Oil Capitol Auto Club P.O. Box 1861 Blown Gasket Mills, WY 82644

We are on the Web at www.ocac.cc June 2018 * Volume 6

The Blown Gasket is published by the Oil Capitol Auto Club. Newsletter info, pictures and interesting tidbits can be sent to Jerry Russell at [email protected] or 577-7119. Editor reserves the right to edit all copy for length, grammar, and/or style. Deadline is the Thursday after that month's meeting, which is held on the second Wednesday of the month at Z’s Classics, 2049 E. Yellowstone, Casper, WY. Dues are S20 per year payable January 1st.

Upcoming Club Activities Friday club dinner: Contact Pat Potter 315-5144 Sunday Breakfast: June: Yellowstone Garage (8:00 AM) July: Johnny J’s

August: Village Inn ( downtown ) BIRTHDAYS

Pat Potter, Laura Henderson, Leslie Colburn, Chick Lauderdale

Peoples’ Choice

1952 Ford F-100 Custom, Bob and Fran Bradley, Butte, Montana OCAC MEETING MINUTES Oil Capitol Auto Club General Membership Meeting Minutes June 13, 2018

Board of Directors: President: Rocky Smith Vice President: Bruce Berst Treasurer: Ken Lantta Secretary: Mark Milliken Car Show Committee Chairman: Jerry Barton Newsletter Editor: Jerry Russell Webmaster and Social Media: Mike Kennedy

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by President Smith. Minutes: President Smith asked for any additions or corrections to the May minutes. Hearing none, the minutes were approved as posted. Treasurer: Treasurer Lantta reported that all bills are current and that the club checking account tis currently sufficient. The budget as proposed is currently on track. There are 80 active members as well as 41 family members for a total of 121 members. The roster has been updated and posted. Vice President: Vice President Berst reported that 850 gal. of gumbo was consumed at the Gumbo Cook Off and that there were 38 cars at the event along with 9 tractors, 1 motorcycle, and one rat rod. Car Show Committee: Chairman Barton was not present so President Smith presented some details. At this point the car show finances have not been settled as bills are still coming in. The car show did draw 310 registered cars and was a great success. Bob Bradley of Bozeman, Mt. was awarded Best of Show for his 1952 Ford custom pickup. All of the T-shirts sold and a significant amount was secured for the scholarship fund. Charity Committee: The Charity Committee made a motion that their report be tabled until the next meeting. The motion was approved. Benevolence: A $100.00 donation has been made to Hospice in the name of Charlie Smith. Also, a donation to Hospice was also made in the name of Sylvia Kirby who was a former club secretary. Shows and Trips: In addition to the Gumbo Cook Off there was also a show at the Casper Elks Club which drew 28 cars. Julie Judd won Best of Show with her purple Ford. There was also a show in Douglas, Wyoming which drew about 200 cars. It was reported to be a very good show with multiple trophies. Vice President Berst won Best Orphan with his Metro. Treasurer Ken Lantta reported that 13 club members journeyed to Ft. Phil Kearney just out of Buffalo, WY for a museum tour and a weapons demonstration. The cannon was a big hit. All members returned safely. New Business: Parade Day this year will be July 10th. The total fee for a club entry will be $30.00 regardless of the number of cars entered. Anyone who wants to carry a dignitary should contact Frank Waddell before the end of the month to sign up. These cars need to be in place before 9:00 AM on Parade day. A letter of thanks was received from Ray and Margaret Craig of Newalla, OK who were the Long Distance Award winners at the car show. There are still spots available to sign up to lead Wednesday Night Cruises. Interested members should contact Bruce or Ken. The 50/50 raffle was won by Jerry Russell. A portion of the winnings were donated back to the club. The Board of Directors is considering plans for an awning to be purchased and installed on the club trailer. The trailer also needs to be cleaned out and some sort of wrap might be considered along with some new banners. Upcoming Events: Pop in the Shop at Highland Church, Thermopolis Car Show, Gehring, NE Car Show, Rock Springs Car Show, Cheyenne Car Show, Hills Auto Car Show, Chugwater Chili Cook Off Car Show. Board of Directors will meet on 7/9/18 at Roosevelt HS at 6:00 PM. All members are welcome to attend. The general membership meeting will be held on 7/11/18 at Z’s Classics at 7:00 PM. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Note: These minutes were compiled by the Newsletter Editor.

