www.nhhaclub.com

August 2018 | Volume 48 Issue 8

NHHAC News

HistoryThe North Hills Historic AutoClub was founded at Leon’sTavern on Babcock Blvd. inAugust of 1971, by 4 men asfollows: Bill Glesner, EddieKuslick, Ken Kelley & DaveMoore.

PurposeThe general purpose of theNHHAC shall be to encourage themembers to acquire, preserve,restore, exhibit and make use ofantique, classic and specialinterest automobiles, and suchother motor vehicles consideredby the club fitting this purpose.Also, the club will promote theintroduction of ideas andfellowship among its members.

The Newsletter of theNorth Hills Historic Auto Club

Since 1971

A Message from the PresidentThanks to all members who helped Mike and Antoinette

Quinn make the cruise at the Grace Manor Home a great success.I understand there were about 20 cars there. It’s great when amember has an event such as this and that members really helpout. So again, thanks to all who attended and a big thanks to Mikeand Antoinette for organizing!

Remember to put the Club picnic on your calendar – Sunday,September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Bonnie and Jan Smith are making ithappen again this year. You must call them so they can order thefood. Thanks Bonnie and Jan!

We are also having a one day trip to Latrobe in October.We’ll visit the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum and the fallfoliage should be in full swing at that time of year – October 18th.Call Mike Paine or me if you have any questions.

Also, Mike Coco needs some antique cars at the Town ofMcCandless Museum on Saturday, August 4th at 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Please call Mike if you can make it or have any questions.

Daryl Elliot once again gave a great presentation at the lastmeeting. This one was about the Tucker. Job well done, Daryl.Thanks!

I also know of a couple of cars for sale. A 1963 Mercury four-door hard top in nice condition and a 1965 Mustang Convertible,also a nice car. If you have any interest in either, just give me acall.

This coming Men’s Breakfast Season we will be going to theEat ‘n Park in Wexford located at Route 79 & 910. It will be asalways – the last Friday, 8 to 9:00 a.m., September, 2018 to May,2019.

Hope you’re all enjoying the summer! See you at the August12th meeting!

Your President,Steve Illsley

On July 8, 2018, President Steve Illsley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m, following the Pledge of Allegiance.

SECRETARY MINUTES: ApprovedMotion by: Mike CocoSeconded by: Ann Cutuli

TREASURERS REPORT: None7/9/18 Phoned Jack Swaney - current cash balance is $1,893.11.

WELLNESS REPORT:Joyce Fugini had a recent surgery; we wish her well and a quick recovery.

OLD BUSINESS:Extremely hot the day of the Ross Township Parade on 7/1/18. George Sabina was the only tough guy member toparticipate. Too hot for the rest of us!Approximately 20 cars participated in the Grace Manor Nursing Home Cruise. Per Mike Quinn, Grace Manor couldnot thank us enough for bringing out our cars

NEW BUSINESS:Discussed was the Grand Opening of the McCandless Museum on August 4, 2018. The Cruise is from 1:00-3:00 p.m.The museum will be open. The School House Museum is across the street from the Baseball Batting Cages andChubs Restaurant on Ingomar Road. You will need to turn onto Grubbs Road, then left onto Aufman Lane to themuseum.Additional discussions regarding the tentative Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway Lunch Tour for approximately the third weekof October, after Hershey. Mike Paine is making a few phone calls to establish a definite date. Further details will beexplained in upcoming newsletters.For our annual picnic scheduled for September 9, 2018, a motion was made by Mike Coco to have the picnic catered.Bob Otto seconded the motion. People attending the picnic need to phone Jan or Bonnie Smith at 724-282-3320.NOTE: Daryl Elliott made a wonderful presentation regarding the Tucker Automobile of the late 1940's. Throughhis research, if you saw the Movie "Tucker", it was; for the most part factual.There being no further business, Cathy Paine motioned to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted,Bill Watt

www.nhhaclub.com

Minutes - July 8, 2018

Is your information in the club directory correct?Send changes (address, phone, email, vehicles) to:

