February Issue 2015 - Connecticut Valley Region: AACA/VMCCA

February 2015
Awards Issue
PERPETUAL TROPHIES
Anderson Trophy
This trophy was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bissell Jr. and is presented annually to the
individual who has done the best professional restoration of the year. This is an annual
award. This year, it was presented to Michael Williams for his 1956 Porsche Speedster.
Art Cooper, 20015 director,
presenting Anderson Trophy to
Michael Williams
Perpetual Trophies
1
Officers
2
CVR Calendar
2
Report of Director
3
Report Vice Director
3
Editor’s Notes
4
Personals/Birthdays
4
March Meet
5
Identify the Owner
5
Frank’s Q&A
6
Awards
7 –11
Meet Return/Dues
12
1956 Porsche Speedster
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CVR OFFICERS—2014
Art Cooper President/Director
[email protected]
413-527-5787
Richard Sitnik Membership
413-782-4185
[email protected]
Zack Hoffman Vice-Director
[email protected]
413-537-1679
Jerre Hoffman Activities
[email protected]
413-594-2368
Patricia Hoffman,secretary
413-594-2368
Art Cooper Publications
413-527-5787
[email protected]
Dotty Baronas Treasurer
413-549-1080
[email protected]
Steve Losaw Webmaster
413-237-9324
[email protected]
Www.cvr-winding road.com
[email protected]
Duane Wilson, Technical Judge
413-253-3565
[email protected]
Frank Moro, Jr.Technical Editor
413-665-2534
[email protected]
Keith Korbet, Historian
413-783-5624
[email protected]
Nancy Strouse, The Winding Road Editor
413-737-3403
[email protected]
CVR ACTIVITY CALENDAR—2015
I used the wrong picture last month; in particular, my
apologies to Zack who wasn’t in the other picture. Also,
apologies again to Zack for having to crop out his wonderful
Holiday shoes. (However, love that tie!)
If you have never hosted a meet before, let this be the year you
step up. You need a place to eat and a point of interest or perhaps a
speaker at the place you’re eating. Jerre is still our meet chairman
and will give you as much help as you need. November and April
are completely open. Several others are not firmed up yet. Would
you like to help someone or team up with someone to do a meet?
January
no meet
February 15
Collegian Court
Jerre & Pat
Hoffman
March
Maple Run
Zack & Jessica
Hoffman
April 19
Bart’s
Anita Mips
May 10
BBQ: speaker
Michael Williams
June 6,7
Manchester VT.
Palmer House
Dick & Melanie
Sitnik
July
Club Picnic
Bob Watkins
August
OPEN
OPEN
September
Big E
Jay Wallace
October
Jake’s Wilbraham
John & Judy
Johnson
November
Whatley Inn or
Kringle Kandle
December
Christmas Party
22
no meet
Dave & Evelyn
Tuttle
Coopers
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Report of Director
Director’s Report – February 2015
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Art Cooper
Art Cooper
Most folks in the old car hobby pretty much write off the winter months, but I actually saw a few people driving their old cars
in December. They were taking advantage of the dry roads and moderate temperatures . . . extending the “season” just a bit longer.
It’s always great to see antique cars on the road, but it’s really neat to see them in winter. Of course, now that the snow and cold
have truly arrived, even those hearty souls have retreated to their warm garages to wait for spring.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a comfortable place to tinker with your old car, this a perfect time for those repairs and
improvements you’ve been meaning to do. I always seem to have a long list of old car projects for the winter, but never manage to
get them all done. This year, I’m working on the fuel gauge in the panel truck and I might tackle the one in our old Dodge if there’s
time. Even though we can’t drive our old cars right now, it’s sort of therapeutic to keep your hand in, even if it’s with a wrench.
