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1 THE PUGET SOUND ROCKET MARCH 2007 Newsletter of the Puget Sound Olds Club An Official Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America April 2007 Visiting the LeMay Museum Harold and Nancy LeMay amassed the largest privately owned collection of automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, other vehicles and related memorabilia in the world. Today you can view this national treasure over 300 vehicles at the grounds of historic Marymount Academy. Almost every year and brand sold in America during the 20 th century is represented from the early brass era through the muscle cars of the 1970 s. On display are familiar names: Ford, Chevrolet, Buick, Chrysler, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Dodge, Mercury, and Pontiac as well as those from a storied past such as Tucker, Packard, Kaiser, Pierce Arrow, LaSalle, Studebaker and Hudson. These are just a few of the many classics you can see at the LeMay Museum. On the last Saturday of August every year, the Annual LeMay Open House is held for the public. This is a great opportunity as a car enthusiast for you to volunteer your time to help. It is a great experience! You can view this unique and magnificent collection at the historic Marymount Academy located just 35 minutes from downtown Tacoma. There are docent guided tours led Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm or earlier during the winter season. Reservations are recommended by calling or online The museum is located at nd Street E, Tacoma, WA if you wish to Mapquest for directions. Continued on Page 3 BETWEEN THE BUMPERS MEETING MINUTES HERE S MY RIDE PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

2 Puget Sound Olds Club 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Nina Rogers Vice President Ed Straw Secretary Mary Lindholm Treasurer Kathi Straw Membership Chairman Bill Iverson Newsletter Editor Ed Konsmo Assistant to the Editor Pam Konsmo Chapter Representative Peter Salazar President s Message April is here, but where is the sun? Car show time is getting near. Are you ready? I would like us to get together for some of these car shows and all go as a club and show some support for the Olds club. That just might be fun. I was reading a magazine Jim gets (Hemmings Classic Car) and found some information I would like to share with you. Who's Next At GM? It's been suggested, for quite some time, that either Buick or Pontiac is close to joining Oldsmobile and Plymouth in the automotive graveyard. While they are just rumors, recent news suggests that Buick, scheduled to celebrate its 104th year as an automaker in 2007, will sell more cars at years end in China than the US. In the first 10 months, Buick sold 218,603 vehicles in China compared to it's 206,582 in domestic sales. With such a storied history, will GM keep the lifeline attached, or eventually pull the plug? While this news might not have an effect on the hobby immediately, can this signal a rise in demand for old Buicks as much like the sharp increase of Oldsmobile s on the market after that automaker's swan song? Good Bye Lansing Landmark? Is the last vestige of GM's Oldsmobile passing into that good night? According to a few threads found on the old Oldsmobile headquarters, Building 70, in Lansing, Michigan is scheduled to be torn down shortly. The writers and responders to the threads have suggested that there should be an effort underway to try and save the building so it can be used as a new location for the Reo/Oldsmobile Museum. Others think they should keep the 15-foot high letters, but it may be too late. It s also been reported that the building is not as structurally sound as it once was. Meaning any hope of its restoration might be costly. Nina OCA BOARD MEMBERS Ed Konsmo, OCA Vice President Erik Martinson, PNW Zone Director Sherry Soball, PNW Zone Director WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! No new members this month 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 or attach it to your in word document form. If you have problems or questions, call Ed or Pam at Please your submittal to: ekonsmo@msn.com. Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

3 Continued from Page 1 VISITING THE LeMAY MUSEUM The LeMay Museum s permanent home will be in downtown Tacoma, adjacent to the Tacoma Dome, with a scheduled opening in Quoting the LeMay Museum Board of Directors, Forget everything you know about car museums. America s Car Museum will be unlike anything you ve every experienced, anywhere. We began with the world s largest private collection, over 3000 cars, motorcycles, trucks and countless items of memorabilia, amassed over a 40 year period by Harold E. LeMay. With the generous support of the LeMay family and the City of Tacoma, AMERICA S CAR MUSEUM has secured a prime location on the southern edge of Tacoma s historic museum and waterfront district. The landmark site, adjacent to the Tacoma Dome, is highly visible and easily accessed from I-5. The design of The Museum is bold, striking and spectacular! We envisioned and designed a campuscomplex that is destined, in and of itself, to become a world-class architectural attraction. The site is dominated by a titanium-finish glass exhibition pavilion its sweeping curves mimic the hood scoops and body panel shapes of classic automobiles. Inside, function emerges from the form as an airy and a spacious atrium gives way to a dramatic, spiral exhibition structure. This impressive tower soars four stories above and descends four stories below ground level. A cluster of adjacent buildings house administrative offices, an education center, retail and dining areas, club rooms, interactive rides, restoration shops, private vehicle and LeMay collection storage - all flanking a 5 acre grass show field, perfect for club gatherings, car shows, swap meets, an annual concours and top notch auction. Beautiful landscaped grounds and ample parking complete the picture. The LeMay Museum s permanent home is currently scheduled to be completed and open in Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

