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Volume 1 • Issue 5 • SEPTEMBER 2021

All Things For The Automotive Enthusiast

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All Things For The Automotive Enthusiast

Volume 1 • Issue 5 • SEPTEMBER 2021

rankenmuth– Auto Fest –

WilkommenSeptember Showsand EventsNissan Cent-Car-Fold

SEPTEMBER 2021 - PAGE 4

September? Already? Hope you’ve had as much fun Cruis’n as we have and God willing, it ain’t over yet.

The Cruis’n crew kinda feels like Johnny Cash, “We’ve been everywhere, man!” Our first summer

on the streets has been so rewarding. Getting the chance to meet and hang out with so many cool car people has been a blast and there’s still so much we need to see and do.

September offers so many great shows and events. The month, of course is highlighted by Frankenmuth and the Nationals North in Kalamazoo and we’ll be everywhere from Lake Orion to North Gratiot and in between. September isn’t a time to slow down, but to gear up for more Cruis’n fun.

This summer has taken us from Centerline to St. Ignace. We’ve stopped at Cruise nights in Canton, Lapeer, Holly and more. We’ve had coffee at Pasteiner’s and milkshakes at Culver’s. We’ve marveled at the turnout at Baker’s in Milford and got tuned up at Emmeet in Detroit. My only regret is we couldn’t be at everything, every time, but our team of scientists in the Cruis’n cloning lab are working overtime to correct that as we speak.

Such a busy summer has limited my seat time in the Impala, but I’ve gotten a few miles in. It would be no fun running Cruis’n without being able to do some cruising of my own, so I’ve tried to strike a balance when I can.

I still get asked about Oma’s SS. Trust me she still provides plenty of material to write about, but I’ve tried not to be so self-gratuitous. If you’ll indulge me, I’ll share a little story. You so enjoyed my misery during the restoration process, I’m sure you’ll appreciate knowing . . . it continues.

After finally licking a long-standing transmission leak, I was ready to roll. My focus became getting the car ready for my first ever trip to St. Ignace. Thanks to Cruis’n correspondent and car pal, Murray Pfaff I was able to hitch a ride up there with Pilot Transport. The car required some detailing before loading, so I went to work.

As I was pulling the car out of the garage to create some more room to work, I noticed the neglected, under-dash interior bulb wires I failed to fix. I thought, I can’t just leave those dangling, so I decided to tuck them up under the dash. Why fix what you can hide? As I did this, the car shut off. I turned the key. Dead, nothing, no power.

What the hell? Panic ensued – I only had a few hours to get the car ready and now I had a bigger problem. I called in my best/smartest car pals for help. We traced the

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Mickey York, Cruis’n Publisher

issue back to the fuse box, but the box was good. Time was ticking, the day job beckoned – I was a frantic mess.

Why me? Why now? And, a few other things unsuitable for print, crossed my mind, and may have passed my lips. With no time and no other options, I called my friends at Motor City Solutions. They came to the rescue, picked up the car and had it diagnosed within 24 hours.

A fried fusible link was the issue. We may have diagnosed this ourselves with more time, but its peculiar location, near the starter tucked between the headers, didn’t make it obvious. The exposed ground wire contacting the dash at the same time the car shut-off may have just been coincidence. The fact that it happened in my garage and not on the road was not. Grandma is always looking out for me in her car.

With time ticking, Motor City took the car directly to the Pilot Transport. The day job kept me from being any part of this transaction. The next time I would see the car would be in St. Ignace. My car was fixed and on its way thanks to nothing short of a Herculean effort by a bunch of caring car folks . . . and then it rained all weekend.

The car made it to St. Ignace, but I never got to drive it across the bridge. Two passes through town in the 15 minutes it was dry enough to do so was all I got. The rain cover and micro-soft towels got more mileage that weekend than the Impala.

See? I told you it was still giving me things to write about.

