Ride of the Week
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Ride of the Week: 1966 Chevrolet C-10 (7/29/16)Owner(s) Thomas & Saundra Schoen. Owner's hometown Oak Ridge. 250 straight 6 cyl., rally wheels, still has original OEM paint and bed boards. Truck sat in a shed in Delta, Mo. from 1979 - 2014. It only has 59,715 miles on it. I was able to purchase it and with a little work get it going again...
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Ride of the Week: Chevrolet Camaro anniversary editions: 30th Z-28 - 35th SS - 45th SS (3/16/16)Owner(s): Wayne and Mika Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee ** Special features: 1997 30th Z28- 275 HP LT1 - 1 of 553 equipped this way 2002 35th SS- 345 HP LS1 - 1 of 1037 2012 45th SS- 426 HP LS3 - 1 of 524
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Ride of the Week: 2010 Camaro SS (2/3/16)Owner(s): Wayne & Mika Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee 2010 was the return of the Camaro. I ordered mine on the first day that you could in 2008. It was built on my birthday in 2009 and delivered about a week later. I bought a new 2002 Camaro SS since production ended and once I found out that they were coming back I knew that I had to have one...
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Ride of the Week: 2002 Road King Classic (1/13/16)Make and model: 2002 Road King Classic Owner(s): Mark VanMatre Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Names of people in photo: Kevin Schlegel (brother in law) Custom Chrome, Fat Wire Wheels, Vance and Hines exhaust, Big Bore Kit My car's name: Santa's Sled...
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Ride of the Week: 1972 Cheyenne (9/12/15)Make and model: 1972 Cheyenne Owner(s): Marty@ Jamie Debrock Owner's hometown: Oak ridge, mo My car's name: Bubbuz ** How I fell in love with my ride: Was my dads truck, I drove it for the first time when I was 12.
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Ride of the Week: 1972 Chevelle (9/12/15)Make and model: 1972 chevelle Owner(s): Marty& Jamie Debrock Owner's hometown: Oak ridge, mo My car's name: 1mnt72
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Ride of the Week: 1985 chevy sliverado (8/30/15)Make and model: 1985 chevy sliverado Owner(s): Aaron George Owner's hometown: Delta mo the truck has the 305 motor rebuilt. its an automatic with power steering.it also has a four barrel carburetor. it is 2wheel drive with very little rust on the body...
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Ride of the Week: 2007 HHR (7/22/15)Make and model: 2007 HHR Owner(s): Ervin Markham Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO Boyd Coddington wheels, custom interior, custom made grill. My car's name: Ron Burgundy I fell in love with the HHR when they first came out. Bought one two years ago and its been a labor of love since...
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Ride of the Week: 1970 volkswagen "rabbit" dune buggy (6/17/15)Make and model: 1970 volkswagen "rabbit" dune buggy Owner(s): Kris and Angela Witherby Owner's hometown: Perryville Missouri Fiberglass body dune buggy with a 1915cc Volkswagen bus engine. Pans and frame painted by Brune restoration, body painted by Byron Birk and flames painted and airbrushed by Eric Etheridge. Engine built by Kris Witherby...
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Ride of the Week: 1935 Ford Pickup (6/10/15)Make and model: 1935 Ford Pickup Owner(s): Melvin and Loretta Uelsmann Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo The truck is all steel body with a 1991 302 roller motor. Automatic overdrive transmission and with 9" Ford rear end. Also has air conditioning and power disc brakes on the front...
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Ride of the Week: 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster (6/9/15)Make and model: 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster Owner(s): Mark Watson Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Names of people in photo: none 383 Small block Chevy stroker motor with overdrive tranny. Power steering, power brakes, drilled and dropped front axle...
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Ride of the Week: Replica of 1914 Model T (6/8/15)Make and model: Replica of 1914 Model T Owner(s): James Dowd Owner's hometown: Glen Allen, MO Names of people in photo: James Dowd I drove a full size truck like this when I was 16, so I decided to build one at 1/2 scale. Its made on a golf cart frame with a lawnmower motor...
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Ride of the Week: 2003 BMW Z4 (6/7/15)Make and model: 2003 BMW Z4 Owner(s): Mark and Terri Nagel Owner's hometown: Jackson MO Convertible, sport model w automatic transmission My car's name: Lola (as in 'Copacabana' by Barry Manilow) My uncle had one a green Z4 a few years ago and I knew some day I would own one too. Saw listed on Craig's List 2 months and knew I had found my dream car...
