Category Archives: Uncategorized

South Carolina Car Shows (SCCS) – April 2015

 

 

South Carolina Car Shows

South Carolina Car Shows

April 2015

Saturday 11 April (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

April in Meggett Car Show!

Location: Meggett Park, 4776 S.C. Highway 165 across from Town Hall.

First, Second and Third Place Trophies!

FREE to Spectators!

Food, Arts & Crafts!

For more information call Call 843-889-3622 or visit Town of Meggett SC at http://townofmeggettsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Car-Show-Flyer.pdf
Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 11 April (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

Open Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show!

Hosted by Vintage Chevrolet Club of America

Location: Crews Chevrolet, 8199 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston.

Pre-Registration $15 Registration Day of Show $20

For Pre-Registration contact Neil Humbert at 1432 Battle Ground Road, Charleston SC 29412

Awards at 1:45 for People’s Choice and Trophies

Donations will be taken for Veterans Victory House in Walterboro!

For more information call Humbert at 843-224-3692 or Steve Ekhaml at 843-860-6540.
Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 11 April (5 p.m.)

Cruise-In!

Sponsored by Street Rods Unlimited Inc.

Location: Sonic Drive-In, 660 College Park Road in Goose Creek.

Held 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the entrance to Crowfield Plantation.

For more information call Dennis Welch at 843-761-4469 or visit the club’s website at www.streetrodsunlimited.org.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Sunday 12 April (9a.m – 11 a.m)

Lowcountry Muscle Car open Cruise-In!

Sponsored by Pep Boys Speed Shop.

Location: Pep Boys, 6240 Rivers Ave N. Charleston SC

2nd Sunday of each month.

FREE

FREE Coffee and doughnuts for all!

Donations will be taken for Veterans Victory House in Walterboro!

For more information call Jeff Hunter, Speed Shop manager, Store No. 37, at 843-708-7240. www.facebook.com/SpeedShop

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 18 April (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)

The annual Vettes Doin’ Charleston!

Hosted by Coastal Carolina Corvette Club

Location: Sears Citadel Mall, 2068 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, N. Charleston.

For more information visit www.4cccc.org

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 18 April (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)
Sea Islands Cars and Coffee cruise-in!

Hosted by Vintage Chevrolet Club of America

Location: Freshfields Village, at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns islands.

Monthly Cruise-In!

Open to antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and “any other cool cars.”

For more information Bruce Stemerman at bstemerman@gmail.com, 843-212-3274 or 240-418-9225 or John Wilson at jrwilson749@msn.com. http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/default.aspx?p=129639&evtid=382331&date=4/18/2015

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 18 April (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

BSA Troop 776-3rd Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show and BBQ!

Location at 2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Open to Sports Cars,Classic Cars,Muscle Cars,Tuner and Sport Compact,Exotics,Low Rider,Motorcycles.

$15.00 registration fee per car/truck/motorcycle.

$8.00 for BBQ meal.

For more information contact 8437295660.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 18 April (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
Boy Scout Troop 777 will host its 3rd annual car show and barbecue!

Location at Ridge Baptist Church in Sangaree.Village.

Registration $15

Open to antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and “any other cool cars.”

For more information contact Scarlett Ritenhour at 843-729-5660 or Chuck Lance at 843-568-7678 for more.

Funds helps offset the cost of transportation to send the scouts to summer camp.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 18 April (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

6th Annual Wings and Wheels for Meals!

Location at the Pickens County, 240 Airport rdLiberty , South Carolina 29671.

 

Open to Sports Cars,Classic Cars,Muscle Cars,Cruise In,Tuner and Sport Compact,Exotics,Low Rider,Motorcycles.

For more information call 864-855-3770 or visit www.facebook.com/events/427774027374741/

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Wednesday 22 April (6p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
Monthly Car Show!

Hosted by Charleston-Lowcountry Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

Location at O’Reilly Auto Parts, 205 N. Goose Creek Blvd.

Registration $10

Classes are years 1955 and earlier,’56-’65,’66-’75 and ’76 to present; Corvairs; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks .

For more information contact call Roger at 843-367-8278.

Donations accepted for Helping Hands of Goose Creek.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

 

Saturday 25 April (10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
The 23rd Annual Spring Spin-Off Car Show!

