March Cruiser News - Capital City Cruisers

Monthly Newsletter Published By The Capital City Cruisers Car Club
March 2014
Volume 10
Capitol City Cruisers Mission Statement
Issue #3
Legacy Plates Available
Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary!!!
Our mission is to promote family enjoyment and
interest in restoration and preservation of collector
automobiles such as Antique Classic, Special Interest,
Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, and Modified
Vehicles. To host and conduct car shows and
fundraisers to benefit charitable organizations in the
Greater Sacramento Area and to have a lot of fun along
the way!
President’s Message
Our first show of the season, April SpringFest, is just
around the corner and we will be meeting Wednesday
evening, March 26th at Mimi’s Restaurant 2719 East
Bidwell Street in Folsom to review plans and make
preparations for the show. Dinner at 6:00 PM and
meeting to follow.
As you all know, one of the things that have made our
shows successful in the past is the quality & quantity of
our raffle prizes. Going into 2014, I want to encourage
you all to help us make sure our raffle prizes are
plentiful and the best. We can do that by requesting
prizes from the places we all shop, i.e. parts stores;
speed shops; body & paint shops; grocery stores; and
specialty shops.
We have a “CCC Donation Letter” that can be
downloaded from the Capital City Cruisers website at
http://capitolcitycruisers.org/forms.htm. This letter can
be used for businesses that need verification of
donation…
Thanks & Happy Cruisin’ Rex
Legacy License plates can be ordered for any year
model automobile, commercial vehicle, motorcycle, or
trailer. The Legacy License Plate Program will not
replace the current Year of Manufacture (YOM) license
plate program.
The DMV is accepting pre-orders until January 1,
2015. A pre-order form California Legacy License
Plate Pre-Order Form (REG 17L) (PDF) is available
for these plates. The completed form and $50 payment
must be mailed to the address provided on the form.
Payment can only be made by check, money order, or
cashier's check made payable to Department of Motor
Vehicles. Pre-orders will NOT be processed at DMV
Field offices or Auto Club offices.
PAYMENT: Check, Money Order, or Cashier's Check
ONLY. Payable to: DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR
VEHICLES.Download order form here and Mail REG
17L WITH a $50 PAYMENT to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Customer Service/Operations Support, MS H203
PO Box 825393 Sacramento, CA 94232-5393
PRE-ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED AT
DMV OFFICES or AUTO CLUB OFFICES
To cancel your PRE-ORDER, mail an Application for
Refund (ADM 399) to the address shown above. The
refund request must clearly indicate that the refund is
for a pre-ordered Legacy License plate and include the
personalized configuration ordered, or state if a
sequential plate was ordered. Please include your
name, address and daytime telephone number in case
we need to contact you.
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Northern California’s Hot Rodder of the Year!
Congratulations to our President Rex Roden of on his
being awarded the 2013 Northern California Hot
Rodder of the Year Award. This perpetual award was
started in 1994 by Jim Yoakum, former owner of
American Pastimes Hot Rod Shop in Sacramento and
has continued since.
The Award was presented to Rex at the 64th Annual
Sacramento Autorama by past winners, John Kiley,
Ron Lukins, Dave Cahal, and Mike Brock. Rex has
owned and driven Hot Rods since his high School days
up to present day.
Rex attends car shows all over California and is
currently serving as President and Director of the
Association of California Car Clubs. Rex is a strong
supporter of the California Collector Car Hobby and
the fight to ‘Save Our Cars’!
The CCC congratulates Rex Roden the “2013 Hot
Rodder of the Year”.
ACCC Report
First-off and on behalf of the ACCC Officers and
Directors I want to send thanks out to the Capital City
Cruisers Car Club for your participation in the Butch
Gardner Clubhouse from all of us here at the ACCC.
The quality and variety of the cars you entered was
absolutely over the top.
At last count there were a total of 24 local car clubs
represented with over 245 cars that filled the Pavilion
Building to the brim. I can’t say enough good things
about the local clubs and their support of the ACCC.
This was the 3rd Annual Butch Gardner Clubhouse and
a great tribute to Butch who was an icon in the
Northern California car hobby.
only for a great show but also for allowing the ACCC
to once again host the Clubhouse. John is a major in
kind sponsor and supporter of the ACCC and furnishes
the ACCC with booth space at both the Grand National
Roadster Show in Pomona and the Sacramento
Autorama.
Well, we’re going on 3 months into the New Year and
it’s time to once again get our guard up and be
prepared to fight the battles in Sacramento to “Save
Our Cars”. The deadline for introducing legislation was
February 21st and there are several bills that we will be
watching.
