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Publisher & Editor-in-Chief - Jas. “Jimbo” Perkins P.O. Box 2847 ∙ Gulfport, MS 39505
E-mail: editor@dixiepress.com Advertizing & Production - 228 596-0664
“Take control of your thought life. Every morning when you wake up, declare, “This is going to be a great day, I’m excited about my future, I have the favor of God, and no weapon formed against me will prosper. I am strong. I am healthy. I am blessed.” Every time you do that, you’re being filled back up.” …… Joel Osteen
Cruizin’ in the passin’ lane By: Jimbo February already? As I remember it was only a month or so ago all of us were getting ready for Christmas. Here it is time to finish Februarys layout of the magazine already. As usual I’m the last to put my comments down on paper. But I’d like to start out by thanking everyone who takes the time to read this magazine. I enjoy the input I get from the writers and subscribers and look forward to each new month. Over the last twenty plus years we have seen a huge growth in vehicle events taking place along the Gulf Coast. Gulf Coast MotorSports is just one mans dream of letting folks know what is going on along the Gulf Coast. And he has had a lot of help along the way. I encourage you to send in updates about your adventures or club events. Somehow when I collect all the different columns & e-mails from every one and start arranging them, the magazine takes on a theme. This month it seems that the theme is looking back but moving forward.. I am full of optimism as I look forward to the show season. Is it possible now that the political season is over we can get back to being car guys again and just enjoy all the events. More people who enjoy the car culture are finding their way to our warm weather, some even moving here after retirement. Car/Truck/Motorcycle clubs and like minded people like to gather together whenever the opportunities arises. Remember every show is important to the people who are putting it on and proceeds are usually given to a charitable cause. So fire-up your ride and join a Cruise-in, Car Show, or dinner-run listed in the magazine. Remember whether local or caravanning to events out of your zip code, you are making some great memories and looking forward at the same time…
CRUIZIN’ IN THE PASSIN’ LANE Jimbo THE COLE REPORT… Al Cole GIZMOS CARRIAGE HOUSE…… Gizmo LUCEDALE BREAKFAST… Michael Lachaussee REMINISCING……. Kathleen Raye NSRA NEWS……. Donna Holland THE LONG JOURNEY……. Nancy 17 FOREVER…… Terry Mason LIFE & TIMES OF ROOSTER MCGEE Rooster THE WAY I SEE IT… Bob TRUNK TALES…… Cubby Hole TRUCKS TRUCKS TRUCKS. Brian Barsema ROCKIN’ & RAMBLIN…….. Stefanie Lea GASSER WARS……….. Stefanie Lea ROAD TO SEMA……. Stefanie Lea RETRO-LINGO... Candy Cocktail GO, CAT, GO……. Rob Wise DIRT TRACK MEMORIES….. Larry Dunham FOOT NOTES…… Lynne Lightfoot THE SHOP SCENE…. Gizmo CAR EVENTS………………….... BUSINESS DIRECTORY…… CLASSIFIED…………………. SUBSCRIPTION FORM……
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Till next month …… Jimbo
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Jimbo, Wow the New Year has rolled in like a blown big block hot rod in 5th gear with the speedometer climbing faster towards the big new show of the year. The Spring Emerald Coast Cruizin' to be held March 8-11, 2017 in Panama City Beach, Florida is going to blow you away. Look for all new entertainment to hit the stage on Friday that should have the house rocking and lighters in the night air just like concerts of decades past. The Georgia Clay Band will be on stage Friday & Saturday before lunch and after lunch with some good old southern rock mixed with some other crowd favorites. But we are keeping real quiet right now and will really surprise you with the bands and music to be played late afternoon on Friday then Friday night. …….. Rakes
"Chicken Willie" and his "CHICK MAGNET" If you know "Chicken Willie" Smith, it is probably from the NSRA, as the Mississippi State Representative. Now Chicken is widely known throughout the Street Rod community for being one of the "OLD SCHOOL" guys that just loves to sport around from show to show in his ‘58 Chevy convertible. If you ask him about it, you had better have a great deal of time to hear him expound on the history of the car and how much effort he has put into getting this baby blue land cruiser back up and on the road. To say he is proud, as he should be, is an understatement. The old girl really looks great and runs even better. What you have not heard, is just what a "Chick Magnet", this old car seemed to have been back in the day. Now in a close circle of friends he might tell of a story from long ago that includes something about an old cow in a pasture, but not to break any trust, you will have to get him to tell this one. This past fall we were attending the "Klassy Cruisers" event in Crossett, Arkansas when my wife had heard of all the hooplah with the car and what a ladies man he was back in the day. She had a brilliant "IDEA", and knew that "Chicken" was out of pocket and nowhere to be found. She laid her plan into action, gathered all the ladies she could find and just loaded the old 58 up! It was so full that when "Chicken" came from wherever it was he was hiding at the time back to the parking lot. Well, you can just imagine his surprise to see his "Chick Magnet", brimming to overflow. He could not even get into his own car to drive off with his "Brood"! The best he could do was to "PERCH" on the hood for a photo op. So, to one of the last "Old Southern Gentlemen", that I have the pleasure to know, always has a smile to greet you, a hug for the ladies, a pleasant and out going personality, this one is for you "Chicken". OH Yea, and for your BROOD! Mike Summerlin - MSRA Yeah, Ol’ “Chicken” is all smiles, showin’ off his prized 58 Henhouse … “not too bad for an ol’ rooster Chicken”…
This is a photo from when I joined the NSRA in 2003. NSRA representatives Kenny Angelo, “Chicken Willie” Smith and Larry Teal, would like to thank Southern Who and Singing River Street Rod Clubs, and Street Dreams for their wonderful Southern hospitality. Gulf Coast MotorSports is proud to be a member of the National Street Rod Association. … jimbo Photo: Jeff Westfall
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The Cole Report: With winter brings the down time for most cruise-ins and shows. So I'm gonna share a little bit about one of my local favorites. The Atomic Blast now in it's six year. If you never been and you heard people say it's not your average show it's not. It's a week of events rolled into a weekend all for fun. You have donut/burnout competition, bicycle show, mini bike racing, 1/4 mile drag racing with hand drop starts. Participants come from Bayou country Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama gang, Texas, Carolina, Florida, Maine and a few other corners of the Earth. You come with any type vehicle you want RatRod, HotRod, Leadsled, Shinny, Rusty, Patina, Steel, Glass. Come out compete/participate or setup a spot with your friends and have cookout. Hang around and watch the fun as it unfolds live don't wait to hear about it come on out and see it first hand. I don't think any carnut would be disappointed in this event. See y'all somewhere or everywhere and remember to watch for our friends on bikes out cruisin’ also. …… Al
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Gizmos Carriage House AKA Poppys Garage February 2017 By: Michael Lachaussee The car show and cruise in season is heating up once again in the good old south. I like to tell folks I meet from up north, you know those folk from any where above interstate 20, that we only have two seasons, hot and not so hot. Other areas of the country usually struggle with snow , ice, freezing rain, and at times very cold conditions. While many times we run around here in flip flops shorts and tee shirts during our not so hot season. By the time you read this many will have attended our first rod run of the season. Yes in the middle of January many of us will head out and either be real cold or just right as we venture to the Southern Who's Winter Rod Run. Its always a blast for me to see new folks and new projects that roll out to these early events as well. Lots of things happen down here during the time while others are enduring winters cold. This year the Mardi Gras season kicks off as usual on the evening of Jan. 6th and culminates on Fat Tuesday Feb. 28th. Being an old New Orleans kid growing up there I had seen all the parades I had wanted too. The crowds and the traffic no longer holds its same appeal to me as when I was a youngster. However there is one parade in Lacombe La. I do like to attend from time to time the Krewe of Skunks have a blast on Mardi Gras day. I like this one for one reason alone, I get to hang out with some old motorcycle friends and tell stories and laugh and have a good time eating barbque and other wonderful foods that lots of people bring to share. We go out and watch the parade and then give anything we catch to all the little ones that show up. It really is a Family friendly parade and still a small town event. Things in the carriage house I hope will be heating up as well. With a little luck and some spring time weather, the peasants and I hope to get some paint on Chases Big Truck project, and with some work we may get to take it for a spin around the neighborhood. Of course I will have to complete a new project my wife (The Queen) has had me take on. We will be doing a complete bathroom overhaul, this project has already taken a huge effort since the demolition has begun the day after Christmas. This could be somewhat problematic for the Big Truck projects progress too. Happy Valentines Day to you all and Happy Mardi Gras too, Till next time from the Carriage House,
The Hardee's Old Car enthusiast January 2017 breakfast had great weather and a good turnout. Areas from Pascagoula, Gautier, Alabama and Daisy Vestry (!) and Lucedale were represented with vintage cars, trucks, hot rods and some great looking Corvettes. The two cars featured here are from owned by local George County residents. Both of these vehicles are for sale so if you are interested in getting involved in vintage cars, here's your chance.
This beautiful turquoise and white '55 Oldsmobile Rocket is owned by Kenneth Mallette. He purchased this beauty two years ago from the original owner family in Sumrall, MS. This car has less than 90,000 original miles and is propelled by an original Rocket engine. The car is stock and has a great interior.
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The fast and furious red '69 Road Runner is owned and operated by Steve. Steve purchased this Road Runner at Moultrie, Ga. Swap Meet two years ago. It's a really bad sounding, good looking car. The Hardee's breakfast is held every second Friday of each month at Hardee's in Lucedale, MS beginning around 8 a.m. All are welcome with or without a vehicle. If you have a car that you want to share, please bring it out so all can enjoy. See you in February.
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The Wild Wheels Car Show will be rolling into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on March 17–19, 2017. There will be about 250 Hot Rods Customs, Race Cars, Motorcycles and more for your viewing pleasure. Come meet Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) and see the Munster coach, Dragula, and other items from the show. Also attending will be Stephens Herbie’s VW from the Disney movies. The Wild Custom “Baja Bandeeto” and its owner Fritz Schenck will be there to answer questions and sign autographs for the fans. The New Orleans Pinewood derby city championship will take place on Saturday March 18th in the dome with awards to the fastest cars and the top 10 Pinewood Derby get awards for the best appearing cars. There will also be a car corral that will feature classic and custom cars for sale. Show hours are Friday 3 PM – 10 PM Saturday 10 AM – 10 PM Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM There will also be a lot of Vendors, Custom car shops, body shops and booths for the ladies to enjoy. So come on out and be a part of the Wild Wheels Car Show for 2017.
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Hello MotorSports Magazine, Greetings from sunny California! In 2013 I moved from the Arizona mountains to the Bay Area. Since the move, I put modeling on the side and have been focusing on school and family. I am currently enrolled in college working towards a BS in Nutrition. I’ve always been interested in health, but I have found a real passion for learning about the healing powers of a whole foods plant based diet. In addition to studying, I am also enrolled in other certificate programs. On February 3rd, I will receiving a Plant-Based Professional Cooking Certificate from Rouxbe Cooking School. At the end of March, I will have completed the Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate from the T. Collin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through Cornell University. Both programs have been very rewarding. With all of the knowledge I’ve been acquiring, I have been micro-blogging through Facebook and Instagram under my new project @WearBlackEatGreen . I hope to inspire others to cook and prepare their own healthy meals for longer, healthier life. My family is as busy as ever... with 3 kids in soccer, we travel every weekend. Over Christmas we took a road trip back to Williams, Arizona to see my family. We got to drive some of Route 66 through Needles and Kingman. It was fun to see some of the locations that I had done photo shoots at. The pink Crown Vic is still parked outside of Twisters in Williams. It was nice to reminisce. Thanks for catching up with me! Much love
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re-print from 2/2013 Kathleen Rayes photos look as though they popped right off of a 1950's movie cover! With class, style and a '50s Hollywood glamour appeal, she is taking the pinup world by storm. Modest yet seductive, her vintage look is sure to make you smile. Kathleen currently resides in Northern Arizona after spending some time in Austin, Texas. This mother of two is also a student, philanthropist, entrepreneur, Motley Crue fanatic, and lover of all things vintage. “I'm making my mark in this world one photograph at a time - integrating classic pinup girl confidence with new age style.” She is currently in school studying Nutrition to become a Registered Dietitian. “Part of the reason I want to go into the Dietetics field is to help children learn to lead a happy, healthy lifestyle; they are our future!” “Modeling has been a passion of mine for a number of years now. The last year it has really been taking off. Growing up I always loved playing dress up and I knew it would always be a big part of my life! What girl doesn't want to play dress up everyday?” Kathleen has made quite a list of accomplishments in the past year. She has worked with some of the best photographers in Arizona such as: Saaty Photography, Jillian Danielson Photography, Atomic Age Pictures, Garrettero Photography, CJN Photography and Larry Lindahl Photography. 2013 - Featured in the 2013 PinupLifestyle.com Calendar, Saaty Photography 2013 - Featured in the 2013 5 & Diner Calendar, Atomic Age Pictures 2012 - 'In the Spotlight' Feature of Pinup America Magazine, November/December Issue, Saaty Photography 2012 - 53 Deluxe Feature and Centerfold in Gulf Coast MotorSport Magazine, October Issue 2012 - Feature in Tease and Cake | Vintage Inspired Pinup Magazine, Issue No. 1, Saaty Photography 2012- Back cover and chapter opener 'Arizona, Kicks On Route 66' by Roger Naylor & Larry Lindahl 2012 - Printed in Retro Lovely Magazine No. 8, Saaty Photography 2012 - Fourth of July Feature, front page, Williams-Grand Canyon News, Saaty Photography Charity: 2012 - President of the Parent Committee of the Williams Head Start 2012 - Model in the Vintage Fashion Show at the 3rd Annual Summer Scorcher in Kingman, Arizona - Raising funds for the Humane Society 2012 - Volunteer & Trophy Girl for the Lions Club for the 29th Annual Demolition Derby in Flagstaff, Arizona - Raising funds for eyeglasses and hearing aids for underprivileged children 2012 - Host/Emcee for the 1st Annual Williams Own Car Show - Benefiting the Veterans of Williams 2011-2012 School year - Volunteer for the Girl Scouts of America In October of 2012, Kathleen represented the Lake Havasu Drag Strip Association during the Street Rodder Magazine Tour & Sherms Car Show in Lake Havasu City. Since then, she has been asked to be the Official Spokesmodel of the London Bridge Raceway Park along with Miss Jessie Divine! It's been talk for a while now, about an all new, top of the line drag strip in sunny Lake Havasu City. It will be an all-purpose, one of kind, 1,000 foot track, officially sanctioned by the NHRA. They are hoping to put a shovel in the ground in the very near future. The track will be located at the south end of the runway of the airport in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. To keep up with the LBRP, you can go to www.londonbridgeracewaypark.com Kathleen is definitely ready for Valentine's Day! She has her dancing shoes on she of course arrives in style in the world Famous Pink Crown Victoria parked outside of Twisters 50's Soda Fountain, 417 E. Route 66, in Williams, Arizona. Twisters is a family owned and operated business, featuring great Coca Cola Drinks suck as Vanilla, Chocolate, Cherry, and any other Flavored Coke you can think of! Dryers Ice Cream comes in such treats as their Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sodas, Banana Splits, Sundaes, the their “TWISTERS” Special Sundae and of the course, the “Route 66 Beer Float.” Twisters' was voted as one of the top 25 restaurants in Arizona by the Arizona Highways Magazine in 2009. Watch for Kathleen this year, it's going to be a great one! Her next big event will be the 5th Annual Rockabilly Reunion in Lake Havasu, February 15th -17th. She will be gracing the stage with many other lovely pinup girls in the Miss Rockabilly & Miss Psychobilly Pageant.