Now would be the time I wrap this up with some anecdote about cars, and life, and expecting the unexpected, but all I can come up with is, DAMN!

So, that’s the update on the Impala. I would like to tell you it will be the last – but we all know that’s not true.

Stay safe! Have fun and as always thanks for Cruis’n with us!

Everything for the Automotive Enthusiast


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UPCOMING EVENTSPlease Call to Confirm Dates & Times Prior to Traveling

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Eddie’s Drive-In36111 Jefferson Ave., Harrison Twp., MIeddiesdrivein.com586-469-2345

All Year RoundParking at Pasteiner’s33202 Woodward Ave. Birmingham, MIpasteiners.com248-646-2886

August 29th & Sept 1st

Cryderman Online AuctionOpen House8/29: 2pm-6pm9/1: 3pm-7pmSee ad on page 619251 Van Born Rd.,Allen Park, MIcrydermanauctions.com586-784-8890

August 28th-Sept 4th

Auburn CordDuesenberg Festival1600 Wayne Street, Auburn INacdfestival.org

September 3rd

USMA/K of C HallMemorial Free Cruise14 -1/2 (Elmwood) & Main St. Clawson, MI unitedstreetmachines.com

September 4th

16th Annual Corvette Fest by GMC Corvette Set8am-4pmCanterbury Village2359 Joslyn Ct., Orion Twp, MIwww.gmccorvetteset.com

M1 Concourse • Cars & Coffee Presented by Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram8:30am-11am164 S. Blvd. W., Pontiac, MIm1concourse.com

Belding Labor DayCar ShowNoon-4pmOn Main Street in Downtown Belding616-438-5021

Grand Blanc Car Cruise by Christian Cruisers5pm-8pmHaloBurger2248 E. Hill Rd.,Grand Blanc, [email protected]

Brethren DaysDrag Car Show10am-11:30amBrethern High School 4400 N. High Bridge Road231-477-5353

First AnnualMeridian Motor Fest3pm-7pmHigh Caliber Karting and Entertainment1982 W. Grand River Rd. Suite 800, Okemos, MIwww.meridianmotorfest.com

Old Newsboys of Flint Cornhole Fundraiserand Car showStarts at Noon1170 W. Wilson Rd.Clio, MI 48420810-397-8680

7th Annual Algonac Art Fair “Rumble On The Riverfront” Car Show9am-2pmAlgonac Riverfront Park 1130 St. Clair River Dr., Algonac, MI 48001810-794-5000

Boyne City Kiwanis Labor Day Weekend Car Show8am-4pmMemorial Park, 101 Spring St.East Jordan, MI231-675-2492

September 5th

Mr. Clean & The Metrocruisers Race & Classic Car Show &Swap Meet11am-5pmCounty Line Trade Center20900 Dequindre, Warren, MImetrocruisers.com


Cruise NightsPlease call to confirm dates and times before traveling

Fun Time Cruzers@Lakeside Mall Food Court4pm-8pm Located on M-59/Hall Rd. & Schoenherr Road, Sterling Hgts., MI

586-260-3459, funtimecruzers.com

Weekly Car Show and Cruise Night5pm-4450 Duck Lake Road, Highland, MI248-343-0843

Memories In Motion Car Club5pm-10pmRam’s Horn, Middlebelt bet. Joy Rd. &Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, [email protected]

Canton Car Cave Cruise Night5pm-10pm41839 Michigan Ave., Canton, MIJust West of I-275, Hot Rods, Free Hot Dogs,Chips and Pop/[email protected]

Bridgeport Big Boy Cruise Night5pm-8pm6301 Dixie Hwy., Bridgeport, MI989-327-3456

Prop Blast Cafe Cruise Night5pm-10pm302 Airport Rd., Coldwater, MI517-781-6000

Downtown Belleville Cruise Night5pm-8pm Sponsored by Egan’s Bar396 Main St., Belleville, MI734-325-7451

