- Southeastern GTO Association

Tiger Tales
February 2011
President’s Message
Our January meeting at Dave &
Buster’s was a lot of fun for those of
us attending.
SOUTHEASTERN GTO ASSOCIATION
As usual, Denny had a great time
beating the rest of us on the NASCAR
Racing game. Pam and Jerry Hickox
crashed almost as many times as I
did, although Pam managed to
actually roll her car during one race.
Understandably, I was suitably
humbled by the racing expertise
shown by our fellow members. John
Link won one of the Remote
Controlled races that I just couldn’t
get the hang of.
Jeremiah Riggio was nice enough
to bring his brother and his wife who
have just moved back to the Atlanta
area. They are attempting to restore
their father’s ’68 convertible. It
should be on the way to a nationally
renowned restorer in Ohio soon.
promised. Denny told a joke that
was actually a bit funny! I know,
hard to believe.
I dislike harping on the lack of
Officer/Board Member volunteers,
but your club needs more
participation from more members.
I want you to realize that we will
be incurring additional expenses
(read higher dues) if we have to start
paying for newsletter services. Kevin
Link has graciously offered to handle
the next issue of Tiger Tales, but
after that we will have to contract
for someone to produce it.
David Peebles has purchased a
home in Florida and will no longer be
handling the Meetings.
You have asked me to handle the
President’s duties, which I have
agreed to do - with the
understanding that a Treasurer will
step forward.
Please get involved.
After the arcade we went to lunch
at Pappasito’s on Windy Hill Road.
The Tex-Mex food was excellent, as
Ed Bellair
Inside this issue:
Board Members, Welcome Article, Technical Advisory Panel
2
SEGTOA Upcoming Monthly Meeting Information
3-6
Article: PAUL ZAZARINE — 1952-2011
7
Article: WORLD’S RAREST CAR
8-9
Article: . . . PASSIONATE ABOUT MY GOAT (by: Kim Fowler)
10-11
Article: HOW LONG HAVE YOU OWNED YOUR CAR
12
SEGTOA Club Stuff
13-15
CLASSIFIEDS
16-17
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
The members listed below have been elected and/or volunteered to act on your behalf in their respective positions.
Denny Sanford
Past President/Board Member
[email protected]
Ed Bellair
President
[email protected]
Ed Downing
VP Merchandising
[email protected]
Pam Immekus
VP Webmaster and Secretary
[email protected]
John Link
VP Meetings
[email protected]
VP Treasurer
Bob Immekus
Board Member
[email protected]
John Link
Board Member
[email protected]
Jon Ward
Board Member
[email protected]
Kim Fowler
VP Membership
[email protected]
Kevin Link
VP Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
TIGER TALES
Welcome!
Published monthly by the Southeastern GTO Association
SEGTOA is a chapter of the GTO Association of America (www.gtoaa.org), the premier organization
for GTO enthusiasts. Each month GTOAA members receive The Legend Magazine, a Golden Quill
Award Winning publication.
SEGTOA is an organization dedicated to the survival of the Pontiac GTO, LeMans, and any other
Pontiac muscle. SEGTOA is open to anyone who shares our common interest in GTOs and other
Pontiacs. We enjoy Chapter meetings monthly, including cruises, car shows, picnics, technical sessions
and other fun activities. Our members hail from four different states! Members and their spouses,
significant others, kids are invited and encouraged to attend each monthly club function.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES
Dues are $20 SEGTOA & $35 GTOAA per year, payable January 1 st each year. New Members
receive a $10 discount on combined membership their first year. Checks should be made payable to
Southeastern GTO Association and mailed to Ed Bellair, Club Treasurer, 3301 Stoney Acres Drive,
Kennesaw, GA 30152-4615. Members must be in good standing to attend meetings, with the option to
bring their membership up to date at any scheduled meeting. Membership in GTOAA is strongly
encouraged.
SEGTOA TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL
The members listed below have volunteered to share their special knowledge with other members. Please feel free to contact these involved members.
