S OUTH FLORIDA CORVAIR TIMES

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1 Issue 1.0 Fall 2011 S OUTH FLORIDA CORVAIR TIMES Using the Web for Corvair Info If you have a news story, event or something else of interest to report to the Membership, please let us know for the next issue. The South Florida Corvair Club has been great and I highly recommend membership for anyone interested in Corvairs. Another great source for info is the that great series of connected tubes, commonly called the Internet. The Internet has added a huge extra dimension for Corvair owners who were often isolated, dependent on an oil stained Chassis Manual and a 1995 Clark s Corvair Catalog. Today you can get all things Corvair with a click of the mouse. Your web starting point should be corvair.org, home of the national Corvair club. The site has tons of Corvair information, including events and copies of Communique, the club s magazine. Since Corvairs need special parts beyond what ebay can supply, there are several online vendors that offer extensive parts and catalogs. The granddaddy is corvair.com, home to Clark s Corvair Parts. Coming in a close second is corvairunderground.com. Both Clark s and Underground have been in business for over 37 years, and can source almost any part, new, nos, used and repro. Other reputable vendors include rafeecorvair.com, corvairranch.com and californiacorvairparts.com Technical support for Corvairs is also just a click away at the many Corvair forums on the Web. The largest (where you ll find our president lurking at all hours to answer questions) is corvaircenter.com. With 458 full pages of posts and a fast search, it is the source for Corvair info. The only drawback is the one board for all posts. If you prefer separate boards for different topics, the best site is corvairforum.com which has 27 separate sections in which to post. Other popular forums include vaircooled.com, vv.corvair.org (for its searchable archive) and the virtualcorvair- (Continued on page 6)

2 South Florida Corvair Times Page 2 The South Florida Corvair Times is the quarterly newsletter publication of South Florida Corvairs Car club, Corsa Chapter #333. Copyright South Florida Corvairs 2011 Website: tinyurl.com/3ztxrbv Editor: Michael J Posner South Florida Corvairs Officers: President: Steve Dill wpbteacher@yahoo.com VP: Eddie Shannon corvaircrazed@comcast.net Treasurer: Roger Dill pickle454d@att.net Secretary Mark Anderson neovair@comcast.net All other inquiries can be sent to: wpbteacher@yahoo.com Address: 8951 S Kendale Circle Lake Worth, FL Contributors wanted for next issue. Please send articles to the editor at: mjposner1@gmail.com Prez Sayz Hello everyone in Corvair land. It has been a very long time a newsletter has gone out to the members of South Florida Corvair Club, there has been a lot of changes in 3 plus years our club has not had a publication. For most of our members the newsletter will be the best way to keep up with the meetings and events that our club participates. Thanks to a member suggestion, the help from all of you and some new members South Florida Corvair Club will be putting out a newsletter to keep it s members up to date. Here are just a few changes that have come to South Florida Corvair Club in the past year. One of the biggest changes was the club has moved the monthly meeting north to Braman Honda on Lake Worth Rd (special thanks to Wayne for securing us this location). The meeting is still the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 just the location has moved a little north. This move has helped the club retain some long time members and at the same time increased the number of total members. For the last 4 or 5 months we have had one or two new members per meeting. Members still are driving from as far south as Fort Lauderdale and as far north as Jupiter, and at the last meeting we had 9 Corvairs!! That is almost as many as I had at my wedding. Oh yeah, one more thing has changed, I got married August 20, 2010 and just three months ago my wife Andrea had our first child Stephen James Dill Jr so I have been a little busy but I will still continue to being active as I can in the club and getting the Prez Sayz out in a timely manner. (Continued on page 4)

3 South Florida Corvair Times Page 3 Calendar of Events November Meeting November 1, 7:30 p.m. Braman Honda November Social TBD December Meeting December 6, 7:30 Braman Honda Christmas Party TBD Braman Honda 5200 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL 33463

4 South Florida Corvair Times Page 4 For Sale by Members For Sale: Late model & Forward Control parts. Excellent condition. Reasonable prices. Brand New sandblast cabinet in box (Harbor Freight) $150 obo. Contact John Policella or Gailvair@att.net. To list items for sale in the next newsletter send item listing and picture to mjposner1@gmail.com. (Continued from page 2) Stephen Dill Sr., President P.S. ****Don t forget that we also have monthly social dinners on the third Tuesday of the month at different restaurants that have of a car/50/60/70 atmosphere. See you at our next event!! 9 Corvairs lined up at October 2011 Meeting

5 South Florida Corvair Times Page 5 WHAT BENEFITS WILL YOU RECEIVE BY JOINING OUR CLUB? Newsletters Other people who admire your taste in Corvairs Monthly meetings, 50/50 raffles and give away prizes if you drive in a Corvair Club gatherings Many knowledgeable Corvair people Social activities, car shows and access to private car collections Ability to purchase Corvair merchandise not available anywhere else. Meet new friends Knowledge of where to get the best parts for the best price new and used. Learn the tricks on repairs and roadside emergencies Holiday club party or picnics Other Florida Corvair shows & out of state show information Chapter #333 of Corvair Society of America (CORSA) Reproduction Invoices While Supplies last Send me your year, vin, place of sale and options and I will recreate a Chevrolet Invoice suitable for looking at with your eyes. Cost is a six pack or a fiver for your favorite charity (or the club). Send to sfcorvair@gmail.com.

6 South Florida Corvair Times Page 6 (Continued from page 1) club.com, which claims to be the largest technical Corvair resource. The Policella family enjoyed the 5th Annual Boca Raton Concours d' Elegance, February 27, Jay Leno was a guest judge. We had a great spot for all to see the Greenbrier and it was a beautiful day. Thanks to Pam & Ray for finding the "Free Beer" tent. Especially when they charged $7 per bottle of water. Great selection of cars, food and fun. Pics include picture of Gail & Alyssa with Jay Leno, The 1964 Greenbrier and Alyssa educating people on Daddy's van Harry Light 1991 John Policella 1992 Harry Herfurth 1993 Harry Herfurth 1994 Brice Carlin 1995 Roger Dill 1996 John Policella 1997 Gail Policella 1998 Roger Dill 1999 Roger Dill 2000 Roger Dill Past Presidents 2001 Gary Hendry Roger Dill 2008 Roger Dill 2009 Edward Shannon 2010 Edward Shannon 2011 Stephen Dill

7 South Florida Corvair Times Page 7 Make Checks payable to: South Florida Corvair Membership Application Annual Dues are payable the 3rd Tuesday of January Annual Dues Cost: Members $20.00 $5.00 discount to current Corsa Members South Florida Corvairs 8951 S. Kendale Circle Lake Worth, FL Please send a copy of this page with the following information: Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Do you own a Corvair? Year Model Special Corvair Interests: