GEARHEAD GAZZETTE Vol 12-Issue #8

It’s All the Gearhead News you can use Vol. 12 - Issue 8 Price: Always Free

Inside: NSRA is Kruisin’ in K-town!

“It’s all the Gearhead News you can use" Willys Cover Shot by Steve Longacre Goodguys Nashville Drop In’s by Jimmy B

Issue # 8-2012 inside NSAR Kruisin’ in K-Town

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Cruisin for the Music

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Hot Rods in the Mid South

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Behind the Scene’s @ RTM

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Goodguys Kickoff Party in Nashville

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Goodguys in Music City

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every month

Contents Page Photo by Butch Pate at NHRA Hot Rod Reunion.

Cobra Artwork by Larry Williams 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 Steve Longacre, RTM Productions, Ed Woodard Collection, Williams Graphic’s – Larry Williams, 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!”

When the bench racing starts, and it always does when 2 or more of us gearheads get together, after the tall tales and half truths on how fast our car will run are done, if you listen closely, you will usually hear a wealth of knowledge coming from the gearheads….especially those with some gray in their hair.

Like it or not, age equals experience in most cases. I say most cases as some of the “graybeards” have been around and like their cars, but can’t or don’t want to work on them.

When you’re listening to other gearheads talk, especially those that “know their stuff:”, there are a lot of “learning's’ that we can get. Personally I listen with great interest as I learned a long time ago, that contrary to my own belief, I have a lot to learn…always will. I also learned from my college trig professor, that you become a better person if you learn something new everyday. It doesn’t have to be some BIG earth shattering fact or lesson. It’s the little things that can pay off the most for us in life. It’s kind of like a baseball team.

The team that always tries to hit the home run, most times will lose the game. The team that get the singles and doubles moves the runner around the bases and score the run. Same in golf. Drive for show but putt for the dough.

Picking up those “little learning's” is very easy…just listen. It’s that simple.

All of gearheads have had or still have someone(s) (is that a word?) that have influenced us in this car hobby we love. If you have more than one., count yourself lucky. I count my self lucky as my dad taught me directly and indirectly a lot of tricks and ways to fix the mechanical beasts I love so much. I too have other influences in my life, due to a lot of good 4

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fortune and being lucky and in the right place at the right time. I have watched friends do things with cars that people said couldn’t be done.

There is no school that can teach you that…none.

Schools will give you basic tools to get started, but working around a skilled Gearhead is the best learning you can ever get.

Then you have our “Hot Rod Hero’s. Whether its drag racing, NASCAR, INDY Car etc., there are those people we hold in the highest regard and have on a pedestal. These are the folks that we want to be around and if you’re like me, would love to work in their shop next to them for a year for free just to learn.

Problem is, we are losing our Hot Rod Hero’s at a much more rapid rate these days. Age does that unfortunately, as well as other causes.

If you have the opportunity to meet your Hot Rod Hero…do it. Be respectful but do it! You may never get the chance again. What you gain from that meeting, as short as it may be, can not be bought anywhere for any amount.

One of our Hot Rod Hero’s is pretty sick folks. As I have written about earlier this year, Norm Grabowski got stricken with cancer. Norm choose a path for treatment of his cancer, but the shit is growing faster than can be treated. Norm has been placed in Hospice care now. Please keep Norm in your thoughts and prayers these days.

Keep his friends too in your thoughts and prayers as they are hurting too.

I read a lot about Norm and his antic’s over the years. I got to meet him in Nashville at the GOODGUYS show a few years back. I’m glad I did.

Never laughed so hard.

“Good to meet ya Norm…my name is Jim”

Jimmy B.

“the fun starts here”….

