May - MCAAC
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May - MCAAC
VOL. 48 ISSUE 05 MAY 2007 SPRING FLING 2007 (PHOTO BY OTTO SO) CANADA AUTO 1688 St. Matthews Avenue @ Route 90 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0A2 (204) 775-CARS (204) 775-2277 Fax: (204) 788-1587 Email: [email protected] www.canadaautoservice.com SERVING WINNIPEG SINCE 1935 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE BY DEAN WEITEN H i, it’s me again. I hope that your spring is going well, so far. My spring has been quite exciting! As some of you know, I purchased a “new” old car back in January, and my son and I have been working on it since. It’s a low mileage 1957 Cadillac series 60 Fleetwood sedan that had been sitting for over two decades. For a while, it looked like I would have it on the road quickly and at a low cost. Well, you know, nothing is as it seems. I took the advice of a more learned friend, and before trying to fire it up, spun up the oil pump with a custom made tool (among other things, of course). There was almost no lubrication to the top end, despite my best attempts. After much gnashing of teeth, we pulled the engine and transmission, and took them both in for tune-up. Well, what do you know, both need a fair amount of work. The transmission needed every seal replaced (no surprise), and one clutch pack. The engine has a lot of wear (low mileage, hmm), plus the corrosion and rust from sitting so long, so it pretty much requires a complete rebuild. It’s going to be an expensive and drawnout process. I’ll be lucky if I have the car on the road before August. <sigh> On the other hand, I wouldn’t have started, if I didn’t think that it was worth the effort. And, little in life that is worthwhile, comes without hard work. Some of the work around the club is like that car. It seems now that much of what we are trying to do is a much larger job than what we thought when we started. But, like a car that I like and am committed to finishing, the results are going to be worth the effort. If you haven’t already, consider pitching in to help, since “Many hands make light work!” We were just down in Grand Forks for the Prime Steel Car Show last Saturday. What a beautiful day - very nice for a drive. It was my first time at this car show, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The garage tours were the highlight of the show for me. Wow, what folks can accomplish, when they work diligently at it! Of course, the Rydell Hobby Shop was just spectacular – what about that 1920 Locomobile, wasn’t that an amazing piece of machinery? Or was it art? Hard to tell... Similar to last month, I’ve received several more requests for the involvement of old cars at weddings, etc. Again, I’ll have them posted in the want ads section. I encourage our members to participate, by all means – but ensure that your insurance is current, and that your coverage is adequate for the job. My thanks this month to Wayne Pruden, who has volunteered to take the position of Secretary for 2007. Welcome, Wayne! It’s not that hard of a job... really! A few more volunteers, and we will have a full executive! So what’s everyone waiting for? Sign up today! Also, thanks to Marilynn Schultz for putting so much work into the Spring Fling. It was a great success, as usual. The weather was a bit uncertain, but it turned out alright in the end. Now, get ready for the Swap Meet, coming up fast on 13 May, at the Red River Ex grounds beside the Assiniboia Downs. Come on down, show off your cars, sell your old parts, buy some new ones, and meet old friends. I hope to see you there. Don’t forget that the general meeting is also 13 May, as usual. Since it is on the same day as the Swap Meet, I know you will be in that end of town. We will be having Bob Duncan of House of Silver as our guest speaker at the meeting that day, and the meeting will be short, so zip over around 2 PM and socialize with your MCAAC friends indoors for an hour or so. I look forward to seeing you there! Happy motoring! NEXT GENERAL MEETING May 13 @ 2:00 p.m Headingley Community Centre at 5353 Portage Ave. EDITORIAL BY BRYNE MCKAY I have been involved in some heavy duty discussions on what kind of car is featured on the front cover of the MAAC 2007 Calendar of Events. After hours of extensive research the mystery was solved. I quickly narrowed it down to a few cars by noting that the moulding cuts across the wheel well opening. The bumper and hub cap helped me zero in on a make. Then I discovered an extra curve in the bumper and the mystery was solved. I’ll give you some time to ponder it by inserting the answer at the end of the editorial. Important stuff, eh! Have you been enjoying the coffee and doughnuts at the meetings? I know I have. El Hay has been good enough to look after that job even though it is not part of his regular duties. I especially appreciate him coming in early to get the coffee started so it is ready when the majority of the members arrive. Thanks El. If you know of good non-commercial web sites that our members might be interested in please send them to me at [email protected] and I will post them in the next Side Mount Reporter. Wayne Pruden emailed me one for all you Buick enthusiasts; www.kingoftheroad.net/buick/buick_1.htlm. Wayne also mentioned there are 4 interesting cars in Selkirk listed for sale at www.oldride.com/classic_cars, a 1946 Caddy, a 1959 DeSoto, a 1947 Chevrolet & a 1931 Essex. I also found on the site a ton of old cars listed from a salvage yard in Neepawa. It might have that parts car you didn’t know you needed. Ladies and Gentlemen our supply of recipes is running low. If we do not get some soon I will have to get Eleanor Brunette on your cases. It worked last time. Answer: 1955 Buick Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 1 Charles Goss Owner We do: all types of cars trucks and boats Autopac repairs Phone # 779-0685 435 Kensington Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 1J8 YOUR AD COULD BE HERE FOR MORE INFORMA TION INFORMATION CALL 254-4788 TOD AY! TODA Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 2 MANITOBA CLASSIC AND P.