The May 2012 newsletter - Text Version
Updated 21-May-2013 ==== Copyright (c) 2013 Corvairs of New Mexico
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MAY 2012 / VOLUME 38 / NUMBER 5 / ISSUE #440
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Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, First Place, 2005
Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, Third Place, 2010
EDITOR: Jim Pittman
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 7:00 PM
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Wyoming & Carmel NE
THIS MONTH:
Dues Due Membership Committee
OLD ROUTE 66 CLEANUP 7 APRIL 2012
"Air" Force President's Notes John Wiker
April meeting Minutes Art Gold
April Board Meeting Anonymous
Tour of NM Veterans Memorial Lee Reider
May We Never Forget... Russ McDuffie
In Appreciation: Larry Blair Jim Pittman
Birthdates, Anniversary Dates Sunshine
The Corvair Brake System Bob Helt, Vegas Vairs
Salida, Colorado Tri-State Steve Goodman
Treasury Report Treasurer Robert Gold
Car Council Report: The Headless NMCCC Robert Gold
May 20th NMCCC Museum Car Show Robert Gold
Calendar of Coming Events CNM Board
Years Ago: 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 CNM Historian
COVER: Photos from our most recent Old Route 66 clean-up session
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MEETING: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Wyoming & Carmel NE
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President: John Wiker 505-899-3076 wikerj63 @ yahoo.com
Vice-Pres: Pat Hall 505-620-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Secretary: Art Gold 505-620-7434 rollerart @ gmail.com
Treasurer: Robert Gold 505-268-6878 beisbol30 @ msn.com
Board: Car Council: Mike Stickler 505-856-6993 sticorsa @ hotmail.com
Board: Merchandise: Vickie Hall 505-865-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Board: Membership: Larry Yoffee 505-321-5909 corsa180 @ gmail.com
Board: Sunshine: Heula Pittman 505-275-2195 jimp @ unm.edu
Board: Newsletter: Jim Pittman 505-275-2195 jimp @ unm.edu
Board: Past Pres: Pat Hall 505-620-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Board: Past Pres: Ray Trujillo 505-839-7436 ray @ bpsabq.com
Board: Past Pres: Mike Stickler 505-856-6993 sticorsa @ hotmail.com
Board: Past Pres: David Huntoon 505-281-9616 corvair66 @ aol.com
DUES: CNM: 12 months $25.00 -or- 26 months $ 50.00
CORSA: 12 months $45.00 -or- 26 months $ 90.00
CNM & CORSA: 12 months $70.00 -or- 26 months $140.00
CORSA's home page: http://www.corvair.org
Steve Gongora's page: http://www.corvair.org/chapters/chapter871
CNM's newsletters: http://www.unm.edu/~jimp
Larry Yoffee home page: http://www.corsaturbo180usa.weebly.com
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DUES DUE DATES FOR MAY 2012
== DUE APR = INACTIVE 25-MAY-2012:
(none)
== DUE MAY = INACTIVE 25-JUN-2012:
2012.05 Jerry Goffe
== DUE JUN = INACTIVE 25-JUL-2012:
2012.06 Melba & Tommie J. Anderson
2012.06 Heula & Jim Pittman
== DUE JUL = INACTIVE 25-AUG-2012:
2012.07 Anne & Geoffrey Johnson
2012.07 Tracey & John McMahan
== EXPIRED = INACTIVE AS OF 25-APR-2012:
2011.12 Diane & A. John Pattison
2012.02 Kelly & Art Gold
Send your Dues to:
CNM Treasurer c/o Robert Gold
1301 Valencia NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Past due memberships will become inactive after a one-month grace period. The
Club will mail in your National Dues when you renew, if you send us the renewal
form from your CORSA Communique!
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OLD ROUTE 66 CLEANUP -- 7 APRIL 2012
The first clean-up of our mile of Old Route 66 for the new year featured
beautiful weather and an enthusiastic crew. There were enough of us to make the
chore go quickly and the amount of trash seemed not excessive. There seemed to
be lighter road traffic than usual but there were many groups of bicyclists,
most heading east and a few heading west.
Lube Lubert was first (Brand-X pickup) then Jim Pittman (1965 coupe) Geoff
Johnson (1965 sedan) Robert & Javi Gold (early convertible) Brenda Stickler &
Ollie Scheflow (Brand-X) David Huntoon (the yellow "library" van) and Pat Hall
(early coupe). Yes, there were five Corvairs present at this event.
