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What’s Going On

West GeorGia reGion’s monthly neWsletter July 2016

2016 Calendar of events

Sept 3 - Callaway Hot Air Balloon Festival 9:00AM to 3:00PM @ Callaway Gardens. See www.callawaygardens.com/info/calendar

Sept 3 – Carrollton AACA Car Club Trip to Lowell Opera House for Cruise In and Music @5:00 PM [Glenn Novak (770)832-6353 or Bill Hearnburg (678)378-6819]

Sept ?? – Southern Wings Fly-In 9:00 to 5:00 @ LaGrange- Callaway Airport, 200 Airport Pkwy, LaGrange Ga. Classic Airplanes & Classic Cars gathering. (706)884-2121

Sept 24 – 10th Annual Cruisin the Oldies Car Show 11:00 to 5:00 @ Main Street, Senoia, Ga. (770)599-8182 www.enjoysenoia.com

Oct 1 - GA/AL AACA Car Show 8:00 to 2:00@ LaGrange Mall 1501 Lafayette Pkwy., LaGrange GA. [Joe McConnell] Come Early!

Oct 8 – ALAGA Indian Summer Cruise In & Car Show 10 to 3 CST @ East Broad, Eufaula, Al. No Registration Fee, Peoples Choice Award, Novie Johnson (850)259-6754

Oct 2-9 – 19th Annual Cruisin the Coast in Biloxi, Ms. www.cruisinthecoast.com (888)808-1188 [Jerry Stanford]

Oct 15 - Golden City Cruisers 13th Annual Open Charity Car Show 10 to 3 @ The Mill, 106 Temple St., Villa Rica, Ga., Billy Glover (678)713-1265

Oct 22 - Three Club Picnic hosted by Anniston/Oxford Club. Information to follow.

Oct 22? –15th Annual Buena Vista Ga. Open Car Show 8:30 to 2:30 @ Courthouse Square Buena Vista Ga. www.bvmccoc.com (229)649-3857

It’s almost September and the weather has certainly turned HOT! It is even getting diffi-cult to leave the air-conditioned house for a couple of hours just to attend a local cruise-in.

We have no events coming up this month for our club members, but if you get any good ideas let us all know through our club listserv.

Our Lowell Opry Cruise-In is cancelled this year but the concert there will go on and the date is September 3rd so feel free to show up and enjoy some good music. Be sure to book in advance.

Take a look at the sidebar in this issue of The Greasy Rag, as well as the Coming Events section of our website, to see what may be coming up in these next weeks and months.

See you at our monthly meeting at American Pie on Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm.

Enjoy the Ride!

Glenn

President’s Message September 2016

August birthdAys August 1 Rick Horne

August 5 Glenn NovakAugust 7 Bill Hearnburg

August 17 Frank Hummel August 17 Jim NicholsAugust 18 Evan Block

August 20 Johnny Waters

september birthdAysSeptember 14 - Debbie Novak

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The 2016 version of the Rolls Royce Owners Club annual meet was held in Asheville North Carolina. The RROC is dedicated to preserving Rolls Royce and Bent-ley cars from current all the way back to the inception of each marque. Asheville is a beautiful part of the Smokey Mountain range. However this does present problems for car tours as being in the clouds you will see rain most every day. We took two cars to the Meet. Our plan was for Liz to drive the 1936 4 1/4 litre and I would follow along with the 1952 Mark VI in the trailer. After many weeks of cleaning, prepping and preening we had hoped to have a rain free drive up. Who said that thing about "best laid plans"? Since we were going to have pop-up rain show-ers all the way to Asheville, we decided to make two trips with the trailer instead. It was a long day but the cars stayed clean and dry. The host hotel was the historic Grove Park Inn. This facility is worth a trip to Asheville on it's own merit. Built around 1914, the Inn and Spa offers all the ameni-ties. While it's built into the side of a mountain there was enough parking to accommodate the hundreds of cars attending. Meeting rooms abound also. With a Meet this size that is very important. There were over 700 people for the banquet dinner. During the week there are a couple of 100 mile tours seen from scenic mountains roads. The "Vendor" area is open all week in the ball room which is a nice depar-ture from the typical few hours to a half day type swap

