Cruising Magazine - April-May 2020

WOMEN OF MOPAR

Stories of unique individuals who have made our hobby better....Page 15

Passing the Torch Our classics help tell an important story

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

Spring Carlisle, Millville Wheels & Wings, Highlights from Wildwood, Atlantic City, AACA....Pages 8-14

FREE

April-May 2020 Vol. 31 No. 1 cruisingmagazine.net

C R U ISE CAL ENDAR • ARE A’S TOP SP R I NG EV ENT S

Memorial Day Weekend May 23 & 24, 2020

Presents

Millville, NJ

Wheels & Wings Car ShoW May 23 & 24 • 9am to 5pm Registration 8am to 11am

Classic Show Cars • Modern Muscle Cars Trophy Presentations Each Day!

USASOC BlAck DAggers

Car Show Information

(856) 825-3047

car show Admis sion $ 20 per car

A donation will be made to the Millville Army Air Field Museum

US AIR FORCE

F-22 RAPTOR

Military Air Power , Historic Warbirds Static Displays Millville Airport

Food, Fun & Much

More!

Millville, New Jersey

Thank You, Sponsors!

Safety is our top priority!

No coolers • No pets No smoking • No alcohol For security purposes, all persons and property may be subject to search.

s First Defens America’ 1941-1945 e Airport

to benefit the

Millville Army Air Field Museum A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

The car community now has their own voice on the radio Tune in to Cruisin’ 92.1 FM, WVLT

UNDER THE HOOD...

Spring Edition (April-May 2020) Sneak Peek at Hot Shows....................................................................................................5

Passing The Torch...............................................................................................................6-7

Show and Go

Garage

Event Spotlights...............................................................................................................8-14 Women of MOPAR................................................................................................................15 Cruise Calendar.....................................................................................................................18 Show Calendar......................................................................................................................21 President’s Forum................................................................................................................29 Cruising 101 & Shifting Gears...........................................................................................30

Art Director: Tyler Mitchell Advertising & Sales: Jerry duPhily Editorial & Research Team: Jerry duPhily, Larry Lazareff Contributing Writers: Frank Adkins, Brenda Burns, Aldina Burns, Larry Lazareff, Bill Nese, Ben Notaro, John Quinn, Lou Sitaras, Al Snyder, John Truman Contributing Photographers: Lindsay duPhily, Larry Lazareff, Ben Notaro, Bob Sliwecki Founder and Special Consultant: Larry Lazareff

Published four times annually by Cruising Magazine, LLC. All rights reserved.

Cruising is designed and produced by TSN Media, Inc. Mailing and business address: 307 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 Contacting Cruising Magazine: Send all written correspondences to: Cruising Magazine, c/o TSN Media, 307 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: 302-655-6483 • Fax: 302-654-0569 www.cruisingmagazine.net

Every Tuesday • 8pm – 9pm

WVLT 92.1 FM Ben Notaro, John Quinn Bringing you all of the latest information on car cruises, shows, as well as interviews with car owners right in their own garage.

Check us out @ WVLT.com or give us a call at 856-696-0092

SNEAK PEEK

HOT SHOWS

Mondays: Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights Joe’s Exxon, 1231 Rt. 206, Shamong, NJ 08088; Between 4- 4:30pm start Info: 609-268-0303

May 23-24: Millville Wheels & Wings Car and Air Show Millville Executive Airport, Millville, NJ; 9am-5pm Info: 856-327-2347; Millvilleairshow.com

March 22: 49th Annual Swap Meet & Car Corral at Salem County Fairgrounds 735 Rt. 40 (Harding Hwy.), Woodstown, NJ; 7am-3pm Info: Chuck @ 609-221-5435; sjraaca.com

May 30: Cruizin’ for a Cause Car Show Walmart in Northeast Plaza, Rt. 272, Northeast, MD; 10am-2pm Info: Missy @ 443-553-5856 , UHCC.com

March 28-29: Mid-Atlantic Indoor Nationals Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA; Sat: 9am-8pm; Sun: noon-7pm Info: 717-307-5466 & 717-269-2625; midatlanticindoornats.com

May 31: Delaware Beers & Gears Casino at Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Blvd.; 11am-4pm Info: 800-41-SLOTS & Scott@ 302-363-2086; delawarepark.com

April 11: Del Rods Kick-off Event Green Tree Shopping Center, Rt. 8, Dover, DE; 8am-3pm Info: 302-674-5365 April 12 , May 3 & June 21: Soul Riders Sunday Shows VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE; 11am-3pm June 21 Theme: Women with Show Cars/Hot Rods Info: 302-998-5851; Tony Lewis @ 302-858-3672; soulridersautoclubofdelaware.com April 18: VFW Spring Car Show VFW, 520 Susquehanna Road, Port Deposit, MD; 10am-3pm Info: 410-642-2847 April 19: Brandywine Region AACA Swap Meet New Garden Hall, 299 Starr Road, Landenberg, PA; 8am-2pm Info: 302-691-5804 April 22-26: Spring Carlisle Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA; Wed- Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com April 26: Brews ‘N’ Cruise Glasstown Brewing Co., 10 Peteson St., Millville, NJ; 1-4pm Info: Bill @ 856-692-8930 May 15-17: Import & Performance Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA; Fri & Sat: 7am- 6pm; Sun: 7am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com

June 5-7: Ford Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA; Fri & Sat: 7am- 6 pm; Sun: 7 am- 12pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com June 6: 10th Annual Greenville Auto Show Methodist Country House Grounds, 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE; 11am-3pm Info: LaBarre @ 302-983-6966; carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com June 7: Delaware Valley Camaro Club Riverfront Show Prices Corner Shopping Center 3200 Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE; 8am-3pm Info: Allison @ 302-381-5565 June 13: Cruise Down Memory Lane Landis Ave., Vineland, NJ; 5-9pm Info: Marvin Askins @ 856-697-6306 June 20: Columbia Car Show Thunder on the River Locust St., downtown Columbia, PA; 10am-2pm Info: 717-684-5249 June 21: Father’s Day Car Show Christ the Cornerstone, Rt. 896/301, Bear, DE; 9am-1pm Info: 302-836-2862 June 26-27: Chevrolet Nationals Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA; Fri: 7am- 6 pm; Sat: 7 am- 9pm Info: 717-243-7855; CarlisleEvents.com July 11: Merchantville Classic Car Show 1 West Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ; 11am-4pm Info: MerchantvilleCarShow@gmail.com

WANT YOUR SHOW TO APPEAR IN SNEAK PEEK? CONTACT US TODAY AT (302) 655-6483 5

Passing The Torch Our classics help tell an important story to the next generation

By Frank Adkins 6

B

eing a child of the Sixties, the hot cars of the time were plentiful while I grew up. Although I was too young to drive, I remember the Chargers, GTOs, Camaros and Mustangs that cruised the streets in our area. Often, I pedaled my bike around our neighborhood, hoping to find them parked so I could see them up close, and I still remember the houses where their lucky owners lived. During those years, I witnessed many stoplight drag races on Kirkwood Highway, and although I don’t recall the specifics of most of those impromptu acceleration contests, collectively they left an indelible impression on my young self.

There were no car enthusiasts in my family, so I had no mentor to guide my automotive inclination. I first became aware of an organized car culture outside of the racing community during a trip to Kirkwood Dodge near Wilmington in 1976. There, while my father negotiated a deal on what would be our next family car, I picked up a Chrysler Corporation sponsored magazine that promoted that year’s models. In it, a writer related his experience driving a new “Silent Shaft” four-cylinder equipped Dodge D-50 pick-up truck to a WPC (named for Chrysler Corporation founder, Walter Perceval Chrysler) Club meet. There, owners of sparkling pre-war and early post-war Chrysler vehicles dabbed the morning dew from their smooth fenders and brilliant chrome. Although I knew little about these antiques, I felt a kinship with their owners. Even so, these people seemed to be my grandparents’ age. I wondered, where were the younger folks?

One truth of the car hobby is that we tend to seek the cars we grew up with— those cars that we either drove or wanted to drive. The connections that we have with our cars are the manifestations of deep-rooted memories and the emotions they evoke. The gray-haired owners who had lavished countless dollars and hours of labor on the cars pictured in the brochure have certainly passed on. Because the next generation (folks my parents’ age) had not forged strong memories with these early automobiles, many of them sat forgotten in barns, or they traded hands for paltry sums following the deaths of their owners. We simply don’t have strong emotional ties to the cars of the previous generation. The law of supply and demand explains why the values of cars from each era fall off sharply as that generation dwindles.

I sometimes think about the cars pictured in that brochure, and I wonder how they fared as the decades passed. I imagine them sitting unloved while their restorations withered. Perhaps mice infested their once-pristine interiors while moisture attacked their body panels, chrome, and mechanicals. Some have been “discovered” years later by people who view them as the starting points for street rod builds. Consequently, I’m sure many have been updated with modern drivetrains, braking systems, and suspensions. Depending on a car’s “as-found” condition, this makes sense, for proper restorations are often cost prohibitive. Besides, an older vehicle that has been updated is easier to drive, safer, and more enjoyable on the roads of today than a vehicle with antiquated suspension, brakes, and a limited top speed. In this manner, many older vehicles enjoy new life, although it seems to me that those who restored them a couple of generations earlier would be unhappy if they knew the fates of their cars.

My parents, who are now approaching 80, came of age in the late Fifties. As their generation has aged and its people have left the hobby due to declining health or death, we have seen a decrease in interest and values of the cars from that era. Of course, there are the iconic cars of the decade, including the ’55-’57 Chevrolets, but the majority of the cars from that time have fallen out of favor with the whole of the car community. The toys that my generation grew up with, in addition to movies such as Christine, Two Lane Blacktop and American Graffiti, did much to instill in us an appreciation for the 1950s cars. I would love to one day own a ’57 Fury like the one my father had during his teens, but I have never driven or ridden in one. Coincidentally, his ’57 Fury was very similar to the ’58 Plymouth immortalized as Christine, but aside from that, I have no memories of

such a car and no strong connection to it. Although a Fury like my father’s has never been on my automotive bucket list, I would consider purchasing one if the price fell to a point that I considered it tempting.

I believe that we are in the early stages of the decline of the next generation of cars. At 54, I am on the tail end of the generation that grew up with the Sixties and Seventies cars. Top examples are still setting auction price records, but that doesn’t seem to be true of lesser cars from that time. Although the economy has recovered from the recession and collector car prices have been on the rise, the average muscle-era car in number two or number three condition hasn’t kept pace. Many owners of these cars are now entering retirement and they are looking to downsize their collections. Sadly, some are dying off. When supply outstrips demand, prices fall. That seems to be the case with many of the cars from my youth.

The same seems to be true of parts prices. Although popular models are well supported by the restoration parts industry, as fewer people dive into restorations, parts don’t sell as quickly. Furthermore, used parts are not in the same strong demand that they were 10-15 years ago.

Many of the car enthusiasts with whom I have talked worry that the hobby is dying. They claim that there are few young people attending shows. That may be true, especially of traditional shows, but as an automotive teacher, I am in daily contact with young enthusiasts. The automotive genres available to them are far more diverse than those of earlier generations. My generation was, and still is, consumed with the factory supercars. A cross-section of my students includes those who are fanatical about imports, off-road trucks, diesels, drift cars, modern muscle, and traditional muscle cars that have been retrofitted with latemodel drivetrains. Forced induction is a popular theme, for one student owns a supercharged late-model Firebird, another owns a supercharged late-model Mustang, and two are building turbocharged Mazda Miatas. Another student is fitting a Toyota Camry V-6 into a ’91 Toyota MR2. To him, his MR2 is a classic, for it is nearly 10 years older than he is! He is following the hot-rodding tradition by installing a bigger, more powerful engine into a small, lightweight body. The ingredients are different, but the recipe is the same as the one that has been used by generations of hot-rodders.

