May - MCAAC

VOL. 48
ISSUE 05
MAY 2007
SPRING FLING 2007
(PHOTO BY OTTO SO)
CANADA
AUTO
1688 St. Matthews Avenue @ Route 90
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0A2
(204) 775-CARS (204) 775-2277
Fax: (204) 788-1587
Email: canadaauto@mts.net
www.canadaautoservice.com
SERVING WINNIPEG
SINCE 1935
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BY
DEAN WEITEN
H
i, it’s me again. I hope that your spring is going well, so
far. My spring has been quite exciting! As some of you
know, I purchased a “new” old car back in January,
and my son and I have been working on it since. It’s a low
mileage 1957 Cadillac series 60 Fleetwood sedan that had
been sitting for over two decades. For a while, it looked like I
would have it on the road quickly and at a low cost. Well, you
know, nothing is as it seems. I took the advice of a more
learned friend, and before trying to fire it up, spun up the oil
pump with a custom made tool (among other things, of course).
There was almost no lubrication to the top end, despite my
best attempts.
After much gnashing of teeth, we pulled the engine and
transmission, and took them both in for tune-up. Well, what do
you know, both need a fair amount of work. The transmission
needed every seal replaced (no surprise), and one clutch pack.
The engine has a lot of wear (low mileage, hmm), plus the
corrosion and rust from sitting so long, so it pretty much requires
a complete rebuild. It’s going to be an expensive and drawnout process. I’ll be lucky if I have the car on the road before
August. <sigh>
On the other hand, I wouldn’t have started, if I didn’t think
that it was worth the effort. And, little in life that is worthwhile,
comes without hard work.
Some of the work around the club is like that car. It seems
now that much of what we are trying to do is a much larger job
than what we thought when we started. But, like a car that I like
and am committed to finishing, the results are going to be
worth the effort. If you haven’t already, consider pitching in to
help, since “Many hands make light work!”
We were just down in Grand Forks for the Prime Steel Car
Show last Saturday. What a beautiful day - very nice for a
drive. It was my first time at this car show, and I thoroughly
enjoyed it. The garage tours were the highlight of the show for
me. Wow, what folks can accomplish, when they work diligently
at it! Of course, the Rydell Hobby Shop was just spectacular –
what about that 1920 Locomobile, wasn’t that an amazing piece
of machinery? Or was it art? Hard to tell...
Similar to last month, I’ve received several more requests
for the involvement of old cars at weddings, etc. Again, I’ll
have them posted in the want ads section. I encourage our
members to participate, by all means – but ensure that your
insurance is current, and that your coverage is adequate for
the job.
My thanks this month to Wayne Pruden, who has
volunteered to take the position of Secretary for 2007.
Welcome, Wayne! It’s not that hard of a job... really!
A few more volunteers, and we will have a full executive! So
what’s everyone waiting for? Sign up today!
Also, thanks to Marilynn Schultz for putting so much work
into the Spring Fling. It was a great success, as usual. The
weather was a bit uncertain, but it turned out alright in the end.
Now, get ready for the Swap Meet, coming up fast on 13 May,
at the Red River Ex grounds beside the Assiniboia Downs.
Come on down, show off your cars, sell your old parts, buy
some new ones, and meet old friends. I hope to see you there.
Don’t forget that the general meeting is also 13 May, as usual.
Since it is on the same day as the Swap Meet, I know you will
be in that end of town. We will be having Bob Duncan of
House of Silver as our guest speaker at the meeting that day,
and the meeting will be short, so zip over around 2 PM and
socialize with your MCAAC friends indoors for an hour or so. I
look forward to seeing you there!
Happy motoring!
NEXT GENERAL MEETING
May 13 @ 2:00 p.m
Headingley Community Centre at 5353 Portage Ave.
EDITORIAL
BY
BRYNE MCKAY
I have been involved in some heavy duty
discussions on what kind of car is featured on
the front cover of the MAAC 2007 Calendar of Events. After
hours of extensive research the mystery was solved. I quickly
narrowed it down to a few cars by noting that the moulding cuts
across the wheel well opening. The bumper and hub cap
helped me zero in on a make. Then I discovered an extra
curve in the bumper and the mystery was solved. I’ll give you
some time to ponder it by inserting the answer at the end of the
editorial. Important stuff, eh!
Have you been enjoying the coffee and doughnuts at the
meetings? I know I have. El Hay has been good enough to
look after that job even though it is not part of his regular duties.
I especially appreciate him coming in early to get the coffee
started so it is ready when the majority of the members arrive.
Thanks El.
If you know of good non-commercial web sites that our
members might be interested in please send them to me at
brynemckay@mts.net and I will post them in the next Side
Mount Reporter. Wayne Pruden emailed me one for all you
Buick enthusiasts; www.kingoftheroad.net/buick/buick_1.htlm.
Wayne also mentioned there are 4 interesting cars in Selkirk
listed for sale at www.oldride.com/classic_cars, a 1946 Caddy,
a 1959 DeSoto, a 1947 Chevrolet & a 1931 Essex. I also found
on the site a ton of old cars listed from a salvage yard in
Neepawa. It might
have that parts car
you didn’t know you
needed.
