May 2005 - Oldsmobile Club of Arizona

M A Y 2005
‘DREAM CAR’ SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY by Phillip Powell
$3,240,000 for an Oldsmobile? That's probably more than the entire division was worth
when GM shut it down. And yet the highest price paid at the 2005 Barrett-Jackson
auction was the amount just quoted, and that for an Oldsmobile.
Ah, but not just any Olds. We're talking about an Oldsmobile F-88, a Motorama "Dream
Car" from 1954, one with a spectacular appearance and a storied, even mysterious,
past. One of only two cars built. Or was it three? That's part of the mystery.
And yet, as valuable as this car is now, for decades it was little more than a collection of
parts and body panels stuffed into a few wooden crates, shuffled from owner to owner
(including one man twice) before it was finally restored.
A little background for those of you unfamiliar with the Motorama shows. These were
annual GM extravaganzas, which traditionally opened at New York's Waldorf-Astoria
hotel, then were sent on cross-country tours, the vehicles and display materials shipped
in customized tractor-trailer units almost as spectacular as the cars themselves…
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AUCTION
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CLUB NEWS
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B-O-P RESULTS
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2005 Board of Directors
President
Gloria Varley
carcouple@cox.net
480.368.1410
Vice President
Stu Schindler
stuzieq@cox.net
480.892.5524
Secretary
Charli Terry
stuzieq@cox.net
480.892.5524
Treasurer
Carol Alfter
falfter@cox.net
623.780.3529
Membership Chairman
Marc Beaulac
beaulac@cox.net
480.279.5556
Newsletter Chairman/Editor
Karl Sup
ksup@cableaz.com
480.985.6683
Activities Chairman
Frank Alfter
falfter@cox.net
623.780.3529
Chapter Representative
Jim Schultz
rocketranch@cableone.net
928.636.2405
VIP MEMBERS
Webmaster
Karl Sup
Assistant to the Editor
Marc Beaulac
President’s Message
Spring has sprung and summer is beginning to take over, but even so the
weather is perfect for a Saturday night outing. This month’s meeting on
the 28th should be a nice night for sitting by our cars and shooting the
breeze. Come on out and join us at the Rock ‘N Roll McDonald’s.
I would like to encourage you once again to attend the Pacific Southwest
Zone Show that is taking place on May 13 & 14th. This is a great show with
Nationals style judging. For more information on this event see last
month’s newsletter.
We are going racing on June 4th. No, not with your Oldsmobile, but Kart
Racing at the F1 Race Factory. The information on this event is on the
flyer. It is very important that you RSVP so that we can let F1 know how
many Karts we will need. Please RSVP to Activities Director, Frank Alfter.
The Dinner & a Show event has been a big success the last couple of
years, so we will be doing it again this year on Saturday, July 9th. All the
information you need to know appears in this newsletter. Please RSVP to
Vice President, Stu Schindler.
If you are planning on going to the Oldsmobile Nationals in Washington
State this year and are interested in driving up with other club members,
please let me know so that we can organize a caravan.
The progressive dinner is scheduled for September 17, 2005. We need
volunteers to host the event. Just in case you have never attended a
progressive dinner, I will explain what it is. Dinner is eaten in stages at 2
or 3 different homes. We have salads and appetizers at the first home, the
main course at the 2nd home (or at the 1st home in addition to the
appetizers), and dessert at the 3rd home. At the dessert home we play
games and give away prizes. Give me a call or send me an email if you
would like more information about hosting this event.
Happy Oldsmobiling.
Gloria
COVER PHOTO
The F-88 awaits its trip to the auction block for its record setting BarrettJackson sale. Thanks to everyone who lent me a bidder’s pass to allow me
to sneak into the bidder’s only reception to take the photos of the F-88 you
see here in the newsletter.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Information to be considered for submittal in to the newsletter needs to be received by the 1st of the month. Please
send your information as an email or attach it to your email in word document form. If you have problems or questions
please ask any board member and they will happily assist you. If you do not have access to a computer, please send
your submittal to: Karl Sup, 2355 S. Wildrose Circle, Mesa, AZ 85212. Otherwise, email all information to
ksup@cableaz.com.
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‘DREAM CAR’ SURROUNDED BY MYSTERY
by Phillip Powell
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
Highlighting those shows were the so-called dream cars
(which we call "concepts" today) developed in GM's styling
studios. They served the dual role of design studies for the
corporation and excitement builders for would-be buyers,
while further cementing GM's then-image as the world center
of automotive styling.
The 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 was such a Dream Car. Erotic,
almost, in its harmony of curves, the F-88 was a 2-seater
sports car built on the same chassis as the first Chevrolet
Corvette and with the same wheelbase. Power was supplied
by a modified 324 cubic-inch Olds Super 88 V-8 engine giving
250 hp, flowing through a 4-speed Hydra-Matic transmission.
