December 2011 Newsletter!

December 2011 Newsletter!
MCC web site: www.msclassiccruisers.com
Upcoming MCC Events…
 MCC’s Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 9th, 6:30pm at Pan Asia. A buffet will be set
up especially for MCC for $25 per person. A coffee and alcoholic bar will be extra.
For more information contact Paul Tankersley at 601-260-9138 or ptankers@bellsouth.net
or Bob Jackman at 601-919-0291 or robertjackman@msn.com Note: No event will be held
on Saturday December 10th.
 MCC’s Annual Business Meeting, Saturday January 14th. Time is TBD.
A message from Canaan Manley, your new newsletter editor.....
As you read in the November newsletter, Tom Phillips has handed the reins of our monthly
publication over to me. Tom gave a brief introduction of my background, but I‟d like to
elaborate a bit as I am the new kid on the block to the newsletter and MCC in general. I
am a transplant to the South as of ‟99. I grew up in Colorado and moved to Nashville after
college graduation in „99. After living outside of Nashville for 5 years, my wife and I
moved to the Jackson area. We currently live outside Flora on a small farm with a few
animals. I am an Engineering Manager for the Nissan factory in Canton, MS, and as Tom
mentioned I am a car guy (or a geek as I think of myself). I have owned a variety of cars
over the last 20 years including a ‟71 GMC 2wd truck, an ‟83Mustang 5.0L convertible, an
‟89 Ford Mustang 5.0L GT, a Chevy Blazer with a 7” lift kit, a Chevy Beretta, a couple
Ranger trucks, a Chevy full-size truck, a Nissan Altima, two Nissan Versas, and I am
currently restoring a 1995 Nissan 240sx. My first Versa was shown in two import
magazines last year, which I am very proud of. I generally do all my own work unless I
just don‟t have the skills or tools, and then it‟s time to research and head to my local tool
store. You can usually find me running around with a digital camera or a video camera at
the local car events. I have a lot of photos and video floating around on various import
forums and Youtube.
As it pertains to the newsletter, I have a lot of ideas for the newsletter in the future. I
would like to start sharing more of the stories of our members; their restorations and rare
car or part finds, the trips across the country to pick up the rare cars and trucks, plus more.
The strength of MCC is the membership we have. If you have any ideas, send them my
way via email or the MCC Facebook page.
Let’s welcome these new members to MCC!
Phillip Street
Pam & James Johnson
Madison, MS
Madison, MS
Jason & Holly Thomas
Greg Copeland
Chaitanya Yarlogadda
William Barbuto
Jayson Asbill
James Sisson
Madison, MS
Madison, MS
Madison, MS
Madison, MS
Madison, MS
Canton, MS
Barbara Almon
Joe Harper
Jason Hulsman
Marquis Scurlock
Mitchell Hedgepeth
Steve Gosselin
Cindy Pierce
Kevin Pierce
John Hulsman
Erik Norsworthy
Jonathan Chappell
Rodney White
Brian Johnson
Ridgeland, MS
Clinton, MS
Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS
Clinton, MS
Flowood, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Todd Killingsworth
Bobby & Lisa Phillips
Bobby Clark
Toboris & Niki Williams
Buddy Sullivan
Bubba &
Tex Malley
Leroy Warren
Fred Terry
Mack Jones
Eric Sinclair
James Parker
Tommy Hart
John & Sandra Blair
Monty Campbell
Ron Cooper
Allyson Mize
Jamie Whittington
Tony Hudgins
William Epps
Brandon, MS
Brandon, MS
Florence, MS
Byram, MS
Raymond, MS
1973 Volkswagen Thing
1979 Volkswagen Cab Bug
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T
2002 Porsche 911
1998 Honda Accord
1955 Chevrolet Nomad
2000 Acura Integra Type-R
2001 Mazda Miata
1991 Nissan 240sx Coupe
1997 Honda Prelude
1935 Chevy 3-Wdw Coupe
1973 Ford Mustang
1966 Ford Mustang
2002 Pontiac Trans Am
1968 Oldsmobile 442
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
2008 Mercedes C300
2005 Infiniti G35
1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
1990 Ford Saleen Mustang
1997 AMC Jeep CJ7
1969 Dodge Charger
1997 Jeep Wrangler
1960 Chevrolet Apache
1966 Pontiac LeMans
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle
1957 Chevrolet 210
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
1991 Honda CRX
Taylorsville, MS
Terry. MS
Terry, MS
Philadelphia, MS
Hattiesburg, MS
Vicksburg, MS
Greenville, MS
Utica, MS
Crystal Springs, MS
Crystal Springs, MS
Oxford, MS
Ferriday, LA
Shreveport, LA
Huntsville, AL
1968 Plymouth Barracuda
1967 Ford Fairlane
1972 Chrysler Satellite
1967 Chevrolet El Camino
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
1955 Chevrolet Belair
1980 MGB LE
1961 Ford Falcon
1955 Chevrolet Handy Man
1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS454
1936 Ford Coupe
1954 Chevrolet Rat Rod Truck
1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Photos Taken at the MCC November Cruise-in at Renaissance in Ridgeland!
