January 2021 Awarded Best CLC Regional Newsletter 2007, 2020

Story and Photos by Lifer

1957 Eldorado Seville, Owner John Renfro

Winner CLC Web Winner Old Cars Weekly Site Merit Award Golden Quill 2013,2014, 2015 Award 2016, 2017, 2018 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

January 2021 U.S. Marines TOYS FOR TOTS

Story by Rubye Hubbard Musser, Art by Lifer The North Texas Region has been participating in the Marine Toys For Tots program at Frank Kent Cadillac for many years. The program was originally started in 1947 by Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane. Our late Randoll Reagan, a former Marine, brought this event to our club and although this year was effected by the Covid-19 pandemic, we had a decent showing. Thanks to all who participated in the drive at Frank Kent's TOYS for TOTS! Thanks to Emily for collecting the toys in a Cadillac suburban to deliver to the Marines to distribute to the children for their Christmas.

Even though COVID-19 precautions were among us with masks, we faired and enjoyed seeing some individuals completing our slow year for Cadillac events.

We even saw some special and pretty cars. A 1957 Eldo Seville driven by seldom seen John Renfro and son Doug came with toys and some gift jars of Mrs. Renfro’s Hot Salsa.

Murphy and Darla Walker driving a 1982 beautiful Fleetwood Brougham blue sedan with usual large donation of Toys.

Tim Matheus was so good to see even though he was minus his beautiful red 59 convertible, for they were using it to transport guests at the National Finals Rodeo at the Globe Life Field (the new Rangers stadium) in Arlington, Texas.

Then we had Bill Levy’s red 2001 Eldorado ETC, Jim and Judy Han- son’s black 1992 Allante, and Rubye Musser’s 2015 SRX.

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January 2021 2021 NTXCLC Board

Thank you for participating in our annual board member election this year. This is a requirement of our club’s Constitution. Here are the results.

Bill “Lifer” Levy, President, News- Minnie Bedrick, letter Editor, Pate Webmaster Swap Meet Di- rector

Bill Haesslein, Bill Ische, Vice Membership President, Assis- Director tant Pate Swap Meet Director

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Rubye Mae Hubburd Musser, Activities Jeff Podmers, Alex Beloff III, Richard Cross, Director, Sunshine Director Terry Graham, Director Historian Secretary

Additional people that makes this club successful: Greg Neiberding—Newsletter printer.

James “Jim” Hanson, Treasurer

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Story and Artwork by Alex Beloff III The structural strength of the 1992-1999 Cadillac DeVilles, Sevilles and Eldorados have saved lives! Careful study of these 1996 photographs show visual evidence of unsurpassed driver and passenger safety from severe collision damage. Crumpled zones were designed for maximum occupant protection. Engine and transmission were designed to be deflected under the passenger compartment not through it dur- ing severe head on collisions. The gas tank is protected from exploding and Sevilles have the battery safely located underneath the passenger rear seat. Occupant protection is built into the doors and body panels. I was on temporary assignment at Currie An- drews Cadillac Land Rover in Brentwood (Nashville) Tennessee in July of 1996. The new 1996 SLS absorbed the shock of high speed lethal impact with multiple roll overs and careening into a field. This was Waylon Jennings's housekeeper who fell asleep behind the wheel on I-40. She had a few bumps and bruises but otherwise was unharmed. A new 1996 Cadillac Sedan DeVille suffered high speed uncontrolled multiple impacts from sev- eral impaired drivers. Again, the lone driver was badly shaken up and bruised but unhurt. Crumpled zones ab- sorb impact. All Cadillac DeVilles, Sevilles and Eldo- rados had perfect fit and finish installation without the traditional use of body shims. It is important to go back in history to understand the value of the 1990 Cadillac styling and engineering era. The 1980 Detroit motor industry started losing money . . . $4.2 billion in one year. Small- er, vastly more reliable and economical Japanese imports in 1980 claimed 21% of the total market. An article by Don Sikora III titled “Cheap Wheels” stated, The 1986-91 Cadillac DeVilles and Se- villes lost in Hamtramck . . . Tragically for GM’s bottom line the loss of ‘distinctiveness’ devoid of exclusiv- ity, ersatz, questionable workmanship, uninspiring performance of the V-8 4.1 liter 130 HP . . . The Seville base price $26,756.00 the highest of any Cadillac. The tight rear seat Seville suffered the humiliation of falling short more than 5,000 units of the unloved Cadillac Cimarron’s 1986 volume . . . Eldorado fared even worse . . . Robots at the new Hamtramck plant in Detroit . . . painted ‘each other’ instead of cars. Alex’s thoughts were it is amazing that we had any Cadillac owners left! 1992 all that changed. The new Eldorado was spectacular. The 1992 Cadillac Seville was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year! 1993 the Cadillac NorthStar dual overhead cam engine became a reality with up to 300 HP! The 150 mph STS had 0-60 times closely equal to the 1964 Pontiac GTO. The Seville is within an inch of the overall length of a 1964 Lemans! One of my favorite cars from this era was Cadillac Northstar powered Eldorado Touring Coupe . . . A truly sensational automobile. By Richard Lentinello April 2017 Hemmings. NTXCLC President Bill Levy owns an award winning impressive 300 HP Northstar Crimson Pearl Eldorado Touring Coupe. Ask the man who owns one! What high end luxury manufacturer said that? Packard or Duesenberg?

