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1 Wolf Motorsports Magazine Crazy about a Mercury!! USA 4.00 CA April 2015 Issue 4 Volume 6

2 Table Of Contents: pg 3. Story Teller!!! pg 4. Crazy about a Mercury! pg 22. Mercury Charlie s Garage - Austin, Texas pg 34. 7th Annual Hot Rods & Honey s - Mercury Charlies Garage - Austin Texas pg 36. Vintage Mercury Advertisements pg NSRA Events pg Goodguys Events pg 50. Cruisin the Information Super Highway!!! pg 52. Subscribe!!! pg 53. Bench Racing!!! On the cover: Wolf Motorsports Magazine Owner: Jeffrey A and Heather D. Wolf Editor/Publisher: Jeffrey A. Wolf Photographer: Jeffrey A. Wolf Contributing Artist: Heather D. Wolf Logo and Web site: Nancy Long All material including but not limited to the logo, content and photographs are the property of Wolf Motorsports Magazine and cannot be copied without the written consent of Jeffrey A. Wolf of Wolf Motorsports Magazine Story Teller by: Jeff Wolf A new feature article is coming to the pages of Wolf Motorsports Magazine!!!! Wolf Motorsports Magazine will begin its 6th year of production coming in June of this year. As a part of the 6th Anniversary Celebration and the June Issue, WMM will begin a new feature article from this point going forward. We ve been planning this feature article since late winter and are still working out the details and trying to figure out what to call it. We ve already been taking photos and dreaming up a format for the feature article. We re very excited about this new feature and I hope all of you will also. We also hope you find the new feature article interesting, enjoyable and very informational. When it s time to make this important decision, we want to make sure you are well educated and well informed to aid in the decision making process. We will not get into the details quite yet, but we will be sending out a seperate communication via to all the subscribers and will be advertising on Facebook once we get all the details worked out. We will tell you that it has to do with cars from and indirect standpoint and has more to do with traveling to and from the shows we attend on a yearly basis. It could have some to do with those of you who hold club meetings, or just like to get together before or after the shows with your best cruising buddies! Please stay tuned, check your often and follow us on Facebook for more details on A new feature article coming to the pages of Wolf Motorsports Magazine!! WMM Wolf Motorsports Magazine does not guarantee acuracy of the content written by contributers to the magaine

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Austin, Texas own Mercury Charlie is a legend in these parts.

For the Lonestar Round Up last year, Sweet Nadine came to be in real life and this purple

(top) This killer 40 Merc Convertible is simply stunning in the Texas sunlight and another

4 Austin, Texas own Mercury Charlie is a legend in these parts. He own s the 51 Merc photographed here... Sweet Nadine. For the Lonestar Round Up last year, Sweet Nadine came to be in real life and this purple beauty is what resulted!! Her dress even matches the cars interior! See ya soon Charlie! (top) This killer 40 Merc Convertible is simply stunning in the Texas sunlight and another plus is that it was for sale! (bottom) Mike Krisek from Hellotes, TX own s this smooth 50 Merc! Love the wheels, paint and wide whites!! 6 7

5 Little Ms. Melody of the Bootleggers CC out of Houston, TX own s this retina searing lime green 49 Merc!!! 8 9

6 The black finish on this Mercury is simply stunning and a mile deep. The wide whites and caps work extremely well as do the lakes pipes and spot lights. It just screams custom!!! Ya gotta love this perfect two-toned, red and white all original Mercury!

Roark Summerford came out to LP Field in Nashville,

7 Roark Summerford came out to LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee with his cool 51 Merc! The paint is flawless and the interior is stunning! The Mercs in this issue come in all shapes, sizes, makes,models and Years. How did we do? Did ya get enough of a variety? No, Keep turning the pages!

(top) A much different twist on The Merc Man with gold leaf.

this cool two-toned M-100 Mercury Pickup!

8 (top) A much different twist on The Merc Man with gold leaf. Very cool. (bottom) The bed of this Merc Hauler is detailed to the max! Jerry Crawford from Newnan, GA came up to Nashville to show this cool two-toned M-100 Mercury Pickup! The paint and the graphics are different and very pleasing to the eye with the polished 5 spokes!

Mark Jaynes from Beavercreek, Ohio came down to

orange juice, this owner wakes up to this low

9 Mark Jaynes from Beavercreek, Ohio came down to the Volunteer State of Tennessee to play in the sun with his 40 Merc Convertible! Some folks wake up in the morning to a glass of orange juice, this owner wakes up to this low slung, smooth custom Merc!!! What a way to wake up every morning!! Check out those killer wide whites and cool caps!

(top) This 49 Merc owned by Frank and Marie Leonetti was from Folsom, PA

(bottom) Larry Douglas 50 Merc has a killer fade paint job and hales fom

(top) Matt Labutte from Newmarket, Ontario - 57 Mercury Meteor Ranch

!!! (bottom) This is Laura Matthews old Merc from Austin, TX, captured

10 (top) This 49 Merc owned by Frank and Marie Leonetti was from Folsom, PA and was built in 86 and stil looks fresh! (bottom) Larry Douglas 50 Merc has a killer fade paint job and hales fom Brownsville, TN. (top) Matt Labutte from Newmarket, Ontario - 57 Mercury Meteor Ranch Wagon!! Killer Ride!!!! (bottom) This is Laura Matthews old Merc from Austin, TX, captured one night when we were out preparing for a cruise down to San Marcos, Texas. This smoot black ride is now currently owned by Mercury Charlie! I still need to take a ride in this one!

