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Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon April 2010 1

VOLUME 10 issue 4 April 2010

NEWSLETTER OF THE CHEVELLE & EL CAMINO CLUB OF OREGON

Major Newsletter Financial Supporters

Brandon Coffey’s El Camino

April 2010 Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon

Driving, traveling, cruising….isn’t that what these muscle cars we love were made for? Of course, street racing, as well as track racing, were common pas-sions for the muscle car owner. While most of us (?) may not be racing our Chevelles and El Caminos, we certainly love to drive them around, especially with Spring knocking at our doors. By the time you are reading this, or shortly thereafter, Lee and I along with Jay and Lorilee Ashcraft and Janice Reddaway will be cruising’ on down the road toward Route 66. It was also known as “The Will Rogers High-way” (after the humorist), the “Main Street of America,” and the “Mother Road” and was open to travel from 1926 through 1985. Today only broken section remain passable. The song Route 66, composed by Bobby Troup in 1946 and recorded first

by Nat King Cole, was inspired by a trip west from Pennsylvania. The song “celebrate[d] the romance and freedom of automobile travel (Wikipedia)” in post-war America. Our parents and grandparents experienced a new kind of leisure time in the prosperity of those decades, as their autos became a means to escape the daily grind. Route 66, laying asphalt from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California became fa-mous, at least in part, due to Troup’s lyrics and the 1960’s television series of the same name. In the TV series, two young men traveled cross-country in a, now iconic, Corvette. Now, two young-hearted men and three, dare I say, iconic women will take a different kind of muscle car—two Elkies and one Chevelle—on the same journey. Okay, okay, part of the same journey. We will drive south to Needles, California and pass over the border to catch the first accessible west-end of the Route. We’ll take it through Arizona and up to the Grand Canyon. We’ll probably take a side trip to Mesa Verde before heading back through Colorado and Utah. We will visit Arches National Park and eventually turn north toward home, via Idaho. They say you’ll “get your kicks on Route 66.” Well, we’re about to find out.

Marina Anderson Contact me anytime at 503.263.4001 or

[email protected].


Membership Update

WELCOME

Our active membership is 99 as of 03/27/2010

Past Due/Due Soon Past Due memberships below have lapsed according to the most recent roster (03/27/2010). Unless renewed they will be removed from the roster. If you’ve already renewed and your name appears below in “Past Due” either call or send an email to Tim Branson (503-655-3679 or [email protected]) to correct the error. To renew use the application on page 11 or call Jay Ashcraft for more info. I have also included a list of upcoming dues.

When are dues due??? On the anniversary of your joining the club. If you’re not sure what

that is, check your membership card. The date is printed in the lower right hand corner.

If you are highlighted in RED, You are in danger of being dropped. Please contact Jay Ashcraft to renew.

Special thanks to our supporters: Team Chevelle and ACES

Past Due March April May #139 Dotter #323 Adams #076 Amacher #279 Cannon

#322 Griffin #071 Ames #075 Beymer #082 Coffey

#348 Hannifan #149 Bayautet #214 Comella #376 Johnson #180 Burnett #078 Crocker #306 Lewis #145 Hager #155 Cubelic #042 O'Grady #151 Johnson #307 Daniels #140 Patton #153 Ratzlaff #273 Duncan #377 Peterson #074 Strohmeyer #397 Michael #066 Richardson #154 Wilson #396 Schuff #395 Weaver


Upcoming Events

May 1...............Suburban Auto group car show 9-4 $15.00 503-668-5555 June 2...............11th annual Stro’s Cruise In at A&W in Stayton. OR first & third Wed June thru Aug. 5:30 to 8:30 pm June 19.............On the lawn at PGE Salem, OR by Obsolete chevy fleet 503-585-5441 Aug 22 .............Yesterday’s Auburn, WA

For more information on these and other events contact Bob Dutro 360-921-4412

Club Meetings April 25 .................... Fast Specialties in Vancouver, WA (newsletter sponsor) May 23..................... Mikey & Kathy Hannifan’s home in Hood River, OR **** this is a change **** June 27.................... Dave & Shannon Copes’ in Mulino, OR July.......................... No meeting

Directions to April’s meeting

Pizza will be provided. Please bring a salad or dessert. Directions are listed in the minutes on page 5. Fast Specialties is a newsletter sponsor. Please plan on coming to show your support.