Many of today’s young car builders have developed skillsets far more broad than those of their parents. The Internet, and most notably YouTube videos, have had a lot to do with this. These skills include metal fabrication, welding, and electrical/electronics. Today’s young enthusiasts have better understandings of fuel mixtures, ignition timing, and valve timing than many of the enthusiasts of yesteryear. It would be a mistake to discount their passion or their abilities.

So, where does all of this leave our cherished “baby boomer” cars? (Yes, that’s what some of the kids call our rides.) Thanks to seeing our cars around during their formative years, and thanks to music videos and movies such as The Fast and the Furious series, many do appreciate our cars. That said, few are interested in matching numbers or proper date codes. They see our cars in much the same way that my generation views the cars left to us by previous generations—blank canvases that can give us glimpses into history while affording us opportunity to express our own tastes. As the prices of our cars fall, they will become accessible to our youth.

While we may be uncomfortable thinking of our prized possessions falling into the hands of the next generation when we are gone, this passing of the torch is inevitable. Although I cringe at the thought of somebody taking apart a car that I have poured my heart and soul into in order to change it in ways that I might find distasteful, I would rather my cars thrive in the care of enthusiastic owners than languish unappreciated, uncared for, and ultimately consumed by the elements.

Future generations will inherit the earth, and civilization will continue moving forward long after we are gone. However our cars fit into tomorrow’s world, they will carry with them pieces of our legacies.

7

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

Ocean City , NJ Car Show

AACA Car Show

The Jersey shore does not close down after Labor Day. It goes into the “second half” of the summer. One shoretown that extends summer is Ocean City. This family resort community hosted the 45th annual Classic Car and Street Rod Show in early September.

Friday evening featured a sock-hop party at the Tabernacle church hall with dancing, games, family fun and more. Iron Kettle BBQ was on hand serving up some fine food.

On Saturday, the event participants’ rides were displayed at the Tabernacle grounds until noon and then preceded to the famed Ocean City Boardwalk to be displayed. An awards ceremony took place Saturday in front of the Music Pier on the boardwalk.

Cruising to the Jersey shore after Labor Day always makes summer seem to last a lot longer and also gives the cruisers more fun time near the ocean.

The Jersey Cape Region AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) has been around for more than 50 years. The group’s appreciation and dedication to classic cars is a hallmark of their very existence. The club staged their annual auto show in the town of Smithville, N.J. The event is open to cars that are 25 years or older.

It’s a great laid-back event for car owners and spectators to enjoy in a really Americana-type village location. The show even had a fife-and-drum group to add to the vintage charm of the show.

Spectators get to vote for vehicles that range from pre-War II and post war to street rods and trucks. In all, it’s a very fine event to enjoy the day checking vintage rides.

Here’s to the next 50 plus years of enjoying antiques rides by the fine members of the Jersey Cape Region AACA.

— Text and photos by Ben Notaro

8

— Text and photos by Ben Notaro

Wildwood Fall Boardwalk Show Whoever gets involved in car events knows that there are two major components to an event, location and weather. Now the Jersey shore is one really fine location and when the weather is perfect that equates to a potentially big event. And so the Wildwood Boardwalk Fall Car Show had both location and weather, equating to nearly a 1,000-car event and the fun of the boardwalk on a summer-like day in autumn.

Cars from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and (of course) New Jersey came out for the show. As a matter of fact, one gentleman trailered in his ride all the way from Arizona.

This multi-day show had a vending area in the Wildwood Convention Hall, live music by The Fabulous Grease Band and a Thursday evening fun run to a local winery. The cars were displayed on the boardwalk Friday and Saturday with the Atlantic Ocean as a background.

The awards ceremony on Sunday brought the event to a close for the year, but you can be sure that car guys and gals will see another great group of car events at the Wildwoods.

Air-Cooled Car Show The early Volkswagens were a most unique car. They were economical, easy to drive —they float—and they were fun. The VW’s appeal really seemed to escalate in the 1960’s. They were cars that were (and are) like a blank canvas. One can hop up the engine to get some serious horsepower and back in the day they looked cool even when adorned with flowers and hippy art. Let’s not forget the VW Van. This ride was a legend in the days of flower power.

The Vineland VW Crew staged their second annual air-cooled car show back in late September for all rides that were cooled by natural air flow and no radiators.

The show had rides from a multi-state area that came out to enjoy a fun car show. The show had vendors for parts, one-of-a-kind homemade trophies, and a great turnout of participants.

This is a tribute to another fine group of cars that make this cruising hobby the fun that it is.

— Text and photos by Ben Notaro

— Text and photos by Ben Notaro

9

VINTAGE TRANSMISSION REBUILDING SINCE 1967

VINTAGE CARS FROM ORIGINAL TO MODIFIED PERFORMANCE UPGRADES MANUAL TRANSMISSION OVERHAULING DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLIES

2101 OGLETOWN ROAD • NEWARK, DE 19711 • 302-368-4900

www.BenchmarkOnline.biz

Dead Man’s Curve Car Show In 1978, a group of car enthusiasts got together and formed a club.

These spirited gentlemen named their organization the “Dead Man’s Curve Custom Machine Car Club.” Like hardcore cars guys who strive to do even more for their hobby, they started to promote their car events. Residing in the northern part of New Jersey, they produced some really large events that eventually led them to the South Jersey seaside town of Atlantic City.

The club staged a car happening at the Showboat Hotel with a show that featured top-shelf rides covering all genres of car fun.

Classic dragsters, street rods, movie theme rides and plenty of live family entertainment were a part of this three-day show. Spectators even got to see Grandpa from The Munsters TV show as well as Batman and Catwoman .

You had to be there to appreciate the wide variety of automotive eyecandy this event offered.

Check them out at deadmanscurveusa.com — Text and photos by Ben Notaro

GET CRUISING SERVED TO YOUR DOORSTEP! SEE SUBSCRIPTION FORM ON PAGE 17!

10

8 AND 9

INCH FORD REARS

WE SELL NEW AND REBUILT 8” & 9” Ford Third Members, all parts in stock for same day pick-up or shipping.

• From stock Trac Loc posi to 2,000 H-P, all out race third members.

• Standard, Nodular or Alu. case

The Other Side of Car Clubs Car clubs and motorcycle clubs are about having fun with a group of people who share a common interest. They can use classic or specialty cars for socializing functions and they can promote the enjoyment of participating in cruises and shows as a group.

To the outside observer, clubs are just about cars. Well, car clubs also have a side the general public does not always see. It is a giving side that supports many diverse charities as well as members of our armed forces.

Here are a few photographs of clubs and club representatives that reflect the generous side of car groups. It’s something that people who are not in our hobby should know.

Such generosity can be seen during the holiday season or during events throughout the year that raise funds for a designated organization or group.

Giving back to the community is an often under-recognized aspect of car clubs.

— Text by Ben Notaro, photos by Ben Notaro, Robert Sliwecki and John Fisher

• 47 Different 9” ratios in stock. Rebuilt or new Trac Loc Posi, new Tru Trac Clutchless Posies, Spools & Detroit Lockers.

Give me a call or e-mail to discuss your needs, requirements and pricing.

• All units carry a six month 100% warranty from time of install.

MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIIVE

$25 OFF

Alan Von Ahnen • 609-420-7113 alan@8and9inchFordRears.com

www.8and9inchFordRears.com 11

Professional Automotive Machine Shop

BLOCK BLUEPRINTING AVAILABLE! on our RMC V30 CNC Block Machining Center BUILD YOUR ENGINE TO THE FACTORY BLUEPRINT!

Cylinder Blocks Honed on our NEW Rottler HP7A Precision Cylinder Hone

Cylinder Head Rebuilding, Crankshaft Grinding, Connecting Rods, Flywheels, Engine Balancing, Crack Checking

ALL ENGINE MACHINING DONE IN-HOUSE USING STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT

ALL ASPECTS OF ENGINE WORK • FROM FLYWHEELS TO REBUILDS!

OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BUILDING ENGINES

2317 N DUPONT HWY • NEW CASTLE, DE 302.652.3733 • WWW.ALDERMANMACHINE.COM

2020 Atlantic City Car Auction AVAILABLE AT: Deerfield Machine Parts 1616 Hwy 77 • Deerfield, NJ 08313

856-451-2935 AN D RICD AN D E AM NE RATE OWOPE

Mighty Joe’s Exxon

• We Carry Cam II Racing Fuels, E85 Ethanol & 91 Octane Ethenol Free Unleaded Gasoline

Just 10 minutes from

• Ice Cream, Breakfast, Pizzas & Sandwiches • Black Angus Charbroiled Burgers • Cheesesteaks & Hoagies

Check out our Cruise Nights! Every Monday, YEAR ROUND!

FOR ALL OF YOUR FUEL NEEDS • 1231 Rt 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 • 609-268-0303 12

The granddaddy of car events in the resort town of Atlantic City took place for the 47th year in February. The Atlantic City Car Auction was packed to the walls with rides of all descriptions that were up for auction as well as new events to make things even more fun for the automotive enthusiasts.

A special feature added this year was a multifaceted car show that had two shows staged at two different locations. The Deuce’s Wild Car Show was at the Convention Hall and featured 40 ultra high-end beautiful rides. Then there was the Joker’s Wild open car show held at the Showboat Hotel. The third component of this trio of car shows is the invitational car display featuring some very unique and innovative rides.

Throw in the car corral and flea market and you have a four-day happening that will get the car guys and gals pumped up for the cruising season of 2020.

Once again, a great way to open the cruising season is the annual Atlantic City Car Show and Auction.

When it comes to fun with cars, as they say….DO AC. — Text and photos by Ben Notaro

Spring Carlisle: A MEGA EVENT One of the largest car events in the region takes place April 22-26 with the return of Spring Carlisle at the Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds. Spanning five days, Spring Carlisle welcomes more than 100,000 automotive enthusiasts at its 82-acre facility.

The event offers plenty of shopping options with 8,100 vending spaces filled with millions of automotive pieces and parts. In addition to the parts, collectibles and memorabilia, there are cars for sale within the car corral, meaning buyer and seller can work face to face, most times consummating the sale very quickly.

The car corral isn’t the only way to pick up a car at Spring Carlisle as Carlisle Auctions offers a two-day classic and collector car auction on Thursday and Friday of event weekend. The fun starts at noon each day with more than 250 cars crossing the block per day. Much like the car corral, auction cars

and trucks will span automotive history. Consignments that are 25 years and older are taken via the Carlisle Auctions’ Free Unless Sold guarantee.

By welcoming cars of this era into the auction, the variety of available lots is nearly limitless. The best thing about the live auction excitement provided

by Carlisle Auctions is that not only is it a great spectator opportunity, but cars are priced to move. Select consignments will sell for low four figures with others touching the six-figure price range. Online bidding is also an option with Carlisle Auctions.

Other attractions for this year’s event include a man cave, she shed and an appearance by TV personality Lou Santiago of Car Fix. For tickets or more information, call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.CarlisleEvents.com.