Hosted by Trident Technical College’s Department of Automotive Technology.

Location at 7000 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston behind Building 800.

Pre-registration by April 22 is $20; event-day registration 10-11:30 a.m. is $25.

To register a vehicle in the show, contact Buzz Varella at 843-574-6184 or Clint Snider at 843-574-6725.

Free to spectators and open to the community.

Register online at www.tridenttech.edu/carshow.htm.

Food and Music!

Trophy and awards will be presented at the end of the spin-off, starting at 2 p.m.

Classes are years 1955 and earlier,’56-’65,’66-’75 and ’76 to present; Corvairs; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks .

For more information contact call Roger at 843-367-8278.

Proceeds of the car, truck and motorcycle show benefit the W. Athell Yon Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to Trident Tech students pursuing careers in automotive technology.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 25 April (10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Cruise-In!

Sponsored by Street Rods Unlimited Inc.

Location: Sonic Drive-In, 660 College Park Road in Goose Creek.

Held 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at the entrance to Crowfield Plantation.

For more information call Dennis Welch at 843-761-4469 or visit the club’s website at www.streetrodsunlimited.org.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 25 April (8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Palmetto Stangs Customs Trucks Car and Truck show!

Location: 321 north Cashua driveFlorence , South Carolina 2950.

Registration $10

Open to Sports Cars,Classic Cars,Muscle Cars,Tuner and Sport Compact,Exotics,Low Rider

For more information call 843-230-3444, email at mustanggirl8822@yahoo.com.

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 25 April (9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Timkens’ Cruisin For a Car show!

Location: The Timken Company Gaffney Bearing Plant 100 Timken Rd Gaffney, SC 29341Gaffney , South Carolina 29341.

Registration $20

Open to Sports Cars,Classic Cars,Muscle Cars,Cruise In,Tuner and Sport Compact,Exotics,Low Rider,Motorcycles.

For more information call 864-921-2732, email at steven.owens@timken.com or visit www.TimkenCruisinForACure.com

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

Saturday 25 April (10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

Broom High School Spring Car show!

Location: 381 Cherry Hill RdSpartanburg , South Carolina 29307.

Registration will begin @ 9 AM, last car in by 1 PM for judging.

Awards @ 2PM.

Open to Sports Cars, Classic Cars, Muscle Cars.

Donations will be accepted for the registration fee.

We will be awarding the top 10 as well as Best in show.

For more information call 864-529-6253, email at cre24791@yahoo.com or visit www.facebook.com/events/832694516818494/

Courtesy of A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC!
http://www.anptransmissions.com/

 

 

Towing a Rear Wheeled Drive Vehicle

VanTowDolly_02

Recently, friends of ours towed their rear wheeled drive vehicle behind their moving van with a tow dolly; the drive shaft was not disconnected, and the transmission was ruined.  Once arriving at their destination, it proved to be a very expensive mistake and left them in a financial strain since they had to fork out money to rebuild the vehicle’s transmission. As you can imagine, forking out several thousands of dollars for vehicle repairs and deposits for living expenses set them back financially.

A&P Transmissions has seen many ruined transmissions from improper towing.  We realize that it’s important for people to understand how the transmissions are damaged when improperly towed, and we want to explain the general steps or procedures one needs to make before towing their rear wheeled drive vehicle on a tow dolly.  We realize that transmission repairs are very costly, and most people do not want to spend unnecessary money on vehicle repairs.  Please, save your money and follow closely to our instructions for disconnecting one’s drive shaft or take the vehicle to one’s trustworthy local mechanic.

First, let us explain how the transmission, engine and drive shaft work when the vehicle is driven.  When the vehicle’s engine is running, the converter, which is a major component of the transmission, is turned and fluid is pumped into the transmission.  Fluid pumps through the transmission lubricating all of the necessary mechanical parts.  When the engine is not running, meaning when the vehicle is being towed, and the drive shaft is turning the other end of the transmission with no lubrication.  The lack of lubrication causes the transmission parts to heat up and melt.  A melted transmission is then referred to as a burnt up transmission.   Disconnecting the drive shaft keeps the wheels of the car from turning which keeps the transmission from turning.  No wheels being turned when the car is being towed means money saved, and the life span of the transmission is lengthened.

