December

VOL.
52
ISSUE 12
DEC. 2011
MCAAC FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
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
WAYNE PRUDEN
D
ecember? Is that possible? I guess
it must be, Rostecki is away, Harris
will be away soon, winter must be
around the corner. How many shopping
days until Christmas? Bryne said, at the last
meeting, there were only two. Time seems
to moves quicker on this side of the hill!
Looking back, it was a great year for getting those old
automobiles out on the road. I am sure it rained through the
driving season, but I can’t remember when!
I could review all the great club functions for the past year
but I am sure if you attended then you have your own memories.
I will say a heartfelt “thank you” to all those members who helped
make our club events a success. Without member volunteers
there would be no club functions. In addition to those events
we all take part in there are other meetings going on behind
the scenes. Your Executive Committee meets every month in
addition to the monthly General meetings. Without the efforts
of these folks very little would be accomplished on the Club’s
behalf. So once again “thank you”!
Perhaps this is the year you would like to volunteer for a
“Club Position”? The MCAAC needs a Secretary (or is that an
“administrative assistant”?) Eleanor Brunette looked after that
job in 2011, thanks Eleanor. We need a representative to show
the club colors at MAAC meetings. This could be job shared,
two representatives means only four or five meetings each for
the year. If you would like to volunteer for any of the club
positions please call me or any member of the Executive
Committee.
In looking back over the year 2011 I can’t help but remember
that when I took over the job of Club President I said I would
like to see more of our “better halves” gracing our general
meetings. If anything I think the numbers went down. For next
year I hope we can correct that trend and make our meetings
more interesting for everyone. We get an extra day next year
so we will have lots of additional time to make it a great year for
all of us.
Kathy and I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year!!
NEXT GENERAL MEETING • Sunday, Dec. 11 @ 2:00 p.m • Headingley Community Centre at 5353 Portage Ave.
EDITOR’S
NOTES
BY JEFF
From my house to yours, Merry Christmas and a healthy and
safe Happy New Year!
••
RENTZ
Yep, that’s it, done, finished,
over...another year of cruising and club
activities is in the books. As I sit and
reflect upon the year, I am left feeling
ripped off. For some reason I feel there
should have been more, maybe that’s partly due to the fact
that my car was in the shop a fair bit of the time, or maybe I am
just getting old and grouchy and wished that I lived in a warmer
climate where I could cruise all year long?? Speaking of
cruising, the nasty weather held off and I managed to get the
Green Hornet out to the Half Moon on Movember 11 (no, that’s
not a typo) and had a great lunch. It was a good turn out but
there were only 4 of us (fool) hardy enough to bring out the old
wheels. It was beautiful cruising home down Henderson, over
to the north perimeter...but alas the ugly perimeter curse hit me
again and I blew another frost plug. CAA is on speed dial, so
they came and took the Green Hornet home, after stinging me
once again. I couldn’t manoeuvre her into the garage, so she
sat on the driveway for a few days before she could get into the
shop. Coming from California, I am sure she was shocked and
horrified upon being snowed on for the first time in her life.
••
I would like to re-iterate Wayne’s thank you to all those who
volunteered their time making all the events during the year
possible, without your efforts we would not have these great
memories. I am already looking forward to another exciting
year of cruising and site seeing.
••
By the time you get this “Movember” will pretty much be over.
For those of you who don’t know, during November each year,
“Movember” is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches
on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world.
With their “Mo’s”, men raise funds and awareness for men’s
health, specifically prostate cancer. I have sprouted a “Mo”
and have collected some donations for this worthy cause.
••
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BY
ELEANOR BRUNETTE
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Richard and
Marline Reinke on the sudden passing of Richard’s
mother Susie Reinke on November 11th at
Steinbach,Manitoba.
Also our condolences have been sent to Jessie
Lavergne and family on the passing of her husband
Ed on November 7th. Ed Lavergne was a long time
member of this car club, I believe records show that
he joined in 1975 and was active until his health
problems began ten years ago. I always remember
that he was the one who used to bring the big
barbeque out to the corn roast every year; he did
manage to come out to this year’s event and
enjoyed being with old friends once again. He’ll be
missed!
