Feb/Mar 2014 - Waukesha Old Car Club

Waukesha Old Car Club
t
o promote the interest of automobiles for the
mutual enjoyment of the members
Available online at www.waukeshaoldcarclub.org
Waukesha Old Car Club is on Facebook
Spark
and
Sputter
February– March
2014
Waukesha Old Car Club
PO Box 645
Waukesha, WI 53187
2014
President
Ron Wichinski
Vice President
Steve Heinemann
Treasurer
Jim Young
Secretary
Roy Tomasczak
Board Members
Joe Couture
Nic Gengler
Jim Haas
Victor Perugini
Harry Rozanski
Bob Schumann
Wes Sodemann
Mel Stark
Tom Szniader
Frank Wilke
For those of you have never attended this program before, I
call it; "What to look for when buying a collector car".
Members, please bring your car and there will be a chance for
you to put it up on the rack, giving members a chance to look
under the car and see what lurks beneath. This gives you a
chance to see what to look for when inspecting a car for
potential purchase. It also gives the member a chance to
inspect their car to see if it is ready for the new season ahead.
We will have the usual coffee and juice and donuts. This will
take place at 9:00am on May 10 at Hopson Auto Repair. For
more information contact Tom Garibaldi @ 262-547-5212.
At the March meeting
John Ganus
representing Corey Oil
will give a talk on lubricants.
Attention
Editor/Board Member at Large
Bob Merner
Attention
Dues
Member dues are $25.00 per year and are due on
February 15 of each year. Members receive a 50%
discount on dues by working a minimum of 4
hours for the club throughout the year. Members
who have not paid their dues by the due date will
not receive credit for hours worked and will have
their name removed from the roster.
Club Meetings
The club meets the second Monday of the month
at 7:30pm at Fox Run Lanes in Waukesha.
The board meets the first Monday of the month at
7:00pm at Fox Run Lanes in Waukesha.
At the April meeting we are
planning on having a speaker give a
presentation on super chargers.
The Spark and Sputter is published every other month which
makes announcing activities difficult, especially during the warm
weather months. Therefore, I will be using the internet to
communicate with club members. I would like to ask those of you
who don’t use email if you would mind if I hook you up with a
TECH-KNOW-BUDDY to keep you informed. This would make it
easier to announce an activity and to get the word out if something
changes which causes a cancellation. This would give us greater
flexibility resulting in more activities, and more importantly, having
more members participate.
If you have questions regarding these activities contact
Tom Garibaldi at 262-547-5212 or tombarbgaribaldi@yahoo.com.
Spark and Sputter
The club newsletter is published 6 times a year on
the even numbered months. The deadline for putting articles and photos in the newsletter is 2
weeks prior to the newsletter being published.
Cover Photo
1930 Whippet owned by Bob and Joan Merner.
Send items to be published to Bob Merner or email
at romer512@gmail.com
Whippets were produced by the Willys Overland Company in
Toledo OH for model years 1927 thru 1931. During the first
three years of production over 533,000 units were produced
This 1930 model 96 coupe is one of 15 currently listed in the
Willys Overland Knight Registry Roster
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During the last 2 years, I have been working with the Waukesha Preservation Alliance (WPA) in the coordination of their
annual event, which focuses on Waukesha's hisoric past. My role is, assembling a gathering of cars from 1900 to the early 1950s. This helps participants understand the role the automobile played in our past. The date for the 2014 gathering is
Saturday, May 17. It will be held close to the famous 5 Points in downtown Waukesha. Meeting time will be 9:00 a.m. and
the event will continue until 3:00 p.m. As usual, there will be donuts and orange juice to start the day and snacks throughout the afternoon. Since the exact area has not been finalized, I will let you know as soon as the information becomes
available. We expect this information will be available by the end of January. If you attend, you will not be expected to
stay the entire day. There will be several tours and other events. The Farmer's Market will be in close proximity and there
are a variety of restaurants, coffee houses and businesses downtown to explore. Maps will be provided so you will not
get lost, which historically people have feared in the past. Please contact Tom Garibaldi if you are planning to attend. Also, if you have any questions, please call Tom Garibaldi @ 262-547-5212. Reservations are not necessary. We will be
looking forward to seeing you and your wonderful vintage cars.