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2W2 ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB Web site - www.mcaac.mb.ca 2006 EXECUTIVE ELECTED OFFICERS DIRECTORS President - Dean Weiten 888-1334 George Rogers Ross Metcalfe Denis Robert Vice-President - Jim Drummond 489-8315 VOLUNTEER OFFICERS 8639 Roblin Blvd. Headingley, MB R4J 1B4 [email protected] 305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2 896-0539 831-8165 878-2474 Bus - Dean Weiten Past President - Otto So 888-1334 Secretary - Wayne Pruden 12 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R!A 2S5 757-2949 Email Notices - John Ewing [email protected] Treasurer - Norman Magnusson 284-4522 Labels & Roster - Ellsworth Hay 6 Windermere Bay, WPG, MB R3T 1B2 Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC) - Activities - Vacant Membership - Ellsworth Hay 837-8161 Club Projects - Bryne McKay 269-5037 912 Vimy Rd. WPG, MB R2Y 0T6 58 Kendale Dr. WPG, MB R3T 5M4 Social - Vacant Judging & Class. - Richard Smith 253-0533 265 Creek Bend Rd. WPG, MB R3X 1V9 Special Events - Paul Horch 586-2265 211 Scotia St. WPG, MB R2W 3X2 APPOINTED OFFICERS Editor - Bryne McKay 58 Kendale Dr., WPG, MB R3T 5M4 [email protected] 269-5037 Fax: 261-5546 Librarian - Vacant Appraisals - Gary Lambert 51 Blackthorne Bay, WPG, MB R2V 4N2 338-9090 Publicity - Noel Roy Ph & Fax: 254-4788 18 Southfields, WPG, MB R2N 2N1 Swap Meet - Gord Brunette 90 Allenby Cres., WPG, MB R2C 3J2 837-8161 222-2298 Wolf Fuhr 224-3152 Cards - Eleanor Brunette 222-2298 The Side Mount Reporter is published monthly by the MCAAC in Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is distributed free by email and/or Canada Post to all members. All articles appearing in the publication express the individual opinions of the writers and are not necessarily those of the MCAAC. All items are subject to editing for both space and content. All information to appear in the Side Mount Reporter must be received no later than the Wednesday following the general meeting of the current month. It can be submitted by email or hard copy. All clubs are welcome to copy original articles including classified ads. Please provide appropriate credits. All prices quoted are at the discretion of those advertising in the Side Mount Reporter and the editor accepts no responsibility for the condition, availability or the value of the goods offered for sale. All articles appearing must relate to the hobby at large. Mission Statement: The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club is organized as a non-profit, non sectarian, limited liability organization. Its’ purpose is the preservation, restoration and admiration of all vehicles twenty five years of age and older, the encouragement of this interest, and the showing of vehicles in tours and displays. The Manitoba Classic and Antique Auto Club (MCAAC) Roster is not to be used without the expressed written permission of the MCAAC Executive. ••••• Sidemount Reporter Yearly Advertising Rates Business card size 1/4 page 1/2 page $ 80.00 $150.00 $275.00 Note that MCAAC members get free Parts Wanted/For Sale ads. For further information on corporate advertising, please contact Noel Roy @ 254-4788. Members’ classified ads may be forwarded to the Sidemount Editor. Canada Post, Publications Mail Agreement #40619573 Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 3 ON THE COVER Hayes, Art Schultz and MCAAC for the donations of door SPRING FLING 2007 prizes. BY MARILYNN SCHULTZ You could not ask for a nicer day. 69 people attended this year’s Spring Fling. The crowd was a great mix and the food, very good! I personally thank those who mentioned how happy they were with this year’s choice. Thanks to Wayne and Rita Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 4 Several club cars were out and after our meal, a few of us headed out to Lockport for an ice-cream treat. Thanks Paul for leading us out to Lockport. Of course, no club event goes by without our trusty Otto taking pictures for us to enjoy in the Side Mount Reporter. Thanks to all, Marilynn SIDEMOUNT AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIED ADS (OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY) Wanted: - Old Manitoba Motor League buffalos and Winnipeg Auto Club grille plaques. My collection is close to being complete but I still need a couple more (1908 – 1955). Contact: Ross Metcalfe at (204) 831-8165 or [email protected] • • • Wanted: - Any old motorcycles and parts pre 1970. Contact: Ross Metcalfe at (204) 831-8165 or [email protected] • • • For Sale - 1956 Pontiac centre grill, also stainless hood lip. 55-56 GM generator. Set of four, 15 inch OG 100 spoke wire wheels, standard offset. Contact: Wayne Pruden at (204) 757-2949 or [email protected] • • • For Sale: - It pains me to do this but I have to let go of my 