Ladies
and
Gentlemen
our
supply of recipes is
running low. If we do
not get some soon I
will have to get
Eleanor Brunette on
your cases. It worked
last time.
Answer: 1955 Buick
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Charles Goss
Owner
We do: all types of cars
trucks and boats
Autopac repairs
Phone # 779-0685
435 Kensington Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3J 1J8
YOUR AD COULD BE HERE
FOR MORE INFORMA
TION
INFORMATION
CALL 254-4788
TOD
AY!
TODA
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MANITOBA CLASSIC
AND
P.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2W2
ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
Web site - www.mcaac.mb.ca
2006 EXECUTIVE ELECTED OFFICERS
DIRECTORS
President - Dean Weiten
888-1334
George Rogers
Ross Metcalfe
Denis Robert
Vice-President - Jim Drummond
489-8315
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS
8639 Roblin Blvd. Headingley, MB R4J 1B4
dmw@weiten.com
305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2
896-0539
831-8165
878-2474
Bus - Dean Weiten
Past President - Otto So
888-1334
Secretary - Wayne Pruden
12 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R!A 2S5
757-2949
Email Notices - John Ewing
ewing@shaw.ca
Treasurer - Norman Magnusson
284-4522
Labels & Roster - Ellsworth Hay
6 Windermere Bay, WPG, MB R3T 1B2
Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC) -
Activities - Vacant
Membership - Ellsworth Hay
837-8161
Club Projects - Bryne McKay
269-5037
912 Vimy Rd. WPG, MB R2Y 0T6
58 Kendale Dr. WPG, MB R3T 5M4
Social - Vacant
Judging & Class. - Richard Smith
253-0533
265 Creek Bend Rd. WPG, MB R3X 1V9
Special Events - Paul Horch
586-2265
211 Scotia St. WPG, MB R2W 3X2
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Editor - Bryne McKay
58 Kendale Dr., WPG, MB R3T 5M4
brynemckay@mts.net
269-5037
Fax: 261-5546
Librarian - Vacant
Appraisals - Gary Lambert
51 Blackthorne Bay, WPG, MB R2V 4N2
338-9090
Publicity - Noel Roy
Ph & Fax: 254-4788
18 Southfields, WPG, MB R2N 2N1
Swap Meet - Gord Brunette
90 Allenby Cres., WPG, MB R2C 3J2
837-8161
222-2298
Wolf Fuhr
224-3152
Cards - Eleanor Brunette
222-2298
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Mission Statement: The Manitoba Classic and Antique
Auto Club is organized as a non-profit, non sectarian, limited
liability organization. Its’ purpose is the preservation,
restoration and admiration of all vehicles twenty five years
of age and older, the encouragement of this interest, and
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Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 3
ON THE COVER
Hayes, Art Schultz and MCAAC for the donations of door
SPRING FLING 2007 prizes.
BY MARILYNN SCHULTZ
You could not ask for a nicer day. 69 people attended this
year’s Spring Fling. The crowd was a great mix and the food,
very good! I personally thank those who mentioned how happy
they were with this year’s choice. Thanks to Wayne and Rita
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Several club cars were out and after our meal, a few of us
headed out to Lockport for an ice-cream treat. Thanks Paul
for leading us out to Lockport. Of course, no club event goes
by without our trusty Otto taking pictures for us to enjoy in the
Side Mount Reporter.
Thanks to all,
Marilynn
SIDEMOUNT
AUTOMOTIVE
CLASSIFIED ADS
(OTHER
CLUBS PLEASE COPY)
Wanted:
- Old Manitoba Motor League buffalos and Winnipeg Auto Club
grille plaques. My collection is close to being complete but I
still need a couple more (1908 – 1955).
Contact: Ross Metcalfe at (204) 831-8165 or
moose102@escape.ca
• • •
Wanted:
- Any old motorcycles and parts pre 1970.
Contact: Ross Metcalfe at (204) 831-8165 or moose102@escape.ca
• • •
For Sale
- 1956 Pontiac centre grill, also stainless hood lip. 55-56 GM
generator. Set of four, 15 inch OG 100 spoke wire wheels,
standard offset.
Contact: Wayne Pruden at (204) 757-2949 or wpruden@mts.net
• • •
For Sale:
- It pains me to do this but I have to let go of my 1976 Chrysler
Town and Country. I have lost my inside storage for the car
and am forced to leave it out for the winter. I will look at all
cash offers but, for obvious reasons, cannot accept trades at
this time. This is a great family car that can cruise at 75 MPH
all day long and pull a 30 foot trailer without breaking a sweat.
It has every option available to a New Yorker in 1976. I really
can’t overstate what a
neat car this is. This
is the first time
advertised for this car
and I am offering it
locally only for the first two months so if you are in the market
for a pampered club car, call me now.
Contact: Denis Robert #118 at (204) 878-2474 or
rpodenisrobert@hotmail.com.
• • •
Wanted:
- 28 Ford Coupe rear fenders and a Ford rad. Want to use top
tank on other project
- Roof bows & parts for 47-48 Studebaker convertible.