The ACCC will once again be opposed to any
legislation or regulation that may be harmful to the
collector car hobby and our rights to drive and enjoy
our cars. In addition, legislative bills that look to
increases vehicle registration fees; vehicle taxes; or any
smog inspection related legislation or regulations. I
want to remind you all that the “Fire Tax” that over
800,000 Californians are now paying flew through the
legislature with only Republican opposition and is now
law. These same tactics could be used to prohibit the
use of our cars. Now is the time to be vigilant. Now is
the time to develop a report with your representatives
and let them know how passionate you are about the
car hobby.
Let them know that old cars are more than just rubber,
and metal, they are often times great memories of an
earlier time. Old cars could have been the 1936 Ford
Coupe that your Dad drove you to school; they could
be the 1950 Chevy Truck that your Dad used to deliver
hay to the livestock; they could have been the 1957
Chevy that you and your girl had your first date in;
they could have been the 1950 Olds 88 that you and
your girl went to the drive-in movie in and didn’t watch
much of the movie; they could have been the 1926
Ford T you paid $275.00 for and took home in several
boxes; they could have been the 1969 Camaro you got
your first speeding ticket in…
I think you are getting my drift on old cars…They are
memories of the good old days when gas was 26.9
cents a gallon; when drive-in movies were $1.00 a
carload; when MacDonald’s Hamburgers were 15
cents; chrome reversed wheels were $10.00 each
installed; complete paint jobs were $19.95 at Earl
Schieb; seat covers were $19.95 front & rear at SureFit Seat Covers; and 45 rpm records were 45 cents at
Tower Records.
In addition, I want to thank Ed Gardner for organizing
the show and John Buck and his staff at Rod-Shows not
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These are all good memories of times gone by.
So…forget about the 15 cents burgers, the $19.95 paint
jobs, and the 26.9 cent gasoline, they are gone forever
but, the old cars are not gone…they are memories,
rolling pieces of art, an important part of our culture,
and a way of life for car guys and car gals of times
gone by.
Happy Cruisin’
Tips For Removing Car From Storage
If you've been storing your car for the winter, there are
a few things you should do before driving your it for
the first time. If your car has been in storage for less
than six months, follow these steps:
If the battery has not been removed already for storage,
take it out to charge and then store it in a warm dry
place until start up.
Inspect the fuel system. Be sure the choke and throttle
linkages move freely and the system is free of any
leaks. Check lines for signs of deterioration. Due to
advances in refinery procedures, modern pump fuel
remains stable for at least six months, so if you topped
off the tank prior to storage the fuel should be fine for
start up.
Inspect the cooling system. Look for cracking or loose
fan belts and leaking or deteriorating radiator and
heater hoses. Check that coolant is clear of debris, at
the proper level, and is still a rich green color.
Inspect the engine for signs of oil leaks and that the oil
level is up. If the oil wasn't changed prior to storage,
change it now; otherwise wait until after the initial
start-up. Also check transmission, brake and
differential levels and inspect for leaks.
Inspect the ignition system for signs of cracking on
ignition wires and related wiring connections. Check
the distributor cap for moisture or deterioration.
Inspect the brakes and suspension components for any
signs of deterioration. Be sure all components are
operating freely and functioning as designed, including
the emergency brake. Repair any problems found prior
to start up.
Reconnect the ignition. Also remove the air cleaner lid
and check that there is fuel squirting in the carburetor
when you move the throttle. Reinstall the air cleaner
lid. Get in the driver’s seat and follow the usual starting
procedures for your car. Be sure the vehicle is out of
gear.
Let the engine idle until it reaches operating
temperature. Closely monitor engine operation,
watching for leaks, or malfunctioning systems. Listen
for noises such as knocks or rattles.
After the engine has warmed up, shut it down. Change
the oil and filter; this clears the engine of any moisture
that gathered inside over the winter. Check for any
leaks in general once again on and around the car.
Now you can start it up and check the brakes for proper
operation. Take the car for a 30-minute ride close to
your home.
Check again for any fluid leaks when you return home.
Finally, give your car a good wash and wax. It’s time
to take a spin and enjoy the road.
NOTE: If your car has been in storage longer than six
months, a more thorough inspection and procedures
may be required. Storage for long periods of time can
actually leave the car in a state of disrepair due to
deterioration. It is good to reserve this type of
inspection and start-up to a trusted mechanic.
Henry & Dee Win 2nd Place At Sac Autorama!
Congratulations to Henry & Dee on their 2nd Place win
with their 1955 Ford Crown Victoria.
Now you're ready to: Install the warm, fully charged
battery into your classic. Remove the ignition wire
from the coil and turn the engine over several times.
You should do so until your oil pressure gauge needle
moves up – if you have a light, let it spin for a 10
count.
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Pics From Autorama!
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