July 2005 Tallahassee Chassee

Next Meeting Traveling in July 12th, 2005 the Past Forest Heights Baptist Church and Present Dinner 6:00 pm General Meeting 7:00 pm

The Tallahassee Region Club Officers Antique Automobile Club of America President Gary Edwards 343 Milestone Drive Tallahassee, FL 32312 Soap Box Derby & Hot Rod Power Tour 850-893-5602 David Taylor Vice President This month’s special reports ine how much time Neal puts into their destination for the day and J. Andy Mohney and pictures come from new it. the end of the tour. 7000 Foxglove Lane member David Taylor. Welcome aboard David, and thanks for the Tallahassee, FL 32312 stories and pics. Bob 850-893-3251 Secretary I volunteered to assist Neal Davis with the Soap Box Derby John Schanbacher that took place on Saturday the 517 Collinsford Rd. June 11th. I took a few photos Tallahassee, FL 32301 over the weekend. The ones on I talked with a guy who said race day are sometimes a little he was editor of "Hot Rod" maga- 850-878-3036 blurred because of rain drops on zine and who invited me to join Treasurer the lens. them. He said this was the 11th year for the Power Tour. On Mabel Duncan their web site in October they will 647 Miller Road have the destinations and direc- Havana, FL 32333 tions for next year's tour. His preliminary prediction was that 850-539-4910 next year it would start in Kis- Newsletter/Web Editor simmee and travel up the east coast. Bob Love The rain was not bad, basi- 169 Mulberry Circle cally a drizzle. All of the people I Crawfordville, FL 32327 talked to were very nice and encouraging drivers to join them. 850-926-2820 The Hot Rod Magazine Power He said they had a pretty good Jack Hanbury, John Schan- Tour came through town June 9- number of cars that were com- bacher, and Bobby Hollingsworth 10. I joined them, in the rain, at pleting the entire tour. And were judges at the finish line. the Fairgrounds Friday Morning. They were really soaked by the many veterans from previous JuLY end of the races. years' tours. It was fun to be part of it. David Taylor Birthdays

(More pictures of page 3) 1— Nan Brown Signs Along the Way 1— Gary Edwards 4— Laurianne Graham 4—Shirley Ozgowicz 8—Richard Duley 12— Mabel Duncan They had a drivers' meeting 16— John McCarthy This photo of the title win- at 8:45 and pulled out single file 26—Paula Link ning run of Neal's granddaughter behind the bus and lead vehicle Kelsie (who will be going to Ak- on the next leg of the tour at 29—Sherrill Dansby ron) is an example of how close 9:00 In the photo with the bus, some of these races were. that's my 56 Chevy. Happy It was really good to see club I stayed with them a while as members volunteering to help they went east on I-10 headed Birthday make it go. And you can't imag- for Lake City. Kissimmee was Page 2 Tallahassee Chassee July 2005

TALLAHASSEE REGION, AACA MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING June14, 2005

Forest Heights Baptist Church

Present were approximately 48 members, two guests, and Sharon McEwan Palmer, a new member. The guests were Bruce Gould and Michael Graubelle, Connie Cox's grandson. In addition, we received an application from Dan Isaacs who is renewing his membership.

Prayer – Gary Edwards

Treasurer’s Report - Mabel Duncan gave the report. Details are available from the Treasurer.

Sunshine Committee Report - Glenda Schanbacher

Glenda reported that Joe and Connie Cox have health considerations, please keep them and the others listed below in your prayers. They all would appreciate calls and contacts from our members. Dorothy Campbell is still recovering from surgery.

Laurianne Graham will be celebrating her 92nd birthday on July 4th. We wish her a very happy birthday and we know she and Jack are looking forward to their 60th Wedding Anniversary on August 12, 2005.

The following club members also have considerations Elizabeth Tyler Laurianne and Jack Graham Dorothy Campbell Ruth Barker John Plott Bill Stucky Sharon Lyle Joe & Connie Cox

There surely are others who have problems. Let Glenda, or any of the officers know of needs.

