Motorhead april 2018 web mp

HAPPY 100TH Hot Rod Roxy

WILD STREET 8.50 Street Shots

NEW ENGLAND X-275 2018 Season Preview

APRIL 2018

YOUR SHOWCASE FOR AUTOMOTIVE PASSION

COVER STORY: Page 36

SPEEDSTERS HOT RODS OF YESTERYEAR CALL TO ADVERTISE 401-965-9012

Read Motorhead Magazine Online at www.GetMotorhead.com Facebook.com/MotorheadMagazine

508-761-4800

2017 K3500 I-PAK DUMP TRUCK

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., ON-STAR, TRAILER BRAKE + PLUG, COVER, HITCH. #17271G WAS $54,035

2017 K3500 DUMP TRUCK

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., ON-STAR, TRAILER BRAKE + PLUG, HITCH, COVER. #17205G WAS $51,283

$44,995

2018 K3500 CREW CAB DURAMAX DIESEL

$49,995

$49,995

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., ON-STAR, TRAILER BRAKE+ PLUG, HITCH, COVER. #17398H WAS $59,560

$49,695

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., TRAILER HITCH+BRAKE, REMOTE LOCKS, LIGHTED COMPARTMENTS. #17101G WAS $51,840

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP, TRAILER BRAKE + HITCH, REMOTE LOCKS, LIGHTED COMPARTMENTS. #17236H WAS $52,971

$46,695 $46,995 WWW.CERRONEGM.COM WWW.CERRONETRUCKSALES.COM SALES PRICES INCLUDE ALL REBATES INCLUDING LOYALTY, CONQUEST, TRADE-IN

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., TRAILER HITCH & BRAKE, TAILGATE-TOOL BOX, SPRAY-IN-LINER, ALUM. BODY. #17221H WAS $54,341

6 1/2’ BED

2017 K3500 UTILITY 13,200 GVW

2017 K3500 DOUBLE CAB UTILITY 11,000 GVW 2017 K2500 DOUBLE CAB UTILITY 9500 GVW

2017 K3500 DUMP TRUCK DURAMAX DIESEL

$54,695

H.D. SLE PREFERRED PLUS PKG., 18” CHROME WHEELS, PLOW PREP., Z71 SUSP. #18077G WAS $53,400

$50,595

2018 K2500 CREW CAB SLE

CONV.PKG., PLOW PREP., HITCH, SIDE DOOR. #18107H WAS $58,210

DURAMAX PLUS PKG., SUNROOF, Z71 SUSPENSION. #18068G WAS $71,150

$67,995

2018 DENALI K2500 DURAMAX DIESEL

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., HITCH, SIDE DOOR, COVER, 44” CAB SHIELD, #17290G WAS $56,075

CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., H.D. TRAILERING. #18092G WAS $54,640

$52,995

MAKE IT DUMP FOR ONLY $3000 MORE

$39,995

CONV. PKG., TRAILER HITCH+BRAKE, ONSTAR/ MY LINK RADIO, SWING OUT REAR RACKS. #17290H WAS $45,905

$31,995

2018 K3500 CREW CAB 9’ LANDSCAPE DUMP

$29,595

2017 K3500 9’ ALUMINUM LANDSCAPE DUMP

2017 12’ RACK TRUCK

$36,495

LOCKING AXLE, TILT, CRUISE, POWER WINDOWS + LOCKS, CHROME APPEAR. PKG., KEYLESS ENTRY, SHELVING + PARTITION. #17005G WAS $39,005

6.0L V-8, LOCKING AXLE, REMOTE START, TILT, CRUISE, POWER WINDOWS +LOCKS, BLUETOOTH. #18109G WAS $35,060

2018 K2500 LT DIESEL ALASKA EDITION

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING

2017 ONE TON VAN

CONV. PKG., 5.3L V-8, H.D. TRAILERING, PLOW-PREP., INCLUDES GM DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE REBATE. #17115H WAS $38,430

2018 3/4 TON VAN

Z71 OFF-ROAD SUSP., LT CONV. PKG., H.D. TRAILERING, ASSIST STEPS, SPRAY-IN-LINER, NAV. #18120H WAS $58,690

WOW

508-761-4800

WE COME TO YOU - GIVE US A CALL !

2018 K1500 PICK-UPS

ROUTE 1, BETWEEN 95 + 295 SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MA

$38,995

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING 14,200 GVW, 6.0L V-8, LOCKING AXLE, POWER WINDOWS +LOCKS, TILT AND CRUISE. #17432H

2017 17’ HI-CUBE PEAK + RAMP

$42,695

12,300 GVW, POWER WINDOWS + LOCKS, LOCKING AXLE, REAR CAMERA. #17366G

2017 12’ DURA-CUBE MAX

$48,995 $51,995 WWW.CERRONEGM.COM WWW.CERRONETRUCKSALES.COM SALES PRICES INCLUDE ALL REBATES INCLUDING LOYALTY, CONQUEST, TRADE-IN

$49,695

HEATED BUCKET SEATS, PREF. PLUS PKG., CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., H.D. TRAILERING. #18107G WAS $53,270

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING CONV. PKG., PLOW PREP., H.D. TRAILERING. #18207H WAS $43,530

$40,695

2018 K2500 DOUBLE CAB SLE

$35,695

12,300 GVW, POWER WINDOWS + LOCKS, LOCKING AXLE. #17356G

2018 K2500 EX-CAB

$32,995

12,300 GVW, POWER WINDOWS + LOCKS. #17450H WAS $42,973

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING

2017 12’ HI-CUBE

2017 14’ HI-CUBE W/ RAMP

$37,695

CONQUEST / LOYALTY PRICING 9,900 GVW, 6.0L V-8, LOCKING AXLE, POWER WINDOWS + LOCKS. #17328H WAS $48,298

LOCKING AXLE, TILT / CRUISE, ROLL-UP DOOR, PLYWOOD LINING. #16289G WAS $40,057

$32,995

2017 10’ DURA-CUBE MAX

2016 10’ HI-CUBE

WE SPECIALIZE IN FLEETS WITH 10+ TRUCKS. CALL US

ROUTE 1, BETWEEN 95 + 295 SOUTH ATTLEBORO, MA

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 1

LANDSCAPER TRAILERS. Starting @ $2,395

DUMP TRAILERS. 8, 10, 12, & 16 Ft IN STOCK, Twin Piston, Powered Coat, Ramps, Battery, Starting @ $3,595

20

Aluminum Car Hauler Trailer.

10,000 GVW, American Made, Starting @ $5,595.

20 FT POWER TILT 7 TON EQUIPMENT TRAILER $6,295

USA Made

POWER TILT

GALVANIZED LANDSCAPE TRAILERS. 5x10, Up To 16’, Heavy Duty Split Gate, Starting @ $1,995.

8’ EZ Slide In Dumper Body. Hoist and Controls *Included. $2,340 –

Starting At $7,997.

INDUSTRY’S BEST

- Sub Frame - Power Pac - LED Lights

ALUMINUM DUMP BODIES.

FRESH LOAD - DURA MAG ALUMINUM FLATBED BODIES. Industry’s Highest INDUSTRY’S BEST Quality, To Fit Ford and Chevy CALL With Your Specs, Staring At $2,195.

MARCH INTO SAVINGS

10 Minutes East of Manchester, NH • 1 hour From Boston

35 High St, Candia 4 Coners, Candia NH

NH 603-483-2541 • Fax 603-483-2842

1-866-761-0196

CandiaTrailer.com

Under Body With Top Draw. Aluminum, Some With Minimal Blemishes, $$$ Discounted, Call On Price & Availability

15 Ton Pintle Hook $59 – WE SHIP

Pintle Plate $169

IN STOCK GALION DUMP BODIES. 8 Ft Thru 16 Ft. Call With Your Specs Today

(black in color) 24”x18”x18” $219 30”x18”x18” $239 36”x18”x18” $259 48”x18”x18” $309

Diamond Aluminum Door

Powder Coat

Diamond Plate Aluminum Underbodies 24”x18”x18” $279 30”x18”x18” $294 36”x18”x18” $339 48”x18”x18” $429

UNDERBODY TOOL BOXES – Stainless Steel Hinges & Handles

Aluminum I-Pack Toolbox $2295

BUTCHER Dump Power Pac with control Gravity Down $445

USA Made

2.5 to 45 Ton, Single or Double Piston. Convert a Flatbed Body to a Dumping Body. HOIST & POWER PACK Starting @ $1,585

HARSH HOIST

89A HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH DUMP BODY. 17 Ton Hoist, Heavy Duty Tailgate, 3/4 Cab Protector, In Stock

22

10 Minutes East of Manchester, NH • 1 hour From Boston

35 High St, Candia 4 Coners, Candia NH

NH 603-483-2541 • Fax 603-483-2842

CUSTOM AND STANDARD INSTALLATIONS

Shuttle Door $179

Retractable Step One Step $99 Two Step $109 Three Step $119

7’ X 12’ Mesh tarp & Hardware Kit $239

LOAD COVER

NEW DUMP BODIES. Custom Installations Or Cash & Carry Sale Pricing

“LETS BUILD A DUMP TRUCK TOGETHER”

All Prices Cash & Carry! Installation Available!

& LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT CO

1-866-761-0196

ISSUE 14-15 • APRIL 11TH, 2018

SAVE TIME & FUEL • WE SHIP!

ISSUE 14-15 • APRIL 11TH, 2018 TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT POST

SAVE TIME & FUEL • WE SHIP!

All Prices Cash & Carry! Installation Available!

& LANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT CO

www.CandiaTrailer.com

TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT POST

Elm City trailEr Est. 2013

Car Haulers Landscape Trailers Motorcycle Trailers Equipment Trailers Dump & Roll-off Trailers Race Trailers Toy Haulers Cargo Trailers Horse Trailers Snowmobile Trailers Boat Trailers Vending Trailers Mobile Marketing Mobile Command Posts Emergency Application ATV Trailers Tradesmen Trailers Stock Trailers

240 Amity Road • Woodbridge, CT 06525

203-535-0075 www.elmcitytrailer.com

Work or play, we’re behind you all the way!

Belmont 14k 14’ Dump Trailer $9,175

B Wise 7K Open Deck Car Hauler COD18-7 $3,660

Belmont 24’ 16k Deck Over Equipment Trailer $10,995

Sundowner Motorcycle Trailer $5,795

Diamond C 14’ 14k Dump Trailer $9,795

Lightning 20’ Aluminum Car Hauler $9,825

Belmont 18’ 10k Landscape Trailer $4,175

BearTrack Aluminum 8′ Utility Trailer BTU5396S $1,795

Belmont 5′ x 10′ Single Axle Tube Top Rail Utility Trailer UT510TT $1,595

Diamond C 25’ Fleetneck Gooseneck $8,910

Bri-Mar 7′ x 12′ Tilt Deck Trailer T712-6 $3,995

Sundowner Utility All Purpose Car Hauler Series APU18BP $6,350

SEE OUR FULL SELECTION AT

www.frenchtownautosales.com Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm • Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm • Sunday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

WE FINANCE

2010 Ford F150 4x4 $12,995 MOTORHEAD SPECIAL: $9,995

1997 BMW $4,995 MOTORHEAD SPECIAL: $2,800

$0 DOWN* 90 DAY

WARRANTY 2007 Pontiac G-6 Convertible $5,995 MOTORHEAD SPECIAL: $3,800 2| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

2011 Hyundai Tucson $8,995 MOTORHEAD SPECIAL: $7,995

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

RHODE ISLAND VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

*with 640 or better credit score

TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT POST

ISSUE 14-15 • APRIL 11TH, 2018

METROPOLITAN TRUCK CENTER INC. 1074 Turnpike St. Stoughton, MA 02072 www.metropolitantruck.com

866-514-1214

SELECTION BODIES IN

TIRED OF YOUR OLD BODY?

CUSTOMIZED ALUMINUM BODIES TO FIT YOUR EVERY NEED

UTILITY BODIES

DUMP BODIES

DRY FREIGHT VAN BODIES

DROPSIDE DUMP BODIES

ALUMINUM SERVICE BODIES

COMPOSITE LANDSCAPER

S.M.A.R.T. RACKS

COMPOSITE PLATFORM BODIES

57” AND 75” SINGLE AND DUAL WHEEL

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

2

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 3

w

parkersautosalesllc.com 2008 FORD MUSTANG ROUSH

2008 RANGE ROVER WESTMINSTER

$1,499 Down $109/Week

$34,985 White Coupe with 26K miles, 4.6L, 8 Cyl., 5 Speed, Rear Wheel Drive. Features ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Dual Air Bags, Power Brakes, Power Steering/ Windows

Black 4 Door Wagon, 71K mi., 4.2L, 8 Cyl., Automatic, All Wheel Drive, ABS (4-Wheel), A/C, AM/FM Stereo, Compact Disc, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tilt Wheel

2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S550

$1,499 Down $96/Week

$1,499 Down $95/Week

Black 4 Door Wagon, 86K miles, 6.2L, 8 Cyl., 6 Speed Automatic, AWD, A/C, Alloys, Premium Sound AM/FM Stereo/CD, Anti-lock Brakes, Cruise, Power Everything, Rear Spoiler, Running Boards & More!

Gray 4 Door Sedan, 91K mi., 5.5L, 8 Cylinders, 7 Spd Automatic, All Wheel Drive, ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo/CD, Dual Air Bags, Dual Power Seats, Integrated Phone, Leather

2012 JEEP WRANGLER

2012 CADILLAC CTS

$999 Down $89/Week Black Unlimited 4 Door, 107K mi., 3.6L, 6 Cyl., 4 Speed Automatic, 4WD, ABS, A/C, AM/FM/CD, Cloth Seats, Cruise Control, Dual Air Bags, Power Brakes-Locks-Steering-Windows

2008 FORD F350 KING RANCH

$999 Down $69/Week Gray 4 Door Sedan, 36K mi., 3.0L, 6 Cyl.,6 Speed Automatic, All Wheel Drive, ABS, Power BrakesWindows-Steering, A/C, Dual Air Bags, Tilt Wheel

2011 CHEVY SILVERADO

$1,499 Down $119/Week

$1,499 Down $89/Week Brown King Ranch Crew Pickup, 123K mi., 6.4L, 8 Cyl., 5 Speed Silver Crew Pickup, 99K mi., 5.3L, 8 Cyl., 6 Spd Automatic Automatic, 4WD, Diesel, ABS, A/C, Aluminum Wheels, AM/FM/ Four Wheel Drive, ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, Alloy CD, Cruise, Keyless Remote, Leather, Long Bed, Moonroof Wheels, AM/FM/CD, Cloth Seats Cruise Control & More!

4| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

2012 NISSAN XTERRA PRO 4X

2012 FORD EXPLORER LTD

$1,499 Down $67/Week Gray 4 Door Wagon, 110K mi., 4.0L, 6 cyl., 5 Speed Automatic, 4WD, ABS, Power Brakes, Power Windows, Power Steering, A/C, Tilt Wheel & More!

$1,499 Down $79/Week Brown 4 Door Wagon, 90K mi., 3.5L, 6 Cylinders, 6 Spd Automatic, Four Wheel Drive, ABS (4-Wheel) Air Conditioning Power Everything, Tilt Wheel

2011 FORD F250 LARIAT

2002 FORD F450 7.3 LITER

$1,499 Down $109/Week

$11,985

Black Lariat Crew Pickup, 66K mi., 6.2L, 8 Cyl., 6 Speed Automatic, 4WD, ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Power Brakes,Power Steering, Tilt Wheel

White Super Duty XL, 154K mi., 7.3L, 8 Cyl., 4 Speed Automatic, RWD, Diesel, ABS, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, Dual Rear Wheels, Leather, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Turbo, Dual Air Bags

2570 WARWICK AVE. WARWICK, RI 02889

401-739-1313 401-739-1515 401-487-2876

2008 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Stock #: 240578 4WD, Automatic, Black w/Leather Interior, 183K mi.

Stock #: 026054 Automatic, AWD, 3.4L, Silver w/Cloth Int., 104K mi.

$5,800

$3,950

2002 SATURN VUE

2005 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8

2007 FORD FOCUS

Stock #: 816999 AWD, Automatic V6, Black w/Cloth Interior, 118K mi.

Stock #: 531403 1.8L L5 DOHC, Burgundy w/Cloth Int. 62K mi.

Stock #: 234194 2.0L, Automatic, FWD, Green w/Cloth Interior, 104K mi.

$3,995

$4,995

$4,900

2006 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY

2005 FORD F-150 XLT SUPER CAB

Stock #: 097664 2.7L, Automatic, 2WD, Silver w/Cloth Interior, 130K mi.

Stock #: 096226 LE, FWD, 2.4L, Automatic, Red w/ Cloth Int., 143K mi.

Stock #: B84804 Long Bed, 4WD, 4.6L V8, Blue w/Cloth Interior, 142K mi.

$5,700

$5,800

$6,900

2014 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER LS

2009 FORD ESCAPE

2006 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT

Stock #: 242566 4WD, 4.2L L6, Automatic, Green w/ Leather Int., 127K mi.

Stock #: C02216 3.0L V6, Blue w/Cloth Int., 4WD, Auto., 141K mi.

Stock #: 193203 4WD, Automatic, Silver w/Cloth Int., 3.7L V6, 150K mi.

$4,700

$5.995

$4,995

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS

2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS

2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON

Stock #: 287274 4 Door, FWD, Automatic, 1.6L L4, Black, 85K mi.

Stock #: 240091 AWD, Automatic, Cloth Interior, Black, 218K mi.

Stock #: 074704 GLX, 2.8L, Automatic, AWD, Silver w/Leather Interior, 146K mi.

$4,995

$3,900

$3,995

View our entire inventory at www.StevieDsRI.com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 5

GLOBAL Truck Traders ALUMINUM & STEEL TRUCK BEDS

www.gttparts.com www.globaltruckandparts.com

524 Keene Road • Winchester, NH 03470

PHONE: (603) 239-7008 After Hours: (603) 903-5903

6| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE Since 1970, Wright Trailers has been leading New England with a wide selection of trailers, a massive parts department, and top quality service.

Whether you are looking to have a custom trailer manufactured or just need “old faithful” tuned up, Wright Trailers will complete the task with excellence.

81.5” X 16’ 10400# TILT DECK TRAILER

83” X 14’ 3500 UTILITY TRAILER

8.5’ X 16’ ENCLOSED STEALTH LIBERTY SERIES

83”X14’ TANDEM AXLE DUMP 14000# GVWR

BRAVO 7’ X 14’ BARN DOOR UNIT

80” X 10’ SINGLE AXLE DECKOVER UTILITY TRAILER

81.5” X 16’ 14000# TILT DECK TRAILER

83” X 10’ TANDEM AXLE DUMP 14000# GVWR

77” X 12’ SINGLE AXLE TILT TRAILER

STEALTH MUSTANG 6’ X 10’ +24” WEDGE

6’ X 10’ + 18” WEDGE ENCLOSED

WE STOCK 6’ & 8’ STEEL DUMP INSERTS.

