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Volksfest 23
Is Here!!!
1294 Frisbee Dr.
Columbus, OH 43224
August 2013
Volume 22 - Issue 8
Year At A Glance - 2013
Here are the major activities for the following months,
leading up to Volksfest 22. Mark your calenders accordingly!
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January - Awards banquet. (Held at the
Spaghetti Warehouse)
February - T-shirt design contest (Followed by
the layout and printing of the Volksfest show flyer).
March - Trophy design contest (Followed by
the production of the trophies in a “timely” manner!).
April - Listing of Volksfest in all of the major
VW and enthusiasts publications and online sites.
May - Mailing of Volksfest flyers to past show
vendors, and surrounding show promoters.
July - Last month before Volksfest, review
show for last minute items to deal with.
August - Volksfest. If it ain't done now, TOO
LATE!
September - Eat chicken and start all over
again!
October - Marion tour, time to relax!
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Volksfest
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And The COVVC North
Is Here!
Thoughts From Your COVVC Boardmember
By Mark Garrett
It’s August, and you know what that means, It’s Volksfest
time once again!
It just seems like yesterday we were all at the Spaghetti
Warehouse, relaxing and reminicing about the fun filled past
year. But as they say, time marches on and here we are, heading
into Volksfest 23! For us oldtimers, we could never have imagenied that we would be doing this 23 years after that first, humble gathering. What started as a casual small show has grown
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into the largest single day vintage VW event in Ohio. Hard to
believe, isn’t it?
Of course Volksfest would not be this successful, were it not
for an amazing collection of hard working and dedicated enthusiasts, many who have been here since day one. At the end of the
day, there is only one reason so many club members have contributed so much over the years, and that’s the passion we all
Continued on page three
The 31st Annual
en
Classic Auto Show
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And Cruise In
Why look, it’s the COVVC gang at
the recent Len Immke Car Show!
Be sure to check out pages six and
seven for a complete run down of
activities and high lights from this
always amazing show, including
the winners from the Saturday
VW show withing a show. With
post card perfect weather (compared to the 105 degrees last
year), it was another great event.
Always a good time!
Next Monthly Meeting - August 9th - 7:00 PM
At Watkins Memorial High School - Site of Volksfest!
Third Annual
PoloM atch
&
C oncourse
Photos and text by Mark and Debi Garrett
Sunny skies with the high temp of 75. That’s picture
perfect weather for the Third Annual Polo Match and
Concourse, held at the historic Bryn Du Mansion in Granville,
Ohio. Debi, Gabi and I had Gertrude all spiffied up for a day of relaxation and rubbing elbows with all of those Ferrari’s, Porsche’s,
Vipers and many other high end rides. Besides the Concourse, there
was action on the polo field with Team Putsch going up against Studio 47.
While we didn’t stay to the very end, Team Putsch was up 14 to 2 on our way
out!
Of course we just had to stop in Granville on the way home for a bite
to eat and some refreshing ice cream. With our tummies full, and a fun day of
memorable cars (and horses!), we headed back to Columbus to wrap up another way too quick weekend.
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1294 Frisbee Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
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pecializing in show quality detailing
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Of course it wouldn’t be Volksfest without some drama, and this
year sees a relocation of the spectators parking areas. Not to worry
though, as the ever present Boy Scouts are all over it, and by the time
the gates open on August 10th, it will all be under control.
Speaking of under control, pre registrations have been coming in
at a fast and furious pace, and it looks like we will be right at previous numbers by show time.
Marilyn Allen and Linda Brown have been on the phone rounding up Volksfest volunteers, so don’t be surprised if you get “the
call”! It takes a tremendous amount of folks to pull this off each year,
and Marilyn has noted recently the numbers are down. We might
have to double up on several of the shifts to make ends meet. Lets all
pitch in and help make this a great event.
As I have stated in past years, each Volksfest always seems to
carry with it one or two hurdles to deal with, but each year show
morning arrives, and Volksfest unfolds with very few complaints.
That’s a miracle in itself considering the size the event has grown to.
Just a reminder, the monthly meeting will be AT THE SHOW
SITE, on Friday the 9th, at 7:00pm, under the big tent at the side of
the school. We will review final details for the show, and do a fair
amount of set up also. We will be setting up the show class cones in
the parking lots, and also stuffing the goody bags for the show car
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Another year, another Volksfest. With everyone pitching in, lets
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COVVC Monthly Minutes
July 11th Meeting - By Debi Garrett
Officers: Mark in Charge, Todd, Marilyn, Debi, Brenda, Tom
Members/guests: 39
Mark opened the meeting promptly at 7:45 and thanked everyone for coming out this evening.
