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Inside This Issue;l New Club Officersl Christmas Party Eventl Santa’s Gift, page 10
Newsletter of the Northern California ChapterOldsmobile Club of America
OldsletterThe
Jan/Feb 2012
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President/Show Chair. Ken Van Gundy III(916) 784-3271 100 Zien [email protected] Roseville, CA 95661
Vice President Pat Kennedy (916) 655-1588 3061 Amoruso Way
[email protected] Roseville, CA 95747
Treasurer Dan Haggerty(408) 268-7904 6208 Balderstone [email protected] San Jose, CA 95120 Secretary and Health & Welfare Linda Sutherland
(209) 833-3413 1460 Velasquez [email protected] Tracy, CA 95377
Newsletter Editor Larry EwingTechnical Librarian 3330 Henriette Ct(408) 528-9770 San Jose, CA [email protected]
Public Relations Jeanie Marsden(209) 823-4349 556 Greenview Placemarshrocks@verizon Manteca, CA 95337.net
Club Historian BobGriffith(209) 366-2807 2434 [email protected] Lodi,CA95242
Officers and Representatives 2012
Pacific S.W. Zone Directors Joe Varley, 14908 E. Dale LaneScottsdale, AZ 85262(480) [email protected] Sup, 2355 S. Wildrose CircleMesa, AZ 85209-1526602-628-8866 [email protected]
(209) [email protected] Velasquez LaneTracy, CA 95377
Nor Cal Olds Club Website; www.norcalolds.com
DonSutherlandNor Cal Olds Webmaster
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Hi Olds EnthusiastsOur club Christmas Party at the Cattlemen’s Restaurant in Livermore was well at-tended by new and old friends that came to visit in the Holiday Spirit. I want to say that my tenure as NCOC President was fun and rewarding for being able to lead our club and organize & preside over our club hosting the 2011 Oldsmobile National Car Show. The success of our club and all events & functions could not have been suc-cessful without the support of our members. I want to thank all members that have and will continue to support our Great Northern California Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America.P.S. I would like to support our club hosting another National Car Show sometime in the future (5-10 years). Your EX-President, Dan Haggerty
President’s Message (Incoming)Hi Everyone,I would like to thank everyone who came to the Christmas party and brought a toy for the Toys for Tots program. I would like to thank everyone for electing me as your 2012-13 Nor Cal President. I hope we have an exciting 2 years and create some fun outingsfortheclub.Aplanningmeetingwillbecomingupafterthefirstoftheyear,so I encourage you to come an bring your ideas to the planning meeting. We will back at Morro Bay 2012 Zone Show with our friends from So Cal chapter.
IwouldliketowelcomeournewclubofficersandIamveryexcitedtobeworkingwith such a great group of people. I also want to thank everyone who came out and supported our 2011 National Meet. We should give Dan Haggerty a special thanks for his leadership in this event. Hope to see you at the next meeting.
Happy Holidays, Ken Van Gundy, President
President’s Message (Outgoing)
On the cover is Santa dropping off a ‘66 Cutlass. This car belongs to Nor Cal member Doug Miller of Georgia who spends summers here in California. I think Santa has been a big help moving this car back and forth across the country. The story of this beautiful ‘66 Cutlass is featured on page 10, enjoy.As we start the new year our Oldsmobiles are less active in winter. Remember, this is your hobby and maybe your favorite hobby, as it is mine. So don’t put off renewing your membership for 2012. This edition has a convenient mailer to renew, do it today!I’m looking forward to a great year starting with a planning meeting and Turlock swap both in January. See Events page 5Happy Holidays,...Editor, Larry Ewing
Membership Report Membership Report
ThisismyfirstmembershipreportasthenewclubmembershipchairmanandIhavereceived as of December 4, 2011 75 NCOC dues and 42 OCA dues. I will need the re-
Editor’s Note
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Publicity ReportHi Good Members of the Nor Cal Olds Club, I am taking over where Jeff Stanish left off to get our club publicity and notoriety. I am looking for anywhere we can advertise for free in Northern California; such as websites, magazines, etc. We will be putting our events in Cruising News and are getting a half page, four times a year for the club at a very reasonable price. We will continue to promote the club where ever we go, and all of our members should carry a copy of the newsletter, and a few copies of the application with them at any auto related adventure you attend. All you have to do is download the application from our website. I am open to suggestions at all times, email me at [email protected] have a great year in 2012!!Jeanie Marsden
The 2011 Year End Treasurer ReportWhat a good year we had, lots of work doing the Nationals, but fun too. We
made some money for our chapter and we should be able to continue being able to add money to our coffers each year and be ready to afford to do another National Show in 5 years.
