Summer 2016 cover and pages 2,3,,4,5,6,7,

The Counts
National Street Rod Assn.
Inc.
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Officers and Committee Chairman on
back page
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Streetin’ News
Charter Club since 1975
The COUNTS are in their
58th.year
Fun With Cars Since
1957
VOLUME 46- ISSUE 3- SUMMER 2016
Prez SEZ
Editorially Speaking
with JIM
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GARAGE TOURS
& CRUISE NITES
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COMING EVENTS
Lots of outdoor car
shows
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NSRA I(nspection /
Appreciation Day
coverage
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48th BLACK HILLS
ROD RUN in facts and
photos 4 pages
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Rod Run dedicated to
past member Merle
McCoy
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Cruiser CAR SHOWCANCELLED
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TREATS……………..
Ha. Well, most weeks I try to bring some sort of treat to the
meetings. It seems that people enjoy that sort of thing. I
always hear compliments and comments about it. But I cant
take credit for it. I have the greatest wife in the world. It was her idea. I just
stole it and claimed it for my own.
What do treats have to do with car clubs? Well my observation over the past
year is that most of us have the support of a spouse. I must say I get all kinds
of encouragement. She stands in my shadow and makes me look good. It
makes our hobby easier. Without that support things would be a whole lot
less enjoyable. We get a lot done for ourselves (on our cars) and for the club
(charitable events we do). I should thank her more but I take it for granted
sometimes.
Our rod run was a success with the exception of the damage to the Corvette. Please if anyone knows of any person who might be involved bring it to
our attention. Summer is in full swing and as I look at the calendar there are a
ton of things to do. Every week has multiple car related events to go to and
the club tracks them very well. If you cant find something to do its your own
fault.
Take the time to take your “treat maker” and go on a short cruise to one of
the events with her to show her your appreciation. As always thanks for all of
the member support. It has made my job easier.
COUNTS PRESIDENT
...TOM
SCHMANSKI
Sect. Bob Dunfee,
Prez,
Chad Raterman
V. Prez. Glen Shield, Treas. Bob Diekmann
GET YOUR STREET ROD OR MACHINE FEATURED IN THE CIOUNTS NEWSLETTER
E-MAIL JIM SOME PHOTOS FINISHED OR UNFINISHED AND A STORY!
studeman40@hotmail.com
BLU SHUZ
It seems only natural that we feature the BIG WINNER at the Counts 48th. Annual Rod Run. Ron
Meis is no stranger to the Counts events and has
participated as a “Associate Member” for several
years. He lives in Lead, SD 6 months out of the
year and lives in Arizona in the Winter.
Over the past several years Ron has been having
Kindig-it build some fantastic cars for him. This
1959 Buick Invicta hardtop is the last one that Dave
has finished for Ron. It has won many awards at the
Goodguys events as well as cleaning house at this
years Black Hills Rod Run. It was built to drive
Ron tells about the mods on ‘59 BLU SHUZ
Buick Invicta
powered by a LSX engine made to look like a Nailhead Buick V8
Those wide whites are part of the
custom wheel with low profile tires
Custom yet seemingly original
The Buick sets and lools right from all angles
and it runs the wheels off most cars in comfort too!
Custom taillights are cool too!
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Remember those stock ‘59
Buick Grills? Not quite stock
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This has been an interesting summer so Ear. Most of the news hasn’t been very good.
First off we lost TWO club members, Active member Merle McCoy, 1940 Ford PU
and ’23 Model T bucket, passed away in May and a former member from back in the
‘60’s, Ed Shell lost his battle with cancer the end of June, Ed has lived just outside
of Hill City since his retirement as a teacher in Watertown, SD. Ed had 3 cars, a
long time owned ‘56 Chevy, a dark green ‘34 Ford Hemi powered hi-boy and a project ‘39 Chevy sedan.
Both will be missed greatly by friends, family and club members. Club condolences to both families!!!
I have been fighting an engine problem on our ‘40 Studebaker
Commander. Hopefully the problem will be diagnosed and fixed
by the time you read this newsletter.
