DIRECTOR’S THOUGHTS. NOVEMBER. 2022

Fall is officially here! For those who attended the past Hershey AACA Fall Meet, Hershey, Pa, the weather really made its statement! Not only was it a very rainy start to the week long show, the temperatures plummeted into the low 40’s! If you attended the show, there were many many empty spaces compared to other years. The walking traffic also was not up to par either. The spectator and camping parking fields were extremely sparse, too. Could it have been the weather forecast? Could it have been the date changes? Guess we will never find out.

This year as I vended, I saw very few chapter members. The following are the members of whom stopped by my spaces, green field: John Moore, Michael Allen, William Hallman. David/Debbie Brady were vendors in the Red field.

Friday was show day. Congrats to the following:

• Gary Hiller with his 1951 Ford
• Bruce Swayze with his 1955 Buick
• Todd Kriner with his 1979 Oldsmobile & 1982 Buick Riviera Conv
• Michael Nester with his 1978 Buick Electra

Be sure to read on in this newsletter about the clay tour to Chalfont & the Annual “Holiday Gathering.”

Your Elected Director, Sally Getz

“FREE SPIRIT” MEETING MINUTES -OCTOBER 11. 2022

Meeting called to order@ 7:32 pm. 13 members present. Sally “Welcomed” everyone to tonight’s meeting. Our newest members, Steven Bubbemnoyer & Shannon Bellis, were in attendance & enjoyed Steve’s sharing his history on his Buick. He has owned 3 Buicks over the years.

Sally Getz & Kathleen Duckett attended the Ontelaunee Region AACA 4-day overnight weekend tour in mid-September to the Finger Lakes area. Sally brought her Corning Glass souvenir, Glass Pumpkin, filled with Halloween candy to share with the group tonight.

Motion to accept September meeting minutes, Kathleen Duckett, seconded by Steven Chappelear, so carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Treasurers report for September 2022. Motion to accept Lisa Senishen, seconded by David Brady, so carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Historian: No Report

Lehighton: Thus far, we have 25 pre-registered cars and 3 pre-registered outdoor flea market spaces. Officers and BOD’s will be asked to meet on the show field to layout the show field in mid – October. The awards & plaques are obtained & ready for show day. 2 food vendors are lined up.

Membership: Received 1 new member, Steven Bubbenmoyer/Shannon Bellis of Coopersburg, Pa with their 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe.

Newsletter: No Report

Publicity: The Lehighton Old Car Show ad has been placed on free web sites & the Blue Ridge Chapter channel, channel 80 (Community Calendar).

Technical: N0 Report

Ways-n-Means: no report

OLD BUSINESS: Tri-Regional Buick Show to be held at the Classic Auto Mall, Morgantown, Pa, June 21-24, 2023. As of October 1, 2022, you can make your Holiday Inn room reservations for the 2023 show. Be sure to mention “BUI” upon making your room reservation(s). Make them, for you can always cancel up to 2 weeks in advance before the show. Please keep abreast of the future newsletters to keep yourself updated on information on this show. The following is what one can expect:

• Wednesday= Cruise-In at the Mall, 4 pm -8 pm.
• Thursday = day tours = AOW/Bulgari’s Restoration Shop,
• Dinner tour to Shady Maple Smorgasbord.
• Friday= show car day followed by a banquet.
• Saturday= day tours = AACA Library/ AACA MuseLUn
• Flyers were passed out amongst the group tonight.

NEW BUSINESS: During next month’s meeting, nominations will be voted upon for the following chapter positions: Secretary, Treasurer, 2 Board of Director’s, Membership Chair person.

The following nominations were taken during October’s meeting:

• Secretary = Lisa Senishen
• Treasurer = Sally Getz
• BOD’s = Steven Bubbenmoyer, David Brady, Dan Reiniger,
• Membership chairperson = Dolores Kennedy, Debbie Brady.

Sally is organizing a day tour to “Byers Choice, Ltd,” on Saturday, November 19, 2022. Please read on in this newsletter for more information.

A fun filled FALL activity was conducted. It included:
Unscrambling FALL words, FALL crossword puzzle & 6 questions about what one would see during the FALL season.

