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Cruizin’ in the passin’ lane

By: Jimbo

Cruisin’ the Coast was the biggest yet and if you like the car scene there was something for everyone.. At times traffic was at a stand still, but that just seems to be part of the experience. Spectators lined Hwy 90 to watch the action.. a lot of locals coaxed drivers to ‘lite-em-up’…. and there were plenty of police around to shut-em-down. Everyone knows the rules; but sometimes ya’ just got to take that chance! It’s no secret that I have a “Large Time” at the Emerald Coast Cruizin’ and I look forward to this event all year long. It’s a relaxing kinda’ show

everyone coming and going at the event site.. The Coast Cruizers Hot Rod Alley tent is our hub of activities.

The beach scene season is over, kids back in school, and the roads are not as crowded. Fact is, during this event most of the beach roads are the cruizn’ show cars. They are coming or going from a Emerald Coast Cruizn’ side trip event, or one of the many hotels, motels, condos, beach houses that cruizers have rented for a week or two. Oh yeah, let me make mention... that since it’s off season the room rates dropped to “affordable”

There is plenty to do during your Emerald Coast Cruizn’ week in Panama City Beach, just the event site alone is a central location, secure parking at the Aaron Bessant Park show grounds, just a parking lot away from Pier Park.

If the last time you were in Panama City Beach, and visions of the ‘Miracle Mile’ pops in your head, let me tell you things have changed... Pier Park, the 900,000 square foot mega family entertainment complex nestled between Front Beach Road and Panama City Beach Parkway (Highway 98), has redefined Panama City Beach. People now know when they come here that a shopping destination like none other awaits them. Pier Park is a beautifully landscaped outdoor shopping mall with festive, colorful Caribbean architecture, containing national chain retailers along with unique locally owned boutiques and specialty stores. The lifestyle complex also contains

I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing about how dumb people are in the South, and I challenge any so-called "smart" Yankee to take this exam: …..randy.amb.ca@ 1. Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a 10 pound possum. 2. Which of these cars will rust out the quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? (A) '65 Ford Fairlane (B) '69 Chevrolet Chevelle (C) '64 Pontiac GTO

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My Trip back in times I have never been to Cruisin the Coast, only

heard about this show a lot. It was so nice Sunday morning I decided to grab my baby boy, meet my friend and go on a pleasant journey. I honestly didn't expect to have that much fun!

There were lots of nice cars, great music, food and activities. I was amazed by those old beautiful cars in all kind of shape, colors and decorations. All the cars look like new and running, which was surprising. I felt like I was in a time machine.

Observing the antique cars, I tried to imagine the time when they were new and modern. Who would ever think back then how far automobiles would go.

Thanks to all car owners for bringing them here and letting us enjoy this wonderful show. It was fun and a incredible experience.

I took a bunch of pictures to share with friends and family, they really liked it.

Looking forward to see it again next year. Maria Lyapustina

a 16-screen movie theater, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, Dave AND BUSTER’S and many other well-known restaurants and smaller eateries. Pier Park is the perfect destination for families, couples, kids...everyone! (info from their web site but they're right it is a cool place to hang out)

All this and a short walk across the parking lot is thousands of kool cars-n-trucks. What an event site..

True not everything is open, (season over remember) but with the influx of thousands of cruisers and spectators have more and more businesses staying open. (That’s kinda’ cool in away. Some of us have been going to this show for years and, alto we maybe considered tourist too, for a week we get to be the locals.) This year, Anastasia Castro aka ‘Candy Cocktail’ will be on hand to meet MotorSport readers. Candy’s is a Florida girl and contributes articles to MotorSports Magazine.

If you are at the show I hope you will stop by the Hot Rod Alley tent to say “hello”

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Hi Jimbo, I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on

this years Emerald Coast Cruizin’ show. Registration will be next door to

Margaritaville at Pier Park.. Margaritaville will also do our kick off welcome party on Wednesday night.

Monday we will cruise to the Nursing Home over in Panama City to visit the special patients and show them all our hot cars, they really look forward to seeing us.

Tuesday we will cruise in and party at Dirty Dicks Crab shack.

Wednesday Harley Davidson will host our block party they are cooking so free food for you all while it last. Kick off party that night Margaritaville.

Thursday event site will open Aaron Bessant park and flame throwing that night Hammerhead Fred's.

Friday back at show and a huge parade that night through pier park. Sharkys will be one great rocking Friday night party with live band and lots if fun to party the night away.

Saturday show site back open with plenty of bands vendors and thousands of hot classics. Thanks to Panama City Beach were making the Roots and boots concert free to all registered participants.. Wow!!! Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw, and Darryl Worley will be one show not to miss three huge names and all free for our guest.

So get ready for the best show of the year! A week at the beach, in the sun with tons of fun! See you all soon. Rakes Parrish

Emerald Coast Cruizin

Jimbo, My wife told me she'd like to be completely

pampered for Christmas, and I'll do my best to oblige. I only hope she's okay with the fact that in her size, I could only find Depends…

altostage@ Jimbo,

I finally got my husband out on the dance floor. . It was at a wedding. A gathering of

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Hi Jimbo, This is The Funky Rat

Mobile writing to say that I had a very busy week at Cruisin' The Coast am very tired and resting for a few days.

Sunday I was as Hardy Court and Mr. Jonathan Brannan, weekend anchor, at WLOX took many photos of me and talked to my owner Rat Rod Mike Murray. He talked well on T.V. I was the first thing that people saw on his evening news as he opened his program. Miss Alyssa Meisner from FOX News 25 came by and fell in love with me and I may be in love with her. She had me on her T.V. show the next day and Mike did a good gob talking about me. The Sun Herald did a story and took some nice photos that were in the paper.

I was sitting in Ocean Springs and a nice man took lots of photos and talked to Mike. Think he was from Hot Rod magazine or something like that. On the 24th. we will be at our local Broom's Grocery and have all the kids coming over from the Y and from the school. I love to put kids inside my cab and on my rear bed. Last year we got to go to the Sea Bee Base for their halloween and we had fun. Mike thanks you for putting his Studebaker back in your magazine. He sort of wants to sell her but not to bad.

Hope you had a fun time at Cruisin' The Funky Rat Mobile

To all our Cruiser Friends, The Activity Staff and Residents of the Boyington Health Care would like to say thank you for another great Cruizin Car Event!! Everyone had an awesome time. Our Residents are still talking about the cars and the wonderful people they got to meet. We just can't

say enough about how much we appreciate you guys and gals! We are so looking forward til we meet again. Take care and keep Cruizin those fine cars!!!

Sincerely, Dee Dee, Leslie, Misty and The Residents.

friends, families, relatives just a fa-do-do event. There was a girl on the dance floor giving it large she was break-dancing, moon-walking, back flips, the works. My husband turned to the me and said: "See that girl? 25 years ago she wanted to marry me and I turned her down." Yeah… I said to my husband and said: "Looks like she's still celebrating!!! redhead girl@

Jimbo, Dogs spend all day sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture in the house. They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but don't hear you when you're in the same room. They can look dumb and

lovable all at the same time. They growl when they are not happy. When you want to play, they want to play. When you want to be alone, they want to play. They leave their toys everywhere. They do disgusting things

with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss. They go right for your crotch as soon as they

meet you.

CONCLUSION: They're tiny men in little fur coats.

I hope to see ya’ll at Hot Rod Alley this year. ……. Candy


If a picture is worth a 1000 words the following pages are part of my essay on Cruisin’ the Coast week. …. Jimbo

It was as Cruizers dream as the streets of Gulfport filled with some of the vehicles that came for Cruisin’ the Coast’s opening day. I’m standing on a stage looking down five blocks of cars that came to View the Cruise in downtown Gulfport and the side streets were filled too.

I left early and headed over to Pascagoula to the 1st. ’Goula Cruise’.

This famous shipyard town went all out to welcome Crusin the


It was all smiles for Alexis Dewey from Biloxi, MS. Behind the wheel of the MotorSports ‘29. at the downtown Gulfport Cruisin the Coast block party.

The 1st Sharkheads / Gulf Coast MotorSports Sun & Sand Block Party turned out great. Hats off to Scott and the Sharkheads crew putting this cruise-in on.. sure to be on the Friday nite list of things to do for the early birds..