82”X18’ TANDEM AXLE LANDSCAPE

83”X14’ TANDEM AXLE DUMP 14000 GVWR

96” X 16’ FLAT DECKOVER TRAILER - NO RAMPS

TRL-18-56973

SKU TRL-19-24020

SKU LT-40830

SKU TRL-18-32016

$5,650

$5,470

$3,650

$4,150

SKU LT-42359

SKU WT-32058

SKU S-69312

SKU LT-57778

Wright Trailers, Inc. 1825 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771

508-336-8530

$2,510

$2,850

$3,115

$8,035

TRL-17-49515

SKU TRL-18-56976

SKU TRL-18-23085

SKU WT-32046

$6,295

$6,195

$ 2,956

$4,850

SKU LT-50932

SKU TRL-18-46265

SKU 11485-11486

$9,925

$6,795

$3,095

Tiny House Trailer Platforms Available

Any length, any width, any weight capacity needed, we do it. Let us build you the highest quality trailer as we have for several others in the local tiny house community. You will be satisfied!!

www.wrighttrailers.com

Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm Saturday 7am - 12pm CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 7

The Best Body Shop Prices in Rhode Islan d

1657 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893

401-821-8385

INC.

www.aquidneckmachine.com

52 Aquidneck Drive • Tiverton, RI 02878 (401) 625-5664 • Fax: (401) 625-1948

Doctor Dent

33 Years Same Location

WE CAN HANDLE ANY AND ALL JOBS Nothing Too Big or Too Small See Us for All Your Autobody Needs 2013 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2013 DODGE DART

2010 HONDA CIVIC

Truck Bodies • Donkey Forklifts • Equipment & Accessories Truck & Equipment Repair • Welding Repair & Fabrication

Aquidneck Machine will work with your Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, GMC, Isuzu, Mack or other truck chassis dealer to provide you with a complete Truck Package that fits your needs.

Call us before you purchase your Chassis Cab. We will help insure that you buy the right size truck for the body you need to do the job.

$8,499

LT 4 Door Sedan w/1LT, 2.5L I4 Automatic 6-Speed

$7,900

SE 4 Door Sedan, 2.0L I4 Automatic 6-Speed

$6,499

Silver, 4 Door Sedan, 85K mi., 5 Speed Automatic

www.limasautosales.com

This Is

Good Old-Fashioned Force-Fed Advertising To try us out, call 401-965-9012 8| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Your Complete Sales Visit exeterautorepairinc.com for complete inventory & Service Auto Center

565 Nooseneck Hill Road • Exeter, RI

401-397-6633 2015 Chevrolet Camaro 1LS Coupe

$15,995

2007 Ford Escape XLT 4WD

$5,995

2006 Ford Econoline E-350 Super Duty

Stock #: 10221 Mileage: 24K Color: White Trans: 6-Speed Manual Engine: 3.6L V6 DOHC 24V FFV

$5,995

Stock #: 10211 Mileage: 82K Color: Blue Trans: Automatic Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V

2011 Mazda A3i Sport 4-Door

$5,995

$8,995

2010 Ford Ranger XL SuperCab 2WD

Stock #: 10190 Mileage: 142K Color: Blue Trans: Automatic Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS

$7,995

2008 Ford Edge Limited FWD

Stock #: 10239 Mileage: 181K Color: White Trans: Automatic Engine: 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V

Stock #: 10243 Mileage: 104K Color: Gray Trans: Automatic Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

$4,995

2016 Hyundai Elantra SE 6AT

Stock #: 10227 Mileage: 145K Color: White Trans: Automatic Engine: 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V

$9,995

2015 Kia Forte EX

$8,995

$9,995

Stock #: 10193 Mileage: 115K Color: Gray Trans: Continuous Variable Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

$6,995

21 Rocky Hill Road • Smithfield, RI 02917

401-233-9779 • Toll Free: 888-270-3867

The Original

$3,195.00 Installed

Stock #: 10248 Mileage: 93K Color: Black Trans: Automatic Engine: 2.4L V6 DOHC 24V

2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0

E-Z Dumper & Trailers Inc.

HYDRAULIC DUMP INSERTS

Stock #: 10241 Mileage: 64K Color: Red Trans: Automaticl Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

2011 Kia Sportage LX AWD

Stock #: 10242 Mileage: 70K Color: Gray Trans: Automaticl Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

2007 Nissan Murano SL AWD

$7,995

Stock #: 10178 Mileage: 126K Color: Blue Trans: Automatic Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V

Stock #: 10203 Mileage: 80K Color: Black Trans: Automatic Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Come See Spike Webber Mention Motorhead and Get $100 Back!

www.ezdumperandtrailers.com

Trailers for Everyone’s Needs!

10% Off All Parts!

With This Ad

FINANCING AVAILABLE RI OFFICIAL INSPECTION STATION

ALL RI TRAILERS NEED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

FULL SERVICE AVAILABLE CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 9

TSR Racing Products • 179 Belvedere Road Gilsum, NH

POWERGLIDE CHEVY TH350 CHEVY TH400 CHRYSLER A727

CHEMICALS & LUBRICANTS COOLERS AND FITTINGS TOOLS • MANUALS CIRCLE TRACK COMPONENTS

HIGH PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSIONS and PARTS FOR DRAG RACING, MUD RACING and CIRCLE TRACK

ORDER ONLINE: TSR-RACING.COM 10| Motorhead Magazine - December 2017

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

3 4

Full & Partial Restorations/Concourse or Custom Classic, Muscle cars & Trucks, ProTouring, Hot Rod Full Mechanicals - Engine Rebuilding/Electrical In-house Body & Paint/Fabrication & Rust Repair/Stock & Custom Interiors MANY NATIONAL AWARDS & MAGAZINE FEATURE ARTICLES

35 Railroad Street, Slatersville, RI CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE 401-762-5544 | xtremerestoration.com

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 11

SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND’S LARGEST BULLET PROOF PREFERRED DEALER AND INSTALLER We Specialize in “Bullet Proofing” Powerstroke Diesel Engines and Drive Trains • Expertise and solutions to resolve the common failure points related to OEM design flaws • Repairs and upgrades to all late model diesel pickups and vans, specializing in Powerstroke.

FLEET MAINTENANCE • TRANSMISSIONS • ELECTRICAL & DRIVELINE

“FIXING YOUR WORK TRUCK PAYS”

338 Compass Circle Unit E-3 North Kingstown, RI 401.871.5788 | www.ospdiesel.com

12| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

1

POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCE MACHINE

I

rt

103 OLD COLONY AVE., E. TAUNTON, MA

PATRIOT CRUISE 0614 PJOJIAN’S SVT COBRA DINER 16 THE INCREDIBLENIGHTS HULK 28 MORE POWER ON RACE GAS RACING: FAMILY, EXCITEMENT! 0816 13-16 YEAR OLDS RACING 20 THEFRIENDS, 2015 CORVETTE Z06 30 OUTLAW RUN 19 OUTLAW RUN 10 ROB’S TRANSMISSION 22 SCHELLER’S 1965 LOVE BUG 32 SNOW BLIND CAR: ‘69 MUSTANG 1220 SUPERPAINTWORKS PRO SILVERADO 24FEATURE 2015 NE AUTO SHOW 36 WHAT’S ON YOUR SHELF? 21 HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY HOT ROD ROXY! 25 EASTCOAST MOTORSPORTS RESTORATION 27 STREET SHOTS: WILD STREET 8.50 28 NEW ENGLAND X-275 2018 SEASON PREVIEW 32 1980 MERCURY COUGAR XR7 36 COVER STORY: SPEEDSTERS Reader’s Ride 43 A MOTORHEAD PRAYER Jay Pjojian’s Immaculate SVT COBRA 44 ALL GO! NO SHOW! STILL GIVEN’EM FEVER! 48 RI DMV NIGHTMARES 52 FACTORY FIVE RACING 57 JIM WEICHERDING’S KID’S COLORING PAGE COVER STORY CALIFORNIA MUSTANG 58 FAMILY OWNED V-Dub Love: Scheller’s 1965 Love Bug 62 STREETWORKS PRODUCT REVIEW 63 12 VOLT NEWS 66 CRUISIN’ TUNES 71 CLASSIFIED SECTION 72BUSINESS ADVERTISER DIRECTORY OF MONT MONTH TH

06

Engine Rebuilding Engine Dyno Services Engine Boring & Honing Piston & Rod Work Competition Machine Work Full Blueprinting Services Balancing Flow Bench Services Complete Head Work Seats, Guides, and Resurfacing Engine Degreasing High-Performance Rebuilding Align Honing Porting & Polishing 2 and 4 Stroke Motorcycle Top and Bottom End Rebuilding & Much More!

508-328-9884 Full Service Engine Machine Shop

Race/Performance Specialists Automotive and Motorcycle

www.powerhouseperformancemachine.com

22

SUBSCRIBE TODAY

10

www.dentproscollision.com

12

Rob’s Transmission

6 Westly Avenue West Warwick, RI 02893 401-821-2332

2015 North East Auto Show

Brian Khoury’s 8 Second Hauler

She’s Back! : The 2015 Z28

Specializing Contributing in Writers

Founder, Publisher and Editor

PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL Louis Cicerone

Managing Editor James Weicherding

Dave Messere Mike Verdolotti Lauryn Pontiac-Vernancio James Weicherding Ed Yessaian

Scratch and Dent Specials Managing Editor

George Arakelian, Jr. Art Director and Designer Henry Collins

24

Super Pro Silverado

25% OFF FIRST

DENT REMOVAL

YES! I would like to subscribe to Motorhead Magazine PRICING

PAYMENT DETAILS

Just $28.99 for 1 Year Subscription

Please complete payment details PAYMENT BY CARD Please charge my:

PERSONAL DETAILS Name: _______________________________________ Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________________

Distribution Mid State Delivery

City: ________________________________________ State:____________________ Zip: _______________

© Copyright 2014 Motorhead Magazine, LLC.

Account Managers James Weicherding - 401 340 5471 Louis Cicerone - 401 965 9012 George Arakelian, Jr. - 401 946 0010

“Motorhead is not liable for failure to publish and advertisment or for typographic errors published L_JLW[ MVY [OL JVZ[ VM [OH[ WVY[PVU VM [OL HK ZWHJL ^P[OPU ^OPJO [OL LYYVYZ ÄYZ[ HWWLHYLK 4V[Vrhead reserves the right to refuse advertising or editorial submissions for any reason. The entire contents of Motorhead Magazine is copyrighted and may not be reproduced.

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 5

Founder, Publisher and Editor Louis Cicerone Account Executive Elissa DeLuca Production Michael Poulin

For Advertising Info Louis Cicerone - 401-965-9012

Contributing Writers George Arakelian, Jr. Jimmy Cazzani John Conti Joe DiTraglia Rob May Tom McCarthy Dave McClain Dave Messere James Weicherding Ed Yessaian Xander Anthony Yessaian Distribution Mid State Delivery

Telephone (optional): __________________________ Email: _______________________________________

VISA

MASTERCARD

AMEX

Card # ____________________________ Expiration Date: ____________________ Security Code (CVC): ________________ (Last 3 digits on signature strip)

Signature: __________________________ PAYMENT BY CHECK or CC Enclose this form (for CC) or a check made payable to “Motorhead Magazine” to: Motorhead Magazine Subscriptions, PO Box 8392, Cranston, RI 02920

Terms and Conditions: This offer is for new subscribers only. Your subscription will start with the next available issue. You will receive 12 issues per year. Minimum term is 12 months.

© Copyright 2018 Motorhead Magazine, LLC Motorhead is not liable for failure to publish an advertisement or for typographic errors published except for the cost of that portion of the ad space within which the errors first appeared.

Motorhead reserves the right to refuse advertising or editorial submissions for any reason.

The entire contents of Motorhead Magazine is copyrighted and may not be reproduced.

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 13

PATRIOTS DINER CRUISE NIGHTS JIM WEICHERDING Patriots Diner is a nostalgia style diner located in the heart of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Their food is great! Service impeccable and good prices for any family looking for a night out from cooking without breaking the bank in order to do so.

An added feature this year will be their Monday Cruise Nights that begin on Monday, May 7th, 2018 at 6pm until dark.

This centrally located diner has a very large and accommodating parking lot for quite a few classic cars and trucks along with plenty of spectator parking. The calling card to these new Monday Cruise Nights is that the popular Buckleupallofus Giant Balloon Cartoon Character reminding Kids about “Buckle Up!” and Traffic Safety will also be a showcase attraction for kids and families. That’s what cruise nights and classic auto shows should be all about; kids and families.

For starters, we should be bringing more kids to classic auto shows and cruise nights in order to keep this automotive culture and hobby alive for years to come and it’s a great way to get out of the house and enjoy good company and appreciate where all of this came from decades before now. Buckleupallofus Family Cruise Nights and Classic Auto Shows takes the traditional venues and adds a whole new creative element that can have a positive affect on kids and families lives.

Safety should be priority one and combining that with entertainment and events like this one has incredible value for everybody.

Host Cruise Night and Classic Auto Show locations like restaurants and diners can benefit from adding a cool kids friendly giant dinosaur attraction reminding them about their safety and providing everyone with Sponsored (Take Home) Educational & Creative Content and Formats that will have an influence on their daily lives.

Everyone attending these automotive venues is arriving and leaving in vehicles. Traffic Safety is the key component to add to all of these types of venues taking place practically everywhere across this region and nationwide week, after week, month, after month, until the season ends late October here in New England. Patriots Diner hosts the new Buckleupallofus Cruise Nights every Monday, weather permitting, throughout the Cruisin Season.

We will have a DJ playing all of your favorite Oldies and Classic Rock Hits, Kids Coloring Contests, Prizes, Kids Meals Deals, Celebrity Meet & Greets, Give-Aways and more. Woonsocket Police Officers, Firefighters and EMT’s will be visiting often 14| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

to pass out Kids Safety Materials and Coloring Formats and to show off their cool vehicles and apparatus to the kids. This will be fun for the entire family and we look forward to seeing you there starting this May, 7th at 6pm.

Bring your cool rides to show off to all of the spectators and lets turn this weekly Buckleupallofus Family Cruise Night into the biggest venue in Rhode Island every week. No 50/50. No raffles.

No pressures. No vehicle judging. We had a lot of great classic cars and trucks showcase last September at our impromptu gathering and that was generated just by wordof-mouth.

Everyone loved the relaxed atmosphere and stress free classic auto show and I was asked to do the same thing weekly this year by those vehicle owners and spectators.

That is what prompted us to start a Buckleupallofus Family Cruise Night this season. Everyone will be just relaxing while enjoying great songs, great food and great company surrounded by some great classic cars and trucks on a rainfree Monday Night. What else can you ask for? See you soon. And remember; “Buckle Up For Safety!”

GENERAL TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR

Exit 25 OFF I-95 401-722-3160

34 Colfax Street • Pawtucket, RI

And Auto Sales

SPECIALIZING IN SERVICE BODIES

READING SERVICE BODIES READY TO GO!

OnSiteTruckRepairInc.com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 15

RACING:

By SERAFINO “JIMMY” CAZZANI Not many activities can match a weekend of racing! Boats, cars, bikes anything! The sights, sounds and scents leave memories and impressions that last a lifetime.

The sweet scent of race fuel, the eye irritating nitro and the aromas from vendors serving delicacies that range from hot dogs to barbeque and everything in between.

The racing community in general are a traveling troupe of entertainers! We go from event to event, put on the show and engage with our fans.

FAMILY, FRIENDS, EXCITEMENT!

The racing family may be a little dysfunctional but ultimately we are family! The camaraderie is amazing.

If you have a hiccup, no problem.

Your family is there, even your perceived nemesis will offer parts, wrenches, free labor and even a place to sleep if all local hotels are booked! Lol Our events are typically community oriented festivals which consist of pit displays, boat parades and the always heavily attended block parties. On Friday nights Law Enforcement shut down a section of the city we’re visiting so we may set up for the block party. It’s exciting to see 40 + race teams along with their boats parked on Main St U.S.A. We host activities for families and children such as limbo, face painting, dancing and this year I may even try singing.....never mind bad idea.

These displays give us an opportunity to represent our sponsors, engage with the fans, sign autographs and pass out sponsor/boat photos.

I think the best part of our show is introducing youngsters to our sport and letting them see they can achieve anything they desire if they work at it. We meet many interesting people and you know anywhere we go someone will say “Hey, you guys are from Rhode Island!? So am I” I have people sign and draw on the boat all weekend. It’s an activity everyone looks forward to and transforms the boat into a mosaic as the artwork accumulates.

So Moms and Dads skip the zoo, the museum or the park for a day and work a motorsport event into your summer plans!

16| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

69 LOCUST STREET • BERKLEY, MA 02779

508-580-5844 JON ANDRUK

Piston & Rod Work Engine Rebuilding High-Performance Rebuilding Competition Machine Work Engine Dyno Services Engine Boring & Honing Complete Head Work Full Blueprinting Services Balancing Flow Bench Services Seats, Guides, and Resurfacing Engine Degreasing Align Honing Porting & Polishing and More!

At Circle Performance we provide top quality engine machining and building services for your racing or restoration needs.

We specialize in building road race, circle track, rare, exotic and antique engines.

SPECIALIZING IN RARE & VINTAGE ENGINE REBUILDS

N E F CE C O H C N LY Serving Rhode Island & Massachusetts Since 2001

CHAIN LINK

VINYL

WOOD

401-572-8311 lynchfenceco.com

Licensed & Insured ~ Free Estimates WE ARE LYNCH FENCE

Lynch Fence Co LLC is a full-service fence company with a straightforward and unique design/build philosophy. We believe in having one salesman handle the job from its conception on paper, to the realization on your property. The reason; by doing this you are able to communicate and work with a single individual, where you can share your thoughts and idea’s with to bring them, in collaboration, to life.

Lynch Fence is made up of a group of highly skilled fencing professionals who pay a lot of attention to small details. In the 15+ years of experience our crews keep your property looking and functioning beautifully.

FOR ALL YOUR FENCING NEEDS

CIRCLEPERFORMANCE.COM

781 Victory Highway, • North Smithfield, RI

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 17

Outlaw Run Beyond The Book Written by Jim Weicherding / Etch turns the ignition key and then hits the garage door switch to open the bay door. In an instance, the power plant GTO lunges forward and smashes through the closed garage doors, crosses the front lot and fishtails onto the black top headed to the nearest highway on ramp about five miles down the back road. The Pontiac nearly clips two pursuing police cars coming from the opposite direction but Etch is able to stabilize the classic muscle car enough to avoid metal on metal contact at a high rate of speed.

The GTO splits both police cruisers and screams down the roadway with loud exhaust and squealing rear tires.

The police cars quickly pull u-turns crossing paths with each other hoping to catch the fleeing OUTLAW GTO and capture this menace behind the wheel once, and for all.

Etch glances into his rear view mirror and sees flashing red and blue overhead lights closing in fast. He doesn’t

want to risk crashing his beloved GTO so he in no way has the gas pedal near the floor mat under his feet. The police cars are now advancing and his GTO is not pulling away from either one of these police officers. Etch finally sees the highway on ramp sign and knows he is less than a half a mile from entering onto the freeway. The police cars are on his rear bumper as Etch tries to avoid being pitted and lose control of his muscle car. He accelerates a little more by pressing on the gas pedal with a slight push from his black work boots. A moment later, he sees exactly what he is looking for; the freeway. The oil slick black GTO leans to the right and heads onto the on ramp with the two police cruisers in hot pursuit. Etch looks ahead of his point of entrance and watches for any highway traffic he may have to avoid as he exits the off ramp trying to escape the two pursuing police vehicles close behind his classic muscle car. He sees a couple of big rigs and some approaching

Rhode Island’s Only

Las Vegas Style Cabaret

traffic but can’t slow down now. He needs to do some shifty driving in order to avoid any contact with those highway vehicles. Especially either one of those big rigs. That could spell disaster for himself and possibly some other innocent drivers who happen to be nearby when the Outlaw GTO merges onto the highway. Etch glances back into his side view and rear view mirrors and still sees those two police vehicles in hot pursuit. “They are not going to go away easy,” said, Etch under his breath. Etch mats the gas pedal and sees those two big rigs closing in on his merge point of access to the highway and cranks up his stereo. “If this is how this ends, I’m going out loud!”