4 BETWEEN THE BUMPERS - By Ed Konsmo The other day as I was thinking about our car hobby and the fact that we are now an orphan car, some interesting facts came to mind. Do you realize how much the Oldsmobile brand that we collect contributed to the auto industry? The Oldsmobile factory used the moving assembly line in 1904, a decade before Henry Ford created his own. Oldsmobile was a pioneer in using a V-8 in their 1915 Model 44. It proved to be a huge success with more than 8,000 sold in that year. In 1935, Oldsmobile featured the allsteel turret top when other cars were still using a fabric top. In 1937 (I was a year old), the Safety Automatic Transmission was introduced, the first shiftless transmission. Even though it was a Buick Division product, it would not be offered in their cars until It would be followed in 1940 by the HydraMatic, the first truly automatic transmission in an automobile. In 1949, the Futuramic Rocket V-8 was introduced. This was what we would today refer to as a Muscle car. The 1949 Olds 88 won six of the nine NASCAR races held that year. Then in 1964 Olds answered the Pontiac GTO with the option and the muscle car race was on.. In 1966 the front-wheel drive Toronado was introduced. The first major production FWD car since the Cord in the 30 s. As we all know, it was a huge success and today is very collectible. We in the Oldsmobile Club of America have every reason to be proud of the Oldsmobiles that we polish and parade every chance we have. Keep those Rockets lit! NEXT MEETING, Sunday April 1, 2007 The next meeting of the Puget Sound Olds Club will be held on Sunday, April 1 st, at the Redmond Library at 1:00 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE!! The chapter is attempting to assemble ALL of the items that are used for the Annual Zone Show at Edmonds. If you should have anything that is or has been used for the show, please contact Pete Salazar at Nationals Bowling Green, Kentucky July Are you planning to attend? The host hotel is sold out and many of the surrounding hotels are quickly filling. There are a number of the Puget Sound Olds Club members planning to make the trip. It would be great if we could arrange a caravan from the Pacific Northwest. Let s discuss it at the next chapter meeting. Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

5 MEETING MINUTES.MARCH 2007 Meeting called to order by Nina Rogers, president. Minutes of the February meeting were approved. March 11, 2007 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES Treasurer's Report Kathi Straw The report was approved. It was agreed that the actual figures would no longer be included in the minutes. Membership Bill Iverson We currently have 77 members. Zone Director Erik Martinson Hurst Olds had requested funds from the OCA to put on their show. The board decided not to give them the funds. Erik again reminded members if they have any issues they would like to be presented to the national board to write them up in the form of a proposal and give them to Erik. He will get them to the board for possible inclusion in their agenda. Newsletter Ed Konsmo (Kudos to Ed and Pam on the newsletter's new look.) Due to the use of , the cost of printing and mailing of the newsletter in the new format was only $ Members were encouraged to Ed pictures and stories about their cars to be featured in the newsletter. The newsletter will be posted to the website. Ed also reported that OCA chapter compliance process is complete. Our chapter is one of the only 8 clubs that are 100% compliant. Photo Collage Don Wahlstrom Don would like to have pictures of members' cars. Cruises and Activities Nina Rogers Members were asked for ideas for possible cruises or other activities we could enjoy during the coming warmer weather. Pete Salazar will check on the possibility of our participating in the annual car show held at the Lakeview Nursing Home in Kirkland in August. Meeting Dates April 1 and May 6 meetings will be held at 1 p.m. at the Redmond Library. Raffle Results Quality Gift Travel Emergency Kit Mickey Nelson Route 66 travel bag Bill Iverson Photo storage box Maggie Salazar Adjustable wrench Nina Rogers Octane booster Harry Straw Calendar Don Wahlstrom Octane booster Tom Bridges Bardahl Pam Konsmo Binoculars Tom Bridges Primroses Ed Booth Detail brush Maggie Salazar Tire gauge - Erik Martinson Goody bag Pam Konsmo The Puget Sound Rocket is the voice of the local chapter of the OCA. Views expressed herein may, or may not be those of the Puget Sound Olds Club. For membership, contact Membership Chairman, Bill Iverson. Please direct needs, leads to the Editor. Contributions are welcome. No payment is made for articles. Material submitted will be considered as assignment of all rights. DUE DATE FOR ALL MATERIALS IS THE 25 OF THE MONTH. Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