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The NSRA have planned an exciting year ahead, with 9 Divisional Events and the 48th Street Rod Nationals. There are 40 awards given at each of the 9 divisional events, also there is $70,000 of super prizes merchandise given at each event. The "Granddaddy" prize occurs every Saturday afternoon at the Street Rod Nationals for the past 36 years. One lucky registered participant drives home a brand new state of the art Street Rod. We hope 2017 finds you at a NSRA Event. Last year the Streetkhana was introduced at Mid America and the Street Rod Nationals and was a big hit at both events. For 2017 the Streetkhana is being added to Southeast and South Event. This is the same as the auto cross at CTC event. You can ride in a car with the pro drivers or you can your Hot Rod thru the course. You can drive at what ever speed you feel comfortable with. Also it is lots of fun to watch. 2017 Fellow pages, It is time to sign up if you want your name in the book. Call me with you NSRA number and phone number and I will get it in there. The deadline is Feb. 24th so Call Donna 228 332-3006.This book is sent out free to every member of the NSRA. The names in this book are not carried over from the last year. The members names that are listed are by States and Towns. When traveling if you have any trouble you always have a friend with you. The people volunteer their names will be ready to help a fellow enthusiast in need. One more thing that I think is very important is what the NSRA does for us to keep our Hot Rods on the roads. A recruiting effort initiated an impressive number of lawmakers into the State Automotive Enthusiast Leadership Caucus with over 90 new members listed during the year. The group is almost 800 members. These are all good reasons to join the NSRA. Thank You,
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March 31st - April 1st & 2nd, 2017 Southeast Street Rod Nationals Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida April 7 - 9, 2017 Southwest Street Rod Nationals State Fair Park Oklahoma City, OK April 28 - 30, 2017, Western Street Rod Nationals Kern County Fairgrounds Bakersfield, California
The safety of your street rod is of vital importance. If the street rod does not meet a certain set of guidelines, an accident can cause more than just replacing the parts. The NSRA or National Street Rod Association is the o r g a n iza t io n d o in g th e s a f e t y inspections. Keep in mind that these safety inspections are completely voluntary. In most cases, safety inspections can be done at many of the street rod shows around the country. Generally, when a safety inspection is done, it is good for one year. www.streetrod101.com/safetyinspection.html
NSRA Safety Inspections MS Gulf Coast Area Jerry Cuevas - 228 326-7489 Brandon MS Area Thomas Yates - 601 832-9646 www.GulfCoastMotorSports.com
May 5 - 7, 2017 Street Rod Nationals South Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center Knoxville, Tennessee May 26 - 28, 2017 Mid-America Street Rod Nationals Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Springfield, Missouri June 2 - 4, 2017 Street Rod Nationals East, York Expo Center York, Pennsylvania June 23 - 25, 2017 Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals Colorado State Fairgrounds Pueblo, Colorado
THE LONG JOURNEY.. It all began on a hot beautiful July day in 1995 when Jim, riding his Harley on I-10 in north Biloxi was heading to meet friends for breakfast. After the devastating phone call I received at work I found Jim in Biloxi Regional Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg. He had been hit! A fear I always had in the back of my mind. Doctors told me that they were going to try very hard to save his leg but he would be “out of commission” for some time….. After over a week in the hospital, skin grafts and lots of prayers, we got him home but quickly found out his “spare time” was getting the best of him. For those of you that know Jim also know the brain is never at ease……he is constantly coming up with an idea, invention or suggestion…..you get the idea! During a visit with a good friend Giff Ormes, they brain-stormed about printing a newspaper or “news letter” as Jim called it and voila! GULF COAST MOTORSPORTS magazine was born. Now she did not start out that way. Jim was big into the Harley scene so she was originally called THE HARLEY TIMES. They pounded the pavement and visited many, many, many businesses to get her off the ground. (Jim and Giff were at the 1st meeting to kick off Cruising the Coast and I am proud to say they had an influence on its birth.) Many turned him away or totally ignored his salesmanship but after many months and years of hard work, Jim evolved the Harley Times in the current Motorsports many of you read today. He has a pretty tough exterior so the word “no” is not one he accepts gracefully. I won’t say it has been easy for me either. There have been many social events, lunches, dinners and trips I missed or went “solo” because of the printed lady. I have fussed and cussed more than once listening to his excuses because of deadlines or last minute articles he had to finish. Jim has long since sold the Harley and is the proud owner of a 1929 Ford which many of you see on the street with the infamous “Gulf Coast Motorsports” logo and she shines like the New Orleans saints in black and gold. Stop by and say hello when you see him…he’s a talker and loves cars….. Gulf Coast Motorsports celebrated her 21st anniversary this past July. She has grown to cover many states in the USA and seems to have a pleasing personality with her many fans. That comment brings me to the following…. Yesterday my Jim received the honor of being chosen 2016 MISSISSIPPI STREET RODDER OF THE YEAR!!!!!!! It could not have been possible without the many, many loyal friends and fans who have supported Jim during the past 21 years……I am deeply grateful for your loyalty and support that you have given Jim thru the good, bad and ugly….. Giff, you have been a great supporter and I thank you for encouraging him from day one…. Jerry Cuevas for his nomination……Chick Willie with the NSRA…..JR Roberts and The Coast Cruizers car club….The Misfits Car club……Red Creek Classics Car Club… the many advertisers and businesses…...so many I can’t begin to name them all but each and every one of you know who you are and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Jim, I love you and I am so proud to be sleeping with the 2016 MISSISSIPPI STREET RODDER OF THE YEAR! Congratulations and wear the jacket well and proud……you deserve it!!!! Nancy
Winter AutoFest and Carlisle Events to Pack SUN ‘n FUN Campus in February Experience a Car Show, Collector Car Auction and More CARLISLE, PA – February in Florida is an amazing time of year. The weather is perfect, there’s an increase in population due to snow bird migration and maybe best of all, Carlisle Events arrives in Lakeland to offer its unique brand of automotive entertainment via Winter AutoFest. This year’s winter offering takes place February 23-26 at the SUN ‘n FUN campus and showcases a twoday collector car show, two-day classic car auction and overall, four days of automotive excellence. The event is the second such automotive weekend for Carlisle Events, but the first car show spectacular for a company that historically promotes some of the largest automotive events of their type in the world. February 23, 2017 not only serves as day one of the four-day show, it’s the day where vendors, guests and special showcases load in, set up and prepare for a weekend like no other in the region. There are daily flyovers by classic aircraft, including during the national anthem, a salute and recognition of service members, family entertainment via the Wild Wheels Thrill Arena, helicopter and airplane rides, a motor pool showcase and free DNA kits for parents/kids via the Lakeland Police Department, awesome food and so much more. What draws guests to Winter AutoFest though, is the ability to see, hear, smell and possibly own a piece of automotive history. With guests’ onsite, Friday and Saturday come to life on campus with the car show and the auction. The car show is open to all types of vehicles; from classic to current, all cars, trucks, motorcycles and really, anything with a wheel and engine are encouraged to participate. There is a car club element that welcomes enthusiasts to enjoy the show with their car club friends, “celebrity judging” with awards offered daily, unmatched camaraderie and some of the best rides the Sunshine State has to offer. Another great anchor to the weekend is the auction, powered by Carlisle Auctions. The Carlisle Auctions’ FREE UNLESS SOLD guarantee continues to pack this two-day offering with high quality collectibles and sells out from a consignment stand point annually. Over 400 lots cross the auction block and each are priced to sell, allowing the vast bidder gallery the chance to add to a personal collection or start one with the simple nod of a head and the slamming of the gavel. This is the ultimate event to experience for any gear head and it’s affordable to boot. A single day ticket is just $10, a weekend pass is $30, car show registration is $35 (good for the entire weekend plus it covers a guest/passenger too) and auction packages vary. Contact Carlisle Events today at 717-243-7855 or Carlisle Auctions at 717-960-6400. Finally, complete event information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of 12 annual collector car and truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, PA), Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, PA) and the SUN ‘n FUN Campus (Lakeland, FL). The season schedule includes five automotive swap meets of varying size, four auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Hurst branded machines, Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, imports, tuners and performance sport compacts. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract more than a half a million enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available via www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com
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It is amazing how life can always turn on a dime. I was having a hard time deciding what to write about for this column for February. It’s winter time and not much going on car show wise. Just when I had almost given up on a subject to write about, I found out Jimbo Perkins had won the MS Street Rodder of the Year award from the NSRA and he was totally unaware he was getting this prestigious honor. I had to be there to catch it. I got up at 5:30 Saturday morning to get ready to drive to Jackson, about a two and a half hour drive from the Mississippi Coast. After waking up and getting ready I got out of the house about 6:15. The NSRA Annual Planning Meeting for all car clubs and promoters was to begin at 10:00. I stopped in Wiggins and got breakfast, topped off the tank and got back on the road. I arrived at the Holiday Inn hotel there in Pearl at Trustmark Park next to where the Jackson Braves play and the big Bass Pro Shop is located. Most all the car clubs were represented, I got some coffee and said my hellos to everyone I knew. Everyone there from the Coast group knew Jimbo was getting the award.
Raymond Montgomery, from the Memphis Street Rods. Next it was time for The NSRA MS Street Rodder of the Year Award. I had my camera ready to catch Jimbo’s reaction to getting this incredible award, but Chicken Willie keep hee-hawing around about announcing it and I had to act like I was shooting something else. He got me a couple more times before he actually spit it out. Here are the reaction photos of Jimbo learning he had won the award. Priceless!
Coast Group photo Luckily, I had only known for a few days to keep secret that Jimbo had won. We also discussed the fact that Jimbo didn’t have a clue. I had told Jimbo I was there for a story for my column, photos and to pass out flyers for the Hot Rod Show, which I did. JR and Sharon said they were going to represent the Coast Cruizers and stop by some recovered architectural recovery store in Jackson, Jimbo’s wife Nancy wanted to go there too, so she had tagged along. Jerry Cuevas and Margie Cuevas had to be there along with Donna and Floyd Holland. Everyone had a good cover, reason to be there. The first part of the meeting was to go through every month of the year starting with January and get all the car shows listed on the calendar. That took a while. Then it was time for lunch. After Lunch it was time for the awards. First was the Hall of Fame Award, given to the NSRA member that had given a lot over a lifetime to the organization. This year’s winner was Raymond Montgomery, from the Memphis Street Rods.
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Jimbo was floored. He had no idea he was going to win this award and that’s the best way to win such an award. You might think you deserve to win an award like this a few years, then you don’t and then you don’t even think about it for a few years and then bam…it happens. That’s really the best way to receive an award like MS Street Rodder of the Year. Jimbo got the plaque, a jacket (which he probably slept in) and a shirt. I’ve known Jimbo for about 10 years now, been a good friend, I heard all the stories about the years before I knew him, some more than once. But I can say with confidence, nobody has done more for the car culture in South MS… day in and day out, week end and week out, month end and month out or year end and year out over the last two decades than Jimbo Perkins. Not a close second to him.
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I don’t say those words lightly or without witnessing of what I speak. I cannot imagine what the classic car culture would have looked like in South MS without Jimbo Perkins and Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine. Jimbo was even at the very first meeting for a new show called Cruisin The Coast. We have had some great winners of the MS Street Rodder of the Year Award, but this one was long overdue. Join me in congratulating Jimbo Perkins!
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the Rooster and sunshine Today is a great day for the Rooster. I'm almost positive that my life is going to be spectactulur from here on out in 2017. So I thought I would write a short, but sweet motto of the Rooster. The Rooster never quits, like the sun, the Rooster never gives up. Like the sun the Rooster is defiantly on fire... seriously the sun shining on my life is wonderful. Hard work and determination always pays off in the long run. So when things aren't going the way you would like just look at the sun and thank God in heaven that it is still working. Burning, turning, floating, and keeping us going. Thank you God, the sun feels good!!!! and so do I!! There were also a good many past MS Street Rodders of the Year honorees in attendance. Back row starting on left is “Chicken” Willie Smith, Randy Wilson, T-Tommy Smith, Terry Ward, Jerry Cuevas, Front row starting on left Raymond Montgomery, Jerry James, Donna Holland, Robert “Rakes” Parrish, Jimbo Perkins
Getting up early and driving to Jackson was all worth it to see the look on Jimbo’s face, to witness his surprise, to hear the applause of his peers and to hear him talk with a lot of emotion about his journey. It’s the time of the year to get the final adjustments made in your garage to your Hot Rod and get ready to get out on the road and enjoy that 17 FOREVER state of mind. til next month…
Terry terrymasonbarfield@gmail.com Facebook: Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show Hear a demo of the Hot Rod Show on Facebook by searching for Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show” and “Like Us” while you’re there or search for “Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show” on YouTube.com or contact Terry @ 228.669.8122, also email at terrymasonbarfield@gmail.com
It amazes me to see how many people out there go through life, doing nothing. Sitting, looking, waiting, trying to figure out what they are supposed to do next.. with my job, I see it out there. Knock knock on the door, and everybody is at home.. Everyday the Rooster works, works, works and works some more. I wish I could pass it along. Hey there friend would you like some of my get up and go?.. I have enough for at least a small army. Anyways I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm not tired, and I'm far from worn out and if I could find somethin’ to motivate the world I would be rich! “Get your motivation one dollar!! get your motivation one time deal just a dollar!!” Stop being lazy all it takes is a good kick in the butt and your off an running. I just think people should be doing something. especially while the sun is out!!! There has never and will never be a better feeling than the sun shinning down on all of us. FARMER MATH….. A farmer died leaving his 17 horses to his 3 sons. When his sons opened up the Will it read: My eldest son should get 1/2 (half) of total horses; My middle son should be given 1/3rd (one-third) of the total horses; My youngest son should be given 1/9th (one-ninth) of the total horses. As it's impossible to divide 17 into half or 17 by 3 or 17 by 9, the three sons started to fight with each other. So, they decided to go to a farmer friend who they considered quite smart, to see if he could work it out for them. The farmer friend read the Will patiently, and after giving due thought. He brought one of his own horses over and added it to the 17. That increased the total to 18 horses. Now, he divided the horses according to their father's will. Half of 18 = 9. So he gave the eldest son 9 horses. 1/3rd of 18 = 6. So he gave the middle son 6 horses. 1/9th of 18 = 2. So he gave the youngest son 2 horses. Now add up how many horses they have: Eldest son - - 9 Middle son - 6 Youngest son2 TOTAL = 17 Now this leaves one horse over, so the farmer friend takes his horse back to his farm...... Problem solved! (Scratch your head over how that was accomplished .... and let me know)
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During a robbery in a small town near by, the bank robber shouted to everyone in the bank: "Don't move. The money belongs to the bank. Your life belongs to you." Everyone in the bank laid down quietly. This is called "Mind Changing Concept” Changing the conventional way of thinking. When a lady lay on the table provocatively, the robber shouted at her: "Please be civilized! This is a robbery and not a rape!" This is called "Being Professional” Focus only on what you are trained to do! When the bank robbers returned home, the younger robber (MBA-trained) told the older robber (who has only completed Year 6 in primary school): "Big brother, let's count how much we got." The older robber rebutted and said: "You are very stupid. There is so much money it will take us a long time to count. Tonight, the TV news will tell us how much we robbed from the bank!" This is called "Experience.” Nowadays, experience is more important than paper qualifications! After the robbers had left, the bank manager told the bank supervisor to call the police quickly. But the supervisor said to him: "Wait! Let us take out $10 million from the bank for ourselves and add it to the $70 million that we have previously embezzled from the bank”. This is called "Swim with the tide.” Converting an unfavorable situation to your advantage! The supervisor says: "It will be good if there is a robbery every month." This is called "Killing Boredom.” Personal Happiness is more important than your job. The next day, the TV news reported that $100 million was taken from the bank. The robbers counted and counted and counted, but they could only count $20 million. The robbers were very angry and complained: "We risked our lives and only took $20 million. The bank manager took $80 million with a snap of his fingers. It looks like it is better to be educated than to be a thief!" This is called "Knowledge is worth as much as gold!" The bank manager was smiling and happy because his losses in the share market are now covered by this robbery. This is called "Seizing the opportunity.” Daring to take risks! So who are the real robbers here?
