The SEMA Show is the premier automotive specialty products trade event in the world (PLEASE NOTE: THE SEMA SHOW IS NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC). It draws the industry’s brightest minds and h hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2009 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more

hottest products to one place, the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of the AAIW, the SEMA Show attracts more than 100,000 industry leaders from more than 100 countries for unlimited profit opportunities in the automotive, truck and SUV, and RV markets. SEMA Show 2009 drew more than 50,000 domestic and international buyers. The displays are segmented into 12 sections, and a New Products Showcase featured nearly 1,500 newly introduced parts, tools and components. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more

Our 7th Show in Golconda, my thanks to Bobbie and Jeremy for taking the pictures for me, also the camera memoriy card malfunctioned and I lost some pictures of our vendors(Dillman Performance) and Big Elvis DJ Show.

Elvis DJ Show.

Another sucessful car show brought to you by Art Brown and the Ridgway Vol. Fire Department, Music by Big Elvis DJ show

5th Annual Charity Car Show for the American Heart Association, Local Families and Local Food Pantries
Super Show hosted by Tom Whittle
Music by Big Elvis DJ Show!!!

1st Annual Car Show for the Disabled Veterans at the Marion VA Hospital, I was told thiswas the first time in a long time some of the Vets felt like getting outside, God Bless our Veterans

Thought about chasing the Vette ala "Blues Brothers" then thought better....

Illinois State Police Memorial Run Held in Springfield every Year, great run, I considered it an honor to be allowed to participate in it.

Lights ans Siren Parade from North Aurora to Lake in the Hills IL about 32 miles. Had a great time lots of nice cop cars and regular cars too.

The Show was moved to Mooseheart this year, turned out well. The pictures show everyone who pitched in to help me with difficulties I had with my lightbar, what a great group of people!!!!

12th annual show for one of the best if not the best emergency vehicle show around. North Aurora Days Lights And Siren parade Friday night. My personal thanks for all who helped get my car ready for the show

the show

Elvis Impressionists, Big Elvis DJ, great food made for another great cruise in at TBirds

TBirds Summer Dream Cruise Continues!! Great Folks, Great Food!! Great Music by Big Elvis!! what else do you need????

23rd Annual Car Show Hosted by the Metropolis Rotary Club and Judging done by the Ohio Valley Chapter (OVC) Antique Automobile Club of America

Benton's Cruise Night brought out a lot of very nice cars and Trucks and Cycles, also music by Big Elvis!!

RIVER TO RIVER CORVETTE CLUB at the Auto Trim Mart in Harrisburg IL

10th Cars For Kids Car Show, Pictures by Jeremy Keith and Chris Hahn. Show was covered by WQRL 106.3 Benton IL

The National Rod & Custom Car Hall of Fame Museum, the only institution in the world dedicated to the preservation and display of classic Hot Rods and Custom Cars while honoring the vision, craftsmanship of the men who built them.

craftsmanship of the men who built them.

T Birds Cruise In at T Birds Restaraunt Starting May 1st and running Thru October!!
Come on out to T-Birds at the Marion Airport on RT13!! Good Food Good Times

World Drag Expo in Schaumburg IL. Great Show!!! Hats off to Todd and Laurie Silvey for putting on this event!!
There was anything for the hard core drag racer!! mark your calender for next year's event and plan on attending!!

http://www.worlddragexpo.com/

event and plan on attending!!

http://www.worlddragexpo.com/

LAKE BARKLEY CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM
I-24 EXIT 45 NEXT TO INTERSTATE
796 St. Rt. 293
EDDYVILLE, KY 42038
270-388-1962
RE-OPENED FOR BUSINESS ON
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
**WEEKENDS ONLY**
FRI.-SAT.-SUN. 9:00AM - 6:00PM CST

EDDYVILLE, KY 42038
270-388-1962
RE-OPENED FOR BUSINESS ON
NOVEMBER 1, 2008
**WEEKENDS ONLY**
FRI.-SAT.-SUN. 9:00AM - 6:00PM CST

Made a trip to Effingham Il to the Mid America Motorworks Museum "MY Garage" It is worth the trip to see the Corvettes and VWs.

Thanks to all who attended and the many kind words for our show, next year we will be changing some of the classes.

Another Great Show put on by Sandy Johnston and the crew down In Johnson Co.

Nice weather and Nice vehicles!! Jimmy Joe and the rest of the car show gang did and excellent job.

Another Great Show!!! 150+ Cars&Trucks in attendance..hats off to Art Brown and the Ridgway Vol.Fire Dept and all the Volunteers who helped with this show this year!
Great music from Big Elvis too!!

West Frankfort City Park,lots of shade and wonderful Hosts!! Pam and Louis you did a great job! Big Elvis DJ Show, great music as always!!!
cars, trucks and bikes from the 30's to the present!!
Proceeds from the show benefit the Roan Center for abused children.

present!!
Proceeds from the show benefit the Roan Center for abused children.