Now that we have covered how the drive shaft works within a vehicle, let’s discuss how to disconnect it.  This is a surprisingly easy task of unbolting the drive shaft and tying it up out of the way so it doesn’t pull out of the transmission.  Sometimes the entire drive shaft needs to be removed and one would then need to put a plug in the back of the transmission to keep fluid from leaking.  The plugs can be purchased at most automotive stores for most vehicles.

Here are the step by step instructions to disconnect a drive shaft:

1.  Locate the drive shaft, which is the long tube running at an angle from the back of the transmission to the front of the rear axle.  Remove any necessary bolts or straps which hold the drive shaft to the rear axle.

A&PTransmissions_RearWheeledDriveVehiclesLayout

2.  Remove the drive shaft straight out from the transmission.  Sometimes a 24-inch breaker bar is needed to pry the drive shaft out and sometimes bolts need to be removed before disconnecting the drive shaft from the transmission and/or rear axle.

A&PTransmissions_RemovingDriveShaft_013.  Quickly put a transmission plug into the tail shaft of the transmission, where the drive shaft was previously, to prevent transmission fluid from leaking out.  Most plugs can be purchased at any automotive stores for most vehicles.

A&PTransmissions_TransmissionsPlugsForRearWheeledDriveVehicles4.  Tie the disconnected drive shaft to the vehicle or completely remove it from the vehicle and place it in a safe place such as the truck bed or trunk of car.

A&PTransmissions_RemovingDriveShaft_02

Not all vehicles are as simple as the above instructions.  For example a4 Wheel Drive vehicles and All Wheel Drive vehicles may be more difficult and/or complicated.   If there are any questions or concerns about disconnecting one’s drive shaft, please, don’t hesitate to contact your local trustworthy automotive mechanic or call A&P Transmissions at 843-261-2678.

ap-sticker_small3x2

Twas The Night Before Christmas (A&P Style)

A&P Transmissions_TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas2

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town

Everyone was home…

But your car was broken down.

 

You wondered and wondered what would you do,

You wanted to be with your family too.

 

You looked around and saw a great light.

Who could that be on this Christmas Eve Night?

 

It was A&P Transmissions, they tow and repair.

They were kind and dependable, and they were there.

 

Paul looked at the car and began to think.

I’ll have you out of here in a wink.

Your problems are not as bad as you think.

 

A&P was dependable, honest, and very fair.

Leaving the customer with money to spare.

 

A happy customer drove off that Christmas Eve Night,

And we heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight,

“Merry Christmas to All and to All a good night!”

A&PHolidayCard2012

Holiday Travel Tips!

A & P Transmissions Wishes You All A Very Happy Thanksgiving!

We are very thankful for the support from  all of our clients, blog readers, and Facebook viewers!

If, you’re traveling this holiday please use the tips below to prepare for a safe holiday trip:

–  Check the conditions of your spare tire before leaving!

–  Pack your emergency car kit!

–  Plan for heavy traffic and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination!

–  Don’t drive tired, and take breaks at rest stops if needed!

–  Buckle Up!

–  Drive safely by using safe following distances!

–  Call 5-1-1 to check for traffic updates!

–  Don’t Drink and Drive!

–  Make it Fun!

Building a Hot Rod or Classic Car?

Building a hotrod or classic car can be challenging!  If your stuck and don’t know which way to go or what to do, A&P Transmissions can help!  Paul at A&P Transmissions has built many different types of vehicles.  Here are some of the vehicles built by Paul:

1962 Mercury Comet.

347 stroker engine. World Class T5 Transmission.   Drag light wheels. Flow Master Exhaust.  Air Gap intake.  8″ locker rearend.  Custom interior by Grady’s Upholstery.  MSD ignition.  600 edl carb and edl engine dress-up kit.

1967 Ford Galaxie 500 Fastback.

390 engine with 427 heads with dual 4 barrels.  Full chrome engine dress-up kit.  Foose 18″ wheels on the back and 17″ in the front.  Blow master exhaust. Full length headers.  MSD ignition. Paint job by Lowcountry Restorations.

