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EPM SHOWCARS 

MAGAZINE 

JULY 2019 

BLOOD MONEY 

8TH GEN IMPALA 

400 SMALL BLOCK 

GOLD DIPPED DAYTON 

RIMS AND 5000 WATT 

ALPINE STEREO 

NICK CRABAUGH 

MEMORIAL TRIBUTE CAR 

SHOT AT WYCO LAKE 

VETERANS MEMORIAL 

NEK BREAKER 

HEAD TURNING WW2 

ERA FLEETLINE LOW 

RIDER COUPE AT 

STREETCAR TAKEOVER 

WICKID CHARLIE 

2010 CHALLENGER WITH 

GHOST SHARK DECALS , 

LAMBO DOORS AND 

REVERSE TILT HOOD 

BLACK ROSE 

1960 IMPALA 

CONVERTIBLE 

LOW RIDER 

COVERGIRL 

ELIZABETH SAY

INTRODUCTION 

Welcome to our second issue of EPM 

Showcars Magazine! 

My Partner Yvonne and I are so pleased 

at how well our first issue has done over 

the last few months and are very excited 

about this lastest issue. 

We would like to thank all of the 

wonderful car owners, models, advertisers, 

sponsors and people that have been so 

generous with their time and prize possessions 

in helping us to create this publication. 

I would like to give a special thank 

you to the following people without whom 

this edition of Showcars magazine would 

not have been possible. Car Owners: 

CalivnBell (1973 Chevy Impala). Mike & 

Melissa Crabaugh (2005 Dodge Neon 

SRT-4). Steve Luperico (1946 Chevy Fleetline). 

Cara Carter (2010 Dodge Challenger 

R/T). Efran Gonzales (1960 Chevy Impala). 

Car Models: Elizabeth Say, Ailynn Morales 

Lindo, Jessica Oyer and Kylee Phillips, 

To my article writer Yvonne Young. 

Thank you once again for your enthusiasm, 

attention to detail, your dedication and 

hard work. 

To our content recruiter Johnny Smith. 

Thank you for all of your effort and support 

in helping us create this magazine. 

To our fans, thank for all of your support 

by viewing our publication online as 

well as purchasing copies of our magazine. 

It is our sincere hope that you will enjoy 

viewing and reading about these beautiful 

vehicles as much as we did bringing them 

together for you in this magazine. 

Chief Editor 

Editor 

Creative Director 

Photographer 

Production Manager 

Advertizing Manager 

Layout Design 

Article Writer 

Research 

Content Recruiter 

ELTON HUGHES 

YVONNE YOUNG 

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ELTON HUGHES 

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yVONNE yOUNG 

Elton HUGHES 

YVONNE YOUNG 

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“BLOOD MONEY” 

8th Gen 1973 Chevy Impala, 400 Small 

Block, Gold Dipped Dayton Rims 

NICK CRABAUGH 

2005 Dodge Neon SRT-4 Memorial 

Tribute Car Shot at WYCO Lake 

Veterans Memorial 

“NEK BREAKER” 

Head Turning WW-2 Era 1946 Chevy 

Fleetline Low Rider Coupe 

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FEATURED SHOWCARS 

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“WIKID CHARLIE” 

2010 Dodge Challenger R/T with 

Ghost Shark Decals and Lambo Doors 

“BLACK ROSE” 

1960 Chevy Impala Low Rider 

Convertible. 

Elton Hughes. 

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BLOOD MONEY 

Article by: Yvonne Young 

Car Owner: Calvin (Professor) Bell 

Featured Model: Ailynn Morales Lindo 

1972 Chevy Impala Custom 

This photo shoot was done in West Bottoms of Kansas City. It is an Historical 

part of downtown Kansas City, there are so many graffiti walls throughout the 

Downtown area. These photos were done near the corner of 9th and Mulberry. 

Calvin bought this Chevrolet Impala in 2007. He wasn’t intending on purchasing 

A different vehicle but was surprised when he came across it. He was driving through 

St. Joseph Missouri just checking and looking at the scenery on the sides of the road. 

Looking he saw this car sitting next to a barn with a for sale sign in the window. 

