April 2018 Clunker Email
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THE CLUNKER Newsletter of the Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club April 2018 Pariel Tomlinson 1950 Studebaker 1/2 ton pickup Inside The Clunker Personnel & President’s Message . 2 Minutes 3/6/18 . .. 3,4 Minutes, Swap Shop. .4 Special Occasions, Editor’s Message . 5 Tours & Events . 6,7 57 International . 8 Snow Plows through the Years . 9 Studebaker . 10,11 Eric’s Eclectic Explorations . 12 Lawrence & Kala Watmough . .. 13,14 Classified Ads . 15,16 Humour . Here and There John Machielse 1950 Farmall M with a beet harvester complete rebuild Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club (SAACAC) Founded in 1964 Box 1723, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1J 4K4 The objectives of SAACAC are, according to the Club By-laws: • To assist in the acquisition, restoration, preservation, salvage, maintenance of and to promote interest in Classic Cars, Cars of ancient age and historical value, and Cars of special interest, their accessories, historic lore and associate items. • To encourage by all proper means the retention of such vehicles within Alberta. • To promote and assist in the promotion of competitions, trials, and other events in which such vehicles can participate in their respective classes. • To assist in the purchase and/or lease, maintenance and development or otherwise deal with the property of the Society acquired for the purpose of promoting the interests of the Club. Club Executive 2018 President: Barb Yakubowski Phone Committee Dwayne/Bonnie Sturm Vice-President: Reed Hawthorne Pariel Tomlinson Past President: Willie Goertzen Linda Henry Loretta Schwarz Secretary: George Stringam SVAA Representative Herb Dyck Treasurer: Dwayne Sturm Swap Meet Chair Mike Yakubowski Auditors: Ritchie Whitehead & Tours/Events Chair Shawn Smith Reed Hawthorne Randy Ross Erika Lukacs Committee Personnel 2018 Gord Dewhirst Advertising Randy Ross & Vic Rogalsky Barb Yakubowski Cards and Flowers Pariel Tomlinson Dwayne Sturm Clunker Ritchie/Judy Whitehead (Editors) Website Ernie Lukacs Glenn Plowman George Stringam Paraphernalia Lynne Dewhirst/George Stringam President’s Message - April 2018 With the arrival of spring we now start thinking about driving our specialty vehicles and being a part of the many tours and events being planned for the year. Our tours and event committee members must enjoy planning the activities since they have voluntarily stayed on the committee for years. We appreciate their interest and dedication to making the year fun for the members. And, there will be some different destinations this year as Shawn, our new tours and events chair, has come up with a great list of places to go and things to see. In fact, we may not be able to fit them all into one driving season! It should be fun trying though. We know there will be a LOT of show and shines we can participate in. If you enjoy doing that, it really is a case of picking your favourite ones as there are often several to choose from on any given weekend. Of course, show and shines mean getting those car cleaning kits ready to go so you can do the usual clean and polish to make your vehicle look its best. As well as tending to the appearance of your vehicle, it is also very important to have a safety check done on your vehicle. Lights, tires, brakes, steering, and exhaust are just some of the things that should be checked. Our club usually does two safety checks a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Check the tour and events schedule for dates and locations of the inspections. Happy driving! Barb Yakubowski !2 SAACAC Meeting 03/06/18 Canadian Legion Branch #4, Lethbridge AB Meeting called to order at 7:35 by Barb Yakubowski. 28 Members, 2 Guests 2 new members: Rash & Micheline Basi, 1964 Ford Thunderbird, Doug Neal, 1989 Ford Thunderbird Minutes Feb 6 meeting read by George Stringam, Motion to adopt, Dwayne Sturm, Second Bob Lemay, Carried Treasurer’s report: Dwayne Sturm; Motion to adopt, Dwayne, Seconded, Herb Dyck, Carried Presentation of audited financial statement for 2017 by Lynne Dewhirst and Ritchie Whitehead; Ritchie gave the report. Motion to adopt, Ritchie; Seconded Gord Dewhirst, Carried Committee Reports: Tours & Events: Shawn Smith reported: 1. Tour to Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump scheduled for June 23. Motion by Shawn for the club to pay admission which also includes a tour guide; Seconded by Dwayne Sturm, Carried 2. Shawn also mentioned some new tours, including Aspen Crossing, Saskatoon Farm at DeWinton, Twin Butte, a trip to Longview via the Cowboy Trail. Swap Meet: Mike Yakubowski reported: 1. The Meet was successful. Taking admissions at the gates was well received by the attendees. 