Gearhead Gazzette Magazine Vol 19 Issue #7 Feb 14-20, 2019 by Jimmy B

Vol. 19 Issue #7

Feb 14-20, 2019

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Vol. 19 Issue 7 Feb 14-20, 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., Tramp Warner, Michael Corazzelli, Harley-Davidson, Tuscany Motors, Ford Motor Company, Chevrolet,, Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director-Designer Photography

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

The Fun Starts Here 4 Road Rumblings 8–9 Southeast USA Shows 10 Midwest USA Shows 11 Western USA Shows 11 West Coast USA Shows 14 N’East—East Coast USA Shows 14 Cruise-In’s Across the USA 15-18 The Way It Was 20 Upcoming Car Shows 24-31 BUY-SELL-TRADE-WANTED 32-34 The Back Page 37

Cover: Top Fuel Cool at the 2018 CHRR—Michael Corazzelli Contents Page: Cool sketch by Tramp Warner

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

“WARNING..can of worms time…” I am probably going to open up a “can of worms” as they say...

a ball. Friends and cool cars, in that order...how can you beat it. WARNING..can of worms time. I dig drag racing and NASCAR racing.

In the gearhead world, after the new year rolls around, different

Like many I have for a long time. But

events start kicking in. Weather ob-

these days, the “I can’t wait to watch

viously has a huge impact on where

it on TV or go to a race” has

and when things in your part of the

waned...greatly.

USA start rocking and rolling.

To me...the cars are all the same. Drag racing or NASCAR, the cars are

Thanks to television, no matter how you watch it (cable, satellite, on

all basically the same, with a differ-

-line, etc.) and the different venue’s

ent vinyl wrap on the exterior. I get

of social media, even if you are

it… in the interest of safety some-

snowed in, you can get in on the fun

things need to be standardized.

happening somewhere in the 50

Rules now make all the cars so

states.

equal and same, there is not much interest for me. To me the ingenuity

Across the course of 3 weeks,

and creativity are gone. Making cor-

stating at the end of January, some

porate sponsors happy (read things

big events happen. #1 is the Grand

are all equal) is the benchmark.

National Roadster Show. #2 is the

That’s why, in my opinion Nostalgia

NHRA Winternationals Drag Races.

Drag Racing is growing every year. If

#3 is the DAYTONA 500. You could

there was a Nostalgia NASCAR

almost call it the Trifecta of gear-

deal...it would be huge.

head fun.

Your turn...

Now for me, the GNRS is the way I have kicked off my year of gearhead

Live It Fully Everyday

fun for many years now. I travel with

a great group of friends and we have

Jimmy B. 5

“the fun starts here”….

Harley-Davidson F-150 Cruises Back into Showrooms Harley Davidson Motor Company and Tuscany Motor Co. have introduced the 2019 HarleyDavidson F-150 pickup truck at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. The truck will remain on display through Feb. 18 at Ford Motor Co.’s Chicago Auto Show.

A concept of the Harley-Davidson branded truck was displayed last summer at the HarleyDavidson 115-year Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee. “The strong reaction by the public to the concept truck at our anniversary event encouraged us to move the 2019 Harley-Davidson edition Ford F-150 into production,” said Brad Richards, vice president of styling & design for Harley-Davidson Motor Co. “We look forward to fulfilling the dreams of fans who overwhelmingly asked for this special truck.” Tuscany Motor Co. is the specialty truck company behind the Shelby F-150 and F-150 Super Snake, according to the firm. The company and Harley-Davidson have collaborated on the Harley-Davidson custom truck. Under the agreement, Tuscany will provide the F-150 and manufacture the interior and exterior components with Harley Davidson’s direction. Tuscany Motor Co. is a Fox Factory Holding Corp. subsidiary, The 2019 Harley-Davidson F-150 includes more than 70 proprietary parts, with styling inspired by the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy and CVO models. Some of the unique features of the truck include: Harley-Davidson branded Fat Boy style 22-inch milled aluminum wheels Custom tuned exhaust with Harley-Davidson exclusive solid billet aluminum tips Exclusively engineered suspension lift—Full replacement functional ram-air hood Painted custom fender flares—Full replacement painted grille assembly with orange accents Painted fender vents with Bar & Shield badging—Harley-Davidson tailgate appliqué Painted custom front bumper cover with skid plates Custom leather seat covers with orange diamond pattern embroidery and Harley-Davidson badging. Stainless Steel Harley-Davidson gauges—Harley-Davidson door entry sills Distinctive Harley-Davidson bar and shield badging

