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The Desert Centre -Triumph Register of AmericaFounded: 1980
November 2011Vol 32, Issue 8http://www.dctra.org
TRiumph TRumpeter
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WebsitesDesert Centre-Triumph Register of America
www.dctra.org
Triumph Sports Car Club of San Diego http://clubs.hemmings.com/sandiegotriumphPortland Triumph Owners Association www.portlandtriumph.orgTyee Triumph Club(Seattle) www.tyee.triumph.orgBritish Columbia Triumph Registry www.3.telus.net/bc_triumph_registryAll British Field Meet (Portland) www.abfm-pdx.comVintage Triumph Register www.vtr.org AND www.vtr2007.comTriumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register www.t2000register.org.ukRimmer Bros www.rimmerbros.co.ukStag Owners Club www.stag.org.ukTR Sports 6 Club www.tr-register.co.uk/news.htmBritish Auto Works (OR) www.britishautoworks.comBritish Wire Wheel www.britishwirewheel.comSave Our Cars www.saveourcars.orgBritish Car Forum www.britishcarforum.comTriumph Travelers Sports Car Club www.triumphtravelers.orgSouthern California Triumph Owners Assn www.sctoa.orgBritish Motor Heritage Group www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk6-Pack –USA Club for TR6/TR250 Owners www.6-pack.orgOkanagan British Car Club (B.C.) www.obcc.caVintage Sports Car Club of Calgary (Alberta) www.vsccc.caMoss Motors www.mossmotors.comSmall auction and forum www.britishcarauction.comClassic Autosport Magazine www.classicautosport.netInternational Spitfire Database www.members.cox.net/spitlistBritish Motor Club of Utah www.britishmotorclub.orgColumbia Gorge MGA Club (Classic Gorge Rally) www.columbiagorgemgaclub.comVictoria British www.victoriabritish.comTriumph Register of Southern California www.socaltriumphs.orgHill Country Triumph Club www.hillcountrytriumphclub.orgTucson British Car Register www.tucsonbritish.comCentral Coast British Car Club www.centralcoastbritishcarclub.comTexas Triumph Register www.texastriumphregister.orgDelta Motorsports www.deltamotorsports.comC.A.R.S of Phoenix www.englishbawbsclassics.com
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November 2011VOL. 32 Issue 8
REGULARS Editors Desk Prez Sez Meeting Minutes Calendar of Events Cruise Nights Classifieds
FEATURES Overdrive? Drive In Movie
INFORMATION Officers Membership Application Meeting Location
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NEXT CLUB MEETING:November 9, 2011 @ 7:00 PM
Denny’s Restaurant650 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281
Come Early to Socialize with other Members
2011 OfficersPresident VP & EventsGeorge Montgomery Matt Reynolds480-290-1310 [email protected] [email protected]
Secretary TreasurerBev Peterson John Reynolds480-488-4872 [email protected] [email protected]
2011 AppointeesAAHC Rep DistributionJohn Horton Jim Andres602-843-1399 [email protected] [email protected]
Historian MembershipArmand LaCasse Trudy Crable602-904-1037 [email protected] [email protected]
Tech Advisors Webmaster & NewsletterArmand LaCasse Dave Riddle602-904-1037 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
AdvertisingOne Year placement in the newsletter and a link on the dctra.org website
FULL PAGE: $100.00 1/2 PAGE: $60.001/4 PAGE: $35.00 BUSINESS CARD: $25.00
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On the Cover:
A younger Mure edition on the Road with the Vintage Voyage
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EDITORS DESKDave Riddle
Small issue this month so let’s get to it!
Be sure to flip to page 9 of this issue for information on the upcoming Drive-In Movie night that I will be hosting at my home. Looking forward to this event. It’s been fun in the past and now that we get to enjoy our wondeful weather let’s make the most of it with a throwback to an activity that was much bigger back when our cars were new.
On a personal point of order...
Those that know me know that I am a decidedly “Political” person. So when I saw these British car themed strips of a Political cartoon that I make a habit to read every day I just had to include them in my column this month. Especially
since the strip is poking fun at my side of the political aisle AND at a decidedly inferior product that was pushed out of Morris Garages (on that last point I would expect that all Triumph Owners regardless of their political philosophy can find to be a piece of that much sought after common ground.)