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What do you think about the statements that are thrown around about the Internet? Is it a totally new revolution? I am not here to argue with anyone, but there is a contradiction in thinking that shopping on the internet was something unavailable to us prior to the electronic revolution. I was a child in the 1940’s. It is true we did not have computers then. We didn’t even have television! What was possible, though, was to have clothes delivered right to our homes. Heck, we could even have homes delivered to our homes! One could live in a remote location and still have deliveries. No, it wasn’t “Amazon”, and your purchases did not arrive the next day, but it was possible to stay at home and order your clothes, your tools, or your bicycle. Yes, good old catalog shopping was available. In 1872, Aaron Montgomery Ward, of Chicago, produced a mailorder catalog for his Montgomery Ward mail order business. By buying goods and then reselling them directly to customers, he cut out the middle man and was able to drastically lower prices. His first catalog (spelled catalogue then) was a single sheet of paper with a price list. There were no glossy photos, or even representations of the products. The paper was simply a list of the products, their prices, and ordering instructions. Montgomery Ward identified a market of merchant wary farmers throughout the Midwest. Within 20 years, this one piece of paper grew into a 540 page catalog of over 20,000 items. The super thick book could be used as a doorstop when not perused. Between the years of 1921 to 1931 Ward sold prefabricated kit houses by mail order under the name of Wardway Homes. You name it, and it was probably sold in a catalog. There was a bountiful supply of goods available from this source. Many other retailers jumped into the concept and soon there were catalogs for nearly everything. Goods such as furniture, carpet, wallpaper, men’s suits, women’s dresses, hats, shoes, typewriters, paint, tires, and appliances were available by mail order. Yes cars were available, too! (You thought I had forgotten this was a motorsports magazine, didn’t you?). The reason I gave you the above information was as background. Some of my fondest memories revolve around lying on the floor with a stack of catalogs. I get teary-eyed just remembering the smell of the catalogs. The day a new catalog arrived was a day of celebration for me. Time to get out a crayon and circle all the things I wanted. I could not afford anything, but it was sure wonderful to dream that I could. I would imagine the possibilities of each item I wanted. It was great fun. I would devour the bicycle catalogs and imagine myself with each different model. My friends would certainly be jealous of me if I could ever have one of these magnificent, chrome fender and highly
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accessorized bicycles. The shiny carriers, the dual headlights, tail lights, and white wall tires, would surely make me popular. I would study the ones I might be able to afford if I saved my money, and dreamed about the ones that were the most expensive. There was a time when a well-dressed bicycle could be purchased for $79.95, but that was a fortune back then.
Looking at the go carts in the catalogs would elicit daydreams of racing one of these shiny marvels of engineering. Having a mini-bike would surely make me a big man on campus! Perhaps a motorcycle would make women swoon for me. Ah, the things I dreamed about in my head as I turned the pages of the catalogs and wished. I remember that catalogs were called wish books. We could get together at school and talk about the things we would buy if we had the money.
Remember when the catalogs would come from auto parts companies? “Oh, wouldn’t my parents’ car look cool if I put these lake pipes on it?” I would say to myself. Or, “these lowering kits, would be perfect to give the family ride a raked, drag, or slammed look!” “Even the 1961 Corvair station wagon would look cool and fast if I could customize it properly”, I would tell myself. “Maybe I could just start with some curb feelers, working my way up to custom wheels and a trombone exhaust system.” These were all terms a teenager could learn from catalogs, and if he couldn’t buy the items, he could at least talk about them as though he had firsthand knowledge. My knowledge of new styles, products, and innovations came mostly from these bastions of knowledge, the catalog. I hope this article brought back fond memories for you. I know it did for me. Uncle Ezra says: “Look back only with gratitude. The happy moments created memories and the sad moments created character.”
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Story & Photos By: Brian Barsema Jan 14, 2017 Trinity Christian Academy 2113 E South St Orlando Fl 32803
North Florida car shows have been a slow start for 2017 rain and cold no shows. I went down to Central Florida and the rain followed me to the next show. This time I preloaded and made sure we visited some trucks. Rain or shine these hardcore truckers came out for the first real show of the year. Trucks, Trucks, Trucks showed everything from Mud trucks, antiques, to custom exotic car haulers. These extremely unique trucks are all top of the line rigs. Not one truck failed to display a top notch ride any car or truck lover would stop in their tracks to check out. Under the beautiful old oaks of Trinity Christian Academy. The truckers braved the off and on again rain till the awards came down sending truckers to their local Saturday night cruises around Florida.
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s we pulled into Memphis you could smell Bar B Q in the air. And you can hear the blues with every step we took along Beale street. The sounds just pouring out of every building along the way was nothing short of what I was hoping for. At the corner where B.B. King and The Blues City CafĂŠ sits, is where the journey started on this rainy cold night. From Stefanie Lea one blues player to the next along the stretch of buildings. You start to see the history and the passion for the music this town has. Every stop along the way was like a museum, if you will. All the walls were full of things that remind you of the history within the city limits. The vibe of the blues not only fill the air in these type of places and things. But it fills your soul as well. Streets are now aglow from the neon lights hitting the rain puddles. We are ending our evening at Rum Boogie CafĂŠ. This two story building caught our attention with the sounds from Jeff Jensen and his band pouring into the streets and grabbing us. We pulled up a bar stool and ordered a drink. Looking around this amazing spot was nothing like the others. Guitars lined the walls even hanging from the ceilings. A spiral staircase was in the middle of the building with dollar bills from all over the world signed by people just like us. Allowing us to leave a mark of our own on the this place. This evening was truly a relaxing evening to enjoy food, music and LIFE. As we strolled back for a good nights rest, knowing what the morning has in store for us, I could only dream of all the people that has spoken of the one place I was about to walk into. The Birthplace of Rock 'N' Roll.... SUN STUDIOS!! 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee is where I find myself in overdrive with excitement this morning. At a small building sitting on the corner of this busy street. You can not miss it! A huge guitar is hanging from the side of the building, and the yellow Sun Studio logo is on the side of this bricked two story land mark. This was something I longed to due, to step into and breathe in all the history it has to offer us. This is the place where dreams came true for so many musicians This recording studio opened its doors on January 3, 1950. by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips. Reputedly the first rock and roll single, Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats' "Rocket 88" was recorded there in 1951 by Ike Turner on keyboards. (WHO KNEW? I never have heard that, until I was able to take this hour long tour in a time machine full of everything I LOVE!) This is what lead the studio to claim status as "The Birthplace of Rock & Roll". Rock and roll, country music, and rockabilly artists, including B.B. King, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, and Jerry Lee Lewis, recorded in this building I'm standing in throughout the mid-tolate 1950s. Learning so much just from the little time that I was able to stand on the same tiles as the legends themselves once stood. Hearing the history, learning what talent once stood here with only a dream and hopes to become what they all longed for in life. Left me wanting more! Just few steps down a narrow stair case, to what was the" X" on the floor. Was where I found much more then I ever dreamed of myself! I found myself in the middle of this musky room filled with every musical instrument you could want, times two. A working recording studio to my left, this little house of legends is still a working and operating recording studio today. In the past few years this recording studio even allowed some of my own dear friends dreams come true. Only allowing more history
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for me to cherish within these walls as well. With a blink of a eye the tour guide told us to look down at the "X" marking the spot, where so many legends had stood. Then she pulled out a old microphone that was said to have been used by all of my heroes. To me it was as if I was the only person in the room at that point and time. My own special place in the world! With tears filling my eyes, we were able to hear some of the first recordings done in this very spot. Some that were taken by Sam Philips himself, a legend in his own right in my opinion. A master at seeing things differently, in a time where you were to see things only in black and white. Phillips' slogan for his studio was "We Record Anything, Anywhere, Anytime. He held an open door policy, allowing anybody to walk in and, for a small fee, record their own record. In 1969, Sam Phillips sold the label to Shelby Singleton. There was no recording-related or labelrelated activity again in the building until the September 1985. The Class of '55 recording sessions with Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash, produced by Chips Moman. In 1987, the original building housing the Sun Records reopened by Gary Hardy as "Sun Studio". It was opened as a recording label and tourist attraction that has attracted many notable artists, such as U2, Def Leppard, Bonnie Raitt, and Ringo Starr. In July 2009, John Mellencamp recorded nine songs for his album No Better Than This at the studio. In 2011, Chris Isaak released "Beyond the Sun," a collection of songs recorded at Sun Studio. Most of which are cover versions of songs originally released on Sun Records. Sam Phillips passed away in 2003, he was born and raised in Florence, Alabama. As a child, he picked cotton in the fields with his parents alongside black laborers. It is said the experience of hearing workers singing in the fields left a big impression on young Sam and that says a lot about the sounds that I cherish from this old recording studio. Leaving me to think that without Sam Phillips what would the music industry have been like had he not opened Sun Studio? Of course I could go on for several pages on this one little spot located in Memphis, Tennessee that hold so much history. As well as on Sam Phillips and all he bought to us in his life time. Instead I leave you with my 5 star rating, of a place that legends where born and dreams came true. Add this little jewel to your bucket list guys and gals, its a must see! XoXo
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Stefanie Lea OK, some of you by now know I was raised on dirt track racing. Every Saturday night hitting every track in the southeast with my family. A full night of stock car racing was just in our blood line. Little did I know about drag racing or GASSER racing. Until this past year, …. When I was introduced to Gasser racing. I was hearing things that were new to me and that sparked my interest and Ignited a fire within me to learn all I could about this sport. My mind was blown at all it takes to have a "period" correct Gasser Hot Rod. "Straight 8 axels"...what's that? "Jacked up” with suspension modifications? Help......, sounds like crazy talk to me. Then I saw one take off from the starting line. Hitting the light at just the right time. Pulling a 1950 Chevy, 4 feet off the ground,,, BLOWS MY MIND! How did they do that??? This left me wanting to learn all I could! These are things I have to know! So I started with the history of it all. The “gasser” name arose because these cars were drag raced in a “gasoline driven” class. As opposed to using racing fuels such as nitromethane or alcohol. I found out certain brands of cars are wellsuited to being modified into gassers. This includes names such as Willys, Anglia, Henry-J, Austin, Studebaker and of course, Chevrolet and Ford. Over the years, many of these cars have been turned into formidable racing machines on the strip and street. The “Gasser Wars” Era occurred during the mid to late 1960’s. However, with nostalgia drag racing now gaining in popularity, we are pleased to see more and more gassers on highways and drag strips. I wanted to speak to some of the "old school guys", that are just as excited to see it making a come back in the now generation. So I listened to stories from people like Billy Jack Ethridge from Meridian, Mississippi. Billy told me about the way a car is set up can make all the difference in the run it makes. It’s all about crossing the finish line with good numbers to back up your name and car. That was the same kind of pride as hitting a checker flag. These are things to be proud of and has been in his blood line also as far back as the early 60's. Billy Jack and his wife Gayle married for 50 years this March, have been racing together before they ever started a family. Gayle would race right along with the men back in the early days. Beating most of them due to the weight difference she had on them. Billy Jack spoke very proudly of is wife and her running with the men. Billy said that cutting 75lbs of weight in one of the Gassers, could also cut a 10th of a second off your time. Billy went on to say his 20 years old grandson Will Ethridge will be racing for car owner Glen Henderson in a 1957 Ford Gasser called Gun Smoke. And Billy Jack will be racing for car owner Jessie Holmes in his 1963 Falcon/ Mustang called Coon-Tang. Built as a tribute to Frank Gulsby of Pensacola, Florida by Bill Ziel and Jessie Holmes.
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All this just shows me that Billy Jack and Will share the same passion in what's now come full circle in his own family. When I reached out to Jessie Holmes of the Southern Outlaws to learn more about the up coming race on February 10th and 11th. He told me the Southern Outlaw Gasser Blow Out 5, at Emerald Coast Drag Way In Holt, Florida. Was a weekend full of fun for the whole family. With little to NO rules, other then to have good clean family fun. Jessie along with all the Southern Outlaws take pride in FAMLIY FUN! These Outlaws allow kids of all ages to pick a race car, climb aboard for a stroll down the track with a driver. There will be prizes from local sponsors to be given away through out the day. So make it down to Holt, Florida and see what the Southern Outlaws have to offer. Go by and say hello to Billy Jack, Gayle and Will Ethridge as you wish them luck on a good race. As well as give Jessie a pat on the back for all the hard work it takes to make this a weekend your kids might be talking about years from now, like I still talk about those dirt track night myself.
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Stefanie Lea While at SEMA in Las Vegas, I was able to cover the International Rat Rod Build Off Competition. Rat Rods from the UK, Canadian and the U.S.A was part of this first annual build off at the 50th Anniversary of SEMA. While in Vegas I was able to met and make several new friend's. As well as finding several people that have the same passion for RAT RODS as I do. Like Jeramie Rosencranz, founder of Flamin' 8 Speed Shop from Menomonie, Wisconsin. Finding out he along with his friend Josh Ellsworth drove from Wisconsin with a tailor in tow, in a nice 1946 Chevy Rat Rod Gasser Truck. Showed me the respect this type of a builder has along with so many of the like minded people that I met on this journey. I found out the week after we left Las Vegas, that Jeramie has been invited to join the U.S.A. team for the International Rat Rod build off competition for SEMA the upcoming year. The excitement and joy I have for my friend Jeramie and his team, is like a proud mom if you will. This is what has bought me to this new column as we watch and document this build as it unfolds. As we watch and follow Flamin' 8 Speed Shop, Jeramie and his team build what will be one of team U.S.A.’s next entries into the International RATical Rod Build Off for SEMA 2017. (Yes, the Rat Rod name has been changed to RATical Rod! grrrr)
So as Jeramie and his team work to build what will arrive in Las Vegas in late October. We’ll get to watch the build unfold and hit the "Road to SEMA 2017". After speaking to Jeramie he tells me, it was not only a HUGE honor to be picked for this build off, representing team U.S.A, was something he was very proud to be apart of. As we all watch the Flamin' 8 Speed Shop build a full custom forced air big block 1959 Cadillac race car. And a Cummins powered 1955 Chevy cab over ramp bed hauler. Jeramie tells me "the goal is for it to look like a nostalgic race team from the early 60s." Jeramie found a rusty 1959 Cadillac that was saved from the crusher. (So sad most would say scrap is all it's good for. But he and his team have a vision to give it new life.) and will put it back on the road again. The 1955 Cab Over was random. Jeramie saw one sittin’ in a pasture on farm as he traveled through Kansas one day and had a vision. "I have to have one!" he tells me. Hours later when he arrived at a friends shop. They started making phone calls until they was able to find one. Along with a bunch of other retired 50’s and 60’s trucks from an old excavating company. The "Road to SEMA 2017" has now begun. Jeramie owner and founder of Flamin' 8 Speed Shop. "I'm very proud to not build your average Hot Rod or Rat Rod for local use. We build them to be driven EVERY WHERE. To make this build off even better we will drive BOTH vehicles from Wisconsin to SEMA 2017 in Las Vegas then load the Caddy on the 1955 Hauler for display at the show." He tells me with much pride and determination in his voice! So sit back and enjoy this build and progress through out the year for what we will call "Road To SEMA 2017"!
