volume 2, issue 7 the accelerator...antique automobile club of america volume 2, issue 7 - july...

Antique Automobile Club Of America Volume 2, Issue 7 - July 2014

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The AcceleratorKansas City Region

Matthew’s Ministry Classic Car Display

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In Leawood, Kansas the Matthew's Ministry is Church of the Resurrection's awareness, outreach and support ministry for persons with special needs and their families. The Sonflower Adult Learning Center, SALC, is part of Matthew's Ministry and provides weekday programs for young adults with special needs.

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Classic Cars Make Memories! President’s Message We have some exciting activities ahead of us. The Route 66 to Springfield trip and the cruise to the “K” and Royals game to name a few. If you are interested, check the “Yellow Pages” of this newsletter for more details on page 8.

As the Central Spring Meet in 2015 approaches, we will need many volunteers. Currently we have eighteen sub-committees, each with specific duties. There is an opportunity for you to become involved.

Don't forget members you have not seen lately. Phone or email and let them know they are missed!

- Bonnie -


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Members Profile - Marilyn and Jim Hlaca 1968 Camero Sports Coupe

Story by Marilyn Hlaca

My story begins in late 1967 when I went with my father to pick up his new 1968 Chevy Caprice from Pappas Chevrolet in South Kansas City, Missouri. On the showroom floor I recall seeing a new Camaro convertible that Dad said "NO" to. However, he would help me with the purchase of a hardtop.

We picked up some brochures and returned later in the week to purchase the car I own today. We went with the Camaro Sport Coupe, 8-cylinder 327ci, with the following factory options:

• Seat and shoulder belts • Tinted glass for all windows • Floor mats • Vinyl roof • Air conditioning • Console• Power brakes • Power steering • Power-glide automatic transmission • AM push-button radio • Rear seat speaker

It also included a Rally Sport Package comprised of the following:• Special grill • Headlight covers • Parking lights • Lower body side moldings • Back up lights • RS emblems on grille, fenders and fuel-

filler cap

There were at least 19 color choices and I went with "Ash Gold" The base price was $2,670.00 and with the above options another $955.00. I married Jim in April 1973 and we continued to drive the car daily until 1980. At which time it was garaged with 72k miles. Until 2008 it was occasionally started up to drive around the block.

In 2008 we found an excellent mechanic that agreed to restore the car, by rebuilding the engine, transmission, brakes etc., in his spare time. Three years later it was ready for paint.


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We had it repainted in the original "Ash Gold” color. The Interior is in excellent shape for its age and has not been restored. The Camaro has been back with us for two years now and I haven't yet driven it, though Jim allows me to sit in the passenger seat.

Marilyn and her 1968 Camero


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On a Lighter Note!

Inauguration of a New Column - “Readin’, Writin’ and Wrenchin’ ” Enjoy the expertise and humor of one of our chapter’s founding members! Watch for his column!

by Ken Lee

Why and How?

• Why can’t Connie Lanam find her toothpaste?

• How did Jon Cooper’s 69Z28 get the title - Deluxe Chic Magnet?

• Ask Bob Wallis how much happier he is on the dark side. How often does go there?

• As an AACA member owning many classics and new cars . . . deep snow hits our area . . . what do you do? Call for a rental car!

• Who cleans bugs out of a radiator with the post of their earring?

• Who was checking their blinker fluid? “What happens in Lincoln . . . stays in Lincoln!”

• Tune-ups can be dangerous when the horsepower is restored to a ’70 Z28 . . . ?

• What is the sound from Detroit? Ask Ken R . . .?

The Answers Later . . .

Readin’ Writin’ and Wrenchin’By Ken Lee

✓ When replacing spark plugs, be sure to check for the proper gap. Out of the box…they are never right for your application.

✓For maximum cooling in summer, use straight water. Antifreeze is not a good coolant. Never ever use more than 50/50 mix.

✓Use straight distilled water with an anti-rust inhibitor. In the fall go back to a 50/50 blend for anti-freezing.

✓Ethanol showed its disaster qualities again…double duty in Lincoln. ✓Why is painting a car called a “paint job”? It’s not a “engine job” or a “tire job”…..but, it’s a “paint job”.

Why?

✓Driving in this heat, be sure you have “higher” psi in your tires for cooler operation.


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“This and That! ” - Members Doin’ What They Love!

The Classic Thunderbird Club International, CTCI, National Convention was held in Springfield, Missouri, July 2nd - 5th.