— Cruising Magazine

13

Service & Supply Mobile & In-House Paint Stripping and Surface Restoration Featuring Eco-Friendly Media’s & Blasting Practices

ABRASIVE & NON-ABRASIVE • MULTI-MEDIA BLASTING

NOW TWO LOCATIONS! DUNKIRK

MILLERSVILLE

Our Service Center • Mobile blasting service • Full service in-house blasting • Blasting media sales (Baking soda, crushed glass and glass bead) All work is by appointment only

Our Distribution Center • Baking soda • Multiple grits of recycled crushed glass • Glass bead • Aluminum Oxide • Blasting equipment and accessories

11267 Southern Maryland Blvd.

Dunkirk MD. 20754

212 Najoles Rd. Bldg D. Millersville MD 21108

METAL

FIBERGLASS

Wheels & Wings in Millville Two-day auto and air show set for Memorial Day Weekend

Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Frames, Wheels, Engine Components, Trailers, Tractors, Construction Equipment. Residential & Commercial.

Fire and Mold Damage. Wood, Stone, Brick, Concrete.

Fiberglass, Wooden, Aluminum and Steel boats.

410-980-0857 • info@ChesapeakeBlasting.com

ChesapeakeBlasting.com 14

Hundreds of classic show cars along with modern muscle cars will be featured at the Millville Wheels & Wings Airshow, May 23-24 at Millville Airport (N.J.) The two-day event takes place from 9am to 5pm and will feature the United States Air Force F-22 Raptor jet demonstration team and the U.S. Army Black Daggers parachute team.

The car show will be hosted by the South Jersey Cruisers Association. There is a separate entrance for car show participants with registration from 8am-11am each day. Trophies will be awarded each day. General car show admission is $20 per car, with no limit to passengers. Registration fees will benefit the Millville Army Air Field Museum.

The air show will offer guests the thunder of powerful jets, aerobatics, ground displays, a museum tour and a variety of food options. For more information, call (856) 825-3047 or visit MillvilleAirshow.com.

— Text by Cruising Magazine, photos by Millville Air Show

Joy Curran and Brenda Walls posing on the wing of Richard Petty’s personal Plymouth Superbird. It was an extremely rare photo opportunity that delighted the crowd at the Mega Mopar event in Reading, Pa.

THE WOMEN OF MOPAR Stories of unique individuals who have made our hobby better

By Lou Sitaras

W

hen I was growing up, boys played with cars and girls played with dolls. It was as simple as that. However, as I grew older, I became aware of people like Shirley Muldowney, who obviously didn’t follow the norm. Mulrooney lived her life just as she wanted and rose to the top of a male-dominated sport—NHRA drag racing.

As a teenager, I would sometimes see women at car shows or car related events.

Even then I assumed they were there to support their boyfriends or husbands. It never dawned on me that they might be there just because they wanted to be.

Yes, it’s true, I was a bit of a male chauvinist, although I did root for Billy Jean King against Bobby Riggs in The Battle of the Sexes (1973), the greatest tennis match I have ever witnessed. The match pitted man against woman in the most-watched sporting event in history and elevated women athletes to new heights. For the record, Billy Jean King wiped Bobby Riggs off the court—and she did it in style.

Over the past few years, I’ve become more and more aware that women not only enjoy classic cars, they’re passionate about them. These women not only attend events, they organize them, host them, drive their own classic cars to them, and even do a few burnouts. They have given me an entirely different perspective on cars, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

In this issue of Cruising Magazine, we begin a four-part series dedicated to these women and what led them to the path they’ve followed. I am proud to bring this story to print. I could easily include every marque of automobile out there, but because my specialty is Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth, these are the women I have focused on. Ladies and gentlemen, I proudly present to you, in their very own words, The Women of Mopar. ►

15

Accomplished automotive photographer Robin Cook standing behind her beautifully restored 1973 Dodge Challenger.

ROBIN COOK

Cook is a representative for the Mopar Maniacs Car Club and has worked tirelessly for the Mopar Hall Of Fame. She is an accomplished automotive photographer who is credited with two magazine cover shots and countless interior shots for Mopar Collectors Guide Magazine. She is also the official photographer for the Mopar Rapid Transit Tour.

Cook: Many in my family are car people. My dad loved midget racing and would take me to the Famed Lakeside Speedway in Denver. I would jump up and down as the fast, little machines raced by. Mom also loved racing and when my dad passed away when I was 13, she continued the racing bug enjoying weekends at another local track, Englewood Speedway, which coincidentally my future husband Steve raced there with his buddies. We didn’t know each other at the time. Mom also had a friend whose husband drag raced, so we visited the straight track almost every weekend! I remember standing right next to Big Daddy, Don Prudhomme, The Mongoose, etc….right on the starting line behind a rickety little fence. Security and safety at that point apparently were not a priority. My favorite quickly became Judy Lilly and her little Barracuda. She was amazing in my eyes and I wanted to be her.

That was my first introduction into Mopar and also about that time I met Steve.

He drove a Chevy pickup with cool whip antennas that would bend down when he went roaring past. After going with Steve for a while, he fell in love with a 1972 Challenger at a dealer around 1973. I was hooked! We washed and waxed that car every weekend. I thought we were going to rub all the paint off. Those were the beginnings. I did street race a little bit (Bad Girl). I wanted to race professionally, but life got in the way and it didn’t happen. Steve got me the best birthday gift ever—the [Richard] Petty Driving Experience. This was incredible. Going through the classroom in the morning and on the track in the afternoon. Eight laps in a real race car! I was fast, too. Second fastest time among the students of mostly men and I loved it. I firmly believe it’s in your blood.

JOY CURRAN

I first met Curran at the Mega Mopar event in Reading (Pa.) as she was sitting on top of the wing of Richard Petty’s personal Superbird, first by herself and then with Ridgely Car Show creator Brenda Walls. Once I realized Curran owned and drove her own 1970 Plymouth AAR ‘Cuda with a four-speed and no power steering, I knew right away this was someone who had a story to tell. She didn’t disappoint.

16

Joy Curran is comfortably perched atop Richard Petty’s personal 1970 Plymouth Superbird at the Mega Mopar event in Reading, Pa.

Curran: My love for Mopar started when I was about six years old. Growing up there were always several muscle cars in our garage and Mopars were by far my favorite. From a very young age I always said that when I was old enough, I wanted my first car to be a Mopar. I hung out at Raceway Park (Englishtown, N.J.) and attended many local car shows growing up. My heart was always drawn to either a ‘Cuda or Challenger. When I turned 16, I was lucky enough to find a 1970 Challenger 318 automatic. Pulling up to the parking lot in high school with that car was so cool to me. I can’t tell you how many of the girls in school couldn’t understand why I wanted that car. I know I was different and I’m not knocking their cars—they had newer sports cars and BMWs—but for me, I was on cloud nine with my Mopar. I thought a lot about my uncle when I got my first car. We were very close when I was much younger. He had a 1967 Hemi Coronet four-speed. He always told me that when I was old enough, he was going to teach me how to drive a four-speed, but he was tragically killed in an accident at a very young age. I will tell you that if he were still here today, he definitely would be out cruising with me. He knew how much I loved muscle cars, especially Mopars. I think of him so often. Like many people, I unfortunately don’t have my first car, but that passion for Mopars has always been running through my blood.

Thankfully when the time was right, I found my dream car, my 1970 AAR ‘Cuda.

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy going to car cruise nights and car shows, but my absolute favorite is attending the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. For me it’s not just about the cars, but it’s about the terrific people you meet along the way. I’ve made such wonderful friends over the years that all share the same passion. I love to just sit back and listen to their stories too.

I’m sure I’m not alone when I talk about how cool it is to just go out for a nice ride in your car—I don’t need a radio—I just love to hear the rumble of my motor as I’m rolling through the gears. That’s my happy place. Even better is when you pull up to a traffic light and look over: A guy rolls down the window and says, ‘Oh My God that’s a chick driving!’ And you get that thumbs up.

The subsequent stories are also insightful, touching and heartwarming so please check out the next issue to read about the women who have made such a difference in the hobby we love. You’ll learn, just as I have, that women love driving, fixing, modifying and racing just as much if not more than men do.

Events CALENDAR

To add an event, log onto www.cruisingmagazine.net Cruising Magazine makes every effort to ensure all listings are correct. However, event listings are subject to change. Please call ahead to avoid a wasted trip.

April-May 2020

EVE NT

SP OT LIG

HT S

, onton Hamm Street 10-14 ing Main ........Pages , Cruis more & Gears ood and Beers ville, Wildw Smith

SS IC

CLA small Maryland GLE Yturne d this ge 8 A RIDWalls has mecca.....Pa a c car Brend a classi town into

FI NI

SH IN

G ST

Sne ak Pee top k sea son provid -en es rou din g sho ndu p of ws the and are cru ises a’s .....P age

Get

Delivered to Your Door!

EV EN

JUNE-JULY

AUG-SEPT

Please fill out the form below and mail with a check to: Cruising Magazine, 307 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 Name:______________________________________________________________ Street Address:___________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________State_________Zip:__________ Phone:____________________________Email:______________________________

T SP

OT LI

GH TS

FREE

ber 2019 st-Septem 30 No. 3 Vol. gazine.net cruisingma

KIND EN TS M ER EV OF A P SU M ONE EA ’S TO C HANC AR • AR ND LE CA E EN CR UI SE COUN CR U IS Augu

e

rable

APR-MAY

5

Sou l Am Riders eric , an BigFantas Bor tic Rod e, Pat Run , riot s Prid Salute To e.... ........Pa Vetera ges ns, 8-1 2

A memo

4 ISSUES PER YEAR

RO NG

OCT-DEC

visit to

t

the Las

Garag Chance

Am

em

orab le

mee

ting

w

TER

ith the EC Alli ALE son ND raci AR ng team •A REA ’S T OP FAL L

Oc

EVE

tob

er-

De

cru

NTS

FRE

cem

isin

E

be Vol r 2019 . 30 No aga zine.n . 4 et

gm

$12.95

1 year subscription

17

Delaware Valley Camaro Club Presents Our 16th Anniversary All GM Powered Car Show Sunday June 7, 2020 Located at Prices Corner Shopping Center The Premier Judged Car Show in Delaware

Registration starts at 08:00 AM, Judging Starts at 11:00 AM, Awards at 02:00 PM All GM Special Parking for allBrands Camaros & Firebirds Cars, Trucks, Vans, Classic, Street Rods, Rats, Muscle Door Prizes, DJ,HAS Food, Vendors, Special Car Awards.

IF YOUR RIDE A GM POWER PLANT YOU ARE WELCOME Please Pre-Register today.

Club$55,000 parking spaces are available but you arriveraised at the same DVCC has given over to charities with themust money at time. The first 160 cars are guaranteed a spot. Special Parking for Camaros/Firebirds. our events.

SAME LOCATION AS LAST YEAR Easy access from I-95, I-295 Delaware Memorial Bridge, Prices Corner is located at the Please download a registration form from our website. intersection of Delaware Route 2 & Route 41 and Delaware Route 141 west of Wilmington.

Address is 3140 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808 www.delawarevalleycamaro.com

I-95 North-Bound.

Take exit 58 (Rt 141 North Newport) Follow 141 north to exit 68.

(Rt 2 West Newark). Merge into Rt 2 West. (Kirkwood Hwy).

Show entrance left lane 1st light.

Two of Delaware’s TOP GM Dealers will be at our Show.

Please check out our web site for more information.

I-95 South-Bound.

If youFollow have please email us at Take exit 58 (Rt 141 North Newport) 141any north questions, to exit 68.

(Rt 2 West Newark). Merge into Rt 2 West. (Kirkwood Hwy).

DVCCCARSHOW@GMAIL.COM Show entrance left lane 1 light.