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Retro-lingo By Candy Cocktail Happy February hep cats and cool kittens! This month I have compiled an 18-karat collection of vintage words and spiffy sayings from the past that everyone can enjoy. From trend-setting movies that were before their time, like Rebel Without a Cause and Untamed Youth, to 20th century classics like Grease, these films use retro slang that is still cool today! From The Outsiders' infamous "Stay Gold, Ponyboy" to my personal favorite, blonde bombshell Wanda Woodward in Cry-Baby saying, "Yeah, I'm just a bebop baby, and I don't take nothing from no one! See ya later, daddy-os. Have a cool Yule and a frantic First!" From drapes to squares, some words, such as bug (as to annoy), were popular in the baby boomer era, yet never went away. Some of you may have grown up during the 40s and 50s, so this article may be a walk down memory lane. While for others, it will be a fun look at an unfamiliar time that remains so unique, it even had its own distinct style and the language was full of retro slang! Agitate the Gravel -To leave (hot-rodders) Are you writing a book? - You're asking too many questions Baby - Cute girl, term of address for either sex Back seat bingo - Necking in a car Bad news - Depressing person Bent eight - a V-8 engine (hot-rodders) Big Daddy - An older person Big tickle - Really funny Bit - An act Blast - A good time Blow off - To defeat in a race (hot-rodders) Bobbed - Shortened Boss - Great Burn rubber - To accelerate hard and fast (hot-rodders) Cast an eyeball - To look Chariot - Car (Beats) Cherry - Originally, an unaltered car. Later, anything attractive (hotrodders, originally) Chrome-plated - Dressed up (hot-rodders, originally) Circled - Married Classy chassis - Great body Clutched - Rejected Cook, cookin' - Doing it well Cooties - Imaginary infestations of the truly un-cool Cranked - Excited (Beats) Cream - Originally, to dent a car. Later, to badly damage (hot-rodders, originally) Cruisin' for a bruisin' - Looking for trouble Cube - A normal person Cut the gas - Be quiet! Cut out - Leave Deuce - A 1932 Ford (hot-rodders) Dig - To understand; to approve Dolly - Cute girl Drag - (hot-rodders) A short car race Duck Butt or D.A. - Hairstyle of greasers where hair in back is combed to the middle, then with end of comb, make a middle part. Earthbound - Reliable Epistle - Letter
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Eyeball - Look around Fake Out - A bad date Fast - Someone who was sexually active Fat City - A great thing or place; Happy Fire Up - Start your engine (hot-rodders) Flat out - Fast as you can Flat-top - Men's hairstyle. A crewcut which is flat across the top Flick - A movie Flip - To get very excited Flip-top - A convertible car Floor it - Push the accelerator to the floor (hot-rodders) Fream - Someone who doesn't fit in Frosted - Angry Get with it - Understand Go ape - Get very excited Go for pinks - A drag race where the stakes are the car's pink slip (hotrodders) Goof - Someone who makes mistakes Goopy - Messy Goose it - Accelerate the car fully (hot-rodders) Grody - Sloppy, messy or dirty Hep - With it, cool. Someone who knows the situation. Hopped up - A car modified for speed (hot-rodders) Horn - Telephone Hottie - A very fast car (hot-rodders) Illuminations - Good ideas, thoughts In orbit - In the know Ivy Leaguer - Pants style. Also any person who attended an Ivy League college Jacketed - Going steady Jelly Roll - Men's hair combed up and forward on both sides, brought together in the middle of the forehead. Jets - Smarts, brains Kick - A fun or good thing; Also, a fad Kill - To really impress Knuckle sandwich - A fist in the face Kookie - Nuts, in the nicest possible way Lay a patch - To accelerate so rapidly that you leave a patch of rubber on the road. Lid - A hat Lighter - A crew cut Machine - A car (hot-rodders) Make the scene - To attend an event or activity Meanwhile, back at the ranch - From TV Westerns. Usually used to get a storyteller back on track. Mirror warmer - A piece of pastel fabric (often cashmere) tied around the rear view mirror. A 50s version of the Medieval wearing your lady's colors. Most - A in "the most" - high praise usually of the opposite sex Nest - A hair-do Nod - Drift off to sleep Nowhere - Opposite of cool. Nowheresville was a boring, bad place to be. (Beats) Nuggets - Loose change Off the line - Start of a drag race (hot-rodders) On the stick - Pulled together. Bright, prepared... Paper shaker - Cheerleader or Pom Pom girl
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Party pooper - No fun at all Passion Pit - Drive-in movie theatre Pile up Z's - Get some sleep Pop the Clutch - Release the clutch pedal quickly so as to get a fast start Pound - Beat up Punch it - Step on the gas (hot-rodders) Radioactive - Very popular Rag Top - A convertible car Rattle your cage - Get upset Raunchy - Messy or gross in some other way Razz my berries - Excite or impress me Real gone - Very much in love. Also unstable. Reds - The Communists Rock - A diamond Rocket - A car (hot-rodders) Rod - A car (hot-rodders) Royal shaft - Badly or unfairly treated Scream - Go fast Screamer - A hot rod Shoot low, they're riding Shetlands - Be careful Shot down - Failed Shuck, shuckster - A deceiver, liar or cheat Sides - Vinyl records Sing - To tattle or inform on someone (Beats) Sounds - Music Souped up - A car modified to go fast Spaz - Someone who is uncoordinated. A clutz. Square - A regular, normal person. A conformist. Stacked - A woman with large er, ah...you know, well endowed. Stack up - To wreck a car (hotrodder) Submarine races - While waiting for the submarines to race, which might take quite a while, couples found creative ways of killing the time. Subterranean - A hipster. Used by both Ginsberg and Kerouac. (Beats) Tank - A large sedan (usually driven by parents) Tear ass - Drive (or go) very fast That's close - Something wrong or not true Think Fast - Usually said right before someone threw something at you Total - To completely destroy, most often in reference to a car Wazoo - Your rear end Weed - A cigarette Wet rag - Someone who's just no fun Word from the bird - The truth (Beats) What's buzzin, cuzzin - What's new? What's you tale, nightingale - What's the story? Wheelie - Left the car's front wheels off the ground by rapid acceleration MORE SWELL SAYINGS: Dame - A classy, beautiful woman who a guy wants to get to know. The type one can only dream of going out with. Holy mother of Pearl, look at that fine “dame” over there. Dish - A girl who has it all; Good looks, personality and intelligence. Hey man, you know Sally? Well let me tell you, that broad is a “dish.” Barn Burner - Originally in Sinatra slang this was a stylish, classy woman, but today, it can even be applied to a good football game. Hey, Quincy, did you see Stella over at the diner? Man, she is one amazing "barn burner." Jump - To swing. Let's check out that bar over there. It sounds like the joint is “jumpin'.”
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Pad - House, home, apartment or bed. Hey, Lester, c'mon up to my "pad" you look like you need to cool down.” Supermurgitroid - Really cool. That club was supermurgitroid! Out to Lunch - Same as lame. That guy is "out to lunch," I can't stand the way he plays. Cans - Headphones. That last take was really kickin', put on the "cans" and lets record the final take. Bag - A person's particular interest. I'd like to play with your combo, dude, but your sound just ain't my "bag.".
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Made in the Shade - This 1950’s slang term was used to describe something or someone that was guaranteed to be or is a success. Did you hear that Danny got into Yale? He’s got is “made in the shade, man.” Cats - Folks who play jazz music. I used to partake in late-night jam sessions with the "cats" over at Sid's. Boogie Man - In the jazz slanguage of 1935, this was a critic. Roscoe just waxed a great disc and the "boogie man" gave it a bad review. Fracture - To inspire or move someone. You are the funniest guy I know. When you start to tell a joke, it "fractures" me. Down by law - Is to have paid dues; that is, to have earned respect for your talent or ability to "get down." Charlie Parker spent years on the road working a lot of dives to fine-tune his craft. He earned every bit of success and recognition he later received. He was "down by law." Swing - To get a rocking or swaying beat. Ellington's band "swings" like no other. It's elegant. Crumb - Someone for whom it is impossible to show respect. Sleazy Eddie is a real "crumb." Zoot - Used in the thirties and forties to describe exaggerated clothes, especially a zoot suit. Look at that cat's "zoot" suit. It's crazy, man. Scene - A place or atmosphere. In the late twenties, Armstrong was the man on the New York "scene." Blow your top - A phrase which expresses enthusiasm or exasperation. Hey man, I know it's tough, but don't "blow your top." Fly - Smooth or slick. Hey, Eddie, did you see the hat-check girl Bernice? Man, she is "fly.". Peepers - A slang word used to describe glasses in the 1950’s. “Hey, take a look at that nerd with those massive peepers on his face!” Skins player - The drummer. Funky - Earthy or down-to-earth. That George Clinton is one "funky" cat. Gas - As a noun - something that moves you. As a verb - to stir up feelings. The way that guy beats the skins is a real "gas." Wild - Astonishing or amazing. It's really "wild" the way Lee plays the trumpet. Flip your lid - Same as "Blow your top." That cat looks crazy. I think he's gonna "flip his lid." Split - This 50’s slang word was used in reference to leaving a place, often very quickly. “I’m bored, let’s split!” Focus your audio - Listen carefully. "Shut your trap and focus your audio. This is important." Threads - This is a descriptive slang word used in reference to a person’s clothing. “Those are some cool threads you’ve got on, man.” A shape in a drape - A well-dressed person. "Usually she just wears jeans, but she sure is a shape in a drape in that dress." X-ray eyes - To understand something, to see through confusion. "That guy is so smart. He's got x-ray eyes." Scat - Improvise lyrics as nonsense syllables. Said to have originated on the "Hot Five" song "Heebie Jeebies" when Louis Armstrong dropped his lyrics. I can really dig Dizzy's new way of singing "scat." Hot Rod - Used to as a descriptive term for typically American made muscle cars that were modified with large engines for linear speed with usually a very flashy exterior. “Did you see that new hot rod, Johnny brought to the dance? It was unreal!” Snap your cap - Same as "Blow your top."Hey, Buddy, calm down. Don't "snap your cap." Gin mill cowboy - A bar regular. "Cliff Clavin was the flossiest gin mill cowboy of all time." Righto - This slang word was used when someone wanted to agree with another person. “You want to take out the trash? Righto, mom.” Nosebleed - The word was used to address or reference someone in a disparaging way, usually a nerd, geek, etc. “Hey nosebleed, watch where you’re going next time, huh?” Wail - To play a tune extremely well. Count Basie did a tune called
"Prince of Wails" -- a clever play on words. Damn, Basie's band can really "wail." Know your groceries - To be aware, or to do things well. "You can't give a TED Talk on something unless you really know your groceries." Drape - A rebel; Opposite of a square. Taken from John Water's classic film Crybaby. "My daughter is a good little girl she would never be seen with one of those drapes!" Lead sled - A car, specifically one that would now be considered a classic model. "His parents gave him their old lead sled for his sixteenth birthday." Got your glasses on - You are ritzy or snooty, you fail to recognize your friends, you are up-stage. Jive - versatile word which can be used as a noun, verb or adjective. Noun - an odd form of speech. Verb - to fool someone. Adjective phoney or fake. Old Satchmo can lay down some crazy "jive." Don't "jive"me man, I wasn't born yesterday. That cat is one "jive" dude. Screwin' the Pooch - Really bad mistakes while playing music. Roscoe must've had a bad day, cause he's really "screwin' the pooch." 18 Karat - All the way, full out. The Duke is a classy guy, his heart is "18 karat." Air-check - A recording of a radio or television performance. Did you hear the "air-check" of Billie Holiday with Gerry Mulligan? Bright disease - To know too much. "He has bright disease. Make sure he doesn't rat us out." Zonk on the head - A bad thing. "It stormed all night and we lost power, but the real zonk on the head was when hail broke the bedroom window." Greaser - Originally used to describe a guy with tons of hair product in his hair, but within a few years it was used to describe a certain group of 1950’s youth. “John Travolta in Grease was the ultimate greaser, don’t you think?” Ankle-biter - This term was used to describe a young child who was often found crawling around on the floor at around ankle height.
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Check out this pic that was taken some 60 years ago compared to the one I took just a couple of weeks ago at Edds. Also keep in mind that I was told Edds started out originally as a Dairy Queen.
“That little ankle-biter of yours is really cute.” Everything plus - Better than good-looking. "He wasn't just built, he was everything plus." Noodle it out - Think it through. "You don't have to make a decision right now. Noodle it out and call me back." Yard - A thousand dollars. "Yeah, it's nice, but rent is half a yard a week. Let's jungle up somewhere else." Red onion - A hole in the wall; a really crappy bar. "I thought we were going somewhere nice but he just took me to the red onion on the corner." Jungled up - Having a place to live, or specific living arrangements. "All I know is that he's jungled up with that guy he met at the gin mill last month." Off the cob - Corny. "Okay, some of this old Beat slang is kinda off the cob." Hanging paper - Paying with forged checks. "I hope that chick who stole my purse last week goes to jail for hanging paper." Slated for crashville - Out of control. "That girl's been in college for five minutes and is already slated for crashville." Pearl diver - A person who washes dishes. "I'm just a pearl diver at a greasy spoon, but it's a job." Used-to-be - An ex, a person you used to date. "I ran into my used-to-be in Kroger's and I looked terrible." Quail hunting - Picking up chicks. "I'm going quail hunting and you're my wingman." Varicose alley - The runway in a strip club. "Stay in school or you'll be strutting varicose alley, girls." Get Bent! - This 1950’s slang term was used when someone wanted to tell someone off or to go away. “Johnny, get bent! I’m over you!” Dad, Daddy-o - A hipster's way of addressing another guy. Hey, "daddy-o", what's cookin'.
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lright broads and daddy-os, why not add some of these to your daily vocabulary? Before you tell your dad to "cool it pops!" Try throwing out a "rockin!" Use "I jive" instead of "I agree" and refer to women as "skirts", "dames", "doll", or "dollface". Show off your retrolingo!
By: Ray Parrish Edd’s Drive-in has been an icon in my home town since 1953, slightly before I was born. It's changed very little over all of these years. I can remember as a little kid back in the 60's my family would go there and we would get supper, or just a great milkshake or ice cream cone. When I got my own car it became almost a daily stop for me. Edd’s became famous for their chili cheese burgers and that status hasn't changed yet. Edd’s has always been a good place to get a quick hot meal at an inexpensive price. People that grow up here and move away and then come back for a visit often make Edd’s their first stop. They always have great friendly service and consistent food. A chili cheese burger taste the same as it did 40-50 years ago and that comes from personal experience. I still eat there at least once a week. Edd’s is also know for their cancer fundraising. For several years now they have raised thousands of dollars to help in the fight against cancer. One of their popular fundraising items are refrigerator magnets. I was honored when the manager of Edd’s asked me to take a photo with some of our old cars out front for a new magnet for them to sell. This is the group of cars I enticed to come out today in spite of the horrible weather we were having. This group of cars represent vehicles from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's era. All of these cars often show up at Edd’s on a regular basis, mostly because they know the way so well. I want to personally thank all of the management and hundreds of workers that have made their way through this organization over the last 64 years. Pascagoula would be lost without you!!! Please cruise in soon and purchase your magnet! Edd’s Drive-in, 3834 Market St, Pascagoula, MS 39567
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By: Rob Wise Go, Cat, Go Like any small town in 1955, find its fourway stop and for two bits you could order up a cheeseburger and a side of fried taters with some change to spare. If that four-way was around Peace and Liberty street in Canton, Mississippi you’ve been sittin across the counter from nineteen year old Lucille at DoBoys Diner. She was an eyeful to behold and if it were past five o’clock on any given night you may just get your eyes swollen shut for starring too long at Lucille, that was just about the time her boyfriend, former local high school football legend turned log-truck driver Johnnie Baker would wheel in to stable his filly for the night’s festivities. But that was a couple of hours from happening on Thursday the twentieth of October and the bells bolted to the swinging front doors were ringing out to Lucille and the fry cook at Do-Boys that a few stiff legs just strolled in and life for the red haired beauty smacking on a piece of juicy fruit was just about to get more interesting. “Where’d you boys like to sit?” she asked, a text book set-up for the hormonal hillbilly-boppers who were just pass’n through. “I’ll sit anywhere you ask me to gorgeous”, said Red the loudest of the trio of rebel rousers. There were three of them and they were hep-musicians that’d blown in on their way to play an opening gig at a juke joint super club just outside Jackson Tennessee the next day. Les Rude on stand-up base, Steve Kanter on skins and Mike Redinger strummin a Gretsch. His buddies just called him “Red”, he was the lead for the triad calling themselves “The Red Barron’s” and they believed they were on their way to havin it made in the shade. Lucille, looking less than impressed, “how about taking it some where’s else if you all are look’n for trouble?” “You got us all wrong dollface we’re just look’n to have some harmless fun.” “Well then what would you like to drink”, she asked? “Three cherry Coke’s dollface and a round of burgers and fries will do just fine.” on our destiny”, said Red, looking into her eye’s while the other two Baron’s fought back laughter. They knew Red was about to lay it on thick in a last ditch effort to capture her affection. “See me and my boy’s hear are a part of the soon to be discovered “Red Barron’s” and we are writing out the three songs that will keep us from being just the opening act for Sam Phillips’ traveling show tomorrow.” “Now you look like a woman with great taste and judging from your command with respect, I believe you could help us to pick out the best line-up to insure stardom tomorrow?” As she walked away from the table she glanced at the mirror and crack a grin back at Red, she wasn’t at all put off by his devilish charm, in fact she was playing up the wet rag act. A feline knows just how to play a tomcat and this little kittens tail was making Red howl like a werewolf inside. Thirty minutes later the Red Barron’s were cutting
through their juicy beef burgers like a chainsaw on a termite infested log. They sat at the table working their song bill for the gig when Lucille walked over with a smiled directed at Red. “Would you fellers like anything else to eat, we have some nice homemade desserts?” “No beautiful, what we’d like is your opinion Now as anybody who’s grown up in a small town knows, the grass across the county line grows greener but the grass across a Stateline is not only greener, it’s manicured and pedicured if you hitch your wagon to the right team of horses. Red had said two things that peaked Lucille’s interest; the first was the word stardom and the second was woman. Nobody had ever asked for her opinion outside of the daily specials at work and when you couple that with being called a bonafied woman! Red had set all the tumblers in an exact sequence, this safe was cracked. “You want my opinion on songs”, she said with muffled enthusiasm! “Yes darling, here’s a list of our titles, the first four are slow with the last three being more hoppedup.” Lucille looked over the song sheet on the table and settled on three titles but the last one caught her eye, “Steppin Out on Him”. “What’s that one about”, Lucille asked Red? “That’s one I’m about to write, it’s about a waitress who takes a chance on fate and leaves her small surroundings to run off and have a good time.” “Sounds like a hit” she replied let me get your total ready. Lucille turned around and headed to get their bill, when she returned she was wearing her coat and purse. “I’m all finished up on my shift, consider that meal my fare to tag along and see if that song make’s it tomorrow night, you fella’s have room for one more?” To that Red with a gesture of royalty offered his arm to her and pointed to a green Olds “98” out front replying, “join me upfront my lady, while these two goons ride in the back.”