The event was held indoors at the University Plaza hotel, with 156 Thunderbirds representing the U.S. and Canada. Representatives from Sweden and Norway also came.

Sharon and Jerry won a 2nd place award at the event.

Jerry and Sharon Cygan and their 2nd Place Award.

Bonnie Johnson helping Carol Barker detail her Camero.

When it comes to detailing, Bonnie Johnson knows all of the tricks! She always wears her favorite tool - her earrings.

When Carol Barker needed help with the detailing of her car, Bonnie took off one earring and began to clean up the radiator.

Using those gold posts did the job, Carol won her “First Junior Award!”

Thanks Bonnie!

Steve Flick and Fred Klafta attended the Cass Country Fair this last Saturday. The title of the car show was Hillbilly Hotrod Hootenanny and the theme was "A Timeless Tradition".

Approximately 175 to 200 cars were there. Steve received a top 40 plaque while Fred’s dad's Caddy received the special "Antique Award".

Steve Flick and Fred Kla"a at the Cass County Hi#bi#y Hotrod Hootenanny.


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Jon Cooper partnered with Jessica Winne, a leader within SALC, to schedule a classic car display for the special needs young adults (also known as Learners) on Tuesday, June 3rd, 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A total of 15 cars were on display including 7 from AACA-KC members and 8 members from the church.

Bonnie and Bill Johnson brought their 1940 Plymouth Coupe, Norm Kressman brought his 1957 Cadillac, Dana and Dave Noble brought their 2007 Corvette Pace Car, Jim Hlaca brought his 1968 Camaro and Jon and Laura brought their 1969, 1970 and 2000 Camaros.

Jon Cooper took over 80 photos of the Learners posing inside and outside each car and provided printed copies to Jessica and the Learners following the event.

Bonnie and Bill's 1940 Plymouth was voted as the Learner's favorite car. Note the photo above showing the Learner’s hand-made awards. Everyone was deeply moved by their participation in this event and the smiles on the Learner's faces and their "Thank Yous" clearly indicated they had a great time.

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Memories! continued $om page 1

Bonnie and Bi# Johnson’s 1940 Plymouth was voted as the Learner’s favorite Car.


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The Sonflower Adult Learning Center, Matthew's Ministry, Church of the Resurrection, Learners

Our AACA-KC 2015 Central Spring Meet website is now up and running. As our “Meet Team” plans for this exciting event next year, more and more information will be added to the site. Visit the page at: aaca-kc-events.org

Also be sure to check out our AACA - KC Region Website too. Look for a new feature in the menu bar titled “Cool Car Facts”. There regularly will be interesting articles you will enjoy. Also you may read this newsletter and access the newsletter archives here. Visit it at: aaca-kc.org

2015 Central Spring Meet - Website and Our AACA - KC Region Website

InformationHighway

http://aaca-kc-events.orghttp://aaca-kc-events.orghttp://www.aaca-kc.org/cool-car-facts.htmlhttp://www.aaca-kc.org/cool-car-facts.html


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Our Club CalendarAugust 7-9, 2014

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival & Car Show Road Trip

August 10, 2014

Cruise to the “K” and the Royals game

August 16, 2014 - 9-2 PM

First Baptist Church Blue Springs Car Show

August 17, 2014 - 3-5 PM

Monthly meeting - Paradise Park LS, MO

Please note: Our monthly meeting location is at Paradise Park in the 2nd level conference room.1021 NE Colbern RdLee's Summit, MO

Club ActivitiesPlan to attend the following activties.

August 7-9, 2014 - Birthplace of Route 66 Festival & Car Show Road Trip. We will caravan from KC to Springfield, MO on August 7th. Drive to Branson on August 8th to see several attractions. We will then attend a Car Show on the “Square” in Springfield on August 9th.

For more informationContact Jon Cooper [email protected]

August 10, 2014 - Cruise to the “K” and the Royals game. You still have time to sign-up. The cost for the Royals is $30. This includes two tickets to the game, parking pass, event tee-shirt and dash plague.

For more informationContact Bonnie Johnson

[email protected]

for Dave Madden…it’s an unrestored, original, 1972 - Z28 Camaro The color is “mist blue” with blue

interior. It has the rare turbo 400 trans . . . low mileage . . . what a

beauty!

