The January 2013 newsletter - Text Version
Updated 12-Dec-2013 ==== Copyright (c) 2013 Corvairs of New Mexico
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JANUARY 2013 / VOLUME 39 / NUMBER 1 / ISSUE #448
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Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, First Place, 2005
Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, Third Place, 2010
Tony Fiore Memorial Chapter Newsletter Award, First Place, 2012
EDITOR: Jim Pittman=
NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, January 2nd, 2013 at 7:00 PM
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Wyoming & Carmel NE
THIS MONTH:
Dues Due.......................................Membership Committee
"Air" Force President's Letter...........................John Wiker
President's Holiday Message..............................John Wiker
December Meeting Minutes...................................Art Gold
[ No December Board Meeting ].............................The Board
Birthdays & Anniversaries........................Sunshine Committee
Christmas Dinner at Roper's Restaurant................Heula Pittman
Treasury Report.........................................Robert Gold
Differential Lube Transfer Holes...............Bob Helt VEGAS VAIRS
Toyota Prius V -- a Review.................................Kay Sutt
Look Back -- Look Around -- Look Forward................Jim Pittman
Calendar of Coming Events........................Board of Directors
Member List for January 2013........................Keeper of Lists
January 7, 14, 21, 28, Years Ago.....................Club Historian
COVER: Here is a photo of my 1966 Corsa coupe front interior from
Hattie Brown. Hattie goes to college in California and is taking a
photography class. My car was one of her projects. -- Steve Gongora
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MEETINGS: First Wednesday of the 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 JANUARY 2013
DUE DECEMBER = INACTIVE 25-JAN-2013
2012.12 David Huntoon
2012.12 Barbara & Gordon Johnson
2012.12 Kelli & Mark Morgan
2012.12 Kim Patten
2012.12 Larry Yoffee
DUE JANUARY == INACTIVE 25-FEB-2013
2013.01 Darlene & William Darcy
DUE FEBRUARY = INACTIVE 25-MAR-2013
2013.02 Kathy & Larry Blair
2013.02 Kelly & Art Gold
2013.02 Frank Stadler
2013.02 Brenda & Mike Stickler
DUE MARCH ==== INACTIVE 25-APR-2013
2013.03 Carl Johnson
EXPIRED ====== INACTIVE 25-DEC-2012
2012.05 Jerry Goffe
2012.07 Anne & Geoffrey Johnson
2012.08 Janet & Steve Johnson
2012.08 Robert Philips
2012.10 Mary Lou & Mark Martinek
2012.11 Connie & Hubbard Elmore
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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"AIR" FORCE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
JOHN WIKER
Hope the Holidays were happy for everyone. I want to end the old year and start
the new year by thanking my staff for all the hard work they have done this
year. I want to especially thank Pat Hall, our VP and social director for
organizing the largest breakfast gathering in recent memory. When my wife and I
checked out the truck stop about three weeks ago, we asked if they could handle
our usual Corvair breakfast of about 10-12 folks. Of course they said yes. So
Saturday the 15th started out with the normal ten and our two grandkids. Every
time we looked up, some others showed up. Before we knew it, we had gathered
three extra tables and most of the chairs available. When the dust settled about
10:00, we had 20 people gathered around and the fun began.
There was only one waitress for our side of the place. Toni worked her
butt off. Although it seemed time consuming, she used a logical way of serving
so many folks. First was everyone's drinks, then came taking orders one section
at a time so the single cook could keep up with the demand on the grill. The
only order she got wrong was Lube's who wanted French Toast and she brought
pancakes. Lube held his ground for French Toast and my grandkids enjoyed the
leftover pancakes! They had the treat of pancakes on Sunday morning before
church.
Turns out that Toni was also the cashier for the shift and had to
separate all the bills and handle the money. Having worked in the restaurant
business all through high school and college, I know what a tough job she had
that day. But, she pulled it off and I hope everyone appreciated what she did
for us. The food was good, the company terrific and we had five Corvairs on
display in the parking lot that got a lot of attention.
Next time we'll see each other will the first meeting of the new year,
January 2nd. I would like to challenge everyone to come to that meeting bringing
with them an idea for a visit we can make as a club. Bring your idea, no matter
where or what you would like to visit. Larry Blair already has one in his pocket
for us to consider, but don't depend on just Larry's idea. Any ideas will do.