A number of large adobe blocks were found scattered next to the road. Not enough
to build a house, or even a doghouse. Otherwise, the amount of trash seemed
lighter than usual.
A good time was had by all. Some enjoyed coffee after the event at the Golden
Corral restaurant.
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"Air" Force President's Notes
John Wiker
As they say, if you don't like the weather in New Mexico, just wait, it will
change. The weatherman's prediction for Saturday April 14th was dire: wind,
wind, wind! On Saturday morning I was expecting to see small chunks of Arizona
sailing through the air.
Thanks to those brave seven who came out for breakfast at Jimmy's Cafe and the
additional four who joined us for the Veterans' Memorial Tour organized by Larry
Blair.
As some of you know, I spent 15 years at Del Norte High School as the Air Force
Junior ROTC instructor. Three times a year I would bring about 15 cadets to the
Memorial to help in the three major ceremonies held each year: Memorial Day,
POW/MIA Day and Veterans' Day. That's 45 visits, and all I ever saw was the
Parade Field and the amphitheater. Perhaps I caught a glimpse of the Museum as I
snuck in to use the facilities. Keeping track of the Cadets was like herding
cats. Boy was I surprised about the detail of the memorial and grounds I had
never seen before. They have a great library of military history books and a
sculpture by Bill Mauldin, a famous New Mexican soldier in the European Theatre
in WWII, was at front and center. How many of you have had the opportunity to
peer into a Navy submarine's periscope? We saw an ancient bronze plaque, dating
from 1919, naming those from the 1,750 volunteers to "The Great War" from
Bernalillo County who died in service to our country. The plaque was neglected
for years as "the war to end all wars" became a dim memory, and it has been
located, retrieved, cleaned and installed in a new setting in this memorial.
The tour was a great job, Larry. Even in the face of the April New Mexico wind
gusts, you pulled it off like the pro you are. Our group was rather small but it
provided six Corvairs (two earlies, four lates) to park along the S-shaped drive
in front of the museum.
See you all at the next event that you may choose - Corvair Car Show, Museum Car
Show or Tri-State. And of course, see you all at our next regular meeting on
Wednesday 2 May 2012. -- John
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Regular Meeting Minutes
4-4-2012
Art Gold
Meeting came to order at 7:03 pm at North Domingo Baca Multicultural Center
with 24 in attendance.
Officer Reports
President (John Wiker) - absent, but sent word that the Saturday April 14th
breakfast at Jimmy's Cafe will be at 9:30, not 8:30 as earlier reported.
Vice President (Pat Hall) - auctioned off a tachometer/dwell meter that Steve
Gongora donated. The winning bid was made by Dave Huntoon. Pat introduced Bob
Lange, our guest speaker. At a recent car council meeting Bob, a representative
from the car show KarKix, spoke about having a forum to discuss classic cars, in
which he is in negotiation with local radio stations to put on the show.
Meanwhile the show can be heard at KarKix.com. He talked at length about the
lost 1965 Rolls Royce of John Lennon. Its whereabouts will be revealed in a few
days!
Kim Patten attended the meeting, first time we have seen her in a while.
Treasurer (Robert Gold) stated that the account has $4,678.60.
Secretary (Art Gold) stated that he will do the bidding of the club.
Membership (Larry Yoffee) talked about trying to get a flyer into the CORSA
Communique about Corvair participation in the October Balloon Fiesta.
Larry then told us about driving somewhere when he spotted a red Corvair being
driven by a blonde girl. He gave chase, so to speak, and was able to speak to
her. He learned that the red car was the same 1965 Corvair he lost a few years
ago in a crash, now repaired and back in use! He invited the owner to our
meeting, and who knows, she may join the cub someday. Larry mentioned the
All-Corvair show at Target on Sunday 4-22 at 11:30 am-2:30 pm and urged all to
bring their Corvairs.
Member Reports
Jim Pittman (Editor) stated that the deadline for the newsletter is Friday 4-20.
Vickie Hall (Merchandise) stated that she received $7 for a jacket patch, and
she gave it to the treasurer. She said everyone with a new jacket should buy a
jacket patch!
Heula Pittman (Sunshine) stated that everything is rocking along. She reminded
the members that she is out to spread sunshine.