As always, the event is "weather permitting."
This is a rare opportunity to see the inner workings of the
area’s largest and best-known shipyards.
Bay Shipbuilding, Palmer Johnson Yachts and Great Lakes Yacht
Services, are open to the public just one day each year. Traditionally,
this event is held every year on the first Saturday of May. We expect
next year's date to be May 3, 2014, but check the website of
the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay to make sure. Admission includes
guided and semi-guided tours of the three shipyards.
On May 4, anyone presenting their Shipyard Tour ticket will receive
50% off admission to the Door County Maritime Museum and the tug
John Purves. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets
are available at the Door County Maritime Museum and at the
shipyard entrances.
Anyone interested please contact Tom Gaibaldi @ 262-547-5212
A cruise to eat and listen to a
1929 Wurlitzer theater organ A
date has not been set so check
your email or get a tech-buddy
to keep you posted or call Tom
Garibaldi @262-547-5212.
Look forward to a Sunday cruise to the Badgerland go-cart
track in Dousman to watch the races. There are up to 7
different classes with at least 15 races. Please go to
badgerkartclub.com for more information and to get a feel for
what is going on. Go-kart racing is like a mini-indy for
participants 10 years and older.
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An alternative to
paint makes the
impossible possible
and you can just
peel it off when you
want to make a
change
From iridescent glow in the dark colors to a zebra stripe design, vehicle wraps are changing the way people with an eye for
flare are customizing their vehicles . Unique options include the friendly clown fish design from the Disney movie Finding Nemo
to designs from old Matchbox cars to take a more macho approach. No matter your desire, the changing of vehicle artistry is
evolving from an expensive paint job to the more creative and relatively affordable vinyl full body wrap.
Instead of paying for an $8000 paint job, you can do a vehicle wrap for about half of that , and if you decide after a few years
you want a different style the wrap is easy to remove . Though advanced computer design and printing the average car owner
can add intricate patterns, a personalized portrait or a scenic look to their vehicle that would be nearly impossible to paint.
It's mind boggling the things you can do with all the creative options vinyl wraps offer. There are many advantages going this
route, and it's becoming more popular all the time. The improving technology and durability of vehicle wraps, the craze hasn't
stopped in five years. From more durable vinyl, to a growing catalog of vehicle templates, to longer lasting Ink ,the wrap business is being called "canvas on wheels" or a "rolling billboard".
Vehicle wrapping has become so sophisticated ,web sites such as "custom car wraps.com", "superwraps.com" offer creative
freedom to design a personalized look through a list of drop down menus with color and pattern choices. Customization is a
great touch to individual styling but the greatest advantage to the vehicle wrap over the traditional paint job is the defense
against the elements from UV rays ,rain, and light scratches, it gives you great paint protection to protect your vehicle and
helps it hold its resale value.
Business and vehicle owners are taking notice, the pink Mary Kay Cadillac, rolling around town now are pink wrapped instead
of painted so when they're cosmetic career reaches the end of the road it can be easily removed to unveil a more desirable
silver or gray paint scheme underneath. If done professionally, this is relatively simple. Basically there are two methods, partial
and full body. A partial wrap will decorate only a specific area of the vehicle such as the hood and /or the doors. This cost cutting approach is typically used for advertising with company logos and colors with the vehicles existing paint job as the color
background. Full body wraps are just that, a bumper to bumper design that covers the entire body of the vehicle and gives it
an entirely new look.
Wraps are also being used on back and side windows with special kind of perforated vinyl that allows the driver to see out but
shows only the design from the outside looking in. This is a fast growing business and there are few negatives. The materials
have gotten so much better. 5 year warranties that protect against peeling and bubbling are standard in the wrap business.
If properly installed the lifespan can stretch to about 10 years. The ink on logos and graphics tend to fade somewhat before
that ,especially in sunny and harsh climates. As a word of warning to those interested in vehicle wraps , never should have one
installed that hasn't been coated with laminate to help the ink from fading .