Nothing is "too far out" to be considered. Let's make next year as interesting
as this year has been. "Everyone can do something and no one has to do
everything."
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PRESIDENT'S HOLIDAY MESSAGE
JOHN WIKER
To you and yours, I wish Holiday Greetings to all. These Holidays are meant for
family, and what a family we have at CNM! May your travels be safe and your
plans successful as we approach the New Year of 2013. Keep those hobby cars we
love safe, and continue to enjoy the positive comments that we get no matter
where we go. Also, a reminder for all about Tri-State next year.
Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your president, John Wiker
and his family.
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CNM REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 12-5-12
ART GOLD
Meeting came to order at 7:01pm at North Domingo Baca Multicultural Center with
18 in attendance.
Officer Reports:
President (John Wiker) - approved the previous minutes. The president stated
that the points are completed for this year as of the Christmas dinner. He
thanked all who attended the Christmas dinner. Discussed a Corvair enthusiast
who reads the CNM newsletter (via e-mail), and he talked about hubcaps with 3
bar spinners. There is a new Corsa director (Danny Davis). Mr. Davis asked
various questions about our club in which was answered during the meeting which
was recorded by Pat Hall. John Wiker will reply for the club. A question was
brought up during the meeting of how many pounds of donations were given at the
dinner.
LeRoy Rogers stated that it may have been 20 pounds.
He is disappointed in the lack of dues in the club (members in arrears.)
Vice President (Pat Hall) - stated that the dinner was great. He went on to talk
about a location to go to after the meeting, since IHOP (BLAH) and Chili's
(BLAHx2). It was suggested to go to the truck stop. Drive your Corvair! A
handful of members said that they would attend the TA truck stop tonight.
Treasurer (Robert Gold) - stated that the account has $4,352.13. The check for
El Bruno's cleared (11-26-12) a month after the balloon event.
Secretary (Art Gold) - talked about nothing.
Membership (Larry Yoffee) - is out of town.
Member Reports:
Jim Pittman (Editor) stated that it is a short month 12-21-12 (Friday). John
Fitch died at age 95 (10-31-12). He was known as a racecar driver and safety
innovator. He will be missed. Jim discussed the 21st century and Facebook (Pikes
Peak Club). He talked about PCV Valves.
Robert Gold talked about getting a new member from an individual from Colorado
(a couple).
Vickie Hall (Merchandise) has $5.00 for a sale of a license plate.
Heula Pittman (Sunshine) talked about the Christmas song game at the dinner.
John Wiker won the song game.
Christmas dinner had 28 attendees, usually around 40.
Robert Gold (Car Council) had no report since there was no meeting.
Old Car garage has moved to 3232 Girard.
Upcoming Events:
December:
12-15-12 Corvair Breakfast. TA Truck Stop (Menaul and University). 9:30am
New Business:
Ruth Boydston went to jury duty.
Brenda Stickler - Nutcracker Ballet at Valley High School.
Steve Gongora - talked about a photo session with his truck, and was selected as
the Snap-on(R) cover for December.
John Wiker - future son-in-law came home from Afghanistan.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:16pm
Mr. Gold Reporting
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Happy Birthday Wishes to Four CNM Members:
Javier Gold January 9
Carolyn Palmer January 10
Steve Gongora January 11
LeRoy Rogers January 20
Two Special CNM Couples Celebrate Anniversaries this month:
Nancy & Russ McDuffie January 16
Vickie & Pat Hall January 18
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CHRISTMAS DINNER AT ROPER'S RESTAURANT
HEULA PITTMAN
We found the 1965 Corvair happy to start and happy to run and happy to take us
to Central & Wyoming where we could see the big sign at Roper's restaurant. We
were early, but not the first ones there by any means! We found Robert and Anne
Mae set up inside ready to take our money for the Christmas Dinner.
Back in 1996 the newsletter featured a contest of sorts, a series of
drawings illustrating holiday song titles. I wanted to reprint the page and give
everyone a copy and see who could come up with the most correct titles. Some
were obvious, some not so much. In fact no one really got every title. The
contest seemed to be a big hit as many delved into their memories for those
elusive song titles. Anne and John Wiker were the winners, identifying the most.
