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VOL. 31 No. 12 Tom’s truck is red… 3 guesses who owns the other!!! Holiday Issue December 2010 Tom Hobb’s 1969 Chevy C-10 pick-up Having joined our club only a couple years ago – 2008 – Traveling up and down the east coast – he found a 57 Impala Tom Hobbs and his red pickup are some of the more familiar in North Carolina but it needed a lot of work. Tom & sights at our various events these past years. In addition to Starchy looked at a 72 Chevy C-10 up in Nashua that looked this red 69 C-10 there is good but was rotted out… they 1969 Chevy C10 Specs usually a black ’72 found a ‘35 Chevy pick-up in pickup parked close by Clinton - just needed TLC - but it The C10 designation dates back to 1960. A new, more modern that belongs to Tom’s looked more like a 5 year project look came in 1967. It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors began to market trucks as general transportation good friend Starchy. We to get it road-worthy…!!! rather than just as work vehicles. In 1968, the 283 cu in V8 was all remember last year’s Then 2 days before Christmas replaced with a 307 cu in and a 396 cu in V8 was offered for the PIX of Starchy and his pay dirt – Tom called this truck’s first time. Standard engine on the 1969 C10 was a 155 HP sixgrandson with his black owner to look at it but he had an cylinder. 1969 saw a new V8 engine: a 255 hp, 350 cu in (5.7 L) ’72 Pickup, right??? At appointment with somebody else, added to the other V8’s - 307 (5 L) and 396 (6.5 L) that time, we promised to so they headed off to Hooksett, take a look at Starchy’s Tom’s 1969 Chevy C10, painted ‘reddish-orange’ is fitted with NH to look at a 1955 Chevy 210. good buddy – Tom & his a 6 ½ foot Flare-side short bed on a 115-inch wheelbase. It has Tom finishes, “On our way to a 327 V8 engine, a 4 speed tranny and a 4.11 rear-end truck … and so, here we Hooksett, the 69’s owner called are, in Tom’s own words, Of the millions of Chevy pickup trucks produced over the and said his appointment didn’t decades, over 410,000 were C10 pickups manufactured in 1969. “I have been into old show – if I was still interested, to cars, trucks, motorcycles, come by and take a look…So we my whole life. From a 66 Chevy Impala, a 1940 3 window turned away from Hooksett, saw the truck and loved it!! coupe, a 63 Corvette, a 69 Camaro, a 69 El Camino, a 1959 The next week, New Year’s Eve 2004, we took the truck Harley pan head to my 2003 Harley Road King but before home. And have been driving it - all over with my good buying this truck…” friend Starchy and his black 72 Chevy C-10 ever since. Tom says he was going to build something himself but his So there you have it - Our 2 Chevy pickup friends… wife told him to find a ‘turn-key’ vehicle since he was a Rock & Roll has Jan & Dean, Country Music has Big & truck driver, and didn’t have the time to build one. So the Rich, TV has Starsky & Hutch and Mid-State has two friends – Tom & Starchy started looking around… Starchy & Hobbs …!!! Congrats Tom & Mrs H. for being chosen as our Holiday Issue Pix of the Month! Happy Holidays to All ! Mid - State Antique Auto CluB Established 1979 www.MidStateAAC.org P. O. Box 24 Fitchburg, MA 01420 HOTLINE: 978 340-9096 2010 Officers: President: BRYAN LeBLANC (978) 660-3768 / [email protected] Vice-President: SAL DiFORTE (978) 534-1757 / [email protected] Secretary: MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / [email protected] Treasurer: GARY REED (978) 345-6833 / [email protected] 2010 Board of Directors: JACK CARROLL (978) 433-6257 [email protected] BOB CRAMM (508) 361-1674 [email protected] GEORGE LaCROIX (508) 829-6222 / [email protected] PAUL O’KEEFE (508) 829-6600 / okeefepaul @yahoo.com RAY RATHIER (978) 874-0639 / [email protected] JOHN RICHINICK (508) 829-5516 / [email protected] LINDA REED (978) 345-6833/ [email protected] PAUL SMART (978) 870-3564 / 62newport @gmail.com TOM YODER (978) 502-6641 /[email protected] Past President: STEVE PADOVANO H:978) 