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Car Shows are Everywhere!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Hey! The word is out! There are car shows everywhere! Check my last post for some local shows. I am sure I have missed some, so let me know if you are having a car show, show-n-shine or just a nice place where the cars can come and have ice cream!

I have some great gift bags, complements of Hagerty Insurance, if you need some. If you are in our area, I will bring them to you!

Have you ever thought of getting a personalized auto magnet for your car? Think of this. You have a company and you love going to car shows. So go to your car show and make a statement by having a sign in the window or on the side of your car. You could even put it on the side of your hot rod if you drive to the show! You can order them by clicking on the link that I provided.

Here are some pictures of a bunch of great show cars in the West Michigan Area.

Car Shows, West Michigan, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Wed, 16 May 2012 22:43:00 +0000

From time to time I will publish some local (West Michigan) car shows. If you know of an upcoming show, please let me know! I will be happy to list it on Mike's Show-N-Shine.

Upcoming car shows:

5-19-12 Gilmore Dust Off 9-?

Dntn Lamont, Mi 8:30-2:00 Leonard near 68^th (south of Sam’s Joint)

Big Boy, 3122 28^th st s.e., 8-3

5-20-12 Wyoming Lamar park- Phil Graham benefit 1-5

5-26-12 Lane automotive car shoe, Watervielet, Mi., FREE, 9am-?

June 2, Delta Plex car show, 2500 Turner n.w., 10 a.m.-3:30

3, Sunday, HOT ROD POWER TOUR, leaves Detroit and comes to Muskegon

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!! All day in Muskegon

4, Monday, park along u.s. 31 in Holland or Grand Haven and see the tour cruise by on the way to Illinoi.

9 , Cutlerville car show, 68^th St. west of Division

23, Redeemer Covenant Car show in Dutton, mi. 9-3

July ??

August 4, Gilmore RED BARN’S Spectacular 8-4

18, Relix Riot at RED BARN-Gilmore’s nothing Purdy, just COOL

19, Recycle car show @ Fricano’s on Alpine, 10-2

25 G.R. METRO CRUISE

September, ?? Street Rod Nationals North @ Kalamazoo fair grounds open up to 1972 cars?

Here is another cruise that just came in!

Sunday nights, all summer, come to the cruise-in at Quaker Steak & Lube! 4515 28th St SE Kentwood, Mi. I understand you can't get your car's oil changed, just a good steak dinner! I think it is you who gets Lubed!

Quaker Steak & Lube

Grand Rapids- 616-285-9464

Fort Wayne- 260-484-4688

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Never Enough Auto Cruise-In

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Never Enough Auto Cruise-In. It was one of their first cruise-ins at Never Enough Auto in Grant. I couldn't stay long, so maybe more cars came in as the night progressed. But here are some pictures of the cars that did show up. Never Enough Auto is a huge place. They were nice enough to give me a tour. I will go back after my knee has healed up and get another tour and take some pics of the inside. Lots of stuff. Well worth the trip to Grant. The building is right on M37 in Grant. Very easy to find. Here are the cars that I saw on Friday night a couple of weeks ago.

Never Enough had two of their own on the lot. Nice set of vehicles, great for advertising!

Nice little Honda. The bike is almost as big as the car! Looked nice, though!

Rough looking truck, but unique young owner. He did the work himself-adding the kicker-a blower on the engine. I enjoyed talking to him about his truck.

Step ladder anyone? A high riding International truck.

You don't have to spend big bucks on a '57 Chevy to have a car you can take to the show. Ford Falcon.

These folks were passing by, going out to eat. This tiny Smart Car is a fun one to drive! They were a great couple and I enjoyed my talk with them.

A great Monte Carlo. He showed up ready to show. Great set of wheels and tires!

Set of Firebird Trans Ams show up with smoking tires! Great entrance, guys! I am sure everyone enjoyed it! Nice looking cars. Mike's Show-N-Shine loves comments, so leave one below. See you this summer at some great "Norh Country" car shows!! Mustang Mike

Never Enough Auto

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Hey, guys!

I have a new cruise-in location that is easy to find and has a large lot for parking.
I believe this is a relatively new company and needs your support. One can go on-line to order parts: Never Enough Auto or stop in and visit.