Mike Stickler (Car Council) stated that the Museum Show will be on 5-20-12, and
will feature the 100 years of Chevrolet. The council also would like to have a
luncheon to celebrate old cars in Los Lunas on 7-8-12. There was a change in
leadership, John Doran will be president, and Bob Agnew will be V.P. The Spring
Thaw tune-up of classic cars will be on Saturday 4-21 at the Old Car Garage -
call 881-2722 for information and an appointment. This is a great opportunity to
get your old car tuned up and lubricated for the summer. There will be an
envelope stuffing party for the museum show on 4-18 at 6pm. This year's All
Clubs picnic is still being planned and will probably be at Isleta Lakes.
John Wiker sent word that the club's Activity Award will be discussed at the
next meeting.
New Business
Ollie Scheflow stated that the Route 66 Clean-up will be coming up this Saturday
and we'll meet just east of the I-40 - NM333 overpass. (4-8-12)
Larry Blair reminded us of the guided tour of the Veterans' Memorial on Saturday
4-14-12. We'll start with breakfast at Jimmy's Cafe on Jefferson NE at 9:30 and
then caravan through town to the Memorial, located at 1100 Louisiana SE. People
who wish to skip the breakfast can just go directly to the Memorial at 11:00am.
Larry Yoffee reminded us that there will be an All-Corvair car show at the
Target parking lot, Saturday 4-22-12, from 11am-3pm or so.
Ollie Scheflow was the 50/50 winner and he gave the winnings to the club,
$11.50.
LeRoy Rogers is planning a garage tour in June. See the web page calendar.
Steve Gongora mentioned that he had added our logo to his web page, and the new
web page for the Car Council was mentioned, particularly their list of member
clubs with full-color logos.
Heula Pittman discussed having an Ethnic Dinner for good food, needs a facility.
Tri-State discussion: May 18th-20th. Salinas, CO. There will be an attempt to
get a caravan together.
Steve Gongora talked about the CNM logo, and the revamp of the website, with a
web counter! Talked about a garage tour in Los Alamos.
Robert Gold stated that the Car Council has a great workable website now, and it
should be checked out.
Pat Hall wants to have a tuna. He talked about the TA Travel Center.
Larry Yoffee talked about possibly having the 2014 in Chama. Talked about having
places to have the Banquet and two hotels in which the clubs could stay.
Jim Pittman told a story about Chama, Robert Mitchum movie (The Good Guys and
the Bad Guys), and the "extra: feature on the DVD that told about how the movie
was made in and around Chama, New Mexico in the early 1950s.
Larry Blair made a suggestion about going to see the San Juan River diversion
tunnels near Chama when the Tri-State is held there.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:53 pm.
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April Board Meeting Report
CNM's Roving Reporter
For those curious about this month's board meeting, well, there wasn't one.
Some members said they couldn't attend, some said they needed to go to the Car
Council envelope stuffing party at 6:00 PM, some members said they didn't have
any club business to discuss anyway. So, the meeting, attended by John Wiker,
Lube Lubert, Vickie Hall and Pat Hall, just kind of fizzled out. See you next
month when we may do better!
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Tour of NM Veterans Memorial
Lee Reider
The Corvair Club's tour of the New Mexico Veteran's Memorial on April 14th was a
thought-provoking and sobering journey back in time. The earliest historical
periods memorialized were before my lifetime, but I remembered my mother's
strong feelings of sorrow for the losses of World War I and her love of Country
which were very evident in her solemn and prayerful observance of "Armistice
Day" on November 11 each year as I was growing up in the 1930s.
The World War II Memorial was the most poignant for me. I had attended a movie
with a cousin a few years older than I on the afternoon of December 7, 1941. As
we passed the open door of a drug store on the way home, we heard the news of
the attack on Pearl Harbor on a radio broadcast. When we arrived back at my
family's apartment, everyone was huddled around the radio in shock at the news.
In recent years, my cousin has called me on December 7 each year to remind me of
that day.
As we continued to each succeeding memorial, I was saddened by the remembrance
of the losses of so many lives that came as a result of each additional
conflict. The most sobering realization was to learn that the largest loss of
American lives in a single conflict was during the Civil War. I remembered
recently reading a copy of a speech given by a heavy-hearted President Lincoln
in which he said something to the effect that the terrible bloodshed of that war
had been related to the terrible bloodshed that accompanied slavery.
Thank you to Larry Blair for arranging and leading the tour. Lee Reider
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May We Never Forget...
