Street
Beat
Feburary
2012
YEAR
XXXVIII
New
members
The KARC would like to welcome new members Jim
Edwards of Duffield, VA and Charles Edwards of Church Hill, TN. Don’t think
they are related, but it’s possible. There was also some mention of another Edwards
with intentions of joining the KARC.
Progress
Report
This progress report is not on member’s machines,
but rather health related. We get
updated regularly via e-mail on most of our members situations, however all
members do not own or want computers. Therefore we will print what we hope will
be of interest to those members.
As reported at the January meeting, David Davis had
fallen off a ladder and spent 4 days in intensive care. He is recovering and
wants all KARC members to know that he expects to fully recover, although
perhaps slower than he wishes.
Glen Armstrong is recovering from knee surgery. He
was able to make the Gray Automotive Flea market in January. Glen was in the
company of brother James who was also recovering from
a January surgery.
Buckshot Elliott has apparently recovered from
complications from his early January surgery, as he has retreated back to his
Daytona Beach Villa.
Paul Dory is in intensive care at Wellmont, Bristol.
Carl and Sandy have been keeping the KARC updated on Paul via the KARC
e-mail. Best wishes go out to Paul and his family.
If you know of a KARC members particular situation
that you think other club members would like to be aware of, you may contact
Keith Owens , as he takes care of the electronic end of
the Newsletter and relays pertinent info to KARC members, via e-mail.
2012
Membership Dues
Just another reminder that 2012
KARC membership dues are upon us once more, and new Treasurer Keith Owens is
eagerly awaiting your hard cash.
Members
Machines & Gossip
Frank Carr has purchased a 35 Ford 2 dr. sedan, not
an A Model as previously reported in the newsletter. The rod has 4 wheel disc
brakes and is Chevy powered. Been
sitting in the dry for a few years, much like the 37 Ford Charlie Thomas bought
last fall. It’s not the “Best One Yet”,
but it will be just before Frank decides to sell it and move on.
Mike Smith’s 64 Suburban is now sitting on all new
CPP chassis components purchased through Eddies Rod Shop. That’s everything
including control arms, dropped spindles, springs, beefy tie rods, power
steering, power brakes with13” disc brakes, new lowering rear springs, rear
sway bar, and massive front sway bar.
Mike reports that this stuff actually fit as advertised, and Mike is a
believer that this complete kit is the best direction to take instead of
piecemeal project. The massive front discs did necessitate a larger diameter
wheel. Mike is going with 17” steelies, with dog dish hubcaps. As of early February all Mike needed was the
wheels to be shipped to him and he is on the road. He also loves to hear the
small block Chevy camshaft gear drive, which can be heard over the flowmasters.
Charlie Thomas has recovered enough from his heart
surgery that he is now physically working on his 32 Chevy Coupe. Fellow KARC
member and Charlie’s buddy, Wayne Simmerly, is trying
to keep Charlie on the straight and narrow.
Jimmy Shipley has his 73 Corvette back home after
spending several months in the paint and body shop. The wait was worth it, as the Vette has a really slick red paint covering the exterior.
Jimmy refinished the interior while he was at it. Now that Jimmy’s Vette is finished he can focus attention on his F-100
pickup or 55 Chevy. The F-100 was a finished, running truck, but Jimmy decided
it needed a new wire harness and attention to a few other details to make it
dependable and roadworthy. We found out
that Jimmy’s 55 Chevy 2 door sedan was given to him by
his grandfather when Jimmy was 16 years old. How’s that for a good human
interest story. Also found out that Jimmy’s grandfather raced locally and his
last car was driven by local driver Connie Saylor. All of you old racers probably remember that
name.
Of particular interest at the Friday supper was Glen
Armstrong’s hair cut, as critiqued by his buddy Bill Hurd. Hurd’s comment was
that he (Bill) still
had his hair and his money.
Perry Stapleton’s 40 Ford 2 dr. is in the upholstery
shop with a burgundy colored owner design to be implemented. Perry hopes to
have it finished in the year 2012.
Jim Collier is very close to removing the engine
from his 56 Chevy and installing the “383” built by Keith Owens. Along with the engine r&r
Jim plans to do a re-wire, new A/C and several other updates while he is into
the project.
The Prez, Dick Dartwright
ran across a feature article on fellow KARC member Paul Dory’s 53 Buick 2 dr. hardtop. It was in
the August 2009 issue of Rod and Custom Magazine.
Metal
work Class
Leon Doran of D&D Rod & Custom has informed
us that he intends to have a second metal working class. This is intended to be
focused to what most of us would do in the restoration of old automotive sheet
metal. Things such as the use of shrinkers,
stretchers, English wheel, and other fairly inexpensive metal working tools.
Leon was planning on a February or March class, but since Newsletter deadlines
have approached, we do not have a date. Contact Leon at D&D Rod and Custom
@ 423-357-4704. If you have seen Leon and dad Bucky’s metal work, you will know
they are well qualified for such a class.