New & Old Business - 1. The club mourned the passing of Carol Rainey on May 23, 2005. She will be sorely missed. An excellent eulogy appeared in the Chassee in the "Club News" section, June edition by Bill Thompson. If you haven't please take the time to read it. Carol held all of the official club posts over the many years she and Dan were members. The most recent was President in 2004. She also provided leadership in so many ways. She always could be counted on to help out in any endeavor no matter what needed to be done. She participated in all aspects of club activities and was always able to contribute fresh ideas. Again, she will be sorely missed.

2. The 50/50 drawing was held with Peter Zulinke, the winner.

3. Gary reported on the University Chevrolet car show on May 21st. He and everyone else won trophies! Tom Link manned a table there promoting our club.

4. Neal Davis reported on the 2005 Soap Box Derby, June 11, 2005. It was held at Blairstone and Capital Circle. Twenty six cars participated in the event. Several volunteers from the club were on hand to help out. In spite of the all-day rain, the races were completed succesfully. Kelsey Moore, who, incidentally, is Neal's grand daughter, won first place in the Stock Division. This means she will be going to Akron, Ohio later this year to compete in the National Soap Box races. Casey Torrey (our sponsored driver) came in 7th in the Super Stock Division. Accolades to Neal Davis who was the driving force behind the whole op- eration.

5. It was reported that plans are being made for more tour events this year. The hot summer weather limits what we can comfortably accomplish. A historic tour of Quincy is in the works; Ed Shuler told of a car collection in Panama City that would be a good destination probably for an overnighter.

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6. Gene Densmore suggested the club look into have either business or perhaps introduction card prepared for members to distribute telling of our club. As a reward, he was chosen chair person to head up a committee to study and make a recommendation to the club. Nell Hollingsworth and Norm Madsen will assist.

7. The 17th Annual Great Southern Antique Car Rally in Cairo, Georgia was held on May 13 14, 2005. Our club has traditionally supported this event and this year was no different, we won the award for the group with the most participants.

8. Bob Love reported that he is in need of written articles for the Chassee newsletter. They can be in any form. Examples can be found in earlier issues of the Chassee. Descriptions of members' experiences in restoring or showing cars, and/or your version of "member's profiles" will be wel- come. Coming Events -

The Monticello Watermelon Festival will be held on June 18th.

See our website calendar for other ongoing events. Click on “Club Calendar” www.aaca.org/traaca . Also, visit the National website for National AACA activities www.aaca.org.

Program - Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson hosted our "Ice Cream Social" in conjunction with the meeting. He coordinated the event and provided much of the toppings. Several members brought ice cream and some churned the ice cream on site.

Next Meeting - July 12, 2005 at the Church.

Respectively submitted - John Schanbacher, Secretary Soap Box Derby

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From your reporters in the field:

Ramblings and Rovings of Junkyard Dog & Fluffy

Thursday past 6/16

This was to be a short day. Fluffy picked up Junkyard Dog about 9:00. Off to the post office and bank run. Now we are going to see Bill and Peggy. Guess what? The Model A Coupe now has four (4) wheels. This is good. Car is being driven on short runs at this time. Way to go Bill. Sitting under the shed is the new buy: an 8N Ford tractor. I think Peggy will look good on this. Going to be hard to keep up on long tours though. From here we checked out the clock room, the train room, the storage room, all of which is coming along fine.

Now we are off to W&L Tire . This is where Junkyard Dog is having some front end work done. Jack delivered some new parts and also some newly painted parts. Looks real nice; things are going along nicely. Be back on the road again soon. This work is being done to the 56 Ford conv...

From here we were going by N&E, also known as the Neal and Dave show. There are lots of cars to be seen here. So drive on over and check this out. You may see one of your own, also there many others. It’s worth the time and effort. So, check it out.