NEW MEMBERS

Bob & Sandy Ferraiz 1969

Sam Nania 1948 Ford

Jason Boatman, Casper, WY

BENOVELENCE

Sylvia Kirby passed away on May 28, 2018 at Central Wyoming Hospice. Memorials may benefit Central Wyoming Hospice or the Casper Humane Society.

Liddy Chaney’s (John) mom, Elizabeth Steinle, passed away June 14, 2018. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

MY CAR

CONSIDER ADOPTING: Many of you were introduced, at the Memorial Day Car Show, to the newest member of my family of orphans. First of all, the Morris Minor is not purple! As a matter of fact, the factory color is LILAC, so let’s not have a color issue here. I was looking for another oddball. I was searching around on the internet for a Sedan Delivery vehicle. I found this little Morris listed by a Classic car dealer in Tucson, Arizona. This dealer deals only in classic cars. They wheel and deal and will even do trades but only if you have a classic to trade as well. I saw this Morris, it was advertised as “Original and runs good.” The dealer stated that the little Morris was taken in on trade against his better judgement but that was the only way that he could close the deal on a very expensive ’57 Chevy resto-mod, He said, and I quote, “It does not fit our inventory or our image. I want it off our lot, so make us an offer we can’t refuse.” I did some research and put a few numbers together and called the dealer and asked him for some better pictures. He sent me about 60 pictures and a video of the little Morris running around the lot, proof that it was running. After a few days of thought I decided that I would throw him a low ball offer to see if he would bite. Thinking that my offer would be a starting price and having a top final price in mind I gave the dealer a call back. Much to my surprise he took the offer without any dickering, haggling, or anything. “SOLD” “So, are would you like this shipped or are you going to pick it up?” he said with a Cheshire cat grin in his voice. I gathered a co-pilot and left Casper on a Friday night and the temperature was a comfortable 79 degrees. On- Star helped us go right through downtown Denver with a 16 foot trailer just as a Rockies game finished and bumper to bumper traffic. We arrived in Arizona 22 hours later at 11:00 AM and we were greeted by a balmy 102 degrees in the shade. Since I had gone to get the Morris the dealer even took off the Arizona sales tax of the asking price. I wonder if he was just glad to see it go. We loaded the little lilac car on the trailer and took off. Not so fast, at the first corner the back doors flew open. We stopped and strapped those back in place and we are off again. You should’ve seen the faces of the guards at the border, they all wanted to know what the heck I was going to do with a purple ice cream . Little did they know the fun that was in store for the “Rat Fink Paddy Wagon”, and its’s still not purple! Adoption is great for these orphans as we don’t want them to go without a good home. Rather than give birth to a souped up American car, think about adopting a poor little orphan that will turn heads wherever you take them. Besides, the Nash needed a buddy that understood metric, not all of this SAE stuff from across the pond. So, now the 1959 Morris Minor is now at home with the rest of my oddballs including Tammy. Bruce Berst

CLASSIC CLUES

Question: What American luxury automaker began by making cages for birds and squirrels? Answer: The George N. Pierce Co. of Buffalo, New York, who made the Pierce Arrow. They also made ice boxes.

ROAD TRIP

On June 9, 2018 13 members ventured north to visit the historic site of Ft. Phil Kearney, the Fetterman Massacre, and the Wagon Box Fight just south of Story, Wyoming. While it was a little warm member were treated to an antique firearms demonstration and got to see how a mountain howitzer operates, lots on noise and fire. Lunch was had, knowledge obtained, and all returned safely. A great day and many thanks to Mark Milliken for organizing the day’s events.

