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Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club – October 2008 1

. Could this field at the Country Village in Bothell be the site of the 2009 Pacific Northwest Zone Show? You are looking at a grass field that can accommodate up to 75 show cars. Recently, the members of the Puget Sound Olds Club were asked in an e-mail to respond to the question, “should the Annual Zone Show be moved from Frances Anderson Center in Edmonds to the Country Village in Bothell?” Fourteen members have responded with their vote. At the chapter meeting on Oct. 5 the decision MUST be made. The PNW Events calendar which lists 2009 area events goes to press on Oct. 10 and it will need to include the Annual Zone Show date and location. If you cannot attend the October chapter meeting and plan to attend the 2009 Zone Show, would you please send your vote to the editor at [email protected]. On the last page of this newsletter in The Parting Shots, you will find additional information about the Country Village.

BETWEEN THE BUMPERS HERE’S MY RIDE MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 PAGE 4 Page 8

THETHETHETHE PUGET SOUND ROCKETPUGET SOUND ROCKETPUGET SOUND ROCKETPUGET SOUND ROCKET Newsletter of the Puget Sound Olds ClubNewsletter of the Puget Sound Olds ClubNewsletter of the Puget Sound Olds ClubNewsletter of the Puget Sound Olds Club

An Official Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America

October 2008

http://www.pugetsoundoldsclub.org


President’s Message

Hello to everyone,

Well, fall is here. You can sure feel it in the air, but there are still a few car shows left, like LaConnor and Snohomish. At the October Chapter meeting we will take nominations for election of new officers at the November meeting. If you are interested in any board positions, please let me know in advance. We have added a new item to our meeting raffle drawing - a $50.00 gas card! You must be present to win. We also have a lot of great items for you and/or your Oldsmobile. Our members bring in a great variety of raffle items – something for everyone. I invite you to come and participate.

Nina Rogers President

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: Information to be considered for submittal in to the newsletter needs to be received by the 25th of the month. Please send your information as an e-mail or attach it to your e-mail in word document form. If you have problems or questions, call Ed or Pam at 253-845-2288.

Please e-mail your submittal to: [email protected].

Puget Sound OldsPuget Sound OldsPuget Sound OldsPuget Sound Olds Club Club Club Club 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident Nina Rogers

[email protected] 360.651-6246

Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice PresidentVice President

Ed Straw [email protected]

425.485-3093

SecretarySecretarySecretarySecretary Mary Lindholm


TreasurerTreasurerTreasurerTreasurer Kathi Straw


Chapter Representative Chapter Representative Chapter Representative Chapter Representative

Peter Salazar [email protected]

253.887-8982

Membership ChairmanMembership ChairmanMembership ChairmanMembership Chairman Bill Iverson


Newsletter EditorNewsletter EditorNewsletter EditorNewsletter Editor

Ed Konsmo [email protected]

253.845-2288

OCA BOARD MEMBERSOCA BOARD MEMBERSOCA BOARD MEMBERSOCA BOARD MEMBERS

Ed Konsmo, OCA Vice President

Erik Martinson, PNW Zone Director Sherry Soball, PNW Zone Director


“BETWEENBETWEENBETWEENBETWEEN THE BUMPERSTHE BUMPERSTHE BUMPERSTHE BUMPERS”””” … By Ed Konsmo… By Ed Konsmo… By Ed Konsmo… By Ed Konsmo

Fall is here and the car shows are just about over for the year. However, there are still a few swap meets in the next few months to search for those “hard to find parts” we have all been hoping to find. Noteably, the Fall Monroe Swap Meet takes place on October 11th and 12th. No matter how many times we go to Monroe, it seems as though something always find its way home with us. We do miss seeing Howard VonPressentin in his usual stall with Olds parts for sale. The Bremerton Swap Meet on November 1st and 2nd at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds is smaller than Monroe but always seems to have the item you have been searching to find. At the Bremerton Swap Meet last year I found a 1970 collector license plate for our 442 that I had been trying to find for several years. It was another case of going to a swap meet not knowing what you might find but there it is, right in front of you. It’s like the old phrase, “I’m not sure what I am looking for but I will recognize it when I see it”.

