December 2005 - Oldsmobile Club of Arizona

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DECEMBER 2005
WHERE THE HECK IS TORTILLA FLAT?
by Karl Sup
How often do you get to cruise to a beautiful, close and yet, remote location
like Tortilla Flat? Tortilla Flat you say? Where the heck is Tortilla Flat? Well a
large number of Oldsmobile Club of Arizona members took that journey for a
mouth-watering burger in November (and the only place to get Prickly Pear Ice
Cream!)
Tortilla Flat is located about 20 miles east of the valley along the famed Apache
Trail and is what remains of an overnight stopping point along the trail when
Roosevelt Dam was being constructed around 1900.
Tortilla Flat fit the club perfectly. Good food, great
scenery and fantastic friends. Exactly what the Arizona
chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America is all about.
We’re a family. Throughout the newsletter you’ll find
pictures from this event.
Keep going to those club events, and volunteer all you
can, as this is your club also. Get out and participate!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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CLUB NEWS
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Oldsmobile Club of Arizona – January 2004
THUNDER LIZARD
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2005 Board of Directors
President
Gloria Varley
GV442@cox.net
480.368.1410
Vice President
Stu Schindler
stuzieq@cox.net
480.892.5524
Secretary
Charli Terry
stuzieq@cox.net
480.892.5524
Treasurer
Carol Alfter
falfter@cox.net
623.780.3529
Membership Chairman
Marc Beaulac
beaulac@cox.net
480.279.5556
Newsletter Chairman/Editor
Karl Sup
ksup@cableaz.com
480.985.6683
Activities Chairman
Frank Alfter
falfter@cox.net
623.780.3529
Chapter Representative
Jim Schultz
rocketranch@cableone.net
928.636.2405
VIP MEMBERS
Webmaster
Karl Sup
Assistant to the Editor
Stu Schindler
President’s Message
Dear Oldsmobile club members,
I have enjoyed being president of the club; however, I wish to relinquish
this position to someone else. I believe that the club has made advances,
that there has been a great deal of fun, and that it is time for someone
else to direct the group. While this position demands some attention, the
continuance of the club is worth the effort. If someone does not step
forward, I fear that the club will slowly disintegrate. T hat would be a
shame, for I think we all have had fun and can continue to do so in the
future. Our All Oldsmobile show is in February, the national Olds meet is in
Dallas, and that is driving distance for those of us in Arizona, so next year
could be a good one for the club. Surely most of us want the organization
to survive. Please consider seriously if you would be willing to take on this
responsibility, at least in the short run, and I will pass this on to the board.
I thank all members, especially the board members for their support of the
Olds club. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Our annual car show is just around the corner, and I am chairing this
event. We need volunteers to work for one hour during the show. Please
consider volunteering. Let me know if you will be able to help out. We are
also in need of trophy sponsors. Any amount would help. Make your
checks payable to the club and either mail them in with your registration
form or bring them to a club event. If you are able to help out with the
show or the planning, please try to attend the car show meeting that is
scheduled for January 14th at 5:30 p.m. This is immediately preceding the
potluck dinner that is taking place at the Gwizdalski’s home.
It’s time to renew your dues for 2006. Please fill out the form that is in the
newsletter and get it mailed in with the proper amount. You now have the
option of renewing for 2 years!
We are in need of an auditor to go over the books for 2005 to make sure
everything is in order. Let me know if you are able to do this. It’s not a
difficult job because we don’t have much in the way of records. J
I’m pleased to report that we’ve changed the format of the name badge
drawing that takes place at our meetings. If there is no winner, we will
draw a second name. The second drawing will be for ½ of the available
pot.
A true Oldsmobile lover signing out,
Gloria
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 85209. Otherwise, email all information to
ksup@cableaz.com.
Oldsmobile Club of Arizona – December 2005
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DRIVING RULES IN PHOENIX
Submitted by Gloria Varley
Welcome To Phoenix!
1. You must learn to pronounce the city name. It is: "fee - niks."
2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Phoenix has its own version of traffic rules ... the cars/truck with
the loudest muffler goes next at a 4-way stop. The truck with the biggest tires goes
after that. (Note: Blue haired ladies driving anything have right of way anytime.)
3. To find anything in Phoenix it is required that you know where Central and Washington is ... which is the Alpha
and Omega. The Beginning and the End.
4. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 to 10:00. The evening rush hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour
starts on Thursday morning.
5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended, cussed out and possibly shot.
6. You must know that "Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway, and I-10 are the same road.
7. Construction is a permanent fixture in Phoenix. The barrels are moved around in the middle of the night to make
the next days driving a bit more exciting. (Auto-crosses love this - keeps their racing skills sharp!!)
8. Watch very carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, barrels, cones, cows, horses, pot holes,
cats, pieces of other cars, truck tires, squirrels, rabbits, and crows or vultures feeding on any of these items.
9. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has
been "accidentally activated".
10. The minimum acceptable speed on "all freeways, I-10, I-17 & U.S.60 is 85 mph. Anything less is considered
downright sissy. This is Arizona's version of NASCAR.
11. Never honk at anyone. Ever!! Seriously!! (it maybe a hazard to your health)
12. If you are in the left lane, and only going 70 in a 55-65 zone ... you are considered a road hazard, and will be
"flipped off" accordingly.
13. Ground clearance of at least 12 inches is recommended for city driving.
14. If it's 70 degrees ... Thanksgiving must be next weekend.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (ENCORE PRESENTATION)
by Karl Sup
Then, taking our places to drift down the hill,
I turned on the key and let the clutch spill.
The sound that erupted took him by surprise,
But he liked it a lot, by the look in his eyes.
'Twas the night before Christmas and in the garage,
There was nary a trace of a Ford or a Dodge.
The presents were wrapped and the lights were all lit,
So I figured I'd mess with the Olds for a bit.
With tires a’chirping and trumpets aglow,
We headed on out where the hot rodders go.
And Santa's grin widened, approaching his ears,
With every shift up as I went through the gears.
I threw open the door, and oh! what a sight,
As the 4-4-2 bathed in a wondrous light,
Its hood scoops did snarl as they came into view,
With their broad rallye stripes of a sinister hue.
Then he said, "Can't recall when I've felt so alive!"
So I backed off the gas and said, "You wanna drive?"
Ol' Santa was stunned when I gave him the keys,
When he walked past the headlights he shook at the
knees!
As I twisted the pins on the fiberglass hood,
A deep voice behind me said, "Looks pretty good!"
Well, as you can imagine, I turned mighty quick,
And there, by the workbench stood good ole Saint Nick!
We stood there a bit, not too sure what to say,
Then he said, "Don't suppose that you'd trade for my sleigh?"
I said "No way, Santa!" and started to grin,
"But if you've got the time we could go for a spin!"
With the 4-55 rumbling Oldsmobile sounds,
Santa let out the clutch and it pounded the ground!
