Memphis Street Rods
“Drive Line”
With 55 members and guests in attendance, the meeting for May, 2026 was held at the Southaven Library. Bill Mullis, Jimmy Hill, David Meek, Bill Russell, Larry Lewis, Andy Mayhall, and Sonny Grisham force fed us BBQ, beans, tater salad, slaw with cake for dessert. It didn’t take a lot of force!
After the meal, Johnny welcomed all and read out the Birthdays for May. Johnnie then reported on the progress made so far concerning the show. We nailed down our three Host Hotels for the event. They are the Drury Hotel, the LaQuinta Hotel and the Windam Hotel. The Wingate and LaQuinta are $125.00 a night with breakfast, and the Drury is $130.00 a night with breakfast, dinner and three drinks nightly. The Southaven Tourist Commission still hasn’t committed to any money Johnnie is going to meet with her this week and try to nail it down. He has talked to the Sheriff Department and they are working on a security detail for the event.
Johnnie had 1000 more flyers printed with the updated info on them and they all got taken by members to pass out. He will order 1000 more this week.
We had one visitor, Tim Steele (2nd meeting) and voted in one new member Sydney Davis.
We have added several new sponsors for the show and plan to get more. He also reported that we now have a contact that can provide up to 50 venders for the event. We don’t think we will need that amount but we will try to get as many as we can that are car related, manly man related and a few more for the ladies!
There were many suggestions made concerning the show. Like increasing our presence on Facebook as well as on our website. This will keep our show on the forefront of people’s mind. It was also suggested that we up our pre-registration fee to around $40.00 and $50.00 at the gate. All the other larger shows around the area have increased their entry fee and don’t give away a third of what we do. Something to consider for next year.
Money winners for May were:
Bill Russell winning $75.00
Raymond Montgomery winning $75.00
Mike Cooper winning $75.00
I made the usual $5.00 donation
Those in need of prayer
Let’s remember to pray for Mike as he grieves the loss of his wife .
This Month’s Scripture Reading
*Waiting on God *
Psalm 27, Verse 14
The June meeting will be on the 1st. 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
5/9 MCCC Spring Classic Freeman Park, Bartlett
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.
8/6-9 Street Rod Nationals Louisville, Ky.
8/28-30 Frog Follies Evansville, Ind.
9/26 Sardis Open Show Sardis, Ms.
HUMOR
Buddy and Cookie were on vacation and as they were driving down the Interstate they came upon a sign that “Nacadoches, forty miles ahead”. They began to argue about how to correctly pronounce the name Nacadoches! Buddy got so upset that he told Cookie that when they got to town , he was going to stop and prove to her that she was wrong! They traveled in silence for the next thirty minutes. Neither one speaking to the other. When they arrived in town, Buddy pulled into the first business he saw. They both marched up to the counter. Buddy told the young girl behind the counter that “My wife and I have been arguing for thirty minutes. Would you please, very slowly, very clearly, tell us how to pronounce the name of this place”? The young girl eyes got big and She waited a few seconds and then replied “BURGER KING”!
A husband and wife are is custody court. The judge looks sternly at the ex-wife and asks “Why do you think you deserve custody of this child?” The ex-wife answers “ I brought him into this world and therefore I should have custody!” That’s a simple but good answer says the Judge. Then the judge looks at the ex-husband and asks “why do you think you deserve custody of the child?” The husband thinks for a minute, worried about his ex-wife’s answer! Then he looks up and the judge and states ”Your Honor, if I walk up to a Pepsi machine and put my money in, when the Pepsi comes out is it mine or is it the machines?”
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
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.
I have a 1940 Ford pick-up, shortened bed, satin black, with some graphics, 383 stroker engine, 350 turbo trans., an 8.8 mustang rear end, disc brakes. Solid build. $24,500 obo. Larry Nolen 901-377-0509
Parts Needed!
Looking for a tailgate and front bed panel for a 1932, 33 or 34 ford pick-up. I also need front bumper and 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
