Sunday JULY 31st. 2016

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1 Sunday JULY 31st After 9 years of using the Counts annual July Swap Meet at the Clubhouse property as a club fund raiser, things are going quite smoothly, especially with Denny Volmer in charge for so many years. This years event was a little down in both vendors and buyer attendance. Maybe the hot weather was the cause and there were predictions of a storm coming in, That didn t happen but those that were there did fairly well. Ann and I were able to sell some more rod run T shirts so that was a good deal! I did talk to quite a few of our old friends that always attend the Count Swap Meet and it was once again like Old Home Week Reunion. JN Counts Streetin News, SUMMER 2015 Page 14

JUNE 11th 2016 The 2nd Saturday of June has become

Judes Benefit Car Show sponsored by the Private

west Chicago St This year, sorry to say, the

Pontiac and a 32 Ford This is a nice 56 Bel Air

One of our Counts members, Don Oskey was a

that started in Wisconsin and stopped in Rapid City,

On their way to Pueblo, Colorado and the NSRA Rocky

2 JUNE 11th 2016 The 2nd Saturday of June has become the day for the St. Judes Benefit Car Show sponsored by the Private Stock and adjoining Shamrock Auto Sales CAR LOTS on west Chicago St This year, sorry to say, the attendance, both entrants and spectators eas down by at least 50 %. This year mainly due to the extremely hot, 100+ degrees. Hopefully they raised a sizeable chunk of cash for this worthy charity. The Counts were fairly well represented in the 40 to 50 cars that showed up.. In the die hards that showed their cars there were some new faces once again. Maybe next year the weather man will co-operate and have a cooler afternoon for the show. JN Nice 699 Camaro Vern Hook had his 56 Chevy 34 Pontiac and a 32 Ford This is a nice 56 Bel Air Dxnny Henriksons409 cool 50 s Chevy PU Hot 70 s cars One of our Counts members, Don Oskey was a participant on part of the Street Rodder Road Tour that started in Wisconsin and stopped in Rapid City, at the La Quinta Inn, on Monday eve, June 20th. On their way to Pueblo, Colorado and the NSRA Rocky Mtn. Street Rod Nationals. The Counts were invited to come out and say Hi to the 30+ Tour participants.. I got the opportunity to visit with one of last years BH Rod Run entrants, Dave Ubl and his wife as well as Kevin Gribble from Watertown. JN C O U N T S S T R E E T I N N E W S, S U M M E R , P A G E 2 1

The winners of the $50,000 were,the team of

I was quite uninformed about all that goes into

California and traveled through at least 7

On Sunday June 26 after 8 grueling days and

Around $150,000 was up for grabs in 5 classes

The surprise of the week was the stop in Rapid

Down town was blocked off for Summer Nights and

spectators was overwhelming to say the least.

several street rods as well as antiques,

If you missed the fun you missed a great show

Check out the great race on you Google search

The winning team car was this 1917 Hudson

Haggarty 1946 Hershey build truck This 1940

3 The winners of the $50,000 were,the team of Pike and Hadskey Prior to this years Great Race I was quite uninformed about all that goes into the sponsorship, planning as well as the execution of this highly popular event. Over 120 cars started the event in Sacramento California and traveled through at least 7 states to arrive in Moline, Il. On Sunday June 26 after 8 grueling days and lots of timed stops. Around $150,000 was up for grabs in 5 classes and the top winner in a 1917 Hudson won $50,000 The surprise of the week was the stop in Rapid City on Thursday June 23rd. Down town was blocked off for Summer Nights and all the cars parked on St. Joe st from 6th st to 8th st. It was an impressive sight as the croud of spectators was overwhelming to say the least. Add all the entertainment that Summer Nights had and it was mind blowing. Believe it or not but there was a class for several street rods as well as antiques, trucks, sport cars and foreign cars. If you missed the fun you missed a great show of cars and people. Check out the great race on you Google search for details JN. The winning team car was this 1917 Hudson driven by Pike and Hadskey This was the Haggarty 1946 Hershey build truck This 1940 Buick Convertible was a class winner too. Lots of different classes were in this race Pickups and classics all had a class to enter the Hreat Race and be a winner Sport cars of all vintages including a Jaguar How about a early IHC Diesal powered too Counts Streetin News, Summer 201, Page 16

show is close to 125 before the Camaros show

nearly a hundred Camaros down the 3 blocks of

It is an impressive sight to say the least.