The Cruise-In time is about 5-6pm. The store officially closes at 6, but they will leave it open if someone wants to do some shopping. The lights stay on until midnight, so this will make for a fun, after dark, cruise.

They are right in the middle of downtown Grant, Michigan, just south of 120th Ave., on the east side of M37. If I am not mistaken, this was a large rental company at one time.

Cruise-in is EVERY Friday night. So shine them up and come on out. See you there!

Here is the story in their own words!

Real Shop! Real People! Real Inventory!

Welcome to the Never Enough Auto's web site. This site was developed to allow you to get to know the products and services offered by Never Enough Auto better, as well as make all of our information available to you 24 hours a day.

Not only is Never Enough Auto and excellent online source for your aftermarket needs, but we're also a fully stocked, fully staffed retail store as well. If you're in the area, please stop in. If you're not - that’s fine, drop us an email or give us a call - we can't wait to help you either way.

Never Enough Auto is not another faceless internet company. We're a company of enthusiasts that work on our vehicles just like you. We're involved with our online community as well as our local company. We work on our local municipals vehicles (fire trucks) and donate our time to local events and fundraisers. Once a year you'll even find us sitting on a seat at our local community's festival dunk tank.

Never Enough Auto was opened in February of 2002 by me, Brad Vlastuin. Selling neon tubes out of the back of my Toyota Matrix at local hangouts, I built a name for this company by serving customers unselfishly by providing superior customer service. We don't play games with customers and we always put ourselves in the customer’s shoes before making any decision. We are automotive enthusiast and consumers just like you. I now work very hard at offering my customers the best prices possible on the best products possible. Never Enough Auto is a company large enough to save you a ton of money, but small enough to deal with customers on a personal level. That is something I take a lot of pride in. We don't want you to just place an order - we want to start an equally satisfying relationship with you. We want to outfit your current vehicle, and the next, and the next.

At Never Enough Auto, we are always interested in working with your Car Clubs, as well as helping customers out with their Group Buy needs. If you are involved in either, please let us know, we would love to work with you.

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AUTO ANYTHING HAS A SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:07:00 +0000

TO ALL MY READERS: PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND CHECK IT OUT!! THESE ARE GREAT PEOPLE AND WILL HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT STUFF FOR YOUR CLASSIC CAR!

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Winter Blows. Spring is Coming!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000

As the cold north wind blows, the good news is, the shivering is going to come to an end soon. Meteorologically speaking, spring is March 1st. Although this date doesn't correspond to the actual date of spring, let's take it and run. March first is SPRING and with SPRING comes the advent of CAR SHOWS! That is what Mike's Show-N-Shine is all about and that is where my heart is!

What did you do with that classic car this past winter? Do you have a nice barn, garage or storage facility to park it in? Something you might want to think about is a professionally run facility for your automoblile storage. If you need vehicle storage for that classic truck, motorcyle, boat or snow machine, there is a place to professionally store this vehicle also. So check out the professionals to see the advantages. Whether storing in a professional storage area or your own facility, don't forget to prep the vehicle so when you pull it out for the summer, it is ready to go!

No matter where one stores that classic, Sta-bil should be an item that is used to keep the gas fresh. Don't skimp here. In fact, if you store gasoline for a lawn mower, snowblower, etc. Sta-bil (or something like it) should be used to keep the gas ready to go when you are.

Ok, so March first is not "the" date for the first car show. Especially in Michigan. But I can see the advertisements now!! "Hudsonville Car Show this week-end." "West Michigan Mustang Club to have outing on Saturday!" "Show-N-Shine on Tuesday at Fill-in Station on Alpine!" Oh boy! I can feel the excitement! I can smell the burning rubber! I can hear the roar of the engines! Man, come now, oh yee spring time!

Mike's Show-N-Shine will try to make it to as many shows as possible this year. Please stay with us as we cruise the West Michigan area for the shows.

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See you at the shows!

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2013 Mustang GT500 Motor Trend's Article

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:09:00 +0000

Motor Trend has a fabulous article about the new 650HP GT500 Mustang Convertible. I have a blurb here, but follow the link to hear and see more about this radical new Mustang for 2013.

With the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 -- a 650-horsepower beast of a Mustang -- Ford has made it clear it has no intention of ceding any ground to Chevy and its super Camaro ZL1. And unlike the ZL1, Ford is already prepping a 2013 GT500 Convertible, which it’s showing off at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Ford is also using Chicago to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Special Vehicles Team.