Pat O’Neill675 Bairdford Road

Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880

724-768-7484p.oneill5020@gmail.com

Officers and Directors

PresidentSteve Illsley - (724) 625-1372

Vice PresidentsBill Sheerer - redbug17@verizon.net (412) 367-3138

Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) 600-9580

TreasurerJack Swaney - carnut123@hotmail.com (724) 272-9405

SecretaryBill Watt - pwatt45@hotmail.com (412) 364-3176

DirectorsMichael Quinn, Past President

Bob Goetz, Term 2018Jennie Barker, Term 2019Ken Barker, Term 2020

Mary Jo Swaney, Term 2021

Appointive Positions

HistorianPosition Open

Flea Market ChairDaryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) 600-9580

Car Show ChairJoe Somerville - joeandkath@verizon.net (412) 443-0359

Car Show ProgramSean O’Neill - oneill.sean@live.com

Newsletter EditorSean O’Neill - nhhacnews@yahoo.com

Merchandise DirectorDiane Otto - dotto1208@aol.com (412) 821-2473

Steve Illsley - (724) 553-8386

WebmasterPat O’Neill - p.oneill5020@gmail.com (724) 768-7484

Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

Email Information ListIf you want to be included on the email list thatinforms members of cancellations, memberillnesses, and similar events between newsletters,send a note to Sean O'Neill atnhhacnews@yahoo.com

Wellness and CondolencesFor get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer atredbug17@verizon.net or (412) 367-3138.For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact JackSwaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or (724)272-9405.

Grace Manor cruise

Discussions with DarylAt the August meeting we will explore some cars from the1950s. We will take a ride with Tom McCahill in a soupedup ‘56 Chevy. Then we will go with Tom on a peddle-to-the-metal test drive in a ‘56 Ford with the T-Bird engine.

After having some die-cast cars at the last meeting, somemembers offered to bring some to the August meeting. Soif you have any die-cast cars from the 1950’s you’d like toshare, please bring them! We’ll have a Mini Show!

"Thanks to all who showed up at Grace Manor for its annual car cruise. It was a great showing forour Club. I know most of us went for the ice cream! Seriously, those folks really enjoy our cars andconversation." Michael and Antoinette

www.nhhaclub.com

Alleys, Axles, & AlesALLEGHENY WEST CIVIC COUNCIL invites you to attendA Walking Tour of Historic Allegheny West, Pittsburgh, PA

Saturday, September 29, 201811 am – 5:00 pm

Featuring a Tour of Historic GARAGES - BEER Tastings - Ultimate CAR Shows-Explore Allegheny West on a self-guided walking tour.-Gaze at fabulous cars on display in 8-10 different locations.-Sample 6 local craft brews.-Enjoy refreshments from a local food truck.-Stroll through the back streets of Allegheny West.-Be amazed at the Nationally-awarded Concours Jaguars.-Chat with owners and other car enthusiasts in garages and courtyards of Allegheny West.

Tour Tickets & Information$25 in advance | $30.00 at the door | $10 under 21Ticket includes craft beer tastings at 6 different stops and a $5 food voucher for food from Northside'sown Neumann and Marley's Food Truck. Bring a classic or exotic car and ticket cost is $25 at the door.

Cars ‘n Coffee @ 9:00Join us before your garage tour for some classic and exotic car networking on Saturday morning 700block of Brighton Road. Bring your own classic, modern or exotic car and mingle with other car collectors.Cost to display your car at Cars 'n Coffee is $15 -or- an Alleys, Axles, and Ales Tour Ticket.

The historic homes of Allegheny West on Brighton Road will provide a beautiful backdrop to feature theJaguar Club of Pittsburgh Concours d’Elegance cars. Nationally-awarded Jaguars will be on display.