meets we encounter at most events. Vendors sell parts, books, tools, clothing and just about anything else you could think of concerning RR/Bentley cars. While this is happening there are technical seminars in a variety of meetings rooms. Every model of RR/Bentley vehicle will have at least one seminar during the week. One evening Bentley Motors, which is now a sub-sidiary of VW, held a cocktail party at the Biltmore Estate, which also served as the site of the concours on Thursday. We were told this would be the first time a car show would be allowed on the grass lawn in front of the Biltmore House. The Biltmore is definitely worth a trip to Asheville. At one point the Estate encompassed 125,000 acres. Much of the land was donated to the Federal Government to become Pisgah National Forest which was the first national forest in country. Show day started early as the cars had to be on the Show Field by 8:00 AM. The Grove Park is across and through town from the Biltmore Estate. Once you reach the Estate gate you still have a 20 minute drive to Bilt-more House. The Show field held over 200 cars. Many for judging, many just for display. As mentioned we took two cars, the '36 Bentley Derby 4 1/4 and the '52 Bentley Mark VI. The long hours spent cleaning and prepping both cars paid off as the '36 won first in the Derby Class and the Mark VI took a second place award in the Mark VI/R type class. The RROC also maintains a dozen or so perpetual

Driving Bentleys In The Clouds

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trophies they refer to as Senior Awards. These are special awards decided at the Annual Meet. These awards range from the Shamrock Trophy which is for the Most Improved vehicle since its last Annual Meet, the Bouchard Trophy for the Best Preserved Vehicle 20 years old or more. The Award for the person bringing two cars to the Annual Meet which score the highest in class judging is called the Brace Award. Liz was the recipient of the Brace Award this year. All the hours of sweat and all the micro fiber towels paid off. The 2017 Meet will be in French Lick, Indiana. Don't think we'll take two cars…………..

B10HK - Liz's 1936 Benltey 4 1/4 litre drophead Coupe on the field with it's First Place ribbon

B501LNY - Liz's 1952 Bentey Mark VI Drophead Coupe on the field early show day. It placed Second in it's class

B10HK - Liz's 1936 Benltey 4 1/4 litre drophead Coupe on the field with it's First Place ribbon

Parallel door 4 1/4 Litre Bentley View of hinge

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An incredible Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Landaulette. Notice that the roof goes down over the rear passengers. Look at that interior! Downton Abbey would be proud!

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SIDE BAR: This is a photo of our 1936 Bentley lined up with other Senior Award Winners the night of the banquet. To the left of the car (cream colored) you will see a lady in an orange print dress and a man in a striped shirt looking at the car! As Fate would have it, these two recognized their Dad's car after 40 years. He was responsible for bringing the car ot the USA from England. He passed away more than twenty years ago and his children had lost track of the car. His daughter Susan, hunted Liz down at the cocktail party where she introduced Liz to her brother who recognized the car's distinct European license plate "DNU 1". He remembered it and when they found Liz they had their suspicions con-firmed because Liz knew the lineage of ownership. Everyone had a little tear in their eye and had a group hug. Dr. Kengeter's wife is still with us at 96 years old, and they took lots of photos to show here in New Jersey where they all live. The Bentley had been used as Susan Kengeter's wedding car and the story gets even better - she and her husband were at the Grove Park celebrating their anniver-sary. Talk about a small world! Wow!

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By Gary Moyses The Horne’s and Moyses’, with two cars in Rick’s trailer, traveled north to Monroe MI for the 53rd An-nual American Austin Bantam Club Meet, July 18-21, 2016. Monroe MI was the boyhood home of Gen George Armstrong Custer. Monroe is also the world headquarters of Tenneco Automoive. Getting the cars ready for the show required routine maintenance and incorporation of changes to get the cars more accurate to the original configuration in the 1930’s. Liz’s 1930 Austin coupe was a bronze award winner at last year’s meet in Charleston, SC. Using those judging sheet to identify incorrect elements, corrections were made to gain additional points to win a silver or gold award at this year’s judged event. Not much hope for the Moyses’ Pie Wagon since it is custom bodied and nothing like the original roadster delivered. The cars were loaded on Saturday, 16 July, for an early start Sunday. Towing 750 miles is more than a one day task, so a stop was planned just north of Dayton OH. A more leisurely start Monday got us to Monroe MI by noon. Mary and Fred Zampa, from Macon GA, arrived in the afternoon with their Aus-tin Seven, giving Georgia almost 10% of the total cars participating. Trailers were positioned and cars unloaded during the afternoon. Each trailer opening

