May/June 2020 Volume 63 Issue 4 www.aacasouthflorida.club RUBENSTEIN LAW ANTIQUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW OF CORAL GABLES

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Page 2 OFFICERS / BOARD of DIRECTORS / CONTENTS / SUPPORTER

Officers—2020

President, Ira Shapiro 305-216-9837 [email protected] Parliamentarian 1st Vice-President Millie Garcia 305-992-5902 [email protected] 2nd Vice-President Rudy Rodriguez 305-804-7655 [email protected] Editors Emeritus:

Secretary, Web Master Bob Squier 305-252-2756 [email protected] Bob Squier Treasurer, Manny Garcia 305-978-8037 [email protected] Ernesto Romero Immediate Past President Bob Mayer Board of Directors—2020 Ben Harris William Anello 305-431-5296 [email protected] Maurice Hawa Steve Wolf* Chico Goldsmith 305-284-1228 [email protected] Steven Steele Jean Hawa Editor Sidelights, Sunshine Report 305-661-9758 [email protected] Al Roscoe* Tomás Hernández Safety Officer, 786-510-9961 [email protected] George Duvall * Sergeant at Arms Don King* Norman Kassoff 305-251-3469 [email protected] Bob Lewin* Guy Lewis Of Counsel 305-775-7880 [email protected] Phil Johnson* John Anderson* Timothy Merriman 954-668-5315 [email protected] Charles Sebastian* Ron Mitro 305-255-2656 [email protected] *deceased Al Padilla 305-525-8314 [email protected] Mike Penn 305-235-6890 [email protected] Conrad Vazquez 347-624-7868 [email protected] Philip Williams Membership 305-233-9019 [email protected]

Sidelights is the official publication of the South Florida Region of the Antique SIDELIGHTS Automobile Club of America. It has been published continuously since June 1958. May/June 2020 The paper informs members of local and state activities, club functions, meeting dates and has articles of general interest for the car enthusiast. All articles and Volume 63 Issue 4 stories may be reproduced if proper credit is given. Jean Hawa, Editor 305-661-9758 The views and opinions expressed in the articles in Sidelights are those of the named [email protected] author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor, the Board of Directors of the A.A.C.A. South Florida Region or members of the club.

CONTENTS

AACA National/Region Events 16 Birthdays 16 Board Minutes 4 Club/National Calendar 16 Cover Story/Coral Gables Show 5-9 Editor’s Notes 3 Member’s Two DeLoreans 10-11 Other Events 15, 16 President’s Message 3 Rummage Box 14 Seminars: AACA 84th Convention 12-13 South Florida Region Events 16 Sunshine Report 16 Supporters 2, 15

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – MAY/JUNE Editor’s Notes Page 3

My fellow club members, I hope this issue of Sidelights finds you in good health. As of this writing, we remain on hold, as does our community and the world. To that end, the previously scheduled annual club picnic has As the majority of us have stayed home 24/7 and/or made a now been put on hold until we can safely get rare, but necessary trip outside the home, this writer trusts you together. We will schedule that event for used the proper social distancing to avoid becoming affected by later in the year when we can sit, eat, and talk the novel coronavirus. We should be thankful for the hard- in close proximity to each other. In fact, all working, dedicated individuals such as the medical personnel, club meetings and activities are on hold till first responders, grocery store and pharmacy workers, further notice. teachers, repair people, garbage and sanitation workers, caregivers, utilities workers, state workers, volunteers trying to However, not all is lost. There are ways for us provide needed medical protective supplies, and anyone else to remain together. Our club website is up to working in an essential business helping to ease the many date with pictures of our last event and links burdens during this pandemic. This is a time we truly to other organizations. Our club Facebook appreciate all that they do. page has been updated; thank you, Bob Squier for doing this. To see and join the “What if” is a frequently used tenet in this editor’s thought South Florida Region Antique Automobile process. It is now a reality due to the COVID-19 situation. What Club of America Group click on this link or if there are no more car shows, no more car events, etc.? What copy and paste this web address into your if there are no stories to report? As a result, there is not browser:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ enough material for a newsletter. Realizing this is a minor 539149980121328. Once you’re on the page, click on the Join button. This will allow you to concern in the entire scope of the world’s situation, this editor be an active member of our club’s Group knows that a diversion is important to our well-being. Quoting th Facebook page. Post pictures of your favorite a compliment in the April 4 email from member Ed Raabe, cars, past car events, or fun car facts. By “The Sidelights issue was a refreshing read from the constant actively following our page we will all be bombardment of virus information and political uproar. Well much closer together by sharing your love for done!” One of these days we can resume supporting our the car hobby. Another way to share is to regular activities in a somewhat normal manner. In the submit an article or story to Jean Hawa for meantime, if you need an activity, after exhausting your home Sidelights. With no club events happening projects, thinking about working on your collectable, please these days, we need to help Jean fill the consider sending a story about a car project (past or current), pages of Sidelights. the good, bad, funny and of course the exasperating experience(s) of it. Pretty soon our weather will reach the Friends, as a country and community we will point where no one wants to drive the unairconditioned get through this crisis. In the meantime, vintage vehicles, so a good maintenance program is vital to enjoy our club newsletter, website and Facebook page. Maintain social distancing, preserving any vehicle. wash your hands often, and be safe. I want to Upcoming news: The next issue will feature a stunning 1974 talk with all of you at our next event. Corvette. The Deering Estate has invited us to host the 8th Ira Shapiro, President 2020 Annual Vintage Car Display for vehicles (pre-1970s) in November. Don’t forget, your assistance is needed in keeping 305-216-9837; your car stories coming in, WE can always use them!! [email protected] Happy Motoring! Jean