Say it ain’t so!! But it is. The automobile bench seat is breathing it’s last breath in the 2013 Chevrolet Impala. When this car is gone…the car bench seat as many of us “graybeards” know it and grew up with it, is gone for good. Bucket seats have completely taken over. Todays car buyers like the more expensive and sportier look that the bucket seat projects and the convenience of the center console for all of todays toys, like cell phones, gps units, ipods and more. For a lot of us, there is a certain nostalgia for bench seats, like being able to “snuggle” up with your date at a drive-in movie or just cruising around with your best girl next to you, instead of on the other side of the car. R.I.P old friend….

Congrats to our good friend and Gazzette Contributing Photojournalist, Marty Crain. His very own Woody known lovingly as the “leaky tiki”, made the cover of the current issue of Cruisin Style magazine.

Lookin’ Good Marty!!! We know you have a lot of hard work and hard wood in this one.

We want to give a little recognition to a friend of ours. Dave Ferguson Has been putting out the MIDDLE TENNESSEE “Show & Shine” weekly newsletter for some time now. Dave does a great job keeping all of his readers up to date on a lot of shows and cruises that happen in and around Nashville Tn. You can get the info on the FACEBOOK page or by sending Dave an email at ddfergie@gmail.com.

NAME CHANGE ALERT!!

For everyone who lives in the Middle Tennessee area and for everyone who knows it as the TENNESSEE STATE FAIRGROUNDS, you’re going to have to get used to the new name. The powers that be, have decided to re-name the Tennessee State Fairgrounds as the Nashville Expo Center. The thinking is that this better reflects what in fact the facility really gets used for. Don’t worry, all your favorite events will still be held here, just remember only the name has changed to make the “big boys” happy. Wonder who got the contract for all the new signs and stationary…always follow the money folks…

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

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HOT RODDERS DON’T MISS THIS!

VOLUNTEER’s NEEDED for the 9th Annual Kris Kringle Car Show. They will be taping off/laying out the show floor at the Williamson Co. Ag. Bldg. on Thursday Nov. 1st at approx. noon.

The set-up day for cars coming in, is on Friday Nov. 2nd from 10AM-8PM. The show hours are Sat from 9-6 and Sunday from 12-4. They have lots of "opportunities" for you to help when you are available. Even as little as watching over the cars during show hours is a BIG help. Please let them know if you can help them out during any of these days/times. Tom Akers will be getting with you as time draws nearer for exact times. If you or anyone you know can help, Please contact Tom at 615-478-5032.

As always, they really appreciate your willingness to help and your support of the show. They have some great cars lined up and with your help it will be another AWESOME show!!!

DON’T KEEP IT A SECRET

If you live anywhere in the Mid-South area, or even if you don’t, you shouldn’t miss this event. The Midnight Rodders host this “driving event” every year and it grows every year too. They have a new route lined up for 2012 that we’re sure you’re going to enjoy with your cool cruiser. Our guess is you’ll see Marty Crain on point in his “leaky tiki” Ford Woody, setting the pace for the drive.

4 TIME WINNER HOT ROD DRAG WEEK!

Will anybody be able to knock off Larry Larson in 2013?

This show has to be one of the BEST KEPT secret’s around Nashville!! 38 years they have been hosting the event, and doing a great job we may add!! Ask a lot of the Pre-48 hot rodders if they have heard or been to this show and you’ll probably hear, “what are you talking about?” If you’re driving or you just plain like any Pre-1948 hot rod, then check out the event info on this show elsewhere in this issue. You’ll be glad you did after a fun weekend

Larry Larson pulled out another win at HOT ROD Magazine’s Drag Week 2012.

He pulled out a 6.94 @ 208.97 on Day five at Tulsa to win the whole deal…AGAIN!! As someone else said, but we’ll agree.. Larry is a professional winner! For full coverage check HOT ROD Magazine or their FACEBOOK page.

Larry Larson…4 time Drag Week Unlimited Class and Overall winner!!

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

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now that’s…”Haulin’

the mail folks!!”

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.

