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THE ROAD MAP January 2015 Volume 59 No. 1 Happy New Year 2015 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix owned by Chuck DuBois. Bette Pritchett, No. 23 in Participation Points in 2013, deferred to Chuck. See his story, Pg.11 1939 Pontiac owned by Ed Symonds, No. 24 in Participation Points in 2013. See his story, Pg.11 20142 2014 New Jersey Region Officers President – Vice-President – Gregory Roser - 908-403-6486 83 Paterson Rd., Fanwood, NJ 07023 g.roser@verizon.net Secretary – Wayne Tuck - 609-240-1561 1284 Millstone River Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844 rwtuck@comcast.net Trisha Copley 908-459-4689 100 Hissim Rd., Great Meadows, NJ 07838 impgirltc@gmail.com Membership Secretary – Bill Pritchett - 908-534-9069 6 Columbine Road, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 wjpritchett@gmail.com Treasurer – Tim Schimmel 973-713-7627 21 John Ct. Randolph, NJ 07869 timschimmel@me.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ed Geller 908-362-6378 Ray Fischer 732-873-3094 Duane Copley 908-459-4689 Editor – THE ROAD MAP Art Briggs 973-493-6973 The Road Map is the newsletter published monthly by the New Jersey Region AACA Inc. Reprinting of articles and other items is permitted providing due credit is given to this publication and the author. Celebrations – Brenda Zimmermann 908-625-0052 Photography – All items for publication must be submitted by the 15th day of the prior month to the editor either by email to Road-Map@outlook.com Duffy Bell Trisha Copley Bill Pritchett or snail mail to The Road Map, 22 John Ryle Ave., Haledon, NJ 07508. June Roser Tim Schimmel The Road Map – January 2015 Chris Werndly New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |2 Committees Peter Cullen, Jr. Spring Meet Chairman Autumn Tour Fall Foliage Tour Greg Roser Programs Supervisor Herb Singe, Jr. Sergeant At Arms Vince DeLisi Spring Meet Registration Tex Sorrell Parliamentarian Jerry Peck Awards & Trophies Bill Pritchett, Webmaster Spring Fling, Summer Tour Fall Mystery Tour Ed & Debbie Symonds Fall Foliage Tour Ed Geller Chief Judge George Ernst Watchung Mountain Chapter Bob Hedderick Safety AACA Legislative Liaison Matt Verzi Archivist Rich Reina Equipment In this Issue Calendar of Events (Full year)……….. Pg.4 Celebrations……………………………. Pg.9 Correspondence…………………………Pg.9 Bob Smith Welcoming 50/50 Cover Photos…………………………… Pg.11 Dan & Trudy Unger Welcoming Letters to the Editor……………………..Pg.15 Shayna Geller 908-362-6378 Sunshine, Participation Refreshments Membership Renewal Form (2015)…. Pg.23 Duffy Bell Summer Tour Master Accessories Poem “The Magic Box”………………....Pg.14 Frank & Lia Figorotta Region Clothing Brenda Zimmerman Autumn Outing The Road Map – January 2015 From the AACA “Rummage Box”…….. Pg.16 From the Editor’s Desk………………… Pg.14 Market Place……………………………. Pg.17 Participation Point Winners (2014)……Pg.10 Presidents Message…………………… Pg.6 Secretary’s Minutes……………………. Pg.8 Special Message Re: Membership…… Pg.23 Trivia Tidbits…………………………….. Pg.13 Washington Crossing Tour……………..Pg.11 Welcome New Member………………...Pg.10 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |3 NEXT MEETING 9th -12th) AACA Southeastern Spring Meet, Charlotte NC, Hornets Nest Region The January (672nd) Meeting of the New Jersey Region AACA will be held at the Annual Banquet, Awards Presentation and Installation of 2015 Officers at Zeris Inn 372 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ. 1:00 PM January 4, 2015 19th) Judging Seminar, Ed Geller Chair (tentative) New Jersey Region AACA Full Year Calendar of Events Region events are noted in bold. All events are to be submitted to the Vice President, Wayne Tuck, for clearance. 4th – 6th) AACA Southeastern Divisional Tour, Pigeon Forge, TN 30th - May 2nd) AACA Eastern Spring Meet, Virginia Beach, VA MAY 1st – 2nd) AACA Eastern Spring Meet (continued from April 30th) 3rd) NJ Region Annual Spring Meet, Automatic Switch, Florham Park, Pete Cullen Chair 7th) 676th Region Meeting 7th – 9th) AACA Special Meet, Auburn, Indiana 9th) NJ State History Fair, Manalapan, NJ., Greg Roser Chair JANUARY 4th) 672nd Region Meeting, Annual Banquet, Awards Presentation and Installation 2015 Officers. 15th – 17th) NJ Region “SPRING FLING” Bill Pritchett Chair FEBRUARY 5th) 673rd Region Meeting 12th – 14th) AACA Annual Meeting and National Awards Banquet, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 N 17th St., Philadelphia, PA 717-534-1910 MARCH 5th) 674th Region Meeting 6th – 8th) Winter Meet – Puerto Rico Region San Juan, Puerto Rico 787-633-2065 18th – 21st) Annual Grand National & Western Spring Dual Meets; Tucson, AZ 520-325-7247 APRIL 2nd) 675th Region Meeting 12th) Watchung Mountain Chapter 49th Annual Swap Meet and Flea Market, George Ernst Chair The Road Map – January 2015 17th) “Wheels in Motion” restoration shop tour, Pottstown, PA, Judy Fischer Chair (Combined 4 club day tour) Ontelaunee Region, NJ Region, South Jersey Region and Early Ford V-8 Club JUNE 4th) 677th Region Meeting 4th -6th) AACA Central Spring Meet, Independence, MO 12th -14th) The Elegance at Hershey & Grand Ascent Hillclimb, Hershey, PA JULY 2nd) 678th Region Meeting 15th -18th) AACA Southeastern Fall Meet, Louisville, KY 18th -25th) NJ Region Summer Tour, (Duffy says Lancaster, PA area Bill Pritchett says not decided yet) 27th -31st) AACA Vintage Tour, Lancaster PA, Buzzards Breath Region New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |4 AUGUST 9th) Annual NJ Region Picnic, 679th Region Meeting, VFW Hall, Pete Cullen Chair If your event is changed or cancelled, notify Bill Pritchett, and he will put the information on the web site. This will give many of our members the ability to check the web site for cancellations. As the seasons arrive, a meeting cancellation is a possibility. 