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Volume Nine Number ONE
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1929 Pontiac Competes in New Zealand’s Irishman Rally 2 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
Oakland Pontiac Worldwide AACA Region Officers President Tom Meyer 5024 Meadowbrook Lane Flushing, MI 48433-1388 [email protected] 810-659-1697 Vice President: John Calianno 8281 Shaw Road Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide AACA Region Imlay City, Michigan 48444 Our Mission Statement [email protected] The Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region of the Antique Automobile 810-523-519 1 Club of America promotes and supports the education, restoration Se cretary: and preservation of the Oakland and Pontiac Automobiles from its Carol Barlup years of conception in 1908 to and including 1958. Furthermore the 228 Oak Road Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region, its Executive Board, Officers, New Bloomfield, PA 17068 Committees and Members strive to support each other in caring out [email protected] the Regions stated mission and goals. 717-582-3209 Treasurer: Ann Marie Calianno Goal 1 To provide a supportive environment and atmosphere that promotes enjoyment for the membership and their families. 8281 Shaw Road Goal 2 To provide members a minimum of one annual event to include Imlay City, Michigan 48444 education, recreation and touring activities for the entire family. [email protected] Goal 3 To provide Oakland and Pontiac members balanced coverage 810-523-5192 in a quality bi-monthly newsletter that promotes and supports Directors the mission and goals of the Region. Goal 4 To develop programs and activities that educates and Oakland Director encourages youth participation in the antique and classic car Chris Garlitz hobby. 934 Belknap Street Goal 5 To provide technical support for the restoration and preservation Grand Ledge, MI 48837-2019 of members automobiles. [email protected] Goal 6 To educate members and others in the hobby of the Oakland and 517-449-5525 Pontiac historical relationship. Pontiac Director Goal 7 To treat all members fairly, with dignity and respect for their Wade Cleffman service and contribution to the hobby. 2351 Morrris Road Lapeer, MI 48446 [email protected] 810-245-6032 Newsletter Editor: Webmaster President Emeritus John Armstrong Fred Lewis Ralph N Proscia 3520 Hatter Road 603 South Drive 709 Ragsdale Road Jamestown, NC 27282 Lancaster, OH 43130 Marissa, IL 62257 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 336-454-6242 740-756-4017 618-295-3384 International Liaison Ray Ellis The opinions expressed by the authors who contribute to Vintage Voice are their 14 Park Road own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of Oakland Pontiac Worldwide Corrimal N. S. W. 2518 Region or the Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc. Likewise ad copy is submitted by the advertisers and does not reflect an endorsement of Oakland Australia Pontiac Worldwide or the Antique Automobile Club of America, Inc. [email protected] 3 3 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
President’s Message
As I write this column, our country is commemo- tooled to build engines for the B-24 bomber, churning out rating the 75th Anniversary of the Japanese attack on 2000 a month. Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. That date marked the beginning of our country's involvement in World War II GM's Chevrolet Division plants made trucks of all and we would remain at war until the end of 1945. kinds; shells; gun parts; aircraft engines; and around Being from Michigan, I am well aware that our 3,000 armored cars. GM's Oldsmobile Division plants pro- large automobile industry was immediately called upon duced 148 million rounds of ammunition; 140,000 aircraft to retool their factories for war production. Consequent- machine guns; and millions of pounds of forgings for mili- ly, civilian auto production was essentially scaled back, tary trucks, tanks, guns and aircraft. almost virtually ending production by February 1942. Last, but definitely not least, our beloved Pontiac I am sure most states all had their share of some- Motor Division of General Motors was heavily involved. thing they did for the war effort, but after some research, Pontiac made anti-aircraft guns for the U.S. Navy and I was amazed at just how much Michigan's auto compa- also the Swedish-designed Bofors automatic field guns for nies produced to supply all divisions of the armed services the U.S. army. Pontiac also built front axles for the M-5 for the war effort. The following is a very condensed list tanks and air-launched torpedoes for the Navy. The tor- of just some of the things built by the auto companies at pedoes were very challenging to manufacture because their plants in Michigan. each one had 5,222 parts and 1,225 assemblies that all In Ypsilanti, Michigan, Ford's Willow Run plant had to fit in a slim tube that was twenty feet long. was converted to make the B-24 bomber. Eventually pro- Most of us were not around when the war start- duction at the plant was one bomber produced every ed, but I am sure many of our parents and grandparents hour, very impressive for sure. Chrysler's plant in Sterling had much to do with the war effort. It's truly mind bog- Heights, Michigan made tanks. The Hudson plant in De- gling to think about how much took place, by so many troit also made bombers. General Motors Cadillac Divi- people, in such a short amount of time. Those civilians sion built the M-5 tank and also engine parts for the who worked and sacrificed for the war effort, as well as turbo-charged V-12 which was the most advanced aircraft the millions of veterans of WW II deserve our respect and engine of World War II. admiration for what they accomplished during that diffi- Fisher Body in Flint, Michigan assembled the fa- cult time 75 years ago. Without their sacrifice, we proba- mous M-4 "Sherman" tank at Plant number 1 eventually bly wouldn't be enjoying the wonderful hobby we have moving the operation just down the road to Grand Blanc, today. Michigan. By the wars end, 11,358 tanks had been pro- duced by Fisher Body at those two locations. Also in Flint, Happy Motoring, General Motors Buick Division produced over twelve mil- lion rounds of ammunition at it's plant. Buick also re- Tom As time flies by we often forget to Pay our 2017 OPW & AACA Dues! Don’t procrastinate - Pay them NOW! 4 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
Meeting Room By Fred Lewis