Coast back to their town. Starting with a Bachtoberfest at the Beach Park, then a cruising parade to the Pascagoula Riverfront.

The Magnolia Cruisers and volunteers welcomed everyone with a well orchestrated parking system. A free show registration was offered to all and the Top 50 Awards were up for grabs and I can

tell you there were a lot of vehicles to choose from… my prediction is that this event is going to be a big hit..

On a side note over 40 years ago during this same time period it was a shipyard job that brought me to the Coast. And here I am all these years later attending a great show on some of the same grounds that gave me my start after I got out of the service.. Thanks Pascagoula,

Jimbo


Meanwhile Friday & Saturday “Crab” and whole bunch of friends were at Gulfport Dragway, these folks were laying down rubber, smoking tires till they blew, drifted on asphalt, jumping over cars with a monster truck and even a rat rod halftrack.


17 FOREVER By Terry Mason Barfield Edition 43 Cruising The Coast was another incredible car event. Yes, it’s an event, not a car show and that’s a whole different level. I mean when you have crowds, literally thousands of people set up in lawn chairs on the side of roadways for 30 miles…that is an event, an event where your car is the star. Cruisin The Coast set another attendance record this year for cars attending…7,293 registered cars. Probably that many more came that didn’t register. Your car has to be 25 years old or older to register unless drastically modified and approved, so a lot of the cars you see can’t register. Those cars coming for the last couple of days, say coming in Friday night and cruise Saturday, a lot of them don’t register. I personally think everyone should register their car to support this fantastic event. I mean you support something you want to see grow and prosper… something you want to see hang around. You support the things you like, right? Even with the increase in registered cars, the traffic was much better on Highway 90 and Pass Road for some reason…for that I’m happy. Last year it took me three hours on Saturday to go from Ocean Springs to I-110 in Biloxi. I had to get on I-110 and go Interstate 10 to get to Edgewater Mall. Then trying to turn left off Cowan-Lorraine Rd on to Pass Road it took a few traffic light cycles for there to be enough room to get onto Pass Road because it was so backed up. It then took 30 plus minutes to get to Edgewater Mall. This year I believe you could have driven from Edgewater Mall to Ocean Springs and back in a couple hours. It was bad, but much better if that makes any sense. Again I don’t know why, but I sure liked it. My brother Ken came in from Alabama once again for Cruising The Coast. He left home at midnight on Tuesday night and made it here about 5:30 am Wednesday morning… I know because he woke me up. I then took him to get a spot in the Biloxi Block Party. You have to get down there about 6:30 to get a good spot. We finally got him parked a little after 8 am, went over to Schooner’s and had a good breakfast. I left them to have fun and headed over to the Biloxi Town Green to go to work. The SuperTalk MS Radio Network, The JT Show had a statewide remote broadcast from 10 am until 1 pm and I had to go help out. JT and Bob were here for Cruising The Coast, getting the word out statewide on the event. A lot of folks had just seen a TV commercial or heard a radio commercial, so it was a great opportunity to get some good details out there to the folks in the rest of the state on CTC. I had to work Thursday, so Ken went about getting his card stamps. We met up to go eat Dungeness crab legs at Treasure Bay Casino. I love those crab legs and try not to go very much to keep them special, but when Ken’s in town it’s a must. I have to be prepared to drink a gallon of sweet tea while he eats and eats after we all finish, lol.

Friday I took the day off and we met Jimbo and JR to stuff the door prize bags for the Coast Cruizer’s Mega Cruise-in. Ken and I then went to the Swap Meet at the Coliseum. He found a brake pedal he liked, then it was more cruising and we all ate at a fried chicken place. Saturday morning early, we had to grab the Hot Rod Show trailer and take it and head down to Edgewater Mall to get it in position for the Mega Cruise-in. We have 15 minutes to get it in position at 4:45 and be ready to go at 5 pm. We did some cruising, grabbed some lunch and did a bit more cruising until it was time to get back to the mall and get ready for the cruise-in. I want to thank the band Na Na Sha for making some good announcements for us for the Mega Cruise-in. Auto Zone gave us a ton of door prizes for the Mega Cruise-in…about 40 bags we stuffed with $30 to $50 worth of door prizes.


The two biggest prizes Auto Zone provided was an autographed number 88 cap signed by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and a combo of an Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor, Edelbrock intake manifold and a set of headers. We also gave away a floor jack, a creeper, a set of ramps, a combo set of a floor jack, a couple of jack stands and a creeper and more. Our Mega 50/50 jackpot was $2,605 and we had a ton of cars and people. What a way to end Cruisin The Coast. I’m always glad to see CTC come around and I’m always glad when It’s over, it comes down to one more day would have kill me and it takes me a week to get over it. The car show season is winding down for 2014, but you can always get the Hot Rod out of the garage and enjoy that 17 FOREVER Hot Rod state of mind! ……. Til next month…

Terry [email protected] Facebook: Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show Hear a demo of the Hot Rod Show on Facebook or search for it on YouTube.com


The Bronson Special is believed to be the first vehicle in Indiana produced specifically for drag racing. It was constructed by the Lilly family and the late Bill Bronson who resided in Tipton, Indiana. It was campaigned at several racetracks throughout Indiana. Bill's son Larry told his son Bill that it was built in the winter of 1948-1949. Bronson does have a trophy from 1954, so he can date it to at least that time frame.

I had the good fortune to meet Bill Bronson's grandson, also named Bill Bronson, at an open house at Don Schumacher's race shop. Bill had the restored Bronson Special there at the show. It was such a thrill for me to see this piece of history. It brought back so many memories. This car was built with steel pipe, and is quite crude by today's standards, but it was how cars were built way back then. I was involved in drag racing in the 1960's and although things had started to progress by then, there were still lots of cars being campaigned with small budgets and built by the hands of the owner/driver (and friends). Bill was kind enough to talk to me for a long time. Those are fond memories for me.

Since its creation, this rail has undergone many cosmetic updates. Bill Bronson raced it initially as a rear engine “belly tank” with a flat head engine. Around 1958 he installed a 1953 hemi engine that is still in the car today. Shortly before retiring from drag racing around

The Bronson Special after hemi conversion.

Photo of Bill Bronson and the Bronson Special either in 1957 or 1958

The Bronson Special as it looked in 1961. Photo taken in the Bronson driveway.

This photo taken in 1997 the day Bill Bronson pulled the dragster from the building behind his grandparents property where it had been in storage since around 1966.

Bronson in car with trophies August of 1957.

1966, the car was changed to a front engine “slingshot” just as it appears today.

I would like to thank Bill Bronson for restoring an important piece of history and for bringing the car to events so that others can re-member their past and the greatness of the time when drag racing was in its infancy.

Gotta Cruise!

Cubby


Photo taken during restoration process. Bill Bronson uses the term loosely because he simply took the body panels off and repainted the car to what it would have looked like in 1966. He did change out the transmission and add a starter and battery so that it would be easier to get on and off the trailer and start at car shows. Other than that, it is the same as it was when the elder Bronson retired from drag racing.

The Bronson Special at a show after restoration.

The Bronson Special at Don Schumacher Racing open house.

The Bronson Special with grandson Bill Bronson at the rear of the car.

At Don Schumacher Racing open house.


In my world, there are 2 things that are absolutely synonymous with pinups: classic cars and the United States Military. My article this month is devoted to the latter synonym. I am a big supporter of our men and women in uniform. Growing up, the service of my family members increased my admiration and support for the military. Born on base in snowy Alaska, I spend quite a bit of my spare time helping to raise awareness and military support through pinup modeling. Although I have never been in the military, most of my family has been, so it is exceedingly important for me

to give back. I am currently doing so through 2 organizations; the non-profit organization, Heels for Combat Boots, and the Florida Chapter of Pinups for Patriots, a for-profit supporting our military and first responders!

Heels For Combat Boots is a Nonprofit based in Castle Rock, Colorado with support from pinups and fans all over the world! HFCB was founded and created by Kati Sorensen, AKA Riskay Business, on February 28, 2014. HFCB’s goal is to assist Servicemen and women with PTSD/TBI (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury's). The organization assists with helping these individuals adjust back into the world of civilian life by connecting them with the correct outreach and treatment programs and helping with their day to day struggles and issues, from assisting them with paying their bills to obtaining groceries and more. They help to get them involved with the things they enjoy, introduce them to new experiences and connect them with hunting and fishing trips. Also getting involved with Vet events, visiting VA's and sending out care packages.