I sent a message to the artist asking if and how I might obtai permission to include them in an issue of the DCTRA newsletter. I was really surprised to get a responce the very next day!
His responce...
“Dave, please do use it! I’m a former Aus-tin-Healy owner.”
Prez Sez
Minutes of theOctober Meeting
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George Montgomery
Bev PetersonPresident George Montgomery opened the meet-ing at 7:00 p.m. at DENNY’S RESTAURANT at 670 N. Scottsdale Road in Tempe.
39 people signed the roster:Jim Andres – drove a TR Jim BauderPete BowenVirgil & Marlene ColeTrudy CrableChris & George DurkinAl Elisco – drove a TRGene GlennRon Gurnee – drove a TRDeta Hampsch & Lee LoftinJohn & Beth HortonJim HughesMartin JonesBetsy KavashJody KerrArmand LaCasse – drove a TRStu & Debbie Lasswell – drove a TRDon & Trish Lockman – drove a TRGeorge Montgomery – drove a TRDave & Denine Muré – drove a TRLinda NicholsonJohn & Kathy NussTom & Trish ParksPete & Bev PetersonRon Price – drove a TRDave RiddleKen ShmidtMichael Sparkman – drove a TRMarie Thompson
10 TRIUMPHS WERE DRIVEN TO THE MEETING!
VISITORS: There were no visitors or guests.
It is November already! Where has this year gone? Wheels of Britain, The B.E.A.T., Triumphest 2011, and the Vintage Voyage have all come and gone. Soon the Christmas light tour and the DCTRA Christmas party will be coming up. That will be wrapping up another year and ready to start the cycle again next year.
Many hours of committee work have been spent by George Durkin, Marie Thompson, Linda Nicholson, Cathy Nuss, Betsy Kavash, John Reynolds and I. A lot has been accomplished toward our own Triumphest 2012 event. I’m re-ally quite pleased as to how much has been done ant to the results. The venue, theme/logo, bro-chure, events (so far), registration form, web site, they are all shaping up well and I think we will be proud to hear everyone attending exclaim “What an enjoyable event! ‘Can’t wait until Triumphest 2017!”
We have a new Membership Coordinator, Trudy Crable. She is updating our membership list to reflect our new members and the correc-tions to our addresses and phone numbers that you gave me at the last meeting. Those of you who were not at the October meeting, would you please email or snail mail any corrections to your listing on the present membership list that you find on our DCTRA web site. We want to get this new list as accurate and up to date as possible. Some of you may have noticed in the last print out that the “dues-pd-to” records weren’t quite current. Trudy is matching her records with John Reynolds, Treasurer, to revise the list. Those that are shown to be in arrears and verified with the Treasurer’s records will be contacted to bring those memberships current.
My sister has just celebrated 10 years as a cancer survivor. She is a pretty girl with a beau-tiful personality. I would like to know how many people really read this column. When you see me at the meeting, privately ask me: “How is your sister?” Don’t tell anyone else. This will just be our little secret. If you can’t be at the meeting,
send me a private email ([email protected]).
See you at the meeting on November 8th.
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MINUTES: The September 13, 2011 minutes were approved as published in the newsletter.
TREASURER: John Reynolds was not present. Gene Glenn reported on the club’s account bal-ances. $81.79 in expenses for Armand and Ann LaCasse’s pool party were paid out.
MEMBERSHIP: Trudy Crable asked everyone to update their membership information. She hopes to have a current list online soon. Everyone welcomed new members Don & Trish Lockman from Peoria (1977 Spitfire) and Al Elisco who has homes in both Flagstaff and Phoenix.
NEWSLETTER: Dave Riddle was happy with the newsletter articles he received. AAHC: John Horton reported that he had attend-ed the last meeting which was held at Sanderson Ford in Glendale. The November meeting will be held at the museum at the Scottsdale Pavilions. All interested club members are welcome to at-tend.
OWNERSHIP UPDATES: New members Don & Trish Lockman said they had just gotten their 1977 Spitfire six weeks ago.
