LIKE PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES by Kenneth Schopen

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M A Y
LIKE PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES
2004
by Kenneth Schopen
So there I was, fresh out of college with a good job and finally able to save a
few dollars. My trusty old 1970 Cutlass Supreme, my first car, was succumbing
to the effects of life on the Gulf Coast and having been severely abused by a
high school hot-rod driver (who, me?), so I decided to look for another Cutlass
to use as my daily driver.
I saw an ad in the local paper for a 1971 Cutlass Supreme convertible. The
asking price was $700, which was about how much money I had saved, so I
decided to go take a look. The car was in a small salvage yard For Sale lot, but
it really looked like it should be out in the main yard. It was all intact, but in
terrible condition. The paint looked like Autumn Gold (the same color as my '70
Cutlass)), but it was heavily oxidized, and the lower sections of the fenders and
doors were green from algae growth. The windshield was cracked and had two
large arcs where the wipers had been run for an extended period of time with
no rubber on the blades. The interior was completely shot - it looked as if the
top had been put down years ago and left that way, rain or shine…
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PAYSON PAYS
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INSURANCE
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Oldsmobile Club of Arizona – January 2004
CLUB NEWS
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2004 Board of Directors
President
Gloria Varley
carcouple@cox.net
480.998.7949
Vice–President
Laura Sup
llsup@cableaz.com
480.985.6683
Secretary
Joe Varley
carcouple@cox.net
480.998.7949
Treasurer
Rita Gwizdalski
jerritagwiz@msn.com
480.899.3395
Membership Director
Scott Podhradsky
pscott9@cox.net
480.419.1340
Social Director
Patty Sarraillon
sarraib@cox.net
480.945.8700
President’s Message
I’ve tried to explain to non-members how much fun I have with the
Oldsmobile Club. They think I must be weird to enjoy myself so much in a
car club. Obviously they have only been members of “other” clubs, and
never a member of our club. We have such a great group of people and it
keeps on growing.
I had a great time on the overnight trip to Payson. No, I take that back it
wasn’t great at all, it was FANTASTIC! I never would have imagined
having so much fun in Payson Arizona. We had a good group of people go
on the trip. I had an incredible time with my fellow members. A big
thanks to Patty Sarraillon for putting this event together.
We have more good times ahead of us. May 8 th we will get in our cars and
drive them to the drive-in theatre. You are guaranteed to have a good
time. All you need to do is let me know that you want to go.
June 5th we will once again jump in our cars and caravan out to Canyon
Lake to ride on an old fashioned steamboat. While on board we will feast
on steak & grilled chicken. The food is cooked right on board. The lake is
beautiful, and on the 2nd half of the ride the moon will be shining down on
us.
I hope you are able to join in the fun. Read your newsletter thoroughly
because you don’t want to miss out on anything!
Keep them Rockets Rollin’.
Gloria
Newsletter Editor
Karl Sup
ksup@cableaz.com
480.985.6683
Zone Representative
Jim Schultz
rocketranch@cableone.net
928.636.2405
VIP MEMBERS
Webmaster
Marc Beaulac
Assistant to the Editor
Donna Podhradsky
Voting Deadline is May 15th, 2004!
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Information to be considered for submittal in to the newsletter needs to be received by the 1st of the month. Please
send your information as an email or attach it to your email in word document form. If you have problems or questions
please ask any board member and they will happily assist you. If you do not have access to a computer, please send
your submittal to: Karl Sup, 2355 S. Wildrose Circle, Mesa, AZ 85212. Otherwise, email all information to
ksup@cableaz.com.
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona – May 2004
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PAYSON PAYS DIVIDENDS!
by Patty Sarraillon
Well, another successful Oldsmobile Club
of Arizona event and we owe a great deal
of thanks to all that attended. Right from
the beginning to the end, the fun and
surprises never stopped. The Tonto
Natural Bridge was even more awesome
than expected and the hike was worth the
visit. For those of you that didn't have
the opportunity to go, please take the
time to visit this beautiful natural wonder
when you are driving through the area in
the future. What a delight it was to see
the beautiful classic from the club.
Of the eleven cars six were Oldsmobile's.
Sorry folks the 1950 is not road worthy
yet, but it will be soon and we will be
driving it. We had the most awesome
hospitality "home" at Kohl's Ranch to
socialize in Saturday night. The Horton
house was a beautiful two bedroom, three
fireplace home with all the amenities you can imagine, and we all had the opportunity to enjoy it.
Fred Mandrick opened his unique building in Payson with all the antique signs, soda fountain, gas pumps and much
more. Some of the locals brought their beauties out and parked them out front for us to see. Everywhere you looked
there was something new to see. I'm sure the pictures of the cars that Scott Stockdill and others took will be
something special to see: http://public.fotki.com/scotts/pavillions_2003-04/olds_club_trip_to_payson/
LIKE PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES
by Kenneth Schopen
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The seats were severely cracked and peeling, the carpet was filled with pollen pods from the abundant local Chinese
Tallow trees, and the entire interior had a layer of mildew growing on it. The engine bay looked just as bad, with rust,
grease, and general filth on everything. On the plus side, it had bucket seats and console, air conditioning, a 350 with a
4 barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, and SSII wheels (that didn't match or have center caps) - but it was otherwise
complete, and it cranked up and ran (on at least six or seven cylinders).
Several other people were there to look at the car, but some left after a quick walk-around, and the others left after
they heard the engine fire up. I was undaunted, though, and the deal was made and I drove the car home. After a
couple of washings, vacuumings, and some scrubbing - no, a lot of scrubbing - the car looked OK. From a distance, that
is. My brother-in-law borrowed a heavy duty buffer from his friend's body shop, and after a day of slinging rubbing
compound all over myself, the car took on a bit of a shine.
