017: JAN 29: HOUSTON TX: RIDE THE ROCKET CAR AND BIKE BOOGIE: RR/HR and The
rocket 88 sound system presents you "Ride the Rocket" grassroots car and bike show! Calling out all custom cars, motorcycles and bicycles for a rocking 88 time! Live dj set by the boys of the "Rocket 88 sound system" spinning the best of early 50's and 60's music all on wax! Bring the wife's, bring the kids for a boogie rock n roll time! Food, vendors, adult beverages and coffee will all be served to keep the party going! We will be selling raffle tickets for our 1980 shovel head project bike, along other prizes you could win!! So start your engines and show off your customs!! More TBA!! Grassroots curbside parking for custom cars and bikes, just like we like it! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/
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JAN 27-29: POMONA CA: 68TH Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand National Roadster Show: Event Located at Pomona Fairplex. See AMERICA’s MOST BEAUTFUL ROADSTER selected from the best of the best. Over $80,000 in cash and awards. 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: 877763-7469 or www.rodshow.com JAN 28-29: TURLOCK CA: 51st ANNUAL TURLOCK SWAP MEET: Location 900 N. Broadway, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Rain or Shine. Cars for Sale. $40 for 2 days, Cars 20 yrs or older. $60-19 yrs of Newer. First come basis. No Parts. Vehicles must be driven to space. All Swap Spaces Pre-registered. Admission-$10 Saturday, $5.00 Sunday. Children under 12 free. Tickets at the Gate. RV parking $30 for the Weekend. This is not affiliated with any other swap meets! For more info: www.turlockswapmeet.com JAN 29: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PO SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and high performance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Rodding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785
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Story/Photo’s - Jimmy B
The BIG show with the show at the DETROIT AUTORAMA, is the competition for the “RIDLER AWARD”. There is a lot to see at the Autorama, but the #1 event within the show is the competition for this much sought after award.
Each year, competitors from all over the globe come to Detroit to try and win this coveted award. At the same time, veteran show goers and even first time attendees, check out the GREAT 8, that have been selected to compete for the RIDLER.
Being selected for a GREAT 8 award, is a huge achievement in itself. Some would say, and it’s true to a degree, the seller and buyer would have to be the final judge, but being selected for the GREAT 8 adds some additional level of $$$ to the vehicle.
The Ridler Trophy is awarded to the vehicle that is shown for the first time … anywhere ….period.
Some would say that building a vehicle to this level is crazy. Man hours and huge sums of $$ to do it. That’s one groups opinion. We say build them like you like them! The creativity and craftsmanship gets better and better each year. Make your plans now to attend the 2017 AUTORAMA in Feb 2017! 19
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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.
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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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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