Memphis Street Rods
“Drive Line”
With 57 members and guests in attendance, the meeting for April, 2026 was held at the Southaven Library. We chowed down on fried chicken, bbq beans, slaw with cookies for dessert. Johnnie welcomed everyone and thanked those who supplied the dinner and then read off all those having birthdays in April.
Larry gave the treasurers report and assured us we had some money. There are still a few members who have not paid their dues, but we know they are tied up taking care of their wives…..so no worries,.
The get together at Poteet farm went as well as expected in spite of the rain. There were about 200 people who showed up. Many, I am sure, didn’t come because of the weather forecast. But we had a great time anyway! We had BBQ with Mikey’s famous beans, tater salad, slaw with chocolate cobbler and your choice of vanilla or butter pecan ice cream for dessert. Several of Mikes buddies from where he lives came down and did 90% of the cooking. Several of our members helped out with setting up the tables and chairs under the tent and helping with whatever else needed to be done. Needless to say, a lot of food went home with the helpers.
Johnnie reported on where we are with this year’s show and the meetings taking place over the next few days. Hopefully we can nail down the Desoto Co. Tourist Commission with a dollar amount, finalize our security for the show and decide which two or three hotels will be our Host hotels. Still lot of foot work to be done, but we will make it happen. We have several potential sponsors lined up and with any luck we will add them to our next flyer. We also plan to amend our current flyer to include our sponsors, the list of cars we are allowing in this year and the host hotels. We plan on having those ready before our next meeting. As soon they are in our hands I will notify everyone. It’s time to get serious about handing these things out.
I reported on the Celebration of Life service for Lee Ann Lyon. The service will be Saturday the 11th, from 4pm to 6pm at Mike and Lee Anns house on the river. The address to their house is 852 (CR) Count Road 956, Iuka Ms.
Money winners for April were:
Kevin Bogue winning $80.00
Ken Crouch winning $75.00
Tim Williams winning $75.00
I donated $5.00 again
Those in need of prayer
Let’s remember to pray for Mike Lyon and family in the loss of his wife Lee-Ann. Let’s pray for God to give Mike strength and comfort.
This Month’s Scripture Reading
*Depending on God *
Deuteronomy 31, Verse 12
The May meeting will be held on the 4th. at the Southaven Library. Gates open at 5:00
Upcoming Weekly Cruise-ins
Most of these start around in March or April, most stop in November but some may run longer!
Bartlett Stage/Whitten Every Thursday evening
Bartlett Stage Rd. @TY’s BBQ Every Thursday evening
Edelbrock Olive Branch Saturday of month
Silo Square Southaven, Ms. Every Thursday evening
Hot Rods on Beale Mempho 4th. Tuesday of every month
Happy Daze Nesbit, Ms. 1st. & 3rd. Sunday at 3:00
Green Cactus Oakland, Tn. Every Tuesday 5 – till
Southern Thunder Southaven, Ms. 4th. Sat. of every month
Collierville Town Sq. Collierville, Tn Every Wednesday 5-till
Upcoming Monthly Events
4/11 Spring Fling Car Show Bumpus H.D.
4/25 Hotrods and Harleys Bumpus H.D.
4/18 Desoto Schools Car Show Desoto Co.
4/26 Corvettes and Camaros Fitzgeralds Casino
4/26 Bunny Run Jackson Ball Park
4/30-5/2 Blue Suede Cruise Tupelo, Ms.
5/8-9 NSRA Nats South Johnson City, Tn.
12 5/9 Delta Cruisers Car Show Marion, Ark.
5/30 LeBelle Haven Baptist Show Olive Branch, Ms.
6/ 6 Showoff on the Square Batesville, Ms.
6/20 Kirby Pines 3535 Kirby Rd.
HUMOR
A man was walking home from the bar late one night when he sees a woman in the shadows. “Twenty Bucks” she says. Having never been with a prostitute before he figures “what the heck”!
They are going at it for a minute when all of a sudden a bright light flashes on them……it’s a policeman!
“What’s going on here people” asks the officer.
“I am making love to my wife” the man answers indignantly. “Oh, I’m sorry…..I didn’t know says the officer.
