Gearhead Gazzette Vol 19 Issue #10 Mar 7-13, 2019 by Jimmy B

Vol. 19 Issue #10

Mar 7-13, 2019

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Vol. 19 Issue 10 Mar 7– 13, 2019

inside It’s All The Gearhead News You Can Use! The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – Williams Graphics Butch Pate Michael Corazzelli Craig Wise Web Producer Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Senior Feature Writer Emeritus: Ed Woodard Contributors PC Svcs., Larry Williams, Williams Design, Williams Graphic’s Drag Strips Gone, Pfaff Designs, Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

The Fun Starts Here Road Rumblings Southeast USA Shows Midwest USA Shows Western USA Shows West Coast USA Shows Cruise-In’s Across the USA BEST of the BEST The Great 8 Upcoming Car Shows BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED The Back Page

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Cover: 2019 RIDLER Winner by Jimmy B Contents Page: Cool New Art from Williams Design

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

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“ Ya Gotta know where to Go….The FUN Starts Here….”

“Congratulations on your win” and leave it at that. There’s Neapolitan Ice Cream because everybody ain’t just Chocolate & Vanilla...

There were many others like me at the show and at home watching on FB & IG, who wanted a different vehicle to win. The thing I didn't do and wont do ever, and many other didn't either, is RIP on the car that did win. There are more than a few “computer car builders” who didn't attend the show and so called car building “experts” who did attend the show, who are tearing up this years RIDLER winner with acidic comments. When you see things like “it was a sympathy award” cause the original owner died before the car was done, or “anybody could win by spending a couple of millions dollars over 10 or more years” … it’s just wrong! A REAL GEARHEAD would or did say, “Congratulations on your win” and leave it at that. Show some respect for the winner whether it was your pic or not. If you weren’t there, just looking at pictures online DOES NOT MAKE YOU AN EXPERT on the judges pick, not matter who you are.

I had a great time at this years Detroit Autorama. Hanging with good friends for the weekend and digging all those cool cars, trucks, motorcycles and more all weekend long. We tried to keep our readers and followers entertained with plenty of pics on our FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM pages. We hope you enjoyed them. The beauty of this size and type of event/show, is that there is something for just about everybody. Always going to be a few folks who like nothing at the show...oh well their loss in my opinion. The other thing that happens when you have a competition like THE GREAT 8 and THE RIDLER, peoples opinions will vary on what they thought was good, bad somewhere in-between on the picks the judges made. Remember that last part….THE JUDGES MADE.

Let’s go back to THE JUDGES MADE thing from earlier. Only the judges looked at the whole car, and all the cars. Not any of the rest of us got to crawl in, on and over the cars to make the pick. THEY DID...not you..not me. Thank you judges for you hard work. To the RIDLER WINNER and all of the GREAT 8...Congratulations!

As in years past, not everyone agrees that the vehicle chosen for the RIDELR Award should be the one that gets it People have their favorites for many different reasons. I will say publicly that the CADMAD that won this year was not the one I was pulling for. I was pulling for the ‘32 Vicky as my #1 choice and the blue Chevelle as my close 2nd choice. In the end my choices didn't pan out. That’s ok.

Live It Fully Everyday

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

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Pfaff Reimagines One of His Most Iconic Builds The Imperial Speedster is a concept car by Pfaff Designs that Chrysler never envisioned. Designed and built by Murray Pfaff, this two-seat sports-car features the fabrication of Detroit’s most talented craftsmen and engineers. Starting with a 1959 Imperial Crown Custom four-door sedan, the body was cut into 46 major sections and welded back together to create a vision unlike anything before. This garage-built marvel has gone on to win more than a dozen of the top awards in the country, including the Go For The Gold award, and the Mothers Choice Award given to the top 10 cars at the SEMA Show. It was even featured at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California, and has made the cover of 11 auto magazines. With such a long rap sheet, it certainly makes one wonder why Pfaff would tear the Imperial Speedster apart. That’s right, Pfaff has totally reimagined the Imperial Speedster and debuted the new creation—The Imperial Evolution—at the 2019 Detroit Autorama. “The Imperial Speedster has been there and done that. I could tell where it needed a few little tweaks and touchups even though it was still really showing well,” “Once I added up the tweaks, changes and things I wanted to improve upon, I was already far down the rabbit hole said Pfaff” The Imperial Speedster took more than 10,000 hours to build, fusing modern technology and classic styling from the Motorama era. Pfaff's experience wrenching and fabricating the car didn’t make creating the Imperial Evolution any easier. “With plenty of spare time to complete a project, it’s always down to the wire. I haven’t stood back and taken a long look at it. I really saw it for the first time this weekend myself,” Pfaff said. Gone are the iconic champagne and orange colors of the Imperial Speedster having been replaced with stately PPG Envirobase green designed by Pfaff for the Imperial Evolution. To complement that, a chocolate brown folding top and plaid accented interior by Shawn Paul Custom Interiors was being created, along with gauges by Con2r. Also Throttle billet rollers with tri-bar knock-offs from Schott Performance Wheels completed the transformation. 9

