May 2012 GEARHEAD GAZZETTE by Jimmy B

It’s All the Gearhead News you can use

inside this month: Over 70 Shows, Cruise’s & Events listed this month Event coverage: 2011 CHRR, 2011 POCI, Kris Kringle Invitational Show & NAF 2012! Pre-Wax & Sealer – Know how for your paint 1965: Last Rod & Custom at Tennessee State Fairgrounds before the Big Fire and more cool stuff

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Rolling Bones Open House 2011 Racing Schedules The Gypsy Rose Haulin’ SS ROAD RUMBLINGS GARAGE SCENE And Much M

May 2012

inside “It’s all the Gearhead News you can use"

20th Annual CHRR

Z-Attack Thank You

2011 POCI Bash

Detailing the Show Car

Hot Rods in the Mid South

From Our Readers Eyes

Kris Kringle Invitational

NASHVILLE Auto Fest 2012

every month The Fun Starts Here

Road Rumblings

Shows at a Glance

Cruise Nite Listings

Garage & Shop Scene

Car Shows & Events

Car Clubs

Net Surfing - Shops / Services 37

Cover Photo’s: Bitchin’ 1955 Chevy by Ed Kirk. TV Tommy Ivo’ & “The GREEK’s” Chizzler F.E.D.’s at the 2011 CHRR…smell the Nitro yet?? Table of Contents: Jimmy B caught Frank Wards 32’ Deuce Coupe at Hot Rods & Threads Shop

The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Ed Woodard Jim “ Jimmy B” Brandau “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate – P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Contributors Larry Williams – Williams Graphics, Ed Woodard, Sam Compton, Greg McClellan, Randy Shemin, Bob McGehee, Terry Tuckerman, Ed Kirk Publisher / Editor Feature Writer Art Director & Designer Photography Web Producer

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

“Here’s where I am going to step into it now…” Spring has sprung…the temps are going higher each day and the rain is slowing down (you know April showers bring May flowers...) and outdoor car shows and events are taking place every weekend, depending on which part of the country you live in.

Don’t get me wrong…I appreciate the recognition for my ride, the same as anyone else. If somebody or some show or event thinks enough of my ride to give me an award. I take it for what it is…a recognition, with my appreciation.

Local car shows put on by car clubs and other organizations are kicking into high gear. The clubs and organizations use these shows as a way to raise money for charities for the most part, which is absolutely wonderful. Gearheads and Hot Rodders are some of the most “giving” people I know.

I am going to step in it a little deeper here now…

The other part of these types of shows, which is supposed to be different than the “big time / professional run” shows is more fun to be had. It’s smaller, more close knit so to speak, so it should be more fun right?….right??? In my opinion they are fun for the most part. Let me say right now, that I DON”T make it to every show in my area that happens. I do get a lot of feedback by virtue of the GAZZETTE. Does that make me an expert on the fun factor of these types of shows….NO, but like a lot of you I have attended my fair share and plan on attending more. One area of these shows that causes more “hurt” feelings amongst the participants, is the “AWARDS” portion of the show.

Here’s where I am going to step into it now… Awards, trophies, plaques, “dust collectors”, classes, etc…the one part of the “local car show” that causes more hurt feelings, in my opinion. Folks, the local car show is not about the trophy!! The local car show is about getting together with other gearheads, checking out the other cars and trucks, and HAVING FUN with your ride. IT”S NOT ABOUT GETTING A TROPHY. Your opinion may differ, and that’s ok. I am raising this issue…again…as its already raised its ugly head this year…and the local car show season has just started.

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If you come out to one of these shows, planning to win a trophy of some type, you are setting yourself up for disappointment right from the start. Each of these shows use a different method of judging or awarding the trophys…AND THAT’S OK!!! You need to ACCEPT that and roll with it. Whether it’s a “judged” show, “people’s choice” show or “registered participant vote”, any 2 of them will not get the same results. Don’t go crazy over the folks putting on the show if you didn’t win. This judging / selecting winners is subjective to personal interpretations or what the masses like. Read that last line

again please.

There is a time and place for that type of competition, judging and trophies. Join the professional organization, “The ISCA”, and take your ride to the shows they produce each year. They have designated classes, number of modifications, display points, etc, that keeps all the entries on a level playing field and judges them the same each week. This will take all the arguments of un-fair judging out of the equation…right?? A lot of shows, including GOODGUYS and NSRA have gone away from or never started “judging” or “awards by classes”. This makes it SO MUCH nicer for the event. Yes they give out plaques recognizing what they think are cool cars & trucks. Paint chips are ok here too. There are even some shows that …GASP!!! DON’T give out any awards. They take that money they used to buy “dust collectors” and they give more door prizes away!!! I LIKE THIS!!! For me…paint chips and bugs on the grille are ok and badges of honor…cause you’re driving your ride. The BEST trophy for me is a thumbs up!! Better than any old “dust collector.

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

Since the last issue of the GAZZETTE, the hot rodding and racing world have lost a couple of Icon’s and Innovators….

Chip Foose's 'Overhaulin'' to Return to TV This Fall

Bill “ Grumpy” Jenkins will be greatly missed. “Da Grump” helped create, define and re-fine PRO STOCK Drag Racing as we know it and love it today. The innovations he came up with are too numerous to mention in 1 small article. It will take a very thick book to highlight everything “Da Grump” came up with, designed & engineered, right up to the end. R.I.P. Grump…You will be greatly missed!!

Most knew him from his exploits on the series of Widowmaker Chevy V8 motorcycles he rode through the 1960s and early 1970s. Many knew him from his other creations, which included E.J. Potter “The Michigan Madman” a trike powered by a cruise missile engine several Allison powered cars, and a raft of nationally known pulling tractors that were called, the “Ugly Tractor” and “Double Ugly”. Today, there are no more EJ Potters because the world has snuffed ‘em out with red tape, lawsuits, bicycle helmets, knee pads, helicopter parents, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control, and general enslavement to insurance companies. His loss is a true heart breaker for us and for the world of hot rodding as a whole. He was a crazy empirical genius of the type that are no longer manufactured. His passing signifies a sad end to an era in both motorsports and society where a guy with a crazy idea could make a hell of a living. “R.I. P. Madman….”

The vehicle restoration show "Overhaulin'" will be coming back to television, according to a recent article in Variety. The show, which follows iconic customizer Chip Foose as he performs major transformations on beat-up vehicles, was a big hit when it originally aired on TLC from 2004-2009. The show has been picked up by the Discovery Channel-owned Velocity channel. "I am thrilled to be returning to television with a new and improved version of 'Overhaulin," and especially excited to be working with the team at Velocity," Foose said in an interview with SEMA News. "Velocity is the perfect home for 'Overhaulin'' and I'm looking forward to shooting all-new episodes bringing viewers compelling stories of car owners who are surprised to have their much-loved treasures overhauled." Dept Of Correction’s: Our apologies to Butch Pate of P8 Photography. We did not correctly list him as having taken the photo’s we used in the VOODOO HOODOO show coverage last month. Sorry Butch!!

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“Normie-Poo!!” Norm Grabowski is a bit under the weather. He is dealing with the cancer thing at the moment. When Ed Woodard & Joe Klinkhardt talked to Norm a few days ago, he is looking at an alternative treatment center to fight his squamous cell carcinoma, a form of cancer that created a lump at the base of his tongue and throat.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Norman as he goes forward. Norm Grabowski is an American hot rod builder and actor. The heavy set crew cut wearing Grabowski appeared in minor roles in many films produced by Albert Zugsmith and Walt Disney. In 1952, after leaving military service, Grabowski built a hot rod based on a shortened 1922 Ford Model T touring car mated to a similarly extremely shortened Model A pickup truck bed. With a powerful Cadillac overhead valve engine that came from his parents' sedan the vehicle that resulted had a unique appearance and stance which inspired many hot rods created afterward. The car was first featured on the cover of the October, 1955 issue of Hot Rod Magazine and then underwent further modifications, including a greater rake, tilted windshield and blue paint with flames when it famously appeared in color on the cover of the April, 1957 issue of Car Craft magazine as well as in the April 29, 1957 issue of Life Magazine. Grabowski's hugely influential T-bucket hot rod, which became known as the Kookie Kar, was used in the television show 77 Sunset Strip. The car was owned and driven in the show by the character Kookie who was played by Edd Byrnes. As a consequence of the magazine exposure, Grabowski was approached about renting the car out to appear in movies and television shows. The contacts he made in this way led to an acting career for Grabowski. He appeared in many movies and television shows, including High School Confidential, Son of Flubber, Roustabout, Girl Happy, and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Grabowski is known as a wood carver, and many hot rods and custom cars feature his unique hand-carved skull gearshift knobs. He retired from acting in the 1980s after The Cannonball Run.

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I received this obituary from a fellow old hot rodder friend from Colorado. He was asked to write this obit. for his best friend; as he knew him best. I wish I knew "Flathead". Michael "Flathead" Blanchard Blanchard, Michael "Flathead" 1944 ~ 2012 A Celebration of the life of Michael "Flathead" Blanchard will be held on April 14th, 3 pm 8160 Rosemary St, Commerce City. Weary of reading obituaries noting someone's courageous battle with death, Mike wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors' orders and raising hell for more than six decades. He enjoyed booze, guns, cars and younger women until the day he died. Mike was born July 1944 in Colorado to Clyde and Ethel Blanchard. A community activist, he is noted for saving the Dr. Justina Ford house from demolition and defending those who could not defend themselves. He was a Republican delegate, life member of the NRA, founder and President of the Dead Cats MC. He loved music. Mike was preceded in death by Clyde and Ethel Blanchard, survived by his beloved sons Mike and Chopper, former wife Jane Transue, brother Stephen Blanchard (Susan), Uncle Don and Aunt Cynthia Blanchard(his favorite); Uncle Dill and Aunt Dot, cousins and nephews, Baba Yaga can kiss his butt. So many of his childhood friends that weren't killed in Vietnam went on to become criminals, prostitutes and/or Democrats. He asks that you stop by and re-tell the stories he can no longer tell. As the Celebration will contain Adult material we respectfully ask that no children under 18 attend. Published in Denver Post on April 12, 2012 More GOODGUYS Nashville Nationals News: ROAD ALERT!!!!! ROAD ALERT!!!!! Remember that I-24 will be closed in Downtown Nashville Area while the GOODGUYS event is taking place at L.P. Field. Plan your alternate route now to avoid traffic pain during the event. REGISTRATION IS AT LP FIELD ONLY THIS YEAR Dwayne Peace’s twin turbocharged 1955 Ford Thunderbird, the car that won the prestigious 2012 Ridler award is coming to the 7th Nashville Nationals May 18-20 at LP Field!