11 Photo Courtesy of: Elmer Jones Here is a photo of good friend Elmer Jones cool Merc. I ve never seen it in person so I had to borrow a photo of his. I need a ride Elmer!

12 Mercury Charlie s Garage is one of the top eschelon shops in Austin, Texas for anything that you need done to your hot rod or custom. This is a cool photo that one of Charlie s friends made for him of the sign at his old shop. For those of you in Austin who want to drop by, his new shops address is: 9914 Hwy 290 past the Y in Oak Hill!

15 This little fella was one of Charlie s projects that he made in house and had on hand for sale at a few of the Lonestar Round Ups!

16 Here is a photo of some of Charlie s dental work on a customers car!

17 Charlie is also a fixture at the annual Lonestar Round Up, held each April at the Fairgrounds in Austin, Texas. Feel free to stop by his booth and say hello and check out some his work up close and in person. There is usually at least a few Mercs hanging out there!!

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22 Image Source: IMCDb.org

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TM 2014 Event Schedule 2015 EVENT SCHEDULE Southwest Street Rod Nationals Plus Southwest Street Rod Nationals Plus April 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015 606 West 28th Place State Fair Park Lawrence, KS

25 TM 2014 Event Schedule 2015 EVENT SCHEDULE Southwest Street Rod Nationals Plus Southwest Street Rod Nationals Plus April 10th, 11th & 12th, West 28th Place State Fair Park Lawrence, KS Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Western Street Rod Nationals Plus Western Street Rod Nationals Plus April 24th, 25th & 26th, Grandview Court Kern County Fairgrounds Elkhart, IN Bakersfield, California Street Rod Nationals South Plus Street Rod Nationals South Plus May 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Summitview Drive Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center Longmont, CO Knoxville, Tennessee Mid-America Street Rod Nationals Plus Mid-America Street Rod Nationals Plus May 22nd, 23rd & 24th, Grandview Court Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Elkhart, IN Springfield, Missouri Street Rod Nationals East Plus Street Rod Nationals East Plus June 5th, 6th & 7th, Summitview Drive York Expo Center Longmont, CO York, Pennsylvania Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals Plus Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals Plus June 26th, 27th & 28th, West 28th Place Colorado State Fairgrounds Lawrence, KS Pueblo, Colorado Street Rod Nationals Plus National Street Rod Association August 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th, Park Avenue Kentucky Exposition Center Memphis, TN Louisville, Kentucky Street Rod Nationals North Plus Street Rod Nationals North Plus September 11th, 12th & 13th, Summitview Drive Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground Longmont, CO Kalamazoo, Michigan Northeast Street Rod Nationals Plus Northeast Street Rod Nationals Plus September 18th, 19th & 20th, West 28th Place Champlain Valley Exposition Lawrence, KS Burlington, Vermont Southeast Street Rod Nationals Plus Southeast Street Rod Nationals Plus October 9th, 10th & 11th, Grandview Court Florida State Fairgrounds Elkhart, IN Tampa, Florida MARCH March 7-9 Scottsdale, AZ 5th SPRING NATIONALS WestWorld of Scottsdale Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. March Fort Worth, TX 4th SPRING LONE STAR NATIONALS Texas Motor Speedway Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Track Cruise and All American Sunday. March 29 & 30 Pleasanton, CA 32nd ALL AMERICAN GET-TOGETHER Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. APRIL THE BEST IN THE WEST! April 4-6 Del Mar, CA 14th MEGUIAR S DEL MAR NATIONALS Del Mar Fairgrounds Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. April Kissimmee, FL ALL AMERICAN NATIONALS - KISSIMMEE/ ORLANDO Osceola Heritage Park Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. NEW EVENT FOR 2014! MAY May Nashville, TN 9th NASHVILLE NATIONALS LP Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. MAY/JUNE May 31 & June 1 Pleasanton, CA 21st SUMMER GET-TOGETHER Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. June 6-8 Loveland, CO 17th COLORADO NATIONALS The Ranch Events Complex Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. June 6-8 Indianapolis, IN ALL AMERICAN NATIONALS - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Fairgrounds Now Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and Goodguys Saturday Night Demolition Derby. June West Springfield, MA GRUNDY WORLDWIDE INSURANCE ALL AMERICAN NATIONALS - W. SPRINGFIELD Eastern States Exposition Now Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. JULY July 4-6 Des Moines, IA 23rd HEARTLAND NATIONALS NEW LOCATION, DATE & FORMAT FOR 2014! NEW FORMAT FOR 2014! FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND! THE MID-SUMMER CLASSIC! Iowa State Fairgrounds Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Saturday Night Fireworks Extravaganza and All American Sunday. THE BIG ONE! July Columbus, OH 17th GOODGUYS PPG NATIONALS Ohio Expo Center Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Friday Nite Vintage Drags at National Trail Raceway and All American Sunday. July Puyallup, WA 27th WESCO AUTOBODY SUPPLY PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONALS Washington State Fair Event Center Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Friday Nite Vintage Drags at Pacific Raceways and All American Sunday. Goodguys Schedule as of 9/5/13. All dates subject to change. AUGUST August Spokane, WA 13th GREAT NORTHWEST NATIONALS Spokane Co. Fair & Expo Center Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. August Pleasanton, CA 28th WEST COAST NATIONALS Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. OCTOBER October 3-5 Fort Worth, TX 22nd LONE STAR NATIONALS Texas Motor Speedway Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Track Cruise and All American Sunday. October Charlotte, NC 21st SOUTHEASTERN NATIONALS Charlotte Motor Speedway Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, Track Cruise and All American Sunday. NOVEMBER November 8 & 9 Pleasanton, CA A SALUTE TO OUR 25th AUTUMN GET-TOGETHER VETERANS! Fairgrounds in Pleasanton Featuring All Years of American Made or Powered Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks, Goodguys AutoCross, Indoor Car Show, Vendors, Swap Meet and Cars 4 Sale Corral. November Scottsdale, AZ 17th SOUTHWEST NATIONALS WestWorld of Scottsdale Featuring Hot Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru 72, Goodguys AutoCross, Goodguys Top 12 Vehicles of the Year, Vendors, Swap Meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and All American Sunday. National Event Friday Nite Vintage Drags AutoCross All American Sunday THE CROWN JEWEL! THE GRAND FINALE! National Street Rod Association GOODGUY ENTERPRISES, INC. Goodguys P.O. Box 9132 Pleasanton, CA good-guys.com Goodguys... Cool Cars! Cool People! Good Times!

