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VOL. 31
No. 9
September 2010
The Barrow’s 1954 Chevy 3100 Advanced Design Pickup
1968 Camaro rear-end, a Heidt's Mustang II independent
This black beauty, a 1954 Advanced Design Chevy
front suspension (IFS); also disc brakes and then we
pickup is owned by the Barrows: John (J.B.), Johnny and
finished it off with acrylic
Linda who joined our club a
enamel paint.”
couple years back, 2007 to be
1954 Chevrolet 3100 Truck Specs
… from the “Internets”
exact…
J.B. says, “We built this truck
Chevrolet's radically different 1947 Advanced
1950’s California-style, this is
We haven’t seen too much of
Design light-duty trucks represented a sea of change
them lately because they have in pickup design and appearance. GM was the first what I saw when moving from
Lunenburg to LA at 13 yrs old.
been hiding out ‘tinkering’ with manufacturer to release the new-look post War
this truck as well as finishing up a trucks late in the 1947 model year as 1947 models.
After 7 years of ‘tinkering’ the
couple other muscle machines in They were announced at Chevrolet dealer
truck was completed in 1997…
J.B.’s backyard toy -box. You can showrooms in June 1947. Advanced Design pickups
Now, lots of time to enjoy it!!!
see part of this really neat big continued through 1953 with only minor engineering
boy’s toys garage, a Butler and styling upgrades.
The Barrows are always
building – type, with the required
cooking up something new and
The first, and only, major Advanced Design styling
Chevy ‘Bowtie’ behind the truck and engineering changes occurred with 1954 models. we saw a glimpse of it (or
in this picture. Just don’t repeat These models featured a pleasing one-piece rather we_heard it…) at our
this…but we hear they have some
Father’s Day Show – a dark
windshield, and all-new grille, new parking lights
really great MoPar stuff in there and a new steering wheel and instrument panel. green 1971 Dodge S/E Street
Other advancements included the new standard
too!!!
Machine. Maybe we’ll see more
235.5 cubic inch OHV six cylinder engine producing
of that car some time soon ???
John - J.B. - the Dad, tells us:
112 HP and 200 ft-LB gross torque.
“We bought this truck in 1990
So, to all the Barrow’s - a
from a farm in Oklahoma. It was These trucks continued into 1955 and remained on belated ‘welcome to Mid-State’
stripped down complete to the sale until the all-new Early V8 pickup trucks were and like J.B. sez: Just keep the
frame. Then we added a 350 announced. Chevrolet pickups were number one in shinny side up!!!
crate motor and 350 tranny. A sales during each year of the Advanced Design Era.
Congrats J.B. Linda B. and Johnny B. for being chosen as our Pix of the Month!
Did you know you can download this newsletter !!!
Go to www.MidStateAAC.org and then hit the eNEWZ link …
Mid - State Antique Auto CluB
Established 1979
www.MidStateAAC.org
P. O. Box 24
Fitchburg, MA 01420
HOTLINE: 978 340-9096
2010 Officers:
President: BRYAN LeBLANC (978) 660-3768 / bryanleb@aol.com
Vice-President: SAL DiFORTE (978) 534-1757 / diforte5@aol.com
Secretary: MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / myblue06vet@verizon.net
Treasurer: GARY REED (978) 345-6833 / liga915@verizon.net
2010 Board of Directors:
JACK CARROLL (978) 433-6257 jack_carroll@charter.net
BOB CRAMM (978) 874-1576 dodgedemon340@gmail.com
GEORGE LaCROIX (508) 829-6222 / geo41hudson@gmail.com
PAUL O’KEEFE (508) 829-6600 / okeefepaul @yahoo.com
RAY RATHIER (978) 874-0639 / rrathier@verizon.net
JOHN RICHINICK (508) 829-5516 / jjr76monte@gmail.com
LINDA REED (978) 345-6833/ liga915@verizon.net
PAUL SMART (978) 870-3564 / 62newport @gmail.com
TOM YODER (978) 502-6641 /yoda@net1plus.com
Past President: STEVE PADOVANO H:978) 537-0224 / padoins@yahoo.com W: 978) 728-4253
Past-Past-President : EMERY GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / jeangau@verizon.net
Honorary Life Time Board Member & Historian: MO TREMBLAY(978) 345-5272 / motremblay@net1plus.com
Newsletter Editors - TOM YODER & MO TREMBLAY
Club Rep. to M.A.A.C - BUD ARBO (978) 534-3363 / autocarpets@net1plus.com
Sunshine Lady - JEANNITA GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / jeangau@verizon.net
Club Meeting Refreshments - ANITA WINTERS (978) 345-5279
BJ’s Warehouse Club contact - MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / myblue06vet@verizon.net
This newsletter is published monthly by and for the members of the Mid State Antique Auto Club. The Editors welcome any and all
suggestions, comments, schedules, advertisements and articles for publication in this newsletter and will attempt to publish them in a timely manner.
OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING WILL BE HELD AT :
Crossroads Office Park, 690 Mechanic St. Leominster
Monday, September 13th at 7 PM
Family and guests are always welcome.
SECRETARY’S SCRIBBLES FOR
MEETING – The July monthly
meeting of the Mid-State Antique
Auto Club was held at the Crossroads
Office Park, 690 Mechanic St.,
Leominster, Monday June 5th …
JULY
2010
Our President BRYAN LeBLANC opened the meeting promptly at 7:05 PM and asked for a “Moment of Silence” for
our departed members, friends, victims of catastrophes and our troops overseas. Pres BRYAN asked for any new
members or invited guests. No one introduced themselves. 35 Members were signed in… We welcome all members,
new and old…so, stop by next month!!!