Hosted by Allegheny West Civic CouncilBenefits Pittsburgh's Allegheny Commons Park Renovation Projecthttp://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10606041-74/lake-park-monumentand Allegheny YMCA North Side Summer Camp.

More information on the 2018 tour will be found soon on www.alleghenywest.org

We hope to see you there!

Cecile CanalesTour Coordinator

Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

All food is being catered, including the desserts. Lunch served at 1:00pm.

Be sure to bring lawn chairs if you want to sit outside.

Wear your name tag and meet someone new!

Call Jan or Bonnie Smith at 724-282-3320 to make your reservationWe need a headcount for food, so please place your reservation by September 1st!

Don't forget about Bingo!

Directions:- From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 228 (from Mars),

go north on Route 8 for 3.8 miles, then turn right on Dinnerbell Road.- Travel 1.3 miles and make an angle left on Rockdale Road.- Travel 3.3 miles and turn right on Blakely Road.- Travel .7 miles and turn left into His Kids School.

NHHAC Annual PicnicSunday, September 9, 2018

Arrive: 12:00pm

His Kids Christian School

650 Saxonburg Road, Butler, PA 16002

www.nhhaclub.com

Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

www.nhhaclub.com

August 8 - Women's Lunch

August 12 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm

September 9 - Annual Picnic, call Jan or Bonnie S at 724-282-3320 to attend

Septmber 12 - Women's Lunch

September 28 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am

October 10 - Women's Lunch

October 14 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm

October 26 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am

November 11- Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm

November 30 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am

NHHAC Calendar of Events

Women's Lunch - Wednesday, August 8The next Women's Lunch will be at Wahlburgers

6242 Northway Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 at 11:30am.

For reservations, please call Jackie Sheerer at (412) 367.3138 by August 6th

Obituary notice

Albert E. "Buck" Bucklew passed aware on Sunday, July 15,2018 at Quality Life Services in Chicora at the age of 90.He was born in York Run, PA and proudly served hiscountry in the US Army Corps during WWII. His hobbiesincluded woodworking, which many items he sold at hiswife, Margaret's store, Peggy's Wicker Shop. He was also anearly and long-time member of the NHHAC.

He is laid to rest at Grace Church Cemetary, Harmony,PA. Memorial contributions in Buck's honor may be madeto the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Processing Center, POBox 8958, Topeka, KS 66608.

Advertising Policy

Free member classifieds:• Must be received by the 20th of the month.• Must be from members current on their dues.• Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits.• Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts.• Must have a club member as the contact.• Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise.

Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts.Please include the phone number and/or email address you want displayed.Other ads may be included on a space-available basis. The NHHAC News does not accept businessadvertising.

NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20thof each month. Send submissions to Sean O'Neill, 675 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or email tonhhacnews@yahoo.com. Any car or club-related news from the membership is greatly appreciated.

Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA16046-0152. An application for membership is located on the club web- site athttp://nhhaclub.com/membership-info/.

Classifieds andNotices

Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com

FOR SALE

1946 Chevy ¾ ton pickup. Ready to make space in the garage!Asking $19,500. Also has lots of new and used parts withliterature, if interested. Call Dave Bialowas at (724) 443-8991and leave message if no answer.

FOR SALE

2003 Black Mercury Marauder; limitedproduction; extra set of rims and tires;commemorative leather jacket; extra headlightbuckets; new tires; rims re-chromed; muchmore. $13,000 or best offer.

Contact Karl Mueller 412.741.4615

FOR SALE1957 Ford Thunderbird. Color : Coral Sand with whitehard top with portholes & black soft top; 312 V-8 engine;Fordamatic drive; Bias wide white wall tires; Original

California car; $35,000Carol Vivaldi Cell 412-877-1711

North Hills Historic Auto Clubc/o Patrick O'Neill675 Bairdford RoadGibsonia, PA 15044

NHHAC NewsThe Newsletter of the

North Hills Historic Auto Club

The "Happy Couple" count just increased by 2!