Junkyard Dog and Fluffy ride again 6/24

Thursday came on Friday this week. Junkyard Dog picked up Fluffy and away we go. Going by W&L Tire. We got to find the parts. We got to find the parts. We got to find the parts. You getting the message? We look all over the place, no parts. Maybe they are in Big Red; Big Red is in the Gulf station. Go to Fluff’s to get the key, call Joe, we were to be there about 10:00 o’clock, no answer. Back to the station, no parts in the trunk of Big Red. Back to Fluffy’s, call Joe again, no answer. Well, with everything going so well we go to Joe and Connie’s anyway. We get there after lunch, of which we have had none, and found Joe just returning from lunch. We visited with Joe & Connie for a while. This was a great visit. Then came the question that we ask so well. Can we see the cars? Sure. We go out back where we find a white Model T speedster, a black Model T Doctor’s coupe. “What is that?” Fluffy asked. It’s a 1950’s Speedex garden trac- tor. Also, we see the 1966 Corvair conv.. And outside, we found the 1948 Dodge coupe. After saying goodbye and thanking them for the tour we headed back home. Still no lunch and no parts. You may never know the rest. Of that story. Happy hunting.

Junkyard Dog and Fluffy stay close to home. Thursday just past. 6/30

Fluffy picked up Junkyard Dog about the regular time and we went by to carry Bill a clock to be repaired. So, we got to see Bill and Peggy and a friend of theirs. Next we did the post office and bank stop. We go to check on a 1931 Chevrolet. No one home, but we find out it had just been sold. Now it is time to go on to Tallahassee to see Mark. Mark has Olds Starfires, Fluffy was thinking maybe two. Boy, I hope we get pictures with this. Back up just a little. When we Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 Page 5 got there we were invited into the house. Toy cars by the 100’s although he had just sold about 100. Every room, toy cars. What is this? Trains? Yes, and lots of them too. Lots of different size and gauge. Fluffy and Junkyard Dog still have their mouth’s open. It was great. In about an hour. Oh yes, we came to see the cars. In the garage was Buick, Starfire Olds, two of them and a Mus- tang conv.. Would you like to go by the shop? Yes, yes, yes. Excitement uncontrolled! Now picture this in your mind. 23. Yes, twenty three. Oldsmobile Starfires and Buick Wildcats in lots of different colors; hardtops and convertibles. Folks, this is downtown Tallahassee. By the way, on the way back we stopped by the other garage to see one more Starfire. Some of these cars are in the process of restoration and some are ready to go. They are for sale!!!!!!!!!!!

In the 50s & 60s we packed wheel bearings on a regular bases. With today’s new high temp grease they hold up longer and better and don't run on your brake shoes. We use a red high temp JT-6 grease. Works well in all old cars. A lot of old cars have to have their rear wheel bearings packed as well. If not sure look at type of bearing being used or just ask. Page 6 Tallahassee Chassee July 2005

“Where Have All the Car Songs Gone?” Gary Edwards

Ah, the fabulous sixties! A time for drive-in dining, drive-in movies, fast food, (fast women?), and fast cars. The automobile was king and dominated the youth culture giv- ing young drivers freedom they had not experienced before. Performance that was re- served for the track now could be purchased from your local car dealer and driven on the street. Rock and roll music, which had become the younger generation’s break from tradition, now embraced their symbol of freedom and independence: the automobile.

In “Surf City” by Jan & Dean, an old car was the stuff of freedom and adventure: “I’ve got a 34 wagon and they call it a woodie…, it ain’t got a back seat or a rear window, but it still gets me where I wanna go.” We are not told the make or model but I’d guess it was a Ford, don’t you think?

Many of the songs had to do with who had the fastest car, and the only way to find that out was to race, usually right out on the street. This was a favor- ite sport of “The (name withheld) Little Old Lady From Pasadena”. This lady lived at a house that had a “flower bed of white gardenias”, but “parked in a rickety old garage, sat a brand new shiny red Super Stock Dodge” that regularly made boulevard fodder of all the young guys who challenged her. “Go granny, go granny, go granny go”.

In “Shut Down” by the Beach Boys, you had a street race between a”fuel- injected Sting Ray and a 413”. You can tell these guys were real gear heads, just listen to the words, “the Super Stock Dodge is winding out in low, but my fuel-injected Sting Ray’s really startin’ to go, to get the traction, I’m riding the clutch, my pressure plates are burnin’, that machine’s too much”.