Get well wishes go out to Linda Holmberg who
is recovering from surgery and to Marilyn Smith
(Ray) who had been hospitalized during the month
of November. We hope that both of you ladies will
be out to the December Christmas meeting to enjoy
the festivities and friendship of the car club.
At this time I would like to wish all of the members a
very Merry Christmas and the very best of the New
Year and safe traveling to all of our snowbirds.
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 1
ON
THE
COVER
FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
WORDS SUBMITTED BY
PAUL HORCH
Sunday September 18, 2011 was the MCAAC annual Fall
Foliage Tour. The day started out dull and rainy but by noon
the sun was starting to shine and the temperature was perfect.
We met at Sobey’s on North Main for departure at 1:30 pm
sharp. Wayne Pruden led the procession of well over 30 OLD
cars from the ‘20’s to the ‘70’s. The tour went down the River
Road to Lockport and then around the back way to Selkirk.
From there we went North near the “bridge to nowhere” and
from there to about 2 miles North of Clandeboye to Laurie Hunt’s
Roadhouse. I counted 32 club cars in the parking lot, but I
may have missed a couple. Inside the Roadhouse we were
treated to the unbelievable collection of memorabilia, toys,
petroleum product containers, and just about any other old
items you can imagine. Dinner was served around 4pm. A
very satisfying meal of roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy,
coleslaw, and special homemade creamed corn. Dessert was
cake and coffee and those who had larger appetites could go
back for more.
I would like to thank Wayne Pruden for arranging the tour
this year. I would also like to thank Wolf Fuhr who single handily
sold 72 of the 108 tickets. I would also like to thank all the
members who participated at the seniors’ shows this
year. Much appreciated by the seniors. Hoping next year will
be great weather and that we can have even more participation
in events. Think about it all winter and then get out in Spring
and enjoy your cars. Thanks.
continued on page 4
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 2
MANITOBA CLASSIC
AND
P.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2W2
2011 EXECUTIVE ELECTED OFFICERS
ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
President - Wayne Pruden
757-2949
Vice-President - Bryne McKay
269-5037
Past President - John Ewing
47 Deerpark Dr. WPG, MB R3R 3N4
896-0561
Secretary - Eleanor Brunette
222-2298
Treasurer - Norman Magnusson
284-4522
Activities - Wolf Fuhr
Paul Horch
224-3152
586-2265
Membership - Ellsworth Hay
837-8161
Club Projects - Bryne McKay
269-5037
Social - Doug McRae
771-1229
Judging & Class. - Jim Drummond
489-8315
12 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R1A 2S5
58 Kendale Dr., WPG, MB R3T 5M4
90 Allenby Cres. WPG, MB R2C 3J2
6 Windermere Bay, WPG, MB R3T 1B2
912 Vimy Rd. WPG, MB R2Y 0T6
58 Kendale Dr. WPG, MB R3T 5M4
305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2
APPOINTED OFFICERS
Editor - Jeff Rentz
[email protected]
792-1422
Librarian - Otto So
227-3377
Swap Meet - Gord Brunette
222-2298
Advertising - Wayne Pruden
757-2949
90 Allenby Cres., WPG, MB R2C 3J2
12 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R1A 2S5
Website - www.mcaac.mb.ca
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
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to copy original articles including classified ads. Please provide
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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
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DIRECTORS
George Rogers
John Ewing
896-0539
896-0561
Harry Mortimer
787-3069
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS
Bus - Doug McRae
Email Notices - Paul Horch
[email protected]
Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC) Wolf Fuhr
Cards & Recipes - Eleanor Brunette
586-2265
224-3152
222-2298
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 3
ON
THE
COVER
FALL FOLIAGE TOUR
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2
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
EL HAY - MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
We now have 50 members that have renewed their membership
for 2012. One of our Honourary members – Ed Lavergne
passed away on Nov 7/11. Our condolence goes to his family.
Ed joined the club in 1975 and has been a steady member for
37 years. I wish to welcome Bill Shestopalka as our newest
Honourary member. Are you sure this is correct Bill – You don’t
look that old. Also I wish to welcome Bob Huebner as a new
member to our club. Bob has some Dodge vehicles as well
as a VW Beetle. I wish to thank Morley Golden for his monetary
donation to the club. We would appreciate receiving your
renewal for 2012 as soon as possible.