Russ McDuffie
Although it was a windy and blustery day, our tour of the Veterans' Memorial
helped bring home the sacrifice our men and women have given for this great
country we live in. War isn't pretty, War isn't all glorious, but thank God we
have young Men and Women that chose, and continue to choose, to serve for us in
all capacities of military service. It was a wonderful, and sobering, reminder
of this, which our astute and knowledgeable tour guide, our own Larry Blair,
gave as we toured the 15 acre site off Louisiana and Gibson.
It was a small handful of us that were able to see this magnificent facility and
all the efforts volunteers have put into this place. From a well-stocked
Library, the awesome visual displays, a very cool periscope, to the Obelisks
outside that recognize every battle in which a New Mexican has served. Larry was
able to give us insight that only someone who has been there could, and one who
has dedicated personal time in making this facility what it is. There is so much
to see and read that more than a full day would be needed to encompass all that
is on offer here.
For those that couldn't make it, you missed a definite highlight of this year's
CNM events. Take time to see this, you won't be disappointed.
Larry, Sir... Thank You... Thank You for your service to our Great Country, this
wonderful memorial, your fellow veterans, and to us, for helping us remember.
To all the veterans in our Corvair Club... Thank You!
My hat is off, my head is bowed, my hand on my heart... God Bless America.
Russ McDuffie
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In Appreciation: Larry Blair
Jim Pittman
Our Veterans' Memorial tour guide on April 14th was Larry Blair, a long-time CNM
member who has provided much of value to the club over the years. Larry joined
us in 1985 and served one term (1994-1995) as president and one (2001-2002) as
vice-president. He is known for his low-key and casual attitude, but he plans
and carries out amazing activities for the club.
A signal achievement was the 2001 tour of the Big-I project when he arranged for
Van Groves of Twin Mountain Construction to invite us to visit. Not only was Mr
Groves knowledgeable and willing to answer all questions, but we were greatly
impressed at the technology required to construct a major highway interchange.
Larry often brings Corvair parts to meetings to illustrate his tech talks: a
gasoline heater, an instrument panel, early turn signals, and an entire early
front suspension!
Your Editor is not likely to forget that time in Durango when we were scheduled
to ride the narrow-gauge railway to Silverton. To avoid a parking problem, my
dad and I accepted Larry's offer to ride to the train station with him and
Kathy. The next thing we knew, we two six-foot-one guys were trying to fold
ourselves into the tiny back seat of Larry's early convertible - top-up! The
drive through Durango was nearly as memorable as the subsequent train ride. It
was a Tri-State to remember, for sure.
Some of us remember going to board meetings at the comfortable conference room
at AMAFA when Larry worked there as the city's field engineer and executive
engineer, and some of us remember a terrific carburetor rebuild session at
Larry's garage, supervised by carbmeister Sylvan Zuercher. Larry's distinctive
dark green 1964 "Spyder" convertible has been a star attraction at many CNM
events and has been photographed more than a few time for the newsletter.
Larry spent twenty years or so with the Army as an engineer and at a meeting in
2003 gave us an illustrated talk on combat engineering in Viet Nam. He provided
insights into that war that few of us had been exposed to before. After retiring
Larry has assumed volunteer duties with the VA and the Veterans' memorial.
If you want to be present at another tech session at Larry's garage, be sure to
attend the June 16th Garage Tour being organized by LeRoy Rogers. There will be
plenty of Corvair objects and Corvair lore to discuss.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes Go to Ten CNMers:
Mary Alice Scheflow May 2
Jerry Goffe May 6
Marilyn Foster May 11
Tommie J. Anderson May 15
Samantha Wilvert May 19
Stephanie Wilvert May 19
Pat Hall May 22
Brenda Wilvert May 23
Mary Lou Martinek May 26
Anne Mae Gold May 28
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY wishes Go to Six CNM couples:
Mary Lou & Mark Martinek May 1
Mary Alice & Ollie Scheflow May 6
Leslie & Kevin Sullivan May 13
Melba J & Tommie J Anderson May 19
Lee & Bill Reider May 27
Darlene & Bill Darcy May 31
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The Corvair Brake System
By: Bob Helt
HOW GOOD ARE THE STOCK BRAKES?
The Corvair is designed so that under panic braking conditions, the rear brakes
will lockup before the front ones do. This will allow the vehicle to still be
steered safely and likely avoid an accident. The possible problem though, is
that the rear end may try to swap ends if the wheels lock up. Modern front-wheel
drive cars are designed to lockup the front wheels first. The thinking here is
to keep the vehicle on a straight path, although not steerable. The Corvair's
method seems more desirable.