- Older tires & tubes, suitable to move 29 Plymouth around
shop (29 x 4.75). Wood spoked wheels or wire needed.
Contact: Ron Alexander at (204) 774-5350
• • •
Wanted (Lead):
- A vintage car to participate in a wedding in Portage la Prairie
in July.
Contact: Bride’s aunt, Pamela Mason, by phone at (204) 7741837, or by E-mail at nowhere@mts.net .
• • •
For Sale (Lead):
- 1934 Hudson Terraplane Convertible, rare, 1 of possibly 8 in
North America, 400 C.I.D Automatic, PS, PB, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise,
Rumble Seat, 4-wheel disk brakes, new tires on Maclean spoke
wheels, console gear shift, red velvet interior, excellent chrome,
car is red with a new white
canvas top, excellent
running car.
Asking $50,000.00
Contact: John Mercer at
(902) 567-6469 (Sydney
Forks, N.S.)
• • •
For Sale (Lead):
- 1970 Chev Impala Custom, 350 C.I.D, Automatic, 122,000
Miles, PS, PB, car is mechanical
perfect, need minor body work
and paint, inspected, ready for
the road, all original except
paint (done 10-12 years ago).
Asking $4500.00
- 1960 Ford Sunliner (Green),
Showroom Edition - I.D plate on
firewall, Sask. car, no rust, 352
C.I.D Automatic, PS, PB, off the
frame
restoration,
80%
completed. Asking $15,000.00
Contact: John Mercer at (902) 567-6469 (Sydney Forks, N.S.)
• • •
For Sale (Lead):
- 1939 Cadillac Hearse, 3 way load, dual fender mounts, 1961
chassis, 390 ci, 330 HP V8, 4sp Auto, Air, PW, PS., flames,
Cadillac wire wheels (8), true spoke wire wheels (6). New front
end, steering box, brakes etc., drives well. $25,000.00 OBO.
Contact: Lloyd at (204) 779-2300 or (204) 999-8259.
• • •
Wanted (Lead):
- Champion H-10 spark plugs
Contact: John at (204) 837-2498
For Sale:
- 1951 Fargo ½ Ton in primer, 5 cyl Diesel, Auto. Asking $1000.
Contact: Wayne Hayes at (204) 668-3292 or
waynerita@shaw.ca
Wanted (Lead):
- Information on where to locate the horizontal chrome pieces
for the grille of a 1938 Ford standard Sedan.
Contact: Lonny Morgan by E-mail at LonMorgan@msn.com .
Wanted (Lead):
- 1920s vintage pick up truck to participate in the “Doors Open”
heritage tour in Winnipeg’s exchange district, on 26 or 27 May.
The vehicle would drive through the Artspace tunnel and stop
at a parking spot that we could reserve through the City, in front
of the Artspace building on Arthur Street. There, Gordon
Pinsent’s character as in “Silence of the North” would step out
of the vehicle and interact with the guide. Although in the
movie, Mr. Pinsent drives the vehicle, if the owner wishes to
drive the vehicle, we certainly would be amenable to this.
Contact: Shirley Kowalchuk at (204) 779-3623.
Wanted:
- Interest by our club, with other car clubs, in helping to fill an
11,000 sq ft area at the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition in
Morris, 19 to 22 July. A display would not be necessary, but
even if organized for some portion of the time, it would be
continued on page 6
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SIDEMOUNT
AUTOMOTIVE
CLASSIFIED ADS
(OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY)
welcome. This area has become available, due to a new facility
in use, so the organizers are thinking that it would be nice to
have an indoor vehicle display, or a show-n-shine. President
Dean Weiten is trying to gauge interest. If you are interested.
Contact: Dean by phone at (204) 888-1334, or by E-mail at
dmw@weiten.com .
For Sale (Lead):
- 1958 Ford, model 258A Meteor 4dr, Canadian Edition, 332 V8,
Auto, restored, original owner in family.
Would like to get close to the appraised
value of $17,600.00 (appraisal June
2000).
Contact: Rod Taylor at (403) 627-4159 res or (403) 627-2709
wk or Box 2458, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0.
Wanted:
-Tad Burness’s book ‘American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920 – 1939’.
Contact: Bryne McKay (204) 269-5037 or brynemckay@mts.net.
Wanted:
- Parts for 1964 Pontiac 2dr Parisienne Custom Sport. Blue
seat belts, outside fender mirror (passenger), side mouldings,
4 hub caps & parts manual. Would also consider parts car.
(Other clubs please copy).
Contact: Bill Goode at (204) 254-5368
Wanted:
- Driver’s side door window for 1969 Pontiac Strato-Chief two
door. Does not have vent window style doors.
Contact: David at (204) 334-0842 or isador@mts.net
For Sale:
- 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4dr, colour black, factory 383, new 3"
brake linings and shoes, class ‘D’ - $10,000 OBO.
Contact: Jim Pearn at (204) 889-4878
For Sale:
- 1953 Plymouth Convertible, class ‘A’ - $16,000 OBO.