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Ride of the Week: 2013 Mini Cooper (6/6/15)Make and model: 2013 Mini Cooper Owner(s): Roberta Beach Owner's hometown: Minneapolis, MN; now living in Cape Girardeau Zippy, fun to drive and my Bloodhound fits - she was the deal breaker in buying this car. Just returned from vacation to SD putting about 1500 miles on Ruby with no trouble at all!...
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Ride of the Week: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Renegade by American Motors (5/23/15)Make and model: 1977 Jeep CJ5 Renegade by American Motors Owner(s): Bill and Debbie Hay Owner's hometown: Jackson , Missouri The Jeep has a 360 AMC Motor My car's name: Poprivet We bought the Jeep in 1979 to go on Jeep rides with SEMO 4 Wheel Drive Club upgraded from a 1948 Willys Jeep CJ 2A with a 289 Ford Motor...
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Ride of the Week: 1986 Corvette (5/9/15)Make and model: 1986 Corvette Owner(s): Shane Murdock Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau 350 L98 auto with B&M Shift Kit, Cammed, K&N cold air intake, Flowmaster exhaust & Targa top. My car's name: Fun N' Da' Sun This is my 1st Corvette, and Hopefully not my last...
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Ride of the Week: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S (4/22/15)Make and model: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Owner(s): Rick and Darlene Vandeven Owner's hometown: Chaffee Third owner. 66,000 original miles. Stock Olds 350 engine and two-speed Jetaway automatic transmission. PS/PB. Front brakes upgraded to discs. Super Stock II wheels. Dual mirrors. First year for popular semi-fastback GM A-body...
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Ride of the Week: 2015 Custom Motorized Barstool (4/20/15)Make and model: 2015 Custom Motorized Barstool Owner(s): Johnnie James Owner's hometown: Jackson Mo 6 HP. Ford-Stratton Engine / Front Steer / Drop Front Axle / 3" Rake / Hydraulic Disc Brakes / Aluminum Wheels / Diamond Plate / Custom Built Chassis...
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Ride of the Week: 1970 Raleigh Sports (4/1/15)Make and model: 1970 Raleigh Sports Owner(s): Steve Schaffner Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau "All Steel" Bicycle, frame mounted tire pump, Sturmey-Archer 3 speed hub with retro "twist grip" shifter. Fully restored-this model built at the Nottingham, England factory from the turn of the century to 1970s...
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Ride of the Week: 1967 Ford Mustang GT CONVERTIBLE (3/22/15)Make and model: 1967 Ford Mustang GT CONVERTIBLE Owner(s): Alan Eakins Owner's hometown: JACKSON MO. Motor 289 Automatic.Loaded with lots of available options.Candy Apple Red.white top.black interior. My car's name: She a Beauty This is not the only ride I love any 60's 70's mussel car make and model will be welcome at my home...
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Ride of the Week: 2010 Camaro SS (3/19/15)1968 Shelby GT500 KR (King of the Road) purchased car in 1982 in Mt. Vernon Ill. Engine 428 Cobra Jet Engine Factory Roll Bar Stewart Warner gauges 8000 RPM Tach I call my car Big Red
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Ride of the Week: 2010 Camaro SS (2/9/15)Make and model: 2010 Camaro SS Owner(s): Wayne & Mika Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee 2010 was the return of the Camaro. I ordered mine on the first day that you could in 2008. It was built on my birthday in 2009 and delivered about a week later...
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Ride of the Week: 2003 Ford F150 Lightning (2/6/15)Make and model: 2003 Ford F150 Lightning Owner(s): Branton Reeves Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO 5.4L supercharged engine. 20" black powder coated replicas. Sonic Blue original paint.Production #3104 of 4270. My car's name: Elsa(From Frozen)...
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Ride of the Week: 1990 Chevy 454 SS (2/2/15)Make and model: 1990 Chevy 454 SS Owner(s): Wayne & Mika Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee 454 Cubic inches in a half ton pickup. Produced from 1990-93. I am the second owner. I have owned this truck for 13 years and it currently has 26,200 miles on the odometer...
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Ride of the Week: 1970 Monte Carlo (12/14/14)Make and model: 1970 Monte Carlo Owner(s): Roger and Doris KING Owner's hometown: oak ridge 350 4 barrel vinyl top My car's name: the old bomb My brother owned and I loved it ! Have owned it now for 34 years...
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Ride of the Week: 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible (12/6/14)Make and model: 1962 Chevy Impala Convertible Owner(s): Greg & Roy Hartle Owner's hometown: Scott City, Mo Names of people in photo: Jessica Westrich 327 2speed powerglide Matching Numbers 1962 Red Impala 2door hardtop was my first car, which i still have. Fell in love with that body style from the first time I saw them...