Page 4 BOARD MINUTES: APRIL (DRAFT)

The A.A.C.A. South Florida Region Board Meeting of AACA Nationals Winter Meet-February 27-29, 2020 Tuesday, April 7, 2020 was conducted online using Report: Mille Garcia noted that due to COVID-19 AACA Zoom. National Headquarters is closed so the final tally for the The Board Meeting was called to Order by President Ira Nationals Winter Meet has been delayed. Our club still Shapiro. Board meeting started at 7:07 P.M. owes some funds to National and it owes the club some funds. When things return to normal the final accounting st In virtual attendance: President Ira Shapiro, 1 Vice will take place. President Millie Garcia, 2nd Vice President Rudy Rodriguez, Treasurer Manny Garcia, Secretary Bob Other Club Business – Ira Shapiro read a letter of Squier, and Board Members: Chico Goldsmith, Jean resignation from long-time board member Mel Mann Hawa, Tomás Hernández, Guy Lewis, Al Padilla, Mike indicating he was leaving the board because of health Penn, Conrad Vazquez and Philip Williams. and business reasons. Bob Squier noted that all AACA National Meets were canceled or postponed as well as First Order of Business – Acceptance of Board Meeting local shows and cruise-ins until further notice. Philip Minutes from Previous Month: Williams made a motion to make Mel Mann an Esteemed Ira Shapiro asked if everyone present had read the Member. Chico Goldsmith seconded the motion. After a minutes of last month’s board meeting; if so and if there short discussion the question was called by President Ira were no questions, comments or corrections, would Shapiro and it was passed with one abstention. Rudy someone move to accept the minutes as posted. Jean Rodriguez suggested that we send out an email to the Hawa made a motion to accept the March minutes as members asking them if they needed assistance during presented. The motion was seconded by Chico this crisis. He is involved with the St. Vincent de Paul Goldsmith. Having no further discussion, the motion was organization which can offer needed assistance. voted on and passed. Sunshine Report: Member Yale Mosk passed away. His Second Order of Business-Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer services were held online. Manny Garcia reported on the two accounts: BB&T (set Adjournment: With no further club business to discuss, up for the National Show) and City National. The PDF of and no one to thank for hosting the Board meeting, a the bank statements had been emailed to President Ira motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 P.M. by Ira Shapiro and Secretary, Bob Squier earlier in the day. Shapiro and second by Philip Williams and it was Third Order of Business-Membership Report: Presented unanimously approved. by Philip Williams, Membership Chairman. As of Board Meeting the membership roll stands at 142 families. Respectfully Submitted by Bob Squier, Secretary General Meeting: Due to COVID-19 the general meetings are canceled until further notice. POST BOARD MEETING: Rubenstein Law Antique Car & Motorcycle Show Report:

