Director’s Thoughts, OCTOBER 2020

I believe this past June, July and August were the hottest months EVER!!  My electric bill, as with others, has been at their all-time high due to A/C running since, June?  Do you agree?  Whew!! 

Since the summer has been wrapped up & the, so-called, car season is just about done, has anyone attended the AACA National Meet held in Gettysburg?  If you have, I would love to hear about your time during that event.  Please send me a write-up w/ pictures, if you have them.  I would love to have them printed in next month’s newsletter for others to enjoy.

This past car season certainly has not been friendly to us car enthusiasts.  There have been a few clubs and associations who did keep their events on target, but they did not have their normal turnout as other years!  Hopefully 2021 will be a much friendlier year for the car season hobby!  Let us all look forward to a great 2021! 

Now, on the other foot, it is very hard to believe that Fall is here already!  Well, on second thought, I “WELCOME” Fall.  I do because the weather is cooler.  The leaves are changing to the most beautiful colors, & the grass & weeds stop growing!!  So that means lawn mowing slows way down!!  I as drive home from work, I see more and more outside fall and Halloween decorations to remind me that Fall is here.  Before you know it, the Christmas Holiday season will be upon us! 

Is anyone attending the Hershey Region AACA Show this October?  If you are, I wish you the best of luck!!  It sure feels funny not getting prepared to attend the week long flea market vendor part of this show this year due to the impact of Covid -19.  All I can do is to hope for the best for 2021!  

                                          Your Elected Director,  Sally Getz 

 “Free Spirit” Chapter Meeting Minutes, September, 2020

Meeting called to order @ 7:44 pm, 18 members & 2 guests in attendance.   Sally “WELCOMED” everyone to tonight’s’ meeting!   It certainly has been awhile since members have been together!  Everyone wore their masks to and from the meeting.  Social distancing was maintained,  and, really, worked out very well!  A very different set-up!!

No motion made to accept meting minutes due to not having had meetings.     

Treasurer’s Report = Report for August 2020.  Motion to accept, Don Atwood, seconded by Kathleen Duckett, so carried. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Historian –  no report   

B. Lehighton Show  – NO SHOW this year due to Covid-19.  If you have 2020 flyers, PLEASE SEE SALLY GETZ gets them.

C. Membership – 3 members have not renewed as of tonight.  We do WELCOME new member:      Rich Eberhart
                                                 1027 Burgundy Circle
                                                 Pennsburg, PA 18073
                                                 215-409-5195       1955 Buick Special

Also, Dr. & Mrs. Henry Hilleband attended tonight’s meeting as perspective members!  They are proud owners of some nice older BUICKS!

D. Newsletter –  Please be sure to read through the “Cars/Parts For Sale” section of your newsletter.  There may be some items you, or someone you may know, may need!!

E. Programs –  not sure about holding the 2020 “Holiday Gathering” event @ Starlite Diner & Lounge.  PLEASE read your future newsletters for further information on this event.

F. Publicity –  Sally removed/cancelled all ads for 2020 car show. 

G. Technical – no report

H. Ways and Means –  Sally sold 3 blankets to a gentleman in Mass. 

“Free Spirit” Chapter received a check with a letter from the Kiles from volunteers having had helped out with the hospitality room during the National Buick Meet in Oklahoma of 2019.

RAFFLE:  None this month

OLD BUSINESS:  Members were handed a paper containing 12 BUICKS, different years/makes to be identified.  Don Atwood, David Brady & Thomas Duckett identified many, if not all, of the BUICKS. 

PRESENTATION:  David Brady thanked the members who had him in their prayers, thoughts, cards, phone calls, and visits as he went through some medical issues. 

David Brady then gave a brief history on this chapters’ birth.  44 years ago this month, the birth of the “Free Spirit” Chapter, Buick Club of America occured.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, “FREE SPIRIT” CHAPTER!!!!!

David Brady gave a very nice presentation on the past 1986 National Buick Meet, June 19-22, 1986, of which was held @ Indianapolis, Indiana.  He talked of how, at that time, 9 “Free Spirit” members attended this event.

Charlie/Kathleen Arnold               1941 Buick

David Brady                                  1947 Buick Convertible

Kenneth Hartman                          1948 Buick Convertible

Bruce McKenzie                           1940 Buick Convertible

Bruce/Louise Stephens                 1958 Buick Limited Convertible

Rodney/Connie Wiedinmyer        1958 Buick Limited Convertible

There, David Brady met Mr. Greg Followfield, founding father of the BCA.  With that said, David bray then joined the other many members of the BCA.  David talked about the many GOOD and FUNNY times those members had during that event.  The caravans first stop was in Sharon, Pa.  Then off to Columbus, Ohio where Dave’s car began w/ an antifreeze problem.  Once fixed, off to Indianapolis, Indiana they all went.  Once there, the show field was on the Raceway Track.  As an attendant, you were allowed to drive on the actual race track, but only as fast as 40 mph.  Well, don’t tell anyone, but David admitted he drove a little faster (60 mph), SHHH.  Each one of the “Free Spirit” members received a 2^nd place award during that event. 