Contact: Jim Pearn, at (204) 889-4878
Wanted:
- 1971 – 1972 Toyota Celica for restoration.
Contact: Devin James at (204)
white_cross86@hotmail.com
325-5246
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or
Wanted:
- The book with the daily stops from Halifax to Vancouver called
“1975 Coast to Coast Antiquers.” It is about 35 pages. Due to
my move I have miss placed mine. I will pay for the book plus
‘all’ the postage.
Contact: Ken Pasaluko, 32087 Joyce Ave, Abbotsford, B.C.,
V2T 1B6 or call (604) 853-1747 collect.
For Sale:
- 1969 Pontiac 2+2 (Canadian model) - rare numbers matching
car, 427 CID motor, 335 HP, black ext, green int., good running
condition, needs body and front brake work. Serious inquiries
only.
Contact: Richard (204) 334-1838 (after 5:00) or e-mail at
martensc@mts.net
For Sale:
- Four radial whitewall tires, 3/4 inch whitewall (mid sixties to
seventies?) 235/75/15, barely used, $195.00 for all four.
Contact: Wayne Pruden at (204) 757-2949 or e-mail at
wpruden@mts.net
Wanted:
- 5 Bakelite oil bottle caps to fit Imperial Oil or Mobile oil bottles.
Contact: Burt Barkman at (204) 781-2036
Wanted:
A 1920s to 1940s vehicle for participation in a wedding from 3
PM to 5 PM on 21 July.
Contact:
Christianne
Hacault
by
E-mail
at
christianne_hacault@radio-canada.ca, or by phone at (204)
981-4301 (work) or (204) 283-7098 (home).
Wanted: - Participation in Group Events:
- Need 15 to 20 cars at fundraising for The Waverley
“independent living retirement community” and The Rosewood
“supportive housing” at their open house on 3 June, from 1 to
3:30 PM at 857 Wilkes. Show off your car to residents, have
their pictures taken with your car, and, if possible, give a ride or
two. Contact: Lana Rogers at (204) 487-9600.
- Cruisin’ Manitoba for MS is going to be on 24 June, starting
off at Murray Chevrolet Hummer, going out to Lower Fort Garry
for lunch, then on for a show and shine in Gimli, wrapping up
with a dinner celebration at the Hitch’n Post in Grosse Isle.
Last year 140 cars participated and funds raised are used for
MS research and programs. It’s a great cruise for a great
cause. Participants are required to raise $200 to participate
and receive everything mentioned above for free along with
prizes and t-shirts. We will have a speaker at the May 13th
General Meeting to bring us further details, and to answer
questions.
- MCAAC is Featured Club on 19 August at Cruisin the ‘Peg 5,
in parking lot at Tavern United at Canad Inns Transcona. We
need a dozen or more club cars to come down and show off.
Wanted: - Participation in Individual Events;
Rental of classic car with driver, or rides from a wedding
ceremony to reception. Contact James McCammon by E-mail
at j_mccammon@hotmail.com . If you don’t have E-mail, call
Dean Weiten at 888-1334, and he will contact James for you.
INSIDE STORY
1951 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL LIMOUSINE MODEL C-53
WORDS & PHOTOS
BY
BOB ROSTECKI
In the Spring of 1964, I was driving West on the old Oak
Point road, now known as Route 90, and as I was passing
Great West Auto parts, I couldn’t help noticing a giant of an
unusual car sitting sad and forlorn behind a wire fence.
Speaking with the owner of the establishment, I was informed
that the car had been towed in a few weeks before with a bad
transmission, and rather than spend money trying to repair it,
the owner sold it to the wrecking yard. I examined this car, and
determined that the engine would turn over, and was not seized.
I was able to purchase this car for $125.00, and indicated that
I would return in a day or two to pick it up.
Returning in two days with the resources to tow it home, I
discovered that Mr. Craftee had removed the two rear
compartment jump seats to install in his boat. This was
disclosed to me by one of his employees on his last day of
work, who had nothing to lose by informing me of this situation.
Needless to say, the owner suggested that someone had
climbed over the fence and stolen them at night. Yeah, him, in
broad daylight.
After purchasing a shop manual and
the needed transmission parts from
Chrysler when you could still do so, I
was able to repair the transmission,
and enjoy the car as a daily driver.
Ann entered my life in 1967, and we
drove this car together for many miles
on various tours, and trips. As we began
to acquire older Classic cars, the
Chrysler was put into longtime storage,
with plans for a future restoration. Years
later, we removed the car from storage, and began to restore it
with parts accumulated through the years. This involved
removing the body off the frame, painting the frame, rebuilding
mechanical components, installing a more powerful Hemi
engine from a 1956 Imperial, gaining 100 horsepower,
installing electronic ignition, conversion to 12 volt electrics,
spin on oil filter, and new wide white wall tires. A rebuilt 1970
Dodge motor home Torque-Flyte 727 automatic transmission
was installed, instead of the original semi-automatic FluidTorque Drive transmission, with it’s inherent problems. Look
Ma, no clutch pedal !!!
