Cherokee National Holiday, Tahlequah
The Labor Day Holiday show held Sunday, Sept. 6 at the Cherokee Casino had 63 entries. Eleven members participated, including new member Jen Smallwood, who won 1st Place in her 1957 Chevy Handyman Wagon. Other 1st Place winners were Jason Morgan (’35 Ford Factory PU) and Todd Boney (’87 Buick Regal). They only awarded 1st Place trophies in each class. Other Outlaw Cruisers attending were Billy Simpson (’73 Challenger), Chris Elliott (’69 Super Bee), Chuck Bengtson (’67 Barracuda), Wayne Cole (’69 Road Runner), Doyle Cole (’70 Mustang), Scott Chisum (’24 Charger), Darrell Murray (’69 Coronet) and Dennis Felts (’73 Mustang). Photos and info courtesy of Doyle Cole.
Bedouin Shriners – Muskogee
The Sept. 12 Shriners show, held at Honor Heights Park had 78 entries. Ten Cruisers attended. 1st Place winners were Todd Boney (’87 Buick Regal), Jim Cole (’87 Monte Carlo), Kristy Chisum (’24 F150), and Scott Chisum (’20 Camaro). 2nd Place winners were Dennis Felts (’93 Mustang), Wendell Jennings (’38 Ford) and Ray Farquharson (’61 Ford) who also won Best In Show/People’s Choice. Robert Thompson (’68 Camaro) won 3rd Place. Others attending were Doyle Cole (’70 Mustang) and Wayne Cole (69’ Road Runner). It was a hot day and everything went smoothly until a short rain shower threw the hosts into a tizzy while handing out awards. Photos and info courtesy of Doyle Cole.
September Meeting
The Sept. 13 meeting had 18 attending. Reviews of past shows included the Tahlequah and Muskogee shows. Future shows discussed included a possible show at the Emerald Care Center-Wayne Perrego (where Speedy used to live). Wayne presented an option to donate $300 in lieu of members attending and members unanimously approved. Another show at Colonial Terrace Care Center in Pryor was discussed, but no date was available at this time. Wayne has contacted Mark about club t-shirts that have been ordered. He has also purchased caps from Ink 82 that are $19.95. He still has a few left. After a short discussion about whether or not DST is now permanent, IT IS NOT PERMANENT YET.
Don’t forget the OCCC Annual Picnic is Oct. 3. See more info in Events section.
Officers’ elections: All officers remain the same except for Treasurer. Christy DeCamp resigned and Hailee Clark was elected to the position. Susan announced that she could probably continue as Newsletter Editor for one more year. Heather Early’s name was mentioned as replacement, and she agreed she would take over, possibly in early 2027. Robert Thompson won the door prize. Then Wayne held drawings for a few donated prizes from other shows that were not wanted or needed.
Pryor Hot Rods on a Mission
Heather Early (’73 VW) and Hailee Clark (’74 VW), along with their dad John Clark (who photo-bombed a couple of pictures) attended the Hot Rods on a Mission show in Pryor on Sept 19. There were between 50-60 cars. Jerry Greybill visited in his Thunderbird but didn’t enter. Drew Stott visited but didn’t enter, he said they were busy with events at their building so he couldn’t stay. Heather and Hailee won TOP 50 plaques. Former member Jim Perryman’s grandson entered his truck (which also won TOP 50), proudly displaying his OCCC tag on the front. Thank you Heather for the info and thanks to Hailee for the photos.
Coweta DAV
The Coweta DAV show on Sept. 19 had 37 entries. Nine Outlaw Cruisers entered. Trophy Winners were Denny Epperson (’62 Ford PU), Todd Boney (’87 Buick Regal), Doyle Cole (’70 Mustang), Wayne Cole (’69 Road Runner). Also participating were Jim Cole (’87 Monte Carlo), Stephanie Kester (in Dennis’ ’73 Mustang), Dennis Felts (’68 Mustang), Scott Chisum (’20 Camaro), and Kristy Chisum (’24 F150 PU). Photos and info courtesy of Doyle Cole.
Kansas 1st Baptist
The 4th Annual 1st Baptist Church of Kansas car show had 61 entries. With 100°+ days finally over, it was a mild cloudy day with scattered sprinkles.
1st Place winners: Todd Boney (’87 Buick Regal) and Jason Morgan (’35 Ford Factory Five). 2nd Placed Winner: Skip McDowell (’91 S10 PU). 3rd Place winner: David DeCamp (’08 Corvette). Best Ford: Doyle Cole (’70 Mustang). Also entered: Dennis Felts (’93 Mustang), Stephanie Kester (Dennis’ ’73 Mustang), Robert Thompson (’68 Camaro), Curtis Lamb (’40 Chevy), Jim Cole (’84 Chevy PU), Wayne Cole (’69 Road Runner), Ray Farquharson (’61 Ford PU Unibody). Denny Epperson just visited. Ray Farquharson’s friend Barry Robinson’s 1947 Ford Anglia at the Kansas 1st Baptist Show. He owns Barry’d Treasure Auto Salvage in Kansas, OK. He bought the Anglia body, but the rest is built from ‘scratch’, completely out of salvaged parts, including a 302 High Performance motor, 2-4 bbl carbs, and a C4 trans. His next project is a Pinto with a 390 and C6 trans. Photos and info courtesy of Doyle Cole and Ray Farquharson.