Good luck folks doing that one! I have enjoyed being the Membership Chairper-sonforthelast7yearsandtheTreasurerforthepast4years.Ifeelextremelyconfi-dent that Dan Haggerty is more than capable to take both jobs and he will work with each of you in his new capacity. I will have fun selling merchandise, getting free ads for our club, and doing whatever it takes to promote the club.
I thank everyone for being patient with me over the years. It was a fun job. Respectfully submitted, Jeanie Marsden
Here are some happenings throughout 2011 and into 2012 Saturday, December 3 through January 6, 2012 - The California Automobile Museum will host the Sierra Mustang Club in its Car Club Cavalcade Exhibit for the month of December. From December 3 through January 6, visitors will enjoy an array of cars from throughout the history of the original “pony car.”January 22 to March 18“Wundercars”AselectionofhistoricallysignificantMer-cedes-Benz vehicles.
http://www.calautomuseum.org/
maining NCOC members dues sent to me as soon as possible in order to comply with OCA Policies by February 1, 2012 and to update our NCOC 2012 Membership Roster. Next, I would like to welcome the following new members; Paul Beck, and Sam King with my personal invitation to attend all club functions and meeting. Membership Chairman, Dan Haggerty
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Jan 5-8 San Jose Int’nl Auto Show, Mc Enery Center www.motertrendautoshows.comFeb 5 Buick Club of America swap meet. CAM (formerly Towe) Museum parking lot. Sun., 6am. www.buickclub.org/central/caFeb 12 Stockton swap, $5. 209-466-9999, 209-482-6969Feb 17-19 62st Autorama Sacramento http://www.rodshows.comSacramento Mar 24-25 GoodGuys Spring Event, Pleasanton Fairgrounds (925) 838-9876 Apr 13-15 Portland Speedway swap. www.portlandswapmeet.comApr 18-22 Kool April Nites - Redding, CA,www.koolaprilnites.com, 530-226-0844.
Other Events
Jan 7 Annual Club Planning Meeting at Scot Taylors’ in San Jose, see belowJan 28 Turlock Swap Meet. Bldg 2 Space 12 for membership, T-shirt and DVD sales Any personal car parts left there must be marked. swap info. 209-823-4349Feb 25 Annual All Oldsmobile Show, Arizona Club. see page 12 for info.May 18-19 Zone Show at Morro Bay. More details to follow in next Oldsletter
Official Olds Club Events 2012
Scot’s house is near Oakridge Mall whichis at the intersection of freeway #85 and #87Take the Santa Teresa off ramp off of #85,head south on Santa Teresa towardBlossom Hill Road . (Mall will be on right)Cross Blossom Hill Rd and turn LEFT onSteinbeck Dr then RIGHT on Allen.Calero is the fourth street on LEFT.857 is on left in first block. A covered ‘59 Olds is in driveway
Annual Club Planning Meeting at Scot Taylor’s home 857 Calero Ave, San Jose CA 95123 on Saturday January 7th 2012 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Lunch provided at Noon, no charge
Scot Taylor 408-225-4588
Correction from last Oldsletter.
Please follow Bold Right and Lefts
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Christmas Party December 4th at the Cattlemen’sThis year was an election year and the results were given at this dinner. President is now Ken Van Gundy, Vice President is now Pat Kennedy, Secretary is now Linda Sutherland and our new Treasurer is Dan Haggerty. Over 50 members were present and the dinner and dessert was wonderful. Thanks go out the Van Gundys again for arranging this event and collecting all the registration forms and taking care of all details. Diane Kauffman collected all the Toys for Tots gifts and filled the back of her Cutlass SX to deliver to the U.S. Marines. Thank you!
All members received a semi-permenent badge with their name and car year. It has our full color logo and officers have their titles printed below their name.These badges are available to all members that attend any of our events. All that is necessary is to let Larry Ewing know prior to a show or meeting and one will be waiting for you at the event.
Above is Dan Haggerty who is our new Treasurer and Membership person.Next to him in President Ken Van Gundy who is also our Show Car Show Chair-man. Pat Kennedy is our new Vice Presi-dent and on the left is Linda Sutherland who now takes over the office of Secretary.These are 2 year terms with a 2 term limit.
The cake was yummy!