Greetings everyone. Can you believe that we are beginning our ninth year of the Oakland Pontiac World Wide Region of AACA. I am pleased to announce that once again Vintage Voice has received a 2016 Master Editor Award from AACA. I hope several members will join us at the Be sure to service your car before Annual AACA Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa. to pick up the award. The Annual Meeting is filled with taking it out for the spring tours HOSPITALITY, interesting seminars, and historic tours. I may be retired from public education, but I am still assigning homework to our members. In a couple of months OPW will publish a new Membership Roster. It is of the utmost importance that it contains correct information. As you send in your dues to Anna Maria *** Please make sure your phone number, email, and cars owned are current. Thank you, With the current internet hacking mess, many have changed their email addresses. If you receive your This is a post card sent out to Pontiac customers in Vintage Voice by postal mail we cannot be sure that this dealer’s area. Not sure of the year. Notice the your email is current. Often times during the year phone number is only two digits. I would assume items come up which can’t wait until the next you picked up your phone and told the operator the newsletter. So we send that information out by number you were calling. Does anyone in PA area email. remember anything about Heffner’s Pontiac More Homework: Last issue I made a plea for more member articles. Several members came through as you can see in this issue. But we still need more (especially Oakland) articles. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Marilyn has already received several Homecoming reservations. John and Dan have planned a memorable event for this coming June. Put the Homecoming in your travel and vacation plans - you won’t be disappointed! My Pontiac is almost ready for summer touring. Hope to have it finished by end of the month. It is A vacation courtesy card for Oakland owners the time to get back to work, year Is uncertain, but certainly after 1926 since Meanwhile ...... Pontiac is In the name. In that era cars needed Enjoy the Ride service every couple of thousand miles. Tires, oil change, and tune-ups were necessary. Fred This card would get you to the front of the service line. 5 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Calendar of Coming Activities OPW Tour Calendar for Upcoming Events
2017 Homecoming Tour - Kalamazoo, Michigan June 21-24 (Dan Karczewski) Regional Summer/Fall Regional Tour - National Events FOR 2017 Central Pennsylvania (Don Barlup) Nine National Meets 1. AACA Annual Meeting, February 9-11, Philadelphia, PA 2018 Regional Winter/Spring Tour - 2. Winter Meet, February 23-25, Ocala, FL North Carolina (Ralph Proscia) 3. Western Spring Meet, March 23-26, Palm Springs, CA Homecoming Tour - Chattanooga, Tennessee 4. Southeastern Spring Meet, April 6-9, Charlotte, NC (Nick & Sally Akins) 5. Central Spring Meet, May 11-13, Auburn, IN Regional Summer/Fall Tour -(Open) 6. Eastern Spring Meet, May 26-27, Huntington, WV 7. Annual Grand National, June 15-17, Independence, MO 2019 Regional Winter/Spring Tour (Open) 8. Central Fall Meet, August 17-19, Bettendorf, IA Homecoming Tour - Springfield, Illinois 9. Eastern Fall Meet, October 4-7, Hershey, PA (Fred & Marilyn Lewis) Regional Summer/Fall Tour (Open)
Three Great Tours 2020 Regional Spring Tour- Western Divisional Tour, April 25-28, Sonora, CA ( Lee & Janet Lautzenheiser) Founders Tour, June 4-9, Gettysburg, PA Homecoming Tour - Central Pennsylvania Revival AAA Glidden Tour, September 17-22, Hastings, NE (Don & Carol Barlup) Regional Summer/Fall Tour (Open)
Special Events for our 1908-1958 OAKLAND TRIVIA Oakland & Pontiac Automobiles During practice for the 1923 Indianapolis 500, a man approached driver Tommy Milton with Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Homecoming an “ethyl fluid” indicating that he could June 21-24 Kalamazoo, Michigan increase horsepower using it. Milton tested it Contact: John Armstrong 740-756-4017 and was able to raise his compression ratio from 6.0 to 7.5. He set a new track record and Flathead Reunion won the 1923 500 finishing 10 minutes ahead September 6 - 9 Ligonier, Pennsylvania of the second place car. Who was this man Contact: Arnold Landvoigt (301) 498 -0070 who not only developed tetraethyl lead Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb additive for gasoline which was used to boast September 29 - October 1, 2017 performance until outlawed in 1995, but also Downtown - Newport, IN 47966 introduced the auto industry to a product which first appeared on the 1924 Oakland and was an industry standard through most of the 1970’s
Give up? The answer can be found Somewhere in the classified ads. 6 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 A Pontiac Family by Rick DiGiacomo
Although I didn’t purchase my first antique Pontiac until 1993 (the 1955 Star Chief), my love for all things Pontiac belonged to a man in Brooklyn, New York who had used it goes back to my days as a young boy when my Father throughout the ‘80s as his daily driver. He bought the car bought his 1955 Star Chief. Dad owned several Pontiacs from a Sheriff in Petersboro, NY in 1980. He had taken it to over the years, including a 1963 Bonneville and a 1968 Rhode Island, where he had a summer home and where it Bonneville. ultimately ended up stored in a barn, neglected for several I "bought" the ‘55 from him when he bought the new years. The owner had decided to have it restored and trucked 1963. I guess he got tired of staying home while I was out it to the body shop where it sat unattended due to a lack of driving his car. We were only a one car family at the time. funds to pursue the restoration that it needed. Several My wife Lucille and I dated in the ‘55, drove the ‘63 on our months after the Star Chief was home, I was able to trace its honeymoon, and, in fact, took our new daughter home ownership back to the early 70’s; but, the trail went cold at from the hospital in the ‘55 in March of 1968. We had our that point. Speaking with two of those owners answered a first new car, a 1968 Catalina, on order but she was born couple of nagging questions for me. Why was the lighting on before it was delivered. the speedometer different than I remember (it had been There are five Pontiacs in the family. We purchased our changed) and why was the rear seat in such great condition "new" ‘55 in November of 1993. A ‘68 Bonneville was (it always wore plastic seat covers). added in November of 1997. A ‘67 Firebird Sprint The loss of interest (and unavailable funds) of the current convertible came along in March of 2000. A‘67 Executive owner lead to the sale of this well deserving Star Chief and Safari joined the family in February of 2006. Lastly, there onto a path to bring it back to its original glory. Finally this is a 2006 Vibe that Lucille uses as a daily driver. Our cars stalled project was active again as the body shop got busy. have been restored so they could be driven and I am From November ‘93 to July ‘94 the panels were stripped to always looking for period correct options to add to the bare metal, cutting, patching, welding, and repairing and cars. There is no intention of selling them; they will be left ultimately painting brought the ‘55 back to as new. to the Grandchildren (which means I need to find 3 more). The ‘55 Star Chief is finished in its original Fire Gold and Our family uses the antique car hobby and the Pontiacs as White Mist colors and new chrome which brought the entire a way to raise money for charities that help children with outside package together. The interior got a similar make- cancer and their families and for charities that support over with a new headliner, new carpeting, and beautiful pediatric cancer research. We accomplish this by running copper and white seat