Calvin said when he saw it sitting there it peaked his interest so he decided to check 

the Impala out. He got off the road and went up to the house, the man who answered 

the door wasn’t the original owner of the Impala. The original owner was the Grand- 

Father of the man who answered the door, who had bought the Impala brand new in 

1972. He had gotten sick and passed away and left the car to his son, who decided 

to keep the car and fix it up. But the son of the original owner became sick and had 

passed away too. So now the grandson was selling it to help pay for his own dads 

Funeral. Calvin paid $1,500 for this Impala. 

Since ownership of the Impala, Calvin has collectively spent anywhere from 

70 to 80 thousand doing different things to the car. Calvin has changed the paint color 

of this car five times. Four different shades of brown- goldish brown, dark brown, root 

beer brown, sunset mica brown and then finally to the red that it is now. He has 

changed the rims out 10 or 11 times, everyone was a different style. The interior has been 

changed twice. The top of the Impala has been changed twice as well. The roof was a 

hardtop. Then he changed it to a vinyl top then to a cloth top (rag) with a sunroof. Calvin 

has licensed this beauty with historic/antique plates. Calvin and his wife enjoying 

going to the car shows together. He and his wife plan their summers for the car shows. 

She has her own show car, so they show them together. He has been showing the Impala 

since 2007 and has won multiple trophies over the years. In his very first car show 

he took 1st place at the American Legion in Independence Missouri. 

Calvin’s 1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe is the 8th generation consisting of 

Biscayne, Impala and Caprice. His car originally came with a 400 V-8 turbo, rear wheel 

Drive with an automatic 3-speed gearbox. Could put out about 170 hp and 325 lbs of 

torque.The length of the Impala is 18.3 ft long and about 6.6 ft wide, weighing out at 

about 4,178 lbs. The top speed was about 114 miles per hour, 0-60 in about 11.1 sec’s. 



Interview with Calvin Bell 

1972 Chevrolet Impala Custom 

Q: What gratification do you get 

showing your car? 

A: I enjoy seeing the different looks on 

everyone’s face when they walk up to me. 

Either it be that they are just excited to see 

the car or it’s reminiscing about the times 

that they had in a similar car. Telling me 

their stories and memories when they had 

one or rode in one. 

Q: What got you into doing car shows? 

A: I’m the youngest of 12. So having so 

many siblings and my older brothers always 

being into cars and having the big 

cars. Cadillacs, Buicks and Chevrolets. I 

got interested in them too and now that I 

have a son I’m hoping he gets into them as 

much as I’m into them. 

Q: How many car shows do you do per 

year? 

A: We do about 10 to 12 car shows a year. 

Most of the car shows we do are local, we 

don’t like to trailer our cars. 

Q: Are there any certain car shows you 

go to every year? 

A: We go to World of Wheels every year. 

That is the #1 car show for all cars. But we 

do go to a few other local shows. 

Q: Do you have any other hobbies or 

other things you enjoy doing? 

A: I build cars. I’ve been around and have 

been building cars since I was 14 years old. 

I’m also a big yard guy. I love making 

sure my yard of my house is green and 

weed free. Have to make sure my yard 

always looks good! 

Q: Do you have any other show cars? 


A: Yes we have a 1972 Chevelle, 2012 

Chevy Silverado and we also have a Spyder 

motorcycle. 

Q: If money wasn't an object, which car 

would you buy? 

A: I would buy a 1970 Chevelle hardtop 

and a ZL1 Camaro. 

Q: What are you cars original specs? 

A: Engine was a 400 small block with 

turbo, automatic 3-speed gearbox with 

170hp. 

Q: What mods have you done? 

A: 406 cubic inch small block, after market 

high rise cam and lifters, heads are 

ported and polished, after market intake 

and Carburetor. Suspension: coilovers 

in front and air shocks in the back. Front 

brakes are slotted with twin piston calipers 

stock on back. Yukon sure track posey 

rear end with 31 spine Axels 8 1/2 carrier 

with 373 gears. 

Q: What mods do you want to do to 

your Car? 

A: Im happy with the look of the Impala 

right now. I’m thinking on doing something 

performance. Possibly an LS swap, 

for more power and reliable motor. 

Q: Anything else you'd like to add? 

A: Yes, A BIG shout out to my wife 

(Nichole David-Bell) for being so understanding 

and patient with me when it has 

came to my cars. Also to all the talented 

shops for the work they did on my car. 

