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.