•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 13: HOHENWALD TN: 19TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSICS CAR & TRUCK SHOW. •OCT 13: ATHENS AL: CBI PERFORMANCE FALL SWAP MEET. •OCT 13: BOWLING GREEN KY: BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY CORVETTE CLUB CAR SHOW “VETTES, PETS & FAMILIES”.

•OCT 13: SHELBYVILLE TN: 2012 RUN FOR THE “SON” & CRUISE IN. •OCT 13: PLEASANT VIEW TN: PVCS WARRIORS CLASSIC CAR / TRUCK 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 20: LAVERGENE TN: 3RD ANNUAL GRACE CHURCH SHOW-n-SHNE. •OCT 20: HENDERSONVILLE TN: “OLDIES DINER” CAR SHOW & GRAND OPENING. •OCT 21: LEBANON TN: 3RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY & RACES. •OCT 21: LEBANON TN: 25TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. •OCT 26-28: 5th ANNUAL DAYTONA BEACH FL: DAYTONA BEACH DREAM CRUISE. •OCT 26-28TH: CHARLOTTE NC: 19TH ANNUAL SOUTHEASTERN NATIONALS BY GOODGUYS. •OCT 26 & 27: SOMERSET KY: SOMERNITES CRUISE. •OCT 27: MURFREESBORO TN: STONES RIVER CAR CLUB ANNUAL HARVEST DAY S CRUISE IN. •OCT 27: CHAPEL HILL TN: CRUISIN AT THE ROCK 1ST ANNUAL FALL CAR RALLY. •OCT 27: COLUMBIA TN: KAITLIN TEAL HOOPER MEMORIAL BENEFIT CAR SHOW. •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 2-4: CHEROKEE NC: CRUISE THE SMOKIES FALL ROD RUN. •NOV 3: SOUTH PITTSBURG TN: 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS CAR AND CRAFT SHOW. •NOV 3: HENDERSONVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CRUISE IN. •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 4: MANCHESTER TN: TOY CONVOY. •NOV 5-10: PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: EMERALD COAST CRUIZIN. •NOV 9-11: NASHVILLE TN: 2012 NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW .

•NOV 10: SHELBYVILLE TN. :4TH ANNUAL INDOOR SWAP MEET. •NOV 17: COLUMBUS OH: OHIO MOPAR & MUSCLECAR EXPO. •NOV 22-25: DAYTONA BEACH FL: 39TH ANNUAL TURKEY RUN. •NOV 22-25: HOUSTON TX: 53RD ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTORAMA. •NOV 29-DEC 1: ORLANDO FL: 25TH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY SHOW. •DEC 1: ATHENS AL: CBI PERFORMANCE OPEN HOUSE & CRUISE IN. •DEC 1: POMONA CA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIONS DRAG STRIP REUNION.

2013 Events Info

•JAN 19-20: NASHVILLE TN: 22nd ANNUAL NASHVILLE AUTOFEST. •FEB 3: NASHVILLE TN: STONES RIVER REGION AACA SWAP MEET •AUG 8-10: HIAWASSEE GA: GEORGIA MOUNTIAN MOONSHINE CRUIZ-IN

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY 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 2013 SHOW INFO AT A GLANCE section. Then at least 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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Kruisin’ in K-town!

Like an old friend that you see every once in a while, or just once a year, the NSRA Street Rod Nationals South Plus comes to visit east Tennessee in the Spring.

This year marked the 38th year for this event, so NSRA and the host club ( THANK YOU!) make everything smooth and seamless for all the participants.

The show location in Knoxville’s Chillhowee Park is a wonderful place to stage this event. Plenty of shade, blacktop roads and acres of grass to park all those cool cars and trucks on. Throw in Womans World, all the vendors, a big swap meet and it’s a time honored recipe for success.

Check out just a few of the too cool cars that were there in 2012.

