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.................................................................................... (814) 238-4031 ….nsdeds@hotmail.com
Vice President Gladys Guyer ................................... 11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652
............................................................................ (814) 667-3796 ….gladys_guyer@yahoo.com
Secretary: Patricia Swigart ..........................................2101 Ellis Ave., Huntingdon, PA 16652
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ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2013 – 2014 - 2015
Pat Swigart - 814-251-2299.................................................................... pbts@pennswoods.net
Gladys Guyer - 814-667-3796 .......................................................... gladys_guyer@yahoo.com
Randy Clemens - 814-943-8626 ............................................................... ras7595@verizon.net
Bill Guyer - 814-667-3796 ................................................................ gladys_guyer@yahoo.com
2014 – 2015 - 2016
Pete Searer – 717-242-2954 ...................................................................nash3537@verizon.net
Paula Clemens – 814-943-8626................................................................ wrpclem98@aol.com
Robert Struble – 814-355-5511 ........................................................................................ none
Cathy Searer – 717-242-2954 .................................................................. clsearer@verizon.net
2015 - 2016 - 2017
Harry Whitman – 814-466-6695 ....................................................................... glw8@psu.edu
Scott Deno - 814-238-4031……………………………………………….nsdeds@hotmail.com
Fred Hammer - 814-880-6315
fchammer1@aol.com
Gail Whitman - 814-466-6695………………………………………………….glw8@psu.edu
PAST PRESIDENTS OF ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA
1951-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1952-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1953-William E. Swigart, Jr.*
1954-Stanley B. Smith*
1955-Dr. Max Tornatore*
1956-David T. Davis*
1957-Leonard L. LeCrone*
1958-Ernest L. Shank*
1959-Chester E. Geist*
1960-Chester E. Geist*
1961-Paul Swartz*
1962-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.*
1963-Dr John C. Gourley, Jr.*
1964-William H. Harshbarger*
1965-Leonard L. LeCrone*
1966-Ferd D. Page, Jr.*
1967-Ferd D. Page, Jr.*
1968-Stephen Leoras*
1969-Stephen Leoras*
1970-Robert L. Meckley*
1971-Dr. James K. Gordon*
1972-Dr. James K. Gordon*
1973-Fred P. Lockcuff*
1974-Robert M. Struble
1975-Robert M. Struble
PAST PRESIDENTS
1976-Ferd D. Page, Jr.*
1977-Stephen Leoras*
1978-James L. Kingston*
1979-James L. Kingston*
1980-Larrie A. Derman
1981-Larrie A. Derman
1982-James F. Eichelberger*
1983-James F. Eichelberger*
1984-Charles Caracciolo*
1985-Charles Caracciolo*
1986-James Fisher
1987-James Fisher
1988-William Eardley*
1989-Wiliam Eardley*
1990-Ralph B. Grove
1991-Ralph B. Grove
1992-Ralph B. Grove
1993-Ralph Hoover*
1994-Robert M. Struble
1995-Russell Bambarger
1996-Russell Bambarger
1997-Stanley B. Smith, Jr.
1998-Stanley B. Smith, Jr.
1999-John R. O’Brien
2000-John R. O’Brien
2001-N. Scott Deno
2002-N. Scott Deno
2003-Patricia B. Swigart
2004-Patricia B. Swigart
2005-John R. Mueller
2006-John R. Mueller
2007-Nicholas Sabatino
2008-Nicholas Sabatino
2009-Francis P. Searer
2010-Francis P. Searer
2011-Bill M. Loy
2012-Bill M. Loy
2013-Ernest Romanini
2014 Ernest Romanini
2015 N. Scott Deno
deceased
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COOK’S CORNER
Vapor Locks Staff
Editor:
Gladys Guyer, 11800 Guyer Rd. Huntingdon, PA 16652 814-667-3796 .... gladys_guyer@yahoo.com
The 2015 "Cook's Corner" recipes will be
In the Kitchen with the Swigart Museum
Baked Ziti
Marge Cutright
6 c. (16oz.) San Giorgio Ziti
3 c. (About 28 oz. Jar) spaghetti sauce
1 3/4 c. (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) mozzarella cheese
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley or
1 T. dried flakes
1 egg
1 t. dried oregano leaves
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4/t. black pepper
3 T grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oven to 375°. Cook pasta for 9 minutes, drain. In a large bowl, stir
together hot pasta, 1 1/2 c. sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley,
egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a 13"x9"x2" baking dish,
spoon pasta mixture, top with remaining 1 1/2 c. sauce. Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese, cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Makes 10 servings. ( 1 c. each)
Photographers:
Don Foor, Jackie Forsht and Scott Deno
Special Contributors November/December:
Fred Hammer
Scott Deno
Jackie Forsht
Tom Orr
Emery Turner
Webmaster:
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Archivist:
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Appointed Committees:
Audit: Emery Turner
Nominating: Scott Deno and Jeff Boring
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION WEBSITE
http://local.aaca.org/allegheny/
AACA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS HERSHEY, PA ................... www.aaca.org
501 West Governor R. Hershey, PA 17031 -- Phone 717-534-1910
1951 Founding Officers
Honey Pineapple Chicken
Paula Clemens
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 T. oil
1 - 8oz. can crushed pineapple
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. honey
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. melted butter
2 T. yellow mustard
2 t. soy sauce
In a large skillet, brown chicken on both sides. (I slice mine to make it look
like strips). Transfer chicken to crockpot (sprayed with Pam). Combine
remaining ingredients in a bowl and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on
low 3-4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 170°. Strain pan juices
reserving pineapple. Serve. I cook rice and broccoli spears, makes a great
meal.
Helpful Hint
To prevent pasta from boiling over, place a wooden fork or spoon across the
top of the pot while the pasta is cooking.
Regional Director – William E. Swigart, Jr.
Secretary / Treasurer – William A Huff, Jr.
Advisory Committee – George W. Brisbin, David T. Davis, Paul K. Good, Carl
E. Henderson, G. Bland Hoke, E.J. Leap, Fred Samuel, E.T. Studebaker
Vapor Locks is the official; publication of the Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA,
Inc., a non-profit club. It is published by and for the members of the Allegheny
Mountain Region on a bi-monthly basis. January, March, May, July, September, and
November.
Membership in Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA. Please contact any officer or
club member. Membership is $15.00 for a single or joint (husband and wife). You
must include your AACA National number.
Advertising on the cover in Vapor Locks, One sixth page $12.00 and one third page
$24.00 per year.
Classified Ads: For Sale or Wanted are Free of charge to members. Please include
Name, Price (if selling), Phone and E-mail Address.
Articles in this newsletter may be reprinted, providing proper credit is given.
The President’s Message
Well, now that Hershey is over,
summer is officially over.
The
Glidden Tour, the Grape Escape,
Hershey and Fall dinner have all
passed since my last message. Each
one was better than expected and I
hope you were one of the lucky ones to
attend one or all of these great events.