Our CVR monthly meets are another way to stay involved and they begin in February with another interesting meet hosted by the
Hoffmans. Hopefully, most of you can attend our first meet of the year – even though you probably won’t be driving your old car
this time. I am asking everyone to remember their name badges, even though you may think everyone already knows you. I, for
one, realize that I need to see and hear someone’s name several times before it sinks in and I’m sure our newer members would also
appreciate it. Please ask for a badge if you don’t have one or need a replacement. Finally, I’d like to remind everyone to keep their
membership dues up to date – not only for CVR but with AACA and/or VMCCA (It’s OK to belong to both). You can renew AACA
online.
You can renew online
http://catalog.aaca.org/product_info.php?cPath=32&products_id=35
Report of
Zack Hoffman
Vice Director
Happy Valentines Day! Another month gone by and no closer to my goal of building a bigger garage.
For now, we only have a decrepit two car garage with just enough space for both of our Subarus. If we
ever plan on storing the 16 or getting the VW Bus that Jess dreams of, we'll need to upgrade
eventually. Speaking of cars; Check Your Recalls on your modern cars. Jess's Forester had a recall
we were unaware of that resulted in a brand new catalytic converter installed for free. Hers was just a
catalytic converter ,but yours could have a safety issue that's especially prone to failure in the winter,
check your car manufacturers website or the nhtsa.gov.
In club news, we're looking forward to the V-Day meet at Collegian Court in Chicopee. We went last
winter a few months after they re-opened and the menu was full of polish American favorites. Our
dinner was delicious and filling. Jess and I are hosting the March meet, our standard maple coated
pancake breakfast at a new location, High Hopes Maple Farm in Worthington. They serve an excellent
(and reasonably priced) buffet every weekend through maple season. The restaurant has plenty of
space but parking might be a bit tight. The decor is very rustic, the floors are gravel, and the walls are
covered in antique maple memorabilia and facts.
We learned just before Christmas that the Roland and Peggy's absence through the last few meets
was due to a few different health issues. The club delivered a get well bouquet to Roland and found
him to be in good spirits and hoping to be back with us soon.
Zack
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Editor’s Notes
February Birthday Greetings
2:Ed Kelley
Special thank you to the
Hoffmans for enabling the digital
delivery system. Because my
Windows Live shuts down when it
hits an inaccurate email, we had
to transfer contacts to Zack who
then created a gmail account. We
could then identify bad emails
because this system bounced
back incorrect ones.
Thanks also for their help in
following up inaccurate emails.
We think it’s now in good shape. If
you have
issues
with the
digital
send,
please
contact the Hoffmans or myself.
Personals
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4: Carol Mizula
6:Felix Valletti
9: Ed Kelley ( not sure whether 2 or 9 are for Jr.?)
15: Judi Zysk
20: Patti Hoffman
21: Felicity Baronas
24:Frederick Rothery
26: Esmie Bishop
&
Paul Koetsch
I just joined Blue Mountain ecards and was tempted
to send this month’s birthday people an ecard.
Perhaps for March’s birthday people.
Many of you are longtime members. If you
are moving, we will gladly share that
 Youth is the gift of nature, but age is the work of
information so your longtime friends can
art. - Garson Kanin
stay in touch with you
If you are selling a car, we will gladly post
for you and carry that information until the
car is sold.

Sooner or later we all discover that the important
moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the
birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the
Please let me know if the newsletter can
great goals achieved. The real milestones are less
help you in any way or if there are things
you would like to see featured, highlighted. prepossessing. They come to the door of memory
Please let us know if someone is sick,
unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff
would like a call or a card, or is celebrating around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are
a significant event.
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MARCH MAPLE RUN MARCH 22
HIGH HOPES FARM SUGAR HOUSE
WORTHINGTON, MA
DATE: March 22
TIME; 12:30
LOCATION: High Hopes Farm Sugar house
1132 Huntington Rd.(Rt. 112)
Worthington, MA01098
MENU:
Buffet menu features pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, ham and their
own pure maple syrup. They also have toast and English muffins to sample their maple cream and maple
sugar. Available beverages include orange juice, coffee, tea, milk, and hot chocolate.
