GEARHEAD GAZZETTE Vol 12- Issue #7

It’s All the Gearhead News you can use Vol. 12 - Issue 7

SOME GOOD OL’ BOYZ BUILD A “CUP” CAR FOR THE STREET

Price: Always Free

1965-66: STREET RODDING IS TAKING OFF IN THE MID-SOUTH.

# 7-2012 “It’s all the Gearhead News you can use" Cover shot of Sheryl Sheer’s “69 Camairo at the 2012 Hunters Custom Auto Show by Jimmy B

inside HUNTERS SHOW 2012

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Detailing the Show Car

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Hot Rods in the Mid South

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Grandma Goes Racing

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every month

Table of contents picture of “how to build a “Cup Car” spoiler” for the street by Brian Baker. See page 34 for more on this one.

The Staff Jim “Jimmy B” Brandau Ed Woodard, Sam Compton Jim “ Jimmy B” Brandau “Jimmy B” & Butch Pate – P8 Photography Jack Cobb - tnhost.com Contributors Ed Woodard Photo Collection, Sam Compton, Williams Graphic’s – Larry Williams, Brian Baker

Publisher / Editor Feature Writers Art Director & Designer Photography Web Producer

Editorial content is the sole property of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. All information contained in each issue is the sole opinion and comments of the editor. The opinions and comments expressed in this issue do not reflect in any way either written or implied on any of the Sponsors or Advertisers in each issue. No portion of the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE 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 provi ded to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. The GEARHEAD GAZZETTE will not be held responsible for any errors in the information provided.

The Fun Starts Here

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Road Rumblings

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Shows at a Glance

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Cruise Nite Listings

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Garage & Shop Scene

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Car Shows & Events

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Car Clubs

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Swap & Sell

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Net Surfing - Shops / Services

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FINISH LINE

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

“Just like that, a cruise nite is gone!”

Cruise night’s are a privilege. Yes they are.

Think not…think again.

This is a tale of 2 cruise nite events. Both established for more than a little while. One came to be, then died. The other got put together, and then got taken away in a blink of an eye. Then the first one rose up from the ashes so to speak like the mythical Phoenix.

I am touching on this subject as the cruise night scene in the Mid-South begins to taper off a little. There still are a good number to go to, so don’t sit home! Get your car out of the garage and drive there today.

The 1st cruise I referenced was one of the original in Middle Tennessee…the Bay Yard Burger Cruise in every Saturday night in Franklin.

It had humble beginnings as most cruise nites do, with a few folks “meeting up” at a sport to talk cars and get some chow. No different here.

The cruise grew quickly based on word of mouth advertising. Before you knew it 200, 300 plus cars on a Saturday nite at the local drive in.

Folks came from near and far to have fun with their cars.

It went strong for a couple of years, seeing spin off cruises in other towns start to pop up too.

Next thing we knew the cruise was moving.

Headed to a mall for more room. Was there for a little while and then it moved across town again.

Participation fell off to almost zero and it died.

A lot of people were upset and didn’t understand why it died. Some know why now, but that isn't important now. Fact is it died.

South of Franklin TN, in Coffee County the Manchester “Cruisin Downtown Style” cruise-in took off. Grew a little more each month. Year to year got better too. The group of folks putting the cruise on knew what the “car guys & gals” liked and took care of business.

They were making plans to make the cruise even bigger with some great planning.

BAM!!! City Elections took place and a new Mayor and council members get elected.

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BAM!!! New Mayor says no more cruising downtown. No rhyme or reason, just no more cruising downtown.

Just like that, a 200 car cruise nite is gone!

Did you ever cruise at Manchester? If you didn’t you missed a good one!

The good news on this one is the fine folks who put on the Manchester Downtown cruise have come up with a different location away from downtown and are re-building the cruise nite.

Get out an support them…please Back to Franklin TN. Through a lot of hard work by some gearheads and some smart thinking by the manager of the Back Yard Burger, the Franklin “BYB” Cruise is back on every Saturday Nite. The attendance is good! Everybody’s happy.

Could it disappear again? You Bet!!

We Gearhead cruise our rides at locations that we don’t own. We go to a big parking lot or similar type area and hang out. When we get tired we leave.

Here’s some advice on keeping that cruise nite going: > Clean up after yourself. Don’t leave trash and junk on the ground…throw it in the can.

Did somebody next to you leave their trash because they’re a pig? Please pick it up this time and feel free to kick their ass when they come back next week. >Thank the cruise nite host. They don’t have to let you cruise there. It’s a privilege.

Pretty easy huh??

For Clarification: Going forward starting with this issue, you wont see a “month” listed on the issue cover or contents page. I am switching over to a number for each issue. The Volume # will remain and then we’ll use a number designating the issue. Example: this month shows as Volume 12 – Issue #7. 12 being the number of years published and the issue # for the latest edition. It should be easier to keep track of, as I try but don’t always get each issue out at the same time each month.

We’ll still post the new issues under the CURRENT ISSUE button on the website and the Back issues will be listed in order for your reference.

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

Recently Curt & Curtis Gibbs took a cruise around part of America, in a little thing called the Hemmings Motor news Great Race, which spanned 19 cities and four states. The Early’s Honey Stand Race Team of Spring Hill placed 26th overall and fourth in the sportsman division.

99 teams entered the June 23–July 1 cross-country vintage car race, which started in Traverse City, Mich.; and traveled through Canada, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio; and ended seven days later at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Mich.

Curt Gibbs, owner of the well-known gourmet Southern food and gift company Early’s Honey Stand, and his son Curtis drove a 1932 Ford Roadster in the race. Curt at the wheel and Curtis doing the navigation duty!

The Vintage Car Rally Association also teamed up with the Great Race this year, to help promote and raise money for the fight against Autism. The Early’s race team separately raised $600.00 with a special promotion of EARLYS store (www.earlysgifts.com) products for Autism Research, the Great Race’s official charity for 2012.

Congratulations to Curt & Curtis for a great showing and especially for going the extra mile and raising $$for a great charity.

Thanks to Ed Woodard & Rick Craze for passing this info along: Spoke with Bob Millard (ISCA) a short time ago and it was with a heavy heart that he shared that his longtime friend Bob Larivee, Jr. has passed away(Aug 26th) from an apparent heart-attack. JR was sixty-one.

