Jeff s Car Show No Entry Fee - No Prizes - Good Eats

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1 The San Diego Corvair Club Monthly Newsletter July 2011 CORSA Chapter 921 Vol. 37, No. 7 Jeff s Car Show No Entry Fee - No Prizes - Good Eats The visit to Jeff Williams open house on June 4 was well planned out by Jim Stanbury and I. First thing was to pick up Stansbury, go to Jeff s and then stop by Dave Townsend s on the way back. But Dave s daughter was having a birthday party which for some reason, was more important than anything to do with Corvairs. Then Jim called Friday to remind me of the weekend s Temecula Wine and Hot Air Balloon Festival and Car Show, which could be a traffic mess on the I-15 around the I-215 split. So maybe the stop at Dave s might be out. Lucky about the party, I guess. Saturday morning, Jim calls and begs off because of a lingering chest problem that has had both he and Carol down for some time. So the GPS and I hop in the Ram and diesel up the I-5 (just following the Garmin). I knew the rest of the day was going to be OK because Car Talk just started as I got on the I-5. (though I had to switch from KPBS to KPCC at San Juan Capistrano). After a small argument with the sweet thing residing in my GPS about me not wanting to use the Toll roads, I got to CA Corvairs in about an hour. What a gorgeous day! The day was beautiful, jacarandas full of purple blooms, temps in the mid-70s and 30 Corvairs parked on the lawn, driveway and curbside when I got there. Throughout the day there must have been 40 total in attendance, as some came and some went. Interestingly, there were quite a few HEI distributor setups (Continued on page 4)

2 SAN DIEGO CORVAIR CLUB The VAIRMAIL is published 12 times a year by the San Diego Corvair Club, PO Box 34682, San Diego, CA Visit our website at We welcome articles about Corvairs and Corvair people, as well as Corvair related Buy & Sell ads. Send them to Red Badgett, 4805 Neblina Dr., Carlsbad, CA , or via to redbadgett@aol.com, or call (760) , FAX (760) The San Diego Corvair Club was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1978 as a non-profit California corporation to bring together people who own and/or appreciate Corvair cars, vans and pickup trucks. SDCC is Chapter 921 of the Corvair Society of America (CORSA), P.O. Box 607, Lemont, IL , On-line at Corvair@corvair.org Upcoming Club Activities Mike Evans, Activities Vice President mike63monza@hotmail.com San Diego Corvair Club meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm, Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet meeting room, 7978 Balboa Ave, San Diego. July 7 General Meeting August 11 General Meeting September 8 General Meeting October 13 General Meeting October Great Western Fan Belt Toss San Diego Corvair Club 2011 Officers and Directors President Vice-President Mike Rodgers, El Cajon (619) Scott Szalkowski, Spring Valley (619) corvairscott@aol.com Vice-President Mike Evans, San Diego Activities (619) , mike63monza@hotmail.com Secretary Treasurer Red Badgett, Carlsbad (760) Redbadgett@aol.com David Kerth, La Mesa (619) LauraDG@aol.com Committee Chairs: Membership Red Badgett (760) Redbadgett@aol.com Acquistions Paul Kehler (858) Kehler.paul@gmail.com Technical Larry Tustison (760) larrytustison@sbcglobal.net Webmaster Royce Hildreth (858) rhildreth@hildrethmedia.com Vairmail Editor Red Badgett (760) Redbadgett@sbcglobal.net Vairmail Advertising Rates The club has determined the following rates for display advertising on the CorvairCenter.com site and in the Vairmail. Bob Bacchi is handling the invoicing for advertising. RATES Buy & Sell ~ Free to members $5.00 per issue to non-members Business Cards~ Free to members Quarter Page (approximately 16 sq. in.) $ 75/year Half Page (approximately 32 sq. in.) $150/year Logo on CorvairCenter.com $200/Year ~ includes a 12 issue quarter page ad in the Vairmail Membership Roster Is Available For those members who desire a roster of club members may request one by ing Red Badgett at Redbadgett@aol.com or calling him at (760) Corrections to your name or address should be forwarded to him, also. The San Diego Corvair Club meets at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month at Jimmie Johnson Chevrolet meeting room, 7978 Balboa Ave, San Diego GUESTS ALWAYS WELCOME 2

