WEEKLY CRUISER BROADCAST MAY 15 2024

WHEN YOU FIND OUR WEEKLY BROADCAST USEFUL JUST FORWARD AND SHARE WITH YOUR FELLOW "CRUISERS"

OUR CRUISER OF THE WEEK

1934 Victoria Delux Sedan 350 Chevy Small Block Engine Jaguar IRS Rear End Mark Leuck’s Signature Iconic FIRE to FLAME Art-IN-Motion Famous Air Brush Artist El Cajon, California did movie “California Kid” movie with 34 Ford 3 Window 1974 movie fame

If you have not checked out our vendor page yet here is the link  https://www.cruisein.us/vendors-auto-related

Finally we have a local shop to repair our "Stock" Pre War and early Post War cars

Mario knocked it out of the park once more! Recently Mario opened this specialty shop exclusively for our “Stock” Pre War and early Post War cars. I already used his services for two of my "Classic" Packard car owners and both guys are extremely pleased with the shops Management, repairs and attention to details. Here is the link which will provide additional information about the staff https://www.cruisein.us/pre-war-post-war-stock-car...

ETHANOL FREE FUEL AVAILABLE!

New pumps are installed and ready to serve you!

Ethanol-free gas- Kensington Service Center, 3794 Howard Ave, Kensington, MD 20895,  89 Octane at pump. The following link provides additional information about Mario's Gas Station's history.

https://www.collectorcarguide.net/listing/kensingt...

HARRISON TRANSPORTS  - I have multiple trailers: OPEN - ENCLOSED -  LOW BOY TRAILERS. I have transported everything from Antique cars, Race cars, hot rods and exotics Everything from a rolls Royce / Lamborghini to classic Cadillacs and anything custom you can think of I can go anywhere in the USA . My office phone number is 301- 279-9404 or cell 301-452-5705 email harrisoneastcoasttransports@gmail.com

Just Posted new events in Virginia & Maryland

Tim Fogarty's What’s Going On In Maryland  & Jerry Regier's What's Going On In Virginia

Just click on this link:

https://www.cruisein.us/montgomery-counts-and-virginia

Bill Goodwin's' Whats's Going On At The Beach 

https://www.cruisein.us/eastern-shore-car-shows 

There are other non local car events available that Tim & Jerry has not posted in  there broadcasts. Here is the link to the entire Maryland, DC & Virginia aea thanks to Rob Parr's Publication:

The Ultimate Reference for Car Enthusiasts

https://www.collectorcarguide.net/

Want to get your EVENT viewed by thosands of car enthusiasts?

Use our FREE submission form and get listed on CollectorCarGuide.net!

Here is the link: https://www.collectorcarguide.net/add-your-event/

Donate Your Car

Would you like to earn a tax deduction? Or would you simply want a good reason for getting a new car? Now you can have both. Donate your car to the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF). Your donation will help over 400 high school students in Montgomery County learn how to evaluate, repair, and refurbish used cars. The students run a “Mini Dealership” where people can purchase the refurbished cars.

Here is the link: http://cars2donate.org/.

The Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF) will be meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:00 am at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg . Following the meeting at 10 am, we will be holding the ATF Awards Day Ceremony and picnic. We invite you to participate in celebrating the students of the Automotive Trades.

We will also be hosting a car show for the students and invite you to bring a vehicle. The students appreciate both the new and old technology.The meeting and ceremony will be held in person at:Bohrer Park Activity Center- Activity Room A

506 S. Frederick Avenue

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

We look forward to seeing you there!

JOIN US FOR "CARS AND CRAFT BREWS" AT LONE OAK FARM BREWING COMPANY IN OLNEY, MARYLAND FROM 9A-11AM ON A FEW SPECIAL SUNDAYS! COME ON OUT ON SUNDAY MAY 19, SUNDAY JULY 14 AND SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15! DRIVE ON IN - AND GRAB A TICKET FOR A DEAL ON A PINT AND A PIZZA WHILE YOU BROWSE ALL KINDS OF GREAT VEHICLES - OR CHECK OUT THE FARM!

"Cruise, Brews, and BBQ is starting back up after a winter break on Wednesday, April 17^th from 6-8 pm.  Notice that BBQ has been added to the name! Our kitchen is now open for food service, and we are serving delicious Southern BBQ, tacos, burgers, wings, and much more. Stop by to hang out and have dinner and a drink. Hope to see you there."