MAR 2019: MAR 6-8: PANAMA CITY BEACH: EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN SPRING: Emerald Coast Cruizin is held at Aaron Bessant Park located at 500 West Park Drive. We are just across from Frank Brown Park in Pier Park, just one block away from the beach! This event is positioned on 17 acres of luscious green grass, with side walks, shade trees, park benches, and clean air conditioned restrooms. Emerald Coast Cruizin’

features a center stage to host live music and show awards. Ladies, Pier Park offers over 125 stores for fabulous shopping right next door! You will not want to miss this event! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/emeraldcoastcruizin/ MAR 8: HILLSBORO TN: CRUISIN’ THE BACKROADS SPRING FLING: Event being held at the Winchester Elementary School located at 284 Winchester Hwy. Starts at 5pm and runs until?? Food, Bar-B-Que, Pizza & Hot dogs. Games for the kids. Ticket sales for prizes, Bring what you got! For more info call 931-259-2307 or go to https://www.facebook.com/events/610863762709454/

MAR 9: SELMER TN: Inaugural (1st Annual) Cruise in to the Beat Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show: Presented by the MCHS Bobcat Band and PCA... Location: McNairy Central High School (MCHS), 493 High School Road. Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm. Entry fee: $20. Free to spectators, Food available, Music, Vendors, Door Prizes, $100 Drawing Every Hour (starting at 10:30 am, Show Participants Only), 50/50 Drawing at the end of the show. Trophy Classes. Call for more info: Jackie, 731-610 -0832/ Chrissy, 731-439-6992/ Facebook: Cruise in to the Beat Car Show MAR 9: PALM COAST FL: TOM GIBBS CHEVROLET 12TH ANNUAL CORVETTE, CAMARO,

SSR AND CHEVY POWERED HOT RODS FOR DISPLAY: Rain or Shine. RSVP by Feb 25th with # of cars showing—call 314-610-0189. Show registration 8-10am, show time 10am-1:30pm. Please dontate $5 or more to the Pink Army. Trophies for Best Corvette, Carmaro, SSR and Chevy Powered Hot Rod. Best in Show over all Best Club Participation. Door Prizes, Food, 50/50 Drawing. For more info: www.TOMGIBBSCHEVY.COM

MAR 2019: MAR 9: WHITE HOUSE TN: 4th Annual C10 Club Tennessee Pre-Show Season Get Together: An event for C/10 Club Tennessee, hosted by Bryan Ashley. Event location is Bullocks Body Werks, 3414 Pleasant Grove Road. Event hours: 10 am to 2 pm. We'll have food and drinks for you guys. All I ask is to mark that you're going so there's enough food for everyone. YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE YOUR C10 DONE TO ATTEND! Come hang out with everyone. Visit, www.facebook.com/ events/348196772447393/ MAR 9-10: LOUISVILLE KY: KYANA SWAP MEET: 52rd YEAR SPRING: Located at the KY State Fair and Exposition Center West Wing, Pavilion, West Hall and Broadbent Arena, 937 Philipps Lane. Admission $10 per day, Children under 12 Free with parent. Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 8am-4pm. Largest Indoor Swap Meet under one roof. Each Vendor Space sold includes 2 admission. Space size 10x20. Room for 1100 Vendors, Drive-in Unload and food available. Every show is Sold Out since 1984. We

Do It Right! Over a Quarter Million Square Feet under one Roof. Still the Largest Indoor Swap Meet in the country. All heated and Air Conditioned. Move in: Mar 8: 1pm -8pm and Mar 9-10: 6am-8am. 10x20 space=$95 and Corner spaces 10x20=$105. 100 space outside car corral $30. Sat & Sun prizes & Cash to be given away. Special giveaways! Saturday 10-4, Sunday 10-2. Must be present to win. For more info: kyanaswapmeet@gmail.com or 502-619-2916 or chestererobertson@gmail.com or visit us on the web www.kyanaswapmeet.info.

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: CHICAGO IL: 57TH ANNUAL Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;REILLY AUTO PARTS WORLD OF WHEELS: Chicago's O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels presented by South Oak Dodge/ Chrysler/Jeep returns to the Donald E Stephens Convention Center this weekend, March 8-10! Come to Rosemont for three days of fun! Customs, See cars competing in the Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series Championship Finals as well as top show cars contending for the Legend Cup presented by Clean Tools! See the cool Smokey & The Bandit Tribute to Burt Reynolds and check out some of Burt's personal memorabilia from the movie! Check Summit Racing Equipment's Chop Shop! From Counting Cars, meet Horny Mike all weekend and see his Pic-Necken Table, Drifter Trike and Mini Mike Trike from the TV show all weekend! The second level of the convention center comes alive on Saturday for a one day display of luxury cars, tuners and JDMs in Tuner Galleria! Other special sections include: the Lowrider Showcase, Cyclerama motorcycle section and Hop Up Magazine's Tradi-

tional Rod section. Stop by the Chicago Brushmaster's Pinstriper Panel Jam & Charity Auction all three days! Autograph sessions include: WWE Superstar AJ Styles Friday 6:00-8:00, NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart Saturday from 12:00-2:00, and from Kindig-It Design, Dave Kindig on Sunday from 12-4. See www.worldofwheels.com for a full schedule of activities and special sections!