“Well,” says the man “to tell the truth neither did I until you flashed that light on us”
A man and a woman who didn’t know each other were assigned the same sleeping room on a Trans -Continental Train. Initially they were embarrassed and I little uneasy with the shared room, but after a while, being very tired, they fell asleep. He was in the top bunk and she was in the lower. Later that night, the man reached down and gently woke the woman saying “Ma’am I’m sorry to wake you, but would you be willing to reach into the closet and get me another blanket? “I’m cold”
“I have a better idea” she replied. “Just for tonight let’s pretend that we are married”! “Wow, that’s a great idea” he exclaimed “Good” she replied “Get you own freakin blanket” After a moment of silence he farted! (just like being married)
For Sale
1957 Pontiac hardtop, needs floors $4500.00, 1956 Buick Convertible, needs restoring $12,500.00, 1954 Chevy truck, 1958 Thunder Chicken, needs restoring, $2,500.00, 1935 Ford 2-door sedan $800.00, 1936 4 door sedan $800.00, 1940 Ford Pickup $800.00, 1957 Pontiac 2 door hardtop needs resto. call Tommy Starkey at 662-429-8402
Hunter Model 600 Tire balancer $800.00 call Sid Johnson at 901-486-7714
Also, in need of a new home: 1947 Ford 2 door sedan. Tune port 350, 700R4 trans, 9“ Ford rear end, Aluminum Radiator, A/C, P/B, P/S, Seafoam Green, new Tires. Drives Great. Call Sid Johnson at 901-487-7714
1936 Red Plymouth Roadster with a 383 engine. Jerry Magsis 901-581-4792
Tommy Starkey has info on a 33-35 Chevy Coupe that is for sale. It’s an older street rod that needs freshened up. Tommy’s number is 901-387-7165
Dickie is also selling a 1936 Ford Slant back, black with beige interior, 350 /700R combo PS, pb and air, $55,000 contact Dickie at 901-262-9206
1972 Chevelle SS clone, 350 small block, turbo 350, is partially disassembled but all the parts, bumpers, interior and other small parts are there. Some body work needed. Contact Lonnie Johnson @ 901-283-8758 $10,000
1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster, built in 2015 by our own Larry Lewis, 350 engine automatic trans, p/s, p/b, a/c. Husband passed away and she looking to sell! $35,000 call Teresa White at 901-608-8644. Pictures are available
1955 Chev 210 post car, new cross flow radiator with brushless fan, 350 4 bolt main engine, PS,PB, and A/C, Fi-Tech fuel injection, Flaming River Rack with a chrome Tilt steering column, 12 bolt posi rearend, custom interior with ’64 Impala buckets and matching console, Bluetooth stereo and all new wiring. Asking $55,000. Also have 2 traffic lights, one hanging type the other pole mounted. A model A grill shell and solar powered headlights and a Tractor grille with solar powered headlights. Call for prices on these items. If interested in any of these things or the car call Jerry Cox at 901-283-6434
1932 Chevy 3 window high boy. ZZ4H350 with a 4L60 trans. Inglese EFI induction system, Fast EFI Module, Front Runner polished drive system, wilwood brakes, Heidts front suspension, vintage air, classic instruments, and power windows, Car is painted Torch Red with grey leather interior. $76,900.00. Car is currently at Art & Speed (901-850-0507) or call Terry Wainscott at 901-356-9510 for further specs and info.
1951 Ford Business Coupe, fresh build, 383 stroker using Howard components, voodoo cam, headers, aluminum heads, Edelbrock carb, rebuilt posi rearend, 700R4 trans, new brakes all the way around, fatman front suspension, A/C, P/S, P/B, new radiator, lowered, wide whites, skirts and new red interior and trunk. Satin Black with shiny scallops and flames. $25,000 contact David Bradshaw 901-834-1103.
Parts Needed!
Looking for a tailgate for a 1932 ford pick-up. I also need front bumper and bumper brackets for the same. David Bradshaw 901-834-1103
Services
Custom brackets, artwork, signs, CNC cutting or fabrication. 18 ga. To 5/8 inch! Call Herb Gould, Condor Metal 901-482-3428