1976 Chrysler Town and Country. I have lost my inside storage for the car and am forced to leave it out for the winter. I will look at all cash offers but, for obvious reasons, cannot accept trades at this time. This is a great family car that can cruise at 75 MPH all day long and pull a 30 foot trailer without breaking a sweat. It has every option available to a New Yorker in 1976. I really can’t overstate what a neat car this is. This is the first time advertised for this car and I am offering it locally only for the first two months so if you are in the market for a pampered club car, call me now. Contact: Denis Robert #118 at (204) 878-2474 or [email protected]. • • • Wanted: - 28 Ford Coupe rear fenders and a Ford rad. Want to use top tank on other project - Roof bows & parts for 47-48 Studebaker convertible. - Older tires & tubes, suitable to move 29 Plymouth around shop (29 x 4.75). Wood spoked wheels or wire needed. Contact: Ron Alexander at (204) 774-5350 • • • Wanted (Lead): - A vintage car to participate in a wedding in Portage la Prairie in July. Contact: Bride’s aunt, Pamela Mason, by phone at (204) 7741837, or by E-mail at [email protected] . • • • For Sale (Lead): - 1934 Hudson Terraplane Convertible, rare, 1 of possibly 8 in North America, 400 C.I.D Automatic, PS, PB, PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise, Rumble Seat, 4-wheel disk brakes, new tires on Maclean spoke wheels, console gear shift, red velvet interior, excellent chrome, car is red with a new white canvas top, excellent running car. Asking $50,000.00 Contact: John Mercer at (902) 567-6469 (Sydney Forks, N.S.) • • • For Sale (Lead): - 1970 Chev Impala Custom, 350 C.I.D, Automatic, 122,000 Miles, PS, PB, car is mechanical perfect, need minor body work and paint, inspected, ready for the road, all original except paint (done 10-12 years ago). Asking $4500.00 - 1960 Ford Sunliner (Green), Showroom Edition - I.D plate on firewall, Sask. car, no rust, 352 C.I.D Automatic, PS, PB, off the frame restoration, 80% completed. Asking $15,000.00 Contact: John Mercer at (902) 567-6469 (Sydney Forks, N.S.) • • • For Sale (Lead): - 1939 Cadillac Hearse, 3 way load, dual fender mounts, 1961 chassis, 390 ci, 330 HP V8, 4sp Auto, Air, PW, PS., flames, Cadillac wire wheels (8), true spoke wire wheels (6). New front end, steering box, brakes etc., drives well. $25,000.00 OBO. Contact: Lloyd at (204) 779-2300 or (204) 999-8259. • • • Wanted (Lead): - Champion H-10 spark plugs Contact: John at (204) 837-2498 For Sale: - 1951 Fargo ½ Ton in primer, 5 cyl Diesel, Auto. Asking $1000. Contact: Wayne Hayes at (204) 668-3292 or [email protected] Wanted (Lead): - Information on where to locate the horizontal chrome pieces for the grille of a 1938 Ford standard Sedan. Contact: Lonny Morgan by E-mail at [email protected] . Wanted (Lead): - 1920s vintage pick up truck to participate in the “Doors Open” heritage tour in Winnipeg’s exchange district, on 26 or 27 May. The vehicle would drive through the Artspace tunnel and stop at a parking spot that we could reserve through the City, in front of the Artspace building on Arthur Street. There, Gordon Pinsent’s character as in “Silence of the North” would step out of the vehicle and interact with the guide. Although in the movie, Mr. Pinsent drives the vehicle, if the owner wishes to drive the vehicle, we certainly would be amenable to this. Contact: Shirley Kowalchuk at (204) 779-3623. Wanted: - Interest by our club, with other car clubs, in helping to fill an 11,000 sq ft area at the Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition in Morris, 19 to 22 July. A display would not be necessary, but even if organized for some portion of the time, it would be continued on page 6 Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 5 SIDEMOUNT AUTOMOTIVE CLASSIFIED ADS (OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY) welcome. This area has become available, due to a new facility in use, so the organizers are thinking that it would be nice to have an indoor vehicle display, or a show-n-shine. President Dean Weiten is trying to gauge interest. If you are interested. Contact: Dean by phone at (204) 888-1334, or by E-mail at [email protected] . For Sale (Lead): - 1958 Ford, model 258A Meteor 4dr, Canadian Edition, 332 V8, Auto, restored, original owner in family. Would like to get close to the appraised value of $17,600.00 (appraisal June 2000). Contact: Rod Taylor at (403) 627-4159 res or (403) 627-2709 wk or Box 2458, Pincher Creek, AB, T0K 1W0. Wanted: -Tad Burness’s book ‘American Car Spotter’s Guide 1920 – 1939’. Contact: Bryne McKay (204) 269-5037 or [email protected]. Wanted: - Parts for 1964 Pontiac 2dr Parisienne Custom Sport. Blue seat belts, outside fender mirror (passenger), side mouldings, 4 hub caps & parts manual. Would also consider parts car. (Other clubs please copy). Contact: Bill Goode at (204) 254-5368 Wanted: - Driver’s side door window for 1969 Pontiac Strato-Chief two door. Does not have vent window style doors. Contact: David at (204) 334-0842 or [email protected] For Sale: - 1960 Chrysler Saratoga 4dr, colour black, factory 383, new 3" brake linings and shoes, class ‘D’ - $10,000 OBO. Contact: Jim Pearn at (204) 889-4878 For Sale: - 1953 Plymouth Convertible, class ‘A’ - $16,000 OBO. Contact: Jim Pearn, at (204) 889-4878 Wanted: - 1971 – 1972 Toyota Celica for restoration. Contact: Devin James at (204) [email protected] 325-5246 Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 6 or Wanted: - The book with the daily stops from Halifax to Vancouver called “1975 Coast to Coast Antiquers.” It is about 35 pages. Due to my move I have miss placed mine. I will pay for the book plus ‘all’ the postage. Contact: Ken Pasaluko, 32087 Joyce Ave, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 1B6 or call (604) 853-1747 collect. For Sale: - 1969 Pontiac 2+2 (Canadian model) - rare numbers matching car, 427 CID motor, 335 HP, black ext, green int., good running condition, needs body and front brake work. Serious inquiries only. Contact: Richard (204) 334-1838 (after 5:00) or e-mail at [email protected] For Sale: - Four radial whitewall tires, 3/4 inch whitewall (mid sixties to seventies?) 