Rockford Harvest Fest 9-28-13

The weather was more like June than September and just perfect for a cruise to Rockford for the 37th Annual Harvest Fest Classic Car Show.  The small parking lots prevented the eight CSRA members from parking together but we all managed to find spots on the lower level and spent a relaxing day.  Breakfast at a nearby restaurant was followed by greetings with many other car friends in attendance.  We were told the final count was just under 100 cars.  This was a judged show with the Top 10 and Best in Show recipients selected by the Rockford Firefighters.  Club members Al Rose and Rick Nielsen picked up Top 10 Awards while Paul Dishaw garnered the Best in Show award with his beautiful, flamed, gold and purple 48 Ford deluxe coupe.  Paul's wife, Sharon, was working today so, unfortunately, she missed a photo op!  Here's the eight cars that made the show today.  We parked the cars together after the show to get this picture.  The green GTX on the end was late leaving the show so we included him in the shot.

 

Steve, Pete, Jon, Chip, Rick, Paul, Al & Fred

 

Here's all eight guys with the winners holding their plaques.

 

 

Pete, Fred, Steve, Rick (Top 10), Paul (Best in Show), Al (Top 10), Chip and Jon



Welcome Janet & Fred!

We added new members to the ClassiX Street Rod Association today.  A big welcome to Janet and Fred Clark of Belding.  They are the proud owners of this beautiful 1947 Chevy Fleetline.  The car is powered by an old style Chevy big block LS6 crate motor.  For the uninitiated, these engines came installed in the 1970 Chevelles; 454 cubic inches rated at 450hp.

Breakfast Club 9-27-13

First meeting of the ClassiX Street Rod Association "Breakfast Club".  Breakfast on Friday morning is a great way to plan the weekend street rod activities.

Left side; Chip, Jim, Pete & Rick.  Right side; Jon, Steve & Paul.

Alto show 9-21-13

Some of the ClassiX SRA cars made it to the Alto Show.

Left to right, Steve's 34 Ford, Rick's 57 Chevy pickup, Pete's 34 Ford, friend Phil Viviano's 57 Chevy and Jim's 37 Ford. 

ClassiX SRA members relaxing at the show; Pete, friend Phil, Rick and Jim.

Club logo

Pete has been working hard on a unique design for our club logo.  The X in ClassiX uses a combination of a 2 lane blacktop and a shifter handle.  The 32 Ford coupe is THE iconic street rod/hot rod recognized by all.  No one in our club has a 32 coupe so we aren't showing any partiality

 

As Paul Harvey used to say "Stand by for NEWS!"  There will be more coming soon!

In the beginning.....

     The founding of the ClassiX Street Rod Association (CSRA) took place September 8, 2013.  The formation was a collaborative effort of six like minded men who opted to create something new in order to enjoy a more clearly defined organization.  Based in West Michigan around the Grand Rapids area, the CSRA is a club for owners of 1963 and older cars and pickup trucks.  As community and civic minded people, we have plans to assist and participate in several upcoming community and fund raising events.  Our primary focus will be that of building a solid club foundation while attending area car shows and automotive events.  Club membership has already expanded to nine families while several others seeking membership have their applications at this time.  Here's a picture of the six founding members.

     Left to right are Jon Hansen, Rick Nielsen, Ray "Chip" Hansen, Steve Melville, Pete Derridinger and Jim Banfill.  The graphics on the board are Pete's first renderings of the proposed club logos.