The organization raises funds numerous ways, most notably by the release of the Heels for Combat Boots book and calendar this month. With its release on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014, 100% of the proceeds will go towards assisting these brave men and women. The HFCB book features pinups from all over the world in military theme along with actual service members themselves writing quotes, stories, experiences, memories and donating their deployment photos. The military has even given their full backing to the Nonprofit as well as their future endeavors. They are hosting a concert, silent auction and book and calendar release party this November in Thorton, CO from which the ticket sales and proceeds will also go towards our men and women. If you are interested in donating to the cause, you can contribute by visiting www.gofundme.com/heelsforcombatboots. There are many other ways to add to the cause: you can donate as a sponsor or advertiser, or by purchasing some of the HFCB merchandise for sale, such as hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts available at www.cafepress.com/hfcb.

As a result of my involvement with Heels for Combat Boots, I wanted to contribute military-style pinup photos for the fund raising calendar and book which are coming out this month. The ideal place to do so was at Largo, Florida’s Armed Forces Military Museum, which is a truly exceptional museum in my area devoted to years of military history.

I first visited the museum with my father, a former Navy man who was visiting, and I was absolutely floored at what a hidden gem I had missed for years! I so enjoyed my time there that I coordinated a Saturday of fun, filled with a pinup photo shoot by my good friend Lee Ann of Lee Ann Poling Photography, a private tour with their expert historian Frank and an interview about the museum for our magazine.

The Armed Forces Military Museum is an award-winning history museum that takes visitors on a 50,000 square foot journey through Pearl Harbor, the South Pacific, Germany, Korea, the D- Day landing and Utah Beach, a MASH unit, a POW & MIA table, a French Village and more. The special effects are unreal, with sights, scents and sounds that leave you feeling as though you are experiencing the real thing. With over 130,000 artifacts, the Armed Forces History Museum is a 501 © (3) charitable foundation that through its collections and outreach, is dedicated to preserving military history and educating the public of the many sacrifices made to protect our freedom.

The museum, which opened in August of 2008, typically has 50-60 visitors on a weekday, but sometimes as many as 1000 people per day. The museum’s past visitors include governors, mayors, generals, state representatives and celebrities, such as Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band (which you may recognize from the film Forrest Gump).

The museum began from a personal collection of artifacts owned by John J. Piazza. The story of the museum begins in 1956, when a young Piazza was given some shells by his then-girlfriend’s father. The shells, which turned out to be German mortar shells, are still housed in the museum today. Over the years his collection grew; one could even call it a hobby that got out of control.



However, it remained a personal collection until a conversation with one of his 23 grandchildren changed everything. While Piazza was talking to his granddaughter, who was going into 9th grade, he learned that she did not know who Hitler was because schools no longer teach past the Civil War in history class. On that day, it became his mission to show people what went on so that they never forget.

This is still the driving force behind the museum; to educate. They frequently have school children that visit via field trips. However, the sad reality is that many schools cannot afford to do field trips. So the museum regularly uses donations to sponsor field trips, believing that no one should be left behind just because they cannot afford it. The museum relies on contributions from the general public. Once they get a certain amount of money, they will take a title 1 school that cannot afford to go on a field trip, and bring them to the museum, paying for their roundtrip transportation, lunch and the price of admission. It costs approximately $800-$1000 for just 1 class to visit the museum.

The museum has 2 main missions: to honor the men and women that have served our country and to educate our young so that they have a better understanding of the sacrifices that were made. The museum preserves our history and keeps memories alive with real veteran voice overs in specific areas. At the D-Day exhibit, guests will here Colonel Leonard Shroeder’s voice describing what happened as he was the first soldier to land on Utah Beach.

Fortunately that 'out of control hobby consisted of almost 60 years of collecting what is now available for the public to visit, enjoy and most importantly, learn from. It is now the largest collection of military memorabilia in the southeast.

My personal favorite part of the museum is toward the beginning. Upon entering there is a room called the Salute to Services, full of formal and service uniforms from US servicemen and women ranging from the Civil War to the present and a room of weapons, after which you enter into a live World War I trench. The diorama displays a typical WWI trench and underground bunker complete with an accurate representation of typical trench surroundings, like sand bags along the walls surrounding you and at the top of the trench are original metal posts for barbed wire recovered from Flanders Battlefield in France. Hearing the sounds and seeing the smoke from fictitious explosions filling the room will cause an eerie chill to go through your body as it seems so real.

Cindy Bosselman, the Assistant Executive Director at the museum, gave me a wonderfully enlightening interview. She

stated that the trench was her favorite part of the museum too because of the first impression it gives visitors. It is a beautiful museum, but once you walk in the trench area, you realize that you are really in for something special and then it just keeps getting better. I certainly concur with that statement as the museum is sure to impress every guest.

The museum has done a remarkable job at painting a uniquely tangible picture of wartime experiences. It takes visitors through World War I & II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War. Even though the museum will take visitors through the wars, do not be deterred from a visit by thinking the museum is pro-war. On the contrary, they are anti-war. They simply want to preserve and show that these men and women, who raised their hand and went to foreign lands, gave us so many freedoms.

Most notably, in preserving and recognizing those that have served, the museum has done something irreplaceable; they have shown veterans how much their sacrifice is appreciated. Of course a grateful civilian like me can say thanks, but it is unlikely that it will be almost therapeutic to a military veteran. However, the Armed Forces Military Museum has been told just that, time and time again, even seeing it firsthand. For example, the staff has seen veterans who have come with family and refused to go in. After much convincing they enter, and are then touched by the appreciation that the museum can convey. Some veterans have even been moved to the point of tears. It can truly touch veterans that may still be having a hard time to see the significance of how what they did continues to mean so much. The staff have heard incredible stories from family members of the veterans who have walked through their doors; stories of how the museum was therapeutic to war veterans who still have difficulties or a family will tell them about how their dad was terminally ill and the visit there gave him another 6 months, and they come back to thank the museum staff for giving them more time with their family member. I think that is a significant testament to what the museum can contribute to guests and veterans alike.

**The museum's official historian, former United States Marine Frank Correa, is at the museum to share his extensive and informative military knowledge with visitors every Saturday. Frank has been a wonderful and unique edition to this distinctive museum since before it opened to the public. Calling him a history buff would be an understatement, as he spends 2-3 hours each day researching and learning about each and every item in the museum. Frank is the expert and one would be amazed to learn that he is strictly a volunteer. Frank says that upon stumbling in one day, he found his calling. Helping to get the museum open



and volunteering there has given him a purpose in life. He not only serves as Master of Ceremony for many events, but he has also done hundreds of speaking engagements, lectures on radio shows, television appearances and voice over work. His informative knowledge and what I think seems to be a pure enjoyment of teaching, will captivate any audience, large or small. I could have listened to him all day. Frank has also managed to film over 30 historical You Tube videos. All of the people involved with the Armed Forces Military Museum say they are humbled to be a part of it.

Another notable person lending their experiences to make the museum come to life for visitors is former POW Bill Allen. At 19 years old, he became a POW in Korea. He was in a prison camp for 3 years, a camp where 1600 people died from malnourishment and the elements. A veteran with PTSD, he has tried to acclimate and made the best of it by helping others with a support group, public speaking events and he wrote a book that is for sale in the museums gift shop, “My Old Box of Memories; Thoughts of the Korean War” by Bill Allen. As he says, he took his Hell and helped others with it. Some people always struggle, and some think, what can I do to help others? You always have to help out the other guy. The staff at the museum considers him a true hero.

The museum features an array of military vehicles. One would be surprised to learn that with the exception of the aircraft, all of the vehicles at the museum are still completely operational and can even be driven. They refurbish and rebuild everything at the museum. When you arrive at the museum you will know you have come to the right place when you see the Russian Mig Jet in the parking lot. There is also a US Army 1951 Dodge ambulance that was used in WWI, Korea and Vietnam.

Another vehicular highlight of the museum is an artillery 203 millimeter howitzer. Each round weighs 200 pounds. It would have had a 10 man crew and the distance range on the rounds is 19-20 miles.

Another notable vehicle is a still operational 1923 Model T Huckster. The 1942 original Jeep Willie’s is the latest piece to be fully restored. With less than 4000 miles on it, we know it today as the great grandfather of the modern Jeep.