The estimated cost for installing a wrap is $7.00 to $8.50 per square foot for the digitally designed wrap with lamination. Professional installation adds $2.50 to $3.00 per square foot. All together the cost would be about $4000 for a full size van or
$3500 for a truck ,$3000 for a passenger car . But given the advertising visibility and other advantages it will pay for itself
many times over. So whether it's to showcase your hot rod or to promote your business vehicle wrap is finding a tight fit is in
vehicle design.
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WAUKESHA OLD CAR CLUB Regular Meeting December 9, 2013
The meeting was called to order. Officers and Board members were introduced.
President’s Report– Ron Wichinski was not at the meeting as he was attending his son’s graduation from
college.
Vice-President’s Report– In the absence of the President, Steve Heinemann said that the club will no longer be
participating in the World of Wheels Show because we did not have a chairperson and of the difficulty the club
always had in finding members willing to bring their cars to the show. The primary business to be addressed at the
meeting will be the election of two officers and five board members who have fulfilled their term of office.
Sunshine Committee– Had nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report– Roy Tomasczak presented the minutes from the November meeting, the minutes were
accepted a read.
Treasurer’s Report– Jim Young gave a report from the month of November. He said that he will be “passing the
can” to allow members to add their support the seven Waukesha charities the club supports. The club budgets
money for these charities and the money collected is added to the money the club donates. The charities are;
Waukesha Food Pantry, St. Vincent DePaul, Hebron House, Waukesha Women’s Center, Salvation Army, and
Christmas Clearing Council. The Treasurer’s report was approved as presented.
Elections– The elections were held and the results are; Jim Young was unanimously re-elected as Treasurer and
Steve Heinemann was unanimously re-elected as Vice-President. The five Board members who have completed
their terms are Norm Anderson, Tom Garibaldi and Roy Rathke. Nic Gengler and Mel Stark completed their term
but were re-elected and the other new board members are Joe Couture, Tom Szniader, and Frank Wilke.
Committee Reports
Appreciation Banquet- Mel Stark talked about the banquet. It will be held February 22 at Bullwinkle’s Steak
House on Bluemound. Same location as the last few years. Tickets are $20.00 per person which includes dinner
and beer and soda. Wine and mixed drinks are a cash bar. Tickets will be available starting at the November
meeting and at every meeting until Feb 15. No tickets will be sold after Feb 15.
Bowling Party- Len Litt said that he is planning on having a bowling party this year. The date has not been set
but will be in March or April. He has to find a day that does not interfere with league play.
My Garage- Tom Garibaldi talked about upcoming activities. He is planning a Sunday Brunch again at Thunder
Bay Grill on January 19. The cost is $22.00 per person which includes everything except alcoholic beverages.
Watch your email for updates or changes to all activities.
Door Prizes- Ray Terry has stepped down from purchasing and bringing the door prizes to the meetings. Tim
Hunkins has volunteered to assume that responsibility.
Club Hats– Bob Tieberg has a few remaining club hats to sell.
The club is asking members to pick up their rosters at a club meeting. In the past, rosters not
picked up were mailed. Beginning in 2014 to save the cost of postage, the club will no longer be
mailing rosters to members who do not pick them up at a meeting. The only exception is for those
members who do not live within the Waukesha area.
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WAUKESHA OLD CAR CLUB Regular Meeting January 13, 2014
The meeting was called to order with 46 members present. Officers and Board members and guests were
introduced.
Sunshine Committee– Jim Richter, an eleven year member of the Waukesha Old Car Club, passed away
unexpectedly, December 24, 2013, at the age of 61 years. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The
club sent flowers.
Secretary’s Report– Roy Tomasczak presented the minutes from the December meeting, the minutes were
accepted a read.
Treasurer’s Report– Jim Young gave a treasurer’s report which included income and expenses for the month of
December.
Vice-President’s Report– Steve Heinemann is currently collecting dues. He said that 30-40% of the members
have not paid as yet. He is currently updating the club roster, any changes must be submitted by February 15 to
have them included. Advertising space in the Spark and Sputter is available for $60.00 per year for a business
card size ad.
