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June 2021 Newsletter

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Director’s Thoughts –  JUNE, 2021

It is the time of year when I have the furnace maintenance man come to clean my furnace.  Good news, it needed nothing as a major repair, but, he states the chimney itself needs to be cleaned.  Well, years ago my husband and son would do just that.  Clarence put up the ladders, then Brent would climb the chicken ladder to get to the top of the chimney only to put down a rope on a chain to clean the inside of the chimney.  Then Clarence would take off the piping at the furnace and clean out all the soot from the chimney.  Now this hasn’t been done for the last 3 years.  What does a woman know about cleaning a chimney and how often!  Well, so today the Chimney Sweep has come to inspect and to clean the chimney.  Now since the home was built in the late 1800’s, if you go up into the attic, the chimney has a slight curviness to it!  Plus, it’s a more narrow type of chimney the Sweep tells me which is common for the date of the home. 

How many of you have seen the movie, “Mary Poppins?”  Remember the scene when the chimney Sweeps dance around the different chimney’s?  Well, with the technology of today, the today’s Chimney Sweep looks nothing like the Sweeps in the Mary Poppins day!  A much cleaner Sweep!

 As you already know the car season has begun with the many shows and events being held and being advertised.  YEH!!! 

Is anyone planning on attending the AACA show in Auburn, Indiana in the beginning of July?  If you are, please let me know for I have items to be delivered to Pete Phillips who will be attending that event.  Maybe you can help both Pete and I out.  Sally Getz, csgetz@ptd.net, 610-377-6130.  Thanks in advance for your assistance.

This month of the 6th month of the year!  Boy, where did the time go?  In another 6 month, the Holidays will be here!!  Please remember, this month is chapter renewal month.  Its only $12.00 to renew!  Please see that Dolores Kennedy gets your membership dues.  Thank you in advance.  Also this month is the chapter picnic. Please bring a covered dish of your liking.  Be creative!  Please read on in this newsletter about the picnic!  HELD RAIN or SHINE! 

Also, June 19th is the “Sizzlin Summer cruise” being held at the AACA Museum, Hershey, PA.  Buicks will be grouped/parked together.  Again, please read on in this newsletter for further information.

As many of you know, during the months of June, July and August, we DO NOT meet for chapter meetings.  We will reconvene on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 @ the Starlite Diner & Lounge, Rt. 100, Allentown, Pa. I wish you all a great sunny summer w/ relaxations on your terms in the hopes of returning in September, so full of energy for this chapters’ OLD CAR SHOW event in LEHIGHTON, PA on Sunday, October 31, 2021                             

Your Director, Sally Getz

  “Free Spirit” Chapter Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2021

  The meeting was called to order @ 7:40 pm. 13 members were in attendance.  Sally “WELCOMED” everyone to tonight’s meeting.

Motion to accept April meeting minutes, as printed in the May newsletter, Bob Miles, seconded by Kathleen Duckett, so carried..

Treasurer’s Report = Report for APRIL 2021.  Motion to accept, Dolores Kennedy, seconded by Shirley Schafer, so carried. 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • A. Historian –  no report   
  • B. Lehighton Show –  The 2020 Flyers for the Old Car show have been amended for 2021 and are ready by the May chapter meeting for chapter members to hand out.
  • C. Membership – Having chapter badges made is a problem.  No longer able to obtain a badge as we have had. Membership dues are due next month, JUNE.  Please submit your dues, $12.00, to Dolores Kennedy by the end of June.
  • D. Newsletter – will be looking for newsletter advertisers starting 2022.  If you know of someone, let Sally know and she’ll do the foot work. 
  • E. Programs – no report
  • F. Publicity – Lehighton Old Car Show ad given to Pete Phillips to be placed in Bugle.
  • G. Technical – Dave Brady gave a talk on how to keep his Hudson running and or getting up to speed.  He stresses that you need to check your cars air filters and keep them clean!!  Wash n rinse the filters to maintain their function of keeping your car running. 
  • H. Ways and Means – quiet right now

OLD BUSINESS:  

Introduced was the idea of some members driving together to attend, “Sizzling Summer Cruise” event @ Hershey Museum, Hershey, Pa, June 19, 2021, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.  Thomas and Kathleen Duckett are already registered.  If you want to attend, you need to register, SEE BELOW, then call the Ducketts to organize the drive.    

