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Features
24 Hustler 58 Copper Topless 88 Doug’s Duly
Shows
10 Budweiser Supershow Tour 34 Spade Kreations Open House 68 Rat City Rukkus
Gauge Magazine, Number 189, September 2014, is published monthly by Gauge Media Group. C o p y r i g h t © 2 0 1 4 G a u g e M e d i a G r o u p I n c .
This month’s cover photo shot by Nick Means featuring Gauge Girl Mercedes Dawn
Special Features 50 Gauge Girl / Nick’s Body Shop Mercedes Dawn
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BUDWEISER SUPERSHOW TOUR
Merced, California
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Budweiser Supershow April Tour 13, 2014
photos by Jenks Photography
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Budweiser Supershow Tour
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Budweiser Supershow Tour
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BIG TRUCK
1986 Mazda B2000 MARK CORVI Gauge Magazine - SEPTEMBER 2014
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“Hustler” 1986 Mazda B2000
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HUSTLER
photos: Adam Johnson
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“Hustler” 1986 Mazda B2000
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“Hustler” 1986 Mazda B2000
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“Hustler” 1986 Mazda B2000
BIKE
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“Hustler” 1986 Mazda B2000
PAINT
SPADE KREATIONS
OPEN HOUSE 15 Year Celebration
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SPADE KREATIONS OPEN HOUSE
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Cincinnati, Ohio May 10, 2014 photos: Dan Davis
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MEMPHIS MUSIC
Music is in the air here, it’s in our blood. Memphis isn’t just a catchy name for us, it’s who we ARE. It’s also in our product. You know when that favorite track comes around and you feel like turning it up just a little bit more? Memphis gear delivers. Visit us at www.memphiscaraudio.com to find an authorized dealer near you and see what we mean when we say MEMPHIS MUSIC!
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SEPTEMBER 2014 GAUGEGIRL Mercedes Dawn photos by Nick Means
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September Gauge Girl: Mercedes Dawn
Nick’s Body Shop photos by Nick Means
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September Gauge Girl: Mercedes Dawn
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September Gauge Girl: Mercedes Dawn
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September Gauge Girl: Mercedes Dawn
WARD SEIFORD JOHN WARGO built
1962 CORVETTE ROADSTER
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RAT CITY RUKKUS
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April 19, 2014 hosted by Junkyard Pirates photos: Chromey
Las Vegas, Nevada
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DOORS
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BOMB
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FABRICATION
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CELEBRITY
DOUGLAS DENHAM 1947 Chevrolet photos: James ‘Chromey’ Ritter
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“Doug’s Duelly” 1947 Chevrolet
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“Doug’s Duelly” 1947 Chevrolet
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“Doug’s Duelly” 1947 Chevrolet
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“Doug’s Duelly” 1947 Chevrolet
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