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Ride of the Week: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 (11/4/14)Make and model: 1972 Chevrolet C-10 Owner(s): Wayne Held Owner's hometown: Chaffee 454 with 2-4 barrel carbs; 700r4 overdrive; 2/4" drop; 4 wheel disc; 20" Boyd Coddington rims; Vintage air; shaved drip rail; wooden bed floor; 1 pc door glass; power heated leather seats; Super Chevy Winner...
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Ride of the Week: 1996 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 (9/1/14)Make and model: 1996 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4 Owner(s): Craig Enderle Owner's hometown: Scott City 1996 GMC Sierra Z71 4x4, 350 cubic inch, with 3 inch lift, 35 inch Mickey Thompson tires mounted on 17 inch Ultra Barons. My car's name: Jezebel I rode in it and I wanted to own it...
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Ride of the Week: 1984 Ford LTD Crown Vic with 302 engine (8/18/14)Make and model: 1984 Ford LTD Crown Vic with 302 engine Owner(s): James Dowd Owner's hometown: Glen Allen, MO My car's name: Old Faithful I had a car like this one years ago & always loved the car. When I saw this one sitting in someones driveway I stopped & asked if they would sell it, they did. I still love my car...
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Ride of the Week: 1946 Buick Super 50 (8/17/14)Make and model: 1946 Buick Super 50 Owner(s): David Werner Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo. 63,500 original miles, Straight eight Fire Ball engine, and has original interior. My car's name: Bessie Its fun to drive and turns a lot of heads...
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Ride of the Week: 2013 Chevy Sonic (7/14/14)Make and model: 2013 Chevy Sonic Owner(s): Wade & Marilyn Clyburn Owner's hometown: Jackson, MO Remote start, onstar, sirus radio, and lots more My car's name: Ashlyn after my great niece I won this car Saturday July 12, at Harry Blackwell Chevrolet in Malden Mo. That is why this is my sweet ride...
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Ride of the Week: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe (6/22/14)Make and model: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner(s): Fred & Donna Sharley Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo A few engine modifications, some chassis and driveline upgrades. American Racing wheels and Z rated Hankook tires, it handles like a slot car. Cold air and good tunes. Factory trim removed. Tinted glass all around...
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Ride of the Week: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT (5/25/14)Make and model: 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Owner(s): Jade Rohlfing Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Missouri Well there are alot of extras and special features. To see more check out www.jadedrides.com My father Robert Rohlfing started it all. He built Hot Rods when I was younger and taught me everything I know...
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Ride of the Week: 59 Ford Custom 300 2 Door (5/19/14)Make and model: 59 Ford Custom 300 2 Door Owner(s): Fred and Helen Moyers Owner's hometown: Mounds, IL Given to son Brian Moyers of Mounds to fix up. Blue sides and white hood and trunk with large white side wall tires. All seats, headliner, floormats, side panels are new...
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Ride of the Week: 1965 Ford Mustang (4/17/14)Make and model: 1965 Ford Mustang Owner(s): Bruce Penrod Owner's hometown: Jackson MO Motor is 289 Automatic. April 17 is the 50 year anniversary of Mustangs presented at the World's Fair. I had one like this at 18...
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Ride of the Week: 1972 Gremlin Hatchback Coupe (1/13/14)Make and model: 1972 Gremlin Hatchback Coupe Owner(s): Leon Wilton Owner's hometown: Advance, MO 32,000 original miles, 232 cu. in. engine with torque command auto transmission. Summit Nylon tires with mud grips on the rear. Unrestored. Sold New by Sam Mandina, Mandina Motors, Cape Girardeau, MO...
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Ride of the Week: 1995 Ford F150 Super Cab Eddie Bauer Edition (11/26/13)Make and model: 1995 Ford F150 Super Cab Eddie Bauer Edition Owner(s): Paul Becker 300, 6-cylinder, 5 speed, standard shift, Eddie Bauer edition, only 192,000 miles My car's name: Red Baron I have owned it since it was brand new...
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Ride of the Week: 1966 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon (11/13/13)Make and model: 1966 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon Owner(s): Lee and Melissa Parks Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Original 330 V8, 77,000 miles with a 2-speed transmission. It has had one repaint and some minor mechanical updates. My car's name: Betty White...
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Ride of the Week: Remos GX (10/16/13)Make and model: Remos GX Owner(s): Glenn McCallister Owner's hometown: Jackson, MO Sales Demo for Skybound Aviation @ Cape Girardeau Airport equipped with full glass cockpit, GPS, and coupled autopilot. My car's name: Saratoga Simply a very plane attraction!...