material to match the dazzling car shows and donating the profits (over $15000 to date) exterior. The ‘55 Star Chief "process" was actually happening. to the charities. The five Pontiacs will be on display at the Soon it would be back on the road generating all new annual PONTIAC CELEBRATION in Warwick, RI. All of the excitement as the memories of so many years ago flooded profits from the CELEBRATION will distributed to the back. But a shiny exterior and all new interior aside, the car Tomorrow Fund and Alex’s Lemonade Stand. had to be roadworthy because it was being (re)made to be The following is the background and history of the 1955 driven and enjoyed. All the mechanical items were inspected, Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina. The seeds for an repaired and/or replaced as necessary. The Star Chief only automotive hobby foray are usually planted well in one’s showed 59,000 miles. As is so true of the strong Pontiac past, as noted above. The original 55 was a four-door engine and Hydra-Matic transmission, were (and still are) sedan that served "family duties" faithfully for many untouched and have required no major attention to remain years until going the way of most cars– before we ever dependable. considered their future collectability. But, the memories Speaking of the Pontiac’s engine, it is of special interest that of these special cars never go away. 1955 marked such an important milestone in Pontiac After many years of family and career, a ‘55 Star Chief development. It was the first year of Pontiac’s all new– and would become a part of our lives again. As usually for all purposes first– V-8 engine. The era of the famous happens, a "chance sighting" in 1993 started the Pontiac Pontiac flatheads was over. This was a 287 cubic inch, four- process rolling again. It was during a short trip to barrel carburetor, 200 horsepower overhead valve machinery Wakefield, Rhode Island that the familiar back end of a masterpiece. It set the stage for Pontiac’s performance ‘55 Pontiac was spotted at a body shop. This ‘55 turned dominance for years to come. out to be a very desirable two-door hardtop model in very Today... This beautiful 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom solid condition. With only a cursory inspection– but the Catalina serves as the kingpin to our growing collection of body shop phone number written down– the "process" Pontiacs. And, it continues to be a dependable part of was now on an unstoppable path. numerous local (and some not so local) car shows, always After a few days of rumination, I called the body shop and drawing a crowd of admirers. What a beautiful result from a learned about the Star Chief’s current situation. It chance glance one day while out for a drive in 1993. 7 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
1955 PONTIAC STAR CHIEF CUSTOM CATALINA BASE PRICE: $2499.00 OPTIONS (* ADDED AFTER 1993) OIL BATH AIR CLEANER $24.50 CARTER 4 BBL CARB 35.00 HYDROMATIC DRIVE 178.00 POWER STEERING 108.00 POWER BRAKES 45.80 Welcome Reception RADIO 75.20 ELECTRIC CLOCK 15.90 REAR BUMPER GUARDS * 8.75 GRILL GUARDS 17.55 UNDERSEAT HEATER 29.50 ASH TRAY LAMP * 1.00 BACKUP LAMPS 6.75 COURTESY LAMPS 4.20 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LAMP * 1.80 TRUNK LAMP 1.55 UNDER HOOD TROUBLE LAMP * 5.75 NON-GLARE REARVIEW MIRROR 3.95 VANITY MIRROR * 1.45 FUEL DOOR GUARD * 1.95 ILLUMINATED HOOD ORNAMENT 9.85 STAINLESS STEEL FENDER SKIRTS * 17.80 HANDBRAKE SIGNAL* 3.90 DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS 14.25 WW TIRES * 78.00 TINTED GLASS 12.10 REMOTE CONTROL MIRROR * 6.95 WIRE WHEEL HUBCAPS * 75.65 FULL FLOW OIL FILTER 2.75 INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD * 14.40 FLOOR MATS (LARGE)* 4.70 REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER* 13.85 TOTAL OPTIONS $ 820.80 PRICE AS EQUIPPED (SUGGESTED MFG.) $3319.80
. 8 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 9 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 “Nellie” Our 1926 Pontiac - Jim and Elke Martin In 1958 our family moved off the farm in rural Lancaster County, PA to the small town of Paradise, on the Lincoln Highway (Route 30) and right next to the oldest car dealership in town. This Oldsmobile dealership became my first employer and I was fortunate to be able to work on many of those great GM cars of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. However, I always had a desire for the early cars from the 20’s and 30’s. The Army called immediately after I completed a 3-year technical school automotive course and I was sent to Vietnam. I decided to stay and during my 20 career, my desire to own an antique car was put on hold because of the numerous moves and commitments to our Uncle Sam. My fondness for Pontiac's began in Germany, with the even-up trading of a 1969 VW (with a blown No. 4 Jug) for a 1967 Grand Prix convertible with transmission problems (it only needed oil and a seal and… it’s demise as our family car is another sad story). After returning to the U.S. and retiring in 1987, we resettled in Lancaster County, PA and began searching for another 67’ GP. We had no luck finding a GP but we did find a 1967 Bonneville convertible that launched our affiliation with the AACA, POCI, and other hold the car until I could coordinate its pick up. An Amish local car clubs. During the 75 th anniversary of Pontiac friend owns a local carriage business and offered to coordinate celebrated at Macungie, PA’s Das Awkscht Fescht in 2001, Andy the pick-up by “piggy-backing” a return load on his delivery Wise showed his 1926 coach. That set my heart on fire and truck returning from the west coast. All I needed to do was rekindled my desire for a 20’s era Pontiac. Even Elke liked split fuel and motel cost from the west coast. We made the Andy’s car and encouraged me to “look for something like deal – may have paid a bit to much – but, because there are that.” During the 2002 POCI, 30 th Convention in Charleston, few surviving 1926 Pontiac Coupe’s we felt compelled to save a WV, we saw a 1926 in the swap meet area and she encouraged piece of history. “Nellie” came home to Bird-in-Hand, PA in me with a surprising, “I like that, why don’t you buy it?” We August 2004. did not buy the car but I knew “we” were ready to add another Nellie is a 1926 Pontiac Coupe, Series 6-27, and Model 6640 Pontiac to our stable. with Body ID number 18190-27 and engine serial number In late 2003, a 1926 Pontiac Coupe was advertised in the POCI P18406. Elke and I purchased her from Glenn Keudell of Smoke Signals magazine. I called to discuss the car but quickly Warren, Oregon who was a member of the Tomahawk Chapter determined that, due to its location, I could possibly have high of POCI. He related to me that his father was a Pontiac dealer shipping cost and that it would be hard to determine the cars in St. Helens, Oregon from 1936 to1970. According to an article condition without making a special trip to Oregon. I left the from the chapter’s December 1996 TomaTalk News letter, idea of purchasing the car go for several months and one which Glen sent to me, his father purchased this 1926 Pontiac Sunday in the spring of 2004 while reviewing an old Smoke to restore and display in his