Glidden Tour - It's amazing how things
often turn out better than you expect;
what a great tour. Your prayers I requested in my last new letter were
answered - thanks. THE BARS LEAK HELD ALL WEEK THROUGH 95
DEGREE DAYS! I didn't add water all week. Yes, the 29 Marmon did it
again and worked great all week. With a little help from moderate weather
(we lucked out and temps were less than 95 all week) and very few hills, the
temp gauge stayed away from boiling. The folks in Oklahoma City really
worked overtime and put on a great tour. Some must see stops, if you ever get
to Oklahoma City, are the Cowboy's Museum and Don Boulton's Brass car
collection across the street
.
Grape Escape - a rainy day didn't hurt the interest in wine tasting, but it did
make the group switch to modern cars which was OK. Also, thanks to Bill and
Gladys for adding some additional beautiful routes through their area and stops
at Amish shops. The second winery was so good we got stuck there. No, not a
car breakdown; maybe a people breakdown (someone opened a bottle, then
another, etc. which all needed consumed). A small group tries to do this route
again another Saturday, but it rained again! I think a re-try of this great 1 day
tour is a must for next year. And next year maybe we can try to get beyond the
Seven Mountains winey.
Hershey - WOW, finally a Hershey with near perfect weather. Other than a
quick shower on Friday afternoon, sunny and 70's every day. It does not get
any better than this. I spent more time at my space than usual which was great
because I saw and talked to many friends I only see at Hershey. Thanks Bob
and Chris Struble for the help and the truck of Model T parts. This is a
personal invitation for you to stop by next year. My space is CCW16,
chocolate field. Look for the 5th wheel camper with the old guy in the red
lawn chair.
The President’s Message page 2
New board members were voted in - welcome aboard, Gladys Guyer, Bill
Guyer, Susan Romanini, and Bill Forsht. New members joined the existing
board to vote on your officers for next year. I am excited to inform you that
your existing offices prevailed in a heated contest and were voted in for
another year. For her outstanding work on Vapor Locks and other key efforts
in the region, like the upcoming Founder's Tour, Gladys Guyer received the
member of the year award which was well deserved.
I would also like to thank our National President of AACA Don Barlup and the
first lady, Carol for sharing the afternoon with everyone. It was a great
addition to the day.
REMINDER, HOSTING OF THE 2016 FOUNDERS TOUR - We have filled
some posts since my last message, but there is still a need for volunteers at
various levels of your choice. Please help Pat Swigart, our tour director, to fill
in some needs. Just contact Pat or me or, better yet, attend a meeting. Next
meeting is Sunday, January 10, 2016 at the Swigart Office in Huntingdon at
1:30. Don't be left out.
Look forward to seeing you at an event soon. And, as always, feel free to
contact me anytime and anywhere about comments, ideas, concerns, and
suggestions.
Your president
Scott Deno
Board Meeting
January 17, 2016
2:00 p.m.
Newburg, Fire Hall
Altoona, PA
Everyone is WELCOME!!
Questions call President Deno at 814-238-4031 or 814-571-9790
Fall Dinner - Thanks Paula Clemens, Mary Ingham, Barry and Marlene
Halbritter, and Greg Sheetz catering for another great dinner event. You're
From The Editor
2015 Calendar of Events
December 18
NOTE
"Cook's Nite Out"
We will not have a Christmas Party in December but we
will have an after Christmas Party in January.
Hi All,
The "old car" may be tucked in the garage for a nice
winters nap but planning for region events is a year round
process.
2016 Calendar of Events
January 9
January 10
January 17
July 17-21
After Christmas Dinner
Founders Tour Meeting in Huntingdon
Board Meeting at the Newburg Fire hall in Altoona
Founders Tour based in Huntingdon
NATIONAL EVENTS: Info at www.aaca.org
February
Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
June 2-4
Grand National Meet - Susquehannock Region,
Williamsport, PA
Founders Tour, Huntingdon, PA
July 17-21
This year has gone by quickly and this is the last issue of
Vapor Locks for 2015. I have tried to make each issue informative and
interesting to both women and men. How did I do?
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each person who has sent me
photos, classifieds and articles throughout the year. Your contributions helps
to make Vapor Locks a better publication. Our Region has great members
that make our Region successful.
Your membership renewal form for 2016 is included in this issue of Vapor
Locks. Please take a minute and send your renewal in by December 31.
The Board decided with the hustle and bustle of Christmas not to have a
Christmas Party but an "after Christmas Party" in January. Information on
the party is included in this issue of Vapor Locks.
As you know, planning of events for 2016 begins in January. This winter
could be the perfect time to attend club meetings and get involved. We will
have a lot to look forward to in 2016.
Founders Tour Meeting
January 10, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Swigart Museum Office
510 Penn Street, Huntingdon
Everyone is WELCOME!!
An exciting part of 2016 will be the national "Founders Tour" that the
Allegheny Mountain Region will be hosting in July. There has been several
meetings already to start getting organized and there will be many more.
Why not plan to come and get involved with the preparations? It is not hard
or complicated. It does take lots and lots of time to get everything into place.
Why not lend a helping hand?
Enjoy your Thanksgiving and have a wonderful Christmas with family and
friends.
See you on the road.
Gladys
JUST FOR THOUGHT
Emery Turner
True Happiness
As we grow older, and hence wiser, we slowly realize that wearing a $300.00
or $30.00 watch, they both tell the same time. Whether we carry a $300.00 or
$30.00 wallet/handbag, the amount of money inside is the same.
Whether the house we live in is 30 or 300 sq. ft. the loneliness is the same.
Hopefully, one day you will realize, your true inner happiness does not come
from the material things of this world.
Whether you fly first or economy class, if the plane goes down, you go down
with it.
Quite simply happiness not only feels good, but it’s good for your health, your
relationships, your work and our society. Happiness provides us with the fuel
to thrive and flourish as human beings
Just For Laughs
Emery Turner
The Jalopy
The other day a not so elderly (65) lady said
something to her son about driving a Jalopy and he looked at her
quizzically and said what the heck is a Jalopy?
OMG (new phrase!) he never heard of the word jalopy!! I can't
believe it. So they went to the computer and pulled up a picture
from the movie "The Grapes of Wrath." Now that was a Jalopy!
She knew she was old but not that old.
I hope you are Hunky dory after you read this and chuckle...
Therefore I hope you realize, when you have mates, buddies and old friends,
brothers and sisters, who you chat with, laugh with, talk with, have sing songs
with, talk about north-south-east-west or heaven & earth. That is true
happiness!!
Squeeze Your Brain:
Contributed by Don Foor
1 3 5
2 4 ?
From Free Pictures
Is this a jalopy or a great find?
But the answer is not 6
Quote of the Day
Think about it.
Give Up?
Answer elsewhere in Vapor Locks
A true friend never gets in your way
Unless …. You happen to be going down.