1969 Ford short bed F100.

Harley Davidson edition.  20″ skull wheels. Custom upholstery from Grady’s Upholstery.  Paint job by Lowcountry Restorations.

1992 Jeep Wrangler.


33×12.50 wheels with black rock crawler wheels.  4″ suspension lift. Rino lining.  Dodge 2006 Chrysler burnt orange paint.  Paint and Rino lining done by Lowcountry Restorations.

This 1970 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4×4 Truck was completely upgraded by A&P Transmissions.

Whole complete new ZZ4 Crate Motor, new clutch kit, new flywheel, new 5 speed tranny, new transfer case w/ dual shifters, new front wheel drive lines, all new AC parts, new power steering pump, New alternator, new starter, new Holley 4 Barrel Carburators, HEI Distributor, new Vintage AC unit, and AC Charged by Rob’s Automotive Services LLC.

Stop by or call A&P Transmissions in Summerville SC and check out a couple of cars built by Paul.

A&P Transmissions and auto Service LLC

500 N. Magnolia St. Summerville SC 29483/843-261-2678

You know you have a good Auto Mechanic when….

Many people have difficulty finding a good mechanic in their local area even if they have resided in that area for their entire life.  Automotive businesses come and go, and many mechanics aren’t dedicated to their profession by being honest or by providing quality service and prices.  These factors leave many people in a constant search for their “good mechanic.”

Let’s begin by exploring what the average person thinks a good mechanic equates to.  A good mechanic can figure out what’s wrong with the car, can explain the problem to the customer, can fix the car in a timely manner, should charge affordable and fair prices for the parts and labor, and should offer a warranty.  All of these tips are further explained below:

Diagnostics and Documentation

A “Good Mechanic” will take the customer step by step through the entire procedure of what the problem is, what is going to be done, and how the problem will be fixed.  Good mechanics also provide an itemized list of parts and work completed.  Remember, a “Good Mechanic” just doesn’t want to sell the job; the mechanic wants to get the job done right.

Customer Satisfaction

A “Good Mechanic” will try hard to please the customer by completing the job in a timely manner and within the time frame that was given to him by the customer.  Good mechanics also show respect to the customer’s vehicle by making sure that the car is clean when the work is done.  The bottom line is that good mechanics will go out of their way to satisfy the customer!

Quality & Price

A “Good Mechanic” will offer a good service for a reasonable rate.  The reasonable rate is the combination of the price for the parts and the comparable price for the labor.  Quality and price do not always go hand in hand.  While some people think a job is not worthwhile unless it is “expensive,” that is not always the case; Likewise, a poor job often relates to shoddy service.   A “Good Mechanic” offers good service for a reasonable and fair price!

Warranty

Warranties are often sold to the customer via the shop’s service writer or owner so make sure to ask if the parts have a service warranty.  Also, inquire about any extended warranties.  Keep in mind this rule of thumb:  “The longer the warranty is, the better the quality of work usually is.”

Now that you have these tips for finding a good mechanic, you will need to begin the daunting process of finding that “good mechanic” in your area.  Ask friends and neighbors whom you trust for recommendations.  Once you find a trusting mechanic, research the reputation of the shop in which that mechanic works.  Check internet sites such as, “The Better Business Bureau, www.bbb.org; Yellow Pages, www.yellowpages.com; and Angies List, www.Angieslist.com.  The sites should list complaints and authenticity for the shop.  Using these tips and guides for finding a good mechanic should help to alleviate any feelings of being taken advantage of in an industry about which you have little or no knowledge. Help yourself by taking control of your automotive decisions!

Helpful Links

Better Business Bureau, www.bbb.org

Yellow Pages,  www.yellowpages.com

Auto repair questions, bring them to JustAnswer where a verified auto mechanic can help you troubleshoot online.  Car.JustAnswer.com

American Automobile Association- will tell you about the authenticity of the shop.

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence- checks the current certification of the shop.

Memorial Day 2011

Memorial Day is now celebrated in almost every state on the last Monday in May.  This Holiday is to recognize and respect all service members.  The recognition or respect is often done in many different ways varying from placing a US flag or candle on soldiers’ grave sites, to special offers or discounts from businesses.  As a business owner and a veteran, I proudly take a moment to reflect on the selfless acts that all service members have given by servicing their country.

