Vol.17: Issue 4
Jan 26-Feb 1
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The BASEMENT
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Vol. 17 Issue 4 Jan 26–Feb 1, 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, Louise “ Land Speed” Noeth, Dick Raczuk, KOUL TOOLS, Rob Sipos, SEMA, Thompson SLR, Justin Moriarty
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 Southeast Car Shows 8 Midwest Car Shows 8 Western USA Car Shows 10 West Coast Car Shows 12 Cover Contest Winner 14 Cover Contest Wrap-up 15 Upcoming Car Shows 18 “The BASEMENT” 22 Cruise-In’s Across America 24 Swap-N-Sell 26 Cover: Our Cover Contest Winner– Pic by Rob Sipos Contents Page: Cover Contest Entry from Justin Moriarty gearheagazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com www.facebook.com/gearhead-gazzette twitter@gearheadgazzett Instagram@gearheaddgazzette Send submissions via email or direct mail to GEARHEAD GAZZETTE 2685 Buckner Rd Thompsons Station TN 37179
“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….” “It’s Like A Car Carnival”
As you open this up we have headed out to the west coast. The next stop on our 2017 Winter Road Tour.
The GNRS is what brings us all together this time of year. It brings a LOT of hot rodders to Southern California! Hot rodders come from all over the globe to be part of the GNRS. It has that kind of drawing power. It’s not just the roadsters vying for the AMBR trophy that brings us to So-Cal, it’s the whole event all weekend long. As our good friend Larry dubbed it…”It’s like a “Car Carnival”! So much going on all weekend long.
It’s Grand National Roadster Show time again...and we can’t wait. One of the best parts about this trip is traveling with great friends and spending a long (4 day) weekend with them having nothing but gearhead fun. The other part that is great, is meeting up with like minded friends we have made over the years, going out to the GNRS and other events in California. As we have said, like many others, the cars are just pieces of steel and the people are what make them special.
If you’re on Facebook or Instagram or check us out over the weekend starting Thursday as we will be posting lots of pics from the show all weekend long.
Jimmy B.
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Road Rumblings…. We got this in our email box from Danny Thompson...we’re glad to hear this!
SEMA Now Accepting Scholarship Applications SEMA is now accepting applications from students preparing for careers in the auto or auto-parts industries for the 2017 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Challenger 2 Will Run in 2017
The SEMA Memorial Scholarship program offers financial assistance of up to $5,000 to help foster the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Students can apply at www.sema.org/scholarships.
I'll get right to it--the Challenger 2 will return to Bonneville in 2017. The team and I will be running Speed Week (August 1218th) and Cook’s FIA Shootout (September 20-24th). As many of you know, I had planned to retire the car after the 2016 season. That was probably the right decision, but after capturing the SCTA AA/FS record at 406.7mph, the team and I thought ending things now would mean leaving too much of the car’s potential on the table. So we’re going to give it one more try in 2017 before packing things up for good. If you'd like to read more about our plans, as well as an analysis of what went wrong during last year's FIA event.
The deadline for the program is March 1. Scholarships are available in a variety of categories, including technical and business disciplines. Dozens of awards ranging from $2,000 to $3,000 will be given out, with a $5,000 award going to the top student. The program also includes a loanforgiveness aspect that offers financial awards to employees of SEMA-member companies who have completed and are paying off a loan for a program of study at an accredited university, college or vocational/technical program within the U.S. For more information on the program, contact Juliet Marshall, SEMA manager of education projects, at 909-978-6655 or julietm@sema.org.
To follow along with Danny and the team, head to www.thompsonslr.com 6
KOUL TOOL”s Builders Tip Over the years I’ve done my share of AN hose assembly projects. These jobs can be a piece of cake or a major pain in the neck. As most of you know already, the biggest hurdle to cross is inserting the hose into the socket. If you don’t get a clean cut on your braided stainless steel hose it can be a nightmare getting it into the fitting. That’s why I invented the AN Hose Assembly Tool to funnel the frayed ends into the nut.