Jim Bauder has a friend in the Triumph Travel-ers (San Francisco area club) who has a TR3 for sale – call him for more information. EVENTS: Matt Reynolds was not present to report on events. Several members announced upcoming events that club members might be interested in. Check dates and get more informa-tion in the newsletter and on our website: www.dctra.org
TECHNICAL: Armand LaCasse had nothing to report.
John Horton said getting undercoating off the underside of a TR3 is a BEAR! Jim Hughes sug-gested media blasting. Marie Thompson said the Eastwood Company has a solvent that works very well.
Jim Hughes described a clone TR3 temperature gauge he purchased on eBay recently. He was very impressed with the quality and price. He also displayed pictures of progress on the TR3 he bought in 2007, said he started the engine for the first time today and hopes to have it on the road very soon.
OLD BUSINESS: John Horton said that he sent Graham & Angela Stretch, who live on the Isle of Wight, UK, a dash plaque and shirts dating from the 2007 Triumphest. Graham was very help-ful advising on Triumph technical matters during their last visit.
Jim Bauder delivered Gene Glenn’s gold award that he won for his TR4 at Triumphest 2011.
NEW BUSINESS: Jody Kerr reported on a car show he attended back East recently held by a Cape Cod British car cub.
Ron Gurnee recommended CAR CLEANERS DETAILING in Mesa. He said they did a fine job on his car.
Jim Bauder gave away some MAGUIARS TIRE GEL.
TRIUMPHEST 2012 REPORT: George Durkin reported that the registration forms are nearly ready and will be posted to the website soon.
We are still looking for a venue for the autocross event. Stu Lasswell is checking out some po-tential sites but any help would be appreciated. A suggestion to hold both the Funcours and the Autocross on Saturday was discussed and no conclusive decision has yet been reached.
Linda Nicholson displayed some poster-size pic-tures of her car and suggested having a “Gallery of Triumphs” display at the resort. She had infor-mation on getting the posters made at Costco.
With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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OpinionPhotos: Jim Bauder
The short article quoted below, appeared in an issue of the ‘Triumph Sports Owner’s Asso-ciation’ (TSOA) newsletter, exact date unknown, in the early ‘60s. I was a member of the TSOA and kept this article. Along with other clippings from the newsletters, I also have several full is-sues of them, but unfortunately far from a com-plete collection. I was in the Navy at the time and felt that I had limited storage space so I appar-ently kept only what I considered important.
At the time I owned and drove a ’57 TR3A, This car, with its race number 8, can be seen in the collection of early ‘60s race pictures, in a series titled ‘Halls Driver’s School’ on the DCTRA web site. This car was my daily driver and it was equipped with over-drive. This article partly ex-plains my long time infatuation for the Laycock de Normanville electric over-drive!
“OVER WHAT A fried of ours ordered a new Spitfire the other day. Going over the list of options, we came to over-drive. Our friend stopped short. “What’s that?” he asked.
We’re aware that most sports-car own-ers are aware of what an over-drive does, how it works and when to use it. But we discovered that quite a few of the uninitiated haven’t the faintest idea what the unit is all about. Many owners have gotten so used to it’s dependability they just take it for granted. So we asked a couple of Triumph’s technical men to give us a capsule explanation in layman’s language. Basically, Triumph’s Laycock de Normanville over-drive is a means of reducing an engine’s revolutions per minute (RPMs) while maintaining a desired forward speed. In O-D, the RPMs are reduced 25% in the Spitfire and about 22% in the TR’s
The first thing to notice is quieter engine operation. This is due to lower RPMs, which increases engine life. Lower maintenance cost is an added bonus, along with an increase of about
12% in gas mileage.
You can think of over-drive as giving you seven speeds forward. In effect 2+, 3+, and 4+ gears on the TRs. You can use it extensively in traffic, often accomplishing the desired speed by simply going in and out of over-drive without touching the ‘gear change lever’. On the Spitfire and Triumph 2000 sedan, O-D works in 3rd and
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top gears only.