REPORTS - SECRETARY MARY BURCHSTEAD – Reading of the previous Monthly Meeting was waived as these
minutes appear in our monthly newsletter. Our President then asked if there were any additions or corrections to be made
to the report that appeared in last month’s newsletter. There were no replies so the report was accepted as printed.
TREASURER GARY REED – read the Finance Report which covered the previous month. The report was accepted by
the members present. GARY also noted that the bank balance included moneys the club has set aside for our annual Tech
Awards which honor two local students each year at Leominster CTE and Monty Tech.
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SUNSHINE LADY – JEANNITA was unavailable for the meeting but we have heard that … Bud Arbo is doing
better …Also BOB BREAULT is doing better … EMERY has “New Member Kits” for any new members – see them
at the next meeting.
Our President then asked for reports on the recent club
events.
FITCHBURG CIVIC DAYS – this year, Civic Days
changed
from Downtown Fitchburg Cruise-In to
Coolidge Park – Saturday July 3rd . There were planned
events all day long and “old cars” were invited from
10AM to 7PM. Our members did show up - 16 cars
were there during the day at one time or another. A bit
too long for everyone to stay the entire day. Maybe this
is something that needs “some more thought” for next
year- i.e. ‘Old Cars in the Park’ from 4 to 7PM ???
FITCHBURG JULY 4th PARADE - MO
said - It was a beautiful summer day. Our
thirty cars were directly behind the zillion
fire trucks, moving slowly, bumper-tobumper (or was it pumper-to-pumper).
Read more in the WWW & WWD Reports.
FATHERS DAY REPORT – TOM said we “did great”
at our 31st Annual Auto Meet. He said there were very
few if any negative comments, everyone seems to like
the Monty Tech set-up, we had over 210 cars which is
almost a ‘full parking lot’!!! He will have the final $$$
report for next month’s meeting.
Mid-State Charter member GIBBY LASH received the
2nd Annual Bob Fickett Memorial Award sponsored by
JAN FICKETT. Congrats to GIBBY !!! And thanks to
JAN for thinking of this great way to honor long time
member BOB !!!
Also, we were Celebrating 75 year old Cars - 1935 and
50 years – 1960 in our membership which included:
1935 American LaFrance Fire Trk–DAVE McWALTER
1935 Ford woody – KIT TUCKER
1960 Corvette - ROLAND MERCIER
1960 Corvette - TOM YODER
1960 Mercedes Benz – ED WASELESKI
1960 Thunderbird - GARY REED
1960 Triumph - STAS SZLOSEK
LEOMINSTER SUMMER STROLL – Saturday June
26. Good turnout of old cars, parade went well, parking
was maybe a little confused but a good time was had by
all. See report later in this issue for Award Winners ….
MAYNARD AUTOFEST 2010 – Sunday June 13. A
light turnout of cars due to the weather forecasts . We
heard that Mid-State clubbers included BRYAN,
KENNY and SAL. JACK MALCOLM the MAYNRD
AAC Prez said “thanks for coming” and promised better
weather would be ordered up for next year.
OUR ELDER CARE VISITS – Parkhill Plaza
Wednesday June 9. We had 7 MSAAC cars, 10
members and GIBBY on the Squeeze Box. The residents
love our cars but they really “dance up a storm” when
GIBBY plays the Polish Polkas…!!!
CRUISING FOR 2010 – Vice Pres SAL says the
weekly Cruise Nights in Downtown Leominster are “on
hold” but were to be moved back to West Street - which
will be blocked off for Cruise-In parking and DJ – 50’s
music will be provided by club member WAYNE
PREISCH.
PICTURE SHOW - We wrapped up the meeting with
TOM displaying the photos taken this spring in Florida
at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance – some
really, really nice cars... JACK CARROLL was
there and narrated them quite well. Thanks
JACK …!!!
TECH ISSUES & QUESTIONS – No problems
this month …
50/50 RAFFLE – Lucky LEO FERARRI takes home
the loot!!! Way to go LEO…!!!
ATTENDANCE PRIZE – This month’s prize – 20
bucks – stayed in the kitty as the person whose name
was drawn wasn’t at the meeting…Remember you
can only win if you are at the meeting, so come on
down !!!
Our many thanks for another
FOOD FEST after the meeting
!!! Deelish, again… Pizzas and
bunches of other goodies … Donuts,
Coffee and Soft Drinks, many thanks to those who
made it happen …for the set-up and clean-up after our
meeting.
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SECRETARY’S SCRIBBLES FOR AUGUST 2010 MEETING – The August monthly meeting of the Mid-State
Antique Auto Club was held at the Crossroads Office Park, 690 Mechanic St., Leominster, Monday August 2nd …
President BRYAN LeBLANC opened the meeting promptly at 7:01 PM and asked for a “Moment
of Silence” for our departed members, friends, victims of catastrophes and our troops overseas. Pres
BRYAN asked for any new members or invited guests. Visitors, New Members Nick & Michele
Caporelli and the guys from Ashby American Legion Post #361. There were 40+ club members and
guests signed in… We welcome all members, new and old…so, stop by next month!!!
REPORTS - SECRETARY MARY BURCHSTEAD – Reading of the previous Monthly Meeting was waived as these
minutes appear in our monthly newsletter. Our President then asked if there were any additions or corrections to be made
to the report that appeared in last month’s newsletter. There were no replies so the report was accepted as printed.