JR was a friend to many of you and Championship Auto Shows has been long-time SEMA HRIA supporter, and along with his father, Bob Larivee Sr. have done a tremendous amount for the industry. I share in your prayers and condolences for his family.

Bob Larivee Jr (on left) presenting Darryl Starbird and award.

Bob Larivee Jr sitting in the DREAM ROD on Dec 22, 1963. The DREAM ROD was built by his dad, Bob Larivee Sr.

The 22nd Annual Nashville Auto Fest takes place in 2013. They are now taking applications for the “Special Collections Display”. They are looking for unique, exotic and rare vehicles. The applicant will have to agree to attend the 2013 Nashville Auto Fest Jan. 19-20th 2013 at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds, and have their vehicle listed on all upcoming media advertising.

If you are interested please contact info@nashvilleautofest.com or call 270769-5696

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

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Here ya go POWER TOURER’s! It’s the 2013 HOT ROD Power Tour schedule and route. Plan your vacation now to have some cross country fun!!

Thanks to Earl Black for sending this to us….

Hi. This is Crystal Wilson, Corky Coker's Assistant. Corky and crew have just returned from the Great Race. You can check out the amazing time they had at greatrace.com. We are now gearing up for the BARNFINDS TV production crew to be back in town from Los Angeles. We have previous "leads" on file but for this next episode, but Corky is hot to trot for a Muscle Car. The "dustier", "owned by a little ole lady", "in a barn about to fall down" situation the better he will like it! So, if you don't mind, check around and let me know by email if you know of a cool or rare Muscle Car that he can search out find and film for an upcoming episode. I hope to surprise him with a few cool leads, so please help! Send any info you have to me at crystalw@coker.com

COMING IN 2013!!!

Snake & MonGoose Movie 2013 The untold story of how Southern California drag racers, Don "The Snake" Prudhomme and Tom "The Mongoose" McEwen combined with corporate giants to change the face of sports and ultimately became the most famous rivalry in racing history.

Link:http://www.insideline.com/features/s nake-and-mongoose-movie-setpictures.html#non-makeotot60712149 Stephen Nemeth and Robin Broidy have acquired the life-story rights to drag racing rivals Don “The Snake” Prudhomme and Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen for the feature biopic Snake and Mongoose. McEwen initiated the rivalry in 1964 by adopting the complementary nickname “The Mongoose” to entice Prudhomme, already known as “The Snake,” into a high profile match race. The duo revolutionized professional drag racing in 1970 when they set up their own Snake and Mongoose Hot Wheels at Mattel. The toy company turned Hot Wheels, then just two years old, into the sport’s first major corporate sponsor.

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

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HOW COOL IS THIS!!!

Kris Henderson of Thompsons Station TN ( just moved back!) got his ‘59 Jag featured (again) in HOT ROD magazine! Then he heads up to Wilmington OH to the new ECTA track and not only hits 200 MPH but goes faster!! Way to go Kris. If you’re ever driving around in the Thompsons Station TN area and you hear a LOUD growling noise…that’s just Kris’s Jag breathing heavy on another 200 MPH blast.

STREET MACHINE NATIONALS 2013??

Make plans now to attend the SHADETREE STREET RODS Annual Halloween Rod Run. This event has never got a lot of exposure…but it should!!

This is a great multi-day event and you will have a ball! It’s open to all pre-48 rides. Check out the full page ad elsewhere in this issue and go have fun!!!

Will it really Happen in 2013??

The Social Media sites are buzzing these days with posts that say, Family Events (used to be Special Events back in the day), has signed a contract with the DuQuoin Fairgrounds in DuQuion IL, to hold a Street Machine National event in 2013. What’s being posted says it may be called the Street Machine Nationals Reunion and it will have Car Craft Magazine as the title sponsor. Rumbling are that it will be held on the third or fourth weekend in June 2013. These same social media sites are reporting the there should be an official press release out in Car Craft Magazine in a few months.

Will it or won’t it happen?? Time will tell

If It’s loud…

If It’s noisy….

IF It creaks when you drive it…

It’s a HOT ROD!!!!

_________2012 SHOW INFO AT A GLANCE_________

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.

•SEPT 27-30: GAS CITY IN: Ducktail Rod & Custom Show.

•SEPT 28: SMYRNA TN: DEPOT DAYS CRUISE-IN. •SEPT 28-29: COOKEVILLE TN: 29TH ANNUALMIDDLE TN ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR ASSOC. ENGINE, TRACTOR, TRUCK, AUTO &

CUSHMAN SHOW. •SEPT 28-30: FAIRMOUNT IN: JAMES DEAN RUN. •SEPT 28-30: MAGGIE VALLEY NC: FALL MAGGIE VALLEY SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW. •SEPT 29: MOUNT JULIET TN: 33rd ANNUAL MUSTANG & ALL FORD SHOW. SEPT 29: SMYRNA TN: CRUISE –IN CAR SHOW FOR VA FISHER HOUSE. SEPT 29: NASHVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL ROCK-n-RODS CAR SHOW. SEPT 29: NASHVILLE TN: AL MENAH SHRINE CENTER CAR SHOW. SEPT 29: CHATTANOOGA TN: COKER TIRE & HONEST CHARLEY’S CRUISE-IN. SEPT 29: PULASKI TN: 1ST ANNUAL “CRUZIN FOR CODY”.

SEPT 29: GALLATIN TN: 2nd ANNUAL REV’VED UP 4 BASEBALL CAR SHOW. SEPT 29; DYERSBURG TN: FORKED DEER ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. SEPT 29: MURFREESBORO TN: 2ND ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW. SEPT 29: CLARKSVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL CAR & BIKE SHOW. SEPT 29: OLD HICKORY TN: 36TH SEMI-ANNUAL MUSIC CITY CLASSIC Vintage Collector Car Auction.

SEPT 29: TULLAHOMA TN: HAWK HARDWARE CRUISE-IN 2012.

SEPT 29: RED BOILING SPRINGS TN: HOTROD / RATROD SHOW & SWAP. •SEPT 29 – 30: BALTIMORE MD: The Rodder’s Journal Vintage Speed & Custom Car Revival.

