Street
Beat
January
2012
YEAR
XXXVIII
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2011
Christmas Party
The KARC annual Christmas Party was held this year
on Dec. 10th at the Domtar Cabin in Colonial Heights, TN.
Highlights
of this year’s event:
Approximately 65 members, wives, significant others,
and two grand kids made this year’s party. Santa Claus kept hanging around,
impersonating Larry Prillhart. The Santa look-a-like
insisted he was really Larry. Bone Fire Smokehouse provided some really good
meat, and is officially now closed in Kingsport, moving the restaurant to
Abingdon, VA. Nell and Daris were the first to arrive and last to leave as
usual. They took the left- over meat to the Salvation Army, which fellow member
Bill Hurd has done for the last several years. Bill wasn’t able to attend this
year. Thanks to Daris and Nell for their extra efforts at Christmas each year.
Mikel Smith came out early to help with the extravagant decorations, but had
family obligations which kept him and Carol from attending. Jim Collier did his
usual behind the scenes, helping with the decorating, and making the always
required trip to Wal-Mart for all the supplies we didn’t have. Jay and Patsy Gillete weren’t able to make it, and we hope Jay’s health
is improving. Good to see Tom Herron and Josephine with their grandson. Like
many KARC members Tom has been inundated with family obligations. Lots of bench
racing was going on at various locations around the room, with lots of
invaluable information being exchanged. Good to see our newer members
participate. We had heard that Carl had
taken a fall, but he and Sandy showed up with Carl showing no ill effects from
the fall. Buckshot Elliott took time off from his Daytona, FL villa to come
back and celebrate with the Po Folks. The food was great, the socializing was
equally great, and we think everyone had a good time. Thanks to all who
participated, and hope we are all around to do the same next year.
2012
Membership Dues
Treasurer Jim Collier, after a 10 year stint has
given up the position and the torch has been passed to the lucky Keith Owens.
Keith agreed to take the position at the December KARC meeting. Thanks Keith.
There weren’t people standing in line to take the job. Jim reports that all the
necessary paper work has been taken care of, and Keith is ready to take over.
As his first official request, Keith would like to remind all KARC members that
the 2012 dues are DUE. That is a big $20, if you have forgotten or are a new
member. If you can do that before or after our regular meeting it will help
keep down our normal amount of confusion.
Dale
Klee Calendars
If you missed the December meeting, we had a number
of the popular Dale Klee automotive calendars, to be delivered to our sponsors
and each club member. If you have a
sponsor (persons or businesses on our flyer) and did not get a calendar for
them, be sure to do so at the January meeting. Mike Smith procured those
calendars for the KARC
Third
Term Presidency
News
Flash: Presiding President Dick Cartwright agrees to
another year as KARC president, making him the first time ever 3rd term
President. Dick had already made KARC history as being the first member to
serve as President for a second term.
Does this mean he is a Historical President?
After VP Don Hughes had left word that he would not
be able to accept the President’s position for 2012 we were left in a bit of a
pickle, and as all KARC members know, we don’t have lots of volunteers to take
on a position. After a good bit of discussion, someone asked if Dick would
agree to do it one more year, and Dick graciously complied.
Of course, the usual conspiracy theories abound, and
there could be an investigation by the Election Committee (after we elect an
Election Committee). Seriously, thanks to Dick for stepping up and
taking the position once more.
Members
Machines & Gossip
Bruce Roberts has installed his new Fatman
Fabrications tubular upper control arms on his 56 Chrysler Wagon. Bruce reported at the Xmas party that he had
aligned it, all except the toe in. Coincidentally if you are planning on
stretching your upper control arms for more positive camber, I (Sid) over heard
one of the Fatman’s guys state that 3/16th
of an inch longer equates to l degree
more of positive camber. I think Bruce said that his were ½ inch longer, giving
him plenty of tolerance.
We hear Jim Collier and Jim Bledsoe are talking of
trading parts. Bledsoe with a 34 Dodge PU, and Collier
has a 34 Plymouth Coupe. We’re talking small stuff, bumpers, emblems, light
bulbs!!!