Everything else, aside from the instruments, was unique. It
was painted metallic gold, with metallic green fender wells
and off-white leather upholstery. To say the F-88 was flat-out
gorgeous would be an understatement.
In those days, after Dream Cars completed their duties with
Motorama, the vehicles would be given to division heads, who
were free to dispose of them as they wished although GM
management preferred the cars be scrapped. If that seems a
sin, the fear was that such a car in the wrong hands could
lead to serious legal problems. Although driveable, the cars
weren't engineered for everyday road use and had a private
owner been involved in an accident, the corporation most
likely would have been sued.
Nevertheless some cars were given to supposedly worthy friends and not all, fortunately, went to the crusher.
After the F-88 completed its Motorama duties and was sent back to Olds headquarters in Lansing, GM's legendary
styling head Harley Earl apparently decided that destroying it would, in fact, be sinful, and ordered another one built for
his own use. This car was identical except for its bright red paint scheme. And that's when the stories began. It was
long rumored that one of the cars had caught fire, with varying accounts of where and how. All the GM survivors from
that period insist there never was such a fire.
Somehow the gold F-88 disappeared, while the red car was
redeveloped in 1957 as a Mark II, with the same engine and
chassis. A later Mark IV was built, using yet another fiberglass
body. This car became Harley Earl's when he retired to Florida
in 1958. After his death it was given to a NASCAR museum but
when museum construction was delayed, the car was returned
to Michigan where Earl's successor, Bill Mitchell, ordered it
destroyed.
Meanwhile a disassembled F-88 arrived in crates at the
California home of Errett Lobban Cord (yes, the man behind
the famed front-wheel-drive cars carrying his name). Earl and
Cord were friends, but no one knows exactly why E.L. ended
up with this stack of panels and parts. However the car
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remained crated and eventually was sold, and sold, and sold again. In all, it had twelve owners, including the division
and one man who bought it twice.
Was this the gold F-88? Its external panels were unpainted yet
the fender undersides were finished in metallic green. Could it
have been Earl's red 1954 car? Or maybe neither? There have,
after all, been unconfirmed tales about a third 54 F-88.
The most likely case, experts claim, is that Earl somehow
regained possession of the golden F-88 and since he already had
a red one, shipped the original back to Michigan, to be delivered
to his friend E.L. Cord. No one can explain why it was
disassembled and crated.
Fortunately for all, during a lengthy process of multiple owners
the F-88 was finally restored to its golden glory and after being
in the safe hands of Seattle collector Gordon Apker for several
years, returned to the spotlight at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, where it sold in January for that astounding
$3,240,000. A small fortune, perhaps, but for those who appreciate automotive sculpture, history, and rarity, this
Oldsmobile is worth every penny. (Photos by Karl Sup)
JOHN DELOREAN, SPORTS CAR DEVELOPER, DIES AT 80
John Z. DeLorean, the innovative automaker who left a promising career in Detroit to
develop the stainless steel-skinned, gull-winged sports car bearing his name and was
acquitted of charges he planned to sell $24 million worth of cocaine to support the
venture, has died at the age of 80.
DeLorean died March 20th at Overlook Hospital in Summit, N.J., of complications
from a recent stroke, said Paul Connell, an owner of A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral
Directors in Royal Oak, Mich., which was handling arrangements.
DeLorean, whose namesake car was turned into a time machine in the “Back to the
Future” movies, was among just a handful of U.S. entrepreneurs who dared start a
car company in the last 75 years. DeLorean broke the mold of staid Midwestern auto
executives by pushing General Motors Corp. to offer smaller models, auto historians
said.
While at GM, he created what some consider the first “muscle car” in 1964 by
cramming a V-8 engine into a Pontiac Tempest and calling it the GTO. Although he
was a rising if unconventional executive at GM, and was believed by many to be
destined for its presidency, he quit in 1973 to launch the DeLorean Motor Car Co. in
Northern Ireland.
Eight years later, the DeLorean DMC-12 hit the streets with its unpainted stainless
steel skin and gull-wing doors. Its angular design earned it a cult following, and the
car was a time-traveling vehicle for Michael J. Fox in the “Back to the Future” films of the late 1980s. However, the factory produced
only about 8,900 cars in three years, estimated John Truscott, membership director of the DeLorean Owners Association.
DeLorean’s company collapsed in 1983, a year after he was arrested in Los Angeles, accused in a sting of conspiring to sell $24
million of cocaine to salvage the company. DeLorean used an entrapment defense to win acquittal on the drug charges in 1984,
despite a videotape in which he called a suitcase full of cocaine “good as gold.”
