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Economically, 2010 looked pretty dreary if you picked up the news paper, or turned on the evening news. But for both those making restoration a career, and hobbyists alike, the escape seemed to be to their project cars. At Ames, we stayed BUSY, helping Pontiac enthusiasts see their restorative efforts become finished products. With a good turn out for our first show of the 2011 season, The Big E in Springfield, MA during January, and good showings at Spring Charlotte, and Spring Carlisle in April, this season promises to be another good one for the disciples of Pontiac's most coveted iron!

January 3, 2011 marked a loss to the Pontiac community with the passing of Paul Zazarine. Zazarine's love affair with the arrow head  began with his first Pontiac, a '66 GTO. What would follow were a series of writings, essential to the serious restorer. His book, the GTO Recognition Guide and the GTO Restoration Guide, which he co-authored with Chuck Roberts, are a staple to the diet of the relentless fact-finders in the GTO community.

    Zazarine's credits to the muscle car realm also include holding the position of editor for Muscle Car Review, his contribution to the "50 Fastest" list, (which is still the topic of spirited conversation among muscle car lovers of differing camps), and his editorship with Corvette Fever. He also made appearances on Speed Channel for various interviews. He will be missed.

SEMA's "Tag and Title Tool Box" gives a state by state description of each state's"Specialty Vehicle" definition. The site covers each states' registration and titling provisions, inspection guidelines and requirements, and exemptions that apply to SV classifications in each state. Additionally, administrative forms and documents can be printed for the purposes of titling and registering SV's at state DMVs nationwide.

    Although originally released in 2005, "Tag and Title Toolbox" has been recently updated and now includes such additional information as state-by-state emissions and inspections programs. According to SEMA Vice President of Government Affairs, Steve McDonald, "Using these statutes as an informational rescource and reference tool, we drafted legislation to create new titling and registration classes for street rods and custom vehicles, including kit cars and replicas. Versions of this model legislation have since been enacted in 21 states across the country."

    Visit www.semasan.com to find out about rules and regulations with regard to Specialty Vehicles in your state.             

 Don't miss the most anticipated all-Pontiac show of the summer! Special attractions include a 421 Super Duty Reunion, Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick and the Tameless Tiger, nostalgia nitro funny cars featuring the "Boss Bird" '71 TA, and a 61 - 63 Tempest 50th Anniversary Celebration, to name a few. All of the regular events will also be in place, including 3 solid days of drag racing, the 2 day car show and other exciting attractions for the whole family! Don't miss this special 20th Anniversary event....August 5, 6, and 7, 2011!

If you are planning to attend any of the shows listed for the 2011 season, place your order in advance and realize a terrific savings by not having to pay any shipping on orders we deliver to the show.  Additionally, we will pay base shipping on all orders placed at the show for pieces we don't have on site. Any oversized shipping charges do apply to these orders.  

For the 2011 show season, you can find Ames Performance at the following venues:

    April 7th - 10th - Spring Charlotte, NC  

Spring Charlotte

    April 15th - 17th Spring Englishtown, NJ 

    April 27th- May 1st Spring Carlisle, PA 

    June 24th - 26th GM Nationals Carlisle, PA  

    July 4th - 7th GTOAA Portland, OR *

    July 5th - 9th POCI Bowling Green, KY 

    August 5th - 7th Ames Performance Tri-Power Nationals, Norwalk,OH

    August 26th - 28th - Trans Am Nationals,  Dayton, OH *

Tri-Power Nationals

    August 25th - 28th Fall Charlotte, NC 

    September 23rd - 25th - Fall Englishtown, NJ

    September 28th - October 2nd - Fall Carlisle, PA 

    October 16th - Stafford Springs, CT

 *Indicates trailer will not be at this venue.  

After extensive test fitting by two different entities, production on these new fenders got underway in March, and they are in bound on their way here. Currently, we expect them to be available in mid-May. Order yours now, and have them ear-marked for you when they arrive.

Still in tooling. This project has not been dismissed or let go by the way-side. It is being worked on and although there is no definitive ETA, the manufacturer reports it is still moving forward.