Now that the car looked good (well, presentable anyway), it was time to get it running properly. A total engine rebuild
accomplished this goal, with .030" over high compression 7cc dish pistons, a valve job with hardened exhaust seats and
new springs, a new Crower cam with .461"/.484" lift and 274º/281º duration, an Edelbrock Performer 350 aluminum
intake manifold (hey, I can lower this one onto the engine all by myself!), Heddman headers, and a carb kit for the
good ol' QuadraJet.
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I was finally able to drive the car, and
it fast became apparent that just
about every rubber item on the car
had deteriorated to the point of
failure. The brakes didn't work too
well, fuel leaked from above the gas
tank, the front suspension made
unfriendly noises, and the convertible
top seals leaked like sieves when it
rained (which was a daily occurrence
on the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast).
So, I installed a new brake booster
and master cylinder, new front
calipers, new rear wheel cylinders,
new brake hoses, new fuel lines, and
all new front suspension bushings. As
long as I had it apart, I figured I'd
replace the ball joints, tie rod ends,
center link, and idler arm, too. Shortly
after this, the transmission started
making noises similar to a washing machine full of sand, so a new transmission and a 2400 RPM stall converter were
installed.
Whew, finally I could not only drive the car, but stop it, too! I began driving it on weekends the 185 miles from where I
worked in Lake Jackson, TX to Lake Charles, LA, where Chris was still attending college and both our families lived. One
of the trips involved a night time rainstorm so heavy that I couldn't see to drive and had to pull off I-10 and wait it out,
huddling on the console with Sandy the Aussie dog (my faithful road trip companion) as the wind whipped the rain past
the window seals on both sides of the car, soaking us to the skin. It was now apparent that the top seals MUST be
replaced, and of course one thing led to another. Shortly thereafter Chris and I learned first hand how to replace a
convertible top, and the car was now weather tight (as much as a convertible can be, that is).
Now came the hard part - body work. I started by totally gutting the interior of the car. The door panels took up
residence in the spare bedroom, the dash pad found a new home behind the sofa in the living room, and the rear bench
seat hung on the wall in the garage. I bought two NOS front fenders, then located a rust-free trunk lid at a Houston
area salvage yard (I know what you're thinking - it was off a car with Nebraska plates). Next came the difficult task of
smoothing out the hundreds of dings and dents on the sides of the car, filling in a few rust holes, and DA sanding
through five previous paint jobs. That took about six years to accomplish. As I said, the body work was the hard part.
During that time I recovered the bucket seats and the rear bench seat, got a new pre-molded carpet set, and repaired
the door panels. The windshield channel, steering column, and metal dash were painted, and the various hard plastic
interior parts were painted with SEM vinyl paint.
About this time, a friend offered the use of his garage and paint spraying equipment. The only catch was that he was
moving in a week and I had to be out by then. We finished up the body work and got the primer on, and I ended up
sanding the entire car by hand six times in a 48 hour period. The color finally went on without runs or sags, and I
started reassembling the car. I was on a bit of a deadline, too, as Chris and I were moving to Phoenix in a month or so,
and I had to get the car put back together so that it could be transported as a complete vehicle instead of a bunch of
parts in boxes. I located a glass shop that would come to the house to install the windshield, and as I was putting the
interior back together the new windshield was being installed.
Finally, the last pieces of chrome trim were installed, and the car was complete! Too bad we couldn't go cruising in it as
the registration and insurance were long expired, and since we were moving to Arizona in a few weeks it didn't make
sense to renew them. So, it sat in the driveway until the tow truck arrived to bring it to the enclosed car transport for its
journey to our new home here in Phoenix, where we have more than made up for that lost cruising time. General
Motors built cars like this to be driven and enjoyed, and I am definitely upholding that tradition. This old 1971 Cutlass
Supreme convertible has replaced our newer cars as my choice for a daily driver - it's just a whole lot more fun to drive.
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STATED VALUE INSURANCE – A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING
by Art Soucek
Insurance for our prized collector cars has been a source of much
conversation and in most cases great misunderstanding for as long I can
remember. The following is a reprint of an article I wrote for JWO in 1994 as
a response to someone who wrote about his unpleasant experience with
getting his collector car repaired after it sustained damage. At the time I was
an Insurance agent with 13 years experience, now retired after 20 years in
that field. Everything in the article still applies today and will continue that
way far into the future.
Almost all Stated Value policies are based on an appraisal system. You
submit an appraisal from a 'qualified' appraiser and the insurance company
issues a policy with the Stated Value amount on the policy declaration page.
The key word here is 'qualified' appraiser. Most insurance companies have a
list of people they feel are qualified to do appraisals. You definitely want to
use one they recommend to help avoid a problem down the road. If the company does their own appraisals, and some
do, by all means let them do it. It will be pretty tough for them to go back on it at a later date.
You must make sure the stated amount is on the declaration page oif the policy or you are headed for a problem right
from the start. Some companies use an appraisal merely to determine if the vehicle is eligible for physical damage
coverage. This misleads you into thinking you have a Stated Value policy. Again, if you don't see the Stated Value
amount on the policy declaration page, you DON'T have it. This system is based on the appraisal at the time it is done.
If 2 or 3 years down the road the vehicle hade seteriorated, and the insurance company can prove it, that Stated Value
amount will certainly be in question.
There is another type of policy available. It is called an 'Exceptional Condition Vehicle' policy. This is a policy that allows
older vehicles to have physical damage coverage that otherwise would not qualify, since most insurance companies will
not offer that coverage on vehicles over 10 years old. There is no mention of a value amount on these policies and the
value of the vehicle is left to the adjuster to determine at the time of the loss. This might be OK for a nice driver, but
not for that original or fully restored collector vehicle.