President’s Report– Ron Wichinski said a committee has been formed to work on updating the club website. The
committee consists of Jeff Krumrich, Jim Haas, Joe Couture and Bob Schuman. If anyone has any questions, or
information to add, contact a committee member. The club received a thank you letter from Nick Bauer for helping
him collect aluminum cans for his fund raiser.
Committee Reports
Appreciation Banquet- Mel Stark said the Appreciation Banquet will be February 22 at Bullwinkle’s Steak House
on Bluemound. Same location as the last few years. Tickets are $20.00 per person which includes dinner and beer
and soda. Wine and mixed drinks are a cash bar. Tickets will be available at the February meeting and until Feb
15. No tickets will be sold after Feb 15.
Thunder Bay Brunch - Tom Garibaldi said the Thunder Bay Brunch is Jan 19 and will start at 11:30am, the cost
is $22.00 per person which includes everything except alcoholic beverages. You can pay Barb at the event.
Bowling Party– will be held at Fox Run Lanes on March 29. It is open to members and their family. The cost is
$12.00 per person which includes bowling, shoes, dinner and beverages (beer and soda). Bowling starts at
2:00pm with dinner at 5:00pm. Members must sign up and pay by March 20. Contact Len Litt @ 262-548-9420 for
more information
Spring Jefferson Swap meet and Show– will be April 25-27. The club rents 8 spaces and puts up the tent for
members to sell under. The club charges members who sell under the tent to offset the cost of renting the spaces.
Contact Bob Wiesenthal @ 262-549-4100 if you wish to sell items or for more information.
My Garage -The next My Garage will be at Hopson Automotive May 10 at 9:00am. This will be an opportunity to
learn what to look for when purchasing a “collector car”.
Waukesha Preservation Alliance - is looking for pre 1955 original cars for a car show in conjunction with their
event on May 17. More information can be found on page 3.
Picnic and Auction - this years picnic and auction will be at Netteshiem Park in Pewaukee on September 14. This
is a chance to clean out your garage and basement and bring the items to be auctioned off with the proceeds
going to charity. The club provides the meat and beverages and members bring a dish to pass. A good time by all
is guaranteed. More information will be available in future Spark and Sputters and at the club meetings.
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Tongue weight is just what it says: The
weight of the trailer tongue on the hitch. It
should be 7-12% of the weight of the trailer
fully loaded. If it is too light, the trailer will
sway from side to side or surge forward and
backward while being pulled. If the tongue
weight is too heavy, it will affect the handling of the tow vehicle and, after a while,
you will see excessive wear on the rear tires
What you need
 A bathroom scale with 300 pounds capacity
 2 five foot 2X4's, preferably southern pine or Douglas fir or better or a 4X6 of similar quality
 12 eight penny nails or equivalent screws no longer than three inches
 8 or more pieces of scrap hardwood (1X4X6 or longer) to be used as shims
 2 or 4 cement blocks or pieces of a 6X6 at least 10 inches long
 one dark color marker (permanent ink, chisel tip preferred) and one pencil
 Tools: torpedo level, hammer, measuring tape
Project Overview
In preparation, park the trailer and tow vehicle on a level surface. Chock the wheels and apply the parking brake. In order to make
the system operate as safely as possible, relieve the tension between the ball and the coupler so the tongue can be raised smoothly
with the trailer jack. This project is based upon an Isaac Newton's law stating an object will remain in place, if the force pushing up
equals the force pushing down. And because the tongue weight in many cases will be more than what a bathroom scale can handle,
the design used here will weigh only a portion of the total weight. As a result, depending on where the trailer tongue is placed on the
wood, the weight registered on the scale will be doubled (if the tongue is set at the "24" mark), tripled (if the tongue is placed on the
"16" mark) or quadrupled (if the tongue is placed on the "12" mark) and will equal the weight of the trailer tongue.
The wood is supported at the 0 mark by shims and concrete block. At the 48" mark, the wood is supported by wood shims and the
bathroom scale. The most important part of this entire project is don't be in a hurry.
