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Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Car Nutz ()
Date: August 16, 2012 01:01PM

Featuring street rods, custom and antique cars, muscle and classic cars, and motorcycles, the 13th Annual Labor Day Car Show is Monday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in Clifton. Sponsored by the Clifton Lions Club and the Custom Cruisers of Northern Virginia, it happens rain or shine.

#“It’s the only show of its type within 100 miles of here on Labor Day,” said event organizer Jim Chesley. “Our show has gotten such a good reputation that people don’t want to go anywhere else but here.”


Photo by Bonnie Hobbs
Vehicles are parked all along Main Street during the annual Labor Day car show in Clifton.

#More than 400 vehicles will be on display throughout the town, with chrome all polished, hoods up and engines open for easy viewing. Visitors may browse at their leisure, while chatting with their owners and listening to 1950s and ‘60s music played by a deejay from J & J Sound.

#“We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros and hot rods,” said Chesley. “There’ll be all kinds of motorcycles, cars and trucks--stock, custom and antique.”

#To register a vehicle, go to www.customcruisersnova.com, click on “events” and download an entry form. Participants may also register at the show. The first 250 vehicles registering will receive dash plaques. Registration is $15, or $25 if the vehicle is for sale. Individuals or companies interested in being sponsors should contact Chesley at 703-830-2129 or jcchesley@aol.com for further details.

#Donations in any amount are also welcome and are 100-percent tax deductible. Mail donation checks payable to the Clifton Lions Club to: Jim Chesley, 7207 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124-0225. There’ll also be a donations jar at the show.


Photo Courtesy of Jim Chesley
A horse and member of the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program visit children at Life with Cancer. Among those pictured are children currently battling cancer, survivors and family members.

#Each year, the proceeds go to charity, and this year’s recipients are Life with Cancer and the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program. Life with Cancer offers a full slate of support programs for cancer patients and their families. And the Therapeutic Riding Program gives people with emotional or physical disabilities the chance to control a horse and feel confident and successful. For more information, go to www.lifewithcancer.org and www.NVTRP.org.

#“Four years ago, I introduced the directors of these two charities to each other at the car show,” said Chesley. “They didn’t know of each other then, but because of that meeting, Life with Cancer started sending children in their program to the Therapeutic Riding Center in Clifton.”

#The car-show festivities will also include the Richard King Annual Fireman's Chili Challenge, from noon-6 p.m. It will be held in a field by the railroad tracks, near the town barn. It’s in memory of King, a longtime Clifton resident.

#Putting on the Chili Challenge is the Wednesday Night Crew Motorcycle Assosication “We’ll have a cookoff between Fairfax County fire stations,” said the organization’s Rusty Hall, of Fairfax. “Ten firefighters will be competing from all over the county. The winning fire station will get a trophy and $1,000 to contribute to MDA [the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.]--which the firefighters raise money for over Labor Day weekend.” To volunteer to help, e-mail rusty@wncrew.org.

#“Richard King was a member of our group,” said Hall. “We’ve been involved in the car show for six or seven years and we love giving back to the community to enhance it. This is a diverse community, and it’s good seeing everybody come to this show with their families and relax and have a good time.”

#There’ll also be music at the Chili Challenge. Performing on stage is Steal the Deal, playing Southern rock; the Wes Thacker Bluegrass Band; Jammboxx, rock and roll; and the Lost Highway Band, playing Swamp Boogie music and featuring 2010 Grammy-award winner Michael Melchione.

#Besides chili, lots of other food will be available. The Lions Club will offer hot dogs, hamburgers, pork and beef barbecue, chips, water and soda. The Clifton Presbyterian Church will be selling meatball subs, and the Clifton Café (crepes), Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot and The Clifton Store will all be open for business.


Photo by Bonnie Hobbs
Tammy McClanahan of Clifton and her father, Roger, stand beside his 1975 red Corvette.

#There’ll be a 50-50 raffle at the show, with half the money going to the charities and half to the winner. In addition, the Rolling Thunder motorcycle--a Harley Davidson--will be displayed and raffled off. Tickets will be sold at the show, but the winner will be chosen at a later date because the motorcycle will be displayed at other shows.

#At noon will be the raising of the flag by the Fairfax County Police Honor Guard, in Ayre Square, and the singing of the national anthem. And sometime during the show, if possible, will be a flyover by the police helicopter.

#Dignitaries at the noon ceremony will include Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, county Police Chief Dave Rohrer and Lt. John Trace, assistant commander of the Sully District Police Station. The awards ceremony is at 2:30 p.m., and helping Chesley hand out the trophies will be Sen. George Barker (D-39th), Del. Tim Hugo (R-40th) and Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- Springfield).

#Two trophies are awarded for Best in Show and one each for Lady’s Choice, Lions’ Choice, Best Back Seat and Best Motorcycle. The top 20 vehicles, as chosen by the participants, will also receive trophies.


Photo by Bonnie Hobbs
Fairfax resident Larry Brooks, of the Brothers’ Rods Car Club, proudly displays his 1941 Willis Ford.