When the meet was over, the 9 members headed home, but not without some occurrences!  David Brady ran out of gas while on the Ohio Turnpike.  Then Kenneth Hartman & Charlie Arnold ran out of gas just as the caravan was pulling into a gas station!!  Bruce Stephens said, “Gee, what some people will do to get attention!”  On their way home, the group stopped by & visited the Duesenberg Museum, Ohio.  David Brady encouraged that if you get a chance to visit this museum, you really should.  It was a wonderful stop!!  While driving on the Ohio Turnpike, at one point, David Brady & Bruce McKenzie were “DRAG RACING” one another going approximately 90-100 mph!! The caravan spent a night in a hotel that the inside joke was that it was the “BATES HOTEL!”

All members made their way home safely from that Meet.  David passed around pictures of that event.  “Thank you” Dave for sharing!!

Sally gave a run down for the future BCA Meets:

•           2021 Concord, NC  June 30 – July 3, 2021
•           2021 Strongsville, Ohio  July 7 – 10, 2021
•           2022 Lisle, Illinois  June 21 – 26, 2022
•           2023 Spokane, Washington  July 11 -15, 2023
•           2024 Gettysburg, Pa  June 12 -15, 2024

NEW BUSINESS:   To ALL MEMBERS, Octobers meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020!         

Sally reminded everyone to “Please” keep abreast of the Calendar of Events.      

Motion to adjourn, Dolores Kennedy, seconded by Debbie Brady, so carried @ 8:53 pm.                  Respectfully submitted, Sally Getz (sub)

Nominations To Be Taken @ October Meeting

Nominations will be taken for:

•      Secretary = 1 year term
•      Treasurer = 1 year term
•      Membership Chairperson = 1 year term
•      Activities Director = 1 year term
•      2 Board of Directors = 2 year term

Please attend October’s meeting to nominate fellow members for these positions. 

“2020 Holiday Gathering, December 1, 2020”

The 2020 Holiday Gathering will be held @ Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allenton, Pa, the home of the monthly chapter meetings.   Social hour = 5-6 pm, dinner to follow @ 6 pm.  After dinner, the “Induction of officers & BOD” will be presented.  “Crazy Bingo” will then be played & enjoyed by ALL, guaranteed!  Each & every person attending needs to bring a “$10.00 WRAPPED GIFT.”  Watch next month’s newsletter for the entrees to be offered, and, to make your reservation(s)!!

Calendar of Events

OCTOBER  2020              HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

• 6 – Monthly chapter dinner meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa.  Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm.

NOVEMBER 2020             HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

• 3 – Monthly chapter dinner meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa.  Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting@ 7:30 pm.

DECEMBER  2020           HAPPY HOLIDAYS

• 1 – “Holiday Gathering” Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa

CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”

1967 Buick Skylark 4 Dr Sedan 340 2-barrel, ST 300 Switch Pitch, PS, manual brakes, radio, cassette player, no air.  70,100 original miles.  Maroon color.   Exterior, cloth maroon interior. Mag wheels.  Clean/Clear title.  Pictures upon request  $10,00.00.  Sally Getz 610-377-6130.

1982 Buick Riviera Coupe V8, Automatic Transmission, 50,000 Original miles, Interior:  Leather Seats, ALL Original.  Exterior:  Landau Roof, medium Sandstone w/ pin stripes, ALL original.  Factory Air, AM/FM Radio w/ Power Antenna, Power Windows/Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Center Console, Cruise Control.  Rear Air Suspension, Mag Wheels. Clean/Clear Title.  $10,000.00,  Sally Getz, 610-377-6130

VARIOUS BUICK PARTS:  Pictures upon request!

Brake Drums:    Buick cast iron aluminum brake drums w/ caste iron lines, 90 fins and 45 fins.

Dash:  1969-70 Electra Dash with very small cut

Doors:    1965-66 Electra/Wildcat Passenger (manual window);    4 – 1966 Electra (2 front and 2 back, in vey very good condition);     1966 Wildcat (pair from 2 dr car, manual window); 1967 Sport Wagon Rear w/ Manual Windows

Driveshafts:  1962 Cadillac/Olds F-85;  1963 Olds F-85 Sedan;  1964 Riviera; 1965 Riviera & GS;  1966 Wildcat & Electra;  1966-67 Riviera;  1968 Buick;  1969 Riviera & Electra

Exhaust Pipes:  1966-70 Buick Riviera over axle exhaust pipe, after market, 3 pairs;    1966-70Riviera (NOS) over axle exhaust pipe, #1234750, 2 pieces;    Intermediate exhaust pipe, #66102, for Skylark;    #37126 front exhaust pipe for Riviera;    #364649 1970-72 Skylark, except Sport Wagon, over axle tail exhaust pipe

Gas Tanks:  1966-69 Riviera;  1971 LeSabre plus others

Hoods:    1953 Buick;  1957-58 Oldsmobile;  1965, 1969 Electra;  1964, 1965 Wildcat;  1968-69 LeSabre;   1963-65, 1967 Riviera;   1953, 1967, 1968, 1970-72 Skylark;  1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Misc:  Buick (NOS) 1970 header panel;  Pontiac full size (NOS) 1962-3?? Rear trunk/tail light panel;   Pontiac Ventura (NOS) grill surround;   1963-65 Riviera Power Antenna;    GM Buick Resonator (02/70A);   1 pair of 1966-70 Riviera REAR resonators, 1 = left driver side/1 = right passenger side;    Universal wheel spacers.   (NOS) ?1970? Buick Header panel.  