You must also be aware of the true condition of your vehicle. A #4 condition vehicle, or daily driver, is not eligible for a
Stated Value policy with most companies. These policies usually have some type of usage restrictions on them such as
low annual mileage and no work or business use. It should also be understood appraisals can be 'bought'. There are
unqualified appraisers that will give you an appraisal for what ever amount you may want for a price. You are only
hurting yourself by doing that. You need to understand the true and realistic value of your car from the start. Body
shops are NOT a good source for appraisals.
In the unfortunate event of a damage claim it is MOST important to find a reputable body shop that knows how to and
is willing to work with the insurance company to get those NOS or acceptable reproduction or used parts a collector car
shouls have to properly repair the damage. Don't just take the guy's word for his expertise. Ask for names of past
customers and check with them. Go out and look at some of his work before trusting him with your pride and joy. Your
agent can also be a big help here. That's why it is a good idea to have an agent who understands these cars. If you can
find an agent who is involved in the hobby himself, he can work with the adjuster and body shop to help them
understand what these cars mean and how they should be repaired. It is not unheard of to have to kick in money out of
your your pocket to get the proper repair. It shouldn't have to be that way, but reality is not always pleasant.
The bottom line is there are no guarantees on these policies. There are too many variables that could be used against
you. Deterioration since the appraisal is the single biggest factor that can hurt you. You have to investigate the policy
and company. Listen to the agent. Make a decision based on what you believe to be true and honest. Document your
car's condition and value. Finally continue to enjoy it.
I hope this has been some help in understanding 'Stated Value' insurance.
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ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT
NEXT MEETING, SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2004
The next meeting of the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona will be held on Saturday May 22nd at 4:00 p.m. The meeting place is
the Sweet Tomatoes Restaurant located in the Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center, Loop 101 and Indian Bend Rd in
Scottsdale. In conjunction with our meeting, there is a car show at the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's. We have a row
reserved in the McDonald's parking lot exclusively for our club members. This is great time to have a meal and talk with
Olds friends. Come out and join the fun!
NOTICE: From 9 p.m. May 21 through 5 a.m. May 24 - Northbound Loop 101 will be closed from Indian School Road to
90th Street. Traffic will be detoured on to Pima Road. Please adjust your commute to the meeting accordingly.
CAN YOU SAVE OUR VOLUNTEERS TIME?
Our club is growing, which is great! But with this growth, our board members have more tasks at hand. All of our
board members are volunteers and have jobs, families, etc. One small thing you could do to help them out is to take
your newsletter by email if you are able to. If you don't have a computer or only have an internet service that doesn't
allow attachments, you cannot receive them electronically.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI NIGHT AT THE DRIVE-IN – MAY 8 th
Did watching the movie American Graffiti bring back memories, or make you wish you were a kid back in the '50s? Did
you enjoy the TV show Happy Days? Would you like to relieve some of those moments? If so, join us at the Scottsdale
Six Drive-In Theatre on Saturday, May 8th. We strongly encourage you to bring your old car out and let's relive some
of that old fashioned fun! The club will be providing dinner & drinks, AND will pay your admission fee! The movie we
will be seeing is yet to be determined. Make sure you bring your folding chairs if you plan on sitting outside your car,
and a FM radio to receive the theatre sound broadcast. See the flyer in this newsletter for more information.
NOTICE: From 9 p.m. May 7 through 5 a.m. May 10 - Southbound Loop 101 will be closed from Indian School Road to
the Loop 202 Freeway. Traffic will be detoured on to Hayden/McClintock Road. Please adjust your commute to the
meeting accordingly.
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST ZONE SHOW - MAY 14th & 15th
The Pacific Southwest Zone Show is taking place on May 14th & 15th at the Cliff's Resort in Pismo Beach, California.
There will be a welcome party Friday evening with the car show taking place on Saturday. This will be a national points
style car show. If you've never been to a national meet this show will be a great starting point for you. There are
typically over 200 cars in attendance. There is an awards banquet on Saturday evening. If you would like to go,
contact Gloria Varley to arrange to drive over as a group. See the show flyer & registration form in this newsletter for
more information.
NATIONAL HURST/OLDS DAY SLATED FOR MAY 22nd
For National Hurst/Olds Day, all Hurst/Olds and classic Oldsmobiles are invited to join the Hurst/Olds Club of America
on a beautiful cruise to Cave Creek on Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30am. They will be meeting in the Home Depot
parking lot near Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd & 101 (on Northsight). After some fantastic photo opportunities in Cave Creek,
the cruise will end at the Rock N' Roll McDonalds in the Scottsdale Pavilions to join us for Oldsmobile night. If we fill up
club row for the show, we'll double park before the Corvettes have a chance to do so. For more information contact
Warren Victor at vvics442@aol.com (480-570-8762) or Keith Zoeteman at keithshurst@cox.net (602-741-6363).
TWILIGHT DINNER CRUISE - MARK TWAIN STYLE – JUNE 5 th
Lets head out to Canyon Lake for a little desert yachting. We have reserved a place on The Dolly Steamboat for a
"Twilight Dinner Cruise" on one of the most picturesque lakes in Arizona. The drive out is marvelous, passing by
dramatic views of the pristine Sonoran Desert and the Superstition Mountains. Bring your camera and binoculars for the
drive and cruise. As we approach the lake we will take a moment to pull over at the Canyon Lake Vista Lookout for a
spectacular 180 degree view. Constructed at the lake to mimic a Mark Twain era steamboat, the Dolly is a double
6
decked sternwheeler that carries up to 130 passengers and departs daily, offering close views of the multihued canyon
walls and lakefront wild life. You're sure to see ducks and shore birds and if you're lucky, Bighorn sheep that reside in
the back canyons.
