February 2022 Newsletter

DIRECTOR’S THOUGHTS, FEBRUARY, 2022

It was certainly a much warmer New Year’s then I can ever remember, but I am not complaining mind you, LOL. It is truly unexpected to have weather in the 50’s one day, only to do a 360 degree turn the next day as it has done on the southern eastern seaboard as it did! As I am working on my thoughts, the news came on and the weatherman is talking about sleet and snow coming, which is fine, but now my area will get hit this time around. All I can say, is this, “I feel for all of those who have to go to work and drive in the bad weather, for I AM RETIRED!!” No further driving stress for me as far as driving to/from work goes w/ bad weather. Daily driving in itself is still very stressful, but a different type of stress, LOL. All I can say is, take your time, watch out for the other driver, and be aware of your surroundings!

You had better get at fixing up your BUICKS if they need some type of fixing for February is here! Just think, in another month or so, SPRING will be here! YEH! As I scan the internet for car events, the lists are becoming longer each time I visit the sites! Don’t forget to check out the “CAR/PARTS FOR SALE” section of this monthly newsletter. Listed are some lists of parts you may need. Spread the word in case you know of a fellow Buick enthusiast who may need some parts.

Please put the following date on your calendar 2023 BCA Regional to be held June 22-24, 2023 @ Classic Auto Mall, Morgantown, PA. This Classic Auto mall displays hundreds of antique & collectible vehicles at all times & has a fantastic facility to host a BCA Regional meet. There will be a cruise night, 4 pm – 9 pm, on Wednesday, June 21^st for those who may want to arrive 1 day early to participate. Thursday will be tours and an 8 mile drive down the road to Shady Maple Smorgasbord for dinner. Friday will be show day w/ peer judging followed by an awards banquet @ the Holiday Inn connected to the Mall. Saturday will be other tours planned for the group. Besides the Mall and tours of the Lancaster area, there is a newly built Casino for those who like Casinos. The host hotel will be the Holiday Inn which is actually connected to the Mall! Watch your monthly newsletters for more details as this event comes closer. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!

The above event involves several North East BCA Directors along w/ their chapter memberships. Guaranteed you will become a proud participant of this exciting event!

Your elected Director, Sally

“Free Spirit” Meeting Minutes – January 4, 2022

Meeting called to order @ 1930. # of members present,

11, including 1 new member.

Sally “Welcomed” everyone to tonight’s meeting. She asked the group if anyone did anything very exciting during the Holidays, minimal responses offered.

Motion to accept December meeting minutes, no motions taken. The “Holiday Gathering” was attended by members.

Treasurer’s report: Treasurers report for December 2021. Motion to accept Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Dolores Kennedy, so carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Historian: no report

Lehighton: look for details further in this newsletter

Membership – Dave Brady attended tonight’s meeting. Debbie Brady, however, is now at home but requiring intermittent use of oxygen. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Newsletter – 8 out of 11advertisers renewed their ads. If you know of someone who would like to place an ad in our monthly newsletter, please notify Sally.

Publicity – No report

Technical – No report

Ways-n-Means – Sally sold 2 blankets over the Holidays: Fayetteville, N.C., and Puyallup, Washington!

OLD BUSINESS: Was good to see some members we haven’t seen for a while during the “Holiday Gathering”: Louise/Bruce Stephens, Peggy/King Schaedel, Bob Miles, & Brian Hersch.

Encouragement given: member to take Secretary position.

NEW BUSINESS:

January 8^th, a group of us will be going to take a guided tour of the R&B Restoration shop followed by Gary Hiller giving a tour @ AOW with “The Gary Hiller Collection from Boyhood to Manhood”. The Golden Gate Diner will be our host then for a late lunch/early dinner. Members were encouraged to eat a good breakfast prior to meeting @ AOW @ 10 am.

Hershey AACA Fall Meet dates have been changed: October 4-7, 2022. If you are a vendor, set up day is now on Monday, October 3^rd. Car show day is now Friday, October 7, 2022. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

“Free Spirit” chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 (due to Hersey Meet).

January 17, 2022, AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa is hosting “Betty White with her Parakeet” event. “Parakeet” is her beloved 1977 Cadillac Seville which will be on display. Some members may be in attendance, weather permitting.