•OCT 4-7: CHARLESTON WV: 7TH ANNUAL 2012 CHARLESTON BOULEVARD ROD RUN & DOO WOP EVENT. •OCT 6: FRANKLIN TN: 23rd ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW AT COOL SPRINGS GALLERIA •OCT 6: BOWLING GREEN KY: VOODOO HOODOO 2.

•OCT 6: JAMESTOWN TN: 21ST ANNUAL CLYDE & ZELIA STEPHENS MEMORIAL CAR SHOW. •OCT 6: LYNCHBURG TN: CRUISIN’ THE HOLLOW CAR SHOW. •OCT 6: JOELTON TN: 13TH ANNUAL CRUISIN THE RIDGE CAR SHOW/CRUISE IN. •OCT 6: CENTERVILLE TN: 31ST ANNUAL CENTERVILLE IN THE FALL CAR SHOW. •OCT 7-14: MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: 16TH ANNUAL CRUISIN THE COAST. •OCT 12-14: TAMPA FL: 25TH ANNUAL NSRA SOUTHEAST STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus.

•OCT 13: CALVERT CITY KY: 3RD ANNUAL RATOBERFEST CAR SHOW. •OCT 13: ERIN TN: 23RD ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW. •OCT 13: NASHVILLE TN: 40TH ANNUAL STUDEBAKER MUSIC CITY MEET CAR SHOW. •OCT 17-20: BOWLING GREEN KY: 32ND ANNUAL GS NATIONALS. •OCT 19-20: SEIVERVILLE TN: FALL CORVETTE EXPO. •OCT 20: NASHVILLE TN: 23RD ANNUAL FALL COLOR CRUISE. •OCT 26 & 27: SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITES CRUISE. •OCT 27: MURFREESBORO TN: STONES RIVER CAR CLUB ANNUAL HARVEST DAY S CRUISE IN. •OCT 27-28: NASHVILLE TN: 38TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY HALLOWEEN ROD RUN. •OCT 28: SOUTH NICHOLSVILLE KY: BLUEGRASS RACEWAY REUNION 2.

•OCT 30 – NOV 2: LAS VEGAS NV: THE 2012 SEMA SHOW. •NOV 3 & 4: FRANKLIN TN: 9TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE INVITATIONAL CAR SHOW. •NOV 3-4: LEBANON TN: MODEL ”A:” & EARLY FORD SWAP MEET. •NOV 4: CARTHAGE TN: HORSEPOWER BY THE RIVER CUSTOM CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, RAT ROD SHOW & SWAP MEET. •NOV 29-DEC 1: ORLANDO FL: 25TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY SHOW.

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE to send in your cruise nite, car show or event info to the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE. As soon as we get the event info, we’ll list in the 2012 SHOW INFO AT A GLANCE section. Then 3 months before the actual event we’ll list it in the GEARHEAD GAZZETTE in the CAR SHOWS – EVENTS – GEARHEAD STUFF section. Remember, the earlier you advertise your event, you will increase your attendance levels. What are you waiting for? Send us your event info now to gearheadgazzette@gmail.com www.gearheadgazzette.com

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Text & Pic’s – Jimmy B

It was like a Hollywood event!! The only thing that was missing was the red carpet, but this is where the cars truly are the stars! The 2012 edition of the HUNTERS Auto Expo flat out had some outstanding vehicles filling every square foot of the Tennessee State Fairgrounds.

We’ll let the pictures show you what we mean.

Linda & Johnny Freund put together another great show that had something for everyone. Cars, Vendors & fun.

Congrats to both of them for another outstanding show.

If you like what you see here and want to be part of the 2013 show contact them and let them know.

Now…”on with the show!”

Sheryl Sheer choose to debut her 1969 Z-28 Camaro Convertible at the Hunters Show.

Built by Hot Rods & Threads Full Service Hot Rod Shop, this one caught everyone’s attentions!

Arne Smithson of Woodbury TN brought out his ISCA award winning Chevy truck. You have to see this one in person to appreciate it!

The Midnight Rodders Club had a great display!!

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The Tommy Sanborn Roadster P/U in it’s latest version. Lookin’ Good!

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Gary Sherman of Spring Hill TN has got some SMMOOTTTHHH Paint

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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 THURSDAY NITE CRUISIN: FRANKLIN KY: OASIS SOUTHWEST GRILL CRUISE IN. Cruise starts on June 7th and runs thru October. Cruising happens from 6-9pm. Located right off exit 2 off I-65. Good Food & Live Music. Call 270-586-5311 for more info.

FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY NITE: HENDERSONVILLE TN: THE 2012 HENDERSONVILLE CRUISE NITE WILL KICK OFF ON APRIL 13TH 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!!! LAST CRUISE NITE IS SEPT 28th LEBANON TN: SNOW WHITE DRIVE IN CRUISE. 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 615-443-4299

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. 3rd FRIDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD ON THE 3rd FRIDAY NITE:

JAMESTOWN TN: CRUISE NIGHTS AT THE EXXON EXPRESS & DELI. HOSTED BY THE PUSH RODS CAR CLUB. CRUISE RUNS FROM JULY THRU OCTOBER. CRUSING STARTS AT 6PM CENTRAL TIME. OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. MUSIC, 50/50 DRAWING, GREAT FOOD FROM THE DELI. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-752-7593

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!!!

SATURDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY NITE FRANKLIN TN: BACKYARD BURGER CRUISE IN. Cruise In is going on every Saturday from 4-9pm thru Oct 27th.

Parking available in BYB lot or directly behind in the shopping center. Located right off Hwy 96 just west of I65 exit 65, right by K-Mart. 1015 Center Point Place for the GPS. This is the original Cruise-In that started it all in Middle Tennessee. For more info call Back Yard Burger at 615-790-3773. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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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

SATURDAY NITE CRUISIN’: THESE CRUISES ARE HELD EVERY SATURDAY NITE: 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!!

GOODLETTSVILLE TN: Goodlettsville Cruise IN. Runs every Saturday night from 6-9pm in the Publix Parking Lot at Caldwell Square.