A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC ask everyone to take a moment of reflection to thank all service members.  A&P Transmissions wants to appreciate all service members, their dependents, and military employees by offering a special discount of $200 on all major transmissions repairs or rebuilds on 30 May 2011, and during the month of June 2011.   Just bring your ID, or show a copy of your DD214 for this special appreciation discount.  A&P Transmissions thanks all service members and their families for their dedication, and service!

A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC-500 N. Magnolia St Summerville SC 29485- 843.261.2678

Car Show Calender-2011

2011 Car Show Calender

April

Sat, April 30, 2011

Trident Technical College – “19th Spring Spin-off” Car Show

10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the main campus, 7000 Rivers Ave.

Registration, beginning at 8 a.m. $20

The show is limited to the first 250 cars

May  

Wed, 4 May, 2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m. at the restaurant at 1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles

Music will be performed by The Cruise-O-Matics.

Sat, May 7, 2011

West Ashley Shoppes – “Open” Car, Bike & Truck show

West Ashley Shoppes on Orleans Road across from Citadel Mall in Charleston

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Registration begins at 10 a.m.

Registration fee is $10 per vehicle

Classes are Corvettes; motorcycles; sport compacts; Mustangs; street rods; trucks; and years 1900-39, 1940-62, 1963-71, 1972-89, 1990-2005 and 2006-present.

www.4cccc.org

Sun, May 8, 2011

Dorchester Dragway-Car Show

213 Delee Circle

To get there, take Interstate 26 to exit 187 at Ridgeville. Turn left on S.C. Highway 27, then after about a mile, take a right on U.S. Highway 78. In four miles, turn left on Delee Circle.

www.dorchesterdrag.com/schedule

Sat, May 21, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Wed, May 25, 2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

 

June  

Wed, June 1, 2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m.

1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars for years 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles.

Music will be provided by The Cruise-O-Matics

Sat, June 18, 2011

Car Pros Plaza -“Cruise-in”and Car Show

10 a.m.-3 p.m

Car Pros Plaza, 103 Trolley Road in Summerville (at the corner of Trolley and Miles roads).

Lunch will be provided for all “cruisers” and car show owners.   Please, register before June 18th. for the provided lunch.

Register by calling 843-795-7944

http://carprosplaza.com/

Sat, June 18, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Wed, June 22, 2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

Fri,  June 24, 2011

Citadel Mall-“Dillion Frisbie Memorial Cruise-In” – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Meet at King Street Grille at the Citadel Mall -2070 Sam Rittenburg Boulevard, Charleston SC 29407

Cruise to Northwoods Mall

Party following cruise at 7p.m.

www.FrisbieRodRun.com

Sat, June 25, 2011

Citadel Mall-“Dillion Frisbie Memorial Car Show” – 8a.m – 2 p.m

2070 Sam Rittenburg Boulevard, Charleston SC 29407

Registration- 8am-11am

Judging 11am-2pm

Food, Entertainment, and a Designated kids area with jump castles.

www.FrisbieRodRun.com

Sat, June 25, 2011

McAlister’s Deli – Open Cruise-In 5-7 p.m.

4950 Centre Pointe Drive in North Charleston near Tanger Outlet Center

No registration fee.

Sat, June 25, 2011

Market Street Saloon – Open Car, Truck, and Bike Show – Registration starts at 3:30 p.m.  Show starts at 4:30 p.m.

7690 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston.  843-576-4116

Registration is $5.

8 Categories for trophies. 3 Trophies for Best Of Show.   Live DJ.  Door Prizes.

Proceeds benefit Camp Puff’nStuff

www.marketstreetsaloon.com

 

July            

Wed, July 6, 2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m.

1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars for years 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles.

Music will be provided by The Cruise-O-Matics

Sat, July 9, 2011

Brittlebank Park – 9am – 1pm.

National Collector Car Appreciation Day Event

Free event.

Includes a Downtown Touring Activity.