Chevy’s Electric eCOPO Achieves 9-Second Goal In Pomona Exhibition Chevrolet’s groundbreaking and oft-maligned eCOPO Camaro, a fully electric-powered racing machine which was revealed to the world at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas last November, was showcased for the first time in front of thousands of drag racing fans at the NHRA’s Lucas Oil Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, California, this weekend with a series of exhibition run that, at least for the moment, seemed to sway its mixed reviews in a positive favor. Purely a concept vehicle upon its unveiling, the eCOPO Camaro is the result of a partnership between Chevrolet Performance and pioneering electric drag racing team Hancock & Lane. Based on the 2019 COPO Camaro, it is entirely electric-powered, motivated by a pair of BorgWarner HVH 250-150 motor assemblies, each generating 300 lb-ft of torque, replacing the gas engine. The motors are powered by GM’s first 800-volt battery pack. All told, the motors deliver the equivalent of more than 700 horsepower and 600 lb-ft of torque. Chevrolet estimated 1/4-mile performance potential in the 9-second range, and they were proven correct at Pomona. With Patrick McCue — who was behind the record-holding “Shock and Awe” electric drag racing car, and his Seattle-area Bothell High School automotive technology program — at the controls, the eCOPO, posted a 10.02-second, 133.39 mph effort on Friday, setting the stage for a trip into the nines. On Saturday afternoon, with the front wheels in the air and the crowd audibly willing the quietest racing machine in the property along, the eCOPO dropped an impressive 9.837 at 134.07 mph. The four battery packs, weighing 175 pounds apiece, are mounted near the back of the car for traction, giving it a very Stock Eliminator-like attitude from the very released of the transbrake. “The eCOPO Concept is all about where we go in the future with electrification in the high performance space,” noted Russ O’Blenes, director, Performance Variants, Parts and Motorsports at General Motors during its SEMA unveiling. “The original COPO Camaro program was all about pushing the envelope, and this concept is an exploration with the very same spirit. “Eight hundred volts is more than twice the voltage of the battery packs in the production Chevrolet Volt and Bolt EV, so the eCOPO pushes into new technological territory,” adds O’Blenes. “As GM advances its electrification leadership, a big step might just come from the drag strip.” 9

