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1 Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders is an eclectic mix of unique items, pas- sions, events and bar- gains and the people who love them. Our mission is to provide more exposure on a monthly basis for an- tique and collectible dealers in order to connect to consumers who want to find those dealers. There’s always this unquench- able thirst to add to one’s collection and to find that ever elusive item, whether it be a piece of period fur- niture, a doll, a tea pot, or a vintage piece of farm equipment. We just want to connect folks so that ev- eryone can buy and sell the things that we all love. What is Old Can be New Again! an internet publication serving dealers and consumers Nov. 4, 2010 Creating New Heirlooms from Old Treasures As a textile broker I saw jobs that were lost to Mexico, India, and China, resulting in small towns being destroyed. WalMart changed traffic patterns and created impervious surface problems for water quality that was left from many empty buildings in disrepair in their wake. As Big Box stores muscled their way in, many small Mom-n-Pop cottage industries saw their customer base turn away for various reasons. Pickers, Pedals, Passions & Blunders is committed to promoting historic buildings, downtowns and small businesses. Old is New Again continued next pg Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders One building that has seen some hard times but is not in such bad condition is the Liberty Hosiery Building in Gibsonville, NC. When jobs were lost, many of the downtown stores also left but thanks to Jim & Chris Smith’s imagination and creativity, jobs have been created. They have pursued items that are architecturally significant and then tastefully transformed them into works of art. Who would’ve thought that a rustic table could be made from a broken down rusty industrial cart?! We had to do a double take when we passed a very unusual table lamp We were amazed at how old industrial carts could be converted to functional rustic tables. Prices for dollie cart tables are $350. a n d realized that the base was indeed what we thought we spotted at first glance...an old fire extinquisher! Such cleverness abounds in The Mill’s behind-the- scenes workshop. And that’s where the real magic is created! The creative craftsmen and women of The Mill would give Santa’s elves in

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Pickers Pedals Passions& Blunders is an eclecticmix of unique items, pas-sions, events and bar-gains and the people wholove them. Our mission isto provide more exposureon a monthly basis for an-tique and collectibledealers in order to connectto consumers who want tofind those dealers. There’salways this unquench-able thirst to add to one’scollection and to find thatever elusive item, whetherit be a piece of period fur-niture, a doll, a tea pot,or a vintage piece of farmequipment. We just wantto connect folks so that ev-eryone can buy and sellthe things that we all love.

What is Old Can be New Again!

an internetpublication

serving dealersand consumers

Nov. 4, 2010

Creating New Heirloomsfrom Old Treasures

As a textile broker I saw jobsthat were lost to Mexico, India,and China, resulting in smalltowns being destroyed. WalMartchanged traffic patterns andcreated impervious surfaceproblems for waterquality that was left frommany empty buildings indisrepair in their wake.As Big Box storesmuscled their way in,many small Mom-n-Popcottage industries sawtheir customer base turnaway for various reasons.

Pickers, Pedals,Passions & Blunders iscommitted to promotinghistoric buildings, downtownsand small businesses.

Old is New Againcontinued next pg

Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders

One building that has seensome hard times but is not in suchbad condition is the LibertyHosiery Building in Gibsonville,NC. When jobs were lost, manyof the downtown stores also leftbut thanks to Jim & Chris Smith’simagination and creativity, jobshave been created.

They have pursued items thatare architecturally significant and

then tastefullytransformed theminto works of art.

Who would’vethought that arustic table couldbe made from abroken down rustyindustrial cart?!We had to do adouble take whenwe passed a veryunusual table lamp

We were amazed at how old industrial carts could beconverted to functional rustic tables. Prices for dollie carttables are $350.

a n drealizedthat thebase wasi n d e e dwhat we thought we spotted atfirst glance...an old fireextinquisher! Such clevernessabounds in The Mill’s behind-the-scenes workshop.

And that’s where the real magicis created! The creativecraftsmen and women of TheMill would give Santa’s elves in

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136 Eugene Street, Gibsonville, NC 27249 - (336) 447-1000 - [email protected]

Old Is New Again continued

Gibsonville’s Lighting of the GreenWe can’t talk about The Mill

at Gibsonville withoutmentioning a lil’ somethingabout the town itself. After all,this is the small town thatproduced the Yow sisters and theHolt brothers.