To be continued...

OUTLAW RUN The Book Web Site: www.outlawrun.us OUTLAW RUN Author, Jim Weicherding, Contact jwpisces14@aol.com

• Open 7 Days a Week

Monday - Friday 12 Noon-1 AM Sat. 3 PM -1 AM, Sun. 6 PM - 1 AM

• Lunch & Dinner Menu • VIP and Bottle Service Available

FREE ADMISSION Good Sunday through Thursday Nights

• All New Wednesday Lunch Buffet from 12-1:30 • All New Champagne Menu

579 Front Street Woonsocket, RI

401.765.6624 www .RID olls . com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 19

Paintworks Feature Car: 1969 Mustang Fastback JED GREEKE Hot Rod City is located at 99 Oak St. in Dover NH. It’s a playground for gearheads, motorcycle enthusiast, music lovers and foodies alike! We are compromised of RPM’s Motorcycle shop, Division Custom Fab Cycle, Ralph’s House of Tone, Far Out Diner and of course Paintworks Unlimited! No matter what your car, motorcycle, music or food needs are we have you covered!

Paintworks Unlimited is a busy shop as gearheads across New England get ready for the cruising season! Car shows, local cruises, rod runs or NSRA events, no matter which is your choice we can get you ready! We currently have a wide array of cars in the shop, varying from a classic 1927 Chrysler to a true American Muscle car, the 1971 Camaro!

Our feature car this month is a 1969 Mustang Fastback!

Like so many of the cars we see this one was in rough shape when she rolled in the door, and not under her own power. Her owner, Charlie, originally owned the vehicle back in 1992. At that time it was mostly original, with seats and door skins on the interior, no carpet or headliner. He eventually sold the car in 1996 to find it again in 2017 with yet another owner and decided it was time to get it back and give it the royal treatment. Next stop, Paintworks Unlimited!!!

No detail is being overlooked in this restoration from the fitment, the paint, and the gaps up to

From its humble beginnings to now, this Mustang is being given the royal treatment and the finished product will be amazing! Doesn’t matter if you’re a Ford guy or gal, you won’t be able to

the running gear. This beauty is covered in a single stage urethane black paint polished until it looks like a mirror, look at that picture! This 69 gets its pulse form a 1972-351 Cleveland (from the owners Gran Torino) pushing close to 500 ponies! Wilwood brakes wrapped in Foose rims and Hankook tires provide the stopping power, while riding smooth on a Ridetech coil over suspension. The interior is complimented by a factory style Dakota Digital instrument cluster and Vintage Air climate control.

20| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

look away from this one!

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY HOT ROD ROXY!

ALVAREZ Upholstery

AUTO COLOR ENTERPRISES 401-792-4860 autopartsandcolor.com

We do all types of upholstery custom made to your preference.

We provide upholstery for homes, cars, trucks, boats,and motorcycles.

Fleet, Farm, Heavy Equipment & Industrial Maintenance Finishes

1031 Plainfield St., Johnston, RI

401-545-5672

514 High Street • Wakefield, RI 02879 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 21

Atlas Auto Body, Sales & Towing 20 Providence Street West Warwick, RI 02893

401-826-2451Custom Rat Rod Garage Body # 137 Sales # 567 Public Utilities # 935

Gordon Shaw, Auto Body Specialist

Hot Rods & Classics Restoration Auto Collision Repair & Paint Affordable Used Cars

Foreign • Domestic • Collision • Customizing • Restoration

Some Of Our General Automotive Services • Emissions Inspections & Repairs • Engine Rebuilding • Transmission/ transaxle rebuilding • Electrical & computer work • Hunter 4-wheel alignment • Fuel injection work & service • Carburetor rebuilding • Computer diagnostic service • Full line of Tires

22| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

Some Of Our Specialty Motorsport Services

• Fully Licensed & Certified • RI State Inspection Station #76 RI Emissions CIRT #2074 ASE Master: Machine & Auto ASE L-1: Advanced Engine Performance

• 53 Hartford Avenue • North Scituate, RI 02857 1-888-235-1622 • 401-934-9877

www.masonsautomotive.com

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

• Engine Rebuilding • Engine Dyno Services On Site • Engine Boring & Honing • Piston & Rod Work • Competition Machine Work • Full Blueprinting Services • Balancing • Flow Bench Services • Complete Head Work • Seats, Guides, and Resurfacing • Engine Degreasing • High-Performance Rebuilding • Align Boring • Porting & Polishing • Cam Doctor Service &UDQNVKDIW 3ROLVKLQJ 0LFUR¿QLVK • Crankshaft Stroke Checking • Brown & Sharp Micro Height • Gauging & MUCH MORE.....

118 Greenville Ave. Johnston, RI

Pick Up Our Products At Your Local

401-349-4696

www.jimsfirearmrepairandsales.com Supermarket Jay Pjojian’s Immaculate SVT COBRA Ed Yessaian

There’s really no other felling like taking delivery of your first Mustang or Muscle Car, especially when you’re in your early teenage years. The first time you lay eyes on that aggressive stance, the first smell of the leather interior, the first feeling of that rumble that happens after your first turn of the key. Every one of us can recall what seemed like the greatest day of our life when we got behind the wheel of our very own piece of American History. For Jason Pjojian of Cranston RI, that amazing sense of ownership and pride came to reality this past summer when he got his hands on his immaculate 1997 SVT COBRA.

OFFERING CLASSES FOR SHOOTING AND HOME PROTECTION

Superior Quality. Superior Service

BUY SELL TRADE CONSIGN

Jason is the third owner of the car, but both of the first two owners were ridiculously obsessed with keeping it clean, garaged, and well maintained. As of this article the car only has 34,000 miles and doesn’t seem to have a single chip, scratch, or fingerprint anywhere on it. Jason credits the car’s current appearance and brilliant shine to his father Bob Pjojian, who shared many of his detailing secrets. Bob is currently in search of a new 2015 Mustang GT Convertible, which will be his fourth Mustang. So we know that Jason has a great role model to follow.

From the outside, the car appears to be mostly stock, with visual enhancements coming from only a handful of tasteful modifications. A Saleen S281 spoiler replaces the factory pedestal spoiler and 18 inch Steeda Pentar wheels shine brilliantly at each corner.

Bringing New Life to Old d Metal Meta

380 Atwood Avenue, Cranston RI

401 946 6888

POWDERCOATING services includes cleaning, sandblasting, with ith rust inhibitor. we provide quick turnaround at a very reasonable onable price.

CERAKOTE HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC RAMIC COATINGS applied in house and is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1800 degrees. perfect for headers, exhaust manifolds and pipes.

YOUR OFFICIAL MUSCLE CAR

SANDBLASTING we do anything from small parts to full vehicles.

GET YOUR CARBURETOR TUNED UP PROPERLY

Bulkie & Grinder Rolls | Dinner & Finger Rolls Bread & Specialty Bread | Biscuits | Calzones | Pizza

Stop By Our Local Retail Store Located At...

1234 Oaklawn Avenue Cranston, RI

Your Dealer Alternative for a Fast Professional Oil Change

Full Service Auto Repair & Maintenance | Inspection Station

Hours: Monday - Friday 8-6 and Saturday 8-5

Brakes | A/C | Cooling System | Tune Up’s & More

(401) 738-6444 www.superiorbakery.com

Brakes General Services Undercar Services Heating and Cooling Services Electrical Services

Transmission Services Electronic Services Internal Engine Services

6 | Motorhead Magazine - March 2015

Heavy-Duty Services Towing Miscellaneous Services

WHAT WE COAT automotive frames wheels & parts

industrial fabrication

motorcycle frames, wheels & parts

metal fencing and railings

atv vehicle frames & parts

retail displays & fixtures

bicycle frames & parts

patio furniture

antique metal furniture

anything metal that will fit in our oven

401 578 4016

acepowdercoatingri.com

75 Western Industrial Drive, Unit F, Cranston, RI 02921 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 23

561 North Main Street • Bristol, CT Late Model Pre-Owned Vehicles Quality Autobody Refinishing Foreign & American General Repairs www.eastcoastmotorsports.net Collision Repair

860-585-8946

Complete Automotive Restoration Services

Columbus EnErgiEs inc.

1492 GAR HIGHWAY • SWANSEA, MA 02777

508-674-1492 IN & OUT SERVICE www.columbusenergies.com VP FUELS:

INSPECTIONS

C12, C14, C16, U4.4, VP113, Q16, Motorsport 109, C14 Plus, N02, C9, Motorsport 103, M1

Largest Variety of Fuels in New England • Home Heating Oil • Propane Delivery

Your One Stop Energy Provider 24| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

EASTCOAST MOTORSPORTS RESTORATION: ‘69 CHEVELLE

This 1969 SS396 Chevelle was purchased 25 years ago and was in pieces. It had been cut up and rear halved to be a race car and never was completed.

We started by replacing the frame then put in a new one piece trunk with two rear quarters. The fender, doors, hood and trunk were still original to the car and it is a factor SS396.

We used Billy the Kid at Performance Engines, Torrington, CT, who built us a pump gas engine 565 cu. in. with 730 hp.

The suspension is all updated with UMI Performance Stage 3 Handling Kit to make it drive more modern. The body and paint was done by Eastcoast Motorsports, LLC using triple black base coat/clear coat, sanded and buffed to a mirror finish. This car was built by Eastcoast Motorsports, LLC in a matter of two years.

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 25

NOW 3 LOCATIONS!

BONEYARD BBQ SEEKONK 540 Central Ave. Seekonk, MA 02771 508-761-6854

MONDAYS

BONEYARD BBQ WARWICK 2247 West Shore Rd. Warwick, RI 02889 401-736-0404

BONEYARD BBQ ASHAWAY 15 Frontier Road Ashaway, RI 02804 401-377-8000

50¢ WINGS DAY (Special Rules May Apply)

TUESDAYS

ASHAWAY, RI

50¢ TENDER TUESDAY 3PM TILL CLOSE (Special Rules May Apply)

WEDNESDAYS 20 WINGS (ONE SAUCE) AND A PITCHER OF SODA ONLY $19.95 5PM TILL CLOSE

boneyardbarbecue.com 1500 Elmwood Ave. Cranston, RI 02910

FREE ESTIMATES

UNITED MECHANICAL

MR - 1515 MPF - 1515

OIL BURNER SERVICE PLUMBING & HEATING

SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION AIR CONDITIONING • HOT WATER BOILERS HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS HEATING • STEAM BOILERS

netrailer@gmail.com

TRAILER SALES

(401) 941-4445

We have clean, road-worthy, used dry van, reefer, and flatbed trailers, as well as clean, dry, storage trailers and containers available for sale and immediate delivery.

STORAGE RENTALS

We rent trailers and containers for both road and storage use.

Various sizes, makes, models, and specifications available.

SCRAP TRAILER REMOVAL

We purchase and remove any scrap trailers that you might have - 28’ to 53’s - Reefers, box trailers, flatbeds.

TIRE SALES

We have used trailer tires available for sale. Various size, tread, brand and rim types available.

ON SITE STORAGE

401-228-7511

2 Starline Way, Unit 4, Cranston, RI

www.unitedheatingsvc.com 26| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

We offer storage on site in our yard. Containers and trailers available for rent in our yard starting as low as $80 a month.

We rent spaces to park trailers, boats, campers and more.

TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS

We offer an experienced team of drivers who can get your trailer or container moved wherever and whenever you need.

www.netrailer.com

WILD STREET 8.50

STREET SH TS

Photos provided by Ed Yessaian CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 27

New England X-275 a 2

TOM McCARTHY

New England X-275 drag racing action is just around the corner with the first race slated for May 5th, 2018, at New England Dragway. This will kick off a six race series for the radial-tire racers and their radical machines. This season will include four events competing at New England Dragway and two at Lebanon Valley Dragway.

For aggregate points, racers will claim their best five point races for the season to tally their point totals. So racers can drop a race if need be and still be in the thick of the championship points race. However, there is a ten point bonus reward at the end of the year for any racer who competes in all six events.

The NE X-275 racers include some of the best door-car drag racers in New England, like: Mark and Jack Dykeman, Keith Douglas, Robert Baptista, Danny Reis, Derek Mota, Tim Dutton, Dan Christopher, Tommy DePriest, Joey Furtado, Don Curtis, Scott MacDonald, Matt and Angelo Lombardi, Joey Mauro, Jake Conant, Jeff Taylor, Gary Gonzalez, Jim Coger, Dan Filippelo, Dan Christopher, Jim Costa, Andrew DeMarco, Mij Regoc, Glen Fernandez, Chris Magnano, Scott Ulman, Angelo Tranquillo, and Eric LaFerrier.

X-275 cars race only on drag radial tires and the cars are vicious! Wheel standing, sideways action, the type that puts fans in the stands, is a hallmark of X-275 racing. Another element the fans and racers enjoy about this racing is the diversity of

Andrew DeMarco has a vicious Mustang he enjoys destroying tires with.

1035 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI

Give us a call!

1-888-376-9208

Check out our inventory online at www.baldhill.com

www.baldhill.com

2016 JEEP CHEROKEE

2016 JEEP WRANGLER

STARTING AS LOW AS $199/MO*

STARTING AS LOW AS $295/MO*

www.baldhill.com

New 2016 Ram ProMaster 1500 Low Roof Van

Ram ProMaster® boasts a Class-Exclusive Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) system+ that allows for nimble and responsive handling when making your way through busy jobsites and narrow streets. With fewer parts to maintain, the FWD system also contributes to a lower lifetime cost of ownership.

Call Bald Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep for model and pricing information. Photos do not necessarily represent actual model or price. Additional terms or conditions may apply. See dealer for details.

28| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

the car types competing in the class. It’s more than just Ford Vs Chevy, it’s boosted versus, nitrous cars, versus mountain motor; the power combinations are quite diverse. Yet the bottom line remains the same for this 1/8th mile, heads-up class – first to the stripe wins. Low four-second elapsed times are the norm at speeds close to 160 MPH are standard for these cars which push close to 1,000 HP. Many of the current New England X-275 racers who race locally, also race on the national X-275 event scene. Mark Dykeman and his well known “Blue Goose” recently advanced to the semi-final round of Lights Out 9, one of the biggest events that will run this season. Mark has been pecking away at the power of his big, blue Camaro and he has it at championship level where he can compete with the best of the best. And he’s not alone. Keith Douglas and Jake Conant were also giving it heck at LO-9.

New England X-275 racers have been doing so well with their cars and power production they were invited to race in front of the biggest drag racing crowd of 2017, at the NHRA New England Nationals. The big NHRA Mello Yello series attracts thousands of spectators annually, as well as the biggest names in drag racing. When a drag racer finds themselves competing at the same drag racing event with John Force and Tony Schumacher in the line-up, that’s as big as it gets. It was quite an honor for the X-275 teams to perform at that event. The top teams included: Robert Baptista, Tommy DePriest, Mark Dykeman, Aaron Bates, Derek Mota, Rich Brudder, Manny Bunginga, and Mean Dean Marinis, who won the event dubbed “The Pilgrimage.”

There are major changes to the NE X-275 program ahead in 2018. The leader of the class, Torrey Browne has moved from the South Shore area of Massachusetts to a new home down-south, so Torrey will not be running the events each meeting, as he has for years now. Torrey, a hard core drag racer, has piloted this class, acting as the racer liaison with New England Dragway track operations. This coordination is vital to smooth racing during the course of a race day. It’s a big deal when X-275

a 2018 Season Preview The six events for the season are May 5th at New England Dragway, June 6th at New England Dragway, July 14th at Lebanon Valley Dragway, August 4th at New England Dragway, September 5th at Lebanon Valley Dragway and they finish out the season on October 6th, at New England Dragway.

Don Curtis has one of the fastest and quickest P/U trucks you’ll ever see.

Jake Conant has Pro Charger peaking through the hood of his Mustang.

Keith Corriea is a fast guy from the two-wheel world heading up X-275 this year.

Keith Douglas put up some towering wheel stands at Lights Out 9 this year.

Mark Dykeman goes faster and quicker every year with his Blue Goose Camaro.

Robert Baptista won the New England X-275 class in 2017: beware the black Camaro.

If you like race cars that look like every day cars you see on the street, but can wheel stand the height of the starting line Christmas tree, come up to New England Dragway or Lebanon Valley Dragway on the dates mentioned here and enjoy the action. Be sure to look up NE X-275 online, or visit the race track of your choice online, for full details.

cars are called to the lanes, the track-prep and the cars must be in sync when it’s time to race. So when Torrey decided to move south recently, a change of leadership became necessary for the local racers.

New for 2018 will be a change at the helm of the good ship NE X-275. There is a new Captain in charge steering things in a new direction.

Keith Correia Scott MacDonald’s silver bullet Bow-Tie is a beast! of Westport, MA, will now be the main-man for the NE X-275 program.

Keith has been a part of the drag racing scene for over a decade and is a car guy at heart.

But he is best known to New England racers as a Torrey Browne served New England X-275 for years and motorcycle will still be an advisor after his move south. drag racer who has piloted the fast stuff, including Pro Street motorcycles. The six-second, 200 mph kind, without wheelie bars. Keith knows fast and understands track conditions: he’s no stranger to the high end of high performance. Keith and his wife Laurie will be working closely with all the racers and the race tracks throughout 2018.

A ABetter Locksmith is the easy choice!

• Comprehensive services. We have what you need!

• 24/7 emergency service • Honoring various manufacturer warranties • Military, police and fire discount • FREE estimates on all work • Fully bonded and insured Residential • Automotive • We only use time tested and trusted brands like: Commercial • 24/7 Service! Schlage, Kwikset, Arrow and others

KEYSRI.COM

314 Power Rd. 578 Newport Ave. 00 Pawtucket, RI Pawtucket, RI 401-475-8700 401-475-8007 Any Emergency

$10 OFF

aabetterlocksmith.com

Lock Service

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

FREE

House Key No strings attached KW1 or SC1 Only

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 29

308 Hopkins Hill Road Coventry, RI 02816 Call Today!

Lic. # AB0002013

401-622-0400

GOT DENTS ON YOUR CAR?

SEE US FIRST!

NOT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY!

We Can Help You $AVE On Your Deductible!

AUTO BODY REPAIR • TOWING SERVICES • for CAR RENTALS insurers servicing claims

35 YEARS IN BUSINESS

SCUFF & SCRATCH SPECIAL 199 $

BEFORE

00

Plus Tax

AFTER

www.centerofnewenglandcollision.com 30| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

380 Atwood Avenue Cranston, RI

401-946-6888

Mon-Fri. 8am-6pm; Sat. 8am-4pm

TRUCK & TRAILER REPAIR SNOW PLOW REPAIR FULL FLEET SERVICE www.safewayoilchange.com • All-Season Power Sports • Top-of-the-Line Service • All Makes & Models • Latest Riding Gear • OEM Replacements • Newest Aftermarket & Performance Accessories • Watercraft Repair • ATV’s & Dirt Bikes, etc.