Not surprisingly, the GT500 convertible has the same powertrain and underpinnings as the hardtop: a new supercharged 5.8-liter V-8, up from 5.4 liters in the old car, that produces 650 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque, sending its power to the rear wheels by way of a six-speed manual transmission and carbon-fiber driveshaft. The V-8 benefits from go-fast tweaks like high-lift camshafts, while the drivetrain scores a stronger clutch and transmission gears. The current 2012 GT500 by comparison offers 550 hp and 510 lb-ft.

My thanks to the guys at Motor Trend for this article.

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Nationwide Auto Transport Joins MSS!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:11:00 +0000

We welcome Nationwide Auto Transport to the Mike's Show-N-Shine family. This is a (as the name says!) a Nationwide service that can ship your classic car from the Atlantic to the Pacific with caution, care and convenience!

To make it easy, Nationwide Auto Transport has a short form where you fill in the blanks and get an estimate on the cost. Very easy, even for my car club members to figure out! (Bill, when you are shipping a car next time, give them a try!)

To quote from their web page:

"Select from Nationwide Auto Transport’s four types of car transport services to meet your individual needs. Our vehicle transport options are designed to meet the expectations of each customer. Our vehicle transport services range from open door-to-door service, to the ultimate in speed and protection, with enclosed car transporters. Our auto transport options enable you to ship any type of vehicle, whether it’s your classic car, exotic car, motorcycle or boat. "

Auto auctions, do you need some cars shipped from the auction to a dealership? From the dealership to your auction? National Auto Transport can take on that big job. To them, it is just normal business! Again, quoting from them:

"Do you run an auto auction business? Do you need help with getting cars to your auction site? Nationwide Auto Transport can help you with that too! We know how to take care of your bulk auto transport needs and can take care of all your auto auction shipping needs."

Contact them for details.

Big or small, they handle it all. Hey, and make sure you tell them Mike's Show-N-Shine sent you. That would make my day!

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Auto Show moves Across America

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Watch as the Motor Trend Auto Show moves across the United States. Keep an eye on your local newspapers, radio and TV for announcements of dates. And don't fail to catch one of these shows. Not only the concept cars are great, but I think you will find that many of the current models are going to turn your head. And I don't mean the girl models! They always turn the head!!

J Mays said in our November 2011 issue that the production 2013 Ford Fusion unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit would borrow heavily from the Evos concept revealed at Frankfurt last fall. As on the Evos, the large, expressive six-point lower fascia from the Focus and Fiesta has been moved up the nose to become the Fusion/Mondeo's grille, the headlamps are narrow slits that avoid the bug-eye (not to be confused with the Austin-Healey Sprite's) lamps infesting the rest of the midsize segment lately and the fast roofline gives the car an almost four-door coupe' look.

"You're the first to hear this," Samantha Hoyt, Fusion's marketing manager tells Motor Trend. "We will be the first to offer a gas, a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle." The Fusion Energi goes on sale roughly five months after the Fusion and Fusion Hybrid.

Ford says the on-sale date will be late summer, with serious stock getting into dealerships by early fall. The new '13 Honda Accord and Nissan Altima both launch within a few months of the Ford. Chevrolet will have the eAssist '13 Malibu Eco on sale for several months, though you'll have to wait until autumn if you want a non-Eco Malibu with the new 2.5-liter four. By then, we'll know whether Volkswagen's strategy of designing a bigger, specific Passat for North America (and China and South Korea) is successful in the marketplace.

Mike's Show-N-Shine gives complete thank you to the Motor Trend writers and photographers for these amazing articles and pictures, respectively. Thanks, Motor Trend!

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Motor Trend, 2012 Auto Show

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:04:00 +0000

Wow! Its that time again! Time for the best Auto Show in the U.S.A.!

Look here, my friends! Motor Trend's Auto Show! Take a quick trip to Detroit and see some amazing cars. Remember back a few years ago? Remember when there was nothing new, nothing exciting about the show? I sure do. Back then, I wouldn't cross the street to take in the show. I could see more by visiting my local dealerships! Now, I can give up shopping for used car parts and just dream about the new car I am buying. That really doesn't make sense, since Big Red can always use some more car parts!