Officer Contacts

President: Bonnie Johnson Home: (816) 353-4114 Email: [email protected]

Vice President: Jim Streeby Home: (816) 554-0810Cell: (816) 729-8513 Email: [email protected]

Secretary: Trish Lee Home: (816) 356-7019Email: [email protected]

Treasurer: Connie Lanam Home: (816) 373-1933 Email: [email protected]

Please contact your newsletter chairperson, Carolyn Young.

• [email protected]

• Or cell - 816-835-5447

Newsletter Production: Carolyn Young

Newsletter Editor : Laura Streeby

Your newsletter will be emailed to all members and also be available on our website. Look for the link to the pdf file.

http://www.aaca-kc.org

Ideas for Articles or to Place Ads?

Thank You! I wanted to take this opportunity to thank our 2015 Committee Chairpeople for attending the meet in Lincoln. Each of you came to our planning meeting excited to share how you would manage your particular area of responsibility,and expressed new ideas to help others. Our Dash Plaque design has been approved by National AACA headquarters, tours and seminars are organized, and our meet website is up and being updated weekly. I actually had a National AACA member contact me and they made reservations at the host hotel already. WOW! Every committee chair is working hard for our Kansas City Region. I'm very proud of this team!!

Your Meet Chairman,Jim Streeby

Club ChairpersonsMembership: Dave Field Home: (816) 537-4766Cell: (816) 289-4447Email: [email protected]

Touring: Jon Cooper Home: (913) 681-5963Cell: (913) 744-9575Email: [email protected]

Webmaster: Monte Kottman Home: (816) 697-3757Cell: (816) 210-3467Email: [email protected]: Carolyn Young Home: (816) 524-2083Cell: (816) 835-5447Email: [email protected]

John Cianciolla has a 1959 Corvette for sale….it’s a driver…excellent condition…Ermine white; base engine; 230 hp; 4-speed; both tops. Contact: Ken Lee 816-356-7019

Correction & AdditionOmitted from our “Special Edition”. We apologize for failing to mention that Don Lee, Bob Lowden’s brother-in-law, was the co-pilot of Bob’s ’36 Dodge.Yellow Pages

AACA-KC

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APPLICATION FOR NEW MEMBERSHIP

The Antique Automobile Club of AmericaAmerica’s Premier Resource for the Collectible Vehicle Community

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA, 501 W. Governor Road, P.O. Box 417, Hershey, PA 17033 • Phone (717) 534-1910 • www.aaca.org

New Member Information (Please Print)

First Name M.I. Last Name Spouse First Name Spouse M.I. Spouse Last Name Date

Address

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

Signature Email Address Telephone #

(Sponsorship by a current AACA member is OPTIONAL)

Sponsor Name & AACA Membership # Address

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONSMEMBERSHIP (INCLUDES SPOUSE IF APPLICABLE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.00Enjoys voting privileges, receives the bi-monthly issues of ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE magazine, is eligible to join an AACA region and/or chapter and is eligible to exhibit cars and compete for national prizes and annual awards. Membership entitles you and your spouse (if joint) to free admission to the AACA Museum.Membership to the AACA Library and Research Center is also included.

FIRST TIME 1/2 YEAR MEMBERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00Available to a FIRST TIME EVER AACA member who joins AFTER May 31st. Enjoys the same privileges as above membership.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP (AGES 13-25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00Enjoys voting privileges, receives the bi-monthly issues of ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE magazine, is eligible to join an AACA region and/or chapter and is eligibleto exhibit cars and compete for national prizes and annual awards. Applicants must include copy of student identification or proof of enrollment. Free admission tothe AACA Museum and membership in the AACA Library and Research center is included.

JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP (AGE UP THROUGH 12 YEARS OLD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00Members receive quarterly newsletter, Wheels, button and name badge. Date of Birth _________________________ required for Juniors.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $600.00Enjoys the same privileges as Annual Membership. Spouse is also included and is entitled to the same privileges. The surviving spouse of a Life Member shallremain a Life Member at no additional cost. A three (3) year payment plan is available. Call us for details.

AACA MERCHANDISE

Payment Method: (All prices Stated in US dollars)! Check or money order enclosed payable to AACA. (US funds only) Any check dishonored by a bank and returned to AACA will be subject to a charge of $20.00.