TREASURER GARY REED – read the Finance Report which covered the previous month. The report was accepted by
the members present.
SUNSHINE LADY REPORT - Sunshine Lady JEANNITA reported that she was OK after some ‘sore moments’ after she
recently fell on her newly done hip replacement; SAL was out of the hospital and able to attend meeting with his ailing
foot, MARTHA LAHEY broke her wrist and is mending , BUD ARBO & BOB BREAULT continue their courageous
battles with Cancer. Get Well cards were circulated for members signatures – thanks JEANNITA…
FATHERS DAY REPORT – TOM said we made some
money this year, after more years than we can remember
of rainy/bad weather and low attendance. This year we
had over 210 cars, the weather was sunny, some great
Monty Tech staff helped us out and the club membership
worked like crazy to make our 31st Annual Auto Meet a
success. The members agreed with a round of applause
for a great Father’s Day – See you next year !!!
ELDERLY CARE VISITS – MALCOM SMILEY
reported that there were two cars at the Highlands
Assisted Living. We were served ice cream and coffee.
At the Keystone Assisted Living we had the highest
amount of cars for any visit at 15 cars. We had a BBQ
and ate real good !!! Malcolm Does a Great Job on these
elderly visits.
SUN AUG 21 – CHERRY HILL ICE CREAM - Rte
119 Townsend, MA Well… we had the wrong date
last month. This time we are “correct”. Car show, good
food, good ice cream, good times with Country Dave
Award – Winning Country Show …. Yee Haaaaw !!!
CAR SHOW SUNDAY SEPT 5 – Labor Day Weekend
- Pres BRYAN then introduced three
gentlemen from the HCB-American
Legion Post 361, TOM SANFORD,
MARK
HAVEN
and
PETE
BEZANSON who explained their 1st
Annual Car Show scheduled for Sunday
of Labor Day weekend. All proceeds will
go to the Fitchburg Veterans Hospice, $20 entrance fee
after Aug 1st, Peer Judging , food, fun, 30 classes. See
flyer in this issue. The Car Show will be held on Allen
Field - West Road, ASHBY, MA. Gates open at 9AM
SHOLAN FARMS – Yesteryears Cruise In - Since
NEAL WYNNE our Sholan Farms guy couldn’t make
the meeting, Pres BRYAN
reported that Sholan Farms
will again start their Sunday
Cruise season on Sunday AUG
29th 1PM- 4PM. These Last Sunday of the Month
Cruises continue through October. Sholan Farms is an
Apple Orchard, Pleasant Street in Leominster
WWW&WWD - We then went “around the room” with
the membership throwing out individual Where We
Went And What We Did’s – Anheuser-Busch in
Merrimack, NH – 880 Street Rods said JOHN R.;
Endicott College, Concours d’Elegance – JIM &
JACK attended with JIM’s 1934 Hudson; Boys & Girls
Club Sunday AM Cruise Ins – MO took trophy when
TOM wasn’t there & TOM took trophy when MO
wasn’t there – SAL won ‘Muffler Rap’, KEN & MARY
were there too, lotsa cool Corvettes and Ferraris; 1A Car
Show at Devens – TOM & JOE GONYNOR were there
– they had 120 cars first Annual Show not much
advertising but free entry and $500 cash raffle at 2PM
was a hoot!!!; the Atlantic Nationals Car Show,
Moncton, NB – EMERY was there and didn’t see
FRED who was there and didn’t see EMERY; Bay State
Antique Auto Club Car Show at Endicott Estate –
BRYAN and TOM were there but didn’t run into JOHN
HOWARD who was judging the Foreign Class; and
…well … that’s all we can remember !!!
PICTURE SHOW - This month, we wrapped up the
meeting with TOM displaying the photos taken at the
North Shore Old Car Club Concours d’Elegance held
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at Endicott College by JACK. Both JIM DiGIORGIO &
JACK did the ‘voice overs’ and proved to be quite
entertaining… Thanks guys …!!! Which reminds us….
Did you attend an interesting show or visit a museum
& take pictures ??? Talk to TOM and we can arrange a
“Picture Show” for an upcoming meeting – its painless
and the membership will enjoy seeing some different
sites !!!
50/50 RAFFLE – Lucky new member NICK
CAPORELLI comes to our meeting night for the first
time and took home the loot!!! Way to go NICK …!!!
ATTENDANCE PRIZE – This month’s prize, 20 bucks,
went to CLARENCE RICHARDS - his name was drawn
and he was at the meeting…Remember you can only
win if you are at the meeting, so come on down !!!
ADJOURN MEETING – Meeting was adjourned at
8:37 PM followed by our Monthly Party FEAST!!!
Thanks to you all for throwing extra bucks in the ‘pizza
can”. We had an assortment of PIZZA,
sandwiches, cookies pies, cakes,
cold drinks, coffee, donuts and
other good stuff. The Food
Crew is happy that we all
pitched in with $$$ and also
helped out at the end by sticking around and cleaning
up … You say - you didn’t help to clean up ??? Oooops
!!! So, next month try to help us out … !!!.
Board Meeting was held after our regular meeting.
WHERE WE WENT AND WHAT WE DID …
2010 LEOMINSTER SUMMER STROLL – Saturday June 26. Great weather… lots of folks filled the downtown area
… lively parade … all kinds of entertainment on the “Common” and good turnout of old cars, parking was maybe a little
confused but a good time was had by all. SANDY CHACON reports that Summer Stroll 2010 Awards included….