The Dolly winds its way through a series of connected canyons revealing extraordinary scenery. As the boat slices
through the smooth water the Captain plays relaxing music and points out items of interest. Dinner will be a satisfying
buffet style serving of rib-eye steaks & chicken breasts with all the trimmings. By the time you've had dessert the sun
will be setting, and the boat has turned around and heads back for the starlight/moonlight cruise home. The event
takes place on Saturday, June 5th. The 2-1/2 hour cruise and dinner will cost each member $45.00 (the club is picking
up the tab for the tax & tip). Due to the popularity of this cruise and the need for the caterers to buy & prepare the
food, members will need to pay in advance. Reserve June 5th on your calendars now. SEE THE FLYER IN THIS
NEWSLETTER FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ANNUAL CLASSICS CAR SHOW AT PRESCOTT VALLEY
On Saturday, June 19th, the Yavapai Classic Cruisers of Arizona present The Annual Classics At Prescott Valley Car Show
And Swap Meet. The car show hours are from 10-3. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. There will be trophies,
50/50 drawing, and raffle prizes. If you are planning on attending and would like to drive up as a group, we will meet
at I-17 & Bell in the Denny's parking lot at 7:30 a.m. See the flyer in this newsletter for more information.
DINNER AND A SHOW AT THE CASINO
On Saturday, July 10th we will meet at Casino Arizona at the Eagle's Nest restaurant at 7:00 p.m. The casino is located
at 101 & McKellips in Scottsdale. They have a very extensive buffet which includes salads, main courses, desserts, and
drinks. After dinner we will be attending Showstoppers Live which is also in the casino. The show starts at 9:00 p.m.
It is a musical tribute to some of America's greatest super stars. Cost per person is a mere $10. Please see the flyer for
more information.
NATIONAL MEET IN AUGUST
The Oldsmobile Nationals are taking place in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 25-28, 2004. It sounds like this will be
a great event in a great location. If we get a group of people from our club going we will organize a caravan to drive
up together. For more information look in your Journey With Olds or online at
http://www.mnoldsclub.org/2004Nationals
2007 NATIONALS WILL NOT BE IN ARIZONA
The hotel that we had made arrangements with to host the 2007 Nationals is closing. It took quite a bit of time and leg
work to find a suitable hotel that could accommodate our needs. With this in mind we will not be placing a bid this
summer at the OCA Board Meeting that is scheduled to take place at the 2004 Nationals. We will however consider
bidding for the 2008 Nationals if we can find another suitable location.
UPDATED CLUB ROSTERS OUT
The updated club roster has been emailed out to the majority of the club members. If you were unable to open the file,
or if you don't have a computer, you can pick up a hard copy at the next meeting. The rosters will not be mailed out.
LEGISLATIVE ALERT!
Here is a link to the Arizona Hobbyist Council's web page. They have information on pending legislation that will affect
us all: http://azautohobby.org/
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!!
Don & Joyce Nelsen, Edmonds, WA
1972 442 W30
Tom & Sharon Moore, Mesa, AZ
1950 88 2 Door Fastback
Kerry Warrick, Scottsdale, AZ
1948 98 Convertible
ziglots@aol.com
Joe & Mary Ann Domecq, Tucson, AZ
1968 442 Convertible
transram@earthlink.net
jdomecq@comcast.net
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MEETING MINUTES, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Meeting brought to order at 3:28 pm by President Gloria Varley.
Present were: Gloria Varley, Patty Sarraillon, Karl Sup, Charli Terry, appointed Secretary Pro Tem, Stuart Schindler,
Joe Varley joined the meeting at 3:55 pm.
The March 27, 2004 Board Meeting Minutes were approved as read.
Gloria presented the Feb., 2004 car show income/expenses showing a net profit of $1297.00.
Gloria reported that the spring picnic expenses totaled $228.04.
Club expenses for the April 17 cruise to the Tonto National Bridge and Kohl’s Ranch in Payson totaled $218.68.
Scott will be contacted to verify he is sending out applications to new OCA members listed in JWO each month.
Karl showed a draft of the new web page. He and Mark are working to get it running.
Samples of business cards designed by Carynn Alberts were reviewed. Stu will email Gloria other club designs for
further consideration.
The visors with the Club design were received and several have already been sold for $10.00 each.
Plans for the May 8 drive-in event are finalizing. Varley’s will bring subs/chips & pretzels, cracker jacks, milk duds,
and various other candy and snacks. The Sup’s will bring soft drinks & bottled water. Group will meet at 6:15 pm
and go into theater together at 6:30 pm.
The June 19 Prescott show starting at 10:00 am was discussed. It was decided to meet at 7:30 am at I-17/Bell to
caravan to Prescott.
The Casino Arizona Club event on July 10 was discussed. Each member will be charged $15.00 inclusive of
dinner/tax (if any)/tip.
The Club’s September 25 meeting will be held at Julio G’s Restaurant presenting Rockets on the Green. Julio’s will
be presenting trophies for specific classes. Each member is on their own for food/drink.
Gloria will be checking out the rumor that the Radisson is closing. If this is true we need to reconsider bidding for
the 2007 Nationals.
Stu was in attendance to present the possibility of a Club calendar for 2005. This will be further discussed after
presentation to the members.
Meeting adjourned at 4:12 pm.
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
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Gloria brought the meeting to order at 4:26 p.m. after all had been thru the buffet lines. Present were Stuart
Schindler, Charli Terry, Gloria & Joe Varley, Bob & Patty Sarraillon, Karl, Jonathan & Kaitlyn Sup, Neal & Mary Lou
Dederich, Roy & Donna Lack, Frank & Carol Alfter, Andy Vogt, Harlan Warddrip, Mikel & Beryl Hagenian, Polly & Bob
Zetterman, Jim Schultz, Scott Stockdill, John Eilers, Larry Young, Marc & Dee Beaulac. All members introduced
themselves.
