September 2005 Volume 23

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1 September 2005 Volume 23 Here is one of the cars that you will see at the September 10 & 11, 2005 Handcrafted Automobile Concourse at the San Leandro Marina. This is a One-Off creation built by Al Ferguson in nearby Nevada City. Depending on its acceptance it may become available as a kit car that is a competely original design. ACTIVITIES September 10 & 11 HANDCRAFTED AUTOMOBILE CONCOURSE San Leandro - Register now!! Forms at < October 5, Dave & Leanne Jones are working on a midweek meeting with a group of European Caterham owners that have shipped their cars to USA for a tour that ends in San Francisco. A wine country tour is planned for October 5. (See page 5)

2 Page 2 NCKCC News - September 2005 NCKCC WANTS YOU! By Leanne Jones Do Not Ask What NCKCC Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For NCKCC! We really do need your help. As many of you know, it takes many helpful hands to put on a show as fun as ours. Therefore your help will be greatly appreciated. We need help in the following areas: Early Saturday morning set up Flags Tent Sound System Tables Front gate 1 or 2 hour shifts Refreshment stand Announcers booth Runner (Find people for questions and such) Donations for daytime raffle (ask your neighborhood auto shop or store. Donations for the banquet raffle (If you have ever won one of these great prizes, please consider donating something like it for another person to win this year.) Tear down Sunday (After the awards requires many, many hands. Tent tear down Equipment return to hotel Delineator return (Oakland 3-4 men) But Most important of all, we need your cars! Please help us make this our biggest attendance of all years! Encourage your friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family to come out and enjoy our works of art! In advance, I want to thank everyone for helping us put on this great show! See you September 10 & 11! SHOW REGISTRATION UPDATE By Vern Hance As of Thursday September 1 we have 36 cars preregistered and 32 people have purchased their Saturday Banquet tickets. I have faith that we will have more cars at the show but would sure like to see more register in advance. You can follow the action and see how long it takes me to post your name and car on our website. Go to < click on Annual Show, then click on the Who s Coming link.

3 NCKCC News - September 2005 Page 3 HOT AUGUST NILES By Vern Hance Fremont - August 20 dawned with a pervasive marine fog layer all the way to the inland valleys of the Bay Area, but it wasn t really cold and the lighting for car pictures is what photographers dream about. NCKCC had six cars in place before 8:15 a.m. and the sun was shining brightly on them by about 11 a.m. The show was filled but not as fast as previous years, before the Niles Merchants added an early spring show as they did in There were probably cars on display covering the full spectrum from low-riders to the tallest pickups. In between were lots of beautiful Fords and Chevys from the 1930s to the 1970s and a few beyond that bracket. Outside of our beloved kit cars some of my favorites included a 1948 Hudson convertible, a very Corvette powered 39 Ford coupe (picture on page 11) and a 31 Cadillac. Speedsters), Jim Standiford (Jackrabbit), Dave Jones (Cobra), Bill Navratil (Gatsby) and Vern Hance (M-B 500K). James & Wendy Wagner stopped by for a visit and reported that their new Fiero based ZR-2 is in the paint shop and should be ready by San Leandro show time. Claude Calderon drove from Clovis to Manteca where he hitched a ride to the show with Joe Macias in his Plymouth Prowler. (Joe, a former member, sold his Cobra when he moved from Union City to Manteca a few years ago. See page 11) A couple views of our club cars are shown here. Our member cars included Dale Fieber and friend Troy Mongomery (both with Porsche

4 Page 4 NCKCC News - September 2005 ANOTHER AUGUST 20 th SHOW By Vern Hance Concord - Following the Hot August Niles Show I headed for Concord where I received an invitation to display some of our Kit Cars at a show sponsored by Crossroads Covenant Church. I had relayed by the invitation to our members in the vicinity of Concord. Jerry Barrilleaux (1952 MG-TD) and Alex Penalosa (1929 Mercedes Gazelle) accepted and we all arrived at 4:30 p.m. for the 4-hour show. The show was free and to make things even better they provided a delicious complimentary picnic menu including grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, salad, baked beans and ice tea or lemonade. The parking lot was packed to overflowing with everything from motorcycles and street rods to 80-year old Model T Fords and vintage Corvettes. Above L to R: Jerry Barrilleaux and Alex Penalosa cruise the show site. Below: Views of the show looking east and west respectively. The temperature was warmer than Niles but if you stood close to the two kids water slides you could gather some cooling spray. It was a nicely done car show that I understand was put together on a short time frame. I might have to ask for some of their promotion ideas that we can apply to our show efforts. Here are some of the pictures I took.