Mayor's Choice – SAL DIFORTE, 1973 Plymouth Road Runner; Committee's Choice – MOE RICHARD, 1968 Pontiac
GTO; Police Chief's Choice – BARRY WILLIAMS, 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe and Fire Chief's Choice – PAUL
SMART, 1962 Chrysler Newport - Way to go guys !!!
Summer Stroll 2010
Old Cars line the streets
Summer Stroll 2010
Paul & Sal award winners
Summer Stroll 2010
Finger prints for Freddie!!!
Summer Stroll 2010
Sand sculpture – neat, neat!!!
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WHERE WE WENT AND WHAT WE DID …
JUN 12 & 13 MANCHESTER, VT- CAR SHOW DORR FARM (WAS HILDENE CAR SHOW) – Club Member JIM
DiGIORGIO gave us a report of the weekend, unfortunately we ran out of time to get it into the last issue. His Hudson
won Best of Show last year and this year he decided to take ‘another car’ JIM
writes “Attached is a copy of the dash plaque given to all entries at this year's
show. Manchester (Hildene) tradition is the Best of Show from prior year is
featured on the current year's plaque. Next year is the 25th anniversary show
and they are working to get all previous Best in Show vehicles to attend. I
was also informed that Mercedes is going to be the featured marque so, it
looks like I may end up bring two cars to the show in 2011!
there were a lot of pre-registration packets that
The only club member I spotted
didn't get picked-up (lots of
during the weekend was FRED
no-shows). Different story
GIROUARD in his '61 Chevy
on Saturday night when the
Bubbletop. I had planned to
sky opened up - it poured.
drive the Hudson to the show
No rain on Sunday morning
however, when I checked
but the roads were a bit
weather.com on Friday morning
damp from the overnight
they were predicting 70%
rain. The weather held until
chance of rain on Saturday and
1PM Sunday - however, just
60% on Sunday. Friday was
as trophies were starting to
clear and warm so, we diverted
be awarded, the rain started
to "Plan B" (every one has a
again. My Mercedes took
Plan B - right?) and drove the
second place in it's class.
'69 Mercedes 280SL. Speaking
June 12 &13 Manchester, VT Show
First was won by a white '61
of Plan B, I pre-registered the
Jim & Beth’s 1969 Mercedes 280SL.
300SL Roadster (well deserved!).
Hudson in Class B - Hudson's. When I
There were 8 or 9 cars in our class - a few different ones
got to the show on Friday with the 280SL, they simply
each day. Attached is a pic of the final few remaining
switched me to Class BB - Mercedes. "Plan BB I
late in the day on Saturday. With the rain starting we
guess?"
high-tailed out of Dodge when they finally got thru our
class and drove most of the ride back to Pepperell in the
During the show on Saturday the sky was gray and
rain (fortunately, the 280SL's wipers & defroster work
overcast with drizzle but, thankfully no torrential
great and no leaks in the top!)
downpours. The highest number window registration I
saw while strolling the show was in the mid 300's - but,
SATURDAY- JULY 3 - CIVIC DAY AT COOLIDGE PARK - FITCHBURG - It was a super warm and sunny day. We
had a display of cars all through the day. Cars came and went so the display changed cars every hour. GIBBY LASHUA
played and sang. He had a problem with his PA system dying out, later in the day but another entertainer learned of it
and he shared his PA with GIBBY the rest of the time. Lots of activity, good food, lots of venders and entertainment,
Mayor LISA WONG was on hand all day greeting everyone.
On the show field were SAL DeFORTE - '73 Plymouth Roadrunner, BILL FRANKLIN - '36 Plymouth Coupe, SAM &
JAN BELLIO - '63 Ford T'Bird Convertible, MO & PAT TREMBLAY - '37 Austin Seven Tourer, RON's AUTO
RESTORATION - 2 Vettes & a Chevy Sports Coupe, RICHARD & NANCY FORS - ''66 Mustang Convertible, GIBBY
LASHUA - '31 Ford Model A Sedan, GEORGE & NANCY TRAINQUE - '57 Ford T'Bird Convertible, BUTCH
RINTALA - 'Hot Rod, McCormack Tractor & an Army Jeep, and FRED GIROUARD & SUE SLAVIN - '61 Chevy
Impala Bubble Top. (If you were there and I missed you, I'm sorry. MO)
Our sincere thanks to SAL DeFORTE, WAYNE PREISCH and JOAN MAGUY for their handling the display.
GUEST SPEAKERS FOR MEETINGS – We have great Guest Speakers (Dave & Lisa Simard) lined up for our
November Meeting – but are open to more speaker ideas for the other months & Winter Meetings – talk to Prez
BRYAN, TOM or any Officer / Director listed on the Directory page …
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WHERE WE WENT AND WHAT WE DID …
SUNDAY - JULY 4th - INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE - FITCHBURG - It was a beautiful summer day. Our thirty
cars were directly behind the zillion fire trucks, moving slowly, bumper-to-bumper (or was it pumper-to-pumper). They
need to be "up front" to decrease the amount of time that these emergency vehicles are "out of service".