We are still looking for folks and their cars to participate in a little

car show we are putting on for the residents of the Vindobona

nursing home at 6012 Jefferson Blvd, Braddock Heights.  The date

is Friday, May 17, and will last just about an hour (1:30-2:30pm).

Please respond to Owen Griesemer at ogriesemer@comcast.net 

or 240-357-5696.  Thank you

Sharp Street United Methodist Church cordially invites you to show off your beautiful automobiles at this special event, which is free and open to the public! The Sharp Street Church grounds on Route 108 in Sandy Spring is an ideal gathering place for the community – including the residents of nearby Brooke Grove Retirement Village. If you plan to bring your classic car to this show, please R.S.V.P. to Susan Phillips (spphil14@gmail.com; call or text 301-602-1232) by May 31st to help with our planning. Thank you!

Overflow parking for visitors will be across the street at Sherwood Elementary School. As a fundraiser, Sharp Street UMC will sell hot dogs, chips, and drinks at this event.

When you want too see stock cars from 1900 through 1970 this is the place to go

SULLY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW – 16 JUNE 2024 Sully Show Vehicle Registration Forms must be received by June 14, 2024 for vehicles to be judged. NO EXCEPTIONS. Advance Registration Fee is $10. THERE IS NO DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION! This is the link to their form:

http://gwcmodela.com/pdfs/Sully/2024/Sully%20Show%20Vehicle%20Registration%202024.pdf

CRUISER WINTER PROJECTS

Just click on the below links to see the progress of Bruce's & Lenny's winter projects

Lenny's Pontiac build link

Bruce's Chevolet Build Link

CRUISER PICKS & INDUSTRY INFORMATION

If you have something car related send my way, email what you want posted to inex01@verizon.net Thanks! 

It Took Me 33 Years To Find My Dream Car; Here’s Everything That’s Broken

https://www.theautopian.com/it-took-me-33-years-to...

CEO Koji Sato reloads for long-term growth after leading Toyota to record profit, sales, production

https://www.autonews.com/automakers-suppliers/toyo...

U.S. could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions, U.S. commerce secretary says

https://www.autonews.com/china/us-could-ban-chines...

This Video Of An Old Mine Filled With Old VW Beetles And Golfs Has A Mystery

https://www.theautopian.com/this-video-of-an-old-m...

Ford Mustang owners can now reskin their cars' digital instrument clusters with a retro design inspired by the 1967-1968 Mustang gauge cluster

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142911_ford-m...

Lightweight Chrysler Slant Six Vs. Heavy Cummins Diesel: Which Of These RVs Would Last Longer?

https://www.theautopian.com/lightweight-chrysler-s...

Automotive Technology that has Transformed Travel for Disabled Individuals

http://blog.automotive-technology.com/automotive-t...

McDonald's has given the Hamburglar—cartoon burger thief extraordinaire—his own ride

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142178_mcdona...

GM ending Chevy Malibu production to retool Kan. plant for Bolt EV

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/2024-chevy-...

Here’s What The Next Generation Of Car Designers Think The Future Will Look Like

https://www.theautopian.com/heres-what-the-next-ge...

EV RELATED

Despite charging and range anxiety, EV owners won't give up their cars

https://www.thestreet.com/electric-vehicles/despit...

Plug-in EVs, traditional hybrids share similar slice of retail market in different areas, Urban Science says

https://www.autonews.com/mobility-report/ev-demand...

Used EV selection increases, prices decline

https://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/analysis/used-e...

WHAT HAPPENED IN PAST HISTORY TODAY

• 1948 Egypt, Syria, Transjordan and Iraq invade Israel

  The First Arab-Israeli War was initiated by Israel's proclamation of independence on the day before the invasion. It lasted nearly 10 months and caused thousands of casualties on both sides.

• 1940 The first McDonald's fast food restaurant opens

  Maurice “Mac” and Richard “Dick” McDonald opened McDonald's Bar-B-Q in San Bernardino. Today, McDonald's is the world's largest fast food chain.

• 1930 The first airline stewardess goes on duty

  Ellen Church and her team served snacks on a United Airlines flight from Oakland to Chicago. The flight attendants were also responsible for refueling the aircraft, handling luggage, and checking tickets.

• 1928 The first Mickey Mouse film is screened

  The 6-minute film “Plane Crazy” directed by Walt Disney shows Mickey trying to fly an airplane in reference to Charles Lindbergh. Today, Mickey Mouse is one of the world's most recognized cartoon characters and the official mascot of the Walt Disney Company.