Power shifting to second, and again into third,
I sat there just watching, at a loss for a word.
His round little mouth, all tied like a bow,
Turned into a smile as he said, "Ho! Ho! Ho!!"
So as not to disturb the neighbors' retreat,
We pushed the car quietly into the street.
Santa slid through the gears on this radical sleigh,
As this high octane ride caused my hair to turn grey,
Then I heard him exclaim as we blasted from sight,
"Merry Christmas to all, it's an Oldsmobile night!!!"
RUSTY BELLS!
by Karl Sup
Thanks to Da Yoopers for inspiration from their Chevrolet version of the song.
1.
Dashing through the snow, in my rusty Oldsmobile.
Down the road I go, sleeping at the wheel.
I need new piston rings. I need some new snow tires.
My car is held together by a roll of chicken wire!
4.
Oh! Rust and smoke, the a/c's broke, the bumper fell away.
I push the brakes down to the floor and then I start to pray-ay.
The clock is broke, there is no choke, this car was such a steal.
Oh, what fun it is to drive in my rusty Oldsmobile!
2.
Oh! Rust and smoke, the heater's broke, the door just blew away.
I light a match to see the dash and then I start to pray-ay.
The frame is bent, the muffler went, this car was such a deal.
Oh, what fun it is to drive in my rusty Oldsmobile!
5.
Bouncing through the drifts in a big, blue cloud of smoke.
People laugh as I drive by… I wonder what's the joke?
I drive to the Wal-Mart, to get my layaways,
’Cause Santa's coming pretty soon in his big old, rusty sleigh!
3.
I went down to the store, to get some Christmas cheer.
I just passed up my left front tire, it's gettin' hard to steer.
Speeding down the road, right past the county cops.
I have to drag my steel-toed boots to get the car to stop.
6.
Hey! Rust and smoke, the signals broke, the floorboard rots away.
I try to pass, I’m low on gas and then I start to pray-ay.
The axle’s bent, the tranny went, this car has such appeal.
Oh, what fun it is to drive in my rus-ty Olds-mo-bile!
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THUNDER LIZARD – THE STORY OF MY OLDSMOBILE 442
by Milton J. Schick
In mid-September, 1963, a few days after
my 7th birthday (born 4 Sept. '46), my
Dad took me to the national new car
announcement showing Oldsmobile, held
that year in Kansas City, Missouri. 1964
was the first year for GM's new
intermediate size automobile. When I first
laid eyes on the 1964 Olds F-85 upon the
theater's stage, I immediately fell in love
with that particular body style. When the
442 came out for 1964','; I had to have
one.
During the Thanksgiving break in my
senior year in college during the Fall of 1968, I found one. My maternal grandmother lived in Independence. We always had
Thanksgiving evening dinner with her. After dinner, I drove over to Ketchum Olds on 40 Highway to check the used car lot. Sifting
in the back was a black 1964 442. It was too dark to tell anything about her.
Early on Friday morning, I called Ketchum's used car department. They said the car had just come m on a trade and hadn't been
cleaned up yet. I asked how much they want ed "as is." The reply - $800.00. I told them don't touch it, and I was leaving now. I
stopped by the bank and was at Ketchum 30 minutes later. The car was a Cutlass 2-door coupe with the 442 option (police pursuit
320 hp, 330 cube engine, 4 -on-the-floor, dual exhaust). It had 113,000 miles on it. The front end had been wiped out in the near
past, because both front fenders and the hood were new. There was a huge bondo patch in the lower right rear tender. The interior
was well used. I loved her.
In the Spring of 1971, she first hit the streets with a new lift and 482 cubes of might. By the Spring of 1975, with her third engine,
second rear axle housing, and fourth suspension system, she was in her basic final configuration. Only minor changes have been
made since 1975. I'll own her forever. She will be my coffin. The following is her vital statistics:
The first two engines were 482 cube 455's. They didn't work. The cylinder walls were too thin. The third engine, built
October 1974 to May 1975, is the final form and the absolute best.
BLOCK - Olds 455 bored and align honed with deck torque plate 0.060 over to 468 cubes. Block deck trued and crank mains align bored. Inside of
block deburred and all surfaces smoothed and then painted with red electric motor internal sealer.
CRANKSHAFT - The original crank, and the crank for the first engine, was nodular cast iron. The good crank is a forged steel 455 unit from the Olds
R&D division, left over from the CroSal all-aluminum 455 road racing engine and sold to the CrankShaft Company as a core by Olds. The crank has
the Dyna-Rev two center counter weights added and is Tuffrided.
RODS - Olds rods are forged alloy steel. The first two engines used 455 rods. The rods in the third engine are from an Olds 425 cube engine. 425
rods (7.0" c-c length) are 0.265' longer than 455 rods (6735" c-c length). This change brings my 468 much closer to the ideal 1.7 to 1 rod length to
stroke ratio with a new ratio of 1.647 to I. The stock 455 ratio is 1.585 to 1. The 425 rods are deburred and the sides ground smooth. After
shotpeening, the center-to-centers were matched, rod ends resized, piston end weights matched, rod end weights matched, and bronze bushings
installed in the piston ends. The longer rods make an unbelievable difference.
PISTONS - The first two engines used Amen forged pistons that weighed 950 grams, without their full length 0.980" pin. For the third engine, the
forged pistons are from Brooks Racing Components and weigh only 660 grams with pin. The tapered pin is only 3" long at 0.927" diameter (same
pin as a small block Chevy from BRC). Rings are Sealed Power double moly, 1/16" top and second compression and 1/8" oil. The compression ratio
is exactly 11 to 1 with a totally smooth flat top polished surface. There are no valve reliefs. None are needed.
HEADS - The heads are the same with all three engines. These were the first Olds heads ever modified by Air Flow Research. Several spare test
heads at AFR had to be R&Ded before my heads were touched. These heads do not follow conventional Olds wisdom. Small block Chevy 2.02"
stainless steel intake valves (Manley) and 1.75" stainless steel exhaust valves (Ansen) are used, with hard chromed stems. The valves are very highly
polished. The Olds "C" head intake passage flowed more than enough air for a 2.02" valve, but it has trouble getting it out, particularly when a 1.75"
valve is installed. Regardless, AFR determined larger exhaust valves were really the way to go.
The exact same situation was experienced with my first high-performance engine I built when I was 16 (in 1962). This engine was a 394 Olds. I left
the stock 1.875" intakes alone and jumped the exhaust from 1.625" to 1.75", the largest valve that could be fitted. It worked like gangbusters! The
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455 2nd generation Olds heads and engine liked the same treatment. According to AFR, my standard 455 modified heads with 2.02" and 1.75" valves
flowed 25% more air/fuel mass mixture than a similarly modified set of 442/W30 455 heads with 2.0625" and 1.625" valves.