Under braking conditions, the effects of the vehicle's weight are shifted
forward so that the front wheels provide an increased braking effort. This is an
advantage with the Corvair, and provides a greater percentage of front wheel
braking as the braking effort increases.
There is very little published data available on stopping distances for stock
Corvair brakes. This is surprising, but it seems like none of the automobile
magazines considered it important to determine stopping distances when
performing other performance tests in their reports. Several test reports on the
1960-64 models did complained about severe brake fade after only one or two
repeated high speed stops. They also encountered water affecting the brakes by
pulling to one side and reduced stopping ability during rainy sessions. Their
solution was to instal the factory sintered metallic brake option.
For 1965-69, Corvair brakes were much improved by adopting the larger Chevelle
brakes and reversing them. Thus, putting the Chevelle's front brakes on the rear
Corvair wheels (with an added hole in the shoes for connecting the emergency
brake cable), and the Chevelle's rear brakes on the front of the Corvair.
Only two actual stopping test reports have been found. One test of a 1961 Monza
published in Motor Life, May 1961, was 34 feet, 30 to 0 MPH and 143 feet, 60 to
0 MPH. Another test in Motor Trend, January 1965, for a 1965 Corsa gave 32 feet,
30 to 0 MPH and 146 feet, 60 to 0 MPH. These stopping distances did not include
the driver reaction time, and are considered to be quite good for that era
considering the bias-pty tires then in use.
CORVAIR STOPPING DISTANCES
Stopping Distance in feet
Corvair Source 30 to 0 60 to 0
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1961 Monza Motor Life 5/65 34 143
1965 Corsa Motor Trend 1/65 32 146
THE HARD-HARDER BRAKE TEST
Larry Claypool recommends that you frequently perform his Hard-Harder brake
test. This test will confirm the integrity of your brake system, and help avoid
those surprises that can lead to total loss of braking capability while the
vehicle is in motion and in imminent danger if the vehicle cannot be stopped. To
perform this test simply put both feet on the brake pedal while the car is
safely stopped (engine off) and push as hard as you can. Then push even harder.
Now hold it. If the pedal remains firm and does not go to the floor, all is
well. But if the pedal goes to the floor (either slowly or suddenly) there is a
problem that needs to be fixed before you drive any further.
Reprinted from Vegas Vairs Vision, April 2012 issue,
Vegas Vairs Chapter, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Salida, Colorado Tri-state Is Drawing Near
by Steve Goodman
The month of May is getting closer, have you made your reservations at the
Gateway Inn and Suites for the Tri-State this year? I checked a few days ago and
over 20 rooms were booked, she had originally offered 30 rooms but she said up
to 35 or so if need be. After that the price may be higher.
From all accounts both RMC and PPCC have numerous members planning on driving to
Salida. It may be a close count between RMC/PPCC/CNM for the participation award
this year. I also understand that several from the Wichita area will be driving
out. In addition to the parking lot show 'n shine yours truly is going to hold
the last raffle for an afghan that Ruth had made in advance for this year. RMC
also has managed to find some door prizes so nothing is needed by either PPCC or
CNM to add to the mix.
In case someone may have forgotten, the date is May 18-20. The phone number for
reservations is: 1.719.539.2895.
In the 'good old days' there were many Corvairs in the Salida/Buena Vista/Canon
City area. I am sure that many of the locals will be wandering around the show
on Saturday to tell tales about their cars and a few might have some parts
tucked away that could be for sale. The voting will be as usual for the car show
participants, peer judging for the various models and the 'best of show' will be
a count of the local population. I am planning the typical classes: early open
and closed/late open and closed/FC and lastly wagons. I hope to see you there.
If you have questions or observations please call Steve Goodman at 303.278.4889
during the daytime OR feel free to email Steve Goodman at
'rearengine.steve@att.net' (omit quotes).
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TREASURY REPORTS -- Robert Gold
TREASURY REPORT: 03-24-2012 to 04-16-2012 ROBERT GOLD
DATE CHECK# AMOUNT PAYEE DESCRIPTION
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03/26/2012 2121 -$ 10.95 John Wiker Banquet Refund
03/27/2012 2122 -$ 54.14 Abq Grafix March Newsletter
03/28/2012 +$ 25.00 Deposit Dues: L. Rogers
03/29/2012 2123 -$ 54.14 Abq Grafix April Newsletter
04/10/2012 2117 -$ 90.00 Corsa Dues: R. Gold, M. Stickler
04/10/2012 2120 -$ 45.00 Corsa Dues: C. Johnson
04/16/2012 +$210.00 Deposit Dues: K. Patten, J. Dinsdale,
L. Blair, C. Shimp, L. Hickerson,
Merchandise, 50/50 raffle.
