March - Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska

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March 2008
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Fur Rendezvous Antique Auto Show
February 23-24, 2008
What a show!! Forty two ancient chariots were on display at Morrison‟s spacious, well lighted,
spotless showroom on Dimond Blvd. Perfect weather prevailed and the turn out of enthusiastic
viewers was far more than expected. There was a steady flow of visitors from opening until closing on both Saturday and Sunday. The total turnout is estimated at over 400 and probably closer
to 500 or more based on the pop corn sales.
Donn Reese produced a nifty flyer that he and Jim Fredenhagen posted all over town. These
posters were probably the major reason for the excellent attendance.
Several members displayed autos the we hadn‟t seen before which added a nice touch to the
event. Fred Sharper brought two military vehicles and Doug Smith brought his three wheel Freeway to the exhibit. These vehicles coupled with Fred‟s sweet disposition added a new dimension
to our usual predictable show. Ted Kimzey and Tom Cresap operated the buzz saw and water
pump. The pump confused Fred as he thought the water was coming from a well we had drilled
thru the floor under the box!
Senior member Ken Stout was chosen the Lord Trapper for the Fur Rondy this year, and he and
Maria Downey, this year‟s Lady Trapper, visited the exhibit on Sunday.
Jerry Roach added a little spice to the event by running out of gas right in the middle of the
Dimond and Old Seward Hiway intersection.
Not to be outdone, Ralph Centoni duplicated Jerry on Huffman Rd and was towed home by Dennis Allen.
Participants, who united to make this year‟s show one of
our best ever were:
Allen
64 Chrysler -- 64 Lincoln
Anderson
64 Jeep ---83 Jeep
Bartlett
31 Ford
Campbell
48 Ford ---57 Ford
Centoni
55 Cadillac
Cresap
25 Ford ---31 Ford
Evans
55 Cadillac --41 Chevrolet
Fredenhagen
54 Ford
Hansen
53 Kaiser---40 Dodge--40 Plymouth
Hassler
55 Mercury
Henningsen
65 T-Bird
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Horseshoe chair - by Ralph Centoni
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Fur Rondy
Parade and Show.
Photo‟s courtesy of:
Donn Reese, Jim Fredenhagen,
Gene Topp, & Hansen‟s.
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Officers
President Jeff‟s Corner
Wow! What a Rondy Car Weekend!
Thanks to Bruce, Jim, Kurt, Donn and everyone else who pitched in, the weekend went
extremely well. The members spent an extraordinary amount of time on their cars to
make the weekend an incredible success.
Thanks to all motor mushers and participants. The crowd enjoyed talking to the owners and vice-versa by a lot of smiling going on
and the sign up of about four new members.
------Jeff
We want to welcome to AAMA our new members:
Rolland & Darlene Grosdidier
David Daly Jr.
Peter & Lisa Howlett
James & Janice Hall
Michael & Gretchen Stoddard
We are looking forward to seeing you at
AAMA events and meetings.
President: Jim Fredenhagen :243-5214
Vice President : Jeff Hassler : 276-1882
Secretary : Sara Stoops : 345-5592
Treasurer: Howard Hansen 345-1268
Members at Large
LeRoi Heaven
Gwen Wiedmer
Ron Watts
Immediate Past Presidents
Jim Fredenhagen (2006-2007)
Fred Schurman (2005)
Diane Allen (2004)
Fred Schurman (2001, 2002, 2003)
Peg Stout (2000)
Ken Stout (1999)
Dennis Allen (1998, 1997)
Editor’s
Howard and Barbara Hansen
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Schedule of Events -2008
Mar.12
Regular Meeting
April 9
Regular Meeting
April ?
MATI Cleanup
May 2-4
Ak Custom Car & Cycle Show
May ?
Air Museum Show w/Fed ex
May 3
May?
May 11
May 14
May?
May 17
May 10
June?
Spring Auto Parts Swap Meet
AAA Auto Skills Comp. & Car Show
Mother‟s Day Run
Rolling Meeting
Kool Cruise
Adopt-a-Road Cleanup
Shake down Cruise
Serendipity Day care Center
June?
June?
June 11
June?
June ?
Colony Days Car Show
Colony Days Parade
Rolling Meeting
Day Break Adult Day Care Center
Transportation Expo. car show
MATI
Father‟s Day Car Show
June 16
(corner of Huffman & Lorraine)
June 21
June 27 -July - 6
July 4
July 9
July?
July ?
July 12
July ?
August2
7:30pm
7:30pm
TBA
Eagle River
TBA
9am-4pm`
10am-3pm
TBA
6:30pm
TBA
TBA
Hatcher Pass
3550 E. 20th Ave.
1-3pm
Palmer
Palmer
6:30pm
1-2pm
9am
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Robbie‟s
Robbie‟s
Chairman?
Perf. Promotions, 566-2346
Chair, Norm 248-5325
MSSRA Event.
Victor Knott 349-7228
UAA rear parking lot
Chair?
Robbie‟s
Tom Marcy Cresap694-7510
Jim Fredenhagen 351-3115
need Chair?
Jim Ede - 376-4631
LeRoi Heaven -376-5679
Robbie‟s
(Nancy Haley) 346-2234
Need Chair?
Trinity Presbyterian Chair- Dick Henningsen
(12310 Lorraine St.)