He was later cleared of defrauding his investors, but continuing legal entanglements kept him on the sidelines of the automotive
world, although his passion for cars did not abate. After declaring bankruptcy in 1999, he said he wanted to produce a speedy plastic
sports car selling for only $20,000.
A public viewing was tentatively set for Wednesday at the funeral home, located north of Detroit, with a private burial scheduled for
Thursday at White Chapel Cemetery in the Detroit suburb of Troy.
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BARRETT-JACKSON OLDSMOBILE RESULTS
by Marc Beaulac
The 2005 Barrett-Jackson Auction held the last week of January 2005 saw some outstanding prices for Oldsmobiles.
The list below shows the final "auction price" (commisions etc) of the listed Oldsmobiles, Yes 3.4 Million is correct!
To view the car, simply go to http://www.barrett-jackson.com/events/scottsdale/vehicles/allcars.asp. You can view
pictures and a description of the cars. Your Olds is mostly worth more now then it was last year!
1950 OLDSMOBILE CONVERTIBLE CUSTOM HARDTOP
$49680
1950 OLDSMOBILE 88 CONVERTIBLE
$69120
1953 OLDSMOBILE CUSTOM 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$29700
1953 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$23220
1954 OLDSMOBILE F-88 GM CONCEPT CAR
1956 OLDSMOBILE 98 STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE
$3240000
$103680
1958 OLDSMOBILE SUPER 88 CONVERTIBLE
$72900
1959 OLDSMOBILE 98 HOLIDAY 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$32400
1962 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE
$22140
1963 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE CONVERTIBLE
$22680
1967 OLDSMOBILE 442 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$33480
1967 OLDSMOBILE 442 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$45900
1967 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 2 DOOR HOLIDAY COUPE $108000
1967 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CONVERTIBLE
$17820
1967 OLDSMOBILE TORONADO COUPE
$14850
1969 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE
$37260
1969 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE
$35640
1969 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-32 CONVERTIBLE
$105840
1969 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442 CONVERTIBLE
$82620
1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS PACE CAR CONVERTIBLE
$31860
1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SPORTS COUPE
$11880
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$32400
1984 OLDSMOBILE HURST 2 DOOR HARDTOP
$18360
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LET’S GET PERSONAL
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Lauryl
Trundy
Judy
Judy
Michael
Linda Drellack
Don
Martina
Ned
Harlan
Sandi
Joe
David
Robert
Andy
Hyde
05/04
Ferro
05/05
Johnson 05/07
Hauff
05/08
Thomas 05/08
Hrubes
05/09
Johnson 05/15
Hutchinson05/17
Miner
05/18
Warddrip 05/21
Martin
05/26
Stout
05/27
Cicero
05/28
Zetterman 05/31
Vogt
05/31
B-O-P SHOW OLDSMOBILE-ONLY WINNERS!
PRE-1955
1st Allen Poor
2nd None
1955-59
1st Andy Vogt
2nd John Clark
PRE-1960 MODIFIED
1st Bob Sarraillon
2nd None
1937 Business Coupe
1958 4-door
1956 4-door
1950 Deluxe Coupe
1960-64
1st Harlan Warddrip
2nd Aaron Kottas
1961 Starfire Conv
1964 F-85 Wagon
1965-69
1st Frank Stringi
2nd Carl Roser
1966 Starfire
1966 Toronado
1960-2005 Modified
1st Jerry Gwidalski
2nd Don Johnson
1968 Cutlass Conv
1965 442
CUTLASS/442 1964-67
1st David Cicero
1966
2nd Bill Meister
1966 442
CUTLASS ONLY 1968-72
1st Roy Lack
1970 SX
2nd Mike Palmer
1972
442 ONLY 1968-72
1st Rick Paradice
2nd Warren Victor
1968 hardtop
1968 convertible
CUTLASS/442 1973-2005
1st Alan Yeazel
1974 Supreme
2nd Jim Tomaszewski
1973 Supreme
BEST OLDSMOBILE
Joe Citron
1956 Starfire Convertible
BEST CUTLASS
Art Soucek
1972 Convertible
BEST 442
Cy Mamola
1967 Convertible
1970-79
1st Roy Lack
2nd Bob Zetterman
1972 Toronado
1972 Delta 88 Conv
MARTIN DEALERSHIP BEST OLDS
Bill Dick
1957 wagon
BEST CUSTOM
Bruce Krussell
1949 Olds 98
PERSONAL LUXURY
2nd Roy Lack
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1972 Toronado
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ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT
NEXT MEETING, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2005
The next meeting of the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona will be held on Saturday, May 28th at 4:00 p.m. The meeting place
is the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant located in the Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center, Loop 101 and Indian Bend Rd in
Scottsdale. In conjunction with our meeting, there is a car show at the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's. We have a row
reserved in the McDonald's parking lot exclusively for our club members. This is great time to have a meal and talk with
Olds friends. Come out and join the fun!
