Shop Talk – April 2011

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President Lynn Holmes called the general meeting of the Whidbey
Cruzers to order at approximately 7:00 pm held at the Oak Harbor
Elks Lodge on April 5, 2011. There were 79 in attendance.
Previous minutes were approved as written.
Guests
Guests for the evening were Joe and Jackie Wall? I’m very sorry
I don’t think that’s correct. Someone please call me at360-679-
7936 and let me know their last name?
New Cars
Two members spoke up and said what their cars were, one is a
1961 Chevy Impala and the other is a new BMW C3. If you read
this newsletter call or email me and let me know what member has
which car!!!!
CAR FINES!
It’s that time again!!! Car fines were collected tonight. There
was a lot of money collected due to bad weather. You must drive
your club vehicle to the general meeting from now thru
September, if you don’t, you pay a fine of $1. No excuses
accepted!

Treasurer’s Report for March 2011 – Jim Rairigh

START: $ 7700.35
Exhaust;
Duane Dillard, membership 9.24

Intake;
Dues 25.00
50/50 111.00

FINISH: $ 7827.11

Membership – Duane Dillard – NO REPORT

New rosters are out. Come to the general meeting and pick it
up. One per paid member, if you want an extra, cost is $5. You
can’t make it to a meeting, contact Duane for options at 360-
675-6866.
Sunshine Report – Joan Reeves for Brenda Ackley
Get well card was sent to Ron Shirk; Ron had knee surgery in
February and is recovering very nicely. A sympathy card was
sent to Pat Covello on the loss of his brother. A get well card
was sent to Fred Benninghoff, in the hospital at Whidbey
General, having diverticulitis and problems with infection...a
sympathy card was sent to Don and Judy Barnum, on the loss of
their precious daughter, Bonnie, after a long battle with
cancer...another get well card was sent to Fred
Benninghoff after surgery at Providence hospital in Everett,
Fred is home now and recovering, it has been a very difficult
illness; our best wishes go to Fred and Mary, on his continued
healing. Just heard a little while ago that Ray Southard has
gone through another knee replacement surgery, and has just
come out of surgery and it is a success, Great News! Oh, by the
way, Fred was at the meeting and in great spirits!

Contact Brenda if you know of someone in need of a little

“SUNSHINE” in their lives, at 360-679-8363 or email her.
Car Show Committee – Ted Mann
Ted mentioned various different car shows around the Northwest.
I have listed them in the Calendar Events at a Glance section of
this newsletter. Check with Ted if there is a particular event
that is not listed. There were a couple Issaquah ones and he
mentioned Port Angeles also. 360-679-5115
Car Cruise Committee – Mel Rogers
Mel thanked those who attended the Triple Header in March which
he said turned into a Double Header, ask him.
April Showers Show/Shine, April 17 – Mel said a possible caravan
cruise if enough interest. Contact Mel if no email is sent out
to see or just show up at the Burlington Cascade Mall. Entry
fee is $10 or 10 lbs. of nonperishable food.
Tulip Festival Rally, April 23 – Sign up. Let Mel know if
interested so further planning a group can be arranged. Contact
Bill Waite who has attended in the past to find out more
details.
Annual Lake Chelan Cruise, June 3,4,5 - Mel reported that as
this meeting only one room left, I don’t think that still is
true. Those who are going who have ideas for fun and games
contact Linda Haddon at 360-929-0704. Contact Mel or Deanna for
lodge options and other info if you wish to cruise, etc. The
theme for the Saturday evening party/cookout is a “Wild Wild
West” party. More details and agenda will be forthcoming as the
event gets closer. Great fun for all!!!
Social Committee – Deanna Rogers
Deanna commented and thanked those who participated in the March
events.
PACCAR Open House, April 16, 11-3pm – It’s free to the public,
Big Rig display, tour the testing facility, and lunch will be
available for a price. Lynn Holmes will be leaving Flowers
Marine at 10 a.m. to lead a group over. No signup is necessary.
DH Buffet Dinner Social, Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, April 21, 6:00
p.m. – Next to the Dollar Tree.
Memorial Day Parade, Coupeville, May 28 - They are looking for
cars for the Pearl Harbor Survivors, Captain Johnston, etc.
Please signup if wish to participate. Questions contact Deanna.
SOCIAL EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!! It’s Harry Abbott’s 70th Birthday
Party, Saturday, April 30, 4 – 7 pm at 2157 Hastie Lake Rd.
Snacks and drinks available or BYO. Don’t miss it!!!! NO
GIFTS!!!
Island County Museum Dance, Rec Hall, Coupeville, May 20 – The
dance is a 60’s – 70’s Theme, starting at 7 p.m. and there will
be live music. All proceeds will go the keeping the museum open
and operating.
Tech Advisor – Bruce Biddle
Bruce thanked the guys who helped assemble the 46 Ford and said
it was pretty close to being paint ready. He then gave us some
interesting trivia and knowledge about a Partial Zero Emissions
vehicle, which says that you have to have an air take system
that uses a charcoal canister to eliminate emissions, catalytic
converters, alcohol, and all it entails, flex fuel, etc. He
also mentioned clean diesel fuel. It was very good info, so
call him and ask him to explain it, it’s just too much to put in
the newsletter.
Our Next Meeting is May 3, 2011
MAKE SURE YOU COME!!! Get your new roster. Potluck is at 6
p.m., bring a dish to share, plates and utensils, and your
choice of beverage or get a drink from the bar. A general
meeting will follow promptly at 7 p.m. If you miss it you are
definitely missing out on a good time, camaraderie, and
networking. DON’T FORGET TO SIGN IN AT THE DOOR.

