November 2014 Newsletter! MCC web site: www.msclassiccruisers.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mississippiclassiccruis ers

Upcoming MCC Events…

 MCC’s November Cruise-In, Saturday November 8th at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland. Time is 4:00pm – 6:00pm, weather permitting. Contact Ray W. at 601-720-7782 or [email protected]. This is the final MCC cruise-in of 2014!!  MCC Christmas Party Friday December 5th 6:30 pm at Annandale Golf Club (Club House). Please RSVP to Henri Fusilier at [email protected] or 601-856-7733 by November 26th.  Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6th at 9:00 am. We will meet at Ridgecrest Baptist Church around 8:00 am to line up.  MCC Annual Meeting Friday, January, 9th at 6:30pm at Annandale Golf Club (Club House). .

Welcome to Mississippi Classic Cruisers!

Brad Brady Madison, MS (no listed)

Mark & Valerie Barton Brandon, MS 1967 Plymouth VIP 1987 Cadillac DeVille Steve McClintock Brandon, MS 2004 Honda S2000

Monica, Romy & Rico Maldonado Florence, MS 1979 Chevy Camaro

Long Way Home (A Corvette’s Journey) Content provided by MCC Member Bob Jackman

As many of you who know me already are aware, I love all kinds of and always have. Evidence of this can be found in the big cars I own or have owned in the past as well as my collection of 5300 plus models. I preface this short story by saying this lest one would think that my only focus is on Corvettes alone.

My ownership of my 1961 Corvette began in 1972 when I painted it for a friend. This friend and I were both Modal A Ford fans and used to work on them together. One day he and his wife went to a car show where she saw the Corvette and wanted it badly so they bought it although my friend really wasn't into other cars other than the Model As. Long story short, after I painted the car for him, and knowing he didn't particularly care for the car, I asked him if he would sell me the car...after checking with his wife, the answer was no. About six months later my friend took a job some 1,000 miles away and again I asked if he would sell it to me before they moved and again the answer was no. As with many things in life, he called me about thirty days after they moved and said that his wife had decided that it was okay for him to sell the car. Bottom line...I had to pay to have the car shipped back the 1,000 miles when it had lived some three miles from us to begin with.

Looking back I guess it was predestined for Lori and I to own a Corvette. Growing up, one of my best friend's father was the personnel director of the Corvette plant in St. Louis which is where I am from. My friend and I were in the plant at least once a month watching America's number one sports cars being built from 1954, the first year production started in St. Louis until the early sixties when my friend's father retired. Back then the survival of the Corvette was questioned by the bean counters at GM each year. In 1960, the Corvette achieved sales in excess of 10,000 units for the first time, and which was the benchmark used to determine the make's future. Today it would be hard to imagine the automotive picture without the Corvette but it came very close to not happening. Sometime when you get the chance to see an original older Corvette it's important to know that these old Vettes were virtually hand built without the aid of computers and robots.

Bob Jackman

For a complete listing of ALL winners from Scarecrow, visit the MCC website: www.msclassicruisers.com or our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/mississippiclassiccruisers

CHOICE AUTOS Best in Class: Paul Stegall Florence, MS 1967 Chevy Camaro

CHOICE TRUCKS Best in Class: Jimmy Ellsins Brandon, MS 1952 Ford F1

CHOICE IMPORTS Best in Class: Tom Whitefield Starkville, MS 1974 Triumph TR-6

CHOICE ROD Best in Class: Eric Knight Pearl, MS 1939 Chevy

CHOICE MODERN MUSCLE Best in Class: Michael Still Ridgeland, MS 2014 Ford Shelby

SPECIAL AWARDS Best Paint: Paul Stegall Florence, MS 1967 Red Chevy Camaro Best Interior: Susan & Tim Splawn Lafayette, LA 1940 Ford 5 Window Best Engine: Rob Stringer Madison, MS 1970 Chevy Chevelle Best Customs: Joe Mozola Brandon, MS 1949 Coupe Paul Adams Yazoo, MS 1950 Mercury Brett Killingsworth Madison, MS 1947 Chevy

Best Ratrod: Jeff Wilke Brandon, MS 1923 Ford T-Bucket Scott Paxson Laurel, MS 1951 Chevy 3100 Clay Busby Brandon, MS 1953 Chevy 3100

Best Model T/A: John McIntyre Ridgeland, MS 1922 Model T James Lambert Baton Rouge, LA 1930 Ford Model A Coupe Doug Jones Madison, MS 1931 Ford Model A Victoria

Best Project Car: Barbara Alexander Brandon, MS 1953 Chrysler Windsor Coupe Mitchell Bennett Madison, MS 1954 International R-120 Michael Walthall Vicksburg, MS 1954 Chevy Pickup

Most Radical: Ken Clark Brandon, MS 1967 Chevy II Wagon Walter Williams West Monroe, LA 1933 Willys Coupe Joe Brister Canton, MS 1942 Chevy P/U