It is not necessary to disengage the clutch when going in or out of over-drive. And of course, it can’t work in first gear or reverse, and second on Spitfires and 2000’s
If you have a friend who’s thinking of buy-ing a Triumph, suggest that he order over-drive installed at the factory. It’s quite a job to have it done later, and costs twice as much. Over-drive is a big plus when you trade in your Triumph for a new one
Now that we are once again into that wonderful time of the year I’m hosting a “Drive-In” Movie Night for DCTRA.
In the past we did this in the parking lot of a friends company and showed the movie up on
the side of the building. This time I’m moving it here to my House.
The movie has not yet been selected - may just make it a surprise. Will it be a newer “contempory flick or an older classic? It will cer-tainly be looking to make it “car” themed.
Dave Riddle
Date: Friday, November 18thTime: 6:30pAddress: 743 N. 22nd Place, MesaDirections: Head towards Mesa and exit the freeway on Gilbert Road. If coming from the 60 head North on Gil-bert and after crossing University turn East at the next light, Adobe If coming from the 202 head south on Gil-bert and after passing Brown turn East at the next light, Adobe. Then - take Adobe to the first stop sign and turn South. We are the third House on the left.
Our House is a corner lot and we have 271 feet of curbing. A typical Triumph is about 13’ long so let’s see if we can fill it up with 21 cars!
If you would like to make a suggestion for the movie please email me at:[email protected]. Also feel free to browse our current movie library at:
http://www.davesdroppings.com/Mov-ies/
What to bring? Well, yourself, your better half, a lawn chair and maybe a blanket to bundle up with. We’ll be sitting on our front lawn (I’ll make sure the sprinklers are turned off a few days beforehand!)
We’ll look at maybe having Pizza along with Pop Corn, water/soda and Hot Chocolate.
So bring your sweetie and enjoy dinner and a movie.
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Calendar of Events To add or host an event, contact Matt Reynolds, VP and Activities 480-968-6078 / [email protected]
A “Vendors” menu option has been added to the website. Selecting that menu option will show you a listing of vendors (services, parts, repair, etc...) that DCTRA members have had experieince with and are recommending to other members.
If you have a Vendor to recommend you will notice at the bottom of the list that a form has been provided for you to fill out. When we receive your completed form we will add your rec-ommended vendor to the list.
RecommendedVendors
Contact Marty Clark at 480-962-7848 for membership information. Dues are $18.00 per year
Membership
Marty has posted the updated membership list on our DCTRA.org website (see files section). It‘s updated through the January ‘08 Brunch meeting. He is still accepting digital pictures of your car(s) to include on this list. Club members voted to remove unpaid listings, so these will no longer receive club emails. If you would like your membership to be renewed, bring your payment to an event, meeting or mail a check (made out to DCTRA) to our Treasurer, John Reynolds, 806 E. Campus, Tempe, AZ 85282.
Update YourTriumph Membership
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DCTRA Events November 2011
8th DCTRA Meeting12th Black Canyon City Car Show12th Ahwatukee Car & Motorcycle Show12th Ride to Remember Car Show-DeVry-Phoenix13th British Breakfast Drive-32nd st. & Shea Meet@7:30 Leave@818th Drive-In Movie Night18-20th Goodguys SW Nationals-Westworld20th DCTRA Tortilla Flats Run24-27th Motor Trend International Auto Show-Phx Convention Center
December17th British Christmas Lights Tour