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: BOISE ID; 47TH ANNUAL BOISE ROADSTER SHOW: Idaho's largest motorsport's event, returns to Expo Idaho. The event showcases many of the best hot rods, cool customs, trick trucks, impressive street machines, fine restoreds, motorcycles and tons more. Show hours are: Friday: Noon till 10 pm Saturday: 10 am till 10 pm & Sunday: 10 am till 5 pm. Expo Idaho is located at the northeast corner of Chinden and Glenwood in Garden City. The Roadster Show is aligned with the ISCA Summit Show Car Series. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/329121830978945/ 14

MAR 2019: MAR 8-10: FORT WORTH TX: 9th ANNUAL SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS: Kick off the 2019 Goodguys season with some high banked hot roddin' as Goodguys heads to Texas Motor Speedway for a three-day automotive experience! Grab your family and friends and join Goodguys at the Spring Lone Star Nationals Giant Car Show! This Texas-size automotive event features over 2,000 1987 & older rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics! Add in over 100 vendor and commercial exhibits, a Giant Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral, Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, Team Texas stock car rides, Saturday Specialty parking areas, a FREE Kids Zone, Live Music Entertainment, a chance for registered participants to cruise their car or truck on the track and so much more! Plus, late model American made, or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on March 10th for our Spectre Performance All American Sunday! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase ticket at www.good-guys.com/

slsn. For more info: www.good-guys.com or 925-838-9876. MAR 9: GLENDALE AZ: 14TH H.E.M.I. CAR SHOW: Located at Dillards Metro Center, Dillards East Parking Lot. Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Mopar Club. There are 39 classes and one Display only (not judged). Stock Factory original or restored. Up to 5 of the following changes allowed: Current Mopar replacement Battery (in correct location). Factory Electric ignition. Any plug wires as long as they are stock in color. Factory appearing cost covers and interior. Factory type wheels of correct. Seat belts. Modified: of more changes from stock or any 1 of this following: Mod to chroming. All on to body. Exotic no. Oversized wheel . Blowers, fuel injected or. Modern Cars 2004 and newer 2 or more will be modified. Hood and Trunk must be open for judging. Show Car Pre-Reg/Day of $20/$25 x 1, Second Car or more $10 x1, Display Cars, $10 x1, Swap Space $20 x, Vendor $50 x, T-shirts $15. For more info: www.moparsaz.com, Open to all years-old and new. Trailer Parking available. Trophies awarded in 39 different classes plus special awards. Gate open 8am for Show Cars and Swappers and close at 10am. Award presentation at approx. 3pm. 100% of the Net Proceeds to Benefit the Arizona Burn foundation. Pre-registeration must be postmarked by February 22. Displayd and judged will be parked separately. 16

MAR 2019: MAR 9-10: GALVESTON TX: CORVETTE CHEVY EXPO: Located at the Galveston Island Convention Center. Saturday 9-6pm/ Sunday 10-6pm with $15 Entrance fee.

MAR 2019: MAR 7-10: BAKERSFIELD CA: GOOD VIBRATIONS MOTORSPORTS MARCH MEET: 4 Big days of NITRO! Event being held at the World Famous FAMOSO Dragway. For more info 661) 399-5351 or http://www.famosoraceway.com or go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/353127955538579/ MAR 8: SANTA BARBARA CA: NIGHT OF THE TROGLODYTES; CALIFORNIA! Chopper show! And Pre-party for the Drag Races! Starts at 7pm. MAR 8-9: SANTA BARBARA CA: SANTA BARBARA DRAGS - LEGAL STREET RACING! Located at 633 East Cabrillo Blvd. Early over-head valves, Flatheads, Vintage Motorcycles. For more info: www.theraceofgentlemen.com/santa-barabara MAR 9: SANTA BARBARA CA: 2019 CUSTOMS BY THE SEA; THE KUSTOMRAMA CUSTOM CAR SPECTACULAR: A gathering of traditional customs. Customs by the Sea is a traditional custom car show presented by Kustomrama, the Traditional Rod & Kustom Encyclopedia. Held in cooperation with the Oilers car club, during the Race of Gentlemen and the Santa Barbara Drags, Customs by the Sea is a celebration of the traditional custom car. Both Kustomrama and TROG love the American racing and custom heritage, and the joint event is a living breathing celebration of that

history filled with action and fun for all. For more info go to www.theraceofgentlemen.com/santa-barabara

MAR 2019: MAR 10: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PERFORMANCE 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 MAR 10: LODI CA: LODI CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET: Located at the Lodi Festival Grounds, 413 E Lockeford St. Show time 6am-3pm. Com see some of the best Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Rat Rods, VWs, Lowriders, Original Classic Cars, and Truck competing for over 20 Trophies. Car show entry fee $20. Dash Plaques given to the first 100 show entries. Swap meet spaces 20x20 on lawn or pavement. $20 each pre-

paid or $25 each at the gate (Day of the Show). Overnight set up and camp out Saturday, 2-m-8pm. Overnight Security provided. 100 sellers, 1000s of Buyers, $7 admission kids 12 and under free. For more info: 209-948-5307