To see additional pictures of the Cruise-in visit the October “Cruise-in photos” page at
www.msclassiccruisers.com or MCC’s new Facebook page!
Random Photos Taken at Various Events in 2011!
To see additional pictures of the 2011 MCC events, visit the MCC website at
www.msclassiccruisers.com or MCC’s new Facebook page!
All Mississippi Classic Cruisers club t-shirts will be priced at $10
each for the remainder of 2011 while supplies last.
MCC’s Annual Christmas Dinner
MCC‟s annual Christmas dinner will be
Friday, December 9th, 6:30pm at Pan Asia. A
buffet will be set up especially for MCC for
$25 per person. A coffee and alcoholic bar
will be extra. Pan Asia is located 720 Harbour
Pointe Crossing in Ridgeland. For more information contact Paul Tankersley at (601) 2609138 or ptankers@bellsouth.net or Bob Jackman at (601) 919-0291 or
robertjackman@msn.com
Mississippi Classic Cruisers is now on Facebook!
Mississippi Classic Cruisers now has a Facebook page set up for the club. It
is listed as "Mississippi Classic Cruisers". If you have a Facebook account, I
invite you to visit the MCC page and check it out. While you are there
“Like” the club‟s page and you will receive updates to your Facebook
account. Also, take time to post a photo of your car and make a comment so
others can see who has joined. Tell your friends to do the same. The page
will continuously be updated with new events, photos from cruises and shows, and member
info.
MCC Membership hits a new high – 418 members!
Have you ever wondered where all the MCC members were from? We have created a Google
map showing where all the members live. Below is what it looks like. As expected, the
majority of our membership lives in the Jackson metro area. We are starting to increase
membership in all corners of Mississippi and even branching into Alabama and Louisiana.
How exciting is that?
MCC Membership Dues for 2012 are now due and are prorated as follows:
If you joined during the below times, please pay the amount shown:
2004-2010 …………. $25.00
Jan-Feb 2011 ………. $22.00
Mar-Apr 2011 ………$18.00
May-Jun 2011 ………$12.00
Jul-Sep 2011 ………..$ 8.00
Oct-Dec 2011 ……… Nothing Due
The reason we prorate the dues for those that joined during 2011 is so we can collect from
everyone in January and do not have to spend time collecting for the rest of the year. Payment
as noted above will cover your dues through the end of 2012. Also, if you would like to pay
your dues at the upcoming Christmas dinner, someone will be available to take your payment.
Make your check payable to “Mississippi Classic Cruisers” and mail to P.O. Box 592,
Madison, MS 39130. If you have questions about your dues, please contact Tammy
Thompson at msclassiccruisers@yahoo.com.
Some nice feedback from the Scarecrow Car Show and Caravan!
Gary Berry delivers a Scarecrow plaque to
sponsor Dustin Venable of Venable Glass
Upcoming 2011 and 2012 Events:
 MCC’s Christmas Dinner, Friday, December 9th, 6:30pm at Pan Asia. A buffet will be set
up especially for MCC for $25 per person. A coffee and alcoholic bar will be extra.
For more information contact Paul Tankersley at 601-260-9138 or ptankers@bellsouth.net
or Bob Jackman at 601-919-0291 or robertjackman@msn.com Note: No event will be held
on Saturday, December 10th.
 The Spiro P. Cora Memorial Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Saturday, December 10th,
10am-3pm. This is a church sponsored festival, food, drinks, bake sale for The Greek
Orthodox Church at the corner of Pear Orchard and Old Canton Rd in Jackson, MS. For
more information, contact Gayland Cox at (601) 259-8781.