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. HOSTED BY THE MEMORY LANE CRUISERS CAR CLUB. BEING HELD AT THE WENDY’S /K-MART PARKING LOT AT HWY 41A & HWY 76. DOOR PRIZES, OLDIES MUSIC, TOP 3 TROPHIES. RUNS FROM 5-9PM APRIL – OCTOBER. FOR MORE INFO CALL 931-206-4898 OR GO TO www.memorylanecruisers.net 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: CRUISIN’ THE BACKROADS. Cruise in being held at the Hillsboro Community Park @ 7926 Hillsboro Hwy, 6 miles south of downtown Manchester on Hwy 41. Cruisin’ happens from 5-9pm. Music, 50/50 drawing, food & fun for everyone. For more info call 931-273-1902 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

SUNDAY CRUISIN’ – THESE ARE HELD EVERY SUNDAY: LEBANON TN: Starting June 10th and every Sunday after that, there will be a Cruise In at Toms Blue Moon BBQ at 711 Park Ave. Cruising happens from 2pm until 5pm Located directly across from The Wilson County Ag Center/Fairgrounds. Door Prizes, D.J. Music, great food and more. Come on out June 10th to help us kick off this Cruise In. 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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In our previous articles, we have washed, cleaned and used the clay bar to remove stubborn contaminants from the finish.

Now we can deal with the minor swirls and scratches that can ruin a show shine. We now know that these are usually caused by residue in the cloths used in washing, waxing and cleaning of the vehicle.

Some of this can even be caused by using the correct cloth, but not switching to a clean one, often enough. Remember to use a microfiber cloth in all of the above applications and moving to a clean one often. A dozen cloths on hand is a good idea.

There’s two Mothers Products for removing swirls and one to hide them. The basic one is the Pre-wax cleaner polish.

This removes old wax and done before the clay bar. The other is a bit more aggressive, being the Power Polish. This is to be used with an orbital buffer to polish out the heavier swirls and minor scratches. Doing this one by hand is not recommended as it needs the increased action of the buffer to do its job.

The product for this is the Sealer Glaze from Mothers. This application fills the scratches with a clear liquid to leave a smooth surface. When light reflects off the finish, it tricks the eye by hiding the damage. They are still there, but invisible.

A tip: Are the swirls and scratches in the old wax or the paint? In some cases, we cleaned the finish with the pre-wax cleaner and away they went.

Now, what about deeper scratches? A serious scratch caused by a tree limb or such can be determined with the fingernail test. If you can feel the scratch by pulling the nail across it, it is likely too deep to repair easily. Those are better filled and resurfaced by a professional. The problem is that if you remove the paint around the damage to lower it to the bottom of the scratch you create a new blemish and may get too thin in paint of the area.

Mothers Polish does have a scratch remover in their line and it’s still for minor scratches. For example, the area around the door handles that suffer from rings on our fingers.

These take a little more work than the swirls.

The other way to deal with swirls and minor scratches is to hide them.

See the Mothers Products Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyzC1MHxYPo

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SEND US YOUR SHOW INFO AND PICTURES AND WE’LL SHARE THEM WITH ALL THE GEARHEADS!!

Here’s a cool Chevy Coupe getting put together in Thompsons Station TN. Mark Kosiba is handling the whole build on his “un-chopped” Bowtie body. We’re digging the “straight 6” with dual carbs. Looking good Mark!!

Over in the far southeast corner of Indiana, right across the state line from Ohio (Cincy Area) is a true “hot rod barn”. Check out these cool rides being massaged on by Billy & Scott Webb. The 40 truck looks bitchin with the patina paint by mother nature. The “trad” look black & white interior is in another ‘56 Chevy post car. The yellow nomad is screaming for the “straight axle” treatment and a high winding small block with 3 pedal hanging, for some dragstrip action. Can you say “DRAG WEEK 2013”??

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

Street rodding is starting to take off……

Where did the rod runs come from? Now the real question is how did the local rodders get together the first time? I think the center for the early gatherings probably started at the local drive-in’s like Shoney’s, then outgrew there due to limited parking. All this was going on & I was selling auto accessories for Rayco Racing Division here in Nashville, as was my friend Sam Compton. Things were going along pretty good but soon this deal was to end. I think it was getting a little too big in the location we were working. Hopefully I will remember to tell you a really goofy hotrod experience one of my buddies did at a local Shoney’s.

You will crack up on this too.

Everything was set for a really big show except with the weather. The first snow storm hit on the Wednesday, opening night. Oh, did I mention it was also that dreaded day… the second report card came out. You know the one that always had lower grades.

That all but killed our attendance but we recovered by the weekend thanks to added radio advertising.

Attendance was pretty good by the weekend and we made a few bucks & learned a lot of good promotional lessons. Sam has really excelled in the field of sales and sales promotion. What a success story he has had. Good job Sam!

The annual Custom Car show at the fairgrounds was giving us a good shot at gathering street rod’s, so naturally trips were starting to be on every ones mind..

We were making a few over nite runs but nothing as an annual trip. I remember a trip to Memphis and another to Chattanooga before we turned our sights to East Tennessee. I think the person that really started the run to the mountains was Tommy Sanborn. The first run to the mountains was just a few weeks after the fair show and there were three participants in the show made that eventful trip. They were David Sellers, Lawrence Smith & of course Tommy Sanborn. That was almost 50 years ago & 2 of these rodder’s are still very much active in club activities and rod runs. Picture shown includes the Lawrence Smith Chevrolet coupe and a 1932 Ford from East Tennessee.

Shortly after the fairgrounds burned, Sam & I tackled a Teen Fair Promotion at the Nashville Municipal auditorium. It was a new kind of show where everything teen agers were interested in, was shown in one venue. You remember slot cars were the rage along with Fender guitars and hotrods, even fashion shows.

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But the big thing was the fact that my future in the automotive aftermarket was starting to take shape. My income was starting to be directed from the distributor/dealer level to the manufacturer’s level. I was able to secure several leading brands of performance lines to sell for, including Appliance Wheels, Ed Cholakian Enterprises, Cyclone headers, Weiand and later ET Wheels. Also included was partial ownership in Advance Muffler in Memphis, where we distributed Appliance wheels to points in the eastern U.S.