2nd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : HUNTSVILLE AL: 2nd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN: New for our 2019 show season! We would like to welcome the new location for our 2nd Friday Night Cruise-in, Johnny Gryll’s on 6125 University Dr! We will have plenty of parking. So clean up those rides, and come have a good time. Check out some awesome rides and enjoy some of the best wings and burgers around! Everyone is welcome! Anything with a motor! NO burnouts! NO excessive revving! NO loud music! Also please pick up your trash! Let’s respect the area so we can continue to have these events! KNOXVILLE TN: ADVANCED AUTO PARTS CRUISE NIGHTS: Come join Summer Knight Cruisers Knoxville each month year round for a night of cool rides, good people and family fun. If you like talking cars, trucks, or motorcycles then stop by and see us. All are welcome. Cruise is held on the 2nd Friday Night at 7700 Oak Ridge Hwy. Cruise starts at 5pm. Cruise runs year round as long as weather permitting and 60 degrees or above. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/288777841667635/ EVERY SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: FRANKLIN TN: NASHVILLE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE: Cruise runs from 8-11am. Held at the CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 Theatre Complex located at 633 Frazier Drive. NCC is a free to attend Shine and Show event. If you are a vendor, car club or if you have any questions, please send us a message. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/nashvillecarsncoffee/ 2nd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : COLUMBIA TN: CARS & COFFEE: Hosted by Maury County Cars ‘n Coffee. Cruise held at the C1 Church located at 907 Nashville Hwy. Event runs from 9am – 12 Noon. For More info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2042725422429411/ 2nd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : SPANISH FORT AL: EASTERN SHORES CRUISERS CRUISE IN: Cruise held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, all year long. Cruise held at the Eastern Shore Centere front parking lot by Dillard's. Cruise runs from 5-9pm. Oldies rock & roll music. Everyone is welcome. For more info call 251-709-5900 or go to www.easternshorecruisers.com

MONDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: MORRIS IL: WENDY’S CRUISERS CRUISE-IN: Every Monday Night from 5-9 at the Wendy’s on Rt 47. Cruise-In, free small frosty or drink. Dash plaques while they last. Car Cruises, outdoor movies, concerts on the first Monday June –October. We meet all year on every Monday. Call Ken at 815-942-2032, or just show up. 22

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: 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.

PASADENA TX: FREDDYS STEAKBURGERS FRIDAY NIGHT CAR, TRUCK & BIKE MEET: Cruise happens every Friday night from 6-10pm. Takes place at the Freddys location at 4637East Sam Houston Pkwy. Open to all makes & models. Kid & pet friendly. No burnouts and no revving. 2nd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 2nd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE NIGHT: Brought to you by Freddys Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (Northside). Cruise takes place at 11143 N Oracle Rd. Cruise runs from 6-9pm on 2nd Friday of the month. 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. Hosted by the Obsessions Car Club. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/Northsidecruisein/ 2nd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN’S: CARROLLTON TX: CAFFEINE & GASOLINE BIKE CAR MEET: Cruise is held the 2nd Saturday morning of each month. Cruise runs from 9am -1pm and is held at Maverick Harley Davidson located at 1835 N I-35 East. Donuts, coffee, Music and adult beverages. $15.00 entry t Time Machine Car Shows, Does your ride have what it takes? For more info call 972-245-1492 or go to www.maverickhd.com

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN GARDEN GROVE CA: GARDEN GROVE MAIN ST CAR SHOW: Cruise is held every Friday night from 5-8pm. Enter on north side off Acacia Pkwy. Hot Rods, Muscle cars, trucks, trophies, awards, raffles, music, food and vendors. Bring your friends and family for good times. 2nd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : SAN JOSE CA: RONNIE’S MORNING GET TOGETHER: Cruise is held on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Cruise runs from 7:30-10am. Cruise is held at the STARBUCKS parking lot located at 1815 Hillsdale Ave. Free Coffee & Donuts if you arrive early (tips appreciated). SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LOS GATOS CA: CLASSIC CRUISING: Cruising every Saturday Night starting at 7pm. Cruise is on unless it rains. Cruise is held at Classic Burgers of Los Gatos at 15737 Los Gatos Blvd. Everybody is welcome. 24

2nd SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : PLEASANTON CA: CARS & COFFEE: Held on the 2nd Sunday morning of each moth. Runs from 7-11am at Dr Beanz located at 4299 Valley Ave. Bring your Vintage, Exotic, Foreign, Hot Rod, Truck or Motorcycles. Follow them on INSTAGRAM @ptown_coffee TUESDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH CRUISE NIGHT: Held every Tuesday. Meet at Rosie’s at Dog Beach Parking lot. Leave the beach at 8pm. Head to the IN-N-Out in Signal Hill over around 9pm. For more info go to Long Beach Cruise Night on IG