672nd Region Meeting, Annual Banquet, 25th -27th) AACA Western Divisional Tour, Northern CA, Redwood Empire Region 30th -Sept 4th) AACA Revival Glidden Tour, Oklahoma City, OK Awards Presentation and Installation 2015 Officers Sunday, January 4, 2015 SEPTEMBER 1st -4th) (Glidden Tour continued) 3rd) 680th Region Meeting 12th) Avalon Assisted Living/ Chelsea Assisted Living, Bernie Cooney Chair The January 2015 Region Meeting, Annual Banquet, Awards Presentation and Installation of the 2015 Officers will be held at the Zeris Inn, 372 Route 46 East, Mountain Lakes, NJ. The festivities begin at 1:00 PM. Dinner will be served around 2:00 PM. There will be a cash bar. 14th -18th) AACA Founders Tour, Northeast Ohio 19th) Wynwood of Florham Park Assisted Living 12-3 PM, Greg Roser Chair 20th) Rain Date for Wynwood of Florham Park Assisted Living AACA Annual Meeting and National Awards Banquet February 12 -14, 2015 Make plans to attend this very interesting and informative meeting held in the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, 201 N 17th St., (corner of Race St.) Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone 215-448-2000. Details are in the November– December Antique Automobile. 26th) Brandywine Assisted Living/ Eastern Star Home, Bernie Cooney Chair OCTOBER 1st) 681st Region Meeting 4th) Autumn Outing, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, Brenda Zimmerman Chair 4th) Watchung Mountain Chapter Fall Fest and Car Show, George Ernst Chair 7th -10th) AACA Eastern Fall Meet, Hershey, PA 16th -18th) NJ Region Fall Foliage Tour, Lukans, Pete Cullen, Ed & Debbie Symonds Chairs 24th) Mystery Tour, Bill Pritchett Chair NOVEMBER 5th) 682nd Region Meeting 5th - 7th) AACA Central Fall Meet, Houma, LA DECEMBER 3rd) 683rd Region Meeting and Holiday Party (7:30 PM) The Road Map – January 2015 Spring Fling May 15th – 17th This is a brief update on the Spring Fling. We are currently selecting a hotel. On the tour, our stops will include a tour of QVC, the Brandywine River Museum of Art (Wyeths and other artists), and the American Helicopter Museum. Signup forms will be available in the next couple of months. If you have any questions, please call Bill Pritchett or Roger Bagley. Activity Forms are available on the N.J. Region Web Site www.njaaca.org New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |5 The continuing debate and issue of the electronic distribution of the Road Map will be a hot topic at our Board of Directors meeting at my home on January 25th. I remind you that when Art Briggs volunteered in 2013 to be the new editor of the Road Map, WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD DO IT, it was to be an “ELECTRONIC ONLY” publication. Somehow in the last 16 months we have strayed from that, with more and more members demanding paper copies of the Road Map. There is a behind the scenes campaign pushing this very issue. With no experience in editing and publishing a newsletter, Art Briggs has taken our publication from an excellent newsletter to an outstanding one. One of the reasons Art was able to do this is because of the wonders of computers and electronics. The other reason is Art himself, whose dedication and perseverance has made the Road Map one of the best AACA region publications in the country. The Road Map has grown to 28 pages, with some of the best articles and pictures around. The e-mailed Road Map is in full color, something a printed copy will never be. Can you imagine the cost if it was? YOU, the members contributed to the success and growth of the Road Map. Contributions and submittals to the Road Map have swelled in the last year. More and more members, myself included, want to be a part of this success, and were inspired by Art’s spirit. How would you feel if an article or pictures you submitted were never published because we were forced to reduce the size and quality of the newsletter just to be able to send it by postal mail? I WILL NOT let that happen, as long as I am President. Remember that when the Road Map was postal mailed only, it was an average of 8-10 pages. Last month’s Road Map was 28 pages. The content and quality continue to improve, AND YOU, THE MEMBERSHIP ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT. A full cost analysis of printing, preparing, and mailing the Road Map is being compiled. This will be discussed at the Board of Directors meeting, and the findings and recommendations will be presented to the membership at the February region meeting. If we were to go back to a The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org New Jersey Region AACA Presidents Message Happy New Year to all of our members and friends. I hope all of you had a healthy and joyous holiday season. It’s a new year, and time to get down to some serious business. Although I was not able to preside at the December region meeting, I have been fully informed of what was discussed. A long time member brought up the question of why we support AACA National with a $500 donation to the AACA Museum and a $500 donation to the AACA Library & Research Center. I am reminded of this quote from John Donne, “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” We as a region of AACA were formed in 1951 from AACA National by members of AACA National. This makes us a part of them, and they a part of us. Without AACA National, we would cease to exist as we are today. It is our obligation to support them, as they support us. A full essay is being prepared