The intake ports were purposely not exactly matched to the intake manifold. The bottom edge and one vertical edge matches the manifold, but the
top edge and the other vertical edge are slightly wider than the manifold. In that way, when the fuel mass passes the two mismatched edges, it's like
falling off a cliff. The fuel tumbles and swirls in maximum turbulence, enhancing atomization. From the reverse direction, the protruding edge of the
intake manifold can prevent fuel reversion. In addition, the intake passage between the smoothed port lip and the valve pocket is left rough as
cast. The rough surface should add to turbulence and fuel atomization. The intake valve pocket and the entire exhaust passage is so highly polished
it reflects. Those areas need smooth flow.
The combustion chamber is also highly polished. The chamber volumes have been matched to 70 cc. The round smooth chamber shape now looked
almost like a Chrysler poly-sphere. The smooth tops of the pistons are also highly polished. There are no sharp points in the entire combustion
area. Piston deck height is 0.100". I know, not much quench. The engine does not appear to need it or want it. At 11 to 1 compression and 360
total timing at 4000 rpm (120 initial), the engine can run on 92 octane unleaded. Racing fuel is mixed with the unleaded at a 4 to I ratio mainly to
get the lead for valve lubrication. Of coarse, the compression ratio can and will put the extra octane to good use.
One minor point. Most people will tell one to remove the small hump inside the exhaust passages in an Olds head when porting. The small hump is a
boss for threaded-in air pump fittings for a California smog engine. AFR said don't do it. Without the small humps, the air flow falls on its face. With
the small humps, the air flow goes in the right direction and accelerates toward the center of the exhaust port to interface precisely with the opening
to the header tube.
The rocker arms are Crane 1.6 to 1 needle bearing forged aluminum for 7/16" screw-in studs for a small block Chevy. Pushrod guide plates were
from a ram-air Pontiac, until Mondello came out with a set for the Olds. Pushrods are from Smith Brothers. Valve guides use phosphor bronze spiral
inserts. Valve seals are 289 Ford rubber umbrella seals. Valve covers are Mickey Thompson.
CAMSHAFT - The cam used in all three engines is a hydraulic grind from Crower Timing specs are as follows, but was before the 0.050" lift
convention:
Intake/Exhaust overlap = 72°; @ 0.040 lift 20°
Intake open @ 36°; @ 0.040 lift = 10°
Intake duration 284°; @ 0.040" lift = 232°
Exhaust close @ 36°; @ 0.040 lift = 10°
Exhaust duration 300°; @ 0.040" = 248°
Intake close @ 68°; @ 0.040 lift 42°
Intake and Exhaust valve total lift 0.495"
Exhaust open @ 84°; @ 0.040 lift ,58°
Heavy single springs and anti-pump-up lifters are also Crower. Valve oil seals are 289 Ford. They fit inside the spring damper without interference
and allow just enough oil for proper lubrication. By the dyno and observed actual use on the street, recommended engine redline appears to be 6800
rpm. However, valve float doesn't occur until 8300 rpm.
Idle rpm in neutral is 1100. Idle rpm drops to 900 in gear. The idle is a little lopey but smooth. There are no problems with the idle in street driving.
CAM/CRANK TIMING - The first two engines used a double roller timing chain. For the third engine, cam/crank timing is handled by a Pete
Jackson double idler gear drive made exclusively for Mondello to market.
IGNITION - From 1971 to 1993, the ignition was a Ronco Vertex magneto. In 1993, the mag was pulled and a MSD 7AL-2 ignition unit with Blaster
2 coil was installed. An Olds point distributer was sent to Stinger Electronic Ignitions and converted into an electronic trigger unit with a total
mechanical advance of 28° @ 4000 rpm. With 8° added to the crank (set at 12° initial @ 1000 rpm), total timing is 36° @ 4000 rpm. A MSD wide
cap assembly is used on the distributor for the ignition wires.
OIL SYSTEM - A stock Olds Toronado oil pump is used with a Milodon extended pickup, attached to the bottom of the oil pump. Oil pressure runs
between 40 and 55 pounds. Add-on top-end oil restrictors are not used, as is the case with some racers. The Olds engine does not have an oil
problem. The oil pan has an extended sump, increasing oil capacity to 7 quarts. A 442 W-30 windage tray is attached to the main caps to control oil
slosh. An external engine oil cooler is used. *SEE NOTE BELOW.
INTAKE SYSTEM - The intake is an Offenhauser 3600 Equa-Flow single quad high rise manifold. In my past experience, an Offy 360 manifold
always seemed to work better throughout an Olds engine's power range than any Edelbrock manifold. I know this sounds politically incorrect, but
that is my experience. The carb is an 850 cfm Holley double pumper with front and rear jets increased 0.010". Two Carter high performance 72 gph
electric pumps are mounted at the gas tank. Each pump, with its own separate 3/8" fuel line, feeds one bowl of the Holley carb.
EXHAUST SYSTEM - Headers are by ED. Each tube is 1 3/4" o.d. by 36" long, with a 3" collector by 18" long. Exhaust and tail pipe are 2
1/2". Mufflers are 2 1/2" inlet and outlet turbo mufflers. A tailpipe exits in front of each rear wheel, with the outlet pointed at the tire tread, 10"
away.
DYNO RESULTS - The third engine was pulled and put on a dyno after it bad accumulated 1000 miles. It produced 573 HP at 6300 rpm with the
Ronco Vertex magneto. Torque is 600 foot pounds at 4000 rpm and the curve is very flat. Torque effects are attributed to the long rod setup with
the ultra-light weight pistons. However, when the mag was pulled and the MSD system installed in 1993, the magneto's parasitic drag was
eliminated. The mag produced 100,000 volts, but fired only once. The MSD 7AL-2 makes only 55,000 volts, but fires it several thousand times over
20 degrees of crank rotation. Thus, the MSD system produces a much longer duration spark with a total electrical energy many times that of a
magneto, producing a flame that should consume every speck of fuel mixture. The HP could now very easily be around 600, also.
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TRANSMISSION - The transmission has always been a B&M unblown competition, manual shift only Turbo 400, with an 11" fully furnace brazed
torque converter with needle bearings. The trans has an aluminum deep pan and a separate external oil cooler.
REAR AXLE - At first, she used a 1959 Olds rear axle with a Detroit Locker and 3:90 gears. However, the left wheel bearing failed at 2000 miles. At
5500 miles, coinciding with the beginning of the build of engine number three, the bearing was dead again. It was discovered the left side of the
housing had warped when the suspension brackets, which were removed from the original 10 bolt axle housing, were welded onto the '59 axle
housing. There was only one logical cure. A brand new Chevelle 12 bolt housing was purchased. The housing ends were cut off and housing ends
from another '59 Olds housing were welded on. That was necessary for mounting the rear disc brakes. At the same time, the housing overall length
was shortened 1/2" on each side to allow the rear wheels and tires to finally fit under the rear fenders. The inside sidewall of the rear tires clear the
outside of the frame by 1/2~~, the closest point. I had absolutely no desire of tubbing the floor pan for the rear tires.