5 NCKCC News - September 2005 Page 5 FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT. By Dave Jones I wish to apologize for my lack of attendance at events I am normally at such as, The Walnut Creek Art and Wine display, Bethel Island, and a couple of others that I had intended to make this year. But some life changing events took place at the exact same time as these displays and shows were going on. To mention but a few; Leanne and I were the bartender and wine steward at a friends wedding on one weekend. My daughter Sarah and our two grandsons moved into their own place on another weekend. I finally had a major breakdown in the cobra,(i blew Third Gear out in the transmission resulting in complete transmission replacement). On a sadder note, I lost my friend of 14 years, my beloved Labrador, Tanner. One thing that I have not stopped doing though, is to explore new events and ideas that can help or benefit our club. I attended a local event put on by a club known as the BAY BOMBS. Their style of car are the mild low rider cars and pick ups of the late 30s thru early 60s. The show included these classes: Hot Rod,Pickup, Convertible, Custom, Motorcycle, Best bomb, and so on. About fourteen classes altogether. Their show also supported a local cause, a scholarship fund for local kids to go to automotive colleges. It had local police support, and a good family atmosphere. It was held in one of the Community Center Parks. I would like to make this July 30th event one that our club could make a good showing at. The entry was only $ Other clubs attended as clubs and I feel strongly that we could do some good promotional work for our club and our show earlier in the year. Please consider this a personal invitation to join me next year at this event. The other news worthy event began with the reading of an article in KIT CAR magazine, September 2005 issue in the column called, In the Lupe. On page 9 of the article, in the right hand column it talks about a group of Thirty or so Lotus 7 replica owners who are shipping their cars over from England arriving at the Port of Houston, Texas to start a 3-week tour of the southwestern United States. Their final destination, San Francisco. I have been in contact with their local Representative, Rich Hairston, who lives in Napa, CA. He says they are due to arrive in San Francisco on the evening of October 3, On October 4 they have some track time at Infinion Raceway. On Oct 5 they have an open day before they have to take their cars to the port of Oakland for loading for return to England.

6 NCKCC News - September 2005 Page 6 They have requested information on wineries and tours. Leanne and I are working to put together a wine tour for them on Oct.5,2005. That would be a Wednesday. They are very interested in meeting their fellow auto enthusiasts. So if you are interested in attending this special event please contact me at my address vnimus1@yahoo.com or phone me at I have told them that we, The Northern California Kit Car Club, are the largest replicar association in Northern California, so I hope we will be well represented at this event. Just so you know, if I have to, I am planning to call in dead that day so that I can attend. The KIT CAR article states that the approximately 40 owners that are shipping their cars to Houston, include mostly Caterhams, but other types such as Birkins, DeDions, Sylvas, Robin Hoods, etc. are included. The owners hail from the Wales, Isle of Jersey, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Finland, Switzerland, Dubai and Luxembourg. Their 22 day travel plans include Texas, SanteFe,NM, Vail, CO, Moab, UT, Page, AZ, Las Vegas, NV and finally San Francisco. The details of this event are still taking shape, but we hope to have more details for both of these events available at the Sept. show. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Editor s note: If things are not finalized by San Leandro showtime, I suggest you check our website HOTLINE at < frequently. I will update the website with more information as it becomes available. If you don t have internet access, then call Dave or Leanne at the number above as we get closer to the October 5th date. Here s a view of a Caterham Super Seven from an old kit car catalog.

7 NCKCC News - September 2005 Page 7 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS We welcome two new members to our club this month. Chris Ward lives in Lodi, (209) , and has built a Midstates Cobra powered by a 427 Genesis block side oiler with a Tremec 3550 tranny. Chris is interested in shows and runs and found out about us through Cobra Country and Tony Navarro. The car is registered for display at our S.L. Show. Rick & Jeani Delany live in Valley Springs, CA, , and own a Gatsby (Excalibur type) car. It is based on a T-Bird chassis and drive train and sounds like it is not quite finished. They are interested in all types of club events. So, WELCOME ABOARD and we hope to see you at all our events. OTHER AUTO EVENTS Automotive events that should be of interest to club members. September 18, Porsche Club Diablo Region Concours at Blackhawk Museum. Starts 10 a.m. September 24, Newark Days Celebration Car Show. Newark Community Center Park, Cedar Blvd. $25 entry fee before September 17, 2005, then $30. More info at < October 2, Horses to Horsepower show, Sequoia High School, Broadway & El Camino, Redwood City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $30 registration. More info: (650) GET YOUR MERCEDES 500K and 540K WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS As you can see from our cars for sale section the 500Ks & 540Ks are coming out of hiding. Shown below is one of the latest, a Thoroughbred 540K is being offered by Vicki Cavaz. See page 8 for two other listings. September 17, Air Systems Foundation car show in San Jose 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Adults $40 including BBQ dinner with soft drinks. Held at History Park, 1650 Senter Rd. More info at < September 17, Ironstone Concours d Elegance at Ironstone Vinyards, Murphys, CA More info at <