Paint: One of a Kind Paint, Interior: 

Alan Martin Interiors, Rims: Twin CIty 

Customs, Oracle lights, Gears Unlimited, 

Apollo Transmissions, Stereo: Jays Wheels 

and Deals, Detray plating & Anderson Performance 

in Grandview Missouri. 

The 1972 Chevrolet 

Impala is a very 

distinct car with its 

18 ft long body and it 

being 6ft wide. The 

cars length and weight 

had a lot to do with the 

handling of it. Back 

in 1972 GM wanted 

another car about the 

same length as the 

Cadillac they were 

producing. 

This car was introduced 

in 1912 

as an open touring car 

only, 6,000 of these 

cars were produced 

and sold for $2,150. 

The Impala was 

known as the Little 

back then. It was 

designed by a famous 

race car driver Louis 

Chevrolet. 

Impala running on 

22” Gold Dayton Wire 

Rims with a hint of 

Chrome from Twin City 

Custom in KC Missouri. 

These are the 

Classic OG wire rims 

that have been around 

since 1916. 

Calvin decided to 

change out all of the 

factory trim to chrome 

dipped. Chrome headers, 

chrome gears, 

chrome bumpers, 

push guards are gold 

dipped. 

He also purchased a 

$1,500 Tiarra grill. His 

Impala has the 

gangster windows at 

the back quarters of 

the car, not very many 

Impalas had these 

windows. 




This 1972 Impala 

engine has been 

modified to a 406 

cubic inch small 

block, after market 

high rise cam and 

lifters. The heads are 

ported and polished 

with and aftermarket 

intake and carburetor. 

This 406 has 

about 425 horsepower 

and up to 501lbs of 

torque. 

The transmission is 

a 700 R4 over-drive 

tranny built to Corvette 

specs. Built and 

installed by Apollo 

transmissions in Independence, 

Mo. 

The rear end, axels 

and posy everything 

Yukon were 

Installed by Gears 

Unlimited in Independence, 

Mo. 

The custom interior 

by Alan Martin 

Interiors of Kansas 

City. The custom 

leather seats are replacement 

of the 

original bench seat 

with bucket seats 

out of a 2008 honda, 

driver 6-power. 

The custom door panels 

to match 

with custom speakers 

and a custom 

built console all done in 

two tone brown. 

The custom console 

was made and installed 

by Jays Wheels 

and Deals 

of Kansas City, Mo. 

This Impala’s interior 

definitely jumps when 

it comes to the custom 

stereo system of 

3,500-5,000 watts. 

The speaker box in the 

trunk with the matching 

carpet on top. 







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NICK CRABAUGH 


Car Owner Mike and Melissa Crabaugh 

Featured Model: Jessica Oyer 

2005 Dodge Neon SRT4 

This photo shoot was done mostly at the front area of Wyandotte County Lake Park. 

This Lake is a beautiful area for photography no matter what the weather is. There are 

So many different spots to get the right picture. The second area of the lake where we 

Photographed was by the boat house. 

Mike and Melissa Crabaugh are the owners of this 2005 Dodge Neon SRT4. They 

are both very devoted car enthusiasts. This is not their only car that they take to car 

shows. Their son Nicholas Crabaugh was always there for them and with them at all the 

car shows that they did. Mike and Melissa decided they wanted to get another car for 

the shows and they wanted to go with something completely different than what they 

had. A friend of theirs had the Dodge Neon and it had been in a field for 3 years with no 

motor in it. They had figured at that point they could pretty much do anything to it that 

they wanted to. So they ended up buying it and putting an original 2.4 turbo engine in it 

with a 5-speed manual transmission. This was so that they could have another engine 

built for the Neon and still be able to do other things that needed to be done to the car. 

Their son Nicholas helped them with the Neon during this process. Nicholas had no clue 

that they were going to give him the car when it was completed. Unfortunately they lost 

their son Nicholas the day before the Neon was completed, in a fatal car accident due to 

a distracted driver. 

Mike and Melissa didn’t originally have the car wrapped as it is now, it was pretty 

much a rebuild for their son with some extras. Since the loss of their son. They have 

dedicated the Neon in the form of a memorial to the memory of their son Nicholas Crabaugh. 

