November 2014 Newsletter

November 2014
Newsletter
PO Box 2331, Yakima WA 98907
Yakima.vintiques@gmail.com
www.vintiques.com
PREZ SEZ
I want to remind Vintique Club members that they need to personally contact any business that they
received donations from for the 2013 Vintiques Northwest Nationals and invite them to the Vintiques
Sponsor Dinner on November 15. If you cannot hand out the invitations in person and are contacting
the business by phone, you need to make sure and give them the RSVP phone number. The big holiday
thing (Christmas) is coming up again fast. If any of you are wondering what to get me for Christmas
here are a couple ideas. First, I would like an original big block 69 Chevelle two door hard top in # 2
condition or better. It does not have to be a numbers matching car. You know there really are people
out there that actually get cars like that for Christmas. When you watch the big car auctions like
Barrett Jackson or Mecum, if you watch closely you will see a guy buy a car, like say a 63 Corvette split
window, and after he has the winning bid you will see his teenage son giving his dad a high five. Later
in the auction you will see the same guy buy, for example, a #1 condition 69 Boss Mustang and then
maybe a 65 Shelby Cobra, and again the father and son high five after each winning bid. I don't
know about you, but when I see this kind of scenario take place I wonder if that young teenager knows
how lucky he is. Anyway on with my Christmas wish list. At my age it is hard to think of something I
really want or can really use, so when asked what I want for Christmas, my answer is that I want a 30
pack of Bush Light because that is something I will definitely use. The next Vintiques general meeting
is Thursday November 6 at 7 PM, and the Vintiques board meeting is Tuesday November 4 at 6:30
PM. Both meetings are at Round Table Pizza by the Fred Meyer shopping center. Hope to see you
there! Paul
MEETING MINUTES
Stef Apperson, Vintiques Club Secretary, contributed the following for this month’s newsletter:
I wanted to share the highlights from our October 2nd club meeting for all to see.
The club welcomed new member Lyle Stahl. Nancy reported that we now have 81 Members, 34 Associates,
for a total of 115.
John Uceny still has 2-sided shirts for $15.00 each in medium and large. He’s also got wine and glasses for
sale. Please contact John if interested in making a purchase.
Ralph Mizell requested a list of tasks that Rod Run Directors need to accomplish. Brian Maybee assured him
that he’d have all the resources he needed for success. Ralph’s also checking into a dedicated phone for Rod
Run.
Everything’s a go for this year’s Un-Run. Helpers should arrive by 7:30AM. The event is scheduled for
October 4th and will run from 9:00AM to 2:00PM.
Shirley gave the Sunshine Report. She got flowers for Maria Elliot’s mother, and reported that it was
standing room only at the luncheon in The Dalles celebrating Shane Lemarr’s life. She went on to report
Everett Walker was back in the hospital. She then extended sympathies to Ron and Paula on the recent loss of
Ron’s mother.
Lyle Stahl reported on members’ recent cruise and visit to Dave Stahl. There was a great turnout and it was
fun for all. Dave will be moving to rehab soon.
Mindy requested newsletter contributions about things you’ve done and also reminded the club about a
potential fall Poker Run Cruise with a $5.00 buy in as an upcoming activity. In addition, don’t forget the
Sponsor Dinner. It was requested everyone bring a dessert to the dinner for the silent auction.
Dennis shared his draft for a member’s passport. Mindy will put it in the newsletter for all to see.
The club is seeking ideas about storage as we are open to changing businesses. Currently the club is paying
$65.00 for a 12’ X 20’ size unit. All agreed it would be ideal to use a storage facility closer to the fairgrounds.
There was also discussion about removing the engine trailer from storage and getting rid of it.
Our insurance agent advised the club, “DON’T loan out your Dunk Tank!”
Mike Morris was the bearer of the sad news that NSRA is pulling out of the Northwest and will not do their
third year at Ridgefield. Kim pointed to Mike’s “Good Guys” T-shirt he was wearing to the meeting and
noted he was NOT happy about the NSRA’s decision!
Mike and Kim will be gone to SEMA and not attending the November meeting.
Paul Michael has Vintiques hats for sale. If interested – please let him know.
Nancy Baisinger won the $26.00 50/50 raffle.