Arnold H. Glasow
The Recycle Gallery
From Free pictures
We are the gateway to the future?
What are you doing?
Tabetha Hammer, VP Youth Development
One of the most common topics when it comes to
discussing the future of the collector community is
youth involvement. We’ve all said or heard
numerous statements like ‘kids today are only
interested in their iPhones and video games’ and
‘what’s going to happen to our cars if there’s no
one who cares about them in the future?’
We certainly are up against a lot of distractions
considering the amount of technology readily at
their disposal. However, in my day-to-day work
leading youth initiatives, I see strong potential – not ‘doom and gloom’ – so
long as we continue to put forth the effort to get younger people involved.
We all have it in our own power to make a difference and influence what the
landscape of the classic car community will be in the future. There is no doubt
that the ‘playing field’ will somewhat change from what we all know it to be
today – but each of us holds the steering wheel for helping guide what that
future scene will be.
Efforts need not to be complicated, but the effort must be there – from all of
us. It can be as simple as inviting a young person to sit in your car or even
taking them and their parent(s) for a quick ride (if comfortable doing so),
teaching them the proper way to get in and out of a classic car instead of just
assuming they will know, pointing out unique characteristics that they may not
have any idea about otherwise, and connecting aspects of old cars to something
that they can relate to today.
I would love to hear from you about what you and/or your region is doing to
get youth involved! Do your members take their cars to a local school? Is there
a ‘sparkplug’ in your club who always invites kids to sit in their car? What fun
and unique ideas are you doing that another Region/Chapter might be able to
implement? Send me a quick note at thammer@hagerty.com to let me know
what you’re up to!
Would you like a glass of wine?
Welcome
New Members
Curtis and Bonnie Whitfield
1310 3rd Ave.
Altoona, PA 16602
Car: 1962 Ford Thunderbird
Roy Clinger
170 South 2nd St.
Catawissa, PA 17820
No cars at present time
YESTER YEARS NEWS
From Old Ride
1965 Chevrolet Impala
FOUNDERS TOUR 2016
Plans Move Forward
Gladys Guyer
Plans continued to move forward for the 2016 National Founders Tour at the
November 8 meeting.
1965 was the first year of the B-body, atop a new uni-body, wide perimeter
frame, produced in six styles; 2-door coupe, hardtop and convertible and 4door hardtop, sedan and station wagon. The engine range was wide with a 235
cubic-inch, 135 horsepower six through 427 cubic-inch 425 Turbo Jet v8.
The 1965 Chevrolet Impala was available as a 4-door sedan, 2- and 4-door
hardtop, station wagon (with seating for either 6 or 9 passengers), and as a
convertible. Prices ranged from $2,670 - $3,070. Options and various engines
raised that figure even further. In total, around 56,600 examples of the sixcylinder models were built and 746,800 units of the V8 Impalas. 72,760 were
convertibles.
The Impala's had bright body side moldings, wheelhouse moldings, rear cover
panel trim and triple-unit tail lamps. There were also full wheel covers. Inside,
the Impala's had an electric clock, vinyl and pattern cloth trim in the pillared
sedan models, and a bright center panel molding in the instrument panels.
The six-cylinder engine was an overhead valve unit that displaced 230 cubicinches and offered 140 horsepower. The V8 had a 283 cubic-inch displacement
size and offered nearly 200 horsepower. Other V8s were available, with
horsepower that reached 400 horsepower.
The Impala Super Sport model had full wheel covers, full interior carpeting,
front bucket seats, all-vinyl trim, SS identification on the door panels, and a
console with a built-in, Rally-type clock. Other features included a vacuum
gauge, Super Sport front fender script with similar badging on the radiator
grille.
The Super Sport models were available as a two-door hardtop or as a
convertible. 3,600 examples were six-cylinders while 239,500 were outfitted
with V8s.
The day tour routes, activities, coffee stops, meals, hospitality room,
registration and the many other things that need planning for the tour are being
hardily pursued. Planning in our heads and putting it on paper is one thing but
to the make sure everything for the scheduled day is available and the
volunteers to do the various jobs is quite another.
The Founders Tour committee and volunteers are committed to working
together and getting everything lined up for the 5 day tour. I will give you a
partial list of what some of the preparations are.
* Contact hotel, work with management to acquire the best room rates and
then reserve 100 rooms. Secure a room big enough for hospitality.
*Design and have advertising fliers printed.
*Locate and make arrangements for the stops for five days of touring. .
*Get lunch places identified, date scheduled, as well as the menu.
*Get routes planned, documented and volunteers to do trial runs. Report back
to Scott with any changes to the directions to make any corrections. The
corrected version will then go to the publications coordinator to be placed
in the tour book.
*Opening and closing banquets places and menu have to be planned.
*Converse with MANY business's for a variety of ways to sponsor the tour.
This is a huge task but necessary.
* The hospitality room is a big responsibility. It must be open in the a.m.
and p.m. Food and beverages need purchased and taken in.
* The tour book is a crucial part of the tour. It holds the key to the entire
week. Any information that may be needed for the tour must be in the
book (and there is lots of it). Make a preliminary copy, proof read make
changes and printed.
And……..this is just a small list of what goes into planning a National Tour.
There is so much more!! I could fill several pages but this gives you an idea
of the time and effort it takes to host a tour. It takes a lot of volunteers to have
a great tour and in a club with over 200 members it should be easy.
FOUNDERS TOUR 2016 pg. 2
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA
Board Meeting, Huntingdon, PA
The Tour is 8 months away however the months will go by very quickly.
Please volunteer to lend a helping hand and contact President Deno or Tour
Chairperson Pat Swigart.
September 20, 2015
AACA President Don Barlup as well as other National members has great faith
in the Allegheny Mountain Region. They are very appreciative the Region has
agreed to host the 2016 Founders Tour. We are confident that our Region can
host a superb tour.
We already have touree's who have reserved hotel rooms. They are eager to
get a registration form to join the tour.
It takes a lot of scheduling and time but it is "Team Work" that will get the job
done.
The Board of Directors of the Allegheny Mountain Region held their
meeting on September 20, 2015 at the Swigart Museum Office, Huntingdon,
PA.
Board members in attendance were: President Scott Deno, Vice President
and Vapor Locks Editor Gladys Guyer, Treasurer Pete Searer, Bill Guyer, Fred
Hammer, Cathy Searer, Gail Whitman, Harry Whitman and Secretary Pat
Swigart and region members Emery and Shelah Turner.
Board members absent: Paula and Randy Clemens..
The meeting was called to order at 1:25 P.M. by President Deno.
The minutes of the June 28th meeting had been printed in the Vapor Locks.
Upon motion of Gladys, seconded by Gail the minutes were approved. Motion
carried.
When Bad Things Happen To Good Cars
Via, Tom Orr Jr.