Fitcburg July 4th Parade
Mo’s ’33 Austin is waiting
Members and guests and non-members who followed
Mo in his '33 Austin Seven Saloon were: BILL
FRANKLIN - '56 Ford Crown Victoria, CHARLIE
SHERMAN - '63Ford Galaxie, WAYNE PREISCH '39 Olds 60 Hot Rod, CHRIS PREISCH & CASEY
BIDLSMAN - '80 Datsun 280 ZX, VERNE & TERRI
HILLMAN - '58 Hillman Minx, LEONCIO OTERO '56 Dodge Meadowbrook, MALCOM SMILEY - '72
Ford Galaxie Sedan, MIKE & LORRAINE - '2005
T'Bird, FRED GIROUARD & SUE SLAVIN - 61
Chevy Bubble Top (Second Place Winner), PETER
& ANN CAPODAGLI - '55 Chevy Nomad Wagon
(First Place Winner), SAM BELLIO - '63 T'Bird
Convertible, RICHARD & NANCY FORS - 1993
Mustang Convertible, RAY & LOUISE RATHIER - '54
Chrysler New Yorker, ALBERT CADRETTE - '12 Ford
Model T Cab Delivery, RICHARD PARADISE with
NANCY, VAL & CRYSTAL - '27 Chrysler Jalopy,
JOHN CADRETTE - '31 Ford Model A Sedan,
Fitcburg July 4th Parade
Bill’s Crown Vic ready to go
BRYAN LeBLANC & Father RON LeBLANC - '79
Lincoln Mark V Collector's Series Coupe, JOHN
ANDERSON & BEV - '44 Dodge Weapons Carrier,
KEVIN JOHNSTON - 55 Chevy Belair Sedan,
WALTER WELTON< GEORGE BUTLER & son
SAM - '32 Ford Dump Truck, GEORGE & CHRISTA
AIKEN - '34 Olds Coupe, KEJIN KDJIAN, MARY
ELLEN, JILLIAN, EMMA & EDEN - '65 Plymouth
Satellite Convertible, FRED & JUDY PECKHAM,
KYLE & MEGAN HOFER -'79 Peterbilt "GOD BLESS
THE USA", JIM & NATHAN ACREE - '87 Buick T,
SAL DeFORTE - '73 Plymouth Roadrunner (Third
Place Winner), MICHAEL, LISA, MADELINE
McCLAUGHLIN & Friend ZOIE - '57 Chevy Belair,
SCOTT RIVERS & LAURI, ARIANI GARCIA &
ABIGAIL GARCIA - '69 Pontiac Firebird, and KEVIN
HALEY & AMANDA PERLA - '70 Pontiac Le Mans
Convertible.
Our hats are off to all of you who participated in this year's parade. RAY C of WPKZ and GLENN FOSSA of the
Yankee Region of the RROC and the members of the Fitchburg Area TV Station (FATV) at the reviewing stand.
FATV has DVD copies of the video taken of the parade for sale. Call them at 978-343-3130 for details.
Sue, Nancy, Louise, Bill &
other clubbers – B4 the parade
Former clubber – Al Cadrette’s
neat Settle Shop Wagon
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WHERE WE WENT AND WHAT WE DID …
CHEVY TAKES THE DOUGH … FORD TAKES THE SHOW !!! Mid-State Club members RUSS &
CAROL STANLEY AND JOHN & DORIS BROOKS, with 2 other couples, took their 13th annual 3 day
weekend car trip to the Auburn/Lewiston, ME area in July, to participate in the 6th Kona Shriners car show and
fly-in in Turner ME. The STANLEYS, the only Chevy in the group, won the $300 50/50 prize! BUT the Fords
took home the trophies against about a dozen cars in each of their classes. Charles Bickford took 2nd place with
his '66 Falcon, and Howard Phelps won a 3rd place trophy for his '68 California Special Mustang. We sure
wish they would join our MSAAC! (Let’s get ‘em a couple Member Apps …!!!)
Russ & his buddies with their loot … What’s better ???
The big bucks or trophies – it’s a toss-up !!!
2010 ELDERLY CARE FACILITY VISITS – MALCOLM SMILEY reports on the recent Assisted Living visits by
our Club members:
FRI JULY 9 – ECFV – HIGHLANDS ASSTD LIVING; Fitchburg 2 – 3PM. A light, day-time turn out but still
appreciated by the residents MSAAC clubbers who were there : SAL DiFORTE – ’73 Roadrunner, MALCOLM
SMILEY – ’72 Ford Galaxie 500, GEORGE TRANQUE –‘57 T-Bird.
SAT JUL 17 – ECFV – KEYSTONE ASSISTD LIVING Genesis HealthCare - MALCOLM sez there were a
Baker’s Dozen club cars and many clubbers who came out to support this annual visit. The management once again
provided a ‘scrumptious’ meal for all the participants. Guests enjoyed our old cars and relived their younger years.
THANKS to all club members who came out AND the Keystone Center Management for hosting our visit. Mid-State
clubbers included:
GARY & JOANNE GELINAS – ’64 Mercury
Comet, DICK FORS – ’93 Mustang convert, ANITA
WINTERS
–
’51
Chevy
Deluxe,
KEN
BURCHSTEAD – ’72 Chevy C-10 Pickup, MARY
BURCHSTEAD – 2004 Chev SSR, RICH
PARADISE & ANNA HEBERT – ‘27 Chrysler
Jalopy, MALCOLM SMILEY – ’72 Ford Galaxie
500, SAL DiFORTE – ’73 Roadrunner, GEORGE
TRANQUE –‘57 T-Bird, PAUL SMART – ’62
Chrysler Newport; Chuck Allard – ’64 GMC Van and
David Thibodeau. GIBBY LASHUA – ’32 Ford
Model A played his accordion and sang for the
elderly.