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Ride of the Week: 1978 MGB (9/14/13)Make and model: 1978 MGB Owner(s): Thomas M. Meyer Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Names of people in photo: Thomas M. Meyer Specially painted Teal, with a black top. My car's name: MGM ( my wife's initials ) I had a 1970 MGB-GT while in the Service, and continued to drive it in College. Later I had to buy a larger work car,but 40 years later I found this MGB, had it painted Teal to stand out, and drive it only on beautiful Spring and Fall days...
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Ride of the Week: 1976 CJ5 Jeep Renegade-bought new in December 1975 (7/29/13)Make and model: 1976 CJ5 Jeep Renegade-bought new in December 1975 Owner(s): Mike & Nancy Reiminger Owner's hometown: Rural Delta, MO Frame off restoration, custom built 390 AMC motor, 727 Chrysler automatic transmission with Quick Silver shifter, Dana differentials, Rough Country suspension, and M/T wheels...
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Ride of the Week: Chevrolet Camaro (7/26/13)Make and model: Chevrolet Camaro Owner(s): Chase Hogue Owner's hometown: Jackson Ported Throttle Body, RS Package, 2012 Transformers Edition, K&N Intake system, Cherry Bomb Extreme axle-back exhaust My car's name: Bee I saw this car in the 3rd transformers movie, Transformers:Dark of the Moon. As soon as I saw that the stripe scheme was different from a regular Camaro, I knew that I would have to have that car in my garage...
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Ride of the Week: Farmall H 1950 (6/12/13)Make and model: Farmall H 1950 Owner(s): Jerry L. Schlegel Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo. 1950 International Farmall H restored. Serial #'s match. 5 forward, 1 reverse, gasoline 4 cylinder engine, 2-plow tractor. When I was about 10 yr old, Dad bought a new 1950 H. I grew up on it, and was working it in the fields as a kid. Dad was pretty trusting to allow me to plow, disc and cultivate at that age...
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Ride of the Week: 1958 Ford Fairlane Custom 300 2 Door Coupe (6/12/13)Make and model: 1958 Ford Fairlane Custom 300 2 Door Coupe Owner(s): Dan & Evie Wheelock Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Pretty much stock with a 292 v8, dual exhaust, automatic, special Ford spinner wheels, and cruise control My car's name: Old Ford...
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Ride of the Week: 1947 MERCURY 88 DELUXE CONVERTABLE (6/12/13)Make and model: 1947 MERCURY 88 DELUXE CONVERTABLE Owner(s): BOB RANDOLPH Owner's hometown: CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO 59,000 ORIGINAL MILES, ORIGINALLY CAME FROM AZ.. 239 V8 FLATHEAD WITH 3 SPEED TRANSMISSION, 700/15 TIRES. CONVERTED TO 12V SYSTEM, ELECTRTIC FUEL PUMP...
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Ride of the Week: 2007 Heritage Softail Classic (5/7/13)Make and model: 2007 Heritage Softail Classic Owner(s): Margaret Sanders Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO Lots of shiny chrome and accessories to fit my personality. Saddle bags to keep my leathers in. A windshield to protect me from flying insects...
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Ride of the Week: 1949 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup (5/1/13)Make and model: 1949 Chevrolet 3600 Pickup Owner(s): Tim Thompson Owner's hometown: Oak Ridge, Mo 73,000 original miles. Frame off restoration back to original. 216 straight-6 engine with a three speed transmission, 7.00-15 Nylon tires with split ring wheels...
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Ride of the Week: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (2/21/13)Make and model: 1984 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Owner(s): Jason Schenimann Owner's hometown: Scott City Custom camoflauge, CB radio, custom rear lighting for duck hunting set up. My car's name: Quack Wagon Scouting for doves. Saw it, drove it, had to have it...
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Ride of the Week: 1975 Jeep CJ 5 (1/21/13)Make and model: 1975 Jeep CJ 5 Owner(s): George and Teri Reed Owner's hometown: Glenallen Mo. Built in April 1975 in Toledo OH. Yours might go fast, but ours can go anywhere. My car's name: Jeepster I had a 73 CJ in 1973. Simple and tough are the by words to describe it. We saw this one and just had to have her...
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Ride of the Week: 1952 Ford cusomline (1/11/13)Make and model: 1952 Ford cusomline Owner(s): gary hampton Owner's hometown: sikeston mo 1952 ford customline, 293 flathead V8. fordmatic automatic trans, pretty much original My car's name: Roberta was just riding around wasting time 1 saturday & stopped to look at an old truck at a JRs cars at malden mo, saw her sitting there by road & said to myself...THATS MY CAR...