Marty Crain cruising the lot at Check-IN in his Woody aka “Leaky Tiki”

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Ben Smithson of Murfreesboro TN looking good for the “hotel cruise” action

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DISCOUNT TIRE Helped Sponsor the show in a BIG WAY. Thanks Guys!!

Words & pic’s: Jimmy B

Cool cars and music just go together…don’t they? The “Cruzin for the Music Car Show” proved that old saying is still very true. On a very chilly (cold!!) and breezy(down right windy!!) day, Over 180 cars, trucks and other motorized machines showed up to support this event. Hat’s off to Tabitha & Barbara for making this show go smooth on its maiden voyage. Mark you show calendar now as this one will happen again next Spring.

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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!!!

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

I guess it was about 1967, just about the time that the Mid-South Street Rod Roundup was moved to Gatlinburg because Pigeon Forge was not big enough to handle the attendees. Street rodding was really starting to become an entity of its own. Street rods were showing up everywhere. The Gatlinburg location just fit the bill, with its neat gift shops, good restaurants & great motels.

The Street Rod Roundup was just one weekend a year but preparation at home getting cars ready for the annual trip, was a real task. The distance was about a 500 mile round trip for the middle Tennessee sponsors, so vehicles had to be road worthy. Well at least the ones driven. Many were trailered or towed home after malfunctions.

By this time we had added a show area and a decent swap meet but we had no idea how big this event was going to get.

The individual stories at home are really something to write about, like the time one our street rod pals dropped off his wife at Shoney’s where she worked.

Everything normal, until some kid yelled at him to get on it, which he did, but not before overlooking the newly installed speed bump. Yep, tore loose the front end and had to be put on the hook to get home.

This roadster was a slick T-roadster, with turtle deck, Olds engine, LaSalle gear box, a pretty neat ride. Open cars are great, but a Nashville to Memphis run one summer convinced him to get a sedan which sets us up for some really entertaining stories.

I think it was about 1969, that Jimmy started on that steel bodied 34 sedan, which was calling out to be chopped…now lets see where did I leave those “How to Chop your Sedan” books. Well the car got whacked & looked pretty wicked especially with a chromed engine block & a highly polished 671 blower. Car was painted a pearl white with lavender lace. It even made a car annual publication. A little note about the startup procedure that should be noted, after pulling the car around the block a couple of times, back in the garage, Jimmy was turning over the engine, with Richard observing, but there was not any oil pressure. Richard said a minute or so later that he was standing in his oil pressure. Forgot to put the plugs back in the back of the block! Now that’s early times hot rodding for sure!

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With the blower working fine Jimmy was off to Memphis for the 1971 Nats, where we entered the poker run. With 5 of us in the car, we took off for the first card pickup and I remember it well. As we approached a stop light just before going under the main runway at the Memphis airport, we got challenged by some kid in a Camaro. Bad decision, as Jimmy blasted off after cutting a light like a pro. You cannot imagine how a blower screams in a tunnel at 7000 rpm. No contest, but everybody on board heard Richard say, I never turned my blower on like that, must have said that 20 times. It wasn’t without problems as we twisted a pulley in the process….even ended up with a bad poker hand. Got a picture of repairing the pulley in that annual too!

That car received a color change a year or so later as did the interior. They didn’t change the material just dyed the fabric. Can you imaging how many bottles of dye that took, surpassed only by the number of clothes ruined when dye came off.

Admirers of the car often wondered why they covered a good looking black interior with beach towels. Never did hear the answer!

Now you must remember these were the early days of hot rodding & there were few “How To” books. If you want to see if my friend Jimmy learned anything from all this just be watching for his latest “34” Ford which might be finished next year. It will knock your socks off, for sure!!!!

Almost forgot the history lesson. Out on the left coast about 1970, the first Pismo Beach run was being held and up in Peoria the first NSRA Street Rod Nationals were being held and in Gatlinburg Tennessee the sixth annual Mid-South Street Rod Roundup was being held.

HOT RODDING IN THE MID-SOUTH cont.