Or Call Allison at 302-381-5565 Delaware Memorial Bridge. st

Follow signs for I-95 South. Take (left) exit 5 (Rt 141 North Newport/ Lancaster PA) Follow 141 north to exit 68. (Rt 2 West Newark). Merge into Rt 2 West. (Kirkwood Hwy). Show entrance left lane 1st light.

Lancaster & Chester County.

Take. Rt 41 South (Gap Newport Pike) to DE RT 2 East.

Kirkwood Hwy. Turn left onto RT 2 East. Show entrance on right.

Please complete the registration form and mail check payable to DVCC. Please mail to DVCC 12 McCann Rd, Newark, DE 19711 Pre Registration Fee $15.00. Cut of for pre-registration is May 15, 2020.

Day of Show fee is $20.00.

Your Name: _______________________________________ Email:_____________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________________________ _ City:___________________________________ State:____________________________ Zip:_______________ Phone Number: (____)___________________. Make/Model/Year _______________________________________ Club Affiliation:______________________________________________________________________________ How did you lean about our show:_________________________________________________________________ SHOW T-SHIRTS $15.00 EACH: Quantity:______ Size:________ Quantity:______ Size:___________

18

Legal Stuff: Entrants must be 21 years old. All Entrants/participants must be insured. Entrants/Participants must follow all event rules.

EVENT LISTINGS

Area CRUISES

Cruising Magazine makes every effort to ensure all listings are correct. However, event listings are subject to change. Please call ahead to avoid a wasted trip. ► Last Saturdays (March 28, April 25, May 30, June 27) Gateway Classic Cars Philly- Cars & Coffee 1228 Forest Parkway Suite 200, West Deptford, NJ 08066 9am-noon Free admission. All vehicles welcome.

Info: Bill Mack: bill.mack@gatewayclassicars.com Gatewayclassicars.com March 29 (Sunday) 22nd Annual Metro Vintage Advertising Collectors Show Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge #1895, 1 Perrin Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442 8am-1 pm Indoor/outdoor vendors featuring Petroliana, Automobilia, Advertising, Old Toys, Country Store Antiques, Ephemera, Garage Art, Man Cave items, TV/Movie/Music memorabilia, Collectibles from DriveIns/Diners/ Amusement Parks/Taverns/Barber Shops, etc., Rec Room decor, Motorcycle/ Racing/ Hot Rod items, license plates, breweriana, collector supplies and lots more nostalgic fun stuff. Free parking and free admission.

Donations accepted to benefit ECCR Home for handicapped children. Support the Elks- Kitchen open serving breakfast, lunch, homemade baked goods & beverages.

Info: Ed: 201-493-7172, metropetro222@gmail.com Every Wednesday through November (April 1, 8, 15, 22, 19, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24) Mr. Bill’s Weekly Cruise Night Mr. Bill’s of Winslow Township, 453 Route 73 South, Hammonton, NJ 08037 5-9:30pm Great food, custard and friends. First 15 cruise cars receive a free small custard! Cruise in for a fun time.

Info: 609-878-3829 Every Friday through October (April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26) South Jersey Street Legends Car Club Meet and Greet 130 N. White Horse Pike (under the horse) Lawnside, NJ 08045 5-9:30pm Appreciation awards every 4th Friday.

50/50 drawings every Friday.

Info: South Jersey Street Legends (John Langford): 856-617-2553, johnlangford106@yahoo.com

Every Friday through October (April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26) Street Survivors Friday Cruise Nights To the left of Burger King by Tractor Supply, Park 97 East Park Shopping Center, 7988 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie MD 21061 5:30-9pm No Entry Fee. All vehicles allowed. Plenty of parking. Music and 50/50 every week. Car show flyers and club shits and sweatshirts are available at the trailer. Food available at nearby establishments.

Info Tom Pattan 443-838-0948 or Rick 443-829-5658 streetsurvivorsofmaryland.com First Saturdays through October (April 4, May 2, June 6) Corvette Club Monthly Car Show & Cruise Pike Creek Shopping Center, 4700 Limestone Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808 4-8pm Street Rods, classic, antique, race, trucks and motorcycles. Bring whatever you have!

No entry fees. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music.

Info: Bruce Norman: (908) 342-4293 vetteclub.org April 5 (Sunday) Chesapeake Classic Car Club Cruise-In Easton/Newnam Airport, 29137 Newnam Rd, Easton, MD 21601 12-4pm Special Easton Airport cruise. $5 donation for the airport. Trophies for top 5.

Info: Mike Francis: 410-739-8689 Every Monday year-round (April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29) Mighty Joe’s Cruise Nights Joe’s Exxon, 1231 Route 206, Shamong, NJ 08088 Lineup between 4-4:30pm Every Monday night yearly. Good food, good friends, cool cars.

Info: 609-268-0303 First Mondays (April 6, May 4, June 1) Cars & Custard Deptford Skating Center, 510 Deptford Avenue, Westville, NJ 08093 6-9pm Free event for all! Discount ice cream passes for car/truck/bike owners. Music, door prizes, cars and ice cream. Open to all years, makes and models. This is a family event- no loud music or reckless driving.

Info: 856-845-7353

EVENT LISTINGS Every Tuesday through October (April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) Bellmawr Cruise Night Club Diner, 20 N. Black Horse Pike, Bellmawr NJ 08031 6pm start Hosted by the Bellmawr Cruisers. Any make or model. We are the Seinfelds of cars, we do nothing except talk and enjoy cars!

Info Doug: 609-820-2290, dlewis44@comcast.net Every Wednesday through October (April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24) Somerdale Cooper Towne Center Weekly Cruise Night Cooper Towne Center, 711 Evesham Road, Somerdale, NJ 08049 6-9pm Event is rain or shine Second Wednesdays through September (April 8, May 13, June 10) Back Road Cruisers VMCCA Chapter Car Cruise & Get Together Lapp’s Dairy Bar & Grill, Route 40, Carney’s Point, NJ 08069 5-8pm A nice place to spend a Wednesday night.

Doors Prizes and a half & half. The food is very good! Come out and enjoy and meet new friends. Handicap Accessible, All Vehicles Welcome.

Info: Jim Shriver: 609-202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net backroadcruisers.net Every Friday through November (April 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 30, June 5, 12, 19, 26) South Jersey Street Legends Car Club Meet & Greet 130 N. White Horse Pike (under the horse), Lawnside, NJ 08045 6-10pm This a free event, so come take a cruise and meet & greet other car guys every Friday (weather permitting). Appreciation awards every 4th Friday.

Info: John Langford: 856-617-2553, johnlangford106@yahoo.com 2nd & 4th Saturdays through October (April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27) Del Rods Cruise Nights Green Tree Shopping Center, Route 8, Dover, DE 19904 8am-3pm Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies.

Info: Rich: 302-674-5365, rsludge47@aol.com del rods.org

// 2020 EVENT SCHEDULE

Second Saturdays through October (April 11, May 9, June 13) Cruise Nights at 301 Plaza Citgo Station, 921 Middletown Warwick Road, Middletown, DE 19709 5-8pm Info: Labarrre: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com

APRIL 22-26

SPRING CARLISLE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

APRIL 23-24

CARLISLE IMPORT & PERFORMANCE NATIONALS BENEFITTING DRIVEN TO CURE CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

CARLISLE FORD NATIONALS PRESENTED BY MEGUIAR’S CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

MAY 15-17 JUNE 5-7

CARLISLE CHEVROLET NATIONALS JUNE CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

26-27

CARLISLE AUCTIONS SUMMER SALE

JUNE 27

CARLISLE CHRYSLER NATIONALS

JULY 10-12

CARLISLE EXPO CENTER

CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

CARLISLE TRUCK NATIONALS

Third Thursdays (April 16, May 21, June 18) Collingswood Cruise Night Collingswood Municipal Building, 679 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 6-9pm All makes, models, years, classic cars and motorcycles welcome. 5 prizes awarded at each event. For exact lineup location, email tseeley@collingswood.com collingswood.com

PRESENTED BY A&A AUTO STORES CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

CORVETTES AT CARLISLE

PRESENTED BY TOP FLIGHT AUTOMOTIVE CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

AUG. 7-9 AUG. 27-30

FALL CARLISLE

CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

SEPT. 30OCT. 4

FALL CARLISLE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

OCT. 1-2

SUNSET-CARLISLE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION

NOV. 13-14

CARLISLE EXPO CENTER

Third Fridays through September (April 17, May 15, June 19) Cruise Night at TK’s Ice Cream 331 Route 539, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514 4:30-8pm Presented by the Mid-Jersey Region AACA. Info: 609-206-7939 or 609-923-5280

Third Sundays through October (April 19, May 17, June 21) Nostalgia Knights presents Great American Car Cruise House of Brews American Grill, 3501 NJ-42 #510 (Cross Keys Commons), Turnersville, NJ 08012 12-3pm All rides welcome to these FREE cruises, offering 15% discounts on food, DJ music, 50/50, trophies, door prizes and more.

Monies raised support our Toys for Kids at St. John of God. Handicap Accessible.

Info: 609-318-1260 nostalgiaknights.com

CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS

CARLISLE EXPO CENTER

Third Wednesdays through November (April 15, May 20, June 24) Black Top Villains Car Club Cruise Nights Nifty Fifties, 4670 Route 42, Turnersville, NJ 08012 6-9pm We are collecting non-perishable food items at all our cruises from April to November.

Please help us by donating.

Info: Sue 609-502-3736

Third Saturdays through September (April 18, May 16, June 20) Yesterday’s Chevrolet Club Cruisin Fox Run Shopping Center Routes 40 & 72, Bear, DE 19701 April: 3-6pm; May & June: 4-7pm All makes and models welcome.

Info: Mike 302-757-3664 & Warren 302-540-5604

SPRING CARLISLE

SUNSET AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, SARASOTA, FL

Held in downtown Columbia, PA Designated #13 out of the Top 20 Best Small Towns to Visit

by The Smithsonian Magazine!

Restaurants, pubs, antique shops and more within walking distance to the event!

Register to be eligible for cash & door prizes!

June 20, 2020

For registration forms & additional information, go to:

www.visitsusquehannavalley.com

or call 717-684-5249

19

EVENT LISTINGS

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Car Show 11 - 4 ~ Live Music, Food & Fun for the Whole Family!

VEHICLES $20 TO REGISTER PARKING BEGINS 9:00 AM SORRY NO EARLY BIRDS!

LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN MERCHANTVILLE

FREE TO THE PUBLIC Overall Show Sponsor

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY

TROPHY PRESENTATION 3 PM BEST IN SHOW TROPHY PLUS SPECIAL CHOICE TROPHIES FIRST 150 VEHICLES TO REGISTER GET A FREE GIFT CONTACT US IN ADVANCE TO REGISTER YOUR CAR CLUB PLUS CRAFTERS & VENDORS KIDS ZONE - 50/50 - 3 DJs FOOD TRUCKS & MORE JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR VETERANS AND SERVICE ANIMALS

For More Information Call 856-617-1463 merchantvillecarshow@gmail.com

Registration & Vendor Applications Available Online

www.merchantvillecarshow.com

#08109carshow

North East Plaza Walmart North East, Maryland 10am - 2pm Food, Music, 50/50, Raffles!

No Registration Fee! Donations welcome to benefit the ChristianaCare, Union Hospital Cancer Program 20

Third Tuesdays through September (April 21, May 19, June 21) Delaware Valley Road Runners Car Club Cruise Night Falls Township Community Park, 9125 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, PA 19054 6-9pm Rain date is the following Tuesday. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies. Come out for a great time! New members always welcome.