Nicholas was a very giving and generous young man, always wanting to do 

things for others as much as he could. He loved spending time with his niece, just chilling 

and hanging out with her spending as much time as he could. He actually was with 

her the whole day of his death. He had just turned 22 a month prior to him being taken 

from his family. They have been showing the Neon since it’s completion in 2017, about a 

year and a half. The Neon has won Best of Show and also Top 100 pick of 2,400 cars in 

We Are Mopar at Texas Speedway, plus several other trophies. 





Interview with Mike and Melissa Crabaugh 

2005 Dodge Neon SRT4 

This interview also includes interests of 

their son Nick Crabaugh 

Q: What gratification do you get 


A: We originally bought the Neon so that 

our son Nick would have his own car to 

show. Also being there to show our 

support for our Military, Veterans and 

active alike. 


A: We have always been into doing car 

shows ever since we can remember. 

We enjoy spending time together as a 

Family. 

Q: How many car shows do you do a 

year? 

A: About 15 car shows a year. More local 

shows then out of town shows. 


do every year? 

A: We got the World of Wheels in Kansas 

City and definitely go to We are Mopar in 

Texas, plus many other local shows. 

Q: So you have any other hobbies or 


A: We enjoy the car shows just as Nick 

did. But Nick loved racing! He had been 

racing since he was 10 years old. He 

raced at Thunder Valley Raceway. Nick 

raced 4-wheelers in the sand drags and 

was also in Pro One ATV Racing. Nick 

was the 2009 point Champion. 


A: Yes. We have 2012 Challenger R/T and 

a 2017 Daytona Charger R/T. 




A: We know Nick would of bought a 

Lamborghini Gallardo. 

Q: What are your cars original specs? 

A: Engine was 2.4 Turbocharged with 

a 5-speed transmission, 240lbs of torque. 

Horsepower 230 and curb weight 

2,900lbs. 


A: We put a 2.4 Turbocharged fully 

forged engine back into the Neon. 

Horsepower is over 500. Oracle headlights 

and undercarriage, Car wrap, 

Niche rims, K&W coil over suspension all 

around, 3”custom stainless exhaust and 

custom Wind restrictor. 

Q: What mods do you want to do? 

A: We are planning on doing more 

interior mods. Make it look more like 

a Guardian Helicopter. Change the 

shifter, steering wheel etc. 


A: We would like to do a big shout out 

to all of our car family! All the support 

they have given and shown to us since 

the death of our son. They made it a 

bit easier getting through everything, 

even though Nick will never be forgotten 

he will live on forever in our hearts! 

Also shout outs to those who helped 

With bringing our vision of the Memorial 

Of our son on and in this Dodge Neon. 

Bailey’s High Performance, Nick’s 

Kansas City Edition, Oracle lighting, 

Wicked Arrow Design, Fort Worth, Tx, 

King Penn Industry Inc Wind Restrictor. 

These pictures display 

the customization that 

has been done to this 

2005 Dodge Neon. All 

of the seats have been 

done in actual military 

fatigues donated 

for the purpose of the 

memorial for Nick Crabaugh. 

The interior 

was done by Robert 

Flores at backyards 

Customs in Fort Worth, 

Texas. 

The custom wind 

restrictor in the rear 

window features the 

Guardian Helicopter 

from the military. This 

is the helicopter 

that Nick worked on 

when he was in the 

military. Nick took 

his job very seriously in 

the Military. 




This 2.4 Turbocharged 

engine rips to 60 mph 

in 5.6 seconds, 100 mph 

in 13.8 seconds, quarter 

mile in 14.2 seconds at 

102 miles per hour with a 

top speed of 153 mph. 

The 2005 Dodge Neon 

also has an intercooling 

going on, owing to an 

eight row Valeo air-toair 

unit spanning the 

space between the front 

frame rails. 

Mike and Melissa take 

the Neon to as many 

Military type shows and 

events that they can. 

They want to make sure 

they show their support 

for the military in anyway 

possible.They do not 

care if they get a trophy 

or not, just the feeling 

of being able to support 

them is complete satisfaction.They 

feel its very 

rewarding especially 

since the loss of their 

son. 