Meeting Minutes March 28, 2010

Doug & Sebrina Hart, Host Home

Welcome and Thanks to Doug and Sebrina Hart for the use of their Home Prez Marina Opened the Meeting at 1:52 New Members--Tom Winning 69 Elcamino--Dave and Shannon Cope Cars Driven--The Cope's Malibu Wagon--The Saxe Elcamino-- and one other I missed Update on Ken Crocker--He is here today and He says that all you need to know (with a smile) He turned 65 on Tuesday. Minutes of last month Accepted--Motion by Doug Hart--Second by Melody Saxe--All in favor, approved. Treasurer Report--by Michelle Coffey Bank $1838.79-Show $3630.37-Total $5469.16// +or- money taken in and spent today Newsletter--by Dale Johnson- Deb Has 2 cover cars, but is still wanting more stuff. Newsletters are more fun with more stuff Deb Johnson needs to upgrade Her System to continue the newsletter: approx cost $100 Motion to spend money to buy software made by Pat Coffey--second by Donna--All in favor, approved. Activities--Bob Dutro has applications for the Suburban Show till Apr 27th show date May 1 $15 per car Madras Or 100th Anniversary Show in town July 3rd---Apr Swap Meet 9,10,11 a booth will be avail-able to members contact Laren Srb (date) Aug Neon Nights in The Dalles OR Fri Nite Cruz, Sat Car Show in the Park, Sun Dufur Show. Laren wants to know if anyone else would like to go/\/\/\ Tom asked if anyone was interested in Hot Aug Nites in LV, not sure of the decision---Oregon City, Mt Pleasant Show , See Tim Branson ***I think I have this correct-You can make announcements to the group thru the E-Mail site about your events*** Show Chair Report---Lee or Laren or the Prez ???? will be in contact with the fairgrounds, the RMDH rep to coordinate the show plans Apparel for the Show-- Melody Saxe--All Children and Women T-shirts and Sweatshirts need to be pre or-dered and pre paid before Jun 1 Thanks for the help True Connection will be donating A Set of 4 Wheels this year--- Apparel -- still contact Cinamen Christman She has stuff to for you Website info send to Warren Christman Old Business--Next meeting April 25th --Fast Specialties--meet at Jansen Beach old GI joe building-- arrive at 12:00 leave at 12:30 Pizza supplied bring desert or salad///May 23rd Mike and Kathy Hannifan Hood River Fried Turkey on order/// June 27th Dave and Shannon Cope Mulino **Marina will send Letter to Bank for Account signers New Business-- Someone needs an Appraiser for their car send info to Cecco Site Cars and Parts for Sale--Doug Sold the 68---Doug had the parts for a small block project---Hello to Gene Bolante --Dave Cope would like to talk about a 70 that needs a frame and body since his has a crunch 50/50 winner Dave Cope $37 Adjourned when we were done, you know how time flies when you’re having fun Disclaimer: These note taken while talking, some facts may be distorted due to ears not open while mouth is open-- Mikey


Have you check the Website lately?

Warren would like to update the member’s ride section on our website. Please take the time to

look at the website and email him at [email protected] with any changes.

Brandon’s El Caminos Brandon got his first El Camino when he was just 8 years old. We were driving in Portland and saw it sitting at the back of a lot. It was complete with a disassembled engine, and the price was right. As we began work we uncovered more and more issues until it wasn’t worth the money to restore, but it still made a great parts car for El Camino #2. Brandon has grown up around the club and always had a fondness for Lee’s original El Camino with the red paint and flames. He has the wheels and tires for the look and his goal is to eventually fix it up. Right now he has a cool car for a high school kid.

Feature Car


Super Chevrolet Parts Co.

8705 SE Stark St Portland, Oregon 97216

503-256-0098 1-800-232-6472

Club member discounts

Special thanks to our supporters: Team Chevelle and ACES


APPAREL OPTIONS as of JANUARY 2010

WOMEN’S XS - XXL plus 1X & 2X extra L448 100% Pima cotton 2-button Y-placket $22 Blueberry, Navy, Red L431 100% Cool Mesh cotton sport shirt, V-neck Johnny collar $28 Red, Royal, Navy, Oxford Heather, Blueberry LSP10/11 Value Demin shirt, long or short sleeve $18 Ink Blue, Faded Blue L600D Better quality Denim shirt, long sleeve $28 Faded Denim MEN’S S – XL 2XL & 3XL extra K448 100% Pima cotton sport shirt no pocket $22 Red, Navy 5032 Birdseye Trim Pique w/ pocket 100% cotton $28 Bright Royal w/ Black trim* 3XL $34 SP10/11 Value Denim shirt, long or short sleeve w/ pocket $18 Ink Blue, Faded Blue S600/500 Better quality Denim shirt, long or short sleeve $28 Faded Denim WINDBREAKER S – XL 2XL extra O5509 Nylon Pack-away Jacket, wind & water resistant, hidden hood $23 Bright Red/Navy, Bright Royal/Navy JACKET O5510 Sailcloth Jacket, wind & water resistant, hidden hood $52* Bright Red/Navy, Bright Royal/Navy, Navy/Pure Gold *Extra cost if large embroidery wanted on back SWEATS S – XL 2XL & 3XL extra (unisex sizing) PC90ZH* Heavy Blend Full Zip Hooded Sweatshirt $28 Royal, Black, Red, Gray PC90* Heavy Blend Crewneck $15 Royal, Black, Red, Gray L253 ¼ zip Ladies Sweatshirt $26 Red, Royal, Navy TOTE BAG U5018 Advantage Shoulder Bag, 600 denier polyester, 16” x 13” x 7” $16 Royal/Black, Navy/Black P151 Two-tone color block tote 600 denier, zipper top, 14” x 14” x 4” $08 Red/Black or Royal/Black HAT one size C9035 Magic Side Flame, Velcro closure $12 Black/white/royal blue, black/white/red

Youth: PC90Y Crew sweatshirt $10 Royal blue, Red, Gray, Black 2000B 100% cotton t-shirt $10 Royal, Red FLEECE JACKET S – XL 2XL extra P5001 Men’s Thermal Micro fleece Full Zip, black $32


From the Editor’s Desk

As always, please send information to [email protected] or call me at

503-390-7240 Thanks, Debbie Johnson

Have you moved or changed your email address??? Please let us know.