MEMORIAL DAY CAR SHOW

The Memorial Day Car Show came off without a hitch thanks to the efforts of the of the Car Show Committee. There were many awards for many great cars and if anyone did not attend you missed a great event. Shoot, the rain even held off until mid afternoon. However, you humble editor had to drive home in the hail, but no problem, they used steel in those days. There we many cars and people to see and lots to do so here are just a few highlights from the various events: Dealer Shows

Yellowstone

Donut Cruise

Fairgrounds

Cruizin’ With The oldies 2018 – Award Winners

306 Entries. 73 Class Awards (One award for every 4.4 entries). 10 Special Category Awards

1000 Class 1948 & Older – 30 entries

1008 – Jim Dorland – 1934 Dodge

1001 – Terry Oska – 1934 Ford Sedan Delivery

1003 – Chet Smith – 1941 Chevy Coupe

1029 – Ken & Tara Posey – 1940 Willys Coupe

1023 – Fred & Ngoc Stetz – 1924 Cadillac Touring

1000 – Herman Wolter – 1941 Dodge Sedan

1015 – Rich Holland – 1929 Ford A 2000 Class 1949 – 1959 – 25 entries

2022 – Tony & Christy Delgado – 1950 Chevy Pickup

2014 – Ron Brown – 1956 Cadillac

2016 – Roger Jetter – 1954 Cadillac

2015 – Dan jetter – 1955 Cadillac

2002 – Jim Hunter – 1955 Pontiac Safari

2023 – Chris Kilby – 1954 Corvette

3000 Class 1960 – 1969 – 58 entries

3034 – Rich Dietz – 1967 Mustang

3023 – Riley Finn – 1964 Chevy Nova

3005 – Amy Wyatt – 1968 Dodge Coronet

3015 – Mike Utech – 1966 Chevy Impala

3040 – Mike & Kathy Dean – 1962 Chevy Impala

3048 – Keith Gabrielson – 1968 Mercury Cougar

3021 – Jay Wentz – 1966 Mustang

3009 – Don Geiger – 1963 Chevy Impala

3024 – Scott Clamp – 1968 Mustang

3035 – Hooter Dehony – 1964 Chevy Malibu

3047 – Mark Horn – 1970 Chevy Chevelle

3049 – Bobby Larson – 1968 Pontiac GTO

3001 – Steve Keigley – 1968 Chevy Chevelle

4000 Class 1970 – 1979 - 28 entries

4021 – Brian Finn – 1979 Pontiac Firebird

4001 – Joe Wyatt – 1970 Road Runner

4012 – Jerry Cover – 1970 Plymouth Cuda

4020 – Nikki Finn – 1971 Chevy Camaro

4000 – Jim Haptonstall – 1970

4006 – Gary Enlow – 1970 Plymouth Road Runner

5000 Class 1980 – 1999 – 7 entries

5003 – Sue Apel – 1993 Chevy Corvette

5004 – Robert Carlson – 1997 Saleen Mustang

6000 Class – 2000 to Current Year – 15 entries

6000 - John Kraft – 2005 Dodge Viper

6010 - Mike & Ada Jonnessen – 2006 Mustang

6014 – Garrett Buckert – 2004 BMW M3

7000 Class – & 4X4 1959 and Older -25 entries (OCAC and non members combined)

7006 – Chris & Peggy Penman – 1951 GMC

7017 – Rich Mahrer – 1955 Ford F-1

7000 – Bruce & Callie Peterson – 1947 Hudson pick up

7019 – Ben Gruner – 1927 Chevy LM Capitol

7013 – Gary Enlow – 1965 Dodge A-100

7005 – Jim Stoneking – 1949 Chevy

7100 Class – Trucks & 4X4 1960 and Newer- 26 entries (OCAC and non members combined)

7100 – Rick Constantino – 1967 Chevy C10

7120 – Brad Adams – 1967 GMC pick up

7109 – Joe Wyatt – 1966 Ford Ranchero

7118 – Terry Apel – 175 Chevy C10

7102 – Dave Wyatt – 1972 Chevy C10

7103 – Melanie Blades – 1975 Ford F250

7500 Class – Import/Tuner/Sports all years - 11 entries (OCAC and non members combined)

7501 – Bruce Berst - 1959 Morris Minor

7508 – Linda Clamp – 1975 VW Beetle

7507 – Josh Gollnick – 2001 VW Jetta

8000 Class – Age 25 and younger - 11 entries (OCAC and non members combined)

8001 – Bethany Baker – 1974 VW Beetle

8000 – Bethany Baker – 1961 Nash Metropolitan

8005 – Daniel Clamp – 1970 Ford Bronco

9000 Class – Rat Rod – 8 entries (OCAC and non members combined)

9001 – Brainard Family – 1946 GMC

OCAC Member Classes

1500 Class – 1948 and Older – 6 entries

1505 – Sam & Cindy Chopping – 1929 Ford Woody

2500 Class – 1949 – 1959 – 15 entries

2500 – Stan & Judy Goodwin – 1956 Plymouth Convertible

2508 – Jim & Susan Brusaw – 1950 Oldsmobile

2506 - Pam Burrouw – 1959 Pontiac

3500 Class – 1960-1969 – 23 entries

3500 – Don & Jean Heil – 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible

3519 – Darce Laws – 1968 Oldsmobile 442

3517 – Gary Waxler – 1969 Mercury Cyclone

3512 – Peter Buell – 1963 Ford Econoline

3513 – Mike Johnson – 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood

4500 Class – 1970 – 1979 – 12 entries

4502 – Nancy Stewart – 1970

4509 – Darce Laws – 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

4500 – Mark Pitts – 1970 Oldsmobile 442

5500 Class – 1980 – 1999 – 5 entries

5504 – Larry Hall/Connie Thompson – 1992 Chevy Camaro

6500 Class – 2000 and Newer – 6 entries

6501 – Chet Heil - 2011 Chevy Camaro

OCAC President’s choice – 3057 – Scott Norskog – 1966 Chevy Caprice

Veterans’ Choice – by American Legion – 7103 – Melanie Blades – 1975 Ford F250

Hard Luck – 7103 – Melanie Blades – 1975 Ford F250 (engine fire)

Long Distance – 6004 – Ray Craig – 2016 Corvette Z06, Newalla, OK, 940 miles

Kids’ Choice – 3035 – Hooter Dehony – 1964 Chevy Malibu

Forever Cruizin’ – by Clamp Family - 7023 – J.D. Parmely – 1955 Chevy 3100

Out of Town Visitor Pick – by OCAC VP Ken Lannta – 1003 Chet Smith, Hanna Wy - 1941 Chevy

NSRA Safety Pick – by Tom Divine – 4507 – Shane Fulghum – 1971 Chevy Chevelle

WSRA Pick – by Jim Peterson, VP – 7010 – Michael Farnes – 1959 Ford Pick up

Goodguys Pick – by Stand Goodwin – 2010 – Gary Blake – 1955 Chevy 210

Peoples’ Choice – 7001 – Bob & Fran Bradley – 1952 Ford F-1 pickup

Parade Day – July 10th Our club has been invited to participate in this year’s Parade Day on July 10th. The giant change, and great deal for us, is the club pays only one $30 entry fee that covers all club members who want to drive their ‘show vehicle’ in the parade. This is a significant change from prior years and is made available only to non-profit groups like ourselves. Additionally, the parade organizers offer to convertible driving club members the opportunity to have a dignitary ride in the parade with them. The car owner has the choice of having the dignitary sit up on the deck behind the rear seat or have the dignitary ride sitting in the passenger seat. Members also have the option to not offer rides to dignitaries and can instead have anyone they choose ride as passengers. The deadline for signing up is June 26th. This bit of extra time will allow the parade organizers time to assign dignitaries to vehicles. Our club point of contact is Sue Waddell. By the deadline, let Sue know if: - You would like a dignitary to ride on the deck of your convertible - You would like a dignitary to ride in the passenger seat of your convertible - You would like to drive your ‘show vehicle’ (any type) in the parade with passengers of your choosing

When providing your choice to Sue, provide her with your contact phone number plus your email address. You can reach Sue: - Email ~ [email protected] - Phone ~ 307-577-5772

UPCOMING EVENTS

Board of Directors Meeting 7/9/18 Roosevelt School 6:00 PM. Regular Monthly Meeting, 7/11/18, at Z’s Classic’s, 7:00 PM. Karz Rod Run, 6/29/30/18, Sheridan, WY. Mile High Show & Shine, 7/1/18, Lead, SD. Black Hills Rod Run, 7/5/8/18, Rapid City, SD. Parade Day, 7/10/18, $30 fee for entire club. OCAC Club Picnic, 8/26/18, Wells Park North Casper Ballfields, OCAC will furnish meat.