March Newsletter 2016

MOPAR MUSCLE
Official newsletter of the East Tennessee Mopars Car Club.
Established April, 1988
easttennesseemopars.com
[email protected]
Club meeting:
Volume 29
The regular March
monthly meeting will
be held on Saturday,
March 3 at the
Shoney’s restaurant on
Rutledge Pike. Meeting will begin at
7:00pm.
Inside this issue
Birthday’s
3
Officers & Bd
Members
3
Calendar of
Events
4
Mopar
Businesses & For
Sale Items
5
Club Application
7
Moparty Picnic
8
Issue 03
March 2016
President’s Corner
By Judy Holman
During these “winter” months we all work on our cars.
Whether it’s to give it that long awaited wax job or to do
repairs to get it ready for show season. Mike and I are
doing the same. Several bumpers are going to Tri-City
Plating in Elizabethton, TN to get re-chromed. They do
a terrific job. We are also waiting on the moldings for my Satellite. My Road Runner and Belvedere II will receive a thorough cleaning. Looks like spring is going to
be a busy time at the Holman garage.
The annual Valentine’s Dinner was held on Saturday, February 20 at Longhorns
Steak House. What a great turn out! We had 17 members to attend. The restaurant
accommodated us with two long tables so we could sit close enough to talk. The food
was very good (dessert was fabulous!). We talked about cars and family and had a
chance to catch up. It was wonderful to see everyone - Hugh & Sharon, Joe David &
Cinda, Jim & Sandy, Bobby G & Janet, Ken & Kim, John & Debbie, Jim & Barbara
and her dad Walt, and Mike & I. Pictures will be ready for next months newsletter.
This activity is one that will be on our calendar every year.
Mike and I attended the “New Car” car show at the convention center last weekend.
The Dodge/Ram/Chrysler area had several great looking vehicles. I loved the look
and style of the 2500 Ram Big Horn. Black with tan leather interior, auto, 5.7 HEMI
(diesel and 6sp is available) and a 4x4. This one has 4 doors with a 6 foot bed, but it
does come with the 8 foot bed. We also looked at the Dodge Dart SXT. A great
small car with a lot to offer - 6sp, 2.4L 14 Tigershark with MultiAir2 ,offering 184
horsepower.
Be sure to check out the calendar of events page. The March and April regular club
meetings will be held at the Shoney’s Restaurant on Rutledge Pike. The May meeting will be determined but the June meeting will be at Chilhowee Park. All meetings
begin at 7:00pm. If you plan to attend the MoParty Picnic on May 7 let me know.
We are discussing a caravan down I-40/I-75south that morning. Hope to see you at a
club meeting or activity.
(Mike’s hip surgery went very well. He is doing great and becoming a pro on his
crutches. Thank you for all the good thoughts and get well messages.)
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28th Annual “Fun in the Sun” All Mopar Car Show
Update
We are well on our way to the 28th Annual “Fun in the Sun” All Mopar Car Show. This years show will
be held at Chilhowee Park, on the Midway Side. In years past when we registered cars and they went
though the tunnel, this show will be held on that side of the park. It is a very large area with both grass
and black top areas for parking, along with bathrooms and a large pavilion. We will be able to park visitors cars right across Beaman Street at no extra charge. Everyone (car show entrants, swap/vendor, &
spectators) will enter through one gate with easy access to their parking areas. Our car show flyer this
year will include many of our sponsors who were able to commit early to sponsorship. ALL sponsors
will be announced and acknowledged the day of the show, So we are still accepting sponsors until
May. I will have sponsorship invoices available at all club meetings if you need one.
The Car Show Committee began the process of deciding a design for this years t-shirt. After much discussion and looking at pictures, we came up with a pretty good idea. Attend the March meeting and find
out what the committee came up with. Be sure to get some flyers and begin passing them around and
talking up the show. There are only 3 months until car show time!
If you have any questions just give me (Judy) a call at (865)-691-6002 or drop me a line at [email protected].