Motion made to adjourn, Shirley Schaffer, seconded by Thomas Duckett, so carried. Time 7:53pm.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Officer/BOD Meeting

Meeting called to order by Director Sally @ 7:55 pm. 9 Officers/BOD present. Howard Kriebel absent. Main discussion = 2022 Lehighton, Pa Old Car show. Date = Sunday, October 30, 2022, with registration 9 am – 12 noon. Accepting all cars, trucks & motorcycles to 1999. Class F = 1980-1999. Pre-registered car = $10.00, DOS = $15.00. Pre-Car Corral registration = $10.00, DOS = $15.00. Pre-registered flea market space = $12.00, DOS = $15.00. Flea market vendors to be placed on macadam areas vs grass. Cars will be parked as they enter the show field w/ their appropriate class colored sticker. Possibly a second food vendor if available. Motion made on all changes, David Brady, seconded by Steve Chappelear, so carried. Meeting adjourned @ 8:47 pm. Sally Getz

Welcome, New Member!

Please “Welcome” John & Gail Malone with their 1938 Buick Special, model 47. Please add their information to you 2017 Membership Roster: John/Gail Malone, BCA #51882.

Saturday, January 8, 2022

On this date, 14 “Free Spiriters” met at America on Wheels for a day of adventure! Their first stop was a guided tour of the R & B Collection across from AOW.

R&B Collection: Two Brothers That Love Cars.

Since 1991, brothers Al and Alex Ruozzi have worked with some of the most exciting, interesting, and rare automobiles on the planet. They buy, restore, sell, and trade not only fine automobiles, but also very special pieces of history. Classic Cars are a major part of their lives. Having the opportunity to develop friendships through these wonderful machines is both an honor and a privilege. Their mission first and foremost focuses on excellence, from the vehicles they restore to the customer service they strive to provide to each and every client. Their belief is “Where quality meets efficiency & excellent customer service.” They provide general service, restoration, concours preparation, and consulting for their customers.

After that tour, the group then got a guided tour by Gary Hiller @ America on Wheels:

Incorporating model designs from 1931 to 1951, it follows the obsession of one youngster with his first car, a 1930 Ford – Model A Cabriolet that he saved from the junkman in 1954 when he was twelve years old, lovingly restored it until he was old enough to drive it, and the story continues up until his purchase of a 1933 Auburn Boattail Speedster in 2021. Along the way, Mr. Hiller acquired five Buicks, another Ford, and a Chrysler.

The uniqueness of this exhibit is in the details: how young Gary got his first car, free as a gift, from his Aunt Fran, stored it in his grandmother’s backyard for four years, working on it until he was old enough to actually drive it. And how he purchased a 1936 Buick Roadmaster, “Old Blue,” in 1965, which started Gary’s love for Buicks. When he purchased this car (for $32) in Hempstead, NY, it had 55,785 miles on the odometer. Today, “Old Blue” has 60,360 miles on the odometer. The car had been in a garage for 24 years. The oil had not been changed since October 14, 1941 – he left the original oil change stickers on the door. Besides the many different vehicles on display, the AOW train display was viewed by all. After their day of touring, a late lunch was enjoyed by all @ the Golden Gate Diner on Union Boulevard in Allentown, Pa. Many “THANKS” to Gary for planning & organizing this event for the “Free Spirit” membership.

AACA Museum, January 16, 2022

“Remembering Betty White”

To honor the life of Betty White, the AACA Museum, Hershey, Pa, declared Sunday, January 16th, “Betty White Day”. The day honored the veteran actress’s life and special connection to the Museum. Her beloved “Parakeet,” a 1977 Cadillac Seville, is part of the Museum’s collection. At 11 a.m., guests were invited to join in remembering Betty’s timeless wit and charm, get an up-close look at “The Parakeet, and take advantage of a photo-op with the car.

Sally Getz, along with Kathleen Duckett, attended the “Betty White” event.

Calendar of Events

FEBRUARY 2022 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

1 – Monthly chapter business meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, Pa. Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting @ 7:30 pm (WEATHER PERMITING)!!

MARCH 2022

1 – Monthly chapter meeting, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Allentown, PA. Dinner @ 6 pm, business meeting following @ 7:30 pm.
6 – Hamburg Swap Meet, Hamburg, Pa

APRIL 2022 HAPPY SPRING!

20-24 – Spring Carlisle
24 – Leesport Car Swap Meet

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 NEW tires, clean/clear title. Recently inspected.$10,000.00. Sally Getz, 610-377-6130. Pics upon request.