The top picture features 

the customized 

drivers seat. This seat 

consists of Nick Crabaugh’s 

actual military 

fatigues, making it 

seem as if he is in the 

drivers seat hiself. The 

headrests also have his 

battalions patch sewed 

into them. Nick was a 

Private First Class in 

the 1-135th Assault 

Helicopter Battalion in 

the Army National 

Guard. Nick joined the 

military when he was 

17 years old. He loved 

what he was doing at 

Whiteman Airforce 

Base in Knob Noster, 

MO. 










NEK BREAKER 


Car Owner: Steve Lupercio 

Featured Model: Elizabeth Say 

1946 Chevy Fleetline 

We decided to capture this photo shoot at Arrowhead Stadium at the yearly event 

called, Street Car Takeover of Kansas CIty. This event in the past has been held at 

Ameristar Casino. This was the first year it was at Arrowhead Stadium. The turnout was 

amazing! So many cars of all different years and models, this is one event the car lover 

should attend! 

Steve Lupercio is the proud owner of this beautiful and sexy 1946 Chevy Fleetline. The 

sleek lines this car has will turn every one’s head in just a few seconds. The color pops 

with its 2 tone base even catching your eye more, defining the cars name Nek Breaker! 

This sexy car is what they called the sub-series model back in 1946. It was the only 

year offered to have the additional chrome triple molding on all fenders. They only offered 

2-door coupe and 4-door sedan this year as well. The original engine offered for 

this year was the straight 6-216.5 c in (3.5)L with a 3-speed manual transmission. The 

wheel-base is 116 in wide with a total car length of 16.5 feet. The style of the Chevy 

Fleetline production was delayed in 1942 due to World War II. Several thousands of the 

coupes and sedans were produced during the war years for Military staff use. Back 

in the era of this sleek fleetline they used hood ornaments as a symbol of the car. This 

actual hood ornament is named “The Flying Lady Goddess” she represents speed. These 

hood ornaments were originally used to replace radiator caps on the cars. Then there is 

the V emblem on the front center of the hood, this actually represents that the car has a 

V-8 but those who bought and drove the car after WWII believe it stands for VICTORY! 

Steve ended up purchasing this car from a friend of his that had been asked if he 

wanted to buy the Fleetline. His friend wasn’t interested in the car so he asked Steve if 

he wanted it. So Steve went to check the car out and he really liked the look of the car. 

He knew that you don’t see to many of these around and it was a very sharp looking car. 

He enjoys cruising around at different events, car cruises and of coarse car shows. This 

is his way of relaxing and getting out of the house, when he can. He also enjoys the looks 

that he gets when he pulls up in the Fleetline, especially when he lays on the horn of 

the car. It’s horn sounds like a warning siren, very close and similar to WWII era. Steve 

doesn’t do it for long but it sure grabs the attention of all who are around! Steve has 

been showing and cruising this car since 2009. This 1946 Chevy Fleetline has was many 

Best of Show trophies among many others. 



Interview with Steve Lupercio 

1946 Chevy Fleetline 

Q: What gratification do you get from 


A: I’m able to get out of the house and go 

cruising and showing off my car. Hanging 

out with friends and just having a good 

time! I also enjoy seeing the reactions 

of everyone’s face when they see my 

car, especially when I blow the horn that 

sounds like a siren. 


A: I just was wanting to get out of the 

house and hang out with others who enjoy 

cruising and cars. 

Q: How many car shows do you do a 

year? 

A: I do about 20 shows a year. Most of 

the shows I do end up being cruises. 

Q: Are there certain car shows you go 

to every year? 

A: I attend more Lowrider based car 

shows then any other car shows. I do 

attend World of Wheels and Street Car 

Takeover. 



A: I own a auto lighting business, that 

takes up most of my time and really enjoy 

doing it. The name of Steve’s shop is: 

Steveo’s Auto & Tint 



A: I would buy a 1946 Chevy fleetline 

convertible. 


A: This year was offered a straight 

6-216.5 (3.5)L with a 3-speed manual 

transmission. 


A: The mods that have been done are. 

Engine is a 350 small block (crate engine), 

2-speed turbo transmission, hydraulics, 

g-body rear end, Dayton wire wheels, alpine 

stereo with digital designs 1,000 watt 

12 speaker stereo system, paint is Candy 

Brandy wine with two different bases, interior 

is custom done in maroon and tan, 

replica moonshine still in the trunk, and 

custom graphic on the trunk. 


your Car? 