Schedule:
March 3
March 24
Reg. meeting: t-shirt design approved
Bd/Car Show meeting: select a dash plaque design and
finalize t-shirt design from the printer
April 7
Reg. meeting: Select special trophy design, begin “Day of Show”
job list
Bd/Car Show meeting: layout of the show and tweak the
jobs needed for the show
April 28
May 5
May 19
Reg. meeting: need all list of sponsors and monies
Bd/Car Show meeting: meet at Chilhowee Park and do a walk
through of the show layout and make any last minute adjustments.
Mopar Muscle is a monthly newsletter published for and about the East Tennessee Mopars
Car Club, P.O. Box 51401, Knoxville, TN. 37950. A non-profit group organized by enthusiasts of Chrysler built motor vehicles. “Mopars” is a registered trademark of Chrysler Motor Corporation, and the variation used by the East Tennessee Mopars is with permission.
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REMINDER
ETM Officers, Directors, and Board Members
President
Judy Holman
(865)-691-6002
Vice President
Joe David Stansberry
(865)-922-7129
Secretary
Sharon Clark
(865)-712–5783
Treasurer
Mike Holman
(865)-691-6002
Membership Director Jim Hill
(865)-690-5313
Car Show Director
Judy Holman
(865)-691-6002
Board Members
John Foster
(865)-898-0558
Newsletter Editor
Judy Holman
[email protected]
(865)-691-6002
Check your address label
for your membership
expiration date.
Send your updated membership application and
money to:
Jim Hill
Membership Director
ETM
P.O. Box 51401
Knoxville, TN 37950
Welcome these new members to the East Tennessee Mopars Car Club
Welcome back these members who renewed their membership
Ken & Kim Nelson
Happy Birthday to these club members
March
Sandy Hill
Rene’ Giles
Brent Ledgerwood
Julia Risden
Pat Bales
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ETM EVENTS/CAR SHOWS FOR 2016
(calendar will show 3 months in advance (space permitting) any meetings/events for ETM members)
Mar. 3 (Thurs)
Mar. 24 (Thurs)
Mar. 26 (Sat)
Regular ETM monthly meeting at Shoney’s on Rutledge Pike. Meeting begins at 7:00pm
ETM Board/Car Show Committee Meeting at Buddy’s BBQ, Kingston Pike at Gallaher Rd.
Meeting begins at 7:00pm.
Halls Car Show to support the Halls High School Band, Food City Parking lot in Halls.
Registration - 9am-noon. Awards around 4:00pm.
April 7 (Thurs)
Regular ETM monthly meeting at Shoney’s on Rutledge Pike. Meeting begins at 7:00pm
April 28 (Thurs)
ETM Board/Car Show Committee Meeting at Buddy’s BBQ, Kingston Pike at Gallaher Rd.
Meeting begins at 7:00pm
April 30 (Sat)
Cruise In to Atomic Speed Shop in Oak Ridge. All info will be in next months newsletter.
All club members are asked to cruise to Atomic Speed Shop. Robert is a wonderful sponsor
and supporter of the club.
May 5 (Thurs)
Regular ETM monthly meeting - place to be determined
May 7 (Sat)
All Moparty Picnic in Ringgold, GA (location: 1151 Pine Road, Ringgold, GA) Begins at
11:00am. Open to all Mopar clubs and fans of Mopars. Everyone is asked to bring a covered
dish. There is a cost of $7-$10 per person. It is important to RSVP so enough BBQ can be
ordered. One way to do this is on Facebook. Facebook: Southeast Moparty Picnic. This is
shaping up to be quite a Mopar get together! See the flyer in this newsletter. If you are not a
member of Facebook and would like to attend, just let me know (call or email) and I will
RSVP for you. We are discussing a caravan down I-40/I-75 south to this event. Stay tuned.
June 2 (Thurs)
Regular ETM monthly meeting at Chilhowee Park. All members will meet at the flag pole an
then drive over - through the tunnel - to the Midway side. This is a very important meeting and
everyone is asked to attend.
