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The Unthinkable Eye of the Tiger Simply Done 2 Timer
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6th Nashville Nationals Relaxin’ in So Cal TEX MEX World of Wheels - Atlanta
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This month s cover photo shot by Double D featuring Gauge Girl Allea Nicole
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THE MAGAZINE ROOM Why is it when we go to sell our rides or house you finally fix and repair things that needed done since day one? I think this goes more for daily drivers. But when you bought your ride you knew you wanted to clean the carpets, detail under the hood and maybe replace a missing emblem. But you never get around to it, then you decide to sell it and you finally get these things fixed. Yet, know you don t get to enjoy it. Or maybe when you bought your house the bathroom needed remodeled, deck needed repaired and some of the vinyl siding needed replaced. Then 5 years later you decide to move because of a job or something. Then you finally remodel, repair and replace just to sell the house. What the hell? Or is this just my laziness or lack of time to get anything done? Is it just me or do we all go through this? Well it s August already and that means several things, but we are going to only focus on one of them. It s my 40th Birthday and we are going to have the Double D Birthday Bash and Gathering. The actual day my mom gave birth was August 3rd but the Bash will be on Saturday the 13th at Clarion Hotel in Indianapolis. We have rented half the parking lot for everyone to bring their rides and hang out and have a good time. Twisted Koncepts will be providing food while it lasts. There will be a DJ playing some jams, possibly a bikini contest, Games, Door Prizes, Strippers and who knows what could happen. All I can say is bring your RIDES, coolers and shade and let s have a good time. Don t forget to reserve your room for Saturday night under DD Birthday Bash so you don t have to drive home. It s not worth a DUI! For more info check out the official double d birthday bash profile page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Double-D-Davis-40th-Birthday-Bash/103137976439135 See everyone there. Until next month, Stay cool, check you coolant levels and bring a stripper to the DD Bash!
Dan Double D Davis Editor ‒ Gauge Magazine
EDITORIAL Donnie Babb -Publisher Dan “Double D” Davis – Editor In Chief Chris Wright – Art Director STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Brad Walker Lenny “BLT” Thompson Mike Butry Chuck “Smalls” Couch Chris Barnes Chromey Ritter, Jeff “Erod” Perrotta Kent Williams Gabe Gomez Peter “Petey” Godbold II Ryan Hartley CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Wes “Skillsaw” Skillman Randall Reynolds Ginger Babb Dustin Naylor Gabrio Linari Derek “BDK” Burrett AJ “Zapito” De La Cruz Dan “Danimal” Kovach Dan Moermond ADVERTISING Donnie Babb – Advertising Sales donnie@gaugemedia.com Dan “Double D” Davis – Advertising Sales DoubleD@GaugeMagazine.com CONTACT Gauge Media Group Inc. 7995 W. 21st St. Suite E Indianapolis, IN 46214 317-856-1810 ON THE WEB www.gaugemagazine.com www.gaugemedia.com
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HAEL ARMSTRONG 1991 HONDA ACCORD
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AUGUST 2011 GAUGEGIRL ALLEA NICOLE photos by Double D
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August Gauge Girl: Allea Nicole
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August Gauge Girl: Allea Nicole
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August Gauge Girl: Allea Nicole
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“Simply Done” 2004 Silverado
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Jason Logan 2004 Chevrolet Silverado photos by Brad Walker
simply done.
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Nick’s Body Shop - Ashlee Jean
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Nick’s Body Shop featuring:
ASHLEE JEAN photos by Double D
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Brad Hibbs 2000 GMC Sonoma photos by Kent Williams
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January 28-30, 2011 Atlanta, GA www.theICSA.com photos: Smalls
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