#The show attracts people from all over the Washington Metropolitan area, and more than 3,000 people attended last year’s event. Admission is free to spectators. There’s a nominal parking fee, and vans from Virginia Tire and Auto of Centreville will transport people from the parking lots to the town.

#“If the weather is good, I expect to have some of the best vehicles from North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey,” said Chesley. “People like the set up, the small-town atmosphere and everything we’ve got to offer. They also like that the show’s open to all kinds of quality vehicles.”

#He said attendees will see the best of all classes of cars while having an enjoyable time. “We’ll have plenty of food, they can listen to good bands--and all the proceeds go to two, wonderful local charities,” said Chesley. “It’ll be a full day of fun in the country.”

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Fireman Forever ()
Date: August 16, 2012 01:04PM

Putting on the Chili Challenge is the Wednesday Night Crew Motorcycle Assosication “We’ll have a cookoff between Fairfax County fire stations,” said the organization’s Rusty Hall, of Fairfax. “Ten firefighters will be competing from all over the county. The winning fire station will get a trophy and $1,000 to contribute to MDA [the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.]--which the firefighters raise money for over Labor Day weekend.” To volunteer to help, e-mail rusty@wncrew.org.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: email rusty ()
Date: August 16, 2012 05:46PM

Email Rusty Hall if you want to donate or help out

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: gunnut ()
Date: August 16, 2012 10:35PM

Anyone know where the viewers park? Near the post office or do you have to be brought in on a bus and park elsewhere? Maybe at the elementary school?

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: CES ()
Date: August 17, 2012 06:37AM

CES will have parking.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 17, 2012 10:13PM

The parking for viewers will be at the elementary school and will shuttled in to show. Additional parking will be further down the hill in a field. Two shuttles will be running all day. No cars other then show cars will be allowed in town.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: ffx liberal ()
Date: August 18, 2012 01:03AM

If Gerry Connolly goes I will go.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: RustyHall ()
Date: August 18, 2012 03:49AM

I'm Rusty and don't forget to come by my booth at the Chili cookoff at the car show. Bring your cash. Rusty@wncrew.org

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Cliftonite ()
Date: August 18, 2012 12:16PM

RustyHall Wrote:
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> I'm Rusty and don't forget to come by my booth at
> the Chili cookoff at the car show. Bring your
> cash. Rusty@wncrew.org

Come for the chili, stay for the timmyslaw.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: mgnut ()
Date: August 18, 2012 01:05PM

BigK Wrote:
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> The parking for viewers will be at the elementary
> school and will shuttled in to show. Additional
> parking will be further down the hill in a field.
> Two shuttles will be running all day. No cars
> other then show cars will be allowed in town.


Thats for parking on the north side of town. What about if you are coming from Chapel Road?

A few years ago I believe I parked near the post office.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 18, 2012 01:51PM

There is no parking on that side of town and nobody except show cars will be allowed to drive thru town.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Joe K ()
Date: August 18, 2012 04:23PM

ffx liberal Wrote:
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> If Gerry Connolly goes I will go.


Gerry will be there if there's free food.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: hungry ()
Date: August 18, 2012 04:45PM

What is the deal with food? Beer? Will there be fireworks?

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport ()
Date: August 18, 2012 04:58PM

We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs, Camaros...” said Chesley.

I've been going to carshows for nearly 35 years now.

It really irritates me now that EVERY fucking show has a tagline that begins with those three fucking cars. Enough jibroni cars already!

Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of those poser-mobiles...

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: riding hard ()
Date: August 18, 2012 05:58PM

What about my AMF year harley?

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Kenosha Mills ()
Date: August 18, 2012 06:21PM

I'm so badass, when I'm not riding my AMF Harley, I'm driving my AMF AMX!

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Rusty Hall: Accepting Donations?
Posted by: Donates2Charity ()
Date: August 19, 2012 02:46PM

To RustyHall:
Are you still needing donations for Timmy's headstone? I'll pass the word around on to my friends and family. Whatever they give me, I plan to pass on to you at the Clifton Car&Bike Show.

Donates2Charity

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Mopar to ya ()
Date: August 19, 2012 03:14PM

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
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> We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs,
> Camaros...” said Chesley.
>
> I've been going to carshows for nearly 35 years
> now.
>
> It really irritates me now that EVERY fucking show
> has a tagline that begins with those three fucking
> cars. Enough jibroni cars already!
>
> Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of those
> poser-mobiles...


Gran Torino's look like shit and handle like shit, only fast on a long straightaway. Total no-class ride.






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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: free gas too ()
Date: August 19, 2012 03:32PM

I plan to be there, sure my car will take all the honors.
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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport ()
Date: August 19, 2012 04:38PM

Mopar to ya Wrote:
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> 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs,
> > Camaros...” said Chesley.
> >
> > I've been going to carshows for nearly 35 years
> > now.
> >
> > It really irritates me now that EVERY fucking
> show
> > has a tagline that begins with those three
> fucking
> > cars. Enough jibroni cars already!
> >
> > Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of those
> > poser-mobiles...
>
>
> Gran Torino's look like shit and handle like shit,
> only fast on a long straightaway. Total no-class
> ride.
>
I'm sorry about your penis there, Ace McGillicutty. Now pull your pants up when you're in Mama's basement on the Internet strokin' it or Daddy's gonna' have to come down and fondle you anally with his 9-iron and a jar of Marshmellow fluff...