Tomas Hernandez reported that we were extremely lucky On April 9, 2020 at 11:42 AM [email protected] because it took place just before the stay at home orders. wrote: Folks, I was talking to Mel yesterday to wish him It was a good show with good trophies. He thanked those and the family a happy holiday. He was very touched by who helped with the show. Chico Goldsmith stated that the gesture of making him an Esteemed Member, but has having the Carnival across street was nice. Jean Hawa respectfully declined to accept the honor. Mel reminded inquired about the issue of the port-a-johns not showing me that we made Norman an esteemed member when up. Ira Shapiro said that it had been ordered. A possible he stepped away from the club to care for Carolyn in her solution might be having someone meet the delivery man final years and Marianne our club’s Grand Dame moved on Saturday, lock it up, have it available for Sunday’s away to the retirement community. He wants to keep the show, lock it up afterwards, and then meet the pick-up honor for those kind of reasons. man on Monday. Annual Picnic – Due to COVID-19 Miami-Dade County has closed all parks and as a result the picnic will be rescheduled when they reopen. Chico suggested looking at the Key Biscayne park area as a possible site. RUBENSTEIN LAW ANTIQUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW Page 5

RUBENSTEIN LAW ANTIQUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW OF CORAL GABLES – MARCH 8, 2020

By Philip Williams The day was overcast and windy with a couple of misty rain periods, but the cars were at the show nonetheless. The were 58 cars and trucks ranging from a 1929 Ford Model A to a 1992 Chevrolet Corvette, but no motorcycles. Everyone had a great time, and car talk and tales were shared. We had a number of visitors from the Carnaval on Miracle Mile stop by, and a number of car show people returned the favor. Thanks to our sponsor, Rubenstein Law (see photo on right), for making the last show of the club’s season a rousing success.

As usual the show couldn’t have happened without our trusty volunteers. Show co-chairs Andy Leavy and Tomás Hernández want to thank our trusty volunteers: Philip Williams, Bob Squier, Millie Garcia, Manny Garcia, Jean Hawa, and Ira Shapiro. They also want to thank our judges: Chief Judge Manny Garcia, Conrad Vazquez, Ron Mitro, Bill Anello, George Harvey, Chico Goldsmith, Al Padilla, and Rolf Engelfried.

Photos by Jean Hawa, Al Padilla, Bob Squier and Philip Williams (continued on page 6)

Our car show attracted many Interested onlookers admire the 1930 Ford Model A spectators. Standard Phaeton (Best in Show) as owner Tomas Mettler (2nd from right) confers with Maurice Hawa Page 6 RUBENSTEIN LAW ANTIQUE CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW

BEST in SHOW

1930 Ford Model A Standard Phaeton-Tomas Mettler (1)

BEST in CLASS WINNER 1 Classic Cars 1925 – 1948 – American and European 1934 Packard– Dar Pace - American Production – 1925-1942 1933 Ford– Rick Ash (2) 1929 Ford Model A– (3) Ray Hoffman

American Production – 1946-1969

1962 Plymouth Fury– Nivardo Mora 1954 Buick Roadmaster 2 Riviera- Al Padilla

American Production – 1970-1994 1972 Buick Centurion– Bob Mayer 1973 AMC Javelin– Andy Leavy

Factory High Performance – 1955-1994 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28- Keith Ellenburg -

3 Corvette – All Years 1992 Chevrolet Corvette—Cliff Gibson 1967 Chevrolet Corvette– Steve Greenblatt

Mustangs – All 1968 Ford Mustang 2+ 2 Ricardo Montero 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1– Victor Liriano 4

Foreign Cars Luxury – All Years 1960 Mercedes-Benz 2205– Camilo Alvara (4) 1972 Rolls Royce– German Botero

Foreign Cars Non-Sporting – All Years 1964 Morris Mini Cooper- Sergio Ochoa (5) 1971 BMW 1600– Jorge Andrade 5

Foreign Cars Sporting – All Years 1952 MG TD– Alberto Naon 1987 Porsche 924S– 1969 Jaguar E-type– Dave Farber John Layzell 1959 MG– Ysmael Benitez

Trucks, Work Vehicles, Military Vehicles, Motorcycles – All Years 1968 pick-up– Martin MacKechnie (6) 1949 Chevrolet pick-up– Alberto Cabanas 6 Page 7