The Rod Run this year was dedicated in memory of Merle
McCoy, who passed away in May after a sudden heart attack or
stroke. Merle had been an active member for 10 years and will
be sadly missed. This years Black Hills Rod Run was held on
July 8th and 9th, 2016 and was fairly well attended, a little down
this year but the bad news was that a participant from Dickinson, ND had his car keyed on one side, a black ‘60 Vette, during
our awards banquet and celebration at our club house. The
word is out that if any one saw anybody suspicious looking at Gene’s car to let a
club member know so we can do something about it. To add to the bad news, some
*#? called in a gun threat against the police that were going to be at the Sunday
Cruiser Car Show so the Downtown Square host committee postponed the Sunday
Show! What next? FLASH!!! The Downtown Cruiser Car Show has been rescheduled for OCTOBER 9th, 2016.
The Counts annual Swap Meet is now history. Check out the story with pictures on
the next to last page of this newsletter.
Next years ROD RUN will be our 49th, on July 7th and 8th and we plan on a shorter
version. Plans are still in the works on that new plan. If you have any suggestions e
-mail the club at studeman40@hotmail.com .
The BIG NEWS is that 2018 will mark our 50th annual Black Hills Rod Run and we
are planning on pulling out all the stops to make this the BIGGEST and LARGEST
Counts Black Hills Rod Run ever. The dates for 2018 are JULY 6, 7 and 8. Put these
dates on your FUTURE list of events that you don’t want to miss!
JIM
Check out our entire website
Www.countscarclub.com
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After a long several months of planning to have several Counts members take up the invitation from the San
Diego Over the Hill Gang members, Guy and Esther Allen, to attend their 43rd. Annual Streak. It appeared
that at least 6 couples were planning the trip but by mid April we were down to 2 couples. Bob and Shirley
Mallow took their motorhome and towed their ‘55 Chevy in Steve Kroger’s enclosed trailer. Jim and Ann
Neuzil spent several months and lots of dollars getting their ‘40 Studebaker ready for the trip. Thanks to club
members help and friend, Bill Brady’s mechanical ability we were off to San Diego on May 3rd.We were fortunate to be able to talk Bill into going with us and doing most of the driving. He also entered the event so we
had 3 entries at the Streak. We even won long distance award. The Gang treated us great and we enjoyed the
event and got to see about 400 different cars and trucks. The trip went well but we didn’t see enough scenery.
Our problems started after we got back! Tune in for the next exciting episode! JN
Street Rods of all kinds were
On hand atbthe 43 rd STREAK
Very nice “37 slantback
Cool ‘55 station wagon
This “cool” ‘40 ford was spotted in
in the cqampground parking lot
One of MANY ’56 Ford pickups
Nice ‘59 black Impala
Very nice 1940 Studebaker
Champion was owned by a OTH mbr
One of several ’55 Chevs.
Cool ‘58 Chevrolet Bel Air And the Band played on
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After registration, this years Black Hills Rod Run began with an ‘On your Own’
POKER RUN in the northern Black Hills. The highlight of this several hour jaunt
through the hills looking for answers to questions that Bob Mallow put on a sheet of paper, was
the stop for a break and GARAGE TOUR at Ron Meis’ wild “Man Cave and collection of cars and
memorabilia in Lead, South Dakota. This stop was worth the whole Poker Run trip as Ron’s collection of cars is rivaled by few! He has down sized the numbers over the past couple of years but
the quality has gone up a lot! It had been a few years since Ann and I were at Ron’s place and it is
still “COOL” on the second trip because it is like a different place again!
The Friday night White Elephant game is always a fun time and it usually lasts a couple of hours
followed by an Ice Cream Social with plenty to go around. The Counts are well known for feeding
their guest well during the Rod Run weekend.
Jim and Ann along with Bob, Steve and Dan made sure that everyone got the opportunity to purchase a souvenir Black Hills Rod Run T shirt or two!
It was time to shut down for the night and get ready for Saturdays famous Black Hills Cruise! Cont.
on page 6 and pages 21 and 22.