ENDING BALANCE = $4,753.60
(Older reports are available on the web page under "Treasury")
Car Council Report:
The Headless NMCCC
Robert Gold
Again the "big three" (Pat Hall, Mike Stickler and Robert Gold) were in
attendance at the March 28 Car Council meeting. The weather was warm so the
overhead door at the Old Car Garage was opened, giving us a great view of the
classics in the parking lot. Thanks Bob Agnew!
The meeting began with the absence of both the Treasurer and the President. The
meeting was called to order by John (J.D.) Doran who announced that Dennis
Seibert had resigned as President due to poor health. This was followed by a
discussion of how to address this change. The result: Interim President - J.D.
Doran and Vice-President - Bob Agnew. Both the "interim" positions will be
filled at the elections due for the summer. Here is your chance to become the
Car Council President! Following this discussion the Treasurer arrived, so at
least we had the treasury in the hands of an elected official.
On to the meeting itself. After the trauma of the President's resignation, it
was reported that the IRS-related change to the Council's status had not
progressed. Thank you IRS.
Concerning the May 20, Museum Car Show, things were progressing quite nicely.
Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help at the show.
Traditionally CNM'ers have helped count votes (in an air conditioned room with
comfy chairs.) FREE PIZZA!! Now that I have your attention, I want you to know
there will be an envelope stuffing party on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:00 PM at
the Old Car Garage. Everyone attending gets FREE FOOD. I know that I'll be there
for sure and alas miss, the CNM Board meeting.
Following was a positive report about the Council's "new and improved" web page.
We finally have someone in charge who is making progress. To show you how things
are going with the site,we have had over 180,000 hits in the past month alone.
Take a look and see what you think. Go to htpp://www.nmcarcouncil.net and let me
know your impressions.
The Treasurer reported that the Car Council is in the black (what a surprise.)
If you want more detailed information, see me. Remember it's on a "need to know"
basis.
Other topics of interest included the Spring Thaw to be held on Saturday, April
21 to benefit Cuidando los Ninos Daycare Center. Come on by and get your car
checked out. Just call Desiree at 881-2722 for an appointment.
The meeting wrapped up with talk about the upcoming August Car Council picnic.
The Dukes Car Club are heading the effort. The picnic should take place at the
Isleta Lakes. There will be a nominal $8-$10 per carload admission charge. We
were assured that this was quite a bargain for such a nice place located so
close to Albuquerque. Stay tuned for more information.
That's about it for this month. Circle May 20 on your calendar and we'll see you
at the Museum Car Show. Detailed information about that show will be in the May
newsletter. -- Robert Gold
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2012 New Mexico
Car Council Car Show
Robert Gold
Sunday, May 20 is the date of this year's Car Council Museum Car Show. The show
will be held at the Albuquerque Museum in Old Town, 2000 Mountain Road NW in the
parking lot directly in front of the museum.
(Next year the show will be held someplace else due to museum renovations, so
this will be your last chance to have a free day at the museum for at least a
couple of years.) The registration fee for this year's show is $10.00, unchanged
from last year.
This car show should be really special to the members of Corvairs of New Mexico.
It will celebrate the 100 years of Chevrolet. You know, Chevrolet, that "bow
tie" company. Their logo is all over our beloved Corvairs.
If you aren't out of town having a good time at this year's Tri-State, bring
your Corvair and meet us at the north parking lot of the Sheraton Old Town at
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW at 7:00 am and we'll enter the show around 7:15. We'll
set up in a group and have a wonderful time. By the way, next year there will be
no date conflict with the Tri-State. The sponsoring Colorado club has been nice
enough to pick dates that are different from our show date. Many thanks to the
Pikes Peak club.
CNM'ers, I'LL SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!!! -- Robert Gold
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Wed 2 May 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER,
at the corner of Wyoming & Carmel, just north of Wyoming & Paseo del Norte NE
Wed 2 May After our meeting, we will go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
Sat 19 May Second Saturdays: Los Lunas "66 Cruise" starts in Bosque Farms at the
Wells Fargo Bank. 1:00 PM in Winter, 6:00 PM during Daylight Time.