The Financial Report was given by Treasurer Searer. It was reported that
$2500.00 had been transferred from the old Founders Tour account into a New
Founders Tour account at Kish Bank. Upon motion of Pat, seconded by Gail it
was decided to have Gladys put on the Regular Checking Account as an
additional signatory. One signature is still only required to pay bills. Upon
motion of Harry, seconded by Gail, the Financial Report was received and will
be filed for audit.
OLD BUSINESS
Fred suggested that the region purchase a portable PA system that can be
used at outdoors events. Scott will check into one.
It was decided at a previous board meeting to have a dinner in January
rather than a Christmas Party in December. This will be held on January 9th at
the Smithfield Fire House, Huntingdon. Scott knows of a group who can
possibly entertain.
Our trip to Herb Detrich’s place was discussed. No date was set for this.
The Grape Escape Fall Foliage Tour will be on October 17th.
Blame it on the Road!
Board Meeting, Huntingdon, PA page 2
ALLEGHENY MOUNTAIN REGION, AACA
Annual Meeting Laurel Lodge
October 25, 2015
NEW BUSINESS
Schedule of Events
Fred informed the group that on Wednesday, September 30 there will be a
time to taste the food for the Penn’s Cave Day luncheon at Hog Father’s in
State College at 6:30 P.M.
Fred gave a synopsis of tentative plans for our 2016 season:
Lunch and Ice Cream Day
3 Day Tours
1. Route 6 - Wellsboro and Williamsport
2. Jersey Shore - Millbrook Village, NJ
3. Lititz and Lancaster County
4. Western Maryland Railway Tour
Fred will put a listing with information in the Vapor Locks. It will be
determined which tours we will use.
It was suggested that when we have a one day tour, that we specifically
invite new members and even ask them to ride with us.
The Annual Meeting of the Allegheny Mountain Region was held on
Sunday, October 25, 2015 at the Laurel Lodge, Duncansville.
The meeting was called to order by President Scott Deno at 3:00 P.M.
following a delicious dinner of chicken breast and beef with fantastic desserts.
Scott asked everyone to tell who they are and what their favorite car is or
what they like about the club.
The report of the Nominating Committee was given. Newly elected board
members are as follows:
Bill Forsht
Bill Guyer
Gladys Guyer
Susan Romanini
The Member of the Year Award was given to Gladys Guyer.
Fred asked that the remaining $150.00 from this year's tour allotment go to
our 2016 season to be used for $25.00 gasoline gift cards to promote tours.
Donald Barlup, AACA National President gave some remarks and praised
the Region on stepping up and hosting the Founders Tour.
Upon motion of Gladys, seconded by Gail, the report by Fred and the
suggestions is accepted. Motion carried.
Scott announced that the Susquehannock Region will be hosting the Grand
National Meet in Williamsport.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:33 P.M. upon motion of Cathy, seconded
by Gail.
Pat reported that the Founders Tour will need more volunteers and the next
meeting of this group will be Sunday, November 8 at 1:30 P.M. at the Swigart
Museum office at 510 Penn Street, Huntingdon. All are asked to volunteer for
some committee.
Following the board meeting a meeting of the Founders Tour Committee
was held. The next meeting of the Founders Tour Committee will be Sunday,
February 8 at 1:30 P.M. at the Swigart Museum Offices at 510 Penn Street,
Huntingdon.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia B. Swigart, Secretary
It was announced that there will be no Christmas Party and the Holiday
Party will be held on January 9 at the Smithfield Fire House,
Smithfield/Huntingdon.
Upon motion of Paula Clemens, seconded by Harry Whitman, it was
decided not to have Cook’s Night Out Dinners in January or February. The
November Cook’s Night Out will be at
D’ottaviois in Tyrone on November
18. Call the Deno’s if you will be able to go. The December dinner will be on
December 16 at Friendly’s in Altoona. Please call Paula Clemens if you can
attend.
Annual Meeting page 2
COOK’S NIGHT OUT
The Treasurer’s Report was given by Treasurer Pete Searer.
No cooking tonight!
Bill Forsht thanked all who attended and those who helped at the Del Grosso
Show.
President Deno thanked Barry and Marlene Halbritter for their hospitality in
letting us use their beautiful lodge and Greg Sheets and helpers for the
wonderful food.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 P.M.
Gladys Guyer
Plan to give your “Cook” the night off and join us on the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 6:30.
We enjoy good food, good friends and always good fun!! The
schedule is below for next month.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia B. Swigart, Secretary
Allegheny Mountain Region
2016 Officers
Following the Annual Meeting the Board of Directors held their reorganization meeting. The following officers were re-elected:
President - Scott Deno; Secretary - Patricia Swigart
Vice- President - Gladys Guyer
Treasurer - Francis Searer
December 16
Friendly's in Altoona
Contact person, Paula Clemens 814-215-5949
Due to the uncertainty of the weather, there will not be a
Cook's Nite in January or February.
Answer to Squeeze your Brain
AACA President and First Lady
attend Fall Dinner
Event coordinator Paula Clemens
Fall Dinner page 2
The afternoon continued with the President Deno conducting the Annual
Meeting and election. (Results elsewhere in Vapor Locks).
Thank you Paula and Mary and….Randy for a pleasant afternoon!!
The scenery on the drive to Barry and Marlene Halbritter's Laurel Lodge was
absolutely beautiful. The leaves were blazing with color and the weather was
clear and brisk.
Each event of the Region does not get planned in the blink of an eye. They
take time and commitment. Paula and Mary are good examples of what
dedicated members do and they do it well.
Paula and Mary did a magnificent job organizing the dinner. When we arrived
at the lodge, the first thing everyone noticed was the tables decorated with
beautiful brilliant Fall arrangements and the friendly atmosphere. The hero of
the day was Randy Clemens. A problem arose before guests arrived but it was
Randy to the rescue and all was well. Thanks Randy!!
Socializing began at 1:00 with a table of delicious appetizers. President Deno
took the podium and thanked everyone for attending and introduced AACA
National President and First Lady, Don and Carol Barlup. Since it had been a
whole hour since we had eaten, it was time for lunch. Once again caterer Greg
Sheets and his team prepared a delicious meal. Just when you thought you
couldn’t eat another bite, Paula and Mary brought out desserts. Well I think
everyone found a little room for a piece of cake.
After dessert, President Deno had each attendee introduce him or herself and
share comments such as what car they like best , what they enjoy in the region,
what car they are working on, what was their dream car, stories when out in
the old car etc. It was a great idea and a very enjoyable time.
AACA President Don captured everyone's
attention and shared remarks about National
and Allegheny Mountain Region. He thanked
the Region for accepting the responsibility of
once again hosting a national event, the 2016
Founders Tour.
Don and Carol expressed their appreciation for
an enjoyable afternoon while attending the Fall
Dinner. The afternoon concluded with Don's
special jokes.
Wonderful Couple!