The door to the diner rang shut and the four headed towards the custom ride, Lucille remarked if they were to make it in the big time they’d need a gimmick to sell a song about stepping out. She suggested the trio stop on their way out of town at the local favorite to pick up some threads, she knew just the place. Like clockwork, nearly thirty minutes later Lucille’s yesterday special, Johnnie Baker pulled into the diner. The door to his logging truck squeaked open as the size fourteen boots thumped the ground headed towards the door. “Lucy!” He called out as the door bells fell silent.
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Another waitress came over to explain to Johnnie where she’d gone and quicker than a polecats tale can lift, he was headed towards the Tennessee line in a fit of rage. Meanwhile over at Gibbs Mercantile Store, the band had decided to listen to their newly appointed assistant and they were shopping for the one article of clothing that’d put them out front of all the rest. On display in the front store window were a pair of shoes that caught the eye of Lucille, nobody in such a sleepy small community had any use for such an impractical pair of suede leather shoes. Bright blue with white souls they made a mockery of the towns’ blue collar patrons passing through the front door at Gibbs so the manager was happy to see them walk out for less than the asking price. Red however wasn’t happy at first, his simple way of thought was obvious. “We ain’t The Blue Barron’s we need to find me a Red pair the blue ones would be bad luck!” In a town of less than thirty-five hundred you take what you can get and in the end Red relented to go blue remarking talent was his ticket to the big leagues no shoes, or even with the blue shoes he was going to make it. He went around to the trunk to fetch his guitar throwing the keys to Steve saying, “lay a patch Kantor daddy, I have a hit song to write before we take the stage tomorrow night!” They slung gravel headed towards the Stateline, Red and Lucille in the back working with different chord arrangements and writing down lyrics. Three hours and 250 miles later they had a hillbilly bop number that’d make even the Mayor of Squaresville jump, jive and wail. They rolled into the motel and piled up some Z’s till it was show time. The Red Barron’s took the stage that night and “Stepping Out on Him” had ‘em hoppin in the isles, but just as they stopped everyone began to chant, “Carl, Carl, Carl!” They’d mistakenly thought for a brief few minutes the mob was theirs, but make no mistake they were here tonight for one name and that was Carl Perkin’s. Red and the boys moved down front and out on the floor when Carl made his way in and started into “Blue Moon of Kentucky.” It was on the second chorus when Carl looked down, Red and Lucille were in the middle of a Lindy Hop twist, when the crowd parted by a massive arm and Johnnie, who’d pushed his way through, grabbed Red knocking him down to the floor, spitting in his face, he’d started cursing him all over the place. Finally, Johnnie began to lift his big boot to stomp on Reds shoes when all of a sudden Lucille yell’s out, “Honey get off the Blue Suede shoes, you can do anything but lay off those Blue Suede shoes!” Carl looked down at what was happening and then back at the band with a grin like a goat eating a pinecone. Carl was remembering something his buddy Johnny had said a week earlier about a song idea; Carl had passed it off but was beginning to get a good feeling for the right lyrics. Security was grabbing big ole Baker and pulling him off of Red, Lucille went running out after him through the door. Red regained consciousness and walked over to Lucille telling her, “look baby, it was fun but me and the boys are headed out for the next show. Take that big, over grown gorilla, back to Canton before he goes ape again.” Lucille recognized some thing’s are worth fighting for in life, and when you find someone who cares that much about you to chase after you; you shouldn’t just chase something that is nothing more than bright lights. The Red Barron’s never made it big, perhaps if the shoe were on the other foot who knows what would have happen? …Well, it's one for the money, Two for the show, Three to get ready, Now go, cat, go… -Carl Perkins
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I’m writing this in Dec. and I’m going to have to add another Sept. casualty to my list. (Bryan Clauson), 3 time National Midget Champion, 2010, 2011, 2015. He’s gone, fans will miss him! He did this on USAC dirt and pavement, NO WINGS, and to complete this part of his racing background, he was also, (at the same time) National Sprint Champ, 2010, 2011, 2012. (dirt & pavement NO WINGS) that’s quite a record for today's events. In addition to the above this kid was a real, sharp driver! You remember all my articles about Turkey Nite, well, he won it in 2009, and 2010! Another great job (in the midgets) was winning Chili Bowl in 2014. In that race was Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Jeff Gordon, and Jason Leffler. I can’t leave out Bellville Nationals, he was winner 2009, 2010, 2015. If you have never been to this track (Belleville) you won’t believe what you see when you walk in! Its called one of the “High Banks” and they aren’t kidding! The back straight (this is a 1/2 mile dirt) is banked about 50-60 ft. up from the inside of the infield. One of the “Killer” tracks for Midgets and Sprints, was Salem, Indiana. The promoters would hold a combination show on the same night for Midgets and Sprints. Bryan won both main events on the same night, a very difficult feat! MAY THE WIND BE ALWAYS BE AT YOUR BACK KEEP IT BETWEEN THE FENCES LARRY Dunham 228-671-6216
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Bryan Clauson has been one of the most prolific drivers to come through USAC in his short career. Racking up 66 career USAC wins, and several championships, Clauson has cemented his place in USAC history in short time. Clauson’s father, Tim, was a Sprint Car racer in and around the family’s hometown in Northern California – Carmichael. So it was no surprise that Bryan caught the racing bug at a very young age. He took to Quarter Midgets when he was 5, and also tried go-karts, becoming the youngest ever to be named Rookie of the Year in the Outlaw Go-Kart program. He won multiple championships in Quarter Midgets over the next few years, including a Western States Championship even after the family relocated to the Indianapolis area in 1999. In his six years running Quarter Midgets from 1994 to 2000, Clauson earned one national championship, two state championships (California and Indiana), two Northern California regional championships and four Western States championships. He also set a new track speed record during the Nationals in Pueblo, Colo., and surpassed the 20-win mark almost every year. In 1997, as an 8-year-old, Clauson won 30 times. He earned the Quarter Midget Light A Division National Championship in Apopka, Fla., to cap off his final Quarter Midget season of 2000.
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With more than 200 Quarter Midget victories by his 10th birthday, next Clauson turned his attention to 600 Micro and North American Auto Racing Series (NAMARS) Kenyon Midgets. In 2001 and 2002, Clauson scored 26 A-Main event wins and earned Rookie of the Year honors at Camden (Ind.) Speedway. He started running the Kenyon Midgets in 2002, where he scored a national title and Rookie of the Year honors, as well as “First Year Driver” honors from the HARF organization, who in previous years have honored such notable drivers as Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman. In 2003, Clauson became the youngest driver to win the Open Division of the Tulsa Shootout, and added six A-Main wins in Kenyon Midgets en route to his second consecutive national championship. Clauson took a shot at Sprint cars the latter part of 2003 and proved to be a natural, qualifying for all 10 events he entered at Kokomo (Ind.) Speedway. His much-older peers nicknamed him “The Bullet” and Clauson was recognized as the track’s Rookie of the Year. As a 14-year-old in 2004, Clauson achieved unprecedented numbers in Sprint Car competition. In 37 starts, he netted six wins, 20 podium finishes and 31 topfives. He earned Rookie of the Year honors at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway and Bloomington (Ind.) Speedway, where he also finished second in the overall 2004 speedway points standings. The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame recognized Clauson’s outstanding efforts and presented him with the “Wildcard Award,’ which made him the youngest recipient of the award ever. Clauson competed locally in Indiana the first half of the 2005 Sprint Car season, then moved up into the USAC ranks following his 16th birthday in June. His first start, at Limaland Speedway in Lima, Ohio, resulted in a third-place finish. He finished with five top-10 qualifying efforts and topped it off with a podium finish. Among those who took note of Clauson’s exploits was the ownership of Keith Kunz Motorsports, one of the nation’s premier USAC operations. KKM signed Clauson and opened the door for his participation on both dirt and pavement, in both Midgets and Sprints, and broadened his experience in a big way. He won the USAC Midget race at Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway in October of 2005 to become the youngest National Feature winner in USAC history. By season’s end, he had nine wins on dirt and pavement in three different divisions – Midgets, Sprints and Kenyon Midgets. Clauson next caught the attention of Lorin Ranier, director of driver development for Ganassi, who wasted no time signing the youngster to the team’s development program. In 2006, Clauson collected wins in USAC Sprints and Midgets, including the April Sprint event at Winchester (Ind.) Speedway, making him the youngest winner ever at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” and the youngest USAC Sprint Car feature winner to date. Through that summer, Clauson netted 11 Top-5 and 18 Top-10 National Sprint Car finishes, in addition to eight Top-5 National Midget finishes. In August, as a 17 -year-old, he became the youngest driver ever to sweep a Midget/Sprint doubleheader weekend by winning both USAC Midget and Sprint Car features at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. The sweep placed Clauson in the USAC history books alongside other notable drivers who had accomplished the same feat, including Jeff Gordon, Pancho Carter and Dave Steele. The wins at Salem and Winchester also meant Clauson had successfully swept the high-banked tracks on the 2006 USAC competition schedule. Even after an injury at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. sidelined him for the remainder of the year, Clauson still maintained a top-10 position in both the National Sprint and Midget series by season’s end. He finished fifth in the National Midget division and seventh in the National Sprint division. In addition to the outstanding final tally, Clauson again received freshman props by being named the 2006 Rookie of the Year in the National Midget division. Clauson’s prowess in Midgets and Sprints at an early age caught the eye of Chip Ganassi, who signed the then-15-year-old as a development driver. That materialized into a ride in the Nationwide Series that began with five races in late 2007 and 21 races in 2008 in the No. 41 Ganassi Dodge. As the story goes, Clauson had to ask his high school teacher for a hall pass so he could take a moment to meet with his potential sponsor. Leading up to that fall slate of Nationwide races in 2007, Clauson embarked on a 26-race schedule competing in ARCA for the Ganassi team, and also running the American Speed Association (ASA) North, ASA Challenge, USAC and the Georgia Asphalt Series (GAS) with various car owners, including NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne. In 2007, Clauson’s six starts in the Ganassi Racing ARCA Series entry netted a victory at Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis and runner-up finishes at USA Speedway in Lakeland, Fla., and Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway, as well as a pole position at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. In his 21 Nationwide Series starts in 2008, Clauson scored a fifth-place finish at Kentucky Speedway in June and a sixth-place finish in the season-opening event at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. He also qualified on the pole in the July race at Daytona. In 2009 Clauson was slated to run full-time in the Nascar Nationwide Series. Early in the winter the deal fell through and he was left rideless. With nowhere to go Clauson returned to the place that made him a star, USAC, for the 2009 season. The 2009 season would prove to be a huge one for Bryan and his team as they racked up 19 feature wins. Among his many accomplishments in 2009 was the
Indiana Midget Week Championship, the Belleville (Kan.) Midget Nationals Championship, winning the Hall Of Fame Classic and the Night Before the Brickyard at O’Reilly Raceway Park, winning the prestigious Turkey Night Grand Prix, and winning the Glenn Howard Memorial at Perris (Calif.) Auto Speedway. Clauson also received the yearlong honors of being named Hoosier Racing Fan Club (HARF) Driver of the Year and the National Midget Driver of the Year. In 2010, Clauson turned his focus to making a run at all three USAC Championships. He joined forces with Tony Stewart Racing for the USAC Silver Crown Championship, RW Motorsports for the Sprint Car tour, and his familyowned Bryan Clauson Racing Inc. Midget for the USAC National Midget season. 2010 was another stellar year as Bryan captured 19 feature wins that included at least one in each division of USAC. Major wins on the year included the Hut 100, a second straight Belleville Midget Nationals, and a second straight Turkey Night Grand Prix. 2011 was a busy year for Clauson as he competed in all three divisions of USAC full-time along with six Firestone Indy Lights Oval races. Capturing the pole at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Freedom 100 and a third place finish at Iowa speedway highlighted the Indy Lights season. Clauson captured 14 feature wins in 2011 and the Indiana Midget Week Championship for the second time in his career. The end of 2011 saw Bryan win both the USAC National Midget and the USAC National Drivers Championship in back-to-back seasons. As a part of the 2011 prize for the National Drivers Championship, Clauson received a scholarship to compete in the 2012 Indianapolis 500. In 2012, Clauson claimed the USAC National Drivers Championship for the third consecutive year. Clauson won his first USAC National Sprint Car Championship driving the BCI/Curb-Agajanian No. 7 Sprint Car, becoming the youngest driver in USAC history to do so. In USAC National Midget competition Clauson was behind the wheel of the Keith Kunz Motorsports No. 67. The reunited duo finished the season 3rd in National Midget points. The highlight of Clauson’s 2012 season came in May when he qualified for the Indianapolis 500 with the Sarah Fisher Hartman No. 39 team. Clauson continued his winning ways in 2013 capturing a career high 26 feature wins, including his first career winged sprint car win (Jacksonville, IL). Major accomplishments on the year included the Eastern Storm Championship (USAC Sprint Car), the Indiana Sprint Week championship, and a Western World Sweep (winning both the midget and sprint car feature on the same night at Canyon Speedway). Clauson won his second consecutive USAC National Sprint Car Championship driving the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing No. 20 Sprint Car. Clauson finished the USAC National Midget season 2nd in points driving the BCI/ Curb-Agajanian No. 39. In 2014, Clauson kicked off the year by winning the prestigious Chili Bowl Midget Nationals aboard the Joe Dooling/Curb-Agajanian #63 midget. Clauson captured 22 feature wins and the Indiana Sprint Week Championship for the second consecutive year. Along with non-wing sprint car success in 2014, which included winning the Kokomo Track Championship, Clauson made strides in a winged sprint car, as well. In only his second attempt, Clauson made the Knoxville Nationals AMain for the first time in his career in 2014. Clauson again captured over 20 feature wins in 2015, making it four years in a row with 20+ wins. Clauson won prestigious midget events in 2015, including the Belleville Midget Nationals at the Belleville High Banks and the Jason Leffler Memorial Race at Wayne County Speedway. Non-Wing sprint car success continued, as well, with Clauson winning Oval Nationals at Perris Auto Speedway and the Western World Championship at USA Raceway. Clauson also recorded wins in the winged sprint car, both 410 and 360, in 2015. The most memorable winged sprint car win came at Knoxville Raceway on Friday night during the Knoxville Nationals. In 2015, Clauson competed in the Indianapolis 500 for Jonathan Byrd's Racing/KVSH. Info from: http://www.bryanclauson.com/about/
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~ Photos courtesy of C. T. Janet Elementary School Karen Doyle is the principal of C.T. Janet Elementary School in Marrero, Louisiana. C.T. Janet is a Jefferson Parish Public School that constantly seeks to challenge its students to excel. Their school motto is “Expect the Best.” At the beginning of the school year, Principal Doyle thought it would be nice for each member of the school staff to create a poster about themselves to hang in the halls so that the children could get to know them better. These posters would allow the kids to see a part of the staff that they wouldn’t ordinarily encounter during a school day. Carl Malone, the school’s plant manager, had a photo of the beautiful ’56 Chevy 210 that he and his wife own. Many of the students commented on the car on Carl’s poster. So, Principal Doyle came up with an idea to reward her students who were on the First Quarter Honor Roll and who also had A’s or B’s in Conduct. She wanted to treat them to a Classic Car Show. Principal Doyle brought her idea to Carl in October 2016. Carl and his wife are members of the Slidell Antique Car Club and the St. Bernard Antique Car Club. Within 24-hours, Carl put together a show. He called fellow club members and friends from around the area and they readily responded: nine local car owners, two came from the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, one from St. Bernard Parish and one from Houma (Mike Cramer, who packed his Chevy SS 409 with 100 t-shirts to give away). They all came out to introduce the students to American automotive technology as it used to be. The car owners were joined by a school bus driver, Joey Harvey, who brought out his Harley Davidson. Carl said that the car owners spent two hours with the students answering a multitude of questions. They asked about the cars’ makes and models, the years they were built and about their interiors. They marveled that most of the cars were older than their parents and that’s OLD! Consider that most of these cars didn’t come originally with seatbelts, so there was no place to lock in a car seat. There was no Bluetooth in the dashboard. There were no DVD players in the back. There was no power steering in most of them, so their moms wouldn’t have been able to easily turn a corner while drinking their morning coffee. Carl and one of his friends enjoyed asking the kids questions, too. Their favorite was asking them to find where they fill their gas tanks. Guesses included through the front bumper, the back bumper, through the tires and through the fenders. They were astounded to discover that one is hidden in his tail light and the other is inside the trunk. Carl said that the adults laughed a lot at the children’s comments and ideas and really enjoyed the curiosity and interest that the kids showed. The smiles and wonderment on the faces of the children made the event totally worthwhile. He was completely infatuated with the kids’ reactions and desire to see and learn about something that they, the adults, love so much. Joey Harvey, the owner of the Harley, allowed child after child to sit on his bike to see what it felt like. The smiles on their faces and the laughter heard said it all about how they felt about that opportunity. A favorite at the show was a candy apple green 2-bucket Ford. Child after child filed by with admiration and amazement. The body style and color caught their attention and the look of the modified engine kept them rapt.
