September 2011 Gearhead Gazzette by Jimmy B

It’s All the Gearhead News you can use

SEPTEMBER 2011 Vol. 11 - Issue 7 Price: Still Free

Rolling Bones Open House this month: 2011 Racinginside Schedules Hunters Custom Auto Show The Gypsy Rose Chicago World of Wheels Haulin’ SSTennessee? Go Karting in Middle ROAD RUMBLINGS Latest Shows, Cruise’s & Events and LOTSSCENE more cool stuff GARAGE And Much More…:

Gearhead Gazzette September 2011

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

SEPTEMBER 2011

inside… •The Fun Starts Here

• Road Rumblings

•Show Info at a Glance

•Chicago WOW Show

•Cruise Nite Listings

•Hunters Custom Auto Show 14

Editor Art Director & Designer Photography Web Producer

The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Larry Williams – larrywilliamsgraphics.com Butch Pate – Patephotos.com Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Contributors Jack Pate

• Garage & Shop Scene

• New Karting Facility

•Car Shows & Events

•For Sale or Swap

•CAR CLUBS

•Surf the Net

•Shops & Service’s

•FINISH LINE

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GAZZETTE All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE may be reproduced in any form, without written permission from the publisher .All information relating to dates, times and locations of events is only as accurate, as provided to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

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

Where did the last 3 months go?? Tell me please... Seriously, where did it go. Cruise nites and car shows were kicking off and the summer was shaping up to be fun filled with car loads of GEARHEAD stuff to do.

Please keep your feedback, comments and suggestions coming. I read everyone and take it to heart. It helps make this deal better for all of us and for that I say thanks.

We talk about and people joke about it, but I would have to say that time speeds up with every 10 years on the clock. I sure don’t remember summer slipping away like this when I was 20 or 30 something. 40 came and I could hear the wind in my ears a little more, and lately its approaching a roar like a Category 1 hurricane.

I know some of you are struggling with the new “magazine style” format. I am not a computer geek, but I am trying to answer your concerns about how to access the latest issue or how do you look at it in single page format or how do I print the issue, when you send those concerns in.

I owe all of you an apology. I especially owe a BIG apology to all the car clubs and organizers of the car shows and cruise nites that fill up the summers activities list for us GEARHEADS. For the first time in 11 years I really blew it!! I didn’t get the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE out on time…for 3 months!!! Never has that happened in 11 years. My failure to get the GAZZETTE published and sent out, caused events not to get the exposure they should have and that I promised you would get.

Based on that same feedback, the overwhelming majority of you that read the GAZZETTE really like the magazine style we have gone to. Let me close this months column by saying again that I am truly sorry for letting you down this summer. Can I get those last 3 month back please?? Can I get a mulligan……

Jimmy B

“the fun starts here”….

For this I am truly sorry and ask your forgiveness and understanding. Life does get in the way sometimes with issues that have a higher priority to them. Being this is basically me putting this together each month, it didn’t get done because “life stuff” took a bigger priority. I would ask you for a 2nd chance. I have got the train back on the track and moving forward now. My commitment to you is to get your show, cruise nite and event info out timely to give your organization as much exposure as possible to be a huge success. Artwork by Larry Williams of Williams Graphics

Roll with me….I think you will like the ride as we move forward each month.

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ROAD RUMBLINGS… By Jimmy B Description of a TRUE Hot Rod: Rod 3 things are needed, MORE POWER than stock, REDUCE WEIGHT to make it go faster & STREAMLINING: Make the body as smooth as possible to enhance your ability to go faster. Don’t add anything that doesn’t help these 3 things!!

Are you a D.J?? Can you spin the discs and get everyone up and dancing? Send us your contact info to list in the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. We do get requests on who to contact for a DJ for car shows and other auto related functions.

Congrats and a tip of the cap goes out to Paul Shauck of Thompsons Station & Richard “Beaver” Hellis of Franklin TN. Both them had their to cool rides featured in this years NSRA yearbook / program that is handed out at all the NSRA events. Both the Willy’s and 33 Ford are looking good!! One of the “coolest” shows around is looking for entries. The KRIS KRINGLE Invitational Car Show is looking for great looking cars and trucks for their Nov 5th & 6th show. Its held in the Williamson County AgExpo Center in Franklin TN. This show is part of the annual Christmas Arts & Crafts show. If you have never been here, you don’t know what you are missing. Laid back, no pressure, fun car show. There still is time to submit your car or truck for consideration to be invited. Contact Tom Akers at 615-478-5032 or email him at bellevuecruisers@hotmail.com. You can also drive your ride to the Bellevue Cruisers last cruise nite for 2011 on Oct 1st at the Sears Automotive store in Bellevue mall.

Our buddy Marty Crain took his fresh Woodie on a shake down cruise to the Nat’s South. Marty says “the termite delight” ran like a dream!! Credit to you Marty on a great build!!

Congrats to Marty for getting the WONDERFUL WOODIE pick at the GOODGUYS Nashville Nationals!!! There is a new business in the MidSouth that all the Car Clubs and Cruise Nite organizers will be interested in. Tropical Ice Express serves “New Orleans Style” flavored shaved ice. This is some great stuff!!! Its like fresh snow with your favorite flavor or toppings on it. Is your Car Club or Organization putting on a car show or fund raiser of some type? TROPICAL ICE EXPRESS is willing to work with you to contribute part of their sales from your event to your club or organization. Licensed, Insured and completely mobile and self contained, they are ready to work with you to make your next event a huge success.

We recently received some very sad News to pass along. Glen “Sparky” Maker of the POOR BOYS Car Club passed away after a lengthy illness. Everyone was a friend of Sparkys once you met him. Originally from California, he came to Middle Tennessee with GM in Spring Hill Tn. Sparky loved hot rods, rat rods and customs and was very active in the Gearhead community. He leaves behind his wife Julie and son Glen Jr, and a daughter Victoria. God speed friend. You’re cruising low and slow on smooth roads now.

And remember to tell em’ ya saw it in the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE cause THE FUN STARTS HERE!!

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SHOW INFO AT A GLANCE__________