In “Dead Man’s Curve” by Jan & Dean, a Jaguar XKE challenges a Corvette Sting Ray on what had to be one of the most challenging street race courses that ended at a place of the same name. It’s not clear who ultimately won, but the lesson seems to suggest, if you’re going to street race, do it on a straight course! Even more depressing is a song “Tell Laura I Love Her” when a young guys who tries to win a stock car race to have enough money to marry the girl of his dreams, Laura, crashes and dies, but his love for her will never die. The car that took the young lad to his death remains unnamed.

In a lesser known song, “Bonneville Bonnie” is a young gal who races her Pontiac Bonneville against a guy with a fastback Ford Fairlane GT, and she wins, but they fall in love and get married. Funny how, whenever the race is against a lady, whether it is the old lady from Pasadena, or even Bonneville Bonnie, the girl always wins (these guys aren’t so dumb after all!).

Of course, I can’t leave out “Little GTO” by Ronnie and the Daytonas, who proclaimed that he was going to take his GTO “to Pomona (drag way), and let them know, that I’m the coolest thing around, little buddy, gonna shut you down, when I turn it on, wind it up, blow it out, GTO” . And in Dan & Jeans’ “Go, Go, Go, GTO” he declares, “There’s no match for none can catch, my GTO”

Besides racing, another theme these car songs focused on was performance options. Here are some examples: “He’s hot with ram induction, but it’s understood, I’ve got a fuel-injected engine sittin’ under my hood” from “Shut Down” by the Beach Boys “Three deuces and a four speed, and a 389” from “Little GTO” by Ronnie and the Daytona's. Also, “with three pods on the engine and louvers in the hood, and a competition steering wheel that’s mad out of wood” from Go, Go, Go, GTO” by Jan & Dean. “My four speed dual quad posi-traction 409” from “409” by the Beach Boys Then of course, there were lots of other car songs too: “SS 396” by Paul Re- vere and the Raiders (by the way, they also did a GTO commercial in the 60’s), “Mustang Sally” by Wilson Picket, “Fun, Fun, Fun” about a T-Bird, by the Beach Boys, “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Johnny Bond, which was a street rod, a Ford Model A with a souped up Lincoln engine. Other street rods were: “Three Window Coupe” and “Little Deuce Coupe” by the Beach Boys. Let’s not forget a favorite funny car song, “Beep, Beep” about a “little Nash Rambler” that over- takes a Cadillac. Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 Page 7

I think the words in “Little Deuce Coupe” sum up the passion of the 60’s muscle car era: “I get pushed out of shape, and it’s hard to steer, when I get rubber in all four gears”. Anyone who has driven a high performance car of that era with four on the floor knows what’s it’s like to experience that sensation! I’m sure I missed one or more of your favorite car songs, but you must admit, that era of perform- ance and excitement on the street in the hands of young drivers was something special. Now that performance has once again emerged on the street (can anyone say “Hemi” or “Mustang GT”)- Let’s Bring Back the Car Songs!