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We had a partner, Jim Kavenough, that was sales manager for Appliance who came by from time to time to check on the operation. Once when he was in, we went out to Lakeland to promote the store and that is where the trouble started. It seems that Jim had rented a Hertz Shelby Mustang & drove it to the track. It wasn’t long before someone put him up to making a pass.

Everything was fine until a local hotdog in his class filed a protest & wanted him to tear it down, thinking he was cheating. Jim told everyone on the tech line it was a rental & showed the rental agreement. The protester could not believe he was about to be beaten by a rental car. Jim & I talk about that day every time we see each other.

Corvair van at Louisville Custom Show in 1966

Our Advance Muffler shop was selling a lot of custom wheels, mostly chrome reverse, not to mention putting dual exhaust on just about everything. What was neat was coming to work on Monday morning an seeing all the finger prints (& eyeball prints) on the showroom windows where we had over 100 sets of wheels on display. We stocked several thousand wheels an our trailer was always there every Monday afternoon with another load of wheels. Things were really good however I guess I was missing the Nashville scene & it wasn’t long before I was back in Nashville.

The real problem came when we made the return trip to the motel as it was a little cold in mid October in the mountains. I thought driving a roadster over during the daytime was pretty neat but the return was ice cold in that roadster. My wife & I often bring that trip up & that rather chilly trip.

During this period of time I was getting more & more experience selling speed & custom parts as a manufacturer’s representative. While I had several key lines I found a great opportunity to join forces with McEwen–Cherry where we had access to a larger sales force with my position being as technical/sales support for his group.

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later the Advance Muffler El Camino

Shortly thereafter I took a turn to operating a much under financed auto parts / speed shop in Nashville. I am sorry to say that speed shop, American Speed Sport just didn’t make the cut. But that starts another story in itself, but I think you will enjoy the wheezer story that originated in Gatlinburg in the next issue of the Gazzette that includes three of my good friends. A typical set of streetrod stories that will have you rolling on the floor….stay tuned…..

As for the Mid-South Street Rod Roundup in the mountains we were able to pull one single car from Memphis, owned by Bob Westcott. I believe we had about 25 cars at this 1966 run, followed by the 1967 run, where we had about 46 cars. The unusual thing about this trip is that we heard that there was a car show over in Knoxville so a rather large group of us drove over. As it turned out, we had more cars outside than were in the show.

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THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING MONTHS. SEPTEMBER 2012: SEPT 29: MOUNT JULIET TN: 33rd ANNUAL SEPT 27-30: GAS CITY IN: Ducktail Rod & Custom MUSTANG & ALL FORD SHOW. Hosted by the Music Show. A James Dean Weekend in Grant County.

City Mustang Club. NEW EVENT LOCATION!!! WEST Being held in the Gas City Park. Open to 72-older.

WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL at 935 North Mt Juliet Rd. Huge swap meet and commercial area. For more First 150 entries get a goody bag, dash plaque and info call 765-662-2343 or go to participation award. 25 Specialty awards will be www.ducktailrun.com presented for Quality, Craftsmanship and overall Eye Appeal!. This show is for all Ford, Lincoln or SEPT 28: SMYRNA TN: DEPOT DAYS CRUISE-IN. Mercury powered vehicles. Door Prizes, Silent Being held in downtown Smyrna on Front St. Auction, vendors, music, and the latest vehicles Sponsored by the Smyrna Parks & Recreation. Door from Ford on display. For more info go to Prizes, food & drink vendors. Music by the www.MusicCityMustangClub.org or call 615-513O’Donnell’s Classic Cars, Bikes, Street Cars and 1275. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK Customs all welcome! FREE ADMISSION! Come on EVENT!!! out and enjoy an evening of music Fun and fun with cars. Runs from 6-9pm. Call 615-479-9742 xSEPT 29: SMYRNA TN: CRUISE –IN CAR SHOW FOR 2612 VA FISHER HOUSE. Show runs from 8am – 1pm at 567 S. Lowry St (Next to Bank of America on Hwy SEPT 28-29: COOKEVILLE TN: 29TH ANNUALMIDDLE 41 -Murfreesboro Rd.) Open to cars, trucks & TN ANTIQUE ENGINE & TRACTOR ASSOC. ENGINE, motorcycles. All proceeds go to support the Fisher TRACTOR, TRUCK, AUTO & CUSHMAN SHOW. Being House – Helping Military Families. For more info held at the W. Clyde Hyder-Tommy Burks email to xideltafisherhse@comcast.net Agricultural Pavilion. For more info call 931-6440136 SEPT 29: NASHVILLE TN: 6TH ANNUAL ROCK-nRODS CAR SHOW. Sponsored by the Poorboys & SEPT 28-30: FAIRMOUNT IN: JAMES DEAN RUN. Broke Broads car club. Show being held at Kustom Open to pre 1980. Being held in Play Acres Park.

Thrills Tattoo AT 1000 E. MAIN ST. Featuring The Merc & Deuce Corral, bands, cash drawings and Tremors, Hellfire Revival & Hillbilly Casino. All the more. For more info call 765-674-4520 action kicks off at 6pm. It’s a Kustom Kulture Extravaganza!

SEPT 28-30: MAGGIE VALLEY NC: FALL MAGGIE VALLEY SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW. Open car show.

SEPT 29: NASHVILLE TN: AL MENAH SHRINE CENTER 24 hr security. Craft world, dj music, food 7 drink, CAR SHOW. Show happens rain or shine. Show is See Popcorn Suttons “Moonshine Runner” 31A being held at eh Shrine Center at 1354 Brick Model. Show is being held at the Maggie valley Church Pike. Dash Plaques to all entries. Trophies Festival Grounds. For more info call 800-648-9554 to be given in all classes plus specialty awards. or go to www.maggievalleyswapmeet.

Vendors. Kids Model Car Show too. For more info call 615-230-5984.