Advanced Plating to hold 7th Nashville Nationals Kickoff Party Continuing a great tradition in the Music City, Goodguys and Advanced Plating have teamed up again to present the 7th Nashville Nationals Kickoff Party! The party is from 48pm Thursday evening, May 17th and gets the weekend started at Advanced Plating’s amazing facility in Nashville! There’s plenty of hot rod parking, live music, barbecue dinner and plant tours! Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to tour one of the nation’s premier plating facilities, get some good eats and meet some genuinely nice people! Directions to the party will be available at registration. You can also find directions on Advanced Plating’s website (www.advancedplating.com).

We’ve got some good news for those headed to Nashville for the Goodguys 7th Nashville Nationals May 18-20 @ LP Field. A special coupon good for $5.00 off all merchandise orders of $25.00 or more will be given to all event participants (with a car entered in the show)! The coupon will be handed to you at registration, which this year has been moved ON SITE (no more driving out to the Airport Marriott!). On Sunday, May 20th – the special $5.00 merchandise coupon will be given to all event spectators in addition to registered participants! Don’t miss your chance to save on Goodguys goodies in Nashville!

Here at the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE, we are BIG supporters of getting young guys & gals involved in our hobby / sport. They are the future of hot rodding!! Here is an excellent way to get them involved and also to show YOUR SUPPORT for the future of hot rodding and the GEARHEAD culture. Thanks goes out to Tennessee Speed Sport for getting involved again with this great competition.

Tennessee Speed Sport in conjunction with Hot Rodders of Tomorrow are looking for 7 to 8 volunteers to help judge their regional engine building competitions. Hot Rodder’s of Tomorrow is a National High School Engine Building Competition that gets High School Students involved with Automotive Aftermarket. Tennessee Speed Sport will be hosting the southeast division finals at our location on Rivergate Parkway, June the 9th. This is a very competitive engine building competition that are held regionally and Tennessee Speed Sport is the regional host for division 3 finals, the Southeast. Go online to www.hotroddersoftomorrow.com to see the action! Why not help the next generation of Automotive Enthusiast by volunteering to help the Hot Rodder’s of Tomorrow Engine Challenge. The program is supported by 32 sponsors from Edelbrock , MSD and others, and holds its National Championship at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas Nevada! For more information on how you can volunteer contact Rodney Bingham @ 815-7225460 or Email @ RBingham@HotRoddersofTomorrow.com Thank You, Donnie Eatherly - President P&E Distributors Inc.

50 of most things is a very good deal. 50 years of “cool chrome” is a great thing!!! ADVANCED PLATING of Nashville Tn is celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary of making hot rodder’s look good with chrome plating. ADVANCED has been part of numerous RIDLER winners, AMBR winners and owner Steve Tracy’s 32”Ford Roadster is a Legends Cup winner too. Next time you get ready to get some “shiny stuff” for your ride, call ADVANCED PLATING.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY ADVANCED PLATING!!!!

Congratulations to Greening Auto Company of Nashville TN. They played a major role in this years DETROIT AUTORAMA RIDLER WINNER and the CHICAGO WORLD OF WHEELS LEGENDS CUP WINNER,1955 T-Bird. This is no small feat based on the quality and caliber of cars in the running as part of these competitions. Great job guys!!

The “REAL CRUISER” contest has been cancelled for 2012. We only received 1 entry from Jim Smith, Finance Director for the City of Spring Hill. Thank you Jim for taking the time to send your entry in to us. You have a great looking Oldsmobile Convertible!! Keep driving that “REAL CRUISER”

DAVE BELL – Hot Rod Artist has passed away.

NSRA members don’t forget that Saturday May 12th, the MIDDLE TENNESSEE NSRA Appreciation day will take place. Terry Manlove is opening his doors up at T&M Steering in Nashville. Jim Profitt NSRA Safety Rep has a lot of cool things to see and do lined up. You say you’re not a member of NSRA? No better time than at Appreciation day to sign up and become a member. Sounds like a good crowd will be on hand including the MIDNIGHT RODDERS, Richard Jones of Richard Jones High Tec & Resto Rods and staff writer and historian deluxe…Ed Woodard. Sounds like a good time is getting ready to bust loose. See all the event info in the show section.

Hot rod artist Dave Bell whose cool black & white cartoon’s filled the pages of many magazines and posters for decades has passed away. Dave’s unique style of drawing was revered by gearheads worldwide. He had a monthly column in STREET RODDER Magazine. The “Henry Hi-Rise” section has been a favorite of many a hot rodder. Dave’s artwork can be found all over the hot rod industry. On a personal note, while attending the 50th DETROIT AUTORAMA, Dave was there in a booth signing autographs of the special Henry Hi-Rise drawing(s) he did for the 50th. It actually ran as 2 different monthly columns in Street Rodder, but he had them both as one poster being given out free and autographed. I asked him to do a quick drawing for me if possible he said “sure! What kind of hot rod?” Next thing I knew he had a car and me on the poster also. A true keepsake for me!! Dave is actually credited with coming up with the drawing that was used to create the famous “Cop Shop Coupe built by Tom Prufer. R.I.P. Henry Hi-Rise.

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DON’T SEE YOUR EVENT LISTED…SEND US THE INFO!!! Check the CAR SHOWS / EVENTS/ GEARHEAD STUFF section for ALL the details on these shows. •MAY 4 – 6: KNOXVILLE TN: STREET ROD NATIONALS SOUTH Plus •MAY 4-5: MANATOKA IA: TORQUEFEST 2012 •MAY 4-6: TUPELO MS: TUPELO BLUE SUEDE CRUISE. •MAY 5: MARIETTA GA: 31ST ANNUAL PEACH BLOSSOM B.O.P.C. CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. •MAY 5: WINCHESTER TN: WINCHESTER DOGWOOD FESTIVAL CAR SHOW & 8TH ANNUAL DOGWOOD FESTIVAL. •MAY 6: MT JULIET TN: MID-TENN SPRING MEET. •MAY 7: HUNTSVILLE TN: 31ST ANNUAL ALL FORD & MUSTANG CAR SHOW. •MAY 12: NASHVILLE TN: NSRA MIDDLE TENNESSEE APPRECIATION DAY •MAY 12: MADISON AL: BEATERS, BANDS & BURRTIOS. •MAY 12: COLUMBIA TN: CRUISIN ON THE SQUARE FOR THE POLK THEATRE PROJECT. •MAY 12: DECATUR AL: 2012 RIVERWALK YACHT CLUB ANNUAL HARBOR DAY CAR & BOAT SHOW. •MAY 12: MT PLEASANT TN: CRUISE FOR A CAUSE 2012. •MAY 12: PORTLAND TN: JASON GRAHAM HOT RODS OPEN HOUSE. •MAY 12: MANCHESTER TN: 2012 “CRUISIN’ DOWNTOWN STYLE”. •MAY 16: NASHVILLE TN: ROCKABILLY CRUISE IN ‘n PINUP GIRL CONTEST. •MAY 17-19: PIGEON FORGE TN: 34TH ANNUAL F-100 SUPERNATIONALS •MAY 17-19: PIGEON FORGE TN: CHEVY CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT THEINN AT CHRISTMAS PLACE •MAY 18 – 20: NASHVILLE TN: GOODGUYS NASHVILLE NATIONALS •MAY 19: HUNTSVILLE AL: ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE SHOW & FLEA MARK •MAY 19: LEBANON TN: ANTIQUE TRACTOR & GAS ENGINE SHOW.. •MAY 19: SPRING HILL TN: “CRUZIN’ SPRING HILL. •MAY 20: CINCINNATI OH: 42ND ANNUAL CINCY STREET RODS RUN & SWAP MEET. •MAY 25-27: SPRINGFIELD MO: MID-AMERICA STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus •MAY 26: GRANVILLE TN: HERITAGE DAY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW •MAY 26: GRANVILLE TN: ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW. •MAY 26: DECATUR AL: ALABAMA JUBILEE AUTO SHOW. •MAY 26: COLUMBIA TN: LIONS CLUB OF COLUMBIA CAR SHOW. •MAY 26: ADAMSVILLE TN: 24TH ANNUAL BUFORD PUSSER FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. •MAY 26: BIG SANDY TN: BIG SANDY SPRING FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. •MAY 27TH: LOUI$VILLE KY: BEATERSVILLE CAR & BIKE SHOW •JUNE 1-3: YORK PA: STREET ROD NATIONALS EAST Plus •JUNE 1-3: PADUCAH KY: 35TH ANNUAL STREET RODS IN THE PARK HOSTED BY RIVER TIN STREET RODS •JUNE 1-3: COMMERCE GA: THE CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE NATIONALS HOSTED BY GM PERF. PARTS •JUNE 1-3: YORK PA: STREET ROD NATIONAL EAST Plus. •JUNE 1-3 : PIGEON FORGE TN: PONTIACS IN PIGEON FORGE. •JUNE 1-3: SEIVERVILLE TN: 36TH ANNUAL SILVER DOLLAR ROD RUN. •JUNE 2: COLUMBIA TN: AMERICAN LEGION CLASSIC CAR SHOW. •JUNE 2: STURGIS KY: ANNUAL STURGIS KIWANIS DRAGSTRIP REUNION CAR & TRUCK SHOW. •JUNE 2 – 9: DETROIT MI – ARLINGTON TX: 18TH ANNUAL HOT ROD POWER TOUR. •JUNE 8-9: PIGEON FORGE TN: PONTIACS IN PIGEON FORGE •JUNE 8-10: NEWPORT NEW VA.: 17TH ANNUAL LI’L RED EXPRESS & WARLOCK OWNRS TRUCK SHOW •JUNE 9: ASHLAND CITY TN: 17TH ANNUAL KRUIZIN RIVER BLUFF / BOYSCOUTS CAR SHOW •JUNE 9: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 8TH ANNUAL CAVALACADE OF ANTIQUE CARS. •JUNE 9: SELMER TN: 4TH ANNUAL ROCKABILLY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •JUNE 9: EAGLEVILLE TN: THUNDER IN THE VALLEY. •JUNE 14-16: BOWLING GREEN KY: 10TH ANNUAL HOLLEY HOT ROD REUNION •JUNE 15-16: PIGEON FORGE TN: THE ALL CHEVY SUPERNATIONALS lll •JUNE 15-16: CROSSVILLE TN: ANTIQUE & WORKING CLASS TRUCK SHOW. •JUNE 16: TULLAHOMA TN: 20TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN WHEELS IN MOTION CAR & TRUCK SHOW •JUNE 16: UNION GROVE WI: HUNNERT CAR HEADS UP 4 – TRADITIONAL DRAG RACING •JUNE 23: WAVERLY TN: 27th ANNUAL POOR BOYS CAR SHOW •JUNE 24: MURFREESBORO TN: 1ST SUMMERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •JUNE 27 – JULY 1: NASHVILLE TN: DIECAST SPACE MUSIC CITY NATIONALS TOY SHOW •JUNE 28-30: PORTLAND IN: HOOSIER ROD & CUSTOM NATIONALS. •JULY 3-7: LOVELAND CO: GOATS ON THE ROCKIES 33RD ANNUAL GTOAA INTERNATIONAL MEET. •JULY 7: JACKSON TN: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY HOSTED BY JACKSON ROD & CUSTOM CLUB. •JULY 12-15: NASHVILLE TN: MUSIC CITY CHEVY SHOW 2012. •JULY 13-14: DECATUR AL: 25TH ANNUAL GREATER TENNESSEE VALLEY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •JULY 17-21: ST CHARLES IL: 2012 PONTIAC OAKLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION •JULY 19-21: BOWLING GREEN KY: 31ST NATIONAL CORVETTE HOMECOMING •JULY 21: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 34TH ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW & FLEA MARKET. •JULY 21-22: BYRON IL: MELTDOWN DRAGS – 66 7 OLDER HEADS UP MATCH RACING •JULY 21 -22: WHITE HOUSE TN: SOUTHEASTERN TRUCK NATIONALS. •JULY 28: OWENSBORO KY: THE YELLOW CREEK CAR SHOW. •AUG 2-5: LOUISVILLE KY: STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus •AUG 3-5: SOUTH BUTLER NY: 2ND ANNUAL HOT ROD RUMBLE& BIKER BASH •AUG 11: ARDMORE AL: 2012 ARDMORE QUARTER BACK CLUB CAR SHOW •SEPT 7-8: PIGEON FORGE TN: SHADES OF THE PAST ROD RUN 30 •SEPT 13 – 16: PIGEON FORGE TN: 30TH ANNUAL FALL GRAND RUN