A: I like the car the way it is. I might have 

the car repainted the same color. 


A: I’d like to give a shout out to Blas d 

ledezma in K.C. and One of A Kind Paint 

And Body of Kansas City. 


A: No. 



This beautiful custom 

hand painted symbol on 

the trunk is of an L.A. 

Car club called Viejitos 

which means Old 

Man. This is a Lowrider 

car club that has been 

around since 1985 in 

northern and southern 

California. Since then 

the car club has expanded 

to Oklahoma 

and other southern 

states plus its working 

it’s way all over the U.S. 

The custom hand painting 

was done by Jacob 

Birdsong of Kansas CIty. 

The engine shot 

definitely shows off the 

chrome covers and the 

carburetor breather. 

This is a 350 small block 

(crate engine). It has 

anywhere from 145 to 

370 horsepower. Rated 

up to 380 pound-feet of 

torque. 

The rims on this 1946 

Chevy Fleetline are Dayton 

100 spoke wire 

wheels. These wheels 

are replicas from back in 

1942. Steve decided 

to ride on 13’s since it is a 

lowrider. He also has the 

hydraulics on the car to 

be able to lift and lower 

it. Lowriders came about 

back in the mid-to-late 

1940’s in Los Angeles 

California during the 

post war prosperity of 

the war. The aim of the 

lowriders is to cruise as 

slowly as possible, “Low 

and Slow” being their 

moto. 

The custom interior 

of this fleetline, maroon 

and tan definitely compliments 

the car, it was 

designed with comfort in 

mind and also wanting 

to be able to listen and 

share your music with 

others, with the 12 speakers 

throughout the car. 









Wikid Charlie 


Car Owner: Cara Carter 

Featured Model: Kylee Phillips 

2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 


Once again we did another beautiful photo shoot at Wyandotte County Lake. 

Proving there are many places at this wonderful lake. The day we scheduled 

this photo shoot they said there wouldn’t be any storms till the afternoon. Well 

Mother Nature stepped up and moved the storms to the morning of the shoot. 

The owner of this beautiful Challenger still brought her car out to get the shoot 

done, the first time her car had seen rain like this. We feel that we captured 

some wonderful shots of her car. Cara’s husband Gill stepping up at all times 

needed to wipe the Challenger down and make sure it looked good for his wife 

for the shoot. Now that’s what we call teamwork! 

Cara acquired this 2010 Dodge Challenger in December of 2010 around 

Christmas. Her husband Gill told her that they needed to go to Warrensburg, MO 

to see her nephew’s ceremony. So Cara and her husband Gill headed to 

Warrensburg in her Chevy Trailblazer. Cara’s husband Gill suggested they stop 

by the dealership where his brother is the general manager. As they greeted 

her they suggested that she go across the street to the main showroom of the 

dealership. As she walked in the door of that showroom there sat a gorgeous 

2010 Pearl Black Dodge Challenger R/T (Charlie) with a big blue bow on her hood. 

Her husband Gill had bought her the Challenger as a Christmas present. Wow, 

what a nice present! She had no clue that he had bought this beautiful car for 

her. Cara also added that as far as the name she gave the Challenger (Charlie), 

she has no clue where that name came from it just popped in her head when 

she saw that car. Cara didn’t really start showing the car till about 2015. Cara 

and her husband decided to show it after Gill worked a couple of events and that 

got them even more interested in doing car shows. He had seen a lot of the 

mods other Challenger owners were doing and he got the fever. As you will see 

by the pictures and the list of modifications, you can tell the love they have for 

this Challenger (Wickid Charlie). Cara told us that her Challenger has became a 

very well known car at the car shows and when she takes it to the dealership for 

anything to be done to it maintenance wise. Her family even refers to her car 

as Charlie! Cara and Gill have also joined a few car clubs over the years. 

They are in the Demon Club and Mid America Mopars. 




Interview Cara Carter 

2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 

Q: What gratifications do you get 


A: Of coarse when we go to the shows, 

seeing the reactions of everyone that sees 

Charlie and all of modifications that we 

have done to her. 

The smiles on the kids faces are priceless! 