Story & Photography by Jimmy B Every year, in the middle of winter, for decades now, hot rodders have made the trek to Detroit to enter and try to be one of the few who are picked as the BEST OF THE BEST, in the world of Hot Rodding and Custom Cars. Despite freezing cold, piles of snow (some year more than others and some none) and running out of time sometimes to make the show, these hard core show car hot rodders bring themselves to COBO Hall to see if they have what it takes. The GREAT 8...many have tried to be part of that elusive club over the years, including in 2019. The MHRA RIDLER Judges look over the cars with a close eye, not looking for whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, but at this level they are looking for that 1 or 2 things that are not up to the GREAT 8 measure, On Friday of the Detroit Autorama, right around noon time, the tension and nervousness rises greatly as the judges emerge from the show office with the GREAT 8 flags in hand, to present to those found worthy enough and who have made the grade. For this year. There are 2 looks to be seen. The look of sheer delight when the flag is set in the display of one of the 8 for the year., and the look of much disappointment when the flag is not put into a display. The ultimate HIGH and LOW at the same time for different hot rodders. Here on these pages are the eight vehicles who made the grade to be called a GREAT 8 Vehicle for 2019. We have this years winner of the DON RIDLER award too, who bested the seven other vehicles to forever wear the title...RIDLER WINNER for 2019. This years RIDLER winner is CADMAD, a 1959 Eldorado Brougham that has been heavily massaged into what you see here now. 28

! A little bit about the CADMAD. Fifteen years ago, Stephen Barton set out to win the Don Ridler Award, the custom car world’s most prestigious honor. He died early last year, before he could see the CadMad, a beautiful 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham with a body by Pininfarina, on display in Detroit’s Cobo center, a result that took 10 craftsmen and $2.3 million. In Stephen’s place, Craig Barton hoisted the Ridler trophy overhead in celebration of the victory his brother dreamed of. After hours of scrutiny, a panel of seven judges named CadMad the BEST OF THE BEST CadMad was about 90 percent complete when Barton passed away. The Las Vegas resident launched the project 14 years ago, determined to win the Ridler and its $10,000 prize. He scanned his collection of 35 classics and hot rods and chose the Caddy. Then he called Jordan Quintall II and his son at Super Rides (Escondido CA) and told them to get to work. The Cadillac was a great choice. The car was one of just 99 built in 1959 with a body and interior by Pininfarina. Quintall and his son, Jordan, started by chopping 18 inches in length, 4 inches of width, and sectioning 2 inches from the lower body mass to give the car a more modern profile. After remnants were acid dipped to remove the lead Pininfarina added during manufacturing, the altered steel panels were tack welded together to serve as a visual model for the handcrafted custom body to follow. Four doors gave way to two, and the roof from a Chevrolet Nomad made the Caddy a beautiful sport wagon. Tom Nelson Racing Engines built a 632 cubic inch big-block Chevrolet V-8. The engine is bolted to a 4L60E C5 Corvette transaxle rebuilt by Phil Hayes. Fueled by racing fuel and boosted by a pair of 88-mm turbochargers, the engine 29

makes a neck-snapping 1025 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque. The Super Rides crew tucked the starter, AC compressor, and alternator under the floor at the back of the car, so that glorious engine is all you see when you lift the hood. Everything rides on a space frame with a backbone and peripheral elements fashioned from 1-5/8 diameter steel tubing. Super Rides hand-crafted the suspension and steering components, and installed Baer 6-piston brake calipers that squeeze 14-inch vented rotors with help from a hidden electric booster. The car uses coilovers at each corner. EVOD Industries machined the 18-inch wheels, which update the original styling. They’re wrapped in 235/50R-18 radials made by Vogue Tyre. EVOD also made the steering wheel, instrument bezel, and gauge surrounds. Classic Instruments crafted the gauges. Ron Mangus trimmed cut-down Recaro bucket seats pulled from a 2012 Cadillac CTS-V in leather.

Ron Heiden of Heiden’s Woodworking spent two weeks crafting the cargo floor using striped tigerwood, figured maple, and African wenge. Master pinstriper Lyle Fisk masterfully matched the wood grain in hand-painted dash and door surfaces. The original plan called for painting the car blue, but the color looked muddy, so Jordan’s chose a two-tone scheme of Fontana rose, a color Cadillac offered in 1961, and the titanium silver found on the Ford GT. Getting a flawless finish required rending a 50-foot-long paint booth to spray three Kustom Shop urethane base coats, four color coats, and half a dozen PPG clear coats. Super Rides spent 4000 hours building and finishing the body. Craig Barton couldn’t be happier with the car. “It’s gone beyond mere automobile status to become a true work of art,” he says. “My brother and the Super Rides folks had tremendous vision and the years they invested building CADMAD definitely paid off.” Indeed it did. 32