GRILLS

376 1953 Buick Super 1 w/ teeth, 1 wo teeth
377 1956 Buick ?? #1170647
378 1957 4 pc. pick of center piece, 1 center emblem piece.
379 1962 Buick FS (LeSabre, WC, Invicta, Electra) 2 passenger side
380 1963-4 Riviera 3 pc.
381 1963 WC 1 complete set w/ lower bar. Also have Center bar
382 1963 Special/Skylark
383 1963 LeSabre/Electra 4 pcs. 1 missing center emblem; 3 w/ emblem
384 1958 Special hood molding
385 1962 Special/Skylark (2)
386 1964 WC complete grill, extra center bar
387 1964 Electra 2 pcs. set
388 1965 Skylark 2 pcs.
389 1965 Electra/LeSabre grill center bar ( go w/ #405)
390 1965 Riviera 7 pcs. total. 6 Riv, 1 = GS (black edge)
391 1966 Skylark
392 1966 Riviera complete grill w/ headlight doors/motor
393 1966 Riviera headlight doors, 1 pair
394 1966 Electra, 2 passenger side only & 1 complete pair
395 1966 LeSabre, 2 complete grills
396 1966 WC center bar
398 1966 Riviera headlight motors 1 piece headlight
399 1967 Riviera: 1 complete grill w/ lights/splash pan
1 complete wo splash pan, 2 grills only
400 1967 Skylark: 2 w/ complete emblem, 2 w/ emblem base, 4 don’t have emblem nor base
401 1967 Special/GS 3 pcs. (REPRO = $500.00)
402 1967 LeSabre/Electra 3 pcs.
403 1967 WC grill 2 pcs,
404 1968 grill surrounds, 2 pcs.
405 1965 LeSabre 2 pcs (goes w/ #384)
406 1969 LeSabre 2 complete sets, 1 passenger side
407 1969 Electra 1 pair, 1 passenger side
408 1971 Skylark 1w/ emblem, 1 wo emblem
409 1971-72 Riviera w/ script
410 1973 Centurion grill, upper grill
411 1974 LeSabre? #1243160
412 1972 Centurion, #1240619, 2^nd type grill
413 1971 Centurion grill
414 1972 LeSabre grill
415 ???? #1240211
416 1984-85 Riviera grill, #25515948
417 1977-78 LeSabre grill, #125235
418 1980-81 Century grill
419 1978 Electra grill
420 1975 LeSabre grill
422 1984-87 Regal GN grill, #25518738
423 1977 Regal grill, #12524797
424 1976 -77 Regal grill, #1249738
425 1982-85 Riviera grill, #25512545 (guy states egg crate = ’83, waterfall = ’84-5 but ebay states ’82-’85)
426 1971-72 Skylark grill (cracked)
427 1971-72 Skylark grill, (broke inside- use for parts)
428 1971 Skylark custom grill
429 1971 Skylark hood moulding
430 1966 Olds 98 grill, #387488; #589886E; 589887E
431 1965 Olds Delta 88 grill, #589912
432 ???? Olds Cutlass F85 grill
433 1964 Olds F85 grill
434 1966 Olds Starfire grill, #390650; #390871
435 1970-72 Olds Cutlass Supreme grills, 2 pairs: #410674 passenger side, #410675 drivers side
436 1972 Olds 442 grill w/ script, #4110013
437 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme grills,2 pr
438 1972 Olds Cutlass grills, #410672, 2 pairs
1 extra grill only, #410673
439 1973 Olds , #412499, diecast, 1 pair
440 1968 Olds 98, #397843, #397842, 1 pair =
1 single Olds 88 grill, #398691
441 1972 Olds 2 passenger side only grill, #410674
442 ?????? Olds Cutlass Supreme, 2 pr
443 1966 Cadillac grill, #1485492
444 1962 Cadillac grill, (upper/lower)
445 1965 Cadillac grill
446 1975 Cadillac grill
447 1980-82 Cadillac Seville
448 1966 Cadillac front signal lights & grill extensions
450 1980 Chevy El Camino Malibu plastic grill, #14008338
451 1981-86 Chevy Monte Carlo grill w/ script, #14043548
452 1974 Chevy MC front chrome grill, #338599
454 1972 Chevy Impala/Caprice Upper grill w/ script donk, #3997323
455 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo grill w/ emblem, #3987079