Info: Len: 215-510-6629, lenpribish@hotmail.com delawarevalleyroadrunners.com Fourth Wednesdays through September (April 22, May 27, June 24) Mullica Hill Get-Together Route 77 next to Mullica Hill Post Office, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 5-8pm A nice place to spend a Wednesday night.

Door prizes and a half and half. The food is very good! Come out and enjoy and meet new friends. Handicap Accessible, Food, All Vehicles Welcome.

Info: Jim 609-202-0437, jschevy48@comcast.net backroadcruisers.net April 25 (Sunday) Cruise for a Cure Pike Creek Shopping Center, 4700 Limestone Road, Wilm., DE 19808 11am-4pm In loving memory of Al Crowl. Goodie bags & dash plaques for the first 100 registered.

Refreshments, prizes, trophies, 50/50. Fee, Handicap Accessible.

Info: 302-425-5054, anglcrowl@aol.com scleroderma.org/cruiseforacure May 2 (Saturday) Cars & Coffee Landis Restaurant, 3600 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08261 9am-12pm Food discounts to cruisers. Rain or shine.

All cars welcomed.

Info: 856-692-8930

First Saturdays through October (May 2, June 6) Chesapeake Classic Car Club Cruise-In Waterside Village next to Chick-fil- A, 28632 Marlboro Ave., Easton, MD 21601 5-9pm “Dusting them off.” Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome.

Info: Mike Francis: 410-739-8689

Wednesdays (May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24) Rita’s Water Ice Cruise Rita’s Water Ice, 250 W. Camden Avenue, Moorestown, NJ 08057 6-9pm Just a bunch of Classic car owners who get together to show our cars and talk shop, all makes, all models, all years welcome, Rat Rods to Show cars! All makes and models welcome. Just a group of friends getting together to relax and talk cars or whatever.

Second Fridays through October (May 8, June 12) Grotto Pizza Presents Cruise Nights 309 Auto Park Drive, Middletown, DE 19709 5-9pm Come out and show off your ride and enjoy food and drink. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome.

More Information: LaBarre Everette: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com May 8 (Friday) Street Survivors Friday Cruise Nights- Ladies Night To the left of Burger King by Tractor Supply, Park 97 East Park Shopping Center, 7988 Crain Highway, Glen Burnie MD 21061 5:30-9pm No Entry Fee. All vehicles allowed. Plenty of parking. Music and 50/50 every week. Car show flyers and club shits and sweatshirts are available at the trailer. Food available at nearby establishments.

Info Tom Pattan 443-838-0948 or Rick 443-829-5658 streetsurvivorsofmaryland.com

May 9 (Saturday) Richland Kickin’ Off Summer Kruise & 5th Annual Richland Village Festival Route 40, Richland, NJ 08350 9am–4pm (Rain date May 10) Sponsored by the South Jersey Mustang Club. Open to all vehicles- domestic, foreign, motorcycles, trucks. Classic & muscle car parade at 9:30 am. Muffler rapping, flame throwing contests. Food, vendors, entertainment. $5 fee to benefit the Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, NJ. Info: 856-697-2100 southjerseymustangclub.net Second Saturday of the month (May 9, June 13) Blacktop Villains Cruise Danny’s Pizza Pizzazz, 1288 Delsea Drive, Franklinville NJ 08322 6-9pm We are collecting non-perishable food items at all our cruises from April to November.

Please help us by donating.

More Info: Sue 609-502-3736

EVENT LISTINGS May 15 (Friday) 27th Annual Cruisin’ Main Street Hammonton “Remembers Friday Nights” Hammonton, NJ 08037 5:30-9:30pm (Rain date: May 16) Sponsored by Main Street Hammonton and Cruisin Classics. Hundreds of classic cars on display in the Downtown. 50s music, contests, food & classic cars.

Downtownhammonton.com

Last Sundays through October (May 31, June 28) Street Aces CCNJ Cruise Night One More Bar & Grill, 1375 Route 28, Tabernacle, NJ 08088 1-7pm Live outdoor rockabilly music by Lower Bank Kustoms from 2- 6 pm. Cruise is weather permitting.

Info: 609-388-5386

Third Fridays through October (May 15, June 19) Nostalgia Knights presents Cruisin’ 2020 Racks Pub & Grill, 2021 N. Blackhorse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094 5-9pm Free cruises that include trophies, music, 10% food discount, door prizes and more. All rides welcome. Monies raised support our Toys for Kids at St. John of God. Handicap Accessible, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome.

Info: Bill Nese: 609-381-3249, bn67fairlane@gmail.com nostalgiaknights.com

First Saturdays through October (June 6) Chesapeake Classic Car Club Cruise-In Waterside Village, next to Chick-fil- A, 28632 Marlboro Ave., Easton, MD 21601 5-9pm “Cruise-in for the kids.” Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome.

Info: Mike Francis: 410-739-8689

June 13 (Saturday) 29th Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane 603 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 5-9pm Stroll The Avenue, enjoy the show, visit the merchants! Open to all domestic vehicles 1974 and older. Free admission.

More Info: Marvin Askins: 856-697-6306

Third Thursdays through September (May 21, June- skip) Bourbon & Brews Cruise Nights 2001 S. Delaware Street, Paulsboro, NJ 08066 5-8pm Free admission. All years, makes and models.

Info: 856-599-0752 & bourbonbrews@icloud.com

THE CAR CLINIC “Where you are treated like a patient, not a victim”

Tuesdays through August (June 16, 23, 30) Surf City Tuesday Classic Car Cruise Night Surf City 5 & 10, 4th Street and Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, NJ 08008 6-8:30pm Bring your classic or just enjoy looking. Plenty to do and see. Only one block from the beach. We hope that you will join us, weather permitting.

Area SHOWS

Cruising Magazine makes every effort to ensure all listings are correct. However, event listings are subject to change. Please call ahead to avoid a wasted trip.

Check www.CruisingMagazine.net for rainout updates. ►

302-421-9100 302.421.9100 | 59 Germay Dr. | Wilmington, DE 19804 21

Soul Riders Auto Club 2020 Sunday Afternoon Shows/Events Soul Riders Auto Club 2020

VFW Hall #3792 Sunday Afternoon Shows/Events 5695 Summit Bridge Rd. Townsend, De. 19734 VFW Hall #3792 5695 Summit Bridge Rd. Townsend, De. 19734 April 12 11:00am-3:00pm rain date April 19 May 3

April 12 11:00am-3:00pm rain 11:00am-3:00pm rain date May 10date April 19 Soul Riders Auto Club 2020

Sunday Shows/Events MayAfternoon 3 11:00am-3:00pm rain date May 10 June 21 11:00am-3:00pm rain date June 28 VFW Hall #3792 Featuring: Women with Show Cars/Hot Rods 5695 Summit Bridge Rd. Townsend, De. 19734 June 21 11:00am-3:00pm rain date June 28

Soul Riders Soul Riders Auto Club Auto 2020 Club 2020 Featuring: Women with Shows/Events Show Cars/Hot Rods SundaySunday Afternoon Afternoon Shows/Events April 12 11:00am-3:00pm rain date April 19

July 19 9:00m -1:00pm (Time change for this show) rain date July 26 VFW Hall VFW #3792 Hall #3792 “Christmas July” We will be collecting at this May 3 -1:00pm 11:00am-3:00pm rain toys datefor May 10 show July 19 in 9:00m (Time change this show) rain date July 26 “Christmas in July” We will be collecting toys at De. this show 5695 Summit 5695 Summit Bridge Rd. Bridge Townsend, Rd. Townsend, De. 19734 19734 June 21 11:00am-3:00pmrain rain dateOct June Sept 27 11:00am-3:00pm date 4 28

Featuring: Women with Show Cars/Hot Rods

Sept 27 11:00am-3:00pm rain date Oct 4 Show Parking - $20.00 perdate car rain April 1219 9:00m April 11:00am-3:00pm 12 11:00am-3:00pm April 19 July April July -1:00pm (Time changerain for this show) raindate date 26 First come, first parked Show Parking $20.00 per car “Christmas in July” We will be collecting toys at this show First come, first parked

May 3

19

11:00am-3:00pm May 3 11:00am-3:00pm rain May date 10 May 10 Sept 27 11:00am-3:00pm raindate date Oct 4 Cruising at therain Club

atNewark the Club Newark Country Club Show 300Parking W.Cruising Main St.per De. 19711 - $20.00 car Newark 300 W. Main St. date Newark De. 19711 FirstClub come, parked June 21 11:00am-3:00pm June 21Country rain date rain June 28 June 28 June 911:00am-3:00pm July 14 first August 11 June 9 July 14 August 11 5:00pm-9:00pm Featuring: Featuring: Women with Women Show with Show Cars/Hot Rods Rods Cruising at the Cars/Hot Club 5:00pm-9:00pm

July 19

Newark Country Club 300 W. Main St. Newark De. 19711 June 9 July 14 August 11 All season we will be collecting “New” Men’s and Women’s Socks 9:00m July 19 -1:00pm 9:00m -1:00pm (Time change (Time change this“New” show) for this show) date Julydate 26 All season we5:00pm-9:00pm will befor collecting Men’s andrain Women’s Socksrain

& Underwear for the homeless. Please bring items in their original “Christmas“Christmas in July” & Underwear in We July” willfor bethe We collecting will be toys collecting atitems thistoys this show homeless.

Please bring inshow theirat original season we will be collecting “New” Men’s and Women’s Socks packages toAll any show packages to any show

July 26

& Underwear for the homeless. Please bring items in their original

Sept 27 11:00am-3:00pm Septto27 11:00am-3:00pm rain date rain Oct 4 date Oct 4 packages any show Show Parking Show- Parking $20.00 per - $20.00 car per car First come, First first come, parked first parked

CruisingCruising at the Club at the Club

Newark Country Newark Club Country300 Club W. Main 300 W. St. Main Newark St. De. Newark 19711 De. 19711 June 9 June July 914 July August 14 11 August 11 For more info: Facebook: Soul Riders Auto Club of Delaware Inc. For5:00pm-9:00pm more info: SoulClub Riders Auto Club Inc. of Delaware Inc. 5:00pm-9:00pm For more info: Facebook: SoulFacebook: Riders Auto of Delaware HttP://www.soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com HttP://www.soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com (H)302-998-5951 (C)302-858-3672 HttP://www.soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com (H)302-998-5951 (C)302-858-3672 “A car club (H)302-998-5951 thinking outside(C)302-858-3672 the box”

All season we All“A will season be collecting we will be“New” collecting Men’s “New” and Women’s Men’s Socks Women’s “A car cluboutside thinking outside the box” Socks car club thinking the box”and & Underwear & Underwear for the homeless. for thePlease homeless. bringPlease items bring in their items original in their original

EVENT LISTINGS March 22 (Sunday)- Rain or shine 49th Annual Swap Meet & Car Corral

April 12 (Sunday) Autism Awareness Fundraiser Car Show

March 22 (Sunday) 7th Annual St. Baldrick’s Cars for a Cure Benefit & Car Show

April 12 (Sunday)—then once a month on specific dates (May 3, June 21) Soul Riders Auto Club’s Sunday Afternoon Shows

Salem County Fairgrounds, 735 Harding Hwy., Woodstown, NJ 08302 7am-3pm Automotive related items only. Rain or shine. Handicap Accessible, Food, Over 350 Vendors! Day-of registration available.