showroom for the Silver Signal magazines, I ran across the advertisement again. Elke Anniversary of Pontiac in 1951. Glenn said that he was with his agreed to let me call to see if the car was still available and to father when he drove the ’26 Coupe from Portland to St. my amazement, it was. By this time my roommate from Helens, Oregon. So… apparently the car started life in Portland Thaddeus Stevens College (we both graduated from the but I have no documentation to prove that. The news letter Automotive Technology Course) had moved to within about 30 has a picture of our Nellie proudly sitting next to a 1951 miles of Warren, Oregon, the cars location. I immediately Pontiac, 4-door sedan on his father’s dealership floor helping to contacted Fred and asked him to look at the car and determine celebrate Pontiac’s 25 th Anniversary. if it still had reasonably good wood, was complete, and worth When we received Nellie, her engine block had a crack in the restoring. I coordinated his visit with the car owner and after water jacket and she was not running. Though about 90% several weeks Fred called to say, “if you don’t buy her I might complete, she had no starter, no trunk latch, Chevrolet hub be interested.” That was enough for me so I sent a check to caps on the right side, a canvas top, and (Oh No!) she was 10 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 painted two-tone brown. I made a restoration deal with a local Spring Show was scheduled (coincidentally??) at the same time Amish carriage maker (because Nellie has a carriage style body) our visit was planned. And...Waxhaw is only a 25 minute drive who restores wood frame carriages, fire apparatus, and from the Lowe’s Raceway where the show was held. Anyway, recently several early Sears automobiles. I also made Nellie made the trip with us and won her AACA 1 st Senior award arrangements with a local machine shop that specializes in with extremely tough completion from a beautiful 1926 restoring old car engines and drive train components. Because Oldsmobile and a gorgeous 1921 Packard. Again in July 2009 both shops were extremely busy, we expected to wait for we put her in a trailer and pulled her to the POCI Co-Vention in about a year before restoration could begin. Dayton, Ohio where, sitting between Al Golden’s 26’ Coupe and Meanwhile, fellow POCI member Al Golden’s 1926 Coupe was Dwight Ford’s 27’ Sedan, she was the oldest car on the show undergoing restoration at the Richard Reinholds’Restoration field and won her POCI Gold Junior. Nellie also won her AACA shop in Reinholds, PA. As many thing go in the car collection 1 st Preservation at the Gettysburg, PA. hobby, it did not take long for word to spread that there was By the end of 2009 Nellie had performed extremely well on the another 26’ Pontiac in the Lancaster, PA area and some guy by show field and was rested in her new home in our back yard the name of Martin owned it. Mr. Reinhold (in his 80’s, an along with Betsy (67’ Bonnie) and parts from our disassembled active master wood worker and well know early model 1949 Ford. The spring of 2010, we again trailered Nellie to automobile restorer) questioned me at a local car show about North Carolina. This time it was New Bern for one of the whether on not I owned a 26’ Pontiac and wanted to know if I greatest car shows I think that we have had the privilege to had any extra parts. Though I did not have the parts he participate. There, sitting next to Al Golden’s, Andy Wise’s, and needed, nor did I even know where to start looking for them, Arnie Landvoight’s 26’ Pontiacs, Nellie won her 1 st Grand we struck up a conversation regarding the restoration of National Award and second preservation. Nellie’s’ exploits Nellie. Through the conversation I recognized that Mr. continued that year with her receiving the AACA-National Reinholds was interested in having an original 26’ Pontiac to George Holley Award for Excellence at the AACA Annual look at while reassembling Al Golden’s car, so… Nellie went to Meeting in Philadelphia. At the 2013 POCI convention in Reinhold’s Restoration for her four-year makeover. For me, the Dayton, Nellie was awarded the coveted Concourse d’Elegance most interesting part to Nellie’s comprehensive restoration was Award and Champion Status. finding parts. Unlike Fords or Chevrolets which have great part This summer, our 1926 Pontiac Coupe was invited to participate sources all over the U.S., 1926 Pontiac parts are few and far in the 15th Annual, Hilton Head Island Concourse d'Elegance between. . held at the Port Royal Golf Club on November 6, 2016. A network of good friends, friends of friends, acquaintances of What an interesting and exhilarating experience for Elke and acquaintances, folks who become new acquaintances or me to participate with some of the premier collector cars in the friends, and the list goes on and oh yeah I almost forgot e-Bay, US. We were humbled and honored to have our "Nellie" were our parts sources. A steering gear from New Zealand, selected as the "Best in Class" for Production Years 1916 thru engine parts manufactured in California, a starter from Junction 1930. It was great to see and experience how the Concourse City, Kansas, hub caps from East Strawberry, New York (where Judges appreciated this, one of the earliest, 1926 Pontiac's ever that is), the parts needed to repair the speedometer found produced The Judging criteria seemed to include, vehicle in a $1.00 box in Hershey, and the list goes on. Then there was condition, owner knowledge, and tools/accessories as well as lots of welcome advice and assistance from Andy Wise, Bill the historical significance a marquee has to the automotive Adams, Bob Roughten, and Dwight Ford who all helped us get industry. Much of our early Pontiac history has been everything needed to have Nellie ready to go for the 2008 overshadowed by the great 50's and 60's era cars that we all AACA National Show at Hershey. Despite electrical issues that love and enjoy. However, it appears that our early history and almost prevented her from starting on show day, Nellie won the significance of our marquee was not lost to the Judges; her AACA 1 st Junior award. which we gratefully and humbly appreciate. For our readers In May 2009, Elke and I needed an excuse to visit our youngest who are not aware or have forgotten, the 1926 Pontiac was daughter and the grand children in Waxhaw, North Carolina. produced to fill a $330 price gap between the low cost Of course we could not leave Nellie at home because the AACA- Chevrolet and the Oldsmobile and became the 13th best selling Hornets Nest Chapter, car that year. 11 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Among its contributions to the industry were; the In addition, the Pontiac marquee became the only development of the L-head, 6-cylinder engine that GMC "Companion" car to outlive it's "mother car," was produced using a newly developed, green-sand the Oakland. Unfortunately, it appears that there molding process, and the use of compatible are fewer than 50 of these great cars documented components (common with many Chevrolet parts to still exist. We are proud to count "Nellie" in that of the era) although some were "beefed up" for the number. "new" Pontiac.