537-0224 / [email protected] W: 978) 728-4253 Past-Past-President : EMERY GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / [email protected] Honorary Life Time Board Member & Historian: MO TREMBLAY(978) 345-5272 / [email protected] Newsletter Editors - TOM YODER & MO TREMBLAY Club Rep. to M.A.A.C - BUD ARBO (978) 534-3363 / [email protected] Sunshine Lady - JEANNITA GAUDET (978) 537-1907 / [email protected] Club Meeting Refreshments - ANITA WINTERS (978) 345-5279 BJ’s Warehouse Club contact - MARY BURCHSTEAD (978) 534-6311 / [email protected] This newsletter is published monthly by and for the members of the Mid State Antique Auto Club. The Editors welcome any and all suggestions, comments, schedules, advertisements and articles for publication in this newsletter and will attempt to publish them in a timely manner. OUR NEXT CLUB MEETING & ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Will be held at: Knights of Columbus, Lancaster St. Leominster Monday, December 6 at 6:00 PM <<<< EARLY !!! Family and guests are always welcome. SECRETARY’S SCRIBBLES FOR November 2010 MEETING – The November monthly meeting of the MidState Antique Auto Club was held at the Crossroads Office Park, 690 Mechanic St., Leominster, Monday, November 01, 2010 Mid-State President BRYAN LeBLANC opened the meeting promptly at 7:12 PM and asked for a “Moment of Silence” for our departed members, friends, victims of catastrophes and our troops overseas. Pres BRYAN then asked for any new members or invited guests. Mrs. Gagne – friend of PAT TREMBLAY introduced herself. Our Guest Speakers David & Lisa Simard were present. At least 57 Mid-State members were signed in… We welcome all members, new and old…so, stop by next month!!! REPORTS - SECRETARY MARY BURCHSTEAD – Reading of the previous Monthly Meeting was waived as these minutes appear in our monthly newsletter. Our President then asked if there were any additions or corrections to be made to the report that appeared in last month’s newsletter. There were no replies so the report was accepted as printed. TREASURER GARY REED – read the Finance Report which covered the previous month. The report was accepted by the members present. The funds available for club activities remain strong. He reminded us … 2011DUES ARE DUE !!! Page 2 God Bless America SUNSHINE LADY – JEANNITA GAUDET JEANNITA GAUDET said she had no “Get Well” information to report. FRED GIROUARD said he talked to BOBBY BREAULT on the phone and he is not doing all that well – we need to keep thinking of him … EMERY has “New Member Kits” for any new members – see him at any meeting. Our President then asked for reports on the recent club events. All reported in the last newsletter issue … GUEST SPEAKER – DAVE SIMARD then gave a most interesting presentation on his ‘hot-rodding’ exploits on the West Coast as well as his visits to the salt flats at El Mirage and Bonneville. See later in this issue for a complete writeup. Well done, Dave…!!! OCT 10PP PSUN – HARVEST ANNUAL CAR SHOW– ORANGE, MA – Full house-GREAT Show !!! OCT 17 SUN - ANNUAL CLUB FOLIAGE RUN – We Drove, Curled, Appled & Dined. SUN OCT 31 - SHOLAN FARM LAST SUNDAY CRUISE-IN "Yesteryears" – WAS CANCELLED OLD BUSINESS – CHRISTMAS PARTY & ANNUAL BANQUET – $10.00 per person & club picks up the rest – such a deal !!! Location – Leominster Knights of Columbus SEE FLYER IN THIS ISSUE – Call GARY REED or TOM to reserve RIGHT NOW !!! NEW BUSINESS / more or less . BELL RINGING SALVATION ARMY - Need volunteers to Ring the Bells - GARY REED will have info –call him if you’re ringin’ –contact info on pge 2. Remember we welcome any guest speakers. If you can be or you can provide a guest Dave takes a question speaker please let any Club from the gang … Officer know so we can schedule your or their appearance. TECH ISSUES & QUESTIONS – Tonite - TJ was “in the room” and answered a couple Tech Questions for Pres BRYAN and MALCOLM Answer = Replace the Switch…. It was Good to see TJ back with us again …!!! Board Meeting was held after our regular meeting. ELECTIONS NITE – See Elections Report from EMERY & TOM – Nominating Committee in this issue. PIX of the MONTH – JEAN NOEL BERNARD’S 1966 Ford Fairlane – Quite a story when the Mrs. decides to surprise you for your birthday !!! Congrats to JEAN NOEL …very nice Fairlane!!! 