The late Kay Yow was theNCSU Women’s basketballcoach. Deborah Yow is now theAthletic Director for NCSU.

NFL has the benefit of TorryHolt (Rams and Jaguars) as wellas Terrence Holt (Lions,Cardinals, Bears, Panthers, andthe Saints) athletic prowess.Every summer the Holts host a

football camp for the kids ofGibsonville in a fine example ofremembering where one comesfrom and giving back to thecommunity.

On Nov. 19th from 5:50 -8:30pm the GibsonvilleMerchant’s Association will beholding their annual ‘Lighting ofthe Green.’ The town welcomesall with open arms to come enjoya hayride (donations go to theEmpty Stocking Fund) and to seethe miniature garden trains.

Come enjoy a fine kickoff forthe Holiday Season in a smalltown with a big heart.

their workshop a run for theirmoney.

The square mirrors made of oldretired license plates from allover the US for a very creativeborder looked like something youwould see adorning the wall of aCracker Barrel restaurant.

Geoff Sutton at The Mill toldus that a local lady had an oldtrunk that belonged to a Marinestationed in Honolulu.Customarily when someone wasgoing home, they packed theirtrunk with their belongings and itwas shipped out. Now this trunkhas been given new life as a toytrunk for some child to enjoy.

The Mill also includes newpieces from known companiessuch as Guildmaster, J Douglas,Aidan Gray, Century, CheseaHuose, Blue Ocean and manyothers.

In addition, they feature localartists’ works. Just drop in ontheir website to see what the localtalent is producing.

Please give The Mill atGibsonville staff a call to discussexisting inventory and items thatyou may be looking for.

Dale

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Passions DestinationCalendar ofEventsHilton Head Island Concoursd’Elegance & Motoring Festival,Oct 29 - Nov 7, Hilton HeadIsland, SC, [email protected],843-785-7469 orwww.hhiconcours.com

16th Annual Memory Lane Exhibitat the South Florida InternationalAuto Show, Nov 5th - 14th, Miami,FL - held at the Miami BeachConvention Center.  For info:AACA South Florida Region’sShow Chairman: Mel Mann at [email protected]

Pier Antique Show, Nov 13 - 14,Pier 94, 151 West 25th Street NewYork, NY, 10001

Lighting of the Green in Gibsonville,NC, Nov 19, 5:30 - 8:30pm,sponsored by the town’s MerchantAssociation

Cameron, NC Antiques Dealers’Annual Christmas Open House - allshops participating Saturday, Nov.20 from 10am - 5pm, Sunday Nov.21 from 1 - 5pm

The New Years Antiques Show atthe Birchwood Manor, Jan 1-3,Whippany, NJ, The BirchwoodManor. 111 North Jefferson Rd.For info, JMK Shows 973-927-2794, 973-224-2797 or visitwww.jmkshows.com  

The Sarasota Holiday AntiquesShow and Sale, January 1-3,Sarasota, FL, Sarasota MunicipalAuditorium. 801 N. Tamiami Trail.For info, 973-927-2794 or 973-224-2797 or visitwww.jmkshows.com   Richmond Antiques Spectacular &Antique Tool Show, Jan 2-3,Richmond, VA, The Showplace.3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Forinfo, Louis Jesse  804-462-6190 orBob Taylor 804-769-8866.   

Pickers, Pedals,Passions & Blundersis Now ReviewingResumes forCommission OnlyAdvertisingSales Reps in theFollowing AreasAdamstown, PAMaryland Eastern ShoreCharleston, SC/Savannah, GAWashington, DCNashville, TNBirmingham, ALChattanooga, TN/Northern GAMyrtle Beach, SCSouthwest VASt. Augustine/Daytona, FLSt. Petersburg, Tampa, FLFt. Lauderdale/Miami, FLNew Orleans, LAAtlanta, GA

We are looking for enthusiasticpeople with interest in Americanaand travel. Photography, creativewriting, internet access and basiccomputer skills are needed. Nophone calls! All decisions will bebased upon resumes and creativeintroductions. Send resumes toour PO Box in NC or email us,please!

