Tommy Byrd

Jan 9, 2025 | bangshift.com | Tommy Byrd |Chad Reynolds

I knew there would be trouble if these two got together, and it finally happened. And you know what happens when you have two guys who can’t stop collecting cool stuff, and they get together and look at each other’s stuff? They start trading stuff and it soon gets out of control. Well it looks like it just did. Dave Newbern and Tommy Lee Byrd got to talking at Tommy’s swap meet and the next thing you know, Dave was getting a tour of Tommy’s place and it was all down hill from there.

Nov 15, 2024 | hemmings.com | Tommy Byrd

The classic truck scene is hot, and it continues to thrive, thanks to dozens of great truck events across the country. One promoter has exploded in the past few years, growing into a three-show series, with events in Texas, Utah and Tennessee. The ClassicParts.com C10 Nationals presented by Chevrolet Performance is America’s largest truck show, and the Tennessee event featured more than 1,600 Chevrolet and GMC trucks of all varieties.

Nov 13, 2024 | bangshift.com | Tommy Byrd |Chad Reynolds

Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, is back at it with another project to save and this one is going to make you smile. It’s an old funny car go-kart, with the Pepsi Challenger livery, that he and his son recently picked up and are trying to bring back to life. The easy way to go about it would be to sand the thing down and give it a new paint job, but that isn’t how Tommy rolls.

Oct 3, 2024 | hemmings.com | Tommy Byrd

There are thousands of car shows all over the country, giving enthusiasts plenty of options throughout the year. Even with the saturation of the car show market, there are certain shows that stand out and grow a big following. One such example is the Buford Auto Summit, an annual charity car show, held in Buford, Georgia. The event is run by the Classic Auto Rides organization, a group of dedicated car folks who host monthly cruise ins and raise lots of money.

Sep 18, 2024 | tylerpaper.com | Tommy Byrd

Tommy James ByrdTYLER, TX — Memorial services will be held for Tommy Byrd, 90, of Tyler on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Shiloh Road Church of Christ in Tyler under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to service. Tommy was born in Hollis, OK on March 11, 1934, and passed away on September 14, 2024, in Tyler TX.