We awarded them their prize at the December membership meeting. A colorful
kitchen platter and a home baked cherry pie went home with John.
The Sunshine Committee met in the rear of the building for a brief
discussion on the preparations for the quilt we are making for the 2014
Tri-State. Yes, folks, we believe in working way ahead on our projects. The
members and Rita then posed for photographs of the aprons I painted for them.
Each had a Corvair resembling one they owned either presently or in the past.
Special thanks go to Lee Reider and Emma Rogers for collecting the items
we donated to the Albuquerque PTA. We feel certain that everything was greatly
appreciated and was put to good use. We understand that the needs there and with
other organizations around the city are huge.
There were two "door prize" drawings, one gift for a lady and one for a
gentleman. Sara Gold won a set of pyrex dishes and LeRoy Rogers won a one-year
subscription for membership dues to CNM. Congrats to both of you! Sara, we
wonder if you are saving the set for your trousseau or if you gave the set to
your mom for her kitchen?!
Thanks, Rita, for once again sponsoring our Christmas dinner at Roper's
Restaurant. The traditional buffet-style meal was excellent, the service staff
was terrific and I believe that all 29 folks in attendance had a great time.
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TREASURY REPORT: 10-16-2012 to 12-11-2012 .............. ROBERT GOLD
DATE CHECK# AMOUNT PAYEE DESCRIPTION
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10/15/2012 + $401.00 Deposit J.Anderson, Fiesta Dinner, Raffle
10/24/2012 2140 - $ 90.00 Corsa P.Campbell, R.McDuffie
10/31/2012 2143 - $ 62.81 Abq Grafix Sept. Newsletter
10/31/2012 2139 - $ 10.00 NM Reg.Comm. Non-Profit Fee
11/13/2012 + $367.00 Deposit E.Halpin, Care & Feeding, R.Trujillo,
Bingo, Raffle
11/13/2012 2144 - $ 62.81 Jim Pittman Nov. Newsletter
11/13/2012 2145 - $ 26.84 Heula Pittman Fiesta Dinner
11/26/2012 2142 - $349.62 El Brunos Fiesta Dinner
12/03/2012 2147 - $446.60 Roper's Xmas Dinner
12/07/2012 2148 - $232.82 Jim Pittman Postage, Dec. Newsletter,
Sunshine Postage
12/10/2012 2149 - $ 23.77 Bill Reider Care & Feeding Book
12/11/2012 + $668.00 Deposit Xmas Party, D.Palmer, T.Sutt, R.Pape,
H.Wilvert
ENDING BALANCE = $4,763.54
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GEAR LUBE TRANSFER HOLES
DIFFERENTIAL-TO-TRANSMISSION-TO-DIFFERENTIAL
By Bob Helt
It has often been speculated on why the Corvair manual transmissions and
differentials share a common lubricant, but have separate checking ports. But
never explained previously.
Upon reading the Corvair literature, one finds that: "Both units are connected
by internal passages." And: "...to allow the lubricant to circulate between both
units." But the Powerglide transmission and its differential each have separate
sumps and do not share lubricants.
So what was the purpose of this lubricant sharing between manual transmissions
and differentials?
It has often been thought that, maybe, this was to aid in the cooling of the
lubricant. Or maybe some kind of lubricant mixing was necessary between the two
units for technical reasons. Even lower production cost factors were speculated
as being the reason.
But here is the real story. It's because of the need to lubricate both the
transmission input shaft (the clutch-to-transmission shaft) and the transmission
output shaft, transmitting power to the internal splines of the differential
pinion shaft.
How is this done? Well, let's start by considering the clutch throw-out bearing
shaft (the differential snout, if you will).
You will notice that there is an oil seal mounted inside this shaft or snout.
Why would there be an oil seal installed there? It's because the differential
ring gear is designed to throw large quantities of lube up to and thru the front
ball bearing ending up inside this shaft.
The hollow shaft will be filled with lubricant when the vehicle is in operation.
