Dallas Super Chevy Show - Everything's Big In Texas

Last year we were impressed with the number of quality Impalas and Bel Airs at Dallas and thought we probably wouldn't see such cars again. We were wrong, but it was only when we returned to Dallas that we saw more. The '02 Super Chevy Show had old Impalas, late-model SS Impalas, and some great early-model Bel Airs. Then of course, there are all the great Tri-Fives, trucks, and Pro-Engineered cars. And what's with all the Corvettes? We haven't seen that many in one place since Bloomington! Big cars and big sky, we loved it at Dallas.

We saw the cutest '55 Bel Air. It was the classic Coral and Midnight Grey, and it looked like it had been given lots of attention. When we talked to the owner, Mike Reeves, of Burleson, Texas, he said he bought this car when he was 16 years old with money ($550) saved from shining shoes. Mike drove it through high school, college, and the first year of a regular job. In 1973 the car went away during a divorce property settlement (anyone out there ever have that happen?). Still wanting an old car, Reeves began a search in 1983 for another '55 to restore. While in a junkyard, he found one he liked because it was similar to the old car. Why not? It was the old car! When Mike checked it closely, he noticed the gauges on the dash were unique, and they were the ones he had installed in high school. Is that great or what? He bought it back, restored it, and enjoys driving his wife, Sandra, around Texas, reliving his youth.

Charles and Tina Carlton brought...        read full caption Charles and Tina Carlton brought their '41 coupe over from Lafayette, LA, and we liked it so much it was awarded the Outstanding Street Rod Award on behalf of Street Rodder magazine.

Bright, shiny, and very well...        read full caption Bright, shiny, and very well done describes Jim Boyd's Cedar Falls, TX, '71 half-ton. It took home a well-deserved Classic Truck Magazine Outstanding Classic Truck Award.

Our 30th Anniversary SUPER...        read full caption Our 30th Anniversary SUPER CHEVY Magazine Award went to this rare '67 Z/28 owned by Mike Jones of Athens, TX. Mike joins the ranks of 20 honorees whose cars will be awarded the "one-year only" anniversary award.

Sitting "just right," Mike...        read full caption Sitting "just right," Mike Bayham's Dallas-based '68 Malibu got our attention. We gave it an Editor's Choice Top Ten Show Car award.

Donnie Overton of nearby Waxahachie,...        read full caption Donnie Overton of nearby Waxahachie, TX, has worked long and hard on his '68 Camaro. He deserved the Editor's Choice Top Ten Drag Car award we presented him.

Trim Parts' Darryl Bowman...        read full caption Trim Parts' Darryl Bowman presents the Best Corvette Award, sponsored by Trim Parts in association with Vette magazine, to Linda and Bob Burch of Parker, TX, for their sparkling '66 convertible.

Dallas Super Chevy Show Stats

Saturday Awards
Editor's Choice Top Ten Show Cars
Mike Bayham, Dallas, TX, '68 Malibu
Mac & Shelley Bernd, Arlington, TX, '57 Chevy
Jimmy Davis Jr., Lubbock, TX, '69 Camaro
George Haile, Boerne, TX, '64 Corvette convertible
Don Hardy, Floydada, TX, '96 Impala SS
Russ & Tee Huval, Breaux Bridge, LA, '58 Bel Air
Mark Midkiff, Augusta, KS, '70 Camaro
Mike Peoples, Rockwall, TX, '60 Impala convertible
Mike & Sandra Reeves, Burleson, TX, '55 Chevy convertible
J.A. Zezima, Plano, TX, '34 Chevy coupe

Specialty Awards
Best Interior
Ronnie Pruett, Huntsville, TX, '57 Chevy
Best Paint
Scotty Gray, Rockwall, TX, '57 Chevy
Best Engine
Laverne Kelley, Enid, OK, '69 Camaro Pro-Street
Best Detail Sponsored By Racing Communications, Inc.
Paul Kruger, Oklahoma City, OK, '64 GMC truck
Best Workmanship Sponsored By Waterloo Industries
John Bedenbender, Mt. Vernon, TX, '66 El Camino
Best Achievement Stock
Jerry Bunker, Hays, KS, '70 Chevelle
Best Achievement Street
Pat Gauntt, Cibolo, TX, '69 Camaro
Best Achievement Modified
Bruce Ricks, Sapulpa, Ok, '54 Chevy