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From the President's Pen

Hello once again Big River members!!

Hope all are doing well! Hope all of you are staying “COOL” in this summer heat! Won’t be long until we will be wishing for some warm weather.  

For those of you that did not attend the Old Rice Road Church Show, we had a great time. Thanks to Jane and all the other members of her church that put it together.  

At out last meeting we discussed our annual Labor Day and Grand Gulf picnics.  Watch for more information and try to attend these functions as these will be our monthly meetings for September and November.  

Thanks to all for you that attended the July meeting. We had a great turn out. For that reason, we will have the August 11^th meeting at the same place, Western Sizzlin in Flowood. Please make every effort to attend.  

See you all soon!!  

Judy

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Editor: "Nooseletter Woes & Comments"

August! August? What are doing here? You better get back in line Buster, it is not your turn yet. Or is it? Hmmmm, I suppose it is your turn, sorry. Well since you are here, come on in, just behave your self! How about being a good little month and not act like June and July did!  

As hot as it has been you would think August broke in line and got here early two months ago. Heat is still turned up but at least our long dry spell was broken and there has been some long needed rain here and there. The Atlantic and the Gulf have finally started to get a little rambunctious with some tropical storm activities. If something wicked this way is to come, lets just keep hoping and praying that we will never ever have to deal with another Camille or Katrina. Camille hit the Mississippi coast on August 17, 1969. I barely remember the bad weather we got as she came through, but I was only 12 years old at the time and could have cared less! But when Katrina hit on August 29, 2005 I was 48 then and what she left behind was a different story. Due to the mass evacuations, power outages and gas shortage, we had to cancel our 2005 Show & Shine at Vicksburg. I remember how hard it was to find gas and if you did find a store that could had gas and could pump it, it was expensive as hell! And we “just thought” they were ripping us off back then. Can you imagine? I don’t even want to think about what another large hurricane oil production set back would do to things. Even though one of the Country Wisdom things I had in last month’s newsletter read “ Most of the stuff that people worry about never happens”…………very, very hard not to worry about that happening again. But not a dang thing we can do but pray it not to happen.

The following reminders are a tad early but sometimes it is best to remind you so that you can plan ahead and mark your calendars in case you have something else going on and will have time to change gears to accommodate new plans to do things with your club.

OK, as the Prez said BRC's annual Labor Day picnic is coming up in September and our annual cookout at the Grand Gulf Military Park is coming up in November! Both of these activities will also serve as our monthly meeting times. Labor Day is on Monday September 5th. The trip to Grand Gulf is scheduled for Saturday November 5th. Please go ahead and reserve both of these days to be with your fellow club members for some food, fun, and fellowship! More information will come as time for each trip gets closer.

I would also like to send out an early reminder to reserve October 15th as an important date for BRC business. This is the date for our October meeting and many things will be on the agenda. Nominations for officers and directors will begin plus membership renewal was recently changed to pay your dues at this meeting. Rest assure you will be reminded again from now until about membership renewal.

Y'all stay as cool as possible, I don't want to post any heat stroke victims in our Thoughts and Prayer next month!

Wayne

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August Meeting

This month's meeting will be held on THURSDAY August  11th.  The meeting will be held once again at Western Sizzlin in Flowood at the intersection of U.S. 49 and Highway 80.

All members are encouraged to:
  Attend the monthly meetings.
  Arrive a little early and eat before the meeting is called to order at 7:00.
  Drive to meetings in their classic Chevys when time and weather permits.
  Please wear your club shirt or other form of clothing bearing the BRC logo for public recognition and to show club loyalty.

Please remember that our meetings are always on the second Thursday of each month, unless you are otherwise notified!

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Bobby Buckley and Bobby Clark remain on our thoughts and prayer list as they each have ongoing health issues.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Chambless family. Lawrence Chambliss, who was know better at car shows and cruise-ins as "Roundman" died early last month after a lengthy illness. Roundman was one of our friends in the Mississippi Street Rod Association.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.    Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,  for ever and ever. AMEN!