50/50 and door Prize Drawings – Bucket Babe Gail Jaeger

50/50 Drawing winner, Rudy Logue, $125.00 Congratulations!
Door prizes this month – Prizes this month were a toolbox, eight
garage signs, four books, plier and wrench set, mega cuff,
screwdriver set, ratcheting set, two screwdriver sets and a
small model car from CARS movie. Winners for the evening were
Stan Grovdahl, Deanna Rogers, Judy Barnum, John Hawkes, Bob
McConchie, Marge Baxley, Rick Klemencic, Don Stultz, Pat
Covello, Richard Mack, Larry Kiger, Jim Rairigh, Bruce Biddle
and Ted Mann. Some were winners more than once. If I missed
someone who won you can chew me out if you wish!

EVENTS CALENDAR AT A GLANCE

Date Event Location POC__

04/16 PACCAR Open House Farm to Market Rd 360-240-8924
04/16 Mt. Vernon Swapmeet Skagit Co. Fairgrounds 360-421-1407
04/17 April Showers Car Show Burlington/Cascade Mall 360-679-5115
04/21 DH Buffet Dinner Midway Blvd/Dollar Tree 360-678-7727
04/23 Tulip Car Rally Tulip Fields/Burlington 360-679-2800
04/23-24 Jefferson Co. Expo Port Townsend 360-385-1013
04/30 Old Silvana Car Show Silvana 360-654-0966
04/30 Harry Abbott’s 70th Party 2157 Hastie Lake Rd. 360-240-8474
05/6-7 Classy Chassis Parade East Wenatchee 509-886-6108
05/21 All Corvette Show Anacortes/Marina 360-679-5115
05/22 Open Class Car Show Anacortes/Marina 360-679-5115
05/28 Memorial Day Parade Coupeville 360-678-7727
06/17-19 All Wheels Weekend Dayton 800-882-6299
06/24-26 WVSR Apple Run Wenatchee 509-884-7053
06/26 Twin City Idlers Car Show Stanwood 360-268-3218
07/9 Harbor Towers Show HT Retirement Home 360-675-2925
07/23 Pioneer Auto/Cruzer Car Show Old Chevy Dealer 360-240-8924
07/30 Whidbey Cruzers Rendezvous Jaeger’s Home 360-675-5723
12/17 Cruzer Christmas Party CPO Club 360-675-5723

******REMEMBER– EVERY FRIDAY EVENING THE WHIDBEY CRUZERS AND

THEIR FRIENDS HAVA SOCIAL GATHERING TO GOSSIP, FIND OUT WHAT’S
HAPPENING AND TALK CARS!!!!! DON’T MISS OUT, COME, ENJOY, AND
ADD YOU COMMENTS AND OPINIONS AND SHOW OFF YOUR VEHICLE(S). 5:00
– 7:00 PM AT THE PIZZA FACTORY.

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE: 1969 SS Clone Chevy Nova. The car is about 90%
finished with 10% left to personalize.
Motor: upgrade top end 454. 520 cam and 280 exhaust ports
Trans: 4-speed Muncie with Auburn lockers mated to a 10-bolt
3:08 rear end.
Brakes: Disc upfront, stops straight and go's straight as it
should.
Interior: New
Exterior: Perfectly straight, new paint, new trim, new chrome
Tires: 60 series rear, 50 series front. Rear wells tucked and
finished to fit 60 series.

Price: $ 20,000 Have many upgraded new parts and extras to go

with Neg. to price

Please call Jason at 360-632-6507

FOR SALE: 1985 300ZX w T-top, 6 cyl., 5 sp., 198,000 mi.

Red Exterior, gray interior. There’s nothing particularly
special about the car. I will remove vinyl lettering and have
it detailed inside and out for purchaser.

Contact Dancin Dan, 360-720-2727 home and 360-969-5005 cell

***These ads will run for only two months in the newsletter. If
they are sold or rec’d before that period ends please contact
Joan Reeves at 360-679-7936 or email her to delete from
newsletter.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
May
Thomas Gibson 3
Bill Waite 4
Dean Lohman 6
Grace Hsu 6
Bill Morrow 10
Jerry Rolfe 10
Dan Terrill 10
Gary Lawrence 12
Walt Mistler 12
Matthew Hernkind 17
Bob Reamer 18
Archie Lillis 23
Eloise Bronson 24
Ruth Terrill 25
Dawn VanDyk 25
Jim Jaeger 26
Carol Reamer 27
Paul Wagner 29

For the Good of the Order

1. Les Schwab does not give discounts unless advertised.
According to Bruce Biddle they will be raising prices on tires
real soon, up to 30%. Go look now!!!!
2. Ron Teker asked if anyone new about a bill in the WA State
Legislature that concerns the licensing of kit and collector
cars. The answer he got was that the bill is stuck and not
enough support.
3. Dean Dolquist thanked Ted Mann for giving up their treadmill.
The word was put out that Dean needed one and the Cruzers came
through again. We are such a great group of people!!!!

FROM YOUR SECRETARY

My goal for this year is the same, to provide as much correct
informative information to you as I possibly can. If you have
any ideas of what you might like to see in the newsletter let me
know. 360-679-7936 Thanks again.

CRUZ N WITH THE PREZ!

Everyone is anxious for some nice weather so we can take our

cars out! Think about a social or cruise you’d like to attend,
and let us know.
April 16th, Saturday, PACCAR will have their open house. I
will leave Flowers Marine at 10 am. You are welcome to follow
me.
HAPPY SPRING! HAPPY EASTER!

Your Prez,
Lynn Holmes