1934 Packard, engine, & ornament

1972 Rolls Royce Corniche

1972 Buick Centurion, 2 dr convertible

Owner, Bob Mayer, has the original Buick Centurion Manufacturer’s sticker sheet indicating the following: standard equipment 455 cu.in engine, auto trans, power steering, power disc brakes, full flow ventilation, custom , foam padded front and rear seat 1954 Buick construction, front and rear ash trays, AM-FM Roadmaster stereophonic radio with front and rear dual speakers, Riviera whitewall tires, air conditioning (manual controls), color coordinated custom front & rear seatbelts, cornering lights, speed alert & trip odometer, fingertip windshield washer control, soft ray tinted glass, front and rear bumper guards, front and rear bumper strips, door guards, remote control outside rear view mirror, carpet savers and handy mats, 6-way power seats, power windows, front light monitor, cruise master, tilt steering wheel, electric trunk release, electric door and seat locks, accessory group (trunk light, electric clock and license plate frame), wire wheel covers, body side paint stripe, custom rear body moldings (rear deck lid and rear quarter extensions), and 1969 Chevrolet customline boot cover.

Camaro Z28 Manufacturer’s suggested retail price- $4,688.00, destination charge- $219.00, Total Amount- $6,449.81

1969 Ford 1968 Ford Mustang Mustang 2+ 2 Mach 1 Page 8 BEST IN CLASS

1962 Plymouth Fury - Nivardo Mora

1992 Chevrolet Corvette convertible- Cliff Gibson

Exterior: Bright Aqua Metallic/ Interior: Light Beige Leather Bucket seats/ Standard Equipment: Operating/Durability Features: 5.7 liter 300 HP V8 1969 Jaguar engine with multi-port /4-speed O/D E-Type automatic /P275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Dave Farber Eagle radial tires/Acceleration slip regulation ASR) for enhanced stability/power rack & pinon steering/ Power front/rear disc brakes/Independent front suspension/ 5Link rear suspension with transverse fiberglass spring/ Convenience Features: No deductible bumper-bumper 3 year/36,000 mile warranty/ air conditioning/ AM/FM stereo cassette with clock/ Cloth seats with lateral support and back angle adjustment/ Illuminated visor mirrors/ Intermittent wiper system/ Power windows// Electronic speed control with resume feature/ Dual electric remote heated outside rearview mirrors/ Full folding convertible top/ Power 1952 MG TD- operated retractable halogen headlamps/ Halogen Alberto Naon fog lamps/ Leather wrapped sport steering wheel/ Analog/digital instrumentation/Safety Features: Bosch ABS II anti-lock/ “Pass Key” anti-theft system/ Chairman Andy Leavy with Bob Mayer Gas Mileage: 17 City MPG/ 25 Highway MPH/ L-R: Manny Garcia, Andy Leavy, Ricardo Estimated Annual Fuel Cost: $1,012.00/ Standard Montero Vehicle Price: $40,145.00/ Options Installed by Manufacturer: Six-way passenger power seat $305.00/ Six-way driver’s power seat $305.00/ L: Keith P275/40 ZR-17 S/B Radial B/W No Charge/Beige Ellenburg convertible top– No charge/ Total Options- $610.00/ R: Andy, Destination Charge- $550.00/ Total Vehicle Price- Sergio $41,305.00 Ochoa

1959 MGA 1500

Ysmael Benitez WINNERS / DNJ Page 9

Owner Stephen Greenblatt (L) Ray Hoffman German Botero Andy & is showing something to fellow John Layzell Corvette owner Chico Goldsmith. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Engine: 427/400 HP/ Tri power (original block/matching number) - 4 Speed M21 Transmission/ Differential: Ration 3.36/Factory Ai conditioning/Telescopic Steering column/ Power steering, brakes and windows/Full tinted glass/ Bolt on aluminum wheels/ Michelin white wall tires/Transistor ignition/ OEM AM/FM radio Exterior: Rally Red Paint/ Code:974/ White stinger hood/ Interior: Red Leather 408/ Factory headrests/ Side 1987 Porsche 924S- John Layzell Mount exhaust system

1971 BMW 1600– Jorge Andrade 1949 Chevrolet pickup- DNJ= DO NOT JUDGE Alberto Cabanas

Below: 1971 Volvo P1800E- Jeffrey Roth

Hank Tester detailing his 1963 Austin Healey 3000 Mark II 1974 BMW 200 Tii- Jose Pacheco Page 10 TWO DELOREANS

