The Oldsletter May/June 2016

Inside This Issue; l Our Photo Shoot Results l Toronado, 50th Anniversary l Olds in the Spotlight and More Newsletter of the Northern California Chapter Club of America Officers and Representatives 2016 Nor Cal Olds Club Website: www.norcalolds.com

President and Newsletter Editor Larry Ewing Technical Librarian 3330 Henriette Ct (408) 528-9770 San Jose, CA 95135 [email protected]

Vice-President Denise La Centra (510) 299-1403 144 Virginia St. [email protected] Hayward, CA 94544

Treasurer/Membership Dan Haggerty (408) 268-7904 6208 Balderstone Dr [email protected] San Jose, CA 95120

Secretary and Health & Welfare Linda Sutherland (209) 833-3413 1460 Velasquez Lane [email protected] Tracy, CA 95377

* Car Show Chair Jon Manji 916-386-1642 2257 Moorbrook Way [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95826

Club Historian Bob Griffith (209) 366-2807 Lodi, CA [email protected] * Note: Our longtime Car Show Chair Jon Manji will resign at the end of 2016 chairing only 2 more shows, our zone and Lodi. He has given us plenty of time to come up with a replacement and has offered to help with the transition to a new person offering to still do paperwork details such as obtaining insurance, etc. Please contact Pres Larry or Jon to find out if this job is for you. Pacific S.W. Zone Directors Don Dan Haggerty Sutherland 6208 Balderstone Dr Nor Cal Olds San Jose, CA 95120 Webmaster (408) 268-7904 [email protected] (209) 833-3413 Jon Manji, 2257 Moorbrook Way [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95826 1460 Velasquez Lane 916-386-1642 Tracy, CA 95377 2 [email protected] President’s Message Hi Oldsmobile Club members: Our Zone Show is just around the corner and if you’re on the fence with other priorities loom- ing, remember this can be a day of show registration for you. We always need volunteer judges at this show so please consider stepping forward to help out.

We did cancel our planned trip to Al Engles and the Rosie Riveter site in Richmond planned for March 5th because of the weather. But don’t despair, we have rescheduled Rosie for June 11th. See page 5 for details and make sure you call Denise by June 1st if you plan to come.

Anybody going to the Kingsport, TN Nationals in July? I know Jon Manji is for sure and he wants to know if you have any questions or ideas you would like him to bring to the meet meet- ing. See next page for the “Ask Your Zone Director” article.

Another change we made was to drop the Fairfield RR trip in July and concentrate on going to the sponsored show July 31st at Portal Park in Cupertino. We can all park together on the lawn, there is shade and a great BBQ available. Please contact me if you are going.

We, as a club have planned to go to the Roamin’ Angels, Crusin’ in the Pines Car Show in Ne- vada City Sept 9-11. We plan to group together as a club. There now is a form in this Oldsletter and I do have some full size official forms if you are interested.

I’m going to the All GM show (less Chevy) in Clovis April 29-30 for the first time. See page 17. This was recommended by our member Dennis Baker. Join me if you can! Mike White and I are going to the National Antique Oldsmoble Club Nationals in Colorado Springs, CO in June 22-25. Many So-Cal members plan to go as well. Best Regards, President, Larry Ewing Editor’s Note As you see on our cover and inside this issue we had our Golden Gate Bridge photo shoot. April 3rd turned out to be a picture perfect day for a clear view of the bridge. We obtained a spot near the water without background clutter. For many years now we have been placing a full page ad in the OCA National Meet Magazine and this great idea of a Golden Gate back- ground was from our Zone Director Jon Manji as he thought this would make a great statment from our club to OCA. My only wish is we could have had more members and their cars but we did call everyone. It is 50 years since the introduction of the Toronado and we have featured Gary Hinman’s stun- ning example. We plan to send this and more on to Ralph Braun at JWO. Please submit you Oldsmobile stories and photos for inclusion in the Oldsletter and maybe we can send on to JWO if you desire.