Marking the wood:
All the nailing of the 2X4's is on the centerline of their length. Place the 2X4's one on top of the other and nail the boards together
three inches from each end. Next, begin nailing the wood 6 inches apart alternately on opposite sides. Then using a pencil and measuring tape, start at one end and make a tic mark at 6, 18, 22, and 54-inch location. Starting at the first tic mark, use the color marker
to construct a line on the sides and top of the wood at every tic mark location. Now, starting at the line marked "6," label it with an
easy-to-read "0." At the next line label it as "12, then "16" and "24" and finally "48" along the top of the sides. Now, looking at the
side with the seam of the two boards showing, write "support," X4, X3,X2 and "scale" beginning at the "0" through "48-inch" lines
respectively. This is the top of the lever upon which the trailer tongue will be placed.
Making it work:
Make certain the wood is level. And also make certain the height of the lever is equal to that of the tow vehicle's hitch (and if it is
properly installed, the trailer itself should be level). Zero the scale, if this feature is installed. If it isn't, make note of the reading with
just the weight of the lever and remember to subtract that from the reading with the trailer tongue. Slowly jack the trailer tongue
down so that the coupler is around a portion of the ball but the tongue on the lever (this is done for safety in the event the jack fails
or the lever shifts). You are going to place the tongue on the "24" mark on the lever and watch the scale reading carefully. If it nears
fifty pounds under the maximum capacity, move the tongue to the "12" mark.
Now, multiply the reading on the scale by 2 or 3 or 4 depending on where the tongue is sitting and remember to subtract the scale
reading if you weren't able to set it at zero. There is your tongue weight.
Take the weight off the system before you disassemble.
More information is available on the internet
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Come Join the Fun
Waukesha Old Car Club
Member Appreciation Banquet
Where: Bullwinkle’s (Pano’s Char House)
20290 W Bluemound Road
(same location as past few years)
Brian and Judi Bannach (5)
John and Renee Carini (15)
Tony Dicks (10)
Dan and Shari Eilbes (15)
Tom and Jenny Garibaldi Jr. (15)
Dean Hammer (10)
Ray and Mary Heinrich (5)
Phil and Kathleen Jones (5)
Bob and Nancy Kelley (30)
Kory and Michelle King (15)
Jim and Bobbi Koch (5)
Warren and Barb Meyer (30)
Gregg and Joy Miller (5)
Dave Nason (30)
Joel and Missi Parson (15)
Tom and Debbie Rhoda (15)
Dale and Becky Schneider (30)
Al and Marlene Schultz (20)
Bob and Margret Schumann (5)
When: Saturday, February 22, 2014
Cocktails at 6pm with dinner at 7pm
Purchase tickets from Mel or Marge Stark at
the club meetings, by mail or by phone
262-542-8207
Member tickets are $20.00 per person
Or $40.00 per couple
No tickets sold after February 15, 2014
Open to Members only.
Cut along the dotted line and return to the Vice-President or
email your information to stevehwocc@yahoo.com
2014 Club Roster Information Update Form
Please take a moment to review your personal information in the current roster
and use this form to submit changes to the vice-president
Name ________________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________________
Cell Phone _______________________________
email _________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle Information Changes ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
No changes can be made after February 15, 2014
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Swap Space
For Sale: 1997 Lincoln MKVIII LSC for parts, or whole, except
engine, transmission, differential, and a few other items. Body
essentially rust-free with a few dings, window glass, independent
rear suspension, leather seats, power sun roof, etc. Contact Jerry
Oesterreich, 262-352-9349.
For Sale: Atlas RJ 35 Sliding Jack for car ramp $540.00,
Jack plates, one flat top $85.00, one dish $85.00, search"
Atlas RJ35" on internet for more information and details,
Contact Jeff Krumrich @ 262-968-2716.
If you have an item to sell contact Bob Merner
at romer512@gmail.com
to have it included in the newsletter.
It will be listed it in two consecutive
newsletters as space allows.
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PO Box 645
Waukesha, WI 53187
February 3
Board Meeting
February 10
Membership Meeting 7:30 @ Fox Run Lanes
February 15
Payment of dues deadline
February 22
Member Appreciation Banquet (no tickets sold after Feb 15)
March 3
Board Meeting
March 10
Membership Meeting 7:30 @ Fox Run Lanes
March 29
Bowling Party / Dinner @ Fox Run Lanes page 6
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