FEB 2019: FEB 15-16: GREENSBORO NC: 17TH ANNUAL SHRINERS DRAG RACING & HOT ROD EXPO: The Biggest indoor show in the south! Located at the Greensboro Coliseum complex, 1921 West Gate City Blvd. Car Show, Swap Meet, Trade Show, Cars for Sale, Drag Cars, Street Rods, Muscle Cras, Classic Cars, Show Trucks and Custom Bikes. 250 Cars. Friday 5:30-9:30pm. Admission $15 kids 10 and under in free. Saturday 9am-5pm. Admission $15 and kids 10 and under free. For more info: www.shriners-hotrodexpo.com or 336-447-4283 FEB 16: CALHOUN GA: 2019 EVENTS NORTH GEORGIA HOTRODS/SNOWBALL SWAP MEET & CAR CORRAL: Located at the Paradise Drag Strip, 500 Chatsworth Hwy. Rain date 2-23-19 (swap meet only). NO show, NO racing, NO trophies or Door Prizes. Swap meet $25 / Car Corral (car and driver) $25, Car Corral same owner (3) or more cars $65. Gates open at 7am. Admission $5 under 10 free. Vendor set up on the right paved side of Drag Strip. Special Hotrods and Classic Cars park on the track. Spectator parking on left side of the track. For more info: 706-934-3437 or 770608-0405. FEB 16: PAINTSVILLE KY: ANNUAL EAST KY GEARHEADS SWAP MEET: Located at the Paintsville Recreation Center, 232 Preston St. Show time 10am-4pm early set-up 7am. Inside spots only $10, Outside spots $5. Reserved spots paid by February 03, 2019. Hotrod, Garage and Car Related items only. No yard sale items please! Concessions and Refreshments will be sold. For more info: ekygearheads@hotmail.com or FB at eastdygearheads. FEB 17: GOODLETTSVILLE TN: MECA's 20th Annual Freezefest: Hosted by Mobile Electronics Competition Association (MECA) and Tennessee Speed Sport. Event Location: Tennessee Speed Sport, 709-Rivergate Pkwy (I-65, Exit 96). Registration starts at 9 am, Judging at 10:30 am, SPL at Noon. Show and Shine Car and Truck Show, 10 Classes, Trophies for 1st thru 3rd place. Entry fee: $20. Spectators Free. Concert Car Showdown and SPL Smackdown. Notice: NO Noise or SPL Testing Until After 12 pm. For more info go to www.facebook.com/events/705287433176314/

FEB 2019: FEB 15-17: ROSEMONT IL: CHICAGO MOTORCYCLE SHOW: The Progressive® International Motorcycle Shows® is the world’s largest consumer motorcycle show tour. With 37 years of experience, the IMS Tour provides attendees with an all-access pass to the world of motorcycling, connecting hundreds of thousands of motorsports enthusiasts with top manufacturers and premier aftermarket brands. The 38th annual tour will visit seven cities in 2018 and 2019, welcoming experienced, new and non-riders to preview hundreds of new 2, 3 and 4-wheel vehicles before they hit the dealerships. Attendees will also have the chance to purchase parts, gear and accessories; speak with brand representatives; vote in the J&P Cycles Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show; see vintage bikes; connect with other enthusiasts; and experience new attractions - all in one weekend! Event being held at the Donald P Stephens Convention Center locate at 5555 N River Rd. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/2220027411549695/

FEB 17: SPRINGFIELD OH: 2019 SHOW: This is the former VCCA Show. Call to register for spaces. Stay informed by signing up today for our swap meet mailing list to receive information on upcoming events and featured attractions. We are also looking for Vendors.

FEB 2019: FEB 15-17: DALLAS TX: 59TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTORAMA: North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Market Hall. FEB 15-17: TULSA OK: 55TH ANNUAL DARRYL STARBIRD NATIONAL ROD & CUSTOM SHOW: Event being held at the River Spirit Expo at Expo Fairgrounds. “Go for the Gold” award of $10,000! Outdoor cool car corral. Rockin Billy Bash. LARGEST Indoor car show in the country with over 1000 hot rods & Customs. Pre- 68 Hot Rods, Kustoms & Gassers. Pin-Up & Beard Contests. Art, Ink and Rock & Roll Music. KKOA Village. For more info or to register call 918-406-8966 or go to www.starbirdcarshows.com 11

FEB 2019: FEB 15-17: SACRAMENTO CA: SACRAMENTO AUTORAMA: Located at the Cal Expo. See thousand of Hot Rods, Street Machines, Customs, Trucks and Motorcycles! Over $80,000 in cash and awards! Show time: Friday noon- pm, Saturday 10am- pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Visit with the hottest builders, celebrities and vendors at these events! For more info: www.rodshows.com or 1-877-rod-shows.

FEB 2019: FEB 17: WAYNE NJ: TIME TO WARM THINGS UP…AT OUT MID-WINTER CRUISE: Located at Maple Valley Diner, 1116 Rt 46-W Clifton NJ (formally The Hearth). Open to all Years and Models. 11 am – 2:30pm (weather permitting). Indoor / Outdoor event, Music, Prizes and Trophies. For more info: 201-303-3218.