Volksfest overview: all systems are go, no major crisis at this
time, but there is always something that crops up.
Officers reportsTreasurer – Todd said the club is in good shape. Show expenses are picking up, but normal for this time of year.
Marilyn brought the Volunteer book which is circulating. Also
call her to volunteer. Marilyn and Linda Brown will be making calls
as the show gets closer, to fill in those last few open sopts.
Membership – Debi reported we have 171 members
There were show flyers available tonight. Take some and pass
them out. Also the “circus” posters available to write in date and
post.
T shirts for sale tonight.
No 50/50.
After the meeting, everyone was invited to peruse the toy room,
or hang out in the garage for some “car talk”.
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Lets Go Crusin
New Name Tags
Safety Reminder
By Tina Gibson
by Marilyn Allen
By Bruce Amacker
I haven’t made it to a Cruise yet this year. Daisy Bug has a carb
problem now. But there are a lot of Cruise Ins for those who have a
running car. Enjoy!
Thur eve- Columbus @ Polaris, Wholly Joe’s FREE cruise in –
PRE 1980 cars May 2-Sept 26
Fri eve – Lancaster, Tiki Bowling Alley, 1521 Tiki Lane – 7-9,
May 3-August 3
July 5 – Circleville downtown @ Rural King’s Parking Lot, Rt 23
– 6-9
July 6 – Somerset @ Park – reg 10-1
July 6 – Columbus @ Dan’s Drive In, 1881 S High – reg 4:30-6:30
July 7 – Reynoldsburg @ Tumbleweed, 6959 E Broad – reg 11-2
July 7 – Newark FOP Lodge on S 6th St – 11-4
July 12 & 13 Dublin Arthritis show
July 13 & 14 – Columbiana German Show
July 12-14 – Columbus Goodguys show
July 13 – Roseville – Ceramic Pottery Museum show – 12-3
July 13 – Newcomerstown FD show – reg 10-12
July 14 – Buckeye Lake @ yacht Club on Rt 79 – reg 12-4
July 19 – Millersport Lion’s Show @ Corn Fest Site – 5-8
July 20 – Columbus @ Great Southern Shopping Center on S High
St – 4-8
Many thanks to Brian Knoll for finding a new supplier for our
name badges. As you remember, Elk thought they could not continue to make individual name badges. American Awards/Reynoldsburg
Trophy has agreed to make our name badges for $5.50 for a pin
badge and $6 for a magnet badge. If we order 6 or more, the cost
will decrease. I think that the magnet badges will be very popular.
Thanks, Brian, for finding us a new name badge supplier. For the
10 of you who ordered new name badges, the name badges will be
available at the July meeting. For anyone who needs a name badge
for the show, I will be taking orders at the July meeting or e-mail me
with your order.
I’ll take a break from the split bus restoration series to talk about
something many of us take for granted- safety. How may of you have
a currently inspected fire extinguisher in your shop hanging properly on the wall? How many of you keep
a small fire extinguisher in your cars? I
hope you all do, and keep it at hand in a
potentially dangerous situation such as
when gasoline is accidentally splashed
around. I suggest you do a bit of reading
about the different types of dry chemical
and CO2 fire extinguishers, I have both
in my shop because of the problems a
dry chemical unit can make. Dry chemical extinguishers are better at stopping
fires, but make a terrible mess that is
commonly very damaging for what you
spray it on. In my opinion, I’ll shoot the
CO2 unit and try to put out a small fire
before I resort to the dry chemical,
which will cause heavy corrosion on
what ever you’re spraying it on, perhaps
forcing a replacement of that item.
Wiring harnesses are really damaged by
dry chemical, and I’ve even heard horror stories about the corrosion induced
onto VW engine cases requiring replacement. There are on board fire extinguisher
systems available and marketed specifically to ACVW owners for under $300 that
incorporate a pressurized fire retardant that
automatically deploys when temperatures
exceed normal limits in the engine bay.
In my shop I have several fire extinguishers- many more than commercial fire
code requires. When I had my commercial repair shop I had a cart mounted fire
extinguisher consisting of two tanksenough to put out a full fuel tank ablaze on
a car. OK, I’m a bit paranoid about fire, but
it’s always better to be over-prepared in a
critical situation.
How about safety glasses? Do you
wear them occasionally, all the time, or
only when using power tools? Or, not at
all? I am fussy about this also and wear mine from the moment I
walk into the shop until I leave. I also wear heavy latex gloves, mostly to prevent grease stains on my hands but they also provide minimal protection from cuts and scrapes, as well as helping prevent
infection for those that inevitably happen.