A Tale of Two DeLoreans By Luis Quevedo Our story began when my son Louie was about to turn 16 years old. Louie grew up watching , to him it was practically an obsession. He thought for so many years that “The DeLorean” was just a name Doc gave to the time traveling vehicle from the movie. Kids these days! In 2002, we set out to purchase our first DeLorean. We contacted Steven Wynn at DMC DeLorean Motor Company. After a few questions and his assurance, we purchased our very own 1981 DeLorean! From the luxurious gull wing doors, to the excited looks on people’s faces when they saw it on the road, the DeLorean was everything we expected and we fully enjoyed it. The two things we enjoy the most are (1) our cars and (2) how nostalgic and happy people get when they see our About two years later we got a call from Tony Lerardi cars at shows. While we keep this DeLorean mostly and he mentioned a 1983 DeLorean in Virginia that only private, we do occasionally take it to local AACA car had about 900 miles on it – this one was really a gem. The shows, like Cars in the Garden at Fairchild Tropical time came to sell the 1981 DeLorean, and purchase this Botanic Garden. We love the amazed expressions on exquisite 1983 DeLorean. When we received the new people’s faces when they see a DeLorean. Sometimes for vehicle, it was in better condition than we expected, and the first time! The most common question we get at car to our surprise, the Owner’s Manual was signed by John shows is, “Wow! Is that a DeLorean?” Which give us the DeLorean himself! The car also came with the original opportunity to talk about the history of our car. window sticker! (see below) DeLorean owners are a very special group of car enthusiasts in that they all share one special quality - they are all kids at heart and truly enjoy their cars. What becomes of the next generation? My son Louie considers himself a “DeLorean Guy,” and we have made a decision to keep this DeLorean in the family for years to come.

In the Back to the Future II movie (1989), the hero rides a pink hoverboard and saves the day.

(continued on page 111 ) A TALE OF TWO DELOREANS Page 11

Gull wing door

In the science fiction movie. Back to the Future, the flux capacitor is the technology that allows time travel.

Only 987 miles have been added in 16 years!

The engine is in the rear. Page 12 84TH AACA ANNUAL CONVENTION– SEMINAR REPORT (Part 3)