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Then 3 months before the actual event we’ll list it in the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE in the CAR

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On the 3rd weekend in October last year, an event that was dreamed up by some die hard drag racers-hot rodders, led by Steve Gibbs with the NHRA, that was going to be a one time get together, has turned 20 years old. This is one of those events that you have to go to. When you do, you will “feel it”. Yes I said feel it, because there is drag racing magic in the air. The FAMOSO Dragstrip has changed somewhat since the first “SMOKERS” drag meet was held there many many years ago, but you still get “transported back” to an era of NITRO Breathing Front Engine Dragsters. There is a lot of other racing going on, all pre-72, but it’s the F.E.D.’s that are the kings of this deal!!! Born and bred in Southern California, they still bring EVERYONE into the stands and along the fence to see…smell and feel the horsepower. Are they as fast as the 21st Century versions….no. Are they cooler that the 21st century dragsters…HELL YES!!! Enjoy the picture’s but make your plans for your own “Go West” trip. You won’t be sorry…I promise.

TV Tommy Ivo’s Gorgeous FED and “ The Greeks” Chizzler FED >>>>>>>>>>>>>

Real Hot Rod’s parked in “The Grove” behind the stands –Pit Side of the track

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THANK YOU!!!! On behalf of the Middle Tennessee Z Club, Nissan North America Inc., and all of our event sponsors, we would like to thank you for your participation at ZATTACK 2012. We hope everyone enjoyed the event, including the Nissan Smyrna plant tours, the private tour and dinner catered by Stone House Q at the Lane Motor Museum, and of course The ZATTACK People’s Choice Z Car Show and Cruise-In held at Nissan North America’s Nissan Americas building on Saturday. The weather was great, albeit a little windy, and the events came off as planned although we do apologize for the delay in starting the second tour at Smyrna. This is the first ZATTACK where multiple plant tours were offered, and the total number of people far surpassed our previous attendance numbers. We served dinner Friday night at the Lane Motor Museum for 132 guests, and we had 102 Z cars in the show on Saturday, which broke our previous ZATTACK record of 85 from 2009, which was our first ZATTACK show at Nissan. We raised $515 for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee through donations and raffles, and thank them for bringing the Nissan NV truck Nissan donated to them to display. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this great Nissan-sponsored charity. We would like to again thank our sponsors and the ZCCA (Z Car Club Association) for their support and supplying us with outstanding items for the raffles and giveaways, and congratulate the winners of those items. We hope everyone will consider those sponsors next time you need parts, service or accessories for your Z or other vehicles. We could not do this event without sponsorship, and these companies and organizations are very supportive of our club and the Z and Nissan communities, for which we should all thank them. AMS (Absolute Motor Specialties) www.amsmotorsports.com 888-888-AMSINC Black Dragon/Long Motor Co www.blackdragonauto.com 888-789-3746 BORLA Exhausts www.borla.com 877-GO-BORLA Brock Racing Enterprises (BRE) www.bre2.net 702-558-3374 Crawford Z Car Service www.crawfordzcar.com 615-327-4159 DBR High Performance www.dbrhighperformance.com 931-451-7559 Details To Go www.detailstogo.com 615-591-5331 G & S Auto Body ————————— 615-251-0040 Lane Motor Museum www.lanemotormuseum.org 615-742-7445 Motorsport Auto www.zcarparts.com 800-633-6331 Nissan www.nissanusa.com 800-647-7261 Nissan of Murfreesboro www.nissanofmurfreesboro.com 615-893-0252

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We must also thank our friends at Nissan North America and their associates at Smyrna for their help and cooperation in putting this event together, and to the entire staff at the Nissan Americas building for their hospitality in hosting the open house, car show and Cruise-In. Their willingness to allow us to do this is remarkable, and it is frankly an honor for our club to be allowed to do these events at their “house”. Thanks to all of the volunteers from our club and our guests who pitched in to help us. We also appreciate the publicity our event received from the local media and through the local Cars and Coffee group, the Battlefield Region AACA club, the local online automotive magazine, Gearhead Gazzette, and the various forums and other Z and other car clubs throughout the area and the U.S. This was a true group effort, and we truly appreciate everyone’s help in making this our biggest ZATTACK yet! Most importantly we must thank our club members and our guests for coming together to make ZATTACK 2012 a great event. These events are about people that share a common interest and passion, and while winning a trophy is nice, it’s really the people (and their cars) and the camaraderie that make these event memorable. We hope everyone had a safe trip home, and really appreciate the distances that many of you covered to be with us. We had entrants from Ohio, Georgia, Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana and Tennessee. We appreciate the time and expense it took for many of you to come to Nashville, and we thank you for that effort, and hope you felt it worthwhile. We also hope you took some time to see a little of our city, and had a chance to get a flavor of why we’re called Music City USA. We hope to see you in the future at one of our events or the other great Z car and Nissan events held throughout the country.

With sincere thanks and appreciation, Bob McGehee and Randy Shemin Co-Leaders Middle Tennessee Z Club Nashville

Words: Jimmy B / Pic’s Terry Tuckerman

If you are a Pontiac lover, and we know there are a WHOLE lot of you out there, the place to be last July was BEECH BEND PARK. The POCI (Pontiac Oakland Club Intl) sponsored 2 days of drag racing and show and shine car show coolness. Unfortunately some of the sunshine that came was in the form of rain. In spite of the rain, the show went on and everyone had a GRRRREAT time. Check out some of the great Pontiac’s that came out for a fun weekend.

Burt Reynolds & Jerry Reed were at Beech Bend – Smokey & the Bandit

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__________“CRUISE NITE FUN” FOR 2012_________________ FOR ALL OF THE CLUBS & CRUISE NITE HOSTS, OR IF YOU KNOW OF A CRUISE NIGHT HAPPENING IN 2012, BE IT WEEKLY OR MONTHLY, SEND THE COMPLETE INFO TO ME AT gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

1ST MONDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD THE 1 ST MONDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH: LEWISBURG TN: CRUISE IN AT THE SONIC DRIVE IN. CRUISE LOCATED AT THE SONIC ON ELLINGTON PKWY. THIS CRUISE STARTS IN APRIL. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO 56fordmainline@att.net WEDNESDAY NITE CRUISIN: HERMITAGE TN: THE ROCKABILLY CRUISE IN NIGHT. THIS CRUISE HAPPENS EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT STARTIN JAN 11TH. BEING HELD AT THE ROADSIDE BAR & GRILL AT 4617 OLD HICKORY RD. PIN UP CONTEST ONCE A MONTH WITH FINALS IN MAY. DOOR PRIZES. LIVE MUSIC BY BANDS LIKE JANE ROSE & THE DEAD END BOYS, CHRIS CASELLO TRIO AND MORE. SPONSERED BY KUSTOM THRILLS TATTOO & SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY LIMOUSINE. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO k9streetrod@aol.com THURSDAY NITE CRUISIN: SMYRNA TN: LAVERGNE ROTARY CRUISE NIGHT. Takes place every Thursday night. Located at corner of Sam Ridley & Old Nashville Hwy. Runs from 6-8p,. Right by the 5 GUYS & FIREHOUSE Subs restaurants. Door Prizes, 50/5 0 Music. Asking for $2 donation-all for charity. For more info email baker@raborn.net 3rd THURSDAY NITE - THESE CRUISES ARE HELD ON THE 3 RD THURSDAY NITE: SPRING HILL TN: BIKER CRUISE NITE AT THE CIGAR STATION. LOCATED IN THE COMMOS AT SPRING HILL COMPLEX RIGHT ON HWY 31 JUST SOUTH OF DISCOUNT TIRE. RUNS FROM 6-10PM. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-302-4848 FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY NITE: HENDERSONVILLE TN: THE 2012 HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE NITE WILL KICK OFF ON APRIL 13 TH AND RUNS THRU THE END OF OCTOBER. CRUISING WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE STREETS OF INDIAN LAKE SHOPPING CENTER ,BEHIND THE REGAL CINEMA THEATRE.,LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF INDIAN LAKE BLVD & VIETNAM VETERNANS PARKWAY. MUSIC, 50/50 RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAYS WEEKLY. CRUISIN HAPPENS FROM 6-9PM EVERY FRIDAY. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT 615-405-2419 OR EMAIL TO ddfergie@gmail.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MURFREESBORO TN: THE MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB WILL BE HOSTING A CRUISE IN EVERY FRIDAY NITE FROM MAY 4th THRU SEPT 28th . CRUISING IS FROM 5PM TO 9PM. THE CRUISE WILL BE HELD AGAIN THIS YEAR AT THE AVENUE MUFREESBORO MALL, BEHIND THE BELKS STORE. FOR MORE INFO AND DIRECTIONS GO TO www.4mhrc.net . THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! LEBANON TN: THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE IS LOOKING TO START IN MARCH IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD. CRUISING WILL RUN ALL SUMMER LONG ON FRIDAY NITES. CRUISIN HAPPENS FROM 4-9PM. THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1953 SO YOU KNOW THEY ARE DOING IT RIGHT!!! BURGERS, PULLED PORK, SHAKES AND MORE. DOING IT OLD SCHOOL STYLE. CRUISIN IS AT THE DRIVE AT 1714 WEST MAIN ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615443-4299