 Racing Vehicle Extravaganza, Sat. & Sun., January 7th & 8th, 2012 from 10am-6pm,
Trademark in Jackson, MS. Contact Bill Bissell at wsbissell@aol.com. The #88 Dale Jr.
Nascar will be on display at the event along with Mississippi‟s first " Monster Truck"
from years ago that has been restored... "Casper" was the original name... The 'World of
Show and Go" division is filling really fast, so get your applications in early.
 MCC’s Annual Business Meeting, Saturday January 14th. Time is TBD.
 Boy Scout Troop 98 Car & Truck Show, Sat. March 17, 2012, 9:30am – 2:30pm,
Springridge United Methodist Church, Byram, MS. Call 601-937-1928 or email
rattletrapc38@aol.com .
 3rd Annual Rumblin’ in Ridgeland Car Show, Saturday, April 21st, 2012. Time is TBD.
 9th Annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show, in Madison, MS, October 19-20, 2012.
For Sale:
 1967 Sunbeam Tiger Clone Project - Rust free. Previous owner installed
the 289 Ford V-8 (he says it is a fresh stock rebuild... never cranked.
New stock firewall, correct brake, clutch and gas pedals. Goodrich
225/55R17 TA radials and new 16x7 Superlite wheels. Call JD at 601624-7288.
 1967 Camaro RS conv. $25,000 obo, 350 auto, pwr. str., Wilwood four
wheel disc brakes, hotchkis tvs suspension system, new black cloth top, exhaust system
and all new custom interior with 4 bucket seats, custom center console and sound system.
Call Jim at 601-316-0287 or at showtimeacc@yahoo.com.
 1967 Corvette, 327ci, 350hp, 1 of 336 Roadsters with factory Air and 1
of 1966 with vinyl covered hardtop. For more info contact
billsing97@aol.com or call 817-691-1910.
 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 6 sp. 426 hp. heated seats, moon-roof. Silver
with black leather interior, 16,000 miles. Perfect condition $31,000 .
Call Glen 601-951-9979.
 1955 Chevrolet 3100 swb pickup, no drivetrain, very restorable $800.
Call Jason 601-500-0509 or email ridealong34@hotmail.com
 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, baby blue, black vinyl top, 302 2v, auto with
console, pwr. steering, factory air. New Magnum 500 rims, new tires,
radiator, all chrome is new, excellent paint, great interior. Runs and drives great. Asking
$15,000 contact Keith at 601-896-2589.
 1960 El Camino, 350/350, P/B, $35,000 fayec@hughes.net
 1967 Plymouth Barracuda $9,500 OBO. Car runs great, new interior,
needs paint. Willing to trade for a newer model cheaper more fuel
efficient vehicle to drive to work. Call Josh at 601-918-2682.
 1956 Chevy, 400/350, P/B P/W, $52,000 Call: Killer 662-356-6035
fayec@hughes.net
 Three (3) Mustang Cobra wheels, silver in color, size is 17”x8” +30
offset. They have tires on them, but the tires are not in good condition.
$100. Call Canaan at (601) 896-8480 or vldesigns@hotmail.com
 Used 4-post lift manufactured by Grand Lift Company in Dallas. 9,000
lbs lifting capacity. Not currently in use, located in Madison, MS, $1800. Contact Larry
Chedotal at 601-260-7286 or by email at lchedotaljr@comcast.net.
 1957 T-Bird Torch Red 312 cc dual quads three speed all numbers match town and country
radio two tops $40k belagam@bellsouth.net
 18 foot dual axle all steel car trailer with tie down tracks hydraulic brakes new tires $1800
belagam@bellsouth.net
 2005 HaulMark 24' Enclosed Car Hauler/Utility Trailer. Super
nice dual axle 10K GVWR. Front door on passenger side plus an
over-the-axle driver's side door to enable you to get in and out of
your car easily. Electric winch and electric tongue jack; diamond
plate front stone guard, diamond plate flooring throughout
including ramp; two diamond plate tool boxes; onboard battery to
power options, winch controls at front, side door and ramp, all the
straps and hooks needed to secure your vehicle are included. This
beavertail trailer easily accommodates low profile vehicles. Comes with heavy-duty
stabilizer hitch. Asking $5900 obo - email Mike at mmcnair@bellsouth.net or call 601883-8383.