Survivors Marcus Ellis Walnut Grove, MS 1929 Ford Model A Pickup Unrestored: James Young Kosciusko, MS 1958 Bermuda Ken Walley Ridgeland, MS 1966 Chevy Corvette

Most Original Sharrell Nelson Jackson, MS 1956 Ford Thunderbird Restored: Patsy Harveston Wesson, MS 1972 Pontiac GTO Presley Pettit Madison, MS 1971 Pontiac Lemans Sport

Most Brad Outlaw Flowood, MS 1931 Ford Model A Unusual: Charlie Murray Brandon, MS 1950 Vintage Kurtis Kraft Henry Majors Madison, MS 1934 Cadillac El Dorado Mike Finnegan Richland, MS 1946 Ford DLX Convertible Tische Wallace Hattiesburg MS 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

Most Gary Berry Ridgeland, MS 1974 Chevy Impala Nostalgic: Jeff Carrothers Brandon, MS 1958 Edsel Corsair Richard & Angela Adcock Braxton, MS 1963 Ford Falcon Michael McCrory Madison, MS 1961 Buick Electra 225 Tommy Thomas Madison, MS 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Bob Jackman Brandon, MS 1979 Lincoln Continental Mk James Lambert Baton Rouge, LA 1930 Ford Model A Coupe Steven Wagner Madison, MS 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Joe McNamee Brandon, MS 1954 Buick Special Jimmy McCool Cleveland, MS 1954 Chevy Bel-Air

Top Josh McClintock Brandon, MS 1996 Acura Integra Tuners: Timothy Whitfield Jackson, MS 2003 Nissan 350Z Steve McClintock Brandon, MS 2004 Honda S2000

Longest Distance: Glen Nichols Haslet , TX 1972 Chevy Chevelle

Mayors Choice: Robert Coleman Greenville, MS 1955 Ford Crown Victoria

Poster Car: Cindy Phillips Madison, MS 1976 Corvette

Oldest Vehicle: John McIntyre Ridgeland, MS 1922 Model T

Best GM: Dwight & Janice Jasper Crystal Springs, MS 1957 Chevy Bel-Air

Best Ford: Larry Chedotal Madison, MS 1957 Ford Thunderbird

Best MOPAR: Doug White Madison, MS 1966 Dodge Coronet

Best British: Tom Whitefield Starkville, MS 1974 Triumph TR6

Best German: Doug Jones Madison, MS 1987 Mercedes 560SL

Best Japanese: Steve McClintock Brandon, MS 2004 Honda S2000

Best Italian: John Ravenstein Jackson, MS 2011 Maserati Gran Turismo

Hottest Import: Len Jones Ridgeland, MS 1990 Mazda Miata Oscar Gibbs Madison, MS 2008 Infiniti G37S Josh McClintock Brandon, MS 1996 Acura Integra

New Domestic: Bill Smith Ridgeland, MS 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Roger Dabbs Brandon, MS 2015 Corvette Stingray Larry Chedotal Madison, MS 2013 Ford Mustang Boss

Scarecrow Scores Record Numbers

Thank you to the many club members that spent countless hours making Scarecrow the quality event that it was. The figures we have so far on the results look like this:

* Cruisen-4-Cash drew over 80 cars (roughly 200 people) * 62 cars and trucks participated in the 6.5 mile caravan * Over 23,000 people showed up to eat, shop and view beautiful show cars and trucks * Total number of show vehicles on display: 602 * 178 awards were given out * Almost a 20% spike in Facebook ‘Likes’ on our Facebook page

This data clearly demonstrates that Scarecrow is the third largest car show in Mississippi. We encourage everyone to take time and visit the MCC website (msclassiccruisers.com) and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mississippiclassiccruisers)to view photos and videos of the event. You won't be disappointed!

Race Results of the 1st Annual Tom Phillips 5K

Overall Finish: Female Open Winners: 1. Larry Sykes 1. Karen Vesey 2. Sharon Patterson 2. Ashley Sullivan 3. Sarah Pendergrass 3. Sherian Grubbs 4. Shane Henley 5. Gabrielle Pazdersky Female Masters Winners: 6. Rebecca Bauer 1. Cindy Phillips 7. Harrison Bauer 8. Cathy Files Male Open Winners: 9. Gina Oubre 1. Chris Pazdersky 2. Matt Stapleton 3. Ben Bauer

Dear MCC Members and Sponsors,

I what to thank you all for the love you have shown and given to Tom's memory and to my family. Tom was a multi-complex man and that is what made him so memorable and special to so many people. He had drive and ambition that showed in everything he did. He fretted, stressed, and worried about everything and was always proud of everyone's efforts and achievements at the end of the day. He loved the Mississippi Classic Cruisers. We made many friends and many memories over the last several years and considered the club a part of our extended family. I will always be so grateful to you all. Your time, energy and giving of your hearts for Tom is the most overwhelming outreach I have ever experienced. He was my soul mate and I feel so blessed to have had him in my life. There will never be another Tom Phillips. He is missed.