Culver’s Lake OrionCruise Night4pm-8pm4963 Interpark Dr. N., Lake Orion, [email protected], 248-276-2222

Ukrainian Cultural Center Cruise Night4pm-10pm, Warren, MI, 586-757-8130

Fricano’s Pizza Restaurant Cruise Night5pm-10pm, 5808 Alpine Ave. N.W.,Comstock Park, MI616-785-5800

Christoff Family Dining Cruise Night5pm-DuskSponsored By The Downriver Wanderers,22900 Allen Rd., Woodhaven, MI734-675-4626

Toys For Tots Car Show Cruise Night4pm-8pmEmerald Square, 22611 Northline Rd., Taylor, MIAl Haas 313-388-2358

Cruising at the Ram’s Horn3pm-8pm, Masonic & Utica Rd., Fraser, MI586-771-8035

Downriver Wanderers at theHoly Cow Creamery 5pm-8pm, 939 North Line Road in WyandotteTerry Barrett 734-558-3665

Packard Proving GroundsCruise-In4pm-9pm 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp., MI586-739-4800packardprovinggrounds.org

Gilmore Museum Cruise Nights4pm-10pm 6865 Hickory Rd., Hickory Corners, MI269-671-5089, gilmorecarmuseum.org

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Hard To Get Spanning the Blue Water Bridge and the gateway to Lake Huron we get a rare glimpse of this Nissan GTR standing still. Perhaps it stopped to take in the views or enjoy a peaceful moment to itself, because keeping the peace isn’t its strong suit. With over 1,300 horses pounding the pavement this street beast is rarely tamed. Subtly seductive, you’re flexing muscle is lost on her. With a quick shift and wave of her wing she’ll be gone before you can deliver your opening pickup line . . . Sorry boys, she’s just hard to get.

Nissan GTR Turn On’s:Datsun Promax clutchDatsun Extreme gear set1,340 wheel hpPowertrain built byForge Performance3.8L built motorAMS Alpha 10x system2 Garret 35/76 Gen 2 Turbos

Nissan GTR Turn Off’s:None. It’s always ON with this GTR

Photo by Tyler Etrich

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Chris Cerovina’s 2009 Nissan GTR


September10th - 12thAuto Fest rankenmuth

I CRUISED September 10-12, 2021

– Auto Fest –©CRUIS’N MEDIA 2021

5:00 PM SEPTEMBER 10th ‘THE BIG BLOCK PARTY’ begins as cars & trucks spill onto Main Street for a parking spot. The crowds then swarm onto Main Streetto see the hundreds of vehicles there.

On Friday September 10th - See and hear the hot rods roar down Main Street

Cross over the covered bridge to the ‘Big Car Show’ Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

WELCOME TO FRANKENMUTH THE “LITTLE BAVARIA”


2 Page Article, Layout Designand photos by Allan M. Grant,The Piranha Man

The ‘Big Car Show’ Friday, Saturday & Sunday across the bridge

In the early 80’s the 1st Frankenmuth Auto Fest began and since then it has grown to be one of Michigan’s premier weekend auto events. Where thousands of people with their cars & trucks plus spectators make it a great time along with restaurants and shops.

38th AnnualFrankenmuth Auto Fest

2021 HighlightsDouble the Fun in 2021!

Cars, Music, Fun and Food at Heritage Park

• Friday Night Block Party - Featuring over 2,000 parked on Main Street • All genres of music played throughout Saturday • Photo Op with Jake & Elwood from The Blues Brothers • Film from 10am-2pm - Sponsored by and located at Auto Value in Heritage Park • “Glow after the Show” downtown Saturday Night • Music at Springhill Suites, Tiffany’s, Bavarian Inn, and Zehnder’s Restaurant • “Auto Explosion” Fireworks starting at dusk Sponsored by Frankenmuth Insurance

One of the 7 Original Blues Brother’s carsavailable all weekend - Sponsored by Auto Value

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