48 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JULY 2025
Due to the Carol's Kitchen Car Show we did not hold our June Cars
& Coffee meeting at The Lodge Parking lot. Most of our members
participated in the show. I will have the full results in next months
article.
We couldn't be more excited to hear that Classic Car shows are
back in full swing. There is something special about a classic car
show. Older enthusiasts recall vehicles they grew up admiring or
owned while the younger onlookers get a chance to view pieces of
history. That is why you should take good care when preparing your
vehicle for a car show.
Here are five tips to ensure your classic car or truck is show ready:
1. Vehicle body condition: A good hand wash and wax is a must.
Look for any scratches or small dents in the body. Polished chrome
bumpers and trim sparkle and shine in the sun and make a positive
impression on the judges.
2. Thoroughly clean the interior: You may want to stay away from
cleaners and protectants that leave a shiny or glossy film on your
dash, seats, panels, etc.
3. Engine Compartment: Even if you don't have a lot of shiny
chrome engine components. You still want to show off what's under
the hood. That is why it is imperative to keep your motor and other
mechanical components as clean as possible.
4. Pay attention to the small details: If you really want to bring
home the trophy, you need to have a keen eye to detail. Make
sure your front grill, bumpers, window trim, wheels, headlights,
taillights, mirror, license plate should all be cleaned.
5. Be sure to display everything correctly: Roll down your
windows so people and judges can get a good look inside. Put the
hood up and down throughout the day, that way spectators and
judges can view your engine compartment but can also see the
clean lines your vehicle was designed with. You may want to display
trophies or accolades your vehicle may have previously earned.
Please join fellow automotive enthusiasts for a morning of Cars,
Coffee, and camaraderie the first Saturday of each month at 9 am
at The Lodge parking lot. Our next meeting will be July 5. For
more information, please contact Frank Morales at (951) 203-4578
or fmoralesjrinc@aol.com or Rick Morales at (951) 255-4710 or
onemth53@yahoo.com. ~ Frank Morales
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