Info: Chuck Gibson: 609-221-5435, gibsonorgntnr@aol.com sjraaca.com

The Palace Catering, 109 N. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012 Car Show: 10am-2pm; Benefit inside: 10am-4pm (Rain date: March 29) Hosted by Hotrods Against Heroin. Head shavings, food trucks, basket auction, 50/50, vendors, DJ, kids crafts & family fun. ALL proceeds go to the St. Baldrick’s Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Info: hotrodsagainstheroin@gmail.com March 28 & 29 (Saturday & Sunday) Mid-Atlantic Indoor Nationals Car, Truck & Bike Show

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA 19456 Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 9am-4pm Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids 10 & under free, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, Vendors Welcome More Information: Info: 717-307-5466 & 717-269-2625 midatlanticindoornats.com April 4 (Saturday) Downe Township Afterglow Car Show Extravaganza

Downe Township School, 220 Main Street, Newport, NJ 08345 10am-2pm (Rain date: April 5) Yard sale, vendors, food, fun. Registration before March 21st.

Info: Lesa Robbins 856-447-4673, lrobbins@downeschool.org April 11 (Saturday) Car Hop Kickoff Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

Waretown Plaza @ Breakers Kitchen & Tap, 535 Route 9, Waretown, NJ 08757 9am-2:30pm Presented by Jersey Shore Car Shows and Deluxe Care Care. Open to all years, makes and models. Car hop service 11am to 1 pm. Adult Easter egg hunt. Vendors and merchants on display. DJ music and entertainment. Trophies awarded. Car/Cyle Clubs- bring your banners and put them on display, There are two club participation awards. Professional aerial photos to be taken of the evnt. All proceeds to benefit Ocean of Love for Children With Cancer.

Rack’s Bar & Grill, 2021 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094 10am-2pm (Rain date: April 19) Presented by Hot Rod Garage. Brunch & photos with the Easter bunny and egg hunt!

Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways, 50/50, t-shirts.

All proceeds go to fund the Kids Prom.

Info: Dan 856-417-2669 or 856-875-9700 Hrgperformance.com

VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 11am-3pm Rain date April 19. Collecting new men’s and women’s socks and underwear for the homeless. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, Trophies.

Info: 302-998-5951 or Tony Lewis @ 302-858-3672; soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com April 18 (Saturday) VFW Spring Car Show

VFW Post 8185, 520 Susquehanna River Road, Port Deposit, MD 21904 10am-3pm (Rain date: April 19) Car Show is located right off the Susquehanna River in the parking lot of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 8185). Boating & fishing are available nearby. Spectators are free. All vehicles of interest are welcome. Lots of door prizes & 50/50 & Raffles. Music provided by DJ. Refreshments and breakfast & Lunch food available.

Info: Bruce Edwards at 410-642-2847, 443-206-1588 (cell); Bruceqmstr@aol.com April 19 (Sunday) Brandywine Region AACA 2019 Swap Meet

New Garden Township Hall, 299 Starr Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 8am-2pm Rain or Shine. Car Corral and Display Spaces. Vendor spaces assigned upon arrival. Food vendors & restrooms on site.

Info: Dave Myers: (302) 691-5804, braaca@comcast.net braaca.org

STREET RODS / MUSCLE CARS • CUSTOMS / DETAILING ENGINE & INTERIOR WIRING • PARTIAL / FULL RESTORATION CUSTOM BODYWORK & PAINT • CHASSIS MODIFICATIONS SUSPENSION INSTALLATION 210 CLINTON AVENUE • PITMAN, NJ 08071 EDWARD BUELOW • P: 856-228-ROD1 • F. 856-582-5770

www.rod1shop.com South Jersey Cruisers Association presents

Patriot’s Pride

Car Cruise

JULY 5TH • 11AM-3PM • No Fee, It’s FREE! Saint Anthony’s Greek Church 430 W. Wheat Road • Vineland, NJ 08360 Food Available • Cancelled if rain • ALL CARS WELCOMED!

For Info, Call: 856-692-8930

HAVING AN EVENT?

CALL DINO’S ICE CREAM TRUCK!

April 22- 26 (Wednesday- Sunday) Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction

Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Wed- Sat: 7am-6 pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Kids under 12 free!

Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com

Homemade Italian Ice & More!

(302) 983-1666 | DinosIceCreamTruck.com

23

EVENT LISTINGS April 25 (Saturday) 12th Annual Classic Car Show

Olde Stone House Village, 208 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 10am-2pm 12 classes of trophies, including Chairman’s Choice, Best in Show and Best Club Participation. Music by Absolute DJs. Historic building tours. Basket auction.

Free to spectators. Registration fee for vehicles- $10 before April 17th, $15 after.

Info: 856-227-2311 and TownshipHistory1836@gmail.com April 26 (Sunday)- rain or shine The South Jersey Cruisers Association Brews ‘n Cruise

Glasstown Brewing Co.,10 Peterson Street, Millville, NJ 08332 1–4pm Hosted by Glasstown Brewing Co. Food and music. Open to all vehicles. The brewery is located at the Millville Airport next to the Millville Army Air Field Museum. This event benefits the Millville Army Air Field Museum.

Info: Bill: 609-692-8930

• Seller Misrepresentation • Odometer Problems - TMU/Exempt • Estate/Divorce Car Problems April 26 (Sunday) • Auction/Internet Problems Chesapeake Classic Car Club Car & Truck Show • Title Problems - Open Titles Talbot County Community Center, 10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601 • Fraudulent Documentation 8am-2pm Rain date May 3rd. Spectators free, free • Restamping Engines/Trim Tags blacktop parking, vendors, music, food

by Milestone Catering, 75 trophies with • Inaccurate Car Appraisals professional judging.

Fee, Handicap Accessible, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies.

• Shipping Damages Info: Mike Francis 410-739-8689 ccccofeaston.org • Estate/Divorce Car Problems Bruce Shaw, Esquire • 50-STATE REPRESENTATION

215.657.2377 www.shawlaws.com

24

April 26 (Sunday) 6th Annual Fireball Run

Earleigh Heights Vol. Fire Co., 161 Governor Ritchie Hwy., Severna Park, MD 21146 10am-3pm Vintage Tin of Maryland presents the 5th Annual Fireball Run Car Show benefitting the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Co. located in Pasadena, Md. Music, Games, 50/50, Trophies, Flea Market and vendor area. All vehicles welcome. $5 per Spectator Car. Handicap Accessible, Kids Info: Gil Smith: 443-591-1386, della1016@hotmail.com

May 3 (Sunday)—then once a month on specific dates (June 21) Soul Riders Auto Club’s Sunday Afternoon Shows

VFW Hall #3792, 5695 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734 11am-3pm Rain date May 10. Collecting new men’s and women’s socks and underwear for the homeless. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, Trophies.

Info: 302-998-5951 or 302-858-3672 soulriderautoclubofdelaware.com May 2 (Sunday) 5th Annual Car Show and Family Community Day

Salem County Vo-Tech School District, 880 Route 45, Salem, NJ 08098 9am-3pm (Rain date: May 9) Honoring our first responders. Vendors, moon bounce. Fun for the family.

Info: Bonnie Baker 856-769-0101 x5391 scvts.org May 2 (Sunday) 26th Annual Spring Fling Show

Western Tire & Auto, 1406 Main Street, Stevensville, MD 21666 9am-1pm Open to all vehicles. Everyone is welcome.

Top awards by year/class. $15 registration fee. $2 toll rebate for western shore folks!

Cash door prizes at trophy time. Must be present to win! Charity lunch benefit, store specials, 50/50.

Info: 410-643-5572 and kentislandcruisers.com May 2 (Sunday) Rack’s Woman-Owned Car Show

Rack’s Bar & Grill, 2021 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094 10am-2pm (Rain date: May 9) Hosted by Hot Rod Garage. Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways.

Info: Dan 856-417-2669 Rackspubandgrill.com/event/car-shows

EVENT LISTINGS May 3 (Sunday) 69th Annual Collectible Car Show

The Mennen Arena, 161 East Hanover Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960 9am-5pm Sponsored by the New Jersey Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Vehicle pre-registration $10; day of show $25. No charge for pre-1928 vehicles if preregistered. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies in 18 classes. Special display class for original unrestored cars (AACA HPOF). Vehicles 25 years or older will be judged. Modified vehicles through 1995. Modern classics 1996 or newer. Special awards for the best 1920 & 1970 vehicles. A UL-approved fire extinquisher is required for entrance to show field.

Info: Registration & Vendors: Vince DeLisi: 908-803-1570, vincentdelisi@comcast.net; Show Info: Pete Cullen: 973-650-2957 NJRegionAACA.com May 9 (Saturday) Cops and Rodders Car Show

Parx Casino/Racing Parking Area, 2999 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 10am-2pm (Rain date: May 17) In cooperation with Liberty Region Corvette Club and PARX Casino/Racing.

All makes and models of cars and trucksforeign, exotics, custom, tuners, Jeeps, street rods and late model cars all welcome.

Registration at 8am; awards at 2pm.

Participant judged- top 75, best paint, best interior, best engine, best of show, Mayor’s Choice, Police Safety Director’s Choice and PAL Kid’s Choice. The Batmobile & Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine!

Darrell Waltrip’s NASCAR Chevy Lumina, Police department displays, craft and car related vendors and food vendors.

Info: Joel: 215-208-3366 copsandroddersPA.com May 15-17 (Friday- Sunday) Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals

Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri & Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Kids under 12 free!

Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com May 16 (Saturday) Chariots of Fire Car Show-Lancaster County

Lighthouse Assembly, Rt. 23 & Earland Dr., New Holland, PA 17557 10am-3pm (Rain date: May 23) Enjoy a spring day in Lancaster County.

Great variety of all vehicles. Car photos, door prizes and great food! Ride the highreach boom on the fire truck!

Info: Pastor Lawrence Weed: 610-322-1622, pastorweed@hotmail.com chariots-of-fire.org

GREATER WOODBINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 9th Annual

May 16 (Saturday) 4th Annual Car Show

Keystone Automotive, 39 Phoenix Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086 10am-3pm (Rain date: May 17) Top 50 judged show. Cost; $15 per vehicle.

All makes and models- domestic and foreign cars. 50/50, basket auction, free giveaways to all registered vehicle. Food truck and DJ. Judged by the South Jersey Camaro Car Club.

Info: Linda: 609-206-9765

Oct. 10, 2020 • 9am - 3pm

Route 550 in Woodbine Rain Date: Oct. 11

May 17 (Sunday) First State Mustang & Ford Club 2020 Spring Show

Sheridan Ford, 4001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 10am-3pm Registration starts at 9:30 am. All cars must be Ford family and Ford powered.

Chinese auctions, 50/50, door prizes, trophies and dash plaques. No refunds on registration. No rain dates. Pre-register at firststatemustangandford.com.

Info: George Long 302-218-2703 & grl5252@comcast.net May 17 (Sunday) 10th Annual Shine in the Pines Car Show at Batsto

Batsto Village, 31 Batsto Road, Hammonton, NJ 08037 9am-2pm Car show and music festival presented by the Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club. Car registration starts at 9 am. Dash plaques to first 150 cars. Winner must be present to receive an award.

Info: 609-839-3440 cruisnclassics.org May 23 & 24 (Saturday & Sunday) Millville Wheels & Wings Airshow 2020

Millville Executive Airport, 104 Leddon Street, Millville, NJ 08332 9am-5pm Feelin’ the need…for Speed! Military air power, warbirds, static displays, food & family fun. South Jersey Cruisers Association Classic car show. Advance tickets available; no refunds. Proceeds benefit the Millville Army Air Field Museum.

Info: Car Show: 856-825-3047; Airshow: 856-327-2347 Millvilleairshow.com

SHOW CARS, ANTIQUES, MUSCLE CARS, RACE CARS, MILITARY VEHICLES, ANYTHING ANTIQUE, ARE WELCOME!