All of the conversions created a much improved automobile,
and worked well with the original self energized disc brakes,
which had tremendous stopping power.
In the spring of 2006, we appraised
our situation with the 51, and were facing
a large expenditure for repainting, reupholstering, and some replating.
Realizing that investing anymore money
into this car for sentimental reasons was madness, and as a
result we advertised the car in Hemmings Motor News. We
received several inquiries to our ad, and sent out several sets
of high quality photos taken by Ann. We encountered picture
collectors, pen pals, phone pals, and tire kickers, but nobody
really serious. Out of the blue came an E-mail from Kuwait,
yes, Kuwait of all places. The E-mailer was a Swiss gentleman
living in Kuwait, and employed as technical adviser by His
Highness Nasser Al-Batah, the prime minister of Kuwait, who
happens to be a car collector. He owns 162 cars, and 71 of
them are Chryslers. Smart Man!!! He is also a member of the
Kuwaiti royal family.
He lost his car collection in
1990 when the Iraquis invaded
Kuwait. Everything disapeared
and not a trace of them was ever
found. They probably ended up
in Saddam Hussien’s son’s car
collection, which was later
destroyed by US forces so they would not exist as a shrine.
This is true, about 75 collector cars were destroyed, gone
forever.
The 51 was picked up from our driveway after receiving
payment, shipped to Montreal, and loaded on a ship for Kuwait,
where it’s restoration will be completed. It is satisfying to know
that this unusual, rare automobile will be finally restored to it’s
original beauty and granduer. It has come a long way from that
wrecking yard on old Oak Point road to the royal car collection
in Kuwait, and it is our satisfaction and pride that it was saved
from eventual destruction, and was acquired by an appreciative
new owner.
For those that are interested in technicalities, I submit the
following information:
Wheelbase:
145 1/2 inches
Seating:
8 passengers
Weight:
5500 pounds
Tire size:
8:90 X 15 tubeless Wide Whitewall
Engine:
V-8 354 cubic inch Hemi
Transmission: Torque-Flyte 727
Electrics:
12 volt negative ground
Brakes:
Four wheel disc, self energizing
Production:
338 built at Detroit, Michigan
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Date
Event
Mark YourCalendars
Location
Contact
May 13
Red River Valley Swap Meet
RREX
May 13
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
May 14
MCAAC Executive Meeting
Jim’s Vintage Garages
May 21
Half Moon Luncheon
Lockport
May 26
Kildonan East Collegiate S & S
845 Concordia Ave.
May 27
Ste Rita Centennail S & S
30 mi east of Winnipeg
June 3
Steinbach Lions Charity S & S
Mennonite Heritage Village Museum
June 08
Niverville S & S
6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
June 10
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
June 11
MCAAC Executive Meeting
8639 Roblin Blvd.
July 08
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
July 09
MCAAC Executive Meeting
TBA
Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334
August 19
Cruisin the ‘Peg
Canad Inns Transcona
Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334
Gord Burnette (204) 222-2298
Mort McKechnie (204) 889-9970
2:00 pm
Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334
Paul Horch (204) 586-2265
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
(204) 667-2960 Ext. 2275
Andy Pelletier (204) 348- 3966
J. Bradley(204) 371-6815
Larry Klassen (204) 388-4207
Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334
Boldface activities are exclusive MCAAC events.
Check your MAAC calendar for a comprehensive list of all the events across the Province or, check the MAAC
web site at, http://www.maac.autoclubs.ca/
Manitoba Classic & Antique Auto Club
10TH ANNUAL
RED RIVER VALLEY SWAP MEET
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2007
RED RIVER EXHIBITION PARK
3977 PORTAGE AVE. WINNIPEG MB
ADMISSION
$3.00 Per Person
Children Free
HOURS
Vendor Set-up Starting at 6:30 a.m.
Gates Open at 8:00 a.m.
Close at 4:00 p.m.
(12 Yrs. & Under Accompanied by an Adult)
SHOW & SHINE
Open to all Vehicles 25 Yrs. & Older, Street Rods,
Modified & Special Interest Vehicles.
Vehicles & Driver Only Admitted Free.
CONTACT:
Gord Brunette (204) 222-2298 or
Mort McKechnie (204) 889-9970
PLEASE BRING
A
DONATION
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VENDOR SPACE RENTALS: $10.00
All outside (rain or shine)
NOTE: Vendors supply their own table
CAR CORRAL: $10.00
Per vehicle for sale (Vehicles must be
25 yrs. or older or special Interest)
FOR
WINNIPEG HARVEST
R
SM
FROM OUR KITCHEN
TO YOURS
FRUIT DIP
SUBMITTED BY STACEY FUHR
Method:
Combine in a blender for
1 minute.
Use with strawberries,
melons, apple slices, etc.
Ingredients:
1 can crushed pineapple
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup skim milk
1 pkg. instant coconut cream pudding
CRUISIN’
THE
PEG
SUBMITTED BY DEAN WEITEN
Cruisin’ the Peg is back for its 5th year and
promises to be bigger and better! MCAAC is
the feature club on 19 August…
As in past years, Canad Inns, Transcona, will host this popular
gathering of classic, muscle and specialty vehicles.