Joe read last month’s minutes. Roy made a motion to approve the minutes as read. Frank 2nd.
BOP show report given by Stu Schindler. 38 Oldsmobiles, 38 Buicks, and 116 Pontiacs were present. They donated
at total of $3,000 to the Ronald McDonald House
Patty gave a report about the Cruise on Central event.
The overnight trip to Payson was super. Patty did a great job planning this event.
The tech session was held today. Several members were in attendance.
Sat., May 1st is the Beeline Cruise-in in Payson on Main Street. It is too late to pre-register, but if you want to
attend you can register the day of the show for $20.
May 8th is the Drive-in night. Club is paying admission and for all the food & drinks. You will need an FM radio to
hear the audio. RSVP is mandatory.
Pacific SW Zone Show is May 14th & 15th. Please attend if you are able. This will be a great show. It is held at a
beautiful location. See the flyer in the newsletter for more information.
June 5th is the Riverboat dinner cruise on Canyon Lake. $45 per person. RSVP to Patty.
June 19th is the Prescott Valley car show. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at I-17 & Bell Rd in the Denny’s parking lot.
July 10th is Dinner & Show night. We will be going to Casino Arizona for the buffet and Showstoppers Live show.
August 7th is the Watson Lake Show. August 15th is bowling. Sept. 18th is Progressive Dinner.
September 25th is Rockets on the Green at Julio G’s in Scottsdale. Our Sept. meeting will take place during the
show. The restaurant will provide trophies. No registration fees. Judging by the restaurant patrons & show
participants.
Great article about the BOP Show in April’s newsletter. Karl is doing a great job.
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Gloria is running for Pacific Southwest Zone Director. Please vote for her.
The jackets that were special ordered are in. Please pick yours up soon.
We have visors for sale with the club logo for $10. Hats are $12.
We still have the serving fork left over from the club’s March picnic. Ask Gloria for it at the next meeting if it
belongs to you. It looks like it belongs in a silverware set.
We need more articles for the newsletter as always. Please write one.
Name badge drawing was worth $10. Thorpe’s name was drawn. They were not present. Drawing will grow to
$15 next month.
50/50-raffle winner was Neal & Mary Lou Dederich, AGAIN! They took home $32.00.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
TREASURER’S REPORT – 03/27/2004
by Rita Gwizdalski
Balance as of Last Report - 01/24/04
Total Income
Payson Trip 7 @ $160.00
50/50 Raffle January
50/50 Raffle February/Car Show
Membership Dues
Business Card Ads
Merchandise Sales
Merchandise Sales/Jackets
Car Show/Door Prize Raffle
Car Show/Registrations
Miscellaneous Income
Total Expenses
Name Badges
Merchandise/Hats
Car Show Expenses
Car Show Expenses/Ronald McDonald
Name Badges
Picnic/Park Admission
Picnic/Meat
Merchandise/CD’s
OCA
Dolly Steamboat Deposit
Balance in Bank as of 03/27/04
$3056.90
$5418.00
$1120.00
$35.00
$164.50
$531.00
$48.00
$1125.50
$234.00
$170.00
$1720.00
$270.00
$2072.65
$114.00
$291.34
$327.31
$430.00
$60.00
$114.00
$66.00
$100.00
$90.00
$480.00
$6402.25
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TREASURER’S REPORT – 04/24/2004
by Rita Gwizdalski
Balance as of Last Report - 03/27/04
$6402.25
Total Income
Payson Trip 4 @ $160.00
50/50 Raffle March
Membership Dues
Merchandise Sales
Dolly Steamboat 10 @ $45.00
Picnic Poker Run
Newsletter Ad
$1385.50
$640.00
$34.00
$20.00
$225.00
$450.00
$11.50
$5.00
Total Expenses
Name Badges
Picnic Expense
Picnic Expense – Beans
Web Page Hosting (1 Year)
Airline – Nationals Presentation
Payson Trip/Goody Bags
Payson Trip/Drinks & Snacks
Payson Trip/Scott’s Lunch
Payson Trip/Tonto Natural Bridge Park
Payson Trip/Hotel Charges
Payson Trip/KFC Lunch
$2438.82
$42.00
$30.16
$29.38
$95.40
$263.20
$47.23
$89.31
$13.95
$66.00
$1650.00
$112.19
Balance in Bank as of 04/24/04
$5348.93
THE PERSONAL COLUMN
May Birthdays
Judy Johnson
Judy Hauff
Michael Thomas
Don Johnson
Martina Hutchinson
Ned Miner
Linda Larsh
Connie Davis
Harlan Warddrip
Don Becker
Robert Stritesky
Sandi Martin
Andy Vogt
Bob Zetterman
7th
8th
8th
15th
17th
18th
20th
20th
21st
22nd
24th
26th
31st
31st
May Anniversaries
Arthur & Genelle Rohe
William & Connie Davis
Darvin & Judy Hauff
Doug & Carol Pelton
Tim and Tami Kovacs
12th
22nd
27th
28th
31st
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CLUB CALENDER OF EVENTS
MAY 2004
AUGUST 2004
JUNE 2004
SEPTEMBER 2004
Fri 30th-Sun 2nd Route 66 Fun Run
Sat 8th American Graffiti Night at the Drive-In
Fri 14th-Sat 15th Pacific Southwest Zone Show
Sat 22nd Monthly Meeting at 4pm
Sat 5th Riverboat Dinner Cruise
Sat 19th Classics at Prescott Valley Car Show
http://www.yccaz.org/carshow.htm
Sat 26th Monthly Meeting at 5pm
JULY 2004
Sat 10th Dinner and a Show
Sat 7th Watson Lake Show
Sun 15th Bowling
Wed 25th – Sat 28th Oldsmobile Nationals in MN
Sat 18th Annual Progressive Dinner
Sat 25th Rockets On The Green at Julio G's
Sat 25th Monthly Meeting at Julio G's
OCTOBER 2004
Sun 3rd All Olds Show in Tucson
Sat 9th Cruise on Central
Sat 16th Overnight Trip to?