OUR PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I pledge allegiance to the flag of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and to the Republic for which it stands: One nation under GOD, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

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NEWS and stuff!

Big River Classics Monthly Meeting
July 14, 2011
Wayne Hart Reporting

BRC held its July meeting at the Western Sizzlin’ in Flowood. Membership attendance for this meeting included Bobby Buckley, Jessie Buckley, Bobby Clark, John Davis, Tay Everett, Dot Everett, Wayne Hart, Jane Hart, Dale Holloway, Ann Holloway, Tommy Hudson, Newt Mason, Carolyn Mason, John Sanders, Keith Thurman, Paul Webb, and Judy Webb. Guests included were Nikki Webb with baby Bailee.

Fantastic turnout for a change. Thanks to all who attended!

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Old Rice Road Baptist Church
4th Annual Cruise into Summer
Jane Hart Reporting 

We woke up to a gray hot morning on July 16, 2011.  Our great little church pulled together early to get ready for a wonderful car show. The food was good-hamburger, hot dogs, nachos, pulled pork plates and best of all homemade ice cream. 

We only had 34 registered cars. John Sanders and Paul, Judy and Nikki Webb along with precious baby Bailee were in attendance. The Buckley's and the Mason's paid registration, but chose to go to the Mize watermelon festival. Jessie said they had a great time there and Bobby came home with a "Top" prize. 

Jane and Wayne Hart and JoAnn and Bill Barbuto were show workers and thanks to the man above, we had no rain until after the show. I do not think anyone would have complained because we need rain so badly. But as we all know people don't come out for cars shows when it is cloudy and overcast. The sun came out brightly about 11:30 or so and was it ever HOT. but a bit late to come to a show that is over at 1:30. 

There were many silent auction items and lots of home baked goods. I think Judy Webb bid and won many of homemade goodies for a family reunion the next weekend. The women of our little church can certainly whip up some fine cake, pies and cookies. 

John Sanders left with a "Top" Truck award and the Webb's Camaro left with a "Top" Car award.

I do not believe we made a lot of money, but we had great fellowship. Maybe we will have better luck next year.

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Mize Watermelon Festival
Saturday, July 16th
Carolyn Mason Reporting

Newt, Bobby, Jessie and I left at 8:30 Saturday morning and headed south to the Watermelon Festival in Mize.  There were a total of 72 vehicles registered for the car show.  The festival was held in a shady park that had a clear creek running along side of the park.  They had a makeshift train that we rode to the festival, which was just a short walk from the downtown car show.  It was hot, but with the partly overcast skies and shade trees, we were able to stay pretty cool.  There were lots of vendors, good entertainment, Politicians and of course, all the Smith County watermelon you could eat.  Bobby took home a trophy from the top 15 and we took home a large Smith County watermelon.  On our way home Saturday afternoon, we stopped at the Dairy Queen in Magee and enjoyed milkshakes.  It was a very fun filled day.

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PROJECTS & sTUFF

Front Suspension Repairs and Upgrade
Holder’s 57 Chevy Belair
Reported by Larry Holder 

I got my car back last Sunday, July 23. I had the frontend replaced. It now has new rack and pinion power steering, new upper and lower ball joints and all a-arm bushings. It has new springs and shock absorbers along with new brake calipers. Jim Viberg who lives in Castlewoods did the work and he treated me very fair price wise for all the work he did. We are waiting for one back ordered part to arrive but I can drive it all I want as that part does not hamper the handling.

Things I've done myself in the last month or so include changing the plugs and installing new plug wires. I had to come up with a few ideas of my own when it came to routing the wires. I found out that every aftermarket wire loom is made for a car with headers. I don't like headers. I have had my share on other cars I've owned and had more problems than they were worth to me. I guess that is why they make more than one flavor of ice cream! After several attempts and about as many bad words I finally came up with a look that suited me. As for the bad words I have already asked forgiveness. 