SEPT 29: MURFREESBORO TN: 2ND ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Being held in downtown Murfreesboro SEPT 29: OLD HICKORY TN: 36TH SEMI-ANNUAL on the square. For more info call 615-207-1055 MUSIC CITY CLASSIC Vintage Collector Car Auction. or go to www.rchba.com Being held at ADESA NASHVILLE Auctions. Auction limited to 200 cars. Call now if you want to sell SEPT 29: CLARKSVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL CAR & BIKE yours. Spectators welcome. For more info call 615SHOW. Being held at the Gateway Christian Church.

240-3062 or go to For more info call 931-368-0515 or go to www.southernclassicauctions.com www.gatewaystudents.com SEPT 29: TULLAHOMA TN: HAWK HARDWARE SEPT 29: RED BOILING SPRINGS TN: HOTROD / CRUISE-IN 2012. Cruise / Show being held at Hawk RATROD SHOW & SWAP. Show being held at Hardware @ 102 E Warren St. All the actions CYCLEMOS Motorcycle Museum. FREE Vendor happens from 3-6pm. Call 931-455-4596 for spaces. For more info call 615-699-5049 or go to more info www.cyclemos.com

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THE NEW STUFF IS LISTED IN ITALIC’s EVENTS & SHOWS ARE LISTED FOR THE UPCOMING MONTHS. SEPT 29: CHATTANOOGA TN: COKER TIRE & SEPT 29 – 30: BALTIMORE MD: The Rodder’s Journal HONEST CHARLEY’S CRUISE-IN. With the big Vintage Speed & Custom Car Revival. For one success of our Cruise In this past April, we're doing weekend this September, The Rodder’s Journal it again on September 29th, 2012! We tried our Revival will take over the picturesque waterfront hardest to schedule it on a weekend that wasn't neighborhoods of Baltimore, Maryland, for three already packed with events and we're hoping for an days of cruising, hanging out with our friends, and even bigger turnout. Spread the word and let's see enjoying the great food, sights, and music the town how many cars we can cram into Corkyville! The has to offer. The event will combine the feel of the event will a cruise-in, so you can come and go as old-fashioned outdoor car shows we grew up you please, but you may just want to stay, as we'll attending with plenty of opportunities to actually have an Open House at Coker Tire, Honest Charley drive our cars. Starting Thursday night, we’ll be Speed Shop and Honest Charley Garage! We'll also hosting a number of day and nighttime cruises and have a live band, great food and a few other treats parties, and then Saturday and Sunday the car show as well. With an amazing 500-car turnout last time, will be held on the infield of Pimlico Race Course, we're hoping for even more for our September one of the country’s oldest and most historic horse event! Come join us for an awesome time right here racing tracks. Some highlights to look forward to in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee! The event are: Thursday night TRJ Revival Kick-Off Party, will take place at Honest Charleys Speed Shop Friday cruise to the Chesapeake Bay, Friday and located at 1309 Chestnut St. For more info call Saturday night cruises and waterfront parties, 800-251-6336 or log onto FACEBOOK for the Saturday and Sunday car show at Pimlico Race event.

Course, Hundreds of hot rods and customs from SEPT 29: PULASKI TN: 1ST ANNUAL “CRUZIN FOR CODY”. Being held at the Pulaski National Guard Amory. Car Show runs from 8:30am – 1pm. Cruise will start at 3pm. Cruise route to be given out the day of the cruise. Awards to be given out. T-shirts for event available. All Proceeds go to the Cody Duncan Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more info call 931-309-7573 SEPT 29: GALLATIN TN: 2nd ANNUAL REV’VED UP 4 BASEBALL CAR SHOW. Hosted by Station Camp High School. Rain date Oct 27th. Show being held at Station Camp High School on Bison Trail. Trophies plus specialty awards. Food and good family fun.

Free admission. For more info call 615-481-3731 SEPT 29; DYERSBURG TN: FORKED DEER ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. Being held downtown on the square.

For more info call 731-627-3126

across the country. Pre-registration is now open for pre-1965 hot rods and customs. The cost is $50 for (1) car and (2) people for the weekend. For more details and to pre-register, visit www.roddersjournal.com or call (800) 750-9550, (650) 246-8920 THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

OCTOBER 2012: OCT 4-7: CHARLESTON WV: 7TH ANNUAL 2012 CHARLESTON BOULEVARD ROD RUN & DOO WOP EVENT. $100 o drawing Wed nite Cruise In. Customs, Classics, Hot rods, Antiques, Drag cars, Low Riders, Sport Compacts & Mini Trucks.

Fireworks, Burnout Alley, Free Concerts, Womens World, Lighted boat parade & Magic Island Merchants!. Easy Access to Interstates64-77-79.

For more info go to www.charlestonwvcarshow.com OCT 6: FRANKLIN TN: 23RD ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Hosted by the Battlefield Region AACA. Open show. Being held at the Cool Springs mall by the SEARS Automotive Area. Over 35 judged classes. For more info call 615-4408607 or go to www.battlefieldaaca.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

OCT 6: BOWLING GREEN KY: VOODOO HOODOO 2.

This years show will be held at the Bowling green Motor Inn. Friday Nite Pre-Party. Music, Food, Drink. Sat Nite Bikini Tiki Laua and poolside party.

Your hosts are the Voodoo Kings. Last years show was a blast and this years is going to be bigger and better!. For more info go to the FACEBOOK page for the VOODOO HOODOO. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

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OCT 6: JAMESTOWN TN: 21ST ANNUAL CLYDE & ZELIA STEPHENS MEMORIAL CAR SHOW. Being held in conjunction with the ALLARDT GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. Show happens rain or shine. Dash Plaques to the first 250 entries. Day of show registration only. Open to all vehicles including motorcycles. Lots of cash prizes. Please bring 4 cans of food for a special drawing for a new tv. Car Show is presented by the PUSH RODS CAR CLUB. For more info go to www.under1981.com OCT 6: LYNCHBURG TN: CRUISIN’ THE HOLLOW CAR SHOW. HOSTED BY THE WHISKEY RUNNERS CAR CLUB. Being held at Wiseman Park in Historic Lynchburg from 10-2! Free to cruisers and spectators! Come join US! DJ, Food, Silent Auction, Cake Walk and more. Dash Plaques to all cruisers.

