Chipman Car Crafters Host 20th Annual Show ‘n Shine

Chipman Car Crafters Host 20th Annual Show ‘n Shine

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The 20th annual Chipman Show ‘n Shine returned to the streets of the community on June 5.

Participant John Uganecz was all smiles and happy to be a part of such a popular event that attracted with 350 registered vehicles and well over 2,500 plus spectators to the village which is home to around 250 residents.

Uganecz, who resides in the St. Michael area, said he is looking forward to becoming a member of the Chipman Car Crafters Car Club, which hosts the yearly event. “I want to join as there are many members I know and thought it would be great to share in the same passion for cars as this club does.”

More than 350 vehicles and 2,500 people attended the show ‘n shine.

(Michelle Pinon/Submitted Photo)

His passion for classic vehicles began at a young age with his Hot Wheels collection. He recalled that, “My first car was a 1978 Camaro. It was rough, but over time I modified and rebuilt. That thing was my learning curve. I knew from that time on I wanted classics.

Today I own many classics and tractors too lol, I have a ‘69 Nova, a 20,000 original mile 1966 Cadillac Deville coupe, a 1948 Chevrolet truck, a family heirloom 1953 Fargo pickup, a 1969 VW bug that was built to look like “Herbie” that one is the wife toy I gave her for a anniversary present several years ago.

I just acquired a 1936 Dodge sedan that’s in the pro- cess of being completed, formerly owned by a guy who worked out at Castro raceway many years ago. I’ve had a couple cars that were in decent shape to start out, but I’ve had some start out rough and needed a lot of work. Truly it’s a journey of love when restoring them. It’s ultimately a huge decision as to how far you take a restoration, but always a journey never the less.”

1969 VW Beetle.

(John Uganecz/Submitted Photo)

More than 350 vehicles and 2,500 people attended the show ‘n shine.

(Michelle Pinon/Submitted Photo)

He went on to say, “I have been around this particular car show for many years, all the way back to when it was a small local event to what it is today as I’ve lived and worked in the area for 20 plus years. My hope is to have my four children one day want to have the same passion for these historical automobiles and maybe want to build a few of their own.”

Car Crafters President Dave Gray was extremely grateful to the sponsors who supported the event, and “most of all the Car Club members who put it on the line for the day. This is a key to the success of our show ‘n shine. When we did the awards presentation to the participants we also got to recognize four of the founding members and a 20 year member.” The founding members include: Alf Zips, Harvey Hauer, Lionel Thomas and Rick Thornton. The 20 year member is Jane Berg.

More than 350 vehicles and 2,500 people attended the show ‘n shine.

(Michelle Pinon/Submitted Photo)

More than 350 vehicles and 2,500 people attended the show ‘n shine.

(Michelle Pinon/Submitted Photo)