explaining the benefits for both parties, but a few of the benefits for the NJ Region are the liability insurance provided to the NJ Region at no charge, national advertising for our activities and events, and the outstanding Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. I feel very strongly about our relationship with AACA National, and will continue to champion this cause of supporting them with monetary donations. Page |6 FULL postal mail distribution, as proposed by some members, the two $500 donations to AACA would pay for only a fraction of the cost, heck, it wouldn’t even pay a third of the cost for the 60 copies we are mailing now. The majority of the members that are now getting mailed copies have access to e-mail, but may be reluctant to change. I don’t easily adapt to change myself, but have come to realize that the world around me is changing rapidly, and I do not want to be left behind. It may even be time for me to trade in my old flip phone for a smart phone. If my Dad at, age 86, could be proficient on the computer, so can you. If you don’t have a computer, I am sure a son or daughter or grandchild can help you out. The Road Map now is triple the size, that means more than triple the costs, as all expenses have gone up, especially the postage. A preliminary estimate is that a full postal distribution of the Road Map in its current state would cost in excess of $10,000.00 per year. In 2014 alone, we spent approximately $3000.00 printing and mailing only 60 copies of the Road Map. That’s around $50.00 per year for each member that gets a mailed copy. You have a big surprise coming if you think your $20.00 annual dues cover that expense. Our total Road Map distribution list is almost four times the 60 we are mailing now! Do I need to remind you that the NJ Region had a DEFICIT of $3530.22 in 2012? Do you want to return to those dark days? I think not! Those that preceded me took the steps to get our spending under control. In these days of diminishing revenue, we need to be ever vigilant. This is NOT a prediction of doom and gloom. Our club is as vibrant and active as ever, just look at the 2015 full year calendar published in this issue. There are many more events in the planning stage, yet to be announced. There WILL be a solution to this dilemma, I will see to that. Please be present at the February region meeting if this is important to you. The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org By now, you should have sent your reservation for the January Awards Banquet. If not, we will miss you there. It is always a highlight of my year recognizing our members’ service and presenting the awards. Our new trophy and awards chairman, Jerry Peck, had a nasty fall which resulted in a broken femur. My team and I will be working with Jerry to see that all the work he has put into the awards will see completion. We pray for his speedy recovery. Don’t forget to send your registration for the February 12-14, 2015 AACA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. The registration deadline is nd February 2 . Also, remember your hotel reservations if you are staying overnight. June and I will be there from Thursday to Sunday. We hope to see many NJ Region members there. We, as an AACA region, have the benefit of being within easy driving distance to Philadelphia. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. Several NJ Region members are instrumental in the planning and organization of the Annual Meeting, especially Ed and Shayna Geller, and Ray and Judy Fischer. Please come to support their efforts. We have an exciting year planned for the NJ Region, and June and I will be participating in most of the events and activities. Remember that this is your club, be active and participate. See you on the road, and remember, my line is always open. President Greg Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 1 Ashley’s Auto Body Shop Page |7 New Jersey Region AACA Secretary’s Minutes December 4, 2014 Motion was made to dispense with the rest of the regular committee reports in favor of getting on with the Christmas dinner. All were in favor – motion so carried. The 671st meeting of the N.J. Region AACA was called to order at 7:30 pm by Vice President, Wayne Tuck. The membership then participated in the “Pledge of Allegiance”. V.P. Wayne explained that because of the Christmas Dinner plans, tonight’s meeting would be a short one. There were no guests presented. Motion was made and seconded to accept the minutes as published in the Road Map. All approved. Motion so carried. Correspondence included a shortened reading of the letter received by Tim Schimmel from AACA Museum thanking the club for its contributions in the past and describing it’s new goal for creating the AACA Regions and Chapters Education Center. Other correspondence was received by President Greg from National regarding the Annual Award set up in memory of Elmer Bassage from the Genesee Valley Antique Car Society Region, the I.C. Kirkham award. This award will be presented to the Chapter or Region that sponsors the most new members in a year providing they fulfill AACA National’s requirements. In President’s Greg’s absence, V.P. Wayne read the President’s report which included the reason for Greg’s absence. There was no old business to report. Under new business, Ray Fischer encouraged members to attend the National AACA meeting at Philadelphia. Motion was made to donate $500 to the AACA Museum and another $500 to the AACA Library. Tex Sorrell brought up his disapproval with the donations. A show of hands for this motion showed that the majority of the membership was in favor of the