MEMBER NEWS
Colorado or Bust Day 3 – By Mindy Johnston
On day three we traveled to Fort Collins, CO on I-80 to Laramie, then 287 South
to Fort Collins. Destination for the day: Pinkees Rod Shop. We got a pretty good
start that day except the hat issue. I realized I left my Yakima/Pueblo/Vancouver
power tour hat at the restaurant the night before. I was a bit bummed. I know it
seems trivial, especially since I am really not a hat person. But if that’s the only
hiccup to your travel, then things are going pretty smooth. Traveling Southern
Wyoming, the scenery was high dessert and beautiful. We battled some monster
mosquitos somewhere along the way at a rest area and were pretty much covered in
bugs by the time we hit Colorado. The weather was perfect and so far no car
problems besides the occasional call to Mike and Kim because we needed fuel.
When planning a trip with others, you think about a lot of things to try and be a
considerate road trip companion but differences in gas tanks and fuel mileage was
something that didn’t quite come to my mind until I start seeing that gas gauge
needle on empty. A big thanks to Mike and Kim for their patience in having to make
more fuel stops than was necessary for them!
Another thing you learn on road trips with others….you can’t take Ralph anywhere!
Here he is, a dinosaur riding another dinosaur.
Pinkees Rod Shop was our tour of the day. Pinkees resume includes a Ridler Award
winner, Goodguys Trendsetter of the Year, Grand National Roadster Show Builder
of the Year and Member of the Detroit Autorama Circle of Champions Hall of
Fame. The owner, Eric Peratt, worked in management for General Motors for 6
years after he graduated from college. He left General Motors to pursue his dream
of building cars instead of being behind a desk. His website states, “With the
completion and sale of a 1933 Chevy Woody Eric built in a 3 car garage, Pinkees
Rod Shop was on its way. “
Eric was friendly and informative and had a lot of cool projects in the works for us
to look at. There are 5 main areas of the shop that we toured through. First, you
entered the Show Room which displayed the typical cool car memorabilia…old signs,
a jukebox and other pieces of automobila. Next was the View Room where the shop
has its own design studio so one of their professional artists can put your ideas on
paper when you get ready to start your project. After viewing the show room and
design studio, you entered the Light Fab Shop where they do the mechanical,
chassis, light fabrication, blasting, grinding and polishing. They are known for their
fabrication and have a state of the art CNC machine in this room. The second stop
for a car is the Heavy Fab shop. The hardcore cutting, grinding and chopping take
place in here. Paint and upholstery are done outside the shop with one of their
many professionals they use. After the car returns from the paint shop, it then
goes into the last room of the shop which they refer to as the Assembly Room, a
room free of metal shavings and grinding dust so they can wire and add all the
shiny chrome parts in the final stages of completing your car. This by far was
worth taking an afternoon to stop at.
After the tour, we found our hotel and set into downtown Fort Collins where we
window shopped a little, got some dinner and lost Tom. Thankfully we found him at
the hotel so all was well and we were ready to get rested up and head into Pueblo
the next day for the NSRA Rocky Mountain Nationals.
Veterans Car Show
What a perfect day to attend a car show in honor of those who served. Shane Zerr did a
great job organizing this fun show and Vintiques members made a good showing. The VFW
served breakfast, lots of cool things were raffled off and lots of prizes and trophies given!
Vintiques Un-Run
Saturday, October 4th was the Annual Vintiques Un-Run held at Fulbright
Park in Union Gap. It turned out to be a beautiful day with a record number
of cars, over 100! We were served a hot dog lunch, enjoyed the good tunes
playing and watched all the neat prizes given away. Thank you Susan Pool
for all of your hard work putting it together and everyone that helped out!
The following proposal was submitted by Dennis Cornish and will be voted on
at the next club meeting:
Thank you Vintiques members who have served our country!
Gene Katzenberg
US Army Green Berets
1968-1976
Gene Luisi
Ken Coleman
US Army Vietnam Era
US Air Force
January 1966 – January 1968
1971 - 1975
Ron Walker
Left: Army
1968
Airforce
Right:
Air Force 1984
Retired Major
USAF
Ken and Sandi Coleman welcoming
Sp4 Bill Hughes in 1965. “I served in the
Their son, Travis Coleman Sr, back
US Army for 6 years. Served with the 2 nd
From Afghanistan this last September.