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The Attendees
Vickie and Lyle Burgess
Dominic Spinetta Scot Taylor Stuart and Tricia Overholtzer
Linda and Larry Ewing
Tony and Anthony Jr. De Rosa
Barbara and Ron Gonzalas
Dan and Elaine Haggerty Pat and Dave Kennedy, Diane Kauffman
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Denise and Tony LaCentra
Gerald and Carmen Nickels Bob and Delaine Erion
Bruce and Janice Pruett
Jeanie and Alan Marsden
Joe, Jami, and Judy Raykovich
Larry and Joan Shuyler Sonia and Steve Spatola
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Joyce and Jim White
Jeff and Shari Stanish Don and Linda Sutherland
Mario and Clelia Targio
Lori, Ken and Barbara Van Gundy
Cheryl and John Wallin
Paul and Darlis Wunk Son-in law Stevie and Trina (Wunk)
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Across the hood of the ‘66 Cutlass in Oatman, Arizona stands a local admirer (Burro)
Santa’s Gift (see cover) by Doug MillerI have been a fan of Oldsmobiles since I bought my first one in 1968. To date I have owned a ‘64 F85 (2) ‘65 442s, (3) ‘66 Cutlass/F85/442’s as well as a ‘76 Toronado and a ‘92 Bravada. This story is about my ‘66 Cutlass convertible. I bought this car on Ebay from a dealer in Sonoma, CA in 2007. It was pretty much as described when I finally got around to seeing it a few months after the purchase. An original 2 owner 38 thousand mile California car, needing a full restoration. Between ‘07 and ‘08 I had a new top, exhaust, total front end rebuild including power disc brakes, I also had the seats recovered and new carpets installed. In early ‘09 I shipped the car to Diff- Works in Corona, CA for installation of a 12 bolt Chevy rear with 3:42s and a 200 4R Trans. A good friend of mine in Omaha NE, Barry Snodgrass had done several A and F body frame off restorations and offered to do this car. We flew to Corona and drove the car back east across Route 66 where possible in November ‘09. We had a great time on the trip (the burro picture was taken in Oatman AZ) and the little 330 did 22 mpg at 80 mph when we were on I-40! Once we got the car to Omaha the frame off began, I made 3 trips up to help with some of the assembly but the bulk of the work was done by Barry and the paint was applied by Tom Scott. The car was completed in late 2010 and did very well on the show circuit in Omaha and the surrounding areas. We shipped it to Reno for the Nationals where it scored very well (997) after the show Barry and I drove it home to my place in Napa. It won the Slick 60’s Pick at the Main Street reunion show in Napa (390 cars) the following weekend. ......Doug Miller
Here the Cutlass is off the frame in Omaha, NE at Barry Snodgrass’s shop. The paint was applied by Tom Scott.
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Above the Cutlass finished and ready to go in Omaha. Below as seen at the Biggest Little Car Show in the West, the OCA Nationals in Reno. 997 points!
Above the Cutlass at a Napa Show a week after the Nationals. Doug and his wife Terri receive a well deserved Slick ‘60’s Pick Award.
Doug and Terri are our longest distant Nor Cal members making Albany, Georgia their home. They do spend their summers out here is California where the ‘66 lives most of the time!
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Thisflyerhasanapplicationonthereverseside.IfyouareinterestedyoucandownloadthisflyerinitsentiretyfromourNorCalwebsite.www.norcalolds.com
As usual there will be a Friday night pre-show/welcome dinner but the location has yet to be determined. If you check AZ website (www.azoldsclub.com) the week prior to theshowtheywillhavethefinallocationpostedthere.
For more info; Art Soucek, 480-632-1843, Fred Mandrick, 480-998-5635 or Jim Schultz, 928-636-2405Also a number of SoCal members make this trip anually so a contact to their chapter may put you in a caravan. socaloldsmobile.com
Annual All Oldsmobile Show Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012
Show Hours 9am - 1pm
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MCDONALD’S SCOTTSDALE PAVILIONS 9140 E. INDIAN BEND RD.
(LOOP 101 & INDIAN BEND RD.) SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Check in: 8:00 - 9:00 am Awards Presentation: 12:30 pm
Trophies Awarded
1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each class
Best of Show Long Distance Award
Best Memorabilia
PRE-REGISTER TO ASSURE THAT YOU WILL BE PARKED WITH YOUR
CLASS! REGISTER EARLY TO RECEIVE A DASH
PLAQUE!
Open to ALL Oldsmobiles
Pre-Registration Deadline is Feb 15, 2012 Pre-Registration Fee: $20 1st car, $10 2nd car
Day of Show Registration: $25 1st car, $15 2nd car
The 1st 100 registrants will receive a dash plaque!
50/50 Raffle!
Immediately following the All Oldsmobile show, in the same location, is The World’s Largest Weekly Classic Car Show. This show is free! Hope you can stay
and continue the fun!