Sat, July 15, 2011

Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island – “The 3rd Annual VW Drag Night” Cruise In

Cruise In to Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island SC

Plane Jane concert from 6pm-9pm

www.vwdragnight.com

www.freshfieldsvillage.com

www.facebook.com/FreshfieldsVillage

Sat, July 16, 2011

Orangeburg Drag Strip – “The 3rd Annual VW Drag Night” Car Show and Race

2 p.m. Racing Start

This is a SEVWA Points race.  There will be 3 Bracket Classes, Pro Outlaw, Pro Mod, Pro Street, Unlimited Street, and a 6.90 Index Class.

www.vwdragnight.com

www.facebook.com/pages/VW-Drag-Night/307405616059?ref=mf

www.obdragstrip.com

Sat, July 16, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Wed, July 27, 2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

 

August         

Wed, August 3, 2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m.

1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars for years 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles.

Music will be provided by The Cruise-O-Matics

Sat, August 20, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Sun, August 21, 2011

Charleston Tea Plantation – Open Car and Bike Show – 11am – 4pm.

6617 Maybank Hwy, Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487

843-559-0383

All proceeds to benefit L.E.A.R.N. Horse Rescue

Registration is $15.

All Classes Welcome.

Kids activities: Mr. Koolie, 514-Jump, Face Painting, Live Music, Jack’s Cosmic Dogs

www.learnhorserescue.com

Wed, August 24, 2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

 

September             

Wed, September 7,2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m.

1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars for years 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles.

Music will be provided by The Cruise-O-Matics

Sat, September 17, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Sat, September 24,2011

The Low Country Volkswagen Club – “19th Annual OKTOBERFEST VW” Car Show

9-1:00 p.m.

3497 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston

Entry Fee is $10

Event T-shirts are $10

Trophies for top 10 and best of show.

All proceeds will be donated to Camp Happy Days.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/155155534583

Sun, September 25,2011

The Charleston Auto Expo – “A Car Show Feel Auto Expo”

12-5:00 p.m.

Omar Shrine Temple, Mt Pleasant SC

Admission is $5

Event T-shirts are $10

FREE Clinics, Workshops, and Demonstrations by vendors and sponsors highlighting services and products!

http://www.charlestonautoexpo.com/

Wed, September28,2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

 

October                           

Wed, October 5, 2011

Bessinger’s Bar-B-Q – “Open” Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show

6-9 p.m.

1602 Savannah Highway

Registration is $5

Categories are cars for years 1900-42, 1943-59, 1960-71 and 1972-2011; street rods; trucks; and motorcycles.

Music will be provided by The Cruise-O-Matics

Sat, October 15, 2011

Hooters restaurant – “Monthly” Car Show

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hooters restaurant by Northwoods Mall in North Charleston

Registration is $10 a car

Shows are scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month through September

www.smafclub.com

Wed, October 26, 2011

Joe Bessingers Bar B Que – “Monthly” Car Show

6-8:30 p.m.

College Park Road in Summerville

Registration is $10

Classes include years 1900-55, 1956-65, 1966-75 and 1976-present; Corvettes; imports; motorcycles; Mustangs; street rods; and trucks.

 

November    

Sat, November 5, 2011

Low Country Mustang Club – “17th Annual Mustang and All Ford Show” Car Show

Carolina Ice Palace, 7665 Northwoods Blvd.  North Charleston SC 29406

Proceeds to benefit “Camp Puff N Stuff”

http://www.lowcountrymustangs.com/

Sat, November 19, 2011

North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center– 9am–5pm.

4975 Center Pointe Dr.  North Charleston SC 29418

1-803-320-3193

http://www.kossmotorsports.com

Stay updated with all of your local car shows by liking our Facebook page for South Carolina Car Shows.

1 Month Under Our Belts!

It’s been a very long month and we have successfully accomplished renovating a shop, maintaining business, and enjoyed a fun day of grilling out with family and friends.  A&P Transmissions and Auto Service LLC began their new adventures in the middle of April 2011.  The new business quickly emerged as family and friends helped together with renovations, business cards, signage, and advertising.  These efforts were amazing and the shop was ready for business within less than two weeks.  This quick turn around time was a blessing for us because we were able to immediately focus on servicing our customers.  All of this hard work was rewarded with an enjoyable day of grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, with family members, friends, and customers at the Grand Opening on 14 May 2011.  A&P Transmissions is very pleased with the response of generosity and kindness received by all.  A&P Transmissions looks forward to spending this year servicing the Summerville and SC area.