Sat 23rd Monthly Meeting at 4pm
Sun 24th Greenway High School Show
AUTO EVENTS
by Jeff Buntin
MAY 2004
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14-15
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7th Annual Rod & Custom Car Show - Prescott High Middle School (8am-3pm), Open to 1959 &
older rods. Info: Dave 928-717-6017, Ken 928-771-2202
Auto Zone Car Show – Surprise, AZ 13355 Grand Ave. 10am-2pm Info: Dave 623-878-3438
12th Annual Blast From The Past Car Show – Globe, AZ Presented by Gold n’ Oldies
Info: Michael 928-473-2331
Benefit Car Show- Victory Lane Sports Complex-Peoria, AZ Proceeds to Make – A – Wish
Foundation. Info: Bill 602-300-5606
Memory Lane Muscle Cars- 1st Annual Car Show – Tucson, 1950 to current GMC classic muscle &
trucks Info: Jeff 520-622-5562.
JUNE 2004
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6
11-13
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18-19
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25-27
Classy Classis Car Show – St. John’s City Park 10am-5pm Info: Kelly 928-337-2000
15th Annual Custom Comp & Cruise- Prescott. 10am-3pm Info: 928-778-0000
Pomona Swap Meet & Car Show – Los Angeles County Fairplex
Show Low Days Still Cruizin Car Show- Show Low City Park Info: 928-537-8213
Auto Zone Car Show – Surprise, AZ 13355 Grand Ave. 10am-2pm Info: Dave 623-878-3438.
Chrome in the Dome- Springerville, AZ Info: Mamie 928-333-2123, Wayne 928-333-4001.
3rd Annual Vettes at Sunsette Car Show- Tucson 6pm-9pm All Corvette Car Show
Info: Cal 520-743-8136.
4th Annual Yavapai Classic Cruisers Car Show & Swap Meet- Prescott 10am-3pm,
Info: Show-Dick/Marylynn 928-776-9799 Swap info: Ed 928-636-9048
Annual Classic Car Show on Historic Route 66- Williams. Info: Bill 602-843-6268
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ARIZONA CRUISE NIGHTS
Tuesday
West Phoenix
5 & Diner, 75th Ave & Bell Road, 6pm-8pm, Bob 623-561-1971
Wednesday
Goodyear
Albertson’s Parking Lot, 409 N. Litchfield Road. (Every Wednesday Night)
602-277-3821
Friday
Chino Valley
Gilbert
Phoenix – West Side
Prescott Valley
McDonald’s – 1st Friday of Month
SE Corner Warner and Lindsey, Albertson’s Parking Lot 4-9pm
West Side Cruisin' - 35th Ave. & Northern - Info: 602-246-3906
Zeke's Eatin' Place - (Apr. - Sept.), 3rd Friday of month from 5-8pm Yavapai Classic Cruisers
Coaches Deli on Speedway - 7pm-?? - Info: 520-325-1212
5 & Diner - Info: 520-690-1957
Tucson
Saturday
Mesa – East Side
Phoenix
Scottsdale
Sunday
Payson
Prescott Valley
Next to Wendy’s and K-Mart, Hampton near Superstition Springs Mall
67th Ave. & Bell Rd, K-Mart parking lot with lots of parking.
Info: 623-561-1971
Hooters, 2843 W. Bell Rd. (Bell Road & 28th Ave.) - Info: 602-375-0000
Sonic Drive-In, 33rd Ave. and Bethany Home Rd., 6-9pm, Lots of parking Info: 623-936-6587
Chubby's Diner - 7th St. and Union Hills - 5:30-9pm
Park Central Mall, Between Osborn & Thomas, every Saturday Night
McDonald's, Scottsdale Pavilions Shopping Center, 4pm-10pm, 9140 E.
Indian Bend Rd. (Pima & Indian Bend Road)
Famous Sam's - 1-3pm, 2nd Sunday of month, discounts on food, special
parking - 307J S. Beeline Hwy. - Info: Shawn or Pauline 928-468-0407
Prescott Valley Subway - Dewey Classic Cruisers - 2nd Sunday of Month Oct. thru Apr. 12 noon - 3pm - May thru Sept. 5-8pm
Amazona Club - 11am-2pm - 3rd Sunday of Month
DRINKING DRIVERS
NOTHING WORSE
THEY PUT THE QUART
BEFORE THE HEARSE
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CLASSIFIEDS
Classified ads are free to Oldsmobile Club of Arizona members, unlimited words within reason. Non-members pay $5.00 per ad, up to 25 words.
Please submit your classified advertisement in electronic format prior to the first of the month.
WANTED
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1954 2-Door Hardtop
I have a friend who is looking for a 1954 2-door hardtop. Please call me if you know of such a vehicle for sale. Ken Boswell
480-991-8824.
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1968 Cutlass Convertible or 2-Door Project
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1959 Holiday 88 Parts
1968 Cutlass convertible or 2-door (non-running) project car wanted; solid, rust-free frame & body with parts (bumpers,
trim, etc.) $100.00 ‘finders fee’ for right car.
John Thornton, (630) 889-8786, thornton_john_66@ hotmail.com
I am seeking some items for our 1959 Olds Holiday 88: Cigarette lighter element, Heater blower motor, Rear shocks, (4) 14"
spoke wheel hubs/covers, AC Unit.
