All Makes of Hot Rods Attend Classic Instruments Hosted NSRA Appreciation Day

By Samantha Pussehl – Photography by the Author

- Advertisement -

Classic Instruments had great success at their 20th annual NSRA Appreciation Day open house in August. Overcoming the current need to have the event 100 percent outdoors (remember, we are overcoming COVID), the team welcomed more than 100 cars from all over the area. It was also a chance for Modern Rodding and Classic Truck Performance to present a magazine pick as well as raffle subscriptions with the proceeds going to selected public venues.

Tom Fahoome with his 1965 Corvette convertible won the Poker Run, which netted him a Bowler Performance 700-R4 trans but a set (six gauges) from Classic Instruments. That was one worthwhile Poker Run!

There was also a very successful participation in the added Fund-Police Poker Run. The poker run was setup in an effort to keep people spread out while still enjoying the thrill of the drive and festivities of the event; it proved to work out perfectly especially for winner Tom Fahoome with his 1965 Corvette convertible. The highest hand, his winning hand, received a 700-R4 Automatic Transmission and convertor, generously donated by poker run sponsor Blower Performance Transmissions. As the winner, he also took home a six-gauge set of Classic Instruments.

The poker run was kicked off with police escort, led by Assistant Police Chief Dan Mercer, to the first card stop at Boyne Mountain Resort. There participants were greeted with coffee and Danishes generously provided by Boyne Mountain Resort and it was on to the next four stops to complete the run. The group got to enjoy the scenic route through Walloon Lake Village, 7 Hills of Walloon, visit Brown Motors of Petoskey and the beautiful Village of Bay Harbor. They then traveled along Lake Michigan to Charlevoix to visit the pier followed by a trip through East Jordan down the south arm of Lake Charlevoix and ended back at Classic Instruments to determine the winner.

- Advertisement -
Here is the Modern Rodding Editor’s Pick Award winning hot rod the 1960 Chevy Impala belonging to Marold Michael.
Here Weber is driving his CTP Award winning F-100 on the Poker Run leaving Classic Instruments parking lot.

Once back at Classic Instruments, there was live entertainment from the band Full Circle, pizza for lunch from BC Pizza, and tons of raffle and silent auction prizes won. All raffle items were generously donated by many industry friends and local businesses. Awards were also given out for cars on display including the Jack McLeod Memorial Award, the Modern Rodding Award, the Classic Truck Performance Award, and the Classic Instruments’ Team Pick Award. After expenses, the event raised over $8,500 for the Boyne City Police Department. They plan to use these funds for safety equipment and training so they can continue to serve the people of Boyne City and the surrounding areas.

The eventual award winners are:
Jack McLeod Memorial Award – Dan Lettshek
1934 Ford highboy roadster
Poker Run – Tom Fahoome
1965 Corvette convertible
CI Team Pick Award – Brook Walsh
1969 Camaro convertible
Classic Truck Performance Award – Paul Webber
1953 Ford F-100 pickup
Modern Rodding Award – Harold Michael
1960 Chevy Impala

The Classic Instruments team extends a much deserved thank you to all those who donated to the event and to all participants and spectators for another successful year! MR

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

Search Our Site

More Modern Rodding

Mint Mercury Monterey

A Timeless Classic Subtly Reimagined by John St. Germain By...

Period-Correct Custom Gauges & Taillights

Custom Metalwork Tastefully Modifies Our Ford Highboy Roadster By Ron...

Restomod Ford Ranch Wagon Cruiser

Vintage Styling With Supercharged Coyote Power By Fuelish Media   -  ...

Coyote Swapped Ford Wagon

Schwartz Performance Built Six Speed & Supercharged 1948 Ford...

The Perfect Center Section For 8.8 Gears

The Best Of Both Worlds: Detroit Speed’s FN988 Hybrid...

1932 Ford Sedan Delivery, Part Car & Truck

Iconic Hot Rod and Award Winning Show Car By Brian...
More Modern Rodding

“Square Bird” Built By Hollywood Hot Rods

Award Winning Custom 1960 Ford Thunderbird With Family Ties By...

Period Perfect Panels For Vintage Ford Phaetons

DIY Custom Upholstery Panels For Wood Frame Doors By Gerry...

Parting Shot: Uncertain-T

The Story Behind This Unique & Famous Hot Rod...

Ultimate Disc Brakes Conversion Kit: Detroit Speed & Baer Brakes

Upgrading Braking Performance On This 1967 Chevy Nova By Ron...

1969 Mustang Fastback with Boss Flare and 460 ci

It Took More Than 20 Years to Rebuild this...

The Award-Winning 1960 Buick Invicta X60 Custom from CAL Auto

Exploring the Legend: The Triple Crown Winning 1960 Buick By...