3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN’S : PEA RIDGE-MILTON FL: This is a non judgmental Show and Shine where we are all family and equal. We do not hand out trophies or do other things that take away from our work and dedication to our hot rods of all ages. This is a family event, we are not club affiliated, no acting out will be tolerated and those that do will be escorted from the property and be banned from returning. This once a month, 3rd Friday evening event show and shine will be year round; weather permitting. Y'all Come on out for a evening of family fun, hot cars and the greatest folks in the world. We want to see you there. We welcome cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, etc. If it is old and you are proud of it, Bring it and Show It Off. We'd love to have you. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/yallcomeclassicauto/ 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/ 3rd SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN’S : CROSSVILLE TN: CRUISE-IN BREAKFAST: Cruise held on the 3rd Saturday morning of the month. Cruise runs from 8-11am. Cruise is held at the Plateau Christian Church located at 93 Bob Tollett Loop. The church youth will be cooking and serving breakfast for FREE. Donations are appreciated and will be used for the restoration of their project car, 1962 Ford Falcon. For more information call 931-510-7328 CHATTANOOGA TN: CHATTANOOGA CARS & COFFE CRUISE IN: Cruise takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Cruise runs from 9am – 12noon. Cruise is located at 6241 Perimeter. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/ ChattanoogaCarsnCoffee/ CLARKSVILLE TN: Clarksville Cars and Coffee: Hosted by the Clarksville Gearhead Car Club. STARTS: FEBRUARY 16th. Held on the 3rd Saturday Morning each month. Cruise location is at Governor Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Hours: 9 am to Noon. Rain or Shine. Everyone and all rides welcome, FREE event. More info email, clarksvillegearheads@gmail.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. 15

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. 3rd FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: ORO VALLEY AZ: 3rd 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 3rd 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

3rd SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN’S: SAN TAN VALLEY AZ: SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRUISE-IN: Hosted by the Saturday Night Cruisers. Cruise runs from 4pm - ??. Cruise starts Oct.21st and runs on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Being held at Freddy’s Steakburgers at the corner of Hunt Hwy & Gary Rd. Music, raffles, Peoples Choice Award, Steakburgers & frozen custard and lights…we have lights. Win a $25 gift Certificate from Freddy’s every cruise night. For info call 480-204-6201

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. 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.

3rd Saturday Morning

Photography by Michael Corazzelli Words by Jimmy B

The California Hot Rod Reunion is all about all things vintage drag racing. The 27th Edition of the California Hot Rod Reunion (They were only going to do 1!) took place once again at Famoso Raceway. Famoso is all things vintage also, and one bitchin’ setting for this event. Really after 26 years of holding the event, there is not a lot that is new, and that’s perfectly fine. A proven format that works like a well oiled machine for the most part.

The CHRR features all those cool pre72 drag cars, hot rods and customs too. While the pits are full of nostalgia race cars, the famous “ GROVE” behind the pit side bleachers are full of cool cars and trucks, and down along the fence from 20

the end of the pit side bleachers all the way to the finish line along the fence. Three days of nostalgia drag racing is a great thing. Add in the “CACKLEFEST on Saturday night with push starts just like the early days of drag racing, and you get “goosebumps” watching those nitro burning cars coming at you.

The racing is not just an exhibition deal, but a points met for the Heritage Series, so bragging rights are on the line. AA/FC Funny Cars and AA/FD front engine fuel dragsters putting on a helluva show while racing for points….can’t beat that!