Getting to Know You TRAACA Member Profile Jerry & Janice Wise Interviewed by Gary Edwards What is your occupation? Jerry: Real estate broker of the oldest real estate business in Tallahassee celebrating our 45th anniversary this year. Janice: Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging which covers 16 counties in N. Florida. How did you become interested in the antique car hobby? Jerry: My brother drag raced a 55 Chevy, so when I became 16 got involved in drag racing also with my brother. What was one of your favorite cars when you were growing up? Jerry: I was interested in high performance cars of the era: Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar XKE, and Ford Cobra. (Note: see car songs of the era in this month’s “View From The Driver’s Seat”) Janice: A 1956 Pontiac Chieftain station wagon. Now we have acquired a car just like it which makes this hobby so much fun. What is your favorite antique car? Jerry: 67 Jaguar XKE Janice: 56 Pontiac Chieftain station wagon Share a story about one of your cars that is a special memory? Jerry: At age 21 I had a 63 Corvette Sting Ray split window coupe (only made one year) and like to run it wide open in my wilder days. One time I was going 140 mph in the rain, lost control and left the road and hit a telephone pole. The collision split the car in two pieces and after the wreck the two pieces were 100 feet apart. Miraculously, I survived without a scratch on me. Needless to say, the Lord got my attention and knocked some sense into me and I drove more sensibly after that. Janice: In 1956, our family of seven; my Mom, Dad, bothers and sisters, took a family trip from our home in Ohio to California and back in our 1956 Pontiac Chieftain. We all made the trip just fine and that car hold very special memories. Is there another car you do not currently own that you’d like to have? Jerry: a Dino Ferrari or a Duesenberg What do like most about the antique car hobby? Jerry and Janice: the cars and the people associated with them. What AACA National Tours and Shows have you participated in? Jerry: Although I have not participated in any National AACA events, I have participated in National Jaguar competition and have won two Grand National Championships. My proudest moment was when the Museum of Modern Art in NY bought my 63 Jaguar XKE in 1996 as a superb example of “hollow rolling sculpture”. Also, eight years ago I obtained my competition license for sports car racing by HSR (Historic Sports car Racing). What other hobbies and interested do you participate in? Jerry and Janice: N Florida British Car Club, MOPAR club, Cruisin Corvettes, Corsa (Corvair Club), Temple of Triumph, SE Jaguar Club (JCNA: Jaguar Club of North America). Also garden model railroading (LGB models). Most importantly, our five wonderful grandchildren. Page 8 Tallahassee Chassee July 2005

(Reprinted from Rummage Box—A Publication of the AACA Regions Committee) AACA Region/Chapters Committee

By Joe Gagliano Vice President - Regions

Hello everyone, it is my pleasure to continue as your Vice President of Regions for 2005. I look forward to working with our Regions and Chapters in 2005 and in the future. I’d like to thank the Regions Committee for the great job they did in 2004, we successfully completed our major objectives. These folks devote a significant amount of their time and efforts working with our Chapters and Regions. The 2005 Regions Committee includes: John Walker PA - Assistant VP-Regions Chuck Conrad TX - Operations- Video Brooke Davis NC - Rummage Box Editor Ernie Gauld AL - Chairman- Annual Meeting Sherm Carey NC - Chairman- Officers Training Mary Jane Marine MD - Chairman- Administration Alan Terek PA - Chairman- Operations Joe Verrastro PA - Assistant Chairman Bruce Wheeler MD - Secretary Arthur Bolton AL - Assistant Chairman It’s that time of year again…no not taxes! This is the one time of the year we ask the local chapters and regions to assist us with our administrative efforts. Our National Headquarters has sent out the request for your Officer Reporting Forms (ORFs), a copy of your club Roster and if you made any changes to it, a copy of your revised By-Laws. These are the only AACA National obligations you have to comply throughout the year. It’s not that hard, so do it now. We need this information for a couple reasons. First, we need officer contact names and in- formation, just in case we need to get in touch with your local club. This proved helpful in 2004, while trying to match potential new members with a region or chapter. Second, we require it for insurance purposes, especially if you host a show or meet. So, please help us by returning these important documents to National Headquarters on a timely basis. It will save the Regions Com- mittee and our headquarters staff in Hershey a lot of time and effort in follow-up correspondence.

Region and Chapter support As a reminder, some of the support we provide your club includes: Information kits, guides and policy documentation examples to help you organize and manage your club Officer Training and Officer Manuals Region and Chapter activities information Region and Chapters President Dinner each year at the Annual Meeting in Philadelphia ( a great networking opportunity) New club application and formation assistance Inter Region/Chapter liaison and problem solving AACA Film and video library and listings Seminars Follow-up and reminders concerning the Officers Reporting Forms and Roster obligations. Rummage Box- Articles and useful information for use by your newsletter editor

Seen a good movie lately? I would like to highlight our large library of films and tapes related to old cars and the old car hobby. There are close to 200 titles to choose from. They’re a great, inexpensive activity program for your club. Most of the films are 16mm, and we have been con- verting many to VHS and soon to DVD. ( I’ve been told 16mm projectors can sometime be borrowed from local libraries) What is the cost to your club? Only the postage and insurance to mail them back to headquarters! There are documentaries, comedies, AACA events and many other topics. Request a complete listing and a copy of the procedure from National Headquarters. The folks there will be glad to send you the necessary information. Your 2005 Regions Committee and I want to thank you for your support and we look forward to serving you in 2005! “It’s not the journey that’s important, it’s the people you meet along the way.” Tallahassee Chassee July 2005 Page 9