50/50 RAFFLE – Lucky half dozen members took home the ‘loot’ as well as a few prizes that we have accumulated since our Father’s Day show, congrats to all that went home happy …!!! ATTENDANCE PRIZE – This month’s prize went to our new Board member DAVE CRAMM…!!! Remember you can only win if you are at the meeting, so come on down !!! Our Pres BRYAN ended the meeting with the unpleasant task of reminding the membership that the PIZZA CAN is being ignored… This past month’s tally was not enough to fund the FOOD FEST that everyone looks forward to after each meeting. The members were ‘encouraged’ to always throw a couple bucks into the ‘bigger bright red PIZZA CAN’ as we spend upwards of 80 bucks each month on the super-duper pizzas, drinks and all the rest of the goodies. Jean Noel receives the coveted white hat and color picture from Pres Bryan for his 1966 red Fairlane PIX of the Month Page 3 God Bless America REPORT on the ELECTIONS FOR 2011 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS – Pres. BRYAN then asked for a report from the Nominating Committee made up of EMERY & TOM. EMERY started with officers first… OFFICERS Treasurer – GARY REED was nominated for the position of Treasurer and he accepted. Secretary – MARY BURCHSTEAD was nominated for the position of Secretary and she accepted. Vice President – SAL DiFORTE was nominated for the position of Vice-President and he accepted. President – BRIAN LeBLANC was nominated for the position of President and he accepted. There were no more nominations for any Officer positions so nominations were closed. SOUPY then made a motion for Secretary MARY BURCHSTEAD to file one vote for the elections of all Officer Candidates: the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Our next step was accepting nominations for a maximum of 9 members of the Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following members were nominated and all accepted their nominations; BOB CRAMM, GEORGE LaCROIX, PAUL O’KEEFE, RAY RATHIER, LINDA REED, JOHN RICHINICK, PAUL SMART, TOM YODER & DAVE CRAMM. Then DENNIS GOYETTE was nominated from the floor. With 10 nominees for the 9 positions, written ballots were then cast and the top nine vote getters were announced after the Guest speakers. Past President Emery gives the Nominating Committee report. As announced from the floor our Board of Directors for 2011 are: BOB CRAMM, DAVE CRAMM, GEORGE LaCROIX, PAUL O’KEEFE, RAY RATHIER, LINDA REED, JOHN RICHINICK, PAUL SMART & TOM YODER. November 12, 2010 Dear Friends... Snow was in the air the other day, and as we bid our cars a quick "till spring," we also close this season at Mid-State. My many thanks for a great one! You made it happen! And now, on to next year! I look forward to serving Mid-State as its President for the 2011 year, and I express my sincerest appreciation for your trust. Let the ideas be forthcoming! I also want to remind you all that our annual Christmas/Holiday party will be held the first Monday of December, beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Knights of Columbus, Rte. 117 (Lancaster St.), Leominster! We're combining the December festivities with our annual meeting! This is an evening NOT TO BE MISSED! So, don't forget and show up at Crossroads, as the empty parking lot will not be so fun. Instead, at the K of C, there will await a fully catered meal, for $10.00 per person /$20.00 per couple! An awesome night of fun and games! Don't forget the $10-$15 Yankee Swap gift (wrapped, so that the "strategy exchanges" can begin), and the gift for the children's charity (unwrapped, but with a gift bag/wrapping with it). There is still time to register for the party, so please get your checks to Gary! Dues