Relaxing with Friends
Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA
Members acknowledged
Members Tom Orr, Jr. and John Mueller arrived in Hershey with spectacular
vehicles for the car show.
Tom brought not one but two cars, a gorgeous 1965 Oldsmobile and stunning
1971 Mercury.
Tom's 1965 Oldsmobile was recognized with a "Historical Preservation
Original Features award. (HPOF).
Tom's 1971 Mercury was also awarded a HPOF award
John reached Hershey with his 1929 Chevrolet Popcorn Truck. John did not
serve popcorn but he was served with a "Repeat Preservation Award".
Congratulations Tom and John!!
Harvestfest
ATTENTION
Car Show
September 27, 2015
Allegheny Mountain Region
Members
The day was cloudy, breezy, and cool when
Randy Clemens arrived with the feature car
of the 26th Delgrosso Auto show. His
gorgeous 1977 Pontiac.
The cool weather and possible rain did not
keep fellow antique car enthusiasts away.
As cars arrived, parking guru Bill directed
everyone where to park. Jackie along with
the help of Drew and Annie Appleman
registered the cars. Delgrosso once again
graciously provided each car
complimentary sauces and park tickets.
It is time to renew your 2016 membership.
Randy's Baby!
When registration was complete
100 amazing cars were on the
show field and…the sun came
out which made it a beautiful
afternoon.
Car's Car's and more Car's
Many of the ladies took
advantage of the festivities in the
park and the guys; the "brain
trust" met and sorted out the
problems of the car world
Mr. Herbie Detrich's celebrated his 97th
birthday at the show. Herbie and his son
spent the day entertaining the crowd with
wonderful music from his orchestrion.
Please take a minute and complete the renewal
application in this issue of Vapor Locks. It would be
greatly appreciated if you would return your renewal to
Pat Swigart by December 31.
Please include all information that is requested. This
helps keep all mailing addresses, e-mail and phone
numbers current.
There has been no increase in Membership. It will be the
same as last year, $15.00.
Secretary Swigart must meet the AACA National deadline
with current information on membership.
Please be
prompt with your renewal.
Thank you in advance for your courteous response.
Secretary,
Pat Swigart
The day finished with a random drawing for
Sheetz gift cards. Not everyone was lucky
enough to get a gift card but it did not take
luck to share the day with car club friends.
Thank you Jackie and Bill Forsht for a
wonderful job organizing the day.
Happy Birthday Herbie!!
2015 GLIDDEN TOUR
Glidden Tourees, Emery and Shelah Turner
The 2015 Glidden Tour was held in Oklahoma City
from Aug. 30th through Sept 4th. We drove about 130
miles each day with numerous stops for coffee breaks,
lunches, and other stops of interest along the way.
Each day the temperatures were in the mid to high 90's
with lots of sunshine. One of our lunches was on the
50th floor of an office building. Here we could look
out the glass windows that surrounded the room and
look out at the city below.
Another stop was at the Murray Building where a portion of the street was
blocked off permanently with a reflection pool and chairs positioned in the
grassy area in honor of all the children and adults killed in the Oklahoma City
bombing
We also visited the Cowboy Museum and at least 2 different car collections
each day. Most of these were antique cars but some were hot rods and classics.
AACA ANNUAL
MEETING
February 11-13, 2016
Philadelphia, PA
●Meeting
●Car Exhibit
●Lady’s Breakfast
●Auction
●National Awards Banquet
●Trade Shows
●Seminars
●President’s Dinner
Judging Schools
It seemed that each day we drove over a different portion of Route 66. One day
we drove over the 42 Truss Bridge over the Canadian River. This bridge is
seen on most of the Route 66 books. When Route 66 was first paved it was
only 10 feet wide and when cars passed going in opposite directions each of
the cars had to pull two of the wheels on the side of the road to pass. I always
thought we had rough roads but ours are nothing compared to most of the
roads we drove over there.
COME AND ENJOY!!!
On two different days towns blocked off a portion of Main Street for us to park
about 130 cars, on the tour, and to permit the local people to view our cars.
Here we were greeted with free ice cream or some other snacks. These are
things that we did not need. Some people say it is not a Glidden Tour but a
Glutton Tour, because it seems that all we do is eat, drink coffee, talk &, sleep.
CONGRATULATIONS
One of the more unique cars was a 1915 Detroit Electric car owned by Patti
and Mike Werckle. They made arrangements to charge the batteries at
different stops along the way. Even though it presented them with a lot of
problems they were able to complete most of the tour routes in it.
We were able to buy gasoline without any ethanol in it for a few cents more.
Most report they thought the cars ran a lot better on the pure gas. Hopefully
our legislation will permit it to be sold here. Actually it should cost less
because gasoline cost less to produce than ethanol. Gasoline can be transported
by pipeline where as ethanol must be transported by rail cars. Gasoline was
$1.99 a gallon at most stations.
New Board Members
Newly elected Board of Directors for the term
2016-2017-2018
“Bill Forsht”
“Bill Guyer”
“Susan Romanini” “Gladys Guyer”
AFTER
Fred Hammer
The following tour ideas will be open for discussion at the January, 2016, meeting
of the Allegheny Mountain Region Board of Directors. Your input is encouraged,
and can include suggesting a return to any destination that we have not visited in
the past fifteen years. All tours will be on two-lane paved highways unless noted
beforehand. Tours not chosen for 2016 can be "recycled" for 2017. (I'd like
that!)
Fun in January 2016
Save the date January 9, 2016!!
2015 will be behind you so start the New Year by joining fellow
members for an AFTER Christmas Party!
Festivities will begin with socializing and appetizers at 2:00 follow
by the meal at 3:00
Pat Swigart has confirmed the arrangements and everyone will
have a enjoyable afternoon. The party will be held at the Smithfield
Fire Hall near Huntingdon.
The dinner will be a full course turkey meal with all the trimmings.
2016
One-Day Tours
1. Fort Roberdeau on a Saturday with lunch at the Spruce Creek Tavern in
Spruce Creek.
2. Fort Roberdeau on a Sunday with lunch at the Family Chill & Grill in the
town of Bald Eagle on old US 220 http://www.fortroberdeau.org/
3. An “Ice Cream Sunny-day” starting with lunch at the Hublersburg Hotel, and
winding along back roads through scenic countryside to the Twin Kiss on Old 220.
(Rain will automatically postpone this jaunt to the next sunny day or weekend.)
4. A Fall Foliage Grape Escape (each year in October?)
Two-Day Tour
1. An early start from Centre County to lunch at the New Bloomsburg Diner,
followed by an afternoon visit to Mike's Old Bike Barn
http://www.billsbikebarn.com/ Supper at Friendly's or Mom's Dutch
Kitchen and overnight at the Days Inn just north of Danville, PA. A short,
leisurely Sunday morning drive to the Warrior Run Strawberry Festival and Car
Show, supper on the way home at The Twisted Bull (or alternate choice).