Jimmy Shipley’s 70’s Corvette is nearing completion
in the paint shop, and Jimmy is already started work on his 55 Chevy 210. Jimmy has purchased a nice 55 frame from another
club member and is about ready to slip that jewel under his 55 body.
Anyone remember another club member buying a Fatman
55-57 Chassis after having already built a really nice one? That could be the source of the chassis going
under Jimmy’s 55.
Glen Armstrong has sold his Studellac.
That was a 53 Studebaker coupe, with 50’s Caddy tail lights.
Frank Carr, after several months of no trading has
reportedly bought an A Model, a local car.
Sid Vicars was able to accompany his friend Robert
Harris and Dennis Isom to Ray Evernham
Inc. Ray had purchased the 64 Chevelle late model
race car that Sid and Robert had rejuvenated. A very good
trip. We got the full tour,by Ray himself.
If you have had trouble finding Z Chrome lately, the
A-1 paint store in Greeneville has plenty and says he has no trouble getting
it. The owner is also a good ole street rodder.
Dick Cartwright thought he had joined the ¼ tank
club. That’s when the gas gauge shows ¼ but you are actually empty. Ask Jim C. or Fred D. But with
Dick’s 49 pickup the original gas tank seems to be the culprit, not an
inaccurate gauge.
KARC member Tony Cable has had several health issues
over the 2011 year, and has decided he needs to cut his car count down to a
minimum. At the Dec. meeting he told of
a super nice 72 Buick Grand Sport that he needs to sell. One owner, tons of
supporting documents, numbers matching, etc. It is a 350/350 Ram Air Induction, A/C, PS and
PB. It is a Super car. Tony is at
423-257-6157
KARC member Charlie Thomas, after having open heart
surgery was able to attend the Dec. meeting and also make an appearance at the Christmas
party. Charlie says he is doing well.
Super
Cruise/Wilderness Trail
Just a reminder, to all KARC
members and the Car Show Committee. It’s that time again to select the official
cars for our Wilderness Trail Run. We need to get those selected and get that
info and pictures to our club artist Jim Caswell. We should probably select those cars at the
January meeting. As most KARC members
know, we first select the members who have not had their car previously picked
and second who has the oldest membership in the KARC. That’s pretty much the
criteria.
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. www.danchuck.com www.autocityclassic.com
Up Coming Events
O’Reilly Auto Parts World of
Wheels ---- Jan 6-8 ---- Chattanooga Convention Center,
Chattanooga, TN
Falls City Model A Club Swap
Meet ---- Jan 7 ---- National Guard Armory, Louisville,
KY
Cabin Fever Show ---- Jan 14-15 ---- Knoxville Expo Center, Knoxville, TN
Hamblin County Car Club Show ---- Jan 21-22 ---- Walters State Expo Center, off Exit 8 of I-81,
Morristown, TN (Indoor show)
Performance Swap Meet ---- Jan 27-29 ---- Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray, TN
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
Run to the Sun ---- March 14-16 ---- Myrtle Beach, SC
VSRA 1st Annual
Magical Rod Run ---- March 2-3 ---- Walt Disney World Speedway,
Lake Buena Vista, FL
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
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
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 )
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 ( 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
VSRA Ohio Nationals ---- June 22-23, 2012 ---- Medina
Fairgrounds, Medina, Ohio
VSRA Thunder Road Rod Run ---- Date to be Announced ---- Kingsport, TN
NSRA Street Rod Nationals ---- Aug 2-5, 2012
---- Louisville, KY
Broad Street Cruise-In ---- Aug 18 ---- Downtown Kingsport,
TN
NSRA Street Rod Nationals North ---- Sept 14-16, 2012
---- Kalamazoo, MI
NSRA Street Rod Nationals Northeast ---- Sept 21-23, 2012
---- Burlington, VT
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)
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., January 12th, 6:30 PM