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Principal Doyle said that the children were in awe of what they saw and experienced that day and they absolutely loved it. It was more well received that even she had hoped it would be and she is very grateful to the men and women who made the show possible. Parents of the students expressed their gratitude to the exhibitors on the school’s Facebook page. Ashly Hayden said that her daughter was so excited by what she had seen that she couldn’t wait to tell her mother all about it when she got home. Kristinia Wilson, said that it had been a special day for her son who talked about it so much she felt like she had been there herself. Carl said that he and his friends will be back again this October as he and Principal Doyle are planning on making this an annual event. He retired as Plant Manager at the end of 2016, but he said that the kids were still talking about the classic cars with him until his last day. He is looking forward to spending time with the children again. Carl said that he believes it is important for classic car owners to share their love of these remarkable cars with the children of today. So many of the vehicles on our roads now are made by foreign-owned companies that true American cars are in the minority. He thinks if we don’t share the history of these fine machines, along with our passion for them, that they will never truly know what we know – that classic cars are worth saving, restoring and treasuring for generations to come.
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By: Gizmo I had the pleasure to finally meet a nice young man (anyone 20 years or more younger than me I consider to be young) Scott Travis today. I had been passing by this new shop here in Carriere Ms. for some time and had been wanting to stop in. However I often did not stop out of fear of interrupting his day to day operation. I had been following his Facebook page and finally asked if I could schedule a time to meet and chat for a few minutes. Found out quite a bit about his operation and how he came to be connected in this hobby/sport/business. Like most of us he too started quite young around 14 years of age and with a 1967 Mustang that he and his Father had begun work on. He stayed with working on friends and families cars throughout his school years and some time after but being somewhat selective on what he would work on. He wound up working in the Oil industry for many years and still managed to go racing and still work on performance type vehicles and race cars as his time permitted. As many know the oil industry took a rather large hit not too long ago and many in the oil patch were no longer in demand ( no drilling no work). It was that misfortune that led to his chance to follow his passion and in February of 2016 open the shop on Hwy 11 in Carriere Ms. known as Travis Motorsports LLC. A specialty shop that can build, race cars, do engine swaps on muscle cars, street rods, and old trucks. They can do race/performance tuning on fuel injected as well as carbureted engines. They are equipped with a Mustang Dyno for testing and tuning as well. He is a performance driven specialty shop for those that want just a little more or a whole lot more out of their vehicle. One of his customers known by many in South Ms. and by now Nation wide, is Shane Lester and his Mustang Street Outlaw car Da Hellion. Scott Travis and company do all of Shane's tuning. They have also been building a better and more powerful Evil Twin of Da Hellion that should see some track time in the next few months. I personally can’t wait to see this one hit the streets. And yes it is capable of being street driven, it has lights and blinkers and most items necessary to drive the roads, and as long as you keep your foot out of the go fast pedal it could get upwards to 17 mpg. which is not too shabby for a very high horse powered vehicle. He likes to do engine swaps, the kind where you put a new drive train in an old car, make them run better, and get good mileage and good drivability. Many of us have come to the discovery that these newer fuel injected motors are here to stay and have far greater power and get far better mileage than many power plants we have in our old cars. If you are interested in doing that type of swap, or a race enthusiast that just wants more horsepower out of your present ride it might not be a bad idea to give him a call, set up a time to go see him, I know I will be doing so soon. Travis Motorsports LLC. 601 347-1374 6998 Hwy 11N. ∙ Carriere Ms. 39426 Here a just a few pictures of some things they are working on. ….. Gizmo.
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OK guys an girls I WOULD LIKE TO BIG THANKS TO!!! THE FAMOUS GULFPORT DRAGWAY FOR A BRAND NEW BURNOUT PIT!!!!
I-10 Exit 31 Go south on Canal Rd. Cross over the railroad tracks. Go about one mile. Turn left onto Racetrack Rd.
Dennis Landry February 28 Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras 1/4 mile challenge. Gates open 11am time triles 11am Hourly payouts start 12 noon
Gates Open 6 p.m. ∙ Time Trials Start 6 p.m. ∙ Eliminations at 9 p.m. Car & Driver: $25.00 ∙ Spectators: $8.00 ∙ 10 Yrs. & Under: $5.00
$50 plus Trophy for each Winner - Minimum 4 Cars required for each Bracket. Once time trials have ended, there is no rainout! February 1 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune February 4 Gulf Coast Winter Classic at Gulfport Dragway. Bring your cars, trucks, bikes, pro stocks, muscle cars, dragsters out for a day of racing. Gates open at 9am Test & Tune "Stop Light starts and no times", Time trials start at Noon, eliminations start at 2pm. Grudge Racing · Vendors · Swap Meet Entrance Fee: Car & Driver $20 - Spectator $10. All Swap Meet & Vendors Welcome* (*Food Vendors must call track 228 863-4408) Vendors Set Up FREE with $10 spectator entrance. On site camping available. February 8 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune February 15 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune February 17-19 King of the Coast 1/8 mile Gaylon Rolison 228 323-7323 February 22 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune
February 4 Gulf Coast Winter Classic Grudge Racing · Vendors · Swap Meet Bring your cars, trucks, bikes, pro stocks, muscle cars, dragsters out for a day of racing. Gates open at 9am Test & Tune "Stop Light starts and no times" Time trials start at Noon, Eliminations start at 2pm. Entrance Fee: Car & Driver $20 - Spectator $10. All Swap Meet & Vendors Welcome* (*Food Vendors must call track 228 863-4408) Vendors Set Up FREE with $10 spectator entrance. On site camping available.
March 1 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune March 8 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune March 10 Test & Tune Only. Gates open 6pm-10pm March 11 IHRA Summit Super Series Double Hitter 1/8 mile Race 1 Junior-Footbrake-Electronics Gates open 9am. Race 2 Footbrake-Electronics Gates open 4pm March 15 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune March 18 Gulf Coast MOPAR Showdown MOPAR’S ONLY Gates open at 4pm for time trials & Eliminations start at 8pm. March 24 Friday Test & Tune 4pm-10pm Gulfport Dragway March 25-26 Footbrake150 + 50 8am-9pm Gaylon Rolison, promoter 228 323-7325 March 29 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune April 1 DownSouth Burners Motorcycle Club April 5 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune April 7 Test & Tune Only Gates open 6pm-10pm April 8 IHRA Summit Super Series Double Hitter 1/8 mile Race 1 Junior-Footbrake-Electronics Gates open 9am. Race 2 Footbrake -Electronics Gates open 4pm April 12 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune April 19 King of the Hill Wednesday Test & Tune April 21-22 ATOMIC BLAST 6 Open to ALL Vehicles. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Antique Bicycles. Rat Rods, Street Rods, Hot Rods, Antique & Classic Cars, $20 at the gate covers all activities including, Stoplight Drags, Tug of War, Burnout Contest, Flame Throwin' Contest, Donut spin-out contest and more. Swap Meet. Here's your chance to attend the event everyone has been talking about.. This is a family event. Gate opens at 4 pm Friday, & 8 am Saturday. There will be a few choice awards for cars/trucks/ bicycles handed out Saturday afternoon. There will be Food & Beer Stands. Events all day, Entrance to the track is $20 (kids under ten $10). Coolers & Grills OK (no glass bottles, please) Free primitive and RV Camping (no hook-ups) 24hr security on site. Everything is at Gulfport Dragway, 1 Mile South of I-10 (MS Exit 31) on Canal Road, Gulfport, MS Vendor info call Track Phone: 228 863-4408
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FEBRUARY 2017 February 3 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. February 4 Gulfport, MS Gulf Coast Winter Classic Bring your cars, trucks, bikes, pro stocks, muscle cars, dragsters out for a day of racing. Gates open at 10am. Time trials start at 10am. Eliminations start at 1pm. Grudge Racing · Vendors · Swap Meet Entrance Fee: Car & Driver $25 - Spectator $10. FootbrakeElectronic-Motorcycle. Each class payout - Winner $150 - Runnerup $50 - Semi-finals $25 (each bracket must have 10 vehicles minimum) Swap Meet Vendors Welcome* (*Food Vendors must call track 228 863-4408) On site camping available February 4 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm - 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 February 10-11 Holt, FL Gasser Blowout 5 Heads-Up Gasser Racing. Front Engine Dragsters & Altereds, '74 & Back Drags. Swap Meet, Jr. Dragsters. Friday Test & Tune / early set up. Saturday is the Big Show - track time for Show Participants. 100% Payback for ALL Classes. Gates open at 8am. $15 Admission (12 & Under FREE) Emerald Coast Dragway - 7134 Garner Landing Road - Holt, FL. For information and Gassed Approval contact: Jessy Holmes - 850-206-3673 jhss2289@yahoo.com February 10 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at
Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 & Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431 February 11 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 4pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 February 18 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256 February 18 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm-8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. February 23-26 Lakeland, FL Winter Florida AutoFest - Bigger is indeed better! Fall Florida AutoFest takes place at its all new and ultra spacious facility, the SUN ‘n FUN complex in Lakeland, Florida, 4175 Medulla Rd. Lakeland, FL 33811. By coming to Lakeland and Fall Florida AutoFest, you’re not just coming to a car show or automotive themed weekend, you’re coming to an event that is suitable for enthusiasts of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you’re the most die-hard car guy (or girl) or you’re a family looking for a day out of the house, Fall Florida AutoFest has it all! The weekend plays host to thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts who will come to SUN ‘n FUN for one of the largest automotive swap meets in the region. In addition, there are classic cars and trucks available within the car corral or enjoy a thrilling collector car auction presented by Carlisle Auctions. Not only are there multiple forms of automobilia for sale, but you can also check out or be part of a classic car show. Throughout the weekend, hundreds of classics, spanning generations of production, will be on display with awards presented at the conclusion of the event. In addition, there’s a great array of food, displays, guests and more. Plus, Carlisle Events will tip its cap to what SUN ‘n FUN is all
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Lucky winners will be selected at three Po Boys' Cruise-Ins (January. 7th, February 4th & March 4th)
Pinup Poster to Benefit our Veteran's! Po Boy's Car Club, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine & Dependable Sheet Metal (DependableMetal.com) are producing a pinup poster, featuring two gorgeous pinup models & local hot rods, shot by car-magazine pinup photographer AdPix.Biz Po Boy's will hold a 3-stage contest for the cars to be in the poster. Their cruise in, held year-round the first Saturday of each month, is at the Tillman's Corner IHOP (4375 Rangeline Road, Mobile) & 5 Guys. Lucky winners will be selected at the Po Boys' Cruise-Ins Feb. 4th & March 4th the poster will be photographed later & brought to subsequent shows for the models to sign, live, in the flesh, & busting with sparkling personality. One is red-haired fiery Janna (Gulf Coast MotorSports' August 2015 cover model!) & the other is equally-vivacious brunette, exotic Mikaylla. We may add a blonde to be fair. If your show could use some live patriotic sparkle from these models, let us know. They're extremely popular, lively bartenders & published pinup models; your show folks will love them. Even better, profits from poster sales will be given to the VFW! Bring your car to the Po Boy's Cruise-in to be judged for the poster. Let us know if you want your logo on the posters, or on the girls! Info: Jo Jo Johnson 251 367-6666
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about, aeronautical excitement. The onsite museum will be open during the event, there will be helicopter rides, a fly over and more air themed fun. Each year will bring something different, so be sure to get involved today! Adult Admission: $10 Daily Gate Times: Th.Sa. 8am-5pm , Sun. 8am-3pm February 24–26 Baton Rouge, La. The 39th Annual R.O.D.S. Run. NEW LOCATION: Gerry Lane Cadillac / Hampton Inn in Baton Rouge, La. Hosted by the Ramblin’ Oldies of Denham Springs car club. Pre-49 only – food & drink vendors, music, free swap meet. Benefits the Hospice Foundation of Baton Rouge. For more information call Lee 225 673-8562 February 24 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In Café. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270 February 25 Bay St. Louis, MS 4th. Annual VFW Auxiliary Post 3253 Open Car & Truck Show 208 Third Street Bay Saint Louis, Ms 39520. Dash Plaques 1st 50 registered vehicles, Top 20 Cars, Top 5 Trucks, 5 Specialty Awards. Best of Show, Commanders Choice Award, John Parent Memorial Award. Registration 8:am til noon. Awards at 2:pm. Entry Fee $25.00 day of show. Food, Drinks, and Dessert available at the post. Additional information call Bobby 228-493-2033 or Cindy 228-332-2000 February 25 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome February 25 Picayune, MS. Boulevard Cruisers 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in Memorial Boulevard at Burger King/Hudson's parking lot. Picayune, MS 6 till 9pm. Oldies music and 50/50
MARCH 2017 March 3-4 Brookhaven, MS Fielder's Pro Shop Goin' To Town Car Show in beautiful historic downtown Brookhaven, MS. this show is sponsored by Fielder's Pro Shop, Tourism council, and Advance Auto Parts. Mention show for special room rates at the Hampton Inn 601-823-3800 or Comfort Inn 601-835-0055. Pre Entry $10 or $15 day of show. for info: T-Tommy - 601-833-8620 or Brookhaven Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce 601-833-1411 March 3 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. March 4 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in the Coastal Cruisers Open Cruise Night is at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month Feb thru Oct for information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-0527 March 4 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm - 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, (Continued on page 38)
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Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo 251 367-6666 March 8-11 Panama City Beach, FL Hot Rods by the Beach Spring Fest Emerald Coast Cruizin' . Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks make way to beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida for this festival. The Aaron Bessant Park next door to Pier Park, will host hot rods, and cool classics. There will be top name automotive vendors on hand, as well as a swap meet and Auto Car Corral. Each night is full of activities from cruising, great bands, and special shows. Even if you're not a gear head, there is plenty to do for all. www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com March 11 Bay St. Louis, MS. 2nd Saturday Cruise-In at the Train Depot. 4pm - 8pm. Music - 50/50 - Prizes. Local Restaurants across street from cruise-in. Open to all Car/Truck/Bikes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers March 11 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 6pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 March 17-19 New Orleans Wild Wheels Car Show. Custom cars, trucks and bikes-- fun for the WHOLE FAMILY! Dowling Productions, Lionel and Paul Dowling, will present the Wild Wheels Car Show March 17-19, 2017 at the Mercedez-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. March 17th: 3-10pm, March 18th: 10am-10pm, March 19th: 10am-6pm. This will be a great car show featuring custom cars, hot rods, race cars, motorcycles and more. There will be cash and awards available to exhibitors. Vendors will also be displaying their products and will be there to answer your questions. Special guest star, Butch Patrick of The Munsters will be there along with the Munster coach, Dragula, his stingray bike and go cart from The Munsters show. A pin-up girl contest will take place on Saturday afternoon for added fun! www.wildwheelscarshows.com
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March 17-19 Peral, MS 39th Annual Dixie Rod Run at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Home of Mississippi Braves this is a Pre-1974 Show. Pre-entry $20 after March 1st $25. Pre-registration prize $150 Cash. Trophies, games Kids & Adults, Cash Prizes, Cake Walk, Dash Plaques, NSRA Inspections, Top 20 Awards - 10 Streetrods, 10 pre-74 to 49. Free Friday Night Barbecue to participants. Event T-Shirts, Wipe out board, Goodie Bags to first 150 entries, 50/50 drawing. Free Ladies Tea, Free Swap Meet GRAND PRIZE "350 ENGINE" Host Hotel is Holiday Inn 601-939-5238 Must use "CAR SHOW" to get special rates. For info call Eric Knight 601-955-9952 Mississippi Street Rod Association. Doin' what we do best: Eatin", Laughin" and Playin' Cars March 18 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256 March 18 Gulfport, MS MOPAR Showdown Gulf Coast MOPAR 1/8 Mile Showdown at Gulfport Dragway. MOPAR’S ONLY Gates open at 4pm for time trials & Eliminations start at 8pm. Car & Driver $40 Spectators $10 Gulfport Dragway is located I-10 exit 31. Go South on Canal Rd, cross over the railroad tracks. Go about 1 mile, turn left onto Racetrack Road and continue to Gulfport Dragway. 228 863-4408 March 18 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm -8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. March 18 Wiggins, MS 7th Annual Pine Hill Festival & Open Car & Truck Show. The Red Creek Classics Car Club is having a open car show in conjunction with the Pine Hill Festival, downtown Wiggins. 9am to 3pm. There will be food, craft vendors, music, and lots of fun for the whole family. Car show awards at 3pm. Awards for Top 20 cars, pre 1985, Top 10 trucks-pre 1985, Top 3 Cars and Trucks 1986 and newer, Top 3 Rat Rods, Best Engines, Best Paint, Best of Show Car and Truck, 50/50 tickets... $20.00 reg. fee day of show: info Charlie 601-528-1172 vendor info call 601-928-5418 March 24 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In Café. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270 March 25 Bay St. Louis, MS 19th Annual GNAT Nationals Open Car Show. Saturday, March 25, 2017; 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Silent Auction, 50/50, Wipe-Out Board, Prizes Galore, Food, 50’s-60’s Music, Games, Coloring Contest, Dash Plaques, Sponsor Awards, Vendors. Top Prizes !! FUN FOR ALL AGES……………… Our Lady of the Gulf, 228 South Beach Blvd, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Charities CASA and Senior Citizens of Hancock County. Awards presented at 2:00 P.M. Pre-registration $20.00 by March 15, 2017 $25 day of show. Top 25 Awards, Furthest Driven, Sponsor Awards, Best of Show. Awards to be voted on by Registered Participants. “Our Chefs will be cooking all the good food!!!!” For information: Bobby 228-493-2033 or Donna 228-332-3006 Misfits Street Krewzers · P.O. Box 2101 · Bay St. Louis, MS 39521 March 25 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome March 25 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. March 31 - April 1 Gulfport MS 5th Annual Gulf Coast Auto Show this is a Open Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show & Cruise-in at the Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. Special Room Rates for this event. There is plenty of room for show car parking as well as the cruise-in cars. Vendors are welcome and the public will have free access to your area. Activities will include a variety of Gulf Coast amenities as well as on site entertainment. Car show entry of $20. Both Hotels are
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Supporting the small businesses!!! Their food is delicious!!! Come check them out! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese breakfast wrap and a large coffee!!! DELICIOUS!!! ‌.. Chavus Holland
Boozer's Brew is a locally owned coffee shop. We want our guests to feel comfortable when they visit. The atmosphere both inside and outside will be very relaxed. We will have a full courtyard for the nice days for you to enjoy your visit. Too busy to sit down? No worries, we will have a drive thru for our guests who are always on the go. Our beans are locally roasted. We offer a large selection of delicious flavors to add into your gourmet coffee or just enjoy a cup of our regular coffee. We serve breakfast and lunch all day. Take out orders are available.