MAR 2019: MAR 15-16: PIGEON FORGE TN: HORSE POWER & HOT RODS: Located at The LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral. Indoor and Outdoor vendor spaces. All show cars are inside. Sales corral space outside (car for sale) $85x=, Vendor space outside 9 ½ x 20 $95 x= Vendor space inside 10x15 $115 x= Vendor space inside corner 10x15 $125 x= Commercial inside space 10x15 $175 x= and Commercial inside space corner 10x15 $200 x=. Show Car Entry Horsepower and Hotrods show car $40 x=, Chevelles of The Smokies entry (first 12 entries accepted-call) $0 x=. For more info: 865-687-8303 or email corvetteexpo@hotmail.com or 865-687-3976. MAR 15-16: PIGEON FORGE TN: CORVETTE EXPO: NCRS: Located at the New LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Ln. Register today! Limited number of spaces available. NCRS members: The South East Chapter of the NCRS will be Flight judging 1953 to 1999 Corvettes. Judging will start Friday and continue on Saturday. To join the NCRS and

become a member: ncrs.org/sechapter. MAR 15-16: PIGEON FORGE TN: CHEVELLES IN THE SMOKIES SHOW DOWN: Located at LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. 12 of the Nation’s Finest Chevelles in competition inside the LeConte Center. All Entrants receive a Collector Garage Sing Compliments of ET MotorGear. 4 Classifications for Judging + Hunter’s Custom Pick. Trophies, Dash Plaques, Winners Decals, Special Awards and CASH. Best of Show, The Most Outstanding “Chevelle in the Smokies” Award. For more info: 865-687-3976. MAR 15-17: RAYNE LA: 7TH ANNUAL BACK 2 BASICS CAR AND TRUCK SHOW: Located

at 210 Frog Festival Dr. Best of Show $500. Friday night FREE FOOD 5pm-10pm. Special Guest “Shag” Friday and Saturday. MAR 16: MONROE NC: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY OPEN HOUSE CAR SHOW-TOP 25: Located at 3229 Waxhaw Hwy. Studley’s Independent Rods: Dash plaques to the first 50 cars! Hot Rods and Classic Cars. Show time 9am-3pm Awards at 2:30. No Entry Fee! Door Pries! On site food available! 50/50 Charity drawing, Kids Games! For more info: 704-296-9036

MAR 2019: MAR 16: BRASELTON GA: NE Georgia Mustang Club’s Spring Mustang & Ford Car Show: NE Georgia Mustang Club’s 16th Annual Spring Regional Pony Roundup Car Show. There has been a change in the location of this year’s Spring Pony Roundup. Beginning this year the Car Show will be at YearOne in Braselton, GA. YearOne is located at 1001 Cherry Drive. An additional change for this year is that the NE Georgia Mustang Club is opening our Spring Regional Pony Roundup Car Show to all years of Mustangs and Ford Bodied cars. This will be a Top 25 Popular Vote Car Show. There will also be Awards for the Best in Show Early Mustang, Best in Show Late Mustang, Best in Show Ford and a Club Participation Award. The Car Show will be held on March 16, 2019 with registration opening at 10:00AM until 12:00 Noon and will be $25.00 per vehicle. You must be registered by 12:00 Noon to have a chance for a trophy. The awards ceremony will be at 3:00PM and you must be present to receive a trophy as trophies will not be mailed. Mark your calendars and we will see you there at this great, new location! For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/526291087852701/ MAR 16: JACKSON TN: 9th Annual Thomas Motor Mania Car Show: Event location is at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park. Event hours: 9 am to 4 pm. Admission: $5 Kids, Ages 5 and Under FREE. Showing includes, Best in Custom, Classic, Hot Rods, Exotics, Imports, Motorcycles, and More. Every ticket is a vote for your favorite car. Trophy Categories include, TOP-20 Cars/Trucks, TOP-5 Motorcycles, Most Participation

and Under Construction. Silver Cup categories include, Best of Show; Car/ Best of Show; Truck/ Best of Show; Motorcycle, and Best Display. This event is sponsored in part by the Thomas Media Family - WYN 106.9, 102.3 The Rocket, STAR 107.7, 96 KIX, HOT 96.1, and Gene Langley Ford of Humboldt, Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum. For questions or more information, please contact Christina Collins at ccollins@thomasmedia.fm or 731-427-9616. For even more details visit www.wyn1069.com/motor-mania-2019/

MAR 2019: MAR 16: BOWLING GREEN KY: SOUTHERN ROOTS SPRING SHOW: Event being held at the National Corvette Museum Motorsports Park located at 505 Grimes Rd. Our Show is in the same great location the National Corvette Museum Motorsports park. same rules apply as every other show. please respect the venue. You may be at a

race track but you will not be on it so act accordingly. NO BURNOUTS. NO REVVING. YOU WILL BE REMOVED!!! we don't care how sorry you are. This year we are bringing many more groups from different regions together for an even bigger Show. Prequel to Summer 2013's Triple crew meet with SoDope Lifestyle, Tailored Lifestyle and SoKy Crew. Like all shows, the word of mouth is the best source. We are hoping to bring local groups as well as all enthusiasts from all walks of life together. Sponsor/ Group and Company Merchandise booths will be setup up in the designated vendor area. The website for pre-sale tickets will be up soon! Show categories will be judged as follow: Best Euro -Best Import -Best Domestic- Best Fitment - Best Classic -Best Static Fitment -Best Air Fitment -Best VIP - Top 15 and of course last but not least Best in Show. Please be respectful of the property and the public. Lets show them the respect that they deserve. Know of a group or a company that we missed? Just contact Eric Pasith , Hunter Madison , Ryan Miller , or Martin Galang. This is a public event, help share, post, and get the word out!!! Lots of caravans from NKY/ Cinci, Somerset, Owensboro, Lexington, and Nashville Areas. Any and all support is much appreciated. If you know a local group/company help spread the word, and every individual out there willing to come out and have a good time. We

