Vol.16: Issue 52
Dec 29 – Jan 4
Price: Always Free
In This Issue:
Car Shows Across the USA Cruise-In’s in the USA Road Rumblings Swap-N-Sell
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Vol. 16 Issue 52 Dec 29– Jan 4
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, Michael Corazzelli
Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography Web Producer Senior Feature
The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings December 2016 Car Shows Up Coming Car Shows Cruise-In’s Across America Swap-N-Sell
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Cover: Happy New Year from the Gearhead Gazzette Contents Page: So-Cal Speed Shop Open House 2016 by MichaelCorazzelli
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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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”
“More Gearhead Fun on Tap” HAPPY NEW YEAR GEARHEADS!
As we head into
As 2016 slips off into history, we take a look back and see how blessed and lucky we are.
2017...at a rapid rate
Each day we get to bring you gearhead fun. For us that is pure fun to do.
More gearhead fun is on tap for you!
We are blessed and thankful for all of you..our subscribers...our readers off our web page...our followers on both Facebook and Instagram. We have not looked at our year end numbers yet, but we know from previous checks that we average 40K readers a month checking out the Gearhead Gazzette. While we are not in the “Big Guy” leagues, we are damn proud!
We will be bringing you all the car show
We have seen lots of growth on our Facebook page (GearheadGazzette) all year long. Again we aren’t in the Big Guy region but we have 7100 plus Facebook followers.
will stay that way!
Our Instagram page (gearheaddgazzette) continues to grow each month also. We are happy with the continued following and growth here too!
If you are going out on New Years Eve,
of speed it seems, we are taking a look forward too. Call it our core mission or goal, but having car fun is what we are all about. and cruise-in info that gets sent in to us. We pick up a lot of event info over the course of the year and we will be bringing it right to your computer, laptop, pad or phone so you know where to go to have gearhead fun. FREE! We will remain free for all you gearheads and car lovers to enjoy each issue. We have been free from day 1 and This wraps up our last issue for 2016. This issue is not as large as others have been, but we took a little down time this week. please buckle up, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, and don't text and drive. Your life is more important than that. HAPPY 2017 Gearheads!
Jimmy B.
“the fun 4 starts here”….
January 8th
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Road Rumblings….
One More Look! We’re going to wrap up our SEMA coverage with some shots of some of the great looking customs, hot rods and just plain bitchin’ cars inside and out. SEMA is a visual overload of great vehicles to look at and see so many products in use. In the end... it comes down to the cars...always does and always will. That s the way we like it. Until SEMA 2017...enjoy!
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DEC 2016: CORSICANA TX: NEW YEARS EVE DAY CAR SHOW: Show being held at the Tiger Tote EXXON located on Hwy 31 across from Atwoods. Show runs from 11am-2pm. 50/50 jar, music, friends, food and more. $20.00 entry fee. For more info call 214418-5775 or find them on Facebook.
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JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CHATTANOOGA TN: WORLD OF WHEELS CUSTOM AUTO SHOW: Located at Chattanooga Convention Center, 1150 Carter Street. Over $50,000. In Cash, Prizes and Awards! Best in each category $400. Over 30 different Cash Awards to be given away at each show! Friday-3pm-10pm, Saturday-10am-10pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. Entries received after the show is filled will be placed on stand-by. If space becomes available you will be notified by phone. For more info: deborah@worldofwheels.net or call 205-655-4950 or www.worldofwheels.net JAN 7: LEBANON TN: 6TH ANNUAL TENNESSEE MOTORAMA: NEW LOCATION: Wilson Co. Expo Center, 945 E Baddour Pkwy. Open 10am-4pm. All Indoor Show-rain or shine! Open to all year vehicles-Best of Show wins $500! Admission $10, Show vehicles $25Swap meet/new parts vendors-Custom Bicycle Show, Model Car/Truck contest open to kids & adults (free with admission). For more info: www.bothbarrels.us or FB: BOTHBARRELS of FB: GREASE MONKEY MAGAZINE or call 615-364-1828 JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CINCINNATI OH: 57TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Located at the Duke Energy Center. Over $30,000 in Cash and Award. Awards: Master Builder Award will be presented to an entry built with no or little professional assistance. The Squires Cup will be presented to the Best Entry-1st time shown in Cincinnati. $2,500. The winner of The Squires Cup is not eligible for the KOI award. A Best Vehicle from Kentucky, Ohio or Indiana will be awarded. Achievement Awards for Streetable vehicles in each category: Paint, Interior, Truck, Engine, Traditional, Modern Muscle, Rod Custom/Sports, Restored, Best Street. Also a Rising Start Awards for qualifying entries are between the ages 15 and 25. For more info:
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JAN 2017: JAN 6-8: CINCINNATI OH: SURVIVORS ALLEY at the 57TH ANNUAL CAVALCADE OF CUSTOMS: Located at Duke Energy Center. The Survivors Alley is a special section honoring the Hot Rods of the 50’s and 60’s. Traditional Rods, Customs and Bobbers. Sprint Car Legends. Student Career Day…Championship Auto Shows and KOI Auto Parts have partnered to give area High School automotive student the chance to see, first hand, some future opportunities available in the automotive aftermarket. For more info: denny_shroats@koiautoparts.com or show info: shawhotrods@gmail.com or www.worldofwheels.com
JAN 2017: JAN 7: DUBUQUE IA: RETRO REWIND CARS & GUITARS: Located at 5 Flags Arena & Theater. Car/Motorcycle Show & Film Festival. For more info: www.retrorewinddubuque.com
JAN 2017: JAN 7-8: HAMPTON VA: 4TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW: Located at Hampton Roads Convention Center. Classics, Hotrods, Restomods, Pro Street, Muscle Cars, Exotics, Motorcycles, Vendors, Kids Zone, Live Music & More. Live wire media & Events. A showcase of the Hot rod culture. Custom builders, manufacturers and regional national car clubs from the car world will the here. Live music, a Classic American Sweetheart Pin Up Girl Contest, DJ’s, Kids Zone, Free Giveaways and much more. A display is made up of premiere Classics, Customs, Hot Rods, Vintage, Restored Classics, PSro Street Cars, Modern & Vintage Race Cars, Muscle Cars, Truck and Motorcycles. For more info: www.vacarshow.com, brad@live-wire-media.com or 443-366-5944.
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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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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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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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FOR SALE: 4 Each Bridgestone Duravis M700 17 Inch All-Terrain BW LT265/70R17 E-Rated 6-ply. Steel Factory Wheels with center caps and lug nutsFit: 2011 up GMC/Chev, 3/4 ton Trucks. Less than 50 miles driven dealer ship/home $700.00 firm. Home phone: 615-826-2118, ask for Doug or email to mollyintn@yahoo.com (10-20-16) 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: 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 740-972-6504. (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) 18
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)
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