Cars For Kids Car Show at the Newly Opened Accelaquarter Raceway Park Harrisburg Illinois , pictures to be posted real soon!!!

Since 1975 the E’ville Iron Street Rod Club has put on a rod run for street rod owners in August. It is held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center in Evansville Indiana. At the first event they had 4 44 street rods registered. Since that time the Frog Follies has grown to an average of over 4000 street rods each year. The event became known as the Frog Follies after the club had a bull frog race at the first event. They’ve had entries from Alaska, Australia, Canada, and all 48 continental states over the years.
All of the proceeds generated by the event go to numerous charities and student scholarships which help local students get into some aspect of the automotive industry and technologies

44 street rods registered. Since that time the Frog Follies has grown to an average of over 4000 street rods each year. The event became known as the Frog Follies after the club had a bull frog race at the first event. They’ve had entries from Alaska, Australia, Canada, and all 48 continental states over the years.
All of the proceeds generated by the event go to numerous charities and student scholarships which help local students get into some aspect of the automotive industry and technologies

Great day for a car show!! The Folks from the Third Baptist Church in Marion were great!! as was the DJ- Big Elvis and the Host of the Show Mr. George Williams!!! We had a great time!!

Cruise Every Friday Night!! Great music! lots of fine looking vehicles

Pinks All Out Madison County Gateway Speedway. Two Days!!!400 cars!!! great job by all involved!!! If you want to see who won the race Check out Pinks All Out on Speed Channel Thursday Sept.11th!!!!!

Father's Day and a great turn out!!

Rain Rain Rain not a big turnout but still a good time with music by Big Elvis!

Photos taken by my cub reporter "Erin Beth" good job!!

Another Great Show from Clyde Shafer and the Students from Shawnee Community College

very nice cars of all makes esp. the restored police cars on hand.

A little cloudy that day but still a good turn out of some great looking tractors

One of the Largest Swap Meets around! nice time, great hosts!

1st Annual Event, held in the Wiiliamson Co. Pavilion.
Many nice vehicles in attendance.

Great Car Show with the proceeds going towards charity! Good Job Southern Illinois Street Machines!!

Sponsored by the Equality Salt Days Committee

Hosted by the So. Il Chapter of Cars for Kids

Adam's Auto Works. Adam Broadway's Auto Body Shop, I got to take a tour of the Shop, and see some of the vehicles they are working on, Great Job!! Adam and Kelvin!!

Fluorspar Festival, thanks to Jimmy Joe ,Terry and all the others for a great show.

I had the privilege of taking a tour of the Dinger Bat Factory in Ridgway Ill.

1st Ridgway Fire Dept. Car Show. Great turn out with over 120 vehicles in attendance Thanks to Art Brown and the Ridgway FD for their hard work on this show

5th Annual Squads and Rods Car Show
it rained! but still a good little show!!

Shawnee Cruizers Annual Labor Day Car Show

1st Illinois Sec. of State Car Show held at the DuQuoin State Fair Grounds

10th annual show for one of the best if not the best emergency vehicle show around. Hats off to those who worked on this show, and to those who brought their vehicles out.

Family trip to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green KY

4th annual Squads and Rods Car Show

One of the Best Emergency Vehicle Shows around, here are some of the pictures from the show, my car is among them and you see it being prepared by Dave Secrest and Greg Reynolds who did the graphics. They are the best in the business.For more detailed shots of this show go to www.copcar.com

They are the best in the business.For more detailed shots of this show go to www.copcar.com

3rd annual Squads and Rods car show

2nd annual Squads and Rods car show

1st annual Squads and Rods car show

there are still a few old vehicles that have not been "recycled"

Car shows I have attended
2006
Harrisburg Show on 6/24/06
Litchfield RT66 Show 6/25/06
Mt. Olive Show 6/25/06
Pontoon Beach Show 7/9/06
Ellis Grove 7/16/06
Johnson Co. Show 9/06
2007
Shawnee Community College 5/6/07
Paducah Ky, Street Rod event 6/3/07
Rosiclare Rocks Cruise 6/8/07 & 9/7/7
Murphysboro Cruise 7/7/7
Herrin Cruise 7/13/07
Williamson Co. Shrine Club 7/28/07
Crossville Il. Parade 9/29/07

Litchfield RT66 Show 6/25/06
Mt. Olive Show 6/25/06
Pontoon Beach Show 7/9/06
Ellis Grove 7/16/06
Johnson Co. Show 9/06
2007
Shawnee Community College 5/6/07
Paducah Ky, Street Rod event 6/3/07
Rosiclare Rocks Cruise 6/8/07 & 9/7/7
Murphysboro Cruise 7/7/7
Herrin Cruise 7/13/07
Williamson Co. Shrine Club 7/28/07
Crossville Il. Parade 9/29/07

Pictures of my soon to be restored 67 Fury as an Illinois State Police car and pictures of my Gran Fury that needs a good home to be restored, any takers?