June 19, 2021   HERSHEY PA.  Sizzling Summer Cruise In @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.  This year, MASON-DIXON will be combining our event with the annual AACA Museum car show, because of the limited opportunities for planning.  The information below relates to the AACA Museum show.  The Buicks will have a separate area to park, and we will be able to present our own awards.  The information below relates to the AACA Museum show, of which we will be a part. Mason-Dixon Chapter Buick Show at the AACA Museum 161 Museum Drive Hershey, Pa.    Sizzling Summer Cruise In    8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Registration/participation is FREE, but due to current capacity guidelines, please let us know if you plan to attend.  Register by calling 717-566-7100 or go to the link below.   www.aacamuseum.org/event/museum-car-show

Specials for Cruise-In Participants Each participating vehicle receives

·         One FREE breakfast voucher courtesy of C&J Catering (while supplies last)

·         An AACA Museum cap (one cap per vehicle while supplies last)

·         One complimentary Museum general admission ticket

Additional Museum general admission tickets discounted to $10.
Breakfast and lunch selections can be purchased onsite on the day of the event.

BCA and MASON-DIXON Club Members please Contact, Larry DiBarry 717-263-3804, dibarjo@hotmail.com or Dick Beckley 717-395-7128. dbeckley@epix.net. As we need numbers as will have a separate parking area

Tom and Kathleen will lead a group to Hershey. Will leave the Star-Lite Diner & Lounge at 7am sharp. The return trip is on your own. This way people can leave whenever they choice. 610-760-2467. 

NEW BUSINESS :    Cruise-in to the Ritz, Allentown, Pa, JUNE 27th, meet @ the Ritz for 2:00 pm.

Sally “THANKED” everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, phone calls, e-mails during the unexpected sad time of the passing of her sister, Mary Ruth.  Mary Ruth was an advertiser in this chapters newsletter.  Hopefully her son, Jason, will take over the shop and continue to be an advertiser next year.

As of tonight, the BCA DOES NOT currently have extra chapter insurance for chapters to host their shows.  Therefore, if a chapter hosts an event and injuries occur, that chapter and its membership have no backing from the BCA.  This is being looked into.

John Moore, during one of his market travels, found a booklet on the “Buick Collectors Club.”  While looking on the inside he found Charlie Arnolds name as being a member.  This club disbanded in 1967, a year after the Buick Club of America was founded in 1966.      

Motion made to adjourn: Dolores Kennedy, seconded by Shirley Schafer, so carried.  Time = 8:10 pm.

Sally, secretary sub

“Free Spirit” Annual Chapter Picnic, Sunday, June 13, 2021

Come one, come all to the annual chapter picnic to be held under the “WEEPING WILLOW” pavilion, Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, Pa.  The date of the long awaited event is Sunday, June 13, 2021.  ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE and to have a good time!  Masks can be worn, social distancing can be performed.  As the chapter will provide the meats, drinks, utensils, and paper products, members bring their selections they are good at making/baking: 

  • A-H = Hot selection(s)
  • I-P = Dessert(s)
  • Q-Z = Cold selection(s)

Lunch will start to be served @ 12:30 pm.  So remember to wear your chapter badge and bring your lawn chairs, empty belly’s and your good adventurous stories to be enjoyed by all!!  If you have any questions, please contact Sandy/Dan Reiniger @ 215-441-8914, or 267-784-7575.