For new readers who wereforwardedthis fromsomeone...make sureyou OPT-INto receive

your own FREE copy ofPickers Pedals Passions& Blunders! Just email usrequesting to opt-in.

For info on our Display Adsizes and rates, email

[email protected] [email protected], orcall 336.340.6299 for details.

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What began as a mission todeliver information and currentevents over 40 years ago as apaperboy, is now an effort to getthe word out to gatherinformation about this car.

Forty years ago, I was thepaper boy for the late Ronnie Soxand Buddy Martin and wasfortunate to enough to seedozens of Barracudas and RoadRunners in their driveways.

Sox & Martin... In the early 1970’s the Sox andMartin team became unstoppableand recognized as a family,sharing parts and technology.Every part and car is nowrecognized as historic and isconstantly being authenticated.

Photographed is one of thefew remaining cars to beauthenticated by Hemi Fred.

Current National ChampionSox and Martin Racers havevalues of over $880,000.

Photos to the leftwere taken at EastCoast DragsterReunion car showheld in Henderson,NC last month -Hemi Fred talkingwith a show at-tendee while tryngto find out moreinfo on his carwhich he believesis one of the fewremaining Sox andMartin’s cars.

Pictured with his proud family is Harold Lyles,one of Sox and Martin’s crew members and oneof their drivers from their heydays. While wehave lost Ronnie Sox, any mention of his nameand the sweeping of the championships in theearly ‘70’s draws a big crowd. His cars are sovaluable now that in a recent auction one of theteam cars went for $880,000.

Fred was kidding me about thename Pickers, Pedals, Passions& Blunders. He told me one ofhis biggest Blunders was leavingquick and creating a major wheelstand (pictured on followingpage) and almost wrecking an$880,000 dollar car. But Fred’scomment was gracious stating“that is what we race for and givethe fans their money’s worth.”

Dale

The Return of the Boss“Hemi Fred” Rastagno brings back one of the most prolific Pro Stockers of all time

Story by Steve Reasbeck, Photos courtesy of Steve Reasbeck and www.godragracing.com 

Although this may get anargument from my open-wheeleddrag racing friends, I firmlybelieve that the growth of dragracing is largely the result of theinvolvement of Detroit’s “Big 3.”Ford, Chrysler, GM, and evenAMC provided equipment,

exposure, and, of course,money, to the sport and itsparticipants to promote theirproducts. This involvementcontinued at a torrid pacethroughout the mid sixties/earlyseventies, and much has beenwritten regarding the factory

“wars.” Without this influx ofsupport, the sport as we know itmay have never reached thestature and respect that it has atthis time.

The factories, particularlyFord and Chrysler, directly

Return of the Boss cont. next pg

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“Paper Tiger” remaining almostunbeatable. He was also verysuccessful with the “legal” NHRAHemi Belvedere, and in 1966was one of the few who couldchallenge the flip-top Cometswith his long nosed “Baccaruda.”In ‘67 it was back to legal typeSuper Stock cars, and in ‘68 thered, white, and blue NorthCarolina-based Hemi Cuda wasthe one to beat amongChrysler’s finest. Having gottenwith Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins and“Dyno Don” Nicholson to race

heads-up as “outlaw” SuperStockers during down times in1969, they were instrumental inproposing and organizing a new,heads up doorslammer class for1970. When NHRA introducedPro Stock, S&M were dominant,with a series of Cudas andDusters that would maintain astranglehold on the neweliminator until NHRA, in itsinfinite wisdom, would legislatethe Hemi out of competitiveness.

Among the other top-notchChrysler cars that competed withSox for supremacy was the NewJersey-based “Mr. 5&50”Plymouths of one Jack Werst. Amember of his crew, Fred

Rastagno, was one of the manycompetitors who admired theirTarheel colleagues, andwitnessed many of the S&Msuccesses.

NHRA politics took theircourse, and the years that wouldfollow would find many of theplayers of the era onto otherendeavors in their grown uplives. Buddy Martin had formeda number of non relatedbusinesses, Sox was golfing andsemi retired, Jack Werst wentinto private business, and

Rastagno wentinto a jewelryb u s i n e s s ,dabbling inclassic Moparsand HarleyD a v i d s o nmotorcycles.