• 1718 The world's first machine gun is patented

  British lawyer, James Puckle, invented the 25.4 mm caliber “Puckle Gun” for the use on ships. It was designed for two bullet types: round bullets for Christians and (more damaging) square bullets for Turks.

IT'S JOKE TIME

Late one night a burglar broke into a house and while he was sneaking around he heard a voice say, "Jesús is watching you." He looked around and saw nothing. He kept on creeping and again heard, "Jesús is watching you." In a dark corner, he saw a cage with a parrot inside. The burglar asked the parrot, "Was it you who said Jesús is watching me" The parrot replied, "Yes." Relieved, the burglar asked, "What is your name?" The parrot said, "Clarence." The burglar said, "That's a stupid name for a parrot. What idiot named you Clarence?" The parrot answered, "The same idiot that named the rottweiler Jesús."

IT IS MOVIE TIME

"OLD CARS" 

CAR AUCTION CALENDAR

https://www.oldcarsweekly.com/old-cars-events/old-...

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Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival is June 8-9 in Kent Island

Two rare Duesenbergs on special display

Get your motors running for the 8th annual Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival, set for Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9, and taking place at the waterfront Kent Island Yacht Club, with music, libations, light fare, vendor tents, and more. The event delivers a spectacular showcase of antique, classic, hot rod, and sports cars alongside a collection of classic boats and yachts, all taking place on the yacht club's picturesque waterfront lawn.

A highlight of this year’s show will be two rare Duesenberg automobiles on special exhibition. The ‘his and hers’ automobiles are owned by Jane and Dwight Schaubach of Suffolk, Virginia, and will not be competing for awards. Jane’s 1929 Model J Roadster Duesenberg features black exterior and interior details, with several unique features noted on this car, including an exposed honeycomb radiator, experimental design bumper, simple gas tank cover, hub medallions, and the under-the-hood horn.

Dwight’s 1930 Model J Dual Cowl Phaeton Duesenberg will also be on display and features a tan interior and a red/burgundy exterior. The Model J packed the largest straight-8 ever mounted in an American car, a Lycoming-built 420 CI powerplant with an aluminum twin-cam head, 4 valves per cylinder, and 265 HP—enough to take a Phaeton-bodied prototype to 116 MPH at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The festival kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday with a Cars and Coffee meet-up featuring car clubs, hot rods, muscle cars, modern automobiles, and elegant motorcars from bygone days. The car and boat show opens on Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., with Saturday’s and Sunday’s entrants eligible to receive show awards. Saturday’s entrants need not show up on Sunday to receive an award.

On Saturday evening from 4:30 to 6 p.m., entrants and ticket holders are invited to a cocktail party at the yacht club’s waterside tiki bar with live music, and light hors d’oeuvres and drinks available for purchase. The festival concludes on Sunday afternoon with a delightful waterside awards ceremony, featuring unique categories such as "best car to take your momma to church" and "car most inclined to stop for gas."

The Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival’s People’s Choice award winner also will be showcased at the St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay, taking place at the Kent Island Yacht Club on September 27-29, with more at www.smcde.org.

“All types and conditions of cars are welcome to come, entries won’t be competing against either Duesenberg for awards,” said St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance Chair Luke L. Phipps. “Each year just keeps getting better and better with the automobiles and boats that are attracted to this area and festival. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces back at the Yacht Club this year also.”  

The Kent Island Yacht Club with support from St. Michaels Concours d’Elegance on Chesapeake Bay produces the annual event, with this year’s presenting sponsors Bentley Motors, Fred Frederick Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Easton, Maryland, and Shore United Bank. Collaborating for the show includes the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society.

Early sponsors include Preston Automotive Group, and Prestige Auto Vault. Vendors at the festival will include Allen Bentley Studio, American Sentry Solar, American Design and Build, Ltd., Car-toons by Booth, and The Winery. 

Entrant registration is free and still open, with entrants receiving a complimentary weekend guest pass for access to all of the yacht club’s amenities. Festival attendees are encouraged to arrive by car or boat, with limited dockage available at the Kent Island Yacht Club and Hyatt Place Marina. Advanced marina reservations can be made by contacting info@smcde.org.

The event is open to the public, with early-bird discounted tickets and more information about the Chesapeake Bay Motoring Festival at www.chesapeakebaymotoringfestival.org. 