Wed 16 May 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri May 18 Tri-State Meet - Salida, Colorado - ROCKY MOUNTAIN CORSA
The host hotel is the Gateway Inn - phone number 719-539-2895
Sat May 19 Tri-State Meet - Car Show, other events, Banquet, BOYDSTON AWARD
Sun May 20 Tri-State Meet - farewells and travel homeward
Sun 20 May - Albuquerque Museum / Car Council Old Town Car Show
Fri 25 May 9:00 PM June Newsletter Deadline - Jim Pittman
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Sat 2 Jun 8:00 AM Old Route 66 Clean-up -- Meet at the I-25 "triangle"
Wed 6 Jun 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER,
at the corner of Wyoming & Carmel, just north of Wyoming & Paseo del Norte NE
Wed 6 Jun After our meeting, we may go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
Sat 16 Jun 11:00 AM Garage Tour. We will meet for lunch at the Denny's
Restaurant at Menaul & Juan Tabo NE at 11am. Three garages
will be toured:
* LeRoy Rogers
* Larry Blair
* A third that has not been decided on yet.
Because of this early date things are subject to change.
More information will follow. -- LeRoy Rogers
Sat 16 Jun Second Saturdays: Los Lunas "66 Cruise" starts in Bosque Farms at the
Wells Fargo Bank. 1:00 PM in Winter, 6:00 PM during Daylight Time.
Wed 20 Jun 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 22 Jun 9:00 PM July Newsletter Deadline - Jim Pittman
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Wed 4 Jul EARLY! Pancake Breakfast - Car Show on the Plaza - Santa Fe
NOTE: We will not meet at North Domingo Baca on the FIRST Wednesday, July 4th,
because the Senior Centers will be closed for the FOURTH OF JULY.
We will instead meet on the THIRD Wednesday, that is, July 11th.
Wed 11 Jul 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER,
at the corner of Wyoming & Carmel, just north of Wyoming & Paseo del Norte NE
Wed 11 Jul After our meeting, we may go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
Sat 14 Jul Second Saturdays: Los Lunas "66 Cruise" starts in Bosque Farms at the
Wells Fargo Bank. 1:00 PM in Winter, 6:00 PM during Daylight Time.
Wed 18 Jul 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 20 Jul 9:00 PM August Newsletter Deadline - Jim Pittman
The Northeast Corvair Council (NECC) hosts the 2012 CORSA Convention
Wed 25 July 2012 CORSA CONVENTION! Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Thu 26 July 2012 CORSA CONVENTION! Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Fri 27 July 2012 CORSA CONVENTION! Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Sat 28 July 2012 CORSA CONVENTION! Sturbridge, Massachusetts
The Northeast Corvair Council (NECC) hosts the 2012 CORSA Convention
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Sat 4 Aug 8:00 AM Old Route 66 Clean-up -- Meet at the I-25 "triangle"
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Sun 12 Aug ....... NMCCC Picnic -- no location specified at this time.
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Sat 6 Oct 9:00 AM Old Route 66 Clean-up -- Meet at the I-25 "triangle"
October ...... Tour to Los Alamos ------ to be arranged
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November ..... Great Fan Belt Toss & Swap Meet - Palm Springs, California
November ..... Bingo / Potluck / Auction ------ to be arranged
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Sat 8 Dec 5:30 PM (tentative date) Christmas Party -- to be arranged
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See the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Web Site for more "NMCCC" activities:
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Collection of photos from the 22 April 2012 Corvairs-only Car Show
The Corvairs-only Car Show went very well. Thirteen Corvairs, more CNM members
than we could conveniently count, lots of visitors. beautiful weather!
Larry Yoffee. LeRoy & Emma Rogers. Robert & Javi Gold. John Wiker. Steve
Gongora. Ruth Boydston. Visitor with a rare 1966 500 sedan. Heula & Jim Pittman.
Nancy & Russ McDuffie. Visitor with a 1965 coupe for sale. Geoff Johnson. Art
Gold. Russ’ relatives. Vickie’s sister. Cary Hubbard with BMW motorcycle. Who am
I leaving out? Lots of visitors.
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YEARS AGO IN MAY--- Jim Pittman
07 2005 - VOL 31
Nr. 5 - # 356
Our cover depicted the sudden rise and gradual fall of our treasury balance.