3 General Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2011 Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm. 15 members present, 5 Corvairs, 1 guest Introduced Officers ~ Mike Rodgers absent May minutes as printed in Vairmail were approved OLD BUSINESS Treasurer, David Kerth: May 31 checkbook balance $4, Membership, Red Badgett: membership is subscribers Activities, Mike Evans: Cruise nights are all up and running for the summer. Bob Bacchi suggests we look at a spring/ summer swap meet, perhaps far enough north to interest some of the other clubs. Rainbow Park was suggested (it s near the San Diego- Riverside county line) along the I-15. Alan Clark will checkout the park. July 16 All American XIV Car Show in Carlsbad at south end of Westfield Plaza. Benefits military families Aug. 7 47th Annual Automobile Heritage Day, National City Sept 5 Cool Expo Car Show & Swap Meet, Qualcomm Stadium, Monday, Labor Day Sept 11 Greatest Show on the Turf, Liberty Station, Pt Loma faye@sdautomuseum.org Sept Fleet Week at North Island Oct Great Western Fan Belt Toss, Palm Springs BUY & SELL Call from Rene Hernandez; needs two 110 heads. Rod says he has some. Red will contact Rene There is a free (no other info on car). It is in Oceanside, call Tony Lots of drawings, t-shirts pins, Scott Szalkowski won the 50/50; $14.00 Refreshments were provided by club Adjourned at 8:00 pm Respectfully submitted by Red Badgett, Secretary Support Your National Corvair Organization Many Corvair events, such as the National Convention, now require CORSA membership. Don t let your membership lapse. And don t let others support your Corvair interests. CORSA is not only a group of Corvair owners, it underwrites many of our events by providing information, ideas and insurance Go to Corvair.org for information, or see a fellow member for a Communiqué and/or a discount sign up form. 3

4 (Continued from page 1) The refreshments were satisfying and welcome (and went fast) as everyone wandered about checking all the cars. Some loving soul even brought in cookies and brownies. Seems I was the only SDCC member there, but that didn t shut me up of course. I spent so much time wandering among the cars that I really didn t get much of a chance to tour Jeff s new facility, like most folks. No big deal, I had just been there a couple weeks before to pickup some parts for the Greenbrier. And, I don t think Jeff got much in the way of visiting the showing out front. From Whence the Greenbrier? I found this in the Detroit Area Corvair Club newsletter, The Aircooler. A Nomadish Greenbrier? Styling is very 50 s, especially 1957: Chev/ Pontiac taillights, Nomad B(C)-pillar, Olds beltline and Caddie type finish just above the rocker panels. The booby bumpers were prominent on the 57 General Motors line, and the end of the dual headlamps. Gas filler access at rear suggests a front engine. Wonder how the side door opened? I can t quite make out the name just behind the front door. 4