DON’T SEE YOUR EVENT LISTED…SEND US THE INFO!!! SEPT 15-18: PIGEON FORGE TN: GRAND RUN 29 “CRUISIN THE STRIP” FALL EVENT •SEPT 16-18: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 1ST ANNUAL GOODGUY WIX FILTERS SPEEDWAY NATIONALS •SEPT 16 16-17: LEBANON TN: REDNECK RUMBLE 6 AT THE WILSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS •SEPT 16-17: GLADEVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL HIGH SPEED FUN IN MUSIC CITY. •SEPT 16-17: KINGSPORT TN: 2ND ANNUAL THUNDER ROAD ROD RUN. •SEPT 17: GLADEVILLE TN. 32nd ANNUAL MUSTANG & ALL FORD SHOW. •SEPT 17: FRANKLIN KY: 49TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW. •SEPT 17: GLADEVILLE TN: GLADEFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •SEPT 17: COLUMBIA TN: 3RD ANNUAL COLUMBIA NOON ROTARY CLUB CAR SHOW. •SEPT 17: HENDERSONVILLE TN: HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE IN & FESTIVAL BY THE LAKE CAR SHOW. •SEPT 23-25: BRISTOL TN: SUPER CHEVY SHOW AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY •SEPT 23 -24: LYNVILLE TN: RICHLAND FFA ALUMNI 8TH ANNUAL TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL. •SEPT 23-24: COOKEVILLE TN: 21ST MUSIC CITY CHAPTER AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANTIQUE & WORKING TRUCK SHOW. •SEPT 24: CLARKSVILLE TN: 2011 AUTUMN RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW HOSTED BY MEMORY LANE CRUISERS •SEPT 24: NASHVILLE TN: AL MENAH SHRINE CENTER CAR SHOW. •SEPT 24: DYERSBURG TN: ANNUAL FORKED DEER ANTIQUE CAR CLUB SHOW. •SEPT 24: WESTMORELAND TN: CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW. •SEPT 24: NASHVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL RALLYE FOR THE LANE.. •SEPT 24: FRANKLIN TN: TOUCH OF GOLD FALL OPEN CAR SHOW. •SEPT 24: PULASKI TN: 28TH ANNIVERSARY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE P.A.C.E. CAR CLUB. •SEPT 24: HUNTSVILLE AL: HOOTERS CAR & TRUCK SHOW 2011. •SEPT 24: PORTLAND TN: WENDY’S WISH CRUISIN FOR A CAUSE. •SEPT 24 24-25: LEBANON TN: 22ND ANNUAL MUSIC CITY MOPAR CLUB CAR & TRUCK SHOW •SEPT 30: SYMRNA TN: 5TH ANNUAL SYMRNA PARKS FIRE & ICE CRUISE IN. •SEPT 30 – OCT 1: LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY TEXAS: The Kontinentals present the Day of the Drag Race! •SEPT 30 – OCT 1: PORTLAND TN: 6TH ANNUAL DAYS GONE BY TRACTOR & THRESHING SHOW. •SEPT 30 – OCT 2: BOWLING GREEN KY: 13TH ANNUAL NITTO TIRE NMRA ALL FORD WORLD FINALS •SEPT 30 – OCT 2: RANTOUL IL:: VINTAGE WEEKEND 2. •SEPT 30 - OCT 2: ETHRIDGE TN: THE BOPC SOUTHERN NATIONALS. •OCT 1: BOWLING GREEN KY: 1ST ANNUAL VOODOO HOODOO. •OCT 1: BOWLING GREEN KY: THE PINUP PRESENTS BIKINI TIKI LUAU. •OCT 1: FRANKLIN TN: 22ND ANNUAL BATTLEFIELD REGION AACA ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW •OCT 1: CENTERVILLE TN: 3OTH ANNUAL CENTERVILLE IN THE FALL AUTO SHOW •OCT 1: LYNCHBURG TN: CRUISIN THE HOLLOW 2011 CRUISE IN •OCT 1 NASHVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL RALLYE FOR THE LANE.. •OCT 1: LEBANON TN: MAYHEM MADNESS 2011. •OCT 1:ROBERTSON COUNTY TN: ROWS & ROADS CLASSIC CAR & TRACTOR SHOW. •OCT 1: HENDERSONVILLE TN: 2011 FISH FRY & FREE CLASSIC CAR SHOW. •OCT 1: JOELTON TN: 12TH ANNUAL CRUISIN THE RIDGE CAR SHOW & CRUISE IN. •OCT 2: MARSEILLES IL: BLAST FROM THE PAST CAR SHOW •OCT 8: DECATUR IL: 10TH ANNUAL HUNNERT CAR PILEUP •OCT 14-16: TAMPA FL: 24TH SOUTHEAST STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus •OCT 16: LEBANON TN: WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST OKTOBERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •OCT 19-22: BOWLING GREEN KY: 31ST ANNUAL GS NATIONALS •OCT 21-23: BAKERSFIELD CA: 20TH ANNUAL HOT ROD REUNION •OCT 23: LEBANON TN: 2ND ANNUAL VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE RALLY, SWAP MEET, & FLAT TRACK RACES • OCT 29: LaVERGNE TN: 2ND ANNUAL OCTOBER SHOW & SHINE. •NOV 5-6: FRANKLIN TN: 8TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE CAR SHOW.

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2011 CHICAGO WORLD OF WHEEL’s Cool Cars blow into the Windy City! The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE made the trip to the “Windy City” and stopped in to check out the Chicago World of Wheels show. This is the 2nd year in its new location and everyone is very happy with the change of venue. The Chicago show follows the Detroit Autorama so a lot of the “heavy hitters” on the ISCA circuit head to Chitown.

Hats off to the CHICAGO BRUSHMASTER’s!! They organize a “pinstripper’s jam” & charity auction to raise money for the RONALD MCDONALD house in Chicago. 8

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Text & Pics by Jimmy B

With the “The Legends Cup” up for grabs and the MOTORAMA, and the “bike” area, this show is one that should be on your “bucket list.

2011 Legend’s Cup Winner Here’s your 2011 Legend’s Cup Winner. Out of the SELECT SIX, Franklin Wisconsin’s Nancy & Roger Ritzow’s, RAD RIDES by TROY Built 1956 Chrysler 300B won “THE CUP”. Troy pulled out all the stops on this twin tubo’d hot rod. You have to see it in person to enjoy and appreciate this work of art!!

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MOTORAMA

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The MOTORAMA is a “show within the World of Wheels”. This is where the traditional hot rods and customs are hanging out at. There is definitely a “fun vibe” with everyone in this part of the show. Rock-a-billy bands, pin-up contest, getting more ink work done and lots more make this a “must see” part of the show.

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__________“CRUISE NITE FUN” FOR 2011_________________ FOR ALL OF THE CLUBS & CRUISE NITE HOSTS, OR IF YOU KNOW OF A CRUISE NIGHT HAPPENING IN 2011, BE IT WEEKLY OR MONTHLY, SEND THE COMPLETE INFO TO ME AT gearheadgazzette@gmail.com

1ST MONDAY NITE CRUISIN’: LEWISBURG TN: CRUISE IN EVERY 1ST MONDAY NITE AT THE SONIC DRIVE IN, CRUISING STARTS ON APRIL 2ND TUESDAY NITE CRUISIN: •BELLEVUE BELLEVUE TN: THE HWY 100 CRUISE WILL TAKE PLACE EVERY TUESDAY FROM 5:30 – 8:30PM, STARTING MAY 3RD. CRUISE TAKES PLACE AT “THE SHOPPES” ON THE HARPETH MALL ON HWY 100 (2 MILES WEST OF OLD HICKORY OR 1.5 MILES EAST OF THE NATCHEZ TRACE. SPONSORED BY THE CORNER PUB & THE BREWHOUSE WEST. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO bellevuecruisers@hotmail.com •1 1ST THURSDAY NITE CRUISIN: •HENDERSONVILLE HENDERSONVILLE TN: UNDER THE BRIDGE CRUISE IN AT SILVERADOS IN RIVERGATE. SPONSORED BY BRIANS MOTORSPORTS. OPEN TO BIKES, CARS, TRUCKS, ANYTHING WITH WHEELS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-824-7655 OR GO TO www.briansmotorsports.net FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY NITE: •HENDERSONVILLE HENDERSONVILLE TN: THE HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE IN KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY APRIL 15TH AND RUNS EVERY FRIDAY THRU HALLOWEEN. THE CRUISE IS HELD AT THE GLENBROOK SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED RIGHT OFF EXIT 6 OF VIETNAM VETERANS PARKWAY & NEW SHACKLE ISLAND RD. CRUISING STARTS AT 6PM AND RUNS UNTIL 9PM, WEATHER PERMITTING. FAMILY FUN, 50/50 DRAWINGS, KIDS SAFE KIDS ZONE & ALL THAT GREAT MUSIC FROM THE 50’S, 60’S & MORE THAT YOU GREW UP WITH. •MURFREESBORO MURFREESBORO TN: THE MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB FRIDAY NITE CRUISE WILL KICK OFF ON MAY 6TH AND RUN EVERY FRIDAY THRU SEPT 30TH. THE CRUISE WILL TAKE PLACE AGAIN THIS YEAR AT “THE AVENUES” SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED ON MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY BEHIND THE BELKS STORE. CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM WEATHER PERMITTING. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO DONATE A $1.00 PER CAR. ALL PROFITS WILL BE GIVEN TO CHARITY. FOR MORE INFO AND A MAP GO TO www.4mhrc.net •LEBANON LEBANON TN: THE SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE STARTS ON APRIL 8TH AND RUNS 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 615-443-4299 1ST FRIDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: MT PLEASANT TN: 1ST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH CRUISE NITE HOSTED BY THE CLASSICS FOR A CAUSE CAR CLUB. CRUISE IS HELD AT THE TIETGENS CEE BEE MARKET RIGHT NEXT TO MCDONALDS. STARTS AT 6PM AND RUNS UNTIL ??? CRUISE IN RUNS FROM MAY THRU JULY. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-379-7129 SATURDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY NITE: •MT MT JULIET TN: MT JULIET CRUISE IN AT CHIK-FIL-A ON MT JULIET ROAD IN THE PROVIDENCE MARKETPLACE. CRUSING HAPPENS EVERY SATURDAY NITE STARTING APRIL 23RD. RUNS FROM 5PM TILL CLOSING. 50/50 DRAWINGS, KIDS CONTESTS, DOOR PRIZES, A DJ AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-871-4620. •NASHVILLE NASHVILLE TN: FAST FREDDY’S CRUISE IN. BEING HELD AT FAST FREDDY’S BAR & GRILL ON 51ST AVE NORTH. FOOD, DRINKS AND LIVE MUSIC. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-297-6615 1st SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: •BELLEVUE BELLEVUE TN: THE 7TH SEASON OF THE BELLEVUE CRUISE-IN HOSTED BY THE BELLEVUE CRUISERS TAKES PLACE THE FIRST SATURDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH FROM APRIL TO OCTOBER. THE 2011 IS SPONSORED BY SEARS & SEARS AUTOMOTIVE. CRUISIN STARTS ON APRIL 2ND. CRUISIN RUNS FROM 5-9PM. CRUISING TAKES PLACE AT THE LOWER END OF THE SEARS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER PARKING LOT IN THE BELLEVUE MALL. ENTER OFF SAWYER BROWN RD ABOUT ¼ MILE FROM HWY 70. •CLARKSVILLE CLARKSVILLE TN: MEMORY LANE CRUISERS CAR CLUB MONTHLY CRUISE IN. HAPPENS THE FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM APRIL THRU OCTOBER. CRUISING RUNS FROM 5-9PM. DOOR PRIZES, CASH DRAWINGS, OLDIES MUSIC. HELD IN THE WENDYS / KMART ON HWY 41A & RTE 76. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-206-4898 OR GO TO www.memorylanecruisers.net ATHENS AL: THE 2011 ATHENS AL CRUISE-IN WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM APRIL – SEPTEMBER. CRUISING TAKES PLACE ON THE CITY SQUARE FROM 2-8PM. LIVE MUSIC, 50/50 POT AND MORE. THIS IS A BIG CRUISE IN!!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-874-1326 OR GO TO www.carsonthesquare.com . McMINNVILLE TN: THE McMINNVILLE CRUISERS HOST A CRUISE IN THE 1ST SATURDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH. CRUISE IN TAKES PLACE IN THE SECURITY FEDERAL PARKING LOT STARTING AT 5PM UNTIL ???

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1st SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN Cont.: WHITE HOUSE TN: VOODOO KINGS KUSTOM CAR CLUB CRUISE-IN. HELD THE 1ST SATURDAY NITE OF EACH MONTH FROM 5-9PM. CRUISE HAPPENS AT BOB-N-RHOND’S GRILL ON HWY 31W. FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-672-2323 2ND THURSDAY NITE CRUISIN’: * LaVERGNE TN: LaVERGENE ROTARY CHARITY CRUISE. HELD EVERY 2ND THURSDAY NITE THROUGH OCTOBER. HELD AT FIRST CHANCE TIRE ON MURFREESBORO RD, FROM 6-9PM. FOOD, T-SHIRTS AND DOOR PRIZES. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-459-4145 OR E-MAIL TO baker@raborn.net 2ND SATURDAY MORNING OF EACH MONTH CRUISE IN: •FRANKLIN FRANKLIN TN: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY MORNING OF THE MONTH, THE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 7:30AM-9AM. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. BEING HELD AGAIN IN THE CARRABBA’S PARKING LOT BY STARBUCKS COFFEE IN COOL SPRINGS AREA RIGHT OFF COOL SPRINGS BLVD, RIGHT OFF I-65. FOR MORE INFO SEND AN EMAIL TO mgillespie@comcast.net or Peter.Bedrosian@Nissan-Usa.com CRUISE IN STARTS MARCH 12TH AND RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 12TH •SHELBYVILLE SHELBYVILLE TN: CRUISING THE SQUARE IN SHELBYVILLE. CRUISE IS HELD THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING AT 10AM AND RUNNING UNTIL 2PM. CRUSING STARTS MARCH 12TH. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-684-2522 2nd SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: •MANCHESTER MANCHESTER TN: EVERY 2ND SATURDAY NITE ( EXCEPT JUNE WHICH WILL BE JUNE 18) IN DOWNTOWN MANCHESTER TN. “THE ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE –IN THE TENNESEE VALLEY” . 50/50 DRAWING. $500.00 CASH PRIZE GIVEAWAY. PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF MANCHESTER TN. STARTS IN APRIL AND RUNS THRU OCTOBER. CRUISE TIMES ARE 5PM UNTIL 9PM EXCEPT IN APRIL & OCTOBER WITH CRUISE TIMES BEING 2-6PM THOSE MONTHS. •CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE TN: CRUIZIN THE SQUARE IN HISTORIC CHARLOTTE. HAPPENS ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 4-9PM. OPEN TO ALL MAKES & MODELS. PLENTY OF SHADE, INDOOR RESTROOMS AND CONCESSIONS. STARTS APRIL 9TH AND RUNS THRU OCTOBER. •SPRING SPRING HILL TN: CRUISING SPRING HILL AT GARY’S PLACE. CRUISING STARTS AT 3PM AND RUNS UNTIL ??? ALL RIDES ARE WELCOME, CARS, TRUCKS, & BIKES. FREE DRINK(DRAFT OR SOFT DRINK) TO THE FIRST 15 PARTICIPANTS. HAPPY OUR PRICING & TAB DISCOUNT DRAWING TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. LOCATED RIGHT OFF HWY US 31 ON CAMPBELL STATION BLVD. TURN AT THE WALGREENS AND GO TO THE BIG VEGAS STYLE NEON SIGN AND TURN IN. FOR MORE INFO E-MAIL TO GARY.SHERMAN@CHARTER.NET 4th SATURDAY MORNING OF EACH MONTH CRUISE IN: •FRANKLIN FRANKLIN TN: EVERY 4th SATURDAY MORNING OF THE MONTH, THE CARS & COFFEE CRUISE IN WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 7:30AM-9AM. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. BEING HELD AGAIN IN THE CARRABBA’S PARKING LOT BY STARBUCKS COFFEE IN COOL SPRINGS AREA RIGHT OFF COOL SPRINGS BLVD, RIGHT OFF I-65. FOR MORE INFO SEND AN EMAIL TO mgillespie@comcast.net or Peter.Bedrosian@Nissan-Usa.com CRUISE IN STARTS MARCH 26TH AND RUNS THRU NOVEMBER 26TH •LEBANON LEBANON TN: CARS & COFFEE SATURDAY MORNING CRUISE IN. CRUISE IN RUNS FROM 8AM – 12PM. CRUISE IN HAPPENS AT “THE MILL” LOCATED AT 300 NORTH MAPLE ST. COOL CARS, FUN PEOPLE. NASHVILLE’S BEST COFFEE. AUTHENTIC CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOGS. SPONSORED BY VIBES CAFÉ. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-443-6901. 4th SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN’: •SOMERSET SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITE CRUISE 2011. BEING HELD THE 4TH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH APRIL THRU OCT. THE ULTIMATE CAR CRUISE IN THE HEARTLAND. CRUISE HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. VISIT VENDOR ALLEY DURING THE DAY BEOFRE THE CRUISE. FOOD, DRINKS, SHOW & SHINE AND LOTS MORE. 1000 + CARS EACH MONTH. SWAP MEET. TRAILER PARKING AVAILABLE. THE JULY CRUISE WILL BE THE ANNUAL POWER CRUISE AGAIN THIS YEAR. FOR MORE INFO CALL 606-USA-CARS OR GO TO www.somernitescruise.com •CROSSVILLE CROSSVILLE TN: CROSSVILLE CAR CRUISE IN TAKES PLACE ON THE 4TH SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH IN DOWNTOWN CROSSVILLE. Cruise IN RUNS FROM MAY28TH TO SEPT 24TH. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.downtowncrossvilleinc.net •HUNTSVILLE HUNTSVILLE AL: : A&W RESTAURANT ALL AMERICAN FOOD CLASSIC CAR & TRUCK SHOW / CRUISE-IN. RUNS FROM 69PM. EVENT LOCATED AT 222O SPARKMAN DR. LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE WAL-MART. AWARDS FOR THE TOP 10 AND BEST OF SHOW. FOOD SPECIALS EVERY HOUR. FOOD, FUN AND MUSIC FOR ALL AGES. RUNS FROM APRIL – AUGUST. FOR MORE INFO EMAIL TO info@showstopperz.net •LAST LAST SATURDAY NITE OF THE MONTH CRUISIN: •LEWISBURG LEWISBURG TN: LEWIBURG CRUISE-IN ON THE SQUARE. IT HAPPENS ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING MAY 28TH. •SPRING SPRING HILL TN: CRUISE THE LAST SAT. NITE OF EACH MONTH BEING HELD AT CHANDLER’S USED CARS. CRUISE IS LOCATED ON HWY 31 RIGHT BY THE SONIC DRIVE IN. Gearhead Gazzette September 2011 13

