1961 Chevy Impala Bubble Top

 

This beautiful 1961 Chevy Impala “Bubble Top” belongs to George Hanner of Daytona Beach Shores, FL. He is an avid classic car and vintage Harley Davidson collector. George has attended the Turkey Run many times with his cars and has also raced his Harley’s around Daytona International Speedway as a competitor with AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association). This very clean Chevy is a 3 speed on the column with a 283 - V8. The paint and interior are all original. It has been to the Turkey Run and many other local shows in central Florida. The car placed in the top 20 at the Chevy Nationals in Orlando in 2012. George has owned this Bubble Top for 3 years now and is very proud of her and the New York vanity plate on the front that simple says “Hanner”. 

Vision Rod & Customs

 

Based in Lula, Georgia, Vision Rod and Customs has been in business since 1995. What started out as a hobby evolved into a full blown hot rod shop. They build custom chassis, sell steel and fiberglass bodies, and will build your dream car from the ground up or sell you all the components to the do it your selfers. Vision offers customized body/chassis packages for several different makes and models. They pride themselves in their workmanship and quality of their products.

Vision Rods goal is to produce first class product no matter if it's everyday driver or a show winning car. They build a complete line of chassis from A model up to Forty model Ford chassis with your choice of suspension and running gear. They also build custom Tri Five Chevy chassis . They are a dealer for Heidts suspension systems , Kugel Komponts , Pete & Jake ,Super Bell along with a number of other companies that sell hot rod and street parts . They also have a line of Fiberglass Bodies that they produce and sell as a package or separate . They carry the metal bodies also including the new 28-29 closed cab truck.

The Daytona Turkey Run Turns 40!

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 30, 2013) – The November 28^th – December 1^st 2013 Thanksgiving weekend Daytona Turkey Run marks a historical 40 year event!  Rich in local history the event has created many unforgettable memories for local residents and visitors alike.

            In celebration of the Turkey Run’s 40^th anniversary, organizers created a monumental photograph like no other…40 beautiful classic cars, on display in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway, showing their excitement to be celebrating 40!

            The Turkey Run was created in 1974 by the Daytona Beach Street Rods association. The clubs president, Stu Sarjeant had previously attempted to enter his 1923 Ford Hot Rod in the Ormond Beach 1973 Gaslight Parade but was denied as no modified cars were permitted. Sarjeant said, “My four year old son started to cry and we decided right then and there we would have a show of our own. And that’s exactly what we did the following year.” The first Turkey Run hosted 45 cars and was held at the Howard Johnson hotel across from Bellair Plaza.  

Continuing to grow, the show moved to Seabreeze High School in 1982 and added a swap meet. By 1987 The Turkey Run had grown to more than 900 cars and relocated to a property at the Daytona Beach airport.

In 1989 the Daytona Beach Street Rods association partnered with the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District and found a permanent home in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway. By this time, the show had grown to over 1,520 show quality cars and 250 swap meet vendors.

The 40^th Anniversary show in November will host over 6,000 vintage, classic, muscle and race cars and trucks for show and sale. In addition, guests will be treated to anniversary celebrations, and can shop the massive swap meet in which vendors sell and trade hard-to-find auto parts and accessories.  There are also arts and crafts, entertainment and a full midway of food vendors.

           Admission starts at $15 and parking is free.  Children under 11 are free when accompanied by an adult.  Show hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. 

To purchase tickets or for more information about the Daytona Turkey Run, visit www.daytonabeachcarshows.com or www.turkeyrun.com.

Muscle Express, Inc

Muscle Express, Inc has been attending the Turkey Rod for 22 years and are a local Florida company. They've got some pretty cool projects in the works; from a complete pro-touring 1968 convertible Camaro, to a 1970 LS powered Land Cruiser, to a surprise birthday restoration gift from a son to his father (which included switching the father's car out with one of their own so he wouldn't know they were taking it). But this one is not a traditional restoration either. They can't say what kind of car yet because it hasn't been unveiled however, here are a couple of details,  ABC performance boxed frame, full Detroit Speed suspension, a Monster Performance overdrive transmission, a Mast Performance LSX with over 640 hp, and more.

They have also worked with Robert Kibbe on the Muscle Car Place podcast and Cars For A Living podcast. 

This year they are working on a segment for one of Kibbe's podcasts where they will be documenting what it takes for a shop to prepare for a show, in particular the Turkey Run. 

We are very excited to have Muscle Express, Inc join us again this year. Be sure to stop by and see them for 10% off orders placed pre-show to be picked up at the Turkey Run and 10% off at the show. 

Jason Burnett Memorial USO Benefit Ride

World's Fastest Ford F100

This amazing “World’s Fastest Ford F100” is owned by John & Rita Maffucci. While it sports the look of a classic 1955, there is much more to this mean machine. The ‘55 pickup was found in a chicken coop in Clemont, GA and they set out to return the truck to glory.

The chassis was completed with a Mustang II front end, ’03 Mustang Cobra independent rear end and 4 wheel disc brakes. Frame and all suspension pieces are power coated. The 06 Ford GT Tungsten Paint makes this beauty look fast setting still. Porsche “Lipstick Red” leather was chosen for the interior, along with black carpet bound in the same leather. The seat was custom built by Tim’s Upholstery along with the custom headliner console, with Sony Cd Player, Radar Detector and rear speaker enclosures. Under the hood you will find a Supercharged, Cobra 4.6 Modular Motor, Bassani Headers, Accufab 100m Throttle Body, Ported and Polished Supercharger, Pro M Air Intake, Metco Pulleys and Borla Exhaust putting out 510 RWHP. 

The 55 was the 2007 Good Guys Truck of the year and has won many other awards as well.

On 3-31-2007 in Maxton, NC. John Maffucci’s F100 Cobra sets a new ECTA land speed record.  Running the standing one-mile course. John was able to propel his F100 to a speed of 144.124 MPH, setting a new AA/MP record. 

July Feature Vendor - Bumper Boyz

The Bumper Boyz are long time vendors at the Daytona Turkey Run and are sought after by many attendees. 

The Bumper Boyz specialize in reconditioning vintage classic bumpers. They carry a large stock of GMC, FORD, and Chrysler bumpers. You can buy out right, with a trade in, or rechrome yours. We also chrome grills, guards, moldings, pot metal and miscellaneous parts.

Visit their website at www.bumperboyz.com for more information. We'll see you in November!