Class Judges presenting us the "Best in Class" Blue Ribbon .
Our 1926 Pontiac won the "Best in Class" (Class 2a)
Production Cars 1916-1930) at the November 6, 2016,
Hilton Head Island, Concourse d' Elegance 12 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 13 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
June 21 - 24 2017
REGISTRATION FORM 2017 Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Homecoming Deadline June 1st
Name:______Spouse ______ Address:______City:______State: ____ Zip:______ Phone:______Cell:______Email:______ Guests:______ Children: (Name & Age) ______ CAR: ( Open to All Vehicles 1958 & Older) Please include photo with registration Make:______Year:______Model______
Your registration fee of $145 per person is an all-inclusive pass and includes your registration fee, all dinners, all lunches, banquet and admission to all museums and venues. As always, children under 16 are free. Contact tour Director John Armstrong for any additional questions or information at ph: 740-756-4017 Open to all AACA members with vehicles 1908-1958. OPW Membership not required.
Make Checks Payable to Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Host Hotel - Four Points by Sheraton Mail registration and check to Marilyn Lewis 3600 E Cork St. Court Marilyn Lewis Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 603 South drive Ph: 269-385-3922 Marissa, IL 62257 Be sure to mention Oakland-Pontiac Ph 618-295-3384 email: [email protected] Worldwide to get the $99.00 rate 14 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
From the Rummage Box Help Wanted Where Do We Go From Here? ED Note: This is a new column. I hope it will be of interest to our membership. But again it requires YOUR participation. Many of us have questions By Don Barlup about our cars and the classified ad section is not 2015 AACA President quite the right place to pose our questions. You can ask anything. Here are some questions which I have OPW Charter Member been asked recently. If you can help, please send you comments to Vintage Voice for every one to see. Much has been written about the graying SWAP of the hobby, not just the vintage vehicle hobby, but all organizations. Our service organizations, ‘ 32 Cheyy Masonic lodges, Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, our For A places of worship, and the list goes on. Many are now immersed in instant gratification at the ‘55 Pontiac touch of a mouse or simply the wave of a finger. Many groups lament the lack of younger Paul Kessinger is a close car friend of mine. He has diabe- tes and his left foot is numb. He has a 1932 Chevrolet. As involvement and suffer from those who have such, he can't trust driving a car with a clutch, so he isn't paid their dues and no longer want to take an driving the car anymore. He told me he would be willing active leadership role due to age and/or infirmary. to trade the Chev for a 1955 Pontiac Starchief The real answer lies within us, you and I. hardtop with automatic transmission. He Leaders are not always born with those qualities, would need it to be in good driving condition. Either with they are nurtured and cultivated by you and I. We modern modifications or not - just ready to drive and en- invite them to a meeting, cruise, car show, or just to joy like the 32 is. If we helped him, we could make a visit our man cave. At that point, we can continue to Pontiac man out of him. He only had the one picture, but get them involved or simply walk away and never I could help him get more. *** Note: Paul is a friend of see them again. Gary Cummings. Contact Gary for more information. The Fellow hobbyist! We are the answer, we have the Chev pictured above is not the car being traded. [email protected] ph (206) 948-3031 responsibility! If we expect everyone else to do our job, it will never get done! We each have the responsibility, dare I say it, to Wanted:1915-1919 Information on location replace ourselves. Individually we can get the job of Lewis Engines and/or Lewis automobiles. done. Collectively we can reverse the trend. But, we The Lewis Automobile was manufactured in Racine, must start now. Complacency and defeat are not in Wisconsin. The Lewis evolved into the Lewis-Mitchell an AACA member’s vocabulary! and finally became the Mitchell. At one time Let’s get started - NOW! Lewis-Mitchell was the largest employer in Racine. There must be some trace of this car existing somewhere. Fred Lewis 618-295-3384 [email protected] 15 15 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
Tech Tips Mouse Chasers
The farmers have harvested all their grain and now the mice are looking for new homes. They like the warmth of upholstery padding and a diet of insulation off of electrical wires. Beware of mouse droppings - they can be very toxic! Here is N.O.S. IGNITION WIRE PROBLEM! how some of our members chase them away. By Wayne Weber John Felder uses clothes drier sheets. I had a customer call me to check out the firing order on The late Joe Bragantin used rags soaked in ammonia his antique car. I arrived where his car was stored in an Fred Lewis uses moth balls. old wooden building and right away I had my suspicions. Many folks use mouse traps and mouse bait. And don’t forget the services of a good cat. I was going through the procedures for checking out the ignitions firing order when the owner touched the starter and I soon got the message. Even though the wire I had was not to fire at that time, I got a zapped! No wonder the owner had a lot of backfiring and other erratic reactions with the cars performance. It turns out the N.O.S. ignition wires he used were about 80 years old Emergency Radiator Hose Repair Kit. Richard Seabury sent this tip. When a radiator and before