donations. Motion so carried. The next motion made was to cover the President’s expenses at the National Meeting in Philadelphia. Motion was made to cover two nights accomodations, the Presidents’s Banquet, and the Awards Banquet. Motion was seconded and carried. Motion was made and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s report as given. Motion so carried. A late guest announcement was made. Matt Petitjean was introduced. After reminding the membership that Bill Pritchett was accepting dues, V.P. Wayne received a motion to close the regular meeting in order to enjoy the festivities. Motion was seconded and carried. Afterwards door prizes were announced: 1st place was Bill Pritchett and 2nd place was Ray Fischer. Respectfully submitted, Trisha Copley, Secretary Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor of Door Prizes Activities for the next several months were presented by VP Tuck. Bill Pritchett re-introduced Bob Allen for membership. All voted in favor and Bob was welcomed as our newest member. The Road Map – January 2015 Castrol/BP Lubricants North America New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |8 Correspondence: CELEBRATIONS Dear fellow NJ Region members, By Brenda Zimmerman I received the following letter from Al Briggs’ daughter Marylin after the November region meeting. As she is thanking ALL club members, I have included a copy here. It’s nice to know that Al felt as welcomed as I did when I came to my first meeting in 2006. January Anniversaries 2nd) Harry & Joan Dunn 61 Years 7th) Don & Joan Ball 57 Years 15th) Ray & Judy Fischer 49 Years President Greg 27th) Bryan & Gratia Burke 54 Years Dear Mr. Roser, 31st) Ron & Nancy Hutchins 54 Years I want to thank you for the warm welcome you January Birthdays and the club gave to my Dad, Al, when he 1st) visited a few weeks ago. The 50 year honor Gratia Burke Ron Hutchins and presentation meant so much to him! He is nd not one to ever take the stage or credit for 2 ) Helen Jane Swan anything but he's always been there for our 3rd) Greg Newell th John Kefalonitis th Duffy Bell th Dawn Calvert 4 ) family! As you know he is a lifelong auto hobbyist and will continue! I hope he can visit 5 ) your group again with his brother! 7 ) Brendan Hogan Again thank you so much! I saw your 8th) presentation and you look like a great th 9 ) president and seems you have a nice group of Mary Ann Griffith Kirk Judkins th 12 ) William Thonebe people. 13th) Amy Gluckin Happy Thanksgiving! 16th) Mary Reynolds Warm regards, Bob Jephson Marylin Briggs Curiel th 19 ) Anne Toye Scottsdale, Arizona. 25th) Kathy Olexa 28th) Joseph Durna 30th) Aaron Newman Vera Tiffinger st 31 ) Gregory Roser Interested in having your Birthday and/or Anniversary dates published? Please contact Brenda Zimmermann 908-625-0052 The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org Page |9 Attention: Cover Photos for February 2015. Bill Pritchett, No.1 in Participation Points in 2014 and Duane Copley, No.13 in Participation Points in 2014. Please submit your photos along with a short blurb about your car prior to January 15th to Road-Map@outlook.com or by snail mail to: The Road Map, 22 John Ryle Avenue, Haledon, NJ 07508. In the below chart of 2014 Participation Point top 24 members, the last column indicates which month your car will appear on the front of the Road Map. Please prepare for & provide a picture and blurb about your car timely. 2014 Participation Point Winners By Shayna Geller No Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 1425 1145 1135 1100 990 990 975 945 905 890 820 795 765 730 700 690 595 575 560 510 510 475 470 465 Region No. 963 1398 701 1404 1342 1471 1247 654 1140 966 667 420 1337 1342 878 1469 1393 1363 1477 1238 1372 1335 1327 1332 Last First Pritchett Roser Graham Pritchett Fischer Tuck Cooney Gearhart Cullen Bell Judkins Smith Copley Fischer Figorotta Briggs Ernst Mowbray Bagley Zimmerman Bell Durna Haynes White Bill Gregory Bob Brian Raymond Wayne Bernie LeRoy Peter Duffy Kirk Bob Duane Judy Frank Art George Dick Roger Brenda Don Carole Don John The Road Map – January 2015 Car Pic Month Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 16 Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan 16 Region Accessories Available for Sale Region 40th Anniversary glass mugs 2/$5.00 Region Key Rings with Logo $5.50 Bronze License Plate Badges w/ Logo $10.00 Square Jacket Arm Patches w/ Logo $1.25 NJ Region Bracelets w/ Logo $2.50 Duryea Sterling Silver Charms $5.50 Assorted Car Jacket Patches $ .50 Duffy Bell, Accessories Chairperson Email: duffy_bell@hotmail.com Phone: 973-571-1174 Welcome New Member Bob Allen, 15 Hyde Ct,, Bedminster, NJ 07921 908-781-2202 Region No. 1509 ballen@sclibnj.org Bob was sponsored by Bob Graham sajobs@aol.com John has a 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 10 August Tour to Washington’s Crossing State Park and Picnic Cover Photos Ok, so now that all the leaves have fallen off the trees, the weather has gotten colder and we've had some snow, I am finally able to write this article. I want everyone to think back to that nice warm sunny day in August as we toured the back roads of NJ and PA on our way to Washington's Crossing State Park. Remember the cornfields, the sun shining on the water as we crossed the Delaware River, the wonderful tour guides that showed us around the park, the great view from the top of Bowman's Hill Tower, the creaking sounds the floor boards made as we toured the Thompson-Neely house and all the steel bridges we crossed or passed. For those of you who were counting there were eleven steel truss bridges. After the tour we all kicked back, relaxed