Jersey LateGreats has started our summer time events on May17th

President’s Message
As I write this on Saturday morning, I can’t help but
feel slightly jealous of my buddies that are attending
the annual junkyard run today in Pine Grove, PA. I
couldn’t attend as a foot disorder has left me on
crutches for a few days which really aren’t conducive
to be looking for parts or that special wall art. The
event usually starts with a few members arriving at
the motel early to “pre game” and then on to dinner at
a local restaurant/bar. Saturday morning, everyone
meets at a diner for breakfast then it’s on to the
junkyard. I’m wondering how many guys will be
caught on film, by our resident club photographer,
Mike Berry, taking a morning nap on the hood of an
old Chevy? This is always a great event and should
not be missed. Check out the Junk Yard photos in
this month’s newsletter (Thanks Mike !!!)
The weather is getting nicer and I imagine quite a
few of us are bringing their cars out of winter
hibernation and getting them ready for the season. I
for one, need to replace the water pump on the Nova,
John Lucas is replacing the timing chain/gear and also
will be installing a newly rebuilt water pump for his
348. Tom Merring also has resolved a fuel delivery
problem on his El Camino. There’s no time like the
present to attend to the things that will prevent you
from enjoying your ride.
Don’t forget, our annual JLG picnic is on May 9 at
the Mercer County Park. We have an area to
ourselves with an adjacent road where Verne
conducts the car games. Advance Auto Parts in East
Windsor is sponsoring the prizes for the second year
in a row for the winners of the car games. Come on
out and test your “blind” driving skills. Each member
usually contributes something towards the picnic,
either food, salads or deserts. If you’re planning on
attending, please give Maureen Humphreys or myself
a call so that we don’t have an excessive amount of
any one item. The Multi-Club Picnic Flyer and
Directions are in this Newsletter.
Also, the April meeting will be held on Saturday
because of Easter Sunday. This will be our last
meeting for the season so keep checking the
newsletter for any updates on the planned events.
Instead of the meeting schedule picking up October as
we did last year, it was decided to restart our monthly
meetings in September.
Tom Merring at the Junk Yard Run
Wondering “ Where is J.B. ??? ”
At last month’s meeting, Mike Berry, John Dennery
and Verne Frantz brought some very interesting
display items for Automobilia night. Some very nice
pieces of Chevrolet history accessories were on
display.
LATE GREATS RULE
JB
Next Meeting: 5:00 PM Saturday April 11th
Bordentown Community Center
JERSEY LATE GREAT
2009 OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
JIM BRUSSEL
5 WAYNE WAY
EAST WINDSOR, NJ 08520
609-371-0031
novimp64@comcast.net
VICE PRESIDENT
JIM THACKERAY
3092 CLARK AVENUE
TREVOSE, PA 19082
215-357-1982
jimt1971@yahoo.com
Membership
The Jersey
Late GreatsAnniversaries
would like to welcome
the following new members:
Tommy Nolen
Richmond, VA
1961 Impala Super Sport
804-748-3022
Welcome Back
Robert McConnell
Current Members to date: 54
SECRETARY
DAWN DENNERY
57 YALE AVENUE
GLOUCESTER, NJ 08030
856-456-5416
ddennery@excelprintpros.com
TREASURER
VERNE FRANTZ JR.
178 CHAMBERLIN AVE.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520
609-448-0526
Fine09@verizon.net
Congratulations!
The following members have reached their
Anniversary dates. We're looking forward to
having you in the Jersey Late Greats for
another year!
Annual Membership Dues:
Please mail your check to:
Jersey Late Greats
P.O. Box 1294
Hightstown, NJ 08520
SERGEANT AT ARMS
AL BERNOTAS
76 GROVEVILLE RD.
TRENTON, NJ 08620
609-298-1427
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
JOHN LUCAS
jjL92@verizon.net
PHOTO EDITOR
MIKE BERRY
michael.berry13@us.army.mil
JERSEY LATE GREATS TECH REPS
1958
1959
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
Steve Calandra ------------------- 201-836-6621
Joe DiNoia -------------------------856-467-2933
Tom Merring---------------------- 908-537-2451
Tony Bonanno -------------------- 732-985-9184
Verne Frantz -----------------------609-448-0526
Jim Krous -------------------------- 908-637-6173
John Dennery ----------------------856-456-5416
These members are not calling themselves “experts”,
however they’ve spent enough time with one year or
another to know that vehicle pretty well. So go ahead
and give them a call!
$25.00
If you have any problem with your renewal,
please call Verne Frantz at 609-448-0526.
February 2009:
Lawrence Farrell
David McClain
Gene Guinn
Richard Nelson
March 2009: none
April 2009:
David Bernardo
Pat Delre
Robert Wheaton
Tony Bonanno
Ed Hayes
Note: Current rosters are always available at
club meetings.