Super
Cruise/Wilderness Trail
Jim Collier has contacted Amy Boyles at the
Kingsport Town Center and she has confirmed that they are on board for another
Super Cruise to be held on May 28th, the Friday night before our
Wilderness Trail show in downtown Kingsport. At the January meeting after some
discussion, it was decided that the three vehicles to be on this year’s official flyer and T
shirts would be:
Fred Hudson --- 80 Corvette,
James Armstrong — Hudson Pickup
Gary Price — 49 Plymouth 2 dr.
Members whose cars were picked are encouraged to get
with club artist Jim Caswell to see if Jim needs anything specifically, as to
pictures, etc. It’s not too early to get
that into the works. All members are also encouraged to check with previous or
potential new sponsor/advertisers as to a commitment for the 2012 show. We
generally lose a few each year, so we need to pick up a few to keep our flyer
full.
Supplier
Contact
At the January Club Meeting, Dick Cartwright
announced that Dale Keesee, who is a Danchuck and Auto City Classic rep, has offered to extend
discounts to club members who order items from these two suppliers through him.
He can be reached at (423) 534-0897. Items can be viewed at these two web
sites. http://www.danchuck.com/ http://www.autocityclassic.com/
Up Coming Events
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of
Wheels ---- Feb 10-12 ---- Birmingham Jefferson Convention
Center, Birmingham, AL
Darryl Starbird’s
48th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show ---- Feb 17-19 ---- Quik Trip Center, Tulsa,
OK
Krazy Kolors
Cruise-In ---- March 17 ---- 534 E Meeting St. Dandridge, TN (9 to 5) (No entry fee, All vehicles welcome.
Door prizes, music)
Run to the Sun ---- March 15-17 ---- Myrtle Beach, SC
VSRA 1st Annual
Magical Rod Run ---- March 2-3 ---- Walt Disney World Speedway,
Lake Buena Vista, FL (423-571-6430 for more info)
Corvette Auction & Expo ---- March 23-24 ---- Sevierville Events Center, Sevierville, TN
1st Annual Spring
Turkey Run ---- March 30 – April 1 ---- Daytona International
Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL
Main Street Family Cruise-In ---- March 31 ---- Bluff City, TN (10 AM to 5 PM) (
Proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Bristol – Bluff City Unit)
The Diner Spring Fling Cruise-In ---- April 7 ----
The Diner, Sevierville, TN (Noon to 5+) see www.thediner.biz
for more info.
Thunder Road Festival ---- April 7 ---- Rockwood, TN
Spring Grand Rod Run ---- April 12-15 ---- Grand Resort
Hotel & Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN
1st Southeast Regional Truck Show ---- April 13-14 ----
Knoxville, TN (contact Ted Bowers for more info 865-789-7771)
NSRA Southwest Nationals ---- April 13-15,
2012 ---- Oklahoma City, OK
Spring Meet Cruise-In ---- April 16 ---- 210 S Main St,
Greenville, TN
Charlotte Auto Fair ---- April 19-22 ---- Charlotte Motor
Speedway, Charlotte, NC
Halls Crossroads Car Show ---- April 23 ----
1340 North Parkway, Knoxville, TN
Mountain Thunder Car Show ---- April 28, 2012 ---- Old Fort, NC ( www.route70cruisers@yahoo.com )
Meet & Greet for Stuart & Angie Earp’s Stampede
in the Smokies
---- May 3 ---- The Diner, Sevierville, TN (3PM till ?) see www.thediner.biz for more info.
The Diner’s Mothers Day Weekend Cruise-In ---- May 5 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN
(Noon to 7+ PM) see www.thediner.biz
for more info.
NSRA Street Rod Nationals South ---- May 4-6, 2012
---- Knoxville, TN
Yellow Mustang Car Show ---- May 3-5 ---- The
Inn at Christmas Place, Pigeon Forge, TN (888-465-9644 for more info)
Smokey Mountain Mopar Car Show ---- June 2 ----
Walters State Expo Center, off Exit 8 of I-81,
Morristown, TN (Dennis Hibbard 423-748-2231)
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge ---- June 8-9 ----
Music Road Convention Center, Pigeon Forge, TN (865-379-9595 for more info)
Happy Days Car Cruise ---- June 9, 2012 ---- Beaver Falls,
PA ( http://www.thehappydayscarclub.com/
)
Morristown Shiners Car Show ---- June 9 ----
Cherokee Park, Morristown, TN (Staler Collins 423-258-4362)
All Chevy Supernationals III ---- June 15-16 ----
Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking Lot, Pigeon Forge, TN
The Diner’s June Jam Cruise-In ---- June 23 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN
(2 to 9 PM) see www.thediner.biz
for more info
VSRA Ohio Nationals ---- June 22-23, 2012 ---- Medina
Fairgrounds, Medina, Ohio
VSRA Thunder Road Rod Run ---- Date to be Announced ---- Kingsport, TN
The Diner’s Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise-In ---- July 28 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN
(2 to 9 PM) see www.thediner.biz
for more
NSRA Street Rod Nationals ---- Aug 2-5, 2012
---- Louisville, KY
Broad Street Cruise-In ---- Aug 18 ---- Downtown Kingsport,
TN
The Diner’s Back to School Cruise-In ---- August 25 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN (3 to 10 PM) see www.thediner.biz for more info.