are also due... $20.00 / FAMILY - a good bargain! Getting them paid early helps everyone! I wish everyone the Merriest of Christmases, the Happiest of Hanukkahs to our Jewish friends, the Best Holiday Season, and the most awesome Auld Lang Syne for 2011! Warm regards, Bryan Le Blanc President Page 4 God Bless America NOVEMBER GUEST SPEAKERS - Dave & Lisa Simard Dave is a local Leominster guy who has been “into street-rods” since before the time he could legally drive. Matter of fact, he lived on the same street as EMERY in his younger years and is sure that as he drove home, past EMERY’S house, he woke the entire neighborhood with his ‘hot rod’ rumble !!! Dave has made quite a few trips to the west coast in recent years - all related to the hot-rod world - and has spent a couple summers chasing the various “speed records” at El Mirage and Bonneville Salt Flats time trials. He had quite a few pictures of the cars he drove out there and many stories for the membership. Dave’s latest attempt, during the annual Speed week / Bonneville Salt Flats time trials last August, was a speed record in a flathead V8 powered Ford roadster. He was successful getting into the low 150’s (mph…) but not into the record books – a couple more mph is all it would have taken to get there. Anything over 150 mph, he says, is pretty remarkable since nursing those flatheads to a ‘top speed’ is not the same as dropping a hi-po crate engine into a newer car and easily hitting 200mph as some of the other drivers do. The course itself is about ten miles long – a straight shot across the sand into the horizon – with a couple miles of “getting it up to speed” then the timed mile and another couple of miles to “slow back down”. The speed and time are recorded electronically and the car needs to do 2 successful runs to set any official record; the “official speed” is then the average of those two runs. Well known in the Hot-Rodder’s world, Dave, had a few other interesting “left coast” stories including his trip to Gardena, CA to visit and finally buy an engine from Ed Iskenderian to be used in his original ‘belly tank’ car or lakester that Dave bought some years ago. Seems that Mr.Iskenderian is still spry enough, at age 92, to jump on the tow-motor and load the engine onto Dave’s truck all by himself !!! Of course, we all recognize the name … Isky Cams - a business that is still thriving some 55 years after being one of those early hot-rodders’ required equipment – just remembering… Isky Cams, Moon Eyes, Mr. Horespower...and all the rest of those decals !!! The presentation finished with Dave holding a Q&A session and received a round of applause from the membership. He reminded the membership that an Antique Auto Appraisal for our ‘specialty cars & trucks’ is the only way to guarantee their value for an insurance ‘agreed value’ policy … Lisa Simard does this out of their shop on Lancaster Street in Leominster... 978 413-1635 or 978 537-9474. Page 5 God Bless America WRAPPING UP THE YEAR 2010 Our ‘BACK PAGES’ Sponsors continue to help our club stay a-float !!! Two more 5 YEAR SPONSORS for 2010 !!! - For the last 10 years or so, your club has enjoyed the support of dedicated members who ‘kick-in’ some extra bucks from their business coffers to see that our club stays financially healthy. This month, we present the last two of our 2010 -Back Page Sponsors who celebrate five years of continuous support. I.C. FEDRAL CREDIT UNION – BRIAN CORMIER – A five year sponsor, IC Credit Union has branches in almost every nearby town and has been a supporter of our club not only in the ‘back pages’ but also for our annual Father’s Day events. Brian Cormier, located in the Mortgage Office on Whalon Street is the person to see for any mortgage / loan needs – he can either help or direct any club member to the right department in the IC Credit Union organization. He also is no stranger to “old cars” having owned an MGB for quite a few years – he knows the joys and tribulations of getting the old girl back on the