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Ride of the Week: 1972 Cheverolet Chevelle (1/2/13)Make and model: 1972 Cheverolet Chevelle Owner(s): Amanda Duda Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau My car's name: SHE-VELLE ** How I fell in love with my ride: This was my dream car since I was about 15 years old. She's a dream come true.
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Ride of the Week: 1965 Chevrolet (12/3/12)Make and model: 1965 Chevrolet Owner(s): Norma and Herb Holder Owner's hometown: Scott City Mo. The thing that is special about this truck, is that it was bought new and has been in the family for 47 years. My car's name: Blue...
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Ride of the Week: 1966 DODGE CORONET 500 (10/22/12)Make and model: 1966 DODGE CORONET 500 Owner(s): PAUL MACKE Owner's hometown: JACKSON, MISSOURI 440 CU. IN. 365 HP My car's name: 1 TUF 66 My sons first car. 4 years later needed something with better mileage. I bought him a 4 cylinder. He signed the 440 over to dad. He will get it back some day. I love Mopars...
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Ride of the Week: Pontiac GTO 1967 (10/19/12)Make and model: Pontiac GTO 1967 Owner(s): Ken Ruth Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau One owner. The first year for the 400 cubic inch engine. I got it loaded with extras - ran the sticker price to over $3000. My car's name: GOAT I was ready to buy a Mustang but my Physics teacher let me drive his new black GTO - the rest is history...
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Ride of the Week: 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Harley Davidson Trike Conversion (10/14/12)Make and model: 2005 Heritage Softail Classic Harley Davidson Trike Conversion Owner(s): Doc & Marty Stephenson Owner's hometown: Old Appleton, MO Original 2005 Heritage Softail Classic fitted with a Lehman trike kit assembled by Las Vegas Trikes. Pearl silver body with blue pin striping, black leather with silver studs and chrome, chrome, chrome!!...
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Ride of the Week: 1956 Ford T-Bird (10/12/12)Make and model: 1956 Ford T-Bird Owner(s): Wally Allstun Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau This is a very unique car and it has been in my family since 1985. My car's name: B Bird B Bird is very special to me because I inherited it from my father...
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Ride of the Week: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (9/23/12)Make and model: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Owner(s): Brad and Vickie Kasten Owner's hometown: Jackson Triple Crown winner. NCRS Top Flight, Bloomington Gold and Gold Spinner awards. Displayed at Corvettes at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Original color combination; Frost Blue with Red Vinyl interior. 270 horsepower, two 4 barrel carburetors, Duntov cam...
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Ride of the Week: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine II (9/10/12)Make and model: 1962 Sunbeam Alpine II Owner(s): Dan and Roberta Brown Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo Names of people in photo: Dan Unrestored suvivor, 52,000 miles. My car's name: Beamer My first car was a '62 Sunbeam. Roberta and I dated it in all through high school and college...
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Ride of the Week: 2003 T-Bird (9/10/12)Make and model: 2003 T-Bird Owner(s): Bill Dunning Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo Names of people in photo: Bill Dunning My car's name: Bird ** How I fell in love with my ride: I just wanted one
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Ride of the Week: 1970 Pontiac Lemans 2 door hard top (9/10/12)Make and model: 1970 Pontiac Lemans 2 door hard top Owner(s): Kenneth Harper Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo Names of people in photo: Kenneth Harper This is a one family owned car and I am the second owner. Original motor, transmission and some upholstery, no bondo, pure metal...
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Ride of the Week: 1958 Chevy One Ton Wrecker (9/10/12)Make and model: 1958 Chevy One Ton Wrecker Owner(s): Dave and Kate Jackson Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo Names of people in photo: Dave Jackson I fixed it up to look like Tow Mater from the movie Cars My car's name: Tow Mater I saw it an auction in the Show-Me Center and just had to have it. I got it for the grandkids, I told the wife. It's all original back in 1958 used very little and gets a lot of attention...
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Ride of the Week: 1980 CJ 5 Jeep (9/7/12)Make and model: 1980 CJ 5 Jeep Owner(s): Michael Barrett Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Mo. custom small block 350 chevy,35 inch Mickey Thompsons,6 inch lift,4000 lb. Super winch,custom interior and a custom stereo. My car's name: Pa Pa's Jeeps...
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Ride of the Week: 1947 Studebaker MS (9/5/12)Make and model: 1947 Studebaker MS Owner(s): Don Kuntze Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo Names of people in photo: Don Kuntze ** How I fell in love with my ride: It's an old truck that I can drive.