and chowed down on hot dogs and hamburgers at Brian Pritchett's house. Big thanks again to Brian for opening up his house for the picnic. We had a total of twenty two people and eleven cars in attendance. Thank you to Greg Roser, Larry Solomayer, Larry's father Paul, Mort and Fredda, Ronald Peles and his wife, Bob and Jean Peles, Brian Pritchett and Sara Feeley, Bill and Betty Pritchett, Stefanie Pritchett, Chuck Dubois, John White, Ed Symonds, Pete Cullen, Nick and Barbara Matlga, and Brian's friend Jerry, for coming out for the tour. So now that I have resurrected those memories I want everyone to grab a warm beverage, curl up on the couch with a warm blanket, close your eyes and repeat to yourself, “it’s only five more months till the spring meet!” Thank you all, Larry Solomayer & Brian Pritchett, Chairmen Region Clothing Emporium T-shirts $8 (M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL) Jackets (light) $28, $30, $35 L, XL, XXL, 3XL Jackets (heavy) $40 - $50 Sweatshirts $16 - $20 The Road Map – January 2015 1973 PontiacGrand Prix ownerd by Chuck Dubois. Bette Pritchett, No. 23 in Participation Points in 2013, deferred to Chuck. My 1973 Grand Prix was purchased by my father brand new for around $7000.00. It has a 400ci engine with a Turbo 400 Trans. My family used this car as our daily driver up until 1995 when we retired it and registered and insured it as a classic. I began restoring it when I was 15 in hopes to have it ready for show quality by the time I had my driver’s license. After years of research and work I was able to drive this vehicle to shows both local and far. Sometimes I attended a cruise every night of the week. Not only is this car a great cruiser, it has also been raced at the drag strip and entered into many Pontiac show and goes. It is certainly hard to match the performance and style this car has along with its rarity being that there are not too many 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix's left. I will continue to keep this car in my family and remember the days when I was a passenger dropped off at school looking back and thinking, I can’t wait to drive that car some day. Now it has all become a reality. 1939 Pontiac 8 cylinder convertible . This car is quite rare as only 36 were produced, and only a handful exist. The car was purchased and restored by Don Symonds in about 18 months. It was shown at Hershey and received 1st Junior and Senior awards, and now preservation. It was also driven (40,000 miles), by Don & Pauline, on many Region and Glidden tours. Debbie & I own the car now and have already driven it on 2 Glidden tours. It's still show worthy, and we plan to continue using and preserving the car. It's a Keeper. Ed & Debbie Symonds New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 11 Oktoberfest and Car Show Sept. 28, 2014 th The 16 Annual Chester Lion’s Club Oktoberfest and Car Show occurred on September 27 & 28, 2014 at Chubb Park. As a club, we attended the car show on Sunday, September 28th. The car show started at noon. The highlight of the Oktoberfest was the traditional German dancers, German food and a couple kinds of German Oktoberfest beer. And of course, the cars! We were given “script” to purchase beer and food with a higher face value than the $15 registration fee, plus a nice refrigerator magnet noting that we attended the Chester Lion’s Club car show. Ken Miller’s ‘37 Ford Coupe The people manning the food and beer concessions were very efficient and there was never a long wait. The beer was good and the food, bratwurst, German potato salad, smoked pork chops, sauerkraut, apple strudel, beehive cake and plum cake, was better. P.J. advertised that you could take your bride shopping at the shops in the center of Chester, but that’s a stretch at best. My MG overheated in the traffic, so I walked from about half way from the center of Chester to the show and it took 15 minutes. I suspect it is at least a 20 minute brisk walk in each direction from the show to the center of Chester. Art Briggs for P.J. Ehmann, Chairman The Fonz (Walt Terry’s) ’53 Mercury Bob Smith’s ‘50 Ford Members hiding in the shade. The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 12 “TRIVIA TIDBITS” by Gregory Roser For this month’s trivia, we are going to have a geography lesson, just like back in high school. Many car names are also place names. This is the first in a series of car geography trivia where the car brand or model name is also a city or state name. Some of the names are in more than one state, so I have selected only one. The list is so large, I am breaking it down by manufacturer. This month’s lesson is General Motors. “Buick” – Missouri Buick “Century” – West Virginia Buick “Electra” - Texas Buick “LaCrosse” – Wisconsin Buick “Marquette” – Michigan Buick “Rainier” - Washington Buick “Regal” - Minnesota Buick “Riviera” – Arizona Buick “Skylark” – Arkansas Buick “Somerset” – New Jersey Chevrolet “Malibu” - California Chevrolet “Monte Carlo” – Kansas Chevrolet “Nova” – Ohio Chevrolet “Silverado” - California Chevrolet “Tahoe” – Idaho Chevrolet “Volt” - Montana Chevrolet “Vega” - Texas “LaSalle” – Texas Oldsmobile “Aurora” – New York Oldsmobile “Calais” – Maine Oldsmobile “Delmont” - Pennsylvania Oldsmobile “Delta” - Wisconsin Oldsmobile “Omega” - Missouri “Pontiac” – Michigan Pontiac “Bonneville” – Alabama Pontiac “Catalina” – Arizona Pontiac “Phoenix” - Arizona Pontiac “Tempest” – Nevada Pontiac “Torrent” - Kentucky Pontiac “Ventura” – California “Saturn” - Texas “Cadillac” – Michigan Cadillac “Calais” – Maine Cadillac “Cimarron” - Oklahoma Cadillac “Eldorado” - Kansas Cadillac “Fleetwood” – Alabama Cadillac “Seville” - Ohio “Chevrolet” - Kentucky Chevrolet “Avalanche” – Wisconsin Chevrolet “Bel Air” - California Chevrolet “Biscayne” - Florida Chevrolet “Blazer” – Missouri Chevrolet “Brookwood” – Alabama Chevrolet “Cavalier” – North Dakota Chevrolet “Cobalt” – Connecticut Chevrolet “Colorado” - Colorado Chevrolet “Corsica” – Pennsylvania Chevrolet “Delray” – West Virginia Chevrolet “Greenbrier” – Arkansas Chevrolet “Laguna” - California The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 13 From the Editor’s Desk THE MAGIC BOX By Duane Copley #1337 There is a box of magic; it’s often black or grey It comes in many sizes and often has a tray. Most are fairly ancient, assembled years ago The contents are important, it’s personal you know We place it in the rumble, mostly on the floor We often place it in the trunk to drive off to the store. We don’t leave home without it, this is the sacred rule A hobbyist without his box is often made the fool. The box is always with us when going on our way It makes us feel more confident when driving all the day. We know it has the contents to conjure up a cure For any minor breakdown or mechanical detour. Trisha was very helpful to me when I first took over as Road Map Editor. Thank you Trish for your fantastic help! For me, this is a “The King is dead, long live the King” situation. Bernie Cooney is stepping into the position as Recording Secretary, and he has also been a great help to me. Welcome, Bernie!! You’ll often find some wire buried deep within Along with some electric tape and pliers long and thin. Lots of pretty sockets and a wrench of every size There’s mostly 2 of everything, it’s normal for most guys. I got my first when just a lad, a little box for sure Shiny red with silver clasp and full of tools and more I have this box still today… it’s under my old bench I still have some old screw drivers and at least one old box wrench I’ll pass it to my grandson who loves them ole red trucks And teach him how to twist a wrench and bust them rusty nuts. I hope he learns the lesson that I learned years ago Your tool box is your lifeline when that old car just won’t go. The Road Map – January 2015 A few months ago when I first started putting a picture of our Vice President, President and Secretary next to their columns, I was having difficulty finding a picture of Trisha Copley smiling and I told her so. She sent a picture from when she was a little girl, just to prove that she could smile, and I used it until I found one where she looks, in my opinion, very “secretarial.” Just to take one more poke at Trisha on her way out, I used that picture again in this issue. However, just to keep her from feeling picked on, I included one of myself when I was 8 or 9 years old. Last month I reorganized the listing of committee chairmen and added pictures of them, except for a couple that I didn’t have a picture. Vince DeLisi answered with a picture of himself with his grandson, Zach, and told me to crop as I pleased. I just couldn’t bring myself to cut such a cute kid out of the picture. Vince is therefore pictured with his grandson. Last year, in an effort to save the Region some money for printing the 2014 roster, I reluctantly got caught up in a skirmish over the deadline to pay dues. Let me begin by stating that, in the NJ Region, your dues are due before January 31st each year. NOT the first Thursday in February, a grace period allowed in the past by our Membership Chairman, Bill Pritchett, for your convenience. New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 14 Speaking of Bill, he works very hard for the club on several committees, all for the whopping salary of Zero. Your procrastination in paying your dues does not make his job any easier. Cut him some slack! Pay your dues on time! In a survey of the policies of other regions regarding the deadline to pay your dues, I found that one region’s dues expire 12/31. There is a one month grace period to 1/31. If you do not pay by 1/31 you are dropped from membership and must re-apply. I don’t think we need to be this strict, but I would certainly say that if you don’t pay your dues by 1/31, do not expect to find your name in the next years roster. Give our membership Secretary, Bill Pritchett, and everyone else involved in producing the 2015 Roster, a break and pay your dues timely! On Page 16 is an article regarding motor oils banned in New Jersey and other states submitted by Dave Cavagnaro. I suggest everyone read it and check the oil you are using. This month I received a “Letter to the Editor” which is printed here in its entirety below. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Respectfully submitted, Art Briggs, Region # 1469 Letters to the Editor December 5, 2014 Dear Editor Art, Thanks a bunch for sending me this year’s entire compliment of your clubs monthly newsletter “The Road Map”. It’s a busy time of the year and I haven’t had time to read them all but a quick perusal tells me you have certainly “raised the bar” in your obvious quest to produce a superior product. My primary purpose in writing is to explain that while the staff was reviewing your Christmas request list, they were not able decipher the code “36-24-34”. Blue eyes, long curly auburn hair and throaty British accent were not the problem. UPS will be delivering the brass pole and installation will be your responsibility. This other issue proved to be troublesome. Motor vehicles manufactured in the United Kingdom are indeed well known and loved the world over. Their inherited electrical system is also known around the world and obviously feared with the same intensity. My Elves were not able to obtain a complete