road and the fun one has when the “Prince of Darkness” strikes !!! Gotta love the Lucas Electrics, eh ??? Thanks to I C Credit Union with Emery & Gary AUDETTE’S AUTO BODY – another five year ‘back page’ business card sponsor, from the Rte 146, Worcester area, Audette’s is a good size operation specializing in not only accident repair, body and paint work that goes along with getting your daily driver back on the road after a fender bender or major accident; but they also have the manpower, experience and expertise to handle any of the painting and bodywork for our antique cars and trucks, street rods - Corvettes, too… Norm Jr, who now runs the impressive John R w/ Norm Audette, thanks !!! operation, says they have plenty of experience to handle our kinds of vintage cars and trucks and welcome any club members to stop down and see for themselves…So remember to take him up on the offer next time you need some work done !!! THANKS BRIAN & NORM, JR… !!! REMEMBER – YOU CAN ALWAYS SIGN UP ‘YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS’ AS A BUSINESS CARD SPONSOR – TALK TO TOM… !!! This is our HOLIDAY ISSUE of the MSAAC Newsletter. The next Issue will be mailed around the third week of January, 2011. You are always invited to ATTEND our meetings in December and January – come and enjoy!!! Have a GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON and a healthy and prosperous New Year… ! ! ! ( the Editors.) Page 6 God Bless America FALL HERSHEY – here are a couple photos of the week at Hershey AACA FALL Meet. If you’ve never been there – ya gotta do it at least once …!!! Hershey AACA Fall Swap Meet Rich & Charlie were busy Nancy & Bud Arbo made it to Hershey Was a long summer – but success !!! Saturday is the Fall Meet !!! Open hood T-Birds line up Lil Red Car in the Red Field - SOLD!!! 9000+ vendors spaces at Hershey !!! Charlotte & Charlie grab a ride on a 1912 International high wheeler Neat row of Model - A’s at Saturday’s AACA Meet. Throngs of people at Saturday’s Page AACA of Bless the show field !!! 7 Fall Meet - this is just one half God America The end of 2010 CLUB EVENTS !!! DEC 6 MON –MEETING, BANQUET & X-MAS PARTY NITE 6PM at Leominster KoC – RESERVE NOW !!! SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING – contact GARY REED for the dates for Salvation Army Bell Ringing in December. We will be ringing and singing at Wal-Mart in Lunenburg again… MON. JAN 10 2011 – MONTHLY MEETING - This is the night for the Installation of our 2011 newly elected Officers and Board Members. …… Guest speaker - maybe ??? MEMBERS IN THE NEWS & OTHER STUFF……: Nancy Fors in the Class of ’60 !!! Mo Tremblay still fits into his WWII uniform !!! Seen here in a Sentinel & Enterprise photo, Mo looks pretty dapper, at the young age of 84, as he picks up some refreshments from the Girl Scouts in Fitchburg during the recent Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day celebrations. 2011 MID-STATE OFFICERS…( L to R) GARY REED – Treasurer; BRYAN LeBLANC- President; SAL DiFORTE-Vice President; MARY BURCHSTEAD - Secrtry Page 8 Mid-State member Nancy Fors – second from right was pictured in the Sentinel & Enterprise, recently as the Treasurer of the Fitchburg HS Class of 1960 presenting a check to the Crocker Field Restoration Fund. A worthy cause in keeping the city of Fitchburg’s beautiful athletic complex around for future generations to enjoy. Thanks for your efforts, Nancy !!! After the meeting … All in the Family Dave & Lisa Simard with Jean Noel God Bless America TThhiiss yyeeaarr w ALL SSpprriinngg BBaannqquueett aanndd wee w wiillll C CO OM MBBIIN NEE oouurr A AN NN NU UA O mbbeerr C CH HRRIISSTTM MA ASS PPA ARRTTY OU Y URR A AN NN NU UA ALL D Deecceem iinnttoo O ON NEE G GR REEA AT TH HO OLLIID DA AY Y PPA AR RT TY Y !!!!!! T TO O BBEE H HEELLD DA AT T Knights of Columbus 448844 LLaan nccaasstteerr S Sttrreeeett;; LLeeoom miin nsstteerr STARTS AT 6PM - MONDAY. . . DEC. 6, 2010 You and your guest or spouse are invited to join us for a delightful