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Ride of the Week: 50 Ford Custom Four Door (9/5/12)Make and model: 50 Ford Custom Four Door Owner(s): Harold Robinson Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo My car's name: Old Bess
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Ride of the Week: 1964 Chevy Impala (9/5/12)Make and model: 1964 Chevy Impala Owner(s): Dave and Phillis McLain Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo 355 cu in Powerglide. 10 years since total restoration, built for Rt 66 trip. My car's name: Polar Bear I got tired of building 55-57 Chevys and for a change of pace started building Chevys from the 60s. This car is like one my parents had and I learned to drive at 16...
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Ride of the Week: 1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe (8/28/12)Make and model: 1951 Chevy Styleline Deluxe Owner(s): Corey McNeely Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau My car's name: Hells' Belle ** How I fell in love with my ride: rescued her from a 30 year nap in a barn in Evansville, IL
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Ride of the Week: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Truck (8/11/12)Make and model: 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Truck Owner(s): Danny Davis Owner's hometown: Oak Ridge, MO This truck was completely from frame up restored in 2011. This truck is all original and has a 4 speed transmission which was not common in these trucks. Paint is original color...
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Ride of the Week: 1935 Dodge Pick Up Truck (7/31/12)Make and model: 1935 Dodge Pick Up Truck Owner(s): Keith Farmer Owner's hometown: Scott City MO Names of people in photo: Photo taken in August 2011 at the Louisville Street Rod Nationals I specialize in metal fabrication so this one is all custom...bed, tailgate, rollpan, running boards, frame, hood and hood sides. It has a 33 car front end and custom torch red paint...
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Ride of the Week: 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe (7/31/12)Make and model: 1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe Owner(s): Keith Farmer Owner's hometown: Scott City, MO Drives like a dream. Redneck Fiberglass Body, Air Conditioning, Tilt Wheel, Power Windows and Trunk, Cruise, 355 Chevy Engine, TCI coil over suspension, keyless entry, viper yellow custom paint. Attracts bugs and stares!...
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Ride of the Week: 1965 British Sunbeam Alpine (7/31/12)Make and model: 1965 British Sunbeam Alpine Owner(s): Mary Ann Farmer Owner's hometown: Scott City Names of people in photo: Mary Ann Farmer, Zoe Minton and Santa during Scott City Winter Wonderland Festival in December 2011 Would you believe....this is like the car we used to see on the TV series Get Smart with Maxwell Smart and Agent 99. Remember when Max would say, "missed it by that much"!...
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Ride of the Week: 1987 chavy short bed (6/20/12)Make and model: 1987 chavy short bed Owner(s): Bobby Golden Owner's hometown: Marble Hill,mo this truck has a lot of work done 350 bored 30 over,posi-track My car's name: tire smoker saw this truck 2 years ago and bought it did a lot of work to it me and my brother roy...
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Ride of the Week: 1968 Plymouth GTX (6/17/12)Make and model: 1968 Plymouth GTX Owner(s): Gale and Sandy Crites Owner's hometown: Jackson Restored to new condition. 440 Engine with extra horse power My car's name: Mr. X My first new car I bought when I was 18 years old was identical to this car. I raced the original one. All my buddied envied my car back then, because it was faster than theirs...
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Ride of the Week: 1976 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK IV (6/12/12)Make and model: 1976 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL MARK IV Owner(s): BOB AND LINDA BANGER Owner's hometown: BURFORDVILLE, MO Names of people in photo: BOB AND LINDA BANGER "Lipstick Edition." Less than 75 of this edition manufactured/sold in 1976. Red/white leather interior with red carpet throughout passenger and trunk areas. 460 cubic inch V8. Very thirsty, but a wonderful ride!...
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Ride of the Week: 1957 GMC with 850 Holmes Wrecker (6/10/12)Make and model: 1957 GMC with 850 Holmes Wrecker Owner(s): John Johannes Owner's hometown: Jackson Engine is modified (by GMC) Oldsmobile V8 with a 6 speed Allison automatic transmission and a 4 speed auxiliary transmission behind that. Wrecker has 40 ton capacity and is the largest mechanical wrecker made...
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Ride of the Week: 1992 S10 4-Door Blazar (6/6/12)Make and model: 1992 S10 4-Door Blazar Owner(s): Brandon McArthur Owner's hometown: Jackson, MO Rock Crawler with a Turbo 400. One of kind Blazar. My car's name: The Short Bus My truck will go places few have the nerve to try. I have lots of fun climbing rocks, playing in water and mud with my family and friends. Love to go to Outlaw and Bricks, too...