A few notable developments for Cruisin’ the Peg 5 are as
follows:
• Buffalo Bill’s has been replaced by Tavern United, which
is Canad Inns’ successful new restaurant / bar concept.
It’s décor, menu and general atmosphere offers a more
conducive appeal to car enthusiasts and spectators alike.
• The outdoor patio will be expanded and enhanced.
• Giant Tiger has located at the back of the lot and has
graciously offered their parking lot after 6:00 PM, every
Sunday. This was the previously undeveloped area
behind Blockbuster video. This increases the show ‘n shine
available space substantially.
• They are introducing a designated “Vendors’ Row” with
enough room for 7 regular vendors and 1 weekly guest
sponsor / vendor.
• They are offering dedicated and guaranteed (no hassle)
Feature Car Club parking. There should be room for
approximately 20 cars.
• Weekly attendance prizes, special contests and events
are being developed to attract more car enthusiast owners
and their families. They hope to attract spectators from all
over the city with a “carnival – type” theme that offers
inexpensive & safe whole family entertainment.
• A Show Coordinator who is supported by a team of Canad
Inns executives and associates will manage all events,
sponsors and vendors. The show coordinator, who is not
an employee of Canad Inns, will also serve as a liaison
between sponsors, vendors, charities and car owners.
Some of our past successes will return for Cruisin’ the Peg 5:
• Frank Andrews will be back with the CITI FM remote van…
playing all of our favorite rock classics.
• Of course, the Ice Cream Man will be around on those hot
summer nights.
• We are still located right on Regent Avenue… where
everyone can see us!
FILL ‘ER UP
WITH HUMOUR
SUBMITTED BY MARILYNN SCHULTZ
Editor’s comment: Marilynn Schultz sent
in this humorous article. The comments
were made in the year 1955.
”I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s
going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.”
”Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be
long before $2000 will only buy a used one.”
“If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter
a pack is ridiculous.”
“Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime
just to mail a letter?”
“If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to
hire outside help at the store.”
“When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would
someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off
leaving the car in the garage.”
“Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it
impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be
wearing their hair as long as the girls.”
“Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract
for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if
someday they’ll be making more than the president.”
“I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances
would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters
now.”
“It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few
married women are having to work to make ends meet.”
“It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to
hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.”
“Marriage doesn’t mean a thing any more; those Hollywood
stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat.”
“I’m just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to
a whole lot of foreign business.”
“Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the
Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder
if we are electing the best people to congress.”
“The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I
seriously doubt they will ever catch on.”
“If they think I’ll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it.”
Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 9
MR. PARTSMAN
BY DENIS ROBERT #118
PRACTICAL USES FOR
DISCARDED CAR PARTS
2ND
IN A
Well now, wasn’t that a good way to save fifteen bucks?
Feedback and your ideas for future columns are welcome by
fax
at
(204)878-2474
or
by
email
at
rpodenisrobert@hotmail.com. See you next month.
SERIES
Last month, if you were attentive, you learned that you could
build a snow scoop from a 1973 Plymouth hood. So, has
anyone gone out to the back forty to dig out a car hood yet?
I thought not. Well, you’d better get busy; soon the snow will
be all gone. And hey, you needn’t worry about copyright or
patent infringement, YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION to use my
ideas. You can even improve upon them. Such as, there is
no need to use a valuable Plymouth hood where a cheap
Ford one will do. Hey, hey! Back off. That was just a joke.
Okay! This month’s column is for the benefit of all you old
and overweight guys who are tired of holding up your jeans
with a belt because it gives you a sore back. Even though I
myself am young and trim, I have a personal problem with
this and therefore came up with the following idea which
could save hundreds of dollars in suspension apparatus
and chiropractor bills.
Here’s what you do. Go and get yourself an old seatbelt
from a parts car. Get one that that will reach over your shoulder
to the front and the back of your pants. Now, go to the curb in
front of your house and wait for the next Police car or
ambulance to pass by and wave it down. Ask to borrow their
seatbelt scissors and split your seatbelt in half about ¾ of
the way. Give back the scissors. Next, go into your electrical
stuff and find three alligator clips and sew one on to each
end of the belt and, Voila! You have a new pair of suspenders.
If you are fresh out of alligator clips, an alternate solution
would be to take a cold chisel and hammer and pound a
buttonhole into each end of the belt. Get your wife or your
mother to sew two buttons on the front of your trousers and
one in the back and you’re done.
Half Moon
Luncheon
Lockport
Noon
May 21st
Victoria Day
Bring an old car or an old friend.
Get together with people you may
not have seen all winter.
Contact: Paul Horch
(semi-official Special Events coordinator)
(204) 586-2265
Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 10
Bob Sansom sent these Chandler Car Show pictures from
his winter home in Arizona. Note the ‘mirror position’ on the
spare tire of the old Packard.
LOOKING BACK
Editor’s comment: The following was taken
from the MCAAC September 1963 Side Mount
Reporter. Does anyone know what this is
about or if anything happened?