HUNTERS CUSTOM AUTO SHOW 2011 Text & Pics by Jimmy B

After the 2010 HUNTERS Custom Auto Show was completed, there was a lot of questions as if that would be the last one. Some of the Nashville City Leadership, led by the Mayor, were working on eliminating the State Fairgrounds as most of us know them. Led by a “grass roots” movement, the plans to “tear down” the State Fairgrounds were de-railed. 2011 saw the return of the HUNTERS Custom Auto Show take place. Show Coordinators Linda Freund & John Richardson put together a great mix of “cool rides” that filled every building along with Vendors from most of the major aftermarket companies. If you missed this one, you missed a good show.

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HOT RODS & THREADS Full Service Hot Rod Shop had 2 Bitchinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cars on display from their shop. Paul & Jewell Shaucks 69 Camaro & 33 Ford Coupe

Congrats to Mark & Rhonda Delk of Columbia TN. They won the big trophy for best Original / Restored. This is one of the nicest BOSS 302 cars in the country.

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_____“GARAGE & SHOP SCENE” _____ SEND THE PICTURES AND INFO ON YOUR RIDE OR YOUR FRIENDS RIDE AND WE’LL SHOW IT OFF RIGHT HERE!! SEND US YOUR SHOW INFO AND PICTURES AND WE’LL SHARE THEM WITH ALL THE GEARHEADS!!

While we were taking in the Chicago World of Wheels show, we made a stop at “Metal Craftsman Extraordinaire” Ken Juricic’s shop in Seneca Il. The current project up on the jig is a 39’ Ford Roadster. Yea you’re right, Ford didn’t build a 39’ Roadster, but Ken is for George Lamb, Dub’d “GT-39”, this is going to be one slick ride!! We’ll let the pictures speak for themselves as this one is still in bare metal.

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Performance Motorsports Karting Facility Planned in Smyrna How would you like to be able to drive as fast as you can every week? It could be possible soon since a proposed outdoor karting track on a 20 acre site in the Smyrna, TN was approved by the Smyrna Board of Zoning Appeals in December 2010. The facility, currently named Performance Motorsports, is designed to accommodate a variety high performance go-karts capable of speeds up to 80 mph. There will be a winding 8/10 of a mile paved road course as well as a 4500 square foot clubhouse containing offices, a lounge area, lockers, restrooms and indoor kart storage. The concept is planned to be structured as a motorsports â&#x20AC;&#x153;country clubâ&#x20AC;? with annual memberships available. The course will be designed to run both clockwise and counterclockwise. It may also be divided into two smaller courses to accommodate drivers of different ages or experience levels. The site is planned as a park with many trees retained. Performance Motorsports, led by architect Preston Quirk, is seeking development partners for the estimated $1,000,000 project at levels of $10,000 and $25,000 for founding members. Operating details are still being finalized. Construction will begin in the summer of 2011, depending on the success of the fundraising effort. As of mid-march 2011, commitments for about 25% of the funding have been obtained. Visit www.kartnashville.com or call Mr. Quirk at 615-269-9248 for more information.

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

SEPTEMBER 2011: •SEPT 15 15-18: PIGEON FORGE TN: FALL GRAND RUN 29 “CRUISIN

THE STRIP”. OPEN TO ALL ENTRIES. NEW RAT ROD CLASS. DOOR PRIZES. $10,000.00 CASH IVEAWAY. EVENT BEING HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF THE GRAND HOTEL & EVENT CENTER. INDOOR & OUTDOOR SWAP MEET. GRAND 25 AWARDS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 865-687-3976. •SEPT 16 16-17: LEBANON TN: 2011 REDNECK RUMBLE #6. BEING

HELD AT THE JAMES WARD AGRICULTURAL CENTER. OPEN TO PRE-68’ HOT RODS, CUSTOMS, CHOPPERS, BOBBERS & RATRODS. FRI NITE CRUISE & LIVE MUSIC. SAT; SHOW, LIVE MUSIC, SWAP MEET. STURDAY NITE RUMBLE KING DEMO DERBY. THIS ONES GONNA BE A BLAST!! FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-896-2708 OR GO TO www.bothbarrelspromotions.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •SEPT 16 16-18: INDIANAPOLIS IN: 1ST ANNUAL WIX SPEEDWAY