1st FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD ON THE 1st FRIDAY NITE: MT. PLEASANT TN: CRUISE IN 2012. SPONSORED BY CLASSICS FOR A CAUSE CAR CLUB. RUNS MAY THROUGH JULY. STARTS AT 6PM AND GOES UNTIL ??? BEING HELD ON THE SQUARE IN MT PLEASANT. DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 RAFFLE AND MOREFUN!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-224-9672 2ND FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD ON THE 2ND FRIDAY NITE: LAWRENCEBURG TN: CRUISE-IN PRESENTED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY CLASSICS CAR CLUB. CRUISING STARTS ON MAY 11TH AND RUNS THRU OCTOBER. CRUISE IS BEING HELD IN THE BIG LOTS PARKING LOT ON NORTH LOCUST AVE. RUNS FROM 6-9PM. LIVE MUSIC, $PRIZES & DRAWINGS. 4TH FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD ON THE 4TH FRIDAY NITE: NASHVILLE TN: 2012 OPEN CRUISE PRESENTED BY CORNERSTONE CHURCH. BEING HELD AT CORNERSTONE CHURCH AT 726 W. OLD HICKORY BLVD. OPEN CRUISE FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS. FREE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES. CRUISE BEING HELD THE LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM MARCH THRU OCTOBER. CRUISE STARTS ON MARCH 30 TH. CRUISE RUNS FROM 6-9PM. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.cornerstonenashville.org SATURDAY MORNING CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING: FRANKLIN TN: CARS & COFFE CRUISE IN. BEING HELD AT THE CARMIKE THOROUGHBRED 20 THEATER PARKING LOT, CLOSEST TO THE McDONALDS RESTAURANT. ADDRESS FOR THE CRUISE IN & YOUR GPS IS 633 FRAZIER DRIVE. IF YOU WENT TO HIS CRUISE LAST YEAR, THIS LOCATION IS BASCIALLY ACROSS COOL SPRINGS BLVD. CRUISE IN STARTS MARCH 24TH AND RUNS UNTIL MID NOVEMBER. START TIME IS 8AM AND RUNS UNTIL THE LAST CAR LEAVES. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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SATURDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY NITE: LEBANON TN: RAT ROD CRUISE IN AT THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN AT THE SATURDAY NITE CRUISE IN. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLE’S BUT INVITING ALL YOU RAT RODDERS FOR A COOL PLACE TO BE ON SATURDAY NITES.SNOW WHITE CRUISING IS LOOKING TO START IN MARCH IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD. CRUISING WILL RUN ALL SUMMER LONG ON SATURDAY NITES. CRUISING HAPPENS FROM 4-9PM. THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE 1953 SO YOU KNOW THEY ARE DOING IT RIGHT!!! BURGERS, PULLED PORK, SHAKES AND MORE. DOING IT OLD SCHOOL STYLE. CRUISIN IS AT THE DRIVE AT 1714 WEST MAIN ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-443-4299

MT JULIET TN: EVERY SATURDAY NITE CRUISE AT THE CHIK-FIL-A IN PROVIDENCE SHOPPING CENTER. TAKE EXIT 226A OFF I-40. CRUISING STARTS APRIL 14TH. CRUISING IS FROM 4-8PM STARTING MAY 5TH CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM. DOOR PRIZES, LIVE DJ, KIDS CONTESTS & MORE!! 1st SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: ATHENS AL: MONTHLY CRUISE IN ON THE SQUARE IN ATHENS AL. RUNS FROM APRIL – OCTOBER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-457-9179 OR EMAIL TO TSchuman@comrep.com CLARKSVILLE TN: 1ST SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISE IN. BEING HELD AT THE WENDY’S /K-MART PARKING LOT AT HWY 41A & HWY 76.

CARTHAGE TN: SMITH COUNTY CRUZ-IN 2012. Starts on June 2nd and runs on the 1st Saturday night of each month until November. Cruising takes place at ADVANCED AUTO PARTS at 72 Dixon hwy. Runs from 5-9pm. For more info call 615-735-7593 2nd SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: MANCHESTER TN: THE CITY OF MANCHESTER IS HOSTING THE “CRUISIN DOWNTOWN STYLE” CRUISE NITES. THE ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE-IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY. BEING HELD EVERY 2ND SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH FROM APRIL – OCT. CRUISE DATES: 4/14, 5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/8, 10/13. JUNE9TH WILL BE A POWER TOUR CRUISE IN. OCT 13 WILL BE CHILI COOKOFF DAY AND POWER TOUR CRUISE IN. PLEASE NOTE THE APRIL 14TH CRUISE WILL BE FROM 12 NOON – 4PM. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JEFF AT 931-273-1902. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! LEWISBURG TN: CRUISE IN ON THE SQUARE IN LEWISBURG. CRUISE IN HAPPENS ON THE 2ND SATUDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH STARTING IN MAY. CRUISING RUNS FROM 4PM – UNTIL ???? CRUISING RUNS THROUGH SEPTEMBER. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO cruisinlewisburg@hotmail.com OWENSBORO KY: OWENSBORO ANTIQUE & CLASSIC AUTO CLUB SUMMER CRUISE IN. BEING HELD IN THE LOWE’S PARKING LOT50/50 POT DRAWING, DOOR PRIZES, ATTENDANCE PRIZES. LOWE’S PICK OF THE MONTH.CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM STARTING IN APRIL THRU OCTOBER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-316-2821

3RD SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: LYNNVILLE TN: HWY 166 CRUISE-IN. HELD ON THE 3RD SATURDAY NIGHT OF THE MONTH FROM APRIL 21ST TO OCT. 20TH. OPEN CRUISE INCLUDING MOTORCYCLES. FOOD, MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES & 50/50 RAFFLE. RUNS FROM 4-8PM. CRUISE TAKES PLACE AT THE FORMER P&W MARKET AT 13477 CAMPBELLSVILLE RD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-3638828 4TH SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: SOMERSET KY: THE SOMERNITE CRUISE IN TAKES PLACE THE 4TH WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH. HELD IN DOWNTON SOMERSET KY. THIS IS A BIGGIE. CRUISIN THE STRIP ON 6 LANE BOULEVARD. FRIDAY NGHT BLOCK PARTIES. SATURDAY MORNING FUN RUNS. SHOW & SHINE. SPECIALIZED SHOWCASES. HUGE VENODR ALLEY. FRE USED PARTS SWAP MEET. DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGS AND LOTS MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 606-USA-CARS OR EMAIL TO somernitescruise@yahoo.com

HUNTSVILLE AL: CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW. HAPPENS EVERY 4TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH. BEING HELD AT THE A & W ON SPARKMAN DRIVE. RUNS FROM 6-9PM. AWARDS FOR THE TOP 10 AND BEST OF SHOW. FOOD SPECIALS EVEY HOUR. RUNS FROM APRIL THRU AUGUST. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO info@showstopperz.net 4TH SUNDAY OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: LEWISBURG TN: TIGRMART CRUISE-IN. HELD THE 4TH SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH THRU OCT 28. LOCATED AT 1550 LEWISBURG PIKE. RUNS FROM 1-4PM. PLENTY OF PARKING. LUNCH SPECIALS. MANY MANY MANY GIVEAWAYS. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. CALL 931-270-7600 FOR MORE INFO. www.gearheadgazzette.com

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It’s MOPARS in may in the Garage & Shop Scene Section. We’re taking a look inside Steve Millers Garage in Thompsons Station TN to check on the progress on his 34 Dodge Brothers Pic-Um-Up truck. Coming along very nicely and getting color on parts means its getting closer to cruising time. Speaking of Cruising and MOPARS, Stan Hardcastle’s INDY PACE TRUCK by Dodge gets driven EVERYDAY & EVERYWHERE!!! Now that’s what we call a REAL CRUISER. This is Stan’s go to work and then play on the weekend cruiser. Of course he as tweaked on it a little…just to make it run better…get to work faster from beautiful Nolensville TN. Looking good guys!!!

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Editors Note: If you’re going to the GOODGUYS Nashville Nationals, make sure to stop and say Hi to Sam & Ron at their vendor booth at the show!! Tell Sam what you would like to see in future article’s he puts together for the GAZZETTE.

Now that we have washed the vehicle and dried it with care, we turn to the next step in getting that show shine. The focus now is on cleaning old waxes and any oxidation off the finish. Please remember that we speak in general here, not knowing the condition of your finish.

cloths. Grab a clean one often, so they give you the best performance. Let’s talk about wax and polish. That terminology changes with some brands. The truth is, the word polish, means there is mild pumice in the product that acts as very light compound. Wax is just what it is and there are not any polishing compounds in there. Mothers Products offer a three step approach to waxing the vehicle. The cleaner as step one, a sealer glaze for step two and the final coat of wax for step three.