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK INSPECTIONS

WE BUY JUNK CARS & TRUCKS

PARTS • SALES • SERVICE

2280 Nooseneck Hill Road • Coventry, RI • (401) 397-2200

ABT Machine Co High Performance Engines

“We LOVE Building Pontiac Engines”

Huge Selection of Parts From All Makes & Models Performance Engine Building And Precision Mike Columbo Specializing in Classic CarOwner & Hard To Find Machine WorkParts For:

Full Repair Service Facility•• Drag onRacing Site Circle Track 1649 Washington Street • Road Racing • Off Road Holliston, MA 01746 • Muscle Car

508-429-4355

abtmachine@yahoo.com

www.abtmachine.com

• Antique Restoration • Domestic or Foreign • Marine • Blown or Natural Aspirated • Carbureted or Fuel Injected

Specializing in

USED AUTO & TRUCK HARD TO FIND PARTS

ALL TIRES INSPECTED AND CHECKED

USED TIRES Mount and Balance WHILE YOU WAIT Starting at $35

56 Plainfield Pike. North Scituate, RI (401) 647-3648 | (401) 640-6111 www.hallsgarage.com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 31

1990 MERCURY COUGAR XR7

ROB MAY

Rod Maksimovich owns this 1990 Mercury Cougar XR7. Married, soon to have their first kid, and along with this cat, they make their den in Imperial, Missouri.

“My father and I built this car during my college years, driving home from college nearly every weekend to wrench on it. This car also was the spark that fueled the startup of my now side-business, AzzKicker Cars.”

A twilight blue metallic ‘89 Mercury Cougar LS was Rod’s first car. While he loved it, soon he was on the hunt for another to build up while using the ‘89 as a daily driver. Rod bought the ‘90 for only $200 in 2001.

1989 / ‘90 Mercury Cougar XR7’s offered a supercharged 3.8L V6. Sadly, upon purchase, the ’90 had a healthy rod knock, but the body was in excellent shape. The drivetrain was ripped out, and a friend at St. Louis Auto Body painted the car in the same hue as the ‘89. A ‘94 Mark VIII 4.6L-4V engine and the IRS subframe from a ‘94 Mark VIII replaced the stock stuff. A ‘97 4.6L Thunderbird EEC-V gained OBD-II capability/tenability. In August 2005, dyno rated at 243 rwhp / 248 rwtq in NA form, the cat ran 13.9’s at the drag strip.

Desiring more power, in December 2006, a it didn’t last long. The engine spun a rod bearing and quickly trashed itself.

Out came the engine for a rebuild. The stroke increased to 3.75”, dropped the compression to 8.9:1, installed Ford GT Supercar cams, and coatings were applied to everything. Alan Brown of DirtyDog Performance helped rebuild the transmission. Rod’s father grabbed the hood from the now defunct first car, cut a hole in it to clear the supercharger, then formed a scoop.

Kenne Bell 2.1L twin-screw SC was bolted on netting 313 rwhp. However,

At a national meet in October 2007, the car made its first passes running 12.7’s.

In 2010, a Snow Performance methanol injection system allowed for a smaller blower pulley and 12.0’s at the track.

His shelf is full of trophies from various car shows and races. Driving the car three to four times a week, cruising down the highway is comfortable. Mashing the throttle is exciting, to say the least. What it does very well is produce smoke from the tires.

The Best Products & Service

For Over 25 Years!

• Residential & Commercial (TXLSPHQW 5HWUR¿W 5HSODFHPHQW • Service All Makes & Models 423 Walcott St. • Professional Installations Pawtucket, RI • Competitive Pricing Services & Products Include....Air Conditioning, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Zoning, Packaged Heating and Cooling Systems, Air Handlers, Evaporator Coils & More!

(401) 723-0404

hightechengineeringinc.com EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE!

Performance Paint & Body

Collision Commercial

Insurance and Restoration Specialists 32| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

Auto Body

Welding Free Estimates Auto Reconditioning

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

920 Plainfield Street Johnson, RI 02919 401 383 0312

197 Simmonsville Ave. Johnston, RI

401-944-5200

Drones • RC/Land, Air, Water DELIVERY AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

466 Colman St., New London, CT www.netruckandoffroad.com

Call 860-886-2000 Today

Professional Truck & Off Road Services • Spray On Bullet Liners • Contractor Upgrades • Great Scot! Services • A.R.E. Truck Caps • Remote Starters • Wheels/Tires • Suspension • Lift Kits • Exhaust • Towing

Specializing in Medium Duty Dump Trucks and Utility Trucks

STOP IN OR CALL FOR ALL YOUR TRUCKING NEEDS PatriotAutoAndTruck.com

Flat bed and refrigerated units all come with full safety inspection

Goulin Trucking Inc. A Family Owned Business for Over 50 Years P.O. Box 9074 • Warwick, RI 02889

401-837-0532

Anything for your truck we have it!

Paintworks Unlimited is located at HotRod City: 99 Oak Street Dover, NH 03820 • 603-749-7536

Paintworks Unlimited is a full service shop offering everything from ground up restorations to minor repairs, maintenance and everything in between. Engine detailing, drive train upgrades, customizing paint maintenance and repairs. You name it, we can handle it. We also stock a full line of speed parts and accessories.

401-595-7414 Still Making House Calls

COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL HAND STOPS RECYCLABLES

• 2 TO 50 YARD CONTAINERS • COMPACTOR ALL SIZES • FULL RUBBISH REMOVAL Visit Us On Facebook

Wha

What Be To

lley WarWick Oil VaFUEL INC. lic. #444

Lauryn “Hotwh

lic. #345

The most c off this wint There are a over assort empty bottl of unneces person has their produc

Family Owned & Operated ~ Paul Petrozzi, Owner

401-823-8113 1343 Main Street West Warwick, RI • 24 Hour Service • Radio Dispatched

When perus your toolbo “How long h unfold right hydroscopi something

• LIHEAP Vendor • Same Day Deliveries CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 33

A common When brake and will cau give the flui lines and al

Sterry Street TOWING & AUTO TRANSPORT

“The Right Choice” ATTLEBORO, MA PAWTUCKET, RI PROVIDENCE, RI

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE TOWING

TRAINED PROFESSIONALS, FULLY INSURED • 24 Hour Service • Truck & Trailer Road Service • 60 Ton Crane Service • 3 Locations to Serve You

1-401-461-1100

www.sterrystreet.com Home of the 20 Year 200,000 Mile Warranty 939 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

(401) 312-4420 HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Get Online Pre-Approval For Financing

www.courtesyri.com

Come to Us For: Lube, Oil & Filter Change, Front End Alignment, Maintenance (Wipers, Headlights, Etc), Replace / Adjust Brakes, Service Package, Muffler / Exhaust Repair, Coolant Flush, Vehicle Checkup / Inspection, Transmission Flush, Electrical Service, Tire Balance, Filter Replacement, Tire Rotation, and Much More!

34| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 35

SPEEDSTER

HOT RODS OF YESTERYE

Cover and article photos by Kayla Conti

36| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

RS

YEAR

By James N. Viara At an early age, the Viara brothers, Jim, Manny and Ralph worked their father’s farm. There were many trucks there and they soon learned the skills and the fun of driving trucks and hearing the noise of the loud engines. The louder the better!

On their way to school, they would pass the Rumford Fire Station, gazing wide-eyed at the beauty of those big red trucks. Jim’s love for fire trucks had begun.

As they grew older, Manny loved mechanics and Jim loved antiques; particularly restoring vehicles. Jim’s first restoration was a 1927 Pierce Arrow, which won the Vandeveer Trophy, the top prize, at the National Pierce Arrow Show. Along the way, he and his brother, Manny, restored a 1941 Willys, red, with a 572 Chevy blown engine, 950 HP. Jim then started buying old fire trucks. He found out that when the trucks were taken out of service during the 1900 teen years, they were converted to “Speedsters”. The “rich and famous” would rebuild these Speedsters on the fire truck frame using parts from cars and other trucks. The six cylinder engine of 855 cubic inches made the Speedster ideal for racing. The cars were raced at tracks around the country, including the Indianapolis Speedway. The estimated top speed at that time was 60-70 MPH. Through Manny Souza, who owned a welding shop in East Providence, RI, Jim found and bought a Speedster from a friend of his. The Speedster needed a lot of work. Jim and Manny decided to tackle the challenge of restoring the Speedster. They knew they would either have to find the parts or fabricate them themselves.

Their first job was to rebuild the engine. Once completed, nickel plating was added. Next came the work on the starter, generator, water pump, carburetor and magneto. The frame was in somewhat good condition.

They built a new body and added a fuel tank. The fenders were a problem. They were important because they guarded the chains that drove the rear tires. It took almost three months to get the fenders just right so they could bolt onto the body properly. There were no floors or seats on the truck. A floor was installed with stainless steel molding. The work was tedious. A seat from another fire truck was installed. Next, they worked on installing all the gauges-making them fit properly. Complete rewiring of the entire truck was a necessity. A monocle windshield was installed on the steering column (for the driver only). The original hood covered the entire engine. As they wanted the engine to be on display, they kept the frame and built and new hood that covered only the top of the engine. It was lined with rivets to give it that nice antique look. The original radiator wasn’t is the worst shape. It was dressed up with German silver and brass wings were added to the radiator cap.

The truck was sand blasted then painted “Fire Engine Red” with black pin striping to add a nice touch.

The project was a “labor of

Continued next page CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 37

SPEEDSTERS Continued from previous page love” between Jim, Manny and Ralph. The plan was to make the Speedster stand out. Everybody had ideas as to how to do so. Once an idea was approved, the thought was “How can we do it?”. As a result, many items on the vehicle were added and/or changed.

Over time, Jim has acquired all different types and sizes of fire trucks.

He enjoys driving the trucks and seeing them restored to new life.

The Speedster always draws the biggest crowd; chances are, no one has seen anything like it. With three speeds, it makes a great roaring sound. Let’s just say you can hear it coming!

The guys enjoyed working together on this project so much that they are now in the process of rebuilding another Speedster!

Special thanks to: Jim Viara, Manny Viara, Ralph Viara, Jim Viara, Jr., Jim Leonardo, The Metal Doctor, Clement Tool Machine, Jerry Christman and Hot Rides-all of which hold special talents. .

38| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

HOT RODS OF YESTERYEAR

Over 10,000 stocked parts for all needs… of your

WORKERS’ COMP INJURED AT WORK? KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY

Call the LAW OFFICE of

STEPHEN J. DENNIS

Today for a Free Consultation OFFICE: 401-453-1355 CELL: 401-595-4571 stephenjdennis.com

WANTED!!!

MACK TRUCKS

CAT, DEERE, BOBCAT EQUIP.

IN ANY CONDITION

IMMEDIATE PAYMENT

CALL

JOHNNY MACK

johnnymack107@gmail.com HARTFORD, CT

860-883-1186 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 39

133 Silver Spring Street Providence, RI 02904 Mike Sova, Jr. Owner/Manager

Every Battery For Every Need

401-861-0388 info@ribatteryexchange.com

Starters • Alternators Accessories • Sales • Service www.ribatteryexchange.com Monday-Friday Foreign & Domestic 8am-4:30pm

Mention you saw us in Motorhead Magazine

Moe’s Mower repair

Servicing All Makes and Models Residential & CommeRCial 20 yR CRaftsman speCialist i Buy and sell used equipment

401-651-9053 35B laRk industRial pkwy. • GReenville, Ri 02828

Under New Management Since 2016 OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT THURSDAY-SATURDAY and ‘TIL 11 PM SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY

NEW MENU ITEMS!

Come try our customer favorites: Paella and Birria de Borrego (Lamb Shank)

LIVE MUSIC

Jazz on Thursdays • Spanish Guitar on Fridays

Cause we make the best mexican food in town, that’s why!

175 Putnam Pike Johnston, RI 02919

(401) 232-0844

WE TUNE GM, FORD & MODERN HEMI

High Performance Parts Same Day Availability on Parts (Most Applications) Truck Accessories High Performance Engine Building

• Installation & Service Nitrous Refills • VP Racing Fuels • Dynapack Chassis Dyno Specializing in American Muscle Cars

3145 Post Road, Warwick RI (401) 737-7932 40| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

255 LPH OEM STYLE EFI FUEL TANK MODULES

DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR FACTORY PICKUP & SENDING UNIT! VAPOR-GUARD HOSE & HOSE ENDS

• Easy to cut and assemble!

• Multi-layer rubber hose designed to withstand the corrosive properties of modern fuels • Primary Barrier Liner – initial layer offers high resistance to heat and aggressive fuels • Vapor Guard Barrier – Thermoplastic layer provides superior fuel isolation significantly reducing vapors from escaping through the hose • Reinforcement braid-aramid material – (EFI hose only) is used to provide the higher pressure rating that is required with fuel injection • Available in 5/16” and 3/8” sizes • Special retention bead retains hose under pressure while assuring hose liner is not damaged • Full line of Vapor Guard hose ends also available!

• Convert your ride’s carbureted fuel tank to EFI w/ drop-in fuel modules!

• Module includes a pre-calibrated fuel-level sending unit designed to work with the factory fuel gauge already in your vehicle • Includes a HydraMat with a unique internal reservoir, keeping fuel available at the pickup while also acting as a pre-filter!

• Fuel pressure is regulated internally and preset at 58psi, eliminating the added expense of purchasing an external fuel pressure regulator. No return line needed. All return fuel is handled inside the tank!

• Currently available for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Gen Camaro & 64-72 Chevelle, Wagon & El Camino • Supports up to 550 HP!

www.holley.com | 866-464-6553 Some products not legal for sale or use on pollution controlled vehicles

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 41

42| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

A MOTORHEAD PRAYER “Dear heavenly Hot Rod Jesus, please bless Motorhead readers, families, staff and advertisers with health and happiness.

May we all have a life of prosperity and abundance.

Please protect us from all demons...except the ones from Mopar...they are ok.

Maywe all have a life of eternal combustion and deliver us all from electric cars.” ~ Amen

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 43

All Go! No Show! Sti

By SERAFINO “JIMMY” CAZZANI

Fever, a 32 Foot Manta was one of the winningest

“B Class” boats of the 80’s and early 90’s piloted by the Late and beloved Joe Sgro and the still great Joe Latona.

BESSETTE’S MOTORCYCLE Restoration & Repair Armand Bessette

401-499-2115 Johnston, RI

Vintage & Modern All Makes & Models Mechanical • Electrical • Paint Original & Custom Builds Accessories Installed

• Standard Maintenance Services • Engine Services • Heating & Air Conditioner Repair • Auto Electrical Services • Exhaust Services And many more …

44| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

20 years later a young man named Vin Latona, Joe’s son acquires a late model Monte Carlo intent on creating a street sleeper drag car. Vin described the car powered by a mild 355 as a “dud”. He and his partner promptly had a “Killer” 377 built by a local Long Island engine shop and Vin said “she’s still a dud!” Unfortunately at the track dialing in on motor only the “pro built” 377 expired on it’s second pass. Frustration and disappointment is compounded when Vin dissects the motor to discover it’s only a stock 350 with mismatched heads!

After negotiating with the un-named, unscrupulous engine shop Vin decides to scour dad’s scrap heap of treasures. Most car guys have old parts hidden somewhere all covered in dust.

The caveat here is that these spares are abused leftovers of the Fever boat’s fabled high revving 375’s which were there for the taking. Vin says the challenge was finding 8 matching rods and 8 pistons. He did however find matching flat black Bo Laws modded Holley carbs and if you remember Bo Laws your showing your age!

With an old block, a crank with one bruised journal an unknown roller cam with lifters and some used crane gold rockers the build commences.

I can tell you from experience some of our best screaming street engines were built from good junk. Loose, free revin’ oil burnin’ screamers just work! The biggest investment was in a set of used AFR heads capped with one of Fever’s origi-

Still Givin’em FEVER!

290 Curran Road • Cumberland, RI 02864

401-334-2000

lkqcorp.com nal Victor HE intakes.

To handle the power Vin installed a modified Buick Grand National differential and as he said “I had Crazy Dons do a mini tub on the rear frame rail, a full chromoly roll bar, and a few other chassis modifications to keep the car as stock as possible suspension wise and maintain a full interior, yet be safe and efficient for the track.”

With a used plate nitrous system of unknown power this Monte with the heart of Fever ran wheelstanding 9.30s through a glide first time out. After some some adjustments and a cylinder head swap Vin cracked the 8’s. Not bad for a “Street car” that hits the local cruise nights and has occasionally taken an unsuspecting victim’s $$!

NEW AND USED AUTO BODY PARTS AFTERMARKET PARTS

Vin estimates she makes about 650 HP on engine and nitrous adds another three hundred.

Check out the photos, look under the hood! This is the epitome of understated!

Wanna race?

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 45

A C S TAOD M HOP SOM .C (888) 729-7778 STARTING AT

995

$

2015 FORD MUSTANG GT POWER PACKAGE +20HP AND +16 LB FT OF TORQUE INCREASED THROTTLE RESPONSE AND MAINTAINS FACTORY FUEL CONSUMPTION. INCLUDES SCT X4 FLASH TOOL AND MONITOR, 100MM BILLET COLD AIR INDUCTION & A TASCA ECU REFLASH.

STARTING AT

695

$

2015 FORD F150 ECOBOOST POWER PACKAGE +80 LB FT OF TORQUE INCREASED THROTTLE RESPONSE, MAINTAINS FACTORY FUEL CONSUMPTION, IMPROVED TRANSMISSION SHIFT SCHEDULE. INCLUDES X4 FLASH TOOL AND MONITOR AND TASCA ECU REFLASH.

HOME OF THE T WORLD’S FASTES COBRA JET

46| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

501 Main St. Pawtucket, RI 02860

401-312-4230

WE DO FACTORY QUALITY WORK

For a reliable body shop in Pawtucket, RI, turn to Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting. We fix routine dents and dings, and we also provide structural repairs. If your car has been damaged in an accident, you can count on our expertly trained technicians to provide high-quality work. Plus, all structural repairs are backed by a lifetime warranty.

CLASSIC AUTO BODY, INC. 295 WATERMAN AVENUE COMPLIMENTARY SMITHFIELD, RI 02917 RECONDITIONING WITH EVERY JOB!

401-349-4466

Full Collision Repair Auto Body • Lic #2009

Along with dent repair, we provide superb painting services that will get your vehicle looking like new again. We offer several different packages, all with varying price points and warranties. No matter the service we’re providing, we’ll keep your budget in mind.

LOANER VEHICLES AVAILABLE 24/7

WE PAINT CLASSICS & ANTIQUES

• CARS • TRUCKS • BOATS • EQUIPMENT • MACHINERY

Ask how we can help you save on your deductible.

FREE ESTIMATES

Custom Restorations 41 BARTLETT STREET EVERETT, MA

1935 Elmwood Avenue • Warwick, RI 02888 • 401-381-1350

Insuring All Aspects of the Automotive Industry

Serving Commercial Clients in RI, CT and MA CUSTOMIZED AUTO MANUFACTURERS, GAS STATIONS, REPAIR SHOPS AND BODY SHOPS

www.brookinsure.com

781-956-7569

We’re up front with all of our customers. We provide quality work at a price our competitors can’t touch.