While often mistaken for a tank due to its large size turret with a 37 mm cannon, the M8 is actually considered a 6 x 6 armored reconnaissance vehicle. The museum’s M8 Greyhound is complete with a Browning .30 cal machine gun (de-milled of course) and other accessories used in WWII. The 4 man vehicle was used to scope out the enemy and report back.

Of all of the military vehicles housed on the property, the M8 that I got to ride in was my favorite. Of course it looks cool, but riding around the property with Frank in a real, fully restored WWII Reconnaissance M8 Vehicle was an absolute blast!! Viewing the museum is an experience in and of itself, but adding a ride on this M8 armored car, and you have taken your visit to a whole new level.

Your ride is sure to become the main topic of conversation as you convey this incredible experience as part of your museum visit. This ride is unique, fun and exciting for children and adults of all ages.

For those interested in all things military, be sure to check out the museum’s website which features a calendar of events as well as their blog/articles. Their special events range from a first responders chili cook-off and classic car show to a POW/MIA recognition day to a Ride Through History day, where visitors can ride in military vehicles and see WWII re-enactors from the 1st Infantry Division. Their blog has an array of interesting military-related articles about topics such as the carrier pigeons used in WWII and the British Army’s Amphibious Alvis Stalwart.

Since the museum is privately funded with no money from the city or state, a large part of their income comes from holding spe-cial events and doing event rentals. Anyone can rent their banquet room for a party or wedding or even rent out the entire museum for what is guaranteed to be a memorable event. Their ‘banquet room’ is called the Officers’ Club and it is a partial replica of a Quonset hut, primarily used in WWII as a mess hall, sleeping quarters or hospital.



In October the museum had its third annual Stars and Stripes USO Show. The USA Spirit of America Show let guests listen to the sounds of the Big Band era by the Lorri Hafer Swingin’ Band and singing impersonators. One of last year’s impersonators was Sir Daryl Cole, a cousin of the late Nat King Cole who always gives a show stopping Nat King Cole performance. The re-enactment show also features a full bar, show hostesses, swing dancing and dance lessons, vintage attire and a red carpet with 40s style paparazzi.

I take great pride in working with organizations that support and contribute to the men and women that protect and serve the country we all call home.

For more info, please visit http://heelsforcombatboot.wix.com/hfcb or pay a visit to www.armedforcesmuseum.com

Armed Forces History Museum 2050 34th Way North

Largo, FL 33771

727-539-8371

With great pride, I would like to share a bit of my background and introduce readers to my great grandmother, Anne Marie Debbaut-Monier.

I've always had the utmost respect and appreciation for the men and women in our armed services. Most of the men in my family have served proudly in the Air Force, Coast Guard & Navy. I have many friends and family serving today. In addition, I am extremely proud to say that I actually have lots of girlfriends who have chosen to serve. Not only has my family served in the military, but my great grandmother also did a service of her own in World War

II. My great grandparents decided to come to America from Belgium in 1929. They brought their 4 children with them to settle in California, but my great grandmother later returned to Belgium to care for her parents. She got caught in World War II and was unable to return to the United States. WWII endured and my great grandmother was stuck in Belgium with just her youngest daughter.

She lived in a store/sweet shop that she opened in the tiny town of Aspelare, across the street from a Catholic church. During this time, she was talking to the nuns from the church who said there was a very badly injured British soldier that they did not think was going to survive, so they had cleared a spot in the flowerbed outside to bury him.

Despite Nazis all around, my great grandmother and the nuns made a plan to meet in the alley later that night where they would sneak the soldier over to her shop, which later became a hiding place for British and American soldiers. She said she would look after him and do what she could. She did in fact nurse the soldier back to health and he then became the first of many. There were times the Nazis came into her home looking for soldiers, who unknown to them, were hidden in her attic. She would distract them by saying how they worked so hard and to take some baked goods and sweets with them. The story that has been passed down says there were times when this happened and the Nazis said oh, we know you’re a sweet lady, you would never do that and left with their pockets full of her sweets. While she did in fact do just that; she ended up saving dozens of British and American troops during the war.

She received awards from the British and US military for her civilian service in World War II. She received certificates of appreciation from Air Chief Marshal and General Dwight D. Eisenhower. In addition, I have a list of names of some of the soldiers that she saved. And a cute ending to the story is that the first soldier she ever saved returned after the war to thank her and



ended up falling in love and marrying her daughter! So I guess you could say supporting the military is in my blood!


I started with an interest in photography when my brother handed me a brownie camera when I was a young girl. Those photos were all blurry, and I didn't have a very steady hand. It really wasn't until I became a new mother

that I wanted to capture every moment of my daughter on film! That became a very expensive hobby for someone not so good. So I started with a class or two at a local

college. Digital Cameras were starting to become popular, so I took the plunge. I took on‐line classes, and submitted photos for critique on photo sharing websites. Then came my first wedding about 5 years ago. Disaster. So I practiced, practiced, took more classes,

and practiced some more. Gradually I have booked more weddings, senior shoots, and pet photography shoots. I also volunteer my photography to a couple Dog Rescues in the area. I try to limit myself to any particular area of

interest. Every subject has it's on set of challenges, and I welcome that.

Lee Ann

About


Well, it's “Turkey Nite” time, Aggie is gone, but USAC must book some dirt ¼ or bigger to make what left the midget dirt racing fans a great show!

If Aggie was alive and had ASCOT, Joe Shuheen alive with the Springfield ¼ dirt high bank. The track that could really get all racers and race fans to come to would be “Bellview Hi Bank. It’s a ½ mile dirt in Kansas and 30` (or more hi banks, I haven't been there since the late 1970's or early 80's).

For you Historians the 1st Turkey Nite was at Gilmore Stadium in L.A. (that's Los Angeles everybody) It was in the late 30's and Bob Swanson won it. There has been 74 Turkey Nites, and Dave Daveland won the last one in 2013 at Perris Speedway in So. Calif. I will mention a known fact, Ron Shuman won 6 Turkey Nites and that's tough to beat!

It was always interesting to run my Ford V-8-60 against the Offy's. The Offy's built by Myer-Drake (Offenhauser) were only 90 cu in (later 100 inches) at first manufacture, and they were very light, straight 4 cylinders with dual over head cams and injectors.

The V-8-60 had 136 inches, cam in block, carburetors, and very poor breathing ability. The Offy put out one horse per inch at 7000 RPM and if you wanted more, just turn it 8000 or 9000 would put out 130 horse if you were brave enough and had the money to stay on the pedal!

The V-8-60 needed bunch to take it from 60 HP to stay with the Offy's. First tear the engine down, take a head gasket (I might add that Ford put studs in the block, and competitors used “head bolts” instead of studs.

Step 1 Anyway, take blue die paint block from the valves to the cylinder hole, then put the head gasket firmly down on the block and trace the outline from the bore. This is called “relieving” the block. You can go as deep as .100 thousands above the top ring land if you wish. Most don't! Beware of this if you run “Pop Up” pistons.

Step 2 Port & Polish - intake & exhaust ports. Polish the aluminum intake manifold ports, make them all the same size and shine! Take modeling clay push it up into the aluminum port, let it set for 5 minutes, then remove in one piece. (have a screw in it to pull out) Now grind the entry of the block port exactly the same shape as the intake manifold. (repeat same on all 8 cylinders) Very important to make ports shine like chrome. Use abrasive rolls up to 600 grits.

Step 3 Assuming no crank, cam, or valves in block boil it! Get it super clean! Also by boiling it out now, any residue left by steps 1 & 2 will be cleaned out.

Step 4 Buy 5 cans of PABA, liquid wrench or the equivalent. Spray everything down on entire block! This for rust after grinding in some states, MS, AL, LA, etc. NOTE (be sure have crank, rods piston balanced)

Step 5 Take block to an accredited speed shop, or machine shop. Have them install main bearings and cam bearings (or do it yourself.) Measure the above (mains & cam) go .010 over size then install or have shop install if no cam tool.

Step 6 Have the shop line bore both to accept your cam or crank. EXAMPLE: if your crank mains are STD, put in .010 bearings, I have them line bore to std. You should be able to turn crank in block by hand. Same with cam. If you install, line up the two zero's on crank & cam when installing.

Since we were talking engines, in my opinion, the greatest was the NOVI.