6 HERE S OUR RIDE! - By Bill and Judy Iverson IT S STILL IN THE FAMILY It s not my father s Oldsmobile, as the ad campaign says. For me, it s my father-inlaw s Oldsmobile that is now my pride and joy. The 1967 Olds Cutlass was purchased new by Judy s father George Billiaert. I went along with George when he purchased the car from Riach Oldsmobile in downtown Seattle. In 1979, George decided to buy a new car and gave the Cutlass to us, to be used primarily by my daughter as transportation to school and college. But because my daughter did not get her license for many years I used the Olds as daily transportation to work. The Olds had to be parked outside in the weather because other newer cars were in the garage. The weather took its toll on the car and rust spots appeared in the paint and holes were rusted out behind all four wheels. A decision had to be made whether to fix up the car or to junk it. In 1988 the Cutlass received a new paint job and had all the rust spots taken care of. It also received an all new interior: carpets, upholstery, headliner, door panels repainted, dash and metal door trim repainted. In 1995, the engine, transmission and differential were all rebuilt. Since then, we have taken the Cutlass to many Oldsmobile shows and cruise-ins, and have caravanned the car to many of the Fall Rallyes. In 2005, at the Oldsmobile Club of America Nationals in Seattle, the Cutlass earned a first place in the judging. Judy says we will never sell the Cutlass, It s a keeper! Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

7 MONTHLY TRIVIA FUN What was the wood used in wood spoke wheels in early automobiles? A - Ash B Hickory C - Oak D Maple Answer on page 14 Can you identify these cars? Car No. 1 Car No. 2 Car No. 3 Car No. 4 Answers on page 14 Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

8 CLUB CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 2007 Sunday, April 1 st Chapter meeting Redmond Library MAY 2007 Sunday, May 6 th Chapter meeting Redmond Library JUNE 2007 Sunday, June 3 rd Chapter meeting Sunday, June 17 th B. C. Olds Father s Day Show JULY 2007 Wednesday, July 18-Sun 22 Nationals- Bowling Green, KY Saturday, July 28 th Annual PNW Zone Show Edmonds LET S GET PERSONAL An Announcement of Sadness: At our last meeting, Judy Iverson reported that Ernest Grayson had been in touch with her and Bill. Earnest advised Bill that his wife, Sandy had passed away. Ernest is reported to be in a care facility in the area. Judy said that she would see if she could locate the facility he was in, and report back to the club. Our best wishes to Earnest as he and his family. APRIL BIRTHDAYS Don Wahlstrom April 4 Darlene Moulton April 10 Faye Steik April 11 Mary Lindholm April 12 Jay Secord April 12 Carolyn Vogel April 12 Art Gamash April 14 Jeff Vogel April 27 Happy Birthday to all!!! Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

9 CLASSIFIEDS Classified ads are free to Puget Sound Olds Club members, unlimited words within reason. Please submit your classified advertisement in electronic format by the 25 th of the month to WANTED 60 Horn parts Jim Rogers or 58 Radiator Shroud Erik Martinson Clock for 60 Olds Pete Salazar Gear shift/turn signal knob John Lamb /65 Dash pad, un-cracked/un-damaged condition to be painted or dyed to match code 955 interior. Rick or 71 Toro turn signal handle John Lamb /52 2 door 88, hardtop or convertible Walt FOR SALE Fender Skirts - $150 Bob Olds Jeannie mrsjls@comcast.net 60 Olds New tail light lens (2pr) will fit 88/98 Gerry Door not running missing some parts rusty floors needs restoration. $1000, ask for Richard For photos, contact John Lamb NOS Stop light switch $40, Full set stainless trim, drivers side for 55 S-88 2 dr HT, $70 Lower lip hood molding for 55, needs replating but solid $40 Call Don Monroe Starfire Hardtop Runs well and complete needs bumper. Ralph Olds 98 Hardtop & 63 Four door 98 Excellent mechanical condition, asking $4000 each or $7000 for both Call Hugh Russell c.i. engine on engine stand - $150 obo Joe Jetaway Transmission - $75 obo Joe Dynamic 88 4 door hardtop 62k dents in body and bumpers Gerry for info Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

10 CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED 64 Dynamic 88 Convert. Complete & original, no rust, needs mech. Work Call David Dynamic 88 2 door hardtop original interior, re-painted light tan. 425 ci. w/15k on rebuilt engine. 140k on car. $2700 obo. Bob Sackware, or Cutlass hood and trunk set Rod Side Scoops and tail light center bars Rod /Cutlass parts Huge list- What do you need? Dave, ci 4 barrel long block engine will run stored on engine stand. Greg Toronados two for sale. Both run and complete lots of extra parts. $800 each or $1500 for both. Call Cutlass/442 Bucket Seats Jay Cutlass parts/doors, etc Gordon Cutlass Full Hub Caps plus wire hub caps for 86 Cutlass make an offer. John Delta 4 door Kathryn Cutlass Rachel LEADS 50 S 60 S 70 S parting out Tee Pee Wrecking, Outlook, WA ci Engine contact owner at ronald.1.denny@boeing.com. 71 Delta 88 Holiday Sedan 88k, Cream/white paint fact. a/c, PS/PB, white vynl interior, 350 V8, was Mom s car Call Ann & Terry Turner , turnerabt@aol.com. 78 Toronado 403 motor yellow/yellow cloth, just in from Colorado - $900 OBO ask for Jim Classified ads will run for a three month period unless cancelled earlier. IF YOU SELL YOUR ITEM OR VEHICLE PLEASE NOTIFY ED AT ekonsmo@msn.com OR CALL SO THAT WE CAN REMOVE THE AD FROM THE NEWSLETTER. Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