Now move forward and consider the insides of the hollow pinion-gear shaft. There
are splines internal to this shaft that mesh with the splines of the
transmission output shaft. So lubrication is required for these splines, which
is accomplished because this tube, an extension of the clutch-release shaft, is
also filled with lubricant when in operation. In addition, the transmission
input shaft (clutch-to-transmission shaft) must be lubricated throughout its
length. Since the transmission input shaft runs inside and concentric to these
two hollow shafts just described, lubrication is accomplished in this same
manner.
Once these hollow shafts are filled with lubricant, any excess will flow toward
the transmission. All of this lube will work its way along the transmission
input shaft and wind up in the transmission. Note that the rear transmission
bearing which mates with the differential front surface is a sealed bearing so
that there will be no lubricant bleed-thru from the transmission to these hollow
shafts.
Thus the need to transfer this excess lube back to the differential.
This was accomplished by careful placement of transfer holes in both the
transmission body and differential body. There of course must be sufficient lube
remaining in the transmission at all times, so the placement of that hole had to
be level with the normal sump level. In addition, the hole in the differential
had to be placed so that a certain sump level would be maintained with little
back-flow into the transmission (i.e., going down a steep hill). Only the excess
oil should flow back to the differential.
If any lube was lost (because of leaks), the level in the transmission would be
maintained and the level in the differential would fall. Therefore, the reason
for the factory label on the transmission fill plug stating that the
differential level should be checked first.
PHOTO 1:
A typical 1961-65 four-speed transmission with gasket installed. Note that this
is a reversed or mirror image to show hole alignment with the differential.
Arrow #2 points to the hole for the lube transfer. The upper hole (Arrow #1) is
for pressure equalization.
Looking at the first photo, which is a reversed (mirror image) view of the rear
of a typical 1961-65 4-speed transmission with a gasket temporarily installed,
we see the arrow #2 pointing to the lube transfer hole. The upper arrow, #1
shows the breather hole used to balance internal pressures. Although hole #3 is
used as a lube transfer hole for 3-speed transmissions, note that there is no
lube transfer via the two lower holes in the gasket for the 4-speed
transmissions.
PHOTO 2:
A typical 1961-65 differential with gasket installed. Arrow #2 points to the
hole for the lube return. The upper arrow, #1, points to the hole for pressure
equalization. Hole #3 is blocked off for 4-speed transmissions but is used as
the lube transfer hole for 3-speed transmissions.
The second photo shows the front of a typical 1961-65 differential with gasket
installed. Note how the holes align as already described. Again, notice that the
transmission photo is a mirror image used so that is will be easy to see how the
transfer holes align between the two units.
If you will look closely at the two photos, you will see that the two bottom
holes in the gasket are blocked and no lube will flow thru them. They are not
used on the 1961-65 4-speed transaxle.
However, on the three-speed transmissions, the hole shown by arrow #2 is missing
and the lube flows thru passageway #3.
The 1966-69 manual transmission and differential combinations also have similar
lube transfer holes.
So in operation, here's what happens to the lube. The ring gear slings lubricant
to the front pinion-shaft bearing and the bleed thru fills the hollow shafts.
When these shafts are full, excess lube flows to the transmission.
When the lube level builds-up in the transmission, the excess above the normal
level will be returned to the differential via the transfer holes. Thus,
separate levels of lubricant are maintained in each unit.
If there is no loss of lubricant, this condition will be maintained
indefinitely. When the levels are checked at the checking ports, both will be
full, because when not in operation, the lube in the hollow shafts returns to
either, or both sumps, where it is leveled by the transfer hole.
If, however, there is a loss of lubricant, the transmission will be maintained
at its correct level by the dam (height of the transfer hole), and the lubricant
level in the differential will fall below the "full" point. So with a low
lubricant level, it is quite possible for a problem to develop in the
differential (e.g., a failed front pinion bearing) while the transmission
remains full of lubricant. That is why it is recommended to always check the
differential level first; and why the 1964-65 Corvairs had only a differential
lube dipstick, and not one for the transmission too.
REPRINTED FROM VEGAS VAIRS VISION, OCTOBER 2012
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TOYOTA PRIUS V -- A REVIEW
KAY SUTT
Hi, Jim.