Visit http://highhopesmaple.com/ for more info
RSVP: March 14
COST: Members:: $16.00
Guests:
$16.00
CHECK PAYABLE TO “CVR”
Cut out and send reply card on last page to:
Zack & Jess Hoffman
302 Russell Rd
Westfield, MA 01085
WHOSE CAR IS THIS?
Surely, everyone can identify the above van!
Above: This 1956 Porsche Speedster belongs to Michael
Williams
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USO DONATIONS
Jerre Hoffman presenting proceeds of CVR Christmas Raffle to Al Tracy
Pioneer valley USO
Technical Help: Frank Moro
Frank thought it would be helpful to members to have a question and
answer format for technical help. Please send your questions to Frank at his
email:
[email protected] He will format an answer and send both
question and answer to me . These will be posted in the next newsletter.
It will take a while to get up & running so here is a question Joe asked
Frank about his 62 Cadillac. Joe removed the intake manifold to get heater
hoses remanufactured. He noticed that the choke heater tube was opened to
atmosphere on the bottom side of the manifold. He wondered why he
wasn’t losing vacuum and asked Frank this question.
Frank said the heat tube heated the bimetal spring in the choke to open it.
There would be no vacuum loss.
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Perpetual Trophy Winners continued
Frank Moro Memorial
This perpetual trophy is awarded to the person that regards authenticity to be very
important. It will be for someone who is willing to share their knowledge of their
authentic details of their own car as well as others. This is to be given based on the
individual’s merits verses the condition of a vehicle. For example, it could be given to
someone that writes a special article about original details of a certain make and model
of a car. Or it could be given to the person that loves to share their knowledge with
others about genuine parts, such as motor components, chrome, or headlights on classics.
Overall, this award would bring the features of authenticity back to a more prominent
role in our club as Frank Moro did in the past. This year, the 2015 Frank Moro Memorial
was presented to Bob Watkins.
PRESERVATION AWARD
This award is given to someone with a passion for 1942 and older car. This person helps by
sharing knowledge or giving other assistance to club members with cars in that age range. The
2015 Preservation Award was given to Paul Hanson. Paul lives in Maine and was unable to
attend the Awards Banquet this year.
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Perpetual Trophy Winners… continued
Prestige Award for vehicles 25 to 50 years old . This perpetual trophy for
the best vehicle that is at least 25 years old but not older than 50 in the given
season. It can be restored either by owner or professional as long as it is
original in appearance. The 2015 prestige award was given to Alfred &
Susan Magee for their 1966 Corvair.
SPRINGER TROPHY This is an award given to the person or persons that have done
outstanding service for the CVR organization. The award was donated by Mr. & Mrs. O. F.
Springer. It is presented annually and remains with the winner for one year. The Director is
excluded for consideration. This year the Springer trophy was presented to Richard Sitnik.
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Perpetual Trophy Winners… continued
WALTER O MACILLVAIN AWARD.
This is given for the best article printed in the Winding Road .The selection is
made by the Vice Director who this year was John Johnson. The selection is
based on the overall best presentation of a CVR vehicle or event. This year , the
award was given to Zack & Jessica Hoffman for their marvelous write-up of the
Bradley Air Museum meet.
BUICK CUP
This trophy was donated by Cliff French & Joseph Wyatt. It is presented to the best
Buick in CVR for that year. This is based on the point system used for the season’s judging.
This year, the Buick Trophy was awarded to Chris & Corine Johnson for their 1941 Buick
Super Eight. Unfortunately, the Johnsons were not able to attend the awards banquet.
After ten years of judging (& eating cold or partial meet meals), Duane & Krista are
moving on. They have asked for members to step up and be trained. I was with them when
Frank Moro did step up. Is there anyone else who would be willing to be trained this year
and assume this judging position for the 2016 season? Many hands make light of work!
Please get involved.