235/75/15, barely used, $195.00 for all four. Contact: Wayne Pruden at (204) 757-2949 or e-mail at [email protected] Wanted: - 5 Bakelite oil bottle caps to fit Imperial Oil or Mobile oil bottles. Contact: Burt Barkman at (204) 781-2036 Wanted: A 1920s to 1940s vehicle for participation in a wedding from 3 PM to 5 PM on 21 July. Contact: Christianne Hacault by E-mail at [email protected], or by phone at (204) 981-4301 (work) or (204) 283-7098 (home). Wanted: - Participation in Group Events: - Need 15 to 20 cars at fundraising for The Waverley “independent living retirement community” and The Rosewood “supportive housing” at their open house on 3 June, from 1 to 3:30 PM at 857 Wilkes. Show off your car to residents, have their pictures taken with your car, and, if possible, give a ride or two. Contact: Lana Rogers at (204) 487-9600. - Cruisin’ Manitoba for MS is going to be on 24 June, starting off at Murray Chevrolet Hummer, going out to Lower Fort Garry for lunch, then on for a show and shine in Gimli, wrapping up with a dinner celebration at the Hitch’n Post in Grosse Isle. Last year 140 cars participated and funds raised are used for MS research and programs. It’s a great cruise for a great cause. Participants are required to raise $200 to participate and receive everything mentioned above for free along with prizes and t-shirts. We will have a speaker at the May 13th General Meeting to bring us further details, and to answer questions. - MCAAC is Featured Club on 19 August at Cruisin the ‘Peg 5, in parking lot at Tavern United at Canad Inns Transcona. We need a dozen or more club cars to come down and show off. Wanted: - Participation in Individual Events; Rental of classic car with driver, or rides from a wedding ceremony to reception. Contact James McCammon by E-mail at [email protected] . If you don’t have E-mail, call Dean Weiten at 888-1334, and he will contact James for you. INSIDE STORY 1951 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL LIMOUSINE MODEL C-53 WORDS & PHOTOS BY BOB ROSTECKI In the Spring of 1964, I was driving West on the old Oak Point road, now known as Route 90, and as I was passing Great West Auto parts, I couldn’t help noticing a giant of an unusual car sitting sad and forlorn behind a wire fence. Speaking with the owner of the establishment, I was informed that the car had been towed in a few weeks before with a bad transmission, and rather than spend money trying to repair it, the owner sold it to the wrecking yard. I examined this car, and determined that the engine would turn over, and was not seized. I was able to purchase this car for $125.00, and indicated that I would return in a day or two to pick it up. Returning in two days with the resources to tow it home, I discovered that Mr. Craftee had removed the two rear compartment jump seats to install in his boat. This was disclosed to me by one of his employees on his last day of work, who had nothing to lose by informing me of this situation. Needless to say, the owner suggested that someone had climbed over the fence and stolen them at night. Yeah, him, in broad daylight. After purchasing a shop manual and the needed transmission parts from Chrysler when you could still do so, I was able to repair the transmission, and enjoy the car as a daily driver. Ann entered my life in 1967, and we drove this car together for many miles on various tours, and trips. As we began to acquire older Classic cars, the Chrysler was put into longtime storage, with plans for a future restoration. Years later, we removed the car from storage, and began to restore it with parts accumulated through the years. This involved removing the body off the frame, painting the frame, rebuilding mechanical components, installing a more powerful Hemi engine from a 1956 Imperial, gaining 100 horsepower, installing electronic ignition, conversion to 12 volt electrics, spin on oil filter, and new wide white wall tires. A rebuilt 1970 Dodge motor home Torque-Flyte 727 automatic transmission was installed, instead of the original semi-automatic FluidTorque Drive transmission, with it’s inherent problems. Look Ma, no clutch pedal !!! All of the conversions created a much improved automobile, and worked well with the original self energized disc brakes, which had tremendous stopping power. In the spring of 2006, we appraised our situation with the 51, and were facing a large expenditure for repainting, reupholstering, and some replating. Realizing that investing anymore money into this car for sentimental reasons was madness, and as a result we advertised the car in Hemmings Motor News. We received several inquiries to our ad, and sent out several sets of high quality photos taken by Ann. We encountered picture collectors, pen pals, phone