January-February 2011 - Iowa Hawkeye Buick Club

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NEWSLETTER OF
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HAWKEYE
CHAPTER BCA
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NEWSLETTER
OF
THE
HAWKEYE
CHAPTER
BUICK CLUB OF AMERICA
Issue 1 2011
Jan-Feb, 2011
Director’s Message:
Greetings All,
Well, Ole man winter stepped up his game this year on us here in Iowa. Brrrrr . I
am really looking forward to the days of spring when the snow is gone and the
Buicks are able to get back on the road and stretch their legs after that long winter’s
nap.
With the coming spring time in mind, I have been turning thoughts to checking batteries, rebuilding carbs and doing finishing touches so the cars are in top condition
when the day comes that the streets are finally clear of snow and salt. A little optimistic, oh yea, but I am tired of winter and looking forward to some great group activities with this
Hawkeye Chapter.
Let’s start celebrating Spring time by having a group dinner at the OX YOKE INN, in Amana, IA on
March 20th at 2:00 pm. The first attempt was of course cancelled due to snow and more snow. When
you look at your calendars, you will notice this date is the official first day of spring. What better way to
kick off the season, than with Buicks and friends! The restaurant is located at 4420 220th Trail in
Amana, IA phone number (800) 233-3441. Please email me with confirmation of reservations [email protected]
HEARTLAND REGIONALS
AUGUST 18TH - 20TH 2011
I am sure everyone knows by now that the Rock Valley Chapter is hosting the Heartland Regionals in Reedsburg, WI this summer. I have been informed that the host hotel is filling up
quickly ( continued next page )
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Here is the information for reservations
VOYAGER INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER
200 VIKING DR
REEDSBURG, WI 53959
800-444-4493
608-524-6431
608-524-0036 FAX LINE
IF YOU HAVENT MADE RESERVATIONS, YOU WILL WANT TO DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Registration forms are attached in this newsletter. This should be a great show, in a fantastic location. Don’t miss this one!
Future newsletters plans
We will be adding a full page in the newsletter to introduce new
members, and also old members and the cars they own. Dallas
Palmer has offered to go to their house and do an interview and
take pictures of the member’s car(s).
As stated, new members get first ink, and if no new members that
month, then we will spotlight an existing member. If you would like
to be part of this and share some stories, and see your smiling face
featured in this prestigious publication, please contact Dallas and he
will set a date to meet with you.
Think Spring!!! Hope to see all of you at the Ox Yoke.
Mark Lob
As you all huddle by the warm fires in your well insulated Iowa homes think of the poor people in Port
Aransas, Texas. On February 5, 2011 it was colder there than in Anchorage, Alaska, and your poor
editor was there. After reaching a temperature of 27 degrees F all pipes froze and there was not a
space heater or piece of PVC pipe in any store in Texas. This caused Texas government to implement
a rolling black out to save electricity. Without warning everything went black. Move to some place
warm. Good idea, but it was raining, causing icy roads, which, since they do not have sanding equipment they close all highways. It is now a week later and a new hard freeze front has arrived. Stay
warm and dry. Jim
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Interesting Restoration Reported on In Hemmings Classic Car magazine
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Winter got you down? Got the itch to do
some parts picking? Pack your bags
and head for Dan’s Auto Salvage in
Kingman, Arizona. Dan’s yard is reported
to have a nice selection of ‘60s and ‘70s
Buicks. The 1955 hard top pictured
looks very complete and being Arizona, it
is not likely you will find a lot of rust. The
complete article on Dan’s operation will
be found in the January 20, 2011 issue
of Old Cars Weekly.
For those of us who have run out of garage space but still want to add to our Buck collection, England’s Brooklin Models have produced a nice line of Buick models. Here their latest addition.
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HAWKEYE CHAPTER
Buick Club of America
926 S.E. Uehlamar Dr. Ankeny, IA 50021-3325
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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,
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