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ClassifiedClassified ad’s are free to DCTRA MembersTRIUMPH / TOYOTATRANSMISSION ADAPTORSPut a Toyota 5 Speed into your TR-3 or TR-4, Transmission adaptor uses stock Triumph hydral-ic clutch set up. Adaptor Kit, with instruction, and pictures. Bill Close (602-524-5351)http://www.eaglegatellc.comMechanic/PainterMechanical, Paint and Body WorkOver 30 years experience in high end restoration work.Honest and dependable with very reasonable rates.Owner of a 1973 Triumph TR6 since 1975.Located in North Phoenix 602-569-4889Please ask for Pat when calling.TR6 complete engine/parts for saleVariety of used TR6 parts and complete 1970 engine on stand for sale. Also an aftermarket TR6 Hardtop. Will sell all for $1250. Please forward to all who may be interested.Contact Rick [email protected] Engine1968 GT-6 engine complete bought from wreck-ing yard in Flagstaff $250.00 Scottsdale 602-377-8559
Original 1976 TR6 for sale with very good condi-tion factory Topaz (orange-yellow) paint and only 70,983 original miles since new. Interior and soft top are also in good condition. Has circa 1976 dealer installed luggage rack and racing stripes. The frame is rusted under passenger side and the rear-end clunks under acceleration (U-joints? Differential?). Car has not been driven or started since 2008. $4000, as is. Call John at 602-762-1320 or email [email protected] for more informa-tion or for photos.1976 triumph TR7 belonged to Zane Horton.Car was rebuilt years ago by a former DCTRA member with a 1982 Olds 3.8 LtrV6 and auto transmission.New tires, new overheat fan with manual control, rebuilt brakes, new exhaust system. All lights work. Interior: Recovered seats. Yellow paint on hood is cracked; rest of body can be rubbed out, Radio with working speakers.Car runs very well, and with the V6 it should be reliable with parts availability. The air conditioning is is in place, however it needs electric leads to finish It. Many spare parts. It is available for 2,500.00. John Horton 602-705-8678
My TR3A project parts: is just about finished and there are many parts left over. Here are sev-eral that are ready for a new home:1 used TR3 windshield (clear) $50.001 New TR3 windshield (clear) Roadster Factory $154 + about $100 postage & shipping $200.001 rear seat (leather)(Moss), black with white pip-ing $349.95 ready to install $300.001 hard top shell with drip rails/w rear window that came with the top $ 350.001 Heater reconditioned $350.001 set of seats (core only) $100.001 set of side curtain frames $75.00 There are several fenders and doors in good to fair condition priced accordingly. Pick up only or call and maybe something can be worked out. Jim Hughes 480 924.3565
1974 Triumph Spitfire 150020K original miles, new top, never driven in the winter. Good condition, some rust, been sitting for awhile and Not currently road ready - $2500 or best offer. I bought this car when it was 6 months old and shipped it here from Ohio.Rick Humiston3708 E. Briarwood TerracePhoenix, Az. 85048480-759-6840
1979 Spitfire For SaleDave Mure 602-292-9350
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Gene Glenn, 602 320-2281, E-Mail: [email protected]
TRIUMPH PARTS FOR SALE - MAKE BEST REASONABLE OFFER.
All of these components were just removed from my 1966 TR4A. All are in perfect working order. All of the cooling components must go as a package, each item as listed, no splits please. The listed prices from the latest Moss catalog are for reference only.
COOLING COMPONETS • TR4A Radiator $329.95 *Crankshaft Sprocket $ 38.95
(Not at TR4 Radiator) *Camshaft Sprocket 45.95 • Water Pump Pulley 36.95 *Timing Chain 9.95 • Fan 109.95 * Price for Set $94.85 • Fan Extension 44.95 *Note: All in excellent condition. Chain • Water pump w/new tensioner holed timing chain cover provided
Blade impeller 99.95 opportunity to replace all above with new. • Pulley Hub 69.95 • Crank Pulley 43.95 New Smith Lucas 30 amp meter, • Crank Bolt (N/A) 49.95 #30-0-30 N/A
Total Cooling Package $785.60 • Generator 159.95 4 Chrome hub caps w/center • 2 Original Steel Wheels “Triumph Globe” Medallions
TR33 to TS13045 N/A very good condition, Set Price $168.95 • TR6 peddle box