Keystone Assisted Living Our trucks & oldies line the lawn
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WHERE WE WENT AND WHAT WE DID …
SAT AUG 7 - ECFV – LIFE CARE of ACTON – a short
24 mile run down Rte 2 or the back roads of Rtes 2A and
others put us at the Life Care site, just in time to park
under the big ol’ pine trees… or not. Delighting the
residents who made the trek to the “old car” parking area
were 7 members “old cars” and a visitor 1930 Ford ‘rumble
seat’ coupe.
Fine finger food and socializing with
residents, Chaplin JANE BRIGHAM and other Mid-State
clubbers made the morning ‘disappear’ . Those who made
the morning visit included: MALCOLM SMILEY –1972
Ford Galaxie 500, GEORGE TRANQUE –1957 T-Bird,
KEN BURCHSTEAD – 1970 Chevy C-10 Pickup, MARY
BURCHSTEAD – 2004 Chev SSR,. EMERY &
JEANNITA GAUDET – 1949 Chevy Rod Pickup, TOM
YODER – 1950 Dodge Coronet, JIM DiGIORGIO -1969
Mercedes 280SL; and Bob, Brenda & Angela Lalli with a
1930 Ford ‘rumble seat’ coupe – and a message “HI Uncle
MO, Aunt PAT and EVIE…!!!”
Life Care of Acton – Visitor’s
Model A & others against the fence
TUES AUG 10 - COOK-OUT Council on Aging,
sponsored by the Kiwanis - Westford, MA - JIM
DiGIORGIO , the event organizer, reports, Mid-State
Club members started rolling into the Westford
Senior Center around 4:30PM. The Center cordedoff an area in the center of the parking lot
for our cars and many seniors were seen strolling
amongst the cars. The Kiwani’s grilled dogs and
burgers for approximately 100 Westford Seniors as
well as those of us displaying our antique vehicles.
Lots of salads and sides as well as sweets and
watermelon. Members set up their chairs in the
parking lot and enjoyed the cookout.
The ‘antique auto’ parking area included: EMERY
& JEANNITA - 53 Chev Pickup Street rod ; CHARLIE
& CHARLOTTE - 63 ½ Ford Galaxie 500; FRED &
SUE - 61 Chevy Impala Bubbletop; GEORGE
TRAINQUE - 57 T-Bird; HAROLD REHRAUR- 33
Vicky Street rod; JACK CARROLL driving Jim's '69
Mercedes 280SL; JIM DiGIORGIO - '34 Hudson
DeLuxe 2 dr convert; NEIL CADOGAN - 1951 F100
Ford pickup. A beautiful, original 1932 Studebaker
President roadster driven by Bob Dalton, as well as a
1965 White Mustang and a Jaguar XJ6 2 dr coupe
completed the vehicle display. Thanks to JIM, the
Westford Council on Aging and the Kiwani’s for
planning and working the details… surely everyone
enjoyed themselves an a look-see at our ‘old cars’ !!!
SAT AUG 14 – Leominster Crossings Assisted
Living – Great time, great weather, great food, great
friends showing the residents our “old car fleet” !!!
Our old cars, club members and guests present.
Included: MALCOLM SMILEY – ’72 Ford Galaxie
500, GARY & JOANNE GELINAS – ’64 Mercury
Comet, DICK PARADISE & ANNA HEBERT – ‘27
Chrysler Jalopy, GEORGE TRANQUE –‘57 T-Bird,
ALICE & JOE GONYNOR – ’50 Ford, ANITA
WINTERS – ’51 Chevy Deluxe, FRED GIROUARD
– ’61 Chevy Bubbletop, KEN BURCHSTEAD – ’70
Chevy C-10 Pickup,. CLARENCE RICHARD – ’67
Pontiac Lemans, DENNIS GOYETTE – ’67 Cadillac
Conv., BRYAN LeBLANC – ’79 Lincoln Mark V
Collector Series, MARY BURCHSTEAD – 2004
Chev SSR, DICK & NANCY FORS – ’93 Mustang
convert and Nick Caporelli – 1930 Ford.
Kiwanis of Westford Cookout – a
dozen or so “old cars” made the day!!!
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Red Neck Express Trailer Art work by local Artist
Downtown Leominster Sat Nite Cruise-Ins
DJ - WAYNE’s Red Neck Express & Trailer
Can you name these ornaments ???
<<< Car #1
and Car #2 >>>
North Shore Old Car Club Concours d’Elegance held at Endicott College
Jack Carroll likes to photograph “chrome”…. Great Hood ornaments !!!
BSAAC Show Endicott Est.
Tom & Jan’s ’64 Corvette
Fitchburg July 4th Parade
All lined up & rarin’ to go
BSAAC Show Endicott Est.
Bryan’s ’79 Lincoln Mark V
Fitchburg July 4th Parade
All lined up & rarin’ to go
Mo – the man who makes it happen !!!
2010 Summer – Kawani’s Cook-Out
2010 Summer – 1-A Show at Devens
2010 Summer – More Mid-State Photos from Here and There!!!
Boys & Girls Club Cruise
Maynard AAC AutoFest 2010
Boys & Girls Club Cruise
Downtown Leominster Cruise Nites
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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS and OTHER STUFF…
CLUB MEMBER ON THE MOVE - DON GALE was recently appointed as TREASURER for
the New England region of The EARLY FORD V8 CLUB… Congrats DON !!!!
Looks like you should put that ’49 Ford Convertible back together again, so you
can drive it to the Early FordV8 meetings – instead of that ol’Pontiac, eh ???