Cruisin the Information Super Highway... The February 2010 issue of Wolf Motorsports Magazine marked another first, the addition of Cruisin the Information Super Highway.

26 Cruisin the Information Super Highway... The February 2010 issue of Wolf Motorsports Magazine marked another first, the addition of Cruisin the Information Super Highway...! This section of the magaizne showcases links to special interest areas of the World Wide Web that deals with our love for the hobby! Sit back in your easy chair, grab a refreshing drink and expand your daily entertainment value with web sites that will get your mind wondering!!!!! Enjoy the latest addition!! Wolf Motorsports Magazine

27 Bench Racing Bench Racing is defined in several different ways. The urban dictionary defines Bench Racing as: 1. To discuss quarter mile elapsed time of a car based on a list of modifications or horsepower estimate. 2. To discuss the estimated output (in horsepower) of one engine versus another based on lists of modifications done to each engine. 3. To discuss the estimated output (in horsepower) of one engine versus another based on lists of modifications done to each engine. Subscribe to Wolf Motorsports Magazine? If you really like what you see in the magazine and would like to be added to the subscriber distribution list to be notified of upcoming issues. It s simple, all you have to do is visit and click on the subscribe link. Fill out the subscription form. This will place you on a distribution list, and an will be sent to your address when a new issue is ready for your viewing pleasure. THAT S IT!! On the other hand, if you don t care for the magazine and you would like to be removed from the distribution list and not receive any future communications from Wolf Motorsports Magazine, you may unsubscribe at the same link at Note: Wolf Motorsports Magazine will not sell or use your address for anything else but communication of upcoming issues and other changes going on at Wolf Motorsports Magazine. Thank you for your interest and support!!! Jeff Wolf Motorsports Magazine While I do agree with the Urban Dictionary s definition of Bench Racing, Bench Racing in the context of this section of the magaine will be defined as: 1. Discussion of ANYTHING automobile related between at least two individuals with the goal of passing time at a car show, sharing automotive related ideas, opinions or entertaining themselves or others. Please feel free to share your bench race session wtih the readers by ing: benchracing@wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com It s that time once again. Here we are in Mid-April again, seems like just last week, we were complaining of snow and ice here in Middle Tennessee. Now, we are in the middle of trying to figure out what shows to attend and how to fit it all in!! There is no lack of bench racing to be found as the year progresses, one of my buddies has already been down to visit a couple times, once to pick up his truck and the last trip was for different reasons. And another one will be down soon for a local GG show. The back porch is fully stocked with new furniture for those evening sessions and the weather has been perfect for the few shows that we ve attended up to this point. It s that time once again, get all the bugs worked out from last year s season, get em cleaned up, gassed up and hit the highways and byways for the best of what the 2015 season has to offer! It s that time once again.bench Race until your heart is content! WMM Let s Bench Race!!! benchracing@wolfmotorsportsmagazine.com

Chattanooga Fall Cruise

Wolf Motorsports Magazine Chattanooga Fall Cruise USA 4.00 CA 5.00 06 00002 00002 February 2015 Issue 2 Volume 6 Table Of Contents: pg 3. Story Teller!!! pg 4. Chattanooga Cruise-In - Coker Tire & Honest