 Undercover bed cover for 02-07 GMC Sierra 6ft bed $300, Rear Towing Sway control bar
for 02/07 3/4 ton GM truck $150, Edge Juice with Attitude power programmer for 05
Duramax LLY Complete kit $300. Call Jason Cheney @ 601-4158318 or NationalDents@aol.com
 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T Limited. 3.8 Turbo V6, Auto, many
upgrades, excellent condition, only 66k miles, Email for pics and
info. $14,500 Call Jason Cheney @ 601-415-8318 or
NationalDents@aol.com
 1968 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. Restoration started and needs to be
finished. The car is complete. 400 w/ automatic. $10,500. Call Luther
Haire @ (662) 347-5541 or lutherhaire@att.net.
 A large collection of Corvette News (all issues from 1969 through 1988),
Corvette Quarterly (all issues), and Corvette sales brochures (various
years). All 175 plus of these magazines and brochures have no pen/pencil
marks, bends, folds, creases, or 3-hole punches. Priced at $450, this
collection is an excellent resource for any Corvette owner/enthusiast/historian. Call
Tommy Vickers at (601) 421-2670 or email tommyvickers@comcast.net.
 1984 Chevrolet El Camino Conquista Package. Sharp with one repaint and mostly original
with Dark Blue over Light Blue paint. This ride is dependable to be used as a daily driver
or sharp enough to be just for shows and street fun. $7,800 call
Presley @601-940-8602
 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. $124,000 sticker. 900 miles.
$90,000 new. (601) 672- 8830
 1965 Mustang Coupe. Originally a 6-cylinder car, but I replaced it
with a „95 Mustang GT short block roller motor with GT40P heads,
TryY headers, and a T5 Tremic transmission. I have the spindles
and rotor assemblies to turn the 4 lug to a 5 lug front end. My plan was to put a Ranger
posi rear end under it. New Magna Flow duel exhaust system. The motor has a miss that I
am sure is a collapsed lifter. The interior is nice and the body is sound. $4,000 firm (601)
613-7197 ask for Bill.
 2001 Red Mercedes SL 500 with two tops. Hard and soft top. Loaded with accessories.
Call Bill @ (601) 956-0932 or (601) 946-2091.
 2004 Blue Cadillac XLR. Beautiful inside and out. 36,000 miles, all
extras. Retractable hardtop. Call Bill @ (601) 956-0932 or (601)
946-2091.
 Chevrolet Corvette Rallye Wheels. Complete Set. 15” x 8” with tires,
rings, and caps. $1000 (601) 672-8830.
 Chevrolet 20” LTZ Wheels and tires. Chromed and polished. New
factory take-offs. (601) 672-8830 Marc.
 1967 Camaro RS conv. $25,000 obo, 350 auto, pwr. str., Wilwood four
wheel disc brakes, Hotchkis TVS suspension system, new black cloth
top, exhaust system and all new custom interior with 4 bucket seats, custom center console
and sound system. Call Jim at 601-316-0287 or at showtimeacc@yahoo.com.
 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS, 6 sp. 426 hp. heated seats, moon-roof. Silver with black
leather interior, 16,000 miles. Perfect condition $31,000 . Call Glen 601-951-9979.
 1967 Plymouth Barracuda $9,500 OBO. Car runs great, new interior, needs paint. Willing
to trade for a newer model cheaper more fuel efficient vehicle to drive to work. Call Josh
at 601-918-2682.
 1969 Ford Mustang Coupe, baby blue, black vinyl top, 302 2v, auto with console, pwr.
steering, factory air. New Magnum 500 rims, new tires, radiator, all chrome is new,
excellent paint, great interior. Runs and drives great. Asking $15,000 contact Keith at 601896-2589.
 2007 cargo craft enclosed car hauler. Great shape, 4 new tires, oversized wheels. Red in
color. Used to haul car to events. $7,500 OBO. Call Jim at 601316-0287 or at showtimeacc@yahoo.com.
 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible, highly desirable color
combination of Wimbledon White with black top and interior, 3
speed, 289, fully restored to original, runs great. $23,000. Call
Clint at (601) 421-0941
 2001 Harley-Davidson, Sportster XLH Custom 1200, lots of chrome; 25K miles; Excellent
Condition; Always Garaged and Adult Driven. $5000 OBO. Call Marcus, 601-253-2732
(H) or 601-253-2833 (O).