Contact Tim & Tami Kovacs, tkovacs@mindspring.com, 602-819-4066.
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1972 Thermo Vacuum Switch for 455
I am looking for a thermo vacuum switch for 1972 455 engine. It has 4 ports and a electrical connection on top of
solenoid. One of the ports is on top as well. Please contact Ken Dusseau 602-996-8885 if you have one or know where he
can find one.
FOR SALE
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1973 Cutlass Supreme 2DR HT
Cutlass Supreme 2 door hardtop. 350, all stock, 66,000 miles. Clean, runs well, a/c works, tilt, cruise, 6-way
power seat, no rust. $5,000.00 obo 623-815-7763
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1962 Starfire Convertible
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Tons of Parts
Black, black top, garnet interior. 79K miles original. PB, PS, AM radio. Runs, drives and cruises fine. Needs some TLC, better
trim, and could use a frame. Comes with good core rear bumper. Pictures available. These cars are becoming harder and
harder to find. $10,000obo. Call Karl @ 602-628-8866.
455 forged crankshaft $600
Eagle H-Beam rods (6.735” 455 or G block 400) new in box $550
Centerline Autodrag satin finish wheels 15x3.5 with Mickey Thompson 26x7.50 front runners, new, $400
Centerline Autodrag satin finish wheels 15x8.5 with Mickey Thompson N-50x15 (28x12) Sportsman I tires, new, $600
Mallory mechanical advance Unilite electronic distributor, new (no box) $125
68 442/Cutlass S hood some flaws call for details $125
68 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser front bumper recently replated, nice! $350
68 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser anti spin rear end. 3.23 gears with 442 boxed lower control arms, upper control arms, and 442
rear anti sway bar. $700
68/69 Super Stock II wheels (6” width, 5 wheels, these are hard to find) $250
68 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser A/C system, complete, all interior and engine compartment components including 442/Toro
compressor $400
68 442 driveshaft can be used with 68-72 442/Cutlass $75
Power steering system, complete, pump, steering box, pitman arm $50
Power brake system, booster, master cylinder, brake pedal rod $25
68 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser drum brake backing plates and drums $25
68 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser AM/FM radio $250
1 pair Ga big block head cores, with hardened exhaust seats $100
1 pair #8 small block head cores, with hardened exhaust seats $75
Big block 4bbl cast iron intake manifold FREE
64-77? Manual steering box $50
68/69 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser under hood insulation, new still packaged, $20
69 Hurst Olds reproduction hood scoop $100
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Quadra Jet carb core $25
66-67 442/Cutlass/Vista Cruiser steel inner fender liners, nice, $250
Olds V8 chrome valve covers, new, $25
Holley 450 ‘Economizer’ gas mileage spread bore carb (QJet replacement) newly rebuilt, $150
Will consider some trades for a 66/67 Cutlass anti spin rear end, or some Olds high performance parts, custom wheels, etc.
Contact Steve at Wulfman@cox.net or 623-386-2695
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1973 98 Parting Out
Parting out '73 "98" four door. Good body & interior parts. Some good chrome trim. Less motor & rear end. Scott 602418-6214
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Liquidation of a 25 year collection of Oldsmobiles & Parts
1963 Cutlass F85 - Convertible, Coupe & Station Wagon +
Parts
1968 Vista Cruiser 400 Auto No A/C
1969 Cutlass S Holiday 2dr
1969 442 Project
1969 442 400 4spd
1969 Cutlass S Convertible
1969 Cutlass S 350 Auto
1970 442 W30 Projects (2)
1970 442 Rolling Chassis, Show Quality
1971 Cutlass Convertible 350 Auto
1972 Cutlass Convertible 350 Auto Column Shift
1972 Hurst/Olds-Restoration Package
1972 Cutlass Supreme 350 2dr Auto
1973 442 455 Auto Bucket Console
1973 Cutlass S 2dr 455 Auto
1978 442 Ugly Duckling
1982 Cutlass Supreme 2dr
Lots of Rare Parts:
1966 Tri-Carb Setup w/Carbs
1967 442 400 Engines (2)
1967 442 Fenders
1968 Cutlass Convertible Frame
1968 442 4spd Console
1969 Rallye Pacs
1970-1987 Lots of Parts
Call Dave Wojt 503.760.6827 or email at dave@wojt.com
APRIL TUNE-UP TECH SESSION
by Jim Schultz
Saturday’s Tune-up session started a little after 12pm at the Varley’s residence in Scottsdale. We had 3 cars to use as
learning tools: Stu Schindler’s ‘70 442 Convert, Jim Albert’s ’56 Olds 88 4dr and Roy Lack’s ’70 Cutlass Supreme. I
basically went through procedures of a tune-up and what parts needed to be checked for function. In checking out
items we discovered we had a plague of non-functioning distributor vacuum advances. Initially I checked out Jim
Albert’s ’56 at last month’s meeting at Pavilions. His was not working and you can’t really tune up a ’56 without the
vacuum advance working. He installed a new one so we just checked timing and reset the carb mixture and it ran like a
top. Stu’s 442’s wasn’t working as well as Roy’s ’70 and for good measure we checked Joe’s ’67 Cutlass convertible, and
we were 3 for 3. We checked the local parts houses. No one stocked this part so we will have fine tune after new ones
are installed.