drew a crowd of onlookers and offers of help to get the cars out and positioned around the perimeter of the parking lot. Registrations included 94 members and 32 cars had signed up for the meet. Members traveled from as far as Alaska and Arizona to at-tend. The afternoon activities included reunions and introductions between club members. General conversations always included; who are you, where are you from, which car did you bring, and did you bring anything to sell at the swap meet. There is a constant search by restorers for parts to complete a project or locating better pieces than they have. A meet and greet evening picnic was held under a tent in a large green area behind the motel. Almost all of the registrants had arrived and attended. Everyone enjoyed the sub sandwiches, salad, chips, cookies and drinks. Introductory comments and introductions by the hosts, Mike and Becky LaVoy, was followed by more looking at cars and general conversation until dark. Tuesday morning started early with the anticipated swap meet. A few treasures changed hands as well as some money. A few unrestored project cars drew a lot of attention but no confirmed sales. With the swap meet concluded, 26 cars lined up for a 20 mile tour. The first stop was about eight miles down side roads to a family farm giving no indication of what we were about to see. Inside a

Mini Cars in MonroeThe "Pie Wagon" went home to Michigan for the meet!

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pole barn behind the century old farm house was a huge Nash car collection of low mileage originals and high quality restorations plus a large display of Nash memorabilia. There were also displays of auto and farm tools and riding toys. The century old farm house was filled with spare parts. The owner had built a new house next door. Another eight mile drive brought the tour to a collection of restored 8N Ford tractors. None were ordinary restorations. Power for the tractors included: Ford V8, Chevrolet V8, Dodge V8, a Honda flat 6, and a GPU gas turbine. The owner described the restorations and fired up each engine (plenty of noise through the open headers of the V8s and the Honda). The gas turbine was also started with a whole new noise level and driven the length of the drive and back to prove it was not just a toy for display. The owner had also built his second world’s slowest tractor by linking the engine to four interconnected transmissions. The tractor was fired up in low, low, low, low gear and proceeded to move forward at nine feet per hour. All tour cars then

returned to the host hotel. The biggest challenge for the touring cars was the condition of the side roads and multiple poorly maintained rail road crossings. To their credit, all but one car completed the tour. Cars were wiped down and prepared for the afternoon judging. A perfect 200 point system is used, with deductions made for incorrect parts and features. A minimum number of points are required to attain a bronze, silver, or gold award. The cars re-ceiving awards would be announced at the banquet. Wednesday started with a trip to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn MI, about 30 miles north of Monroe MI, using modern vehicles. The transporta-tion displays (trains, planes and automobiles) were large and comprehensive. Other displays included farm equipment, tractors, clocks and furniture. The newest display is the original Dimaxion House

designed by R. Buckminster Fuller. The round house design maximized interior spaces and was constructed of aluminum. Round closets and verti-cal rotating shelving, central heating were some of the conveniences shown. The all-aluminum bath and fixtures came across as a little cold (if you know what I mean). These low cost homes could be built in aircraft factories and set up anywhere with minimal site preparation. Wednesday evening event was a tour to down-town Monroe MI, where a street was closed for the display of our cars. The mayor attended and wel-comed everyone and had the task of selecting his favorite car for a trophy. Local citizens also came out to see the cars and ask questions. We all talked cars and ate chocolate and ice cream sold at a shop near our display. One of the cars returning to the motel appeared to blow a head gasket but was able to make it back while still running. Visualize a car engulfed in steam with anti-freeze pouring out of the tail pipe. Thursday morning started with a business meet-ing and identified Reading PA as next year’s meet location. Discussion for adding judging classes for non-standard cars did not pass. Adding awards for completing the tour was left undecided. The Horne’s, Moyses’ and Zampa’s volunteered to host the na-tional meet in 2018. It has been 20 years since the last meet was held in Bartow GA. Preparations will include; a host motel, tour route, sites to see, banquet location, door prizes, and everything else to make it work. The business meeting was followed by a techni-cal session for the men. Common problems of finding good parts to restore and locating competent techni-cal support. The ladies took a bus trip to a self-help weaving operation. A number of looms were made available at a permanent location where individuals rented each by the day to make rugs, socks, scarves, place-mats, book-marks, and purses for sale. The

The "Pie Wagon" went home to Michigan for the meet!

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balance of the afternoon was used to load the cars for the return home. The banquet started at 6:00 with time to mix, purchase raffle tickets and review the charity auction items. The first task after the meal was to present the proceeds from last year’s charity auction to a local charity. Door prizes were given out alternately to the roosters and hens. Winning raffle tickets were then drawn. The judging awards were presented, with Liz receiving a silver award for her car. The auction this year had numerous desirable items and bidding was very active. Almost $3000 was raised for charity. Rick and Liz departed for home early Friday morning with hopes of making it home in one day. Gary and Carol took time for a weekend visited with Gary’s sister who lives in Wixom MI. On Monday, Gary and Carol traveled west for a stop at the Gilm-ore Auto Museum in Hickory Corners MI before heading south and home.