One problem for the show vehicle is a wax build up that will age and begin to break up. Any of them that get outside much will be contaminated with pollutants in the air and sun stress. If we suffer from any of these, the bright color of the finish will be dulled. Remember that the temperature of the finish is very important. If it’s too hot, the chemical dry too fast and bake on. If it’s too cool, they are stiff and don’t flow on well. Room temperature is just right. If outside, place it in the shade for about 30 minutes to allow a cooling down. I hope we impressed you with using microfiber products in your work and this is the time to use that technique. The applicator pad should be microfiber and same goes with the polishing

Pre-Wax Cleaner removes oxidized paint, old wax buildup and other contaminants, cleaning and shining your paint. This mild polish smoothes the edges of larger imperfections and removes small scratches. Your paint’s appearance is dependent on a good polishing. The sealer Glaze has two features; the glaze fills imperfections such as swirl marks and hides them by reflecting the light and tricking the eye into not seeing them. The sealers inhibit the pace of oxidation to give more life to your shine and protection. Step Three is the final wax and we will cover that after reviewing the Clay Bar, in the next issue. If it don’t shine, it ain’t mine.

HOT RODDING IN THE MID-SOUTH Words & Picture’s by Ed Woodard Assisted by Hannah Woodard

The fourth year of the State Fair Auto Show was the big change for all of us…some good & some bad….….the biggest show of them all…..the last show 1965………………….#6 Another FLASH BACK. Last month I neglected to include a couple of pictures of the 1964 show that included the five feature cars from Promotions Inc. Namely the Strip Star, the Dean Jefferies Manta Ray, the Car Craft Dream Rod, Ed Roth’s Road Agent & the Oakland Roadster Show winner the famous Don Tognotti King T. Additional picture of the Strip Star shows how a show car can attract large crowds during demonstrations of features.

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Look at the size of the crowd checking out the Strip Star. Look at the Clothes & Hair Styles!!

Dean Jeffries Manta Ray show car

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HOT RODDING IN THE MID-SOUTH cont. This was the year that changed everything in my life. Early in 1965 I secured a sales position with the newly formed Rayco Racing Division here in Nashville. I must give J.D. Eatherly credit for helping me & having confidence in me to launch my automotive aftermarket sales career. This was a far cry from selling office machines at the time. As it would be, I jumped into it on straight commission. Everybody thought I was nuts & I wasn’t sure myself. It worked out and I was doing pretty good. Timing was such that I finally talked my good friend Sam Compton to join me selling speed parts. Sam had been a friend & fellow Tappets member who shared interest in hotrods & customs. Now when it comes to tales of our adventures selling speed equipment, when that wasn’t such a cool thing to sell, well you will read about those times in FLASHBACKS. I remember the week before the Bristol drag strip opened, Sam & I were given the 50 cent tour by their general manager, Haskell Carrier. How they finished the track in one week I will never know as part of the mountain still covered the first 1/8 mile. How they got it ready in one week was a miracle. As for Sam, you can see him & his brother Ronnie at most of the larger car meets selling MOTHERS Products…the famous “Mothers Brothers”.

Bristol Dragway on the Mountain circa 1965. How many of you were there for the races?

The Karbelt dragster after a clutch explosion. Strange how things turnout, Karbelt in Canada is one of my accounts that I currently service at Holley.

Enclosed are several photos taken at 1965 Bristol for the first NHRA Spring Nationals & the Corvair van we used for sales promotions. Hanging up on the back wall is a Weiand 2x4 intake & now Weiand is one of Holley’s top selling brands.

HOT RODDING IN THE MID-SOUTH cont. Towards the end of 1965, I contacted several performance manufacturers and put together a deal to represent them in the southeast. They included Appliance Wheels, Ed Cholakian Enterprises, Cyclone Exhaust, ET Wheels & Weiand. While this kept me on the road almost all the time, it did provide a pretty decent income for me & my family. I guess this program did open some doors for me in my automotive sales career. I must thank my father, Al Woodard, for his guidance and help during this period. He was by far the greatest salesman I have ever known….thanks Dad!

……Picture of the Greatest….my dad sitting in the Surf Woody at the last Fair Show I guess we must get into that last Tennessee State Fair Auto Show. The show that changed everything for Paul & me. The show was for sure the best yet featuring the George Barris Surf Woody, Carl Casper’s “Ghost” and Ed Roth’s “Surfite”. The opening weekend produced pretty good number of attendees however the Monday night was really spectacular. After spending the normal over worked hours for set up and a long weekend opening I had located myself on the upper ramp deck on a chase lounger & had actually fell asleep. I am not really sure what time it was but I was awakened with someone shouting “FIRE”, the fairgrounds was ablaze. They were right! I woke up & looked straight up to see the inside wood ceiling reflecting the grandstand fire. I jumped up & almost ran off the upper ramp deck! I could feel the heat inside the building so I instructed everyone to get the fire hoses and turn the water on the outside of the building in case the wind shifted in our direction. That was working until the water pressure dropped, not because of the fire, because of hose deterioration. Holy cow, what next? GO TO PLAN B, not to take a chance of wind shift, we moved all cars out of the building into the 5-points parking lot, except one car whose owner took a front tire home, while showing the underside. What a night! Oh yeah, forgot to tell you my friend Sam Compton, went out on the back straightaway & took a picture just as the grandstand just as it fell & it made the front page of the Nashville Tennessean newspaper. Thank goodness there were no fatalities but the 1965 Tennessee State Fair was about over. The fair was closed Tuesday & Wednesday but opened Thursday. Really not much to see but our show, the large livestock and the midway. Attendance was “fair” considering that was our last State Fair

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As you can see by the fire there wasn’t much left to see at the Tennessee State Fair except the Custom Auto Show. I just noticed the sign on the right hanging on the fence is advertising our “Mild to Wild” Custom Auto Show in the Coliseum.

HOT RODDING IN THE MID-SOUTH cont. You might note the first Mid-South Street Rod Roundup in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg was held in October 1965. If my count is correct I believe we had a total of 15 or so cars led by, you know who, Tommy Sanborn. Actually several 1965 attendees are still active in automotive interests like Homer McIntire and Lawrence Smith, who is the President of the Nashville Street Rod Assn. Also, Spivey Williams owned the neat go-cart track in Bowling Green KY until recently and has a Thursday night racing radio show in Bowling Green on 99.3 at 7pm. Of course riding with him in his roadster was Joe Lowery who runs the front counter at Tennessee Speed Sport in Goodlettsville TN. Another Nashville member, who later sold his Chevy coupe was David Sellers. This was the first of many runs to East Tennessee that continues to this day. The first 13 years it was known as the Mid-South Street Rod Roundup & was put on by the members of the Nashville Street Rod Association. Actually I joined the National Street Rod Assn, the year they started 1970 at Gatlinburg on the 5 th year of the Gatlinburg run. I guess you might say we helped start it all(Thanks' to you Tommy), In 1977 the Roundup was cancelled due to the safety risk. It seems as locals were taking advantage of the performance street cars.

Tommy Sanborn in his Roadster -1965

Tommy’s nephew Jeffery Sanborn now owns the car and has recently been rebuilt the 5th time. Sitting with Jeff is Jean Sanborn Smith.

FLASH BACK: I have located about 8 of the Tappets members. Sam & Ronnie Compton, Gary Baltimore, Stanley Young, Ronald McGhee, Paul Sanders, Stanly Haines(in Washington state) & myself. I will get into a details about the years following 1965 starting in the next issues of the Gazzette with lots of pictures too You just might be in one of them too……. …pics of the first Mid-South Street Rod Roundup near Gatlinburg TN On the way to Clingmans Dome near Gatlinburg…3 cars & one speed shop van.

_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ MAY 2012:

THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING MONTHS.

MAY 4: MURFREESBORO TN: OPENING NIGHT AT THE MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN. BEING HELD AT THE AVENUES SHOPPING CENTER SOUTH OF THE BELK STORE. SEE THE CRUISE NITE SECTION FOR ALL THE DETIAILS. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 4-5: MANQUOKETA IA: TORQUEFEST 2012. OPEN TO 1965 & EARLEIR TRADTIONAL STYLE HOT RODS, CUSTOMS AND BIKES. SWAP MEET. PIN UP CONTEST. FRIDAY CRUISE. ART SHOW, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE!! FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.vintagetorquefest.com MAY 4-6: KNOXVILLE TN: STREET ROD NATIONALS SOUTH Plus. HOSTED BY NSRA. BEING HELD AT CHILLHOWEE PARK. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES 30 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. VENDORS & SWAP MEET. FOR MORE INFO CALL 901-452-4030 OR GO TO www.nsra-usa.com MAY 4-6: TUPELO MS: TUPELO BLUE SUEDE CRUISE. OPEN EVENT THAT TAKES PLACE AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION EACH DAY. WHEN YOU REGISTER YOU WILL FIND OUT WHERE TO BE EACH DAY. THE WHOLE TOWN IS PART OF THE CRUISE ACTIVITIES. POKER RUN WINNER GETS $250.00. $7500.00 CASH GIVEAWAY . FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.BLUESC.COM MAY 5: JACKSON TN: MID-SOUTH CLASSIC COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION. INCLUDES A SWAP MEET & CAR CORRAL. BEING HELD AT DEALER CONNECT AUTO AUCTION AT 50 FIBERGLASS RD. HELD INDOORS. HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 731-423-5551

MAY 5: MARIETTA GA: 31ST ANNUAL PEACH BLOSSOM B.O.P.C. CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET. HOSTED BY SOUTHEASTERN GTO ASSOC. EVENT BEING HELD AT MARRIOTT ATLANTA NORTHWEST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 770-428-4934 MAY 5: WINCHESTER TN: WINCHESTER DOGWOOD FESTIVAL CAR SHOW & 8TH ANNUAL DOGWOOD FESTIVAL. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. TOP 25 & BEST OF SHOW AWARDS. PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ALSO. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-691-1696 MAY 6: MT JULIET TN: MID-TENN SPRING MEET. BEING HELD AT THE WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.midtennaaca.org