Rumor
It is rumored that the Millionaire Drive-in
people are putting up a new building to house
a restaurant and a 40 car museum near the new Airport Terminal.
• • •
Editor’s comment: The following was taken from the MCAAC
October 1963 Side Mount Reporter……
Activities Director Ken Shaw reported that Polo Park
Enterprises had requested the MCAAC to participate, by
showing eight to ten cars, in a promotional exhibit to be held in
Polo Park Shopping Centre on Saturday, October 19th. Polo
Park Enterprises had offered to pay fifty dollars toward club
expenses, and requested that club members in attendance wear
period costumes, if possible. Members were agreeable to
participation in this event, and a sufficient numbers of cars were
volunteered.
Ken Shaw informed members that a plaque had been
presented to the MCAAC by the Winnipeg Roadster Club, in
appreciation of our club having sold the most tickets of any
participating group in last summer’s Motorama Auto Show. The
plaque was placed on display for members’ inspection, library
for future reference. A letter of thanks to our club, from the
Winnipeg Roadster Club, was read. The letter also extended
MINUTES OF MAAC
GENERAL MEETING
MARCH 27TH , 2007
PONY CORRAL RESTAURANT,
ST. MARY AVENUE, WINNIPEG
Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM:
· Directors present:, Bob Chubala, Bev Dyck, John Dyck and Gord Forman.
Meeting agenda was adopted by a motion by Paul Landry, seconded by
Geno and carried by a show of hands.
Opening statements by Bob Chubala
Treasurer Report: Bev Dyck reported a balance of $13.353.57.
Secretary Report: All clubs should ensure their email address is correct.
Contact Gord Forman if minutes not going to proper person or if additional
recipients are desired.
Chairman Report: Bob Chubala
· Welcome to new club WESTERN INTERLAKE CAR CLUB, represented
by Terry Lyndal.
· Season opening World of Wheels show requires volunteers for move-in and
move-out.
NEW/OLD BUSINESS
PRESENTATIONS:
· WORLD OF WHEELS, March 30 to April security detail volunteer clubs
should be contacting Bev Dyck. Also, a judge is needed for “general”
duties. Help would be provided.
· DIGITAL ZEBRA – Ted Penner presented his digital manipulation samples
and discussed his services.
MOTION: By Bev Dyck, “That MAAC pick up the extra $6.00 (over the
$64.00 that clubs began submitting) cost of the insurance.” All clubs would
pay $64.00 for the 2007 policy. Carried by a show of hands.
MAAC UPDATES:
· MAAC Calendar of Events will be given out at the W.O.W. show (7,000) and
4,000 are available for the clubs. Also, 50,000 will be issued with the May 11
Auto section of the Winnipeg Sun.
N.A.A.A.C.C.C. UPDATES:
· Gord has Gary Glowa and Ray Cable working on the outline of the
an invitation to us to participate in next year’s
show.
President Don Davidson reported that efforts
to obtain a special antique auto license
category from the government had been
suspended for the present. Government
officials were agreeable only to issuing a
special license plate in addition to the regular license plate
already required for all cars, and club officers did not feel this
would be to the club members’ advantage. The MCAAC
committee on licenses had not had time to sufficiently prepare a
brief on the subject, and it was felt best to defer further discussions
with the government to a later date.
A letter to Fred Groves, M.L.A. was read, requesting him to
suspend any action on antique auto license plates for the present
legislative session, and expressing our members’ appreciation
for his efforts on the club’s behalf.
Jack Mavins briefly outlined legislation concerning antique
auto licenses recently passed in Nova Scotia, where such a
license may be obtained for a fee of $5.00 per year, for a car
which is at least 30 years old or a recognized classic, is insured
as required by provincial statutes, has been safety checked,
and is not the owner’s only car. Cars carrying antique auto
licenses in Nova Scotia may not be used as family cars or for
any business or for transportation outside of reasonable hobby
uses. Jack felt we should aim for future legislation of this type in
Manitoba.
program and expect to have a completed draft by the end of March.
· The national newsletter has been sent out. The newsletter is published in
Winnipeg.
· The national body will be seeking partnerships with FIVA and SEMA in
2007.
· The federal Minister for Transportation will be petitioned to allow the importation
of 25 (& older) vehicles to remain importable as right-hand drive.
· The federal government has budgeted an environmental program that will
effect automotive hobbiests. We are actively monitoring.
OTHER:
· Terry Lyndal told us that the Western Interlake Car Club will have a
show’n’shine on July 2 in Warren.
To register call 322-5672, 997-5197 (Dennis) or 461-1577 (Chris).
Next Meeting: 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 25th, 2007, at the Pony Corral restaurant
– St. Mary Avenue – building foyer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00.
WHO • WHAT • WHERE
WHEN • WHY
Coming in a future issue.
Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 11
MINUTES OF MCAAC
GENERAL MEETING
RECORDED BY JIM DRUMMOND
TRANSCRIBED BY DEAN WEITEN
• Meeting called to order at 2:02 PM.
• Jim Drummond offered to record the minutes.
• No guests or visitors present, 22 members present.
• The agenda was adopted as distributed.
