January 2014 - BCA Central Ohio Chapter

Volume 41, Issue 1
January 2014 ©
Central Ohio Chapter of the
Buick Club of America
The Horn
2013 Year in
Review
David Dunbar
Buick statue
unveiled
Honoring Lem Immke
Buicks shine at Cedar Point
A gathering at the Fields’ garage
Crusing at the
BCA Nationals
Buick Show within a Show
Best of went to Ed Sears’
1935 Cabriolet at the Annual
Arthritis Foundation Show
A visit to
Grandpa’s
Garage
Notable...
Tom Schoener was (re)united with Rod Houck at the Arthritis
Show in July. Tom purchased his 1960 Invicta Convertible from
Rob in 1988 via a series of phone calls. Tom and Rod had never
formally met until this past summer.
While traveling in Zürich
Switzerland, Winston and
Brian Stone spotted a ‘64
Riviera. The owner’s only
complaint was... getting
genuine Buick parts.
Congratulations to Bill and Beth Griffin
on their retirement.
John and J.D. Westphall, the Stones, Kromers, Books, Clarks,
and the Goldenbogens attended the BCA Nationals in South
Bend, Indiana. Gary’s 1999 Riviera and Brian’s 1964 Riviera both
received awards.
A great afternoon with the Fields’
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Moving Forward....
to Preserve Buick’s Past
The BHA gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the late
Terry B. Dunham. Over the course of 50 years, Mr. Dunham
collected and preserved an unrivaled collection of Buick
literature, documents and artifacts. Through the efforts of the
BHA, Buick enthusiasts everywhere will be able to enjoy and
benefit from Mr. Dunham’s collection.
The BHA welcomes donations from anyone of Buick literature,
manuals, books, documents and memorabilia. Donating to the
BHA ensures that your cherished Buick items will be safely
protected and properly preserved. But most importantly,
donating your items to the BHA ensures their availability and
benefit to all Buick enthusiasts.
January Event
Sunflower Chinese Restaurant.
Contrary to my announcement at the Christmas Party, the date is now
Thursday January 23. 6:30pm cocktails, dinner at 7:00pm. New Location
We are going to the Sunflower Chinese Restaurant at 7370 Sawmill Road
(764-7888). We have their private party room reserved for 20–25 people. The
Sunflower is about 1 mile north of the I-270 exit on Sawmill on the corner
of a small shopping center on the right side of Sawmill before the Hard
Road intersection. We were there many years ago and are going back. The
construction at I-270 and RT 23, along with the traffic congestion around
Polaris and Lazelle Road at the dinner hour, made getting to The Ming Flower
difficult. The cost and what the club will cover is still open, but individual costs
should be around $12 per person or less. Dues are welcome for those who
have yet to remit them. No RSVP is needed.
New Location
Sunflower Chinese Restaurant
7370 Sawmill Road. 6:30pm
Next up?
We currently are looking for
chapter members to help out
and plan the February and
March meeting for the club.
As of right now we do not
have anything planned. If you
have an awesome idea for a
meeting on either of these
months please contact Tom
Kromer with your idea.
614.619.4952
<tkromer@deloitte.com>
Chapter Dues
Please pay your chapter dues
at the next meeting or send
a $20 check payable to Central
Ohio Chapter BCA.
Mail to:
Central Ohio Chapter BCA
Bill Griffin, Treasurer
1564 State Route 49
Arcanum, Ohio 45304
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The Arthritis Show...
Back in July, we had near perfect weather for the 31st Annual Arthritis Classic
Auto Show and Cruise-in. Buicks from near and far showed up for Buick Show
Within A Show. Tom Kromer organized the judges who selected the best
representations from several classes. The show concluded with pizza and pop.
Thanks to All Car Excellence for sponsoring the trophies. Thanks to all the judges
that made our Buick “Show within a Show” another great success.
Planning for the 2014 is underway. Classes will be organized as follows:
2401 1903 - 1952
2402 1953 - 1962
2403 1963 - 1968
2404 1969 - 1972
2405 1973 - Present
2406 Riviera - All Years
Best of Show went to Ed Sears’
1935 Cabriolet
Doug Seybold, 1941 Roadmaster
John Giokaris, 1913 Touring
Shirley Young, 1919 Touring
Tom Priebe, 1957 Roadmaster
Tom Schoener, 1960 Invicta
Glenn Vinz, 1965 Skylark GS
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Jeff Fortner, 1971 GSX
Eric Pfaff, 1968 GS California
John Westfall, 1947 Modified
Charles McFarren, 1985 LeSabre
Lloyd Willis, 1984 Grand National
Jeff Marshall, 1973 LeSabre
Mary McIntyre, 2004 LeSabre
Paul Petru, 2002 LeSabre
Keith Bleakney, 1990 Reatta
Tim Porter, 1970 Riviera
Al Schmidt, 1965 Riviera
Croy Harris, 1973 Riviera
Alan D’Aurora, 1991 Riviera
Ricky Reed, 1981 Riviera
Peter Nathan, 1935, 57 Series
Grandpa’s Garage
Back in August, the club gathered for a tour at Grandpa’s Garage. This was in
partnership with the Central Ohio Oldsmobile Club. Some club members met for
lunch at the Clifton Gorge Mill restaurant.