Best Regards, Editor Larry Ewing

Membership Report Membership as of April 7, 2016 is 118 members with 54 associate members. NCOC 2016 membership dues are due by January 1, Each Year; $25 for member only or $25 + $5 for member and spouse; send to Dan Haggerty membership chairman. Applications for NCOC and OCA are on our club website at ( www.norcalolds.com ). Membership Chairman, Dan Haggerty

Cover: Golden Gate with cars and Gary Hinman’s 50th year Toronado, photos by Larry Ewing 3 Treasurer Report Our club bank account is solvent. Nor Cal Olds Club Treasurer, Dan Haggerty Ask Your Zone Director, By Jon Manji, PSW Zone Director

It won’t be too long before our 2016 OCA National Meet will be taking place. An important part of the National Meet is a full-day meeting of your Board of Directors, where many issues concerning the club are discussed and courses of action are agreed upon.

Typically, an issue of concern is summarized and a proposed course of action is presented to the Board as a motion for consideration. The motion is then discussed among the Board members, during which time additional background information may be requested and/or the proposed course of action may be modified. Once the discussion period is over, a Board member must second the motion (a second is not needed in the case of motions proposed by a Board Commit- tee) and the Board members then vote on the proposed motion.

Do you have any club-related issues that you would like to see addressed by the OCA Board? While the Board considers issues and handles business year-round via e-mail, the annual meet- ing provides an opportunity for face-to-face presentation and discussion. The deadline for motions to be considered at this year’s Board meeting is 30 days before the meeting, which is June 20th. Since any issue will need to be written up in the correct form for a motion, figure our deadline locally should be at least one week before the 20th, earlier if possible.

Your Zone Directors are your representatives to the Board. We can help take your issue of con- cern and proposed solution and put it in the form of a motion for Board consideration. Please contact me or Dan to get started, we’ll be happy to help.

LATE NOTICE: Side trip to the Vandenberg Airforce Base on Fri, May 13th Dear Jeff Stanish and Jon Manji,

I am planning to attend the OCA Zone meet in Pismo Beach, and am organizing a side trip to the Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday, May 13th. We plan to visit the Vandenberg Space and Missile Technology Education Center at the Historic Space Launch Complex #10. The visit is scheduled from 1:00 to 3:30 pm. The tour is limited to US citizens and preregistration is required. The Vandenberg side trip has been announced in the last couple of So Cal meet- ings and newsletters. I would like to invite the Nor Cal members as well, and apologize for the late invitation.

Please let me know if you or anyone from NorCal would like attend. If so, then I need to know the full name, date of birth, driver’s license number, and US citizenship (required) for everyone that wants to attend. This information is needed for the tour application, which I plan to submit by April 19th. Again, I apologize for the late notice.

Please don’t hesitate to call or reply to this message if you have any questions.

I am looking forward to seeing the NorCal group again next month.

Best Regards, Mike Van Auken (949) 855-6339 4 Official Olds Club Events 2016 Apr 29-30 All GM Show, Clovis CA. See page 17 for info May 13-14 PSW Zone Show, Sea Crest Hotel, Pismo Beach 805-773-4608 (see page 12) June 11, Rosie the Riveter/ WWII Home Front Outing, see below for details June 22-25 NAOC National, Colorado Springs, CO July 16 The Rocket Round Up in the Town of Olds, Alberta, see page 12 for details July 31 Portal Park Cadillac Club show, Cupertino, CA, Details in later issue or clcnorcal.com July 19-24 OCA Nats Kingsport, TN, See JWO for application and info Aug 20 Watsonville Berry Pick/Race night, Details in later issue Sept 9-11 Roamin’ Angels, Nevada City, Details in later issue Oct 9 Annual Micke Grove Lodi Olds Show. Details in later issue Oct 22 Rocket West, Pete and Christi, Hollister, CA