replacement for your Lucas electrical system. We did discover a mechanic in Cuba who says he could adapt a Delco system if we could deliver the car to his garage in Havana. The cigars, fine wine, imported scotch, Kentucky bourbon, Stoli and Dunkin Donuts should arrive sometime late on the 24th. You’ve Christmas! been good Art……Merry Sincerely, Kris “I drive a Dodge” Kringle The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 15 From the AACA Rummage Box Join the AACA Team By Herb Oakes Recruitment Chair “Looking for a few good men and women to serve”. You have probably heard this slogan, but don’t worry; you are not going to be sent to Parris Island, SC. AACA was founded in November 1935 by a small group of people with a common interest, the love of old cars. Going into our 80th year in 2015, we have grown to over 60,000 members. AACA is definitely the leader of this hobby throughout the world. To be the successful organization that we are, it could have never happened without our volunteers -- chairmen of committees, committee members and everyone who supports us moving forward with this hobby. Those of you who have enjoyed this hobby over the years, we now need you to serve; to pay back for all that AACA has done for us and thousands of others. This will help guarantee our presence for future generations. We have many committees, National Activities, Websites, Library and Research Center, Publications, Membership, Judging, HPOF, DPC, Development and Support, Youth Activities/Scholarships. Think about this. If interested, contact me and I will send you a Participation Form that will let us know your interests. It is members like you that keeps AACA strong and continually moving forward. The Road Map – January 2015 Free – Blue Region Name Badges – Free I can order the blue Region Name Badges for any club member and family members who need them. They are required when attending Region Business Meetings. Failure to show them results in a 50 cent fine. They are free and will come with each new membership. New members will need to supply me with the following information: Name, Region Number, home address. If you are not a new member, the year you joined the club. Duffy Bell, Accessories Chairperson Email: duffy_bell@hotmail.com Phone: 973-571-1174 New Jersey Bans Motor Oils The New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures, on December 4, 2014, has banned the sale of eight brands and 19 varieties of discount motor oils in New Jersey after testing found that what was on the label was not in the bottle. The complete list of the banned products, which were priced at about $3 to $6 per quart, is printed below. The State Attorney General’s Office sent a variety of motor oils for sale at gasoline stations and discounters, to a lab contracted by them for testing. The results of the testing indicated that the viscosity stated on the bottle of the banned motor oils was not the viscosity of the oil in the bottle. New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 16 These motor oils are primarily sold to people who are trying to properly maintain their motor vehicles within a budget and it is fraudulent to sell them motor oils that may be harming their vehicles instead. Retailers may now, since the institution of the ban, be fined at least $100 per package of the banned motor oils sold. Below is the list of motor oils banned for sale in New Jersey: •Auto Club Motor Oil SAE •Auto Club Motor Oil SAE •Auto Club Motor Oil SAE •Auto Club Motor Oil SAE •Black Knight Motor Oil •Black Knight Motor Oil •LubeState Motor Oil SAE •MaxiGuard MG •MaxiGuard MG •MaxiGuard MG •MaxiGuard MG •Orbit Motor Oil •Orbit Motor Oil •TruStar Motor Oil •U.S. Economy Motor Oil •U.S. Economy Motor Oil •U.S. Economy Motor Oil SAE •U.S. Spirit Motor Oil SAE •U.S. Spirit Motor Oil SAE 10W-40 5W-30 10W-30 10W-40 20W-50 5-30 10-40 10W-30 10-30 10-40 20-50 SAE30 5-20 10-40 10-30 5-30 10-40 10W-40 10W-30 The above information submitted by Dave Cavagnaro The Market Place Ads in The Market Place are free to members and run for three months, unless removal is requested earlier. If you want your ad to continue for an additional three months, please notify the editor. Please submit new listings for The Market Place by the 15th of the month to: Road-Map@outlook.com Art Briggs, 22 John Ryle Ave., Haledon, NJ 07508 ***************************************************** 1923 Model T Ford Panel Truck. The truck is all restored and everything works. I would like to get $14,000 or best offer. It has its original Mifflenburg body and is a model that is extremely difficult to locate. This is a small truck on the Basic “T” chassis, not a “TT” which had the worm gear rear end and was extremely slow. Please contact me to discuss at my home telephone; 908-735-9432. Ask for Lew. 1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille. One owner, 80,000 miles. Well maintained. Puncture sealing tires, air conditioned. $7,500. Contact Walter Wary 973-267-4267 Automobile Quarterly Hard Cover Book Collection. Volumes 1 through 40 with index books. These books are in excellent condition. Reasonable offers entertained!! Call Kathy Sage 973-773-1968 The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 17 1931 Model A Ford Victoria with Briggs body, rebuilt engine, Roman red exterior, beige vinyl interior. $10,000. Phone 973-764-3781 Charles Bates #760 Tires For Sale 2 Firestone Deluxe Champion tubeless 710-15 New $100. 3 Firestone Nylon Champion 710-15 Make offer 2 Mastercraft Avenger GIT 225 70 R14 with 600 miles on, raised white letters $100 1 new spare tire, never used $100 Joseph Durna 908-216-1560 1942 Pontiac 2 dr sedan For Sale, small series. 