Mufflers:  (NOS)  Body = 35” long on all mufflers;   1962-64 Buick dual exhaust mufflers, 1 ¾ hole = LeSabre, Invicta, Electra;  2 ¼ hole =  Wildcat, (NOS).    1952-55 Cadillac front muffler

Paired Fenders:    1969 Riviera  with small dent passenger side fender.  Also can fit ’68 Riviera w/ cornering light as option.

• 1965 Wildcat with rust out behind wheel cut out
• 1968 – ‘69 LeSabre  pretty rusty
• 1966 Electra (Very Nice)
• 1963 – 64 Riviera (NICE)
• 1966 Electra ( NICE)
• 1966 Skylark
• 1968 Skylark
• 1965  Wildcat 
• 1958 Special  (NEEDS WORK)
• 1967 Riviera  (some damage)
• 1965 Skylark
• 1965 Skylark  
• 1968 Skylark  (VERY NICE)
• 1980 LeSabre Diesel front fenders

Patch Panels:    1966-69, ’70 Riviera;  1967-68 Electra, Wildcat, LeSabre 4 door aftermarket

Radiator Support:    1965 Electra;   1966, 1969 Riviera;   1965 Wildcat;  1965, 1967 Skylark;  1968 Pontiac (NOS);  1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass;  1980-1090 ALL GM (NOS) RWD “B” body except Cadillac 1984-90

Rear:    1963-65 Full Size Buick, except ’65 LeSabre,  ratio 3.07 rear.  #1365221,  $1366777, #43-14

Roof Glass:  1967 Buick Sport Wagon/Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser roof glass exclusive panels

Seats:  1967 Skylark Front Bench seat;    1967 Skylark Back seat;     NEW, 1967 Skylark Bucket seat covers w/ foams NEW;     NEW 1967 Back Seat Covers NEW.    1971 Skylark Cpe back seat

Single fenders:    1958 Special;  1962, 1966, 1978 Electra;  1978 Electra Wagon;   1966-67, 1969 LeSabre;  1963-64, 1965, ’70, ‘72 ’73-74 Riviera & Boatail Riviera;   1965, ’67 Skylark;  1964 Wildcat

Transmissions:   1967 Riviera ST/TH 400 w/ converter

Trunk lid:    1949 Super;  1963-65 Riviera;  1964 Wildcat;   1965 Wildcat & Skylark;  1966 Electra & Wildcat;   1968, 1970-72 Skylark;  1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Various paired fenders:  1950 Super;  1958 Special;  1966 Electra;  1965 Skylark;  1966 Skylark;  1968 Skylark;  1968-69 LeSabre;  1965 Wildcat;   1963-64, 1967, 1969  Riviera; 1980 LeSabre Diesel

Wheels: Buick wheels = 15 x 7, code 885, code XT, code K499/BHE;   15 x 6 code BX disc brake, 768 (NOS) manufacturer sticker = OEM precision X-40168/MW35984;  15 x 6 code 802 = 1966-67 drum brakes, chrome 3^rd design;  15 x 6 code 895 chrome 1971-87; 15 x 6 code 853 chrome 2967-70, 4^th design.;   14 x 6 code 795 GM chrome wheels; 14 x 7 code UD.

Oldsmobile Rally, code 887 w/ trim rings;   14 x 7 Rally code 887DO; 14 x 7 Rally code 878;  14 x 6 Rally code NM, #22505907.

Buick Chrome Rally = 14 x 6 code 813,  810,  914,  991;   15 x 6 code 853 w/ tires.

Sally Getz, 610-377-6130, csgetz@ptd.net .  Pictures are available upon request.

Parts for Sale for Buick 1953–1956.  ( V–8)

Point set; Condenser; Resistor; Rotor; Distributor cap; 8  Autolite Spark Plugs. SOLD AS A SET $60.00.  ((BOB’S AUTOMOBILIA PRICE, $75 PLUS SHIPPING.))

Pair of fan belts(non a/c).  Power Steering and Fan Generator$ 15.

Anco wiper blades  (2) $6.  Upper and Lower Radiator hoses $16.  Front Brake Hoses (2) $18.  4 New Wheel Cylinders 2 front, 2 rear $25.           Howard Kriebel 610 489 1253.