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Ride of the Week: 1964 GMC (5/25/12)Make and model: 1964 GMC Owner(s): Daniel & Theresa Simpher Owner's hometown: New Hamburg, MO Atlantic Blue- 327 engine Air brushed mural of Clint Black commercial in the bed of truck My car's name: Old Blue I love short bed trucks and owned it since 1975. In 1992 Clint Black, while in Cape on Miller Lite Hard Way tour, used it in a designated driver commercial on County Road 520 above Fruitland off Hwy 61...
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Ride of the Week: 1991 Corvette -- C-4 - Six Speed (5/24/12)Make and model: 1991 Corvette -- C-4 - Six Speed Owner(s): Paul and Bryan Walker Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Convertible, Six-speed transmission, Bose Stereo sound system. It has only 50,000 miles on it. We were at Gateway Classic Cars in East St. Louis just looking around when we spotted it among a wide array of used Corvettes. It was love at first sight. After taking it for a test drive we knew this was the one...
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Ride of the Week: 1948 Chevy Paneltruck (5/23/12)Make and model: 1948 Chevy Paneltruck Owner(s): Judy Watson Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau This truck was re-engineered by Ron Keller of Cape so it could pull a heavy cargo trailer, which it has done for over 400,000 miles since 2001. Shown here on vacation, resting!...
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Ride of the Week: 1968 Mercury Monterey (5/23/12)Make and model: 1968 Mercury Monterey Owner(s): Mike Almond Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Recreation of a 1968 Mercury Missouri State Highway Patrol Car. 428 c.i. engine, Motorola police radio, Federal control head, red lights & siren, flashlights & all equipment in the trunk as was used in 1968...
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Ride of the Week: 1966 Ford Mustang (5/16/12)Make and model: 1966 Ford Mustang Owner(s): Benjamin Yount Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Missouri It has a 200 straight six engine with a 3 speed manual transmission. My car's name: Ginger I fell in love with my ride when I first sat inside it...
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Ride of the Week: 1997 Geo Tracker (4/18/12)Make and model: 1997 Geo Tracker Owner(s): JP Beussink Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau She was my first love! I had her out on the west coast for a a couple of years. She does very well in the sand as you can see. Convertible too. My car's name: Martha...
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Ride of the Week: 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (4/12/12)Make and model: 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Owner(s): Laurel and Chris Adkisson Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau 6.1 liter 420 horsepower all wheel drive with factory 20 inch Alcoa Chrome wheels Laurel has wanted an SRT8 for several years and when this one showed up she had to have it. It's even her favorite color Black...
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Ride of the Week: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura (4/11/12)Make and model: 1980 Ford Fairmont Futura Owner(s): Derek Honaas Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Maximum Motorsports A arms, Caster/camber plates, and rear lower control arms. Ford Racing rear upper control arms. Four wheel disc brakes. Front spindles from a 1987 GT(larger). Five lug conversion. Low ratio power steering...
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Ride of the Week: Mercedes SL560 Coupe 1989 (4/11/12)Make and model: Mercedes SL560 Coupe 1989 Owner(s): Bob &Leone Proffer Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo ** Special features: It rides like a lead feather.I love my Wife ** How I fell in love with my ride: I love my Wife, I like my car.
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Ride of the Week: 2012 Shaw modified (4/9/12)Make and model: 2012 Shaw modified Owner(s): Dr. Michael Jessup Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Open wheel modified with unlimited motor. ( A-mod) This is a custom built motor that cranks out over 700 HP. My car's name: Breast Cancer Awareness Car...
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Ride of the Week: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV (4/6/12)Make and model: 1976 Lincoln Continental Mark IV Owner(s): Linda and Bob Banger Owner's hometown: Burfordville Missouri Names of people in photo: N/A "Lipstick Edition" Less than 75 of this edition sold in 1976. Red/white leather interior with red carpet in passenger and trunk areas. 460 cubic inch V/8-Very thirsty, but a wonderful ride...
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Ride of the Week: Harkey-Davidson 2004 VROD (3/21/12)Make and model: Harkey-Davidson 2004 VROD Owner(s): Jason Butler Owner's hometown: Scott City It is 8 of 200 limited edtion custom paint set from Harley-Davidson only available that year. Totally aluminum frame,wheels and tins. Its Dyno Jet race tunner keeps the custom exhaust and fastest Harley in check...