plan events like this around our every-day lives. Through the organizing, communicating, and stress wrapped together, we don't pocket a dollar. These events and shows are for everyone that can RESPECT that method. WE BUST OUR ASSES SO YOU CAN ENJOY YOURS!! For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ events/379430009505028/ MAR 16: SPRING HILL TN: CLASSICS AT THE CROSSINGS CAR CRUISE: Located in the Parking lot in front of Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s near Cracker Barrel. Show time 7am-10am. Bring your Classic Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, and Muscle Cars. 40

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MAR 2019: MAR 16: MAYNARDSVILLE TN: KNOXVILLE DRAGSTRIP SWAP MEET: Rain date March 23. Location 160 Raceway Dr, Maynardville. Auto related-tools-parts-accessories. Car Corral and Show Cars Welcome! Concessions available. Swap meet: gates open 9am-4pm, Vendor set up 8am. Test and Tune is noon -4pm. Vendor: $20 a spot, Spectator $10 a person, Test and Tune $20, kids 10 and under FREE. For more info:

knoxvilledragstrip.com MAR 17TH: SUWANEE GA: SONIC CRUISE-IN: Located at 3225 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd. Cruise time 1pm till? All years, makes, models Welcome! Music, Food, Fun Good Friends. No Entry Fee! Show Car owners receive a FREE Hamburger or Sundae. For more info: www.GeorgiaCoolCruisers.org or www.SonicNorthGeorgia.com

MAR 2019: MAR 15-17: CLEVELAND OH: 53RD ANNUAL Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama: The 2019 Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Powered AutoRama will celebrate its 53rd year in Cleveland at the I-X Center, under a new theme! Cleveland will play host to the Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Power AutoRama where the All-Starts are the cars! New for 2019 will be the Fatman’s Invasion of the South Hall, featuring Euros, Imports, Sport Compacts and Low Riders. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1897454586970282/ MAR 15-17: CLEVELAND OH: ALL STAR HOT RODS: Located at the I-X Center. Hot Rod Asylum hosted by the Slick Devils, The Dirty Dozen. New! The Padded Cell, Rat

Rods & Project Cars. Kustoms and New, Gasser Madness. The Hot Rod Asylum will feature vehicles older than 1970 including cars, trucks and motorcycles that have a nostalgic appearance that includes Hot Rods, Kustoms, Nostalgic Race Cars and Campers. The Hot Rod Asylum will be hosted by the Slick Devils Car Club will feature The Straight Jacket Award, as its Top Award and will also showcase the Devils Row and the Dirty Dozen. All 12 vehicle owners in the Dirty Dozen will receive a collectible participant jacket. The awards ceremony for the Hot Rod Asylum will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019. If a Piston makes it go, it’s in this show! For more info: www.PistonPowerShow.com 42

MAR 2019: MAR 16: SULLIVAN IN: SHIFTERS AUTOMOTIVE & AUTOMOBILIA SWA MEET: Located at the Shifters Sullivan County 4-H Fair Grounds, 1301 E CR 75N. Show time 8am1pm. Food and Drinks available for purchase from the Salvation Army. Vendor set up fee $15 per space, Inside space 10x10 limited to first 55 paid. Outside space approx. 12x25, Outside car corral $15 per vehicle. Vendor set up Friday 5-8pm & Saturday 6-8am. For more info: FB Sullivan County Shifters Automotive Swap Meet or 812-564-0329 or 812-564-2250. No Alcohol No Smoking or Pets in 4-H buildings.

MAR 2019: MAR 15-17: SCOTTSDATE AZ: 10th ANNUAL SPRING NATIONALS: Goodguys returns to the Valley of the sun for the Goodguys Spring Nationals Giant Car Show, at WestWorld. One of the must attend events on the Goodguys event schedule, the 10th Spring Nationals will bring together over 2,500 1987 & older hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, and classics on display throughout the stunning desert landscape of WestWorld! The event also features over 200 vendor exhibits, a Giant Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral, Goodguys AutoCross timed racing competition, Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition, a Model Car Show, Saturday Specialty Parking areas, a FREE Kids Zone and so much more! Plus, late model American made, or powered muscle cars, customs and trucks are welcome on March 17th for our Spectre

Performance All American Sunday! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/sn Located at Westworld of Scottsdale. For more info: www.good-guys.com or 925-838-9876. MAR 15-17: OMAHA NE: 64TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WORLD OF WHEELS: North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at CenturyLink Center.