SEMINAR REPORTS causing a joint to break when weight is applied. Reported by Jean Hawa The photo on the right BACK STORY: When a beautiful 1939 LaSalle arrived in shows a decent seat. The Miami over twenty years ago this editor couldn’t wait to one below needs a sit in it. Unfortunately, the first words uttered were, replacement. Before you “UGH, I’m never going to ride in this car until that replace the foam and horrible stench is gone!” Come to find out, when the padding, be sure interior was removed, three tiny petrified baby prairie to remove all signs voles were nestled in the headliner. The batting from the of bugs or seats was used to make a nest. They were abandoned by rodents, etc. and the mother, or rather stolen from their mother, when thoroughly clean the car was transported from a field in Ohio to Miami. everything. If you plan to reuse As a result of this experience, the compelling title became anything be sure to disinfect and deodorize it. There were the first seminar this editor attended at the AACA Annual different theories about keeping your working materials Convention on Friday, February 7, 2020. free and clear of insects and other varmints. There were pros and cons about using things such as moth balls and AUTOMOTIVE UPHOLSTERY 101 Irish Spring. Sandra Prueitt and her team of very informative employees let the audience know that upholstering is not Be sure to have the correct density of foam because the as easy as it looks and gave everyone the do’s, don’ts and new foam will be more firm, it sits higher, and new several tips. A major decision one must make is reproduction covers will not fit on older foam, rubberized determining the budget for what one wants to do to hair, or vise versa. Of course, if molded foam is replaced, improve/replace the upholstery. Can you do it yourself the pads should be replaced, making sure that the or have it professionally done? Can a kit be used or can custom made cover fits the seat. you do it by yourself? Do you want a driver or a show car? It is cheaper to do it yourself, unless you really don’t When selecting the material, the choices are cloth, know what you are doing. Today, the kits are better, but leather or vinyl. you will need to choose the right materials and then - Cloth fabrics are fairly durable, more comfortable, know how to install everything so that it all fits properly. usually less expensive, unaffected by temperature and The following are considered reputable reproduction kit humidity, harder to keep clean, and not rodent or insect sources: Le-Baron Bonney, Bill Hirsch, Gahh, Moss, and resistant. Legendary. - Leather is the most durable, the most expensive, and somewhat forgiving. Because one needs to watch the Once you have committed to the project, you need to do grain, leather can be wasteful. Always get more than some research beginning with what you have. Is the what you need because the dye color could be different if current interior original? What is its condition? Finding you had to purchase more at a later date. Some finishes original pictures can be difficult or the quality is subpar. are not suitable for automotive interiors. Checking with the former owner may or may not yield -Vinyl can have an appearance of leather (pleather), is not trustworthy facts. An absolute MUST DO is to take a lot of as durable as leather, mild scratches and scuffs cannot be pictures before undertaking the project, specifically of buffed out as on a good leather hide, can be affected by the small details and spacing. If someone else is going to temperature extremes, is water resistant, is less do the work, do not disassemble anything. If you are expensive, and has many choices of colors and grades. going to do the work yourself, take apart only one seat or One needs to decide if expanded or non-expanded vinyl is one panel at a time. If there are mirroring parts, leave best. Non-expanded vinyl is a manufactured vinyl coating one together for reference until the first one is complete. product without a foam layer between the skin surface Check the condition of the foam, padding and spring and backing. Expanded vinyl is three parts, vinyl skin assembly to determine if reinforcement or replacement is surface, a center foam layer and backing that are heated needed. If replacing, be aware of the correct height of causing the middle foam layer to expand. the assembly and proper spring gauge. Are there any There are different kinds of adhesives: contact broken springs or edge wire? One should not weld any of cement, vinyl cement, and spray adhesives. (cont. on page 13) the wires because the heat will ruin the metal temper Automotive Upholstery 101 (continued from page 12) SEMINAR REPORT Page 13 Be aware of possible color bleeds and the prep work local and national level. The use of social media is a great needed to make the two pieces of material to adhere way to get younger members involved in your region or properly using methyl ethyl ketone (M.E.K.) or a M.E.K. chapter. IT'S FREE!” Personal computers, mobile phones, substitute. Sometimes the surface needs to be roughed specifically “smart phones” and tablets such as iPad and up. Be aware of the safety and health risks (flammability Kindle, are basic devices commonly used for social and eye, nose, throat and skin irritants) of these industrial networking the following: Twitter- (blogging site where solvents. The state of California, for one, has banned short messages, AKA “Tweets”, are sent and read); You Tube certain brands. – videos are uploaded and shared on a video sharing site; Instagram– an online mobile sharing of photos and videos; When you’re ready to make the new seat covers, you can and Snapchat– a mobile sharing application (App) that use the original pieces as a pattern, provided they are in shares photos and videos for no more than 24 hours. good condition. If the pieces are damaged or have deteriorated, you can use the other side as a guide; just The main social media forum is Facebook, “an online social remember that the covers are supposed to be networking service in which users must register before using symmetrical. If the pieces have shrunk, become distorted the site. It gives users the accessibility to add friends, or stretched, try to find out which way the cover should exchange messages, and share photos. You must have a lay. If you’re not sure, make the new pattern from the personal Facebook profile to create a page for your region new padding using the old one for a visual reference. If or chapter.” Bob Squier, our South Florida Region Master Webmaster has created our Group Facebook page where possible, check the fit of the old cover. Allow a 3/8” seam members are beginning to post photos, events, interesting allowance on all patterns, use weights to flatten out the websites, Corona virus cartoons, etc. on FB. Other people old material when using it as a pattern. If leather is being can find the FB page when the club members share on their used, be aware of any flaws, marks, scar tissue or brands. own FB pages. The FB page link and/or address can be Be sure to check the front and back of the hide. placed on all club handouts, websites, newsletters, etc. Guidelines for replacing the headliners are the following: remove the headliner with stays in place; make sure the #Hashtags and @Tagging have become popular in the past roof insulation is in place; if necessary, sand and epoxy couple of years. According to Ms. Boyd, “#hashtags are the way people can search for certain topics on all social media the stays; when cutting the new headliner, be sure to add channels; is a phrase prefaced by the # sign; e.g.#aaca, a seam allowance; be mindful of the placement of the sun #aacaohioregion, #aacacantonchapter, etc.; you can use visors, dome light, and/or coat hooks; new or good tack broader hashtags such as #1957 Chevrolet, #antiquecars or strip is very important; if you are not replacing the old local hashtags #magnoliacarshow or #riverdamsays; tack strip or weather stripping, make sure it is in good ANYTHING can be a hashtag– there are no rules.” Tagging is condition. “when you ‘tag’ other people, places, and events on social DEVELOPING the NEXT GENERATION of AACA MEMBERS media...the person, place, etc. prefaced by the @ sign...must be linked to another page on social media.”…For example, Conducted by Megan Boyd, Vice President of Youth “in a post or photo you can tag the people in the photo Development, this seminar focused on ideas to attract and @MeganBoyd or organization@aacanationalheadquarters… retain younger members and how to use social media and notifies that user they mentioned in a post or photo.” platforms to bring awareness and membership to your club. “Tagging is important because it lets people know you are She was eager for this editor to write about this seminar. mentioning them and most importantly makes your post As the seminar began it was self-evident and reassuring to appear in their timeline. Tag everyone...if you are hosting a note that our club, for years, has been utilizing the local show, tag everyone you can find on FB or Instagram– recommended club handouts, planning meetings and people in the photo, the location of the show, your local activities considering time, place, location, and audience, paper, news station, local charities involved in the event, and running effective meetings. However, using the current etc.. This can generate a lot of free press and spectators for social media platforms is something that needs to be your event!” learned and applied. This PowerPoint presentation was very informative and easy to understand and follow. Facebook and Instagram are alike in that both are photo sharing applications, allow you to add a location, use Quoting from the PowerPoint screen, “Social Media is the #hashtags and @tagging, and link to other users on social interaction among people in which they create, share, Instagram like Facebook. The main difference is Instagram and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and an image sharing application- every post must be based and networks. Social Media is the blending of technology on a photo. On Instagram you have “Followers” who see and social interaction for the co-creation of valuable your posts opposed to on FB where people that have “Liked” information. Social Media has become the premier way to your page see your posts. The End- Megan Boyd- attract, connect and contact potential members...on both a [email protected]– Instagram-cargirlmeg Page 14 RUMMAGE BOX