No job too big or too small... we do it all! 30 years of experience. Free pick up and delivery. No hidden fees.

Services include: Hot Rods, Customs, Classic Restoration, Custom Paint Jobs, Motorcycle Paint, Body Kits, Body Work (and collisions) CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 47

RI DMV

NIGHTMARES JIM WEICHERDING “If it’s not broken, try and fix it anyway!”

If you are a Rhode Island resident and own a commercial pick up truck then you know what the month of March is; “It’s Truck Month.”

Normally, the Rhode Island DMV sends registered truck owners across the state of Rhode Island a re-registration form in the mail prior to the registration expiration date so we know if we have to pay vehicle taxes in the communities that we live in. It comes with a red stamp that reads; [Taxes Owed Your Town, Community of City] on the front of the form so you are aware of those vehicle taxes before you spend a week and half standing in line at the registry of motor vehicles office trying to re-register your pick up truck.

A T E

W O L

L I T US

!

S XE

YO

Nope. Not anymore. Now, they don’t send you anything in the mail like they have since the dawn of the motor vehicle assembly line back in the early 1900’s. They updated their system. They updated their system so much that most of us are finding out that we owe taxes since the stone age and dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Yep. The RI DMV is acquiring tax information from RI Fire Departments and Town Halls that are filed in back room storage boxes being rummaged through by Gremlins, Goblins and Ghouls searching for tax information on all of us that happened long before computers even existed. Our tax information is stored in files, in dusty boxes in back rooms with one dimly lit lightbulb but Gremlins, Goblins and Ghouls can see in the dark so that’s how that works out.

I have been in contact with my friends and family members who have been informing me about the nightmares they have been enduring over the past weeks dealing with something that should be relatively easy to do pretty much anywhere; re-registering a pickup truck.

They go to the RI DMV or AAA Office with a stamped paid notice on a receipt from their resident town, community and city only to be told; “You still owe taxes from this town, this community and this city.” The normal response is; “Huh? 48| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

taxes should be a factor in this process. They don’t like all of the phone calls and disgruntled vehicle owners walking into their offices all upset about the new RI DMV System.

Now, residents of Rhode Island are going back-and-forth from the DMV and AAA Offices to fire stations and town halls they haven’t dealt with in more than two decades just to re-register their pickup trucks. And now, the RI DMV doesn’t send out re-registration forms at all if you happen to be in their new system and show back taxes owed anywhere.

I know people who have been driving around with expired registrations only because they did not receive notification in the mail like they have been since forever and don’t think about it because they happen to lead busy lives.

What? Where is this coming from?” The RI DMV or AAA Office employee informs these individuals that they still owe fire taxes and vehicle taxes as far back as twenty-five years ago or even farther back. No computers. No automated systems. Boxes with files in them stored in back rooms somewhere between The Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones universes. That’s amazing!

So now, the local fire tax offices are inundated with phone calls and walk-ins because Rhode Island can’t re-register their pick up trucks because they still owe fire tax bills they never even knew they owed in the first place. One gentleman I spoke with said he doesn’t owe any fire taxes or town taxes to anyone and the computer system shows that he does. He can’t re-register his pick up truck and it’s his work vehicle. Much like most of the pick up trucks out there being used as work vehicles.

Not now.

A lot of them are sitting in driveways and garages right now because the state of RI DMV is on a witch hunt to try and grab as many dollars and cents out of Rhode Island residents as they possibly can by holding their registrations hostage in order to do so. Since when does owing a fire tax have anything to do with vehicle registration anyway? It’s a vehicle tax that precludes us from re-registering our pick up trucks. Not fire taxes.

Most of the fire tax offices I have spoken with agree with me and say that fire taxes should not play a role in registering vehicles. Only vehicle

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Way to go RI DMV! Drop the ball and walk off the playing field before the game is over and not telling anyone why you are leaving. If stunned and surprised Rhode Islanders is what you were going for, then great job! You could have at least let us know what you were doing and how things are gonna work from now on instead of letting us find out during RI TRUCK MONTH. The busiest and most frustrating month of the year to re-register our vehicles. These trucks are our livelihoods and we need them to earn a paycheck to feed our families and pay our bills every week. But, what do you care? You are so busy rummaging through files in dusty boxes in back rooms somewhere trying to dig up that missing $3.85 in past due fire taxes and town taxes so you can hold our registrations hostage until you get paid.

Most fire tax and town tax offices have actually waived those long overdue taxes but your new system doesn’t reflect that does it. Worry about vehicle taxes and keep your hands off of other agency taxes. It appears that you have a hard enough time managing your own jobs without taking on the jobs of everyone else. And send those re-registration forms out to Rhode Islanders, whether they owe back taxes or not, so they are aware of their vehicle situations. Called due process. They lead busy lives and have more important things to worry about than when their registration expires.

Do your jobs. Stop passing the buck onto hard working Rhode Islanders.

can weit?do it about it?nothing.

That’s right, nothing.doWe cannotabout do anything about What can we What do it about That’s right, We cannot anything in way. the slightest We can hopeNature that Mother the weather inthe theweather slightest We can way. only hope thatonly Mother sparesNature us spares us from than wethis canwinter handle this winter and that from more than wemore can handle and that our spring willour bespring milderwill be milder and very sunnier year.

Tooinmany years past, in the we recent past, we and sunnier with littlewith rainvery this little year.rain Toothis many years the recent have been dealing rainy and cold until we are almost into all have beenall dealing with rainy andwith cold weather until weather we are almost into summer season. summer season.

ALL MOTORCYCLE & CAR

HOT RODS VINTAGE

Restorations - Customs - Repairs

Glenn 978-518-5532 Mike 978-518-7213 Nick 603-396-8047

I cannot count many carcruise shows and cruise nights that were rained out due I cannot 137 count how many carhow shows and nights that were rained out due BMW• MERCEDES • DUCATI & more LAFAYETTE ROAD - SALISBURY, MA to non-stop cool air and days all spring season to non-stop cool air and rainy days allrainy spring season long over thelong pastover few the past few Vintage Recycling • Classic Car Keys years. the first nice weather show andincruise night years.

Attending theAttending first nice weather car show andcar cruise night mid, to late,in mid, to late, Buy •Please, Sell • Trade • Please, Parts June.

June. not this year! not this year!

• Ignition Repair Projects • Consignments 80’s andhappily • Reflashing I will trade season a late winter season beingif snow blind if itwe means that we I Anything will happily trade aolder: late winter of being snowofblind it means that Please us today, all attending get to begin carcruise shows and cruise nights rain free for an entire all get tocontact begin carattending shows and nights rain free for an entire • Key Fobs we might have it or I know northeasternsec.com season. everyone says, “April showers, bring may season.

I know everyone says, “April showers, bring may flowers”, but flowers”, raining but raining we might want it.

Authorized STIHL Dealer Authorized ServicingServicing STIHL Dealer time is not to anything I care about during the spring season. all the time isall notthe conducive to conducive anything I care about during the spring season.

560 MINERAL SPRING AVE., PAWTUCKET, RI You won’t know I want toand go cruising attend allshows kinds of carcruise shows and cruise I want to go cruising attend alland kinds of car and nights when nights when unless you ask. weather is mild and dry before it turns hotLately, and muggy.

Lately, the years the weather isthe mild and dry before it turns hot and muggy. the years Let Our Advertisers Know You Saw Their Ad In have gone from andseasons cool spring intomuggy the hotsummer and muggy summer have gone from rainy and coolrainy spring into seasons the hot and seasons much offora us transition classic and truck, seasons without muchwithout of a transition classicfor carusand truck,car muscle cars muscle cars hot rodstoenthusiasts enjoy both seasons equally. and hot rods and enthusiasts enjoy both to seasons equally.

401.475.2509

facebook.com/hotrodsvintageauto

hate thhaetSERVICE, esnthoew,sn SGAMBATO’S we,INC. ho a t thhaete the co603ldWoonasquatucket tceomldp temAvenue p eratuerreast, uhraetse, hate wintew r inter m m o o n n thosgaelt 401-231-9761 ths alt thoegrether North Providence, RI

Hoping that trend is about to change Hoping that trend is about to change something I think we alllike truly like to this seeyear. happen this year. is something is that I think wethat all truly would to would see happen

withfor high hopesCar for Show a better ShowNight and Cruise Season combined So, with high So, hopes a better andCar Cruise SeasonNight combined with lowerwe gas prices, we can regain ourand composure andwe smile with lower gas prices, can all regain ourall composure smile while put while we put clean and shiny rides gear andthe head down the open highways our clean andour shiny classic rides classic into gear andinto head down open highways andheaded back roads the nearest cruising venue forgetting and back roads to theheaded nearesttocruising venue forgetting about what a about what a we just survived to talk and with get together with family and horrible winterhorrible we justwinter survived to talk about and getabout together family and of theseason. new spring season. friends in the friends warmthinofthe thewarmth new spring

A/C Recharge and Repair General Maintenance Inspections • Tune-Ups Buckle up!spring!

And, c’mon spring!

Buckle up! And, c’mon

ARIENS ARIENS SNOW BLOWERS W ERW S ERS SNOW BLOWERS at 0 $799.00 0 startingstarting at $799.00

BOB G’s

with 5 year warranty with 5 year warranty

AUTOMOTIVE 1616 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI GENERAL REPAIR

SNOW BLOWERS SNOW BLOWERS 401-921-6577 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE STARTING AT STARTING $599 AT $599 BRAKE GENERATORS SPECIALGENERATORS STARTING AT STARTING $699 AT $699 ONLY

$

199

SPECIAL SPECIAL

Tune Up 1 Stage Tune Up 1 Stage

Complete Auto Service for Collectible Vehicles $112.50 $112.50 plus parts BRASS ERA TO CONTEMPORARY

plus parts

Antique, Classic, Performance and Exotic Vehicle Maintenance, Repair, Restoration, and Custom Modifications

REDMAX BACKPACK REDMAX BACKPACK Our goal is to maximize our customers’ enjoyment REBATE REBATE

SAME REPAIR REPAIRDAY AND SERVICE SALES AND SALES

Tune-Ups • Belts • Shocks • Hoses • Struts • Exhaust with FINANCING •AVAILABLE with FINANCING Radiators • TiresAVAILABLE • Alternators Brakes • Starters • Welding Includes Brake Pads & Rotors Batteries • Mufflers • Water Pumps • Anti-Freeze & Flush • front tor rear h 401 231 821 231 Steering 821 8210 stephenroypwr@verizon.net 146 Putnam Pike, Johnston RI 02919 www.stephenroypower.com t *most h autoswww.stephenroypower.com 8210 146 Putnam Pike, Johnston RI 02919 Rackstephenroypwr@verizon.net &401 Pinon • Transmission Service

401 575 6902

noworthrough now through November of their classic or collectible car truck. November

APACHE AUTOMOTIVE

us for details visit us forvisit details

251 Franklin Street ChainsawsHand Tools Chainsaws Bristol, RI 02809 Trimmers & Brushcutters Trimmers & Brushcutters Lawn Mower

401-648-8655

Warwick Avenue 674 Warwick674 Avenue

Hand Tools

Lawn Mower Edgers &XW 2σ 0DFKLQHV Edgers &XW 2σ 0DFKLQHV Blowers Vacs Cutters Concrete Cutters Blowers & Shredder Vacs & Shredder Concrete

Sprayers Warwick, Warwick, Rhode IslandRhode 02888Island 02888Hedge Trimmers

Sprayers Augers & Drills

Augers & Drills

Hedge Trimmers & Work Wear Protective & WorkProtective Wear info@apacheautomotive.com

Tools & Oils, Multi-Task Tools Multi-Task Oils, Lubricants FuelsLubricants & Fuels PrecisionSawAndMower.us PrecisionSawAndMower.us www.facebook.com/ApacheAutomotive

401 785 0920401 785 0920

Pole Pruners Battery Accessories Pole Pruners Battery Accessories Vacuums STIHL OUTFITTERS™ Wet/Dry VacuumsWet/Dry STIHL OUTFITTERS™

apacheautomotive.com

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 33 visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 33

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 49

50| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Original OR

CUSTOM

UPHOLSTERY

• AUTOMOTIVE • MARINE • MOTORCYCLES 2298 MAIN ROAD

k

TIVERTON, RI 02878

401-624-9035

• WINDOW TINTING • LENS TINTING • SEAT REPAIRS • HEADLINERS • INTERIOR WORK • AUTO CARPET • VINYL TOPS • CONVERTIBLE TOPS • CONVERTIBLE REAR WINDOWS • SEAT REPADDING • DOOR PANELS • SUN VISORS • HOT/COLD SEAT SYSTEMS • MASSAGE SEATS • ANTIQUE & CLASSIC INTERIORS • TONNEAU COVERS • BIMINI / BIKINI TOPS • JEEP TOPS • CLEAR PLASTIC REPLACEMENTS • ROLL BAR COVERING • MOTORCYCLE SEATS • PADDING & PADDING REMOVAL • GEL PADS • BOAT CUSHIONS & SEATS • MOORING COVERS • CLEAR PLASTIC REPAIRS • MARINE CARPETING • ZIPPER REPLACEMENT

40

Ğ hůƟŵĂƚĞ WůĞĂƐƵƌĞ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ

Stop by to see our girls

D/^^/KE t/d, d,/^ KhWKE PERFECTLY DESIGNED TO FIT WHERE

YOU NEED ITOR AND FULFILL YOUR THE CADILLAC LOUNGE THE SATINALL DOLL COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS OUPON FOR ONE GUEST ONLY. CANNOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS. ONE TIME ONLY. OFFERS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Ăůů ƵƐ ƚŽĚĂLJ ƚŽ Ŭ LJŽƵƌ ĂĐŚĞůŽƌ WĂƌƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ 'ƌŽƵƉ ǀĞŶƚƐ͘

ŚĞĐĂĚŝůůĂĐůŽƵŶŐĞ͘ĐŽŵ ͮ ǁǁǁ͘ƚŚĞƐĂƟŶĚŽůů͘ĐŽŵ

NEW

C-Series

• Energy Efficient • Quiet - 68dba • 230/460 volt, 3 phase • Microprocessor control • Multi point measuring and protection of pressure and temperature • E-Stop • RS-485 communication interface function • Seven function maintenance schedule/ monitoring • Full function electrical control for motor protection • Motor overload relay • Phase protection

24 HOUR SERVICE AVAILABLE

calsupplycompany.com

Joe Cal, President

259 Macklin St., Cranston, RI 401-946-1300 • 800-431-2212 visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 41

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 51

FACTORY FIVE RACING ED YESSAIAN

Built Not Bought Since 1995

For years I kept saying I would somehow make the trek down to Wareham, Massachusetts to check out the extraordinary operation known as Factory Five Racing. But no matter how hard I tried, something always got in the way of my plans to tour the world’s premiere specialty vehicle manufacturer.

Finally, with the help of the Mustangs of Massachusetts Club, I was able to break away from life’s never ending string of mishaps and get out to see the where all the magic happens.

A tour of the facility starts in the showroom where about half dozen meticulously completed kits get your mind wandering and your checkbook ready! With an endless array of possible body and drivetrain configurations

choice of kit, including the new 35 Hot Rod truck!!

available, there is quite simply something for pretty much everyone on the planet, with my own personal favorite still being the Type 65 Coupe. And not only does Factory Five sell the kits to complete your dream ride, but they have people there for you every single step of the way, as well as connections to clubs, groups, and experienced enthusiasts that will make sure you’re not alone in getting your wheels to the pavement, regardless of your

52| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

I’m not going to lie, the new 35 Hot Rod truck was a blockbuster announcement that immediately grabbed my attention. Based on the 33 Hot Rod Chassis, but extended for a truck bed, the kit includes a full width roll bar and options that allow for multiple engine and suspension configurations.

Complete kits address literally every nut and bolt, with owners only needing to provide engine, transmission, rear end, wheels, tires, battery, fuel pump, and paint. As dazzling as the website’s gallery is with photos of the completed build, I’m making it a point this summer to take another trip up to Factory Five racing to see one in person. To schedule your own tour, feel free to contact Factory Five Racing 9 Tow Road, Wareham, MA 02571 info@factoryfive.com 508.291.3443

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 53

DJ CAR-GUY For More Info, Call Rich at 401-575-6933 or email: djcarguy32@aol.com Musical Host for Car Events and more!

APRIL/MAY EVENTS Check website for details and updated events

April 28 (Saturday): 6th Annual Rocky Point Clam Shack Car & Bike Dust-Off, 1689 Post Road, Warwick, RI, Reg. $10, 9:30 am- 1 pm, Awards at 3 pm, Vendors $25, Fundraiser: Immune Deficiency Foundation. All Makes and Models. Best In Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Corvette, Best Mustang, Best Antique, Best Paint, Best Chrome and Top Ten. Dash plaques to first 50 registered, DJ, Raffles, Food Specials, and Give-A-ways.

CRUISE NIGHTS 2018 TUESDAYS:

Oakland Beach Weekly Cruise Night (Season 18): Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, RI. May 14- September 10, 2018. Classic & Collector Cars $2.00. Fundraiser Great May 6 (Sunday): RI Custom & Hot Rod Car Show, Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI, Warwick Lions. Info: www.djcarguy.com or Rich 401-575Reg. $10, 9:30 am-1 pm, Vendors $25, Awards at 2 pm, Fundraiser: Boys & Girls Club of Warwick, 6933.

All Makes and Models. Dash Plaques to first 30, Best In Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Antique, Best Interior, Best Mustang, Best Corvette, Best Paint, and Top 12 Awards, 50/50 Raffle.

May 12 (Saturday): 2nd Annual Antonio’s of Newport Classic & Collector Car Show, 150 Connell Highway, Newport, RI, Reg. $10 from 9:30 am -Noon, Awards 2:30 pm, Fundraiser St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Trophies, Dash Plaques to first 30, Best In Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Antique, Best Interior, Best Mustang, Best Corvette, Best Paint, and Top 12 Awards, 50/50 Raffle. All makes and models.

May 19 (Saturday): 3rd Centre of New England Classic & Collector Car Show, 600 New England Blvd., Coventry, RI, 9:30 am to Noon Registration, Awards at 2 pm, Visitors free, Vehicle Reg. $10, Food, Raffles, & more.

May 20 (Sunday): RED, WHITE & BLUE CLASSIC & COLLECTOR CAR SHOW at T.G.I. Fridays, 989 Centerville Road, Warwick, R.I., Registration $15 from 9:30 am to 1 pm, Trophies at 3 pm. Best In Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Antique, Best Mustang, Best Paint, Best Chrome, and Top Ten. Dash Plaques to first 50 Registered, DJ, Raffles, Food Specials. All Makes and Models. Fundraiser Greater Warwick Lions.

May 23 (Wednesday): 6th Annual WARWICK AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER CAR SHOW, 575 Centerville Road, Warwick, R.I, 9 am to 1 pm, Vehicle Registration Free, All Makes and Mod Models. Trophies for Best In Show, People’s Choice, and others. Free Food on Grill. Great opportunity to show young people our hobby!

May 27 (Sunday): SPRING FLING CAR AND BIKE SHOW, Rocky Point Clam Shack, 1689 Post Road, Warwick, RI, Registration $10 from 9:30 am to Noon, Trophies at 3 pm for Best In Show, Best Hot Rod, Best Antique, Best Corvette, Best Mustang, Best Paint, Best Chrome and Top Ten. Dash Plaques to first 50 Registered, DJ, Raffles, Food Specials, and Give-A-Ways. All Makes and Models. Fundraiser Warwick Boys & Girls Club.