As you may know, we have partnered up with Collector Car Guide (CCG), who shares our mission to facilitate your enjoyment of your classic, custom or exotic vehicle.  We consider Collector Car Guide to be the ultimate reference for local car enthusiasts in MD, DC, PA and VA.

CCG offers a fresh approach to the auto industry by vetting all advertisers, contains valuable tips, articles, over 150 local car clubs, car shows & events, a race section and much more!  All area sponsors must be rated at least 4+ stars and are easily found in the CCG annual printed directory and/or their online directory at https://www.collectorcarguide.net/listings.  Keep their handy printed guide in your glovebox in case you need any of the services they recommend from Appraisers to Wheel Repair and everything in between!

We recommend that visit their site at:   https://www.collectorcarguide.net/ and sign up for the free monthly newsletter on the bottom of any page.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR ALL THE LOCAL RECOMMENDED BUSINESSES CATERING TO OUR HOBBY AND CAR SHOWS AND EVENTS GOING ON IN OUR AREA.

 

Cruisers have you ever considering Joining the AACA? I have been a member for years and it is a super resource for anything relating to your collector car, there are to many benefits to list and there are many events that you will enjoy. Example this past Saturday April 16th I attended their destination tour called the “Cobweb Tour” last January I joined their “Heater Tour” which started in Mt Airy and the destination was the Hershey Museum. If you are interested in joining the AACA contact German Paraud gparaud@gmail.com. 

 The price of the AACA membership is $45.00 extremely reasonable and when you visit the AACA Museum in Hershey your admission is free to all members of the AACA

How much does it cost to visit the AACA Museum? Admission is $12.50 for Adults, $11.50 for Seniors age 61 & older, $9.50 for children 4-12 years, FREE for ages 3 & under

The preservation and enjoyment of the automotive history of vintage cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles through touring, car shows, chapter meetings, workshops, social events, and great friendships.

THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN USE TO IDENTIFY THE CONDITION OF YOUR CAR

1) EXCELLENT: Restored to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area, or perfect original with components operating and appearing as new. A 95-plus point show car that is not driven. In national show judging, a vehicle in number 1 condition is likely to win top honors in its class. In a sense, it has ceased to be an automobile and has become an object of art. It is transported to shows in an enclosed trailer, and, when not being shown, is stored in a climate-controlled facility. It is not driven. There are few number 1 vehicles.

2) FINE: Well-restored, or a combination of superior restoration and excellent original. Also, an extremely well-maintained original showing minimal wear. Except for the closest inspection, a number 2 vehicle may appear as a number 1. The number 2 vehicle will take the top award in many judged shows, except when competing against a number 1 example in its own class. It may also be driven 800-1,000 miles each year to shows, on tours or simply for pleasure.

3) VERY GOOD: Completely operable original or “older restoration” showing wear. Also, a good amateur restoration, all presentable and serviceable inside and out. Plus, combinations of well-done restoration and good operable components; or a partially restored car with all parts necessary to complete it and/or valuable new old stock (NOS) parts. This is a “20 footer.” That is, from 20 feet away it may appear perfect. But as we approach it, we begin to notice that the paint may be getting thin in spots from frequent washing and polishing. Looking inside, we might detect wear on the driver’s seat, foot pedals and carpeting. The chrome trim, while still quite presentable, may have lost its sharp, mirror-like reflective quality it had when new. All systems and equipment on the car are in good operating order. In general, most of the vehicles seen at car shows are in number 3 condition.

4) GOOD: A drivable vehicle needing no, or only minor work to be functional. Also, a deteriorated restoration or a poor amateur restoration. All components may need restoration to be “excellent,” but the vehicle is mostly usable “as is.” This is a driver. It may be in the process of restoration or its owner may have big plans, but even from 20 feet away, there is no doubt that it needs a lot of help.

5) RESTORABLE: Needs complete restoration of body, chassis and interior. May or may not be running, but isn’t weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful only for parts. This car needs everything. It may not be operable, but it is essentially all there and has only minor surface rust, if any rust at all. While presenting a real challenge to the restorer, it won’t have him doing a lot of chasing for missing parts.

6) PARTS CAR: May or may not be running, but is weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful primarily for parts. This is an incomplete or greatly deteriorated, perhaps rusty vehicle that has value only as a parts donor for other restoration projects.

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