NATIONALS. HOSTED BY GOODGUYS SO YOU KNOW ITS GOING TO BE FUN. EVENT WILL BE STAGED ON THE INFIELD, GARAGE AREA, GASOLINE ALLEY TOO. OPEN THUR 1972. SWAP MEET, TRACK CRUISE, HOT ROD OF THE YEAR COMPETITION. RICHARD PETTY WILL BE ON HAND TOO. FOR MORE INFO GOT WWW.GOOD-GUYS.COM OR CHECK OUT WWW.SPEEDWAYNATS.COM •SEPT 16 16-17: GLADEVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL HIGH SPEED FUN IN

MUSIC CITY. MCA SANCTIONED FALL EVENT. OPEN TO ALL MAKES & MODELS. PUT YOUR CAR THROUGH ITS PACES AT NEAR RACE SPEEDS. TRULY AN EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TO DRIVE TO ENJOY. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. DON’T DELAY!! THIS MAY BE THE LAST EVENT AT THE NASHVILL SUPER SPEEDWAY WIT HT EDECSION BY DOVER MOTORSPORTS TO CLOSE THE SPEEDWAY DOWN!! FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.musiccitymustang.org •SEPT 16 16-17: KINGSPORT TN: 2ND ANNUAL THUNDER ROAD ROD RUN. EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE MEADOWVIEW CONFERENCE RESORT * CONVENTION CENTER. I( BELIEVE THIS SHOW IS 48 & EARLIER ONLY). FOR MORE INFO CALL 423-578-6600 OR GO TO www.VSRA-USA.com •SEPT 17: COLUMBIA TN: 3RD ANNUAL COLUMBIA NOON ROTARY

CLUB CAR SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE MAURY COUNTY PARK ROTARY SHELTER. MODIFIED AND STOK CLASSES WITH 3 AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. SPECIALTY AWARDS ALSO. CASH AWARDS TO BE GIVENOUT REGARDLESS OF CLASS. LIVE MUSIC, DOOR PRIZES & A 50/50 DRAWING. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931698-5066. THESE GUYS DO A GREAT JOB WITH THIS SHOW!!! THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •SEPT 17: HENDERSONVILLE TN: HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE IN & FESTIVAL BY THE LAKE CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE IN TEAM AND HENDERSONVILLE ROTARY FOUNDATION. LIMITED TO 200 VEHICLES. ALL CAR MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 1030AM AND STAY UNTIL 330PM. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT VETERANS PARK. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-390-4394. I KNOW LYLE & DAVID AND I AM POSITIVE THIS WILL BE A FIRST CLASS EVENT JUST LIKE THE CRUISE NITE!! THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •SEPT 17: GLADEVILLE TN. 32nd ANNUAL MUSTANG & ALL FORD SHOW. OPEN TO FORD POWERED VEHICLES ONLY. SHOW WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 6TH ANNULA HGH SPEED FUN IN MUSIC CITY EVENT. 1ST 200 CARS RECIVE PARTICIAPTION AWARD SO COME EARLY!!! 25 ADDITIONAL SPECIALTY AWRDS FOR QUALITY, WORKMANSHIP AND OVERALL EYE APPEAL WILL BE AWARDED TOO. FOR MORE INFO GOT TO. www.musiccitymustangclub.org

•SEPT 17: FRANKLIN KY: 49TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW.

HOSTED BY THE SOUTHERN KY REGION AACA. OVER 100 TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED. DASH PLAQUES FOR THE 1ST 200 ENTRIES. CRUISE IN ON THE SQUARE ON FRIDAY NITE. AUOT SWAP MEET & ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 270-586-3334 OR E-MAIL TO richard.m.greer@insightbb.com •SEPT 17: GLADEVILLE TN: GLADEFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. FIRST 150 ENTRIES RECEIVE DASH PLAQUES. REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE LOT NEXT TO THE GLADEVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST. 50 CLASSES. FOOD, MUSIC, GAMES AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-444-7315 •SEPT 23 -24: LYNVILLE TN: RICHLAND FFA ALUMNI 8TH ANNUAL

TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE ROBBIE DUNIVANT MEMRIAL PARK. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-619-1154 •SEPT 23 23-24: COOKEVILLE TN: 21ST ANNUAL MUSIC CITY CHAPTER

AMERICAN TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANTIQUE & WORKING TRUCK SHOW. BEING HELD IN THE HYDER-BURKS AG PAVILLION. FOR MOR E INFO CALL 931-277-5177 OR E-MAIL TO : crings@citilink.net •SEPT 24: CLARKSVILLE TN: 2011 AUTUMN RUN CLASSIC CAR

SHOW. HOSTED BY THE MEMORY LANE CRUISERS. DASH PLAQUES TO THE 1ST 100 ENTRIES. OPEN EVENT. TOP 50 AWARDS PLUS PECIALTY AWARDS. VENDORS, FOOD, SWAP MEET, SILENT AUCTION, DOOR PRIZES. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. 50/50 DRAWINGS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-206-4898 OR E-MAIL: donfranmays@juno.com OR GO TO www.memorylanecruisers.net THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •SEPT 24: NASHVILLE TN: AL MENAH SHRINE CENTER CAR SHOW.

EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE. DASH PLAQUES TO ALL ENTRIES. LOTS OF AWARDS. VENDORS. KIDS MODEL CAR SHOW. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT AL MENAH CENTER ON BRICK CHURCH PIKE. FOR More INFO OR DIRECTIONS CALL 615-226-7766 •SEPT 24: DYERSBURG TN: ANNUAL FORKED DEER ANTIQUE CAR

CLUB SHOW. HELD ON THE SQUARE IN DYERSBURG. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-627-3126 OR E-MAIL TO bacin68@bellsouth.net •SEPT 24: WESTMORELAND TN: CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW. BEING

HELD AT RICKY WOODARD MEMORIAL PARK. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-644-3382 OR E-MAIL TO: westmorelandtnchamber@gmail.com •SEPT 24: NASHVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL RALLYE FOR THE LANE..

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF DRIVING A SPECIAL VINTAGE CAR?? LANE MOTOR MUSEUM CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN FOR YOU!! THIS IS A ONE DAY VINTAGE CAR FAN EXTRAVAGANZA. YOU WILL “BUY” A CAR FOR THE DAY AND THEN PARTICIPATE IN A DRIVING TRIP THROUGH MIDDLE TENNESSE TO LYNCHBURG TN. THE DRIVING INCLUDES A RALLYE FORMAT. LUNCH WILL BE AT MIS MARY BOBO’S AND A TOUR OF JACK DANILES TO FOLLOW. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.lanemotormuseum.org or call 615-742-7445 •SEPT 24: PULASKI TN: 28TH ANNIVERSARY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE P.A.C.E. CAR CLUB. BEING HELD AGAIN AT MATIN METHODIST COLLEGE, ON THE GREEN. 1ST 125 CARS REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE A SHOW PLAQUE. FREE LUNCH(2) PER ENTRY. 38 CLASSES WITH AWARDS IN EACH CLASS. SPECIALTY AWARDS. AUTO RELATED FLEA MARKET, CAR CORRAL FOOD AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-363-5673 OR GO TO www.pacecarclub.com . THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING MONTHS. SEPTEMBER 2011 Cont.: •SEPT 24: FRANKLIN TN: TOUCH OF GOLD FALL OPEN CAR SHOW.