EASC (Amphibious Engineers) and the 1st
Calvary division (airmobile) that kicked ass
In RVN.
Dennis Cornish, US Navy Viet Nam
Vet, Da-Nang 1967-1968
Phil Matoon, US Army Viet Nam,
1967-1968. “Saved my money while
in the combat zone and ordered a
1969 SS 396 Camaro to be delivered
when I got back.”
Al & Melanie Brown currently have
a son in AIT at Ft. Leonardwood,
Missouri
Ralph Mizell, US Army 1966-1969.
Drove a tanker truck in Viet Nam,
737 transportation division.
Lt. Col. Darren Mizell, US Marine for 20
Years. Base Commander at 29 Palms.
Winterizing Your Hotrod – How to Prepare Your Old
Classic Car for Winter by House of Hotrods and Classics
The holidays are here and for some of us that means traveling on extended vacations or relocating somewhere for
the New Year.
Whatever it is you may be doing this winter, be prepared to properly store your old classic car during these cold
winter months!
Naturally, the best way to keep your old classic car in the best shape possible during the winter is to keep it inside.
But, if for some reason you can’t store your classic car inside, don’t fret. We have compiled a list of tips and tricks
below to help keep your baby cozy and cared for.
1) Disconnect the Battery
Disconnecting your battery will increase the life of its charge. To make this easier for you in the future, try installing
a battery cut off switch or put a battery tender in the car.
If possible, see if you can find someone to restart your old classic car at least once a week and let it run for 10
minutes or more. Starting frequently will help to maintain the battery charge and keep the engine well lubricated.
You may also want to run the air conditioning and heating.
2) Add in a Fuel Stabilizer.
Before storing your old classic car in the cold, add in a fuel stabilizer, ethanol gas treatment or something similar to
counter effect the ethanol in today’s gas. Ethanol increases the chances that your car will be damaged trying to
process and burn contaminated gasoline.
3) Invest in a fitted car cover.
We know car covers are not cheap, but investing in a weatherproof car cover that is fitted to your old classic car is
the best way to protect it in cold temperatures. Be sure to thoroughly wash and dry the classic car before covering it
as water and other stains left on it can damage the paint. You should also clean the wheels and underneath the
fenders. Tip: Add a coat of wax for even more protection!
4) Protect your car from pests.
As with any long term storage, pests can be a problem. Yes, even in the winter! So, be prepared to fight off those
pesky critters with traditional mice traps or try a well-known homemade trick such as dryer sheets. You can just lay
them all over the interior of your old classic car, under the hood, in the trunk, on top of the tires – even in the
exhaust pipe. Not only will they keep your car smelling fresh, but they definitely work! Tip: Do not use moth
balls; they will make your old classic car smell terrible!
5) Check your Antifreeze.
Make sure your coolant system has antifreeze. When water freezes it expands and can harm the engine in your old
classic car. Check the manufacturing specs on your antifreeze to make sure the mixture is at an acceptable ratio.
ACTIVITIES
CRUISIN’ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Vintiques Board Meeting
Vintiques General Meeting
Veterans Parade
Vintiques Sponsor Dinner
Vintiques Board Meeting
Vintiques Monthly Meeting
Vintiques Christmas Activity
Vintiques Kids Christmas Party
Nov 4
Nov 6
Nov 11
Nov 15
Dec 2
Dec 4
Dec 6
Dec 14
HOT ROD FUN
Bad Car Advertising:
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Summer Fun – The roof leaks in winter
•
Easy Project Car – Completely disassembled, bring many boxes
•
Minor Rust – Major rust you can’t see
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New Paint – Beautifully covers the rust
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Fully Loaded – The seller is too
•
Only 59,000 Miles – Actually closer to 259,000 miles
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Rare Model – One of 300,000 made
•
Family Owned – Driven by 6 teenagers, 2 gran parents and the family dog
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Fully Restored – There’s nothing original
•
Must Sell – Before it blows up
•
Well Maintained – I occasionally change the oil
•
Rare Classic – No one wanted it even when it was new
•
Ran When Stored – It won’t start now
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No Time To Restore It – Can’t get hold of the parts
•
Low Miles – The odometer was turned back
Thanksgiving Menu from Ladies Home Journal, November 1942
Oyster Cocktail
Deviled Crackers
Roast Turkey
Corn Bread Stuffing
Giblet Gravy
Celery Corn Shocks
Brussels Sprouts
Turnip-and-Potato Puff
Victory Cranberry Sauce
Grapefruit and Apricot Salad, Pepper-and-Onion Dressing
Rolls Butter
Mince Pie
Hard-Sauce Balls
Coffee
Buy, Sell & Trade
Wanted: Looking for 34 Ford 2 door sedan. Contact Martin 509-949-6056.