The engine was by Bud Winfield and Leo Goosen - designed- and built by Fred Offenhauser at Meyer, Drake & Fred

Offenhausers building. In 1946 it was installed in a brand new Frank Kurtis front drive chassis. The NOVI 167 cu in dual, ohc, two centrifugal superchargers, one blowing into the other one, and developed 510 hp!

Ralph Hepburn “got the ride” as they say in open wheel racing, and Ralph set a new track record for pole position in the Indy 500! He led the race for the first 44 laps and broke a supercharger shaft which made him fall out on the 45th lap.

Later that year after the race, Ralph was practicing in the NOVI and it spun into the wall and killed him. - he was 50 years old -

In 1921 Ralph was National Bike champ for Harley Davidson. In 1922 he was Nat'l Bike Champ for Indian! After Ralphs death Chet Miller took over the NOVI. From 1948 to 1953 and in practicing getting ready to qualify in 1953, the NOVI slammed into the wall and Miller was killed. His head was crushed, and his helmet and goggles were found 50 ft down the track from the NOVI. Other drivers thru the years, include Duke Nalon (retired), Paul Russo, Rex Mays, and Cliff Bergere.

Since 1946 - NOVI - set the one lap record 3 times, four lap record 2 times, on pole twice, and fast time 4 times.

Never mentioned by the many Indy 500 writers for the various papers and publications, is the two white round signs, one on each strait, on a pole, about 6 ft. high with a large X on it. They were installed after Ralph Hepburn crashed and died. They were to tell the NOVI'S where to get out of the throttle, the purpose was because super charged engines don't slow down like the normal engine.

Ralph broke the track record and led the race from the pole for 44 laps but broke a shaft on 45th. He used a 2” wide piece of 2 x 4 pine under the throttle pedal to keep from “flooring it” Duke Nalon said there was 2” of pedal he never wanted to use on his NOVI!

KEEP IT BETWEEN THE FENCES Larry Dunham 228-671-6216 - [email protected]


Brittany's Project, “Grillin Proud and Revin Loud,”

Car and Bike show Charenton, Louisiana Photos and story by: Denise “Neecy” Cobb The pin-up models and BBQ chefs were out in full force, at the first “Grillin Proud and Revin Loud,” Brittany's Project car and bike show. The show was held at the popular Cypress Bayou casino in Charenton, Louisiana on September 20, 2014. The weather was hot and humid, but that didn't stop the many avid hot rodders' and bikers from attending to support the cause. For several years, Mrs. Sandra Saucier, her husband Bruce, and many volunteers have been trying to raise money to build a center for children and adults with disabilities in Franklin, Louisiana. The Sauciers have a daughter named Brittany, and she was diagnosed at birth with Down's Syndrome. The family lived in Kentucky for a few years and that state had many resources for the disabled. They moved back to

Louisiana and discovered that the resources in their home state was lacking. Sandra thought long and hard about the situation, and decided to come up with a plan. Franklin desperately needed a place for adults and children like Brittany to go. A place where they could attend camps, classes and many other fun and educational projects; thus Brittany's Project was born! Sandra and her husband bought property for their home and also for the future Brittany's Project building. With the land donated by them, and a goal of $200,000 to raise to build the center, Sandra, her husband, and a crew of volunteers started planning the first show in 2012. They have had five other shows since. Right now, Brittany's Project has about $70,000 in the bank. It is a great beginning, but still far from their goal. Sandra is hoping that they can get the building started soon with the money raised so far. It still won't be enough for everything, but it's a start.

The show in Charenton, Louisiana is the third location to host a Brittany's Project event. In the spring, the largest event is held on the family property in Franklin, Louisiana. This show boasts a multitude of entertainment including a monster truck exhibition, rat rod and mini-bike races, bands, vendors and a pin-up contest. The other show that is also lots of fun is the Brittany Project show at Lirette, Ford in Morgan City, Louisiana. This event is a little more laid back, but there are many more vendors peddling their wares to the crowds and there are a lot of beautiful cars and trucks to admire in the Lirette, Ford parking lot. Last year, it was very exciting because Lirette, Ford generously raffled off a 1973 Mustang! This show will be coming up on November 15, 2014. Be sure to attend this fabulous show, and all of the future ones. You can be a part of creating something wonderful that will benefit many people! For more information, to donate or to find out about future events with Brittany's Project, go to http://www.brittanysproject.org


WAKE UP America ! ! ! At what point do we stop giving away OUR RIGHTS ? We've gone so far the other way . . . bent over backwards not to offend anyone.

Author E. B. White won numerous awards in his lifetime, and with good reason. Born in 1899, he was one of the greatest essayists of his time, writing countless influential pieces for both The New Yorker and Harper's; in 1959, he

co-authored the multi-million selling, expanded edition of The Elements of Style; he wrote children's books which have

gone on to become classics, such as Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web. He was also responsible for writing hundreds of wonderful letters. In March of 1973, he wrote the following perfectly formed reply to a Mr. Nadeau, who sought White's opinion on what

he saw as a bleak future for the human race.

North Brooklin, Maine 30 March 1973

Dear Mr. Nadeau: As long as there is one upright man, as long as there is one

compassionate woman, the contagion may spread and the scene is not desolate. Hope is the thing that is left to us, in a bad time. I shall get up Sunday morning and wind the clock, as a contribution to order and steadfastness.

Sailors have an expression about the weather: they say, the weather is a great bluffer. I guess the same is true of our human society - things can look dark, then a break shows in the clouds, and all is changed, sometimes rather suddenly. It is quite obvious that the human race has made a queer mess of life on this planet. But as a people we probably harbor seeds of goodness that have lain for a long time waiting to sprout when the conditions are right. Man's curiosity, his relentlessness, his inventiveness, his ingenuity have led him into deep trouble. We can only hope that these same traits will enable him to claw his way out.

Hang on to your hat. Hang on to your hope. And wind the clock, for tomorrow is another day.

Sincerely, (Signed, 'E. B. White')

(Source: Letters of E.B. White, edited by Dorothy Lobrano Guth; courtesy of Wikimedia .)

- Public Welcome -

As thing slow down a little after Cruising the Coast. I have some new about a restaurant I have wrote about before. The Palace Grill downtown Gulfport. They

have started opening on Saturday mornings now. Kelly and one cook come in for the morning. This gives you another place to eat on Saturday.

The Palace was open on Saturday and Sunday for the Gulfport downtown block party hope some of you went by and ate. I did, but I eat there a least once a week. I know a few of you eat there just about everyday.

For something new go try the breakfast burrito. 2 eggs, cheese, bell peppers, onions, and the meat of your choice, with the salsa on the side.

The first of week of November I will be at the Emerald Coast Cruizin in Panama City Beach and report on a local restaurant down there.

Till we eat again J. R.


November November 1 Slidell, LA, 1st Saturday Cruise night at North Shore Square Mall 6pm-9pm in front of Sears. (take exit 80 off I-12, North Shore Blvd./Airport Dr.) Slidell, LA. Cruise night, 1st Saturday of each month, 6-9pm. Hosted by the Coastal Cruisers Car Club Info: Terri 985 863-9256 or Brenda 985 639-9919

November 1 Picayune, MS Fall Open Car & Truck Show in Picayune, MS. Show will be at corner of Main St & Goodyear Blvd. at the corner of Main St & Goodyear Blvd. 9 am till 3 pm People's Choice Awards Top 50 Cars. Sponsor awards, Specialty awards, Best of Show, Best Paint, Best Engine. 50/50, Food, Music, Art's & Crafts Vendors. Dash plaques to first 125 registered. $25 registration fee. Registration ends at 11:00 am - Limited Parking. Info 601-793-3166 or 601-799-9962 Boulevard Cruisers of Picayune, Mississippi.