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April 11 at 5:00PM at the Bordentown Community Center
3 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505
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11 Saturday 5PM – Meeting Bordentown Community Center
17-18
– Englishtown Swap Meet, Englishtown, NJ
19
– NJACE Car Show,
23-25
– Spring Carlisle Swap Meet, Carlisle, PA
MAY
9
11AM
– Multi Club Picnic
Noon
– America On Wheels Auto Museum & Drive In Cruise
Allentown, PA
– All Chevy Show, Schnecksville, PA
– Burlington Chevrolet Fund Raiser Show
– GM Nationals, Carlisle, PA.
JUNE
6
7
9AM – 3PM
13 11AM – 2PM
26-27
JULY
11 Noon
15-19
26-30
– Family Picnic John & Dawn Dennery’s
– Ekler Convention, Chicago, ILL
– National Impala Association Convention, Charlotte, NC.
AUGUST
8
Noon
13-15
– Family Picnic Jim & Claudia’s
– Woodward Avenue Dream Cruise, MI
SEPTEMBER
13
5PM
– Meeting Bordentown Community Center
OCTOBER
18
5PM
– Meeting Bordentown Community Center
NOTE: Winter meetings are scheduled for 5PM on the Second Sunday
of the Month at the Bordentown Community Center. Summer meetings
will normally be scheduled for noon on the second Saturday of the month
in various locations. Please check your newsletter for the latest updates.
Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2009
Meeting called to order: The meeting was called to order at 5:22 p.m. There
were no new members or guests at this meeting.
Secretary’s Report: Accepted as read, motion to accept by John Lucas 2nd by
Mike Berry
Treasurer’s Report: Accepted as read, motion to accept-accepted by Mike
Berry and 2nd by Leigh Humphries
Old Business
Wheel and Cap Guide – More photos to be taken for guide during up coming
warm weather. Update as to schedule at next meeting
Past Member Letters and newsletters were sent out to 80 people on March 2nd
by Leigh Humphries. It was suggested that there be telephone follow up phone
calls to each recipient. List to be split up between volunteers.
Banquet - 39 members in attendance – all agreed that location, food
And service was good and that location should be considered for next year.
New Business
Fundraising Projects- Burlington Chevy dealer car show is scheduled for May
30th with a rain date of June 13th. Al Bernotas chairperson to confirm the dates
and the time of 11:- 2:00 – final confirmation at next meeting.
Junkyard Run – Scheduled for March 21 –March 22 – block of rooms held
Sign-ups taken at meeting. Meeting at hotel between 6:00-7:00 pm.
Dinner at 8:00 p.m.
Club Picnic – Date May 9th. Club flyers and cover letters to be sent to outside
clubs for sign-up by May 3rd confirmation date. Sponsor for car game prizes to be
determined by the next meeting. Sign-up sheet went around for food listings.
NIA Convention – To be held at Charlotte Hilton Hotel – July 26-30.
Sample registration form and classifications passed around at meeting.
Drive In Cruise – Wheels of Time June 6th and 7th-Full itinerary being put
together by John Lucas – chairperson for this event. General timeframe of
Events were discussed
Club Expansion – There was lengthy discussion regarding expanding the
the acceptance of cars up to 1972. Club needs to increase membership and
this expansion may draw new blood into the club. Each member was asked
to think about the pros & cons of doing this so there could be further discussion
at next meeting.
Committee Reports
Membership- Verne Frantz reported that there are 51 active members at this
time. New possible member from VA to send dues.
Member Tech – No report
Comments for the Good of the club - Jim Brussel asked if there was any
interest In touring a local radiator shop. Dates to be determined at a future
meeting If there is enough interest.
50/50 was won by Maureen Humphries
Motion was made to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. by John Lucas and accepted by
Karen Thackery.
Action Items – Timeframe of photo session for Wheel and Cap
Guide – Leigh Humphries
Burlington Car Show date confirmation – Al Bernotas
Outside Club invitations for Picnic –Dawn Dennery
East Penn Show club sign-up-forms – John Lucas
Services Offered
---SERVICES OFFERED--Front End Rebuild: Install new springs,
ball joints, sway bar bushings, A-arm
bushings (upper & lower), tie rod ends, idler
arm, shocks, align front end. $318 plus
parts.
Rear End Rebuild: Install all new control
arm bushings, sway bar bushings, springs,
shocks. $282 plus parts.
None this Month
All work done in clean modern repair shop.
Secure inside storage. Mick DiSanta,
Pennsville Auto Service
856 -678-8454.