So take a look at the site (connect link following) and see what car you will buy next time!

Here are some excerpts from Motor Trend, telling us some of the features of the new Dodge Dart. Follow the link below to see more on what is featured on Motor Trend's Detroit Car Show.

Dual-tip exhaust pipes and 18-inch "hyper-black" wheels will be available. The Dart's interior features 10 standard airbags and a lot of soft-touch surfaces. Options will include blind-spot and cross-path detection, Nappa leather, a heated steering wheel, a reconfigurable 7-inch gauge cluster, and an 8.4-inch Uconnect touch screen in the center stack. Six-foot-four interior designer Klaus Busse demonstrated he fits comfortably in the rear seat and claims it has more legroom than a Hyundai Sonata.

The standout interior feature is optional "racetrack" lighting surrounding the instrument panel bezel. It has red LEDs, so that's the color you'll get no matter what interior trim you choose. Dodge showed a gray interior buck with Citrus Peel (neon yellow) piping and IP bezel surround.

Motor Trend is our friend. Find out more. Subscribe today! Get a link to M/T so you can see what is the latest on cars!

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Vauxhall Vectra, the Flagship of Vauxhall's Fleet

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:00:00 +0000

The practicality and comfort of Vauxhall Vectra
For a long time the Vauxhall Vectra was a flagship in Vauxhall’s fleet. It was a family saloon on the one hand, and a motorway workhorse on the next. It became synonymous with the company car, and was a staple part of British motoring for the last ten years after its introduction by Opel in 1988, and surviving in its various forms until 2008.
The Vectra was a solid and comfortable car, built for practicality. For the motorist that isn’t obsessed with performance, but rather values the finer things like ride comfort, a second hand Vauxhall Vectra is an ideal second hand purchase, and you can find a great number of this particular car at the buy and sell website motors.co.uk.
In 2008 the Vectra was replaced by the highly acclaimed Insignia: a large vehicle in the executive cruiser, competing in the Mondeo end of the market.
The Insignia took the market by storm in 2008, winning a host of awards including Top Gear’s ‘executive car of the year’. The number of variants is typical of Vauxhall’s extensive range catalogues. Prices start at around £16,450 and peak at £35,825. There’s a model to fit many needs and budgets but the most popular choices may be the 2.0 CDTi options, which delivers around 48.7mpg and harbours enough power to satisfy the car’s big frame. The buyer can choose from Exclusiv, S, SE, SRi, and Elite models.
All Insignias are well equipped and the standard of the interior finish stamps Vauxhall’s intentions on tackling the executive market; worthy opponents to rivals such as the highly acclaimed Mondeo and the BMW 3 Series.
The Insignia’s look is one of an executive car that puts an emphasis on style as much as practicality. The sharply sloping windscreen has become a standard feature across Vauxhall’s fleet, and the wide sturdy bonnet gives a muscular edge. The ‘Eagle Eye’ headlights taper beautifully up the bonnet, giving a sporty edge.
The Insignia is a worthy successor to the Vauxhall Vectra and will do well to secure the same kinds of success. It has the presence and prowess to match any executive cruiser and the interior quality mean it may be looking to a higher end of the market than the previous Vauxhall Vectra.
http://www.motors.co.uk/used/cars/vauxhall/vectra

Gas Stations So Long Ago

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:04:00 +0000

Mike's Show-N-Shine likes to pass on some good stuff that we have passed on to us.

So take a minute and stroll down memory lane and see what the old gas stations looked like.
I'll tell you now, it is all before my time!!

The place is a Texaco Gasoline Filling Station
(primarily they filled gas tanks)..
But what is that contraption with the ramps?
The mechanism appears to be driven by the cars wheels.
Hydraulic lines go to that can with a raised top.
What could it be? A pump for lubeing a car's under parts?
The little sign does say "Havoline" which was Texaco's brand name
for its oil products.
An early engine dynamometer?
Maybe it's a primitive car wash. I dunno, any guesses?

I guess there was no signage limitations back then.
I count eleven Texaco signs on that station.

Land wasn't at a premium then like it is now.
Note the wide open layout and the nice row of little trees.
This was a Texaco Gasoline Motor Oil Service Station.
The concept had become a "service station", which included more than
just filling your tank. They even filled it FOR you, no "self-service" needed.

