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Classic Chevy Chatter CLASSIC CHEVY CHATTER HOUSTON CLASSIC CHEVY CLUB DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, RESTORATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF ’55-’56- ’57 CHEVROLET AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS FOUNDED AUGUST 1989 MEMBER OF THE TEXAS VEHICLE CLUB COUNCIL Volumeril No. 307 www.houstonclassicchevyclub.com April 2015 THIS MONTH’S MEETING Come join us on April 18th for a lunch meeting at Spring Creek BBQ in Atascosita at 5613 East FM 1960. RSVP to Biff at [email protected] by Wed. 4/15 at Plan to arrive at 11 am for lunch and a meeting. We need to discuss cancelled events and plan for rescheduling. We also need to plan our trip to Lone Star XXXIII in San Antonio. May 15th will be here before we know it so plan to join us either by caravanning or joining us there. HCCC OFFICERS FOR 2015 Next Meeting - April 18– Lunch President Marti Graves meeting at Spring Creek BBQ - Greg Phillips Vice President Atascosita 11 -2 Secretary Louise Moss 5613 East FM 1960 Treasurer Bob Stone Membership Bob Stone 1203 Whisper Trace Lane Club Website www.houstonclassicchevy.com Sugar land, TX 77479 In addition to the newsletters being posted on the club [email protected] website, club members and visitors can view member cars, event photos and more. We are also looking for pictures Web Site Marti Graves from events, so submit yours. [email protected] Weekend Breakfasts Newsletter Marti Graves Club members meet for breakfast on Saturdays at [email protected] Kelly’s. It is north of 59 at 11555 W Airport. Arrive about 7 – 7:15 AM. DUES Treasurer, Bob Stone completed the roster of renewed members. Check your emails from this past month for your copy. Membership dues are only $25.00 per year. WE ARE ON FACEBOOK Check us out at Houston Classic Chevy Club I try to post updates as they happen on Facebook to keep you informed. Like us and you will get up-to-date information. www.facebook.com/pages/Houston-Classic-Chevy-Club/1651551168405271 Muscle Car Shop Full restorations, stock, restomods, pro touring, bumper to bumper including: chassis/suspension, LS conversions, paint/body, custom fabrication, rear ends, engine work including crank grinding, cylinder boring, CLUBvalve EVENTSwork, decking SCHEDULE and interiors. Please see our web site at: www.texomaclassics.com Contact us at: [email protected] or call: 903-819-1452. CLUB EVENTS April 18– Lunch meeting at Spring Creek BBQ - Atascosita 11 -2 5613 East FM 1960 May 15 – 17 – Lone Star XXXIII – San Antonio, TX HCCC members will spend a long weekend in San Antonio at the Comfort Suites North Stone Oak at this year’s Lone Star XXXIII event, Hosted by the Alamo Classic Chevy Club. This 33rd Annual Lone Star Classic Chevy Convention for ’55 – ’57 Chevys will be in San Antonio this year. This event will include a day trip to the beautiful San Antonio River Walk on Saturday with the awards banquet that evening. Marti will present HCCC’s “Favorite Tri Five Chevy Award” of the event as we have done in the past. Let’s plan to have a large number of members go to San Antonio to help our fellow Tri-five enthusiasts have a successful convention! Go to the web site, www.lonestarchevys.com to find the registration form and hotel details. If you are planning to attend, please let Marti know so that we can coordinate plans for the caravan and exchange/confirm cell phone numbers. We will be leaving on Friday for a leisurely ride with stops for lunch and gas/restroom breaks. Sunday’s trip back to Houston will be decided by the group during the weekend. We may have two caravans, one for the sightseeing group and one for the pedal to the metal group. June 20 – Tour and lunch at Behl Precision Fabricators in Stafford Harvey Smith has graciously offered to host a meeting at his shop. 10130 Mula Rd. Bring a dish for a pot luck lunch. July 11 – Car club day at Hemi Hideout includes a free lunch and live entertainment. Rain or shine. No children. We will be sharing the day’s event with 2 or 3 other car clubs. Arrive at 10:30 am 1172 Wilpitz Rd. Brookshire, TX Take I-10 West Exit #730 Peach Ridge Rd. Once on feeder, immediately turn Right onto Wilpitz Rd. Go over the railroad tracks, go .5 (½) mile through the S curve, then turn Right onto the property at the white fence with a black iron gate. August 8 – Lunch Meeting at Spring Creek BBQ - Pearland 11 – 2 9005 Broadway St. (Hwy 518) August 13-16 – Tri-Five Nationals in Bowling Green, KY www.thetrifivenationals.com This will be the largest Tri-Five gathering EVER! Woody's Hot Rodz & Super Chevy Magazine, along with our Title Sponsor Danchuk, will be putting on a three year celebration of the Tri-Five Chevrolets beginning August 14-15, 2015 at the