Cover photo, Ruth and Tarmo walked to our meeting at Galles. Two nice early
models were in the background. Wendell reported our funds as $3081 which
included $500 from our sponsor. We thought about whether we should go in a group
to an Isotopes ball game, whether we should go on a tour to the Jemez with
another car club, whether we should get together with an out-of-town couple for
dinner, and whether to give our sponsor a membership in CORSA. President David
talked about getting the newsletter from the web page to save postage and to get
it in color. We tried to find out how many members would like to get the
newsletter on-line and quit getting the paper copy each month. Your editor
thanked Robert Gold for his thought-provoking "car nut" newsletter stories and
articles. Heula reported on a successful 31st anniversary party. Steve Goodman
wrote about all those pesky sources of Corvair oil leaks and told about a much
better tail light socket: part number S-75 from Car Quest.There were
twenty-eight nice photos in this issue!
14 1998 - VOL 24
Nr. 5 - # 272
Dennis ran our meeting. A new member was Joel Craig, 1964 Spyder owner. A guest
was Peter de Wolf. Other new members were Denis and Dee Long of Alamogordo who
had the 1966 Corsa convertible that was spotted several months earlier. Wendell
reported our funds at $7,803.54. We planned to help with the May 17 Museum Car
Show and the Sep 26-27 Car Council swap meet. We thanked Steve for the AT&T
museum tour and thanked Jerry, Paul and Mark for the mystery tour afterward.
Tarmo reported on recent preparations for our Tri-State meet.
Details of the Francis Boydston Memorial flag pole were discussed at the board
meeting. Robert Gold reported that the State Fair would like to have us back on
September 27th. Ollie would like to have the Route 66 clean up on April 25th.
Paul said that he had so much fun helping on the mystery tour that he would like
to set up an autumn rally. Ruth donated a poster that Francis prepared for our
1977 Winrock Car Show.
Dennis and Debbie planned to attend the National CORSA convention in Saint Louis
and planned to go via Branson, Missouri. From somewhere we obtained a nice
article comparing early and late Corvairs, with the pros and cons of each from
the point of view of an enthusiastic CORSA member. Factors such as styling,
engineering and day-to-day livability were mentioned. Which type is your
favorite?
We published an article by Wendell Morrin from The Detroit Area's AIRCOOLER
about Hantavirus, mice and old cars. When trying to rescue an abandoned old car,
be extra careful to avoid breathing dusty mouse droppings which could give you
the dreaded and potentially fatal hantavirus. Finally, Marybeth Claypool of the
Chicago AIRHORN told us why late speedometer cables were so likely to fail, why
replacement cables were inferior to originals, and how to install a replacement
cable with some chance of having it last a while.
21 1991 - VOL 17
Nr. 5 - # 188
The cover showed two VLA radio telescope antennas as recalled by young artist
Joe Barbarone. The bank held $640 for us. Guest Terry Price had a 1962 Lakewood.
Guest Marshall Navarro wanted to find a late coupe body to install a V-8. Past
member Ben Abeyta visited and re-joined; he had an auto 1966 with air. Wayne
Christgau had name tags to distribute.
Bill Reider showed demo copies of the membership handbook. We looked forward to
an All-Chevy Show. Mark Martinek said that Chevrolet had a toll-free number you
could call with your VIN and they would tell you all about your old Chevrolet.
President Steve Gongora reported on a successful tour of the VLA, organized by
Jerry Goffe. Steve also provided a tech tip, with a dimensioned drawing, showing
how to set up high-performance speakers in your Corvair. A tip from Vair Views
told how to repair a backup light switch from the 1961-1965 models.
28 1984 - VOL 10
Nr. 5 - # 104
The cover showed that frisky late coupe slugging through the snow again. Bill
Hector's meeting minutes said we had $302 and Sylvan showed our
tenth-anniversary patch design. Chuck reported on a fun Sunday rally. Bill
Reider discussed current emissions requirements and estimated how well our
Corvairs would do. Jim Pittman reported on a Road & Track article on special oil
requirements for turbocharged engines. A tip from the Tucson club pointed out a
change in the ignition rotor for 1969; you should not use this rotor in your
1962-1968 Corvair. Finally, you could read all about radio frequency
interference in your car radio and how to reduce it.
35 1977 - VOL 3
Nr. 5 - # 025
We planned a Mystery Run with MG club members. Dan Simpson spoke on body work:
joining the front of one wrecked Corvair to the rear of another, producing a
new, good Corvair. We had a letter from Mark Morgan, in Florida with the Navy.
He complained about a lack of mountains and green chile. Mark included a short
article giving the pros and cons of buying a new car and concluded we'd be
better off fixing up our old Corvairs than buying any current new car!
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