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John D. Simmons, Charlotte Observer

Bernie Conrad (CQ, left no cap, solid green jacket), of Weaverville, NC and Robert Siegle (CQ, cap, plaid shirt, more bent over), of Asheville, NC check out an 1937 Ford on Friday. "We're getting ideas. We're both in the process (of building a car)," Siegle said. More than 3,000 hot rods, classic and muscle cars from 36 states are gathered at Lowe's Motor Speedway through Sunday for the 9th Goodguys Southeastern Rod & Custom Nationals. show hours are 8am-5pm Saturday and 8am-3pm Sunday.