SWAP MEET Cars, Antiques, Tools, Auto Related Dealers WELCOME!

VENDORS ADMITTED AT 7AM (must be in by 9am) VENDOR SPACES ARE 12’ x 12’.

VENDORS MUST CALL FIRST!

Vehicle Pre-Registraion Fee is $10 $15 at the Show

ALL VEHICLES MUST HAVE A UL APPROVED FIRE EXTINGUISHER! NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!

FOR MORE INFOMATION CALL: LISA - 609-780-3088 Pre-Registration Form Name:________________________________________________________ Street:_______________________City/State/Zip_____________________ Year:___________Make:___________________Model:________________ Phone #________________________Email:_________________________ Signature:___________________________ Amount Enclosed $________ Mail Application & Make Checks Payable to: GWCC, P.O. Box 792, Woodbine, NJ, 08270

VISIT US AT: www.wccnj.org

25

EVENT LISTINGS

www.greenhillcarwash.com

»FULL-SERVICE

»SELF-SERVICE

Ceramic Pro© is a clear, liquid nano-ceramic coating, based on a revolutionary formula.

CERAMIC COATING DEALS! $50 OFF Bronze $100 OFF Silver $150 OFF Gold

MIDDLETOWN EXPRESS: 299 East Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709 (302) 464-1031; 24 Hours Daily

»DETAILING

LLumar© Window Tint helps reject heat to keep you cool and provides 99% UV ray proctection.

RECEIVE A $25 GIFT CARD with the purchase of any tint job!

MIDDLETOWN FULL SERVICE: WILMINGTON FULL SERVICE: 890 Middletown Warwick 300 Greenhill Avenue, Road, Middletown, DE Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 464-1107 (302) 655-2131 Mon- Wed: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon- Fri: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm, Thurs- Fri: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

South Jersey Cruisers Association presents

Cars & Coffee MAY 2nd & JUNE 6th • 9AM TO NOON

LANDIS RESTAURANT • VINELAND, NJ

Lincoln Avenue & Landis Avenue (ShopRite Complex)

Food Discounts • Rain or Shine • ALL CARS WELCOMED!

For Info, contact Ben: 856-692-8930

FATHER’SDAY CARSHOW

Sun, June 21 / 9am-1pm

Rte 896/301, Bear, DE 19701 1 Mile North of C&D Canal, near Lums Pond 26

Cars are priced to move at the Carlisle Auctions.

May 24 (Sunday) 39th Annual Chester County Mustang & Ford Car Show

Kimberton Fairgrounds, 61 Firehouse Lane, Phoenixville, PA 19460 9am-4pm Awards for the top vehicles in each class- President’s Award and Kid’s Choice Award. Huge Chinese Auction. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music. Rain or shine.

Info: Robert Parsons: 215-290-3682, info@thevfmc.org thevfmc.org/springshow May 30 (Saturday) Cruzin’ for a Cause Car Show

Walmart Supercenter, North East Plaza Shopping Center, North East, MD 21901 10am-2pm (Rain date: May 31) Live Music by Olivia Reynolds, Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies, dash plaques to first 200 vehicles. All proceeds benefit the Union Hospital Cancer Program in memory of Robert C. Reynolds, Sr. Info: Missy Reynolds: 443-553-5856 UHCC.com May 31 (Sunday) Delaware Beers and Gears Spring Car Show 2020

Delaware Park, 777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19804 11am-4pm Open to all years makes and models.

Rain date is June 14. Free Admission for spectators. Fee, Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome.

Over 450 Trophies awarded.

Info: Scott: 302-363-2086 or 800-41-SLOTS; TRISAWevents@gmail.com delawarepark.com

June 5-7 (Friday- Sunday) Carlisle Ford Nationals

Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Kids under 12 free!

Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com June 6 (Saturday) 10th Annual Greenville Auto Show

Country House Grounds, 4830 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 11am-3pm (Rain date: June 13) Presented by the Hockessin-Greenville Rotary. DJ Steve Petrelli Playing the Tunes. Handicap Accessible, Food, Kids, All Vehicles Welcome, Charity, Vendors Welcome.

Info: LaBarre: 302-983-6966, carshows4nonprofits@gmail.com June 7 (Sunday) 16th Annual Delaware Valley Camaro Club Riverfront Show

Prices Corner Shopping Center, 3140 Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE 19808 8am-3pm Presented by the Delaware Valley Camaro Club. Rain date June 9th. All GM cars.

Door prizes, 50/50, DJ, food, vendors. Fee, Handicap Accessible.

Info: Allison: 302-381-5565 June 13 (Saturday) 29th Annual Cruise Down Memory Lane 603 E. Landis Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 5-9pm Stroll The Avenue, enjoy the show, visit the merchants! Open to all domestic vehicles 1974 and older. Free admission.

More Info: Marvin Askins: 856-697-6306

EVENT LISTINGS

221 Fowser Rd., Millville, NJ 08332 CrazyHorseClassicCars.com 856-765-1101

info@CrazyHorseClassicCars.com info@CrazyHorseClassicCars.com

KIt Car Dealer Pick Up And Deliver

CLASSIC CARS LLC

CUSTOM FABRICATION

WE INSTALL THE FOLLOWING:

MUSTANG II IFS SUSPENSION  STRAIGHT AXLE  STEERING COLUMNS POWER STEERING CONVERSIONS  WIRING KITS  ENGINE SWAPS DISC BRAKE CONVERSIONS  TRANSMISSION SWAPS AIR CONDITIONING  HEAT  DEFROST  CUSTOM PAINT WORK

WE BUILD AND RESTORE

The Merchantville Classic Car Show offers something for all ages.

June 13 (Saturday) Pre-War at Historic Walnford

Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold, NJ 08501 10am-2pm Join AACA Mid-Jersey Region and display your Pre-WWII vehicle at Historic Walnford.

Bring your own picnic lunch; no food concessions on the property. Display your stock or modified pre-WWII vehicle against the backdrop of Historic Walnford’s buildings and pleasantly shady landscape.

Tour the buildings and relax visiting the past. We’re flexible on the Pre-WWII cutoff, so 1946- 1948 carryover pre-war body styles are welcome.

Info: MidJerseyRegionAACA@gmail.com June 20 (Saturday) Medford Ford Mustang & Ford Show

Medford Ford, 186 E. Route 70, Medford, NJ 08055 9am–2pm Sponsored by the South Jersey Mustang Club. Trophies for the top 40, including Best of Show and Specialty Awards. Open to all Ford-powered/bodied cars. Dash plaques for the first 100. Trophies to all 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners, Fee: $10; $15 dayof show.

Info: 856-697-2100 southjerseymustangclub.net June 20 (Sunday) 7th Annual Thunder on the River Columbia Car Show

Foresters’ of America, 201 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 10am-2pm Hosted by the Mad Hatters. A blast every year! The club is open to the public this day.

Info: 717-684-5249

June 20 (Saturday) Sentimental Cruisers Car and Truck Show

STREET RODS  HOT RODS  RAT RODS  Classics  MUSCLE CARS



ANYTHING Community Hall, 101 North Main Street, Forked River, NJ 08731 9am-2pm (Rain date: June 21) Dash plaques for first 100 registered. 50s and 60s music. Air-conditioned building, indoor restrooms, tables and chairs, food truck, ice cream truck, gift auction and vendors. Show cars enter from Route 9 and Jones Road. Pre-registration fee $15; day of $20. © Copyright Designer Wraps 2013. Designer Wraps is a registered trademark Info: sentimentalcruisersnj@gmail.com

FROM SIMPLE INSTALLS TO TURN KEY CARS 

www.CrazyHorseClassicCars.com ATTENTION: artwork approval x

All Wired Up Auto Wiring

June 21 (Sunday) Father’s Day Car Show

T. 8 5 6 . 7 6 5 . 4 6 4 0 F. 8 5 6 . 2 0 4 . 0 5 3 7 designerwraps.com

Christ the Cornerstone Church,600 Columbia Ave. Millville, NJ 08332 3135 Summit Bridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 9am-1pm Annual Father’s Day Car Show. Free dogs & drinks! Free admission. Kids, Music, All Vehicles Welcome, Trophies.

Info: Larry Wilder: 302-836-2862, lwilder@ctcde.net ctcde.net/fathersday

APPROVED

APPROVED AS NOTED

REVISE & RESUBMIT

Signature required to begin!

BY SIGNING THIS RENDERING I AM VERIFYING THAT ALL SPELLING & OTHER DETAILS ARE CORRECT. WITH THIS SIGNATURE, I AGRE TO BE MADE. ANY ERRORSCAUGHT AFTER THIS RENDERING HAS BEEN APPROVED ARE AT FAULT OF THE CUSTOMER. THE QUALITY THAT WE MAY PROVIDE EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, WE ASK THAT YOU RESPOND IN A TIMELY MANNER. THIS WILL ALLOW Y DEADLINES. LACK OF RESPONSE MAY RESULT IN A DELAY OF YOUR ORDER AND/OR A RUSH CHARGE TO MEET YOUR DEADLINE. S

Keeping Cars of Yesterday, Safe Today!

Antique, Street Rods, 856-217-4403 CRAZY HORSE CLASSIC CARS 02-08-16 02-11-16 CUSTOMER:

INITIAL DATE:

Muscle Cars

JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSTCARD PRINTING

DATE:

REV

larry@allwiredupauto.com FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY:

DRAWN BY:

CT

OFFICE INSTALLER

www.AllWiredUpAuto.com 1040 Industrial Drive, Unit 1 • Berlin NJ 08091 (By Appointment Only)

June 26-28 (Friday- Sunday) Carlisle Chrysler Nationals

Carlisle Fairgrounds, 100 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 Fri- Sat: 7am-6pm; Sun: 7am-12pm Kids under 12 free!

Info: 717-243-7855 CarlisleEvents.com July 11 (Saturday) Merchantville Classic Car Show

1 West Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ 08109 11am-4pm Live music all day. Car crafters & vendors, kids zone, local restaurants& food trucks, Beer garden and more.

More Info: MerchantvilleCarShow@gmail.com

GET CRUISING SERVED TO YOUR DOORSTEP! SEE SUBSCRIPTION FORM ON PAGE 17!

27

AND THE CDML COMMITTEE Present the

29 th annual

th Saturday June 13th

Schedule

LATED D E R O T AU S W A N T E R VENDO LL CA -8653 4 9 7 6 85

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Landis Avenue • Vineland, NJ Rain Date: Sunday, June 14th • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Staging Areas: Cunningham School East Avenue, Behind Sav-A-Lot between Delsea Drive and West Avenue

• 5:00 PM WELCOME GATES OPEN • 6:30 PM GATES CLOSE • 5:00 - 9:00 PM CAR STATIC DISPLAY - STROLL THE AVENUE, ENJOY THE SHOW, AND VISIT THE MERCHANTS • 9:00 PM Event Ends-All Traffic Laws Enforced

RULES • PARTICIPATION IS FREE - NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! • NO MOTORCYCLES OR BIKES • PERIOD CORRECT CARS UPON APPROVAL • NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES • NO VEHICLES MOVED ONCE PARKED • NO PARTIALLY PRIMED VEHICLES • NO TRAILERS IN SHOW AREA • NO SPECIAL PARKING ARRANGEMENTS • ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DRIVEN THROUGH GATE • ALL VEHICLES MUST DISPLAY OFFICIAL WINDOW CARD DURING EVENT • ALL NJ MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS WILL BE IN EFFECT & ENFORCED BY VINELAND POLICE DEPARTMENTS • NO CRUISING AT END OF EVENT. HOWEVER ALL TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY IF YOU DO! • NO BICYCLE RIDING DURING EVENT, MUST WALK BIKE OR YOU WILL BE BANNED FROM THE AVENUE AND ESCORTED AWAY BY POLICE. • NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES

OPEN TO All American Cars 1974 and Older NO FOREIGN CARS PERIOD Any American Made Vehicle after 1974 with MAJOR MODIFICATIONS Any American made 1975 or newer vehicles entering with a car club (MUST ENTER GATES TOGETHER AS A CLUB-NO STRAGGLERS) NO MOTORCYCLES WHETHER 2 WHEEL, 3 WHEEL OR MORE! INELIGIBLE VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AT OWNERS EXPENSE! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT UNTIL JUNE 12, 2020: MARVIN ASKINS 856-697-6306.