Founding Members (Members at the club's inception) Charter Members (Members in the first year) Richard & Joan Boutin Richard & Joan Boutin Tom & Marjorie Moody Edward & Helen Eikman Charles & Mary Smith John & Laurianne Graham Bill Tyler* Tom & Marjorie Moody Fred* & Elizabeth Tyler Charles & Mary Smith John & Ada Alice Wells Bill Stucky Jay & Kathy Mottice Bill Tyler* Fred* & Elizabeth Tyler John & Ada Alice Wells * - deceased Jay & Kathy Mottice

THE TALLAHASSEE CHASSEE Official Publication of The Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America

19 Years ago: What a beautiful day for a meeting at the Barker's place in Havana! There were 52 people that gathered to enjoy the great weather, each other's company, and, of course, Mr. Barker's magnificent collection of antique automobiles. Ridge Canaday introduced the video from the last tour, You Could Be A Star. Special thanks were given to the Barkers for being our Grand Marshals, Cluade and Frankie Allen for the videotaping. Diane McCarthy for narrating, and to all the tour participants for being there. Everyone got a chuckle or two from the film and saw second hand just how much fun touring can be! Good Bye until next month, Diane McCarthy, Secretary/Editor

30 years ago this month: Florida State Bank, Thomasville Road was the meeting place for our June 24, 1975 meeting. Approximately 40 members attended to enjoy delicious pastries and punch served by our hosts Janice and Foy Thompson. Henry announced he received a card from Charlie thanking the club for the flowers sent him in the hospital. The Albany Club has extended an invitation to our club inviting us to participate in the Pecan Fes- tival, September 20. Foy reported a balance of $504. in the bank. Respectfully submitted, LaVerne Bevis, Secretary

CAR ADS EXPLAINED: "rough condition" - too bad to lie about. "parts car" - beyond repair. "immaculate" - recently washed. "needs motor overhaul" - needs engine. "burns no oil" - it all leaks out. "drive it away" - I live on a hill. "drive it anywhere" - within 10 miles. "desirable classic" - no one wants it. "rare classic" - no one wanted it even when it was new. "stored 20 years" - in a farmer's field. (apologies to the Gearbox Chatter - Royal Palm Chapter, AACA) Tallahassee Region Antique Automobile Club of America

169 Mulberry Circle Crawfordville, FL 32327-2278

Phone: 850-926-2820 Email: [email protected]

Traveling in the Past and Present

We’re on the Web! www.aaca.org/traaca

Calendar of Upcoming Events LOCAL EVENTS Jul 12—Monthly Meeting—Forest Heights Baptist Church Dinner 6:00pm General Meeting 7:00pm Dinner Menu: Hot dog & Hamburgers w/ all the trimmings, Rolls, Tea & Coffee, Apple Pie w/ Vanilla Ice Cream Program: Showing of “The AACA Virtual Tour”, a tour through the AACA: the Cars, the Museum, the Li- brary and Hershey (the world’s largest antique car show and flea market).

REGIONAL EVENTS (Check AACA Web Site Calendar for details)

Jul 21-23—American Motors Owners Association Annual Convention, Hilton Atlanta NE, Norcross, Geor- gia. visit the AMO website at www.amonational.com Aug 13—AACA Historic Fredericksburg Region. 48th Annual Antique Automobile Meet Aug 27—Zooland Region AACA, 15th Annual Antique Car Show, Asheboro, North Carolina Sep 11-16— AACA Glidden Tour, Altoona, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Alle- gheny Mountains Region AACA Oct 2—AACA Venice Chapter/Florida Region’s 18th Annual Show, Centennial Park, Venice, Florida Oct 5-8 — Eastern Division National Fall Meet, Hershey, Pennsylvania, hosted by the Hershey Region Nov 2-5— AACA Southeastern Divisional Tour Palatka FL, hosted by the Azalea Region