half of the cars are different each year and

Lots of 50 s and 60 s cars as well as street

times during the afternoon and I will say

of their way to provide lots of prizes to be

Once again the weather was perfect, high 80 s

Put this activities to attend next June, the

4 This was about the 6th or 7th annual Whitewood, SD Cruis in and as usual it was a biggie. The quantity of cars that attend this FREE show is close to 125 before the Camaros show up around 3:30 and make a double row of nearly a hundred Camaros down the 3 blocks of Main St. It is an impressive sight to say the least. What impresses me the most is that at least half of the cars are different each year and this year was no exception. Lots of 50 s and 60 s cars as well as street rods, pickups and LOTS of competition cars of all classes on display. One of the 2 dragsters does a fire up several times during the afternoon and I will say that the sponsors and the host group go out of their way to provide lots of prizes to be won by buying 50/50 tickets. Once again the weather was perfect, high 80 s and no rain. Put this activities to attend next June, the last Saturday. JN Machines and customs galore This Dragster put on a show COOL 50 s cars Osky s 34 and Van Houten s A Cool Plymouth machine New addition to the rod scene Nice GMC pickup made it s debut Counts Streetin News, SUMMER 2016, Page 17

as Ron Meis s 2 Kindigit built custom machines, 65 GTO and his latest, a 59

Another mind blowing car was a street rod 1934 Plymouth sedan delivery from

This show just gets better each year and the weather seems to co-operate on

5 It was the day before the 4th. Of July and they came out in force to celebrate the Mile High Car Show held in the open pit picnic area parking lot. This years event was another great show of cars, trucks, customs, rods and street machines, over 125 this year. Many thanks to the Nelsons, show promoters for lining up so many sponsors and class trophies. The cars that impressed me the most were all the 1956 Chevys on hand as well as Ron Meis s 2 Kindigit built custom machines, 65 GTO and his latest, a 59 Buick Invicta hardtop. Another mind blowing car was a street rod 1934 Plymouth sedan delivery from Florida. This show just gets better each year and the weather seems to co-operate on this great weekend. JN One on many cool 56 s Wild Camaro flame job Don Oskey s 34 Ford Drew lot s of attention one of several Rat Rods s Nice 1957 Chevy Cameo pickup Bob Rohrbach broughtb his Meis s 59 Buick is an 59 Impala Awssome custom Impressive 1932 Ford Victoria street rod 54 Sedan Del from Belle nice 40 Ford cpe. WILD Ply. 34 SD Larry Johnson s 42 Chevy Nice 57 COUNTS STREETIN NEWS, SUMMER 2016, PAGE 21

COOL BIG Cadillac The Black Vette got keyed ND Corvettes, a pair Saturday started with coffee and cookies followed by a drivers meeting to inform all the Rod Run participants what the route was and

Nearly 70 cars made the trip through the southern Black Hills ending up at the city park in Custer, SD for a lunch break furnished by the Counts with the help of Steve and Deb Kroger and Bob and

The tow vehicle was kept busy getting cars to a place where their minor problems could be fixed and get back on the cruise with every body.