nostalgic Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The NHRA Hot Rod Reunion and the Holley LS Fest have both grown and prospered at this well maintained and heavily shaded venue for years. The town of Bowling Green opens their arms to Hot Rodders each time an event comes to their town. We hope to see you at the birthday party we are throwing for the 1955 Chevrolet. Also, 2015 is the 60th anniversary of the famed Small Block Chevrolet. We will have a tribute to the Small Block called, "Where it all Began....." & a first ever Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony for contribution to the Preservation of the 55, 56, & 57 Chevrolets will be presented. September 13 – Pee Wee’s Picnic at Carbide Park 11:00 AM – 3 PM The 8th Annual Hot Rod Picnic At Carbide Park in La Margue, TX ---Hot Rods & Pre 1970 Muscle Cars "ONLY". Food at Noon, Pee Wee Bowen Band will play 1 – 3 PM. Entry fee: Covered dish. Bring lawn chairs, non-alcoholic (no glass) beverages. Oct 16 - 18 – Cruise to San Marcos or LaGrange or Schulenburg Joint meeting with Central Texas Classic Chevys November 7 – Kelly’s on Airport @ SW Freeway – Cruise to Lunch Meeting - Election of Officers, north of 59 at 11555 W Airport. November 25 - 29– Houston Autorama – Thanksgiving weekend Our 55’s are 60 years old in 2015. A Special Birthday Celebration is scheduled, let Bob Stone know if you want your ’55 to be a part of the 6 car display. Entry fee is provided by the club. We have many great ‘55’s so let Bob know early that you would like to be part of this display. If there are more cars offered than we need for the show, the club will vote on who will display. December 5, 2015, Saturday 11:00 to 2:00 PM A lunch Christmas party at the Monument Inn will be held from 11:00 to 2:00. The Lynchburg Dinner Package is $15.00/person including tax and gratuity. Here are the choices: Fried Fisherman’s Platter Broiled Tilapia with Pontchartrain sauce Grilled 10 oz. Angus Rib eye Steak Chicken Breast with sautéed onions, mushrooms & red wine sauce All entrees are served with tossed green salad, baked potato, homemade rolls & muffins, iced tea or coffee. WEB SITE UPDATE We updated our web site! Go to www.houstonclassicchevyclub.com to see the changes. AREA WIDE UPCOMING EVENTS April 19th. Sunday Crux's 5th Year Anniversary "Car Show" At ElimChurch, 3200 S. Richey, Houston-- Noon To 6 Pm- Car & Trucks $25 --Motorcycles $20 Click here: 04-19-15 Crux's 5th. Year Anniversary "Car Show" Flyer April 25th. Sat. The 5th. Annual Dobie Longhorn Band Car Show At Beverly Hills Int. School, 11111 Beamer Rd. Houston--Entry Fee $25--Craft Show Click here: 04-11-15 The 5th. Annual Dobie Lonhorn Band Car Show April 25th. Sat. The Alvin Rotary Club Frontier Day Car & Bike Show At National Oak Park, Alvin Tx.--Entry $30--7AM to 3PM--Trophies 3:00PM Click here: 04-25-15 Frontier Days Car & Bike Show Alvin Tx. Flyer April 25th. Sat. The 3rd Annual Lone Star Deluxe Vintage Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Music Expo At Showboat Pavilion Texas City, Tx. Pre 1972 Vehicles Only--Cars $20--Bikes $10--Rain Or Shine Also Crawfish Festival Cooked by Pooks Crawfish Of Santa Fe. Tx. Click here: 04-25-15 The 3rd Annual Lone Star Deluxe Car & Bike Show Click here: Crawfish Festival Cooked By Pooks Crawfish Of Santa Fe. April 25th. Sat. The 11th. Annual Corvettes At The Boardwalk In Kemah Benefit Kidz Harbor "Corvettes Only"--8AM to 2:30PM--Pre $40/After $50 Click here: 04-25-15 Corvettes On Boardwalk in Kemah, Tx. Flyer Click here: 04-25-15 Corvettes On Kemah Boardwalk Registraion Form Click here: 04-25-15 Info On Ticket (not for use) April 25th. Sat. Mountain Top Ministries Car & Truck Show At Lamar Plaza Shopping Center in Rosenburg--Entry $20--Starts At 11:00AM Click here: 04-25-15 Mountain Top Ministries Car & Truck Show Flyer April 25th. Sat. Annual Pasadena Crawfish Festival & Car Show At The Pasadena Fair Grounds--Entry Car $25--Bike $20--From Noon To 5PM Click here: 04-25-15 Pasadena Crawfish Festival & Car Show Flyer April 24/25/26 The 2015 Concours' d'Elegance of Texas At La Torreta Resort & Spa On Lake Conroe, 4 Star Hotel, Restaurants, Golf, Tennis, Water Park, Pools, Parking, Car Club Display Area-Friday- 50 Mile Classic Car Tour Thru Montgomery County, Friday Night- Preview of Auction Cars & Cocktails Reception, Saturday- World Class Auction Inside The Main Ballroom Cowboys & Cars Charity Dinner & Silent Auction, Sunday- Concours d'Eegance Show On The Golf Course Click here: 04-24/25/26-15 Concours d'Elegance of Texas Web Site Click here: 04-24/25/26-15Concours d'Elegance of Texas On Facebook Click here: April 24-26 Poster For Concours d'Elegance of Texas April 24/25/26 The Bluebonnet Street Rodders 24th.
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