pals, and tire kickers, but nobody really serious. Out of the blue came an E-mail from Kuwait, yes, Kuwait of all places. The E-mailer was a Swiss gentleman living in Kuwait, and employed as technical adviser by His Highness Nasser Al-Batah, the prime minister of Kuwait, who happens to be a car collector. He owns 162 cars, and 71 of them are Chryslers. Smart Man!!! He is also a member of the Kuwaiti royal family. He lost his car collection in 1990 when the Iraquis invaded Kuwait. Everything disapeared and not a trace of them was ever found. They probably ended up in Saddam Hussien’s son’s car collection, which was later destroyed by US forces so they would not exist as a shrine. This is true, about 75 collector cars were destroyed, gone forever. The 51 was picked up from our driveway after receiving payment, shipped to Montreal, and loaded on a ship for Kuwait, where it’s restoration will be completed. It is satisfying to know that this unusual, rare automobile will be finally restored to it’s original beauty and granduer. It has come a long way from that wrecking yard on old Oak Point road to the royal car collection in Kuwait, and it is our satisfaction and pride that it was saved from eventual destruction, and was acquired by an appreciative new owner. For those that are interested in technicalities, I submit the following information: Wheelbase: 145 1/2 inches Seating: 8 passengers Weight: 5500 pounds Tire size: 8:90 X 15 tubeless Wide Whitewall Engine: V-8 354 cubic inch Hemi Transmission: Torque-Flyte 727 Electrics: 12 volt negative ground Brakes: Four wheel disc, self energizing Production: 338 built at Detroit, Michigan Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 7 UPCOMING EVENTS Date Event Mark YourCalendars Location Contact May 13 Red River Valley Swap Meet RREX May 13 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave. May 14 MCAAC Executive Meeting Jim’s Vintage Garages May 21 Half Moon Luncheon Lockport May 26 Kildonan East Collegiate S & S 845 Concordia Ave. May 27 Ste Rita Centennail S & S 30 mi east of Winnipeg June 3 Steinbach Lions Charity S & S Mennonite Heritage Village Museum June 08 Niverville S & S 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. June 10 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave. June 11 MCAAC Executive Meeting 8639 Roblin Blvd. July 08 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave. July 09 MCAAC Executive Meeting TBA Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334 August 19 Cruisin the ‘Peg Canad Inns Transcona Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334 Gord Burnette (204) 222-2298 Mort McKechnie (204) 889-9970 2:00 pm Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334 Paul Horch (204) 586-2265 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm (204) 667-2960 Ext. 2275 Andy Pelletier (204) 348- 3966 J. Bradley(204) 371-6815 Larry Klassen (204) 388-4207 Dean Weiten (204) 888-1334 Boldface activities are exclusive MCAAC events. Check your MAAC calendar for a comprehensive list of all the events across the Province or, check the MAAC web site at, http://www.maac.autoclubs.ca/ Manitoba Classic & Antique Auto Club 10TH ANNUAL RED RIVER VALLEY SWAP MEET SUNDAY, MAY 13, 2007 RED RIVER EXHIBITION PARK 3977 PORTAGE AVE. WINNIPEG MB ADMISSION $3.00 Per Person Children Free HOURS Vendor Set-up Starting at 6:30 a.m. Gates Open at 8:00 a.m. Close at 4:00 p.m. (12 Yrs. & Under Accompanied by an Adult) SHOW & SHINE Open to all Vehicles 25 Yrs. & Older, Street Rods, Modified & Special Interest Vehicles. Vehicles & Driver Only Admitted Free. CONTACT: Gord Brunette (204) 222-2298 or Mort McKechnie (204) 889-9970 PLEASE BRING A DONATION Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 8 VENDOR SPACE RENTALS: $10.00 All outside (rain or shine) NOTE: Vendors supply their own table CAR CORRAL: $10.00 Per vehicle for sale (Vehicles must be 25 yrs. or older or special Interest) FOR WINNIPEG HARVEST R SM FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS FRUIT DIP SUBMITTED BY STACEY FUHR Method: Combine in a blender for 1 minute. Use with strawberries, melons, apple slices, etc. Ingredients: 1 can crushed pineapple ½ cup sour cream ¾ cup skim milk 1 pkg. instant coconut cream pudding CRUISIN’ THE PEG SUBMITTED BY DEAN WEITEN Cruisin’ the Peg is back for its 5th year and promises to be bigger and better! MCAAC is the feature club on 19 August… As in past years, Canad Inns, Transcona, will host this popular gathering of classic, muscle and specialty vehicles. A few notable developments for Cruisin’ the Peg 5 are as follows: • Buffalo Bill’s has been replaced by Tavern United, which is Canad Inns’ successful new restaurant / bar concept. It’s décor, menu and general atmosphere offers a more conducive appeal to car enthusiasts and spectators alike. • The outdoor patio will be expanded and enhanced. • Giant Tiger has located at the back of the lot and has graciously offered their parking lot after 6:00 PM, every Sunday. This was the previously undeveloped area behind Blockbuster video. This increases the show ‘n shine available space substantially. • They are introducing a designated “Vendors’ Row” with enough room for 7 regular vendors and 1 weekly guest sponsor / vendor. • They are offering dedicated and guaranteed (no hassle) Feature Car Club parking. There should be room for approximately 20 cars. • Weekly attendance prizes, special contests and events are being developed to attract more car enthusiast owners and