OCTOBER 2011:

HOSTED BY THE NASHVILE CORVETTE CLUB. EVENT BEING HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF O’MORE COLLEGE. LOTS OF SHADE!! OPEN SHOW. 27 CLASSES PLUS SPECIALTY AWARDS. VENDORS, FOOD, DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION & 50/50 DRAWING. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-947-3844 OR GO TO www.nashvillecorvetteclub.com HOSTED BY THE HUNTSVILLE HOOTERS LOCATION. OPEN SHOW. RUNS FROM 11am – 3pm. AWARDS AND LOTS OF FUN. FOR MORE INFO GO TO info@showstopperz.net

SHOW. PRESENTED BY THE BATTLEFIELD REGION AACA. EVENT IS BEING HELD NEXT TO THE SEARS AUTOMOTIVE CENTER IN COOL SPRING MALL RIGHT OFF I-65. OVER 35 JUDGED CLASSES. OPEN SHOW. AWARDS TO TOP 3 IN EACH CLASS PLUS SPECIALITY AWARDS. REFRESHMENTS AND FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SHOW. MUSIC AND A “NEW” CAR DISPLAY FROM VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS. PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO VARIOUS CHARITIES SUPPORT BY THE BATTLEFIELD AACA MEMBERS. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

•SEPT 24: PORTLAND TN: WENDY’S WISH CRUISIN FOR A CAUSE.

•OCT 1: BOWLING GREEN KY: 1ST ANNUAL VOODOO HOODOO.

•SEPT 24: HUNTSVILLE AL: HOOTERS CAR & TRUCK SHOW 2011.

OPEN EVENT. RUNS FROM 11AM – 6PM. EVENT BEING HELD IN RICHLAND PARK. LIVE AUCTIO BEINGS AT 1PM. LIVE MUSIC., GREAT FOOD AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.wendywhitelamefoundation.org •SEPT 24 -25: LEBANON TN: 22ND ANNUAL MUSIC CITY MOPAR

CLUB CAR & TRUCK SHOW. BEING HELD AT THE JAMES WARD AGRICULTURAL CENTER. OPEN TO ALL MOPAR ENTRIES. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 DRAWING , SWAP MEET & VENDORS. FREE T-SHIRTS TO THE 1ST 50 PRE-ENTIRES . 26 CLASSES WITH 3 AWARDS PER CLASS. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.musiccitymoparclub.com . THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! SEPT 30: SYMRNA TN: 5TH ANNUAL SYMRNA PARKS FIRE & ICE CRUISE IN. HOSTED BY THE SYMRNA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. CRUISE IN IS BEING HELD IN HISTORIC DOWNTON SYMRNA. CRUISE IN RUNS FROM 6-9PM. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-459-9773 OR GO TO www.townofsmyrna.org RIVER-ACADEMY TEXAS: The Kontinentals SEPT 30 – OCT 1: LITTLE RIVER present the Day of the Drag Race! Historic Little River Dragway has been a piece of Texas hot rodding history since it opened in 1957. That history lives on today as the Kontinentals host our 10th annual vintage drag racing show, two great days on that tree-lined quarter mile track that has changed so little in all these years. Traditionally-built hot rods, stock cars, gassers and dragsters, all American made pre 1964 and older are welcome to race. Come "run what ya brung" - or just take in the sights and sounds of this unique event. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT beatnik@kontinentals.com THIS EVENT WILL BE A BLAST IF YOU ARE READY FOR A ROAD TRIP!!! THIS EVENT IS BEING PUT ON BY THE SAME FOLKS WHO PUT ON THE ANNUAL LONESTAR ROUNDUP IN AUSTIN TEXAS EACH YEAR. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! SEPT 30 – OCT 1: PORTLAND TN: 6TH ANNUAL DAYS GONE BY TRACTOR & THRESHING SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD AT J & K TRACTORS. INDOOR DISPLAY OF OVER 100 ANTIQUE TRACTORS & IMPLEMENTS. ANTIQUE TRACTORS, HORSE & MULE BUGGIES & WAGONS, OLD GAS ENGINES, HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT, OPERATING SAW MILL & GARDEN TRACTOR PULL. LIVE MUSIC AND CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-574-0749 SEPT 30 – OCT 2: BOWLING GREEN KY: 13TH ANNUAL NITTO TIRE NMRA ALL-FORD WORLD FINALS. BEING HELD AT BEECH BEND DRAGWAY. DRAG RACING, SHOW & SHINE, VENDORS, SWAP MEET AND MORE!! IF YOU LOVE THE BLUE OVAL BRAND THIS IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.nmradigital.com SEPT 30 – OCT 2: RANTOUL IL: VINTAGE WEEKEND 2. HOSTED BY THE AMERICAN STREET ROD ASSOCIATION. EVENT BEING HELD AT RANTOUL NATIONAL AVIATION CENTER. OPEN TO PRE 1949 STREET RODS ONLY. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.AmericanStreetRodAssociation.com SEPT 30 - OCT 2: ETHRIDGE TN: THE BOPC SOUTHERN NATIONALS. THE BOPC MEANS BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC & CADILLAC. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT U.S.43 DRAGWAY. THE HUNT BROTHERS FROM ROP ARE ORGANIZING THIS EVENT.

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•OCT 1: FRANKLIN TN: 22ND ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR

PRESENTED BY THE VOODOO KINGS KUSTOM KAR CLUB. EVENT IS BEING HELD AT THE BEST WESTERN HOTEL. OPEN TO PRE-68’ HOT RODS &CUSTOMS. LIVE MUSIC, VENDORS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!!! SPECIAL ROOM RATES AVAILABLE AT THE BEST WESTERN BUT DON’T WAIT THEY ARE GOING FAST. FRIDAY NITE PREPARTY AT THE MOTOR CITY GRILL & BAR ACROSS FROM THE EVENT SITE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-342-9243 OR EMAIL TO tnvoodooking@comcast.net . THIS ONES GONNA BE A BLAST!!! THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •OCT 1: BOWLING GREEN KY: THE PINUP PRESENTS BIKINI TIKI LUAU. EVENT TAKES PLACE POOLSIDE AT THE BEST WESTERN HOTEL RIGHT AFTER THE VOODDOO HOODOO CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY KING DADO DELUXE. MUSIC BY THE REBEL SURFERS. BIKINI CONTEST FOR CASH & PRIZES, LUAU, LIVE MUSIC, PINUPPHOTOGRAPHY, DANCING GIRLS MAGIC HOT TUBBING AND SHENANIGANS. FOR MORE INFO FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-3429243 OR EMAIL TO tnvoodooking@comcast.net . THIS ONES GONNA BE A BLAST!!! THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!! •OCT 1: LYNCHBURG TN: WHISKEY RUNNERS 2011 CRUISIN THE

HOLLOW EVENT. BEING HELD IN WISEMAN PARK. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-703-2644 OR EMAIL : rcookin@gmail.com •OCT 1 NASHVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL RALLYE FOR THE LANE..

HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF DRIVING A SPECIAL VINTAGE CAR?? LANE MOTOR MUSEUM CAN MAKE THAT HAPPEN FOR YOU!! THIS IS A ONE DAY VINTAGE CAR FAN EXTRAVAGANZA. YOU WILL “BUY” A CAR FOR THE DAY AND THEN PARTICIPATE IN A DRIVING TRIP THROUGH MIDDLE TENNESSE TO LYNCHBURG TN. THE DRIVING INCLUDES A RALLYE FORMAT. LUNCH WILL BE AT MIS MARY BOBO’S AND A TOUR OF JACK DANILES TO FOLLOW. FOR MORE INFO GO TO www.lanemotormuseum.org or call 615-7427445 •OCT 1: CENTERVILLE TN: 30TH ANNUAL CENTERVILLE IN THE FALL AUTO SHOW. 42 CLASSES. AWRDS IN EACH CLASS. BEST OF SHOW, STOCK & MODIFIED EACH WIN TROPHY & $100.00. CASH DRAWINGS, DOOR PRIZES, EVENT T-SHIRTS, FOOD AND A SWAP MEET. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-729-4576 •OCT 1: LEBANON TN: MAYHEM MADNESS 2011. HOSTED BY THE

MAYHEM CAR CLUB. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE JAMES WARD AGRICULTRUAL CENTER. 36 SHOW AND SHINE CLASSES. 20 SPECIALTY AWARDS. 3 AWARDS PER CLASS. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT VETERANS AFFAIRS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-3239252 OR EMAIL TO projectmayhemcarclub@yahoo.com •OCT 1: WHITE HOUSE TN: CAR TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW.

SHOW BEINGHELD AT WHITE HOUSE HIGH SCHOOL. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO WHITE HOUSE LADY DEVILS BASKETBALL PROGRAM. AWARDS FOR TOP 15. BREAKFEST & LUNCH AVAILABLE. EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-519-7518

_CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF_ THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING MONTHS. •OCTOBER OCTOBER 2011 Cont.:

OCT 1:ROBERTSON COUNTY TN: ROWS & ROADS CLASSIC CAR & TRACTOR SHOW. OPEN SHOW. RAIN DATE OCT 22. AWARDS FOR TOP 10 PLUS SPECIALTY AWARDS. CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE. EVENT BEING HELD AT EAST ROBERTSON HIGH SCHOOL. PROCEEDS BENEFIT EAST ROBERTSON FFA CHAPTER AND BARRY BAKER SCHOLARSHIP FUND. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-804-9225 OCT 1: HENDERSONVILLE TN: 2011 FISH FRY & FREE CLASSIC CAR SHOW. OPEN EVENT. TRADTIONAL CAT FISH MEAL WILL BE SERVED FOR $9.00. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE BEECH CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. LIVE MUSIC, GOOD FOOD & GOOD FUN. OCT 1: JOELTON TN: 12TH ANNUAL CRUISIN THE RIDGE CAR SHOW & CRUISE IN. EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE FRST BAPTIST CHURCH. AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES, MUSIC, FOOD & VENODR AREA. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-308-4921 OCT 2: MARSEILLES IL: BLAST FROM THE PAST CAR SHOW. EVENT BEING HELD AT THE ILLINI STATE PARK. 25 CLASSES. DASH PLAQUES, 50/50 DRAWING, CONCESSIONS. AWARDS IN EACH CLASS PLUS SPECIALTY AWARDS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 815-7956446. OCT 16: LEBANON TN: WILSON COUNTY BANK & TRUST OKTOBERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615444-7315 * OCT 29: LaVERGNE TN: 2ND ANNUAL OCTOBER SHOW & SHINE. HOSTED BY THE GRACE CHURCH & WORSHIP CENTER. OPEN SHOW AS LONG AS IT HAS AN ENGINE. EVENT LOCATED AT 108 LaVERGNE RD. FOOD, GAMES, MUSIC & FUN. LOUDEST PIPES COMPETITION. HOT WHEELS VS MATCHBOX DRAG RACING AND MORE. FOR MORE INFO CALL 615-793-4791

NOVEMBER 2011: 5-6: FRANKLIN TN: 8TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE CAR SHOW. *NOV 5 EVENT BEING HELD AT THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY AgExpo CENTER RIGHT OFF I-65. THIS IS AN INVITATIONAL SHOW. THIS SHOW IS HELD IN CONJUNCTION WI TH THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL.. THIS YEARS “SPECIAL DISPLAY SECTION” WILL FEATURE “ORPHAN CARS” FROM EXTINCT MANUFACTURES. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOUR VEHICLE CONTACT TOM AKERS AT 615-478-5032 OR EMAIL TO : bellevuecruisers@hotmail.com . YOU CAN ALSO HEAD OVER TO THE OCT1ST CRUISE NITE AT THE BELLEVUE MALL AS THE BELLEVUE CRUISERS HOST THIS AND TOM WILL BE THERE TO TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR CAR FOR THE INVITE. NOTE: THIS IS ONE COOL EVENT. IF YOU HAVE NEVER SHOWN HERE, YOU SHOULD. TOM AND HIS TEAM TREAT YOU RIGHT AND IT’S A LOT OF FUN. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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FOR SALE: 2006 Chevy Silverado. V8, automatic, tilt wheel, 4x4 , ps, pb, cold AC ,am/fm cd, it has a tow package with a class 3 hitch. Also wired for electric trailer brakes. This truck has been well maintained since day one. 58K miles on it,, This truck gets 21 mpg on the highway. Has topper color matched, and a zipped in carpet bed liner that can be taken out if needed. This truck is in excellent condition . Asking $14,500.00 obo........call Mike anytime at 615290-6812 .... This truck is located in Spring Hill, TN (9/11)

FOR SALE: LS6 5.7 405H.P. Z06 New crate motor. Street & Performance wiring harness less computer. Also includes 4L60E transmission. Also new. Both motor & trans have never been run. Asking $11,500. For more info call Dwight at 931-384-0620 or email at dwightn@dnickell.com

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FOR SALE: 1968 Barracuda. It is a project car to say the least. No rust on it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the stage that you can build it the way you want it to look. Can send pictures if you are interested. Have $1500.00 in it now. Make reasonable offer. Contact Carl at email: 1968cuda@gmail.com

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WANTED: Need a vacuum plate for an original vacuum shift transmission for a 1947 Chevrolet Fleetline. If you have one or know where one is at please call J.W. Johnson at 615-972-5502. (9/11) FOR SALE: Attached are a couple of photos of a 57 and the 60 Thunderbirds my friend is trying to sell. Her husband died just a few days ago and she is moving back to California. She wants $25,000 for the 57 and $15,000 for the 60. Both are in very good shape and were driven frequently. I don't know of any problems with either one. The 60 looks like it is white in the picture but it is actually a light blue. Please pass along, perhaps someone will be interested. If so, they can contact me. Clyde. E-mail: barcusc@comcast.net

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FOR SALE: Big Block Chevy L88 / Zl-1 074’s aluminum heads. Complete w/valves. Ready to bolt on. Have had some minor repair work. $1500.00 For more info call Dwight at 931-384-0620 or email at dwightn@dnickell.com (3/11)

FOR SALE: 1978 JIMMY/BLAZER WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES! 1984 FRONT CLIP. ELECTRIC WINDOWS & LOCKS. NEW BRAKES, BALL JOINTS & U-JOINTS. 9000LB WINCH, REMOVABLE TOP,4” LIFT, TOP-OF-THE-LINE MUD TIRES, 406 C.I. WITH 350TH TRANS. APPX 5000 MILES SINCE RE-BUILD. NEW WINSHEILD & RUBBER. NEW WEATHERSTRIPS. TOO MUCH TO LIST!!! YOU CAN’T BUILD IT FOR THIS PRICE$10,500.00 CALL MIKE @ 615-596-4517. (9/11)