Tarmo said you wanted my impressions of the new car. I like it! Or as Tarmo
says, "EEHHH, yes. . . I liiike it, Kay says."
It's not the most exciting car I've ever owned... BUT... It's solid and reliable
to drive, as you'd expect from Toyota. I LOVE the braking system... I can stomp
on the brakes on a dirt road at 35 mph or on glaze ice at about 20 mph and it
stops straight. Well, it has so far anyway. Needless to say, that isn't
something one wants to do very often, or when anyone else is nearby. And the car
corners well and doesn't dive when you stop due to the computer controlled
suspension and braking.
The interior is amazingly roomy (I think as much room as the Highlander
had) and comfortable. It has good storage including 2 glove compartments (upper
& lower), both open and enclosed storage in the console, the large rear storage
area, and the rear seats fold flat for additional storage, as needed. The rear
seats recline the same as the front seats, with a lever, so the rear passengers
can get pretty comfortable too. I really appreciate the ability to sync into my
I-phone via bluetooth so I can listen to music and answer/initiate calls from
the car system. I'm not sure how to operate everything seamlessly yet, but I'm
learning. And I'm blown away only having to buy about 20 gallons of gas a month
to go about 800 miles!
The computer system challenges you to play the game of "how good mileage
can I get?" and you find yourself being more careful about starts, stops and
braking to maximize efficiency. That means less exciting driving. Tarmo's little
bug is fun to drive. With its six gears and manual gearbox you can really jump
away from the stop sign, and you don't have that computer telling you just how
much gas you just used! But since I'm 60 years old I don't need those thrills as
often any more, so exciting drops considerably down the list of my requirements.
Yes, I also really like the light blue body color and straw colored fabric
interior. (I'm sure Tarmo told you the whole story about that.) And I like
feeling - yes, self-righteous is the right word - about saving gas!
So, my answer to the question "how do you like the car?" is not simple.
But I'm glad I bought it, and look forward to having it for a good, long time!
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LOOK BACK -- LOOK AROUND -- LOOK FORWARD
JIM PITTMAN
How often do we stop and look back at our life story, think about where we came
from, what we are doing now, and what we want to be doing in the future? I
believe it is human nature to assume today will be pretty much like yesterday
and tomorrow will be pretty much like today. Sure, unpleasant things may
interrupt our plans, but they happen to other people, not to us, or they may
happen far in the future, so for now, why worry?
How often do we stop and look back at our Corvair club, think about how
we got started with the club, what club activities we are doing now, where we
want the club to go in the future and what our place in the club will be?
I think about our Corvair club a lot. I try to remember what it was like
back in the early days. In March 1974 when we had a get-acquainted meeting at
Carl Johnson's house in the North Valley, my Corvair was my one-and-only
transportation solution. I didn't have a second car and I didn't take the bus.
If I went anywhere at all, that Corvair was my ride. Starting a Corvair club
sounded like a good thing to do, to meet other people who appreciated our
misunderstood, maligned or ignored cars.
I hardly remember details of the middle years when the club was off to a
good start at becoming an established group that we could mostly take for
granted. We knew the monthly meeting was there for us to attend. We knew that
every year there'd be garage tours, car shows, tech sessions, autumn aspencades,
the occasional rally or trip to some place of interest. There'd be anniversary
and Christmas dinner parties. We knew that every October we'd vote for a new set
of officers. Maybe we'd vote for the same ones if they hadn't burnt out yet or
hadn't moved away or had lost interest. Maybe we'd vote against someone we had
come to dislike. Or just maybe, we'd think of running for an office ourselves to
see if we could improve on the way the club was being run.
How often do we think about our early experiences with Corvairs and stop
to realize just how totally different everything is today? And if everything is
so amazingly different, why, exactly, are we trying to keep our Corvairs running
in the 2010s? Are we just trying to re-live the glory days of the 1960s? Back
then our automotive choices included Impalas or Corvettes or Pickups, or
comparable vehicles from Ford or Chrysler.