LET’S GIVE THEM A REASON TO STAY WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Wayne Tuck Mary Bartemeyer 2019 Vice President Membership Vice President - Websites

AACA signs up literally thousands of new members every year. I have spent much of my time over the past few years as VP-Membership encouraging our As the VP of Websites for the second year, I cannot help members at both the region and national level to do but to emphasize the importance of electronic more recruiting. You have done exactly that. In fact, you communication to help our region, chapters, and have done even more than I should have expected. For National grow. To catch and keep the younger that, please accept my sincere thanks and please generations, we need to find and keep them through continue to do the same. (Maybe even more?) electronic communications. Where do people spend most of their time these days? On their computers, iPads, Now with thousands of new members signed up every and the all-encompassing smart phone. If they can’t read year wouldn’t you think our membership totals should be it on their devices, I’m not sure if they think it exists. growing? Sadly, that is not the case. More members fail to renew their memberships every year than new Some of you are kept up-to-date via a website. Those of members signed up. Yes, we lose some from age, deaths, you who do not should consider it a priority to set up a disabilities and the like. This is normal attrition. There website or Facebook page. We are not in the era of paper isn’t much we can do about that. Why do so many notifications anymore and as an organization we have to members sign up, stay a year or two and then decide not forge ahead in this endeavor. Think of the people you can to renew their membership? We didn’t give them a reach, how much time and money can be saved when a reason to stay! website is kept up-to-date with your events, how your membership can grow and prosper in the times ahead. New members join for various reasons. Some join for the Don’t have a webmaster? Nab a student from your local social aspects such as friendship, fellowship and human high school or college. You feed them the information contact. Others like to drive their cars with a group. Some and they put it in context that attracts viewers. National even seek technical information and a network of service provides a free internet set up so that there is no providers. Some want to lead and be a part of the club financial burden to your organization. There is no excuse leadership corps. Whatever the reason, AACA has the not to go electronic and if we do not, we will not survive. ability to provide it. Times have changed. We must change to survive.

