Honk, Rattle & Roll Touring Region
Classic Tours For Classy Cars
Honk Rattle Roll & Friends,
May 11th Dine Out Night was another good picnic get-together. We had 44 attending with lots of food and conversation at Collins` Loafer`s Glory. The virus is winding down and our attendance is increasing, Thanks Be To God for solving these virus concerns.
Thanks for attending, Tom & Barbara
What started out as a threatening day weather-wise, actually ended up supporting the much-maligned Butch Roth premise. It actually did not rain on us during our stops. We had left loafers glory slightly behind schedule but quickly made that up driving east on country roads. As usual, the countryside was “worth the watch”.
At our first stop, Graveyard Restorations, we met with Mark Seybold and his team. Club members will remember the Antique Automobile article in the Jan/Feb ’21 issue, about his restoration of a very rare 1937 Chrysler imperial convertible coup. There were only 351 built with the whereabouts of 4 not known. We were amazed when we were shown another 37 Chrysler convertible coup being restored there presently. It was obvious that things move slowly in his shop, because of many factors. Hand-made new parts, search and find missions for others, slow the restoration process greatly. Eventually, on average a quality restoration may take at least 2 or more years.
That stop aroused our need for “rest and recreation”. This was obtained nearby at an Amish Deli. It is called Four Corners Bulk Food & Deli. They provided us with deli sandwiches, drinks, and all the fixings, plus, soft-serve ice cream. I noticed many other items which left the store in our cars, as well. Why not, THEY even take credit cards.
After traveling on Route 70S back to Murfreesboro, we visited Powder Pro, a powder painting shop owned by Richard Shehane.
He provided us with the history of this painting technique and showed us examples of its many uses. He had done many car parts including wheels, which piqued our durability interest. However, when he showed its versatility when applied to lawn furniture, special gates, as well as interior furniture, everyone’s interest piqued. In this era of “save the planet”, I was very surprised and thankful to learn from Richard that the painting material used is totally inert and eco-friendly.
Another trip is in the book, thank you for attending.
William Bucher
Russel Barnes
Club members Tom & Barbara Collins along with Guy & Cindy Wilson traveled to Arizona to meet members Stan & Mary Zdeb for the Barrett Jackson auction. Aside from the auction the group also took a tour of a local Amazon distribution center. While no one brought home a new prized possession from the auction, a good time was had by all.
I want to thank the Honk Rattle and Roll Members’ who attended the March Dine Out Night on Tuesday March 19th for switcheroo from one restaurant to another. Considering the last minute changes, most followed through and found the group eating at CiCi’s pizza. We still had a great turnout with 41 attending. The food was good and the conversation and fellowship even better. Thanks also to Tom & Pearl Vasser for taking club pictures for this activity in the absence of Arleen Timbs.
See the pictures below.
Our Christmas Gathering, the last activity of 2018, was another great success! There were 86 members in attendance who shared the abundance of food, beverages and FUN!!! Thanks to Melanie Collins and Barbara Collins for planning / hosting this activity. Special thanks to Ronnie & Donna Barrett and Carol Berning for the great sing along which included Carol’s revised version of 12 days of Christmas, Matt Wilson for the running video of activities of 2018 and Cindy & Rick for handling 50/50 drawing. We were thankful for so many volunteers helping with set up and clean up. Can Good Drive for Nourish Food Bank of Rutherford County was good with 274 and 3 gifts donated. Below you will find pictures by HRR Club Photographer Arleen Timbs and others. The last picture is your HRR Board Members for 2019.
We`re looking forward to another year of FUN with each other and our cars.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! God Bless Your Family & America!!
Tom & Barbara Collins
HRR Members:
GAA Classic Cars is offering 10 free general admission tickets to our car club. If you are interested, you may contact Jennifer Blevins (information below) and they will mail out the tickets as soon as they are available.
Please make sure you send a name and mailing address (not a PO Box) and a link to this page (http://hrr.aaca.com/event/gaa-classic-car-auction/). If they do not receive the link to this website posting they will not send out the tickets.
The tickets will be sent by FedEx and FedEx will not deliver to a PO Box address.
Several HRR members attended the Old Car Festival on September 8th and 9th this year in Dearborm, Michigan. Check out these photos!
HRR Members Carol Hughs with her 1954 Buick Roadmaster and Dick Fleener with his 1969 Dodge Daytona made a showing at the AACA Central Spring Meet in Auburn, Indiana on May 11th and 12th! Jim Stadler’s 1937 Chrysler C-14 also made the trip from Nashville to receive honors in this event. Carol, Dick, and Jim all received AACA Senior awards at this event; what an honor!
Congratulations to HRR members Richard and Katrina Fleener who won a First Junior award at their first AACA National Show! The show was held in Mobile, Alabama from March 22nd through the 24th. The Fleeners showed their 1969 Nuremberg Dodge Daytona at the event.
You can read their recount of the event here: https://www.legendarycollectorcars.com/2018/03/aaca-national-at-mobile-al-2018/
Depart at 9:30 am – (approx. 80 mi – round trip)
MEETING LOCATION – “Loafers Glory” – 3511 Lebanon Pike,
Murfreesboro, TN 37129