I really want to thank each member that has helped me work on the car or have given me good advice. Wayne has been closer than a brother to me when it comes to my car. If not for him it would still be in pieces. My Papaw used to tell me all the time that if a man has friends he was blessed. I consider myself very blessed!

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Monthly report on Project "W"
Wayne's 57 Chevy Truck
Reported by Wayne Hart 

To catch ya'll up on progress reported in the last newsletter here is where I left off:

     Front suspension system complete including a power steering gear box.
     Rear leaf springs back on with new lowering shackles and pins.
     Had a lead on a positrack (limited slip) disc brake rearend.

Here are my accomplishments and progress for this report. I ran across a used 2004R transmission. Was told by the one I bought it from, who was told by the one who he bought it from that it came from a "running" vehicle. I am hoping that nothing is wrong with it and that it will only need some new fluid, a filter, and front and rear seals. I discovered after I got it home and was unloading it from the back of my GMC a day or so later that part of the bottom front driver side ear of the transmission  was broken off and missing, specifically one of the mounting bolt holes. $#%*!!!!!!!!! It still has the 5 other mounting holes and both dowel holes so it it basically just a cosmetic thing, but I already have plans of how to patch it.  I have taken the pan off and thankfully the fluid looked ok and I did not come across any metal particles or surprises. I have already bolted it to an old bare engine block and temporarily installed in the frame for a trial fit. That lead on a rearend came through and it is just what I have been looking for and I am making plans on a run down to Gulfport in a week or so to go get it!

I have also been energetic and have stripped the top and rear of the cab of paint and rust spots and both top and rear are now painted in black epoxy primer. Lord that stuff sure makes the dents more visible! Top is not so bad but the back of the cab looks like someone got very p-o'd at it. Not deep dents just knuckle bumps. I have also started stripping the front of the cab and firewall and should have that part epoxy primed in a few days. That now leaves the dash and a little bit on the sides and steps to strip and epoxy prime. I have bought my first gallon of 2K primer so I hope to start spraying that on one day soon. If I ever get finished with the cab I guess I will move on to the hood and doors and get them stripped and primed with epoxy. It has been very hot and messy doing all of this and when I quit for the day I am black as soot and ready for a shower!

Stay tuned for more progress. Click a pic to enlarge!

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Joke of the Month

A woman takes a lover home during the day while her husband is at work. Her 9-year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them, and hides in the bedroom closet. Then the woman's husband also comes home. She tells her lover to go hide in the closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already.
 
The little boy says, “Dark in here.”
 
The man says, “Yes, it is.”
 
Boy – “I have a golf ball.”
 
Man – “That's nice.”
 
Boy – “Want to buy it?”
 
Man – “No, thanks.”
 
Boy – “My dad's outside.”
 
Man – “OK, how much?”
 
Boy – “$250.”
 
A few weeks later, it happens again that the boy and the lover are in the closet together.
 
Boy – “Dark in here.”
 
Man – “Yes, it is.”
 
Boy – “I have sand wedge.”
 
The lover, remembering the last time, asks the boy, “How much?”
 
Boy – “$750.”
 
Man – “Sold.”
 
A few days later, the boy’s father says to the boy, “Grab your sand wedge and golf ball, let's go outside and have some short game practice.” The boy says, “I can't Dad, I sold my ball and sand wedge.”
 
The father says, “What?! How much did you sell them for?”
 
Boy – “$1,000”
 
The father says, “That's terrible to overcharge your friends like that. That is far more than those two things cost. I'm going to take you to church and make you confess.”
 
They go to the church and the father makes the little boy sit in the confession booth and he closes the door.
 
The boy says, “Dark in here.”
 
The priest says, “Don't start that junk with me again. You're in my closet now!”

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1955-1957 VINS / PRODUCTION DATES Article and Information Courtesy of Eckler's Chevy Classics Magazine Click a pic to enlarge

 

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