1964
Doug Askew
[email protected]
706-453-2234
Tim Askew
1965
Jerry Hamilton
[email protected]
706-754-3194 (home)
1966
Bob Immekus
[email protected]
770-845-9079 (cell)
1967
Jon Ward
[email protected]
678-386-7436 (cell)
1968
Denny Sanford
[email protected]
770-365-3916 (cell)
1969
Russell DeLamater
[email protected]
770-316-2185 (cell)
1971
Terry Hunt
[email protected]
770-979-2440 (home)
1972
Jerry Hickox
1970
2004-06
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770-356-8678 (cell)
Upcoming SEGTOA Monthly Event/Meetings
FEBRUARY 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
12:00 Noon
PROVINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
440 Ernest Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA
(678) 594-5055
(Corner of Barrett Parkway & George Busbee Parkway)
RSVP to JOHN LINK 404-578-8973
The February meeting will be held at PROVINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT,
440 Ernest Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw, GA (CORNER OF BARRETT
PARKWAY & GEORGE BUSBEE PKWY) at 12:00 noon. We will have a
luncheon area so we can be together to enjoy each other’s company and
celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early with our spouses. We’re hoping for
good weather so we can bring our cars out but if the weather is cold we will
be inside nice and warm enjoying really good Italian food. Yes, I’m aware
garlic and smooching don’t go together, but we’ll have fun anyway.
Let me know if you plan on attending so I can have some sort of a
count. JOHN LINK 404-578-8973
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Upcoming SEGTOA Monthly Event/Meetings -continued-
MARCH 2011
March 12, 2011
Memories in Monroe — Classic Car Show (9am—4pm)
Monroe Historic Courthouse — Monroe, GA
SEGTOA Meeting will be held @ 12:00 Noon
Caravan will leave @ 10:00am from the Sears/Michaels parking lot (corner of Johnson Ferry
Road & Roswell Road, Marietta)
Directions
to
Monroe, GA
Take I-285 to Hwy 78 E
Take 78 E through
Stone Mountain,
through Snellville,
through Loganville,
to Monroe, GA
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Upcoming SEGTOA Monthly Event/Meetings -continued-
APRIL 2011
30th Anniversary
Peach Blossom B.O.P.C.
Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Cadillac
Car Show and Swap Meet
Hosted by the Dixie Chapter BCA
April 29th – 30th, 2011
Show Location and Host Hotel
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center
500 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064
Rate of $89 per night for all Club Members
Call the Hotel to make your Reservations no later than April 6th
770-427-2500
Use the code PBB to get the approved room rate.
For online reservations, visit
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/ATLMAHF-PBB-20110429/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Directions to the Hotel
From the North: Take I-75 South to Exit #263, N. Marietta Parkway/120 Loop. Turn right on the 120 Loop, 2.5 miles to Power Springs
Street and turn left (CVS Pharmacy on the corner). The entrance to the Hilton will be on the right about 1/4 mile.
From the South: Take I-75 North to Exit #263, N. Marietta Parkway/120 Loop. Follow straight ahead and merge on to the 120 Loop, 2.5
miles to Powder Springs Street and turn left (CVS Pharmacy on the corner). The entrance to the Hilton will be on the right about 1/4 mile.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------For additional Show Information please contact:
Don McClair at 770-271-2759 / [email protected]
Bruce or Shar Kile 770-977-7924 / [email protected]
For the 30th Anniversary, a team of Certified Judges will judge all cars.
All cars need to have a Fire Extinguisher to gain admittance to the Show Field and to
be eligible for Judging. Please place behind the left rear wheel.
See Entrance Application on next page
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Upcoming SEGTOA Monthly Event/Meetings -continued-
APRIL 2011 –continuedParticipant Registration:
Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State____________ Zip ___________________________
Phone (
) _____________________________Email_________________________________________
Car Registration:
Car 1: Year: ___________ Make: ____________________________ Model: ___________________________
Body Style_________________________ Class: __________________Car Club Affiliation: _______________
Car 2: Year: ___________ Make: ____________________________ Model: ___________________________
Body Style_________________________ Class: __________________Car Club Affiliation: _______________
If No Club Affiliation, would you like more information on becoming a Member of one of the Clubs at this show?
Please check all that apply.
Buick _____________ Oldsmobile _______________ Pontiac _______________ Cadillac _______________
Fees:
Registrations postmarked by April 6th are $25 first car and $20 each
@$25 __________
additional, after April 6th and at the Gate $30 and
@$20 __________
$25 each additional.
2011 BOPC Commemorative Tee Shirts are $15.
XX _________ X ___________ L ____________ M ___________ S ____________
@$15 __________
Vendor Spaces are $25 for the 1st space and $15 for each additional if postmarked by April 6th. Fees after April
6th and at the Gate are $30 and $20.
Car Corral Spaces after April 6th and at the Gate are $20.