The rear axles are Street capable (circle track/road racing rated) from Summers Brothers. Another Detroit Locker is used for the differential, holding
4:10 gears.
TIRES & WHEELS - Current tires are BFG 11R4 Comp T/A radials, rated temperature A and traction A. The fronts are P225/70R15 (27.0"
diameter). The rears are P275/60R15 (27.5" diameter). The Mud & Snow tread will handle submersion in water, for her safety. The extreme
cornering ability of the Comp T/As is also for her safety.
The wheels are Cragar Screamers, 15x7 front and 15x8.5 rear. This wheel was only made between Spring 1973 and Fall 1974. It looks like a dull
polished Ansen Sprint but with a sloping outward cone center.
BRAKES - Hurst/Airheart 1 75x2-06 Formula 1 type dual spot disc brakes on each wheel. The dual 1" piston master cylinder is manual. Braking
action allows the tires to just come to the point before brake lockup, utilizing the maximum traction capability of the rubber compound. The tires just
barely pull through the brakes on high speed solid stops, preserving maximum controllability of the suspension. Braking deceleration is rapid and
firm.
SUSPENSION - Steering is manual. She is set up more like a road racer than anything else. (I can't put her on the dragstrip, because I refuse to
ruin the interior with a rollbar.) The first three suspension arrangements tried during the first 5500 miles of her life were not satisfactory. Coinciding
with the third engine building and the replacement of the rear axle, the fourth suspension system was installed. 26 years and 14,000 miles later, the
system components were replaced due to age. The basic system still works and will now work better.
Starting in October 2000, all OEM rubber bushings were replaced with black polyurethane bushings. The front 1965 F-85 air conditioning springs #
5272 were replaced with new springs of the same type (333 lbs. per inch). The rear 1964 to 1966 Chevelle station wagon springs # 5235 were
replaced with new springs of the same type (143 lbs. per inch). The front Gabriel Strider shocks and the rear Gabriel Adjustable E shocks (both set on
extra-firm) were replaced by Edelbrock IAS shocks. The rear Lakewood lower control arms and boxed original upper control arms were replaced by a
full set of very heavy duty control arms with black polyurethane bushings and side braces from Edelbrock. The front 442 1 1/8" sway bar was
replaced by a 1 5/16" sway bar from Helwig. The 442 7/8" rear sway bar was replaced by a 1 1/8" sway bar from Performance
Suspension. Cornering performance is only limited by the traction of the tires.
BODY - Her body is dechromed and painted with white IMRON. The front wheel openings are radiused in the front for tire clearance. The top of the
rear wheel openings were raised 3" for additional vertical tire clearance in 1972. The front inner fender panels were removed. There is no heater
system, and the firewall is clean. The stock dash was completely removed and replaced with a clear anodized 1/8" thick aluminum panel, which
carries all the switches and Stewart Warner gauges. Almost all of the original wiring was removed and replaced with only what was needed. Thearm
rests are removed. Interior floor pan sound deadening is completely removed. The rear seat is removed, and the package area is completely cut
out. The Ford truck diesel battery is located in the trunk. Any item that is not needed has been removed. The interior has a black headliner, black
vinyl rolled and pleated seats and door panels, and a black carpet. A black cushion fits into the rear seat/package area space and isolates the trunk
noise from the passenger compartment. She weighs 3200 pounds with a full tank of gas and no one in it.
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS - When the current brake pucks wear down, instead of rebuilding the disc brakes, the dual spot calipers will be replaced
with a set of Hurst/Airheart 1 75x2-QC quick change calipers. The two brake pads for each of these new calipers have double the surface area of the
four pucks in each double spot caliper.
The Offy single quad intake will be pulled and replaced with an Offy 360° Equa-Flow high rise dual quad manifold using a 2" Offy carb spacer under
each Carter 750 cfm AFB. An oval 10" x 21" by 3" high aluminum air cleaner will be built for the new system. This induction system will look and run
better for an early '70s street machine. A true dinosaur when compared to some of the current hardware. With the change in induction, could the HP
climb toward 650?
The hood will be retired and replaced with a lift off carbon/epoxy composite hood. A central air scoop will cover the new air cleaner as it sticks
through the hood.
* NOTE: The major complaint is the Olds oil system pumps too much oil up to the top, and it doesn't return fast enough. For stock engines, the
factory really doesn't care, as long as production goes out the door with next to zero warranty claims. Its easy to hog out and smooth and polish the
oil return holes at both ends of the heads. However, don't forget to make sure the area underneath the oil return holes in the upper block is also
opened up and smoothed out. The opening in the valley over the cam must be opened up and have all the casting flash ground away, along with any
defects or flaws in the valley sides and floor that could impede oil flow. Since the intake manifold heat passages in my heads are permanently
blocked and my intake runs cold, I leave the baffle over the lifters out, so that it can't interfere with any oil return. Then, a sanding wheel needs to
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be run over the entire surface of the valley to smooth it out. The final procedure is to paint the inside top surface of the heads and the entire inside
surface of the block with red electric motor sealer. The final slick, smooth surface, with the hogged out oil return passages in the head and upper
block, will make sure the oil will get back to the pan as soon as possible. (Obviously, the entire inside of the block has been deburred.)
The crank must be cross drilled everywhere and have all the oil holes deeply chamfered, just like anyone would do on any high-performance or racing
engine.
When I built my engines, Milodon did not yet make deep oil pans for an Olds. My oil system starts out with a stock oil pan with the bottom of the
sump cut off. I then cut the entire sump off of a Toronado pan. The Toronado sump is rotated 90 degrees with the drain hole to the rear and then
welded onto the stock sump. The result is a 7 quart oil pan. I use a Toronado oil pump with a Milodon oil pickup. (At least Milodon had a really trick
bottom sucking pickup.) A rectangular hole matching the oil hole in the Milodon gray anodized aluminum pickup is cut into the case hardened steel of
the oil pump bottom plate. An aluminum block about 3" long acts as an extension between the oil pump bottom plate and the Milodon pickup. The
oil goes into the pickup and is sucked directly into the bottom of the oil pump gears. The oil pump gears continue to run directly on the stock case
hardened steel bottom plate, preventing wear. A 442 W30 windage tray completes the oil pan/pump setup.
At idle on a warm engine, I have 25 to 30 lbs. pressure, depending on temperature. Street cruise is 40 lbs. Maximum pressure is 55 lbs., where the
relief opens. Oil is Kendal GT-1 40 weight. Rod bearing clearance is 0.0025" and main bearing clearance is 0.0035."
I've never restricted oil flow internally. However, on the first 455, I followed some advice that said to plug the oil squirter on the galley plug behind
the timing chain. Wrong. When I lost the crank in the first engine and pulled it down (only 5000 miles), I found the Cloyes double roller timing chain
was worn out. It didn't get enough oil. That's the last time I did that. I never, ever desired to restrict oil flow anywhere else.