After beingout of racing forsome years,h o w e v e r ,R a s t a g n omade thedecision to digup another old

MoPar and do some drag racingagain. Paging through tradepublications to find a suitableplaything, he came upon a Dusteradvertised in Auto Trader. The adhad been placed by a third partyand indicated that the “Shadesof the Past” Plymouth may justpossibly have been an old Sox& Martin Pro Stocker. Uponspeaking with the owner, Fredmade a beeline from his homenear Philadelphia to ruralAsheboro, NC, with the intentionof bring the car back north withhim. “I did all right,” said Fred ofthe transaction. “The owneraccepted a custom Harley and

sponsored many of the racersthat we now regard as legends.And of all the superstar racers ofthe day perhaps none before orsince have ever reached thelegendary status of theBurlington, North Carolina teamof Ronnie Sox & Buddy Martin,along with their head wrench,Jake King.

Having made himself a locallegend in 1962 and 1963 with409 and Z-11 Chevrolets, Soxteamed up with another localracer, business-smart Martin,and continuedcarving a namefor themselves.The teambecame Fordfactory contractracers forLincoln-Mercuryin 1964 with theresults being acontinuation oftheir winningways. This led toa 1964 NHRA WorldChampionship for Mercury withtheir A/FX Comet.

Signing a deal with Chryslerin 1965, the pair began arelationship with the Pentastarthat would launch them intosuperstardom, as far as dragracing fans would be concerned.With Martin’s business skills, andSox’ driving prowess - “The bestfour speed driver that everdrove, in my opinion,” said TomHoover, the Chrysler engineerthat designed the Hemi - S&Mdeveloped a legendary followingthat continues today.

Throughout 1965, Sox was thescourge of the match race circuit,with his altered wheelbase

Return of the Boss continued

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some jewelry in trade, and I didnot have to spend a whole lot ofcash”.

Built in 72, by S&M’s ownDave Christie, and later updatedto a 73, it was built originallymuch along the lines of the ‘68Hemi A bodies, with leaf springsand torsion bars. It is believedthat this one is the only A bodybuilt by S&M themselves for ProStock, although they would haveseveral later Dusters built byother builders such as DonHardy. By the way, it is alsoknown that one of the Hardy cars

also still exists, but differs slightlyin appearance, and that one wasused primarily for match raceduty. Fred’s version was built onthe jig next to the HerbMcCandless team Demon, andis the one that was featured onthe cover of Super Stock andDrag Illustrated.

On delivery to Rastagno, thecar was completely periodcorrect, down to the originalLenco transmission. After racing

the car a couple of times,however, “Hemi Fred”, as he isknown, became concerned thatracing a stick Hemi in a thirtyyear-old chassis mightconceivably end in disaster. Thatconcern led to the decision toshelve the Lenco in favor of a newstyle Powerglide, similar to whatwould be used in a modern SuperGas or Super Comp car. “I reallybecame concerned aboutdropping the hammer at 7g withthat Lenco and that old chassis,”Rastagno related. “It has beenupdated, but you never know,and I certainly did not want to risk

the car.” The rearend is an extremelyrare, magnesiumDana rear that wasproduced by thef a m o u sRamchargers, andwere state of theart in the day.

Although still inpossession of theoriginal Pro StockHemi that camewith the car, themotor under thehood today is verymuch a product ofmodern times. Thealuminum Indy

block, with new Indy Legendheads, displaces 572 cubicinches, and is loaded with all thelatest technology. It still appearsvery much the same as theoriginal, with the tunnel ram andtwin Holley Dominators, but that’swhere the similarity ends. “I couldtell you what’s in the motor,” Fredsaid laughingly, “but then I wouldhave to kill you.”

The ultimate goal inRastagno’s mind, however, is to

have a regular nostalgia ProStock type circuit, where vintagePro Stockers could match race,heads up, just like in the old days.Unfortunately, there simply do notseem to be many of these carsaround these days, unlikeNostalgia SS, which is rife withentries.

The only cars that are knownto be around and period correctnow are Rich LaMont’s WIBGPro Stock AMC Gremlin, a cloneFord Mustang from Virginia anda Vega from down southsomewhere of which details areunknown. At a recent NHRAevent, Bill Jenkins’ “Grumpy’sToy” Vega was on display, andFred proposed that the two gettogether and match race, thusresurrecting one of the fiercestrivalries in drag racing history. “Ihave talked to the owner, but hedoes not seem to want to raceit,” Rastagno said. “If he did,though, those matches would beway cool!”