WEDNESDAYS:

All Wheels Cruise Night, Rhode Island Indoor Karting (New): RI Indoor Karting Entertainment Center, 100 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI; Weekly May 2 to Sep. 26, 2018.

Free Admission for Cars and Visitors. All Makes and Models. Info: www.djcarguy.com or Rich 401-575-6933.

THURSDAYS:

• Johnston Street Machines Cruise Night at Denny’s (4th Season): Denny’s Restaurant, 1145 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI, Weekly May 3-Sept. 27, 2018. Free Admission for Cars & Visitors. All Makes & Models Welcome. Fundraiser for Various Monthly Charities. Info: www.djcarguy. com or Rich 401-575-6933.

• Best Drive Cruise Night, Mulligan’s Island, 1000 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI. April 19- Sept. 24, 2018.

Bi-Weekly (May 3, 17. 31; June 14, 28; July12, 26; Aug. 9, 23; Sept 6, 20} Fundraiser for Local Charities. All Makes and Models. Free Admission for Cars & Visitors. Info: www.djcarguy.com or Rich 401-575-6933.

FRIDAYS: • Pavillion Cruise Night at the Boneyard Grill & Saloon, 15A Frontier Road, Hopkinton, RI. May 4-Sept. 19, 2018.

Classic & Collector Cars $2.00. Fundraiser Local Charities.

Info: www.djcarguy.com or Rich 401-575-6933.

• Rocky Point Clam Shack Cruise Night, 1689 Post Road, Warwick, RI. April 27-Sept 28, 2018. Fundraiser Local Charities. Reserved Parking for Classic Vehicles. Free Admission for cars, bikes & visitors. Info: www.djcarguy. com or Rich 401-575-6933.

Visit www.DJCARGUY.com for additional events throughout the season!

RAPID PREP, LLC IS A FULL SERVICE PROVIDER OF SANDBLASTING AND ALL OTHER SURFACE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT.

Fittings

Safety Equipment

Schmidt Blast Pots

Abrasives

Northstar Pressure Washers

RUST NEVER SLEEPS. NATIONWIDE RENTALS, SALES AND SERVICE

44 Cross Park Avenue, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852 877.529.2124 || www.rapidprep.com || sales@rapidprep.com

54| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Nozzles

Dust Free Slurry Blasting

facebook.com/PipeDreamsWarwick :LL OV^ `V\ JHU ZH]L TVUL`

on your next purchase!

East Coast Irrigation Wha & Power Equipment Wha nue e v A e gu 825 Tio , RI 02816 try CovenExperience -1000 Fresh 6 2 8 ) 1 (40

eastcoastri.com

Sprinkler Winterization

Est. 1954 Outdoor Power

791 Oakl awn Aven ue Cranston , RI 0 (401) 944 2920 -1151 Discount

% 0 1 Same Day Service

Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Be To

Pipe Dre

Lawn Sprinklers Installed and Repaired

Equipment Serviced

Snowblowers Serviced Licensed & Insured

Lauryn “Hotw

The most c off this win There are a over assor empty bott of unneces person has their produ

WITH Banquet Room Available When peru THIS AD RI License #MI36 *65=,9;,9 ,?/(<: your toolbo • Executive Shirt Service Karaoke Every Thursday Night “How long 984 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02888 • (401) 785-1500 unfold righ Take Out and Party Platters hydroscop • Wedding Gown Preservation • Alterations 1050 TOLLGATE ROAD

LocatedSuede at the Lincoln Mall & Leathers

622 Washington Highway, Lincoln RI

401-334-3200 www.AsiaGrille.com

something

CALL 401.61

• Draperies • Comforters

A common When brak and will ca give the flu lines and a the winter is discoura smallest bo

9 YEARS IN THE SAM

One other Yes, it may

Complete Auto Repairs • State Inspection Goodyear Tires • Road Service Computer Diagnostics • Air Conditioning Service

Oaklawn Auto Service Inc. 975 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston RI 401-942-9748

Experience Fresh Authentic Chinese Cuisine Call Lou Cicerone

Room Available ToBanquet Advertise Your Karaoke Every Thursday Night Business the “Where allin of our customers Take Out and Party Platters are warm friends” Next Issue!

Burners Installed & Serviced Quality Fuel Oil & Kerosene Delivery 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Located at the Lincoln Mall

401-965-9012

622 Washington Highway, Lincoln RI ORDER ONLINE • PAY ONLINE www.hopeoil.com

401-334-3200 111 Main Street Hope, RI www.AsiaGrille.com Call 401.821.6294

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE 36 | Motorhead Magazine - March 2015

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 55

visit

Frame Guide Composite

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Jeep Wrangler & CJ FRONT

TM

Rob’s Tra Fix it right with Safe-T-Cap ! and Auto Precision Frame Repair Kits

ART-102 ART-132

TM

We Make it Easy to Make it Safe Wrangler YJ (1987-1995) ART-106 ART-119

ART-145 ART-111 ART-129

ART-99 ART-113

ART-138

ART-42 ART-99 ART-102 ART-103 ART-106 ART-110 ART-111 ART-112 ART-122 ART-123 for ART-132

Rear Shackle Mount Section CNC Cut Steel – Mig Welded – Affordable – Safe & Easy Center Frame at Skid Plate Mount

Front Shackle & Steering Box Mount Section Our Safe-T-Cap™ Frame Repair Kits are designed with the Pontiac-Vernancio DIY Lauryn “Hotwheels” Rear Forward Leaf Spring Mount Section mechanic in mind.

All our kits come with detailed instructions Frame to Body Mount Brackets Rear Crossmember OneOn of the main at this publicatio and can be installed with average welding skills. most offocuses our Rear Section of Front Frame/Spring Mount advertisers and bragging about their exc kits you just cut away the rusted area, clean up the remaining Center Crossmember/Gas Tank Support services. One shop that we visited and n metal, slide the repair kit in place, mig or stick weld it up, then rustproof Rear Upper Shock Mount Frame the cream of the crop is Rob’s Transmissi Replacement Upper Mount longevity.

We Shock do complete installations in our RI shop or we may be able to recommend is locally owned by Robert Bourne and o Front Frame to Body Mount

an installation facility in your state. All our kits/parts are Made in the USA, saveRhode you time Warwick, Island conveniently snug to T.F. Green and money and are the professional fix for your Jeep frame rust issues — front toAirrport. back.

ART-113 Center Frame at Skid Plate Mount Contractors: We perform commercial sandblasting and undercoating services that keep ART-114 Rear Crossmember Being in business since May 1, 2010 sho ART-115 Rear Frame Section your fleet vehicles factory fresh. Also, if you are having frame, crossmember or cab ART-119 Frame to Body Mount Brackets inexperience as Rob and his crew combi mount issues with Frame your Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra, Ford F-Series/Ranger, Toyota ART-124 Rear Trailing Arm Mounts at least 75 years experience with Rob him ART-127 Rear Upper Arm Mount Tacoma orTrailing Nissan Pathfinder, we make solutions for those too — visit AutoRust.com shy of sixteen years in the field of transm ART-129 Rear of Front Frame to see all our frame repair options, sandblasting, and undercoating pricing. including general automotive repair). Rob Wrangler TJ (1996-2003)

ART-131

ART-81 ART-103

ART-124

ART-127 ART-123

ART-122

ART-142

Full Center Frame Section Center Body to Frame Mount Rear Upper Coil Spring Mount Full Length Floor Channel Subframe

fascinated with the world of the automotiv

since he was a child which has led him to Auto Rust Technicians successful business that he now holds to

Wrangler CJ (1967-1985)

ART-112

ART-41 ART-42 ART-115

MADE IN

USA ART-110 ART-114

ART-131 ART-138 ART-142 ART-145

ART-41 Rear Shackle Mount Section ART-81 Rear Spring – Forward Mount Section

We Make it Easy to Make it Safe.

All components are 11 ga. cold rolled steel or thicker.

Precision CNC cut, bent, and mig welded to exact specifications. We make sure that they fit your year and model Jeep. 100% Made in the USA!

REAR

275 Niantic Ave., Cranston, 02907 offers allRImajor and minor repairs.

401.944.4444 800.407.7024 Throughout school, Mr. Bourne had 1550 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, RIhigh 02910 in Auto body however he quickly realized email: safetcap@autorust.com passion was for general automotive repa store: www.autorust.com focus while working in other shops after g

transmission, as he learned the basi Regional Safe-T-Cap™ dealer/installers wanted. Call 800.407.7024 or email atwas sales@autorust.com them. He says that exploring a transmiss

Copyright ©2015 Auto Rust Technicians. All rights reserved.

Safe-T-CapTM is a registered trademark of Auto Rust Technicians.

Auto Rust Technicians is in no way associated with either Jeep® or Chrysler Group LLC. Products are not endorsed by Jeep®.

Jeep® is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

Dave Carrara

Over 40 years of Experience Proudly Serving our Local Friends & Neighbors!

Auto Rust Technicians 275 Niantic Ave., Cranston, RI 02907 401.944.4444 800.407.7024 email: safetcap@autorust.com store: www.autorust.com

YOUR “SPECIALTY CAR” INSURANCE EXPERTS Collector Car • Antiques & Classics • Exotics & Sports Modern Collector Cars • Rod & Custom • Racing Cars Tribute & Replica Kit Cars Email your information for a free quote today to Jeff@arbucciagency.com

We’ve spent a lifetime preserving and maintaining classic and modern automobiles with honest advice, honest repairs and integrity. Let us care for your car the same way!

(401) 942-8671 Carrarasauto@gmail.com

1900 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI Phone (401) 354-8700 • Fax (401) 354-8703

Get Yo Repa W Pr at Q

1225 Atwood Ave. Johnston RI 02919

www.carrarasauto.com Going to pick up your next project car?

Come see us for an affordable U-Haul Auto Transport.

56| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

10 | Motorhead Magazine - March 2015

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 57

Family Owned Cal ROB MAY Gene Reyes, a resident of Buellton, California is the current owner (along with his oldest son Jonathan) of this family originated 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe. He knew that if he were to ever own a sport car, the ‘65 Ford Mustang would be it. Gene obtained one through marriage. He met his wife Sherry (of 25 years) at Cuesta College, who just happened to be driving her family’s ‘65 Mustang Coupe. The Coupe was her high school and college car. Based on the Ford Registered Owner Plan, it was purchased in January of 1965 in Los Angeles brand new by her father. In the late 70’s Gene’s father-in-law had an unfortunate

accident and rolled the car. The Mustang was totaled by the insurance company, however rather than junking the Mustang, he decided to have it repaired as best as it could be for the time.”

In 2012, Jonathan received the Mustang from his grandmother as a gift. This was to be his first car, and a way of keeping it in the family. The car was just in need of a new paint job, so everyone thought! The car was shown to Eric Beecher at South Beech Rods and Restorations in Goleta, CA Eric offered Gene these options: ”there are two things that I can do, put the car back together and send it back to you to junk, or I can restore

Photos by Georgina Garcia May it”. Turned out the Mustang was that bad due to its previous roll-over accident back in the 70’s. It

was decided that based on the family history of the car, the Mustang was to be restored. So South Beech Rods and Restorations did a complete rotisserie restoration on the Mustang, finished after 2 years.

During the complete tear down of the Mustang, they discovered how things were “restored” back in the 70’s. The front right side of the car was shoddily replaced by a different year Mustang.

Perhaps the most unique feature of this Mustang was the decision to stay away from any of the original Ford paint colors.

The wide rally stripes and pin stripping along with removing all the badges made for a cleaner look.

This restoration has a mix of both old and new.

The current engine is a 302/331hp by Phoenix Engine Rebuilders. Given that the Mustang was more for street driving, they built the engine accordingly. The transmission was rebuilt (it

58| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

alifornia Mustang Early Bus

at speed. As for stopping...does two feet stomping on the brake pedal was the norm. Now with new upgraded suspension, a one inch drop, power steering, and disc brakes; it is truly night and day to drive compared to previous outings.

The Mustang is a cherished family heirloom, it is a tribute to Gene’s father-in-law who passed away several years ago.

was discovered to be a ‘67 automatic C4 and not a ‘65 - likely replaced after the accident).

Prior to the restoration, the Mustang did not have power steering nor power brakes. Gene remembers how it was to “muscle” the steering until moving CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 59

Al’s 1937 Chevy Promod with a 526 Keith Black Chevy Engine 1471 Supercharged

Al’s Steel 32 Chevy with a 468 Cubic Inch Big Block Chevy Engine with 871 Blowershop Billet Supercharger

t o y b o x ESTABLISHED IN 1989

V ISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW .B IG A LSAuthorized T OYBOXServicing . COM STIHL Dealer AS OF 2015, OVER 10,000 ENGINES SOLD

Complete Supercharged Street Rod Engines & Hot Rod Engines

572 Stroker Hemi 1471 Supercharged

Fully Equipped Automotive Machine Shop and Engine Dyno Service Naturally Aspirated Turn/Key Hot Rod Engines

An Australian Customer’s Car with Our 1,000+ HP 572 Big Block Ford

AL LOMBARDO ENTERPRISES 14 Allen Drive • Gaylordsville, CT 06755

AL LOMBARDO ENTERPRISES 14 Allen Drive • Gaylordsville, CT 06755 • (860) 354-3237 • www.bigalstoybox.com • supercharged@hotrodheaven.us

(860) 354-3237 • www.bigalstoybox.com

l’s Turn/Key Engines

k Chevy

0 Block, Eagle agle H Beam on Forged Pistons, Cam & Lifters, 4cc - 210cc tainless Steel e Moly Retainers uideplates, ARP ished Single , Comp Cams hain and Gears, Pushrods, Cast Run, Synchronized

540 Cubic Inch Polished All Aluminum Dart Block 871 BDS Supercharged

ARIENS I N STOCK AND READ 383 Stroker W ERS SNOW Pro/Street BLOWERS

Al’s Rottler CNC Machine prepping another 408 block.

A SAMPLING OF OUR CATALOG Pro/Street 355 Horsepower, 350 Dart Block Bored .030, 355555 Forged 8 to 1 Compression Blower Pistons,

566 Horsepower, 383 Small Block Chevy, 350 Dart

starting at Block $799.00 with ARP0Main Bolts, Double Keyed Eagle

610Aftermarket Horsepower,Balancer Dart 4-Bolt Steel Crank, and Main, Double4340 Keyed Cast Steel Stroker Crank, Eagle Rods, Comp Cams H Beam Rotating Balanced, EagleRods, 4340 Complete Forged Steel Crank,Assembly H Beam Steel Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifters, Double Roller with 5 year warranty 652/652 CamsRotating Roller Cam, Polished 202-160 64cc Rods, Comp Complete Assembly Balanced, Timing Chain and Gears, Polished Aluminum Timing Aluminum Heads, ManleyRoller Stainless Valves, Comp Comp Cams Hydraulic CamSteel and Lifters, Cover, Polished Aluminum Finned Oil Pan, Double Cams Springs, 10°Aluminum Chrome Moly Retainers & Locks, Polished 64cc Heads, Roller Rockers, Keyed Pro Products Balancer, Complete Rotating Jomar Stud Girdles, Chrome Pushrods, Polished Screw-in Studs and GuideMoly Plates, Polished Assembly Balanced, Forged 8.2 to 1 Compression SPECIAL 871Intake, Supercharger, 750 Blower2 Carbs, Belt PolishedQuickfuel 671 Supercharger, Edelbrock Blower Pistons, File Fit Moly Rings, Polished 64cc Guard, MSD Ignition, up, Run,Style Synchronized and 750 Carbs, Linkage,Set Funnycar Belt Guard, Aluminum Heads with Manley Stainless Steel 540 Pro/Street Big Block Chevy Pro/Street Inch Ford Dynoed. $15,100.00 Turn/Key #565 BDS Scoop with 427 K&N Filters, MSDStroker Ignition, Set Valves, Chrome Moly Retainers and Locks, Comp Horsepower, 723 Ft.7/16 Lbs. Studs, Torque,Stainless Dart 720 Horsepower, Dartand Block, 4340 Double Keyed up, Run, Synchronized Dynoed.

Cams700 Springs, ARP Screw-in Bolt Main Block, 4340 Forged SteelValve Crank, $13,960.00 Turn/Key #557 Steel Crank, H-Beam Steel Rods, Forged 8.5 to Steel4Roller Rockers, Polished Aluminum H-Beam Steel Rods, Forged 10.5 To 1 Compression Pistons, File Fit Rings, H-Series Covers, Polished Intake with Stainless Hardware, Polished 671Visit Supercharger, 3 us1for details! plus parts Compression, Complete Blue Printed Clevite Bearings, Pro/Street 440Complete Mopar Rotating Assembly Inch Drive Pulleys and Belt, 2 Edelbrock 750 Carbs, Linkage,Assembly Fuel Lines, Funnycar PrecisionSawAndMower.us And Internal Balanced, Comp Cams 652/652555 Inch Pro/Street Balanced, CompBored Cams .030 660/660 Roller Scoop with K&N Filters, MSD Ignition, Set 722 Horsepower, Forged 8 toCam, 1 Roller Style Belt Guard, Polished Dual Carb Roller Cam And#558A Lifters, Comp Cams Lifters, Double Roller Timing Chain andand Gears, up, Run, Synchronized and Dynoed.262/262 $14,360.00 Turn/Key Bad Ass Big Block Chevy Compression, 4340 Forged Steel Crank Double Roller Timing Chain And Gears, Polished Aluminum Waterpump and Billet Overdrive, Aftermarket Balancer, Complete Rotating Assembly 918 Horsepower @ 6269 rpm, Dart 4-Bolt Victor Main Aluminum Timing Cover, Moroso 7 Qt. Oil Waterpump Pulley, Polished Edelbrock Jr. Balanced, H-Beam Steel Rods, Polished Edelbrock Block, Eagle Double Keyed 4340 Forged Steel Block, 4340 Super Ass Polished Rectangular Port Pan,Bad Sfi Balancer, Aluminum Heads, Comp Cams Valve Springs, Aluminum Comp Cams, Billet Roller Crank, EagleHeads, H-Beam Steel Rods, Forged 8.5 Cam, to 1 bly Balanced, Aluminum Heads With Manley496 Stainless SteelBig Valves, Comp Cams Valve Springs, Retainers and Locks, ARP Head Bolts, ARP Stroker Block Chevy Roller LiftersPistons, and Shaft-type Chrome MolyCams Roller Compression File Fit Plates, Rings, Comp ler Cam, Lifters 10° Chrome Moly Retainers And Locks, Jomar Stud Girdles, Polished Aluminum Screw In Studs and Guide Comp Cams Rockers,Roller Polished Pump Housing, Water 830 Intake, Horsepower @ 6,468 Carb, rpm, 762 lbs of Torque, 673/673 Cam,Water Roller Lifters, Double Roller mar Stud Girdles, Valve Covers, Polished Aluminum 950 Quickfuel MSDft Ignition, Set Stainless Steel Roller Rockers, JomarPolished Stud Girdles, Ford Racing Cast Aluminum Pump, Intake, Polished 871 Supercharger, Entire $16,100.00 Engine is Blueprinted and Internally Balanced, Timing Chain and Gears, Polished Aluminum 1 Supercharger, up, Run, Synchronized and Dynoed.