Membership Fee
Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that Memberships
were due as of January 1st. In order to
receive the Side Mount Reporter after
February and to make the roster you have
to be paid up by February 14th. Also, if
you do not require the Side Mount
Reporter in hard copy please indicate
‘Email Only’ on your renewal.
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 4
AROUND
THE
CLUB...
HALF MOON LUNCHEON
WORDS
&
PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY
RAY SMITH
After a big Thanksgiving meal the day before, MCAAC members
got together on Monday October 10th for a light lunch. There
were about a dozen antique cars and about 8 daily drivers,
which made for a nice crowd inside. The weather was overcast
and threatened showers in the afternoon. The trees had their
fall foliage and the wind was quiet for a change. It was that
time of year to say good bye to the people heading south for
the winter.
continued on page 8
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 5
SIDEMOUNT
AUTOMOTIVE
CLASSIFIED ADS
(OTHER
CLUBS PLEASE COPY)
For Sale:
- 1947 Fargo P/U, no rust, mechanical and fender work done,
some assembly required, lots of N.O.S. parts, $7000.00 OBO.
- 1967 GMC P/U, 327, AT, PS, ECT, consol, bucket seats,
aluminum wheels, $800.00
- 1930 Ford, 4dr, Pheaton body parts for complete body
- Lots of Ford Model “A” parts
Contact: after 6:00 pm, Herb Schmidt, (204) 832-3426
• • •
For Sale:
A 1962 Olds, 98 4 dr ht , 90,000 original miles is available.
Contact: Joyce or Arnold at (204) 489 6578
• • •
For Sale:
- Hub caps in mint condition. 2 (15”) vintage late‘60s Ford @
$25 set; 2 (14”) wire basket spoke Chevy @ $30 set; 2 (15”) @
$15 set; 1 (15”) Chrysler @ $20.
Contact: Jack at 452-2475 or email for photos [email protected]
• • •
For Sale:
- Various shop, owners, and parts manuals. Vintage owners:
1957 Mercury; 1958 Ford Truck; 1966 Ford Mustang; 1967
Oldsmobile. Shop sets: 1972 Ford Truck; 1973 Ford; 1979 Ford;
1991 Chrysler. Shop singles: 1982 Ford Pick-up Truck; 19801996 Ford Pick-Up Truck; 1986 Pontiac 6000; 1969-1988 Ford
Van; 1968-1976 Plymouth; Ford Pinto. Parts counter: 40
manuals, from early 70s to mid 80s. Prices vary. Make an offer
on the whole lot!
Contact: Jack at (204) 452-2475 or email for list
[email protected]
• • •
For Sale:
- 49 Ford cab and front clip, interior is
all there also have tod 400 0bo.
Contact: Paul (204) 878-3937
• • •
For Sale: (Lead forwarded by Denis Robert)
- Newly restored 1912 Buick Roadster, a work of art to behold,
for sale in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. This car is faithful in every
detail to the original. You just won’t find a better 99 year old
brass era car.
- Also for sale by the same owner is a very low mileage mint
original 1972 Yamaha motorcycle. This MC was shown as a
HPOF vehicle at the last AACA National Spring Meet.
Contact: Dave Strong, (218) 681-5749
• • •
For Sale:
- Four Cooper tires, 235/75R15, on GMC/Chev rims, good
condition, $60 each.
Contact: Terry (204) 995-0088 or Wayne (204) 757-2949
• • •
For Sale:
- Complete collection of A&W root bears and paraphernalia from
1956 to present. Includes Mama, Papa, brother, sister & baby
stuffed toys. Mama & Papa are over 5 ft tall. Also numerous
glasses, ½ gallon & gallon jugs, trays, chubby chickens, back
packs etc. Best offer.
Contact: Morley Golden (204) 339-3269
Available:
- Storage space available (six car spaces left), dry building,
concrete floor, Tyndal M.B.
Contact: Lorna at (204) 268-3730
• • •
For Sale:
- 1951 Studebaker champion,
all original, 4 dr, 6 cyl, over
drive, 6 volt, 13,760 original
miles. Mint condition with all
accessories, clock, radio,
telescopic aerial, factory
signals, with all original
manuals and saftied. One of
kind, private sale, no GST, Best Offer.