For Sale: ’92 Crown Vic 200k for parts. 4.6L E auto 8.8 rear. Make offer 509-844-7249.
Wanted: 32-34 Ford pickup doors. Jordan 509-823-4118.
For Sale: Bead Roller with dies, 18” throw, $100. Car frame rotiesserie on rollers with extra attachments,
$250. Heavy duty engine stand, $40. Door or bumper hanger, with this apparatus one person can hang
car doors or bumpers, $125. Contact Ted 509-966-1976
For Sale: 1972 Opel GT. Original with Amercian Racing slotted aluminum wheels. Runs good, very little
rust. Contact Al at 509-833-7567 or allenbennett01@msn.com.
Wanted: ’37, ’38 or ’39 Chev parts. Contact Paul Michael
For Sale: 2000 Hyundai Sedan – body shop special. Sell or trade. Contact Mike at 509-452-8832.
For Sale: 3 good 225-60 R16 tires, 2 coker www 670-15 Chev wheels, 1998 Harley Springer, lots of 57
Chev trim parts. Bill Hughes 698-3327
For Sale: Victor JR Manifold SBC; Comp Cam 2300.50 solid roller cam with roller lifters SBC; Edelbrock
750cfm carb. Jerry Kelso 509-966-2437.
For Sale: ’92 Southwind motor home. 39,000 miles, new floor, battery, alternator, jacks. Air ride, tow
package. $7800. Contact 509-966-4720.
Wanted: Automatic floor shift for Trgo 350. Contact Gene 509-899-2458
Wanted: 1920s – 1930s Coupe or 2 door body, not too particular. Ric Knight 509-728-0467.
Free: Firewood, about ½ pickup load and free lumber (used), you sort. John Herdrich 697-4054.
For Sale: 1976 Lincoln Continental Marc IV, 32,000 original miles, Landau top with moon roof, white
with burgundy interior and a 460 ci engine. One family car since purchased new, recently tuned up and
stored indoors. Retiring and would like to sell. Very good condition, make offer. Call either 928-9203472; 928-210-4953 or 509-930-4454. Pictures available if interested.
For Sale: Set (4) Champion Wheels. 2- 14” x 6” – 2 – 15” x 10” Ford - $250. Jerry 452-2628
For Sale: 1956 GMC – 100 – ½ ton pickup. ’54 Chev car drumbrake on stock axle. 55/57 Chev car rearall 5 on 4 ¾ sm blk 350/400th. Sun Gauges. No rust inside storage 20+ years. Clear Washington title, runs
and drives. Needs tires and major tune-up. $4000 OBO Mike 509-830-4342
For Sale: 40 Chev 2 door 350 – 350. 509-840-3144
For Sale: 46 Plymouth Coupe chopped, two hoods, lowered – Bob Hill/ Project car (unfinished). No
motor or tran. Have title. $2000 Call John Herdrich 509-697-4054
Free to a good home: I have a 1942 Corps of Engineers, US Army Pioneer chest. 65 inches long, 17
inches tall and 17 inches wide. All sides are steel reinforced wood with 4 carrying handles. Very heavy
duty. Original Army tag with list of tools and packing instructions. I have none of the original tools. It
should be worth about $100 I think, but it is taking up some space I need. It is very cool. The first
Vintique club member that comes up to me and says they have a good use for it can have it. Contact
Paul Michel 509-930-9944.
For Sale: Teardrop trailer $3500 OBO. Contact Gene 509-899-1149
From the Editor – Mindy Johnston
Well, we heard what Paul would like under the Christmas tree this year, so what
would you like Santa to bring you? Let’s hear it! Drop me a note and we’ll have our
own “What Would You Like For Christmas” in next month’s Newsletter.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Email: Mindyj@smwireless.net or 509-797-5207 or PO Box 1536, Mattawa WA 99349