Even more nitro fun is had with the AA/ FA Fuel Altered racing organized by Ron Hope of the AA/FA RAT TRAP Racing team. Multiple fuel altereds squaring off against each other and doing the “nitro dance” down the strip, trying to keep as much of a straight course as possible in one of those cars that are a handful. We can’t forget the swap meet down in the back of the pit area (always some cool stuff there). Folks bring those hard to find parts to this swap meet, and some only to this one, so it’s not to be missed. All of this and more makes this event a must see and do, whether you have been before or it’s your first time. Head to www.nhra.org an click on the NHRA MUSEUM button to get the 2019 date for the 28th CHRR The event is managed and run under the NHRA Motorsports Museum banner of the NHRA organization to help raise fun to preserve Drag Racing History. 23

FEB 2019: FEB 21-23: OCALA FL: 2019 WINTER AACA NATIONAL MEET: Located at the College of Central Florida directly across from the Paddock Mail in Ocala. Beautiful Ocala is located within 80 miles from all of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major attractions. For more info: Registration deadline February 1. www.2019AACAwintermeet.org.

FEB 22-23: PETROS TN: TENNESSEE GAMBLER 500 REDEMPTION: Located at Brushy Mt. Prison. The same check points used at the Sept 2018 event. 500 miles in a $500 junk car. 10 OffRoad Check Points in a Fun or Impractical Car. WayPoint Challenge Event-Worlds Largest Litter Pick Up (Any Vehicle can enter, No rules). No registration or Fees-Volunteer Event. Camping passes call/text 931-287-4355. $40/ person plus tax/passes can also be purchased at the gate. More info: on FB Gambler 500 Tennessee. To Reserve Rv/Camper spots call 931-287-4355. FEB 22-24: TUPELO MS: 2ND ANNUAL WORLD OF CUSTOMS INDOOR AUTO SHOW: Located at the Tupelo Furniture Market buildings 4 & 5, located at1879 Coley Road. Event hours: Fri, 5 to 10 pm/ Sat, 9 am to 10 pm/ Sun, 10 am to 5 pm. It's not JUST about the cars! We have a wide variety of activities from music, to guests, to activities for all the kids! We will be giving the first 100 kids through the door each day a free hot wheels car. We've chosen to support LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Pontotoc MS 4-H and the Wounded Veterans program with proceeds from the show. Admission: Kids 5 and under are Free/ 6 to 11 years, $5/ age 12 and up, $15/ Friday Only Weekend Pass $35. Starting Jan. 10th purchase show tickets at your local O'Reilly's, General Admission 12 and up for $13 save $2 dollars. Free Parking, show

is all indoors. RV parking available, $45. Vendors Spots available, see pricing. $50 registration fee. $1,000 Bet 1st Time Show! *Auto & Motorcycle. For more info: www.worldofcustoms.com and mail entries to 1879 Coley Rd Suite 5212, Tupelo, MS 38801, or call 662-538-8426 or 205-541-8076 or go to www.facebook.com/ worldofcustomsautoshow/

FEB 2019: FEB 22-24: LAKELAND FL: WINTER AUTOFEST LAKELAND: Located at 4175 Medulla Rd. Event Hours Fri & Sat 8am-5pm, Sun. 8am-3pm. Winter AutoFest takes place at the ultra-spacious SUN ‘n FUN Campus in Lakeland, Florida. By coming to Lakeland and Winter AutoFest, you’re not just coming to an automotive themed weekend,

you’re coming to an event that is unlike anything of its type in the region. It’s fun for all ages and it doesn’t matter if you’re a die-hard gearhead or part-time enthusiast, this event is suitable for everyone. The weekend gives you two days of collector car auction excitement. As seen on TV, you bet! Find your first or next classic with Carlisle Auctions. There are 400+ consignments to pick from and Carlisle Auctions has a reputation of connecting car with car lover in the blink of an eye. If the late great Burt Reynolds can put his faith in Carlisle Auctions, you can too! In addition, there is a trio of car events. The NCRS welcomes Corvettes to Lakeland for their Winter Regional Meet and the Imperial Mustang Club of Polk County hosts hundreds of Mustangs AND a P51 Mustang airplane. In addition, Carlisle Events gives you a FREE CAR CRUISE-IN. Looking for car parts? Walk the grounds as vendors offer millions of pieces and parts for sale. Go the extra mile to find the hard to find! There’s a great array of food, displays, guests and more at Winter AutoFest. Plus, Carlisle Events will tip its cap to what SUN ‘n FUN is all about, aeronautical excitement. The onsite museum will be open during the event, there will be helicopter rides and more air themed fun. Each year will bring something different, so be sure to get involved today! For more info: http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-