Three-Day Tours
1. A Jersey Tour -- A 182 mile day with lunch at Mickey's Restaurant in
Berwick, PA, and overnight accommodations at Delaware Water Gap or
Columbia, NJ, with Friday's supper at any one of several fine restaurants
nearby . A Saturday visit to Millbrook Village, a re-creation of a turn-ofthe-century village that shows life in a typical New Jersey village during
the 1850-1900 time period; plus our choice of other attractions listed on
their website – such as a scenic drive on the Old Mine Highway which might
start
at
the
Dingman's
Falls
Visitor's
Center.
http://www.njskylands.com/hsmillbrookvillage
Our Sunday return will
be along the same route with lunch this time at another of the many
restaurants found in Berwick.
2. Route 6 Revisited – Possibly accompanied by members of the Susquehanna
Region AACA, this tour is a three-day, 483 mile journey on Route 6 across the
northern tier of Pennsylvania counties. We will leave
Words to live by
Author unknown
Centre County and enjoy the two-lane roads that take us through the towns of
Lock Haven, Williamsport, Troy, and Wellsboro to our first night's lodging at the
Westgate Inn in Coudersport. On Saturday, we will
meander across the top of
the state through Smethport and on to Jake's Rock Overlook where scenic views of
Jackson Bay (Allegheny Reservoir)
and the Kinzua Dam are offered at vista
points along the road. Continuing west, we will overnight in at the Days Inn in
Meadville, and enjoy our usual evening camaraderie. After breakfast on Sunday,
we will return east via US 322. Before our friends from the Susquehanna Region
leave us, the group will decide their supper destination. Anyone for a return visit
to Denny's Beer Barrel Pub? http://www.dennysbeerbarrelpub.com/
3. The Lititz Tour is a 146 mile, 4.5 hour drive which we will expand with a lunch
stop at May's Railside Grill in Newport, PA (cash only) before continuing to the
Budget Inn in Lititz, PA, checking in, cruising the town, and choosing between the
seafood buffet or the menu entrees at the Lititz Family Restaurant. Saturday visits
will be arranged for the Wilbur Chocolate Candy Americana Museum & Candy
Store http://www.wilburbuds.com/Our-Candy-Store.html and the Julius Sturgis
Pretzel Bakery http://www.juliussturgis.com/ourhistory.html “America's
Coolest Small Town” has welcomed visitors since 1742, and we will have
lots to do and see. Our return trip on Sunday will follow the same roads
taken on Friday, and suggestions for a lunch stop are welcomed. The final
stop of the day will be the Meyer Dairy Store on S. Atherton Street in State
College.
4. The Western Maryland Railroad Tour will start from State College, and
we
will journey south on old US 220, picking up members as we continue to SR 31
and our lunch at the Dairy Bar Restaurant in Berlin, PA. US 219 south will then
take us to Grantsville, MD, where we will visit the Spruce Forest Artisan Village.
http://spruceforest.org/about.php From there, it is 23 miles to the Holiday Inn
where we can rest up before venturing out for supper . Any suggestions? Italian,
Mexican, and Chinese Restaurants are all within walking distance. On Saturday,
our daytime scenic excursion departs the Cumberland station at 11:30 a.m. for a
3 ½ hour round trip to Frostburg. Http://www.wmsr.com/ During a 90 minute
layover, watch the crew turn the engine on the turntable, visit the Thrasher
Carriage
Museum
(free
admission
with
train
ticket),
http://www.thethrashercarriagemuseum.com/
and explore Frostburg's
historic Main Street. Sunday's return home will be 107 miles, three hours
with members heading home along the way, and an obligatory ice cream
stop, this time at the Meadows Original Frozen Custard in Hollidaysburg.
5. “Let's do it again!” What past tour would you like to do again?
Where Are We Going? That Depends On You!
Be thankful you don't already have everything you desire. If you did, what
would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something for it gives you the opportunity to
learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for
improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it
will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach
you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because
it means you've made a difference.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things. A life
of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also
thankful for the setbacks.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and be "Thankful"!
Happy Holidays
To one and all,
As we come to the close of a very full year,
we are grateful to fellow members and the
support of friends like you.
We look forward to enjoying Allegheny
Mountain Region with you in the year to
come.
Out best wishes to you this Holiday season
and throughout the New Year.
DON'T FORGET
AACA Membership Renewal
A reminder that your 2015 AACA membership needs renewed by Dec. 31
If you have already renewed your membership, GREAT! If you have not
renewed your membership, please take a few minutes to do it now. Renewing
you membership only takes about 5 minutes and can be done in three ways.
Renew on line at www.aaca.org. Fill out the form and pay with your credit
card.
Renew by mail by completing the form that came with your
September/October and another will be the November December Antique
Automobile magazine. Include your check.
Renew by phone, call Headquarters at 717-534-1910 and any of the staff will
be happy to take your renewal over the phone with credit card payment. Office
hours: 8A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.
Allegheny Mountain Region,AACA
Board of Directors2016
President Deno and the Board of Directors
Wish you Happy Holidays!
Back Row: Bill Forsht, Bill Guyer, Gladys Guyer, Randy Clemens, Pete Searer
Front Row" Cathy Searer, Scott Deno, Susan Romanini and Paula Clemens.
Missing from photo, Gail and Harry Whitman
AACA MEMBERSHIP
By Stacy Zimmerman, Speedster editor
In between helping with membership renewals and answering
questions from potential advertisers regarding our
membership, it got me thinking... I wonder which states have
the most AACA members. Do we have members in all 50
states? Besides the U.S., which countries have the most
members? Where in the world are AACA members?
Classifieds
WANTED:
Car or Truck in storage that needs repaired, running and street legal.
Contact Ron at 814-692-5578
Classifieds from our neighbor, The "Gettsyburg Region
So I asked for current membership reports and started sorting
and calculating and comparing numbers. Here's what I discovered:
FOR SALE:
Total Current AACA Memberships: 32,993
1939 Ford Truck, restored. Stake body on pickup chassis. New racks, wheel
and master cylinder, tires, water pump and new interior. Second owner.
$18500, reasonable offers considered.
Contact David Kline, York, PA 717-244-5921
AACA members can be found in all 50 states in the U.S., plus the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Did you know that we have
over 200 memberships in Alaska? And almost 200 memberships in Puerto
Rico!
The top 10 states where you can find the largest number of AACA
memberships are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
PA - 6,122
NY - 2,733
FL- 2,644
VA - 1,666
NC - 1,607
6. NJ - 1,589
7. CA - 1,359
8. OH - 1,234
9. MD - 1,192
10. TX - 1,020
Regarding foreign memberships, our neighbor to the north wins by a landslide.
The top 5 countries (other than the U.S.) with the most AACA memberships
are:
1. Canada - 462
4. England - 22
2. Australia - 38
5. New Zealand - 18
3. Costa Rica - 30
So, I guess the simple answer to my question is that AACA members are
EVERYWHERE!