Other Events All California Auto Museum Events (CAM) are listed on the inside back cover Apr 24 Dream Machines Half Moon Bay May 15 San Jose Country Club 6th Annual Concours d’Elegance May 15 Friendship Day Redwood City www.mopoyac.org/friendship-day.php June 4-5 Pleasanton - Goodguys 22nd Summer Get-Together June 12 Alameda Point Concours www.alamedapiontconcours.com/ June 18 Santa Cruz - Annual Woodies On The Wharf Car Show July 16 Hillsborough Concours, Crystal Spring Golf Course, San Mateo Aug 16 Concours on the Avenue, downtown Carmel by the Sea Aug 26-28 Pleasanton - Goodguys 30th West Coast Nationals Sept 17 Danville Concours d Elegance, Downtown Danville Sept 24 Ironstone Concours d’ Elegance, Murphys CA Oct 2 Horses 2 Horspower, Sequoia High School, Redwood City, CA Oct 21-23 25th Hot Rod Reunion Drags, Famosa Raceway, Bakersfield, CA

Notice: Reschedule to new date below: Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historic Park Saturday June 11th 10 AM See next pages for details

5 Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historic Park Saturday, June 11 at 10 AM

Lets all meet at the Visitors Center at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park

Directions: From i-580 take Harbour Way South ~2 miles. This will end at entrance gate to the Park, proceed to Rosie the Riveter Visitors Center.

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP Denise LaCentra by June 1 for dining at Rosies headcount and info, 510-299-1403. Park is free but lunch and ship tour extra.

6 Note: We will meet at the Visitors Center in Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historic Park. Rosie the Riveter Memorial The Rosie the Riveter Memorial began as a public art project for the City of Richmond in the 1990’s. During the creation of the memorial, the National Park Service was invited to partici- pate, and this partnership led to the founding of the National Park in Richmond, California.

Richmond played a significant and nationally recognized part in the World War II home front. The four Richmond shipyards produced 747 ships, more than any other shipyard complex in the country. Richmond was also home to over 56 different war industries, more than any other city of its size in the United States. The city grew from less than 24,000 people in 1940 to nearly 100,000 people by 1943, overwhelming the available housing, roads, schools, businesses and community services. At the same time, Executive Order 9066 forcibly removed Japanese and Japanese-American residents from the area, disrupting Richmond’s thriving cut-flower industry. The war truly touched every aspect of civilian life on the home front. Through historic struc- tures, museum collections, interpretive exhibits, and programs, the park tells the diverse and fascinating story of the WWII home front.

Visit the Red Oak Victory Ship The Richmond Museum of History Association is in the process of restoring the last remaining Victory Ship that was created in the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. You can watch the volunteers at work and explore this important part of American World War II history. The SS Red Oak Victory continues to be open on all its usual open days, Tuesday-Thursday- Saturday-Sunday, during the reconstruction of the Riggers Loft, which is just to the north of the Red Oak’s dock. Because of the congestion created by the reconstruction, the Red Oak will not participate in its normal Home Front Festival Activities, but will be open extended hours on that Saturday from 10 am. until 5 p.m. for docent led tours. The last tour that day will be at 4 p.m. A PASSPORT STAMP STATION is on the Ship. (The ship has a steep gangplank, and is not fully accessible). Ship’s phone: (510-237-2933)

MENU at Rosies ( Please call Denise at 510-299-1403 by June 1 for head- count for lunch reservations) Revisiting the historical roots of American food. STARTERS SOUP OF THE DAY $8 SPICED BOILED PEANUTS $5, Virginia peanuts, chilies, coriander, and fennel FRIES $8, with house seasoning SWEET POTATO FRIES $10, with ranch dressing ONION RINGS $10, with jalapeño-ranch dressing FRITO PIE $9, Fritos, pork and beef chili, cheddar and jack cheese, onion, jalapeño, and sour cream

LUNCH BLACKENED CATFISH SANDWICH $16 coleslaw and jalapeño-lime mayonnaise served with fries THE RIVETER SANDWICH $15 spicy fried chicken breast, jalapeño aioli, and creamy coleslaw served with fries “PORT”-O-BELLO SANDWICH $14 with red pepper-cashew cream and arugula served with fries VEGGIE BURGER $12, secret sauce served with romaine, tomato, red onion and fries GRILLED CHEESE $13, gruyère & cheddar cheese, tomato, and poblano chiles served w/ fries 7 March 12, 2016 Nor Cal Meeting Minutes

President Larry Ewing called the meeting to order at Mimi’s Cafe in Dublin at 10:00 am with 8 members in attendance. Meeting minutes from January 2016 were read, approval motion made by Dan Haggerty, and seconded by Jon Manji.