 1955 Buick 4-Dr Special, V8 engine, Std shift, 11.7k actual miles, original tires, “totally
original untouched”. Call Charles Catledge 601-573-5549.
 1959 Buick LeSabre 4-Dr Sedan, V8 auto, great shape, original interior, 79k, new tires and
brakes. This car is currently being used in the filming of “The Haunted” in Greenville,
MS. Call Charles Catledge 601-573-5549.
 1931 Buick Series 50, 4-Dr Phaeton Conv. Only 325 made, 75 exported. Can only
account for 3 or 4, mostly original, straight 8 motor. Call for more details. Charles
Catledge 601-573-5549.
 1940 Buick Super 4-Dr sedan, immaculate, original interior tan, exterior beautiful green,
straight 8 motor, radio, need to call for more details. Charles Catledge 601-573-5549.
 1967 Chevrolet 4-Dr Bel Air, immaculate, totally original, A/T, P/S, A/C, P/B, radio, blue
with blue interior, 57k miles, 283-V8, have the original check when purchased. Has
original seat covers. Call for more details. Charles Catledge 601-573-5549.
 1930 Plymouth Coupe 2-Dr Coupe, mostly original, beautiful two-tone black and blue, 4cyl engine, interior needs some work, need to see to appreciate. I have records of the first
gas put in it in 1929. Call for more details. Charles Catledge 601-573-5549.
 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 16k miles, silver w/black leather, v8 426 hp, 6 speed manual,
moonroof, great condition, $27,950 call 601-951-9979
 1983 Volvo DL Station Wagon, good condition: this is a daily driver; good gas mileage,
commuter/student 147K miles; $2000. Jeff Kelly 601 927 1544.
Wanted:
 A steering gear box for a 83 Mercedes 280sl. Also rear view mirror, tan visors, tan original
seat covers, speedometer. Anyone knowing where I might get the above items please let
me know. We are trying to buy local. De (601) 218-2383 cell.
 In 1975 my dad (Lonnie Methvin) who owned Briarwood
Gulf built this car from scratch in our garage. It had a 12
bolt, 350hp 350. The paint is a 1976 Cadillac Firethorn Red
and the interior is a tan diamond tuft which was done by
my dad's brother (Gene Methvin). The wheels were Cragar
S/S and it had a 4" dropped tube front axle. The painter of
the car said he saw it heading towards Jackson on hwy 25
between Goshen Springs and Fannin about 2 years ago. He said there was a pretty heavy
set man driving it. Please contact Zack Methvin (903) 918-3364 cva59@hotmail.com
TO PLACE A FREE FOR SALE OR WANTED OR SERVICES AD OR TO CHANGE OR CANCEL
YOUR CURRENT AD PLEASE CONTACT CANAAN MANLEY at 601-896-8480 or by email at
vldesigns@hotmail.com or write MCC, P.O.BOX 592, MADISON, MS 39130.
All ads will be cancelled 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
pettit600@bellsouth.net.
 Complete auto/boat upholstery, Juan’s Upholstery in Raymond. Call Juan or Maribel
Melo at 601-376-0005 or email maribelmelo@bellsouth.net.
 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, 115 North Wheatley in Ridgeland
(behind Ro‟Chez). 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.
 Custom fabrication work on your classic. Grilles, bumpers, roll cages, headers, fuel tanks,
dashboards and more. The Wicked Rod Shop at 601-940-1172.
Remember that all MCC members and sponsors will get a discount on their
purchases at any O'Reilly Auto Parts store with the Mississippi Classic Cruisers special
account number. If you do not have the account
number, contact Tom Phillips at
tomp1951@aol.com or 601-259-5248. Please note
that some items like anti-freeze, oil, etc… may not
be discounted. The best discounts are on hard
parts like water pumps, brake shoes, etc… This is
where you will see some real good savings.
MCC Members
Be Sure To Support Our Great Club Sponsors!
601-898-1790
Appliance Specialist
repair and installation
J.W. Hames
601-316-3215
Mississippi Classic Cruisers
P. O. Box 592
Madison, MS 39130
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MCC would like to send a special
thank you out to all the sponsors,
members, and volunteers that have
made 2011 the best year in
MCC‟s 8 year history. We‟ll see
you in 2012!