Will Trump Save the Salt Flats? UPDATE By the time land speed racers got the legislation details into the hands of lawmakers in Washington DC the contentious election cycle was so upended it prevented any meaningful work getting done before the new administration. A lobbyist has been hired and new strategy has been embraced. Salt Lake City Tribune writer Emma Penrod published another report on the continuing saga of the land speed racing community's efforts to ignite restorative actions to the beleaguered Bonneville Salt Flats. Read the full report here: http:// www.sltrib.com/home/4773483-155/whocan-save-the-Bonneville-salt For those who think Save the Salt is out-of -line for heaping big blame on the BLM, please read this fact-loaded, science-heavy letter to then Secretary of the Interior Stuart Udall, penned in 1961 by CAR&DRIVER auto writer Griff Borgeson. We can't make this stuff up. Griff's respectful appeal: http://savethesalt.org/wp-content/ uploads/2016/11/udallpg1547.pdf
Once you get the hose into the socket and installed all the way to the threads most of the ugly stuff is behind you. However, there is one more potential obstacle that can be just as frustrating. When you go to screw the fitting into the nut, the AN hose can push out of the end you just installed it into. Recently, I discovered a way to clamp braided stainless steel hose with AN vise jaw inserts. Place the inserts so that they are sticking half way out of the vise. As you can see in the photo, both the fitting and the hose are secured tightly. You probably don’t need to mark the hose anymore, but it’s never a bad idea just to be safe. ( Owner of KOUL TOOLS & Article by Dick Raczuk. www.koultools.com )
Save the Salt reminds everyone that we are not a special interest group with selfish ideals. This effort is meant to restore an American treasure that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Land Speed Racing is only one of many user groups adversely affected by the steady salt crust decline. 7
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 28: NASHVILLE TN: EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOW TOUR 2017: Located at Music City Center. 10am-7pm. For more info: www.easyridersevents.com or 800-962-9857
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, Saturday 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 29: MEDINA OH: NORTHERN OHIO RACERS’SWAP MEET: Located at Medina County Coummunity Center, 735 Lafayette. Indoor Swap Meet. Nearly 100 vendors. Drag Racing, Circle Track, Restoration, High performance Street Strip.
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 cus-
toms!! More TBA!! Grassroots curbside parking for custom cars and bikes, just like we like it! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/135193990313826/
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JAN 2017: 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: 877-763-7469 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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It’s time to announce the 1st Place Winner of our Gearhead Gazzette Magazine Cover Contest! CONGRATULATIONS to Rob Sipos of Spring Hill TN, for being selected as our 1st place winner of the Magazine cover photo contest. Rob’s winning shot of the 1971 ‘Cuda is on this weeks cover (edited to fit). We are featuring the whole picture here. We will be getting his prizes of a Gearhead Gazzette Shirt, hat and a “Hard Copy” of the Magazine issue sent to him!
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Story by Jimmy B—Pics by Contest Entrants
Back in the beginning of November 2016, we sat around the office and came up with the idea of having a cover contest for our readers. This sprang up as we talked about all the nice photos out there on Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites.
We posted the flyer/ad announcing the contest and didn't know what to expect. To say the least we were pleasantly surprised in a great way with the number of entries we got for our first cover contest.
We threw a few rules/guidelines together, cause you have to have them to keep things straight, or so we're told. We didn't want to complicate things, but keep things on the up and up.
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Quite honestly, it was hard for the judging panel to narrow the field down from so many cool entries, to 3 winners. A lot of agonizing later and we have showcased our 3 winners on the covers of the Gearhead Gazzette over the past 2 weeks and then on this weeks issue for the first place winner.
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest. You submitted some cool shots! We’re sharing most of them here ( some entered multiple shots of the same vehicle) so all our readers can see the shots that were submitted, and give all of our entries a little bit of recognition too.