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CVR 2014 CLASS WINNERS
Class 3: All through 1918
First: Paul Hanson (1917 Chevrolet 490)
Second: Jerre Hoffman(1916 Hudson 40 Touring)
Class 6: 1931 through 1934
First: Bob Hager ( 1933 Hudson Terraplane)
Class 7: Ford Model A Open
First: Keith Korbut(1928 Ford Model A)
Second: Morgan Schafer (1930 Ford Phaeton)
Class 8: Ford Model A Closed
First: Bunny Mcguire(1930 Ford Sedan)
Class 9: 1935 through 1942 Open
First: Chris Johnson (1981 Buick 8 Super)
Class 10: 1935 through 1942 Closed
First:Ray & Lori Baronas (1937 Buick 46 Sport Coupe)
Second: Dick Sitnik( 1937 Packard 115C Touring
Third: David Tuttle (1937 Hudson Terraplane)
Class 11 :1943 through 1954
First: Sal & Joyce Saimeri(1950 Mercury)
Second: Gary & Colleen Moren (1953 Olds Rocket 88)
Third: Brian Midura ( 1953 Hudson Hornet)
Class 16: Commercial
First: Art & Judy Cooper(1957 Chevrolet Panel Truck)
Class 18: 1955 through 1959 Closed
First: Robert & Judy Zysk (1957 Chevrolet Belair)
Second: Doug Galanek( 1955 Olds Sedan)
Class 19: 1960 through 1964 Open
First; Mary Baronas (1962 Buick Invicta)
Class 20: 1960 through 1964 Closed
First: Frank Moro (1960 Cadillac Series 62)
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CVR 2014 CLASS WINNERS
Class 21: 1965 through 1969 Open
First:Frank Velietti ( 1969 Chevrolet Camaro)
Second: Alfred & Sue Magee( 1966 Chevrolet Corvair)
Third: Art & judy Cooper ( 1968 Olds Cutlass)
Class 22: 1965 through 1969 Closed
First: Melanie & Dick Sitnik (1967 Pontiac Firebird)
Second: John & Judy Johnson(1968 American Motors AMX)
Third:Ed Kelley Jr. ( 1965 Buick Riveria)
Class 23: 1970 through 1974 Open
First: Steve & Carol Mizula( 1972 Ford Mustang)
Second: Bob & Carol Hager ( 1971 Cougar XR 7)
Class 26: 1975 through 1979 Closed
First: Eugene & Carol Zewinski(1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo)
Second: Zack & Jess Hoffman (1978 Ford Country Squire)
Class 27 1980 Plus
First:John & Judy Johnson( 1984 Cadillac Seville)
Class 28 Modified
First:Jeanne & Bill Belisle (1956 Chevrolet)
Second: Jeanne & Bill Belisle(1969 Chevrolet Nova)
Class 29: Foreign
First: Michael Williams( 1956 Porsche Speedster)
Second: Joe & Val Pereira( 1981 Audi380SL)
Third: Dottie Baronas (1964 Mercedes 230SL)
Class 30: Special Interest
First: Wilson Rider (Allard)
Duane & Krista have scoring sheets for all cars scored. If you wish to see this, to
determine how your vehicle may be more competitive, they will gladly share that with
you. Many thank yous to Duane & Krista for their fine work over the past ten years. Do
consider joining the scoring team.
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MEMBERSHIP DUES
2015 DUES TIME AGAIN
We are about one/third in the collection for CVR 2015 Dues. We really need
your support. Please send a check payable to C.V.R. in the amount of $20.00
and mail to:
Dotty Baronas
48 Berkshire Terrace
Amherst, MA 01002-1343
Thank you,
Dotty
Thank you to those who responded since the last newsletter
Meet Return Card HIGH HOPES MAPLE SUGAR FARM
Date: March 22 : 12:30
Name —————————————————————
Reservation deadline: March 17
Cost: Members $16.00@
Guests:
$16.00 @
Total enclosed
____________
____________
____________
Meal will be a buffet so entrée selection is not necessary this month.
Make check payable to “CVR”
Print and cut off / or copy “Meet return card "and return to: Zack & Jess Hoffman
302 Russell Rd
Westfield, MA 01085