Looks like an early "mall".At one location, you could fill up your tank,
get a loan so as to look prosperous with a new suit, and have a meal
while your spark plugs were changed.
Now, you almost will need a loan to fill the tank!

Ford Sales and Service. Look at all those Model T's.

Simplicity itself. No name gas and motor oil for 20 cents a quart, Wow.

Dome Gas. You better try it 'cause "It's Better".
It better be good since they want 23 cents a gallon for it!

Lemans' Tire Shop. Barney Oldfield tires only $9.99 each.
Sounds kind of expensive to me.
Note the water can by the side of the road and the barricades
around the trees.
I guess people just drove up on the sidewalk to get their tires
and the trees were in the way.

Here we have Super Motor Fuel.
I hear Dome Gas is better but this stuff is SUPER.

Note the name of the station "Toot-An-Kum-In". King Tut was big news
in the twenties so why not capitalize on it. This is a really modern looking
station with the full roof and multiple islands of pumps. AMOCO Gas
(still around today) but what does "filtered" mean.
Obviously they consider other gas to be "dirty"

Four Wheel Drive Autos sales and service.
The SUV's of the 20's.
4WD gas is only 20 cents a gallon!

Hope you enjoyed it. I got a real kick out of it, that's for sure!

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Car Runs On Air Coming Soon

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:19:00 +0000

Can you believe it? Yes, a car that runs on compressed air. No kidding. It takes a small bit of electricity to fill up the on board tanks, and then it can go 175 to 225 miles on one charging. Max speed is 60 mph. I can wait a bit for the car to make it to 80. At a cost of only $15,000, it is a bargain. I read that India has one they say will sell for about $8,900. But it is about the size of a pile of dog poop.

Take a look at this idea by clicking on the link provided.

Just click here.

It doesn't look too foolish of a car...kind of futurist. But if it can run just on air, think of the possibilities!

At the end of the clip, listen carefully about what the man is saying about adding a compressor to the car (that runs on air,) producing air continuously, and, what is that about a perpetual motion thing? Think about that!

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Mustang Pool Table-Still Hot!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:06:00 +0000

There is a great company out there that has blown me away! What really amazes me is that they no doubt have many great ideas in their minds of future products.

Let's look at a picture of what this brilliant company is producing. Mustang fans, hold on to your seats!!!

The lights work!

The lights work!!

THE LIGHTS WORK!!!

Now I can rant and rave all I want, but let's let the owners of this company tell you themselves. This is from their website:

Now Taking Orders!

We are happy to announce the official launch of our newest product, a classic 1965 Ford Mustang replica pool table.

This table is perfect for the classic car collector, home or club game room, or themed pool halls, and with our official licensing agreement with Ford Motor Company, you will only find this awesome table here.

Originally available in classic Poppy Red, you can now order your Mustang table in any color you like.

Your Mustang pool table is built on a solid pool table frame (with levelers) and features a standard size 4' x 8' slate game top. Made with a solid fiberglass body molded from a real 1965 classic Mustang, your Mustang pool table is finished with high quality auto paint and clear-coat and will
soon be available in a variety of colors and felt colors.

Though we "shortened" the length of the car-shell to fit the table, both the front and rear of the car are the original size with real working lights, chrome decals, bumpers, and hardware and real alloy rims and tires.
Order Yours Now!!!
Special Introductory Pricing of
Only $9,995!!!!
Phone: 727-827-8268
Email: tony@mustangpooltable.com

Ok, that is cool. But did you hear? Poppy Red!! Big Red, my 65 Mustang, is Poppy Red!! And more colors to come. So if yours is blue, green, gold or another great Mustang color, you can have it match and display it in your "Man Room."

So guys, if you have a Mustang, any year, or if you like the Mustang brand, take a look at Mustang Pool Table. They just might come out with the 66 GTO, 64 Camaro, 57 Chevy.....who knows! I am sure, if you write to Tony at tony@mustangpooltable.com he will answer any questions you have.

Great job, all of you at Mustang Pool Tables.

When my kids were young, so many years ago, I built a game room. I filled it with all the toys I dreamed of. I had a nice pool table, game table, multiple pin-ball machines, an original Atari Astroids, Coke Machine, pachincho games, juke box, you know, all the goodies. But as the kids grew up and moved out, I sold it all. Oh how I would love to start over. And the first thing to go into this room? Yup. A 1965 Mustang Pool Table. Man, I can see it now....