As of 10-22-15. These numbers represent actual AACA membership records.
AACA has several types of memberships including individual and joint.
Because the majority of our memberships are joint, we feel comfortable stating
that our total number of members is around 60,000.
Isn't it great that Pennsylvania has the most members of the AACA
1958 Edsel Ranger 2-door hardtop, 400 V-8. Teletouch auto trans, power
steering. Stored in heated building for last 4 years. Drove into storage, not
running now. Have some new parts. Asking $3850. Contact Allan Maybee,
Camp Hill, PA 717-731-9726
1983 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ. V-8 automatic with console and bucket seats.
Maroon on Maroon, one owner. Need paint. Good project car for a new
enthusiast. $650. Call Tom Zinn, Hanover, PA 717-632-3060
1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible, 60,000 miles. No rust; some minor
vandalism done to car. Good solid car to restore. Only $650 or reasonable
offer. Contactt David Kline, York, PA 717-244-5921
RIPE A FENDER
OFF YOUR CAR
MAIL IT IN
FOR A HALF POUND JAR
**Burma-Shave**
Founders Tour 2015
Dover, Ohio
OFF TO HERSHEY
Jackie Forsht and Gladys Guyer
The 2015 Founders Tour was
held September 14 - 18 in
Dover, Ohio.
Each year there is a lot of hustle and bustle to prepare for Hershey. Some
questions flying around are: Is Bill Forsht taking his motor home? Is Scott
Deno, going? Is Pat making the turkey? Who is going with Bill and who else
is going? What food could they get the wives to make?
The Canton Chapter and
Meander Chapter of the Ohio
Region, AACA hosted this
year's tour.
The Motor home with Bill Forsht behind the wheel left for the awaited
"Hershey". Joining Bill was Al Ingham, Randy Clemens and Bill Loy. I was
told, Bill Forsht complained because Al got dibbs on the bed! Bill Forsht was
on the sofa, Randy got the fold down dinette bed and Bill Loy was
on the floor with his air mattress. Rumor has it that there was a lot of noise
inside the motor home. Some thought they heard a chain saw cutting fire
wood but no it was a guy who shall remain nameless sleeping.
Allegheny Mountain Region
members Pat Swigart, Dave Kontor, Marge and Robert Cutright joined other
participants for a nice tour and a good time. They were not disappointed!
The group traveled in Amish Country, stopping at antique shops, bakeries,
White House fruit farm, tools and equipment collection, Car collection, Ashton
House museum, age of steam round house, antique carousel and many
additional interesting sights. Of course when travelling on tours they never
miss a meal and the meals were delicious.
Allegheny
Mountain
Region
member Dave Kontor received the
"Driver
Participation
Spirit
Award".
Their meal the first night was filet mignon and shrimp! Pretty darn elaborate
for a car show/flea market. As always Bill Forsht whined till Mary Ingham
made him apple dumplings. Paula made beef and noodle and monkey bread,
Mickey Loy made homemade veggie soup. Jackie sent home canned coleslaw
and baked beans. Pat Swigart brought a turkey! They had bacon and eggs for
breakfast every morning and Jackie sent a Honey Baked ham for lunch
sandwiches. Enough food for a month!
I was also informed that Scott Deno kept showing up when the apple
dumplings were served. Jeff and Zach Boring did a walk by but they told Zach
they had NO FOOD at all! Bob Struble stopped for a visit but was not offered
apple dumplings. These boys did not want to share those dumplings! Pat was
at a nearby booth, Hmm, I wonder if they shared with Pat?
The tour days went by very
quickly and before they knew it
was time for Pat, Dave and the
Cutright to be homeward bound.
Everyone arrived home safely
with another tour completed.
It was really a rough week but everyone got through it and no meals were
missed!! I think next year they can just open a food vending area.
AACA President Don Barlup with Dave
The Canton Chapter and Meander
Chapter are to be congratulated for a great tour. It was a most enjoyable week
for the members of AMR.
Congratulations Dave!!
Help, I can't find Bill's motor home?
The 2015 Swigart Museum Meet
Honors Its Founder
The Swigart Museum Fall Newsletter
From a dash plaque featuring his favorite
automobile, (the 1903 Curved Dash Oldsmobile),
to a party with ice cream cake, and lots of old
cars, the 46th Swigart Museum Meet was a real
party bash for its founder William E. Swigart, Jr.
2015 Swigart Museum Meet pg. 2
There was no judging of cars this year; awards were presented in four different
categories:
* The one who drove the farthest distance was William Budner, 180 miles.
* The oldest driver was Jack Sleasman, 82 years young
* The oldest car driven to the meet was George Drobnock's 1922 Ford Model
T Coupe.
*The People's Choice Award; the beautiful, blue, 1940 Nash Ambassador
truck-back Sedan owned by Paul and Virginia Supan.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of
Williams's birth and while he was not present, the
party with his friends and their automobiles was a
fitting tribute to him.
Held on the Museum grounds August 7th, 8th,
and 9th; the meet began with a hospitality event;
an ice cream social on Friday evening. This year it was special because
participants celebrated William's birthday. This truly was a great way to
remember him. He enjoyed talking about cars with friends, old and new and
that's was took place.
Saturday was a perfect day, sunny and warm to enjoy the automobiles and
their owners. Kars and Koffee, a group of car enthusiasts who meet each
Saturday morning on the Museum Grounds were on hand to welcome and
shared coffee with early arrivals.
Vehicles brought by attendees filled the lawn in front of the museum with a
virtual living automobile "history".
People's Choice, 1940 Nash Ambassador
There was a seminar from Meguiar's on car care and car care products. There
was also a presentation on women's clothing during the Civil War. Price
Motors from Cassville displayed three new Chrysler Corp vehicles.
The dinner cruise on the Princess is proving to be very popular. Everyone
really enjoys the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful scenery and the good food. It
is a wonderful end to a fun but busy day!
Another successful event during the day was the Basket Raffle. Ten baskets,
donated by the Museum's staff and members of the Board of Trustees were on
the block. Not only does the raffle offer fine merchandise to the winners, but
the proceeds benefit the museum, a win-win event! Baskets were distributed
to the lucky winner's during the Awards Presentation as well as many door
prizes.
The final event of the weekend was the Sunday morning worship service held
at the Cutright Funeral Home in Huntingdon. The Service was led by John
"Fuzzy" Fosbrink.
Mark your calendars now and make plans to attend the 47th Swigart that will
be held August 12, 13, and 14, 2016.
Who Knew?
Legionary Man was from
Huntingdon, PA
Compiled by Gladys Guyer
Info from Car and Driver blog, News and Wikipedia and various Huntingdon sources
I have heard of the "Hemi" but living near Huntingdon for over 60 years I
never knew this story, the story of Tom Hoover.
Tom Hoover was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The son of an auto
mechanic, he grew an interest for cars at an early age. His first car was a 1952
DeSoto, which sported a Hemi under its hood.