Officer Reports: Members Health and Welfare: Nothing to report. Web Master: The site is still under utilized with nothing further to report. Vice-President: Cancellation of Rosie Tour on March 5th due to weather. Discussion to reschedule the tour to June 11th, as the San Jose Firehouse tour has been cancelled and to be rescheduled at a later date. Also noted was the April 3rd photo op at the Golden Gate Bridge and the bunker tour with Dominic Spinetta was still a go. Treasury and Membership: Our treasury is still solvent. As of this date our membership is at 117 members (130 last year at this time).

Zone Show: Jon Manji reported we are in good shape and OCA insurance, Road Show, and publicity has been approved by OCA. Volunteers from both chapters are needed for show field layout and parking. Award artwork is close to being completed.

The 2017 Zone Show was discussed and Larry Ewing to talk to the Southern California chapter about locations.

A question was raised if we are interested in hosting another National Meet. National meets are now being coordinated by professional services in conjunction with the hosting chapters.

Meeting was adjourned at 12:15 pm.

Submitted by: Linda Sutherland, Club Secretary

April 3, 2016 Nor Cal Photo Shoot and Bunker Tour

April 3rd turned out to be a perfect day to have our event. At 9 am at Fort Mason the sun was bright, the sky was blue and the entire Golden Gate Bridge was visible from our vantage point. thirteen members brought 11 and we had 2 guests. That is about 10% of membership and maybe 5% of the cars in our club. I’m not complaining because those that came got in some nice pictures and many went on to the bunker tour Dominic Spinetta arranged. 8 The reason for this photo shoot was to get a nice picture to send to the OCA National Magazine which we support with a full page ad every year. A composite was made to show cars and people.

People from left, Jon Manji, Ray Sanlorenzo, guest Annie with Dominic Spinetta, John B. F. Smith, Larry Simon, Ed Landman, Tony and Denise La Centra, Linda and Don Sutherland, Linda and Larry Ewing and Tim Blaney and behind the camera, guest Tony Fernandes. Dominic got the bright idea to simulate a crash with an already bent pole. Below, Linda Sutherland’s ‘70, Jon Manji’s ‘86 442 and Tim Blaney’s’67 Cutlass.

9 April 3, 2016 Bunker Tour, Battery Townsley This was an interesting visit and was only a few miles away from Fort Baker at Fort Cronkhite. Parking was an issue and we had to park apart and we did lose Ray San- lorenzo in the process. We all hiked up a good incline, maybe a half a mile to the bunker. Seems this project began around 1938 as a secret project. High on a hill a concrete fortress was built under the surface with 5 to 10 ft thick walls and a large gun, (cannon) was installed to shoot 2100 lb. bullets, for lack of the correct name. It pointed out to the ocean and had a 2 or 3 mile accurate range. It was a defense site mainly in fear of the Japanese as they were showing aggression to China, and Pacific islands at the time. The bunker was never used for actual combat but was later used in the Cold War era to simulate high impact blasts. On our tour we saw the cannon had been removed but one from the USS Missouri was on display out front as it was said to be the same size cannon. We had a very informative guide and thanks to Dominic Spinetta for setting up this event.

At right is a past picture taken before the cannon was removed. Note the 3 people on far right to get a sense of scale.

Middle picture is all of us stand- ing in an area which would have been behind the gun but is now a round walkway with a hole where the gun turned.

Below you can see all of us standing by the barrel of the USS Missouri gun and Tony Fernandes holding a simulated shell.