events/winter-florida-autofest/default.aspx FEB 24: LEBANON TN: Mid Tenn Region Winter Swap Meet: Set up day for Vendors will be on Saturday Feb. 23, 9 am until 5 pm. Vendors will be allowed to enter at 6:00 am on Sunday, with the doors open to the public at 7:00 am until 4 pm. Sites are 10x10. Spaces are $35 if reserved before the day of the show on Sunday. Sites will be $40 on the day of the Swap Meet. Call Marc Humes @ 615-308-0586 to reserve spaces. Admission is $6 per person. Children 12 and under have free admission. The Swap Meet is all indoors. We are looking forward to having something for everyone!! 26

FEB 2019: FEB 22-24: MILWAUKEE WI: 57TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO WORLD OF WHEELS: North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Wisconsin State Fair Park. FEB 23: COLUMBUS OH: WINTER CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS EXPO: All Mopar and High

Performance Car Show, Swap Meet & Car 4 Sale Corral. Event being held at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair located at 717 E. 17th Ave., 43211. Take I-71 just north of downtown Columbus to 17th Avenue (exit #111). Take 17th Avenue west into the fairgrounds. Take the third drive on your right. Show Hours: Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm. Vendor Check-in: Friday. Noon-6:00pm, Saturday: 7:00am-9am. Overhead doors will accommodate full size tractor trailers. No Saturday drive-in unloading permitted after 8:00am. Drive-in loading begins at 3:30pm. Building must be vacated by 6:00pm Saturday. Security: The Ohio State Patrol is on site 24 hours a day and will be monitoring the facility. Spectator Admission: Choose your price! Early bird admission $10.00 (7:00am-10:00am). $5.00 (10:00am-1:00pm). FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL AFTER 1:00pm. Children under 12 always free. Car Show: A special car show display will feature a variety of significant and unique high performance vehicles. Call 614.268.1181 for consideration or more info. Participant Admission: Car Corral: $25.00 (rolling or driving - vehicles remaining on trailers or in pieces will require a swap meet space). Swap Meet: $45.00 10’x20’ $55.00 10’x20’ corner spot. Car Corral and Swap Meet entry includes one (1) adult admission per space. Swap meet is for transportation related merchandise

only. Commercial Midway: Premium indoor, main aisle spots. Includes display pipe and drape. Must be reserved in advance. 10’x10’ $100.00. 10’x20’ $175.00 10’x30’ $250.00. 20’x20’ $300.00. Commercial and Car Show entry includes one (2) adult admissions per space. 8’ Tables $10.00 each. Electricity $50.00 per outlet, serviced directly by Expo Services. 740.454.1202. Additional Helper: $10.00 each (good for Friday and Saturday early bird). Required for anyone in attendance during Friday check-in. Sorry, no refunds - exchange only. For more info go to https:// www.facebook.com/events/1337825793027223/ 28

FEB 2019: FEB 23: BLUE ISLAND IL: WINTER BLUES MODEL CAR SHOW: Bring back some of the fun memories of your youth and ditch those Winter Blues all in one shot! We want to see your best Hot Rods, Customs, Stockers, and Competition Cars. We have some great prizes up for grabs. Do you have some old Weird-Oh's, Finks, or planes… or maybe you have some stuff to sell? Bring that too! Just $10 to register up to 4 cars, $25 for a 8" table to sell. We're not professional model builders, just bored car guys like you with the Winter Blues, so let's see what you've got! Event being held at the Blue Island Beer Company located at 13357 Olde Western Ave. For more info go to https://www.facebook.com/events/365080967592748/ FEB 23-24: WILMINGTON OH: 5TH ANNUAL DAYTON OFF ROAD EXPO: Located at the Robert Centre. Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Sunday Show n Shine 10am -2pm. Admission $5, Kids 12 and under free, Parking is free, Sales: Door only. Your