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Christmas Time Shopping for Car Parts

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:18:00 +0000

It's Christmas Time. Time for some serious shopping for relatives, friends and acquaintances. They all have cars, right?

I am going to give you some pointers. A place to go for the cool stuff. The different things used to fix up a car. Maybe just make it run or perform better...that is a good reason for thinking about buying car parts and accessories.

Something simple. Let's say we want a keyless entry for brother Bob's car. Click the link to find out where to go for keyless entry systems.

Ok, how abut air intakes for Sam's classic car. Simple? Sure is. Click the words air intakes and get all the info you need.

Ok, Bob actually has a truck, not a car. So how about some step bars to help him get up into that tall truck. You got it. Click on the step bars and again, see what is available for Bob's truck.

Hey! You're getting the picture now! Ok. Cousin Sue wants some of those high powered headlights for her new car. Yup! Click away. You got it now!

Next, dad said he wanted to spruce up the cab of his truck with some great cab lights. Needs to make a statement with some hot, bright cab lights. Click, click!

Now for the next item. Remember how I said Bob had to step up to get in his truck? Bob wants his step to be lower! But to achieve that, he needs some lowering springs to get that truck closer to the ground. Guess what? Click on lowering springs and see what we have!

Where is all this knowledge coming from? Well, SlickCar.com, of course. Take minute to browse through their site. Well, it might take more than a minute, but you will be amazed at all the items they have to make your car (or Bob's) look better, run better and perform better. Give it a try right now!

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K&N Filter Give Away here at Mike's Show-N-Shine

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:36:00 +0000

Hey Readers! I have a great give-away for you!

My friends at Auto Anything have asked if I would do a give-away. Of course, I said I would. I love to do a good give-away and this one is great.

You ever heard of K&N Filters? I bet you have. These are probably one of the very best filters ever made. Top quality, high performance and will fit your car like a glove.

K&N is not only known for their filters, but an entire filter system. Built to fit most cars, the system gives you better performance, allowing your engine to breath better and run better.

So, after entering the contest, take a minute and see what the filter can do for your car. Easy to find the filter for your hot rod...just select the year of your car, make of your car, and the type of car you have. Auto Anything will find you the right K&N filter!

Here's how to enter:

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5. If you're not a blogger, be sure to leave your contact e-mail address like this to avoid spammers: msipect2(at)yahoo(dot)com. If I don't have a way to reach you or you don't respond in three days, your name will be disqualified, and I will choose again, picking my favorite answer.
Good Luck!!

Winners will be chosen by Random.org.
Email addresses will not be shared with any third parties.
This Give-away ends Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at midnight ET.

Like Driving on Air

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:55:00 +0000

From time to time, Mike's Show-N-Shine gives over our site to a fellow writer. Sometimes that writer can give a better sermon than I! Here is such a writer: read all about it here!

Like Driving on Air

Okay, so this picture of an aftermarket air suspension kit isn't exactly the sexiest automotive picture we've ever run. We know. A cherry 1968 Mustang Convertible this ain't, but a product like this can be quite exciting in its own way. It's not how it looks, but what it can do.

Is your car running a bit less smoothly than you would like in a perfect world? Of course, you might say that this isn't a perfect world. We can't argue with that, but why not try and make your personal corner of it as close to perfect as can be? In other words, if the roughness of your ride is bugging you a lot, there's no reason you should consider that an inevitability. If there is a way to make things better in your personal automotive world, why in the world should you not at least investigate purchasing the right aftermarket air suspension products for your car?

Of course, you don't have to purchase a kit. It may simply be a matter of a part or two that could potentially be swapped out, greatly improving your ride. Air bags, air compressors, air gauges, air over shocks, air suspension shocks, and air valves are just a few of the many items you might want to talk to your mechanic about.

Of course, some gearheads aren't so much interested in a smooth ride as turning their car into a stand-out performer and more than a one-trick pony that simply gets them from Point A to Point B. Air suspension has become a very popular alternative to the hydraulics that allow cars to alternate from East Los Angeles style low riders to rarefied vehicles riding as high as anyone can imagine. Depending on how you have your air suspension tricked out, the sky is really the limit. (That's a metaphor, of course, your car won't actually be in the sky.)