Turn/Key #576A Valve Covers, MSD Ignition, Polished Intake, Polished 871 Supercharger, 3” now through November Quickfuel 950Moroso Blower 7Carbs, Fuel Lines, Dart Block, 4340 Forged Steel Stroker Crank, 4340 Timing Cover, Qt OilLinkage, Pan, Polished 360 , MSD Ignition, Drive, Pair of Quickfuel 750 Boost Reference Blower Carbs, Linkage, Fuel Lines, Funnycar Style Belt Guard, Polished Scoop with K&N H-Beam Steel Rods, JE Forged 8.5 to 1 Compression ccDual CNCCarb Ported Aluminum Heads, Manley Stainless un, Synchronized Funnycar Style Beltguard, BDS Scoop with K&N Filters, Set up, Run, Filters, MSD 10° Ignition, SetMoly up, Run, Synchronized and Pistons, Rings, Comp Cams 673/673 Roller Steel Valves, Chrome Retainers and 68 4684 File BoltFitMain Synchronized and Dynoed. $20,100.00 Turn/Key Turn/Key #575B Dynoed. $19,575.00 #569 in Studs, Cam & Roller Lifters, Roller Timing Chain & Gears, Locks, Comp Cams Springs, ARP Screw 750+ Horsepower, Dart 4-BoltPort Block, Eagle 4340 Polished 115 cc Rectangular Aluminum Heads, Comp Cams Chrome Moly Roller Rockers, ARP Head Bolts, Jomar Stud Girdles, Forged Steel Crank, H-Beam Steel Rods, Forged Manley Stainless Steel Valves, Comp Cams Springs, Pro/Street Big Block Chevy Polished Cast Aluminum Valve Covers, BDS454 Polished Intake with Stainless 8.2 1 Compression, 650/650 CompBolts, RollerJomar Cam, ARPto7/16 Screw In Studs and Head Hardware, BDS Airlock 871 650 Supercharger, 2 Quickfuel Boost Reference Horsepower, Dart Block,950 Bored .030 to 461 Cubic Complete Rotating Assembly Balanced, Lifters vy Stud Girdles, Polished Blowershop Intake, BDS Airlock 871 Supercharger, Pairand of Blower Carbs, Funnycar Style BeltAftermarket Guard, Linkage Fuel and Lines, BDS Keyed Dual Carb Inch, Balancer Double Eagle RollerMSD Rockers, Polished Aluminum Heads, Jomar 950 Boost Reference Blower Carbs, Ignition, Linkage, Fuel Lines, Funny Car Scoop with K&N Filters, MSD Ignition, Set up, Run, Synchronized and Dynoed. visit us for details k, Steel Crank, Cast Steel Crank, Eagle 7/16 Rods, Complete Rotating Studwith Girdles, Polished Intake, 871 Supercharger, Style Belt Guard, Dual Carb Scoop Filters, Set up, Run, Synchronized and $23,100.00 Turn/Key #559A mplete Rotating Assembly Balanced, Forged 8.2 to 1 Compression Funny Car Style Belt Guard, 750 Quickfuel Blower Dynoed. $20,000.00 Turn/Key #561A er Cam, Roller Pistons, Comp Cams 650/650 Roller Cam, Roller Carbs, MSD Ignition, BDS Scoop with K&N Filters, Hand Tools Chainsaws s, Jomar Stud Lifters and Stainless Steel Roller Rockers, 115cc Trimmers &and Brushcutters Set up, Run, Synchronized Dynoed, Engine Lawn Mower 540Rectangular Pro/Street ads, Manley Edgers Polished Port Aluminum Heads, Jomar Transport Stand. $17,200.00 Turn/Key #579 &XW 2σ 0DFKLQHV 674 Main Warwick Avenue ercharger, & Shredder Vacs Concrete Cutters Stud Girdles, Manley Valves, 10° Chrome 900 Horsepower, 540 Cubic Inch BigMoly Block Chevy, Dart 4-Bolt Block, Callies Magnum Crank,Blowers Aftermarket Balancer, Callies Sprayers Augers & Drills 750 Blower Retainers and Polished Intake, Polished 671 Assembly Balanced, Super H Locks, Beam Steel Rods, Complete Rotating 8.5 to 1 Compression JE Forged Pistons, File Fit Rings, Billet Warwick, Rhode Island 02888 Hedge Trimmers Protective & Work Wear Carb Scoop, Supercharger, Edelbrock cfmRoller Carbs,Lifters, Linkage, 650/650 2Comp Roller800 Cam, Double Roller Comp Timing Chain and Gears, Polished Dart Pro 1 Aluminum Heads, Multi-Task Tools Oils, Lubricants & Fuels 350Retainers Chevy and Locks, ed and Dynoed.

Funnycar Style225/188 Belt Guard, Dual Carb Scoop, MSD Manley Stainless Steel Valves, Comp Cams ValvePrecisionSawAndMower.us Springs, Chrome Moly 10° ARP Screw In Studs Pole Pruners Battery Accessories Ignition, Set up, Run, Synchronized andGuideplates, Dynoed. $13,800.00 Turn/Key and Jomar Stud Girdles,#577 ARP Headbolts, Comp Magnum Chrome Moly Roller Rockers, Polished Bored .030 to 355 Cubic Inch Intake, Wet/Dry Vacuums STIHL OUTFITTERS™ 401Cams 785 Pro 0920 Stainless Hardware, 871 Supercharger, 3 Inch Drive Pulleys and Belt, Polished Waterpump with Overdrive Waterpump Pulley, Funnycar Style Belt Guard, 2 950 Quickfuel Boost Reference Blower Carbs, Linkage, 400 FuelHorsepower, Lines, Set ofDart 4 of Block, Big Al Aftermarket Breathers, Balancer, Eagle Cast Steel Crank and Eagle Pro/Street 468 Big Block BDSCALL Scoop401-965-9012 with K&N Filters, MSD Ignition, Set up, Run, Synchronized and Dynoed.

60| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018 TO ADVERTISE Rods, Complete Rotating Assembly Balanced, ket Balancer, #563A 735 $25,100.00 HorsepowerTurn/Key @ 6,256 rpm, 645 ft lbs of Torque A customer’s 9 1/2 to 1 Compression Pistons, Moly Rings, Assembly @ 4,944 rpm, Dart Block, Eagle Cast Steel Crank, Comp Cams Hydraulic Roller Cam and Lifters, Comp Cams car with our Eagle 7/16 Rods, Comp Cams 650/650 Roller Stainless Steel Valves, Springs to Match Cam ed Intake, All prices in this catalog are subject to change without notice.

Cam, Roller Lifters, Complete Rotating Assembly 440 Mopar Specs, Chrome Moly Retainers and Locks, alleypan,

I N STOCK AND READY TO SHIP

Tune Up 1 Stage

$112.50

REDMAX BACKPACK REBATE

C

M

Oil E

1

www.robstransmissionautorepair.com

COMPLETE CAR CARE CENTER Automobile & Motorcycle Transport (Local and Long Distance)

Affordable Airport Parking Mention This Ad and Get $100 OFF Transmission Rebuild Oil Change, Tires, Inspections, Timing Belts, Differentials, Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Engines, Cooling/AC Service, Factory Scheduled Maintenance, Electrical Diagnostics

11 R O S E L A N D AV E N U E W A R W I C K R I | 4 0 1 . 4 3 2 . 7 5 3 5 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 61

The 2015 North East Auto Show

300 Amp Battery Disconnect She’s Back! : The 2015 Z28

Lauryn “Hotwheels” Pontiac-Vernancio

PRODUCT REVIEW

Watson’s StreetWorks is now offering a battery cut-off the The weekend of the that Northwill East handle Auto Show waslargest charging systems.

Whetherfrom you intriguing with new models introduced all are makes to say the least. really hit home with was the looking for aWhat theft deterrent or aussimple all newto 2015 Camaro Z28your on thebattery, showroom floor. way disconnect this isNot a only didsolution. it bring back memories fromnew whensealed it was first great This rugged introduced in 1967 the Chevroletload Camaro first unit is built for when a continuous of 300

was produced, but it also brought with it a whole new

amps and will handle version of retro-fitted power. 2,500 amps for a 10 second surge. Overloading a smaller battery disconnect will burn it out This new version of the original bad boy holdsand a leave you Thisoffnew weatherwhopping 7.0stranded.

V8 engine (firing at 505 horsepower and 481unit foot pounds of torque) is pulled forward proof measures 5” xthat 3 ¾” x 2” so hide by a six speed TREMEC TR6060 transmission and a it wherever you need to. The terminal rear wheel high performance ends candrive handle the largestTORSEN cables.helical A limited-slip differential.

Braking power is far from low amperage bypass circuit keeps your obsolete with Brembo carbon-ceramic performance clocks and computers alive. An output is

four wheel anti-lock disc brakes and there are

included for an optional status light.

Two Multimatic DSSV dampers.

A dual-mode performance switch options are available.

Switch, hardexhaust gives the car a nice rumble but will surely ware andanyinstructions arecarincluded. not cause headaches. The is lubricated by a dry sump oiling system and has a standard

Either optioncooling just $250 track-designed system that is liquid to liquid

between the oil lubrication, the transmission, and Watson’s StreetWorks differential.

The chassis is rolled by nineteen inch 4 Bud Way, Suite 3, Nashua, NHoff03063 forged aluminum wheels with high performance Pirelli 1-603-943-7923 PZeroTrofeo R “summer only” tires. watsons-streetworks.com

Some Of Our Specialty Motorsport Services Include • Complete Automotive Machine • Engine Machining • Boring & Honing • Piston & Rod Work • Clutches & Flywheels

50 Clorane Street, Warwick, RI

(401) 732-3505

24 Motorhead Magazine Magazine -- April March2018 2015 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE 62| |Motorhead

• Full Blueprinting Services • Balancing • Complete Head Work • Align Boring &UDQNVKDIW 3ROLVKLQJ 0LFUR¿QLVK

12 VOLT NEWS To Be Cool or Not Be Cool??

GEORGE ARAKELIAN, JR.

you drive safely.

Before I talk about the benefits of tinting your vehicles windows, I would like to explain what tint is and how window film works.

Harmful UV rays and heat cause car upholstery to crack and fade. Car tint is sunscreen for your car.

Tinting can protect your skin. Harmful UV rays from the sun can cause skin cancer. Tinting your car can block 99% of these damaging rays.

A Custom Car Stereo Center

Tint is created when tinting film is bonded onto a piece of glass. Tinting film is usually made out of a piece of clear polyester film with a very thin and even layer of tinting agents such as dyes and/ or metals deposited onto the film. Once tinting film is applied to a window, the characteristics of how visible light comes into the car changes.

Normal auto glass without tint reflects around 5% of visible light (known as VLR%), absorbs another 5% (known as VLA%) and transmits 90% of visible light (known as VLT%) into the car.

Depending on the type and quality of tinting film applied to a window these percentages change dramatically. Some tints are more reflective and others absorb more light. So as we approach the summer months there are many reasons to tint your vehicle. Such as staying cool, protecting against health concerns, safety reasons and privacy reasons, as well as preserving your investment in your car.

One of the reasons to tint your vehicle is to stay cool. Your car’s interior can be 60 % cooler during those hot summer days with proper tinting. Another reason to tint your vehicle is to contribute to safer driving. Tinting reduces dangerous glare from the sun, snow, and other headlights, helping

Tinting your vehicles windows protects your privacy and contents within your car. What a burglar can’t see, he won’t steal.

One last benefit of tinting your windows is in the case of an auto accident, a tinted window can help shattered glass to hold together, protecting the occupants of the car.

A common misconception is that window tint is dark and night time driving is impossible when a car is tinted. The truth is that there are films of any darkness that suits your preferences. Tinting film is designed to reduce glare and not impede upon night time driving.

So the Question…. To Tint or Not to Tint? It is a personal choice and IS permissible in the State of Rhode Island, if you stay within the legal requirements as defined under Rhode Island General Laws 31-23.3.

R.I.G.L. 31-23.3-3 defines the use of non-transparent or sunscreen material or window application on motor vehicles which has a total visible light transmittance of not less than seventy (70%) percent. Windshield Banners are also permissible

under R.I.G.L. 31-23.3-4 indicating that the use of transparent material limited to the uppermost six inches (6”) along the top of the windshield provided the strip does not encroach upon the drive’s direct forward viewing area.

As a perfectionist of tinting windows for over 30 years, I have tinted just about every make and model of vehicle, I have also tinted Boats, Tractor Trailers, Vans & Limousines and although the majority of my work is automotive, I have tinted windows on residences as well as commercial buildings. When I am finished with any job, it is very difficult to see that an after market service was performed on your vehicle.

I carry the most up-to date colors and shades to match the latest factory tints adding a stylish look to your car. The tint will stay sharp and crisp, with no chipping and peeling guaranteed. In addition to tinting windows, I also offer the services of Paint Protection. Paint Protection is an invisible shield that protects your vehicle’s paint from damaging elements.

So this Spring, be prepared for Summer have your Window’s Tinted by A Custom Car Stereo Center, get the Hot Looks while staying Cool! Call for an appointment & Pricing (401) 946-0010

Direct any questions or future article topics to: Motorhead Magazine - 12 Volt News, c/o A Custom Car Stereo Center, 1174 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 (401) 9460010 ACustomCar@Verizon.net

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 63

All of Our Meats Are Hand Cut

A Family Owned Business For More Than Eight Decades Featuring Full Lunch and Dinner Menus Lunch Specials Under $10 Unique & Homemade Dinner Entrees Including Our Famous Baked Shrimp Chicken Parm & Veal Parm 6 Separate Dining Room and 3 Bars Open: Tuesday - Sunday â&#x20AC;˘ Closed Mondays

100 Sabra Street Cranston RI | 401.781.9693 | twinoaksrest.com

40 Motorhead Magazine Magazine -- April March2018 2015 CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE 64| |Motorhead

ALL YOUR MOTORCYCLE, SCOOTER & WATERCRAFT NEEDS Full Service & Repair Shop

PERFORMANCE CYCLE CENTER

DIVERSIFIED AUTO COLLISION

76 Douglas Pike • Smithfield, RI

401-231-0938

245 Quaker Lane • West Warwick, RI

401-660-9776 • 401-318-7721

Rogers Automotive Service, Inc. 188 Washington Street West Warwick, RI 02893 Specializing in Pipe Bending and Custom Exhaust Minor and Major Repairs including Brake Jobs, Tune-ups, Electrical, Fuel Systems and Carburetor

Al Gil (401) 828-7979

Insurance Claims Processing We Can Help You Negotiate Your Deductible INSURANCE WORK FRAME & ALIGNMENT PAINT DETAILING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR TOWING 24 HOURS GLASS / WINDSHIELDS Free Estimates Fully Licensed and Insured

For The Ultimate Pleasure Experience

CALL US TODAY

Stop by to see our girls

BOOK A PARTY

to book your Bachelor, Birthday and Office Parties 401-516-7666

Are you ready to be spoiled, pampered, and treated like a king? Then take a trip to our champaign room. We have several comfortable VIP rooms in a upscale private setting.

361 Charles Street Providence, RI

(401) 521-7469

Not only are we known for our beautiful entertainers and great service, we are also known for having the great food in the area.

We are your bachelor party headquarters! Come celebrate your last night as a free man and have some fun with our sexy ladies.

FREE ADMISSION Noon to 7 PM Daily

ENTERTAINERS WANTED! Walk-ins welcome

FULL LIQUOR FULL NUDITY

ALWAYS FREE PARKING Full Kitchen 4-10 pm Weeknights, Fridays and Saturdays until 1am FREE Buffet daily 12-4pm

www.thecadillaclounge.com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

VINTAGE CAR SHOW

us STYLE at www.getmotorhead.com &visit 50s SOCK HOP!!! | 65 Sunday, Sept. 10th at 1pm Entertainers Dressed in 50s Style Attire!

Cruisin’ Tunes

JIM WEICHERDING

What’s going on? What gets you from point A, to point B, without pulling what’s left of your hair out while you are out on a Sunday cruise?

Is it the sunny and warm skies? Is it the green trees and green grass? Is it the company that you keep? Or, is it something else? Me? It’s the music playing

on my vehicle stereo that keeps me grounded and keeps the hair on my head. Now, I would imagine many of you reading this article right now must have a favorite sound track, band or music era that makes you happy and feel good every day just by listening to what keeps you moving on.

I love the oldies and classic rock music myself but everyone has their own favorites. We are all different when it comes to musical preferences but some of us just love music in general.

I’m not talking about those morons that drive through our neighborhoods with noise pounding from their stereo speakers just for the sake of making noise.

66| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

I’m talking about real music. The kind that gets you tapping your steering wheel with your fingers and tapping your boot heels on the floorboard of those rides you cherish so much. The songs that remind you of better days, and less stress, without the day-to-day grinds we all deal with today in our lives. The Beach Boys, Supremes, Buddy Holly, Four Tops and Jackie Wilson are some that come to mind for the oldies. Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Yard-

birds, Steppenwolf and Creedence Clearwater Revival are some that come to mind for the classic rock era. All, in all, it’s all pretty good music.

Even better when you are Cruisin to, and from, a classic auto show on the weekend or a local cruise night anywhere across New England. Chances are strong that the DJ has just played a whole lotta oldies songs and classic rock hits at the venues you attend surrounded by classic cars and trucks and the people that love them.

So, the next time you turn the key in your ignition, don’t be shy about the songs and music that you love to listen too. Crank ‘em up, sit back into your drivers seat and Cruise on down the road. Enjoy yourself. Have some fun!

Shine on! We only go around once in this life so be happy and do what makes you feel good.

See you soon!

• Heavy duty restorations • Welding and fabrication • Liftgate repair and installation • Truck and trailer body repairs • Free estimates and pickup and delivery • State of the art graphic design department • Experienced decal removal and application • Heavy duty body shop with 75ʼ paint booth • Wide format printing with the 3M™ MCS™ Warranty • In-house parts department servicing all makes and models

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 67

Snow, more snow, and then more snow, surrounds our homes, businesses, work locations and vehicles and I am sick of it!

I am snow blind and more than likely, so are you by now.

*SHELVING * PALLET RACKS * PARTS AND TOOL CABINETS * SURPLUS STEEL * PAINT STORAGE CABINETS * CASTERS * 2 DOOR CABINETS * PALLET JACKS

Rhode Island’s Largest Service Window Complete Automotive Repair & Restoration

and Gutter Cleaning service! g se

• Classic, Muscle Car, and Hot Rod Engine Rebuilding and Restoration

Interior/Exterior • All Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance Full Service CenterInterior/Ex

Wind Windows • Full Automotive Machine Shop including Cylinder Head Storm Re-building, Resurfacing, Honing, Boring and Assembly Mirrors Mirro Est. 1930

326 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI (401) 821-4620 A&A Window Cleaning provides service to residential esidential

and commercial customers throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New England where we serve 7,500 homes and businesses each year.