CALL 856-200-1450 DAY OF CRUISE!

Supporters:

Plaque Sponsor

Allonardo Machine

RJ Power Equipment

Battelini Transportation

Sir Speedy

Fiocchi Tire

South Jersey Mustang Club

Q-Ball Billiards

South Jersey Street Legends

THE PRESIDENT’S FORUM Hey Gang, Well, here we are starting another decade and another year of getting older. However, getting older is not such a bad thing. The way I see it, we have no alternative, so enjoy every day and be happy.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Year with your families. There’s something about the holidays that brings people closer together to celebrate and have a good time. How about we continue those good times for the entire 2020 cruising season?

Speaking of the 2020 cruising season, events are starting to pop up now.

Check out this magazine and Cliff’s Calendar to find all the shows and cruises, then mark your calendar for the year. Rumor has it some shows with a longrunning history will not return in 2020. Sorry to hear that, but without help to host these events it’s getting harder and harder to put on the quality that these shows gave us. I do hear that Pumpkin Run will again be at Harry’s junkyard in Egg Harbor Township (N.J.) in November. Actually, I like to call it a “look back in time yard,” because that rusting iron does tell a story of our past.

Expect huge crowds for this one.

We all know that the show and cruise events have become enormous. You can take your ride out every night of the week and maybe attend three or four events every weekend, if you choose. I suppose I say this every year and you are probably tired of hearing it, but I’m going to say it anyway. Please choose the shows and cruises that help support those who are less fortunate. Car shows and cruises should not make a profit, they should support a charity. So, spend your money on doing something good and helping others. I can tell you it is rewarding.

Besides all the local events being held, many of us also travel to other states to attend shows. Carlisle Events (Carlisle, Pa.) has an event for every make of car. They host many events throughout the year, and you can spend three or four days shopping for parts, showing your car, and meeting new people. You have the street rod nationals in York (Pa.), the Hot Rod Power Tour (Syracuse, N.Y.), the Goodguys events…the list goes on.

Why do I mention all of these? It’s simple, these are new experiences, you see different cars, you meet different people, and it’s a definite change of scenery. My car has taken me to states for national meets that I otherwise may have never visited. These experiences I look forward to every year simply because it’s a change. Obviously, it’s somewhat expensive to travel, but you know what they say: “You can’t take it with you.” If you feel you need to refresh yourself in this car hobby, then maybe you need a new experience. You might be surprised at the amount of fun that is still left in this hobby.

I wish all the cruisers a healthy and safe 2020.

Finally, let’s not lose sight of why we participate in this wonderful hobby.

It’s all about having Fun, Fun, Fun. Remember that!

Keep On Cruisin’ Baby…Bill Nese

Buy a plate, CLEAN UP OUR STATE.

K E E P A M E R I C A B E A U T I F U L A F F I L I AT E

KeepDelawareBeautiful.com 29

CRUISING 101

Hi Gang,

Spring is about ready to hit and this year seems to be big on shows again.

We had a nice turn out at our annual Inter Club Meeting, collected a lot of flyers and heard about many new events and changes in some older ones. So, it will make the year interesting as long as “Mom Nature” works with us.

I do want to mention that in talking with my friend Harry Fleming of Fleming’s Auto Parts, his event will be happening again this November.

You know, I ‘ve been around for a while, have a few trophies for my imperfect cars (I would like to have a perfect car someday, but who am I kidding?) Besides imperfect can get dirty., As I said, I was looking at some trophies and I saw my first one. I had gone to Pleasantville, N.J., one Friday night, without the knowledge of my parents. There happened to be an eighth-mile drag strip there, so I decided what the hell, and gave my ‘60 T’Bird a run and won! After a stop at Tony Marts, I went home and went to bed. Oops! Forgot about the white shoe polish class numbers on the windows. I will tell you that at 5 a.m. I received a very rude awakening from my parents. Then a good grounding. But as many of us who had been there, did we learn anything? Nope! Two weeks later I won my second trophy, but ran the car through the car wash before going home.

Looking ahead to the season, I want to speak as an older person to those setting up events. Some of us are handicapped and need special parking. And a couple of benches would be nice. I know in my younger days I’d walk Carlisle twice in one day, but now I’d be lucky and out of breath to make it to the gate! So, please give some consideration when setting up an event. Also, remember to keep some cool water around should you see someone at your event looking a bit pale or faint.

I want to mention some interesting events for this year: Wings & Wheels in Millville, Beers & Gears in Wilmington, Cruise Down Memory Lane in Vineland, The Boeing Show in Ridley, Pa, the Red, White & Blueberry Show in Hammonton, NJ , The Chicken Run In Cedarville, N.J. and, of course, The Pumpkin Run in Scullville, N.J. All great events along with many others.

I also want to mention something about the Cruising calendar. We update it every two days, so if you have an event that gets rescheduled, we can update our online calendar (CruisingMagazine.net) to get the word out. For advertisers, we will also post a notice on Cruising’s Facebook page.

Finally, send me your show fliers and I will add them to the calendar.

Larry Lazareff Cell: 856-297-5012 after 6pm • larrylazareff@gmail.com LEAVE MESSAGE! or text.

For those who need to send me information, please forward to:

Larry Lazareff 1920 S. Delsea Dr. Unit #6 Vineland, NJ 08360

SHIFTINGGEARS

By Ben Notaro • red63vetnj@comcast.net

I’ll start off by wishing everyone a bit of a belated Happy New Year.

I guess this old car guy gets a bit more reflective of the events that happened in the passing year and more predictive of how things seem to be shaping up in the New Year.

At least 2019 was minimal in the rainy weekend department. There was also no shortage of events for car enthusiasts to attend.

Now as I look at 2020, I have a bit of sad and very disappointing news to convey to us who enjoy reading car publications. I feel like I’m writing an obituary of sorts when I make the sad announcement of the discontinuing (death) of 19 car magazines.

Let me start from the beginning. As a teenager I grew up working in my aunt’s grocery store. It was a mom and pop place that had a very large magazine section. Publications like Street Rodder, Motor Trend, Car Craft and Rod and Custom, among others, were always available for me to ogle at the custom-made rides and rods. These and many magazines were also my inspiration to have a cool car of my own when I got my driver’s license.

Anyway, I can still recall the wild builds of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and how he made cars that had bubble tops and asymmetrical styling among unique styling ques.

Magazines introduced the new drag machines that looked somewhat stock and had their wheelbase radically altered. They were dubbed funny cars.

Let’s not forget the legends of drag racing were introduced to us on a national basis via the glossy print magazines. Names like Don Garlits and Shirley Muldowney and many other notable drag racers became racing legends through their participation in the drag racing sport and through “meeting” them each month in the car mags.

I enjoyed reading an article and coming back to it to resume where I left off at bedtime.

There was also something about looking at the color photographs many times noticing something new on a car that I did not catch the first time I read an article.

In this age of the computer, laptop and ipad, a person can now look at these books in the electronic age and use their mouse or run their finger on a screen to turn a page. For me, flipping through the pages, going back to something I wanted to focus on again and setting that magazine down and picking it up at will, was a part of the golden age of car publications.

Sometimes it’s not easy to see progress change things that were so engrained in our lives.

I’ll miss keeping my favorite copy issue handy or passing my copy on to a person who would get enjoyment out of it.

So, with reluctance I bid farewell to another staple in the car hobby.

Department of Education: There are numerous new events. Check out their criteria before you enter your ride.

Department of Recreation: It’s your/our hobby. It’s no-one’s business to tell you how to enjoy.

Department of Economics: It’s not how much one spends on their ride, it’s the value of the fun they have with it…..priceless.

30

250 Executive Drive, Suite 1

Call Toll Free

800.985.4487

NEWARK, DE 19702 M-F 8-5 & Sat 8-Noon

9 Locations Nationwide

TWO POST LIFTS

MANY MORE MODELS ON OUR WEBSITE

Atlas® BP8000

220V

8,000 LB. CAPACITY

Platinum PVL-9BP

220V

9,000 LB. CAPACITY

• Baseplate Style • Commercial Grade • FREE Truck Adapters • Extra Low Pad Height • Super-Symmetric Arms • Single Point Lock Release • Mounting Hardware Included

109 ½”

PERFECT FOR LOW CEILINGS!

$1845

• Baseplate Style • Symmetric Arms • Commercial Grade • FREE Truck Adapters • Dual Point Lock Release • Mounting Hardware Included • Dual Hydraulic Chain-Drive Cylinders

ALI CERTIFIED!

Platinum PVL10

8,000 LB. CAPACITY

110V

• FREE Steel Approach Ramps • Single Point Lock Release • 165 1/2” Runway Length • FREE Caster Kit • FREE Drip Trays 72”

111”

$2645

$2245

SANDBLAST CABINETS

STARTING AT

9,000 LB. CAPACITY

$3145

PORTABLE

Removes Rust, Paint, & More

Atlas® GARAGE PRO 9000 • FREE Steel Approach Ramps • Single Point Lock Release • 199” Runway Length • FREE Wheel Stops • FREE Drip Trays

Top Of Runway

220V

10,000 LB. CAPACITY

PROFESSIONAL GRADE

EXTRA LARGE

SHOP PRESSES

Atlas® PV-12P

$2995

• Overhead Design • Symmetric Arms • Commercial Grade • FREE Truck Adapters • Single Point Lock Release • Adjustable Column Height • Mounting Hardware Included

112 ½”

122 ½”

EXTRA TALL EXTRA WIDE!

$3395

SCISSOR LIFTS 110V

Atlas® TD6MR

110V

6,000 LB. CAPACITY • Single Point Lock Release • Dual Hydraulic Cylinders • Commercial Grade • Powder Coated • Portable

THOUSANDS SOLD

$1695

Atlas® Kwik Bay

110V

7,000 LB. CAPACITY • Portable • Open Center • Air Operated Locks • Zerk Grease Fittings • Four Positioning Blocks

$2595

MORE MODELS AVAILABLE

DUAL WHEEL DOLLIES

OIL DRAINS

Air/Hydraulic & Electric Models Available

Perfect For Farm And Truck Wheels

8 To 30 Gallon Portable Models Available

$125

$245

AS LOW AS

$275

STARTING AT

AS LOW AS

7 MODELS AVAILABLE

12 TO 100 TON

HYDRAULIC

PLASTIC & STEEL

Much More On Our Website

220V

12,000 LB. CAPACITY

• Overhead Design • Commercial Grade • Single Point Lock Release • Mounting Hardware Included • Asymmetric/Symmetric Columns • FREE Truck Adapters

FOUR POST LIFTS Atlas® GARAGE PRO 8000

CERTIFIED LIFTS AVAILABLE

$55

www.GregSmithEquipment.com Prices & Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice. Shipping Charges May Apply. We Are Not Responsible For Misprints

We Ship Anywhere