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Mopar to ya ()
Date: August 19, 2012 05:41PM

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
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> Mopar to ya Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs,
> > > Camaros...” said Chesley.
> > >
> > > I've been going to carshows for nearly 35
> years
> > > now.
> > >
> > > It really irritates me now that EVERY fucking
> > show
> > > has a tagline that begins with those three
> > fucking
> > > cars. Enough jibroni cars already!
> > >
> > > Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of those
> > > poser-mobiles...
> >
> >
> > Gran Torino's look like shit and handle like
> shit,
> > only fast on a long straightaway. Total
> no-class
> > ride.
> >
> I'm sorry about your penis there, Ace
> McGillicutty. Now pull your pants up when you're
> in Mama's basement on the Internet strokin' it or
> Daddy's gonna' have to come down and fondle you
> anally with his 9-iron and a jar of Marshmellow
> fluff...


You mad bro?

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport ()
Date: August 19, 2012 05:50PM

Mopar to ya Wrote:
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> 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Mopar to ya Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs,
> > > > Camaros...” said Chesley.
> > > >
> > > > I've been going to carshows for nearly 35
> > years
> > > > now.
> > > >
> > > > It really irritates me now that EVERY
> fucking
> > > show
> > > > has a tagline that begins with those three
> > > fucking
> > > > cars. Enough jibroni cars already!
> > > >
> > > > Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of
> those
> > > > poser-mobiles...
> > >
> > >
> > > Gran Torino's look like shit and handle like
> > shit,
> > > only fast on a long straightaway. Total
> > no-class
> > > ride.
> > >
> > I'm sorry about your penis there, Ace
> > McGillicutty. Now pull your pants up when
> you're
> > in Mama's basement on the Internet strokin' it
> or
> > Daddy's gonna' have to come down and fondle you
> > anally with his 9-iron and a jar of Marshmellow
> > fluff...
>
>
> You mad bro?

Naw dawg...I ain't mad. Don't worry, "Star Trek" will be on soon...

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 19, 2012 07:41PM

1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Wrote:
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> We’ll have lots of Corvettes, Mustangs,
> Camaros...” said Chesley.
>
> I've been going to carshows for nearly 35 years
> now.
>
> It really irritates me now that EVERY fucking show
> has a tagline that begins with those three fucking
> cars. Enough jibroni cars already!
>
> Besides my 429 Cobra Jet smokes all of those
> poser-mobiles...


I own a Corvette Stingray that is a hell of a lot more car then a 72 Torino. The Torino isn't a bad car but not in the class of an early Corvette. That is why they alway make those statements about Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: 1972 Gran Torino Sport ()
Date: August 19, 2012 08:46PM

BigK, you're entitled to your opinion but...the Chevrolet Corvette is played out.

What is the year and motor of your Douche-vette? There are StingRays and there are StingRays...

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 19, 2012 09:54PM

Mine is a true early smallblock Stingray that i promise you is worth at least twice what your Torino is worth. I have total respect for your car mainly because it is a 429. Otherwise a 1972 Torino isn't all that great.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: move it ()
Date: August 20, 2012 04:32AM

Take that gay ass car show shit to manassas where it belongs. Traffic will be screwed around Clifton all day. Just a bunch of old fat bald guys desperately trying to call attention to themselves. Really sad.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 20, 2012 09:18AM

move it Wrote:
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> Take that gay ass car show shit to manassas where
> it belongs. Traffic will be screwed around Clifton
> all day. Just a bunch of old fat bald guys
> desperately trying to call attention to
> themselves. Really sad.


You are one jealous asshole. This show is the biggest and best in NOVA and you wish you could afford any of the 400 cars that will be in this car show. Over the years this show has raised tens of thousand of dollars all for charity.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Cars ()
Date: August 20, 2012 09:26AM

Great time for the fire fighters.
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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: BigK ()
Date: August 20, 2012 09:57AM

Not a problem for fire department. A few years back they had call and had no problem getting thru town. The cars are parked in such a way that they have clear passage thru town.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: Car Nutz ()
Date: August 20, 2012 12:02PM

Custom cars come and go during the show. The streets are clear so traffic can pass. All that has to happen is people to step out of the way to allow traffic to pass. The cars idle by.

There are police at the ends of the streets that allow show cars in and out.

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: 500 cars? ()
Date: August 27, 2012 09:42PM

500 cars?

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Re: Clifton Car Show Sept 3, 2012 - www.customcruisersnova.com
Posted by: parking lot dude ()
Date: August 27, 2012 10:11PM

there is also a large field right inside clifton just before the train tracks for parking


this is a huge car show many many cars to view plus live music if you are into that kinda thing.

lots of cops too

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