Is it any wonder, why on any weekend this area has weekend meets that draw thousands of cars. I remember one Friday night a year or so ago Hendersonville had 400 cars & Murfreesboro had 900 cars, no trophies, no awards, just people having fun with their rides. That is a typical weekend in the Nashville & surrounding area. Oh to be young again !!!

Richards Roadster with the 6-71 blower on it...He’s happy now!

The wheezers, I almost forgot that story. I believe it was 1968 at the Gatlinburg run that my friend Richard Jones was awakened by a 6-71 blower doing its thing in the cool morning mountain air.

That was it! SOLD, got to have one he said. Seems that, the blower that was on Nathan Robinsons Troadster with a big block Chevrolet engine was making sweet music. Nathan and his wife Ginger are lifelong friends from Cherokee NC and still have a roadster. Anytime you are in Cherokee NC look for the El Camino motel that he built.

Richard’s Roadster before the blower came along

Richard was sold on the blower, came back to Nashville found one, configured the engine for the 6-71 & came back in 1969 with his own wheezer!

Richard has built several roadsters with blowers including his pictured here.

All these old tales about my friends can be matched with similar stories by each person reading this today. Nothing new here, we have all been there and experienced hot rodding tales. Sort of reminds me of a line one of my friends once told me about how much it would cost to build my Buick. He said if I had told you what I really thought it would cost you would not have started the project. But when you think about it, especially after it is completed, the real fun is in the construction. Whether you are securing parts or pulling the wrenches, this is the real fun part.

That old ’30 Buick took 13 years to complete and each day was worth the headaches. Sometimes things were held up because of parts and sometimes because the budget was empty, still we pushed on. Then one day, there it was, finished.

Wow, 13 years, is that all it took.

Why I remember driving it up to Red Boiling Springs TN when I didn’t have a back seat in it and my buddy Pat Castle had to sit on the floor and Richard & I sat on the original Buick front seat with an old flag covering the seat holes. Another time Pat & I took my unfinished Buick, with no interior, no bumpers and the Paxton taped off to the Franklin KY meet. Of course Pat’s roadster was finished & acted as a decoy getting most of the eyeballs. You see you can still have fun even with an unfinished car.

That’s what it’s really about…having fun with your friends and your cars.

Speaking of fun, get ready for more in the next issue.

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

Steve Miller of Thompsons Station TN is making progress on his hot rod Dodge truck project. Color on the sheet metal and motor and trans in the frame, can only mean that lot’s of progress is being made. Look for this hot rod hauler from Miller’s Metalwork's to be cruising the Mid-South very soon!

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Words by Jimmy B / Pic’s by Steve Longacre Art Director – POWERBLOCK Magazine / RTM Productions

Being located in the Middle Tennessee area, we have the good fortune of having RTM Productions in “our neighborhood” as some would say. Accordingly, some of the vehicles featured on the various RTM shows and POWERBLOCK TV come from the “local gearheads”.

Such is the case with this beautiful Willys of Richard “Beaver” Hellis of Franklin TN. Owner built, you have to see this one in person to take in all the great details and the effect of the paint in the sun, to truly appreciate it.

You’ve seen it on TV, but here are some shot’s, courtesy of RTM Productions and Steve Longacre, Art Director for POWERBLOCK Magazine. While the cars are being filmed, they are also being photographed by Steve for use in the on-line POWERBLOCK Magazine (www.powerblocktv.com/magazine/) .

Here’s a few shots that you haven’t seen yet, that were taken “BEHIND THE SCENE”….

Beavers Willys just looks so Evil, Wicked, Mean & Nasty

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When you’re car or truck is on POWERBLOCK, you have to take your buddy with you right???…RIGHT!! Bill Johnson is sharing Courtney with Beaver or is it the other way around?

Let’s say they’re both enjoying being with Courtney…oh yea!

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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, women's world and more!! For more info call 813624-2159 or go to www.nsra-usa.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 -???