HEALTH NEWS
On Friday, April 29th Bob Lefrancois had a double bypass performed. All went well and he is doing fine. We wish him a
full, speedy recovery, and hope he is feeling well soon.
On Monday, May 9th Cy Mamola was hit at high speed broadside while driving into work in Tempe. He is still at Maricopa
County hospital in intensive care and has undergone two surgeries already. Your prayers and thoughts are appreciated
for his family and his timely recovery. For updates on his condition, call Karl Sup 602-628-8866.
HURST/OLDS DAY MAY 21st
Hurst Olds Day will be held at the Scottsdale Pavilions on May 21st!! Free, nation-wide event celebrating the legendary
union of Hurst Performance and Oldsmobile - 1pm - Scottsdale - Info: Warren 480-570-8762
INDOOR KART RACING JUNE 4th
Ladies & Gentlemen, get ready to start your engines! On Saturday, June 4, 2005, the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona will be
showing it's stuff at the F1 Race Factory, starting at 11:00 a.m. After we get done racing, we will have lunch at the
Trackside Bar & Grille. Cost of 2 races is $20 per racer. Lunch is at your own expense. See the flyer for more
information.
ANNUAL CLASSICS CAR SHOW AT PRESCOTT VALLEY
On Saturday, June 18th, the Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona present The Annual Classics At Prescott Valley Car Show
And Swap Meet. The car show hours are from 10-3. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. There will be trophies,
50/50 drawing, and raffle prizes. If you are planning on attending and would like to drive up as a group, we will meet
at I-17 & Bell in the Denny's parking lot at 7:30 a.m. See the flyer in this newsletter for more information.
DINNER AND A SHOW AT THE CASINO
On Saturday, July 9th we will meet inside Casino Arizona at the Eagle's Nest restaurant at 7:00 p.m. The casino is
located at 101 & McKellips in Scottsdale. They have a very extensive buffet that includes salads, main courses,
desserts, and drinks. After dinner we will be attending Showstoppers Live that is also in the casino. The show starts at
9:00 p.m. It is a musical tribute to some of America's greatest super stars. Cost per person is a mere $10. Please see
the flyer for more information.
2005 SEATTLE OCA NATIONALS
Get your reservations in soon!! Host hotel space will be filled quickly. The room rate is $106.00 per night plus tax. This
is a special rate for the Oldsmobile Club. Hope to see you there July 13-17th. Hotel information is as follows:
Doubletree-Seattle Airport, 18740 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-246-8600 Fax: 206-901-5923
WATSON LAKE SHOW, AUGUST 6th
Those interested in driving up together to Prescott to the Watson Lake car show on Saturday, August 6th, will be
meeting at 6:45 a.m. in the Denny's parking lot on the Southwest corner of I-17 & Bell Rd. After the show, Jim & Trudi
Schultz will host a pizza party in their 6,000 sf garage. You will be able to see his large car collection, with most of
them being Oldsmobiles. This alone is worth the drive up to Prescott. See the flyer in this newsletter for more
information.
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UPDATED CLUB ROSTERS OUT
The updated club roster has been emailed out to the majority of the club members. If you were unable to open the file,
or if you don't have a computer, you can pick up a hard copy at the next meeting.
NEW MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
We are taking orders for embroidered shirts & jackets. All the items are top quality. These would make great gifts. The jackets are
just like the ones we ordered most recently. All items need to be pre-paid. See the order form in this newsletter. We still have silk
screen club t-shirts, and embroidered hats for sale. They can be purchased at the monthly meetings.
EMISSIONS TEST EXEMPTION SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
HB2357 Emissions Test Exemption for Collectible Vehicles was signed into law by the Governor, but now needs approval
by EPA. This could take 12 to 18 months. If approved, vehicles carrying collector car insurance would not need to have
an emissions test if they are 15 years old & older!!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
Carl & Marsha Roser
1966 Toronado
CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 2005
SEPTEMBER 2005
Sat 4th Indoor Kart Racing & Lunch
Sat 18th YCC Car Show
Sat 25th Monthly Meeting at 5pm
Sat 17th Progressive Dinner
Sat 24th Monthly Meeting at 4pm
JULY 2005
Sat 9th Dinner & a Show at Casino
Wed 13th - Sat 16th Oldsmobile Nationals in WA
Sat 23rd Monthly Meeting at 5pm
AUGUST 2005
Sat 6th Watson Lake Show
Sun 14th Bowling
Sat 27th Monthly Meeting at 5pm
OCTOBER 2005
Sat 1st All Olds Show in Tucson
Sat 15th Overnight Trip to?