I'm not very good at writing my thoughts and this may seem like rambling but my sincere intent is to let you know how much I love you all and say thank you again for being there for me and the girls.

Love, Cindy

Photos from the 2014 Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show More Photos available online at facebook.com/mississippiclassiccruisers Photos courtesy of MCC member Barry Schmidt

 MCC’s November Cruise-In, Saturday November 8th at Renaissance at Colony Park in Ridgeland. Time is 4:00pm – 6:00pm, weather permitting. Contact Ray W. at 601- 720-7782 or [email protected]. This is the last cruise-in of 2014!!  MCC Christmas Party Friday December 5th 6:30 pm at Annandale Golf Club (Club House). Please RSVP to Henri Fusilier at [email protected] or 601-856-7733 by November 26th.  Christmas Parade In Downtown Madison, Saturday December 6th at 9:00am. We will meet at Ridgecrest Baptist Church at 8:00am to line up.  Trade Days Classic Car Cruise-In Event, November 15th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Visit www.tradedaysllc.com for more information.  Car and Bike Show, Saturday November 8th 10:00 am -until in Laurel, MS. For more information call 601-342-2732.  MCC Annual Meeting Friday, January, 9th at 6:30pm at Annandale Golf Club (Club House).

 1964 ½ mustang convertible 289 4-barrel, auto trans. Navy with tan leather and tan top. Completely restored. Owen Richards –601-946-3567—[email protected] *  1994 Ford Crown Victoria, 4 DR, 6 Passenger Full size. Vibrant White, Opal Gray Interior ***  1974 Corvette Stingray T-top coupe. Has original 350 L-48 (195 HP), with a 200 R4 5 speed automatic transmission. Original Chevy engine orange valve covers, PS, PB (brakes are SS and just over a year old), tilt telescopic steering, new battery cables, new points and condenser, true dual exhaust. Excellent tires with (powder coated) original rally wheels and new SS rings. New rocker panels, front and rear fiberglass bumper seams filled in. Original alarm system. Many other documents not listed. Asking $15,500 Call Steve Burns 704 254-5006 ***

 Need a gauge cluster with Tach in order to finish up a 69 Mach 1 restoration. If anyone knows where one can be located, please contact Norman Riddle at 334-430-5997 **

To place a free ad or to change/cancel your current ad, please contact Burton Doss at 601-940-1282 or by E-Mail at [email protected]. You can also send a letter to MCC, P.O.BOX 592, MADISON, MS 39130.

Submission deadline for changes, deletions, and/or additions for the December 2014 newsletter will be November 23rd. Please don’t be late!

All ads will be canceled after three (3) months unless canceled by you earlier and are limited to five lines and must be automotive related. Photos are welcome but must be sent by email along with your ad.

Automotive services available from some of our great MCC Sponsors:

 Build that dream garage, Pettit Builders, Presley Pettit at 601-940-8602 or [email protected].  Complete auto/boat upholstery, Juan’s Upholstery in Raymond. Call Juan or Maribel Melo at 601-376-0005 or email [email protected].  Performance valve jobs, milling, porting, TIG, crack repair, boring, honing, engine disassembly, re-assembly, machine work and diagnostic. Jackson Cylinder Head Service. Geoff Burroughs at 601-353-1014.  Full service detailing, carpet shampoo, wet sanding and headlight polishing. No job too small! Ridgeland Auto World at 601-899-8500.  Specializing in repairs and upgrades to your classic car or truck. Tyer’s Professional Auto Service in Clinton at 601-924-4165.  Glass for home or auto, Venable Glass Services. Ridgeland and Brandon locations. Call owner Roger Venable at 601-605-4443.  T-shirts, banners, signs, mugs, pens, hats, printing, business cards and all kinds of marketing / promotional items. Printables & More, 101-B First Choice Drive, Madison, MS (located in Gluckstadt). Contact owners Debra and Mike Gallaway at 601-898-1790.  Paint and body work, all classic and late model vehicles. Contact your local Capitol Body Shop Manager.  Contact Richard Newman at Storage Depot for all your storage needs. 601-856-5650 or visit his web site at www.storagedepotms.com. Be sure to tell Richard that you are a member of the Mississippi Classic Cruisers.  Check out White Rhino Fabrication for all your specialty designs and fabrication needs for your current and future projects. Contract Chris Brown at 601-397-1118.  If you are searching for replacement parts for your current daily driver or a hard to find project car, contact Pull-A-Part at (601) 949-8490 or visit their website www.pullapart.com

For the best service, parts and prices be sure to visit your local O'Reilly Auto Parts store. Be sure to let 'em know that you are a member of the Mississippi Classic Cruisers!

Mississippi Classic Cruisers

P. O. Box 592

Madison, MS 39130

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