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 13: ATHENS AL: CBI PERFORMANCE FALL SWAP MEET. Runs from 7am – 4pm. All things automotive. Indoor & outdoor spaces available.

Indoor vendors have to set up on Friday from 28pm. Swap Meet happens Sun, Rain, Sleet or snow!.

For more info call 256-233-8602 or go to www.cbiperfromance.com or check them out on FACEBOOK. OCT 13: BOWLING GREEN KY: BOWLING GREEN ASSEMBLY CORVETTE CLUB CAR SHOW “VETTES, PETS & FAMILIES”. Show being held at the Bowling Green Corvette assembly plant. Open to all makes and models. Trophies for all classes & TOP 30 overall. Music, Food, Door Prizes and more. Free TShirt for first 25 registered. For more info call 270846-4081 or go to www.bgacorvetteclub.com

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OCT 13: SHELBYVILLE TN: 2012 RUN FOR THE “SON” & CRUISE IN. Show being held at Lifesong Church at 2011 South Cannon Blvd. Open show. Dash Plaques for the first 100 entries. Also Fall Swap meet & Yard sale. Food will be available. Trophies. For more info call 931-735-6800 OCT 13: PLEASANT VIEW TN: PVCS WARRIORS CLASSIC CAR / TRUCK SHOW. Open show. Being held at Pleasant View Christian School 160 Hicks Egden Rd. Dash plaques to the first 100 entries.

TOP 20 Plaques. Door Prizes, cash drawing, food, kids games, arts 7 crafts and more! For more info call 615-517-1423 OCT 13: HOHENWALD TN: 19TH ANNUAL FALL CLASSICS CAR & TRUCK SHOW. Show is being held on the courthouse lawn in downtown Hohenwald.

Awards well be handed out. Food, Music, arts and crafts and more. For more info call 931-769-4084 or go to www.hohenwaldlewischamber.com 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 Hot Rods show, cash awards. For more info call 865-687-3976 or go to www.corvetteexpo.com OCT 20: LAVERGENE TN: 3RD ANNUAL GRACE CHURCH SHOW-n-SHNE. Open to anything with a motor. Games, door prizes, Tunes and food. Bring your small cars for the Jr Show. Micro Drags. Hot Rod Corn Toss. All this takes place at 108 Stones River Rd. Registration is FREE!! For more info call 615-793-4791 OCT 20: HENDERSONVILLE TN: “OLIDES DINER” CAR SHOW & GRAND OPENING. FREE ENTRY – Open to all types of vehicles…Bring what you got!. Taking place at 110 Imperial Blvd, Behind the Hendersonville Church of Christ and next to ASAP printing. Some trophies will be awarded and Oldies Diner gift certificate’s. Music by ‘Rockin DJ Dave Ferguson. For more info call 615-590-7046.

OCT 21: LEBANON TN: 3RD ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY & RACES. Hosted by Both Barrels Promotion & Grease Monkey Magazine. Short track racing.

Antique motorcycle show. Swap meet. For more info call Scooter at 615-364-1828 or go to www.bothbarrelspromotions.com

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OCT 21: LEBANON TN: 25TH ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. Show being held at the Lebanon TN branch of Wilson Bank & Trust. Dash Plaques and T-Shirts to the first 350 Entries.

Trophies awarded to the top 3 in each of 56 classes plus the Presidents choice, Log Distance and BEST OF SHOW Stock & Modified. Show happens rain or shine. Lots of other activities. For more info 615443-6637 or go to www.wilsonbank.com 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: CHAPEL HILL TN: CRUISIN AT THE ROCK 1ST ANNUAL FALL CAR RALLY. Fund Raiser for the Chapel Hill TN Park & Rec Dept. Event being held in the parking lot by the Football Field of Forrest High School on Hwy 31A. Open event. Dash Plaque for the first 50 Entries. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards for all classes plus specialty awards. 50/50 drawing and door prizes. For more info call 931-364-7632

OCT 27: COLUMBIA TN: KAITLIN TEAL HOOPER MEMORIAL BENEFIT CAR SHOW. Open show. Being held in Maury County Park @ the White Oak Shelter.