Contact: (204) 339-3269
• • •
For Sale:
- 1958 Edsel.
Contact: Gail at (204) 878-3410 for pictures and details
• • •
Wanted:
- Looking for a ford 289 for my car, if anyone can help
Contact: Will at [email protected] or (204) 287-8649
• • •
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 6
• • •
For Sale:
- 1980 Corvette $10,000
MCAAC member
Contact: Phil (204) 781-6408
• • •
For Sale:
- 1979 Lincoln Town Car.
All original.has not been
restored.140,000 original
km. $5000 MCAAC
member.
Contact: Phil (204) 781-6408
• • •
continued on page 7
SIDEMOUNT AUTOMOTIVE
CLASSIFIED ADS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE
6
For Sale:
- Newmar Mountaine
Aire class A ,460 Ford
FI engine, 37 foot with
tag axle,13’SLIDE, air
ride suspension,
heated mirrors, CB
radio,2 Roof air,
central ducted air and
heat, 4 awnings,
rubber roof, Resealed last fall, roof has never had any leaks,
leveling jacks, ice cube maker, GV GEAR VENDER TRANS. split
gives you 8 shifts on 4 speed OD AT trans, on board oil refinery,
retard brake system, banks induction system, Solar panel, back
up camera, new tires, Has a very nice interior lay out. 62000
MILES. Winnipeg. Will do fresh safety. MCAAC member
Contact: Phil (204) 781-6408
• • •
Wanted:
- Parts for 1925-26 Chrysler, 2 dr, sedan. Need rad cap, headlight
rings or assembly, cowl lights, interior door and window handles,
floor to seat brackets, rear view mirror, gauges, hub caps, rear
light assembly, gas cap, 20” wooden wheels, jack & tools, would
consider a parts car.
Contact: Bill Goode, (204) 254-5368
• • •
For Sale:
- Huge assortment of original GM parts and manuals in great
condition for 1968-1970 Lemans, Tempest and GTO.
Contact: Jack Allbutt at [email protected]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Date
Event
Mark YourCalendars
Location
Dec. 11 (Sun.)
MCAAC General Meeting & Party Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.
Jan. 08 (Sun.)
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.
Feb. 12 (Sun.)
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.
Mar. 11 (Sun.)
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.
Apr. 08 (Sun.)
MCAAC General Meeting
Headingley C.C. 5353 Portage Ave.
Contact
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
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: www.maac.autoclubs.ca
AROUND
THE
CLUB...
HALF MOON LUNCHEON
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Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 8
AROUND
THE
CLUB...
THANKSGIVING TOUR
SUBMITTED BY
RAY SMITH
The MCAAC 2011 Thanksgiving Tour was on Sunday October
9th and was organized by Denis Robert . It was a beautiful day
with the sun shining all day and hardly any wind. The trees
were an aura of green, yellow, red and orange throughout the
tour. Ten MCAAC vehicles met at the Royal Canadian Mint
parking lot at 2:30 pm. With Denis taking the lead and Paul
keeping an eye at the back, we drove south down Lagimodiere
to Bishop Grandin and then south through Vermette, skirted
by Ile DeChenes and then into Lorette. In Lorette we were
treated to a great thanksgiving supper at a reasonable price.
The tour had a good mix of city and country landscapes. Two
thumbs up to Denis for great job.
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 9
INTERESTING STUFF...
GRANDCHILREN - GARAGE FLOOR
SUBMITTED BY
BRYNE MCKAY
Last summer some of the Corvette Club of Manitoba members
went to Winkler for dinner & then to the drive-in theater in
Morden. Between dinner and the movie CCMb member Don
Bergen took us to one of his favorite ice cream shops. I thought
the ice cream was good but what really impressed me was the
ice cream shops newly finished floor done by Don’s firm. I
was so impressed I bought the company…...well not really but
I did get Don to do my garage floor.
Back to the title. So you ask what does a grandchildren got
to do with a garage floor. Well, since I have no grandchildren I
have no pictures to show off so I am going around with pictures
of my new garage floor to show everyone. Lucky you, here
they are…..