Dolores Kennedy will be taking the chapter renewal dues since the end date to renew is June 30, 2021.  Remember, WEAR YOUR BADGE!! 

Hope to see you there!!!                                      Sandy/Dan Reiniger

“FREE SPIRIT” Chapter

(Charter Chapter Buick Club of America)

Memebership RENEWAL Form

Please fill in the following information and include a check for $12.00, made payable to “FREE SPIRIT” Chapter.  Submit to:      Dolores Kennedy-Membership Chairman

                                                                      2620 Ambassador Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7717

                                                                      610-867-8962

                                                                      ddken@rcn.com

NOTE:    Are you a member of the National Buick Club?  Are your 2021- 2022 National Dues paid??            ______ Yes     ______  No 

                 Your BCA number  _____________________ Signature  _____________________________

  • MEMBER NAME________________________________________

 SPOUSE’S NAME  __________________________________________

 STREET ADDRESS  ________________________________________

 TOWN, STATE, ZIP CODE  _________________________________

 TELEPHONE  _(____)_______________________________________

 CELL PHONE  (OPTIONAL)  ________________________________

 EMAIL ADDRESS  (OPTIONAL)  ____________________________

  • BUICK’S OWNED
    • Year/Model

______________________      ___________        _______      ______________________

PLEASE submit completed form to Dolores Kennedy by June 30, 2021!

AACA Spring Nationals, Auburn, Indiana

      Sally is looking for someone who may be attending this event in Auburn, Indiana July 2-4, 2021.  If you, or you know of someone attending, please have them contact Sally ASAP:

            Sally Getz   610-377-6130, 484-464-3418    csgetz@ptd.net

                                                                Many thanks in advance, Sally

Das Awkscht Fescht, Sunday, August 8, 2021

      Sally is looking for 4-5 volunteers to park the BUIICKS on Sunday, August 8, 2021 during DAF @ Macungie Memorial Park.  The guidelines are:

  •          MUST be there by 7 AM
  •          MUST be visible for the Buick driver to see you
  •          Must be able to DIRECT the BUICK driver to the appropriate area.
  •         Must park cars door wide apart to be sure there is enough room for the BUICKS.

If you qualify for these guidelines, please let Sally know ASAP, csgetz@ptd.net, 610=377=6130, 484-464-3418.  I will be under the huge shade tree with “Ways-n-Means” items that this chapter has for sell. 

Calendar of Events

JUNE 2021                                HAPPY SUMMER!

  • 6 – “GM” On Display Car Show, Macungie Park, Macungie, Pa
  • 12 – 15th Annual Fleetwood Car Show, Fleetwood Park, Fleetwood, Pa
  • 13 – “Free Spirt” Chapter Annual Picnic, Weeping Willow Pavilion, Macungie Park, Macungie, Pa
  • 19 – “MASON-DIXON/AACA” Car Event w/ AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa.
  • 25 – 26 – GM Nationals, Carlisle, PA
  • 27 – West End Car Show, Gilbert, PA

JULY 2021                              HAPPY 4th of JULY!

  • 3-4 – Allentown Vintage Car Show, Fairgrounds, Allentown, Pa
  • 10 – Quakertown Farmer Market Car Show, Quakertown, Pa
  • 17 – Doylestown @ Dusk Car Show, Doylestown, Pa
  • 18 – Hanover Ville Road House Show, Bethlehem, Pa
  • 31 – 6th Annual Bicentennial Park West Show, Bethlehem, PA

AUGUST 2021                      Dog Days of Summer!

  • 1 – 45th annual Collectors Car show and Market, Macungie Park, PA
  • 6 – 8 – Das Aswkcht Fescht, Macungie, Pa

CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”

1982  Buick Coupe Riviera V8, Auto Trans, 50K original miles.  Interior = leather seats, ALL ORIGINAL.  Exterior = Landau top, medium Sandstone w/ pin stripe, ALL original.  Factory air, AM/FM radio w/ power antenna, PW/PDL, PS, PB, CC, Center console, rear air suspension, mag wheels, 4 brand NEW tires, clean/clear title.  Recently inspected.  New muffler. $10,000.00.  Sally Getz, 610-377-6130.  Pics upon request.