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We are going to do a 2nd Annual Cover Contest later this year again. Keep that in mind as you take those photo’s. Frame them for a vertical format. We hope you make it even tougher to choose a winner later this year. CHEERS! 17
FEB 2017: FEB 3-5: GOODY KY: IN DOORS COAL COUNTRY ROD & BIKE SHOW: Located at the Southside Mall. Pre-register before Jan 25 $25, after Jan 25 $40, Vendor or booth space (3days) $75. Spectator fee $5 or $10 for Weekend Pass (children under 12) free. Each vendor or registered entry will receive (2) weekend passes free, setup will begin Thursday Feb 2 beginning @ noon. Vendor, Booth Spaces & Participants Pre-
register forms or info: 606-353-1381 FEB 3-5: MOULTRIE GA: MOULTRIE SWAP MEET: Moultrie Swap Meet is a 3 Day Automotive Event where you can find Parts, Tools, Literature, Equipment, Antique and Performance Parts, Jewelry, Crafts, Clothing, Candles, Women's Accessories, Collectible and Special Interest Items. The Car Corral offers hundreds of vehicles displayed for sale. Moultrie Swap Meet is The South's Fastest Growing Swap Meet with 70,000 Sq. Ft. of Inside Spaces and over 4,000 outside spaces. We offer over 50 Acres of FREE Parking, FREE Parts Hauling (TIPS ARE ALLOWED), 24 Hour Security,
Plenty of Great Tasting Food and Multiple Restroom Facilities plus we have a 5,000 Ft. Airstrip on site just for added convenience. NO PETS ALLOWED! NO GOLF CARTS ALLOWED! Gates Open to the Public 8:00AM - 6:00PM Friday & Saturday, 9:00AM 4:00PM Sunday. Admission is $10.00 cash per person each day at the gate and $5.00 on Sunday. Children under 12 years of age are Free. Swap Meet is held at SPENCE FIELD located at 230 G Harper Blvd. For more info go to http:// www.moultrieswapmeet.com/ FEB 5: NASHVILLE TN: 29TH ANNUAL STONES RIVER REGION AACA SWAP MEET: Located at the Nashville Fairgrounds. 6:30am-3pm. Auto related-tools-Literaturetoys, service station memorabilia, parts, accessories. Vendor set up on Feb 4 9am4pm. $5 donation or under 12 free. Concessions available. 10x10 heated space $45, car corral $25 or Covered outdoor space $35. For more info:
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FEB 2017: FEB 4: LOCKHART TEXAS: HOT RODS & HATTERS: Car Show Festival Saturday! Over 30 city blocks of Hot Rod Festival. Last year over 800 hot rods & 30,000 spectators. Over 100 vendors, food trucks, local shops and restaurants! Gate opens at 8am. Cutoff at 2pm. Awards from 4-5pm. Entrance is at 301 South Colorado St. Live Mu-
sic 10:30am-8pm. Drive-in Movie on Friday 7pm-10pm. FEB 4: LAS VEGAS NV: 3RD ANNUAL LUGNUT’S RED RIDES CAR SHOW AND GARAGE SALE: 10am-2pm. Located at 5375 Cameron St. Garage sale spaces $30 each, car parts only. Parking A: Red cars, Parking B All 2-Tones/Burgundy, Parking C, all others. Free to the Public. For more info: 702-503-5389 or 702-876-3652
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Story & Photo’s by Jimmy B
While the glitz and glam is taking place upstairs at the DETROIT AUTORAMA, one level down...in the Basement as its referred to by many, the AUTORAMA EXTREME as its officially known, is rockin’ ‘n rollin’ all weekend long. Some would tell you, including some of the biggest name builders in the hot rod biz, that the best part of the Autorama is the fun taking place downstairs. We would echo that feeling too! Traditional hot rods, traditional customs, rat rods, vintage drag cars, rock-abilly music from wall to wall and a whole lot more that’s hip and happenin’.
It’s a trip back, some would say to a time when hot rodding was pure and simpler. The great thing is, the guys and gals who are showing cars, staffing vendor booths, playing music or just hanging out all weekend, live this everyday. They are having FUN! 22
Very few cars have any stanchions or barriers around them, but the show goers respect the cars while still checking them out. While someone taking the ride down the escalator for the first time to check out this part of the Autorama, might not see it as a car show, it still is. No wall plaques or Trophy shop awards for the winners here...no no no! All of the awards given out are hand made. Some that are given out, come from some of the high end builders showing a great 8 car competing for the RIDLER Award upstairs! “The BASEMENT” is our 2nd stop when we are in town for the Autorama. The only reason it’s number 2, is you have to work your way across the main floor to get to the escalator downstairs . If you didn't have to do that, it would be the #1 stop for us . Make your plans to be art of the fun in 2017 as it will all be going down, in the Basement the last weekend in February. We’ll see all you cool cats & chicks there. 23
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: 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! LaVERGENE TN: CARS & COFFEE CRUISE AT GATEWAY CLASSIC CARS OF NASHVILLE: Cars and Coffee is now Year Round and starts on Jan 28th! 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 last Saturday of every month from 9am till 12 noon. Need more info? Call: 615-213-1800 or Visit: www.facebook.com/events/1151199428311489/
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
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 24
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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