NSRA Street Rod Nationals North ---- Sept 14-16, 2012
---- Kalamazoo, MI
NSRA Street Rod Nationals Northeast ---- Sept 21-23, 2012
---- Burlington, VT
The Diner’s North to Sevierville or Quiet Side Cruise-In ---- Sept 29 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN (3 to 10 PM) see www.thediner.biz for more info
NSRA Southeast Street Rod Nationals ---- Oct 12-14, 2012
---- Tampa, FL
VSRA 2012 Vintage Rod Tour/The Natchez Trace ---- Oct 10-13, 2012
(Dates are Tentative)
The Diner’s 8th Anniversary Cruise-In ---- Oct 20 ---- Diner,
Sevierville, TN (2
to 9 PM) see www.thediner.biz for more
The Diner’s Veterans Day Cruise-In ---- Nov 10 ---- The
Diner, Sevierville, TN
(Noon to 7 PM) see www.thediner.biz
for more info.
Turkey Run ---- Nov 23 – 25 ---- Daytona International Speedway, Daytona
Beach, FL
Weekly and Monthly Cruise-Ins
Somerset, KY, Monthly Cruise in ( http://www.somernitescruise.com/ )
K Mart Parking Lot, Kingsport, TN. Weekly Fri. Nite Cruise –In
Elizabethton TN Downtown weekly Saturday Nite
Cruise-In
Hardees in Mt Carmel, TN on Sunday afternoon
1 to 4PM (starting on 10/23/11)
*Advance Auto Parts
Appalachian Auto Glass----------------423-279-7202
B&L Concrete---------------------------423-246-3066
Berry’s
Pharmacy------------------------423-247-3124
Bone Fire
Smokehouse------------------423-239-7225
Bristol Golf Carts------------------------423-878-1834
Brooks Circle Wrecker Service--------423-578-2131
Browns Auto and Air Conditioning---423-245-4831
Brookside Automotive------.-----------423-392-0211
Carter Powder Coating------------------423-542-1150
Center Auto Machine Shop-------------423-247-8168
Classic Investments----------------------423-323-2407
Dan’l Boone Region AACA----------------N/A
Dashboard Audio------------------------423-239-3274
Davis
Heating & Air------------------ --423-239-8779
D&D Rod & Custom--------------------423-357-4704
Dent Worx,
Inc.-------------------------423-246-3338
Don's and Davis Sanitation Service---800-451-3987
Eddie’s Rod Shop------------------------423-323-2081
Elmcroft of Kingsport-------------------423-245-7212
Fall Branch Auto Parts------------------423-348-6125
Fall Branch Dozing & Digging--------423-348-7504
Gateway Self Storage-------------------423-378-7867
Gilbert Advanced Asset Mgmt.--------423-677-4445
Golden Corral--------------------------- -423-247-7810
Grand Furniture--------------------------423-246-1333
Grant Tire and Automotive ------------423-247-3149
Gulley Performance---------------------423-247-2271
Hot Dog Hut------------------------------423-245-5731
Jan Mar Restaurant----------------------423-245-0731
Jim’s Construction-----------------------423-335-0224
Kingsport Body Works-----------------423-245-1421
*Kingsport Town
Center-------------423-246-1697
NCS (National Coatings & Supplies)-423-247-7200
Norman’s Auto Repair------------------423-245-7351
Paint by
Darrell--------------------------423-288-6417
Professional Dental Lab ---------------423-246-2421
Quality Body Shop ----------------------423-282-2986
*Rainbow Motors----------------------423-288-5827
R & D Metal
Finishing------------------423-543-1722
R & R Auto
Repair----------------------423-288-8763
Roger Clendenin Racing
---------------423-357-8251
Ron Matthews Insurance ---------------423-246-4241
Skelton’s Towing------------------------423-357-8032
Smith Auto Parts
and Machine Shop--423-272-7686
Speedway Seat
Covers------------------423-753-4600
State Line Collision ----
---------------423-392-0828
Storage–Plex of
Kingsport-------------423-378-0008
Taylor Automotive
& Performance---423-279-0766
T.K.’s Big Dogs
Too!-------------------423-245-6300
Tony’s Pipe and
Muffler----------------423-246-7304
Vintage Street Rodders of America-423-571-6430
Wallace News
---------------------------423-245-2035
Williams Classic
Parts------------------423-247-3260
*Denotes Major Show Sponsor
Next Club Meeting: Golden Corral Restaurant
on Eastman Road Kingsport, TN., Feb 9th, 6:30 PM, Business @ 7 PM