Sat 22nd Monthly Meeting at 4pm
NOVEMBER 2005
Sun 6th Greenway High School Show
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MEETING MINUTES, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2005
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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President G.Varley brought the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. Present were 5 board members.
Minutes of the March 26, 2005 Board meeting were approved as distributed.
Treasurer C.Alfter sent in her report, which was reviewed with a balance of $4,967.09.
Ten-members/one guest participated in the cruise to Casa Grande Ruins. Total expense was $30.00
For the May , 2005 Drive-In Event the Club will provide sub-sandwiches, chips, candy and variety of sodas
After further discussion on possible changes to the method of voting at future car show events, it was voted to refer the question to a
committee consisting of J.Schultz, J.Varley, M.Beaulac and S.Schindler.
F.Alfter is continuing to work out the details for a Club Indy Cart Racing event on June 4, 2005. The Club will consider supplementing the
expenses.
A Casino Night for Saturday, July 2, 2005 is being put together, keeping in mind a cost of $10.00 per person and the Club supplementing any
overage.
Those members attending the Prescott Antique Auto Club annual exhibit at Watson Lake Park on August 6, 2005 will be invited to J.Schultz’
home afterwards for pizza/soda provided by the Club.
Plans for a Progressive Dinner on September 17, 2005 were put in place. Need a theme and volunteers to host the event.
Meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
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President G.Varley called the meeting to order at 4:22 pm. Present were 5 board members, 14 regular members and two guests.
Members introduced themselves.
Minutes of the March 26, 2005 general meeting were approved as distributed.
In the absence of the Treasurer, S.Schindler read her report, stating a balance of $4,967.0 9. Report will be filed for audit.
Copies of the Roster are available to those members that cannot retrieve it from email.
Members were informed of the new Emissions Bill that passed grandfathering cars 15yrs and older provided you have proof of proper Collector
Car Insurance.
Ten members and one guest enjoyed the cruise to the Casa Grande Ruins. Club paid the admission fee of $30.00.
J.Varley gave a report on the BOP Show.
Need volunteers to host the Progressive Dinner scheduled for September 17, 2005
The caravan to the Beeline Cruise-In on April 30, 2005 in Payson will meet in the Target parking lot in Fountain Hills at 7:30 a.m.
Members were reminded to RSVP to G.Varley if you are planning on joining the Club on May 7, 2005 for American Graffiti night at the drivein. The Club will be covering admission and providing sub-sandwiches, chips, candy and drinks.
Members were asked to attend the Pacific Zone Show in California on May 14, 2005, if at all possible.
Hurst Olds Day at the Pavilions will be May 21, 2005. Refer to the Club newsletter for details.
Members going to Nationals in Seattle, WA were asked to communicate to plan a route.
Next OCAZ meeting to be held at 4:00 pm on May 28, 2005.
Starting in June for the summer the meetings will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Name badge drawn this month was: John/Donna Clark. They were not present.
Marc Beaulac won $19.00 in the 50/50 drawing.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 pm
IT GAVE McDONALD
THAT NEEDED CHARM
HELLO HOLLYWOOD
GOODBYE FARM
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CLASSIFIEDS
Classified ads are free to Oldsmobile Club of Arizona members, unlimited words within reason. Non-members pay $5.00 per ad, up to 25 words.
Please submit your classified advertisement in electronic format prior to the first of the month.
WANTED
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1965 98 Convertible Parts
Right front fender chrome trim for 1965 98 Convertible. Please contact:
J. Lucas 2408 Oak, Mich. City IN 46360 219-874-8853. jslucas@adsnet.com
FOR SALE
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1969-1972 Bucket Seats
Cutlass bucket seats, need recovering. Seats black. Headrest, skirts and seat backs saddle brown. $225.
Call Anthony 480-654-6915.
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American Racing Wheels
4 American Racing Wheels, Torq Thruster "D", 14x7 came off a 1970 Cutlass, includes chrome lug nuts and new
center caps. $385 Roy Lack 480 451 6829 or relax99@qwest.net
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1995 Olds Supreme Convertible
106K miles, new tires, fuel pressure regulator, radiator, shifter and signal switch. Cold AC: car is mechanically
perfect but a little rough around the edges. $4500 firm. Email Bill at wpgehlen@msn.com
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1965 Olds 98 Convertible
425 cu in engine rebuilt to burn unleaded gas. In good running condition about 65,000 miles on engine. Body
in good shape no rust. Paint good. White in color, blue interior redone in velour. $5,000.00 OBO
Ken Falk 480-983-6567. Have lots of extra Olds parts, windshield bumpers and etc. for Olds 98, all goes.
