October 2015 Plymouth Builds Great Cars! President: The first weekend was the Labor Day holiday and for Dean Yates the Yates family that means camping at Dan Nicholas [email protected] Park with grandson Luke. Now Luke is only three but that boy has more energy. He kept both Tanya Vice President: and I running all weekend. Below are few pictures Keith Mitchem [email protected] taken on our most enjoyable holiday weekend. Secretary: Your Name Here Treasurer: Joe Brown [email protected] Membership: Greg Errett [email protected] Activities / Webpage / Newsletter: Dean Yates [email protected] http://clubs.hemmings.com/carolinaplymouth Three Year Old Luke Working On His Golf Game 1928 Plymouth <-> 2001 Plymouth A Note From The President The month of September always seems to be a very busy month for car people in the Carolinas. Even though we moved our annual MOPAR car show this year from September back to June it still has been a very active month. Picture Taken On One Of Our Many Nature Walks The next week I have no idea what took place. I’m sure that I was resting up from the past week of camping with a 3 year old. The third weekend was the Z-Max NHRA drag race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway racing complex. Several of our Club members were there and we all enjoyed two days of great racing but boy was it hot. As good as the racing was I think we spent most of our time looking for a cool place to cool down. Dean Checking Out The New RAM Rebel Dean, Rockey, And John Found A Cool Spot Yes, There Was Some Great Racing The next Thursday there was a large Tom Mack Auto Auction at the Metrolina Expo. I had planned to attend because of a 1960 Plymouth Fury with a 413ci and Cross Ram. Shortly after I got there I bumped into Rockey and we both stayed to the end at around 7:30pm. No, I did not buy the ’60 Fury; Yes, it did Rockey’s 1970 Plymouth GTX sale, and needless to say it is now on its way to Sweden where all the money must be. Dean’s 1964 Plymouth Valiant 1960 Plymouth 413ci Cross Ram It was raining the day of the auction and it was also raining on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; as a matter of fact, it rained every day for the next week and half. As much rain as we got here in North Carolina it was nothing to what our southern brothers got in South Carolina. Both Saturday and Sunday was our Club car display at the AutoFair, and yes it was a wet one. We did manage to have ten cars on Saturday and seven on Sunday. We were located up under the stands both days so we were able to keep dry but with it raining most of the time no one was able to get out to do any car looking or parts hunting. I was unable to get any pictures taken on Sunday but below are a few pictures taken during the Saturday Fall AutoFair. Thanks to all those brave souls for bringing their cars out during this rainy weekend. Rockey’s 1965 Dodge Dart Harold’s 1970 Plymouth Fury III David’s 1965 Dodge Coronet Jonny’s 1940 Plymouth Dean, His 1964 Plymouth Valiant, And Mike Joy The next weekend we were back at the North Carolina Transportation Museum where Thomas and Percy were in town. Yes it was still raining but we had a blast with Luke; Toot Toot. October Birthdays: Sherry Deliso David Duncan Ken Furr Synthia Furr Carolyn Hardin Keith Mitchem Matthew Nagem Thomas, Percy, And Luke Barbara Reeves Terry Richards Back with us again is Mike Bucket and another Terri Richards installment of ‘Recollections of a RAMCHARGER’. Rick Salyer Thanks Mike for all these great stories on the early John Whitley days of the MOPAR racing. We only have a few of these articles left so I’m hoping some of our members will be able to submit articles on their favorite Plymouth (or Dodge, or Chrysler, or Desoto) in the Future Meetings & Activities: future. Oct 17 Club Tour,AACA Show/Antique Shop, th (10am); Spencer/Salisbury, NC Our next outing will be October 17 in Spencer and Salisbury for an all day Fall Tour. We will be Dec 5 Appreciation Dinner, (5pm); Uncle Bucks; Salisbury, NC starting out around 10am in Spencer at the North Carolina Transportation Museum where there will be Jan 30 AutoBarn, (5pm); an AACA car show (we will only be viewing this Concord, NC show). Next we will cruise to the Rowan Museum in Feb 27 Streetside Classics, (5pm); Salisbury where they have a special exhibit on the Charlotte, NC Vietnam War. We will then have lunch at