6 COOL BIG Cadillac The Black Vette got keyed ND Corvettes, a pair Saturday started with coffee and cookies followed by a drivers meeting to inform all the Rod Run participants what the route was and the rules to follow so everyone was able to stay together. Nearly 70 cars made the trip through the southern Black Hills ending up at the city park in Custer, SD for a lunch break furnished by the Counts with the help of Steve and Deb Kroger and Bob and Shirley Mallow. Thanks for the ride, Bob. Jim and Ann. For some reason, this years run developed more break downs (9) than we have had in years. The tow vehicle was kept busy getting cars to a place where their minor problems could be fixed and get back on the cruise with every body. The heat was a major factor and all were repaired before supper at the club house in Black Hawk. The tour as usual, was around 80 miles of scenic Black Hills beauty! After the Cruise we sat down for a delicious Spaghetti Super, prepared by our resident chef, Kurt Desinger and supplemented with side dishes furnished by the Counts club members. 120 people were fed. After a short break to let the meal settle and then we had awards. A special plaque was presented to the club commemorating the Run as a MERLE McCOY late club member, MEMORIAL ROD RUN! Don Oskey s 34 Ford roadster Mel Petrik s 1937 Ford flatback sedan Rare.40 Chevy conv. from ND one oif 2 61 Impalas at run This Corvette was a car show winner Cool Plymouth hdtp Owen McKittrick s winning Chevy pickup WILD custom roadster Counts Streetin News, SUMMER 2016, Page 19

48th. BLACK HILLS ROD RUN WINNERS The WINNERS were as follows.. First to pre-register Charlie & Sandy Hollingshead Nov.

DEANE & ROBIN WILSON 1961 Ford Country Squire wagon white Cool Rapid City 59 El Camino Terry Jellis 55 Chevy #4 OWEN McKITTRICK 1949 Chevy Pickup green #21 TERRY & NANCY JELLIS 1955 Chevy Bel

PU Cool Rapid City 56 Bel Air First time out `56 Ford PU LONG DISTANCE 1270 miles Deane & Robin Wilson 61 Ford HARD LUCK (Trans burned up) Mike & Lovi Paulson Wes Ferguson 56 Chevy Bel Air

7 48th. BLACK HILLS ROD RUN WINNERS The WINNERS were as follows.. First to pre-register Charlie & Sandy Hollingshead Nov. 23, 2015 POKER HANDS King High Flush Charlie Hollingshead Low Hand Gary Umfleet Ron Meis s 59 Buick Invicta TOP 5 CARS Plaque and a jacket #31 RON MEIS 1959 Buick Invicta blue and white #3 DEANE & ROBIN WILSON 1961 Ford Country Squire wagon white Cool Rapid City 59 El Camino Terry Jellis 55 Chevy #4 OWEN McKITTRICK 1949 Chevy Pickup green #21 TERRY & NANCY JELLIS 1955 Chevy Bel Air hardtop Orange and white #15 CAROLL & JOLENE LUVAAS 1961 Chevy Impala First time out for this 56 Fd. PU Cool Rapid City 56 Bel Air First time out `56 Ford PU LONG DISTANCE 1270 miles Deane & Robin Wilson 61 Ford HARD LUCK (Trans burned up) Mike & Lovi Paulson Wes Ferguson 56 Chevy Bel Air COUNTS PICK Owen & Carlotta McKittrick 1949 Chevy Pickup LADIES PICK and COUNTS PRES PICK Ron Meis 59 Buick We had a very GOOD time and hope to see everyone next July 6th. thru 8th Bob Mallow Gary Kreun had his 38 Chevy And was the BH Cruise leader 1956 Chevy Bel Air to the run This was another nice Pontiac GTO COUNTS STREETIN NEWS, SUMMER 2016, PAGE 21

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transferred my personal plate to my pickup, so that

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You ll note there is nothing on the sides, so there

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Plate Only on that vehicle They ﬁll out the form on

You pay the normal fee, plus $25 They issue you a

actual plate in about 30 days 2016 GOLD DISCOVERY

turnout of street rods, custom cars, classics, street

at the Gold Discovery Days Show and Shine in Custer

traveled from at least5 states to be part of the fun.