Now don't go off the deep end and say, "Ha, he lost his crank because of oil." That's not what happened to the nodular cast iron crank. My 455 was
bored to 482. The Ansen 11 to 1 pistons weighed 990 grams without the massive pins. I had already found out the Crower cam was good to 8300
where the valves floated. The problem is, I didn't know my horsepower peak was around 6300, and I was constantly over-revving. I usually shifted
the B&M unblown comp TH400 at 7000 to 7500. It was way too much. Unknown to me, the nodular cast iron crank couldn't take it, and the heavy
reciprocating assembly was causing it to flex in the center. When the crank went, it beat out number 3 main to 1/16" clearance, spun mains 2 and 4,
and mains 1 and 5 were so perfect, they looked like they bad just come out of the box. All the rod bearings were okay, except there was babbitt
material embedded in them. The time was late summer, 1973.
After an extensive search, I found a forged steel crank and had CrankShaft Company add 2 center counter weights to it. I now had the advantage of
heavy momentum for increased torque generation and a super rigid crank Godzilla couldn't break. Unfortunately, the oil consumption at wide open
throttle that plagued the first engine was still with the second 482. The cause was the 0.125" overbore. The cylinder walls were walking at high RPM
and letting the oil ring float. After 500 miles, I pulled the engine out again.
The third and final engine is a 468. The 0.060" overbore is max, as far as I am concerned. However, this engine uses 0.265" longer 425 rods and
BRC pistons that only weight 660 grams with the pin. This long rod engine with the light reciprocating assembly runs rings around the first 2 engines
and then runs off and hides. This one was dynoed. That's why I know max horse is at 6300 (about 600 HP). This engine has only 14,000 miles on it
since the spring of 1975. A few years ago, I looked inside. It looked like I had just built it.
Of coarse, it uses the oil system that I described above. There's more than one way to make it work, and work reliably, with max power and
efficiency.
As I said before, Thunder Lizard will live as long as I do. And, as a tribute to the thunder lizards of 60 to 100 million years ago, She is one of the very
last of her breed, a fire breathing street machine from the golden age of factory produced muscle cars.
P.S. One could title this piece "A Rocket Scientist's Rocket."
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ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT
NEXT MEETING, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2005
The next meeting of the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona will be held on Saturday, December 17th at 4:00 p.m. This is the
third Saturday of the month, but with Christmas Eve falling on our club weekend we moved the meeting up a week. 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!
IS YOUR NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP CURRENT?
As you should know, all Oldsmobile Club of Arizona members are required to be members of the Oldsmobile Club of
America (OCA), the national club. Once a year we have to submit a list of our members to them, to ensure that we are
compliant with their rule. We will be submitting that very soon. If your OCA membership is not current, please renew it
right away. You can tell if your membership is current if you are receiving the monthly magazine Journey With Olds
(JWO). If you are not receiving this magazine, then your membership has expired. Your membership expiration date is
shown on the mailing label of the JWO. If we have non-compliant members we will be in jeopardy of losing our OCA
charter. Please don't let that happen.
IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR DUES
It's time to renew your membership dues for 2006. We have lots of great events planned for next year and you don't
want to miss out on all the fun! You asked for it and now you got it, you now have the option of renewing your dues
for 1 or 2 years! If you are married or have a Significant Other, your dues are $24.00 for 1 year, and $48.00 for 2
years. If you are single your dues are $21.00 for 1 year, and $42.00 for 2 years. Please fill out the renewal form that
appears in this newsletter and mail it in along with your check for the appropriate amount. Renewals are due by
December 31, 2005.
BUSINESS CARD AD
It's time to renew for business card ad for 2006 or place a new ad. The cost is $24 for the year or $2 per month. You
can bring your card to a monthly meeting and give to Karl or Gloria, or mail it to the address listed on the business card
page in this newsletter.
POTLUCK DINNER, JANUARY 14th, 2006
Our Annual After The Holiday’s Potluck Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 14th at Rita & Jerry Gwizdalski’s
Chandler home at 6:30 p.m. The club is furnishing the drinks & dessert. Please bring a main dish/side dish with you if
you plan on attending. After dinner we will play Scream & Holler, so bring some quarters with you!
There will be a car show meeting immediately preceding the dinner at 5:30 p.m. If you are able to help out with the
planning of the car show and/or work the day of the show, please try to attend. If you haven’t signed up to work at the
show please do so! Let Gloria know.
Directions to the Gwizdalski’s:
From the Loop 101 in the East Valley:
Take the Ray Rd. exit, and head east. Go approximately 4 miles and turn right onto McQueen Rd. Go .4 miles and turn
left onto Thatcher Blvd. Go .1 mile and turn right onto Oakland St. 1051 E Oakland, Chandler, AZ 480-899-3395.
BARRETT JACKSON BREAKFAST ON JANUARY 21st
The club is having it's annual Barrett Jackson Breakfast at Denny's in the Scottsdale Pavilions on Saturday, January 21st
at 8:00 a.m. We may have a pair of auction tickets to give away. Some members will be going to the auction after
breakfast. That night in the McDonald's parking lot in the same shopping center, an estimated 800 plus cars will be on
display. If you want to be part of the show you will need to arrive early in the morning to park your car. The lot was
full by 7:00 a.m. last year.
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LET'S GO TO THE JUNKYARD ON FEBRUARY 12 TH
You are invited to go to the junkyard and a casino in Maricopa, Arizona. This is your chance to visit a well known
Arizona junkyard. Maybe you will find some Oldsmobile parts you need. Those who are not interested in going to the
junkyard will be dropped off at Harrah's Ak Chin Casino. After the guys are done drooling at the junk cars, we will meet
at the casino's buffet restaurant for lunch. See the flyer for more information.
OLDSMOBILE CAR SHOW AND BBQ DINNER
The Oldsmobile Club of Arizona's annual All Oldsmobile Car Show is taking place on Saturday, February 25, 2006. In
conjunction with the car show we are hosting a BBQ Themed Dinner on Friday night, Feb. 24th to thank all the people
that came to our show from out of town. The main course and drinks will be provided by the club. All club members
are invited and asked to bring a side dish or dessert item. We would like to keep with a BBQ theme, so to make sure
we get a variety of food please contact Gloria Varley to find out what food item you should bring. The dinner will take
at 6:30 p.m. at Steve & Debby Poje's Scottsdale home. Please bring a folding chair with you and don't forget to wear
your club name badge.
Poje's address & directions: 7101 E. Sweetwater Ave., Scottsdale, AZ., 480-607-3695. From Loop 101 in Scottsdale,
take the Cactus Rd. exit and go west. Turn right (north) on Scottsdale Rd. Turn left (west) on Sweetwater Ave. The
house will be on your left. Contact Gloria Varley at info@azoldsclub or 480-998-1449 to RSVP & to find out what dish to
bring (out of state members to not need to bring a dish).