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MAY 6 HUNTSVILLE TN: 31ST ANNUAL ALL FORD & MUSTANG CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE ROCKET CITY MUSTANG CLUB. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE SEARS PARKING LOT IN MADISON SQUARE MALL. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.rocketcitymustang.com MAY 12: NASHVILLE TN: MIDDLE TENNESSEE NSRA APPRECIATION DAY. HOSTED BY T & M STEERING AT 298 GLEN ROSE AVE. STARTS AT 8AM AND RUNS UNTIL ??? SAFTEY INSPECTION AVAILABLE. MEMBERSHIPS AND PINS AVAILABLE. FRE FOOD & DRINKS . CONTACT AL MORTON 731-247-5577 OR EMAIL amorton@wk.net OR JIMM PROFFITT 615876-2630 THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! MAY 12: MADISON AL: BEATERS, BANDS & BURRTIOS. BEING HELD IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN MADISON AL. “A GATHERING OF LIKE MINDED FOLKS” TRADTIONAL BOBBERS & CHOPPERS, PRE-72, TRADITIONAL HOT RODS & CUSTOMS. LIVE MUSIC WITH THE CRAKER JACKS, PICKIN ADDICTION AND MORE!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-303-1882 MAY 12: COLUMBIA TN: CRUISIN ON THE SQUARE FOR THE POLK THEATRE PROJECT. CRUISE BEING HELD IN DOWNTON COLUMBIA. RUNS FROM 10AM – 4PM. DOOR PRIZES, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD & FUN. FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.POLKTHEATRECOLUMBIA.ORG THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 12: DECATUR AL: 2012 RIVERWALK YACHT CLUB ANNUAL HARBOR DAY CAR & BOAT SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE RIVERWALK MARINA. RAFFLES, TROPHIES, GIFT BAGS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256306-0909 MAY 12: MT PLEASANT TN: CRUISE FOR A CAUSE 2012. HOSTED BY CLASSICS FOR A CAUSE CAR CLUB. YOU ARE INVITED TO CRUISE FROM MT PLEASNAT OT LYNCHBURG TN. CRUUISE WILL LEAVE THE CEE BEE’s PARKING LOT AT 9AM, ARRIVING IN LYNCHBURG AT APPX. 11AM. LUNCH AND SHOPPING AVILABLE IN DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG. DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-446-2385 OR CHECK THEM OUT ON FACEBOOK AT CLASSIC FOR A CAUSE. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 12: PORTLAND TN: JASON GRAHAM HOT RODS OPEN HOUSE. EVENT STARTS AT 10AM. FREE FOOD. BRING YOUR HOT RODS, CUSTOMS, OR ORIGINALS. LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY. ONSITE PINSTRIPING BY DARREN ALLEN. EVENT BEING HELD AT 5857 HWY 31W. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-3257174.

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MAY 2012: MAY 12: MANCHESTER TN: 2012 “CRUISIN’ DOWNTOWN STYLE”. Being held “on the Square” in downtown Manchester. “The Ultimate Car CruiseIN the Tennessee Valley” Presented by the City of Manchester. Music, Food and lots more. Don’t miss this one!! THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 16: NASHVILLE TN: ROCKABILLY CRUISE IN ‘n PINUP GIRL CONTEST. Being held at Charlie Bob’s Drive In at 1330 Dickerson Pike. Live music by Jane Rose and the Dead End Boys & The Lucky Strykes. Celebrity Judges Manuel Cuevas, Rayburn Anthony & KOOL HOUSE Publishing’s very own Alan Mayes. MAY 17-19: PIGEON FORGE TN: 34TH ANNUAL F100 SUPERNATIONALS AND ALL FORD TRUCK SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD IN THE CITY MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT . VENDORS & SWAP MEET. ENTERTAINMENT. FILMING FOR THE “MOTHERS” CAHOW & FOX SPORTS NETWORK. THIS IS ONE BIG EVENT FOR THE BLUE OVAL LOVERS!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-623-4644 OR GOT TO www.f100supernationals.com

MAY 18 – 20: NASHVILLE TN: 7TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE NATIONALS BY GOODGUYS. Being held at LP Field again this year. NOTE: REGISTRATION WILL BE AT LP FIELD THIS YEAR ALL WEEKEND LONG. There will be all the cool GOODGUYS stuff going on all weekend long like the AUTOCROSS, Swap Meet, VENDORS!!!, Pro’s Pick by Hot Rod Legend Bobby Alloway and much more. New this year is SUPER SUNDAY. On Sunday of the event, the GOODGUYS open the gates to all late model American vehicles or American powered show car. For more info head over to www.good-guys.com or call (925) 838-9876. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 19: HUNTSVILLE AL: ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE SHOW & FLEA MARKET. HOSTED BY THE NORTH ALABAMA REGION OF THE AACA. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE HISTORIC HUNTSVILLE DEPOT. 34 CLASSES WITH 3 AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. VENDORS –FREE!! CONCESSIONS ON SITE. TRAIN EXHIBITS. DOOR PRIZES. SPECIAL AWARDS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-883-9900 MAY 19: CULLMAN AL: ALL PONTIAC – GMC SHOW. BEING HELD AT SPORTSMAN LAKE PARK. GOODY BAGS, MUSIC, 50/50 RAFFLE. VENDORS WELCOME. FOR MORE INFO CALL 205-567-1225

MAY 19: LEBANON TN: ANTIQUE TRACTOR & GAS ENGINE SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE JAMES E WARD AGRICULTRUAL CENTER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615444-6944 OR EMAIL TO jwdamitch@dishmail.net MAY 19: SPRING HILL TN: “CRUZIN’ SPRING HILL. BEING HELD AT BUFFALO WILD WINGS IN THE SPRING HILL COMMENS SHOPPING CENTER. RUNS FROM 3PM-7PM. FREE COLD TEA & WATER FOR ALL CRUISERS. BWW WILL DONTATE 10% OF ALL PURCHASES BY CRUISERS TO THE SPRING HILL HS MARCHING BAND FUND. CRUISE AREA WILL BE ROPED OFF BY BWW PATIO. BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR OR SIT IN THEPATIO AND HAVE A GOOD TIME CHECKING OUT ALL THE COOL RIDES!! IF THERE IS A GOOD TURNOUT, THIS MAY TURN INTO A REGULAR CRUISE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-446-7879. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

MAY 20: CINCINNATI OH: 42ND ANNUAL CINCY STREET RODS RUN & SWAP MEET. BEING HELD AT THE BUTLER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ON RT4. OPEN SHOW. NSRA SAFETY INSP. AVAILABLE. SAT NITE CRUISE FROM 5-9PM. NO MOTORCYCLES OR PETS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 513-283-3148 OR GO TO www.thecincystreetrods.com MAY 25-26: SOMERSET KY: MAY CRUISE IN WEEKEND. MOPAR MANIA IS THE FEATURED VEHICLE THIS MONTH. CHECK OUT THE CRUISE NITE SECTION FOR ALL THE DETAILS. MAY 25-27: SPRINGFIELD MO: 29TH ANNUAL NSRA MID-AMERICA STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus. BEING HELD AT THE OZARK EMPIRE FAIRGROUNDS. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES 30YR OLD OR OLDER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 574-875-4032 OR GO TO www.nsrausa.com MAY 26 GRANVILLE TN: 14TH ANNUAL GRANVILLE HERITAGE DAY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. TO BE HELD AT THE HOME OF RANDALL CLEMONS – 6800 GRANVILLE HWY. 1ST 250 ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL DASH PLAQUE. 1ST, 2ND &3RD PLACE TROPIES IN ALL CLASSES. CORVETTE SHOW WILL HONOR MEMORY OF SUE McGEE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615443-6637 MAY 26: GRANVILLE TN: ANTIQUE TRACTOR & ENGINE SHOW. SPECIAL AWARDS FOR TRACTORS & ENGINES. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-653-4534

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MAY 26: DECATUR AL: ALABAMA JUBILEE AUTO SHOW. BEING HELD AT POINT MALLARD. COME EARLY FOR SHADED AREA’S. SWAP MEET SPACES AVAILABLE. LOTS OF DOOR PRIZES. GRAND PRIZE 350 CHEVY ENGINE & STYLE 55 RALLIES FROM VISION WHEEL. 50/50 POT. NO CARS WILL JUDGES / NO AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN. FREE T-SHIRT TO THE FIRST 250 ENTRIES. COOK OUT FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER ON FRIDAY NIGHT. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-773-9652 MAY 26: COLUMBIA TN: LIONS CLUB OF COLUMBIA CAR SHOW. BEING HELD IN AMURY COUNTY PARK. OPEN TO ALL MAKES, MODELS AND YEARS. AWARD FOR TOP 3 IN EACH CLASS. BEST OF SHOW TROPHY. VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE. ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD, MUSIC, DRINKS & DOOR PRIZE DRAWING. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO TENNESSEE SIGHT SERVICES FOR THE BLIND. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-2156599

MAY 26: ADAMSVILLE TN: 24TH ANNUAL BUFORD PUSSER FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. BEING HELD 431 E MAINT ST. FOR MORE INFO CALL 731-697-9149 OR www.bufordpussermuseum.com MAY 26: BIG SANDY TN: BIG SANDY SPRING FESTIVAL CAR SHOW. Event happens rain or shine in downtown area. 36 classes for cars, trucks & motorcycles. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each class. Best Of Show, Peoples Choice and Long Distance awards also with cash to each winner. 6-$50.00 cash drawings and door prizes too. This year Swap meet spaces are available at NO CHARGE to vendors. For more info call 731-644-2777 or go to www.srfproductions.com MAY 27: LOUISVILLE KY: BEATERSVILLE CAR & BIKE SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE PHOENIX HILL TAVERN ON BAXTER AVE. OPEN TO PRE-1968 TRADITIONAL RODS & CUSTOMS ONLY. LIVE BANDS, VENDORS & PINSTRIPING. MISS BEATERVILLE CONTEST. EVENT HAPPEN RAIN OR SHINE. NO TRAILER QUEENS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 502-345-9396 OR EMAIL TO info@beatersville.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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JUNE 2012:

