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Second Largest St. Patrick's Day Celebration in the United States

“Outsiders” are often surprised to learn that Savannah, Georgia’s largest annual celebration is the St. Patricks’ Day Parade!  It attracts almost half a million Irish (and honorary Irish) visitors along with local residents each year. Savannah's St. Patrick's Day traditions are steeped in the area's…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 10, 2013 at 7:00pm — No Comments

update on situation

the family emergency has been dealt with, all things are as good as they can be for the moment. on the 19th of Feb. they are having a cruise in up near me at OZ Pizza, this will be our next meet despite not organized by me it will be a way to draw attention to the club, if you would like to come i will let you know of the time. OZ Pizza is located over here  in douglas county on Riverside Pkwy Near the Tributary. if you would like to come let me know let's shake it up a little most are…

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Added by Jessee L Purvis on February 10, 2013 at 3:26am — No Comments

Update on today's meet

had to leave early around 3pm family emergency came into play had to leave sorry for not being able to meet some of ya'll next time all will be better and different again i am sorry that i didn't get the chance to meet you. hope you can accept my appology, wish you have a pleasant day.



other than that those that came i thank and look forward to the next time we can meet up to those that didn't get the chance to meet me or the others i apologize, i promise next time i will meet you… Continue

Added by Jessee L Purvis on February 9, 2013 at 9:17am — No Comments

A Little about our club *WGANCCC*

The West Ga Nova & Classic car club is a club for those with novas and classic cars, originally it was Douglas county nova club but since the nova club has co-opted with the west ga classic car club, both clubs are founded by J. Purvis, we try to have atleast a meet and greet every four to six weeks, and a car show every five months. our annual dues are only $50 a year half goes to the club and towards finding new locations, the other half is donated to either st. jude's childrens hospital… Continue

Added by Jessee L Purvis on February 9, 2013 at 4:11am — No Comments

Meet and greet cruise in Feb.9th

the West ga Nova & Classic Car club will be having a meet and greet this staturday from 11:30am-4:30pm at arbor place mall in douglasville we will be meeting in the parking lot infront of Bed Bath and Beyond, These meet and greets are for those who would like to be part of the club and join a club unlike any others where any condition classic car or nova is welcome aslong as it can be driven. we have these meet and greets every three-four weeks to give a welcoming to the club for new…

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Added by Jessee L Purvis on February 6, 2013 at 4:06am — No Comments

HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FEATURED AT NASCAR PREVIEW 2013!

HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FEATURED AT NASCAR PREVIEW 2013!

   Wow!  NASCAR is adding a February (8 thru 10) weekend to their schedule this year called “NASCAR Preview 2013”.   It offers fans a unique experience into NASCAR that they might not be able to get at the track each week. Fans will meet their favorite drivers, get autographs, take photos of team cars and see the Hot Rodders Of Tomorrow in the 2013 “NASCAR Preview Showdown”!…

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Added by Michael Thies on February 4, 2013 at 6:12am — No Comments

West GA Nova and Classic car Club Meet and Greet

we are having a meet and greet for potential new member today january 26th at arbor place mall in douglasville near bed bath and beyond from 3pm-6pm, bring your nova or classic car if more than ten arrive we will have to relocate to another location. if you'd like to join the club we are accepting new members from all across west Ga and east alabama, we do not believe that you need a show car to belong to our club, anything is welcome from restorations in progress, daily drivers, show cars,…

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Added by Jessee L Purvis on January 25, 2013 at 11:45pm — No Comments

ACCELERATION - Courtesy of Myron Christofferson

For those who love numbers, engineers, speed freaks and those who think they

have gone too fast at one time or another. This puts Corvette performance in

perspective. This article mentions Lingenfelter twin turbo powered Z06.…



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Added by Michael Thies on January 8, 2013 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Car show's to drag racing....PIC's

As always , I put together a lil slideshow of my favorite pic's each year . Mainly recent pic's but a few older cool edits also . The below link will start the show for you. For best playback view on a good size desktop computer Vs...3.5'' mobile phone screen haha. 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on January 1, 2013 at 3:18pm — 9 Comments

Rolex 24 at Daytona

Will have the Slime GT at Daytona for the Continental Tire Challenge and the Rolex 24 Jan. 25-27, 2013. Also have a pace lap on the 26th at 11:00 am. Look me up if your there.