November 1st Biloxi, MS 21st Annual All Corvette Show at the Edgewater Mall on Beach Blvd in Biloxi. Hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club. This show is our annual fund raiser and draws Corvettes from Texas to North Carolina. Proceeds from this show are used to fund local Gulf Coast charities, including the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) program and St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, providing needy coast residents with prescription drugs. Car registration is $40, if you pre-register by October 15 your registration will include a show shirt, dash plaque and goodie bag. The show is free to all who would like to stop by and see the shiniest Corvettes on the Gulf Coast, so come on by and check us out. Our sponsor is Preston Hood Chevrolet in Biloxi and has been our mainstay support for several years. For more info call.. Brian at 228 282-2501

November 1 Gulfport, MS Trick or Beat II Car Show. Show at West Side Park, 4100 Hwy 90, Gulfport, MS 39501. Food & drinks will be on site. Spectators FREE. Vehicle registration $20 - Bass Competition $10 or $25 for both. Rain Date Nov 15 Host club Street Kings. Info Bryan at 228-596-3701 or Scott 228 234-2372

November 1 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643

November 1 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

November 3-8 Panama City Beach, FL 10th Annual Emerald Coast Cruisin' the South's Best Blast from the Past family fun event. Thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks


make way to beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida for this week long festival. Panama City Beach's breath taking emerald green coastline and the famous Miracle Strip gleams with chrome, hot colors, and the deep rumble of power. There will be over 125 + top name automotive vendors on hand, as well as a huge swap meet. also include a ladies section with great crafts, jewelry, and so much more. Each night is full of activities from parades, great bands, and special shows. So make your plans now, stay tuned to the website for updates, and get in on the fun. For show info: 662 587-9572 November 7-8 Gulfport, MS South Mississippi Entertainment Car Show & Country-Cajun Jamboree at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. 15321 County Farm Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503 Gates open 5:00pm Friday and 10:00am Saturday. Judging is people's choice 100% entries paid back with dash plaques to the first 10 places (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd) Payout is: 1st = 50% - 2nd = 30% - 3rd = 20% Gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Judging will be done at 6:00 p.m. when the first band finishes. Live entertainment with a great lineup of bands including...Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, Aaron Foret, Gary Young, Owen Brothers with Jerry Owen, 3.C. Band with Danny Ray, Brandon Tingstrom, Trent Ladner & the Back Porch Band. Enter the $1000 Cornhole Tourney, Vendors, Kids entertainment and the Alabama vs, LSU on the Big Screen. Admission $10 per day. Campsites available. More info? Call 228-493-2001 or 228-697-4752 www.southmississippientertainment.com November 8 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in & TOY DRIVE... at Wal-Mart. 5pm - 8pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172

November 14 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431

November 15 Gulfport, MS Captain Al's 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Car Show Come out and join us, Saturday, November 15th


at 12 noon. We will have entertainment for all ages including LIVE MUSIC, LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS, GAMES, AWARDS, PRIZES, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!! The Restaurant will be open full service all day during the Car Show and until 9pm, so come out and enjoy the fun. With Christmas right around the corner, make a child's wish come true by bringing a toy to donate for TOYS FOR TOTS! CAPTAIN AL'S is an official drop off point for Toys for Tots 100% of all collected donations will go to the Toys for Tots foundation!!!! Any person who brings an unwrapped new toy to donate to Toys for Tots will receive $5.00 off registration at the Car Show and 10% off their meal that day. We are located at 11268 Lorraine Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503 More info: 228-831-5751

November 15 D'Iberville, MS 21st Annual Santa Cruise presented by the Singing River Street Rod Assoc. Door Prizes · 50/50 · Top 15 Awards Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Big Ridge Baptist Church, 3230 Big Ridge Road, D'Iberville, MS ( Directions: On I-10 take exit 46-B. Take next exit on right. Left on Sangani Blvd. Right on Lamey Bridge Road. Cross I-10 Bridge. Church on left.) Admission: $15 or New unwrapped $15+ valued toy. For more info Morris Sonnier (228) 209-7101 or Johnny Jones (228) 234-0950

November 15 Gulfport, MS “All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

November 22 Biloxi, MS Fall Celebration Benefit Open Car Show. Saturday at Edgewater Mall, Hwy 90, Biloxi. Show proceeds to benefit the South Mississippi Make A Wish and other local charities. TOP 100 AWARDS! 100 dash plaques! Bring a nonperishable food item for the Our Mother of Mercy Food Pantry. Registration and parking 8 -11 a.m. Judging at noon, awards at 3 p.m. Registration is $25. Judged on 100 point system. Hosted by the MS Coast Mustang Club. For info or vendor space, call Bonnie at 228-255-3761.November 22 Biloxi, MS Fall Celebration Open Car Show held at Edgewater Mall, Hwy 90., Biloxi MS.

December December 6 Gulfport, MS. North Pole Rod Run Holiday Car Show & Toy Drive at the Best Western Plus Parking Lot. Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34. Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. Mention car show for special room rate for this event. There is plenty of room for show car parking as well as the cruise-in cars. Vendors are welcome and the public will have free access to your area. Entry Fee... your donations of store Gift Cards, New Toys and Non-perishable food items. Items collected will be distributed to Toys For Tots, Hope Haven Children's Services & Feed my Sheep here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Both Hotels are located on Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34. www.NorthPoleRodRun.com Info: 228 596-0664

December 6 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5pm - 8:30 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643


December 6 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

December 7 Bay St. Louis, MS The Misfits Toy Drive will be Sunday Dec. 7th at the Bay St. Louis Depot, from 10 am till 2:00. We will donate the toys to the Angel tree. For more info call Bobby 228 493 2033.

December 12 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For more info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431

December 13 Pass Christian, MS 1st annual Country Christmas Toy Drive & Cruise-in at Neco's Marketplace hosted by Sun Coast Street Cruizers 4pm -9pm at Neco's Marketplace, corner of Videlia Rd and Cable Bridge Rd. Registration New unwrapped toy, . 50/50 food music door prizes. Come help us support this wonderful cause. Information contact Paul Cuevas 228-234-9458 Ernie Parker 228-234-0810

December 13 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 5pm - 8pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. information call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172

December 20 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in ‘All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

January 2015 January 3-4 Jackson, MS O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the 2015 BankPlus Racing Vehicle Extravaganza and World of Show and Go in the Mississippi Trademart on the Fairgrounds in Jackson, MS on Jan 3rd and 4th, 2015. Featuring over 160 Race, Drag, Oval, Dirt, Asphalt, Performance Vehicles and Radical Custom, Muscle, Classic and Antique Cars in competition for the largest trophies in the industry. There will be over 100 classes, door prizes, and give-a-ways! Clubs and groups welcome to park together. Entry forms available or email [email protected] 601-832-3020

January 3 Mobile, AL Po-Boy's Cruise-in at Tillmans Corner (KFC at Tillmans Square) Hwy 90, Mobile AL. 50/50, DJ Music, 5 pm. Mobile's Showcase for Antique, Classic and Custom Cars Po-Boy's Cruise-In at KFC events are for all of us who love Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Custom Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods and Rat Rods. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Information call Jo-Jo Johnson 251 367-6643 ( enjoy the KFC Buffet )

January 3 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

January 9 Lucedale, MS 2nd Friday Breakfast Cruise-in at Hardees in Lucedale, corner of Old Hwy 63 and Cowart Street from 8:30am till. For info call Mike Lachaussee 228-369-1431

January 10 Gulfport, MS The 2015 Gulf Coast Car/Truck/Motorcycle Event Planning & Scheduling Meeting will be held

da Swamp Shack

Open Tues - Sat 11am-9pm

Sun 11am-3pm

228-255-2028

Local Art · Kids · Jewelry

We serve Oysters on the half shell all week long.

Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Oyster Happy Hour 4pm to 9pm

$8 a dozen raw $10 Charbroiled


at the Clarion Inn, (phone 228-868-3300) Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS. (Exit 34 I-10) meeting will start at 10am. This is an open invitation to all car & motorcycle clubs, civic organizations and church groups to inform the public of their planed events taking place during the 2015 season. This meeting will be conducted, with all car/truck & motorcycle event related topics open for discussion by everyone. You can help prepare a calendar of events, advertise your show, discuss any new problems you may have encountered with your particular event. Exchange club roster, and list of officers, and share any information as well as ideas and suggestions on events and shows on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Each club is asked to send at least one representative, but as many as you want to send are welcome.. vendors are also welcome to come and make contacts with clubs for their appearances at the various events for 2015. Out of state clubs are also welcome to participate. A master schedule will be combined and distributed to attendees and submitted January 24th, at the Annual MS Street Rod Clubs Planning Meeting held in Pearl, MS If you have any questions, please call Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine 228 596-0664 or e-mail [email protected]

January 10 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 5pm - 8pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172


January 16-18 Covington La 22nd Annual Winter Rod Run. pre-'69 vehicles only, or by special invitation. Held at the Best Western 985-892-2681 and Country Inn 985-809-0467 (adjoining parking lots) ask for car show rates. Friday nite car games. 50/50 & Bingo, NSRA inspections, shirts by T-Tommy. Great prizes. Registration $25 ($20 before January 1, 2015 ) need more info call 985-630-6315 or 985-630-7358

January 17 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in ‘All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

February February 7 Gulfport, MS Gulf Coast Winter Classic at Gulfport Dragway. 1st race of the season so bring your cars, trucks, bikes, pro

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stocks, muscle cars, dragsters out for a day of racing. Gates open at 9am Test & Tune "Stop Light starts and no times", Time trials start at Noon, eliminations start at 2pm. Grudge Racing · Vendors · Swap Meet Entrance Fee: Car & Driver $20 - Spectator $10. All Swap Meet & Vendors Welcome* (*Food Vendors must call track 228 863-4408) Vendors Set Up FREE with $10 spectator entrance. On site camping available

February 7 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

February 14 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 5pm - 8pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172

February 21 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in “All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

February 28 - Bay Saint Louis, MS 3rd Annual Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3253 Car & Truck Show 208 Third Street,


Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 registration 8:am until 12 noon (day of the show) registration fee $20.00 rain or shine food will be available at the Post participant judging dash plaques for first 50 vehicles awards at 2:pm top 20 cars - top 5 trucks - best of show and 6 specialty awards questions call or email Bobby (228) 493-2033 [email protected] or Cindy (228) 469-0579 [email protected]

March March 7 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

March 13-14 Gulfport, MS Atomic Blast 4 Rat Rods, Street Rods, Hot Rods, Nostalgic 50's & 60's Greasers Cars, Ol' Skool Sleds, & other assorted means of transportation. Here's your chance to attend the Car Kulture Event everyone has been talking about..on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This event isn't for everyone but EVERYONE IS INVITED… so if you live the lifestyle you'll want to be there! Gate opens at 4pm Friday, Gate opens at 8am Saturday and Saturday Morning it will be Ol' Skool 1/8 mile Flag Drop Heads-up Drag Racin'.. Saturday Afternoon HOURLY CASH PAYOUT 1/8 Mile DRAGS dial in your time, closest to their time wins. Run as many time as you want, you can't be eliminated!!! Burnout Contest Pin-up Girl Contest Flame Throwin' Contest Men & Women's Tattoo Contest.. And we will be giving away a few choice awards for cars/trucks/ and Tattoo's. There will be Food & Beer Stands. Swap Meet & Non-food Vendors Welcome Events all day, spectator weekend pass - $10 per person (14 and under get in free). Coolers & Grills OK (no glass bottles, please) Free primitive and RV Camping (no hook-ups) 24hr security on site. Buy a $10 Tech card and you can enter the following events; 1/8 mile drags, Donut spinout contest, Flame Throwin' contest, Burnout Contest., Tug-of-War . Everything is at 1 Mile South of I-10 (MS Exit 31) on Canal Road, Gulfport, MS Vendor information call Track Phone: 228 863-4408 or Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine 228-596-0664 Call Host hotels for the Atomic Blast room rate of $89 per night. Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) both are on Hwy 49 ( at the I-10

March 21 Wiggins, MS Pine Hill Festival & Open Car & Truck Show. The Red Creek Classics Car Club is having a open car show in conjunction with the Pine Hill Festival, downtown Wiggins. 9am to 3pm. There will be food, craft vendors, music, and lots of fun for the whole family. Car show awards at 3pm. Awards for Top 20 cars, pre 1985, Top 10 trucks-pre 1985, Top 3 Cars and Trucks 1986 and newer, Top 3 Rat Rods, Best Engines, Best Paint, Best of Show Car and Truck, 50/50 tickets... $20.00 reg. fee day of show: For info Charlie 601-528-1172 or Terry 601-528-1361 For vendor info call 601-928-5418

March 21 Gulfport, MS “All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

March 28-29 Jackson, MS 2015 Great Southern Motorcycle Expo on the Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS Featuring Mississippi's Largest Indoor/outdoor Motorcycle and Vendor Showcase with Radical Custom, Choppers, Baggers, and Race bikes on display. Giant 7 Ft. Best of Show Award. Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, Victory, and Indian Motorcycles. Premium Vendors like Baker Drive Train, Wood Performance Cams, etc. Special Motorcycle Attractions: Daredevil thrill Show, Extreme


Motorsports Performance Teams on the hour. Shop over 50 Vendors, Cold Beer, Music, and Door prizes. Lowest admission of any show in the country!! $10.00 for adults, Free Kids, and a Two Day armband gets your bike in the Show!! Contact [email protected] mailto:[email protected] or call 601-832-3020

March 28 Bay St. Louis, MS 17th annual GNAT Nationals Open Car/Truck/Bike Show. Saturday, March 28, 2015; 8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. At Our Lady of the Gulf, 228 South Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Awards presented at 2:30 P.M. Pre-registration $20.00 by March 15, 2015 $25 day of show. Top 25 Awards, Furthest Driven, Sponsor Awards, Best of Show. Awards to be voted on by Registered Participants. Playing your favorite 50’s & 60’s music, Dash Plaques, Kid’s Games, Food. For information: Donna 228-332-3006 Misfits Street Krewzers · P.O. Box 2101 · Bay St. Louis, MS 39521

April April 3-5 Gulfport MS 3rd Annual Gulf Coast Auto Show Shular Hospitality presents the Mississippi Gulf Coast Auto Show a open Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show & Cruise-in at the Best Western Plus (228-864-0050) & Clarion Inn (228-868-3300) These hotels have adjoining parking lots and offer ground floor outside room entrances. (guaranteed to the first 20 room reservations) Room rates for this event will be $69.99. There is plenty of room for show car parking as well as the cruise-in cars. Vendors are welcome and the public will have free access to your area. Activities will include a variety of Gulf Coast amenities as well as on site entertainment including Michael's Night Club. Car show entry of $20. Both Hotels are located on Hwy 49 South of I-10 exit 34 Information Jimbo 228 596-0664

April 4 Pass Christian, MS 1st Saturday FREE Swap Meet at the old car wash 227 West North Street, Pass Christian, MS 7am till Noon. Free Set Up Info call 228 332-7777

April 11 Manderville, LA 3rd Annual Classic Car Show. the Manderville Lions Club will host the 3rd Annual Classic Car Show at 720 Lafitte Street • Mandeville, LA 70448 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Entry Fee for Cars & Trucks $15 Pre-Registration Fee $20 Registration Fee Day of Event $10 Registration Fee for Each Additional vehicle. Award Trophy's, People's Choice, 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place Dash Plaques. Booths Inside Air Conditioned Hall, Registration Fee $20 Per 10'x10' Space, Tables Available. Benefits LA Lions Eye Foundation & LA Lions Children's Camp For more information Call 985-626-8862 or 985-626-8614 (rain date April 12, 2015)

April 11 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 5pm - 8pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172

April 18 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in “All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers will be having it’s 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

April 23-26 Hammond, LA 16th Annual Two State Rodders Coon-Ass Rednecks Pre-1975 vehicles only. Pre-Entry: $25 (before March 31, 2015) Day of Show $30. Awards Galore!!! Lot’s


of vendors, Games by Tuna Thompson, Early Arrival Drawing, Grand Prize, 50/50, Great music, Inspections by NSRA, Host Hotel Magnuson Grand Hotel & Conference Center - night 2 night min 985-345-0556, Overflow Hotel: America’s Best Value 985-542-9425. For info call the Ambassador of Cultural Affairs: Randy Wilson at 601-684-2609 April 25 Hattiesburg, MS. Fourth Annual Deanash Children's Village Open Car Show. Pineview Baptist Church, 19 Tower Rd, Hattiesburg, MS. (located at the back entrance to Paul B. Johnson State Park.. 8 am - 1 pm. $25.00 Registration. Free to the public. Participant Judging by popular vote. TOP Five: Car, Truck, Street Rod, Rat Rod, Motorcycle, Race Car. Trophies for Longest Owned, Distance Traveled, Best Engine, Interior, Paint Scheme, Display, Work in Progress. Peoples Choice, Pastors Choice, Children's Choice, Best in Show. For info call Stan 601-467-1138 April 30 - May 3 Destin/Fort Walton Beach FL 3rd Burning Up The Beaches on the sugar white beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach Florida! Voted best value classic car weekend! Your registration includes- 3 nightly parties with live music and food provided, for 2 people! 5 fun filled cruise stops! Event t-shirt · car show entry · entry into our drawdown for $$ and prizes at our fabulous beach bash. A $150 value all for $70! Car corral, valve cover races, mega 50/50, vendor spots available! All proceeds benefit Horizons, caring for those with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.info listed on website. Register on line at www.burningupthebeaches.com or call 850-376-1037. Host Hotel info listed on web site www.burningupthebeaches.com