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Northstar owners: My new Cadillac Northstar owners were en- couraged to change the oil every 3,500 miles. Factory says 15,000 miles. Today high mileage Northstar engines are pumping oil through badly worn valve guides. You cannot press in new valve guides in aluminum heads. You must replace them with new heads. They were $4,000 each not installed. I personally use Royal Purple synthetic oil to extend engine life. In 1963 on two lane Florida Highway 98 I pulled into a dirt driveway two pump service station with a tri-angular roof. I raised the hood on my 1956 Seville Coupe. I pointed to my “two four” barrel carter AFB carburetors and said, I’m from Fort Walton Beach trying to nurse these touchy ‘vapor locking’ carbs to Mitchell Motors Olds Cadillac in Pensacola. It’s hotter than a snake’s butt. Can you help with adjustments? This lanky Jethro looking guy said, Oh . . . Oh . . . They don’t trust me with tools! I don’t even have a screw driver. In 1990 at this fabulous California exclusive dealership, I said, I just love it here in La- Jalla. She said, Where you from? You must be new. It’s pronounced LaHoya. All the J’s here are silent. When did you get here? I said, Hune or Huly! Aunt Ester always entered the Naples Lexus Flor- ida showroom shouting at me, Oh, young man, young man. She always asked me, Do you have any scandalous dirt on anyone in town? And I said, Yes. Well known Sara and Carl are having an affair. True to her retired business woman’s view point, she responds, Who is cater- ing it? Aunt Ester enjoyed coming to visit and she was a delight! She emerged from the Wayne Stead Cadillac ser- vice department. She took one look at my restyled new 1994 Eldorado with carriage top, chrome wheels and Vogue Tyres and said, Alex how do you get these cars out of the showroom? I said, I will arrange for a test drive. She said, Oh no. I own it. I will write you a check. It is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. My owners contributed to real life experiences that will forever live in my memory. Stand by for more of my personal interactions in the automotive arena. May God bless the trails you ride!

Alex

Hand drawn by Alex in 1961. What car is it?

production tail lights from my concept concept my from lights tail production - non 2 with 98 Olds 1957

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January 2021 Annual Club Dues For all of the members of the North Texas Region, it is dues time again, being due December 31st, for another whole year of membership. This is your local club dues. National will bill you separately, so do not include it in your pay- ment. For new members in 2020 your dues are paid until 2022. Let’s put this $20.00 dues in perspective so you can better understand what it buys you. First, you become part of a group of people that all have a mutual in- terest—classic cars and especially fine and LaSalles. Second, when you need help with repairs, parts, how-tos, and information, the club is a great venue to get this and other assistance. Also, you get this great newsletter month- ly. Finally, and not last, but finally, your attendance to our annual Christmas par- ty (delayed due to conditions), with good food and special entertainment, is worth more than the cost of your annual dues. And the party is free for members and spouse. What a deal! Now, there is a cost above and beyond. We do expect our members to participate in monthly events, many which are of no cost to members, or some costs paid for. There is the adventure aspect and of course, the social aspect of these events. And in order to pay for all these extras, we expect our members to help with our work at the Pate Swap Meet, the largest swap meet west of the Mississippi river. Whether you are helping with vendor space marking tiles, street signs, or just be- ing a friendly person in our hospitality tent, you work is always appreciated. And speaking of Pate Swap Meet, we earn a share of the profits based on our membership roster as of December 31st each year.