Assembly 10.00 Australian sheep skin seat covers fit high & low seat backs, NEW $ 20.00
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Local Cruise NightsFridays:Chandler - East Valley Cruise-In at Fulton Ranch Towne Center - S.W. corner of Arizona Ave. & Ocotillo Rd. - 6-9pm - Info: Stephanie 623.582.9599
Glendale - KOOL Radio Car Show 3rd Friday of Month at Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury (6400 N. 51st Ave) - 4pm-7pm - live music and great KOOL prizes - Info: Nick 602-488-8163
Mesa - Cruise Downtown Mesa 2nd Friday of Month (West Main Street from Country Club Drive to Center Street) hosted by Downtown Mesa Merchants Group - Come down, join the fun and show off your car!! It’s FREE!! - Info: Sharon 480-890-2613 or Anita 480-924-7887
Mesa - Mesa First Car Show at Mesa First Assembly (1303 S Lindsay Rd) - Meets 1st Friday of every month beginning Jan. 2nd from 6-9pm - Live music, BBQ, soft drinks, huge parking area, great lighting - All vehicles welcome - Info: Greg 480-678-2209
Peoria - Friday Night Lights Car Show/Cruise In - 91st Ave just of Northern behind Auto Zone (8350 N. 91 Ave.) - 300 parking spaces - 100 to 200 cars attend weekly - 5:30pm -? - open to all cars, trucks, food, music, trophy for best car - Info: Bryn 480-229-2918
Phoenix - West Side Cruisin’ - 35th Ave. & Northern - Info: 602-246-3906
Phoenix - Rod and Custom Cruise (SW corner of 59th Ave. and Beardsley), prizes, raffles, music, and clean fun - Info: 623 362-8282
Surprise - Fry’s Marketplace parking lot (13982 W. Waddell Rd.) - 5-9pm - all makes and years - Corner of W. Waddell Rd. and Li-tchfield Rd., behind the Sonic Drive-In - Sonic, Fry’s and Subway for food and beverages - Info: Larry 623-476-8098
Saturdays:Chandler - Chandler Christian Church (1825 S. Alma School Rd.) - 1st Saturday of every month - Coffee and Donuts - Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles welcome - 9am-11am - Info: Tom Donahue (480) 510-3145
Glendale - Safeway - 83rd Ave. just off the 101 (west) 1/2 mile north of Union Hills - hundreds of parking spaces, plenty of light, permission
from the Safeway Property management - food - Every Saturday night from 5pm-???
Laveen - Wienerschnitzel (5220 W. Baseline Rd.) from 5p-9p - Info: Shane 602-605-8101 or 949-433-1251
Mesa - Cruisin’ on Main Street presented by Hot Rod Planet and Concerned Mesa Cruisers (Country Club to Mesa Dr.) - 6-10pm - Info: Lance 480-229-5691 - Mesa To be held the 4th Saturday of every month
Mesa - Power & Hampton on Saturday Eve-nings near Superstition Springs by K Mart
Peoria - Safeway Shopping Center - 20713 N. 83rd Ave. (83rd Ave. and Lake Pleasant Road) - 5-9pm - Everyone Welcome - Info: Gary 623-203-5752
Phoenix - Cruise-In at SO-CAL-AZ (3427 E. McDowell Rd.) - Second Saturday of month - 7-9am - coffee, donuts, car talk and a Small Swap - Drive your classic car or truck to qualify for swap space - No Trailers or Truck loads - Info: Don 602-275-7990
Scottsdale - McDonald’s, Scottsdale Pavil-ions Shopping Center, 4pm-10pm, 9140 E. Indian Bend Rd. (Pima & Indian Bend Road)
Sundays:Chandler - Every Sunday morning at 7am at Starbucks in downtown Chandler ((1 San Mar-cos Place) just west of Arizona Ave, south of Chandler Blvd.) We’re kinda hard to miss, just look for the Hot rods! Can I hear an AMEN? - Info: Craig Pike 480-220-6687
Fountain Hills - Fountain Hills Automobile Club Cruise-In at KFC & A&W RESTAURANT (16805 E. Shea Blvd.) (Target Center) - 1:00 PM - Open to all Antique, Classic & Special In-terest Vehicles (No Shows during the summer) Phoenix - Hotrod Jokers Cruise-In and Car Show - Ramjets Speed Shop (13701 N. Cave Creek Rd.) - 1-4pm - free hot dogs and bever-ages - Info: Ron 602-574-4059
Scottsdale - Old Guys Hot Rods Hotrod Show at Handlebar J’s (7116 E. Becker Lane) - 1st Sunday of Month - car show on the street in front Handle Bar J’s patio, Live music - all years and makes welcome - Info: Mike 602-291-8374
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