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1956 98 Holiday 4dr Hardtop
2nd owner, all original, good condition $7500. Call Patrick Eastburn at 623-936-6116 or
topdog85043@yahoo.com
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Oldsmobile Engine, Heads & Parts
Big-valved C heads$200. Big-valved A heads (an experimental X casting) $200. Bare, cleaned & magnafluxed big-
valved J heads $75, Big-valved G heads, brand new rebuilt $300, 7A heads $100. Complete 455 short block,
$250. 455 manual crank, std. $125. 455 piston set, .040, $75. Full set of 455 rods, $75. Karl @ 602-628-8866.
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1970 Cutlass Supreme
350 CID, 4 BBL, AT, PS, PB, Factory Air, Bucket Seats, starts and runs well, $3,500 OBO.
Contact Mel Kowal 480-948-5484. Go to http://members.cox.net/melvinkowal/ for more information.
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1967 Delmont 88 Convertible
$3000.00. We believe the mileage is 55k, 350 auto, PS, PB, No A/C. Red with black interior. Car has minimal
rust - rain only from what we can see. It needs new top, interior seats and the paint is faded. The car runs and
drives well. It would be a good car for someone. The car is located in Texas (Ft Worth area). Contact - Jeff
Podmers @ 817 625 2061 or call locally @ 602 980 5239. I have pictures - old style - not digital.
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1963 Dynamic 88
Black with red interior. Paint/interior same as original. Re-chromed bumpers. Rebuilt engine/transmission with
less than 500 miles. Only driven to car shows. Asking $5,000, located in San Diego, CA. (619) 409-1873
Bristow's
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MEMBER RECOMMENDED AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESSES
LOCAL SOURCES
Grant’s Transmission, 215 W. Broadway, Phoenix, 602-276-9151 (by Joe Varley)
Tri-City Transmission, 203 N. McClintock, Tempe, 480-968-5062 (by Joe Varley)
Denny's Transmission, 3902 S Central, Phoenix, 602-268-0663 (by Ken Schopen)
Jordan Alignment & Brake Specialists, 8718 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, 480-945-2040 (by Don Boyd)
Verdone Auto Upholstery & Tops, 2414 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-481-0840 (by Joe Varley)
A-Arizona Western Air, 4220 E. Paradise Lane, Phoenix, 602-867-8888 (by Don Boyd)
Superior Pump Exchange, 2341 W. Cypress, Phoenix, 602-252-7308 - water pump rebuilding (by Joe Varley)
Northside Rebuilders Supply, 1027 E. Washington, Phx, 602-252-1023 - starters, alts & generators rebuilt. (JV)
Greulich’s Engine Machining, Scottsdale, 480-948-3042 (by Joe Varley)
Ketchum’s Automotive, 8900 E. San Victor, Scottsdale, 480-860-8199 general auto repair (by Joe Varley)
Granite Reef Service Center, 8401 E McDowell, Scottsdale, 480-941-2474 general auto repair (by Don Boyd)
NAPA Auto Parts – quality rebuilt parts, older electrical parts, and tough to find parts (by Ken Schopen)
American Plating, 202 W. Gibson Ln, Phoenix, 602-253-2830, bumper rechroming (by Joe Varley)
Space Age Paint & Supply, 707 S. Country Club, Mesa, 480-835-0971, paint, supplies, vinyl dyes (by Joe Varley)
Enviro Stripping Technology, 204 W. Maricopa Frwy, Phoenix, 602-258-5583, paint removal/media stripping (JV)
Mel Nelson Radio Repair, Phoenix, 602-277-0719, 1970’s and older radios only (by Joe Varley)
Mobile Audio, 3050 S. Country Club, Mesa, 480-545-5087 Howard, classic car radios (by Roy Lack)
Fix-A-Dent - Scott Flynn, 480-250-8866, mobile dent repair (by Roy Lack)
David A Lindquist, 562-698-4445, antique automotive clock repair (by Roy Lack)
Campus Alignment & Brake Service, 910 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe 480-967-8390 (by Ken Schopen)
Bailey’s Machine Shop, 727 N. Country Club Dr., Mesa 480-962-9756 (by Karl Sup)
INTERNET SOURCES
www.kelseytire.com Reproduction tires for collector cars
www.coker.com Reproduction tires for collector cars
www.smsautofabrics.com Fabrics for all American cars from the 40's-90's, plus a little more
www.accmats.com Auto Custom Carpets
www.opgi.com/indexnew.asp Original Parts Group - specializing in classic GM "A" Body restoration parts
www.supercarsunlimited.com Restoration parts for your cutlass/442/hurst olds/vista cruiser
www.442.com Buy and sell cars and parts plus helpful technical information
www.yearone.com Reproduction parts
www.drdecal.com Restoration decals & literature
www.drolds.com Buy/sell cars & parts
www.fusick.com New & reproduction parts
www.autosunvisors.com Restore or buy replacement sun visors
www.partsvoice.com 138 million OEM parts
www.oldcarnetwork.com New & reproduction parts
www.stencilsandstripes.com Reproduction paint stencils, stripes, and decals