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APRIL April 1 Gulfport MS 5th Gulf Coast Auto Show Open Car/Truck/ Motorcycle Show & Cruise-in at the Best Western Plus (228-8640050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. There is plenty of room for show car parking as well as the cruise-in cars. Vendors are welcome and the public will have free access to your area. Activities will include a variety of Gulf Coast amenities as well as on site entertainment. Car show entry of $20. Both Hotels are located on Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34. Hosted by the Coast Cruizers. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 April 1 Biloxi, MS MEGA Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 April 1-2 Biloxi, MS 2nd Annual ROCK-N-RIDE Open Car & Bike Show at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn (south of hwy 90) 280 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS. Event includes music, food and vendors booths. Registration Noon - 5pm Saturday April 1st & 9am - Noon Sunday, April 12nd. Awards: Top 25, Peoples Choice, Lady's Choice, Club Participation, Longest Distance, Hard Luck. Gift Bags for first 200 registered. Awards at 5pm. Rod Run Registration now $25 after 3/31/17 $30. Rod Run info call Joey 228 596-5158. Food & Craft Vendor info call Teresa 601-951-0087 Rock-N-Ride to benefit the Helping Light Foundation Supporting Our Veterans and helping our children! April 1 Mobile, AL 24th Annual Camellia Classic Car Show Open car show located at beautiful Bellingrath Gardens. Presented by the Mobile Bay Mustang Club and supporting Feeding the Gulf Coast. $25 registration until March 25, $30 day of show. This is an OPEN car show with 36 classes and lots of door prizes! Gates open at 8:00 am, Awards Presentation is at 2:30 pm. For more information and Paypal registration, go to www.mobilebaymustangclub.org April 1 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm - 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 April 1 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in the Coastal Cruisers Open Cruise Night is at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month Feb thru Oct for information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-0527
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April 7 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm-8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. April 8 Bay St. Louis, MS. 2nd Saturday Cruise-In at the Train Depot. 4pm - 8pm. Music - 50/50 - Prizes. Local Restaurants across street from cruise-in. Open to all Car/Truck/Bikes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers April 8, 2017, Gulfport, MS. 3rd Annual Crosspoint Cruisin’ for Missions Car, Truck, and Bike Show. Crosspoint Church 15046 North Swan Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503. Show starts at 9:30 AM, Awards Presented at 2:00 P.M. 6 classes of trophies and plaques will be awarded; cars, trucks, bikes, 4x4s and rat rods. Additionally, there will be specialty and sponsor awards earned. There will be fun, food, kids’ games and live entertainment available, so bring the whole family. We will have many door prizes and a raffle,… Registration fee will be $20.00. April 8 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 6pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 April 8-9 Biloxi, MS 2nd Annual ROCK-N-RIDE Open Car & Bike Show at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn (south of hwy 90) 280 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS. Event includes music, food and vendors booths. Registration Noon - 5pm Saturday April 1st & 9am - Noon Sunday, April 12nd. Awards: Top 25, Peoples Choice, Lady's Choice, Club Participation, Longest Distance, Hard Luck. Gift Bags for first 200 registered. Awards at 5pm. Rod Run Registration now $25 after 3/31/17 $30. Rod Run info call Joey 228 596-5158. Food & Craft Vendor info call Teresa 601-951-0087 Rock-N-Ride to benefit the Helping Light Foundation Supporting Our Veterans and helping our children! April 15 Columbia, MS. Columbia Carquest 4th Annual CarTruck-Bike Show Saturday April 15th 2017, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Come out for a day of fun to the Columbia Carquest Auto Parts store, located on left of Hwy 13, just a couple blocks north of intersection of Hwy 98 bypass in Columbia, MS. Goody bags for first 60 entries, door prizes galore, spectator trivia prizes, 50/50, music, food by BJ's Smoking. Awards: Top 15 Cars, Top 10 Trucks, Top 2 Pre-51, Top Rat Rod, Top 2-1990 & up, Top 2 Bikes, Best of Show Car & Truck. Backwoods Cruizers Club Pick. Designated judges for awards, judging to begin at 12:30 PM. Entry fee: $25.00, if you bring additional vehicles $10.00 each. Entry from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Show co-hosted by the Backwoods Cruizers Car Club. Entry day of show no pre-entry provided. Part of the proceeds will go to Columbia Animal Shelter and Marion County Food Pantry. All vehicles entered must have current license and insurance. For more info contact Hoyt Jones 601-695-7242, Bobby Rayborn 601270-3287 or Wayne Rayborn 601-441-4151. April 15 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256 April 15 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor.
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April 15 Slidell, LA 20 Annual Camellia City Open Car Show. Pre-registration $20 before April 10, 2017. Day of show registration 8am till 12pm $25. Dash plaques first 200 registered. Specialty awards, Sponsor awards, Top 50 awards, Best of Show. 50/50 Awards at 3pm. Show will be at North Shore Square Mall, 150 Northshore Blvd, Slidell, LA. Info: Brenda at 985-639-9919 (rain date April 16) April 21-22 Gulfport, MS ATOMIC BLAST 6 Open to ALL Vehicles. Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Antique Bicycles. Rat Rods, Street Rods, Hot Rods, Antique & Classic Cars, $20 at the gate covers all activities including, Stoplight Drags, Tug of War, Burnout Contest, Flame Throwin' Contest, Donut spin-out contest and more. Swap Meet. Here's your chance to attend the event everyone has been talking about.. This is a family event. Gate opens at 4 pm Friday, & 8 am Saturday. There will be a few choice awards for cars/trucks/bicycles handed out Saturday afternoon. There will be Food & Beer Stands. Events all day, Entrance to the track is $20 (kids under ten $10). Coolers & Grills OK (no glass bottles, please) Free primitive and RV Camping (no hook-ups) 24hr security on site. Everything is at Gulfport Dragway, 1 Mile South of I-10 (MS Exit 31) on Canal Road, Gulfport, MS Vendor info call Track Phone: 228 863-4408 April 22 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome April 22 Mandeville, LA 5th Annual Classic Car Show. 9AM 3PM Entry Fee for Cars & Trucks $20 Pre-registration. Fee thru April 1, 2017. $25 Day of Event. Booths Inside Air Conditioned Hall. Pre-registration Required · Fee $20 Per 10’x10’ Space. Mandeville Lions Club, 720 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 Info: Call 985-626-8862 or 985-626-8614 Benefits LA Lions Eye Foundation & LA Lions Children’s Camp April 22 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. April 28 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In Café. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270 April 28-30 Pensacola, Fl 45th Annual Pensacola Rod - Tiques Rod Run on the beautiful Pensacola Beach, Pensacola, Fl. Friday 6pm come in your pirate attire for our pirate themed free meal with registration. Saturday games, door prizes and much more. Registration Friday 2-5 Saturday 9-12. Pre-registration $20 After April 10th $25. For more info contact Jody or Jimmy Johnston 850255-0627 or 850-944-3835. reservations Days Inn 850-934-3300. April 29, The Sixth Annual Deanash Children's Village Open Car Show. 8 am thru 1pm, registration 8 am-10 am. $25.00 day of event, includes a meal. Free to the public. Pineview Baptist Church, 19 Tower Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. ( located at the back entrance to Paul B. Johnson State Park) Proceeds to support the Deanash Children's Village Donations will be accepted. Music provided by Damascus Road 10:00 Cruise' through the park: 11:15 Door Prizes, t-shirts, games, food, 50/50 raffle, 216 pc Craftsman
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mechanic tool kit raffel. TROPHIES: Longest Owned, Distance Traveled, Best Engine, Interior, Paint Scheme, Display, Work In Progress, Oldest, Most Unique. TOP THREE: Car Pre 1960, 19601969, 1990—present, Truck Pre 1960, 1960-1989, 1990— present, Street Rod, Rat Rod, One each: Best Tractor, Best Motorcycle: Cruiser, Sport, Chopper, Trike, Pastors Choice, Children's Choice, Best In Show for more info: call Stan Anderson 601-467-1138 or email andersonstanley58@gmailcom. April 29 Mobile AL Southern MOPAR Association 22nd Annual MOPAR Car Show & Swap Meet at the Battleship Park (2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36603) Registration 8am-11. Preregistration $25 (includes show shirt) day of show $30. Proceeds to benefit the Mulherh Custodial Home. All show vehicles must be MOPAR/AMC powered. Info contact Larry Jordan 251 653-5154 www.southernmopar.com April 29 Pascagoula, MS 5th Saturday Night Cruise-in at AutoZone on Hwy 90 from 5pm to 8pm. 50/50, Door Prizes Hosted by Magnolia Classic Cruisers & Sponsored by AutoZone
MAY May 6 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in the Coastal Cruisers Open Cruise Night is at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month Feb thru Oct for information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-0527 May 4–7 Destin, FL Burning Up The Beaches the MOST partyin, fun, BEST value classic car weekend on the circuit! If you are looking for a fun, relaxing weekend on the beach to meet other gearheads and have a BLAST at the beach, THIS IS IT! Car show central is located at Destin Commons, located in the heart of Destin Fl, with fantastic shops such as Bass Pro, Uncle Bucks Fish Bowl, H&M, World of Beer and many many more! Are you used to paying $30 to show your car for a day and get a T-shirt? At Burning Up the Beaches you get armbands for 2 people, to 3 parties with live music, 5 fantastic stops, dinner on Saturday night, prizes galore, event Decal, one event t-shirt, and car show all for $80 tax deductible dollars! All Burning Up The Beaches net funds go to The Arc of the Emerald Coast the local ARC Agency serving those with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. Here is your complete list of Events and Cruise Stops: Thursday May 4th, 2017: Early Birds Party and Meet & Greet – Ramada Plaza Resort Light Hors d’oeuvres and Cash Bar 5:30pm – 7:30pm Friday May 5, 2017: Destin Commons – Registration Opens 9:00am – 5:00pm Address: 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Cruise the stops from 9 to 5, locations TBA Get registered, or pick up your pre registered package and get out to the stops! Friday Night, May 5, 2017: exciting new Friday party venue – at 5:30 – 7:30 Party with live music and Hors d’oeuvres, location to be announced! Saturday May 6, 2017: Registration will be open 9am – and its not to late to join in the fun! Vendors and those that are “show only” will be set up. More details pending……. THE Car Show!! 10:00am – 5:00pm Location: Destin Commons Take your spot for the SHOW! Thousands of locals are eagerly anticipating your arrival! Valve Cover Racing, Vendors, Destin Commons GREAT restaurants and shops, Mega 50/50. Burning Up The Beaches is known as “THE FUN ONE” In keeping with this spirit, all 5 Burning Up The Beaches awards are totally subjective. Our awards include: 1. Public Choice 2. Sponsors Choice 3. Boardwalks Best 4. Horizons Clients Choice 5. The Wild Bill award, in memory of Burning up the Beaches supporter Wild Bill Tuttle, awarded by his family to the most fun car and crew. “The Street Party” – After the Car Show (5:30 pm-8:30 pm) – we will be dancing in the streets to the tunes of Emerald Gold! Tastings will be provided via the fabulous restaurants of Destin Commons along with the ever famous Draw Down with Cash and Prizes!!! Car Corral and swap meet are open all weekend! Here is a great video to show what Burning Up the Beaches is all about! Phone: 850-376 -1037 or Email: dtashikhorizons@hotmail.com www.burningupthebeaches.com (Continued on page 50)
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You Can Drive Away in the CTC Raffle Truck! Drawing Sunday, October 8, 2017 1936 Ford Pickup • Fat Man Chassis • 350/350 Chevy • Vintage Air Street Rod A/C • Coker Wide Whites • Power Windows •Ticket prices: one for $10, three for $25 •You do not have to be present to win!