10 Oldsmobile in the Spotlight May 2016 Hemmings Muscle Machine Magazine has 3 good Oldsmobile articles: 1) 1969 Olds 442 featured in their Buyers Guide section. 2) 1968 Hurst /Olds with 6 pages dedicated to teardown by 6 men in 8 hours. This car is owned by James Kryta, co-founder of Inline Tube. A video can be seen on You Tube under “Hurst Olds Tear Down”. 3) A 455 built to 468 and boosted to 625 HP and put into “Olds Cool” is a 1939 Olds that a H-Body Starfire to run 9.30 Sec at 148.12 MPH on a won the most coveted honor in the single 4 barrel! custom car world, the 2016 Riddler Members at Goodguys in March Award. Bill Thomas owner

On left, Dan and Elane Haggerty at Goodguys but I told then I’d put the Golden Gate in the background be- cause they could not make the photo shoot! Too bad the sun was backwards that day otherwise it may have been more convincing.

Steve Spatola with his ‘84 CC wagon New member Ray Sanlorenzo with his ‘50 Holiday

Harv Goldhammer with his ‘70 442 W-30. This picture was taken on Saturday and the ones on right were from Sunday. My ‘50 and Tony La Centras non -Oldsmobile had to be wiped down a number of times that wet afternoon. I’m a ‘68 El Camino! 11 Special Invitation from Ken Pilidis, President, Northern Lights Oldsmobile Club

You are cordially invited to the Northern Lights Oldsmobile Club’s annual Oldsmobile show; The Rocket Round Up in the Town of Olds, Alberta on July 16.

Looking for a vacation in the magnificent Canadian Rockies? Want to see Banff and Lake Louise? It’s only an hour away. Banff National Park, Alberta If we know in advance that enough of you are coming, we’ll set up some horse back riding (a chuck wagon for those that don’t ride) following trails on our way to a steak dinner camp out. We’d have to know by the end of April. We’ve done this before with the Puget Sound Chapter.

Your members will pay the member price of $10 for the show (before July 9). They can show us their membership card from your club or OCA card and we’ll also give them Mini-Olds Art with an easel to display it if they are one of the first 75 to register (last years art attached- 55 Olds 88 Holiday). We had 83 cars at the show last year with seven cars driving more than 700 miles to be there.

There is also a Long Distance Award for non-club members (as well as one for club mem- bers), a Mayor’s Choice Award (given out by the Mayor of Olds) and the Oldest Oldsmobile at Olds Award. A free hot dog lunch is included with registration and we’ll even throw in a soft drink or two. If you’re really hungry, have a second hot dog too. However, if you’re going to the banquet at the Royal Canadian Legion, after the show, don’t eat too much. One more thing, we have the door prize giveaway rigged ; all participants win a door prize. There is also a cash give-a-way where you pick an envelope instead of a door prize if you wish. There are twenty envelopes with $5 bills, ten with $10 bills , five with $20 bills, two $50’s and one envelope with a $100 bill in it.

Oh yes, we’re having a sale in Canada. Yes, the whole country is having a sale...if you’re American. Everything is currently 20-25% off vs. the US dollar, due to the world’s price for oil and the Canadian dollar being a commodity driven currency. So, you get to go to an Olds- mobile show and drive through the majestic Rockies, save on everything in the country, win a door prize, have a free lunch, possibly win a trophy, get a piece of Oldsmobile history with a mini art piece (if you are one of the first 75 registered), and enjoy the fellowship of other Olds- mobile owners in a different country. Also, while you’re here, you can have a look around, in case the election doesn’t turn out the way you’ve hoped, then at least you’ll know what to expect when you move here.... . Seriously, if everything else I’ve mentioned wasn’t enough, Alberta also has no provincial sales tax...just saying.

This year it’s GTO (Go To Olds) How hard is it to find Olds?

Directions

The town of Olds is 60 miles north of Calgary just off highway 2 on the way to the provincial capital of Edmonton. (See attached Olds Location). We’re only an hour drive to the Banff town site and the National Park. From Calgary drive north along highway 2 and take the Olds exit (See HWY 2 to Olds). You’ll be on HWY 27 which goes through the town. Drive until you come to 61 Ave and turn left then right on 51 Street (See directions to show site). Drive for about a 1/4 mile and we are on the left (See show site). The show is July 16. See the cars from last years show. I hope you can join us for our clubs 25th Anniversary. Best to you and your club in 2016. Regards, Ken Pilidis, President, Northern Lights Oldsmobile Club 12 Let’s Make Plans for the Zone Show May 13-14