www.window-sticker.com Window Sticker Reproductions
http://oldsgmail.com Information on Oldsmobile G-Body cars (1978-1988)
www.oldsmobility.com Information on 1967 A-Body cars
www.oldsrocket.com Information on 1964 – 1972 A Bodies
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ARIZONA CRUISE NIGHTS
Wednesday
Goodyear
Albertson’s Parking Lot, 409 N. Litchfield Road. (Every Wednesday Night)
602-277-3821
Friday
Flagstaff
Tempe
Chandler
Gilbert
Phoenix – West Side
Galaxy Restaurant, 931 W. Route 66
Arizona Mills Mall at 5 & Diner, 4pm-10pm Info: 480-752-1958
Cruisin’ at the Diner, 5 & Diner, 960 N. 54th St. I-10 & Ray Road
NE Corner Warner and McQueen, 4-9pm
West Side Cruisin' - 35th Ave. & Northern - Info: 602-246-3906
Sal’s Pasta & Pizza, Rod & Custom Car Show, 59th Ave & Beardsley,
6pm-10pm, SW corner in Home Depot parking lot.
Zeke's Eatin' Place - (Apr. - Sept.), 3rd Friday of month from 5-8pm Yavapai Classic Cruisers
Coaches Deli on Speedway - 7pm-?? - Info: Juanita Kuhn 520-325-1212
5 & Diner - Info: 520-690-1957
Prescott Valley
Tucson
Saturday
Mesa – East Side
Phoenix
Glendale
Payson
Scottsdale
Sunday
Payson
Next to Wendy’s and K-Mart, Hampton near Superstition Springs Mall
K-Mart Parking Lot, 67th Ave & Bell Rd, lots of parking. Info: 623-561-1971
Hooters, 2843 W. Bell Rd. (Bell Road & 28th Ave.) - Info: 602-375-0000
Park Central Mall, between Osborn & Thomas; 1st Saturday Night of month
Atlanta Bread Company, 7530 W. Bell Road; Info: 623-334-0906
Saturday Morning Donut Cruise – at Donut Derelick’s, Sawmill Shopping
Center, Main Street & Highway 87
McDonald's, Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center, 4pm-10pm, 9140 E.
Indian Bend Rd. (Pima & Indian Bend Road)
Famous Sam's - 1-3pm, 2nd Sunday of month, discounts on food, special
parking - 307J S. Beeline Hwy. - Info: Shawn or Pauline 928-468-0407
1967 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 AT THE BARRETT-JACKSON AUCTION
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You are Cordially Invited to:
Dinner & A Show
July 9, 2005
101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, AZ
Meet at the Eagles Nest Buffet at 7:00 pm
After dinner we will see
Showstoppers Live!
Cost is $10 per person all inclusive
RSVP Is Necessary
Send your money to:
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
C/O Stu Schindler
338 N. Corrine Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Questions? Call Stu at 480-892-5524
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YAVAPAI CLASSIC CRUISERS OF ARIZONA
5TH ANNUAL
CLASSICS AT PRESCOTT VALLEY
CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2005
1979 and Older Vehicles
Located in Prescott Valley at the K-Mart parking lot, Corner of Hwy 69 and Lake Valley Road.
This is our big event for the year and provides funds for our support of local charities.
*** (PRE-REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 10, 2005) ***
CAR SHOW HOURS:10:00-3:00
CAR REGISTRATION : 8AM-11AM
PRE-REGISTRATION : $15.00 PER CAR
DAY OF SHOW : $20.00 PER CAR
DASH PLAQUES - 1ST 100 CARS
VENDOR & SWAP MEET HOURS: 8:00-3:00
SETUP : 6AM-9AM SATURDAY
REGISTRATION : $15.00 PER SPACE
ALL SPACES MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
EACH SPACE IS 10 FT WIDE X 20 FT DEEP
CARS FOR SALE : $15.00 PER SPACE
All trophies are participants choice
Original/Restored Trophies - Top Eight
Modified Trophies - Top Eight
Best of Show - Original/Restored and Modified
YCC Vehicles - Top Four
50/50 Drawing Including Many Raffle Prizes
Car Show information contact Rick Niesluchowski 928-443-9013
Vendor/Swap space information contact Gary Frey 928-632-7355
Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona is a non-profit organization
Mail printable registration form to:
Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona
P.O. Box 1114
Mayer Arizona 86333
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Entry Number________________
YAVAPAI CLASSIC CRUISERS OF ARIZONA
5TH ANNUAL
CLASSICS AT PRESCOTT VALLEY
CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2005
1979 and Older Vehicles
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: __________________Zip: __________________
Phone: (
) ______________Fax: _______________ E-mail:______________________
Club Affiliation: ____________________________________________________________
NOTE: ONE SHOW VEHICLE PER REGISTRATION SHEET
Show vehicle information:
Make___________Model___________Year______Original/Restored____Modified____
( 1 ) Show Vehicle
= $__________
(
) Each Swap space X $15 (OLD PARTS, CAR/TRUCK/ETC.) = $__________
(
) Each Vendor space X $15 (NEW ITEMS, FOOD, ETC.)