copper colored 1952 Buick as well as the WILD street

8 Rear Plate Only UPDATE dśğ ZĞĂƌ WůĂƚĞ K ŶůǇ ůăǁ ŝɛ ŝŷ Ğī ĞĐƟǀ Ğ ƐŽ ŵăěğ ƚśğ ƚƌŝɖ ƚž ƚśğ ŽƵƌƚŚŽƵƐĞ ƚž ŵăŭğ ŵǉ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚśğ ZĞĂƌ WůĂƚĞ K ŶůǇ The guy who waited on me was familiar with the plate and the process, which was simple and fast. Since Personalized Plates are not allowed, I transferred my personal plate to my pickup, so that if we ĐĂŶ ŐĞƚ ƚśğ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŝǌĞĚ ƉůĂƚĞ ŝŷđůƶěğě ĂƐ ĂŶ ŽƉƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚśğ ZĞĂƌ WůĂƚĞ K ŶůǇ ŶĞǆƚ ǇĞĂƌ ŝƚ ǁ ŝůů ƐƟůů be available to me. Ʃ ĂĐŚĞĚ ŝɛ ǁ ŚĂƚ ƚśğ ŶĞǁ ƉůĂƚĞ ǁ ŝůů ůžžŭ ůŝŭğ ŶŽƚ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĚĞƐŝŐŶƐ ďƶƚ ŶŽƚ bad. You ll note there is nothing on the sides, so there will be space for the seven characters ĂůůŽǁ ĞĚ ŽŶ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŝǌĞĚ ƉůĂƚĞƐ ǁ ŚĞŶ Θ ŝĩ ǁ Ğ ŐĞƚ ƚśăƚ ŽƉƟŽŶ ĐůĞĂƌĞĚ ŝŷ ƚśğ ŶĞǆƚ year. Here s how it works. ƌŝŷő ǇŽƵƌ ŽůĚ ƉůĂƚĞƐ ƌğőŝɛƚƌăɵžŷ Θ / ǁ ŝƚś ǇŽƵ ƚž ƚśğ ŽƵŶƚǇ dƌğăɛƶƌğƌ Ɛ K ĸ ĐĞ Tell them you want the Rear Plate Only on that vehicle They ﬁll out the form on line They will ask you for a current mileage reading You pay the normal fee, plus $25 They issue you a paper plate valid for 45 days You will receive the actual plate in about 30 days 2016 GOLD DISCOVERY DAYS CAR SHOW Saturday July 23rd was the largest turnout of street rods, custom cars, classics, street machines, rat rods and pickup trucks ever assembled at the Gold Discovery Days Show and Shine in Custer SD. The quality was second to none and entrants traveled from at least5 states to be part of the fun. I was especially impressed with the radical custom copper colored 1952 Buick as well as the WILD street machine 65 red Mustang with the chromed blower sticking through the hood called Crazy Horse. Very appropriate! JN Classic cars all of COUNTS STREETIN NEWS, SUMMER 2016, PAGE 21

9 President Thomas Schmanski Vice President Chad Raterman, Secretary Dennis Volmer Treasurer Bob Diekmann Board of Directors Gary Kreun, Rush Elliot, Larry Raterman, and Lynn Delameter Newsletter Committee Jim Neuzil, editor , Webmasters Bob Dunfee, Chad Raterman Rod Run Committee Bob Mallow, Skip Abell Car Show Committee - Gary Kreun, Dennis evolmer, Bob Rohrbach, Casey Barrett,Glen Schild Cruise Dir. Gary Kruen, Bob Rohrback Membership Jim Neuzil studeman40@hotmail.com NSRA Safety Rep Gary Kreun SDSRA Club Rep Garry McLaughlin Club Mdse. Sales Jim Neuzil, Lynn Delameter Club House Maintenance as noted at club house by season Jim Neuzil editor SUMMER EDITION now on our website Counts of the Cobblestone Car Club PO Box 488 Rapid City, SD Inside is 4 pages of coverage on the 48th. Black Hills Rod Run that was dedicated in memory of the late Counts member, Merle McC! Don t miss it!

If there was a specific brand or year of car that tripped your trigger it probably was there somewhere!

If there was a specific brand or year of car that tripped your trigger it probably was there somewhere! On July 13 th a fantastic day starting off in the low 70 s and drawing the largest number of cars and spectators ever assembled to the downtown Main St. area. This show is sponsored by the Rapid City Police