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Ride of the Week: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT (3/19/12)Make and model: 1987 Pontiac Fiero GT Owner(s): Logan Ressel Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau Two seater with a mid-mounted 2.8 liter V6 with a 3 speed automatic transmission. It also has a Viper security system, a navigation system, and a rear view camera...
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Ride of the Week submission (3/14/12)Make and model: 1964 Chevy Corvette Owner(s): Gary and Paula Thurman Owner's hometown: Rural Oak Ridge Numbers matching 327 cubic inch, 365 horsepower original engine, 4 speed close ratio transmission, Pos. trac. rear. My car's name: none When we were first married, we owned a red 64 Vette but after we were blessed with three children we had to sell the Vette. Always wanted another and finally got it...
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Ride of the Week submission (2/22/12)Make and model: 2006 Dodge Charger R/T Owner(s): Shane Murdock Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO. 5.7L Hemi engine, Mopar cold air intake kit, SLP Loudmouth exhaust system, Hotchkis suspension kit, Powdercoated Gloss black 20" SRT rims and VooDoo Cartel graphics Kit...
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Ride of the Week submission (2/5/12)Make and model: 1975 corvette stingray Owner(s): Bobby Golden Owner's hometown: Marble Hill,mo this old vette has a 350 eng bored out 40 over about 375-400 H.P. My car's name: my hot 75 i bought this from a man at a car show 2 years i redone the motor...
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Ride of the Week submission (2/4/12)Make and model: 1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle Convertible Owner(s): Kathy Kraemer Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau MO Triple White Convertible with factory air. My car's name: Snowflake Owning a Bug as your only vehicle isn't much fun (hot & cold!); I know, I had one 25 years ago. When a friend & I won big on a scratch off, I bought Snowflake. Good thing she has a windshield or I'd have bugs in my teeth from smiling!...
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Ride of the Week submission (2/1/12)Make and model: 2005 Honda VTX 1300 Owner(s): George and Teri Reed Owner's hometown: Glenallen/Philadelphia, Mo Our ride I've had bikes since I was 15, a 1947 Indian Brave. I have probably owned every make of motorcycle on the market, but his one has been the best by far...
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Ride of the Week submission (1/23/12)Make and model: 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo Owner(s): John and La Donna Meyer Owner's hometown: Jackson, MO 350 V8 engine, #5 numbers matching engine bored 30 over, aluminum flat top pistons, headers 4 barrel, power steering, air conditioning, power brakes, original ralley wheels, restored in 2007-2008 by Classic Auto, painted copperhead pearle...
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Ride of the Week submission (1/18/12)Make and model: 1979 Porsche 930 Owner(s): Tom Grantham Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO Names of people in photo: Tom Grantham, Tip Tollison The '79 Porsche 930 Turbo was the last year that there was a US version until 1986, this is the 11th from last produced. It included a 3.3 liter turbocharged motor with intercooler...
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Ride of the Week submission (1/12/12)Make and model: 1967 CAMARO Owner(s): KEN CARNELL-CARNELL'S COLLISION Owner's hometown: SIKESTON Viper Red with Red Interior 350 Automatic Super Chevy Winner Painted the car for customer a few years ago and had a chance to buy it from him later. We then took it to the next level and replaced anything that wasn't show worthy...
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Ride of the Week submission (1/4/12)Make and model: MINNEAPOLOUS MOLINE PULLING TRACTOR Owner(s): MARK FOESTE Owner's hometown: EGYPT MILLS Mark treats his tractor like his baby! He keeps winning pulls!!! My car's name: The Beer Wagon Love of competition!...
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Ride of the Week submission (1/4/12)Make and model: 1972 Superior High-Top ambulance on a Cadillac chassis Owner(s): Jim Staruk Owner's hometown: Worcester, MA Until 1980, emergency ambulances were commonly built on customized luxury cars. As a member of the Professional Car Society, we preserve and restore these emergency vehicles to maintain their role in the history of EMS...
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Ride of the Week submission (12/18/11)Make and model: 1957 Chevy Bel-Air Owner(s): John Mayfield Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau 350 Chevy engine, 350 Turbo tranny, power disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, polished aluminum wheels. I have dreamed of owning a Chevy since I was in high school, but had to settle for driving Fords until I found the car of my dreams at the Smith Auto Auction. Now I understand why so many of my buddies have been driving Chevies all these years...
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Ride of the Week submission (12/7/11)Make and model: 1932 Ford 3 window coupe Owner(s): Bob & Loretta Templeton Owner's hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo. Special features: The special features are: Viper orange paint, tan leather interior, 350 engine, 300 h.p.,chrome tilt column, power windows, power trunk, remote doors,and unisteer rack and pinion steering...
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