With the nights getting cooler, it is time to plug in the heater in the shop or garage and get it organized for work that you need to do to your car for the next season of cruising and car shows. It seems like tools never find their way back to their original spot in your tool cabinet. Did you put all of the detail supplies in the same area on the shelf? Are you missing any supplies that you needed this summer but forgot to replenish? Now is a good time to take inventory and get ready for the next season of cruising. Since cruising days seem to be over your Olds will not be driven as much, if at all during the winter months. Did you change the oil and check all of the fluids before tucking it in for its time off the road? How about fuel stabilizer in the gas tank? Moisture is the enemy of fuel. Be sure to that you do not forget this step in preparing the Olds for the winter. You don’t want to be like that guy in the TV commercial who cannot get his boat motor started. What about the battery? Is the water in the cells up to the top? This is not a commercial, but the best purchase that I have ever made for my Oldsmobile’s maintenance is a Battery Tender. It completely eliminates the need to jump start your Olds after it sits all winter and is not started. Batteries will lose their charge even if they are disconnected. The Battery Tender, through a computerized circuit, charges and maintains the battery charge at the proper level. It is not a trickle charger which can overcharge the battery. They make both 6 and 12 volt models. I even use one to keep the battery in the car trailer fully charged and maintained. Since we are in an election year, I cannot resist the opportunity to step to the podium to ask a question. Have you ever held an office in the Puget Sound Olds Club? If not, and you live close enough to attend the monthly chapter meetings, how about volunteering for a position? Your contribution of a few hours a month of your time would be appreciated by everyone. You do not have to balance a budget or meet with any foreign leaders. At the chapter meeting on October 5, nominations will be held for the election of club officers at the November meeting. If you are willing to share some of your time as a chapter officer, please call Nina Rogers at 360-651-6246.


“HERE’S MY RIDE!”“HERE’S MY RIDE!”“HERE’S MY RIDE!”“HERE’S MY RIDE!”… Featuring scenes from the 2008 Zone Show in Edmonds


Happy Birthday to you all !!!

ON A SAD NOTEON A SAD NOTEON A SAD NOTEON A SAD NOTE

Ernest Grayson It is with sadness that we report the passing of our good friend and former club member, Ernest Grayson. Due to illness he had been unable to attend meetings for some time. The funeral was held in Renton on September 16, 2008. Some of our Puget Sound Club members were in attendance at the funeral and brought their Oldsmobiles. We’re sure Ernest would have been very pleased.

LET’S GET LET’S GET LET’S GET LET’S GET PERSONAL

OCTOOCTOOCTOOCTOBERBERBERBER BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAYS Darlene Wascher Oct. 5 Pat Kemp Oct. 5 Pete Salazar Oct. 7 Ed Straw Oct. 7 John Hogan Oct. 20

Bill Iverson Oct. 24 Judy Iverson Oct. 26 Keith Bingham Oct. 27 Cathye Hinton Oct. 29 Esther Thompson Oct. 29 Ben Nilsson Oct. 29

Mary Ellen Ferry Oct. 30


Classified ads are free to Puget Sound Olds Club members, unlimited words within reason. They will run for thee consecutive months. Please submit your classified advertisement in electronic format by the 25th of the month to [email protected].

FOR SALE 1950 Olds Hardtop – Needs full restoration, with title. Also 1950 4dr Sedan without title; $2,000 for both cars; Call Harley Medgard, 509-682-5018

� 1952 Super 88 – Hardtop. Original paint, no repairs, surface rust, no cancer. Exterior/trim complete. Interior all parts there – deteriorated fabric/leather. No engine or transmission. There is a 455 engine with 70K miles, plus transmission available from a 1972 88 4-door. $4,700 for both.

� Owen 509 637-0704 in Oregon. (1) � 1957 Olds 98 Convertible – Winner OCA 2005 Senior Class – Less than 50 known to exist;

Frame off restoration; Factory J-2; AT, PS, 6-way pwr seats; Wonderbar radio w/floor sw; Offered at $128,000. Contact Jim Lucia at 503-341-1867 (3)

� 1977 Olds 98 Regency – rare 403 V-8 with 450 turbo-hydro trans. Chocolate brown with new tan

landau top. 53K miles, full power, needs a/c service and carpet kit to be perfect. $3,750. Paula 360 631-3531 or [email protected] (?????) LWTC

� 1985 Toronado Brougham – Original, meticulously maintained. 78k, no rust, never wrecked.

