DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER OF OF THE IOWATHE HAWKEYE HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA CHAPTER Page 1 BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA Issue 2, 2013 MARCH - APRIL 2013 DIRECTOR'S REPORT It was rainy and dreary as we arrived at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop in Walcott for the March Hawkeye Chapter meeting. After a time of socializing, we got down to the business of completing a calendar of events for the chapter. After discussion, we settled on the second Saturday of each month as our meeting date. Using a criterion that our events should move around the state, we selected locations that accomplished that goal. A schedule for the rest of the year was pretty much completed and it was e-mailed to the membership and is included in this newsletter. We turned our attention to lunch at the Truck Stop Buffet and then continued our discussion and visiting. After eating, we went to the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, which is adjacent to the truck stop. On display were 30 some antique trucks representing a variety of uses, antique gas pumps and antique fuel and oil signs. It was both an interesting and informative tour. Our next chapter event is April 13 when we go to Council Bluffs and members of the Nebraska Crossroads Chapter BCA will join us for lunch and a tour of the Union Pacific RR museum and the nearby historic Squirrel Cage Jail. We will gather at 11:00 am at the Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurant at 3320 Mid America Drive in Council Bluffs. A meeting room has been reserved for us and following introductions and a time of socializing we will eat and then go to the RR museum and jail. Let's turn out and meet some new Buick friends and enjoy a great outing. See you all on April 13, 2013. Harold PS: the Quaker Steak & Lube is a family friendly eating place with a comprehensive menu and an array of automobilia on display including a complete '57 Chevy suspended from the ceiling. Take exit 52 off I-29. Go east on Nebraska Ave. Go south on 35th St. to 23rd Ave. and South 33rd St. You are in the general area of the restaurant. DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 2 STATISTICS ON THE HAWKEYE CHAPTER BUICK OWNERSHIP Prior to the March 2013 meeting I was looking at the membership list of the Hawkeye Buick Chapter. At first glance I was amazed at the number of cars. I decided to look at the numbers and see where the member’s interests are, assuming that no one is going to own a car they are not interested in. Hawkeye Buick Chapter statistics In 2012 the Hawkeye chapter had 51 members Those 51 members owned 116 Buicks 16 members or 31 % have more than 2 Buicks By decade listing 1910-1920 no cars 1921-1930 3 cars 1931-1940 10 cars 1941-1950 16 cars 1951-1960 25 cars 1961-1970 20 cars 1971-1980 12 cars 1981-1990 15 cars 1991- 2000 13 cars 2001- 2010 2 cars I find this very interesting and we should be proud of the diversity in years and models of Buicks owned by the Hawkeye members. Wouldn't be great if half of these were to show up at meetings ? Bill Gorman Assistant Director. DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 3 BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES OF HAWKEYE MEMBERS MARCH BIRTHDAYS APRIL BIRTHDAYS MARCH APRIL Bill Gorman Leslie Boylan ANNIVERSARIES ANNIVERSARIES Ellen Mc Donald Gail Gish Sherry Pentico Gary Walker No Hawkeye member got married in these months. Elliott Wilson Must have been too cold. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Here is information on future chapter events so you can reserve the dates on your calendars. Sat. April 13 - West Central Iowa - Council Bluffs Union Pacific RR Museum & Historic Squirrel Cage Jail Sat. May 11- South East Iowa - Van Buren Co. Tour the Villages of Van Buren Co. Sat. June 8 - Central Iowa - Gilbert Picnic at Gene & Betty Upstill's farm Sun. July 14 - Central Iowa - Boone (NOTE DATE OF THE WEEK) Tom Crooks Memorial Car Show Wed. - Sat. July 17 - 20 - South Bend, IN BCA 2013 National Meet Sat. Aug. 10 - North West Iowa - LeMars Plymouth Co. Historical Museum & Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor & Museum Sat. Sept. 14 - North East Iowa - Spillville Bily Clocks Museum & Antonin Dvorak Exhibit Sat. Oct. 12 - TBA Sat. Nov. 9 - Location TBA Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinner Details, directions and time schedules will be sent out prior to each monthly event. Harold Werley, Director