The car is displayed andraced often, and the reaction ofthe crowd is unbelievable. Thememories the piece rekindlesquite often lead to emotionaltears welling up in the eyes ofthose who see it. Commentssuch as “the first pro stocker Iever saw run,” and “I helpedunload that car back in the day”are among the most heardcomments wherever the carappears.

How does it run? Recently atAtco Dragway in New Jersey,the Duster carded an 8.78,backed it up with an 8.88 at over151 mph. The third pass resultedin the wheelstand you see here,and its return to earth caused

Return of the Boss continued

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Rastagno with the Duster’s original owners – BuddyMartin and Ronnie Sox.

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some cosmetic damage that hassince been repaired. There is nodoubt that it will run quicker, muchquicker, as the bugs are workedout. It is fully expected that thereare low, low eight second timeslips in the not too distant future.

Hopefully, other Pro Stocks ofthe era will surface as well, asmatch races between several ofthese cars would indeed beworth the price of admission. Oursport continues to grow into thetwenty first century, but themovement to reach for the pastcontinues to be a vibrant,growing part of the drag racingscene. This famous Duster, andthe reaction to its reappearanceis just another indication of theinterest remaining in the roots ofour sport.

- reprinted w/ permission, http://www.competitionplus.com/2004_11_18/hemi_fred.html

Return of the Boss continued

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1936 Chevrolet Pickup TruckMake - Chevrolet 2 door pickupModel - 1936Engine - 327 C.I. Chevrolet 300hp, Chevroletautomatic transmissionColor - Maroon with black fendersInterior Description - Tan bucket seats with blackdash and moldings, automatic tilt wheelExterior Description - Maroon with black fenders,chrome wire wheelsPrice - $26,000.00

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Buckeye Corn Sheller, price$650, The Mill at Gibsonville, 136Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC, (336)447-1000(wk1)

See something but have a question?Visit www.themillatgibsonville.com

or email [email protected]

Fire Extin-guisher Lamp,price $325, TheMill at Gibsonville,136 Eugene St.,Gibsonville, NC,(336) 447-1000(wk1)

Worlds Away 3 Drawer MirrorChest, price $1,390, Crystal

Tree, price$95, CeCein Won-derlandlamp,price$275,HarryPotterCase(SOLD) ,

The Mill at Gibsonville, 136 EugeneSt., Gibsonville, NC, (336) 447-1000 (wk1)

Red Hooiser w/ Metal Top, price$625,MinnieMouseBreadbox,price $50,Fire Extin-guisherlamp, price$325,TheMill atGibsonville,

136 Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC,(336) 447-1000 (wk1)

Company Shops Tin Chest, price$275, The Mill at Gibsonville, 136Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC, (336)447-1000 (wk1)

NICECustomMade BirdHouse,made fromreceycledmaterials,price $500,The Mill atGibsonville,136 EugeneSt., Gibsonville, NC, (336) 447-1000 (wk1)

Child’s Red& Black ToyBox, Hand-painted w/Tin, price$150, The Millat Gibsonville,136 Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC,(336) 447-1000 (wk1)

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$235, TheMill atGibsonville,136 EugeneSt.,Gibsonville,NC, (336)447-1000(wk1)

Green Tint BookStand, price $395,Aidan Gray TinTop Table, price$325, The Mill atGibsonville, 136Eugene St.,Gibsonville, NC,(336) 447-1000(wk1)

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Robert Jacobs Chair, price $850,The Mill at Gibsonville, 136 EugeneSt., Gibsonville, NC, (336) 447-1000 (wk1)

See something but have a question?Visit www.themillatgibsonville.com

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Wide Variety of Ladder Back Chairs, prices range from $25 and up,The Mill at Gibsonville, 136 Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC, (336) 447-1000(wk1)

Fabulous Wrought Iron PatioTable & ChairsSet, price $812,The Mill atGibsonville, 136Eugene St.,Gibsonville, NC,(336) 447-1000(wk1)