Parts Spaces___________________
@$25 __________
Car Corral Spaces ________________
Friday Night Reception & Kick Off Party w/Food & Cash Bar
@$15 __________
__________
Total sent for the 2011 BOPC $ __________
Please make checks payable Dixie Chapter BCA and mail to:
Jerry Richstein, 4798 Grants Way, Marietta, GA 30066
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@$20 __________
Articles & Interesting Information
Paul Zazarine
1952—2011
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Articles & Interesting Information -continued-
WORLD'S RAREST CAR
This is the car that in 1954 could have "killed" the Corvette. So, Chevrolet, being GM's big sales and
profit division, campaigned to GM to "kill" this car. When Chevy was coming out with its 6-cyl. sports
car with its 2-speed "powerglide" transmission and side curtains, here was a sports car from Olds with
a big old V-8 and power windows.
So, GM no to Oldsmobile on building this car.
The world's rarest automobile: a 1954 Concept Old's Rocket F88 - the only one in existence. (read the
story below)
John S. Hendricks, (Discovery Communications founder) paid in excess of 3 million to acquire this 1954
Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car.
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates, the F-88 was
reassembled. In 1954 the F-88 was a Motorama Dream Car and was one of only two, or an
unconfirmed possible three, ever created. The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind and
was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale,
AZ, for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the cornerstone of
the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the
F-88!
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Articles & Interesting Information -continued-
WORLD'S RAREST CAR -continued-
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Articles & Interesting Information -continued-
. . . passionate, about my GOAT — by Kim Fowler
I would like to share my story on why I am so passionate about my GOAT……..
It was 1973 when I first fell in love with GTO’s. My brother, Mark, had just bought a 1967 HO
(Regimental Red with a Back Vinyl Roof) from a guy who lived in our home town of Ridgefield, CT.
I had just finished the drive train (327 SB with all the go-fast goodies) on my 1957 Chevy Belair
when I realized it would take a lot more money to complete, especially since I was 15 at that time
and in 6 months I would obtain the “Holy Grail”… my Driver’s License!! I sold the 57 to a friend
(who still has it today) and began to search for another car when Dad approached me about
buying the 67 since Mark wanted to buy a 69 Judge he had his eyes on. It took me all of 10
seconds to agree and we arrived at a price of $900. I drove the car throughout high school with
the occasional street race for a case of beer (it ate Chevelles!). Then it was time to head to
college in Ohio. While in school my Dad sold my baby to help defray the tuition costs and I never
saw it again.
For many years I always wondered what happened to it but, as life is, my priorities changed
with marriage and children. I never gave up the dream of owning another Pontiac. Four or five
years ago the market was on fire with very steep prices and it just was not possible to make a
serious run at getting my wife, Nancy’s approval to consider buying one. Eventually, I found a 67
on E-bay that I felt was within my range and began my sales job on getting her to allow me to bid
on it! After getting her nod of approval I began bidding in earnest with about 2 hours left on the
auction. The bidding ended at approximately 1am….. I won the auction with a $1000 less than I
had budgeted. Little did I realize how that $1,000 savings was important because that was what
it cost to ship it to my front door!
On a cold wet March afternoon in 2007 I received a call that the flatbed would be delivering it
within the hour. I quickly placed a call to Mark and he was on his way to my house as he was
excited as I was.
On his way over, he spotted the car on the flatbed and called me to say, “It’s a beauty”! That
was fate because the driver was lost and he had to guide him to my house. I was nervous and
excited at the same time and went out to greet my new toy! After we unloaded the car, reality
set in…..no brakes, air shocks shot and tires rubbing on the fender wells. We barely got it into my
garage as I had forgotten that it was over 17 feet long!!
Well, as some of you know, I am still working on getting it back into shape but realize that’s
what makes it such a great hobby…a constant work in progress. With help from many club
members I feel fortunate to be a part of a club that shares my passion for “The Great One” and I
am hopeful to make some significant progress on the car this year and look forward to many club
events and car shows.
My dream has come full circle!!
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Articles & Interesting Information -continued. . . passionate, about my GOAT -continued-
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Articles & Interesting Information -continued-
"How Long Have You Owned a Car?"
Mr. Allen Swift (Springfield, MA) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Picadilly P1
Roadster from his father, brand new - as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it
up until his death last year.....at the age of 102!!! He was the oldest living
owner of a car from new. Just thought you'd like to see it. He donated it to a
Springfield museum after his death. It has 170,000 miles on it, still runs like a
Swiss watch, dead silent at any speed and is in perfect cosmetic condition. 82
years — That's approximately 2000 miles per year.
Can you imagine having the same car for 82 years?!!!
I guess it was no longer under warranty . . .
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SEGTOA Club Stuff
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members,
Earl Doan from Hoschton, GA
Clay Chatham, Alpharetta, GA
Bob Bardes from Tallahassee, FL
We look forward to meeting you personally at our next club meeting.