Ron receives one of many awards for Blu Shuz
Look whats on the wall and ceiling
Upstairs
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Ron’sal blown ‘41 Willys coupe The main floor is impressive
Ron’s office
photos of Ron.s cars
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COMING EVENTS
Please check dates and times before attending distant events, editor
AUGUST 12, 13 and 14th. 2016, Streetmasters of PIERRE, SD present their annual DAM RUN, Friday is the
gearhead gathering, Saturday is the Gravity Drags, Capitol Car Show, Poker Run, Supper, Dam Cruise , and
ice cream social. Sunday is Breakfast and Awards. For more info call Frank Eich at 605-220-2042 or go to our
website www.pierrestreetmasters.com
AUGUST 14th. 2016, 2nd. ann. Custer County. Fair Car Show in Hermosa, SD parade at 10 am, show
noon to 3 custercofair@aol.com
AUGUST 20th, 2016, DEVILS TOWER CAR SHOW, 10 to 3 sponsored bt the Texas Trail Cruisers car club at
the KOA Campground parking lot..$15 entry, cars and trucks welcome For info call Jeff 307-756-2292 or go
to
www.texastrailcruisers.com
AUGUST 26, 27 & 28th 2o16 ##rd annual ROAD KNIGHTS Blue Light Special, at the RANCH (Larimer Cty.
Fairgrounds in Loveland , Colorado Street Rods, Street Machines, Customs pre 1972 600 car limit preentries eligible for major prizes. Info contact Jim Clark 970-405-6046 or go to
www.roadknightscarclub.com
Jim Clark 970-405-6046 or go to www.roadknightscarclub.com
AUGUST 18th thru 21st.. 2016, KOOL DEADWOOD NITES, Deadwood SD, Registration daily at the Lodge at
Dead wood, for more info go .
wwwKoolDeadwoodNites.com
AUGUST 26, 27 and 28, 2016, 32nd ann. Blue Light Special, hosted by the Road Knights in Loveland, Co. at
the
Larimer City Fairgrounds (the Ranch) entry fee $24.99, pre 1972 cars only.
www.roadknightscarclub.com
call Andy Anderson 970-402-2839 Big give-a-ways all weekend
SEPTEMBER 1st thru 4th 2015 , 10th annual Sturgis Mustang Rally, Autocross, Drag racing , car shows, tours
and much more, For more info go to www.sturgismustangrally.com
SEPTEMBER 2, 3, 4 2016 40th annual Labor Day Weekend STUDEBAKER PACKARD Event, Custer, SD
Car show Sept 4, Car Show in downtown Custer, for info contact Jim at 605-390-2238 or go to
www.dakotastudebaker.com
SEPTEMBER 9, 10 and 11th. 2016 37th anniversary ROD RUN and KAMPOUT located at Lake Kampeska
Memorial Park in Watertown, SD Garage tours, Downtown show, Food and Fun, contact Kevin 605881-1734 or go to vintiquescarclub.com for entry and info
SEPTEMBER 10th, 2016 Upton, WY city park, ROSE CLASSIC car show, sponsored by Carson Rose and the
Upton Chamber 0f Commerce 10 am to 3 pm call Carson at 307-488-2378 for info
SEPTEMBER 17th. 2016 Newcastle Wyoming Car Show and Shine at the Newcastle city fairgrounds from 9
AM to 3PM. Big cash awards for info call Dick Rich at 307-746-2006
SEPTEMBER 16, 17 and 18th, 2016. OUTKASTS OLD SKOOL CAR SHOW in Mitchell, SD. Go to
www.outkastcarclub.com for info
SEPTEMBER 24th 2016, Annual Fall Festival Car Show, Edgemont, SD, for info call Dick Patrick at
605-662-5356
OCTOBER 9th. 2016, NEW DATE for the Rapid City DOWN TOWN CRUISER CAR SHOW. 9 am to 3 pm.
Enter at 5th and Main St. the last outdoor car show for the 2016 season. PLAN TO ATTEND
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