MAR 2019: MAR 16: MURRIETA CA: THE 4TH SO-CAL RALLY: Roll in at 10am. Show 10am-3pm. Free and open to all. Located at Meyer Chassis, 41608 Eastman Dr. MAR 16: PALM DESERT CA: 2019 HOT DESERT MOPARS INFORMAL MOPAR MEETS: Any year Mopar//Any Mopar Enthusiast//Any Car//We Welcome All! Fun, Education, History and Friendship. Time for meet 3-5pm. Located at the Desert Crossing Shopping Center, Hwy 111 at Fred Waring, the furthest east parking area north of Target. Dates and Times subject to change. For more info: www.HotDesertMopars.com, 760-861-8075, www.HotDesertMopars.com@gmail.com FB Hot Desert Mopars or Instagram/ HotDesertMopars. MAR 16: ORANGEVALE CA: 7TH ANNUAL CASA AUTO CAR SHOW: Show time 9am2pm. Set up 7am. $20 per car, $50 per vendor. Located at Casa Roble High School, 9151 Oak Ave. Rain or Shine, No Burnouts, No Drugs/Alcohol. Food Trucks, Local Vendors, Raffle, and Live Band. For more info: mcrowden@sanjuan.edu MAR 16-17: COSTA MESA CA: THE CLASSIC AUTO SHOW: Located at the OC Fair and Event Center. 2500 Classics on Display/ Top Auto Celebrities LIVE Demo Stages/ Music/ Food Vendors/ Featured Displays/ Thrilling Stunts and more. Special Guests Dave Kindig, Mark Worman and Mike Finnegan plus more! For more info: www.TheClassicAutoSHow.com

MAR 16-17: NAUGATUCK CT: CABIN FEVER CUSTOM CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Indoor Show! Saturday hours 10am-7pm / Sunday hours 10am-5pm. Located at the Naugatuck Entertainment Facility, 6 Rubber Ave. Custom, Classic Cars, Race Cars, Motorcycles, Dealers, Vendors, Club Displays, Specialty Vehicles, DJ Music, Family Fun, Entertainment and more! Special Guest Chuck ZITO “The Italian Bad Boy” and friends. Staring roles in the HBO series OZ, Sons of Anarchy, the New Movie Honor Amongst Men and Author of Best Selling Book; Street Justice. General admission $10 / Children 8-13 $5 / Children under 8 free / plenty of free parking. For more info: 860-354-5110 or www.ctcruisenews.com or email donclady@ctcruisenews.com 46

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FOR SALE: All American themed 1975 Corvette Stingray. Custom detailed to the MAX! Multiple award winner from its custom paint job, adorned with professionally one-of-a-kind graphics to its solid ALL CHROME 300 horse power 350 CID-V8 automatic engine. LOW 22,000 miles since rebuild, providing the lucky owner with many more years of fun, memorable experiences. The custom painted and chrome side pipe covers, the red powder-coated spoked Roadster wheels, and BRAND NEW BF Goodrich radial rites add an extra flair. The one-of-a-kind red, white and blue custom interior has to be seen to really appreciate. The leather wrapped Boyds steering wheel makes the inside as impressive as the outside. The finishing touch is when you turn on the custom LED lighting to showcase the undercarriage, interior and engine. This stunning beauty has won over 200 trophies including Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior and Best of Show. Other options include: NEW air conditioning system, Soft tops, Painted undercarriage, “Americas Dream” custom etches on back window, Strobe lights package, Musical tunes horn, AM/FM radio cassette, Power steering & Power brakes. Special pricing for someone who will cherish. Contact: James Bowen at 615-424-3372 or email to Jrbowen615@icloud.com (2/7/19)

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FOR SALE: 2007 Mustang GT Premium California Special. 8,225 Original Miles. Collector Grade California Special with only 8,225 miles, as you would expect this Mustang is in excellent condition. The color is Performance White, always garage kept. The engine is a 4.6 V8 with 300 Hp, it has a 5- speed factory manual transmission. There have not been any performance upgrades to the engine at all, other than a K&N drop in air filter. No wrecks, no dents and no repaint. I also have a Marti Report. I do not drive this car in the rain. Please see list below of some of the options and a few tasteful upgrades: Power – Heated seats, 5 Speed manual transmission, Shaker 500 audio system, Flow Master American Thunder Mufflers, Custom white shifter ball and brushed aluminum stem, Brushed aluminum accents around shifter and cup holder, Brushed aluminum door lock buttons, K&N drop in air filter, Black rear trunk panel accent, Locking gas cap, Battery Tender harness attached to battery, Sequential tail light flasher wire harness new in box. Have the original Mats, Mufflers, Shifter Knob and door lock pins from the factory. Any questions call or text 615-6044956. Price $21,500 (Cash Only – No Checks) – Located in Columbia, TN. (2/21/19)

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FOR SALE: 1939 Bantam Roadster built by Stan Betz. Stan Betz is a hot rod legend from Southern California. He owned BETZ SPEED & COLOR in Orange CA. Featured on the Cover of Street Rodder Magazine (Mar. 81), Stripped by Von Dutch. This is a fun car with a great history. It is a hit at any show. Asking $19,000, Call for complete information: Bill 920-823-2187 (2/7/19)

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