So, please make your checks out for $20.00 payable to the North Texas Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club and mail to our membership chairman: Bill Haesslein 5744 Caracas Drive,

North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Remember, the member count, besides meaning a more fun and interesting

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January 2021 Newsletter Articles

Would you like to see your Cadillac on the pages of the NTXCLC newsletter? This small, but deluxe publication gets circulation, not only in our region, but is sent to many of the CLC clubs across the nation and world. By appearing here your story can become part of Cadillac history. I need your story and your pictures. It could be a story about the vehicle as it is now, or it can be a restoration article, or a funny, interesting, or even a sad story. But it’s about your car, and this means it is about you, too. If you feel you can’t write well enough, send me the basics and I will help you write the story. I have many pages to present monthly, and I have room for you in them. So, don’t feel em- barrassed—email me, or call me, or see me at the NTXCLC outings and let’s make history. Classifieds

FOR SALE: 1973 Texas Tags, matching set. If you have a 1973 Cadillac, Pontiac, etc., these can be re-issued to the car. Kind of cool. We have 1964 tags on one car, and everyone asks "What year is that car?"... $40 for the pair. Richard 817-472-4260

FOR SALE: 1991 Brougham (RWD) 62,297 miles, 5.7 LT1 Corvette V8, car has been highly and carefully maintained, and updated with new Vogue tires and head liner. . Intake manifold was resealed, new gaskets, ma- jor tune up. Complete up dated climate control rebuild in- cluding evaporator, condenser, all cooling and electrical with $500 under dash cut off. Suspension components replaced. $9,500. 817 556-1233 or email [email protected]

Classified Ads – for 3 months Members: free, Non-members -$35 for three lines for three months. $50 for ad with photo. No credit for early cancellation. For additional rates contact Bill Levy @ (214) 563-1033

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January 2021 PATE SWAP MEET NOTES

PLEASE NOTE and MARK Ya”ll’s Calendars: Final Dates For The Pate Swap Meet Texas Motor Speedway has contacted the Pate Swap Meet Organization about a recently-scheduled NAS- CAR race for the weekend of May 1, 2021. This race would have conflicted with our regular dates of April 29 through May 1, 2021. The speedway asked if we would move our dates forward a week to accommo- date the race and we agreed. PATE SWAP MEET DATES: 2021 April 3rd with a rain date of April 10th Vendor Space Marker Tile Refurbish Party at Zone Zero, Texas Motor Speedway 10:00 a.m. April 17th NTXCLC PSM Set up day. Meet at Gate 4, Texas Motor Speedway at 9:00 a.m.

April 22nd—April 24th Hospitality Tent Workers. April 25th PSM Tear Down. Meet at Hospitality Tent 9:00 a.m. Please adjust your planning and join us for these important events.

The Pate Swap Meet web site is PateSwapMeet.com.

Under The Editor’s Bonnet By Lifer

Our first Saturday ZOOM social meetings are getting bigger. Other regional and Special clubs are also ZOOMing. Check out the invitation you will get January 31st, and if not a current ZOOMer, let me know you want to join us by Friday, February 5th by 6:00 p.m. I will send the code and security password out after 6:00 p.m. Meeting is February 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Mark Waterman, Bill Levy, Richard Cross, Ron Fishell, Doug Ashby, Steve Overby, Marvin Block, Jim Hanson, Jeffery Pend- leton, Jim McMeans

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January 2021 Classifieds

To all my Cadillac friends, family, and associates. A face mask is not a political or personal statement. It means a protection for your health and others. Always wear your mask and wear it correctly in public plac- es. And keep your distances. Thank you.

Here are the up and coming activities that members and family and guests can plan for and participate in. 2021 Due to the current Coronavirus situation, activities are on hold. Please bear with us and be safe. January 2 First Saturday Breakfast Social (Zoom) January 3,Christmas Party. Delayed. NATIONAL: 2021 National Driving Tour TBA 2021 CLC Winter Board Meeting Feb 25-27 Cancelled CLC Grand National July 13-17 Marriott Pyramid Hotel- Albuquerque, NM. See the August issue Self Starter for registration information. 2022 CLC Grand National, Chicago, IL. 2022 National Driving Tour- a tour to cover several southeast states.

Annual Dues Local Region club dues were due by December 31, 2020. And for Pate Swap Meet, we earn a share of the profits based on our membership roster as of December 31st each year. So, make your checks out for $20.00 payable to the North Texas Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club and mail to our membership chairman: Bill Haesslein 5744 Caracas Drive, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

National dues are invoiced by Columbus when due through the year.