Gutters C Co Cons onstr nstr ns tructi truc uccti u tion ion on C lean le lean an Up an-U Construction Clean-Up Ceiling Ceili Ce iling F il Fans ans Window Sills Skylights Chandeliers Scre Screens

Ed Yessaian

HOME OWNERS AND BUSINESSES ARE WELCOME TO CALL OR STOP IN OUR WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM OR LOOK ON-LINE. OPEN MON- FRI 8 – 4:30 PM. CONSULTATION AND LAY-OUT SERVICES AS WELL AS INSTALLATION AND DELIVERY OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

2140 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 R.I. 401-934-1980 * USA 800-232-7225 * Fax 401-934-1960

www.yankeesupply.com

Give us a call today and let us help simplify your life and make your Rhode Island Home more beautiful today! 401-944-8877 info@aawindowcleaning.com

I Rubbish Removal - Container Service Industrial - Commercial - Residential

49 Winter Drive, Seekonk, MA

KAYROS AUTO TECH 529 Dyer Ave., Cranston, RI 02920

• Complete Auto Repair • Domestic & Imports • Computer Diagnostics • Electrical Problems • Quick Lube • Front Alignment • Tune-Up • Oil Change • Brakes • Shocks • Exhaust • Water Pumps • Engine Replacements • Electrical Problems • Starters • Alternators • Transmission • Suspension • Air Conditioning • Welding • Tire Rotation • Timing Belt

Performance & Truck Repair < W All Makes & Models Ife Service it’s got a motor and < Stop By For A FREE Estimate

burns fuel we will work on it!

Josue Garcia

Business Phone: 401-481-3870 Office Cell: 401-403-7129 68| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

Equipment Service Inc

Super Pro WWW.INTERSTATEDIESEL.COM

Brian Khoury’s 8 Second Hauler

(508) 336-7125

kayroautorepair@gmail.com www.facebook.com/kayroautorepair

NTERSTATE DIESEL

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Interstate Diesel is a full service heavy duty diesel truck and equipment repair facility. We also work on forklifts, boom trucks, generators, RV’s and various marine applications. We have Ed Yessaian a fully stocked parts department, hydraulic hose There are certain guys at the track that a whole lot of people seem to look up to.

Those certain people, when you look at thefabrication “big picture”,and just seem to have the asplace wellfor asthem, and when perfect life. Everything just seems to have repair fallen into they have a great personality to go with allfull that good luck, and you’re really happy to welding see them doing well and enjoying life. Brian Khoury is one of those guys that seem iron fabrication to be living it up and he deserves every minute of it. He owns a very successful capabilities. electrical business called Power Technologies, has a beautiful wife, two healthy

children, and a gorgeous home in Londonderry, NH. The biggest bonus in that equation is that his wife Karri races too, along with his two sons who are currently in the New England Dragway Junior dragster program. Karri used to join me in the Street Eliminator class with her Mustang, but ever since she got a taste of driving Brian’s 8 second 1994 Chevrolet Silverado, she went all out, got licensed to run the

30 DEVIL’S FOOT ROAD NO. KINGSTOWN, RI 02852 (401) 884-8100

8 | Motorhead Magazine - March 2015

In the past which was participate favorites an us love mo through va or make th describe th It’s a feelin NHRA’s ne mile drag r

STREET TRENDZ

Jamie Kelly’s Mind Blowing Metal Art from Car Parts

By XANDER ANTHONY Being the son of Motorhead writer Ed Yessaian provides me with many opportunities to see pretty much anything and everything automotive related. I have seen Drag Racing, Car Shows, Cruise Nights, and pretty much anything else that involves modifying things with wheels, which is awesome, but at the end of the day, I’m still a kid and let’s face it, kids love toys and toy related items. Now I’m not saying that the masterpieces created by Jamie Kelly are toys, but as a huge fan of Spiderman, it was that particular piece of artwork that first caught my eye. After being drawn in by Jamie’s selection of Marvel Super Heroes, I simply had to check out his World of Wheels display, Xander Anthony Yessaian which was filled with the most unbelievable creations; all completed using old

check out more of his work at…

Facebook.com/StreetTrendZMetalArt Instagram- @StreeTTrendZ_Metal_Art Etsy- www.etsy.com/shop/StreeTTrendZ For more info: JWKelly2783@gmail.com

Payroll starting at:

car parts and phenomenal welding skills.

By profession, Jamie Kelly is an extremely talented automotive technician by day, which gives him unlimited access to his “art supplies”. In 2015, after losing his best friend and four legged sidekick, he decided to create tribute to his dog that intertwined with his hobby as a metal artist.

Jamie set out to create a likeness of his dog and the finished product was incredible, also allowing him to display some of the dog’s collars and toys. This was his first major project and from there he decided to dabble with online sales of his products in his spare time.

Little did he know that his stuff would blow up the internet, with demand that he simply could not keep up with. Shows such as “All Girls Garage”, “Ripley’s Believe it or not”, and “Shameless” all took interest in his creations and sales skyrocketed.

On display at World of Wheels, was just a sample of some of the brilliant creations he is accomplished recently including the previously mentions superheroes, the entire cast of sesame Street, all four Ninja Turtles, Optimus Prime, and a selection of both military and sport insignias. Jamie does most of his business through social media and encouraged us to

$24.

99

Integration with QuickBooks® and other accounting software packages available.

Phone: 401.300.2345 Email: info@nepayroll.com

www.nepayroll.com CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 69

UNDER THE HOOD SHOW JIM WEICHERDING UNDER THE HOOD SHOW is a very popular Syndicated Car-Talk Radio Show broadcast from South Dakota, USA. This popular automotive radio show first hit the air waves back in 1990. Since then, Under The Hood Show has syndicated nationwide and worldwide with a listening audience and podcast audience in the millions.

Their fan base tunes in every week to hear Russ, Shannon and Chris talk car stuff that hits homes and garages everywhere from coast-to-coast and in 179 countries globally on the American Veterans Radio Network. It’s a very impressive radio format and these three individuals know everything there is to know about cars and trucks in all brackets, makes, models and years.

Got automotive questions? They have the answers! Under The Hood Show recently reached out to me, due in a strong part, because I was recommended to them by the good folks at Horsepower for an Hour Radio Show broadcasted from Los Angeles, California, also syndicated nationwide.

I have been creating Horsepower for an Hour Radio Show Clothing and Merchandise Automotive Artwork and providing them with my Clash of the Classics Coloring Formats for nearly five years with great success.

Horsepower Radio Show recommended that Under The Hood Show reach out to me about my Creative Capabilities and Cartooning Talents especially related to Kids and Kids Safety Content. Over the past few weeks Under The Hood Radio Show Partnered with my Buckleupallofus Child Passenger Safety Mascot by featuring Kids Cruisin Safety Coloring Pages, Bucky Balloon Events Photo Slideshow and important links regarding Kids and Family Safety.

They also feature a 30 second Buckleupallofus Radio PSA on their radio broadcast each week along with website promotions that reach millions of Kids and Families. Their partnership and ongoing participation is very valuable and can also help prevent serious injuries and even potentially save lives related to traffic and vehicle safety.

You will see a lot more activity from Under The Hood Show over the coming months in regards to my Automotive Artwork, Kids Traffic Safety Content, 70| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Classic Auto Show Events in the upper central and mid-west states and even Outlaw Run Beyond The Book Series. Russ, Shannon and Chris are very knowledgeable about everything automotive but they are also great guys who care about their listeners kids and families across America and that is what they are all about.

I look forward to a long lasting creative relationship with Under The Hood Show and their networks for years down the road.

You can learn more about Under The Hood Show by visiting this link; www. underthehoodshow.com/kidssafety “ Got Kids?” They will love this too!

MOTORHEAD MAGAZINE CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS FOR SALE 1963 Nova 2 door hardtop 350, auto, p/s, pdb. New: Front fenders, interior, brakes, shocks (rear coilovers), exhaust, fuel cell, aluminum radiator, complete painless wiring kit, B&M shifter. Prof. mounted on G body frame. Done well. Body is decent. Finish your way. $6,000.00 401-732-6156 6-9 pm weekdays; weekend anytime.

Warner Super T10 4 Speed Used $850; ‘66-’67 Full Size Chevy 427 Turbo Jet Fender Emblems G.M. $125. 508-6739402

FOR SALE New In Box (NIB) 1996 Deco Posh Holiday Table Top Ornament $20. 401-569-2690 2 Large Marble End Tables, Very Heavy, Good Condition $100. 401-569-2690

BOATS FOR SALE Boat: 2002 SeaRay 18 1/2 Bow Rider 4 cyl 135hp, bought new, like new, hardly used, with trailer $9,000.00 401-8372477.

SALES & SERVICE

1987 Chrysler 5th Avenue Edition, all power, leather seats, 93K original miles, loaded, extra clean, 8 cyl 318.

Asking $12,500. 401-769-6843 leave message.

1973 Cadillac Eldorado hard top, family owned, 65000 miles, white, leather, inspected 2015, runs well, looks great $6,000 firm. 401-837-2477

PARTS FOR SALE 1969 Camaro Standard Center Grill Black G.M. $450; 1967 Camaro G.M. Door Skins Pair $650; 1967 R/S Lower Valance G.M. $425; Borg Warner Super T10 Rebuild 4 Speed $1250; Borg

Vintage Restored Hondas CT 70s Dirt Bikes Four Wheelers Mopeds Etc. 401965-9012

Garage Door Sales and Service. Let First Choice Overhead Door fix all your garage door and opener needs. Free Estimates.

Broken Spring Repairs, General Maintenance, Opener Repairs, Brand New Door and Opener Sales. Licensed and Insured.

Serving all of RI and South Eastern Mass. 401-323-6333 Sales Service - Installations SAME DAY AND NEXT DAY SERVICE

New In Box (NIB) Box in OK Condition 1987 Cabbage Patch Kid Toddler, Pacifier Girl, Blonde Loops, Blue Eyes, Mick Bruno On Birth Certificate $50. 401-569-2690

WANTED

New In Box (NIB) Barbie Blond 2016 Holiday Christmas Collector Doll Peace Hope Love Collection $30. 401-569-2690

Washer & Dryer In Good Condition, Under $200. 401-569-2690

New In Box (NIB) Holiday Barbie Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments 1998 2000 2001 2004 2005 2006 and 2007, In Mint Original Boxed Condition $50 For The Lot. 401-569-2690

Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

FOR SALE New In Box (NIB) 1985 Vintage Sealed Box Cabbage Patch Kid, Little Boy, Blue Eyes, Weber Oswald On Birth Certificate, Can Be Seen Original Sticker Price From Toys R Us, Bald Very Cute $50. 401-5692690

with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

Old Minibikes, Old Dirt Bikes, Old Hondas Etc. 401-965-9012

AUTOS FOR SALE Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below

25

SERVICES OFFERED Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline for May issue is April 25th.

Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline

OPPORTUNITIES Sell your item here. 4 lines for $25* $1 each additional line. Mail in form below with check or credit card info. Deadline

FILL OUT AND MAIL THE FORM BELOW WITH PAYMENT BY APRIL 25TH FOR THE MAY ISSUE

MOTORHEAD CLASSIFIED ADS ARE

We accept CASH, CHECK or CREDIT CARD

$

for 4 lines

PAYMENT BY CHECK or CC $1 Enclose this form (for CC) or a check made payable to “Motorhead Magazine” to: Motorhead Magazine Classifieds PO Box 8392, Cranston, RI 02920

each add’l line

PAYMENT BY CARD Please charge my: VISA MASTERCARD AMEX Card #_____________________________ Expiration Date:_____________________ Security Code (CVC):_________________ (Last 3 digits on signature strip)

Signature:___________________________ For photo ads, please email photo(s) to motorheadmag@cox.net (Include contact info; put “classified ad” in subject line)

CATEGORIES:

q AUTOS FOR SALE q PARTS FOR SALE Name:______________________________ Phone (_____)_________________________ q MISCELLANEOUS Street:___________________________________________________________________ q HELP WANTED City:_____________________________ State____________ Zip Code________________ q SERVICES OFFERED DIRECTIONS: Place your ad in the boxes below - 1 word per box. Phone numbers and any word you would put a space q OPPORTUNITIES between count as 1 word. Abbreviating is allowed. Please select from the list of categories at right that are available. If q________________ UNIQUE CATEGORY you have a unique category please list it on the unique category line (no additional charge for unique category).

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

ADD $1 FOR EVERY 10 WORDS BELOW THIS LINE 31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

51

52

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

visit us at www.getmotorhead.com | 71

ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

Advertiser

Phone...............Page

A Custom Car Stereo Center...............(401) 946-0010......63 A.R. Bucci Insurance...........................(401) 354-8700......56 AA Better Locksmith...........................(401) 475-8700......29 ABT Machine Co.................................(508) 429-4355......31 Ace Powder Coating...........................(401) 578-4016......23 Alan’s Upholstery...............................(401) 624-9035......51 Alvarez Upholstery.............................(401) 545-5672......21 American Radiant...............................(877) 214-2888......29 Apache Automotive............................(401) 648-8655......49 Aquidneck Machine............................(401) 625-5664........8 Asia Grille...........................................(401) 334-3200......55 Atlas Auto Body..................................(401) 826-2451......22 Auto Color Enterprises.......................(401) 792-4860......21 Auto Rust Technicians........................(401) 944-4444......56 Bald Hill Dodge Chrysler Jeep.............(888) 376-9208......28 Bessette’s Motorcycle.........................(401) 499-2115......44 Big Al’s Toybox....................................(860) 354-3237......60 Bob G’s Automotive............................(401) 921-6577......49 Boneyard Barbecue............................(401) 736-0404......26 Brook Insurance Associates................(401) 381-1350......47 Cal Supply Company...........................(401) 946-1300......51 Cancun Mexican Restaurant...............(401) 232-0844......40 Candia Trailer......................................(866) 761-0196........1 Carrara’s Auto Clinic...........................(401) 942-8671......56 Carr’s Collision Center........................(401) 725-5261......17 Center of New England Collision........(401) 622-0400......30 Cerrone’s............................................(508) 761-4800.....IFC Circle Performance.............................(508) 580-5844......17 Classic Auto Body...............................(401) 349-4466......47 Columbus Energies.............................(508) 674-1492......24 Conti’s Auto Service............................(401) 781-5770......50 Courtesy Hyundai...............................(401) 312-4420......34 CWS Gases..........................................(401) 942-4411.... IBC D&D Chrome Plating..........................(401) 575-6902......49 D.R. Power Sports...............................(401) 397-2200......31 Dent Pros Collision.............................(401) 821-2332......13 Diversified Auto Collision...................(401) 231-0938......65 DJ Car Guy..........................................(401) 575-6933......54 East Coast Irrigation/Power Equip......(401) 785-1500......55 East Coast Truck & Trailer...................(508) 586-1666......39 Eastcoast Motorsports.......................(860) 585-8946......24 Elm City Trailer....................................(203) 535-0075........2 E-Z Dumper.........................................(401) 233-9779........9 Factory Five Racing.............................(508) 291-3443......53 Forte’s Parts Connection....................(508) 875-0016......35 Frenchtown Auto Sales.......................(401) 583-4500........2 Global Truck Traders...........................(603) 239-7008........6 Goulin Trucking...................................(401) 837-0532......33 Hall’s Garage.......................................(401) 647-3648......31 High Tech Engineering........................(401) 723-0404......32 Holley.................................................(866) 464-6553......41 Hot Rods Vintage................................(978) 518-5532......49 Industry Electric..................................(866) 290-1410......42 InnovoStorage.com............................(401) 383-0883......59 Interstate Diesel.................................(401) 884-8100......68 J & S Scrap Metal & Recycling.............(401) 946-3477......49 72| Motorhead Magazine - April 2018

CALL 401-965-9012 TO ADVERTISE

Advertiser

Phone...............Page

J. Poulos’ Automotive.........................(401) 941-6440......44 Jim’s Firearm Repair and Sales...........(401) 349-4696......23 Johnny Mack.......................................(860) 883-1186......39 Karl’s East Coast Speed.......................(401) 737-7932......40 Kayros Auto Tech................................(401) 481-3870......68 Lima’s Auto Sales................................(401) 821-8385........8 LKQ Aftermarket.................................(401) 334-2000......45 Lynch Fence Co...................................(401) 572-8311......17 Maaco.................................................(401) 312-4230......47 MacMulkin Chevrolet.........................(603) 888-1121......18 Mason’s Racing Engines.....................(401) 934-9877......22 Metropolitan Truck Center.................(866) 514-1214........3 Midland Transmission........................(401) 828-7092......33 Moe’s Mower Repair..........................(401) 651-9053......40 New England Truck Solutions.............(401) 659-0020......67 New England Truck Solutions.............(401) 659-0020...OBC Northeast Payroll Solutions................(401) 300-2345......69 Northeast Trailer................................(401) 941-4445......26 Northeast Truck & Off-Road...............(860) 886-2000......33 Northeastern Safe & Lock...................(401) 475-2509......49 Oaklawn Auto Service........................(401) 942-9748......55 On-Site Truck Repair...........................(401) 722-3160......15 OSP Diesel..........................................(401) 871-5788......12 Paintworks Unlimited.........................(603) 749-7536......33 Parker’s Auto Sales.............................(774) 501-2124........4 Patriot Auto Center............................(401) 944-5200......33 Performance Cycle Center..................(401) 660-9776......65 Powerhouse Performance Machine...(508) 328-9884......13 Precision Saw & Mower Service.........(401) 785-0920......60 Providence Street Garage...................(401) 821-4620......68 R&R Machine......................................(401) 732-3505......62 Rapid Prep..........................................(877) 529-2124......54 Rhode Island Dolls..............................(401) 765-6624......19 RI Battery Exchange............................(401) 861-0388......40 RJ Souto Disposal Service...................(508) 336-7125......68 Rob’s Transmissions............................(401) 432-7535......61 Rogers Automotive Service................(401) 828-7979......65 Sachetti Classic Insurance...................(401) 461-0900......51 Safeway Automotive...........................(401) 946-6888......31 Sgambato’s Service.............................(401) 231-9761......49 Slater’s Exeter Auto Sales...................(401) 397-6633........9 Stephen J Dennis, Attorney................(401) 453-1355......39 Sterry Street Towing...........................(401) 461-1100......34 Stevie D’s Auto Sales..........................(401) 739-1313........5 Superior Bakery..................................(401) 738-6444......23 Tasca Mod Shop.................................(888) 729-7778......46 The Cadillac Lounge............................(401) 521-7469......65 TNT Custom Restorations...................(781) 956-7569......47 TSR Racing Products...........................(800) 394-5889......10 Twin Oaks Restaurant.........................(401) 781-9693......64 United Mechanical.............................(401) 228-7511......26 Valley Fuel..........................................(401) 823-8113......33 Wright Trailers....................................(508) 336-8530........7 Xtreme Restorations...........................(401) 762-5544......11 Yankee Supply.....................................(401) 934-1980......68

FREE Cylinder Lease

when you purchase the following MIG or TIG Machine (* Free lease expires May 13th and Does not include the gas contents of the cylinder)

Millermatic 211 MIG Welder

FREE

*(rebate 4/1-6/30/18)

Stop By or Call For Details

Miller 180 Diverson TIG Welder *(rebate 4/1-6/30/18)

T-Shirt with any welder purchase, new account.

Enter To Win A FREE T-Shirt in our weekly store giveaway!

Stop By or Call For Details

Hobart 1450-MIG Welder/ Generator

Hobart Ironman 230 MIG Welder

Stop By or Call For Details

Stop By or Call For Details

1425 Park Avenue Cranston, RI phone. 401-942-4411 fax. 401-275-5799 www.cranstonwelding.com

Check Out Our Full Line Catalog!

MEMBERS OF

Locally Family Owned And Operated Since 1946