LOCAL COUPLE CONTINUES A TRADITION OF KINDNESS – “ There are still tent cities
Don - Early V8er’s
for miles along the roads leading from the Haitian capital of Port-aunew $$$ man!!!
Prince, and rebuilding after the Jan. 12 earthquake has a long way to
go, Leominster resident Emery Gaudet said Wednesday” was the beginning of a July 4 article in
the local newspaper about our SUNSHINE LADY & PAST PRESIDENT’S 13th Annual Yard
Sale Fundraiser to benefit the efforts of the Franciscan Missionaries in Baton Rouge, LA. The
paper goes on to say that they have raised about $2000 a year with their ever expanding yard
sale. Along with holding the fundraiser, the Gaudet's send clothing, medicine, baby formula and
other items to the country a few times each year. The yard sale will take place from 9 AM to 3
PM Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Gaudet's home at 25 Piece Street in Leominster. Maybe you’ll
have time to drop by and ‘buy something’ to support our fellow club members… ???
Emery & Jeannita –
13 years of Haiti
Yard Sales
GET WELL LIST - BUD ARBO is still undergoing chemo…and hanging in there – but
always in need our Prayers and Get Well Wishes. You can drop him a card or a phone call –
he’s listed in our Officer Directory in the front of this newsletter… BOBBY BREAULT is
coming along on the road to recovery as is MARTHA LEAHY (wow…who else is also in need of a ‘Get Well’ note
from “our gang”???) Let our super Sunshine Lady – JEANNITA know and she will take it from there !!!
THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED … to this issue of the newsletter – An article, some pictures, a quick note
from these guys & gals continue to make your newsletter better & your Editors’ life much easier !!! CAROL
STANLEY, JIM DiGIORGIO, SAL DiFORTE, BRYAN LeBLANC, JACK CARROLL & MALCOLM.
YOU CAN ALSO HELP !!! MO & TOM aren’t ‘spring-chickens’ anymore … and always welcome any and all info
about ‘old car’ places you have visited & don’t forget to send pictures too!!!
NORTH SHORE OLD CAR CLUB CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE held at Endicott College - Even though they
couldn’t get JIM DiGIORGIO’S name right, he still took a trophy, The following is from a press release from
Endicott College: Class III - Pre War Classics and Significant 1933-1942 - 1934 Hudson Light 8 conv coupe owned by
Jim DeGregorio … Congrats JIM !!!
MASSACHUSETTS STREET ROD BILL HAS BEEN SIGNED BY GOVERNOR - House Bill 4871 An Act Relative
to Street Rods and Custom Vehicles was signed by the Governor the afternoon of August 19th and is now Chapter 311.It
has been more than eight years since the initial attempts to provide special registration classes and safety inspections in
Massachusetts for Street Rods and Custom Vehicles as well as limited use replica and specially constructed cars &
trucks (so called hobbyist built kit vehicles) was started. As each General Court Session ended without a bill that could
successfully make it through the legislative process, it did progress further along with each attempt until finally it is now
a reality. Life for owners ‘should be’ a whole lot easier now that this is signed into law. We should have copies at the
next club meeting .
Kit builders, especially Factory Five Racing, Inc. and hot rod /custom owners are most affected - good news - by this,
see the FFR website for their response… http://www.factoryfive.com/whatsnew/update/massbill/passes.html
NEW 2010 MID-STATE MEMBERS – this month … !!!
Applications for new members were recently received and approved by the Board as follows:
• Nick & Michele Caporelli – Worcester with 1930 Model A, ‘71 Chevy Impala convert & 1974 Chevy Caprice
• Dave & Joyce Hanley – New Ipswich, NH with 1963 Ford Galaxie 2dr HT & ‘67 Mustang GTA convert
WELCOME ABOARD - We hope to see you at our future meetings, events!
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Sundays: Sept. 26 & Oct. 31 2010
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2010 –THINGS TO DO & PLACES TO GO !!!
SUN AUG 29 - SHOLAN FARM (Apple Orchard)
"Yesteryears" CRUISE-IN – 1PM to 4PM - Pleasant
Street, Leominster – Old Car Owners: FREE Eats !!!
August thru December
FRI OCT 1 - FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE
FAMILY WKEND PARADE – 7PM North St pkg lot
SUN SEPT 5 – CAR SHOW Labor Day Weekend
(HCB-American Legion Post 361) West Rd Allen Field,
OCT 2 SAT – WINGS & WHEELS -FITCHBURG
AIRPORT – Modern & Vintage Airplane & Car
Show; 10AM to 3PM hosted by the Early Ford V-8 Club of
ASHBY, MA
New England & Fitchburg Pilots’ Assoc.
SUN SEPT 12 – ECFV – BROADVIEW
ASST’D LIVING - 10AM to 12:30PM RD
9/20 547 Central St; Winchendon, MA 01475-
OCT 4 MON – CLUB MEETING &
NOMINATIONS NITE CrossRoads Ofc Park - 7PM
1268
OCT 6 to9 –HERSHEY AACA Fall Meet (Wed–Sat)
SUN SEPT 12 – TY-RODS
Old Timers Reunion –
OCT 10PP PSUN – HARVEST ANNUAL CAR SHOW,
PARADE & FESTIVAL – ORANGE, MA
Bolton Fairgrnds, Rte 117, Lancaster, MA 9AM to 4PM
SEPT 13 – CLUB MEETING -Cross Roads Ofc Park
SAT SEP 18 - ECFV –LIFE CARE of NASHOBA –
BBQ – 11AM to 1PM 191 Foster St. Littleton, MA 01460
SAT SEPT 25 – FERNCOL FAIR-E. TEMPLETON
SUN SEPT 26 – FERNCOL FAIR- E. TEMPLETN –
leaves from the West Fitchburg Restaurant & Pizzeria, 226
Westminster St. on Route 2A at 11AM
SUN SEPT 26- SHOLAN FARM (Apple Orchard)
"Yesteryears" CRUISE-IN – 1PM to 4PM - Pleasant
Street, Leominster – Old Car Owners: FREE Eats !!!