Added by Jeffrey Norris on December 31, 2012 at 1:20am — No Comments

Story of a 1952 Hudson owner written by Antique Automobile Club of America Member Martin Yespy

Survived by a 1952 Hudson Hornet Convertible

By AACA Member Martin Yespy

Our cousin, Eugene Smith, a member of AACA for decades, died recently after being disabled by a stroke 11 years ago. Gene, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of all cars from the 40s and 50s, was also an avid supporter of the museum and had planned to become a volunteer after his retirement.

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Added by Michael Thies on December 21, 2012 at 5:13am — 1 Comment

Racing for Johnny...with a wild stand !

Short blog about the event in memory of Johnny Walker with one cool video of a wild pass ! 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on December 14, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

I have a ford related question.......

 Can anyone tell me a good supplier for original style Ford bench seat covers? Looking for 69 Ford seat covers front and rear.

Added by Douglas Soisson on November 25, 2012 at 12:25pm — 1 Comment

The Whiff Test

This is my first classic car although I have accumulated years of anticipation and desire for one far sooner. I have very fond memories as a child of driving around in my grandfathers 63 Ford Falcon Ranchero as he ran errands around my hometown. When he would go inside a store I would stay outside and play with his CB radio, turn all the knobs and inevitably slip behind the huge steering wheel and go on a quick day dream drive while making motoring noises through my flapping lips. On…

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Added by John Ralph on November 25, 2012 at 5:17am — No Comments

Draggin' for Toy's ... racing for a charity

Mild to wild on the 1/8 mile . All for bragging rights ,all for a good cause ! 

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Added by Jason Cole aka Bird on November 7, 2012 at 10:38am — No Comments

Chrsitmas Angels Festival & Toy Drive1 day fundraiser/toy drive event Dec 1st at Jug Tavern Park & Winder Pavillion from 7 am til 7 pm

Angels with faith Ministries will be holding a 1 day fundraiser/toy drive  Christmas Angels festival & Toy Drive at the Jug Tavern Park&Winder Pavillion at 113 East Athens Street in Winder GA 30680 on December 1st. .We  have a cutest Kids  contest with an entry fee of 1 new unwrapped toy parents/grandparents etc will need to bring a canister decorated with your child or childrens pictures etc & a new toy to us before November 25th ,voting will be from 7 am until 5 pm on Dec 1st…

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Added by Angels with faith Ministries on October 30, 2012 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow - 'Out Front' at SEMA 2012

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow - 'Out Front' at SEMA

 

For those new to it, Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is a national High School Engine Building Competition. A Team of five students disassemble and reassemble a small block under the clock for trophies and scholarships.  It is truly an exciting race with young people being introduced to the automotive hobby and industry. 

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Added by Michael Thies on October 28, 2012 at 6:30am — No Comments

IT’S A RENAISSANCE FOR CAR RESTORATIONS! By Mike Thies

We live in interesting times. Thanks to the growth of car shows and even car related networks on cable television, car enthusiasts get to see restorations and hot rod creations that were not easily witnessed even a few years ago.  Thanks to the magic of television, a number of designers and builder personalities have taken on true “star status”.  There is a long line at a number of World of Wheels events, with folks…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 24, 2012 at 7:08pm — No Comments

WE ARE " TRIUMPHANT" AT DREAM TEAM CUSTOMS!!!!!

I JUST TOOK IN A TRIUMPH, IMPORTED STRAIGHT FROM SPAIN!!!! DOING TOTAL RESTORATION FROM THE ROOTA TO THE TOOTA!  EASY $15,OOO.OO JUST TO BEGIN RESTORATION !!!!! THANK YOU MR. BERTRAND FIAUD FOR TRUSTING DREAM TEAM CUSTOMS TO DO A PERFECT JOB O YOUR VEHICLE...STAY TUNED FOR OUR B4 AND AFTER PICS!! FOR NOW BACK TO RESTORING THIS 57' CHEVY TRUCK......GOING COBALT BLUE BABY!

Added by DREAM TEAM CUSTOMS on October 18, 2012 at 5:00am — 1 Comment

“Hot Rodders of Tomorrow” has its schedule set for 2012 SEMA!

 

“Hot Rodders of Tomorrow” has its schedule set for 2012 SEMA!

 

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge is an exciting program for high school students that sets teams of students from around the country against each other to see…

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Added by Michael Thies on October 15, 2012 at 3:43am — No Comments

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