night of Holiday merriment !!! This is a fully catered event!!! TJ & DONNA BLAUSER will again co-coordinate with a non-profit organization to collect new toys & games for needy kids. The gifts should be suitable for ages up to 13 years. Please bring these gifts to our Christmas Party; they should be unwrapped and placed in a box or bag with separate Christmas wrapping paper. We'll also have an old-fashioned "Yankee Gift Swap" after Dinner... !!! Please bring a $10 - $15 gift to put under our decorated Christmas Tree to swap with others if you'd like to participate. The tradition continues … Club member EMERY GAUDET’s "JOHNNIE APPLESEED CHORUS" will again entertain us with their GREAT Holiday Season repertoire. Make your reservations NOW …… for you and your party. Fill out the form below … Send in or at next Meeting … with a check or money order, made out to: MID-STATE ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB ------------------------------------------------ cut here --------------------------------------------------Send this in NOW !!! Qty. RESERVE – HOLIDAY PARTY @ $10.00 PER PERSON 2010 Mid-State Christmas Party & Annual Banquet (Monday Dec 6th ) Price each Total $$$ $10.00 AND why not ??? ….Pay your 2011 DUES early !!! Still only $20.00 per household ………… $20.00 Total Payment >>>>>>>> Mail check and this form to: MSAAC – Party Reservations, PO Box 24, Fitchburg, MA 01420 Name - __________________________________________________________________________ Address - ________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip - _______________________________________, ________ _______________ Phone # - ____________________________________________________________ Page 9 God Bless America SWAP AND SELL SHOP Apt for RENT: Leominster, 4 rooms, 1st floor, hdwds, newly renovated, ready to move in. Utilities not incl. Emery or Jeannita 978-537-1907 FOR SALE - '60 Corvette, both tops, exc. cond. red/red. 350 V8, 4 speed. Asking $41.0 K. Call Chuck Dubrule 978-345-1819 or MO 978-345-5272. FOR SALE: Need Parts for your Model A, B or Early V-8? Call Rich 978)649-6359 or Charlie 978)597-8064 No part too small !!! BUY THIS STUFF … !!! Need info by the 20th of the month. FOR SALE: REDUCED PRICE !!! 1951 Plymouth Cambridge - 2 dr sdn. 6 cyl; 6 volt – 3 speed. 48620 miles New radiator. New upholstery, even the trunk. Reduced to $10,900 – or trade for an automatic??? Sonny 978 630-2587 or 978 895-6574 *********** L@@K !!! ******** NEED CLUB JACKET or SHIRT for Christmas Present to your Honey ??? Call TOM NOW – have some in stock… we’ll see what we can do. 978 502-6641 ********************************* FOR SALE: 1966 Ford Galaxie 500XLC Convertible – white / black top. 390 V-8, 4 speed, PB, PS. Blue buckets and console interior. Radial white stripe tires – like new. Only has 5000 miles on rebuilt motor, trans. & clutch. Price goes up next Spring ! $9,500.00 OBO. Peter (508) 869-0362 FOR SALE: 1996 Corvette Coupe – Red, tinted roof pnl, Blk leather Auto. Pioneer Stereo Cruise, Show or Driver. 66K Miles, Always garaged & covered. Car cover incl. $12.0K / OBO. Call Bob 508)612-1309 978 365 -1700 [email protected] 32 Greeley Street Clinton, MA 01510 FAX 978 365-1800 www.CENTRALMASSPOWDERCOATING.com Page 10 God Bless America Tell our Advertisers you saw their ad in Mid State’s Business Card Pages !!! All Mid-State Antique Auto Club members receive 25% OFF - ANY EYEWARE !!! We’re having a Christmas Party !!! Don’t forget: Bring Christmas Gifts / Toys for area needy kids, to be donated to a local Charity see inside for more info … Mon. Dec. 6... STARTS EARLY @ 6PM !!! Party to be held at: Knights of Columbus 484 Lancaster Street, Leominster Bell Ringing at the Lunenburg Wal-Mart call GARY Reed for times and dates Also, attend our Winter Monthly Meetings: January 10th – Installation of Officers & Directors Feb 7th - Start Summer of 2011 planning & guest speaker ?? SAT JAN 8th 2011 – Old Timers’ Reunion Hot-Rod & Drag Racing Nostalgia Fest; 2 – 7PM – Elks Hall, Hudson, MA.