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Dave Eckberg Jo Thompson Bill Haesslein Reagan Hammett Al Haltiwanger Connie Renfro -shoulder problem Ned Hannah –Knee surgery Terry Graham—Rehab for surgery Mali Hubbard Garrett—Rubye’s daughter, began Chem treatments

May all stay free of Covid-19 and the flu. God Bless All

Rest of CAD Members seem to be staying home trying to be safe wishing to see one another. Be safe, WEAR YOUR MASK, wash your hands often, and stay 6 or more feet apart

Love,

Rubye 817 996-8066

Welcome New Members:

There are 16 car clubs that manage the Pate Swap Meet each year. If every member of the North Texas Region Cadillac & LaSalle club recruited just one new member each, we would be the biggest club in the swap meet. Remember, the member count, besides meaning a more fun and interesting club, gets the club a bigger share of the Pate income.

If a member obtains 5 or more new members to the NTXCLC they will receive a free Club Shirt at the annual Christmas dinner.

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING PRICES FOR NTXCLC NEWSLETTER "The Standard Of The World" Your business will be advertising to car lovers and enthusiasts across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For one full year, 12 issues — $50.00 – Business card size, $75.00 – 1/8 page, $125.00 – Quarter page, $250.00 – Half page, $500.00 – Full page. If you have a special request contact us for rates. Contact Bill Levy ([email protected]) for an application or special re- quest. For membership information— Contact Bill Haesslein at [email protected]

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President: Bill Levy (214) 563-1033 [email protected] Vice President: Bill Ische [email protected] Secretary: Terry Graham [email protected] Treasurer: Jim Hanson [email protected] Webmaster: Minnie Bedrick [email protected] Membership: Bill Haesslein [email protected] Assistant Membership: Activities : Rubye Musser (817) 996-8066 [email protected] Assistant Activities: Sunshine: Rubye Musser [email protected] Newsletter Editor & Distribution: Bill Levy (214) 563-1033 [email protected] Newsletter Printer: Greg Neiberding

Pate Director: Bill Levy

Pate Director Assistant:

Historians: Alex Beloff III

Directors: Jeff Podmers, Richard Cross

Please let our advertisers know that you saw their ad in the Standard Of The World newsletter of the North Texas Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club

NTXCLC Board Meetings usually 3rd Saturday at 11:30 a.m. of even months Next Board Meeting TBA

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January 2021 Awarded Best CLC Regional Newsletter 2007, 2020

Awarded Old Cars Weekly Golden Quill 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 STANDARD OF THE WORLD Awarded CLC Web Site Of Bill Levy ([email protected]) Merit Award 2013, 2014, Editor, North Texas Region CLC 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 16734 Lauder Lane Dallas, TX 75248

The Standard Of The World is published monthly and mailed First Class or emailed to all NTXCLC members on the current roster, member of the CLC, and selected oth- ers. Copyright © 2021 North Texas Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club. Other CLC Regions may reprint articles with- out permission as long as attribution is given. The dead- line for submission is the 20th day of the month prior to issue date. ALL NTXCLC members are encouraged to submit articles, letters and photos to the Editor for publi- cation. Cadillac and the Cadillac Wreath & Crest are regis- tered trademarks of Cadillac and .

NTXCLC PATE 2021 —————————————————————- April 3rd with a rain date of April 10th Vendor Space Due to the current Coronavirus situation, activities are on hold. Marker Tile Refurbish Party at Zone Zero, Texas Motor Please bear with us and be safe. Speedway 10:00 a.m. April 17th NTXCLC PSM Set up day. Meet at Gate 4, ???????????????????????????????????????????? Texas Motor Speedway at 9:00 a.m. January 2nd First Saturday Breakfast Social (Zoom) April 22nd—April 24th Hospitality Tent Workers. April 25th PSM Tear Down. Meet at Hospitality Tent January 3, 2021 Christmas Party. Delayed. 9:00 a.m.

Please adjust your planning and join us for these im- portant events.

2021 CLC National Driving Tour, TBA 2021 CLC Winter Board Meeting Cancelled. 2021 CLC Grand National July 13-17 Albuquerque, NM. 2022 CLC Grand National, Chicago, IL. 2022 National Driving Tour- a tour to cover several southeast states.

Send any corrections, complaints, compliments, discussions, and/or additions to: Bill (Lifer) Levy [email protected] 214 563-1033