That is written well, don't you think! Our thanks to a person who knows a bit about suspensions!

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Mustang Mike

Thanks Giving Day Blues

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:08:00 +0000

Thanks Giving Day!

Yup, it is Thanksgiving Day. It is gloomy outside, but later it will be filled with laughter, eating and hanging out with the family. Can't beat that, can we?

Well, a good car show would help me, that is for sure! I miss the warm days of summer...walking amongst the beautiful cars all lined up in a row.

So let's relive some of our summer dreaming by seeing a choice set of beautiful cars from the archives of Mike's Show-S-Shine!

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Transporting Your Classic Car or Truck? No Problem!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

I have been in on some discussions over coffee, when one classic car owner is discussing with the other as to how to ship a classic car that they own. Either a local shipping problem or to some distant location across the country, it seems it is always a headache, or so they say.

Well, maybe no more headaches are necessary!

Enter Montway Auto Transport.

I have never seen such an easy way to transport your car! Click on their site and you can get immediate car transport rates done on local or across the country transporting. Montway Transportation has both a carrier license and a broker license which means they have their own fleet of trucks and can, if necessary, contract car haulers across the country to get your car where you want it to be.

Montway Auto Transport is a 5 star rated car shipping company with transportation reviews and ratings posted by actual customers/shippers for honesty, knowledge in the car hauling industry, and excellent customer service on the most trusted and reliable Transport Reviews source.

So next time you find yourself in need of moving that exotic car to the Barrett- Jackson Auction, think Montway. Next time you purchase a car in Seattle and need it shipped back to Michigan, think Montway. See a car you want in Georgia and need it shipped to California, think Montway!! Check the costs right here!

MontWay is a strong leader in the vehicle transportation marketplace and so confident in the shipping process that they offer a unique Money Back Guarantee.
I thank the Montway Auto Transport people for joining Mike's Show-N-Shine as a sponsor. Like our other sponsors, they are great people. Give them a try. Make sure you tell them Mike's Show-N-Shine sent you!

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Empire Does It Again, For My Dog!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:55:00 +0000

Yes! They cover it all!! I recently received Empire's Deluxe Sta-Put Hammock Seat Cover. This is a washable cover that is quilted and fits any size car. It took five minutes to install and grips the seats like a well worn pair of gloves.

I have been very concerned about letting our little guy (Teddy) sit on the back seat. No, his toenails are not a problem for us, he is so small that I don't think he would puncture the seat. If you have a big dog, this could be a worry. But not with this Seat Cover! I also worried that if I were to stop or corner quickly, he might fall down between the front and back seat and get stuck. Again, he is a little guy. But not to worry with the Empire Seat Cover!

This cover has straps that slip over the front head rest and rear head rest and make a sling type cover. The little guy can't fall between the seats and get trapped! My wife has had Teddy sit on her lap as we travel. That is not very safe...if we were to stop quickly, he would fly into the dash. If we were to hit something and the air bag went off, well, little Teddy would be smashed like a bug.

The first day we went out for a ride after installing the seat cover, we put Teddy into the back seat. He walked over to the window and looked out. Then he walked back to the middle of the seat and laid down. Put his head on the soft material and was ready for his nap!

If you have ever thought about getting a back seat pad, cover or protector, now is the time. Take a look here for the Deluxe Seat Cover and also see what else Empire Covers has for your pet. I just love the site and all the neat things they have.

Ok, car guys. Protect your back seat. Also, take a look at their Car/Truck/Boat covers. All sizes and all for a good, reasonable price!

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Mustang Mike

Howard City Car Show, Final Pics

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:46:00 +0000

I have a few more pictures from the Howard City Car Show. Please take a minute to enjoy.

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Halloween Costume Picture Giveaway from Empire Covers!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:32:00 +0000

I just received an offer from my friends at Empire that I must pass it on!

Halloween Costume Picture Giveaway from Empire Covers.

Taking a picture of your child, grandchild or dog in costume this Halloween? If you took that award winning Halloween photo of your favorite person this year (make it "G" rated) quickly send it off to Melissa at the Empire family headquarters and you can win a firepit and cover from Empire!