John & Jan Lucas
April 4
If you would like your Birthday or
anniversary added Please e-mail:
webmaster@jerseylategreats.com
What’s Happening With
www.jerseylategreats.com
Visitors: 508
(2-15-09 to 3-15-09)
Total Visitors: 60,059
(7-23-2000 to 3-15-09)
Radios Restored; All GM radios from '30s
up. We can also detail your radio. If you are
looking for a certain model, call me - I stock
quite a few.
Call Don Bock: 609-467-7966
Documentation Service: Don't forget the
Cowl Tag Project team will document your
58-64 Chevy. You will be told When &
Where your car was built and what Options
were factory installed as listed on the cowl
tag. Free to Chapter members.
Call Verne for the forms: 609-448-0526
---WANTED--Dirt for “Wacha Workin On” call me, or
leave message. Tom Merring 908-537-2451
or email: 6pak60@comcast.net
Games
Prizes
Join the Fun at this years
Multi – Car Club
Picnic
Sponsored by the Jersey Late Greats
The park has a covered pavilion, picnic tables, barbeque grills, indoor restrooms,
and a volleyball court. The entire area has been reserved for this event. The Jersey
Late Greats will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers, rolls, fixins, paper plates, and
napkins. The park does not allow any glass bottles or hard liquor, but feel free to
bring your own beverages in non-glass containers.
LOCATION: Mercer County Park East
Edinburg Road
West Windsor, NJ
(see directions on back)
Prizes Sponsored By
DATE:
Saturday May 9, 2009
TIME:
11:00 AM
RSVP:
Maureen Humphreys - or - Jim Brussel
856-299-5372
609-371-0031
INVITED CAR CLUBS
The Belairs, NJ Association of Corvair Enthusiast (NJACE)
Jersey Crusin’ Classics, Garden State Classics, VCCA,
Spirits of ’53 Corvette Club, Cadillac Club of New Jersey
:
From RT 295
From the New Jersey Turn Pike
From RT 295, take Exit 65, Sloan Ave East
(From South Heading North) or
Sloan Avenue Turns into Flock Road
(From North Heading South)
Turn Left onto Edinburg Rd (RT 535)
Take Exit 8 Hightstown Exit
Edinburg Rd turns into Old Trenton Rd.
Follow RT 33 West
Road will narrow to one lane.
Turn Right onto RT 571
Go past Mercer County Park entrance that’s on the left.
Travel on RT 571 2.5 miles to RT 535
At next light, turn Left onto Edinburg Road.
Turn Left onto RT 535 and proceed 3.5 miles
Turn Left into Mercer County Park East.
At Light turn Right onto Edinburg Rd
Turn Left into Mercer County Park East
From Pennsylvania
Take the PA Turnpike East, Cross the Bridge over to NJ., Follow the signs for the NJ Turnpike North. Take
Exit 8 Hightstown Exit. Follow the Directions “From the NJ Turn Pike” above.
Jersey Late Greats
America on Wheels Auto Museum
And Drive In Cruise
This years Drive-Inn Cruise includes
several events in one weekend. The
schedule is flexible so you can choose
the events you want to participate in and
can plan their weekend accordingly.
Here is what you need to know:
June 6th &7th, 2009
DATE:
LOCATION: Allentown PA
HOTEL:
Rodeway Inn
(Formerly Days Inn)
1151 Bulldog Drive
Rt.309 & Rt.22
Allentown, PA
Schedule
HOTEL RESERVATIONS CALL:
Phone: 610-395-3731
SATURDAY
The Hotel has a block of ten rooms
reserved for the Jersey Late Greats
overlooking the pool. We also have
early arrival check in (1:00 – 2:00 PM)
for all ten rooms. The room rate is
$69.00 per night plus tax. You are
responsible for making your own
reservations. The Hotel has a 24 hour
cancellation policy.
1- 2:00 PM
Early Check In Rodeway Inn
2:30 PM
Leave Rodeway parking lot to
drive to America on Wheels
Auto Museum
3:00 PM
America on Wheels Museum
5 North Front Street
Allentown, PA
6:00 PM
Dinner
Please let them know you are with the
Jersey Late Greats when making your
reservations to get the special rate, and
early arrival check in.
8:00 “ish“
Shankweiler’s Drive In
SUNDAY
8 – 9:00 AM
All Chevy Show
(Breakfast & Lunch at show)
2:30 PM
East Penn Awards Presentation
Price Information:
$ 69.00
$ 7.00
$ 7.50
$ 3.50 (children)
All Chevy Show: $ 10.00
(preregistraion): $ 7.00
Hotel:
Auto Museum:
Shankweiler’s:
JERSEY LATE GREATS, INC.
P.O. BOX 1294, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520
April 2009
Timeless Style (Even 50 Years Later)