SEP 29 to OCT 3–CARLISLE Fall Meet (Wed – Sun)
Also Orange Bicentennial (200th Anniversary) Celebration
OCT 17 SUN-ANNUAL CLUB FOLIAGE RUN???
- leaves Twin-City Plaza (K-Mart) at 1PM
SUN OCT 31 - SHOLAN FARM (Apple Orchard)
"Yesteryears" CRUISE-IN – 1PM to 4PM - Pleasant
Street, Leominster – Old Car Owners: FREE Eats !!!
NOV 1 MON – CLUB MEETING CrossRoads - 7PM
& ELECTIONS NITE
DEC 6 MON – CLUB MEETING & CHRISTMAS
PARTY NITE – Location - TBD
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING& SINGINGGARY REED announces the dates for the Salvation
Army Bell Ringing in November.
LOOKING FOR LOCAL CRUISE NITES ??? … check ‘em out !!!
Tues Nite Cruise – VFW back parking lot; Westminster, MA. (978) 874-2424
Wed Nite Cruise – JR’s PUB; 14 North St, Fitchburg, MA (978) 343-2370
Wed Nite Cruise – MOCC ; Kimball’s Rte 124, Jaffrey NH Starts 6PM
Thurs Nite Cruise – Mass Cruisers; Bass Pro Shop, Foxboro, MA every other Thurs Nite – Aug. 5, 19
Thurs Nite Cruise –Goss Farm 5-8PM, Ice Cream / Food Court 978) 649-7688 / 446 Pleasant St; Dunstable, MA
Thurs Nite Cruise –King Phillips Restaurant 5-8PM, Ice Cream / Food / RestRooms !!! Rte 2A; Phillipston, MA
Thurs Nite Cruise –Ashburnham Rod & Gun Club, Cory Hill Rd, Ashbnhm, MA
Fri Nite Cruise – JR’s PUB; 14 North St, Fitchburg, MA (978) 343-2370
Fri Nite Cruise – Polish American Club Gardner, MA
Fri Nite Cruise – Kimball’s (old Oakridge), Rte 70, Ice Cream,Burgers, Dogs & Seafood;5-9PM; get there early !!!
CANCELLED STUFF … too bad that ‘lack of interest’ causes these to call it quits early (Ed note )
SUNDAY MORNING CRUISE-IN –BOYS & GIRLS CLUB – August 22 Boys and Girls Club of North Central
MA located in Leominster is CANCELLED
NO SATURDAY NITE Leominster Cruise – Downtown Leominster, MA - its “on Hold”until further notice … More
Info call SAL (978) 534-1757
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SWAP AND SELL SHOP
FOR SALE: 1958 CHEV
BelAire - Pearl White, 2 Door
hardtop (very rare),
2-Spd
Pwrglide, PS, PDB, all new front
end, new rad, SS exh, much
more. Will consider partial trade
for classic convert. $18,000
OBO. Bob 978)345-2431
NEW STUFF … !!!
Need info by the 20th of the month.
We have a lead on a CAR FOR
SALE - 1964 Studebaker Daytona
convertible. A feature story in July
‘06 Hemmings Classic Car Issue 22.
Looks like a real nice car, and was
Studebaker's last convert - just over
700 made. Mid-$20K’s Call Dale
cell 239-994-5052; h 574-273-1885
FOR SALE: 1996 Corvette Coupe –
Red, tinted roof pnl, Blk leather Auto.
Pioneer Stereo Cruise, Show or Driver.
66K Miles, Always garaged & covered.
Car cover incl. $12.0K / OBO. Call Bob
508)612-1309
FOR SALE: Dri -Wash !!!... Stock up
FOR SALE: 1976 TR6 - Classic
now for your summer detailing needs.
British roadster. 16,460 orig.
8oz. spray bottle -$20; 32 oz. refill-$40;
miles. Exc orig Inca Yellow
FOR SALE - '60 Corvette, both tops Tom 978)502-6641
paint, perf black int & top, orig
exc. cond. red/red. 350 V8, 4 speed
red stripe tyres. 2498cc in-line 6
Isn’t Tom’s but just as nice. … !! FOR
cyl, twin side draft Strombergs,
SALE:
1951
Plymouth
Asking $41.0 K. Call Chuck Dubrule Cambridge - 2 dr sdn. 6 cyl; 6 volt – 3
synch 4-speed. Perf orig wood
978-345-1819 or MO 978-345-5272.
speed. 48620 miles New radiator. New
dash, top boot and tonneau
upholstery, even the trunk. Asking
cover. Runs, looks, drives like a
$15,900 OBRO – or trade for an automatic??? Sonny 978
new car -full docs since 2000 miles. $26,000 or BRO.
630-2587 or 978 895-6574
Jim 978-433-1919 Photos: 1934hudson@charter.net
978 365 -1700
Jeff@CentralMassPowderCoating.com
32 Greeley Street Clinton, MA 01510 FAX 978 365-1800
www.CENTRALMASSPOWDERCOATING.com
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