Distributor vacuum advances are the most overlooked item on tune-ups but are critical to a properly running engine,
especially the ‘50’s Rockets. They advance the engine timing under variable power loads with the increasing and
decreasing engine vacuum. With one ruptured on ’64-69 330ci, 350ci, 425ci & 455’s the vacuum leak created can cause
a lean condition on #7 cylinder resulting in a burned exhaust valve. For those of you not familiar with a vacuum
advance, it’s that silver round thingy on the side of your distributor. The way you check it for function is either with a
hand vacuum pump or with a piece of vacuum hose and your mouth try to pull a vacuum on the advance and you
should see the breaker plate move in the bottom of the distributor where your points are screwed to. If you can’t pull a
vacuum or even if you can, and the breaker plate doesn’t move, it’s bad. With gas prices the way they are I would
check this part out as if it’s not working it’s costing you money at the pump. We had refreshments and looked at Joe
and Gloria’s cars including the ’72 Toronado ‘shelf’. As we all went to leave, I went to start my ’63 Super 88 Wagon and
the starter solenoid stuck. So Scott Stockdill and I had our own starter tech session after the meeting back at Joe’s lift.
A good Oldsmobile knows where to break down… 30 feet from Joe’s lift. We got the new solenoid installed and went
over to Pavilions in time for the show.
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PAYSON PERSPECTIVE
by John and Pam Eilers
One could not ask for a more beautiful weekend
than the one we experienced on our overnight trip
to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park and Kohl’s
Ranch in Payson. Twelve couples met at Target in
Fountain Hills Saturday morning where we
received information packets (along with some
great treats!) and then proceeded on with our
scenic drive to Payson. Once we arrived at our
destination, we stopped at KFC to purchase lunch
and then drove to Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
to enjoy our meal. Eating our picnic lunch with
high winds was quite the challenge! After lunch
majority of the group hiked to see the Tonto
Natural Bridge. Some of us had a hard time with
the hike down the steep slopes (at least I did) so
we opted to walk the easier path back. It is
believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the
world. The bridge is 183 ft. high over a 400 ft.
long tunnel that measures 150 ft. at its widest
point. It was quite a spectacular sight! If you
have never had an opportunity to see it, we would highly recommend the attraction.
We then arrived at Kohl’s Ranch later that afternoon, checked in, and relaxed before dinner. Patty and Bob’s “party
room” was supposed to be a small cabin, but due to an error in reservations, they were upgraded to a beautiful 3bedroom lodge. We met for dinner at the Zane Grey Steakhouse and our meals were great. We all went back to the
lodge and had a wonderful evening of socializing, cocktails, and a dice game of Scream and Holler. Sunday morning we
had breakfast and cruised into Payson to see Fred Mandrick’s Soda Fountain where he has a wonderful collection of
automobile memorabilia. Some had an opportunity to take pictures of their car in his garage.
We would like to thank Patty and all others who have participated in putting this “cruise” together. It was a wonderful
opportunity to be involved with AZ Olds Club. We enjoyed socializing with all the wonderful people we have met on this
trip.
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You are Cordially Invited to:
Dinner & A Show
July 10, 2004
101 & McKellips, Scottsdale, AZ
Meet at the Eagles Nest Buffet at 7:00 pm
After dinner we will see
Showstoppers Live!
Cost is $10 per person all inclusive
RSVP Is Necessary
Send your money to:
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
C/O Gloria Varley
7402 E. Paradise Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260-5436
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Sandwiches, drinks, snacks & candy will be provided!
The club will buy your admission ticket!
Meet us at the SE corner of McKellips & Miller in the City
of Scottsdale Service Center parking lot at 6:15pm and we
will drive to the theatre together & enter as a group at 6:30.
(This is west of Loop 101)
RSVP BY MAY 6th IS MANDATORY!
Call Gloria at 480-998-7949 or email her at carcouple@cox.net
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THE DOLLY STEAMBOAT
“Twilight Dinner Cruise”
Saturday, June 5th, 2004
The Oldsmobile Club of Arizona is once again
putting together a Saturday event that you will
enjoy and never forget. With the full moon
reflecting on Canyon Lake, good food and the
best of company this evening will put you in a
romantic mood that you won’t want to miss!
DINNER
Ribeye Steak & Grilled Chicken Breast
Baked Potato, Vegetable Du Jour
Garden Salad, Roll/Butter
Apple Pie
Ice Tea, Lemonade & Coffee
Cost:
Meeting Time:
Meeting Place:
$45.00 Per Person
(includes 2-½ hour boat ride)
4:30 PM
Baseline and Gilbert Rd. Turn
into the strip mall just south
of U.S. 60 on the northeast
corner of Baseline and Gilbert
Canyon Lake is located 14 miles NE of Apache Junction along the historic Apache Trail (Highway 88). This is a
wonderful scenic drive with switchbacks and a one way bridge!
We will arrive at the Canyon Lake marina around
5:30pm and board the Dolly Steamboat at 6:00 PM.
Boarding is on a first come first basis, and we would
like to board as a group. We will be sitting on the top
deck with a full view of the beautiful canyon walls and
wildlife (bring your camera, sunscreen & parasol).
It is important that you make your reservations early
because June is a very busy month and the cruises are
always full (130 guests). Make your reservation with
Patty Sarraillon at 480-945-8700 no later than May
31st. Make your check out to the Oldsmobile Club of
Arizona and mail them to:
Patty at 6017 E. Osborn, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
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OUR ADVERTISERS
To place your ad, send your business card or artwork and appropriate fees to: Gloria Varley, 7402 E. Paradise Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-5436.
Member Cost: $12/mo full page ad, $8/mo 1/2 page ad, $5/mo 1/4 page ad, $2/mo business card ad ($24 per year)
Non-Member Cost: For NON-members $24/mo full page ad, $15/mo 1/2 page ad, $10/mo 1/4 page ad, $5/mo business card ad
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1972 OLDSMOBILE 442 (W-29 OPTION)
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
7402 E Paradise Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 8 5 2 6 0 -5436
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LIKE PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES by Kenneth Schopen

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