HOTEL INFORMATION FOR FEBRUARY CAR SHOW
For the people attending our show from out of town, we have secured a special hotel rate at The Inn at Pima (formerly
called Scottsdale Pima Inn). The rate is $104 per night. They have a block of rooms reserved for the Oldsmobile Club
until February 1st. If reservations are booked after this date the rate will still be honored but the room will be based on
availability. This hotel is extremely close to where our car show is taking place. Their phone number is
800-344-0262 or 480-948-3800. Their address is 7330 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona. Please share this information
with anyone you know that may come to our show from out of town.
MODIFIED OCA STYLE JUDGING AT FEBRUARY SHOW!
This year the judging at our All Oldsmobile Show in February, will be done by committee, instead of the participant
judging we've done in the past. We will be doing a modified OCA style judging.
SPRING PICNIC AT PICACHO PEAK PARK
Our annual spring picnic will be held on Saturday, March 18th, at Picacho Peak State Park, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
We have the large Quail Ramada reserved. The picnic will be potluck style with the club providing the main course.
The club will also provide the drinks, and all paper & plastic products. We ask that members whose last name
begins with A-Q, please bring a side dish, and R-Z a dessert item. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.
We will caravan to the park as a group. We will meet in the parking lot that is directly west of Bank of America on the
SW side of I-10 & Elliott at 9:30 a.m. Bring your walkie-talkies to help keep the caravan together. When you arrive at
the park, sign in at the office to get a parking pass. Tell the park ranger that you are with the Oldsmobile Club and you
will get in for free (the club is picking up the tab). Come on out to the picnic in March and join in the fun. Remember to
bring a dish and wear your name badge.
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MEETING MINUTES, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2005
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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President Gloria Varley called the meeting to order at 3:15. There were 4 board members present.
Minutes of the October 22, 2005 Board meeting were approved as published.
Treasurer, C. Alfter reported a balance of $3708.68.
Tortilla Flat trip was $187.00
Compliance report was submitted by Marc Beaulac for consideration.
Need new location for Jan. 14th Potluck dinner.
Meet at Julio G’s for monthly meetings was voted against because of the problem with parking in the
Oldsmobile Row at the McDonald’s car show.
Sweatshirt order in and shirts are for sale for $20.00.
It was agreed to draw name badges 2 times, the second drawing will be for half of the pot.
Trophy donations of $120 have been made thus far.
Marc Beaulac is working on the mailing list for car show. They need to be ready and stuffed in to envelopes, so
they can be mailed on January 2nd.
The judging sheet for the car show was reviewed and accepted.
As of Saturday, Nov 26th we had 46 people signed up for the Holiday Party.
Carol Alfter will check on line for the license place covers.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
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President Gloria Varley called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. There were 4 board members present, 18
members, and 1 quest.
The minutes of the October 22, 2005 general meeting were approved.
Treasurer Carol Alfter reported a balance of $3708.68.
Frank Alfter gave a short report on the Tortilla Flat trip.
Compliance list to be sent to OCA soon. Please make sure your OCA membership is current.
Time to start renewing dues. Need to be renewed before end of year. Now offering the option of renewing for
2 years. Have renewal forms here. Give money to Marc Beaulac.
Business card ads need to be renewed before the end of the year. Consider placing an ad. Give money to Karl
or Gloria. Costs $24.00.
Time to start thinking about next February’s car show. Please everyone gather door prizes & goody bag
stuffers. Give to Gloria. Need trophy sponsors. BBQ dinner will be held at Poje’s. Carol Alfter will cook the
meat. Real judging this year! We have trophy donations totaling $120.00 so far.
Sat., Dec. 3rd, Holiday Party at Cantina Laredo’s. Fabulous food. Can RSVP today. Everyone who attends will
receive a gift. Menu items descriptions in October newsletter. Club paying for portion of dinner (costs $41.50,
but you pay only $15.00). 46 people signed up as of today.
Rita and Jerry Gwizdalski offered to host the January 14th Potluck dinner.
January 21st Barrett Jackson Breakfast at Denny's at 8:00 a.m.
February 11th going to Hidden Valley Auto Parts & Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino meeting at I-10 and Elliott. Details
in newsletter.
Still need a President & Vice President for 2006.
Next meeting will take place at Sweet Tomatoes at 4:00 p.m. on December 17th. Will not have our row. Arrive
early to park. Try to save at least one space for another Oldsmobile.
Need articles for the newsletter as always.
Name badge drawing this month, first draw-Gary Satovich, not present, second draw-Scott Stockdill, present
but no name badge.
50/50 raffle took place and Rita Gwizdalski won half of $63.00.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DECEMBER 2005
MARCH 2006
Sat 3rd Annual Holiday Party
Sat 17th Monthly Meeting at 4pm
Sat 18th Spring Picnic
JANUARY 2006
APRIL 2006
Sat 14th Potluck
Sun 9th BOP Show
Sat 22nd Monthly Meeting at 4pm
FEBRUARY 2006
MAY 2006
Sat 11th Cruise & Eat
Fri 24th BBQ Dinner
Sat 25th All Oldsmobile Show
Sat 25th Monthly Meeting during show
LET’S GET PERSONAL
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Don Thompson
Ron Taylor
Jo Lynn Thorpe
Sue Mullaly
Debby Poje
Donna Lack
Craig Santilli
Carynn Alberts
Vicki Becker
Collete Mandrick
Patricia Myers
Joe Korff
Gary Schafer
Kip McLean
Roy Lack
Bob Sarraillon
Dee Beaulac
1-Dec
1-Dec
2-Dec
2-Dec
3-Dec
9-Dec
11-Dec
18-Dec
21-Dec
23-Dec
24-Dec
24-Dec
27-Dec
28-Dec
29-Dec
31-Dec
31-Dec
IF DAISIES ARE YOUR
FAVORITE FLOWER
KEEP PUSHING UP THOSE
MILES PER HOUR
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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.
FOR SALE
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1977 Delta 88 2dr Coupe – CREAM PUFF
403 CI, AT, AC, PS, PB, 68,000 miles. Original owner's manual and build sheet.
Looks and runs great. $4000 negotiable. Call Jeff at 830-895-0072 (TX)
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American Racing Wheels
4 American Racing Wheels, Torq Thruster "D", 14x7 came off a 1970 Cutlass,
includes chrome lug nuts and new center caps. $385 Roy Lack 480 451 6829
or relax99@qwest.net
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1965 Olds 98 Convertible
425 cu in engine rebuilt to burn unleaded gas. In good running condition about 65,000 miles on engine. Body
in good shape no rust. Paint good. White in color, blue interior redone in velour. $5,000.00 OBO
Ken Falk 480-983-6567. Have lots of extra Olds parts, windshield bumpers and etc. for Olds 98, all goes.
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1970 Cutlass Supreme
350 CID, 4 BBL, AT, PS, PB, Factory Air, Bucket Seats, starts and runs well, $3,500 OBO.
Contact Mel Kowal 480-948-5484. Go to http://members.cox.net/melvinkowal/ for more information.