Hoff’s Apr 9/10 Spring Charlotte AutoFair, (8am); Grill (known for their famous pork chop sandwich). Concord, NC After lunch we will travel to several antique stores in May 14 MOPAR Fun Run, (10am); Salisbury where we can view or buy some long lost Farmington, NC treasures (Salisbury Square, Salisbury Emporium, and maybe more). Jun 4 Carolina Plymouth Club Car Show, (8am); Spencer, NC Sept 24/25 Fall Charlotte AutoFair, (8am); Don’t forget to clean up the old cars and bring them Concord, NC out for a Fall Cruise. I hope to see you all on st th Others: 1 Saturday, Mooresville Cruise-In October 17 in Spencer and Salisbury. Till we meet nd again, remember to keep those old Plymouths 2 Saturday, Kannapolis Cruise-In running and on the road, and God Bless you all. Big Daddy MOPAR; Nov 7-8 Future AutoFairs: 2017: 4/8-9; 9/23-24 , Dean Yates 2018: 4/7-8; 9/22-23 President Toys & Stuff September Meeting– Fall AutoFair A Word from the President Dean thanked all members for coming out in the bad weather. Members in attendance were: Dean Yates, This month I’m showcasing a 60th Anniversary Dylan Mitchem, Keith Mitchem, David Chamberlain, th Rockey Rozell, Tim Moller, Don Fontaine, Greg item that communicates the 60 anniversary Errett, and John & Sue Whitley. of the Plymouth automobile. I’m not sure how Treasurer’s Report this item was distributed back in 1988/89 (a No Treasure Report. giveaway item or an item that had to be Sick Call purchased). I found it at a toy show in Dean Yates is having problems with more kidney Charlotte by in the early 90’s. It’s made up stones and gallstone plus a high PSA. of a round tin canister with small chocolate Old Business Plymouth Sundances inside. Around the side * We still have some Club Show business cards that are six different Plymouths; a 1928 Plymouth can be used for next year’s show. * Club is in need of a new Club Secretary. Touring Sedan, a 1949 Plymouth Deluxe * Dean informed the Club that this being an odd year Suburban Wagon, a 1956 Plymouth Belvedere it will be an election year and to be thinking of whom Convertible, a 1960 Plymouth Valiant Sedan, you want to lead the Club in the coming year. Barnes (Oops, was that a mistake; it was always my Daniels will be heading up the election committee. * We still have a few Club member golf shirts understanding that a 1960 Valiant was not a and a few T-shirts for sale: (Club Shirts: (m - xl Plymouth); a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, and = $18.00; 2x = $21.50); T-shirts: (m - xl = $15.00; a 1984 Plymouth Voyager. When I opened the 2x = $16.00) can to take the inside picture the chocolate New Business had a very good chocolate smell; Yum, Yum. * Dean mentioned that we had a healthy club treasury and we need to be thinking of some charities to donate to. * Dean updated Club on members parking at our June car show. * Next Club meeting/outing will be the Spencer / If you have any toys or unusual stuff just th Salisbury Fall outing on October 17 . send me a picture and a few lines on what it is * Meeting adjourned. and I will try to get it in our newsletter. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Errett Dean . http://www.ourdreammuseum.com 5% Discount To Carolina Plymouth Club Members Attention: The Carolina Region Has A New Return Address For Making Payment! MOPAR Cars And Parts For Sale, And Want Ads Members are free, all others are $3.00 per month ([email protected]) For Sale: 1964 Dodge Nostalgia Super Sock/Pro Street, 440 Dual Quad, TRW Bottom End 590 Lift Cam, MSD Ignition, BG Fuel Sys, Headers/Cutouts/Flowmaster, complete interior (2 seats), much more. Paul, 704-279-2560 Club shirts and some show T-shirts for sale. Dean at: [email protected] or 704-223-1195. For Sale: 1970-1976 A-Body AM Radio; late model MOPAR AM/FM/CD Radio; after market AM/FM/CD Radio. Wanted: 1962 Plymouth Fury convertible trunk lid. Dean at: [email protected] or 704-223-1195. For Sale: '73 (+/-) Challenger hood with nostrils and holes for hood pins and one spot of rust. Under-dash AC package (all major parts $300); Mopar 8-3/4" differentials, various high gear, non-locking - $100, locking - $200, 4.89 Sure-Grip - $300 (only used on short trips); Dodge Mirada all aluminum 15x6 wheels, vgc $125; ‘63–‘65 "B" body conv top frame (rust) $150, ‘63-‘65 pedals ass’y $75; ‘64 A727 trans $600, probably need seals; 383 low block crank, turned 0.010"- $100.