11 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 th Ave SE Renton, WA 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 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 th Ave SE Renton, WA Date Signature Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

12 INTERNET SOURCES FOR YOUR OLDS PARTS Reproduction tires for collector cars Reproduction tires for collector cars Fabrics for all American cars from the 40's-90's, plus a little more Auto Custom Carpets Original Parts Group - specializing in classic GM "A" Body restoration parts Restoration parts for your cutlass/442/hurst olds/vista cruiser Buy and sell cars and parts plus helpful technical information Reproduction parts Restoration decals & literature New & reproduction parts Restoration parts Restoration parts Restore or buy replacement sun visors million OEM parts New & reproduction parts Reproduction paint stencils, stripes, and decals Window Sticker Reproductions Information on Oldsmobile G-Body cars ( ) Information on 1967 A-Body cars Olds discussion forum FUTURE CLUB MEETING HOST * April May - Don and June Wahlstrom - Gerry and Karel Giuntoli June - Fred and Faye Steik July Aug. - Mary Lindholm - No meeting Sept. - Ed and Pam Konsmo Oct. Nov. - Bill and Judy Iverson - Jim and Nina Rogers *Provide quality gift Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

13 WHERE TO GO? WHAT TO DO? March 31 Oak Harbor; Cruz n the Harbor; Main Street; Reg. fee Hours 8-4; by Cruzers Car Club; Larry Smith, 2524 Olympic Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277; or April PIR Auto Swap Meet; Portland, Or; Adm chg; Park fee; Hours TFS 7am-5pm; Sun 7am-2pm; PIR Swap Meet, 1940 Victory Blvd, Portland, OR 97217; or twobauers@msn.com. April rd Portland Swap Meet; Portland Expo Center; Adm chg Park chg; hours Fri 7am-5pm; Sat 7am-5pm; Sun 8am-1pm; by Six Area Car Clubs; Portland Meet Committee, PO Box 1395 Wilsonville, OR , Phone April 21 Mount Vernon,WA; 25 th Automotive Swap Meet, Skagit County Fairgrounds; Hours 8am-3pm; by NCRSA, PO Box 864, Mt. Vernon, WA. Call Gary April 22 Corvallis, OR; 41 st Historic Corvallis Swap Meet; Benton County Fairgrounds; Hours 7am-3pm; adm fee; By Corvallis Historic Auto Club, 5125 NW Crescent Valley Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330: April 28 The Dalles, OR; KODL Classic Car Show; downtown on Federal St. Hours 8am-3pm; reg. fee; by KODL Radio; or carshow@kodl.com April 28 Warrenton, OR; 50 s Cruise Reunion; Camp Rilea; reg fee; hours 9am-4pm; park fee; by Beach Barons Car Club & Lower Columbia Classics Call Steve April 29 Puyallup; 43 rd Breakfast and Poker Run; Puyallup Elks Club; Doors open 8:30am; Pre-registration ONLY; by Gallopin Gertie Model A Ford Club; Ed Crosby, 4608 W 66 th Ave, University Place, WA 98466; April 29 Tenino, WA; Coming Out Potluck; Tenino High School, by Centralia- Chehalis Vintage Auto Club, PO Box 103, Centralia, WA 98531; message or Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

14 OUR ADVERTISING PRICE INFORMATION THIS QUARTER PAGE SPACE IS AVAILABILE BUSINESS CARD SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $24.00 a year FOR FUTURE ADVERTISERS AT THE RATE OF Only $60.00 a year OTHER RATES AVAILABLE ARE: $125/YEAR for full page ad, $75.00/YEAR for 1/2 page ad (The full page and half page rates are discounted annual rates.) TRIVIA ANSWERS. What was the wood used? Hickory, because it was the hardest. Car No Tucker Car Not 3 53 Buick Car No Kaiser Darrin Car No. 4.Talbot-Lago Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

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16 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 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. Carburetor Rebuilding I ll rebuild your Olds Rochester 4bbl for a special member price of $170. I have every year from done and ready to go for $200. I also have bbl for $120. All prices plus shipping. Don S. Monroe Tacoma, WA Puget Sound Oldsmobile Club April

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