2011 Cruise and Show season is here

It seemed like it would never end, but the spring rains have washed off the winter salt and sand. More and more nicer cars are getting out on the road to be enjoyed by the driver and witnessed by the keen-eyed passerby.

Plans are in motion for the 4th Annual Kenny Johnson Memorial Cruise coming up in August. Save the date if you can.

August is a great month of the summer--you still have a good driving season left but you have had plenty of time to get your ride up and running and make it to the cruise.

We look forward to seeing you at all the events listed in our event calander. Get out there, but be easy on the gas--it isn't getting any cheaper.

Another great show at Broadway Pizza

The All American Show as at Broadway Pizza on May 1st earlier this year. They usually put on some big shows later in the year, with free admission for all spectators, but this one was a little earlier than normal. It was still great.



I have mentioned the soft spot I have for 1967 Fairlanes since they were my first car. This one made me emotional. The 390 GT was offered for only two years. I can't think of anything that would make this car better, beside me driving it down a lonely stretch of highway. On a Fairlane side note, the Nascar winning 427 was also offered in a few '67 Fairlanes, but it wasn't available in the GT model. You had to read the fine print in order to know that the 427 was offered. It was also cheaper to insure because it wasn't the sporty GT model. I love America.

The early '60s Impala was a fire-breathing beast. What I didn't mention earlier was HiTech Motorsports was providing dyno pulls at a really cheap price to all show cars. I think I heard this 454 big block roaring on the dyno before it pulled into this parking spot. I loved the cut-outs behind the front wheels and the cool F-85 Olds emblem giving up its life for this E-85 drinking Chevy.


There are many limited edition 2005 to present Ford Mustings: Steeda, Bullit, Mach 1, Saleen, etc. But a few of these were very limited and very, very powerful. This is a 2006 Shinoda Mustang. Larry Shinoda was one of the original designers of the Boss 302. This mustang pays homage to his creative force to make the greatest looking and greatest handling Ford Mustang of the Muscle Car Era.



You don't see many new fuel injected cars with ram air, but here you go. Also, everyone needs a supercharger and 550 horsepower.



Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff

The KJM 2010 Cruise is On

Almost three years ago now, the Kenny Johnson Memorial Show and Cruise was created to keep my uncle Kenny in the thoughts of his family and friends. That first year, we ran out of time for the cruise but put on a fine car show.

The following year, we ditched the cruise idea and put on another fine car show. This year, we are going back the other way. We will be keeping things simple this year with only a cruise. Those who want to participate will gather at a location yet-to-be-determined to chat and share memories and maybe have ice cream.

After that, we will go for a drive and possible stop somewhere for dinner. Post cards will be mailed out in the next few weeks to remind previous car show participants of this change.

Personally, I am mixed on this change. The main reason it was made is the other two shows going on in the area on that day. Another reason is that it is a lot of work and other obligations are making themselves know, especially this summer.

I look forward to seeing everyone bring out your muscle car, hot rod, and cruiser for the cruise.

Lastly, if you have nothing cool to drive, bring out that minivan! The more the merrier.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,
geoff

World of Wheels 2010 Pics part 2

There was a nice mix of hot rods, muscle cars, and cruisers at the show. I can't remember there being this many 'average' cars there--meaning ones that you and I could build/work-on/drive.

Here is a really slick custom bumper on the back of a rat rod. It looked simple to make, easy to fit, and just looked right. I'm not sure what it would protect you from, but I guess that can be overlooked for the increased style points.



Looking at the same rat, here is the header blockoff plate. It appears to be the front diff cover from an old rear end. Sweet.



Here is a twenty-two inch rim off a fully custom Chevy half-ton truck. I would think you would need to wear chainmail gloves when taking them on and off to avoid loosing a finger in the spiky teeth in the middle.



Look for more later pics later.

Also, check out the Google calender above. Many of the events for the summer season are now listed. Just scroll ahead to the month you desire to chekc out.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

The new online home for the Anoka River Run Weekly Cruise

This has to be the cruise to attend during the not-long-enough summer cruise season.

The show is now officially referred to as the Anoka Classic Car Show.

Check this link for more info:

http://www.anokaclassiccarshow.org/index.html

World of Wheels 2010 Pics

Well, I made it there. I wasn't planning on going, but the wife stayed with the wee ones feeling under the weather I went with my dad. It was smaller that some years, but there were more high-dollar cars.

Here are two pics for now:



I put wooden running boards on my old Chevy 4X4 several years ago. I did it more out of being too cheap to pay three hundred bucks for something I would knock off driving through the field behind my house than for a fashion statement. It is good to see some street rodders are doing the same.




And, when was the last time you saw a twin-turbo Buick in a street rod. Yes, I said a Buick.

Look for more pics from the event soon.

Oh one more thing. We are near the beginning of planning for our show this year. What would you like to see? A full-blown show like we did the past two years? One big cruise night? One cruise night a month? Something completely different?

There are a few other changes going on out there in the local car show scene. Let me know what you hear.

Shifting gears and burning rubber,

geoff

the 2010 Car Show Season Officially Begins

This weekend is the World of Wheels show in the Twin Cities.

Tickets aren't cheap, but if you can make it... go!

Stay tuned for more info about other shows this year including the third annual KJM show in Becker, MN this August.