Hawkeye Chapter DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 4 THE HAWKEYE CHAPTER VISITED THE WORLD’S LARGEST TRUCK STOP Photos by Bill Barquist and Greg Nelson The truck stop features an amazing collection of old trucks. Vickie Stoltenberg said they just did a renovation and expanded the collection to about 40 trucks. Featured in most of the photos is our Director Harold Werley. He must have paid off the photographers. The truck on the left was used to delivery the U.S. mail during those days when it was white in Iowa. You will find this man in all photos DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 5 More photos from Walcott meeting. If you weren’t there, you missed these amazing trucks. DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 6 REGISTRATION FORM IS ON THE NEXT PAGE. Please return ASAP to assist in the planning efforts. DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 7 DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 8 DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 9 DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 10 DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 11 I have a few parts that I thought someone in the chapter could use, these are all trailer parts. 1) 14 inch silver painted spoked steel trailer wheels new take offs. 4 wheels $40 2) brake drums with 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern, these will fit the wheels above and are a new take off. Driven from Marion to my shop in CR and pulled off. $60 3) Set of four brake drums that fit the 5 x 5 large Buick style wheels. These are new in the box. I had considered putting the Riviera style wheels on a trailer, but went a different route $100 [email protected] 319-361-6465 For the 1937, 1969 and 1940 contact:Joe Taubitz, phone: 810-655-8988, [email protected] Your editor knows these cars and they are excellent. 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 350 CI 4 barrel 1937 Buick special coupe 455 CI Buick V8 ,TH- engine with dual exhaust, 200-4R overdrive 400 turbo trans, 2.56 Camaro posi rear end ,disc trans, cruise control, Factory AC converted brakes on the front, aluminum radiator, sealed to 134-A Tennessee car with No rust, 3 seats, beam headlights, turn signals and hazard lights, AM-FM radio ,CB and fire extinguisher goes tilt wheel, Power steering, brakes and windows, with it . Ready to tour 20+ MPG $15,000 burgundy exterior with cloth interior, remote keyless entry, 6 way power lumbar seats, built in 12 volt removable cooler, AM-FM radio, CB and fire extinguisher goes with it $42,000 Parts Lead: Parting out a 1960 Buick Electra 2-door hardtop with engine and transmission, fenders, doors, glass, chrome, and interior parts, etc. Also 4 NOS wheel covers for this car. Car is located in Dubuque, IA area. For Sale: Complete 1941 Buick duel carburetor set up. 1940 Buick Super convertible 1953 263 CI Contact: Dave Reardon with any questions. Cell: 563- engine, 3,42 rear end, Roadmaster brakes, dual 543-2509 Email: [email protected] exhaust, AM-FM radio ( in the glove box) sequoia cream ,with brown leather interior, fender skirts, CB and fire extinguisher goes with it original parts also go with it drive anywhere at highway speeds. $49,000 DYNAFLASH NEWSLETTER OF THE IOWA HAWKEYE CHAPTER BCA Page 12 HAWKEYE CHAPTER Buick Club of America 4947 Fairhill Drive SE . Buffalo, MN 55313- Peek into Jay Leno’s garage and you will find a couple of Buicks. The one on the far left was his first car. It has changed a little since he purchased it thanks to GM engineers. HAWKEYE CHAPTER BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Director Harold Werley 735 Glen Dr l Moville, Iowa 51039-7516 Phone (712) 873-3555 e-mail [email protected] Assistant Director Bill Gorman 308 E. 5th Street No Hulex Iowa 50124-9465 Photo Phone 515-597-3119 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer Gary Gleason 2318 W 38th Place Davenport, IA 52806 Phone 563-386-4649 e-mail [email protected] Newsletter Editor Jim Jaeger 4947 Fairhill Dr SE Buffalo, MN 55313-4712 Phone 763-226-1193 e-mail [email protected] Dynaflash is the official newsletter of the Iowa Hawkeye Chapter, Buick Club of America. Wanted ads or For Sale ads are published free to members. Send ads or articles to the Newsletter Editor. Chapter dues are payable January of each year and should be sent to the Treasurer. Dues are: Single newsletter via e-mail $12, Joint newsletter via e-mail $15, Membership newsletter via US mail $20, payable to our treasurer. .