Round Table w/ TileMosiac, price $195,Custom Made Wood& Black MetalChairs, price $162/ea., The Mill atGibsonville, 136Eugene St.,Gibsonville, NC, (336)447-1000 (wk1)

Kitchen Island w/ Pullouts, price$675, The Mill at Gibsonville, 136Eugene St., Gibsonville, NC, (336)447-1000 (wk1)

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Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders Classified ItemsPhotogravure Print by E.Renouf, c1881, price $350, Booth185 at Granddaddy’s Antiques,

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Industrial/Commercial SizeAdjustable Pipe Wrench, c1914,4’ length, price $85,Booth 280 atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997(wk2)

c1930’s RestoredBarber Pole, price$3,500, L. Cox atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997(wk2)

Light Colored Wooden SchoolDesks, price $375, Dark ColoredWooden School Desks (4 seats),price $425, Booth 164 at atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316Maple Ave, Burlington, NC, (336)570-1997 (wk2)

54 piece Silverware Set in Box(silver plated),price $79, Booth280 atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997 (wk2)

Green & White Barber Chair,Koken, price $425, Booth 285 at

Granddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997(wk2)

Walnut Hall/Window Table,KnoxvilleTable &Chair Co.(orig.label), price$425, Booth187 atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316 MapleAve, Burlington, NC, (336) 570-1997 (wk2)

Coca-Cola Sign“Refreshing NewFeeling”, price$55, Booth 127 atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997(wk2)

Marlboro Sign, price $23, Booth124 atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington, NC,(336) 570-1997(wk2)

Coke Fountain Service Sign,price $45, Booth 127 atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316Maple Ave, Burlington, NC, (336)570-1997 (wk2)

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Evinrude Outboard Motor Sign,price $145, Booth 124 atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316Maple Ave, Burlington, NC, (336)

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White Atlanta Wood Cookstove,price $295, Booth 75 atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington,NC, (336)570-1997(wk2)

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Inside Granddaddy’s recreated General Store are items from toys to signage to tins and many other items. Prices vary and a shopper could easily spenda couple of hours looking over featured items.

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Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders Classified Items

Harley Davidson Sign, price$95, Booth 127 at Granddaddy’sAntiques,2316 MapleAve,Burlington,NC, (336)570-1997(wk2)

Lorain Triple Oven, GreyEnamel,c.1926, price$595, Booth204 atGranddaddy’sAntiques,2316 MapleAve,Burlington, NC, (336) 570-1997(wk2)

Mitzi & Louis Cox decided to take a snapshot of what their own personal general store looks like and recreated a whole display in their antique mall,Granddaddy’s Antiques. Pictured above are a Coca-Cola sign stand for $225, Shell gas pump for $975, Shell air pump for $695, Fat Boys Speed Shopdisplay rack for $145 (featuring misc. tins priced $12 and up), Shell wall mount cabinet for $60, and a Wurlitzer jukebox which is functional and ready forpurchaser to fill up their favorite 33s & 45s vinyl records priced at $1,800.

Framed Map of Virginia/ Mary-land/ Carolinas, price $50, Booth187 at Granddaddy’s Antiques,2316MapleAve,Burlington,NC, (336)570-1997(wk2)

Wide Variety of Bottles, Cans, &Tins, prices vary, Booth 127 atGranddaddy’s Antiques, 2316Maple Ave, Burlington, NC, (336)570-1997 (wk2)

Variety ofKitchenItems, priceranges from$25 and up,Booth 280 at Granddaddy’sAntiques, 2316 Maple Ave,Burlington, NC, (336) 570-1997

Original 36 Prism Hanging OilLamp w/ functional chains,

price $350,Booth 280 atGranddaddy’sAntiques, 2316Maple Ave,Burlington,NC, (336)570-1997(wk2)

See something but have a question?Email [email protected] or

visit www.granddaddys.com

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Pickers Pedals Passions & Blunders Classified ItemsAmerican Pond Boat, c.1920’s,

price$6,500,Oak StreetMill An-tiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

French Artist Easel, price$325yh,Oak StreetMill An-tiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Vintage Glass & CrystalChandelier(rewired),price $485,Oak StreetMill An-tiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Ebonized Curio Cabinet, price$825, OakStreet MillAntiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Carved French Hunt Cabinet,price$1,495,Oak StreetMillAntiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Turn of Century WakefieldWickerBabyCarriage,price $675,Oak StreetMillAntiques,Cornelius,NC, 704.895.2653 (wk4)