their families. They hope to attract spectators from all over the city with a “carnival – type” theme that offers inexpensive & safe whole family entertainment. • A Show Coordinator who is supported by a team of Canad Inns executives and associates will manage all events, sponsors and vendors. The show coordinator, who is not an employee of Canad Inns, will also serve as a liaison between sponsors, vendors, charities and car owners. Some of our past successes will return for Cruisin’ the Peg 5: • Frank Andrews will be back with the CITI FM remote van… playing all of our favorite rock classics. • Of course, the Ice Cream Man will be around on those hot summer nights. • We are still located right on Regent Avenue… where everyone can see us! FILL ‘ER UP WITH HUMOUR SUBMITTED BY MARILYNN SCHULTZ Editor’s comment: Marilynn Schultz sent in this humorous article. The comments were made in the year 1955. ”I’ll tell you one thing, if things keep going the way they are, it’s going to be impossible to buy a week’s groceries for $20.” ”Have you seen the new cars coming out next year? It won’t be long before $2000 will only buy a used one.” “If cigarettes keep going up in price, I’m going to quit. A quarter a pack is ridiculous.” “Did you hear the post office is thinking about charging a dime just to mail a letter?” “If they raise the minimum wage to $1, nobody will be able to hire outside help at the store.” “When I first started driving, who would have thought gas would someday cost 29 cents a gallon. Guess we’d be better off leaving the car in the garage.” “Kids today are impossible. Those duck tail hair cuts make it impossible to stay groomed. Next thing you know, boys will be wearing their hair as long as the girls.” “Did you see where some baseball player just signed a contract for $75,000 a year just to play ball? It wouldn’t surprise me if someday they’ll be making more than the president.” “I never thought I’d see the day all our kitchen appliances would be electric. They are even making electric typewriters now.” “It’s too bad things are so tough nowadays. I see where a few married women are having to work to make ends meet.” “It won’t be long before young couples are going to have to hire someone to watch their kids so they can both work.” “Marriage doesn’t mean a thing any more; those Hollywood stars seem to be getting divorced at the drop of a hat.” “I’m just afraid the Volkswagen car is going to open the door to a whole lot of foreign business.” “Thank goodness I won’t live to see the day when the Government takes half our income in taxes. I sometimes wonder if we are electing the best people to congress.” “The drive-in restaurant is convenient in nice weather, but I seriously doubt they will ever catch on.” “If they think I’ll pay 50 cents for a hair cut, forget it.” Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 9 MR. PARTSMAN BY DENIS ROBERT #118 PRACTICAL USES FOR DISCARDED CAR PARTS 2ND IN A Well now, wasn’t that a good way to save fifteen bucks? Feedback and your ideas for future columns are welcome by fax at (204)878-2474 or by email at [email protected]. See you next month. SERIES Last month, if you were attentive, you learned that you could build a snow scoop from a 1973 Plymouth hood. So, has anyone gone out to the back forty to dig out a car hood yet? I thought not. Well, you’d better get busy; soon the snow will be all gone. And hey, you needn’t worry about copyright or patent infringement, YOU HAVE MY PERMISSION to use my ideas. You can even improve upon them. Such as, there is no need to use a valuable Plymouth hood where a cheap Ford one will do. Hey, hey! Back off. That was just a joke. Okay! This month’s column is for the benefit of all you old and overweight guys who are tired of holding up your jeans with a belt because it gives you a sore back. Even though I myself am young and trim, I have a personal problem with this and therefore came up with the following idea which could save hundreds of dollars in suspension apparatus and chiropractor bills. Here’s what you do. Go and get yourself an old seatbelt from a parts car. Get one that that will reach over your shoulder to the front and the back of your pants. Now, go to the curb in front of your house and wait for the next Police car or ambulance to pass by and wave it down. Ask to borrow their seatbelt scissors and split your seatbelt in half about ¾ of the way. Give back the scissors. Next, go into your electrical stuff and find three alligator clips and sew one on to each end of the belt and, Voila! You have a new pair of suspenders. If you are fresh out of alligator clips, an alternate solution would be to take a cold chisel and hammer and pound a buttonhole into each end of the belt. Get your wife or your mother to sew two buttons on the front of your trousers and one in the back and you’re done. Half Moon Luncheon Lockport Noon May 21st Victoria Day Bring an old car or an old friend. Get together with people you may not have seen all winter. Contact: Paul Horch (semi-official Special Events coordinator) (204) 586-2265 Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 10 Bob Sansom sent these Chandler Car Show pictures from his winter home in Arizona. Note the ‘mirror position’ on the spare tire of the old Packard. LOOKING BACK Editor’s comment: The following was taken from the MCAAC September 1963 Side Mount Reporter. Does anyone know what this is about or if anything happened? Rumor It is rumored that the Millionaire Drive-in