If you have a chance, a visit will be well worth your time.
Grandpa’s Garage is 4700 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield, OH 45502
Ahoy
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Christmas Party 2013
The club closed out the year at the annual Christmas Party at LaScala. The
food was very good with a choice of 3 main course dishes, numerous sides
and a variety of deserts. Due to the weather some who signed up were not
able to make it and were truly missed at what became a festive gathering. The
performance of the music group Irish Fiddle Fetish was warmly entertaining and
at the conclusion members of the high school group mingled for discussion with
club members. After dinner there was a drawing for three donated gifts. The club
has made a donation to the music group to aid them in their goal to visit Ireland.
Tom Kromer laid out plans for 2014
and thanked Dana for organizing the
Christmas Party.
The club also made a significant donation to
the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.
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Director’s Note
We need some members to step forward and plan meetings for next couple of
months. We have nothing schedule after January.
I tried to reach Sam for any minutes. I wasn’t able to connect with him. No
treasurer’s report from Bill - they’ll miss the January meeting as they spend some
time south in warmer weather.
John Westfall and Larry Robinson
I visited John today. He’s recovering from some mild strokes the past few weeks.
He’s at Heartland of Marysville, 755 South Plum Street, Marysville OH, 43040. A
card or note from his COCBCA friends would be appreciated Alice is at home.
John hopes to get home soon. I spoke with Sabrina today as well. Larry had a
bad case of pneumonia that required hospitalization. He’s back home and feeling
better. Larry would enjoy a call to chat Buicks or anything new.
We will also have the roster available for updating. I have the master from Roger
Fields and will get an updated version out shortly after the January meeting.
Attached is a photo on the 1965 Riviera barn find in Dublin. I sent a message
about it to COCBCA members back in late October. It’s still out there. Interested
members can call Dale Berlin 614.406.1795 for info or to see it. Asking / appraisal
price is $2,500... a little stiff given the non-operating condition and some rust
issues.
I’ve also attached a picture of a 1973 Riviera I spotted at a pick and pull place in
Grove Port back in the fall. The big 455 engine was gone, but the rest of the car
was still there. You don’t see too many almost 40 year old cars sitting in active
modern auto recycling yards too often.
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Director’s Note —continued
Two of the pictures are from Hershey 2013. One is a 1909 Buick I spotted in the
Chocolate field - I don’t think it was for sale. The other is a 4x6 foot two sided
Buick porcelain, dated march 1951, that came home with me!
Last picture is a quiz - where was it taken? Hint - in the back yard of a car crazy
guy who spent too much time playing with old cars and did not pay attention to
the weather. :-) Tom Kromer
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2992 Landen Farm Road E
Hilliard, OH 43026-7198
Central Ohio Chapter of the
Buick Club of America
The Horn
Fields’ garage
More on the web at:
http://www.centralohiochapter.com/
Classified
1926 Buick Master Six Sedan, Model 26-47. Partial restoration (mostly engine)
of a solid original with original paint and glass and rare 1950’s advertising decals
in the rear windows from its display service at my grandfather’s Buick dealership.
Stands on five nearly unused whitewalls, always stored indoors, and has a crack
through the water jacked under the left side manifold. Asking $5,800. Jeff Clark,
jeffc1370@yahoo.com or 614.487.8787. (07.13)
4 car dollies for sale. Used once. I have 2 sets, one has to go. $150 for four. Call
John Westfall. 937.747.3742 or 937.243.3915. (12.12)
1995 Buick Skylark in excellent condition, 60K miles, always garaged. 2.3 engine,
automatic, bright red exterior w/graphite cloth bucket seats. PWR and A/C.
Mary Clark, 614.575.1232 or mvbclark@aol.com. Will provide pictures (11.12)
1940 Buick Century Series 60. Moores Green Metallic. It is currently listed on eBay
which includes photos and all details. C. Brittain <appleflag@gmail.com> (10.12)