June 25, (Sat)
28th Annual “Fun In The Sun” All Mopar Car Show. Chilhowee Park– Midway
Side. Knoxville, TN For more info: (865)-691-6002, [email protected], or
www.easttennesseemopars.com
July 15-17
Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle, Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, PA
Aug. 12-14
Aug. 20 (Sat)
Mopar Nationals, Columbus, Ohio
Annual ETM Club Picnic at Norris Dam
Sept. 24
Music City Mopar Car & Truck Show, Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon, TN
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Recommended Mopar friendly businesses.
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There are several 100% gas stations in and around the Knoxville area. Several are changing their premium grade to a mid grade of 90 octane. The Weigel’s Station on the corner of Western Ave. and
Cumberland Estates has 100% gas with 87, 89, and 93 octane.
Atkins & Son Transmission, 4001 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN (865) 524-3059
Advance Auto Parts
NAPA Auto Parts
Atomic Speed Shop is owned by club member Robert Elwood. His specialty is Mopar! Give him a
call for your Mopar needs.
Looking for that Mopar part, give club members Ted and Jackie a call at Stephens Performance. All
they do is MOPAR!
Stephens Performance
For All Your Mopar Needs
9321 Hwy 207, Anderson, AL
(256) 247-1332
Call and ask for Ted or Jackie
Premier Mopar Engine Shop, High End B-Body Restorations
Quick Turnaround – No Deposit 10% Off Labor for ETM members
Super Flow SF-502 Engine Dyno 865-272-3619
114 Union Valley Rd, Oak Ridge TN,
For Sale/Wanted Mopar Parts
1974 Plymouth Roadrunner, 72,329 miles, original paint was yellow with a black stripe
(a Daisy Duke car), now it is jet black with a black interior that is in good condition, 318
engine- but is currently not running (intake & 2bbl is off but have the parts), This car is
an award winner. $7,000 or BO More info: call Brian (423) 453-7224
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Editor’s Notes
By Judy Holman
There are very few open car shows that I will not attend. These shows usually
have some type of class for all of us Mopar nuts. This year I will not be attending the Halls Car Show. Looking over the flyer they mailed to me something
caught my eye - not one class for Mopars! They have Top Sports/Exotic, Import, Truck, Corvette, Camaro, Firebird, Mustang, Street Rod, and Muscle Car. Along with Best Paint,
Interior, and Engine compartment. Again, no Mopar. It’s a real shame. There have been several Mopars
on the front of their shirts. ETM won Club Participation last year. I hate not attending but for Mopars to
be totally shut out while other Models are represented just doesn’t sit right with me. The Halls Band
Booster Club is a terrific organization that really supports the Halls High School band. I hope they will
reconsider their classes for next years show.
Club Wearables - car show season is right around the corner and wouldn’t you look good wearing a shirt
or jacket with your name and the club logo on it? Please note that once your order is placed, it will take
about 3 weeks to get your items. Place your order at any regular club meeting. All items must be paid for
at time of ordering.
Club baseball hat: $8 (ETM logo is embroidered on the front)
Club Polo shirts: S - XL are $22 each
Club Polo shirts: XXL - XXXL are $24 each
Club Jacket, black satin: S - XL are $60 each
Club Jacket, black satin: XXL - XXXL are $62 each
These are embroidered shirts and jackets with the ETM logo and your name. See Judy to place your order.
*This is a reminder to all club members, when renewing your membership, please fill out a club application and send it with your money. Check your address label for your renewal date. For the club members who receive their newsletter via e-mail, Jim Hill, the club Membership Director, will remind
you of your renewal date. This helps to keep our records accurate.
*If you know of a local car show or cruise in or receive a flyer from a Mopar show, let me know. Let’s
spread the word about a great family outing - a car show!
Membership
Expires
EAST TENNESSEE
MOPARS®
(checked when received)
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P.O. Box 51401
Knoxville, TN 37950
[email protected] easttennesseeemopars.com
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