Below is a reduced copy of our registration flyer. A full, 2 sided is available online at norcalolds.com or at registration day of show

13 Note: A download- able version of this form is on our website norcal olds. com or can be found on the Roamin’ Angels site. When you send in application also please contact Larry Ewing, at num- bers on inside front cover, so we can all park together as a club. 14 50 Year Anniversary of the Toronado and a Man that Owns One The design of the Toronado, code named XP-784, began at in 1958 and it was to be a competitor to the recently developed larger luxurious Ford Thunder- bird. Front wheel drive was considered for both cars and only GM was successful in developing a viable unit. The Toronado was first planned to be based on a smaller GM A size body but later at GM it was decided that it would share the body with the larger Riviera starting in 1966 and later shared with the 1967 . Re- member GM was to bring out the Camaro and Firebird in 1967 which filled the smaller size car hole which was also in response to the hot selling Ford Mustang. The Riviera of course was of the conventional rear wheel drive front engine configura- tion while the Toronado was going to be front wheel drive and had a lot of engineering complexities to work out prior to production. The mechanical challenge was carried out by Harold Metzel and assistant chief engi- neer John Beltz to figure out the complex front wheel drive configuration. Toronados distinctive styling can be traced to General Motors designer Leslie Johnson under the direction of Bill Mitchell. These are just a few names in the grand collabora- tion to bring out this advanced milestone car debuting in model year 1966. magazine named it for 1966, it won for the fastest production car to reach the top of Pikes Peak that year and was the positive subject of many automotive magazines including Hot Rod. LEE

15 Nor-Cal Member Gary Hinman’s connection to Oldsmobile started as a teenager when he noticed the 1949 and 1950 88 Oldsmobiles drag racing and was fascinated with their suspension raising up and running away from the competition. Being a Ford man in his youth he had a 1951 Ford Victoria and after seeing the Oldsmobiles go, he obtained a 303 cubic inch Rocket engine, added six carburetors and stuffed it into his Ford. A few years later, Gary now an accomplished machinist, was very impressed with the introduction of the brand-new front wheel drive 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado he saw in the September 1965 issue of Motor Trend magazine. With European styling and American power he had to have one. But with the sticker price of over $6200 it was out of the budget for a young working man now starting a family. Two years later an acquaintance knowing how much Gary liked the Toronado found this slightly used silver green beauty with only10,000 miles, for sale. The owners were getting a divorce and it was available for $3250, almost half of the new retail price. Still a bunch of money for Gary but he was able to qualify for a big loan from his credit union and he got his dream car for $94.53 a month. This Olds became the family car raising their son and daughter and was dependable transportation for many years. Gary’s hobby was racing super modified cars at local speedways in his native town of San Jose at that time. Gary especially liked to take his family up to Tahoe and demon- strate how well the Toronado handled in the snow. In 1970 with $800 Gary quit his machinist job and bought an auto repair shop in the Evergreen area of San Jose. It became known as Hinman’s Garage and over the years he built up the shop to a respected business. After nearly 30 years in the business and thinking about retirement he decided to do a total frame off restoration of his Torona- do which now had gone 96k miles. The body was stripped to bare metal and totally taken apart. Gary did his own body work and prep and had the final paint done by Frank Wilson, a professional painter. Jack Davis of Jetta Design did the reupholstering. Dan’s transmission did the work on the turbo 425. Gary of course went through the engine and all the mechanics including the suspension. Completed in 2002 this beautiful car was all new again. Ralph Braun who writes a monthly column in JWO recently mentioned Gary’s Tor- onado as he remembers it in the 2005 OCA Nationals in Seattle and wondered if Gary was still around? The answer is an astounding yes!

16 Now in 2016, still in top show condi- tion, it has received top awards in every show and Concourse he has entered since completed. His Torona- do even won the top award at an all show which was the first time ever for a non-Buick car. This arguably could be the nicest and most cor- rect 1966 Toro in the country! You can also see Gary’s name on the Best of Show perpetual trophy, our most prestigious Nor-Cal Chapter Award, as a 2004 entry.