6 cyl, 3 on tree. Have all the parts plus new wiring harness, turn signal unit, fog lights/brackets. Needs work by rear quarters in front of fenders. Extra bumpers, new fenders. Original dealer album, shop manual, owner manual, plus article on last Pontiac built. Serial 1942 by body drop on firewall. Was all black. Color changed to grey top, blue bottom. New tires, new wheel cyls. Engine free - turns over. Asking $10,000 Email: tiger07621aa2gmail.com or (201) 385-4120 after 6 pm. - leave message Lead from Tex Sorrell #866 WANTED to Buy: Porsche 928 (1986 or older) or Alfa Spider from 1970s-1980s. Looking for solid driver quality car; no projects, no trailer queens. All leads welcomed. Contact Richard Reina at 908-894-3267 or email r_reina@msn.com The above pictures are the intellectual property of Nanette Peterson and are printed here with permission. Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 2 George Maulbeck Wanted: One 4.75 – 5.00 X 19 tire for a Model A Ford. Condition is unimportant as it will only be used for a rolling chassis. Please call Vince DeLisi (908-755-4266) or email at vincentdelisi@comcast.net Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 12 Garden State Early Ford V8 Club Please support our advertisers by patronizing them! They support us!! The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 18 The above pictures are the intellectual property of Nanette Peterson and are printed here with permission. The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 19 The pictures on pages 19 and 20 are the work of and are the intellectual property of Nanette Peterson, Community Engagement Librarian at Somerset Library in Bridgewater, NJ and are printed here with her permission. Nanette took these pictures during our visits to Brandywine Senior Living and New Jersey Eastern Star Home, both in Bridgewater, NJ on September 20, 2014. Bernie Cooney, Bob Allen and I are impressed with Nanette’s artistic ability with a camera and sought her permission to share these photos with you. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Art Briggs, Editor The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 20 The below listed businesses and individuals sponsored the New Jersey Region AACA Spring Meet in 2014. Please support them! Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Simple Green Stoner Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor Door Prizes Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Star Brite (Fuel Treatment) Jegs Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Rock Auto.com Mother’s Polish Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor Show Material Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Classes 3 & 4 Summit Racing Equipment Ehmann & Company LLC Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 5 Flemington Car & Truck Country Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 6 Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 7 Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 8, 9 & 10 Altenburg Piano House Mid-State Equipment Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 11 Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor for Class 13 Gregory & June Roser Powell Financial Group, Inc Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Sponsor Door Prizes Thank you to our Spring Meet 2014 Goody Bag Sponsor Gladpack Sunoco Outback Steakhouse - Butler The Road Map – January 2015 Hagerty Insurance New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 21 The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 22 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2015 Name…………………………………………………………… Spouse………………………………………………………….. Region No………………. Address………………………………………………………… City……………………………………………………………... Dues…………………………………………….. State – Zip……………………………………………………… National Card………………………………… Home Phone……………………………………………………. National Status……………………………… Members: Do not use this portion Office/Cell Phone………………………………………………. For office use ONLY!! Email……………………………………………………………. Dues $20.00 Make check payable to “N.J. Region AACA” (no longer necessary to send your National AACA card - please don’t) by February 1st to Membership Secretary, Bill Pritchett, 6 Columbine Rd., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-3951 ---------------------------------------------------------- *DETACH HERE* ------------------------------------------------ A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT REGARDING MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Your NJ Region membership renewal form has been included in the Road Map for the last three months. To be included in the 2015 Membership Roster, you MUST pay your dues by the February 1, 2015 deadline. Note that it is no longer necessary to send in your National AACA card (please don’t). In respect for our Membership Chairman and the committee that compiles and prints the roster, I will be strictly enforcing this deadline. You now have only one month left to renew, either by mail, or at the January banquet to be listed in the roster. We welcome ALL renewals, but those received after the deadline will not be included in the roster. Please follow this request to help me run YOUR club more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation. Gregory Roser President / NJ Region AACA The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 23 FIRST CLASS MAIL TO: Max Altenburg, 7th generation owner New & Used Pianos & Church Organs Piano Tuning – Piano & Organ Moving Repair Service Elizabeth, NJ www.altenburgpiano.com (908) 351-2000 The Road Map – January 2015 New Jersey Region Web Site www.njaaca.org P a g e | 24