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December 2020 Newsletter

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Director’s Thoughts, December 2020

As the car season comes to a close for 2020, we can only hope and pray that 2021 will be kinder to all of America.  I know some of you have attended car events this past season, but certainly the number of events held, was not what it should have been.  Hopefully by January/February, the usual events, Automania and the Atlantic City event, will be able to be held and then the season will take off after that!

Now that your BUICK is in hibernation for the winter, what do you do for fun?  How do you spend your “free” time?  I can only imagine some ideas that come to my mind:  read books, visit family, sleep late, cook more, listen to music, continue your job working, knit/crochet/embroider/sew, house cleaning, Sudoku, putting together puzzles, baking goodies, shopping, play games w/ grandchildren and or family, skiing, ice skating, snow tubing,  etc. etc.  Or, maybe your BUICK developed a tick or noise here and there.  So you need to investigate it and repair it. Or, maybe change the oil or radiator fluid.  Hopefully you do not have any type of major repair to be done.  Just sit back and enjoy a few months of peace and quiet!

As the Christmas holiday season is now upon us, we want to remember our families and friends.  This is the time to share everyone’s happiness and gratitude.  Put your differences to the way side and let’s rejoice one another each and every day!

From our home to your home, “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” to everyone!                                                               Sally Getz and family

 “Free Spirit” Chapter Meeting Minutes, November 3, 2020

Meeting called to order @ 7:35 pm, 16 members and 2 guests in attendance.   Sally “WELCOMED” everyone to tonight’s’ meeting!  

Everyone wore their masks to and from the meeting.  Social distancing was maintained, and, really, all worked out very well!  A very different set-up!!

Motion to accept October meeting minutes as printed in the November newsletter, Dolores Kennedy, seconded by Thomas Duckett, so carried.

Treasurer’s Report = Report for October 2020.  Motion to accept, Steve Chappelear, seconded by William Hamilton, so carried. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Historian –  no report   

B. Lehighton Show  –  If you have 2020 car show flyers, PLEASE SEE SALLY GETZ receives them.

C. Membership – Chapter badges are no longer available from the BCA California chapter.  Other avenues are being investigated.

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 The chapters annual 2020 “Holiday Gathering” event will be held @ Starlite Diner & Lounge on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.  PLEASE read your December’s newsletters for further information on this event.

F. Publicity –  no report

G. Technical – no report

H. Ways and Means –  no report

RAFFLE:  None this month

OLD BUSINESS   Voting was completed on the nominations for Officers, Board of Directors and ancillary positions for 2021, the results are as follows:

  • Director = Sally Getz    (2021)   (uncontested)
  • Assistant Director = Debbie Brady    (2021)    (uncontested)
  • Secretary = Lisa Senishen    (2021)    (uncontested)
  • Treasurer = Sally Getz    (2021)    (uncontested)
  • Membership chairperson = Dolores Kennedy    (2021)    (uncontested)
  • Activities Director = Shirley Schaffer    (2021) (uncontested)
  • Board of Directors = David Brady    (2021)
  •                                   Steve Chappelear    (2021)
  •                                   Thomas Duckett      (2021-2022)
  •                                   Howard Kriebel    (2021-2022)

ALL positions were accepted, so carried.  Sally thanks 4 members who were unable to attend the November meeting but did cast their emailed ballots.  Congratulations to the above members above!  The “Induction” of these fine Officers, Board of Directors and ancillary staff will be presented during the annual “Holiday Gathering” on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. 

Sandy/Dan Reiniger will be attending the AACA Special Fall Meet being held @ the Wyndham Hotel, Gettysburg, Pa, November 6 – 7, 2020.  We will be anxiously waiting for their review!                             

NEW BUSINESS:    For those members who are also members of the Ontelaunee Region AACA, Donald “Donnie” Baer passed away on October 30th.  For those who knew him, he was a wonderful guy!  Please remember Elaine and their family during this time in their lives.

Have you received your National BCA Membership Roster?   If you are a National BCA member and have yet to receive it, please contact the BCA Office.  Whether you receive the “Bugle” in the mail, or have an online membership, you should have, or be receiving your copy soon. 

Motion to adjourn, Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Rich Eberhart, so carried @ 8:12 pm.                 

Respectfully submitted, Sally Getz (sub)

 “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 (Special drinks = CASH bar).  Dinner to follow @ 6 pm.   Dinner includes: entrée with side(s), soup, salad, coffee, tea, soda, and dessert.  Entrees are:    Broiled Haddock,    Prime rib,    Chicken Parmesan.   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!  Cost = $20.00  per person attending.   Please make your check to:  “FREE SPIRIT” CHAPTER, BCA, and  submit your reservation(s) to:    Sally Getz, 1060 Main Road, Lehighton, Pa. by November 24th.  If you have questions, please contact me @ csgetz@ptd.net, 610-377-6130.

What is the Main Ingredient of WD-40?

Does anyone know what the main ingredient of WD-40?    WD-40 – who knew!  A friend had a neighbor who bought a new BUICK.  He got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of his white Buick!  He went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.  He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do……probably nothing till Monday AM since nothing was open.  Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.  It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and DID NOT harm his paint that was on the BUICK!  That neighbor was impressed! 

WD-40, who knew!  The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.  WD-40 was created in 1953, by 3 technicians @ the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.  Its name comes from the project that was to find a “WATER DISPLACEMENT” compound.  They were finally successful for a formulation, with their 40th attempt, thus WD-40.  This product contains NOTHING that would hurt you! 

Out of 43 uses, the following are the most crucial:

  • Removes tar and grime from BUICKS
  • Keeps flies off of cows, horses, and other farm critters as well
  • Removes lipstick stains
  • Removes dirt and grime from BBQ grill
  • Removes tomato stains from clothing
  • Keeps scissors working smoothly
  • Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and BUICK doors
  • Removes nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish on your BUICK if not removed quickly
  • Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
  • Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in BUICKS, also on vinyl bumpers
  • Restores and cleans roof racks on BUICKS
  • Folks spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain
  • If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start

As for that BASIC ingredient…Well… it’s FISH OIL!!  Who knew!?

Calendar of Events

DECEMBER  2020           HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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

JANUARY 2021            HAPPY NEEW YEAR!

5 – Chapter meeting,  Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown. Pa.  Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting following @ 7:30 pm.  ting following @ 7:30 pm. 

FEBRUARY 2021          HAPPY SWEETEST DAY!

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

                                     CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”

1982 Buick Riviera Coupe V8, Auto Trans, 50K 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, PW/PDL, PS, PB, CC, Center Console.  Rear Air Susp., Mag Wheels.   $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 w/ 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;   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  w/ small dent passenger side fender.  Also can fit ’68 Riviera w/ cornering light as option.1965 Wildcat w/ 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 3rd design;  15 x 6 code 895 chrome 1971-87; 15 x 6 code 853 chrome 2967-70, 4th 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 & Fan Generator$ 15.

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

LOOKING FOR :  A good used Pickup Truck 1978 to 1989, Dodge, Ford, or GMC/Chevy.         Howard Kriebel, 610 489 1253

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