David Brady announced, he is going to retire by the end of this year from 47 years of working on vehicle interior restorations. Dave is welcoming anyone who is interested in helping him to work on his 49 Estate Wagon and 47 Convertible. During his career, he has worked on cars, airplane interiors, trucks, etc. Congrats, David!

Motion to adjourn, Shirley Schaffer, seconded by Steven Chappelear, so carried, 8:34 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Lisa Senishen

Saturday. November 19. 2022. Day Tour

Sally is organizing a day tour for this membership to “Byers Choice Ltd.” facility in Chalfont, Pa.

Byers’ Choice Story

“What does Christmas look like to you? It was the late 1960’s and Joyce Byers, an amateur artist with a degree in fashion design, was disappointed in what she was seeing in the stores: aluminum tinsel trees with garish blue lights. She was looking for holiday decorations with wannth that showed respect for timeless traditions and her own memories of Christmas.”

“For more than 40 years, Byers’ Choice has been dedicated to bringing you the finest handcrafted gifts with the iconic Caroler® figurines. Every Caroler is lovingly handmade in our facility in Pennsylvania to bring the special warmth and traditions of Christmas into your home.”

Macungie Borough Park is where we will meet, the entrance just off Rt. 100 in the parking lot just across from the stone building. Please arrive a bit early for prompt leaving time@ 1 pm.

As we drive on the back roads, we can enjoy the sites of Fall to our destination. Once everyone has completed their time there, we will then take a ve1y shmt drive to have supper @ the “R&S Diner,” Telford, Pa.

For those who may be closer to the facility according to their home location, you can meet us at “Byers Choice, Chalfont, Pa”

Please, Please let Sally know of your attendance, be it meeting at Macungie Park or at “Byers Choice.” Please make your intentions known to Sally by Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Sally Getz

“Holiday Gathering” Tuesday, December 6, 2022

You won’t want to miss this year’s “Holiday Gathering.” Each person in attendance will pay $15.00.

Entrees offered: Monterey Chicken – Broiled Haddock – Meatloaf

Dinner will include: All U can eat Soup/salad bar, entree, dessert, & coffee/tea/sodas. Cash bar will be available. Since crazy Bingo will be taking a vacation this year, the entertainment is something you will want to be a part of! I highly encourage you to bring your iPhones & cameras, for you will thoroughly be surprised, plus never forget the evening!! Please submit vour reservation(s) to Sally Getz bv November 30. 2022. Payable: “Free Spirit” Chapter.

Name(s) of member(s): __________________________________________

Entree(s): ______________________________________________________

$15.00 per member(s) attending: __________________________________

Hope you can attend this fun-filled night of exciting fun!!!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2022 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

DECEMBER 2022 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

• 6 -Annual “Holiday Gathering”, Starlite Diner & Lounge, Rt 100, F ogelsville, Pa

JANUARY 2023 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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

CARS/PARTS “FOR SALE”

• 4 – 1963’s & 2 – 1964 Rivieras in various conditions 4 sale. Looking for people who have the time/money to invest in these BUICKS. They should be saved but do not have the time or money. 267-680-5116 between 4:30 pm- 8:00 pm during the week only. Ask for DON.
• 1972 Buick Centurion – is a project car. Clean title. Husband was rebuilding carb when passed away. All body pa1ts, engine & glass intact. All tires hold air. Interior all there but needs work. Buyer responsible for all tax & transfer fees. Must be towed/hauled. Terry@828-610-1880.