installation was stored in a cardboard box hose lets go on a tour, this quick fix will get under varying heat and cold temperature conditions. you back on the road quickly. Keep a bicycle They had also been folded over many times and when inner tube, a couple of hose clamps, and of removed and straightened out the rubber insulated wire course some duct tape in your emergency kit. suddenly cracked at every bend. This exposed the wires Slip a section of a tube over the leaking hose and to damp moisture thus leaving them to fire from one wire clamp it. Wrap the repair with duct tape to to another. Obviously this was a major issue and they prevent the tube from ballooning. This will keep needed to be replaced. The problem was quickly solved the water flowing and engine cool. If you have when the owner purchased new ignition wires from a a pressure radiator cap, be sure to loosen it to local automotive parts store. It should be noted that this lessen pressure on the the temporary repair. same issue might arise when using the older lacquer covered ignition wires. Remember, not all N.O.S. parts Please help us help you! have problems as it depends on what the part is made of We are in need of more tech tips you have used or heard and its quality. You will have to examine and evaluate about to solve various issues you may have encountered. each item, then make your best judgment before So please help us help our OPW members by sending me purchasing an N.O.S. part. In other words, your tech tips. Also consider sending suggestions for future “N.O.S. Buyers Beware.” tech articles. The best club magazines are those that teach us something about our vehicles and help us solve problems Editors note: Wayne is a licensed mechanic with more we encounter. Out of more than 265 members only 8 have than 60 years experience. He owns both Oakland and contributed to the quick tech tip section. Send tips to: Pontiac vintage vehicles and is a respected tech advisor in [email protected] or phone 740-756-4017 the hobby. 16 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 OPW Classified Oakland Pontiac Worldwide Website www.oaklandpontiacworldwide.com Member Ads will run for six issues Non-member Ads will run for three issues Be sure to send your ads to Vintage Voice (email: [email protected]) They will also be listed on the website. Ralph updates the website classified ads following each issue of Vintage Voice . For Sale: 1950 Pontiac 4 dr Straight 8 , hydramatic, 71,000 miles, All original, everything works, Ready to cruise. Formerly in Oakland-Pontiac Museum in Pontiac, IL POCI Gold in Wichita 2014 $8,000 Cars for Sale 618-295-3384 *6-17 1916 OAKLAND Model 75 1926 Pontiac 6 Coupe - First year of the six cylinder. 4 Cylinder 2 seat roadster Extra spare transaxle included $20,000 Complete off-frame professional restoration. Engine rebuilt, Ralph Cartonio 207-839-4587 *7-3-16 correct Peter Pan Blue color. 1st Junior and Senior AACA Awards. Driven 3,000 miles touring. $26,000. Bob Roughton at 1929 Oakland 2dr. sedan 757-641-6484 or email [email protected] . *7-4-16 Engine rebuilt, new clutch and some chrome redone, $3,500 with spare engine. Needs finished. Contact: Robert Ph:765-506-3181 Oakland Pontiac Parts for Sale
1933 Pontiac Sport Coupe 32740 miles, rust thru OAKLAND- PONTIAC Reproduction Parts on fender at the tail lite & right fender under the rumble New items - Front and Rear bumper bar Medallions Seat step plate Painted black & Martini Brown. New tires for 1929-1930 Oakland, produced in polished stainless steel and battery $5,000 for engine, clean up, rewiring, hoses, refer our website for photos and pricing. Email for assistance gas tank sealing. Many accessory parts go with the car Vintage and Classic Reproductions Phone:- 61 7 33001130 including an original radio, trunk rack and trunk, plus others. P.O. Box 323 The Gap Brisbane Australia 4061 Original plaid interior This car should be enjoyed as is. Email: [email protected] It's too good to restore. $17,000. Call Roy La Barbera, Web:- www.VintageandClassicReproductions.com ph 908 459-4828: cell: 201 841 2664 * 7-4-16
1955 Pontiac Chieftain Oakland Owners For sale, due to health reasons: with Marvel A2S carburetors (1926-1928) . 1955 Pontiac Chieftain, Jr Gold Winner, $17,500. . These bowls are exact copies with correct holes drilled, also: 1956 Pontiac star chief, $14,500 bump at lower end of bowl and notch on the lip. Phone 814-683-4188, Only 6 bowls left Cost will be $90 per bowl plus shipping. John Elliott 104 Doral Drive Blue Bell, PA 19422-3259 email: [email protected]. *6-17 Ph: 610 659 9725 Email [email protected] *6-17 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Hardtop Original with some minor rust, runs good, interior FOR SALE UNDER HOOD TROUBLE LIGHT good but faded $6000 ph.765-277-9334 6 volt 1949 - 1956 Pontiac firewall Mount Sandblasted , painted with detail gray, new proper wires (braided and lacquered), *7-4-2016 switch disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt, new 1164 large size Light bulb, new decal. Approx. 15' of cord. For Sale 1965 Buick Skylark Conv’t. It works assold it did when new. $100.00 Bill Flitcraft [email protected] *9-4-17 220 Nailhead $6500 Dick Luckhaup 614-279-6916 17 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017
Service Manuals for 1937-38 Pontiac & 1923 Oakland. For sale $10.00 Each also have 1932 Dykes NEW leather spring leaf covers for Rich Westervelt , Winsted, CT 860-379-3805 late 20’s to early 30’s Oakland/Pontiac. http://www.insideandoutinspection.com May fit other years and makes $275 *8-2-16 1929-30 Misc. Pontiac parts inquire with needs Mario Iasparo, Ph 917-881-1997 *8-4-16