Do you use a breathing mask appropriate for the environment? I
learned a harsh lesson years ago when I did some overhead sanding
(five minute’s worth) letting the dust get in my face. My penalty? 18
months of acute bronchitis with many doctor visits and medical treatments to get rid of it. I am now fussy about dust and dirt, like when
grinding or sanding with a power tool. In doing my bus right now,
there’s a lot of that going on so I wear an approved 3M mask with
See pages six and seven
for more great photos!
L&I
The 31st Annual
en
Classic Auto Show
mmke
And Cruise In
photos by Brenda Agan and Mark Garrett
Saturday Award Winners
Best of Show:
Thomas Groeninger- 1999 VW Cabrio
Awards of Excellence:
Mark Richmond- 1967 Karmann
Ghia Coupe
Taylor Versluis- 2008 R32
Mike Young- 1967 Deluxe Beetle
Ted Dibiase- 1966 Beetle
Friday night Cruise in Winners
Brad & Carolyn Shisler 1957 Volkswagen Beetle
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replaceable cartridges anytime I’m grinding, sanding or sandblasting.
These are not appropriate for painting, which requires a separate
mask or clean air system.
How about ear protection? The noise levels we endure with
many power tools exceed safe limits. I don’t like running an air
sander/grinder because of the piercing noise and use ear plugs regularly. I commonly even put headphone-style ear muffs over them to
prevent hearing damage and to provide a
quiet (to me) work environment. And
there’s another benefit from earplugs- if
you’ve ever had a hot spark hit your
eardrum when grinding, welding or cutting (fairy common, actually) the pain
level is intense. Steel toe shoes is an area
that I lack in. I admit it, I’m not comfortable in them and rarely wear them,
but I know I should.
How about a cell phone if you
are working alone? Is it always in your
pocket so if you are pinned or injured
you can easily call for help? That phone
may be worthless if it’s sitting on the
toolbox and not within reach.
Asking about jackstands sounds
ridiculous as I hope nobody would consider getting under a vehicle that is not
securely resting on stands. I have an odd
concern about my bus- it’s on high
stands (12 ton), about 30” up. Being a
completely empty shell it is fairly light- I
can easily pick up any corner of the bus off
its stand. I’m concerned about bumping
this shell and knocking it off the stands!
As an extra precaution I have a chain
threaded through the windows and connected to an overhead beam. If I do knock
it off the stands it can only drop a few inches before the chain tightens up and supports it.
How about storage of flammables? Do
you keep gas cans in the shop? Being cautious about fire makes me store my gas
cans outdoors in a plastic deck box so
sparks cannot find them. I keep my car batteries and cardboard boxes in a different
room from where my welding gear is, too.
Years ago one of my techs dropped a
wrench on top of a battery crossing the terminals and causing an explosion. He was not wearing glasses at the
time and was lucky to have no permanent damage.
COVVC will be hosting its Volksfest this year on August 10 in
Pataskala. I’ll be doing a Tech Talk as usual, and the topic will be
“Basic Electrical Testing”. I hope to see you there, bring your problems and questions and I’ll do my best to sort them out. There will
also be several door prizes for attendees! Have fun, BE SAFE, and
keep driving those vintage VW’s, the most reliable and safest car is
one that gets driven regularly.
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Let’s Talk Toys!
Set up: Tim Fox, Ryan Easley, Brenda Easley, Randall Easley, Mark Garrett, Debbie Garrett
Swap Meet: Stark H Hughes,
Ryan Easl ley
Saturday Clean-U
Up.Brenda, Ryan, Randall Easley
Jim Gunkbleman
Tim Fox
Van Hylton
Todd Sichel
DRAFT OF VOLUNTEERS FOR VOLKSFEST 2013
±Parking--Mike Dalton Boy Scout Troop 12
REGISTRATION
SPECTATOR GATE
MEMBERSHIP
Museum Host-
Ted Chaney
(FRONT/BACK)
& MARKETING
Hostess
Chip Walston
Bruce Raymer(F)
Marilyn Allen
BIKE RIDERS
***Thanks to alll who volunteered!!
Mark Garrett
More VOL NTEERS ARE NEEDED!!
Tom Kern
The only thing missing is U
Randall Easley
Please call if you can volunteer
David Bown
Rita Raymer (F)
Ted Bailey
Ryan Cisco(B)
Linda and I will continue to call and e-mail
Kathy O'Hara
Van Hylton (B)
find volunteers.