Tall Wood Armoire, price$1,600,Oak StreetMill An-tiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

See something but have a question?Email [email protected]

orvisit www.oakstreetmillantiques.com

Hoosier w/flour sifter,price $450,Oak StreetMill Antiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

NICE OakRinggold IronPot Belly Stove,price $1,100,Oak Street MillAntiques,Cornelius, NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Love Seat, price $625, ItalianFlorentine Trio of Stack Tables,price $160, Oak Street MillAntiques, Cornelius, NC,704.895.2653 (wk4)

DecorativeColumn (asshown in abovephoto), price$750, Oak StreetMill Antiques,Cornelius, NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

Old SlotMachine, MonteCarlo, price $525, Oak Street Mill

Antiques,Cornelius,NC,704.895.2653(wk4)

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love seat

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$7,500

If you like Airstreams, you'll love an Avion!Hate to sell but I'm not using this and someone should enjoy it.Aircraft construction, new mahogany floor, cedar lined closets andbathroom, marble floor in bathroom, custom made built-in furniture(leather faced), dinette folds out into single bed, leather couch foldsout to a double bed, has separate quarter berths w/ a center plug thatcan convert to a California king bed, outside awning, jawless crankwindows w/ sun shades, full sealed bottom for easy towing, doeshave built-in stereo. Features new convection microwave, fridge/freezer unit (never been used). Outer shade canopy is in great shape.A must see item but needs some vinyl finishing.Serious inquiries only please. Can email interiorphotos.

FOR SALE....1987 Avion Camper, 32 ft.

located north of Raleigh, NCFor info, call 336.340.6299 or email

[email protected] for Removing Stains From YourVintage Garments

Vintage clothes can have amultitude of stains as a result oftheir journey over the years.Chances are if they have managedto stay good contrition for aslong as they have, they are fairlydurable and resilient, however,there maybe a few undesirableblemishes that need to be sprucedup.

All of these tips are based onusing the most natural andchemical free methods available.Not only are they safer for the

garment but, they are also kinderto the environment. Most ofthese methods will not damagethe integrity of the fabric anyfurther, so it is worth trying oneof these methods beforeresorting to chemical drycleaning.

If you are not sure whetherwater will damage the fabric, doa small spot test on a discreetarea of the garment like a insidehem or the under arm. Blot witha white cloth to see if there is anycolor transfer.

Do not use these methods if agarment is rare, valuable, orantique.Bloodstains

Rub with plain toothpaste andrinse well. Do not use toothpastewith coloring or a gel.Makeup

Rub a slice of white bread overthe stainPerspiration

Make a paste of baking sodaand water or salt and water and rubinto stain, rinse well.

Make a paste of salt and waterand rub over stain, rinse well.

Make a paste of crushedaspirin, cream of tartar and waterand rub into stain. Let stand for20 minutes and rinse well.

Drop one tablet of aspirin inwash with garment (eithermachine or hand).

Make a solution of 1 tbs. ofwhite vinegar and 1 cup water, dabon stain, rinse well. If the 1 to 1vinegar solution is not strongenough you can apply undilutedvinegar to the stain and laundernormally.NOTE: Perspiration stains arePERMANENT in silk and linen.Do not attempt to remove.Ring around the collar

Rub a mild shampoo into stain,let stand for a few minutes, rinsewell. Bluing shampoos for grayhair like Shimmer Lights can helpcounteract the yellow color ofthe stain.Grease

Do apply water withoutdetergent or it will cause the stainto set.

Oxy Clean® may removegrease, but be sure to use a spray(either prepared or manufacturedversion) or make a paste.Remember not to wet the fabric

Vintage Clothing Care cont. pg 18

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Remember OurVeterans thisMonth

The publisher, Dale, stopped by to chat with the crew at Antique Market Place and found they haddressed up the entrance for Halloween. He encountered Bat Man and some young Trick-or-Treaterspicking up some goodies.

USMilitaryStuff exists to celebrate the courageous men and women who have served our great nationin times of war and peace, all giving some and some giving all. We offer official military medals andinsignia; heirloom-quality shadowboxes, flag cases, and display cases; and many other products toproudly honor military service past, present and future.