Don't delay! Do it today! Send it to: melissa@empirecovers.com

Make it sweet, make it corny. Just make it and send it on. Five pictures will be featured on their page and their readers can vote for the winner.

So simple! Take the pic. Open up the letter to Melissa, insert the picture with some info about who/what/where and email it on. Also, follow them on Facebook!

And...they will send you an exclusive coupon code! Sounds like some discounts are coming!!

Good Luck!!

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Howard City Car Show, Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:28:00 +0000

Here is a continuation of the great cars we saw at the Howard City Car Show!

Take a look!

There are still more pictures of the Howard City Show coming, so make sure you come back and see what else was there.

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Empire Car Covers- Auto Wrap, Covering Everything!

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 16:29:00 +0000

This is really great! Mike's Show-N-Shine has a new advertiser and I bet you will love this company.

How many of you have a nice car...antique, classic, new or maybe even a rat rod and need a good quality cover to keep it safe from the elements? No, not one of those $19.95 covers that let water, dirt and dust in, but can really take care of the nasty things that fall, winter and spring might bring to the party. Well, check out Empire Car Covers. I did. I got one and did a review of it and it passed with flying colors! Yes, they come in different colors, too!

I have had inexpensive covers, medium quality covers but never a super high quality cover. Now I have one of the best! The stitching is quality, the cover itself feels like it would handle a mighty heavy hurricane! All along the bottom of the cover is an elastic strip sewn in with grommets available for easy use.

As I slipped it over my 71 Chevelle, it went on smoothly, covering the car like a glove. There are so many sizes that one must give the type of car so they can match the car to the cover. Don't worry about whether it will fit, just give them the type of car, truck or boat that you have and they will match it up.

Look through their on-line catalog and see what else they make. (Hint: auto, truck, boat, snowmobile,motorcle, ATV, RV, Patio, Tonneau, and even items for Pet Travel. They make it all)

Another product that you guys who have cars and take them to car shows. Have you ever gotten a stone chip while driving to the show? Bugs all over the front of the car? On the mirrors? The Road Wrap is the answer! Simply roll it onto the car (see the demonstration on the site) cut it to shape and you have protection from the elements. No more chips on that beautiful paint just finished last week. Or, in my case, painted 22 years ago and still chip free.....wow.

Another great item.....hate stepping on the carpet of your classic when you drive it to the show? Worried you might get a stain, heal mark or mud on your carpet? Your floor mat needs help, too! Empire has the right product for you! Cover your mat with this item and never worry about dirt or grime again! Rug Wrap it!!

Click on the many links within the text, or go to the sidebar and get the entire story on all of the great products that Empire Car Covers has to offer.

Never have I been so excited about one of my advertisers! Please make sure you visit their site. And, by the way, I do have many other great advertisers. Just visit the sidebar and click on any of them. Make sure you tell them that Mike's Show-N-Shine sent you! I love getting feedback from my advertisers that "they said they read it on Mike's Show-N-Shine!!"

Your feedback is always read and enjoyed. Please leave a note. If you give me a link, I will write you back!

Mustang Mike

Howard City, Michigan Harvest Days Car Show

noreply@blogger.com (Mustang Mike) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:46:00 +0000

Where the heck is Howard City, Michigan? Well, it is about 50 miles north of Grand Rapids. A small town with a big heart, or so they say.

We have lived up here for five months now. Not actually in Howard City, although that is our mailing address. We live in Croton Township, about 7 miles west of Howard City. Croton is where the Muskegon River flows and there are two electricity making dams. Both hold back the water and create a wonderful playground for the million or so people of West Michigan.

So, if you ever want to find paradise, take a trip to the Newaygo County, Mecosta County, Muskegon County area and you will find thousands of lakes, dozens of rivers and beautiful small villages, cities and towns.

Back to the Howard City Harvest Days Car Show!

It was a warm but slightly overcast day. The people had come to see many outstanding exhibitions in the downtown area. All recently updated and beautified, I might add. The car show was in the park and about 60-70 cars participated.

Here are some of the cars that my wife and I saw. I can never get over the great paint jobs that are mostly done in the owners garage!

Quite nice, huh? More to come, so please come back. In fact, to make sure you see the next post of Mike's Show-N-Shine, join in as a subscriber! Simply enter your email into the designated spot in the sidebar and you will receive an automatic notice when I publish the next article!

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