• George Rogers moved, seconded by Wolf Fuhr that we adopt
the minutes from the last meeting, 11 March, as circulated in
Sidemount Reporter. Carried.
• Business arising from the minutes – none.
• Meet our Advertisers – none this month.
Correspondence
• Other club newsletters: The Clunker, Vintage Tin, Totem Times,
The Brass Lamp, and Senior Cylinders, which are available for
members to read.
• Several requests for rental of car & driver for weddings etc., will
list in the Sidemount. Led to discussion re insurance of antique
vehicle used by private parties for special events. Check your
insurance first!
• Manitoba Marathon looking for marshals to help control traffic.
• Cruisin’ the Peg 2007 - Dean will file for a “feature club” evening.
Asked members present when would prefer, no preference except
avoid club events, and avoid Iola on 12 July.
• Cruisin’ Downtown on Wednesdays, asked members when
preferred, no preference except probably best in July or August.
Reports
• Chairman/President – No report.
• Secretary – Vacant, no report.
• Treasurer – Nothing to report.
• Activities – Spring Fling at 11:30 at Parry’s 2731 Main Street on
22 April. A tour may follow the brunch, probably to Lockport, if
weather permits. 51 tickets sold so far.
• Membership – El reported that we have 117 paid up members
plus 22 honorary members for a total of 139.
• Club Projects – Copies of MAAC calendar available from Bryne.
Everything is on sale, get ready for spring!
• Sidemount Reporter – Sidemount will be late this month, due to
publisher being out of town. Editorial deadline is 16 April. Bryne
is seeking recipes for publishing.
• Social – Vacant, no report.
• Judging and Classification – Richard Smith still recovering, sends
his regrets.
• Special Events – Paul is looking at doing some “ad hoc” runs
this summer, watch your E-mail, or give Paul a call closer to the
long weekends.
• Library – Dean put out some books on Bryne’s table to look at.
• Swap Meet – Gord Brunette spoke of preparations for the Swap
Meet on 13 May. Handbills and posters are available from Gord.
• Bus – Dean may bring the bus to the swap meet.
• MAAC – Collector plate is being discussed, Wolf will report when
there is something to report.
• Unfinished Business – None.
New Business
• Otto talked about the Prime Steel car show coming up 14 &
15 April in Grand Forks, and encouraged attendance. There is a
travel allowance for folks bringing cars for display from out of town.
• Dean mention possible Fort La Reine tour on 22 July, ask for
volunteers to help arrange. No takers.
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Headingley
Community Centre
Sunday, April 08, 2007
• Talking Tech – None this month. Next month: Bob Duncan of
House of Silver.
• Ask the Chair – None.
• Meeting adjournment moved by Wolf Fuhr, seconded by John
Ewing, carried at 2:36 PM.
LETTERS
TO THE
EDITOR
Hi Bryne!
Regarding your editorial in the February 2007 Side Mount Reporter,
I am in total agreement with your comments on the distorting values of
the cars at the Barrett Jackson Auction.
As you stated that car XYZ sold for $100,000.00 doesn’t mean it is
worth that amount.
A prime example the first Amphie car sold for $125,000.00. The
second one sold for $85,000.00 and the third went for $65,000.00
U.S. funds. Half the price of the first car.
Further to these fluctuating prices, last spring I went to a swap
meet and a vendor had a plastic signal light lens for an Amphie car.
He wanted $35.00 Canadian. This spring I was surprised to see that
he still had the lens and he wanted $65.00. I questioned the sudden
increase in price, his answer was; ‘Did you see what the Amphie cars
are going for at the Barrett Jackson Auction.” So even the price of
parts are being inflated.
Keep up the good “Work”.
B.C. Antiquer
Ken Pasaluko #136
Letter To Chair of Constitution Committee
Headingley, Manitoba
22 April, 2007
Jim Drummond, MCAAC Constitution Committee Chair
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your and your committee’s efforts in the past two
years in the renewal of the constitution of the Manitoba Classic and
Antique Automobile Club. Although the changes as envisioned did
not get the necessary membership approval, I believe the discussion
it sparked was worthwhile, and the issues raised were important.
As we’ve discussed in the past several weeks, I would ask that you
reassemble your constitutional committee, and begin anew the process
of constitutional review. Use the input that we received during the last
process to help guide this new process. I have some suggestions and
opinions that I would like to share with you and your committee, which
I will forward under separate cover. My opinion or any member’s
opinion, should not carry any more weight than any other member’s
opinion.
At least two more persons, whose names I will forward to you, have
expressed strong interest in being involved in the process this time
around. You must keep your committee to a manageable size, but I
ask that you consider these persons as members of your committee,
in addition to any others who approach you with an interest.
I realize that this process can be intimidating. In order to provide
structure to the process, would you please consider the milestones
and time frames for the committee operation, and present this for
discussion at the executive meeting in July 2007.
Again, thanks for your work on the constitution in the past, and
your willingness to work on it some more.
Sincerely yours,
Dean Weiten
MCAAC President 2006 & 2007
cc: MCAAC members through Sidemount Reporter