1922-23 Oakland Engine Model 6-44 Oakland parts for sale Removed from a tourning car which was hot rodded Light switches 1-1930 CLUM 9067& 1-1931 K36030 is stamped on engine-it turns freely CLUM 9191 $250.00 each +10.00 shipping $500 OBO Hutchinson, KS ph 620-200-1010 Ronald Carpenter Member #60 303-428-8849 *8-4-16 email [email protected]
1936 Pontiac 5 Tube Master Radio, For Sale: Bumpers 46-48 Pontiac unrestored, $100 plus shipping. Don Sowers, 503-746-4050, Bumper Bar for front left bumper, 1946 to 1948 Pontiac, Email: [email protected] *6-17 part # 508530, $25 plus shipping. Rear Center Bar for rear bumper, 1946 to 1948 Pontiac, Models 25 and 27, part # 508775, $25 plus shipping. These are used and in good condition. Don Sowers, 503-746-4050, Email: [email protected]. *6-17
Parting out 57 and 58 Bonnevilles call George Weaver at 717-354-5280 or email at [email protected] *6-17
1930-32 Oakland, Pontiac V-8 data plates 31 Oakland hubcap skins 30-31 horn cover chromed & painted For Sale 1931 Oakland Sales Brochure John Armstrong [email protected] 740-756-4017 “Oakland the Fine 8” contains color pictures of 6 different models, features, & specs Vintage and Classic Reproductions Phone:- 61 7 33001130 For1936 Pontiac: Copies or originals of the Pontiac Like new condition $37.00 Dealer Service Bulletins issued from 1 October 1935 to Theo Merickel 218-543-4415 218-543-4997 31 December 1936. Bob Shafto, 207-878-8933, *8-5-16 [email protected] . *6-17
For Sale Four Wood Wheels and drum s For Sale: NOS Fenders Call for size & price 717-776-3896 These are all rears. $250 plus shipping 1941 26/28 series - left,1941 29 series right * PONTIAC SHOP MANUALS 1937 #500481 left, 1942-1947 25 series - left FOR SALE: MANUALS ON A FLASH DRIVE Charlie Huntington - 207-563-5824 1. 1935 AND 1936 SERVICE MANUAL [email protected] *8-4-16 2. 1940 SHOP MANUAL 3. 1948 -1953 HYDRA MATIC SERVICE MAUAL 4. 1949 AND 1954 SERVICE MANUAL 5. 1955 SHOP MANUAL For Sale:1929 Oakland Radiator EACH FLASH DRIVE ALSO CONTAINS PHOTOS, ARTICLES, AND ADS, FOR THAT YEAR. EACH DRIVE IS I have for sale: Complete 29 Oakland radiator with shell, $24.95 WITH A PORTON OF THE PROFITS BEING. grille, emblem in very good useable condition, for DONATED TO THE CHILDHOOD CANCER CHARITIES show-car needs rechrome. also have 1929-30 NOS rear fender, THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY THE PONTIAC CELEBRATION. 401-934-0663 OR [email protected]. head lamps, cowl lamps. Thanks for your help. Rick DiGiacomo *6-17 Hans Peter Nielsen email: [email protected] 1 8 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Oakland Pontiac Parts for Sale NOS Pontiac Parts for sale NOS 510580 radiator support 48 all $100 1970 Pontiac Literature for sale NOS 3121015 radiator 41-48 Pont 6 cyl $600 10.25 x 11, 22 pages - covers all models NOS 506232 crankshaft 37-42 Pont 8 cyl $300 11 x 9.25, 52 pages other brochures full color NOS 508610 hood center streak 42, 46 & 47 26 and 28 series $250 “We take the fun of driving seriously” NOS 432S carb '39 8 cyl $175 8.25 x 11 27 pages “Personalize you 1970 Pontiac NOS 719SA carb 49-54 8 cyl std trans $200 With Wide-Tracking Accessories. NOS A/C oil filter kit 37-54 Pont 6 cyl $200 Contact Ken Kenewell - 623-910-5824 . nice used 35-36 wheel rim $50 *8-4-16 nice used 39-48 wheel rim $60 excellent used 505089 gas tank 41-48 all ex wagon $250 For Sale 1932 Pontiac headlight buckets Kurt Kelsey 641-648-9086 [email protected] and trim rings. 1 pair of 10" McBeth Headlight Lens'. Please contact me for shipping prices. Thanks!! These are the ones used in WWII and have green eyebrow tops to deflect the light downward at night FOR SALE: Reproduction 'Oakland' wire wheel nameplates : Call for pricing 902-436-4520 Art Gerrard *8-5-16 (1) Budd wheel plate to suit late teens & early 20's models 1931 Pontiac Tali light with lens $75.00 - etched aluminum plate as per original - $40.00 each Radiator $200.00 Ignition wires $20.00 (2) Buffalo wheel plate to suit early 20's up to 1928 - Set of brake shoes – Need relining $40.00 Pair of rear hubs with brakes $75.00 -etched brass plate as per original - $35.00 each Two Marvel Carbs – need rebuild $75.00 each Chirs Marrone 215-968-8544 [email protected] *8-5-16
PONTIAC PARTS FOR SALE : 1936 Pontiac Flat Rate Book $25.00. 1940- 2519 - 4 dr. sedan Stainless steel trim $75.00 1941-2511-2dr. sedan stainless steel trim $75.00 1941 Pair tail lights assemblies $40.00 Call Dan 616-682-1337 *8-4-1 Contact John Armstrong 740-756-4017 Pontiac Parts For Sale Email [email protected] *6-17 1920’S front bumper $50, front bumper $60, FITS BOTH Pontiac & Buick (both $100) Oakland Pontiac Parts Wanted 1949-50 inside window trim for fastback model $50 WANTED ’55-56 Pontiac 1955-56 under-hood 1949-50 stainless side trim $15, for fastback model trouble light. Need glass or complete unit. Also need Pontiac 8 plate $20 windshield washer unit. Call Harvey @ 803-548-4573 Pontiac 8 trunk plate $15. 1929-30 hood $40 1923 Oakland (Help an Australian Member) 1924 Buick head lights(no lenses) $75 Bill Adams 336-243-1336 *6-17 I require a generator and a carby for a 1923 six cylinder overhead valve engine. This engine has a magneto driven from the rear of the generator. I believe the generator is Fender Covers: Dark blue border and Pontiac name . L & W is 34 1/2" X 24 1/2", a REMY make. I would greatly appreciate it if these items tool tray 5 1/8" wide. were available from someone. I have not been successful in [email protected] $25 ppd. Bill Harris, locating these items in Australia. 