JUNE 1-3: COMMERCE GA: 2012 CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE NATIONALS. BEING HELD AT ATLANTA DRAGWAY. DRAG RACING, AUTOCROSSLSX CLASS RACING & BRACKET RACING. VINTAGE PARTS, SWAP MEETS, BURNOUT CONTEST AND OF COURSE THE CHEVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CHALLENGE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.chpnationals.com JUNE 1-3: PADUCAH KY: 35TH ANNUAL STREET RODS IN THE PARK. BEING HELD IN BOB NOBLE PARK. OPEN TO PRE-1949 STREET RODS ONLY. HOSTED BY THE RIVER TIN STREET RODS. POKER RUN THROUGH TOWN. SATURDAY EVENING CRUISE TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PADUCAH. PREREGISTER BY MAY 25 AND GET A FREE T-SHIRT. CASH DRAWINGS, CUSTOM WHEELS, DOOR PRIZES, RAFFLES, TOP 20 & SPECIAL AWARDS AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-554-2975 OR GO TO www.rivertinstreetrods.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! JUNE 1-3 : PIGEON FORGE TN: PONTIACS IN PIGEON FORGE. BEING HELD AT THE MUSIC ROAD CONVENTION CENTER. WEEKEND FUL OF NOTHING BUT PONTIAC FUN. FOR MORE INFO CALL 865379-9595 JUNE 1-3: SEIVERVILLE TN: 36TH ANNUAL SILVER DOLLAR ROD RUN. HOSTED BY THE VOLUNTEER STREET ROD ASSOC. EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE OAK TREE LODGE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 865-6755162 JUNE 1-3: YORK PA: STREET ROD NATIONAL EAST Plus. BEING HELD AT THE YORK EXPO CENTER. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.nsra-usa.com JUNE 2: COLUMBIA TN: AMERICAN LEGION CLASSIC CAR SHOW. SPONSORED BY THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION. OPEN SHOW. RAIN DATE IS JUNE 3RD. TROPHIES & AWARDS. BAKE SALE, FOOD & DRINKS, ARTS & CRAFTS, SWAP MET & A 50/50 DRAWING. DASH PLAQUES FOR THE FIRST 50 ENTRIES. FOR MORE INFO CALL 860-921-6415 THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 2: STURGIS KY: ANNUAL STURGIS KIWANIS DRAGSTRIP REUNION CAR & TRUCK SHOW. Runs from 12-3pm in the downtown city park. Awards, dash plaques, door prizes, 50/50 & lots more. For more info call 270-389-4268

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JUNE 2012:

JUNE 2 – 9: DETROIT MI – ARLINGTON TX: 18TH ANNUAL HOT ROD POWER TOUR. YOU KNOW HOW THIS CROSS COUNTRY CHA-CHINGO WORKS AND WHAT ITS ABOUT. IT’S ALL ABOUT DRIVING YOUR HOT ROD!! EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON MAY 23RD. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.hotrod.com JUNE 8-10: NEWPORT NEW VA.: 17TH ANNUAL LI’L RED EXPRESS & WARLOCK OWNRS TRUCK SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE HOLIDAY INN & SUITE. OPEN TO ALL LI’L RED EXPRESS, WARLOCK AND 1972 THRUOUGH 1985 DODGE TRUCKS. 4 SHOW CLASSES WITH AWRDS IN EACH. SPECIAL GIVEAWAY PRIZES, GOODIE BAGS, DASH PLAQUES AND 50/50 DRAWING. SPECIAL AWRDS TO BE GIVEN OUT TOO. FOR MORE INFO CALL 757-596-6417 JUNE 9: ASHLAND CITY TN: 17TH ANNUAL KRUIZIN RIVER BLUFF / BOY SCOUTS CAR SHOW. BEINGHELD IN RIVER BLUFF PARK. OPEN SHOW. FREE ENTRYDONATIONS ACCEPTED. TOP 25 AWARDS. TOP 5 MOTORCYCLE AWARDS. DASH PLAQUES FOR THE FIRST 100 ENTRIES. DOOR PRIZES, CNCESSIONS & MUSIC. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-517-1423 JUNE 9: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 8TH ANNUAL CAVALACADE OF ANTIQUE CARS. HOSTED BY THE LAWRENCE COUNTY CLASSIC CAR CLUB. COUNTY LONG PARADE STATRS TO THE NORTH AND SOUTH OF LAWRENCEBURG. PARADE ENDS AT ST JOSEPH CIYT PARK & THE CIVI CENTER. MUST BE 1988 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE. OPEN TO ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES OLDER THAN 1988. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT. VENDORS, ARTS & CRAFTS, FOOD LIVE MUSIC. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-964-3658 OR GO TO www.selectlawrence.com

JUNE 9: SELMER TN: 4TH ANNUAL ROCKABILLY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. BEING HELD AT 112 COURT AVE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 731-697-9149 OR www.mcnairy.com JUNE 9: EAGLEVILLE TN: THUNDER IN THE VALLEY. HOSTED BY THE TENNESSEE VALLEY PIONEER POWER ASSOCIATION. GAS & DIESEL TRUCK PULLS. BEING HELD AT THE TENNESSEE VALLEY PIONEER POWER ASSOCIATION SHOWGROUNDS. MANY CLASSES TO BE RUN. SPECTATORS WELCOME. FOR MORE GO TO www.eaglevilletvppa.com

JUNE 14 – 16: BOWLING GREEN KY: 10TH ANNUAL NHRA HOT ROD REUNION. BEING HELD AT THE HSTORIC BEECH BEND RACEWAY PARK. THIS ONE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. SHOW – N – SHINE, DRAG RACING, VENDORS, AND OF COURSE THE CACKLEFEST ON SATURDAY NITE!!! YOU KNOW AHT THIS ONE’S ALL ABOUT. FOR MORE INFO GO TO http://museum.nhra.com JUNE 15-16: PIGEON FORGE TN: THE ALL CHEVY SUPERNATIONALS 3. BEING HELD AT THE CITY MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT – ITS BRAND NEW!! OPEN TO ALL CHEVROLET & GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES FROM 1900-2011. OVR 100 CLASSES WITH 1ST, 2ND & 3RD TORPHIES IN EACH. SPECIALTY AWARDS. THERE WILL BE VENDORS!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-623-4644 OR GO TO www.allchevysupernationals.com JUNE 15-16: KNOXVILLE TN: SUBWAY AUTO EXPO. BEING HELD IN CHILHOWEE PARK. OPEN SHOW. 8 CLASSES WITH CASH AWARDS IN EACH. VENDORS, LIVE ENTERTAINEMENT, MONSTER TRUCK SHOW, WOMENS WORLD, JET CAR BURN DOWN, FUNNYC AR FIRE UP, BURNOUT CONTEST AND MUCH MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-968-7736

JUNE 15-16: CROSSVILLE TN: ANTIQUE & WORKING CLASS TRUCK SHOW. HOSTED BY MUSIC CITY CHAPTER AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. BEING HELD AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COMPLEX. OPEN SHOW TO ALL TRUCKS OLD OR NEW, PICK UP TO SEMI’S. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-277-5177 JUNE 16: TULLAHOMA TN: 20TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN WHEELS IN MOTION CAR & TRUCK SHOW. OPEN SHOW. BEING HELD RAIN OR SHINE. ON THE GRASS & SHADE. BEING HELD AT THE SOUTH JACKSON CIVIC CENTER. 38 DIFFERENT CLASSES. 3 TROPHIES PER CLASS. DASH PLAQUES TO THE FIRST 200 ENTRIES. LOT’S OF SPECIAL AWARDS. $100.00 FOR BEST CLUB PATICIPATION. MUSIC, FOOD, SWAP MEET , VNDORS AND A CAR CORRAL. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-455-8096. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! JUNE 16: UNION GROVE WI: THE HUNNERT CAR HEADS UP IV. BEING HELD AT THE HISTORIC GREAT LAKES DRAGWAY. THIS IS TRADITIONAL HOT ROD RACING AT ITS FINEST. OPEN TO 1965 & OLDER ONLY! FLAGMAN STARTS, MINI BIKE RACES, GASSERS, A/FXers, HOT RODS, DRAGSTERS, AND LOW & SLOW CUSTOMS. CAR SHOW IN THE PITS FOR TRADTIONAL HOT RODS & CUSTOMS ONLY! 2 GREAT ROCK & ROLL BANDS. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.hunnertcarheadsup.com

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JUNE 22-23: SOMERSET KY: JUNE CRUISE IN WEEKEND. F-BODY ROUND UP IS THE FEATURED VEHICLE THIS MONTH. CHECK OUT THE CRUISE NITE SECTION FOR ALL THE DETAILS. JUNE 23: MURFREESBORO TN: TOUR THE DIXIE HWY THROUGH MURFREESBORO. HOSTED BY THE STONES RIVER CAR CLUB. TOUR STARTS AT THE CAR CLUB , CLUB HOUSE IN CANNONSBURGH VILLIAGE. FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE, GO TO www.stonesrivercarclub.com

JUNE 23: WAVERLY TN: 27TH ANNUAL POOR BOYS CAR CLUB CAR SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE WAVERLY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL ON HWY 50 WEST. SHOW HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. 52 CLASSES!! 1ST-2ND-3RD PLACE TROPHIES IN EACH CLASS. TOP 20 AWARDS. OTHER SPECIAL AWARDS. CASH AWARDS FROM $500 TO $25 FOR TOP 4. DASH PLAQUES TO ALL ENTRIES. SWAP MEET, DOOR PRIZES AND CONCESSIONS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-582-3038. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JUNE 24: MURFREESBORO TN: 1ST SUMMERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE 3110 MEMORIAL BLVD LOCATION. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 10AM WITH AWARDS AT 3:30PM. THERE WILL BE LIVE MUSIC WITH BLUEGRASS, JAZZ, COUNTRY AND MORE!! ALL EVENTS ARE FREE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.midtennaaca.org JUNE 27 – JULY 1: NASHVILLE TN: 2012 MUSIC CITY REGIONAL TOY CAR CONVENTION. HOSTED BY DIECASTSPACE.COM. BEING HELD AT THE SHERATON MUSIC CITY HOTEL. SUNDAYS TOY SHOW WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR FREE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.diecastspace.com/regionals

JUNE 28-30: PORTLAND IN: HOOSIER ROD & CUSTOM NATIONALS. Event being held at Jay County Fairgrounds. Top 30 awards. Door Prizes. Entertainment all weekend long. Swap meet. Vendors. Long Distance award. Dash Plaques to the first 150 entries. Club Participation award. Drive thru judging. Camping area’s. Model cars. Open to all vehicles. For more info call 419-7631260 or go to www.hoosierrodandcustomnationals.org

JULY 2012:

JULY 1: NASHVILLE TN: 2012 MUSIC CITY REGIONAL TOY CAR CONVENTION. HOSTED BY DIECASTSPACE.COM. BEING HELD AT THE SHERATON MUSIC CITY HOTEL. SUNDAYS TOY SHOW WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR FREE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.diecastspace.com/regionals