= $__________
(
) Each Car for Sale space X $15
= $__________
Total Amount Enclosed = $__________
(Make check payable to Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona)
Liability release:
I hearby certify that I agree to release and hold harmless the Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona Car
Club, its agents, members or affiliates from any loss, damage or injury resulting from participation in the
above event. I also certify that my vehicle is properly insured to meet legal requirements of liability.
____________________________________________
Date_____________________
Signature of registrant or legal guardian
Mail printable registration form and check to:
Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona
P.O. Box 1114
Mayer Arizona 86333
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CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE!!
We are taking orders for embroidered denim shirts, polo shirts, women's pullover V-neck shirts, and jackets. All merchandise is high quality. The
shirts will have our club logo embroidered on the left front chest. The jacket will have the club logo on the back, and a rocket on the left front chest.
All orders need to be pre-paid. We will place the order with the embroiderer at the end of the month, so place your orders right away. These would
make great gifts. Use the order form and make your check payable to the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona. Mail your order to:
Carol Alfter, 2734 W. Via Calabria, Phoenix, AZ 85086
NAME
PHONE
ADDRESS
Shirt Order Form
$22.00
Mens L/S Denim Faded Blue
$25.00
$30.00
XS S
M
L
XL 2XL 3XL 1XLT 2XLT
Ladies L/S Denim Faded Blue XS S
M
L
XL 1XL 2XL N/A
$30.00
Ladies V-neck S/S
XS S
M
L
Amount Paid
N/A
$33.00
XL 1XL 2XL N/A
N/A
Black
Classic Navy
Light Blue
Royal
White
$25.00
Mens 7oz Cotton Polo
$28.00
XS S
M
L
XL 2XL 3XL N/A
N/A
XS S
M
L
XL 1XL 2XL N/A
N/A
Black
Blueberry (Royal)
Classic Navy
Purple
Stone
Ladies 7oz Cotton Polo
Black
Blueberry (Royal)
Classic Navy
Purple
Stone
$70.00
Embroidered Jacket
XS S
M
L
$73.00
XL 2XL 3XL N/A
N/A
Classic Navy
TOTAL DUE:
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OUR ADVERTISERS
To place your ad, send your business card or artwork and appropriate fees to: Karl Sup, 2355 S. Wildrose Circle, Mesa, AZ 85212. Renewals for 2005
are currently past due. This will be the last run for advertisements not renewed.
Member Cost: $12/mo full page ad, $8/mo 1/2 page ad, $5/mo 1/4 page ad, $2/mo business card ad ($24 per year)
Non-Member Cost: For NON-members $24/mo full page ad, $15/mo 1/2 page ad, $10/mo 1/4 page ad, $5/mo business card ad
PARTING SHOTS
This one’s made its rounds on the internet in the
past, but a picture is surely worth a thousand words.
The stupidity of some people in this world never fails
to amaze me. The photo above was taken in
Waldorf, Maryland by a Transportation Supervisor
for a company that delivers building materials for 84
Lumber. When he saw the overloaded red Jetta
there in the parking lot of IHOP, he went and
bought a disposable camera to take pictures. Note
the exhaust smoke, indicating that the car is
running. The materials were loaded at a nearby
Home Depot where the store manager made the
customer sign a waiver before loading the vehicle.
On the roof are many 2X4s, 4X4s and OSL sheets of lumber. Note than in addition to the lumber on the roof, the back
seat contained ten 80-pound bags of concrete! Home Depot estimated the load weight at 3000 lbs. The car is a VW
Jetta with Florida plates. Although both back tires were flattened and the back shocks were driven up through the
floorboard, the guy took off on US Route 301 saying he was headed for Annapolis, more than 40 miles away!
Just remember this:
If all the cars in the United States were placed end-to-end… it would probably be Memorial Day Weekend!!
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P.O. Box 15692
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