8 Page 8 NCKCC News - September 2005 FOR SALE COBRA-. Last of the Butler Racing Cobras, Serial #BR Registered as a 2001 Shelby. Smogged for a Cleveland. Arntz styling, Butler engineering. 10 setback on motor and top loader tranny for 52% weight distribution on Jag rear-end. Will additional infpo & photos on request. $39,000 mckkru427@aol.com or contact Marty at Will consider trade. (3/05) COBRA Ford power, Jag rear-end. Silver w/ black interior. $21,500 Call Bob Elster (1/02) COBRA - VW KIT Snake body fits on your 3 shortened VW chassis. Two available at reduced price of $3,200 Call Wayne McAllaster (510) or 427medusa@sbcglobal.net (6/05) FERRARI Testarossa (Dazzling Black Convertible) 34K original miles on Corvette platform. One of nine, cusom built by SCM Motors for Mid-east royalty. at $85K each asking $30,000. (5/03) MERCEDES 500K 4-PASSENGER. This all metal replica was built by H.T. Price with leather interior, 400cid Ford power, auto tranny, A/C, stereo/cassette, wood steering wheel. Call Diana (574) Write Orange Rd., South Bend, IN (3/02) MERCEDES 540K - Thoroughbred factory built. Datsun 240Z engine + 5-spd tranny. Mustang suspension. New paint, carpet, leather interior, tires & canvas cover. Only $18,500. Vicki Cavaz (510) or Vicki1757@aol.com (Picture page 7) (9/05) MERCEDES 540K by Thoroughbred. Rebuilt Ford 302 V-8 with auto tranny. Car is about 65% finished. Has lots of chrome and features to make it more authentic. $8,500. Call Dave Alchin (209) or <ddalchin@earthlink.net> for pictures (07/05) SOLD MERCEDES 500K - TWO Heritage turnkeys. Blue w/ black top & interior $22,500 or White w/ burgundy top & interior $28,500. Also: MG-TD (Fiberfab) red w/ white hardtop & interior $6,500. J.D.Cellars (9/05) MERCEDES SSK (Gazelle) replica. 2.3 liter 4- cyl, 4-spd tranny. Excellent condition. FUR- THER REDUCED $7,950 o.b.o. Norval Gryte or <gryte@calicom.net> (2/05) MERCEDES SSK (Gazelle) Parts: 4 fenders (brown), windshield, radiator shell, bumpers, interior leather and top (tan), tail lights, supercharger pipes, doors (yellow), latches, hinges, etc. Tim (04/05) PANTERA Factory built, only one known to exist. Red w/ beige interior, Chev engine $35,000 Call Bob Elster (1/02) 2005 AHA Knott s Berry Farm Show and 2004 NCKCC San Leandro Show. Available as DVD or VHS tape. Each show is $16 postpaid in U.S. Send check to VMH Services, 3317 Ellesmere Ct. Walnut Creek, CA Call 925/ (9/04) Cars for Sale ads in the Kit Car Sun are for members only. Rate is $10 for 12 issues.

9 NCKCC News - September 2005 Page 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 10 & 11, rd ANNUAL HANDCRAFTED AUTOMOBILE CON- COURSE, San Leandro Marina. September 14-18, Cool September Days car show, Lake Tahoe October 5, Wine tour with European (and USA) Caterham owners. October?, Snakes to the Lake/Coast Tour also a Wine Tour by Leanne Jones (This remains a mystery since the NCKCC News has no information, except the Oct 5 item above) October 22-23, Club Sandwich, Riverside Casino, Laughlin, NV November 13, 2005 Annual Brunch at Ryde Hotel December No Events Scheduled OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES: Steve Cameron, President nckcc@usa.com Dave Jones, Vice President leannejones@southernwine.com Vern Hance, Treasurer, Editor Ellesmere Court, Walnut Creek, CA nckcc@astound.net Tom Wallters, Secretary tom_wallters@credance.com Pat Cooley, Membership Chair myoozik@comcast.net James Wagner, Activities Chairman jamesuu@att.net Carolina Williams, Show Co-Chair Leanne Jones. Show Co-Chair The Kit Car Sun is published monthly by the Northern California Kit Car Club. Opiniors expressed by authors should not be be considered the position of the club. We are a non-profit educational organization and do not -