Janet Bailey
REGISTRATION
SPECTATOR GATE
MEMBERSHIP
Museum Host-
BIKE RIDERS
Tim Fox
(FRONT/BACK)
& MARKETING
Hostess
Randall Easley
Ron Baker
Sam Carbaugh(F)
Karma Wuertz
Kids n' Kamp
Mark Garrett
Brenda Easley
Leo Wilhelm
Arnett Howard(F)
Don Wuertz
Klye Ray
Ryan Easley
Douglas Keppler
Andre Prenveau(B)
Randalll Rodger
John Merschdorf(B)
Linda Brown
Tom Knott(B)
Ryan Cisco
The toy I’m sharing with each of you this month was found several years ago at a toy show in Ohio. This example was manufactured by the Daishin toy company of Japan during the mid1960s into the early 1970s. This battery operated tinplate car is
9.8 inches long and represents a green and white German
police car. When the switch is turned on, the car begins to
move forward with a bump and go action while producing a
wailing siren sound and blinking blue light on the roof. The
car is a treat to watch and never seems to do the same thing
when I flip the switch.
50/50
This toy is very rare. In my 25 years of collecting, I’ve only
seen a few examples of this toy for sale. The toy looks exactly
like the green and white police version made by the Taiyo toy
company of Japan. The only difference is the Daishin version has a German shield on both doors and “POLIZEI” is
smaller. The value of this toy in good condition with no box is around $250 to $275, with a boxed mint example coming in around $425 - $475. It’s not uncommon though to see this toy sell well above these figures when collectors get
into a bidding war over the same car.
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BALLOT COUNTINGSPECTATOR GATE
MEMBERSHIP
Brad Shisler
& MARKETING
(FRONT/BACK)
Carolyn Shisler
Museum Host
Hostesses
50/50
Kids n' Kamp
Ray Duane
Randall Easley
Until next month… Happy Toy Hunting !!
Sue Davis
Ryan Cisco
Sam Carbaugh(B)
Steve Farmer (B)
Ann Gillman
Marilyn Allen (B)
Sandy Farmer(B)
Dan Garland
Teresa Schleifer
Mike Klem
Bruce Raymer
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Welcome back everyone!! It won’t be long until our VW show!! I hope everyone is ready for a GREAT show.
I can’t wait to see all the cool cars and talk to some of the owners of these rides. I also can’t wait to scope out the swap
meet area for some cool toys for my every growing collection. My son Matthew and I found some pretty sweet toys last
year, so I hope we get lucky again this year.
See you at the show!!!
9:30-11:30
Chip Walston
by Michael Williams
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Life In The Past Lane
By Marilyn Allen
Now That’s Different!
Submitted by Tim Fox
Continued from July, 2013
The August(2003)meeting was held on Thursday, August 7th, at
the show site. Having the meeting at the show site allowed the members to see how the new parking arrangement would work.
At the Thursday meeting, all of the last minute adjustments
were made and everything and everyone was ready for Volksfest
13th.
Attendance was down from Volksfest 12. Many thought that
the low attendance was due to the rain of 2002. It was reported that
attendance was down at other shows.
The new arrangement for cars worked out well. The vendors
liked their arrangements on the grass. The new vendors at the show
were impressed and stated that they would return in 2004.
All in all, everyone agreed that Volksfest 13 was very successful.
Awards were given out in 30 categories. The winners included........
To be continued ..............................................................
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The 31st Annual
en
Classic Auto Show
What a show! What else can you
say about a show where you can see everything
from a brand new Lamborghini to a brass era Reo,
and pretty much everything else in between?
The Annual Len Immke show is one of the
events that Debi and I always look forward
to. With the diversity of cars to peruse, it is
almost to much to take in in one day.
This year was certainly no exception.
The 2014 Lamborghini Aventador was
breathtaking. In classic Italian Red, it
struck a dramatic pose among its other
sporty relatives. A most impressive super car
display all in all.
At the other end of the spectrum was
the brass era cars, also
another impressive collection of cars from the
early 1900s to the 1930s.
Filling in the gaps
was every conceivable
era of automobile. I
always enjoy the
late 50’s early
60’s land yacht.
There was a
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Text by Mark Garrett, photos
by Mark and Debi Garrett
and Brenda Agan
And Cruise In
good
turn
out
of
Volkswagens this year, with 14 fine
German masterpieces gracing the grassy
parking area. A nice representation of
Beetles, Busses, Ghias and even a
couple of water cooleds provided
the variety. See the official show
within a show results on page
four. Congratulations to all of
this years winners. Truly an
outstanding group of cars!
After several trips around, Debi
and I were ready to head out. But we
weren’t done for the day by any means.
We also managed to attend the
annual wine festival at the
North Market, followed by
the annual cruise
through the hotel
parking lots to
check out all of
those cool Good
Guy’s
street
rods. What a
weekend!