A: My husband Gill worked at a few of 

the car shows, and saw the things others 

were doing to their challengers. 


year? 

A: We go to between 7 and 10 car shows 

a year. Most of them are locally and we 

do several others out of town. 

Q: Are there certain car shows you go 

to every year? 

A: Yes we go to Mopars in Branson, 

Mopar Mania in Arkansas, Elk Lodge, 

H-pack in Olathe Kansas and World of 

Wheels in Kansas City. 



A: I love to read books. Also I am very 

big into gardening. Enjoy my greenhouse 

that is full of vegetables and all of my 

flower beds full of flowers. 


A: No 



A: I would love to buy a Challenger 

Demon! 


A: It is a 5.7 Hemi V-8, 5-speed automatic 

transmission, 376 horsepower with 

401-410 lbs of torque. She goes 0-60 in 5 

to 6 seconds. She weighed in at 4,041 lbs 

and was wearing wheel size of 18 x 7.5. 


A: We have done lambo doors, reverse 

tilt hood, polished interior trim, RGB color 

change and underglow halo headlights, 

blue and red lighting in upper and lower 

grills, lowered 2 1/2 inches with Mopar 

stage 2 lowering kit, wheels changed 

to Race Star 18 x 8 1/2 on front and 18 x 

10 1/2 on rear, custom strut bar, custom 

led lighted door sills, moonroof, custom 

shark teeth for lower grill, blastin bob’s 

resignation delete, custom leather seats, 

custom challenger caliper covers, 

custom back window louvers, custom 

shark ghost graphic, custom black and 

blue flamed hydro-dipped engine bay 

pieces and custom hood prop. 


your car? 

A: Not at this time. But would love to install 

an upgraded stereo system. 


A: Yes, a big shout out to Mike Crabaugh 

for most of the custom work done to my 

car, also to the other people involved in 

the making of Charlie. Plus a big thank 

you to my husband Gill for giving me the 

car and his passion that he puts into her. 




This HEMI engine stands 

out with the engine 

pieces custom hydro 

dipped with black and 

blue flames done by 

Steve Fishers restoration 

and hydro graphic. 

The custom strut bar 

installed for better handling. 

The custom 

leather interior is polished 

trim from American 

Car Craft, custom 

lighted door sills by Jeff 

LaFountaine. The custom 

hood prop made 

by Mike Crabaugh. 

Then there is the Race 

Star wheels, 18 x 8 1/2 

on front and 18 x 10 1/2 

on back from Race Star 

rims in Kearney, Mo. 

with Custom Caliper 

covers. 

2010 Dodge Challenger 

R/T with RGB Color 

changing underglow 

and headlights, engine 

bay lights and the upper 

and lower grill lights 

from Oracle lighting. 

Giving the car a different 

look with every 

color that can be used. 

The custom louvers for 

the rear window to give 

it a look as to if the car 

had fins. The lambo 

doors from Scissor Door 

Inc. and the floating reverse 

tilt hood installed 

by Mike Crabaugh. 

These modifications 

definitely give this Black 

Pearl ride with the 

ghost shark decal, its 

own identity known as 

Wickid Charlie! 










BLACK ROSE 


Car Owner: Efrain Gonzalez (Preacher Joe) 

1960 Chevrolet Impala 

Imagine the wind flowing through your hair as your riding along in this 1960 

Chevrolet Impala in downtown Kansas City, enjoying all of the Historical sites 

and any of the many events that go on there. This photo shoot was done near 

the corner of Central and James. 

Efrain Gonzalez is the proud owner of this fabulous ride. He actually had no 

Intentions on purchasing a car at the time he was told about this car. Originally 

one of his friends was introduced to the car as it came up for sale but wasn’t 

interested in purchasing the Impala. Efrain known as Preacher Joe was told 

about the Impala and decided to go check it out. As he arrived at the owners 

door there sat the Impala, Joe felt deep in his heart that he needed to buy this 

car. When he approached the owner of the Impala too Discuss the sale of the 

car. The original owner of the Impala told Joe that he was told he only had four 

months to live and he needed to sell it to help pay for his own funeral. Joe spoke 

to him and told him he didn’t believe that he was going to die. “Joe’s words” You 

know I don’t really like paying for anyone’s funeral! But I’m going to buy your 

car and restore it and then come back to you and take you for a cruise in it. So 

it ended up the original owner of the Impala never ended up dying. It has been 

four years now since he purchased the Impala. Joe returned back to the original 

owners home a little over a year after he bought it and like he had promised him. 