Vendors welcome. For more info call 931-7032644 OCT 6: JOELTON TN: 13TH ANNUAL CRUISIN THE RIDGE CAR SHOW/CRUISE IN. Being held at the 1st Baptist Church. For more info call 615-308-4921 or go to www.cruizintheridge.com OCT 6: CENTERVILLE TN: 31ST ANNUAL CENTERVILLE IN THE FALL CAR SHOW. Presented by the Hickman Civitan Club. Being held at the Hickman Justice Center.. Vendor spaces available.

Swap meet. Awards and specialty awards too. For more info call 931-729-4576 16TH

OCT 7-14: MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST: ANNUAL CRUISIN THE COAST. Bigger and better in 2012.

Meet Dennis Gage from “My Classic Car” TV show.

Huge swap meet & auction. Event runs from Bay St Louis to Ocean Springs. A 1971 Camaro will be raffled off. Live bands, reserved parking for cruisers, vendors, car corral and a parade. For more info call 888-808-1188 or go to www.cruisinthecoast.com OCT 12-14: TAMPA FL: 25TH ANNUAL NSRA SOUTHEAST STREET ROD NATIONALS Plus. Being held at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Open to all vehicles 30yrs old and older. Show & Shine, awards, swap meet, womens world and more!! For more info call 813624-2159 or go to www.nsrausa.com OCT 13: CALVERT CITY KY: 3RD ANNUAL RATOBERFEST CAR SHOW. Rat rods, Hot rods, Swap Cars, Parts, Stories & lies. Proceeds benefit local charity. Show located at 1901 Gholson Rd off I-24 & Hwy 62 SW. 10am -???

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OCT 13: ERIN TN: 23RD ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW. Presented by the Houston County LIONS Club. Event takes place at the Houston County Middle School. Show happens rain or shine.

Concessions available. 41 classes with 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies in each one. Specialty Awards too.

Dash Plaques to the first 100 entries. 50/50 drawing. For more info call 931-721-3538 OCT 13: NASHVILLE TN: 40TH ANNUAL STUDEBAKER MUSIC CITY MEET CAR SHOW. This is the Middle Tennessee Chapter event for Studebaker vehicles & toys & swap meet. Being held at FIDDLERS INN by Opryland Hotel. There will be tours available of th4 NISSAN Plant on Oct 11th and a hospitality room from 6-8pm on Oct 12th.

For more info and to register call 931-703-5318 OCT 17-20: BOWLING GREEN KY: 32ND ANNUAL GS NATIONALS. Being held at Beech Bend Raceway.

Drag Racing, Swap meet, Vendors, Car Show & More. Gamblers Racing Wed & Thur. Car Show Friday. Race Eliminations Saturday. For more info and to register go to www.gsnationals.com .

OCT 19-20: SEIVERVILLE TN: FALL CORVETTE EXPO. Auction, Indoor & Outdoor swap meet, sales corral, park and show, Corvette Cruise the Smokies and more. Corvettes, Horsepower and HotRods show, cash awards. For more info call 865-6873976 or go to www.corvetteexpo.com OCT 20: NASHVILLE TN: 23RD ANNUAL FALL COLOR CRUISE. Hosted by the MIDNIGHT RODDERS. This is a fun run! No fees just fun!. Pack A lunch, bring your camera and get ready to drive and have LOTS of fun!! The cruise will start this year at the SEARS AUTO CENTER in the Bellevue mall parking lot between columns E47 & E50. The cruise starts at 9am sharp. EDITORS NOTE: DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS REALLY COOL DEAL!!! For more info go to http://midnightrodders.tripod.com or email to midnightrodder@earthlink.net THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

OCT 26 & 27: SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITES CRUISE. Final cruise event for 2012. Featured vehicles for this cruise will be the “TRI-FIVE Chevy Roundup” & “Street Rod Gathering” Show & Shine, Vendors, Food & Drink and a whole lot more to close out the cruise season in Somerset. For more info call 606USA-CARS or go to www.somernitescruise.com

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OCT 26-28: 5th ANNUAL DAYTONA BEACH FL: DAYTONA BEACH DREAM CRUISE. It’s Big! It’s Fun! & It’s FREE!!! tremendous numbers of terrific collector cars & trucks will be gathering at all of the locations that were popular during the 2011 Daytona Beach Dream Cruise. For more fun, there are some new activities at added venues as well.

Everyone reading this is asked to communicate with other car & truck enthusiasts and let them know they'll want to join in the fun at this big event .

Check out the website at www.daytonabeachdreamcruise.com for all the details and locations of activities up and down the beach.

OCT 26-28TH: CHARLOTTE NC: 19TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN NATIONALS BY GOODGUYS. Being held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Vendors, Swap Meet, Goodguys Awards, Model & Pedal Car Show and all the good stuff that happens at a GOODGUYS EVENT. For more info call 925-8389876 or go to www.good-guys.com OCT 27: MURFREESBORO TN: STONES RIVER CAR CLUB ANNUAL HARVEST DAY S CRUISE IN. Being held at the Cannonsburgh Village on Front St. Open event. Some awards will be given. Admission is free for Cruise In. Special Guest Justin Humphrey from Stones River Motors will give presentation about the NISSAN Leaf for the Bicentennial Theme for October 2012 is “our Future. The Leaf presentation will take place in the morning timeframe. Many other activities will be going on like arts & crafts, vendors the Village will be open to see also. For more info call 615-893-6286 or email to cyalater98@bellsouth.net OCT 27-28: NASHVILLE TN: 38TH ANNUAL MUSIC CITY HALLOWEEN ROD RUN. Hosted by the Shadetree Street Rods. Being held at the Holiday Inn Express at 1111Airport Express Drive. This is a pre-49 run only. NSRA Safety Inspec. available.