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 10
INTERESTING STUFF
BEST FORDS AT GARDEN CITY
On September 11, 2011 at the Garden City Shopping Centre
Flashback Weekend Car Show, two of our MCAAC long time
members and their Fords won the best Ford class(s).
Bill Shestopalka’s 1956 T-Bird won the “Best T-Bird” class.
Dave Reimer’s 1953 Ford won the “Best 50’s Ford/Mercury”
class.
Both awards were sponsored by Landau Ford Lincoln.
Flashback Weekend Car Show was organized and presented
by the Fabulous 50’s Ford Club of Manitoba. .
Each and every year, the three days Flashback Weekend
events attracted a lot of car enthusiasm persons to showcase
their proud collection of automobiles. There were a total of
over 740 vehicles registered and an estimated 1,200 vehicles
were on the lot. Funds raised for the Children Rehabilitation
Foundation amounted to $17,742.10.
It is one of the week-end-long events which many of our
members attended and enjoyed their nice warm and sunny
day(s).
AROUND
THE
CLUB...
NOV. 11 HALF MOON LUNCHEON
SUBMITTED BY
PAUL HORCH
Our Half Moon lunch on Remembrance Day
2011 was very well attended. More than 30
people showed up for lunch, as well as 4 OLD
cars. There were also a couple of great hats
sported by George Rogers and Jack Harris.
It was a good time of visiting, and afterward,
several of us went to the home of member
Bruce Freeman to have a look at his car, just West of Lockport.
He has a Model A Ford Tudor and he wasn’t sure what year it
is. Club Model A “experts” Art Schultz and Paul Horch
determined that it is a 1930 in need of restoration. It should be
a great project once Bruce gets going on it.
Bruce is a newer member and this was the first time most of
us met him. Actually Art and Paul are not experts on anything,
but both have had Model A’s in the past. Following the visit to
Bruce we all went home,safely.
My old ’52 Ford one ton never ran better. I just wanted to
keep driving. This was the last Half Moon lunch until hopefully
around February of 2012. Stay tuned for further details, and
thank you to all the members who have participated in MCAAC
events throughout the year. I’m sure next year will be busy with
car shows and tours.
I encourage members to continue participating, and to those
who haven’t been out to many events, what are you waiting
for? See you next year, and if I may be so bold, Merry Christmas
and a very Happy New Year.
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 11
MINUTES OF MCAAC
GENERAL MEETING
RECORDED
BY
ELEANOR BRUNETTE
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by president
Wayne Pruden who introduced new member Bob Huebner and
one guest Jessica Napady.
Motion to accept the minutes of the October meeting,
seconded Carried.
There was no business arising from the previous minutes.
Unfinished Business:
End of season banquet – Wayne thanked Bryne and all of his
helpers for organizing a great banquet. Bryne also gave a report
on it and thanked all who attended and Marilynn and Eveline
for all of their work to make it a success.
Car show at the 2012 Red River Ex – no information at this
time.
Santa Claus Parade – two members were entered in it with
their cars and gave a short, casual report.
Correspondence – Wayne drew our attention to various
newsletters from out of town car clubs.
New Business:
Christmas party/meeting – Paul reported on behalf of Marilynn
that everything is a go and we will have a Christmas party at
the December meeting. Paul will send out an e-mail with details.
Nominations of officers for 2012 - There were no volunteers
at this time but Wayne did emphasize the importance of filling
the secretary position.
MCAAC Representative to MAAC for 2012 - It was suggested
that Al Holmberg and Tom Napady might be able to share this
responsibility.
Vol. 52 Issue #12 December 2011 — Sidemount Reporter 12
Headingley
Community Centre
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Chair Reports:
Treasurer – Norm reported on our finances and all is well.
Membership – El reported that there are a lot of renewals
coming in.
Club Projects – Bryne informed us of all the inventory that he
still has for sale and told us that Richard Strauss was the highest
bidder for the 50th anniversary banner. At this point Richard
said that he would have the banner available to the club if and
whenever it was required.
Library – John Ewing had nothing to report on the culling of
the library.
Editor – Jeff Rentz -all articles should be in by Friday, the 18th.
Club Bus – no report
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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