He took the original owner for a cruise in the Impala. Joe told us that the original 

owner had spoken to him and suggested the Joe had done something to him to 

stop him from dying. He told the man that he felt that God had a hand in it! Joe 

said when he saw the look on the original owners face when he saw the Impala. 

He had said he couldn’t believe his eyes! The original owner even asked Joe 

if he would sell the Impala back to him, “Joe replied” No, I’m sorry your life is more 

valuable then this piece of metal. 

Efrain Gonzalez has lived in the Kansas City area for over 22 years. He has 

restored 17 or 18 different cars. He has a strong love to restoring the cars and 

putting them back on the road for others to enjoy, for the right price! Joe has let 

others use his cars in weddings, for sweet 16 parties, graduations and dances. 

He enjoys letting others also enjoy the beautiful cars that he restores. 





Interview with Efrain Gonzalez 

1960 Chevy Impala 

Q: What gratification do you get showing 

your car? 

A: I enjoy watching peoples faces and 

seeing their reactions when they see my 

car. My Impala has the gangster window 

and the cruising skirt. 


A: I grew up around lowriders in L.A. Got 

my first car when I was 19 and always 

enjoyed building cars. It’s always been in 

the family doing car shows and working 

on cars. 


year? 

A: I end up doing about 10 shows a year, 

also participate in a lot of local cruises in 

the Kansas City area. 


do every year? 

A: We make sure we go to Ottawa Kan 

sas for the city take over show. The cars 

are years 70 and under. Also go to World 

of Wheels. I usually do more local shows 

but I do travel to San Diego California, 

Oklahoma, Tulsa and Chicago. 



A: I’ve played Handball for 25 years, it’s 

like racketball but using your hands. I’m 

also a Christian, I like to speak to people 

about the Lord. 

Q: Do you have any other shows cars? 

A: Yes, I have a 39 Chevy, 62 Impala 

hard-top. Also have my wife’s car. It’s a 

1963 convertible. I will never sell her car! 

I lost her several years ago and I’m keeping 

it in her memory. 

Q: If money wasn't an abject, which car 


A: I would buy a 1959 Chevy convertible, 

1962, 1963 and 1964. 

Q: What are your cars originals specs? 

A: The engine is a 283 (with 60,000- 

original miles), which has 170 horsepower, 

which can go 0-60 in 14.6 seconds with 

an actual weight of 3,900 lbs. Top speed 

of 157 mph. The transmission is a 2-speed 

automatic Powerglide. 


A: I had the car restored to the original 

engine specs. Had the car painted to the 

black that it is. Also decided to put 13” low 

rider profile, Dayton 100 spoke rims. 

Q: What mods do you want to do? 

A: I would like to do air bags. Also possibly 

an LS motor. 


A: A big shout out to my son and his 

friends for all the restoration help with doing 

this Impala. They were a big help in the 

rebuild. 





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EVENTS 2019 

THE GREAT CAR SHOW 

Jul 21: National WWI Museum and Memorial 

9AM-3PM www.thegreatcarshow.com 

SHOW N SHINE CAR & TRUCK SHOW 

Jul 27: Agricultural Hall of Fame 630 N 126th St. Bonner 

Springs, KS 66012 9AM-3PM 

ODESSA CAR SHOW 

Aug 3: Down Town Between 1st and 3rd St. Odessa, MO 

9AM-3PM 

VETTS ON THE PLAINS 

Aug 10: Bass Pro Shops 18001 Bass Pro Dr. Independence, 

MO 8AM-3PM 

CRUISE TO THE K CAR SHOW 

Aug 18: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City, MO 

8AM-12:00PM Winning Cars will be allowed to drive around 

the Warning Track www.royals.com/carshow 

K.C. LABOR CAR & BIKE SHOW 

Aug 24: Providence Medical Center Amphitheater 633 N 

130th St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012 

www.carshowkc.com 

PISTONS & PINUPS 

Aug 31- Sep 1: Boulevard Drive In Theater 1051 Merriam 

Lane, KCKS 66103 



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