MAY May 2 Biloxi, MS Coast Cruizers 1st Saturday Night Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes and Terry Mason's Hot Rod Show. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 May 9 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 6pm - 9pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 May16 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in ‘All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers will be having it’s 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

JUNE June 6 Biloxi, MS Coast Cruizers 1st Saturday Night Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes and Terry Mason's Hot Rod Show. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Information Jimbo 228 596-0664 June 13 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 6pm - 9pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 June 19-21 Biloxi, MS Scrapin the Coast is the Wildest Car,


Truck and Bike Show on the coast and is the south's largest and premier car, truck and bike show. Started in 2002, it has grown by leaps and bounds every year. Scrapin the Coast is one show you do not want to miss out on. Scrapin The Coast 2015 is located in the beautiful city of Biloxi right on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. The show is held at The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Featuring an enormous outdoor show along with an indoor section within the coliseum. Address: 2350 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, MS 39531 June 26-28 Gulfport, MS Happy-Daze Party At The Track. 3 days of camping, cook-outs, 60’s, 70’s & 80’s music., Live Christian Rock Bands play for cash awards. Swap Meet all vendors welcome. (Food Vendors must be approved by the track. Call 228 863-4408)

JULY July 4 Biloxi, MS Coast Cruizers 1st Saturday Night Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes and Terry Mason's Hot Rod Show. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 July 11 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 6pm - 9pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars , Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 July 18 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in ‘All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be


Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)

AUGUST August 1 Biloxi, MS Coast Cruizers 1st Saturday Night Cruize-In at Edgewater Mall Hwy 90 in Biloxi, 6-9pm. 50/50, great door prizes. All are welcome! Hosted by Coast Cruizers, Gulf Coast Motorsports Magazine, the merchants of Edgewater Mall and Auto Zone. Info Jimbo 228 596-0664 August 8 Wiggins, MS 2nd Saturday Cruise-in at Wal-Mart. 6pm - 9pm. 50/50 Drawing & Door Prizes. Street Rods, Hot Rods, Classic Cars, Antiques, Customs, Motorcycles. EVERYONE WELCOME. Food & Drinks by Wal-Mart, proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network. Hosted and Music provided by Red Creek Classic car club. info call Charlie Farmer 601-528-1172 August 15 Gulfport, MS 3rd Saturday Night Cruise-in ‘All Juiced Up’ Orange Grove Kruisers 6pm-9pm at Arcadian Plaza (Fat Sumo’s). Which is located 2 miles north of I-10 (exit 34) on Hwy 49 on the south bound side, located next to The Golden Corral. There will be a 50/50 and other door prizes through the night. Their will be Valve cover outlaw racing providing we get enough kids to show up. To some of us like to sit by our cars but family and friends can easily walk to several Restaurants that you can leave you car and go get you something at Taco Sombrero, Sweet Peppers Deli, Fatsumo Sushi, and Golden Corral…. So come one come all and have soon fun, (Note: this cruise-in continues year round weather pending.)


1984 Corvette Convertible. C4 350ci. Rare ‘Greenwood’ conversion (costs over 1/3 of car’s original price - one of 2 known.) P.B., P.S., P.W., A.T.. Restored retro modified Delco Bose AM/FM/CD in dash newer Colbolt blue paint, tan top & interior. New battery. 37,800 miles (stored for years). Comes with stormproof C4 cover and 2nd. Set of Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires mounted on original C4 wheels. $11,500 O.B.O. Must See/Must Sell call Tony 504-570-0787 New Orleans 2/15

1969 Oldsmobile 442 Frame Off Restro. Com-pleted in 2012. Mondelo Performance Motor. 470 CI. Over 500 HP. 4L60E Auto Tranny with Overdrive. Ultra Leather & Ostrich Interior. Electronic Cut Off Exhaust. Car is ready for a New Owner to Enjoy!! Sale or trade for $75K…. Tom - 228-617-3048

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quick change rear, crank out windshield, disc breaks, lots of custom fabrications, runs & drive good. More than just a Rat-Rod… it’s a icon show car in the making…. $16,500 OBO Gulfport, MS 10/14

Vespas For Sale 3 early Vespas needing to be restored, All 3 for $2000.00 o.b.o. Call Mark at 601-766-1066

1968 Cougar. 2 door hardtop, Auto, power steering, tilt wheel, New Paint. 351 V-8. call Les 228-209-0998 or 228-832-2118 Gulfport, MS 11/14

1960 Thunderbird all original interior, Carter Carb, has original 430 - V8 (J Code), only 3% built with this engine - less than 2700 produced, extra set of fender skirts & hub caps. Needs some TCL - dash, seat covers, exhaust manifold, misc. knobs..Asking $12,500.00.Call 601-394-9277 after 5 pm. 11/14

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1971 Dodge D100 Pickup 318cc, Automatic Make offer, call Bill at 228-255-8980 10/14

1968 Cadillac Coupe Deville $10,000 or best offer / clear MS title Nice driver. Must see. No trades. Black with black interior. Disc brake conversion, new trans, MSD full ignition, Edelbrock carb and intake Please excuse the wheels. I could not find an original set much to my disappointment. Call Shannon 228-861-4366 Located in Gulfport, MS 10/14

1965 Plymouth Satellite, Richard Petty Clone Race Car. I built this car so ask any questions. Painted Petty Blue with correct decals, authenticated by 1965 photographs, it's not a bunch of Summit & Jegs stickers. Powered by a overhauled slant 6, 727 automatic and 8 ¾ rear end. All brakes, wiring, gauges, fuel cell, front end bushings, battery, etc. new. Runs like a top! It's a race car so no side windows, chrome or interior. Racing seats, seat belts, roll bar, with “Petty Bar”. It's a really cool car show car, conversation starter, kids love it ….they relate to the Disney movie CARS. It's just a fun car that needs a loving home. $5000, I am kinda firm on the price, but, trade for 70's postal jeeps considered. Call Ollie Patterson 601-829-2589. 10/14

1985 Cadillac Eldorado Classic. 103K original miles. Well kept car, everything works. Leather interior. Great driving car. $10,500 O.B.O. call Harry 228 832-9409 Gulfport, MS 10/14

1956 Chevrolet Belair 2dr hard top, a Texas car with 350 engine, 700r4 transmission with Quicksilver floor shift posi 3.73 rear end. Corvette manifolds with dual 1&1/2 inch ex-haust with flow master mufflers. power brakes with front disks & power steering. “vintage air” air conditioning. the interior is red velour, headliner and carpet is grey, an “ididit” chrome adjustable steering column and 16”steering wheel. elect wipers with intermit-tent and delay. custom design radio, all new tinted glass. price $29,900 obo. Tom Walpole 850-226-4519 Ft. Walton Beach, FL 10/14

1965 Ford Falcon Futura. Automatic with 289 V8 engine. Runs strong, custom CD/Radio, no air, heater and everything else work. New tires, belts, shocks and leaf springs. Owned for a year and placed in top 5 in all local classic car shows. Have bought another classic car and need to sell. $11,000 Ronnie 601 577-5448 Email [email protected] for more pics. 10/14

1957 Dodge Coronet. 325 Red Ram V8, runs strong with New tires and standard transmis-sion. Has 68,620 mikes… only $1,600 For Quick Sale...also 1947 Ford Super Delux with 2 door parts car for $3,500.. Hanson Breland 601-928-7885 Wiggins, MS 10/14

1931 Plymouth 4 door sedan, 350 Chevy engine 4 barrel with Thumper cam, 700-R4 transmission, each has 22,000 since overhaul, new mufflers, air, rack & pinion steering, new stainless grill insert. Drive anywhere, call if you want more pictures. $27,000 Call 334-797-7164 10/14

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