September 2013 Crusiers Newsletter

Seaway Cruisers
Classic Car Club
September 2013
Newsle tter
The First Car in Canton?
As written by Terry’s son Art Robinson who has done extensive ancestry research
Best of Show— Seaway Festival Car Show
Jack Knotman, Cornwall
Parade lineup
The story in Terry Robinson’s family was that his Grandfather
Thomas had the first car in Canton,
NY way back when horses did most
of the work. We found this photo of
Terry’s grandfather Thomas Robinson and his bride Hazel on their wedding day in October 1915.
The family always said that
the first car they had was an Overland model. And checking the “1914
Directory of Automobiles in New York
State”, we find that the Robinsons of
Canton owned a Willys. Looking at
the wedding photo, this car appears
to be that very car—a Willys Overland model of probably 1914. The
features of the car match photos of
1914 Willys Overland models that we
found on the internet.
So this was the car that
the family always said was the first
George Brown’s corvette in the
Seaway Festival parade
Did You Know?
John N. Willys, president of the
Willys-Overland company, was
previously a dealer in Elmira, NY?
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car in Canton—we aren’t really sure
if it was the very first, but it must
have been one of the first.
Samuel and Sarah Robinson
and their sons Thomas and George
lived about three quarter of a mile out
of Canton going toward Pierrepont,
on the old Festus Tracy farm. This
historic land was the first farm land
chosen by Tracy when he came and
surveyed the area in 1799. Festus
Tracy picked this farmland for his
own, and then later returned from
Vermont and built a home on this
land. It remained in his family for
years and then later in 1898 the Robinsons bought it. In the 1960s, St.
Lawrence University acquired the
farm and has used it ever since for
educational programs, including
training students on the environment
and agricultural skills.
From the President
John Miller III
Summer is winding down, but September has some good car shows and
events coming up.
The Potsdam AAA Car Club is having a cruise-in at the Advance Auto
Parts on Wednesday the 11th from 6 to 8 pm on Outer Market Street.
The Golden Gears Car Club is having a car show on Sunday the 15th at
the Seaway Lock in Iroquois, Ontario.
The Clayton Vintage & Classic Street Meet is Saturday and Sunday
the 21st and 22nd on Riverside Drive (downtown Clayton). Registration opens
at 9:30 am at the American Legion Post #821 or pre-register online at
1000islands-clayton.com/carshow . Do you want to cruise to the Street Meet car
show? We can meet at the Ogdensburg Burger King at 9 am and drive west on
Rt. 37 to Rt. 12 to Clayton.
Lunch is served at the multi-club picnic
in Potsdam
The SUNY Canton Auto Club is having a car show on Saturday the 28th
from 10 am to 3 pm. Brandon (265-2717) is having the Dyno day as well, if you’d
like to put your car on the Dyno give him a call.
My Tiger ate a hydraulic roller lifter for the 3rd piston. I’ve ordered new
parts. I hope to be back on the road in a couple of weeks.
From the Membership Chair
Linda Hurteau
Glen, Terri and Bill playing a game at
the picnic
Welcome new members and returning members:
Ken Wade
Stephen Shorette
James Robinson
Calvin/Rachel LaBarge
Dave Badlam
C.J. Johnson
Ogdensburg
Brasher Falls
Lisbon
Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg
1958 Pontiac Strato Chief
1938 Ford Coupe
1968 Chevelle
1926 Model T Ford
1971 Chevelle
2007 Shelby GT Mustang
Ladies at the multi-club picnic
Answers on page 4
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From the Editor
Sandy Bigelow
Why are you a member?
Seaway Cruisers
Classic Car Club, Inc.
~ Established 1986 ~
Last month I introduced myself by answering the question, “Why am I a
member?” Before I go on I should probably tell you that I ask a lot of
questions – of everyone, including myself.
And usually the answer to one
question generates more questions. (There, now you have been duly warned.)
As I wrote my piece for my first issue as newsletter editor I recalled the trepidation
I experienced filling out that first membership form. “Can I really be a member if I
do not own a classic car?” I do not know how to work on them, I do not know
every make and model, I do not know the terminology, my doubts rambled on. So
after getting my first issue out, I did some internet research on why people
partake in the classic car hobby. (Or is it a sport? See what I mean? Questions,
questions, questions.)
How do clubs define potential members? Is ownership generally a requirement?
Some clubs require ownership of a vehicle of a particular age and
sometimes a particular kind also. Many other clubs, like the Seaway
Cruisers, only require an interest in old vehicles.
Some clubs state that, either on its own or in addition to the above
requirement, the member must promote the interests and activities of
the club.
Annual dues, naturally, are one consistent requirement of members
of classic car clubs.
From some of the reading I did while surfing, my next question became, “What
are the different ways enthusiasts derive pleasure from ownership of a classic
car?”
PO Box 109
Heuvelton, NY 13654
[email protected]
www.seawaycruisers.com
Email List & Membership Chair:
Linda Hurteau
(315) 393-2519
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor:
Sandy Bigelow
(315) 347-3945
[email protected]
Photographer:
Terry Howie
(315) 394-0259
Website Manager:
David Hartman
(315) 600-6240
OFFICERS
President:
John Miller III
(315) 347-3414
Prized possession safely locked away
Social focus driven and shown regularly
Working on it
Driving it
Co-Vice Presidents:
Frank Howie
(315) 394-0259
Original/restored to original
Modified
Now I ask — why are you a member? When and why did you join the Seaway
Cruisers? What are the aspects of membership that bring you the most pleasure?
If you own a classic vehicle, how do you derive pleasure from that ownership?
Please send an email with your answers to [email protected] or
give me a call at (315) 347-3945.
Linda Brown
(315) 375-6788
Secretary:
Brandon Baldwin
(315) 265-2717
Treasurer:
Glory Martel
(315) 393-4436
DIRECTORS
Awards were given under the tent at the 2013 Seaway Festival Car Show on a dark rainy day.
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John Amel (315) 344-7025
Dean Marshall (315) 344-6422
Pat Matthews (315) 393-3810
Mike Hirsch (315) 344-6339
Scott Sutherland (315) 386-3455
Classified Ads
For Sale: 2006 Shadow GT by
Pace American 28' car hauler
registered for 10,000 lbs., trailer
weight is 4750.
Inside has
elevated ramp,
tie downs,
cabinets, power winch, power
jack, has generator compartment,
battery for winch and jack. It is
wired for lights and A/C. Fullsized cover. Asking $9500 or
best offer. Call Fred at (315) 5661092.
Seaway Cruisers Classic Car
Club members share an interest
in classic or antique automobiles.
Annual membership includes
this monthly newsletter plus
invitations to social and technical
meetings throughout the year.
For Sale: 1967 MGB Roadster,
runs good. Good top and tires,
wire wheels, underbody needs
work. Many extra parts including
engine, trany, rear and front end
and so forth. Call Dick Kimball at
(315) 386-2536
For Sale: 1983 Ford LTD, excellent
condition - Licensed and on the
road, 61,000 miles, all original,
Must
see to appreciate.
Nice
starter car for the new driver,
or gr eat winter rat. Em ail
[email protected] or
call 315-393-2519 for details.
For Sale: Vintage car magazines,
mostly 50's & 60's, Hop Up, and
many others. Over 200 to choose
from. $5 each or 3 for $13.50. Will
sell entire collection for $575.00.
315-393-2519. Ogdensburg, NY.
Seaway Cruisers Classic Car Club
PO Box 109
Heuvelton, NY 13654
ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED
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Meeting of the minds—multi-club picnic