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May 5 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm-8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. May 6 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 May 6 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm - 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 May 13 Bay St. Louis, MS. 2nd Saturday Cruise-In at the Train Depot. 4pm - 8pm. Music - 50/50 - Prizes. Local Restaurants across street from cruise-in. Open to all Car/Truck/Bikes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers May 13 Mandeville La. 10th Annual Cruisin' With YFM 1088 (Youth For Mandeville). Open Car and Truck Show. $20 Entry Fee Day Of Event Registration 8:30am to 11am, Awards at 2:30 pm, “Top Twenty-five & Peoples’ Choice Awards”, “Best of Show”, “Best Paint” “Best Interior” “Best Engine” “Best Car” & “Best Truck” “Dash Plaques for The First 50 Entrees”, 50/50 Drawing, Silent Auction, As Well As Other Drawing Thru-out The Day. (Rain or Shine) Indoor Facility to Accommodate All Guests, Early Bird Breakfast, Jambalaya, Gumbo, Hot Dogs, Soft Drinks, and Lots More Available on Site. This Is A Non-Alcohol Family Friendly Event. Bring the Kids and Grandkids, Spacewalk will be provided. Lots of Fun for all. All Proceeds Benefit Youth Group Activities. For More Info Contact Lloyd, At (504) 451-1522 or David at brodbanks@gmail.com Show Located At Mandeville Christian Fellowship Church 1211 Hwy 1088. Get on I-12 and take exit 68, 1088 West toward Mandeville and go 2 miles to four way stop, proceed 500 more feet Car Show on the right (Mandeville Christian Fellowship Church) May 13 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 6pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 May 20 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256 May 20 Pascagoula, MS 12th Annual Show By The Shore Car Show at Beach Park. Silent Auction, Bingo games, Wipe Out Board, Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawings. Registration 8am -10:00 am Judging starts at 10:00 am / Awards 3:30pm Top 40 plus Sponsor Awards. Best of Show, Pre 1991, Best of Show, Post 1990, Rat Rod Class, Model T and A (NON MODIFIED) Club Participation, Host Class. Dash Plaques For updates see: Web Site : MagnoliaClassicCruisers.com Facebook : Magnolia Classic Cruisers MCC Supported Charities for 2016 Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Jackson County, Ms., Dream Program, Inc. Information: Betty Carter 228-218-9831 carter@singingriver.com or Shannon Broom 228-217-3629 sbroom@cityofpascagoula.com - Rain date June 10 May 20 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. May 26 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In Café. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270 May 27 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome (Continued on page 54)
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May 27 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-217-3629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS.
JUNE 2017 June 2 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm-8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. June 3 Biloxi, MS 1st Saturday Night Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and AutoZone. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 June 3 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm - 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 June 3 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in the Coastal Cruisers Open Cruise Night is at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month Feb thru Oct for information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-0527 June 10 Bay St. Louis, MS. 2nd Saturday Cruise-In at the Train Depot. 4pm - 8pm. Music - 50/50 - Prizes. Local Restaurants across street from cruise-in. Open to all Car/Truck/Bikes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers June 10 Poplarville, MS 10th Annual Blueberry Jubilee Car/ Truck/Bike Show. Registration opens at 7 am, Awards at 2:30 pm. Bring the family and enjoy the day at the Blueberry Jubilee. The usual best of awards and some unusual ones. Jeff 228-216-6863 or jeff@cableone.net The Blueberry Jubilee is an arts and crafts fair held on the Second Saturday in June of each year. It is at that time, because that is when the blueberries are available. The Blueberry Jubilee is located in Downtown Poplarville, Mississippi and attracts about 10,000 visitors each year. The Blueberry Jubilee features Handmade Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, Live Entertainment, Lots of Food, and Down Home Southern Hospitality. The Blueberry Jubilee Council is made up of all volunteers, and our goal is to promote Blueberries and Pearl River County. www.blueberryjubilee.org June 10 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 6pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 June 17 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256 June 17 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. June 23-25 Biloxi, MS 15th Annual Scrapin' The Coast. We are pulling out all the stops on this one folks. This one is going to be the Biggest one yet garaunteed! The Gulf Coast has everything to offer from white sandy beaches to the night life on the strip and the casinos within walking distance. This is going to be the show that you don't want to miss!! Best show on the Gulf Coast! * Car & Truck Show * Vendors * Live Bands * Triple point Usaci Stereo competition sponsored by Advanced Audio and Kicker Car Audio * Frame Dragging * Burnout Contest * Wild Bikini Contest * Hydraulic and Airbag competition sponsored by CCE Hydraulics * And more!!! This is a chance to get your vehicle shot by one of the many (Continued on page 60)
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photographers and videographers that we have coming! Media Coverage by: Truckin', Street Trucks, GrinderTv, Solo Films, Krookid photography, Ten31 video, ShowStopperz.net, Gauge Magazine, All Time Low Magazine, Undergroundscene.com and More!! Registration and drive thru judging this year is on site at the coliseum and will be inside a fully a/c building in the new convention center!!!!!! Vendor setup Friday 9am-6pm Registration and drive thru judging Friday 9am-6pm Saturday 7am-4pm Show hours Saturday 8am-6pm Sunday 8am-5pm If you would like to become a Vendor or a Sponsor email Info@Scrapinthecoast.com For More Information Call Greg 228-324-7671 June 23 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In Café. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270 June 24 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome June 24 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS.
July 2017 July 1 Biloxi, MS Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90, Biloxi, MS Join us for a casual get together where car - truck and motorcycle owners can socialize, dine and shop all at one location on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. 6pm - 9pm This monthly event is hosted by the Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine and the Merchants of Edgewater Mall. Information Jimbo 228 5960664 July 1 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's 1st Saturday Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner IHop & 5 Guys Restaurant parking lots Hwy 90 & Rangeline Rd, Mobile AL 36619. ( I-10 exit 17B ) The Po-Boy's Cruise-in event is for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. 5pm 8:00 pm. DJ Music, 50/50, and more. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars. Proceeds to benefit local charities. This event sponsored by: Alston Brothers Lawn & Tractor, Advanced Auto and Metal Brothers. For info call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6666 July 1 Slidell La. 1st Saturday Night Open Cruise-in the Coastal Cruisers Open Cruise Night is at North Shore Square Mall, Northshore Blvd. & I-12, Slidell, La. Music and 50/50, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. 1st Saturday of each month Feb thru Oct for information or membership inquires. Call John at 985 400-0527 July 7 Pass Christian, MS 1st Friday Night Cruise-in. 4pm-8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. July 8 Bay St. Louis, MS. 2nd Saturday Cruise-In at the Train Depot. 4pm - 8pm. Music - 50/50 - Prizes. Local Restaurants across street from cruise-in. Open to all Car/Truck/Bikes Everyone Welcome. Hosted by the Misfits Street Krewzers July 8 Wiggins, MS Second Saturday Cruise-in at Wendy’s on Hwy 49 Wiggins. 6pm - til Hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. info call Charlie 601-528-1172 July 13-15 Hiawassee, GA Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruizin’ Georgia Mountain Moonshine Cruiz-In is a annual event held in Hiawassee, GA the event site is at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on beautiful Lake Chatuge. Camping is available " Stay right at the show site". Enjoy three fun filled days of good ole mountain hillbilly fun. See a Pioneer village, real moonshine still in the works, mountain crafts, and plenty of hot classic cars, trucks, bikes, rat rods and more! www.gammoonshinecruizin.com July 15 D'Iberville, MS Gear Head Cruizers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 5pm till at the Cypress Lanes parking lot. Lakeview Village, 3200 Mallett Rd., D'Iberville, MS 39540. Family fun, 50/50, music. Info: Perry 228-348-0409 or Dave 228-669-9256
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July 15 Pass Christian, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in. 4pm8pm at the West end of the New Pass Christian Harbor. July 21-22 Wiggins, MS 6th Annual Red Creek Classic Car Appreciation Picnic & Cruise-in at Flint Creek Water Park, Highway 29, Wiggins, MS. Friday July 21st - Local stamping stops for prizes. Friday night cruise-in. Saturday July 22nd - 8am - 4pm 6th Car Club Appreciation Day Picnic & Cruise-in. NOT A SHOW & NO AWARDS. All Car Clubs and independents are invited to attend - there will be hamburgers, hot dogs & cold drinks. (contributions and donations accepted). There is a large air conditioned building (just in case you need to get out of the heat) and plenty of shade trees. No charge to attend. Places to stay: Best Western Woodstone - 535 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone: 601 928-1616 / Hampton Inn & Suites Wiggins 1121 East Frontage Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577 Phone:601 5285255 / Flint Creek Water Park, - 1216 Parkway Drive, Wiggins, MS. 39577 Cabin, RV, Campground reservations 601 928-3051 or (601) 928-2753 This show is hosted by the Red Creek Classic Car Club. July 22 Long Beach MS 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in 6-9 pm at the Long Beach Harbor Hwy 90. Everyone Welcome July 22 Pascagoula, MS. 4th Saturday Night Cruise-in at Ingalls Engineering Complex 3943 Denny Ave. (Hwy 90) Pascagoula, MS Large lighted Parking lot, 6:00 P.M. til 9:00 P.M. Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50 with door prize drawings from 50/50 tickets. For additional Info: Call Shannon Broom at 228-2173629, Magnolia Classic Cruisers of Jackson County MS. July 22 Wiggins, MS The Mississippi NSRA Appreciation Day will be Saturday July 22, in conjunction with 6th annual Red Creek Classic Appreciation Picnic at Flint Creek Water Park, Wiggins, MS. 39577. The Mississippi Rep. Chicken Willy and the Mississippi Adviser, Donna Holland will be there giving out NSRA appreciation pins. Members of the NSRA can show your current membership card and get your pin. We also will be signing up new members. The Mississippi Safety inspector Jerry Cuevas will be inspecting vehicles. You can get the new 2017 / 23 point inspection sticker that day. We will also give a NSRA Merit Award. The award is given to a dedicated Rodder for excellence in construction, design and safety of their vehicle. This award is very special. July 28 Kiln, MS 4th Friday Night Cruise-in at the Cruise In CafĂŠ. 16331 Highway 603, Kiln MS. from 5pm - 8pm, Award for Best Car, Oldies Music and Food Specials. For more info. call Randy at 228-254-5270
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2015 HellCat Challenger for sale by owner. Loaded & Like Brand New. 707 H.P., 6 speed, black interior, tinted windows and more. 3300 miles. $54,500 call 228-806-3500 posted 2/17
1956 Chevy 210, 383 Stroker crate motor dyno tested at 430 Hp 500 miles,750 Holley,700 R4 trans 2400 stall . 9" Ford w 355 gears. Front and rear Disc brakes. New tilt steering column, painless wiring. GFI Distributor, headers w dual exhaust, Knee Freez AC. Stained glass around the car except for rear. All new lines throughout, shocks and springs are new. Alum Radiator. Tubular A arms. Chrome Master Cylinder. New grill. Side mirrors, rear view mirror. Tri 5 Gem. $32,000. 504-450-2062 2/17
63 Impala SS. Original except for motor. 350 with all new accessories. Everyday driver or take it to the next level. $12,500 FIRM! Email sfsawyer@cableone.net for more info. 2/17
1942 Ford Business Coupe This is a very rare car because Ford stopped production in February of 1942 to use the steel for the government to build tanks, jeeps and other vehicles for the war and production started back in 1945 and the body style was completely different. This car has new paint Mercedes mystic pearl 2005, 1974 rebuilt Corvette 350 engine with 280 cam, Mustang 2 front end, Nova rear end, new Summit 4 barrel carb, new tires, new poly gas tank, new electronic ignition, electric windows and door locks, power trunk, new Bluetooth radio, AC and heat, new Dakota dial gauges, Hooker low profile headers, new exhaust system, bucket seats with jump seat in the back, automatic transmission, new master cylinder. Extras that come with the car is a rebuilt and balanced 350 4 bolt main short block engine, intake with two 4 barrel Eldebrock carburetors, distributor with dual points, front grille painted white. $29900 Ph: 601-916-1524 2/17
1962 Ford Econoline truck. New tires, battery, exhaust, volt reg. Runs and drives great. $6000 OBO John at 225-315-0617 2/17 383 Stroker with 350 Trans. Complete take out 383 stroker with the 350 transmission. Includes MSD 6AL and distributor, Holley 750DP, Edelbrock intake, Hooker headers with Flowmaster exhaust and B&M ratchet shiftier. $5000.00 call 228-326-0092 2/17
1930 Ford ALL STEEL, 454 Cu’in with a 400 trans. 12 bolt rear-end, $17,000. 228 326-7489 Jerry 1/17
1981 Corvette, 108k miles. New Interstate battery, fresh LeMans SR P255/60R15 radials on factory aluminum alloy wheels. White with T-tops over a red interior on red carpet. The car is in good condition, it's tight and handles extremely well. The engine runs good,, sounds even better. There are a few minor cosmetic issues on the car and a couple of minor mechanical matters that will require repair / replacement of parts. No "big ticket" items, however. Asking price is $10,000, but I will consider any respectable offers. Call leave message, phone/text no. and email address for more detailed info and pictures (228) 669-8085 2/17
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31 Chrysler 4-door touring car, 318 V-8, new A/C, power rack and pinion steering, power brakes, Mustang II frontend, 9-inch Ford rear end, very dependable on long trips, good gas mileage. 6-way Escalade leather front seats. Runs all day in heavy car show traffic. $35,000 1/17 (334) 797-7164
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1967 Olds Cutlass Supreme, Survivor Car. All original glass and chrome. 64,000 org. miles. 330. 6,500.00 OBO 228-219-7210 1/17
1952 Ford Crestline Victoria, rebuilt flathead V8, automatic transmission, new upholstery, headliner and carpeting, Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4220. 12/16 WANTED 53-57 Cushman/Alstate Motor Scooter call 601-927-1544 or 601-825-3408 12/16 msgater46@comcast.net
1936 Chevy Business Coupe, steel body, 235 Chevy engine, automatic transmission, new interior and headliner, excellent paint job, excellent show car. More info, call Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4220. 12/16
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1988 Custom Bagger, raked, lowered, cam & Weber carb. 30K miles. $10,500 O.B.O. call 228-861-1136 posted 1/17
1965 Barracuda. Original 273 V-8 engine, working air conditioning, Good Condition $12,500 985-707-3385 1/17
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1981 Corvette, 108k miles. New Interstate battery, fresh LeMans SR P255/60R15 radials on factory aluminum alloy wheels. White with T-tops over a red interior on red carpet. The car is in good condition, it's tight and handles extremely well. The engine runs good, sounds even better. There are a few minor cosmetic issues on the car and a couple of minor mechanical matters that will require repair/ replacement of parts. No "big ticket" items, however. Asking price is $10,000, but I will consider any respectable offers. Call 228 6698085, leave message, phone/text no. and email address for more detailed info and pictures. 1-17
1953 Ford F-100. New Build 400 miles, 302 block, 351 heads. Given wrong info on rockers 6.5 needed 7.2 broke a valve stem. Truck & parts 20K INVESTED. New rims and tires, AOD trans, P/S, P/W, elect wipers. New glass and moldings, gauges, etc., etc., !!! Selling for $8000. Call Warren 601 337-1324 posted 11/16
1961 Pontiac Ventura, bubble top, 389, tri power, new carbs, cam, lifters, heads. Power front disc brakes, air conditioning, alum radiator, auto trans. Very solid rare car $35,000. Buddy 731-733-4487 Bay St Louis. posted 11/16
1991 Harley-Davidson FXR. Factory Paint, Runs Great. $5000.00 OBO 228-219-7210 1/17
1951 Chevy Fleetwood, 2 door, 1954 235 C.I. 6 Cyl, windshield from a 1951 Olds, Vintage air, headlights tunneled and frenched, new interior, 3 speed standard transmission, new paint and new tires, $13,500.00. More info, call Malcolm Fontenette, 504-810-4220. 12/16
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