JULY 3-7: LOVELAND CO: GOATS ON THE ROCKIES 33RD ANNUAL GTOAA INTERNATIONAL MEET. All Pontiacs welcome. Event being held at the Larimer County Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Northern Colorado GTO Assoc. For more info call 970-2271398 or go to www.ncgtoa.com . JULY 6-7: JACKSON MI: KUSTOMS OF AMERICA PRESENTS DOUBLE DATE. Featuring many historic Kustoms & Rods. Being held at ELLA SHARP PARK. All cars & trucks welcome. Top 30 awards. Door Prizes. Entertainment all weekend long. Swap meet. Vendors. Long Distance award. Dash Plaques to the first 150 entries. Club Participation award. Drive thru judging. Camping area’s. Model cars. Open to all vehicles. For more info call 419-7631260 or email koa@roadrunner.com JULY 7: JACKSON TN: NSRA APPRECIATION DAY HOSTED BY JACKSON ROD & CUSTOM CLUB. Being held at the ECONO-Lodge at exit 80 off I-40. Free food & drink. NSRA Inspections and lots more. For more info call Al Morton at 731-247-5577. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JULY 12-15: NASHVILLE TN: MUSIC CITY CHEVY SHOW 2012. Hosted by the Chevy Classics Club State Reps. Event being held at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel. Open to 1955 – 57, 195872 Late Great Chevy’s. 1967 – 2012 Camaro’s, Firebirds & 1953 – 1982 Corvettes. Saturday Night dance featuring “The Chessmen”. Can’t make the whole event, join us on Saturday for the “Cruiser Class”. For more info call 931-648-1957 JULY 13-14: DECATUR AL: 25TH ANNUAL GREATER TENNESSEE VALLEY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. Being held at Point Mallard park. Runs 12-5pm Friday and starts at 7am Saturday. First 500 entries will get a FREE T-Shirt and dash plaque. Grand Prizes are 2 350 Chevy Engines, 1 set of Chrome Wheels. Thousands f dollars in door prizes. Huge Swap meet. Arts & Crafts. 50/50 pot. Live doo-wop music, DJ and Michael Dean as ELVIS. This is a HUGE Event that is not to be missed. For more info call 256-773-9652 or go to www.pointmallardpark.com . THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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JULY 2012: JULY 17-21: ST CHARLES IL: 2012 PONTIAC OAKLAND CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION. Being held at the Pheasant Run Resort. Car Show, Drag Racing, Swap Meet, Cruises, Shopping, Seminars, Golf and more. For more info go to www.POCI.org . JULY 19-21: BOWLING GREEN KY: 31ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CORVETTE HOMECOMING. Being held at the SLOAN Convention Center. Hundreds of cars and Vendors. Drive thru judging. Swap Meet. Corvette Celebs. Arts & Crafts. Farewell party. See the new 2013 Corvette. Reserved parking, Road Tour, Hot Rods Baseball. Techy Tours and lots more!! For more info go to www.corvettehomecoming.com or call 270-791-2117. JULY 21: LAWRENCEBURG TN: 34TH ANNUAL CAR & TRUCK SHOW & FLEA MARKET. Being held in Rotary park. Sponsored by the Lawrence County Classics Car Club. Proceeds got to GOD’s Store House & Gabe’s Chemo Duck. 43 classes with 3 awards in each class. Dash plaques to first 125 entries. Special Awards to be given out also. Cash Door Prizes. 50/50 Drawing. For more info call 931-964-3658 or go to www.selectlawrence.com JULY 21 -22: WHITE HOUSE TN: SOUTHEASTERN TRUCK NATIONALS. Event being held in the City Park in White House. For more info go to http://southeasttrucknationals.com . JULY 27-28: SOMERSET KY: JULY CRUISE IN WEEKEND. CORVETTE SUMMER IS THIS MONTHS THEME THIS MONTH. CHECK OUT THE CRUISE NITE SECTION FOR ALL THE DETAILS. JULY 21-22: BYRON IL: MELTDOWN DRAGS. Being held at BYRON DRAGWAY. Heads Up Match Racing. Open to 1966 and older entries. Gassers, Super Stocks, Hot Rods, A/FX, Vintage Front Engine Dragsters & Altereds. NO PRO STAR, DARGLITE OR CENTERLINE WHEELS ALLOWED. No modern wheels or modern scoops. NO PRO MOD, PRO STREET or PRO TOURING cars. Only Vintage race cars & hot rods. Car show for 72 & earlier only. Open Cruise night on Friday at local Sam’s Drive In. LIVE BANDS, SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW. This Event is a BLAST for any one who digs Vintage racing and Hot Rods!! For more info go to www.meltdowndrags.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

JULY 28: OWENSBORO KY: THE YELLOW CREEK CAR SHOW. Sponsored by the Owensboro Antique & Classic Car Club. Being held at the Yellow Creek Park. Trophies & Door Prizes. For more info call 270-316-2821.

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From Our Readers Eye’s Editors Note: A couple of issues back, I threw out the offer to publish photo’s and stories from our readers, that they took at different shows and events they go to. Greg McClellan took a trip to Red Boiling Springs TN and checked out the 2012 Cyclemos Show. Thanks for sending this in Greg!! The offer stands…send us your pic’s and stories and we’ll publish them in an upcoming issue

Saturday morning I decided to take a drive to Red Boiling Springs and check out the hot rod/rat rod event at the Cyclemos store & museum. It was a beautiful day for a drive and an opportunity to see part of Tennessee I had not seen before. The entrance fee was only $5.00. I took my time looking at the customized cars, rat rods and items for sale at the swap meet. Attached are a few of the photos I took while there. Like I said, it was a great day for a drive in the country and to see some nice and some interesting vehicles. I also read the Historical Marker in town that talked about the Cumberland Trace used by the Cherokee and early frontiersmen and that Red Boiling Springs was one of the towns on the trail. Greg

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A favorite pre-holiday car show in the Mid-South is the KRIS KRINGLE car show. It runs in conjunction with a holiday craft bazar at the Williamson County AgExpo Center in Franklin TN. The combination of these 2 different types of events works well. The car guys are happy with another car show to attend, and their spouse or significant can do early Christmas shopping. More than one guy was heard to say this deal was great as he got “points” for taking the missus to a craft show!!! Tom Akers and his crew of volunteers from the Bellevue Cruisers and other super folks, put on a great show. All those who checked out the show got to see everything from the early 1900’s to the latest 2012. Throw in the this years theme cars..”The Orphan Cars” those forgotten or no longer in business name plates, and there was something for everyone. They’re going to do it again in 2012 so make plans to be part of this fun show now.

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FOR SALE: Very nice 1948 Ford business coupe street rod. This California-built traditional rod is candy-apple red with black roll and pleated upholstery. It has air, heat, power steering and brakes (discs in front and drums rears). The drive train is a 327 Chevy engine with automatic transmission and 373 posi-traction rear. Asking around $30K. If interested, call Bob Lampe at 615-451-9756 or e-mail boblampe@comcast.net. (3/12) .

WANTED: Need a windshield for a 1952 Crestline Victoria 2dr Hardtop. Call J.W. Johnson at 615-972-5502 (3/12) WANTED: Need a filler neck to the gas tank and a grille frame for a 1970 MBC-GT. Contact me at dsprouse@fhcoh.com or 615-504-8214 (3/12) FOR SALE: 1991 S10 street rod. Won multiple trophies and accolades around the middle Tennessee area. Has been on Spike TV show "Trucks" and a small write up in Chevy High Performance magazine. Wanting to trade for 1972 or earlier Nova. Not looking for a project car, but looking for one done and reliable. My truck is insured through Grundy for an agreed value of $25000.00 and apprised by Ross Restorations, if to be rebuilt would be at least $46,876 .00 to replace. I now you guys have a lot of time and money invested your ride and I defiantly respect that, so respect what I have in mine. If you have a trade, or just interested in the truck, I have a Flicker account at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/irocs/ to look at pictures and documents pertaining to the truck. Contact me at gary_falls@comcast.net. (2/12) Editors Note: check out the YOUTUBE page for Hot Rod Threads, for this truck doing a KILLER BURNOUT so you can see and hear the performance!! (3/12)

FOR SALE: TEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Split Bench seat. Includes seat risers. Covered in tan tweed. Original cost $1200. Used 1-1/2 seasons. Asking $850.00. call 615-868-6086 (3/12)

WANTED: Have a 88 S-10 Blazer. Front seat needs upholstery. Anyone have a couple of seats out there with good upholstery or someone that can do upholstery for reasonable cost please contact me at sid@marccenters.com (3/12)

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Every year for the past 21 years, the NASHVILLE AUTO FEST has helped kick off the indoor show and swap meet season in the Mid-South. With something for everyone to enjoy, show, swap, car corral and more, the NAF has made itself a “must attend” event. The 21st edition was no different drawing thousands of gearheads and hot rodder’s to the Tennessee State Fairgrounds all weekend long. Here’s just a small sample of what you missed if you didn’t make it to NAF. They’re going to do it again in 2013, so put it on your to do list now.

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Finish Line…. It’s June of 1929…your Model T Ford is 2 years old or older….and the post office is starting to deliver advertising info through the mail system. For something different this month, we’re taking a look WAY BACK!! Into our hot rodding roots. All these cool cars came from somewhere to give us hot rod building material. So what’s it going to be…new fenders? Axle re-work or a motor re-build?? Don’t forget…parts are extra.

Actual Postcard ad sent to Ford Customer in 1929

Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...Holy Crap... what a ride!!!" 44

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1914 Model T Ford Truck / Huckster May 31, 1927, the last Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line. It was the first affordable automobile, due in part to the assembly line process developed by Henry Ford. It had 2.9-liter, 20-horsepower engine and could travel at speeds up to 45 miles per hour. It had a 10-gallon fuel tank and could run on kerosene, petrol, or ethanol, but it couldn't drive uphill if the tank was low, because there was no fuel pump; people got around this design flaw by driving up hills in reverse. Ford believed that "the man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed." The Model T cost $850 in 1909, and as efficiency in production increased, the price dropped. By 1927, you could get a Model T for $290. "I will build a car for the great multitude," said Ford. "It will be large enough for the family, but small enough for the individual to run and care for. It will be constructed of the best materials, by the best men to be hired, after the simplest designs that modern engineering can devise. But it will be low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God's great open spaces."

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