Blue with blue cloth interior. Full power. AC blows cold. Less than 10k on engine re-build. Nearly new tires, always garaged. $5,500 Call Wayne Pederson, 503-517-1202 days or 971-221-3094 cell. (3)

� 1967 Olds 98 Convertible. Red/white top. First Place 2005 OCA Nationals. $14,000.

Bill Iverson 425-271-0195 (3)

� Five (5) full wheel hub caps (style P01) for 1967 Cutlass. Good condition. $20.00 for all. Literature for sale: Motor's Auto Repair manual 17th Edition 1954 1,000 pages, specs and service procedures for 1940 - 1954 Models American Cars Good condition. $40.00 Motor's Auto Repair Manual 29th Edition 1966 1,355 pages. Specs and service procedures for 1959-1966 Models American cars. Also additional tune-up and wheel alignment for 1941-1958 Models. Very good condition. $40.00 Bill Iverson 425-271-0195 or [email protected]

Popular Mechanics/Motor Car Care Guide for Oldsmobile models 1970-1981 Paperback 191 pages. Good condition. $5.00. HP Books Guide To GM Muscle Cars 1964 – 1973 Gives description of each model plus breakdown of VIN Numbers, Production Totals, Drivetrain Data including engines, transmissions, rear axle. Exterior Data, Factory Base Prices, Factory Options. Paperback 203 Pages. Good Condition. $10.00. Call Bill Iverson 425-271-0195 [email protected] (2)

LEADS � 1954 Olds 98. Solid rust free project that was parked in 1968. ‘57 J2 Tri Power engine. I have

every part to put this car back together but not the time. Mike 253 740-3888, in Enumclaw (1) �

Turbo 400 Transmission out of ’68 Delta 88; Center Console, Auto with shifter, fits ‘68/69 Cutlass, 442; Headers, fits 400/455; Call Andy 403-818-7789 (more classifieds on next pg)

CLASSIFIEDS


� 1969 Hurst/Olds - Rare, #74 on Hurst Registry. Only 912 built. All original, show car winner.

Correct paint codes for Fire Frost Gold and Frost White. 455, F Head correct date engine, not numbers matching. Correct Turbo 400 Modified, Rally Package. Contact Kurt Karsh, Hurst/Olds Advisor for more info. Appraised at $110k, asking $90k. Call Andy @ 403-818-7789 or [email protected]. (1)

NEEDS: � Need skirts and outside visor for 57 Olds 98 coupe – Ed Booth 253-752-6158 (1)

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ADS: A number at the end of each listing indicates how many months the ad has already run. If you have a THREE after your ad, you will need to contact us if you wish to have it run again the following month. Just e-mail or call us. Thank you.

October 5 – Regular Meeting (Erik & Ken, it is NOT in Redmond this month)

we’re not picking on you – really!

New port hills library 1:00 P.M.

November 2 – Regular Meeting New port hills library 1:00 P.M.

B.C. OLDS CLUB CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

ANNOUNCEMENT

Please see the flyer for the Christmas Brunch this year on page 15 of the PSOC Newsletter. Several of us had

a buffet dinner at Cheers ( in North Vancouver, B.C) after the Father's Day Show and it was excellent! The decision

was made, therefore, to have our Christmas event there. Please do not procrastinate! We (the Club) need to know by October 16th, 2008, whether or not you AND yours

are going to attend this Oldsmobile Club Annual get together. Please contact Dave or Sherry Soball, or Lawrence

Wallas ASAP to reserve a spot. We need a commitment from 30 people to get the private room.

o Dave & Sherry @ 604-596-1301 or [email protected]

Lawrence @ 604-588-7594 or [email protected]

CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Mark your calendar


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September 7, 2008

M I N U T E S Meeting called to order by Nina Rogers, president. Minutes of the July meeting were approved. Treasurer's Report – Kathi Straw – Report approved. Zone Show – Nina expressed appreciation to Bill and Judy Iverson for hosting the “stuffing” party; Ed and Kathi Straw for all their help with the show; Don Wahlstrom for the great photo collages; and all members for their help and participation. The net profit from the show was $107.20. Additional items will need to be purchased for sale at next year's show. Pictures from the 2007 show are now on the club's website and 2008's pictures will be added. 2009 Zone Show - Possible sites were discussed. Ed Straw will contact Country Village in Bothell. (Country Village charges a fee of approximately $150 for use of the field.) August 1 is the tentative date. Including the Buick, Pontiac and Cadillac clubs was also discussed. Decisions regarding the show need to be made by the October meeting in order to meet the deadline for inclusion in the Northwest Car Club Events Calendar. Ed Konsmo will put out an e-mail bulletin with more details and asking for feedback. Nominations for New Officers – Ed Straw will contact possible candidates in the north end, Erik will make contacts in the south end. A slate of officers will be presented at the October meeting and voting will take place at the November meeting. BOPC Rally at XXX – Erik Martinson - Erik will contact the Buick, Pontiac and Cadillac clubs and the XXX to begin making arrangements. BC Club News – Fred Steik – The BC Club is hosting a potluck picnic Saturday, September 20, 11 a.m., at Bayview State Park, located on Highway 20. Their annual Holiday party will be November 16. Cost: $15.50 ($14.50 for seniors) A count is needed by October 16. Please let Fred know if you plan to attend. Special Thanks - Nina presented a trophy to Erik and Vicki Martinson in appreciation for their work in putting on the events at Chelan and the XXX. Next Meeting – Sunday, October 5, 1 p.m., Newport Hills Library A drawing for a door prize of a $50 gas card will be held at the meeting. September Raffle Results

Meeting Hosts/Quality Gift – Bill and July Iverson Quality Gift – Pneumatic creeper seat – Nina Rogers Injector cleaner – Ed Booth Spray-on wax – Ken Thompson, Fred Steik Injector and carburetor cleaner – Nina Rogers Autumn wreath – Bill Iverson Shop towels – Erik Martinson Mini gas pump – Sharon Gaunt Goop – Harry Straw

Tire dressing – Ken Thompson

MEETING MINUTES MEETING MINUTES MEETING MINUTES MEETING MINUTES


THE OLDSMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA

National Membership Application: Name __________________________________________________________Spouse: _________________________________

Home Phone ( )_________________________________ Cell Phone: ( ) _____________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________ State _____________________ Zip_____________________________

Cars (please include color):__________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________ National Dues: One Year's membership (U.S. only)…3rd Class: $30, One Year's membership (U.S. only)...1st Class: $40, Two Year membership (U.S. only)...3rd Class:

$55, Two Year membership (U.S. only)...1st Class: $70. Canada and Mexico...1st Class: $42, Overseas: One Year...$60, Associate...$5. Please make check payable to

OCA and mail to Bill Iverson. Please remit U.S. Funds only. Expiration date will be on JWO label. Each member is entitled to one 25-word free ad each month. Name,

address and phone, not counted in 25-word count. Allow several weeks for your first JWO.

Send to: BILL IVERSON, Membership Chairman

Puget Sound Chapter, OCA

13819 139th Ave SE ___________________________________________ __________ __________________________

Renton, WA. 98059 Signature Date

Puget Sound Chapter OCA

Local Membership Application

OCA Membership Number:____________ Birthday (Day / Month):______________Spouse B.D.(Day / Month)________________

Home Phone ( )________________________________ Cell Phone ( ) ____________________________________

Name ______________________________________________ E-mail Address__________________________________________

Spouse_______________________________ Children______________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City ____________________________________________ State __________________ Zip_______________________________

Cars (please include color):____________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Where did you hear about our club?_____________________________________________________________________________

Please make separate check payable to Puget Sound Chapter OCA and mail to Bill Iverson. Local dues $15/Yr., run from January to December and are prorated at

$1.25/Mo. (for new members only). Local club renewal date is January 1st. National membership is required for chapter membership. Cars participating in club

functions must carry insurance. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for your first newsletter.

Send to: BILL IVERSON, Membership Chairman

Puget Sound Chapter

13819 139th Ave SE Signature__________________________________________ Date____________________________

Renton, WA 98059


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INTERNET SOURCES FOR YOUR OLDS PARTS

UPCOMING CLUB MEETING HOSTS *

Oct. 5 ’08 - Fred and Faye Steik Nov. 2 ’08 - Jim and Nina Rogers

Jan. 4, ‘09 Feb. 1, ‘09 - Ed and Pam Konsmo Mar. 1, ‘09 - Ed and Erma Booth April 5, ’09 - Ken and Esther Thompson May 3 - June 7. ‘09 - Don and June Wahlstrom July Sept. Oct. 4, ‘09 - Bill and Judy Iverson Nov. 1, ‘09 -

Please give some thought as to which month you would like to

bring goodies and a quality gift to the club meeting. Your help

with this item would be appreciated. Thanks to all. *Provide quality gift & refreshments