people are putting up a new building to house a restaurant and a 40 car museum near the new Airport Terminal. • • • Editor’s comment: The following was taken from the MCAAC October 1963 Side Mount Reporter…… Activities Director Ken Shaw reported that Polo Park Enterprises had requested the MCAAC to participate, by showing eight to ten cars, in a promotional exhibit to be held in Polo Park Shopping Centre on Saturday, October 19th. Polo Park Enterprises had offered to pay fifty dollars toward club expenses, and requested that club members in attendance wear period costumes, if possible. Members were agreeable to participation in this event, and a sufficient numbers of cars were volunteered. Ken Shaw informed members that a plaque had been presented to the MCAAC by the Winnipeg Roadster Club, in appreciation of our club having sold the most tickets of any participating group in last summer’s Motorama Auto Show. The plaque was placed on display for members’ inspection, library for future reference. A letter of thanks to our club, from the Winnipeg Roadster Club, was read. The letter also extended MINUTES OF MAAC GENERAL MEETING MARCH 27TH , 2007 PONY CORRAL RESTAURANT, ST. MARY AVENUE, WINNIPEG Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM: · Directors present:, Bob Chubala, Bev Dyck, John Dyck and Gord Forman. Meeting agenda was adopted by a motion by Paul Landry, seconded by Geno and carried by a show of hands. Opening statements by Bob Chubala Treasurer Report: Bev Dyck reported a balance of $13.353.57. Secretary Report: All clubs should ensure their email address is correct. Contact Gord Forman if minutes not going to proper person or if additional recipients are desired. Chairman Report: Bob Chubala · Welcome to new club WESTERN INTERLAKE CAR CLUB, represented by Terry Lyndal. · Season opening World of Wheels show requires volunteers for move-in and move-out. NEW/OLD BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS: · WORLD OF WHEELS, March 30 to April security detail volunteer clubs should be contacting Bev Dyck. Also, a judge is needed for “general” duties. Help would be provided. · DIGITAL ZEBRA – Ted Penner presented his digital manipulation samples and discussed his services. MOTION: By Bev Dyck, “That MAAC pick up the extra $6.00 (over the $64.00 that clubs began submitting) cost of the insurance.” All clubs would pay $64.00 for the 2007 policy. Carried by a show of hands. MAAC UPDATES: · MAAC Calendar of Events will be given out at the W.O.W. show (7,000) and 4,000 are available for the clubs. Also, 50,000 will be issued with the May 11 Auto section of the Winnipeg Sun. N.A.A.A.C.C.C. UPDATES: · Gord has Gary Glowa and Ray Cable working on the outline of the an invitation to us to participate in next year’s show. President Don Davidson reported that efforts to obtain a special antique auto license category from the government had been suspended for the present. Government officials were agreeable only to issuing a special license plate in addition to the regular license plate already required for all cars, and club officers did not feel this would be to the club members’ advantage. The MCAAC committee on licenses had not had time to sufficiently prepare a brief on the subject, and it was felt best to defer further discussions with the government to a later date. A letter to Fred Groves, M.L.A. was read, requesting him to suspend any action on antique auto license plates for the present legislative session, and expressing our members’ appreciation for his efforts on the club’s behalf. Jack Mavins briefly outlined legislation concerning antique auto licenses recently passed in Nova Scotia, where such a license may be obtained for a fee of $5.00 per year, for a car which is at least 30 years old or a recognized classic, is insured as required by provincial statutes, has been safety checked, and is not the owner’s only car. Cars carrying antique auto licenses in Nova Scotia may not be used as family cars or for any business or for transportation outside of reasonable hobby uses. Jack felt we should aim for future legislation of this type in Manitoba. program and expect to have a completed draft by the end of March. · The national newsletter has been sent out. The newsletter is published in Winnipeg. · The national body will be seeking partnerships with FIVA and SEMA in 2007. · The federal Minister for Transportation will be petitioned to allow the importation of 25 (& older) vehicles to remain importable as right-hand drive. · The federal government has budgeted an environmental program that will effect automotive hobbiests. We are actively monitoring. OTHER: · Terry Lyndal told us that the Western Interlake Car Club will have a show’n’shine on July 2 in Warren. To register call 322-5672, 997-5197 (Dennis) or 461-1577 (Chris). Next Meeting: 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 25th, 2007, at the Pony Corral restaurant – St. Mary Avenue – building foyer. Meeting adjourned at 8:00. WHO • WHAT • WHERE WHEN • WHY Coming in a future issue. Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 11 MINUTES OF MCAAC GENERAL MEETING RECORDED BY JIM DRUMMOND TRANSCRIBED BY DEAN WEITEN • Meeting called to order at 2:02 PM. • Jim Drummond offered to record the minutes. • No guests or visitors present, 22 members present. • The agenda was adopted as distributed. • George Rogers moved, seconded by Wolf Fuhr that we adopt the minutes from the last meeting, 11 March, as circulated in Sidemount Reporter. Carried. • Business arising from the minutes – none. • Meet our Advertisers – none this month. Correspondence • Other club newsletters: The Clunker, Vintage Tin, Totem Times, The Brass Lamp, and Senior Cylinders, which are available for members to read. • Several requests for rental of car & driver for weddings etc., will list in the Sidemount. Led to discussion re insurance of antique vehicle used by private parties for special events. Check your insurance first! • Manitoba Marathon looking for marshals to help control traffic. • Cruisin’ the Peg 2007 - Dean will file for a “feature club” evening. Asked members present when would prefer, no preference except avoid club events, and avoid Iola on 12 July. • Cruisin’ Downtown on Wednesdays, asked members when preferred, no preference except probably best in July or August. Reports • Chairman/President – No report. • Secretary – Vacant, no report. • Treasurer – Nothing to report. • Activities – Spring Fling at 11:30 at Parry’s 2731 Main Street on 22 April. A tour may follow the brunch, probably to Lockport, if weather permits. 51 tickets sold so far. • Membership – El reported that we have 117 paid up members plus 22 honorary members for a total of 139. • Club Projects – Copies of MAAC calendar available from Bryne. Everything is on sale, get ready for spring! • Sidemount Reporter – Sidemount will be late this month, due to publisher being out of town. Editorial deadline is 16 April. Bryne is seeking recipes for publishing. • Social – Vacant, no report. • Judging and Classification – Richard Smith still recovering, sends his regrets. • Special Events – Paul is looking at doing some “ad hoc” runs this summer, watch your E-mail, or give Paul a call closer to the long weekends. • Library – Dean put out some books on Bryne’s table to look at. • Swap Meet – Gord Brunette spoke of preparations for the Swap Meet on 13 May. Handbills and posters are available from Gord. • Bus – Dean may bring the bus to the swap meet. • MAAC – Collector plate is being discussed, Wolf will report when there is something to report. • Unfinished Business – None. New Business • Otto talked about the Prime Steel car show coming up 14 & 15 April in Grand Forks, and encouraged attendance. There is a travel allowance for folks bringing cars for display from out of town. • Dean mention possible Fort La Reine tour on 22 July, ask for volunteers to help arrange. No takers. Vol. 48 Issue #05 May 2007 — Sidemount Reporter 12 Headingley Community Centre Sunday, April 08, 2007 • Talking Tech – None this month. Next month: Bob Duncan of House of Silver. • Ask the Chair – None. • Meeting adjournment moved by Wolf Fuhr, seconded by John Ewing, carried at 2:36 PM. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hi Bryne! Regarding your editorial in the February 2007 Side Mount Reporter, I am in total agreement with your comments on the distorting values of the cars at the Barrett Jackson Auction. As you stated that car XYZ sold for $100,000.00 doesn’t mean it is worth that amount. A prime example the first Amphie car sold for $125,000.00. The second one sold for $85,000.00 and the third went for $65,000.00 U.S. funds. Half the price of the first car. Further to these fluctuating prices, last spring I went to a swap meet and a vendor had a plastic signal light lens for an Amphie car. He wanted $35.00 Canadian. This spring I was surprised to see that he still had the lens and he wanted $65.00. I questioned the sudden increase in price, his answer was; ‘Did you see what the Amphie cars are going for at the Barrett Jackson Auction.” So even the price of parts are being inflated. Keep up the good “Work”. B.C. Antiquer Ken Pasaluko #136 Letter To Chair of Constitution Committee Headingley, Manitoba 22 April, 2007 Jim Drummond, MCAAC Constitution Committee Chair Dear Jim, Thank you for your and your committee’s efforts in the past two years in the renewal of the constitution of the Manitoba Classic and Antique Automobile Club. Although the changes as envisioned did not get the necessary membership approval, I believe the discussion it sparked was worthwhile, and the issues raised were important. As we’ve discussed in the past several weeks, I would ask that you reassemble your constitutional committee, and begin anew the process of constitutional review. Use the input that we received during the last process to help guide this new process. I have some suggestions and opinions that I would like to share with you and your committee, which I will forward under separate cover. My opinion or any member’s opinion, should not carry any more weight than any other member’s opinion. At least two more persons, whose names I will forward to you, have expressed strong interest in being involved in the process this time around. You must keep your committee to a manageable size, but I ask that you consider these persons as members of your committee, in addition to any others who approach you with an interest. I realize that this process can be intimidating. In order to provide structure to the process, would you please consider the milestones and time frames for the committee operation, and present this for discussion at the executive meeting in July 2007. Again, thanks for your work on the constitution in the past, and your willingness to work on it some more. Sincerely yours, Dean Weiten MCAAC President 2006 & 2007 cc: MCAAC members through Sidemount Reporter
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