For vintage and periodclothing, stop by AntiqueMarketplace in Greensboro,

NC. One of the hot-test trends is oldclothing. Styles arecyclic, which provesyou should hold on toyour finest garmentsfor future generationsto enjoy once thestyle returns.

Call us old fashioned but wealways tell all our family andfriends ‘thank you’ for theirservice to our country. It’s justhow we were raised, no matterwhat our particular opinionsmight be of war and/or peacekeeping missions that the US isinvolved in.

Though many veterans prefernot to be reminded of their timespent defending our freedoms,there are many out there who arenow collectors of war andmilitary memorabilia.

If you are trying to purchasesomething for a collector orperhaps you’re a collectoryourself, then be sure to checkout your local antique stores andmalls to see what treasures theyhave to offer.

If you can’t find what you’relooking for or even if you needto do some research on an item,we recommend checking outUSMilitaryStuff.com for info.This site is exceptional and youcan easily navigate around thedifferent branches of military tofind items and info.

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day.Pickers Pedals Passions &Blunders thanks all those whohave served our country. Please

remember that all gavesome. And also thesomber fact that somegave all.

Dale & Renee

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Pickers PedalsPassions & Blundersis a NC-based publication.

Mailing address...PO Box 578Rolesville, NC 27571

Publisher...M. Dale [email protected]

Editor...Renee Warren919.880.5217rtwdesigns@embarqmailcom

Website coming soon!

Letter from the Editor...Mind Your Manners if You Run into Celebrities

I m a g i n ethat you areb r o w s i n gthrough yourf a v o r i t eantique mallor store, turnthe cornerand nearlyw a l kheadlong intoa famousc e l e b r i t ywith theirloved ones ort h e i rentourage.

W h a twould youdo?

Hopefullythe first thingyou would dois to pick

your bottom jaw up off the floor.And hopefully you would

remember your manners, smileand nod to them acknowledgingtheir good taste in where to shopfor antiques and collectibles.

Believe it or not,celebrity encounters atantique havens is morecommon that youwould think.Remember thatcelebrities are people,too. They have a lifeoutside of theirfamous personas.

Whether it is asports figure, an actor,singer/musician, orother iconic figurewhom you spot in thestore while you areshopping, keep in mind that theyare indulging their passion andlove of ‘old and moldy’ thingsfrom the past just like you are.

Refrain from trailing orshadowing the star celebrity likea stalker. That’s just plain rude andyou wouldn’t want someonedoing the same to you while youwere trying to shop.

If you absolutely mustapproach the person to tell themyou are a big fan, pay attention toyour timing. Obviously if they

are conversing withsomeone or having todeal with a youngchild who is beingdifficult becausethey would rather betoy shopping, then itmight not be a goodmoment to interrupt.

It is consideredgood form to respectanother’s desire toshop and browse inpeace. Celebrities areno different than therest of us.

Renee

Country stars Taylor Swift (left)and Kid Rock (above) are justa couple of stars who have beenspotted in various places shop-ping for antiques.

Renee Warren is theEditor of PickersPedals Passions &Blunders. She grewup around antiquesand collectibleswhile living in bothNC & SC but justwishes she had paid more attention toher grandmothers about their love of an-tiques and collectibles. Her favorite cat-egory is anything Asian or Oriental.

with water first and follow themanufacturer’s instructions.Rust

Stretch garment over a pot ofboiling water (being sure to avoidgetting remaining fabric near theheat) and sprinkle with freshlemon juice, rinse well. Repeatas many times as necessary. Donot use pre packaged lemon juiceas they have additives andpreservatives that may affect thefabric.

Stretch garment over a pot ofboiling water or steam withkettle or steamer and cover the

stain with cream of tartar. Rinseimmediately.Unknown stain

Rub with diluted hydrogenperoxide and rinse well.Mix diluted ammonia andglycerin and rub onto stain, rinsewell.Mildew

Mildew is permanent andcannot be removed.

- cited, Ashley Kane,About.com Guide

* About.com and the VintageClothing Guide are not responsiblefor any damage made to vintageitems while using these methods.

Vintage Clothing Care continued