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Nationals StoryThe follow was scanned from the So Cal newsletter. Written by Pam Wall, she gives a complementary story of our show describing all of our events very well. I don’t know of anyone that was able to see as much as she did during the four days. One minor mistake was she thought Lori VanGundy was host of the Ladies Luncheon when in fact is was Elaine Haggerty. I apologize for the small size as I had to scan it to fit our format. A magnifying glass may be needed but it will be worth it! Editor Larry
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1988 98 Regency. One owner, V-6, under 70K miles. Headliner issues. $2,500 209-668-0261
1979 Toronado V8 gas 350, 79K mi, lo full power, trunk, dual 6 way seats, leveler, fibreoptics,sunroof,garagekept,in-terior and paint in good shape, Beauti-ful “bittersweet” ex tan cloth inter, no vinyl top., wire hub caps, extra full size wheel & space saver spare + extra parts. $5200 obo Trent (310) 378-6826
1971 98, 2 dr. 455 AT white Landau top, red & white int, red ex, A/C, 8 track, PS, PB, needs tires, new upholt, $4K 916-261-8134 [email protected]
1962StarfireHT.easyrestoration,solidstraight complete car, original hub-caps, many extra parts. Runs and clear title.$2,500 Jerry at 510-921-9616
1954 S88 2 dr post sedan. Project car, does not run, but mosty complete. Pink slip & keys on hand $3k, offr 408-658-5323
1953 98 4 dr sedan. All original except tires. Factory air conditioned $23,000
2nd owner. Paul 209-931-90601949 88 Club Coupe black. 455/400, Air
suspension. Eldorado interior. Show quality but drive anywhere. No dissa-pointments. $65k Dave 916-780-5950
194666-68skirts.Mayfit‘41-48$300 pair Lee Spencer 650-307-3082
1930-’80 Oldsobsolete has a large inven-tory of GM NOS parts from the 1930’s to the 1980’s. 100,000 parts shelved by part no. Ph 406-777-3221 (P.M. MT time) e-mail - [email protected]
Parts; A web site dedicated to the sale of Classic Car parts. Small fee. Cliff Mierczynski Developer and Owner www.classiccarpartsclassifieds.com
2011 OCA National Logo Shirts and Hats in limited sizes available. T- shirts; SM, LG, X-LG = $10. 2XL, 3XL, 4XL= $15. Sport Shirts; X-SM, SM, $20. 3XL, 4XL= $25, Straw Hat; $25. S&H = $5 shirt, $10 hat. You have to have this;
2011 OCA Nationals now on DVD. Over 500 Jpeg images from our Reno event with BOC and Special winners highlighted.Plays as audio/video slide show on DVD players. Also included is a PDF of the 2011 Souvenir Program viewable with Acrobat Reader. $12, Free S&H. For all merchan-dise make checks payable to Nor Cal Olds Club Inc. send to Nor Cal Olds Club Inc, 556 Greenview Place, Manteca, CA 95337PARTS WANTED1937-38 Olds, Buick or Pontiac 2 door
convertible top irons & bows or lead to a top set in California, Al Marsden 209-823-4349
Cars For Sale
Parts For Sale
1946 Fastback Street Rod. 455 eng, TH400, Ford 9” Disc br fr, PS, AC $12k OBO Lee Spencer 650-307-3082
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The Oldsletter is published six times per year by the Northern California Chapter of theOldsmobileClubofAmerica,andisprovidedasabenefittomembersofthechapter.Itssolepurpose is to inform and entertain members regarding all aspects of the Oldsmobile, including history, technical advice and restoration. The Oldsletter isareflectionofitsreadershipandallareurged to submit any article, technical tip, personal history, comment, etc. that other Oldsmobile enthusiasts might enjoy. Just submit all material to the Newsletter Editor. Dues are $30.00 for membership in the Oldsmobile Club of America and $25.00 for the Northern California Chapter. Nor Cal collects dues on an annual basis due January of each year. Send to the Membership Secretary listed on page 2. We can also forward your OCA dues if you wish. Membership in the OCA is a prerequisite for membership in the Northern California Chapter
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2011 OCA Nationals now on DVD. Over 500 Jpeg images from our Reno event with BOC and Special winners highlighted.Plays as audio/video slide show on DVD players, PCs and Mac comput-ers. Also included is a PDF of the 2011 Souvenir Program viewable with Acrobat Reader. $12, Free S&H. Make checks payable to Nor Cal Olds Club Inc. and send to Nor Cal Olds Club Inc, 556 Greenview Place, Manteca, CA 95337-6601
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