WANTED / NEEDED: We are getting married on October 8th. Instead of renting limos for the bridal party we want to do things a little different... We want the bridal party to be in classic cars and form a parade from the ceremony to the reception. In order to make it happen we have to have the cars. If any of you would be willing to help make a bride's dream come true please let me know. We are still working on details but here is the information we have. Ceremony starts at 5 at Parkway Baptist Church in Goodlettsville. The reception will follow at Old Hickory Country Club. If you would be willing to bring your car and serve as a driver we would love to have you share in our special day. If you can't make it, but would be willing to let your car be used let me know. Or if you would be willing to be a driver if needed let me know. We are looking for no makes or models in particular and it doesn't have to be a classic. If you are interested in participating and celebrating with us please let me know ASAP. You can reach me by email at MeganSummers@gmail.com or call me at (615) 828-9918. Please include the make and model of car you have if you email. (9/11)

FOR SALE: 1966 MUSTANG. FULLY RESTORED- NO RUST. NEW A/C. HAS GT PACKAGE. FORD FRONT DISC BRAKES. POWER STEERING. NEW REAR END. NEW TIRES ON GT 500 WHEELS. FOR MORE INFO CALL 901-355-3377. CAR IS LOCATED IN FRANKLIN TN. (9/11)

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FOR SALE: 1995 OLDMOBILE CUTLASS CONVERTIBLE. A SOON TO BE COLLECTOR CAR. 3.4 DOHC ENGINE – RARE OPTION. ALL FACTORY OPTIONS. RUNS PERFECT. NEW TIRES, BRAKES, ALL ABS SENSORS & BATTERY. HAS 1 YR OLD ALPINE STEREO WITH BLUTOOTH & IPOD PLUG. ALARM SYATEM. 143000 MILES. MAY CONSIDER TRADE FOR HARDTOP. CALL RUSTY AT 615-969-6008 FOR MORE INFO(9/11)

FOR SALE: 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Very clean. 1977 is the last year of the big Monte Carlo before. It was purchased new by my father and has been in the same family since. 87000 actual miles on it (mostly highway). 15x7 American CP200 Wheels with 235-60 Goodyear Eagle tires. It also comes with the original wheels and original "Honeycomb" wheel covers. Vehicle has been stored much of its life and not driven during winter. Other than a couple of minor TLC items, this car is near perfect. It is all original and has many options including the following unique options: 350 cubic inch V8 engine (most were 305 cid). Delco AM/FM flip dial 8-track tape deck/radio. Swivel bucket seats. $10800. Call Gary at 931-388-6106 for more information (9/11)

FOR SALE: 1965 FORD FALCON CONVERTIBLE PROJECT CAR. BELONGS TO MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR. HAS THE ORIGINAL MOTOR / TRANS & A SMALL BLOCK FUEL INJECT MOTOR AND TRANS. FLOOR PANS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. PRICE IS “BEST OFFER”. CONTACT CAN BE MADE VIA E-MAIL AT: STEVEBRANTON@BELLSOUTH.NET (/9/11)

WANTED: NEED A 1952 FORD AIR VENT CABLE. NEED THE DRIVERS SIDE. CALL ME ANYTIME AT 615972-5502 OR EMAIL ME AT jwjclassic@gmail.com

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___________CAR CLUB’ CLUB’s LISTING’ LISTING’s___________ PONTIAC’s OF TENNESSEE ROBERT WOODSIDE - SECRETARY 2230 OAKLEAF DR. FRANKLIN TN 37064 www.pontiactn.org president@pontiactn.org

MUSIC CITY MOPAR CLUB STAN HARDCASTLE – EVENTS DIRECTOR P.O. Box 2253 Mt. Juliet Tn. 37121-2253 615-948-4204 www.musiccitymoparclub.com

CORVETTES OF CLARKSVILLE P.O. 20056 Clarksville TN 37042 E-MAIL: corvette.club@hotmail.com www.corvettesofclarksville.com

MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB JOHN ORTWEIN MURFREESBORO TN 615-995-8490 E-MAIL: john@4mhrc.net www.4mhrc.net

MIDDLE TENNESSEE Z (DATSUN/NISSAN) CLUB RANDY SHEMIN 615-646-7815 E-MAIL: randyshemin@att.net www.middletennesseezclub.com

MIDDLE TENNESSEE VOLKSWAGON CLUB c/o TERRY HIBBETT 615-832-3947 E-MAIL: vwprez@comcast.net www.mtvwc.com

BATTLEFIELD REGION AACA CLUB Contact: Don Babb 615-790- 0403 P.O. Box 681134 Franklin TN 37068-1134 e-mail: battlefield@bellsouth.net www.battlefieldaaca.com

Music City Scions Contact: Brian Sowders 615-495-4406 e-mail: brian.sowders@gmail.com www.musiccityscions.com

Rinky Dink Cruisers Contact: Ron Cooper 615-585-4103 e-mail: rcooper41@att.net Frank Ward: 615-895-4421 e-mail: mdtndollmaker@comcast.net

Pulaski Area Car Club (PACE) Contact: Lee Kelly - President 3070 Fall River Rd. Pulaski Tn. 38478 931-424-6559 e-mail:: pacecarclub@aol.com www.pacecarclub.com

Classic Camaro Club of Middle Tennessee Contact: Gary & Linda Neville 931-388-3858 or 615-542-5834 www.worldwidecamaro.com Cardaddy73@gmail.com

MUSIC CITY ROCKETS OLDSMOBILE CLUB 664 PEBBLE SPRINGS DR FRANKLIN TN 37067 Brad Long- President 615-773-8241 www.musiccityrockets.com

Mid-Tenn Region of the AACA Glenn Edwards 615-444-7315 glenn@midtennaaca.org http://midtennaaca.org

MEMORY LANE CRUISERS OF CLARKSVILLE 2866 PRINCE DRIVE CLARKSVILLE TN 37043 931-624-4090 www.memorylanecruisers.net

C4 CAR CLUB Billy Watson – President 176 Thompson Dr Minor Hill Tn 38473 931-565-3533 C4carclub09@yahoo.com MIDNIGHT RODDERS Marty Crain 615-883-6337 midnightrodder@earthlink.net http://midnightrodders.tripod.com KY-TN REGION CADILLAC & LASALLE CLUB 2212 Springdale Dr. Franklin Tn 37064 615-595-7206

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Finish Line….

This issue we close out at the “FINISH LINE” with some photos of how racing used to be done. Check out those HOT RODS & ROADSTERS on the dirt track out west in Texas. Slinging the ass end around and wheel to wheel. The shots from the short track are taken at the NASHVILLE FAIRGROUNDS Racetrack in the early 60’s. The stands are packed for some of the best NASCAR racing had to offer. Isn’t it nice to be able to tell what car is a FORD, Chevy or Mopar!! No look-a-like C.O.T. (Car of Tomorrow) crap here . GM, FORD & CHRYSLER knew what won on Sunday was selling on Monday. Check out those PACKED stands. Nashville’s Mayor still would like to get rid of this facility. Why?? Each head is a ticket, plus tax, plus drinks & eats. Sounds like $$$ to me. Thanks to Jack Pate(R.I.P) for taking the pictures “back in the day” and saving them. Special thanks to Butch Pate for sharing them with us. Very Cool!!

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!!!"

Gearhead Gazzette September 2011