WHERE TO GOWHERE TO GOWHERE TO GOWHERE TO GO?? WHAT TO DO???? WHAT TO DO???? WHAT TO DO???? WHAT TO DO?? OCT. 3-5 EAST WENATCHEE, WA; 6TH WINGS AND WHEELS FESTIVAL;

Eastmont Comm. Par; Reg fee; by East Wenatchee Event’s Board;

509-884-7053 or [email protected]

OCT. 4 CANBY, OR; 32ND OREGON HARVEST SWAP MEET; Clackamas County Fairgrounds; Adm fee; Show 8am-4pm; park fee; by NW Nomads

Assoc., Assoc Fords of the 50’s, & Rose City St. Rods; Marlene 503-622-6813 or Dale 503-760-1043

OCT. 11 MONROE, WA; 40TH MONROE SWAP MEET; Evergreen Fairgrounds

OCT. 12 Parking fee; hours 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm; by Antique Restorers Club, PO Box 28790, Bellingham, WA 98228; 360-738-4683

OCT. 18 PORTLAND, OR; 30TH NORTHWEST CAR COLLECTORS CAR SHOW &

OCT. 19 SWAP MEET; Portland Expo Center; hours Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am- 3pm; Adm fee; parking charge; by NW Car Collectors Assoc.;

PO Box 1385 Wilsonville, OR 97070; 503-694-6922

OCT. 26 BELLINGHAM, WA; PUNKIN RUN; by 4th Corner Elites of Bellingham;

Info 360-380-2733

NOV. 1-2 BREMERTON, WA 39TH ANNUAL OVAC BREMERTON SWAP MEET; Kitsap County Fairgrounds; Adm chg; Hours Sat 8am-5pm, Sun

8-2:30; by Olympic Vintage Auto Club; Annabelle Shillinglaw, 8021 NE Eglon Dr, Kingston, WA 98346; 360-638-2404 or

[email protected]

Future National Future National Future National Future National OldsOldsOldsOldsmobilemobilemobilemobile MeetMeetMeetMeetssss

2009 - July 15 – 19; Seven Springs Resort, PA. (Near Pittsburgh),

Hosted by the Allegheny Rockets. 2010 - July 21 – 25; Sturbridge, MA; Sturbridge Hotel; Hosted by

the New England Olds Club.


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OTHER RATES AVAILABLE ARE:

Member: $125/Year full page ad, Non Member: $288/Year

Member: $75.00/Year 1/2 page ad, Non Member: $180/Year (The full page and half page rates are discounted annual rates.)

OUR ADVERTISING PRICE INFORMATION

BUSINESS CARD SPACE

IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY

$24.00 a year – member rate $60.00 a year – non-member

If you have any business contacts that might be interested in advertising their services, please alert them to the fact that they can cover more than 80 car enthusiast homes by advertising in this publication. All the way from business card size ads to full-page coverage. Color or black & white – same

price!! We’ll even help them design an ad – no charge.


OUR ADVERTISERS…… To place your ad, send your business card or artwork and appropriate fees to: Puget Sound Olds Club, % Editor, PO Box 82042, Kenmore, WA 98028-0042. Member Cost: $12/mo full page ad, $8/mo 1/2 page ad, $5/mo 1/4 page ad, $2/mo business card ad ($24 per year) Non-Member Cost: For NON-members $24/mo full page ad, $15/mo 1/2 page ad, $10/mo 1/4 page ad, $5/mo business card ad.

Pete Sr. Ray Owner Manager

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Auto Body & Paint 253 872-8711

7405 S. 212 St., Ste. 113 Kent, WA 98032

Maggie Pete Jr. Office Estimator

Advertisers wanted If you deal with a company (it doesn’t have to be car related) – anyone

that would like to advertise items they have to advertise to sell: insurance, car items, whatever. Please let them know we’ll even make

the ad for them to preview and run it for an entire year in our newsletter. We have coverage of approximately 80 families!



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THE PARTING SHOT

Above is a “bird’s eye” view of the Country Village in Bothell. In the lower left of the view is the area that would be used as the show field. The grass area inside the black top drive way is the area in the photo on the cover page of this newsletter. To the left of that area is additional show parking and a tent that the Country Village keeps up year round. The buildings in the center are the shops and restaurants. The staff at the Country Village encourages events such as our car show.

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