2. Costs going up for everything. Chairs and tables alone went up. 3. 250 vendors total. 4. Next year (2019) we need some clarification on the admission signs to say that the charge is per person; not per vehicle. We will be looking into debit machines for admission. 5. There were also requests for e-mail transfers. 6. There were two accidents in the main pavilion where a man and a woman tripped over an electrical box on the floor and were injured. Mike is asking for letters from neighbouring booths for those who might have witnessed the accident. 7. Some complaints about access to a fire extinguisher being cut off but it couldn’t be verified. 8. Nothing was said about either incident and there is no official report. Some discussion from the club membership about who was responsible; it is the exhibition’s responsibility but they are supposed to notify us. Visitation: Pariel Tomlinson reported that no one was ill this month Clunker: Judy Whitehead reported that they will be gone in late March, and need everything submitted by Mar. 15 Website: Ernie Lukacs reported: 1. Registration for this year’s International in Great Falls is on the website. 2. He will put the Tours and Events Schedule on the website as soon as it’s available. 3. The passwords are going to be removed, allowing access to all members. SVAA: Herb Dyck reported on the meeting that was held on February 10th 1. There are 65 clubs in the association 2. One of the largest responsibilities of the Association is insurance coverage for events such as the Swap Meet 3. Alberta Rides (magazine) is the association’s biggest expense and copies are limited. It is available online, however, and can be downloaded. You can register and receive notification when it’s available 4. SVAA is affiliated with NAACC which looks at regulations and most legislation pertaining to our cars 5. Highly encourage us to get our cars inspected. Correspondence: 1. Various newsletters from other clubs 2. Two other clubs are going through their own bylaws 3. Thank you notes written and e-mailed to Army & Sea Cadet groups & leaders for their help in the Swap Meet Old Business: 1. George reported: we are still waiting for the order of pins. He contacted the vendor & expects a call tomorrow. 2. Insurance: We have consistent coverage and it is automatically renewed New Business 1. Discussion about a new club being organized by the Knights of Columbus. Nothing to confirm that as yet. !3 2. Ft Macleod has resurrected an old club, the Check Mates. They will be conducting a show (only) tentatively booked for June 23. They had a couple of plates to show us. 3. Knights of Columbus have a car show booked for June 30. Moment of Sllence for Gill Anderson who recently passed away. Motion for adjournment by Gord Dewhirst. 50/50 won by Ritchie Whitehead Next Meeting is Tuesday, April 03, at the Legion ———————————————- Shop ’n Swap For Sale: Car parts from John Tunnah. Hot rod, Ford Model T fuel tank steam cleaned, line, Deb Coolidge is handling this for Carol. and ready to install 140.00 Text/call 403 892 8703 email: Bel housing Chevy cast iron 75.00 [email protected] for pictures Dodge 1937 Small parts, door handles, hinges Dodge 1929 front fenders 80.00 Dodge 1925 - 1937 drive shafts 25.00 Dodge 1937 front fenders 80.00 PONTIAC 1940 HOOD CHROME & BULLET Chevy 1955-57 rear window, rear bench seat, offers HOLE 80.00 Oldsmobile 303 Four Barrel Intake #561597 25.00 For Sale: SAACAC Polo Shirts with embroidered club logo. We have a good selection of men’s and lady’s sizes for $15.00. Contact Lynne Dewhirst at 403 897-2288, or cell 403-308-3084. For Sale: Contact Dave Williams at 403-381-0097 • Chevrolet: Cylinder head for 1950 or earlier, 216 cubic inch engine, complete with valves and valve gear, cleaned and crack free $150.00. • Fiberglass canopy to fit GMC Canyon or Dodge Dakota pick-up, $100.00 • Front engine mount for 1955 to 1959 Chevy pick-up with V-8 engine, $80.00 • Three speed transmission for 1948 to 1954 Chevy pick-up, $65.00 • Durant: 1929-1930 windshield closure very good condition, $75.00. • Dodge tailgates: One fits 1997-2002, and one fits 2006 - ?; $125.00 each • Chevrolet: Wheels for 1971 - 1986 pick-up, 15 inch by 6 inch, 5 hole. $50.00 for four. • Studebaker: Twelve volt starter for 1956-1963 V-8, has been rebuilt, $100.00 • Dodge: Steering wheel for 1948 - 1951 pick-up truck $25.00 • Essex: 1930 -1931 front bumper bars without brackets, $150..00 • CAR AND PARTS MAGAZINES 1980's and 1990's +/- eighty magazines, FREE to a good home Wanted to buy: Enclosed car hauler, approximately 22 -24 ft. long x 6 feet high x 8 ft wide. If anyone knows of one for sale, please contact Jim Cisar at 403-628-3917, or email [email protected] email _______________________________________________ The Senility Prayer over their coffins.