Brake Drums:  Buick caste iron aluminum drums, 90 fins and 45 fins.

Bumpers:  1966-67 Riviera front bumper; 1968-69 Riviera back bumper.   1965 Cadillac taillights and front bumpers; 1951 Cadillac bumper ends; 1946-48 Ford bumper guards; Model “A” front bumper pieces; 1950 Packard bumper corner ends; 1959-60 Plymouth bumper w/ dent; 1977 GMC front van bumper; 1987 GMC  Van rear bumper.

Doors: 1965-66 Electra/Wildcat passenger (manual windows);  4 – 1966 Electra (2 front/ 2 back) in very good condition;  1966 Wildcat (pair from 2 door car, manual window);  1967 Sport Wagon rear w/ manual windows. 1967-70 pr of Riviera Door panels plus rear ¼ trim panels for PW car;  1966-70 pr of Riviera rear ¼ trim panels for manual window car;  1966-70 pr of Riviera front arm rests.

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

Front Valance:   1963-64 Riviera; 1965, 1966-67 Riviera GS Front valance Panel

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

Hoods:    1953 Buick;  1962 Electra; 1957-58 Oldsmobile;   1964 Wildcat;  1967, 68-69 LeSabre;   1963-65, 66-69  Riviera;  1967, 68, 71 Skylark;  1971-72 Oldsmobile Cutlass;  1967 Pontiac Lemans

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.

1977 GMC Van Rims, Van Dura 25 Emblems, grill, van letters, “GMC” emblem, mirrors, Van Dash cluster

Mufflers:  (NOS)  Body = 35” long on all mufflers;   1962-64 Buick dual exhaust mufflers, 1 ¾ hole = LeSabre, Invicta, Electra.  1952-55 Cadillac front muffler;   NOS Riviera over axle pipe, #1234750;  1966-70 Riviera over axle pipe, after market;  1966-70 Riviera Resonator Rear, 1 pair

Paired Fenders:    1965 Wildcat w/ rust out behind wheel cut out

1968 – ‘69 Electra,  pretty rusty

1966 Electra (Very Nice)

1963 – 64 Riviera (NICE)

1965 – 1968 Skylark

1958 Special  (NEEDS WORK)

1950 Super

1980 LeSabre Diesel front fenders

Patch Panels:    1966-69, ’70 Riviera;  1967-68 Electra, Wildcat, LeSabre 4 door aftermarket;  1948 Olds 98 splash pan (NOS)

Radiator Support:    1965 – 67 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; 1971 Skylark “A” body; 1962 LeSabre

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

REAR resonators, 1 = left driver side/1 = right passenger side;    Universal wheel spacers.   (NOS) ?1970? Buick Header panel. 

Rear Glass:     1966-69 Riviera REAR tinted glass wo cracks or chips.  Have 1 NOT tinted.  Have several to pick from, ALL from original Rivieras!

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

Seats:  1967 Skylark Back seat;   1971 Skylark Cpe back seat

1965 Riviera rear seat top;  1966-70 Riviera front arm rests NOS;  1969 Riv rear seat,1966-69 Riv rear seat

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

Transmissions:   Torbo 350 w/ convertor, 1963 Dynaflow 401/425 w/ convertor;   1965 ST 300 SP, code MJ w/ 15” convertor;   1967 Riviera ST/TH 400 w/ converter

Trunk lid:    1949 Super;  1963-65, 1966-69 Riviera;  1964, 1965, 1966 Wildcat;   1967 LeSabre;  1965- 1971 Skylark;  1966 Electra & Wildcat;   1970-72 Skylark;  1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

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.

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

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.

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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