5 Buy & Sell 1/ Conv. Red or White $10.00 ea, 1/18th Red/ red and Blue / Black 1969 Conv $25.00 and 1963 coupe in Red, White or Blue $ HOT WHEELS Vairy 8, $3.00 ea, 7 different colors now. Custom gift pack with 5 Vairy 8s $ Johnny Lighting 1/64th Classic Gold Corvairs, White 1963 coupe w/ red strip, Maroon 1962 Conv., Blue 1962 coupe and Green 1963 Convertible. All have opening deck lid with detailed engine. These cars are highly detailed! $8.00 each or 4 for $30.00 And now 1969 model year convertibles in 1:43 and 1:18 scales Also please visit my web site WANTED: Inexpensive early bucket, or folding back bench seats in sound condition. Sound meaning springs not broken, and foam not degrading. I can put covers on if minor tears, etc. and unless they're red or tan, will probably do so anyway since the car is red (I bought Barry's red convertible). I am aware that convertibles use special seats with adjusters through the sides, but will make do with anything in comfortable condition. Alternately, if you know of nice seats (prefer without headrests but not critical) available (junkyards, or wherever), that will fit in an early convertible without a ton of floorpan modification, let me know that too. ALSO WANTED: Good early springs, front and rear (for convertible, but mine are so bad I'll take anything, I'd love to have a decent ride height again). 4 door springs would probably be best, or even wagon/ Lakewood, but anything that isn't sagged to the bottom appreciated. Again, alternatives/solutions would be wonderful as well, cost IS a consideration. Call Rich Ernst or at SDCC@rernst.com Mike McCrae has rebuilt starters for sale - 10 to be exact. He s asking $110 a piece Call Mike at or him at mmccrae6@cox.net Wanted: Good right rear wheel molding (not perfect) for 64 convertible. Original. Victim of garage door Call Bob Bacchi or him at bbobb@aat.net Alan Clark has a pair of Greenbrier rear seats, original upholstery. Asking $200 for the pair. Call Alan at The last of Marsh Hesler s ephemeral treasures: 1) The Corvair Decade (hardback) autographed by thre editor, Tony Fiore; 2) Automobile Quarterly Vol. VIII, Number 4, Summer 1970, features many Corvair pages and pictures by Karl Lundvigsen; Automobile Quarterly s General Motors, The First 75 Years, with 272 full color photos. A real treasure! All three publications for $100 + postage Call Marsh Hesler at or you can write him at Marsh Hesler PO Box 872 Estes Park, CO Four Chrome wheels with tires 13 early 4-bolt pattern, originally on 62 convertible, $10 for all four Four 13 rims for early $10. for all four Call Carol Bruton or at cbruton@san.rr.com Carol Bell is looking for a good running late model convertible. Price subject to condition. Call her or at carolbell@cox.net 5

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7 Dues is due According to our member roster, it s the membership anniversary for the following members: Don t let your membership lapse. We need and appreciate every one of you Gary Swaim Robert & Merris Drew Eric Huffman Jack Pinard Thomas Yardley Tony Belbeck Harry Moore Richard Oswalt Bob & Lois Huffman Ken & Sharon Burton David & Carter Townsend Scott Szalkowski Wyatt Schlieder Ron Durie Bob Bacchi Flo Evans Keith Hald Mary Ann Hilton Ted & Leilani Lechner Paul & Lydia Majchrzak Mike & Karen McCrae James & Agnes Peterson Rush Rishel Thomas Yardley Happy Anniversary! Red Summer is Car Show time in San Diego. Not counting all the cruise scheduled throughout the summer, here s a list of some of the upcoming shows of interest.. But by no means complete. July 4 Spirit of the Fourth Wheels of Freedom Car Show, Rancho Bernardo. Pre- Registration required earl.asbury@powaycruisers.com July 10 9th Annual Simpson s Car Show, Jamul eastcountycruisers.com 6th Annual Cops and Rodders Car Show, San Diego, sandiegopolicemuseum.com July 16 All American XIV Car Show, Carlsbad at south end of Westfield Plaza (by Sears). djjalj@sbcglobal.net or moparclubsandiego.com July 23 2nd Annual Cruis n for a Bruis n Hot Show, San Diego Liberty Station, Point Loma Aug. 7 20th Annual Automobile Heritage Day, National City nationalcitychamber.org nd Annual Vista Rod Run, Vista info@vvba.org Aug 27 12th Annual Christian Rods and Customs Classic Car Show, Spring Valley christianrodsandcustomssd.com Aug 28 Picnic by the Bay, Seaport Village, Embarcadero Park North Sept 5 Cool Expo Car Show & Swap Meet, Qualcomm Stadium, Monday, Labor Day Sept 11 Greatest Show on the Turf, Liberty Station, Pt Loma faye@sdautomuseum.org Sept 15 Rods and Woodies on the 101, Encinitas, 5 pm Sept Fleet Week at North Island Oct Great Western Fan Belt Toss, Palm Springs note: date is a week earlier than usual 7

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