Charge to: ! Visa ! MasterCard Card #__________________________________________________ Expiration Date ___________ CV# __________

Authorized Signature ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rev. 3/12

Per CalendarYear

Item Qty Unit Price TotalCertificate of Membership 8¼” x 11” $3.00

Enamel Car Badge 4¼” x 3” Gold/Blue $20.00

Bumper Sticker 4¼” x 3” — White with AACA Logo in Red $1.50

Bumper Sticker 4¼” x 3” — Blue with AACA Logo in Gold $1.50

Package of 8 Emblem Window Decals $2.00

Small Woven Emblem 3” x 2” — Blue with AACA Logo in Gold $2.50

Large Woven Emblem 4¼” x 3” — Blue with AACA Logo in Gold $3.50

Antique Automobile Club of America License Plate Frame $11.00

Trailer Hitch Cover — Black with AACA Logo in Gold $10.50

Merchandise TotalMembership TotalTotal Amount Due

(Merchandise prices include shipping & handling)For more merchandise selections visit our website at: www.aaca.org

DUES BILLEDANNUALLYDues are billed annuallyonly. There are no pro-rating of dues and backissues of AntiqueAutomobile may notalways be available.


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THE CLUBThe Antique Automobile Club of America is the coun-

try’s oldest and largest automotive historical society. APennsylvania nonprofit corporation, it is dedicated to thepreservation, restoration and maintenance of automo-biles and automotive history. Founded in Philadelphia in1935, its membership has grown to over 60,000 membersfrom all parts of the world. AACA holds country-widecompetitive and noncompetitive meets and events. Theseare on a divisional basis offering a program within thereach of everyone. Tours and activities relating to thehobby are sponsored, including the Revival AAA GliddenTour®, Founders Tour, VintageTour, Reliability Tour,Sentimental Tour and Divisional Tours. The AnnualMeeting features seminars, trade show and a year endculminating awards banquet.

AACA is proud of its relationship with the many historical organizations devoted to similar objectives theworld over. The Club, through its national office, pulica-tions, and membership, aids individuals, museums,libraries, historians and collectors decicated to thepreservation of automotive history.

VEHICLESMotor vehicles of all types, 25 years old and older

are grouped for competitive purposes into many classesaccording to age and mechanical features. AACA has acomprehensive judging system that allows members toearn significant awards for their vehicles. AACA alsorecognizes original cars, Historic Preservation ofOriginal Features (HPOF) and unmodified 25 year andolder vehicles that are driven, Drivers Participation(DPC) and have not obtained a First Junior award withinour judging system. A new class is the SecondGeneration Collector Vehicle (SGCV), which allows spe-cial named manufactured vehicles that may replicate apast design to be evaluated in a display only class. Theclub recognizes classes of motorcycles and documentedrace cars as well. Further details can be found in ourjudging guidelines which is available online atwww.aaca.org.

AACA MUSEUMYour current year membership card entitles you to

unlimited free admission and if you hold a joint mem-bership, your spouse as well. The AACA Museum wasincorporated in 1993 and was completed in 2003 after amassive fund raising campaign. The facility encom-passes 71,000 square feet and houses approximately 100collector vehicles. A gift shop, educational programs anda regular change of exhibits are to be found at themuseum. Visit www.aacamuseum.org or call 717-566-7100.

THE MAGAZINEAACA’s official publication ANTIQUE AUTOMO-

BILE is the country’s foremost automotive historicalmagazine. Amply illustrated, it is distributed bi-monthlyto all members. It contains many fine historical articles,tour accounts, technical articles on restoration and othermaterial. In addition, it carries brief items on Club news,meets and classified advertising. Advertisers may obtaina rate card from Antique Automobile Club of America,National Headquarters, 501 W. Governor Road, P.O. Box417, Hershey, PA 17033.

REGIONS AND CHAPTERSThere are approximately 400 regions and chapters

chartered by the Antique Automobile Club of America inthe United States and Canada. Regions and their chap-ters are administered in an autonomous manner holdingtheir own meetings, collecting local dues and conductingruns, meets and other events under the direction of therespective elected officers. Membership in the nationalAntique Automobile Club of America is a prerequisite tojoining a region or chapter.

AACA LIBRARY & RESEARCH CENTERYour dues automatically include membership in

AACA’s Library & Research Center. Incorporated in1981, the Center provides historical research concerningthe origins of and the development of motorized vehiclesof all types. The center will assist hobbyists in therestoration and preservation of their antique vehicles.The Center employs a full-time staff to better serve themembership. Photocopying (including color) andresearch services are available through the ResearchCenter at nominal fees. Members qualify for limited freeresearch.

For further information on membership, write to

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA501 W. Governor Road

P.O. Box 417Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: (717) 534-1910www.aaca.org

ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUBAMER ICAof


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