Please call Tim Branson at 503-655-3679 or email him at [email protected]

Article from a member

Full circle. While recycling some scrap metal, I spotted this old "track" car on a rollback across the yard. I asked the yard manager where it came from and he told me of an older gentleman that passed away in Cresent City, Calif. and he was hired to clean up the yard of scrap metal. This old 66 Chevelle was under some trees in the side yard. He loaded it on the truck and brought it back to Grants Pass. I asked if he was going to bale it and his reply was he couldn't bring himself to crush history. The man already had my vote. I took these pictures of the car and on Monday, went by Paradice Road hotrod shop to show the pictures to Mickey Cox as I knew he'd lived in Cresent City in the 70's. At first he didn't recognizes the car, I'm assuming because of it's sad state of deterioration, but further examination revealed the pinstriped dragon on the quarter panel. Then he saw the picture with "Art's Towing" on the side and the light came on. Mick had built this very car for a guy named Anthony Nunes in 1976 in exchange for lessons on how to drive a log truck. Mick went on to marry Art’s daughter, but that was three, maybe four wives back (you know how those car guys are). Mick went out to see the car in person and as of this writing is making a deal to buy the car. Talk about full circle...


Application for ACES Membership Please enroll me as a member of the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society (ACES), and send immediately all membership materials. I understand the annual membership dues entitle me to an ACES member card, window decal, and subscription to Chevelle World, a bi-monthly magazine devoted exclusively to classic ‘64-’72 Chevelles, Mailbus and El Caminos. ACES members are also eligible for free hobbyist advertising in the Chevelle Classifieds and participation in all ACES activities and events. Name Phone ( ) Address City State Zip

Make checks payable to: American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society ( ) Enclosed is $40 for regular membership (US only) 900 Conference Dr Suite 1-B #222 ( ) Enclosed is $50 for Canadian membership (US funds only) Goodlettsville, TN 37072 ( ) Enclosed is $70 for foreign membership (US funds only)

Please include on a separate piece of paper description's) of your Chevelle and/or El Camino

Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon Membership Form

Name

Address City State Zip Phone Email Web Site New Membership Renewal

Chevelle, Beaumont, El Camino and/or Sprint Information Car #1

Year Model Color Engine Additional Info

Car #2

Year Model Color Engine Additional Info

Please include separate sheet for additional cars. _____Enclosed is $35.00 for regular membership (US$) (and Cdn$ for Canadian residents) _____Enclosed is $15.00 for young adult membership (US$) 17 and under

Please mail to: Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon

2050 Beavercreek Rd. Suite 101 PMB 206

Oregon City, OR 97045

2010

Officers

******President**************

Marina Anderson Canby, OR

[email protected] 503-263-4001

*****Vice President*****

Jan Vandervort Portland, OR 503-254-0582

******Secretary******

Mike Hannifan Hood River, OR 541-386-5146

******Treasurer******

Cinamen Christman Molalla, OR

503-829-3737

*****Activities Chair*****

Bob Dutro Vancouver, WA 360-921-4412

***Membership Chair***

Tim Branson Oregon City, OR 503=655-3679

******Historian & Photographer******

Gloria Branson Oregon City, OR

503-655-3679

******Show Chair******

Laren Srb

Stayton, OR 503-769-6550

***Newsletter Editor***

Debbie Johnson Salem, OR

503-390-7240

***Webmaster***

Warren Christman

Molalla, OR [email protected]

Officers & Club Applications


3848 Pi erce St Riverside, CA

1-800- 600- 4144

www.true-connections.com

Additional Sponsors Crock Racing & C/W Auto Repair– Hillsboro Hillyer’s Tire & Wheel Center– Salem Mac’s Radiator & Repair– Portland Mikey’s Mufflers & More– Hood River Original Parts Group– California A.C.E.S Elsie Jones Kingpin Les Schwab

Fitness Together


CECCO Marketplace

Sale Ads run for only 2 issues. Please email [email protected] to extend.

66 Malibu 2 door coupe. Originally a 4 speed car, tunnel not molested. Has a 350 in it now with auto. Body was stripped and is not pretty but metal is in good shape. Complete car, needs total restoration. I have all the parts. I do not have original motor or tranny. Clean title. Needs a home for someone to restore. Car is in White Salmon (Hood River) WA. $ 4,100 or OBO - Tom - 360-901-9828 [email protected]

For Sale

Wanted: I'm looking for a original 4 speed console and dash carrier or some call it a dash bezel for a 1970. Also car is changing everyday. Working for the car to be in the show in July. Someday it will be ready to make the front page of the newsletter. Ray Griffin 503-684-3063 or [email protected]


Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon 2050 Beavercreek Rd Suite 101 PMB 206

Oregon City, OR 97045

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