Beside this Toronado Gary has an unrestored ‘66 in pristine condition that he and his wife Sally uses more often for longer road trips and local shows.

The Hinmans are the only current members Above is Gary with a special piece of his- in the Nor-Cal Chapter that own first year tory. This post was part of the staircase Toronados but they are members of OCA and a in the Ransom E. Olds mansion that was chapter that is specifically for Toronados. recovered at tear down in 1966, a quite significant date!

Above & below show both of Gary’s Toronados, above left, the restored car and below on right

17 Attention Olds Club Members, This looks to be a good show. Our Nor Cal member Dennis Baker has been a big part of it for years and speaks highly of the event. Looks to be all GM except . $40 registration gets a BBQ tri-tip for 2 Friday night and an event Tee shirt and Saturday is the show, judged if you want or display. Call me if interested in Caravaning down Fri. Larry Ewing 408-896-1950

This is a judged show much like our Zone Show judging but with other makes of similar years in your class. e.g. Class J: 1949-1958 Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac. Class C: 1968- 1974 GTO, 442, and GS hardtop and convertible. Go to their website, pontiacsofcentralcalifornia.org to see the exact breakdown of classes and a full informative brochure with registration form.

18 Cars For Sale

1950 88 Club Sedan, 324/hydro, Paint &interior done, many new parts. Serious 1949 98 up for auction in Chowchilla May buyer only$20k obo 415-519-7125 Harry 7th along with 85 more cars mostly 1949 76 Club Sedan, recent ground up res- from 30s, 40s and 50s all owned by toration. $30k 1 408-246-4497 member Dan Flanagan. Hewletts An- tique Auction, 209-389-4552 Parts For Sale 1949 88 coupe. Int/ext chrome trim, trunk & door handles, hood ornaments, rocker molding, complete headlight sets tail lights, hubcaps, mirrors, side glass and more. Better prices than Ebay or Hem- mings. Ship from Novato,CA, Additional info call me: Ed @ 415-897-1866. 1955 S88 Holiday 2 dr 74k mi, Restored 1969 GMB water pump, part #130-2773 for 30 years ago then stored 25 yrs. No rust 400 without AC. It is new, asking $50.00. ever. $18.5K. 559-287-2010 Bob Call Tony, 510-909-9582. 1968-69 “C” Heads Casting #394548 big valve, pulled from running 442. Can send pictures. Jeff (408)370-9142 or [email protected] 1957 371 engine seized but complete/w dual range hydro attached $350,’64 alum water pump housing $125, ‘55 4bb carb 1955 88 Holiday, 324 4bbl, Hydro, see to #7005900, $50. 916-801-0687 appreciate! $19.5k, 510-816-0272 New Nor Cal white tee shirts with front and back full color Golden Gate logos. Will be for sale at our events. $10 for all sizes except XXL and up Denise La Centra 510-299-1403

1952 S88 2 dr sd, rebuilt drive line, new paint, chrome, interior, WW radials Exc shape. $22K obo 925-947-5432 Ron Parts Wanted 1948,49,50 51 88a, Chrome door locks, left grille bar extension, reversed stock wheels with clips (2) 916-801-0687 19 Oldsletter The Oldsletter is published six times per year by the Northern California Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America, and is provided as a benefit to members of the chapter. Its sole purpose is to inform and entertain members regarding all aspects of the Oldsmobile, including history, technical advice and restoration. The Oldsletter is a reflection of its readership and all are urged to submit any article, technical tip, personal history, comment, etc. that other Oldsmobile enthusiasts might enjoy. Just submit all material to the Newsletter Editor. Nor Cal Olds Club dues are $25.00 per year for member only and you can add a spouse for $5.00 per year. Nor Cal collects Northern California Chapter dues on an annual basis due January of each year. Send to the Membership Secretary listed on page 2. See our website www.norcalolds.com for NCOC & OCA membership applications.

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Don’t Miss the Fun, Plan for the Zone Show May 13-14,2016 at Pismo Beach