NOTE: to our existing non-renewed members, please send in your renewal dues today! It is
important, as we have many exciting events planned for this year and wouldn’t want anyone left
out! I am looking forward to the February meeting, so if you are planning to attend and want to
renew, please bring a check to the meeting. Many thanks.
Kim Fowler, Membership VP
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SEGTOA Club Stuff -continued-
Editor Notes
 Thank you to David Peebles for his time as Meetings VP. Due to health,
personal issues and his upcoming move to Florida, David has resigned this
position. John Link has volunteered to fill this position for the remainder of
2011.
 There are open positions for Technical Advisors for 1970 and 2004-06. Anyone
knowledgeable in Pontiacs for these year models, please let one of the board
members know so we can add you as a contact for technical assistance.
Club Member Announcements & Information
Update on Scott Immekus: Scott is coming back to the states on Feb. 12th. Bob
and Pam are driving Scott’s truck and belongings to him that weekend. Scott is
having a hard time; with continued headaches from the concussion and his leg is
still very painful. The Immekus’ are looking forward to that upcoming reunion
and being able to have him back home, eventually. As you can imagine, Pam is
storing up lots of extra TLC to shower Scott with upon his return. Please join in
praying for Scott’s complete recovery, for traveling safety for the entire Immekus
family and strength for Bob and Pam with the extra burden and stress.
January 2011 club meeting pictures @ Pappasito’s
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SEGTOA Club Stuff -continued-
SEGTOA
is on
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Southeastern-GTO-Owners-Association/117421911662704?v=wall
Check out the newest high tech FB page. Kim Fowler set this up.
We need lots of photos to add to the photo section.
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Classified Section
For more information on the 2011 GTOAA Convention,
visit goatherd.com
HARD CHOICES
Selling my 1967 GTO Hardtop. 2 girls in college, and I'd rather not run up a
huge student loan bill while my toy sits in the garage for all but 2 hours a
week. Car is PHS legit - started life as a 2bbl lo-po 400 (original 60,000 mi
engine comes with) and a front bench seat and column shift. It's now a +.030
455 with all the usual goodies (Eagle, Ross, Comp Cams, etc.) Engine
professionally built by Ken Simpson, Marty Warden correct-numbers 670 heads,
Pypes exhaust, 12-bolt posi with 3:73s (original rear axle comes with), 5
redlines on vintage American 200S wheels (including the spare). PS, PB, AM,
correct Burgundy with black original interior. Full front clip/rear clip restoration,
no rust, southern car all its life. Have original owner's manual, sales slip and
protecto plate, all PHS doc. Runs great, looks awesome. Can deliver in
enclosed trailer. IF PRICE IS RIGHT, TRAILER EVEN COMES WITH. Gotta
get my girls through school. I'll find another one after they're launched. Let's
say $24,500 for the car, and for a few dollars more I deliver to eastern time
zone and leave the 20' Haulmark enclosed trailer with it (and I promise not to
cry in front of you). Thanks! Stan Rarden — 813-732-3380
[email protected]
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Classified Section -continuedBarry Dameron has sold his GTO and has the pictured car
tag available for transfer. According to the GA tag
office, this SEGTOA tag will be retired unless it is
transferred to someone. If any club member is interested
in obtaining this SEGTOA tag, there are some
requirements to transfer. You must be a resident of
Georgia and there is a document that Barry has to sign
when the tag is transferred into your name. It cannot be
used on a vehicle unless it is legally transferred at your
local tag office.
If interested, please contact Barry Dameron at 770-5052919 or email at [email protected].
 1956 OLDSMOBILE 88 TWO DOOR SEDAN, Beautiful Festival Red/Alcan White, red/white
interior, Driven Show, top cosmetic and mechanical standards, $26,950
 1966 GTO SPORTS COUPE, top mechanicals, Silver Metallic, black buckets, built 455cid/4v,
duals, 4-speed, console, power disc, ps, $34,950
 GTO 1967 RESTO MOD, fantastic, fabulous black, built 496 Stroker, aluminum heads/
radiator, Edelbrock intake/shocks, Hellwig sway bars, power Recaro seats, custom stereo,
power windows/door locks, alarm system, $44,950
 PLYMOUTH 1938 DELUXE SEDAN, Beautiful, all steel, very nice brown with darker brown
fenders, many new original parts, upgraded 8 volt system with quick battery disconnect,
$18,950
See www.fraserdante.com for full details and photos
on these and other vehicles for sale or call at 770-641-8354
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