Tom graduated high school in 1947 and went on to pursue a mechanical
engineering degree at Juanita College in Huntingdon. The college didn’t have
a mechanical engineering program, so he took chemistry and later physics
instead.
In 1948 Tom joined Pennsylvania’s National Guard and was deployed in
December 1950 for 19 months to serve in the Korean War. Upon his return
home, he got his undergraduate degree in physics and Master’s degree from
Penn State University.
Tom Hoover joined Chrysler in 1955 just as Carl Kiekhaefer’s Mercury
Outboard–sponsored Chrysler 300s were dominating NASCAR stock-car
competition. While Chrysler was reluctant to go racing, a group of young
engineers within the company was eager to hit the track.
Legionary Man page 2
The Ramchargers then worked on a 1961 Dodge sedan for racing with support
from Dodge and Plymouth officials. The goal was to create a more appealing
line of cars for the younger market. The club received performance parts,
including the engine, from Chrysler, built up the Dodge, and took it to the
1961 U.S. Nationals. The crew made it to the semi-finals, but a synchronizer
in the three-speed manual transmission broke. They repaired it and won on
Monday.
While Chrysler had not been particularly interested in racing development,
newly appointed Chrysler president Lynn Townsend changed that, allocating
resources and appointing Tom Hoover as race program coordinator for the
engineering division.
The Ramchargers set out to create a drag racing performance package, starting
the Max Wedge program in October 1961. Hoover’s duty as master engineer
for the Max Wedge cars (as a whole) was to apply all their racing knowledge
to the big B engine, testing different options. The next step was the CrossRam Wedge, with extra-long runners; to gain length, each cylinder bank was
fed by a carburetor on the opposite side of the engine, with the intake tubes
crossing in the middle, to create a strong ram-air or supercharging effect
(hence the name “cross-ram”). The mid-size cars were sold starting in the
spring of 1962 (as 1962 models), and the wedge engines were successful, but
the competition was rapidly gaining, and Tom Hoover and Don Moore decided
they needed to mate the RB block with hemispherical heads, similar to those
used on Chrysler’s first V-8 engines. Tom Hoover was instrumental in
developing the resulting 426 Hemi, and he is often called “the father of the
Hemi.” These engines, the first to get the “Hemi” name, were different in
many ways from the originals, but kept the same intake-to-exhaust-valve
angles.
Tom became one of the leaders of this group of about eight drag-racing-fanatic
engineers that, by 1958, had formed itself into the Ramchargers team. Tom
said the Ramchargers name came from the new-at-the-time ram manifold and
the “charge” from charging cylinders with air. He designed the first multiple
tuned length inlet manifold during the Ramchargers’ early years, which was
used successfully in a race car in 1960.
Tom himself was the national record holder and class winner in
C/Gas/Automatic, driving a ’57 Plymouth convertible with a 392 Hemi. He
had designed the intake manifold, the first street-functional ram manifold.
After working primarily on their own cars, the club decided to work on project
vehicles, the first being the “High and Mighty” 1949 Plymouth business coupe
which was a super low-budget operation.
The Hemi was successful in
NASCAR’s. In fact, the Hemi was
so successful in NASCAR that
Richard Petty’s victory in the 1964
Daytona 500 was but one of nine
victories he’d take that year in
Plymouths as he cruised to his first
season championship.
This led
NASCAR to change its rules for 1965
that effectively banned the Hemi
engine and led to Chrysler’s boycott
of the series for most of that year.
Legionary Man page 3
Guess what? NASCAR changed its rules again and that led Chrysler to
develop the 426 “street” Hemi for the 1966 model year in order to homologate
the engine for NASCAR competition. Soon the Hemi-powered Dodges and
Plymouths became legendary performers on the street and the most cherished
(and most valuable) of collectible muscle cars.
While the Hemi continued to dominate NASCAR—in 1967, Petty won an
amazing 27 races driving Plymouths—it was also proving a sensation in drag
racing. The 426 Hemi soon dominated the Super Stock classes while
supercharged versions running on nitro methane became so overwhelmingly
successful that today virtually all Top Fuel and Funny Car engines are based
on the 426 Hemi design.
One of Tom's last projects at
Chrysler was his involvement
with the 1978 Lil’ Red Express
truck. He bumped up the 360’s
power by adding a “hot”
camshaft out of a 340 V8. He
also wanted to use a fresh air
system that would channel cold
air into the engine, unfortunately
that didn’t make it into production
Tom Hoover retired from Chrysler in 1979 however he did some consulting
and also worked for several other companies before settling back down in his
hometown.
Tom remained very
active and had a smile
on his face during the
50th
Anniversary
Celebration.
The car
pictured with him is his
personal 1966 Dodge
Coronet Street Hemi.
The legendary Tom
Hoover known as the
Father of Hemi passed
away in 2015 at the age
of 85.
Allegheny Mountain Region
Board of Directors Meeting
January 17, 2016
Newburg Fire House Altoona, PA
1:30 PM
There will be a Board of Directors/Membership meeting at 1:30
If you need additional information contact,
Randy Clemens at 814-935-1258 or Paula at 814-215-5949.
Snacks are permitted!
Directions to the Newburg Fire Station for the January 17 Board Meeting are
as follows.
I-99 17th Street exit
Get into the left lane and stay in it.
At McMahons Road Lowe's on the left from that light, you will continue
through 9 traffic lights Approx. 1.6 miles.
You will come to 12th Avenue. Go up the alley to the stop sign at 13th
Avenue.
Make a left and continue down the hill to the stop light at 18th Street and make
a right.
Continue on 18th Street and North 36 to 28th Avenue approx. 1.2 miles. Make
a right go 1 block to the 4 way stop sign on Washington Avenue.
Make a left at stop sign Newburg Fire Station is on the right hand side.
Enter from the parking lot door.
Everyone is welcome!
Annual Membership Renewal
Membership $15.00 (Individual or Joint)
Name: __________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
After
CHRISTMAS PARTY
January 9, 2016
Appetizers at 2:00, Meal at 3:00
RESERVATION
Phone: __________________Cell phone_______________________
AACA #________________
E-mail: _________________________________________________
NAME______________________________________________________
NUMBER OF ADULTS @ $13.00_____________________________
NUMBER OF CHILDREN 6 - 12 @$6.50______________________
NUMBER OF CHILDREN under 6 @FREE_____________________
Please complete all of the above information
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED________________________________________
Make check payable to Allegheny Mtn. Region, AACA
Please return by December 31, 2015
Make check payable to Allegheny Mountain Region, AACA
For questions, contact Pat Swigart at 814-251-2299
RETURN TO:
Mail to:
Patricia B. Swigart
2101 Ellis Ave.
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Gladys Guyer
11800 Guyer Rd.
Huntingdon, PA 16652
Please send your reservations no later than December 31, 2015