There will be music & concessions. This is make up date for show rained out on Oct 6th.

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, “Rod Shop” 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: 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 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 615-4785032. 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 Tom Akers. 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!!!

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NOV 2-4: CHEROKEE NC: CRUISE THE SMOKIES FALL ROD RUN. Open to pre 1985 entries. Event being held at the beautiful Acquoni Expo Center.

Cruise the Blue Ridge Pkwy. Great food. Cash Prizes. This is a multi – thousand car event!

Registration is at the event only. For more info go to http://visitcherokeenc.com/event/cruise-thesmokies-fall-rod-run/ NOV 3: SOUTH PITTSBURG TN: 2ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS CAR AND CRAFT SHOW. Open car, truck, bike show. Event located at 411 South Cedar Ave. 29 classes with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies. Special class for BEST of SHOW Awards. Door Prizes, Cash Giveaways, 50/50 drawing, concessions, music, & swap meet. There will also be an arts & crafts show going on. For more info call 423-837-5003 or go to www.christmasforkidscarshow.com NOV 3: HENDERSONVILLE TN: 2ND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CRUISE IN. Sponsored by the Hendersonville TN Lions Club. Being held in the HOME DEPOT parking lot at 205 North Anderson Ln. Runs from 11am-3pm. 50/50 cash drawing, Corn Hole contest, Drawing for prizes and more. Live Music.

Bring your old eye glasses, cell phones, hearing aids and toner cartridges.

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 4: MANCHESTER TN: TOY CONVOY. Bring a new unwrapped toy to brighten a child's Christmas. Open show/event. Trophies will be awarded. Event starts at the Coffee Middle School off I-24 Exit111 on Hwy 55. Start lining up at 11am rain or shine and they roll at 1pm sharp.

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 9-11: NASHVILLE TN: 2012 NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW . Being held at the Nashville Convention Center. For more info go to www.Nashville-AutoShow.com

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NOV 10: SHELBYVILLE TN. :4TH ANNUAL INDOOR SWAP MEET. Event sponsored by the Celebration City Region AACA Club. FREE PARKING, DOOR PROZES & SANTA will be here!! Swap meet for Motorcycle, Tractor parts, Auto related parts, Accessories, tools, literature and service station memorabilia. NEW THIS YEAR: show your tractor, car, motorcycle. You can choose to be judged or just display your vehicle. Peoples choice awards.

Christmas Village crafts, gifts and more. Vendor setup is Friday Nov 9th from Noon until done. Event opens at 7am Saturday Morning. For more info call 931-684-9379 or go to www.celebrationcitycarclub.com NOV 17: COLUMBUS OH: OHIO MOPAR & MUSCLECAR EXPO. Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Imperial Car Show, Swap Meet & Car 4 Sale Corral. Event being held at the OHIO Expo Center in the Rhoades Bldg. This is one of your last chances to get out before the end of the season and pick up a winter project or parts for yours.

NOV 17-18: CHICAGO IL. ( ROSEMONT). 2012 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals. Being held at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. See NICKEY CHICAGO & MR NORMS special displays. Don Yenko memorial display. Class of ‘62 50th Anniversary display. Shelby Snakepit, Corvette triple diamond Showcase & Competition and lots of muscle cars and muscle bike. Meet MR NORM, Linda Vaughn. Lots more to see and do! For more info go to www.mcacn.com NOV 22-25: HOUSTON TX: 53RD ANNUAL O’REILLY AUTO PARTS AUTORAMA. Show being held at the George R Brown Convention Center. This is a BIG show with lots going on all weekend. Gene Winfield will be doing a top chop demo, Texas Style music, Pinup Girl Contest, KRUSE collators car auction Swap meet & toy show, BIG FOOT will be at show with demo’s and LOTS more!! Competition will be tough for the MILWINDERS Award that is given out to one of the seven best cars displayed for the first time in Houston. For more info call 713-515-7667 or go to www.autorama.com .