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1985 Toronado Brougham
Burgundy. Clean. 58K miles. Loaded. Like New. Michelin X Radial plus tires. $3,950. 623-974-4461.
Ask for Paul.
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2001 Olds Aurora Rims
3 Used Aurora Rims, nice alloy rims with center caps. Dealership wants $750 each for brand new ones. Get
some spare rims now for cheap! $75 each – Karl Sup 602-628-8866 Mesa, AZ
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Olds 394 4-Barrel Intake and 4GC Carburetor
Nice 4-barrel intake for 394 CID engines. Includes very good condition 4GC carb (needs rebuild kit, no tag) $50
for both – Karl Sup 602-628-8866 Mesa, AZ
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DECEMBER AUTO EVENTS
4 - 21st Annual Toyz For Totz Cruise sponsored by RWCA and Cops Who Care!!! bring at least one new unwrapped toy to join us and cruise from
Phoenix to Wickenburg - Activities at Wickenburg Community Center: car show, Santa, Arts & Crafts, Birds from Adobe Mountain, Vendors AND the
drawing for the 1959 Chevy station wagon - Meet time 9am, Leave time 10am (coffee & donuts) Meet at Honeywell parking lot (Union Hills & I-17 NW
corner) Info: Bob 602-943-3532, Dee 602-938-3068, Dick 602-268-0454
10 - Victorian Holiday Celebration at Rosson House Museum (7th St. & Monroe (1 block south of Van Buren)) Get into the holiday spirit with living
history demonstrations, free hands-on children's activities, antique & classic vehicles from the decades in which people lived in what is now Historic
Heritage Square (1900s-1970s), musical entertainment and more at this free festive family event. No fee for exhibit/display vehicles, but preregistration & approval required - Phoenix - Info: 602-261-8063
10 - Paradise Valley Rotary Car Show at Capstone Cathedral (4633 E. Shea Blvd.) - reg. $25 before 12/3 includes T-shirt, $30 after no shirt - dash
plaques for the first 100 entries - proceeds go to charity all cars and trucks welcome - food & beverage court - Phoenix - Info: Ron 602-768-3600
11 - Secret Santa Benefit Car Show by the Coyote Cruisers - benefit show to help the Avondale Fire Dept. (Dysart Rd. S. of I-10) with toy's for the
underprivileged kids in Avondale - entry fee, one (1) new toy and $5 - Dash Plaques, Raffles and 50's/60's Roch-N-Roll - Avondale - Info: Bill 602-3005606
11 - Secret Santa Society Car Show presented by the Coyote Cruisers at A & W Root Beer (1495 N. Dysart Rd.) - to benefit the Avondale Fire Fighters
Toy Drive - Entry Fee: one (1) new unwrapped toy and $7.00 - Reg. 9:30am, Awards and 50/50 at 2:45pm - Music by The Cruisin DJ's - Avondale Info Bob 602-300-5606
17 - Little Anthony's Diner Toy Drive Car Show (7010 E. Broadway Blvd.) - Day Show 10am-2pm - Tucson - Info: 520-296-0456
JANUARY AUTO EVENTS
7 - Fiddler/Bluegrass Jamboree and Car Show at Pinal County Fairgrounds (512 S. Eleven Mile Corner Rd.) - Entry fee $25, includes dash plaque and
goody bag - Registration on day of event will be from 8-11am - Trophy's at 4pm - Florence - Info: Karen 520-723-5242
13-15 - 37th Annual Phoenix Car Quest World of Wheels at Phoenix Civic Plaza - Reg. $50 which includes a 1 yr membership to the International
Show Car Assn. - Friday 3pm-10pm, Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am to 7pm - General Admission $12.50, Children 6-12 $5, Children under 5 Free Phoenix - Info: AJ 623-362-8763
14-22 - Barrett Jackson Car Auction at Westworld - Scottsdale - Info: 480-421-6694
14 - Arizona Community Church 8th Annual Motorsports Day (9325 S. Rural Rd.) - FREE Car Show - limited to 350 prereg. entries - reg. 7-9am, show
10am-2pm - free continental breakfast and free Hot Lunch for each entrant (up to 2 per entry) - Goodie bag, paved parking, special guests - Tempe Info: John 480-430-0747
15 - VMCCA Sunday Fun Cruise at A&W Restaurant (6225 W Ajo Highway) - 3 People choice prizes - 12noon-4pm - Tucson - Info: David 520-6823586
21-22 - 3rd Annual Casa Grande Main Street, Historic Downtown Car Show on Saturday the 21st and 6th Annual Historic Downtown Street Fair, which
continues thru Sunday the 22nd, with over 125 exhibitors, food court and entertainment - many classes and trophies - Car Show Sponsored by Saxon
Motorcycles, the Boy's and Girl's Club will be selling raffle tickets for a Saxon Custom Bike - Reg. 9am-noon, Show 10am-3pm - $15 pre entry, $20 day
of show - Casa Grande - Info: Al 520-705-8485 or Marge 520-836-8744
21 - Tubac Car Show sponsored by the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts (Rain Date Jan. 28) at the Tubac Golf Resort - Will have flyer and registration form
available late September - Tubac - Info: Duane 520-885-6630
27-29 - 1st Annual PT Cruiser Roundup in the Desert - Fri. Meet & Greet & Registration, 5pm - Sat. entry to the Park at 8am - Sunday Awards Brunch,
9am - Fees: $25 before Nov. 30, Dec. 1-31 $30.00, Jan. 1-20 $35 - Goody Bag, Charity Auction Fashion Show, vendors, entertainment, food, Poker
Walk, Show 'n Glow, many Awards - Pioneer Living History Museum - Info: Peg 623-594-3242
28 - 2nd Annual Palm Creek Car Show presented by Budweiser and Palm Creek Golf and RV Resort (1110 N. Henness Rd.) - Join your fellow car
enthusiasts with your favorite classic ride, park on green grass amongst our towering palm trees - Live entertainment, Ole fashion burgers with all the
"fixings" - Cash Prizes and Awards - 10AM-2PM - Registration 8AM - Entry $15 - Casa Grande - Info: Carolyn 520-876-8930
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CRUISE & EAT TO THE JUNK YARD & CASINO!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
You are invited to drive with us to Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino &
Hidden Valley Auto Parts Yard in lovely Maricopa, Arizona!
Itinerary
Meeting Time & Place: 9:30 a.m., close to I-10 & Elliott, in the parking lot
west of Bank of America. This ¼ west of I-10, on the
south side of the street.
Casino:
10:15 a.m., drop people off at Harrah’s Ak Chin
Casino that don’t want to go to the junkyard.
Casino:
10:20 a.m., hear the slot machines go ca-ching!
Junk yard:
10:35 a.m., arrive at Hidden Valley Auto Parts Yard
Lunch:
Meet at the casino for lunch at 12:30 p.m.