333-42
Summer Solstice Rumble
5pm-10pm
Long distance trip- Inuvik
TBA
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Anchorage, Chugiak Parades
TBA
Wasilla Parade
TBA
Rolling Meeting
6:30pm
Bear Paw Car Show
Eagle River
Bear Paw Parade
Eagle River
Adopt-A-Road Cleanup
TBA
Hope weekend
TBA
Pre Show & Shine Car Show McDonalds/Jewel Lake
Mirror Lake
Bruce Campbell/345-3129
Marcy Cresap 694-7510
Need Chair?
LeRoi Heaven 376-5679
Robbie‟s
Tom & Marcy Cresap
Need Chair?
MSSRA Event
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Contact Jeff Hassler (Jeff-betty @gci.net)
- 2761882 or Donn Reese (noltareese@gci.net )
245-7203
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SEMA Instrumental in Delivering Pro-Hobbyist EPA Autobody Paint Rule
New Regulation Protects Hobbyists and the Environment
After incorporating several recommendations from SEMA, including an exemption for hobbyists
who paint their own vehicles, the Environmental Protection Agency EPA) released a final rule to
regulate paint -striping, surface-coating and autobody-refinishing operations. The new regulation
targets hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) that the agency believes causes cancer or other health
problems.
“Through discussions with the EPAA, SEMA was able to convince regulators that a rule could be
produced that would develop „best practice‟ for business operations while exempting hobbyists
who infrequently paint their personal vehicles.”
As a result the regulation does not apply to paint striping and surface coating performed by individuals as part of a hobby or for maintenance of their personal vehicles- so ling as those activities do not exceed two motor vehicles (or the equivalent in pieces) per year. Additionally, the
rule does not apply to painting done with an air brush or hand-held, non-refillable Aerosol cans.
For more information about the rule, contact Jason Tolleson at jasont@sema.org. or by phone
202-/783-600, ext. 39.
New EPA Autobody Painting Regulation:
Exempts hobbyists who paint two cars or less per year.
Business operations are required to have a paint booth, proper filters and spray gun cleaners.
EPA now requires businesses provide initial notification to the agency on their paint operations
and requires training for all employees involved in painting activities.
Businesses must maintain in-house records verifying compliance, filter replacement and plans to
control hazardous air pollutants within the facility.
http:www.naaccc.ca/Sema%20Driving%20Force%20-%20Feb%2008.htm
AAMA Awards from National
The Antique Auto Club of America has bestowed it‟s “2007 Award of Distinction” for regional
websites upon the Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Region. Our website will celebrate it‟s 7th
year this Mar 21 and has won an award every year. In 2002 it received The “Master Webmaster
Award” as presented at AACA‟s annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA. If you would like to be a part
of this winning website please contact the webmaster Greg Lear at greglear@hotmail.com.
The AACA has also presented the 2007 Award of Merit for regional publications, to the
Tinkering Times and in recognition of the efforts of James S. Fredenhagen, Howard and Barbara
Hansen. For superior achievement in publicizing and informing regional members of local and
National AACA activities and generating interest, enthusiasm and support for the hobby.
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( continuation of page 1- Fur Rondy Show)
Holland
Hulse
Isham
Kimzey
Laurence
Long
Mingo
Rath
Reese/Nolta
Roach
Sharper
Smith
Stoops
Syren
Tullis
Wiedmer
Watts
Daly
Swanson
Severson
AAMA
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29 Ford
59 Rolls, 39 International
62 Corvette
64 International, 31 Ford
53 MG
29 AA Ford Flatbed
55 Metropolitan
42 Chevrolet
60 Imperial
49 Caddie
43 Dodge Ambulance/ 52 Jeep
81 Freeway
36 Caddie
15 White - 29 Chevrolet
47 Plymouth
56 TBird
31 Ford
53 Cushman Scooter
49 Jeepster, 29 Ford
67 El Camino
Buzz saw and Pump
Twenty seven members showed up for dinner on
Saturday night at Henry‟s Restaurant and caused
turmoil by generally misbehaving - but apparently
having a good time doing it!
Rick Morrison and his crew went out of their way to
assist us in having a really great Fur Fondy show -some say the best ever! Let‟s show our appreciation
by buying our next car from Morrison‟s
------Bruce
Happy New Year to All club members!
Sorry we have not been able to make any club activ
-ities in 2007, but will try to make up for it this year.
Watch for our old “new” addition this summer.
If anyone gets down to Mesa,Az. between Jan 15
and May 1, look us up, we are in the phone book.
Best wishes, Bill and Donna Waldron.
March Birthdays and Anniversaries
Greg Lear
Birhtday
Mar 3
Ann Laurence
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Mar 11
Roy D. Foster
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Mar 13
Sheryl Hulse
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Mar 14
Ted Kimzey
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Mar 23
Loran A. Benham
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Mar 28
Joyce Chace
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Mar 28
Barb Henningsen
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Mar 30
Ron Watts
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Mar 30
Mike Wiedmer
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Mar 31
Bill & Donna Waldron
Aniv.
Mar 15
For Sale:
1964 Corvair, 2 door Coupe
900 Monza Series, 4 speed
41,000 miles, Dark Green
Kathy 727-9299 c $5000.00
For Sale
3 Buicks
1 two Door (complete)
1 Four Door (complete)
1 four door (parts car)
1 57 Chevy Truck
1 32 Ford Coupe
1 75 Lincoln
Alll need to be restored
All reasonable offers considered
Call for more information 345-6025
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Meeting @ Robbie’s
Mar 12, 2008
Refreshments: Sara Stoops and Gwen Wiedmer Thanks Girls!
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