7836 N. Gray Rd., Wanted for a 29 Oakland 4dr Sedan. Mooresville, IN 46158 (317) 839-1656. A set of ashtrays and robe rail brackets Kenny Lentz 317-403-5173 [email protected] 19 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Wanted 1931 Oakland Eagle Oakland Pontiac Parts Wanted Radiator Cap and Crank hole cover Wanted 1932 Pontiac Theodore Merickel 218-543-4977 8559 Sunset Shores Road Complete rear bumper and bumper iron Pine River, MN 56474 or any parts or pieces for same. Wanted: For 1929 Pontiac Coupe Joe Pirrone Cover Plate over battery 37067 Bald Eagle Ct. Charlie Huntington - 207-563-5824 Severance CO 80550-8425 [email protected] 970 674-3258 Home 970 415-2984 Cell Wanted for 1953-54 Pontiac Catalina SD [email protected] *8-5-16 2 DR HARDTOP WINDOW CRANK-UP REGULATOR Wanted 1929 Oakland Carburetor & MECHANISM, DRIVER SIDE Also need 2 NOS window crank Handles of high quality Tail Light lenses, Need 2 Brand name OPOLITEf [email protected] 740-756-4017 for 1929 Oakland, 2 door sedan Gary Oakland 951-678-0705 Email: [email protected] Wanted One Dualite license plate carrier One Dualite "STOP" lens Wanted for 1937 Pontiac Complete grill or parts One windshield wiper "motor" (Trico?) Dar Pace email: [email protected] ph 305-442-0909 One windshield wiper bracket for mounting the above Fred Wagner 252 -637-4503 [email protected] Wanted 1935 Pontiac 8 cylinder air Intake filter. Graham Webber [email protected] 1938 Pontiac Ed Note: Graham is one of our members from England Need the following front suspension parts Please help him out. Parts are nearly impossible to find 1958 Lower Control Arms 1950-60 Upper In England Control Arms (Ball joint) maybe post '50's with Shock mount) Post war brakes (they were 2-¼" 1930 Pontiac Ignition Switch by 12”, with 1-1/8” wheel cylinders), drums & Spindles Bill Meglen, Gardnerville, NV 89460; I t fits on top of the coil. please call 502-533-1147 (775) 265-1683; [email protected] email Dwight Hardesty at [email protected]
Wanted: 1932 Pontiac Fender Lights 1931 Oakland Coupe Art Gerrard, Ph 902-436-4520 1. Wanted 2 running board metal moulding Email: art [email protected] 2, Wanted Radiator Eagle - any condition 3. Wanted Radiator crank hole cover Wanted 1930 Oakland Radiator shell any Theodore Merichel 8559 Sunset Shrs Condition and ‘V-8’ head bolts new or used Pine River, MN 56474-2573 ph 740-756-4017 Email: [email protected] 218-543-4418 or 218-543-4977 Wanted: Two wheels for a 1932 Pontiac Wanted 1954 Pontiac Parts: 18" 5 lug wheels also Five Hub Caps or Skins I am looking for the following 1954 Pontiac Parts Contact Tom Davis Ph 434-589-8938 (8 cylinder) for my current Wagon project *8*5*16 * Vibration Damper Pulley for Power Steering (2 belts) * Special head bolts for mounting Power Steering pump Wanted: Oakland Step Plates * Power Brake Booster George Francis 864-884-9058 cell * Any info or parts for accessories [email protected] [email protected] Sam Gagliano 978-273 9175 *8-5-16 20 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Cars Wanted WANTED: 1949 - 1954 PONTIAC WAGON/TIN WOODIE Must be rust-free, road registered and a reliable driver. Car must have original drivetrain, but cars with slight modernisation may be acceptable. Original Survivor- Older Restoration-Newer Restoration All will be considered If you have one, or know/hear of one that fits the bill - please send details to: Ray Ellis (via email) on: [email protected]
Wanted 1976 Grand Prix Golden Anniversary Car ( #2 cond). I own a 1951 Chieftain Deluxe Silver Anniversary Car that is on display at the Pontiac Oakland Museum and I think it would be cool to have 2 anniversary cars - Jeffrey Arnesen [email protected]
WANTED : 55-58 Pontiac, Warren Hall 785-246-4703
1934 Pontiac Convertible Coupe Complete 8 cyl motor or motor that turns. Any 33-35 will work Also want Carb, starter, harmonic balancer, distributor, clutch and disk. Radiator and both back fenders. David Roberts P.O. Box 225, Plymouth ,CA 95669 Ph 209-245-4841 email: [email protected]
Wanted! Prewar Silver Streak 1933-1942 Must run well and be suitable for driving around the country. I want a tour car not a trailed show car John Felder email: [email protected] m
Trivia Answer The man was Charles ‘Boss” Kettering a famous GM engineer responsible for the electric starter, lacquer paint, diesel railroad locomotives, and a pioneer in using Biofuels before he died in 1955. 21 Vintage Voice Volume Nine Number One Jan - Feb - 2017 Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide AACA Region Application for Membership
Membership in the Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region is open to anyone who supports the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of Oakland & Pontiac vehicles, 1908-1958. You need not own an Oakland or Pontiac to enjoy the benefits of membership. Dues are paid annually in January of each year. The Vintage Voice Newsletter Notice is automatically sent to your email address and may be accessed on our website , www.oaklandpontiacworldwide.com Those electing to receive a printed copy will be assessed an annual $5 surcharge for printing & postage. Membership in the Antique Automobile Club of America is required and can be obtained by calling 717-534-1910 or Timewww.aaca.org to. Upon Pay completing Your this form you2017 must notify theOPW OPW Treasurer & of AACA your AACA membership Dues number within thirty days. Thank you for joining the Oakland-Pontiac Worldwide Region. Date______AACA Number______OPW Number______ Name______Spouse______ Address______ City______State______Zip______ E-Mail______Phone______ Oakland Cars Year____ Model______Year____ Model______ Pontiac Cars Year____ Model______Year____ Model______ Do you wish to be listed in the Membership Directory? Y____ N____ Annual Membership Dues, $25.00 for mailed Newsletters or $20.00 for Email Newsletters Lifetime Membership, $325 for Mailed Newsletters or $250.00 for Electronic Newsletters
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