NOV 22-25: DAYTONA BEACH FL: 39TH ANNUAL TURKEY RUN. The biggest show of its kind anywhere. 2011 saw over 6000 cars of all kinds come out and have some hot rodding fun. 4000 vendors in 2011 and 2012 look sot be even bigger!. The event is being held at the world famous DAYOTNA International Speedway. There is so much to see and do both in the day and at night. For more info call 386-767-9070 or go to www.turkeyrun.com

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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

DECEMBER 2012:

DEC 1: ATHENS AL: CBI PERFORMANCE OPEN HOUSE & CRUISE IN. BEING HELD AT 13750 MOORESVILLE RD. FOR MORE INFO CALL 256-233-8602 OR GO TO www.cbiperformance.com DEC 1: POMONA CA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIONS DRAG STRIP REUNION. Celebrating the last drag race at “The Beach” in 1972. Event being held at the NHRA Museum at the L.A. County FAIRPLEX. Nostalgia dragsters, gassers, fuel coupes and a whole lot more. For more info call 909-622-2133 or go to www.museum.nhra.com

JAN UARY 2013:

JAN 19-20: NASHVILLE TN: 22nd ANNUAL NASHVILLE AUTOFEST. Being held at the Nashville Expo Center (formerly known as the TN State Fairgrounds). All indoors. Great new Events, New attractions, New show car classifications, increases in awards, cash and prizes. 8am – 7pm Saturday or 9am – 4pm Sunday. For more info or to register your vehicle call 270-765-5833 or go to www.nashvilleautofest.com

Words/Pic’s by Jimmy B

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The GOODGUYS Road Show rolled into Nashville again this year, bringing with them all the fun stuff the “hot rodders” like to do. Since the show didn’t actually open until Friday morning, they decided to have a “little” get together over at ADVANCED PLATING, just “around the corner” from the show site at LP field. Kind of warm things up for the weekend and help Steve Tracy and the crew at Advanced Plating celebrate 50 years of keeping hot rodders in “chrome”. If you missed it here are some shots of the cool rides that were in attendance. Plan on being here next year, food, drink, music and fun for everyone!!!!

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When you say Nashville Tennessee what comes to mind?

The Grand Ole’ Opry, The Ryman, Tootsie’s, Music Row??

You would be correct on all those, but in the month May, you : have to add in the sweet music of thousands of hot rods, muscle cars and cool customs too! Just like the MASSIVE Pipe Organ in the Symphony Hall, all those exhaust pipes were belting out killer tunes in the key of high horsepower.

The event is held along side the Cumberland River at LP field.

This great site has shade, plenty of room for everyone, a great “track area” for the autocross event, swap meet and car corral.

This year, thanks to the State doing road construction on the main interstate for access to the show site, Goodguys had to come up with a plan to move a lot of people and cars in a short time. Job well done guys!!

If you’ve never been to this Goodguys Road Show stop, put it on your 2013 calendar. Sweet sounds of horsepower during the day and plenty to see and do at nite in Music City USA!

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_STUFF YOU MIGHT WANT, NEED OR SWAP FOR_ Send Ad Info to gearheadgazzette@gmail.com ADS RUN FOR 2 MONTHS

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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As fall has arrived and the temps outside are get cooler & cooler, you may want to catch up on your “HOT ROD Themed” movie watching. Here’s some of the good and not so good from years gone by. One thing is for sure, they’re gonna have some great cars in them…even of the flick is a “B” or “C” or “D”ud! How many have you seen already. Now keep the noise down, pass the popcorn and Junior Mints folks!

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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