If you have walkie-talkies bring them with you. They can be useful keeping the group together.
RSVP not necessary
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All Oldsmobile Car Show
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006
Show Hours 10am – 2pm
AT THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MCDONALD’S
SCOTTSDALE PAVILIONS
9140 E. INDIAN BEND RD.
LOOP 101 & INDIAN BEND RD.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
PRE-REGISTER TO ASSURE
THAT YOU WILL BE PARKED
WITH YOUR CLASS! REGISTER
EARLY TO RECEIVE A DASH
PLAQUE!
Open to ALL Oldsmobiles
Pre-Registration deadline is Feb. 16, 2006
Registration Fee:
$20 1ST Car, $10 2nd car
Pre-registration is highly recommended!
The first 100 registrants will receive a goody bag, dash plaque, and a special drawing ticket!
Lots of Classes, Trophies & Door Prizes! 50/50 Raffle!
Check in: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Awards Presentation 1:30 pm
Trophies Awarded 1 st, 2nd, 3 rd place in each class
Best of Show, Participant’s Choice
AND LONG DISTANCE AWARD
Immediately following the All Oldsmobile show, in the same location, is The World’s Largest
Weekly Classic Car Show. Hope you can stay and continue the fun! This show is free!
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CLASS 100
CLASS 200
CLASS 300
CLASS 400
CLASS 500
CLASS 600
CLASS 700
CLASS 800
CLASS 900
1897-1948 All
1949-1955 All
1956-1960 All
1961-1967 Cutlass & F85 – All
1968-1972 Cutlass & F85 – All
1961-1988 Full Size & Starfires
*Performance 1964-1969 – All
*Performance 1970-1972 – Closed
*Performance 1970-1972 – Convertible
CLASS 1000
CLASS 1100
CLASS 1200
CLASS 1300
CLASS 1400
CLASS 1500
CLASS 1600
*Performance 1973 & up
Toronado
Station Wagons
All Modified**
Under Construction/Beaters
1973-1988 All Other
1989-2004 All
* Performance cars are: 442, W30, W31, W32, Rallye 350, and Hurst/Olds.
* * A car is considered modified if it has a non-original G.M. engine or has an
increase of 50 CI (hoods do not need to be opened), any major body modification,
“custom” paint, or is a “phantom” car.
Come out and enjoy a day in the sun, while supporting a very good cause,
the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Questions about the show? Contact: Gloria Varley @ 480-998-1449 or info@azoldsclub.com
www.azoldsclub.com
Frank Alfter @ 623-780-3529 or falfter@cox.net
Complete Registration Form and mail to: Frank Alfter
2734 W. Via Calabria
Phoenix, AZ 85086
Pre-registration deadline is February 16, 2006. Check in 9-10 a.m. the day of show.
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Name___________________________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State________________ Zip ________________
Phone No.__________________________E-mail Address________________________________
(to receive confirmation that your entry was received)
Model_____________________________________Year__________Class Entered___________
Model_____________________________________Year__________Class Entered___________
Entry Fee
__________ $20 for first car, $10 for 2nd car entered
Door prize tickets __________ 10 tickets for $5 with pre-registration (7 for $5 day of show)
TOTAL _________ Make check payable to: Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
I, the undersigned do hereby release the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona, its officers and members, and McDonald’s from any damages,
injuries, losses, judgements, and/or claims from any cause that may be suffered by anyone participating in this event.
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: _____________________________
Event held rain or shine, no refunds after Feb. 16, 2006
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ANNUAL SPRING
PICNIC
Potluck Style
Saturday, March 18 th
Picacho Peak State Park
Meet in the parking lot west of Bank
of America on the SW side of I-10 &
Elliot at 9:30 a.m.
Picnic hours: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
If your last name begins with:
A-Q bring a side dish R-Z bring a dessert item
The main course will be provided, as well as the drinks and paper
& plastic products. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.
The Club Will Pay the Park Admission Fee
Sign in at the gate. Tell them you are with the Oldsmobile Club
and you will get in for Free!
Bring Your Walkie-Talkies To Use On The Caravan
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CLUB MERCHANDISE FOR SALE!!
We are taking orders for embroidered denim shirts, polo shirts, women's pullover V-neck shirts, and jackets. All merchandise is high quality. The shirts will have
our club logo embroidered on the left front chest. The jacket will have the club logo on the back, and a rocket on the left front chest. All orders need to be pre-paid.
We will place the order with the embroiderer at the end of the month, so place your orders right away. These would make great gifts. Use the order form and make
your check payable to the Oldsmobile Club of Arizona. Mail your order to:
Carol Alfter, 2734 W. Via Calabria, Phoenix, AZ 85086
NAME
PHONE
ADDRESS
Shirt Order Form
$22.00
$25.00
$30.00
Mens L/S Denim Faded Blue XS S M
L XL 2XL 3XL 1XLT 2XLT
Ladies L/S Denim Faded Blue XS S M
L XL 1XL 2XL N/A N/A
$30.00
Ladies V-neck S/S
XS S M
Amount Paid
$33.00
Black
Classic Navy
Light Blue
Royal
White
$25.00
Mens 7oz Cotton Polo
$28.00
XS S M
XS S M
Black
Blueberry (Royal)
Classic Navy
Purple
Stone
Ladies 7oz Cotton Polo
Black
Blueberry (Royal)
Classic Navy
Purple
Stone
$70.00
Embroidered Jacket
XS S M
$73.00
Classic Navy
TOTAL DUE:
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Membership Renewal Application
O.C.A. Number:___________
Number:
Membership in Oldsmobile Club of America is required.
required.
Name: ____________________________ Date of Birth: Month______Day______
Spouse: ____________________________ Date of Birth: Month_____
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(or significant other)
Jr. Members Names/Birthdates_________________________________________
(children living in the same household, under the age of 21)
________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________ EE-Mail _____________________________
(your email address will only be used for club communication)
Oldsmobiles currently owned:_________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________ ____
Annual Membership
Dues: Couples (Dual Membership): $24 per year ($48 for 2 years)
Single Membership: $21 per year ($42 FOR 2 YEARS)
Renewals need to be received no later than December 31st , 2005.
Mail To: Oldsmobile Club of Arizona, Inc.
Marc Beaulac
3059 E. Parkview Dr.
Gilbert, AZ 85297
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OUR ADVERTISERS
To place your ad, send your business card or artwork and appropriate fees to: Karl Sup, 2355 S. Wildrose Circle, Mesa, AZ 85212. Renewals for 2005
are currently past due. This will be the last run for advertisements not renewed.
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
PARTING SHOTS
The perfect
club
member
photo for
the Parting
Shots
column.
Gotta love
that rustic
wooden
seat
ambience of
Tortilla Flat!
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Oldsmobile Club of Arizona
P.O. Box 15692
Scottsdale, AZ 85267-5692
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December 2005 - Oldsmobile Club of Arizona

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