Retaining our current members is just as important as This year, 75 competitors submitted their websites for recruiting new ones. Does someone call a member that evaluation and National Awards. All judging is done by hasn’t shown up for a couple of meetings? Do we experienced webmasters. 14 of these 75 websites are communicate well with our new members? Do we show considered the best of the best, Master Webmasters. If them we are interested in their wants and needs? Does you are not a webmaster, support the person that is. our club provide the activities that are needed to keep Send them articles and announcements that will help everyone’s interest? These are all questions we should be them keep your information fresh and new. You will reap asking ourselves. The answer is easy. Yes, AACA can the benefits in membership and information sharing. provide all of the activities and services any member could want. Moving forward, membership retention should be put near the top of our club’s priority list. Let’s make sure we give every single one of our members good reasons to stay. Reprinted with permission from the WINTER 2020 issue of The Rummage Box, THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA. SUPPORTERS/CAR EVENT Page 15

Old Cars 2019 WINNERS of the GOLDEN QUILL AWARD National Luxury: Antique Automobile West Peterson, editor- AACA

Full-Size Chapter: Northern Lights, Donna & Bill Dirnberger, editors, MN Region -AACA Thunderbird News, Ed Raabe, editor, Classic Thunderbird Club of South Florida Sub-Compact Chapter: The Chatter, Kim Gardner, editor, Capital City Chapter- AACA

Sidelights, Jean Hawa, editor, South Florida Region- AACA

Honorable Mention: Nuts and Bolts, Joe Pinson, editor, Cape Canaveral Region– AACA FROM: A.A.C.A. South Florida Region c/o Jean Hawa 9999 SW 71 Avenue Pinecrest, FL 33156-3063

South Florida Region Events TO: Website: www.aacasouthflorida.club

MAY 2020 5– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M. –online via Zoom 21 (?) General Meeting—7:30 P.M.– La Fragua Restaurant, TBA– (?) CLUB PICNIC

JUNE 2020 BIRTHDAYS 2– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M. –via Zoom 18- (?) General Meeting—7:30 P.M.– La Fragua MAY JUNE Trish Mitro Restaurant, 7931 NW 2nd Street, Miami 33126; Diane Ash Carlos Alem Nancy Murphy Dinner option at 6 P.M. Richard Ash Tim Battle Lianne Naon Stephen Baldwin Michelle Leonel Ortiz JULY 2020 Beauchamp Hilda Pacheco 7– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M.—via Zoom or Jean Hawa Joyce Cotner Carnina Perez 16- (?) General Meeting—7:30 P.M.– La Fragua Manny Garcia Marilena Perez Restaurant, 7931 NW 2nd Street, Miami 33126; Michelle Harris Edwin Sampson Dinner option at 6 P.M. Tamara Tania Santiago- Hernandez Mirabel Eugenio A. 2020 AACA NATIONAL/REGION EVENTS Nina Stowe Ray Hoffman Rebecca Tormes (check Antique Automobileor www.aaca.org for more Kunzendorf Carol Wechsler information) Adele Mann Terilee

Wunderman MAY Marlene May

7-9 - Central Spring Nationals- (Cancelled; will not be rescheduled) - National AACA- Auburn, IN SUNSHINE

JUNE 2020 George Harvey is recuperating well after surgery. 7-11 - AACA Sentimental Tour- Mountain State Classics Region (Cancelled)- Potomac Highlands, WV (vehicles 1928-1958) OTHER EVENTS 12-13 Southeastern Spring National- Hornets Nest Region - (?) JULY 3-4, 2020 Car Show- Miami Springs, FL Charlotte, NC- (originally April 2-4, 2020) (Cancelled 24-27 - Eastern Spring Nationals- White Water Region - Independence Day Celebration, Friday Beckley, WV (Cancelled) Miami Springs Circle, 6 PM-9PM; Parade on

JULY 10, 2020– COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY Saturday CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED EVENTS AUGUST 12-15 - AACA Eastern Divisional Tour - Eastern Shore Region Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-19 & Bay Country Region - Eastern Shore of Maryland RESCHEDULED: NOVEMBER 7, 2020 (original date: May 13-16, 2020) Hillsboro Region AACA 20-22– AACA Southeastern Fall Nationals– Kyana Region– https://www.gasparillaconcours.com Corydon, Indiana; for up to date information: Peter O. Knight Airport, 825 Severn Ave, www.aaca2020southeastfallnationals.com Tampa, FL 33606 (Cancelled)