one stop for all things Off Road. For more info: www.daytonoffroadexpo.com

FEB 2019: FEB 22-24: KANSAS CITY MO: 59TH ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS WORLD OF WHEELS: North America’s premier show car series AutoRama World of Wheels. Located at Bartle Hall. FEB 23-24: MONTICELLO IA: 50TH ANNUAL ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW: Located at the Monticello Berndes Center, 766 N Maple St. Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 8am-7pm. Adults $10, Children 12 and under $5. Children 12 and under free with paid adult. Bring a canned food item to benefit Four Oaks and get a dollar off admission. Two fun-filled days of Family entertainment! “The Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno; Saturday noon to 4pm and 6pm – 9pm Sunday 10am-2pm. Magic Dry US Trophy Awards, Citizens State Bank Cash Awards, ABC Supply Co/AJ Foyt Indy Car, Caricature Artist David Fliss, Balloon Artist Wes Little and 3-D Sound by Disc Jockey Dave Palmer. For more info: www.rodandcustomcarshow.com or 319-465-5119.

FEB 2019: FEB 24: SIOUX CITY NE: 38TH ANNUAL ORIGINAL SIOUX CITY RACERS SWAP MEET RODDERS AND RACERS SWAP MEET: Located at Delta Hotel Center (formally Marina Inn Convention Center), 485 E 5th Street. Not just for racers-all Hot Rodders Welcome! Buy-Sell-Trade. Parts to complete cars, race cars, street rods, drag racing,

muscle cars and demo derby. For more info: 712-898-2943. FEB 28- MAR 1: LAKE HAVASU AZ: HAVASU DEUCE DAYS: Thursday is Deuces Downtown on Main St from 2-8pm Friday is Garage tour day from 8am-12noon. The River Run happens on Friday also from 2-6pm. Saturday is SHOW & SHINE Show time from 8am – 3pm. For more info go to https://havasudeuces.com/havasu-deuceshow/

FEB 2019: FEB 22-23: SAN DIEGO CA: 53RD ANNUAL BIG 3 PARTS EXCHANGE SWAP MEET: Due to Qualcomm Stadium, The Big 3 has had to adjust our dates for 2019. Thursday: Feb 21st is vendor setup. All day. We are going to open the gates for setup from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday: 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM. (Vendor gate will close at 8:00 AM sharp) Friday: Feb 22nd, swap meet hours will open to the public from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM. Saturday: Feb 23rd swap meet hours will open to the public from 8:00 AM to 3:00PM. In spite of the date changes, we look forward to a great Big 3 Swap Meet as always, So Don’t forget your wagon!!!*** Your Existing Passes

will be used for entry For vendor information please go to: www.bigpartsexchange.com or contact todd65@big3partsexchange.com or call or text Todd Harding at 818-879-3965 or find us on Facebook.

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FOR SALE: 1935-1940 Ford frame. 2x4 heavy wall tubing. $650.00. Call Bill Johnson 931-212-9031 (12/20/18)

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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FOR SALE: 1950 Mercury Coupe Custom, Custom leather interior - saddle tan and cream leather entirely. Carpeted interior. Dakota digital dash. Keyless entry with door poppers. Golden copper paint - inside and out - clear coated to perfection. Peep mirrors. Custom wheels. Chopped 3 inches, Power steering, Power brakes, Heat and Air conditioning, Chevy LS1 fuel injection engine, Automatic transmission, Custom front suspension, Coil over shocks rear suspension, 1950 Pontiac tail lights frenched, 1950 Desoto grill. $51,000.Contact Wayne direct for more information at 901-497-4416 or at E-mail: uglydeb@gmail.com. Vehicle located 30 miles east of Memphis.(12/20/18)

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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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It’s DAYTONA 500 Weekend. Cool shot of Junior Johnson making a move on the outside to move up in the field 37