“Gonna be dogs & fixin’s in the parking lot Friday night.” For more info call 615-206-1844 or go to www.shadetreestreetrods.com THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

OCT 28: SOUTH NICHOLSVILLE KY: BLUEGRASS RACEWAY REUNION 2. Event located at the site of the old Bluegrass Dragway on US 27. Relive Drag Racing Glory Days where they happened. Nostalgia gassers, Super Stock & Modified cars, “RodSHop” Anglia, Hilton family T/F car and lots more. For more info or to register call 859-338-6850

OCT 30 – NOV 2: LAS VEGAS NV: THE 2012 SEMA SHOW. Being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. If it has to do with Hot Rodding and cars it’s going to be here. Should be on your bucket list to get to this one at least once. For more info or to register go to www.semashow.com

NOVEMBER 2012: Nov 3 & 4: FRANKLIN TN: 9TH ANNUAL KRIS KRINGLE INVITATIONAL CAR SHOW. Being held at the Williamson County AgExpo Center right of I-65 @ exit 61. Show producers are looking for approximately 75 vehicles to be displayed this year. All makes and models and years will be considered. Feature Vehicles this year will be a tribute to “TV & MOVIE CARS”. If you are interested in displaying your vehicle please e-mail pictures and info to bellevuecruisers@hotmail.com or call 615-478-5032. Spaces are filling up quickly now for the car show. They have already filled in many of our needs. However, there are still slots available. IMPORTANT: If you were given an invitation, please fill out the form and return it to me. Your space is not confirmed until they receive that completed form.

This show is part of the Williamson County Parks Dept. annual Christmas Bazzar. THIS ONE IS A GEARHEAD GAZZETTE PICK EVENT!!!

NOV 3-4: LEBANON TN: MODEL ”A:” & EARLY FORD SWAP MEET. Being held at the Historic Mill in Lebanon. Indoor & outdoor spaces. Early FORD vehicle display. Model “A” restoration taking place.

For more info and to secure a swap space contact david_black@model_a_man.com NOV 4: CARTHAGE TN: HORSEPOWER BY THE RIVER CUSTOM CAR, TRUCK, BIKE, RAT ROD SHOW & SWAP MEET. Event being held at the Smith County Ag Center. Awards, Specialty awards, Cash Awards, Door Prizes, Giveaway’s and More!! Swap Meet vendor set up on Sat. 11/3. For more info call 615-489-3236 . NOTE: Swap meet spots are

selling fast and if you want to be inside don’t wait to call.

NOV 5-10: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN. The blast from the past family fun event.

Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks. Week long festival! Event takes place in FRANK BROWN PARK. Vendors, Food, Music, Kids Area, Swap meet, and Auto Auction. For more info or to register call 662-587-9572 or go to www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com NOV 29-DEC 1: ORLANDO FL: 25TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY SHOW. 1100exhibitors, 3200 booths. Race Industry week 2012. For more info or to register go to www.performanceracing.com

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FOR SALE: 1972 Buick Skylark Convertible. Looks --- Power --- Fun. Excellent condition. 455/400 TH Stage II Red/Black/Black. Power 3 layer cloth top - perfect. Interior is perfect - no holes, tears or otherwise. Engine is built to last. Great cruiser. Asking $17k Call 615-418-2175 for more info. (issue 7) .

FOR SALE: 1941 WILLY’s. Outlaw Body on Morrison chassis. 454 Chevy with 8-71 Supercharger & HOLLEY 750 “Blower” carbs. MSD Ignition.Custom HPC Coated headers w/3” stainless steel exhaust. GM TH400 trans w/2600 stall convertor and B&M ratchet shifter. 9”Ford RR w/4.11 gears and Detroit Locker. Moser 31 spline axles.4WDB by Wilwood.

4 corner Air Ride Shockwave w/remote control. Billet Wheels with Hoosier Tires. Griffin Radiator w/ dual elec fans. 20 gal foam filled fuel cell. HOLLEY elec fuel pump. Vintage A/C. Autometer Gauges, Painless Wiring. Custom Interior. Painted with HOUSE OF KOLOR “Sunset Pearl”. Runs great, Rides right with a Killer Stance. Featured on POWERBLOCK TV in April 2012. Car selected to be in GOODGUYs ad’s also in 2012. $90,000.00. Call 615-818-5532. (issue 6)

FOR SALE: 1948 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 62 Sedan and extra parts. The car has been customized. It is a 4-dr with a 454 GM engine, auto transmission, A/C, power steering, power disc brakes, frenched headlights, am/fm radio, frenched dual antennas, custom dash, wire wheels, and gray leather interior. The price is $12,500 OBO. Call 256-230-5122 (issue 7)

FOR SALE: 1950 Buick Sedanette 2-dr has a Buick 350 engine w/ B&M Supercharger, Camaro sub-frame, TH350 auto transmission, Kenwood AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, A/C, Power rack-and-pinion steering, power disc brakes, electric cooling fans, custom center console, frenched antenna/headlights/taillights, tilt column, non-functioning side pipes, battery in trunk, fender skirts, etc. The price is $15,000 OBO Call 256-230-5122 (issue 7)

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WANTED: My name is Chris Woodside from Cincinnati, Ohio. For those who have been around Middle Tennessee long enough, you may know my father Bob "Woody" Woodside who is very active with the AACA, Pontiacs of TN, Buick & Cadillac Club. Long story short, my wife, son and I have permanently relocated to TN to be with my Father and my handicapped Uncle to be able to spend more time with them both and ideally enjoy your warmer climate to partake in some of the great car shows you have in and around the Middle TN area. In the last 30 days or so we have been looking for a home that would be great for our varied handicap & car needs-------but not really having much luck frankly.

It occurred to me who else might know of a great home with land or garage space etc. for a fellow-car guy than those who are into old cars too! That said, if by chance you happen to be aware of a home or land for sale that would be great for "car people" in Williamson County, I would greatly appreciate any leads you might refer our way. We're fairly sure we'd like to have a minimum of 2 acres---------not to exceed 5 acres that will perk for a 5br or 6br home (crazy I know).

Mostly level would be great for wheel chair issues etc. Again, please forgive any nuisance of this e-mail and I thank you in advance for your time/attention to this request. I've attached a few photos of my Batmobile Replica that I hope you'll get to see sometime soon in person! Thanks much. Chris A. Woodside 615.979.3058 (issue #7)

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Finish Line….

Let’s take a ride over to the “Burger Queen” for a burger & chocolate shake! My guess is the guy under the sign is the business owner and he is proud of his new neon sign! Hanging that ”babe” up there at this time in life was “risqué” for sure…but oh so cool! Ok readers, where is this at? Email us and let us know.

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!!!"

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