Ken Haverkost in his 1948 Nash convertible coupe dropped by one evening after we visited his collection earlier in the week. He is quite a guy at 84 years young!

Below: Ken Haverkoat's Nash Suburban. Rare as only 130 were produced. This car was amazing.

Gas Turbine Powered Tractor. The engine is geared down from 52,000 RPM

Built in 1855, this Stationary Steam Engine has a "Gothic" Cast Iron structure

One of the few Articulated Steam Engines still in existence is at the Henry Ford.

The front façade of the Henry Ford.

antique auto Club of ameriCa West GeorGia reGionminutes & treasurer’s report 07/07/16

TREASURERS REPoRT 07/06/16

Total Club Balance $795.92 Car Show Summary: a. Total received to date $2598.00 b. Total Spent to date ($729.05) Total in club treasury (07/06/2016) $2914.70

Gary MoysesSecretary / Treasurer

1. Called to order: 7:22PM by Glenn Novak.2. Welcome to Johnny & Barbara Watters (newest club members) 3. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report approved.4. Old Business; Knowledge gained from show: a. Ragtops and Running-boards proved value by attracting more attendance than cost of advertise-

ment. b. Two new members during show and one membership renewal. c. Registration and parking orderly but still backup waiting. d. No report on whether Vet prize has been used. e. Vendors (2) too far from show field. Revise placement. f. Think about club food or drink at next show. Past hot dog sales did not make money. Show is too

small for major food vendor. g. Suggest making member car placards different color so judges can identify. h. Identify car hauler parking location. i. Bill Hearnburg suggested we ask Zach Bell to locate show field on opposite side of lot to take ad-

vantage of the shade the trees provide. j. Looking for who won “Best street Rod” (left show before awards)5. New Business: Events calendar: a. Lowell Opry Sept 3 (need escort for T-Bird club from local landmark) b. LaGrange show Oct 1 c. Golden City show Oct 15 d. Three club picnic Oct 22 e. Roopville show Oct 29 f. Lineville, AL Nov 5(swap) Nov 6 (show)6. Adjourn 8:00PM7. Program: Car Trivia questions and film of !950s auto advertising by Geoffery Fleck.

antique auto Club of ameriCa West GeorGia reGionminutes & treasurer’s report 08/04/16

TREASURERS REPoRT 08/04/16

Total Club Balance $2914.70 check for dash plaques ($160.00) Treasury Total $2754.70Gary MoysesSecretary / Treasurer

1. Called to order: 7:25PM by Glenn Novak.2. Sharon Hearnburg brought cupcakes for all to celebrate the coincident number of August birthdays of

club members. 3. Minutes and Treasurer’s Report suspended until it can be read in newsletter. Verbal treasurer’s report in-

dicated a current club treasury of $2914.70, although there may be one more deposit due and one check outstanding from the car show.

4. Old Business; a. The Smith’s, Nichols’ and Hummel’s provided cars for a movie shoot in Douglasville. Jenny and

Walt Smith also got movie extra roles in the same movie. b. The club will not be able to coordinate an event with the Sept 3 Lowell Opry show. Numerous con-

flicting car events would result in a very low turnout. c. Sample nametags were distributed for member review. Cost was discussed as to a set-up charge and

actual badge cost. d. Still looking for who won “Best street Rod” (left show before awards)5. New Business: a. Time to start thinking of charities for annual donations. Should have about the same amount of

money as last year. b. Events calendar: c. Lowell Opry Sept 3 d. Calloway Garden Balloon Fest & Car Show Sep 3 e. Rome; Southside “A”s Dick & Jane Tour Sep 3 f. Duluth R.R. Museum & Car Show Sep 24 g. LaGrange Car Show Oct 1 h. Golden City Car Show Oct 15 i. Three Club Picnic Oct 22 j. Roopville Car Show Oct 29 k. Lineville AL Show Nov 5(swap) Nov 6 (show) l. Perry Autofest Swap & Show Nov 11-12 m. Moultrie Autofair Swap &Sell Nov 18-206. Adjourn 8:05PM7. Program: Video History of Rolls-Royce.Treasurers Report 07/29/20161. Club Bank Balance 07/05/2016 $ 2914.702. Check for Dash Plaques ($160.00)3. Total in club treasury (07/31/2016) $2754.70