BUMPERS

• #809 NOS/OEM 1975-76 Pontiac Ventura Front bumper, #496144
  #810 1970 Pontiac LeMans/Tempest front bumper reinforcement, #979913 7
• #811 1970 Pontiac front brace, #9786445
• #812 Pontiac front brace, #523152
• #814 1967-68 Pontiac Firebird upper FRONT bumper reinforcement, #9786219
• #815 Pontiac, #480830, bumper reinforcement
• #816 1972 OEM Buick Skylark rear bumper, #1239576
• #817 1967-70 Buick ???? rear bumper
• #818 1966 or newer Buick Skylark? rear bumper w/ dents
• #819 2-1963-64 Riviera rear bumper, have 2, 1 w/ dents, 1 w/ dents; 1 good one
• #820 1963-65 Riviera FRONT LOWER bumper, w/ dents/damage; Riviera TOP bumper piece
• #819 (red) 2960 Cadillac Deville Fleetwood front hood extension end
• #826 1973 Centurion FRONT bumper w/ absorbers, back bumper, back inner bumper brackets
• #827 NOS Aluminum FRONT bumper, ?? small car? (FORD PINTO??)
• #828 1991-94 NOS/OEM GMC/CHEVY S-10/Blazer, #15961870 FRONT bumper
• #829 1963 Riviera speedometer cable. Will fit 1962-63 Riviera, LeSabre, WC, Electra wo cruise control but w/ dynaflow
• 830 1963-65 Riviera parking brake cables
• 831 1965 Riviera surface rust, solid rear bumper
• 833 2-1967 Electra, LeSabre, WC FRONT bumper
• 834 1971-72 Olds/Buick Skylark front bumper, #1239909, w/ rubber ends, #1236434 RS/#1236435 LS #835 1965 Special FRONT bumper
• 836 2 – 1965 FS Buick= Electra, WC, LeSabre, FRONT bumper w/ dent on side end
• & 1 w/ dent drivers front
• 837 1965 Electra rear bumper
• 839 1967-68 LeSabre ???? valences
• 840 Buick FRONT bumper, solid, surface rnst backside #25517831: ’77-79 Century; ’77-79, ’85-87 Regal; ’77-79, ’85-89 Estate Wagon; ’77-79, ’85 LeSabre; ’77-79 Electra; ’79, ’85 Riviera; ’77-79 Skyhawk; ’77-79, ’85 Skylark; ’88-90 LeSabre Estate Wagon.
• #841 1963 Electra rear center piece bumper
• 842 1971-72 LeSabre rear bumper
• 844 NOS 1967 NOS Chevy Impala FRONT bumper

FAN SHROUDS

• 319 1967-69 Riviera fan shrouds (2), will also fit ’67-68 LeSabre and Electra
• 783 1964- early 65 Skylark style downflow
• 784 1967 Skylark 300/340
• 785 1967 Skylark V6
• 786 1968 Skylark
• 787 1969 Skylark 788 1970 Skylark 789 1971 Sky lark 790 1965 Riviera
• 791 1963-65 Riviera
• 792 1967 Riviera
• 793 1967 Riviera w/air, has chunk missing
• 794 1966 Electra/WC REPAIRED, w/ air
• 795 1978 Electra 403, 2 pieces
• 796 1973 Centurion 350
• 797 1973 Centurion 455
• 798 1969 LeSabre 350/Electra, #1385492
• 799 1972 LeSabre w/ crack, #18436572, NO AIR 800 1969-72 Chevelle 4 BBL 350
• 802 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass w/air, has chunk out 803 1970’s Oldsmobile cutlass w/air
• 804 1971 Chevy Chevelle/Malibu, #3986905

FENDER SKIRTS

• 768 1964 Electra 2 pairs w/ brackets. OEM+ 1 single LH $200.00/PAIR, $125.00/1.
• 2 pairs = Blue n black, single = maroon
• 769 1965 Electra 4 pairs w/ brackets, OEM: black, blue, gray/silver, white/black
• 770 1965 Electra RH w/ bracket, OEM, turquoise
• 771 1966 Electra 4 pair w/ brackets, OEM, black, light blue, blue/yellow. gold
• 772 1967 Electra/WC w/ brackets, OEM, 2 pairs: 1 pr., mint green, missing trim pieces,
• 1 pr. Light/powder Blue
• 773 1969 Electra w/ brackets, OEM, 1 pr (green)
• 774 1967 Skylark w/ brackets, OEM, 3 prs.: white, blue/gold, gold, gold, light green 775 1971-76 Chevy Caprice/Impala Convertible w/ brackets, OEM, #6262354, green pair
• 776 1971-76 Pontiac, #2840559, 1 pr., black w/trirn/white wo trim
• 778 1965-66 Cadillac w/brackets, OEM, 1 pr, brown/tan
• 779 1961-62 Cadillac w/bracket, OEM, RH only, maroon rusty
• 780 1968 Electra w/brackets, OEM, 2 pr: 1 pr light blue, 1 pr gold
• 781 1972 Electra w/bracket. OEM, ?drivers side only
• 782 1968 Skylark w/brackets, OEM, I pr, gold/green

Pictures upon request, Sally Getz, csgetz@ptd.net