Maybe the Corvair appealed to us as a unique and practical small car. Or
did we come from the sports car tradition and we found in the Corvair a "sports
car" that came from an American manufacturer? Or, were we true back yard
mechanics and we saw the Corvair not as just "different" and therefore bad, but
as an unusual and advanced vehicle that could easily be maintained and improved
so as to provide a uniquely pleasing driving experience?
During recent years automobiles have begun to change to something
completely antithetical to Corvairs. They have computer-controlled engine
management for better fuel efficiency, less pollution and more power. They have
computer-controlled brakes so a wheel cannot lock up even in the most demanding
conditions. They have computer-controlled suspensions so you won't spin out on
snowy, curvy, bumpy roads. They have computer-controlled air bags so if and when
a crash comes, the air bags will go off with just the right force to protect the
occupant of any seat in the vehicle. With better battery technology, they may
all become hybrids and go weeks between stops at the gas station. They may
become all-electric with induction battery charging coils installed at every
parking slot so you will seldom or never need to plug them in.
And for sure, the backyard mechanic won't be able to work on a single
system of a new car, including the automatically-self-inflating tires.
Corvair owners who already know how to work on their cars (and who can
get parts) will be able to keep on driving these 1960s relics until they are
legislated out of existence, or until all the fuel in the land is either diesel
or E85 ethanol.
We say part of our club's goal is to recruit new members. What exactly
are those new members going to do with a Corvair? People old enough to have been
able to buy a new Corvair or an almost-new used Corvair are already in Corvair
clubs, or they are not club types and they won't join us. People coming into
adulthood now are used to cars as sealed transportation systems and have no clue
how to do the continual maintenance that 1960s cars need. Young people
interested in high performance driving are going to sneer at Corvairs as
under-powered, ill-handling relics compared to their 2013 Mustang or Camaro or
Challenger. So just how is a new member of a Corvair club going to fit in?
In the coming months, what are Corvair owners going to do to cope with
the changes in the automotive world? Will some of us keep driving our Corvairs
any time we want to? Or will Corvairs become of value only as garaged antiques
to be trotted out two or three times a year to a few car shows?
It has been predicted for years that Corvairs would sooner or later
become impossible to own, maintain and drive as routine, daily transportation.
While some of us are still able to keep driving Corvairs, for me those days are
long gone.
In the meantime, we have a Corvair club to attend to. What are YOU
willing to do to help keep the club healthy? Ideas and actions are needed!
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Wed 2 Jan 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 Jan After our meeting, we may go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
but we are trying to find a better place to go! Any ideas? Let Pat Hall know.
Sat 12 Jan Second Saturdays: Los Lunas 66 CRUISE. Starts in Bosque Farms at
the Wells Fargo Bank. OCT-APR at 1:00 PM and MAY-SEP at 6:00 PM
Wed 16 Jan 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 25 Jan 9:00 PM Deadline for items for February newsletter
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Wed 6 Feb 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 Feb After our meeting, we may go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
Sat 9 Feb Second Saturdays: Los Lunas 66 CRUISE. Starts in Bosque Farms at
the Wells Fargo Bank. OCT-APR at 1:00 PM and MAY-SEP at 6:00 PM
Wed 20 Feb 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 22 Feb 9:00 PM Deadline for items for March newsletter
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Wed 6 Mar 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 Mar After our meeting, we may go to the IHOP at 8100 Wyoming NE
Sat 9 Mar Second Saturdays: Los Lunas 66 CRUISE. Starts in Bosque Farms at
the Wells Fargo Bank. OCT-APR at 1:00 PM and MAY-SEP at 6:00 PM
Wed 20 Mar 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 22 Mar 9:00 PM Deadline for items for April newsletter
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See the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Web Site for more "NMCCC" activities:
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CNM MEMBER LIST AS OF 25-DEC-2012
FIRST_NAME LAST_NAME E_MAIL_ADDRESS CITY_STATE HOME_PHONE WORK_PHONE
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Connie & Floyde Adams floydeadams @ gmail.com Mimbres 575-536-3131 =
Debra & Jon Anderson jbanderson65 @ hotmail.com Colorado Springs 719-572-6747 =
Melba & Tommie Anderson motormeter30 @ aol.com Rio Rancho 505-892-4055 =
Kathy & Larry Blair blairylar @ hotmail.com Albuquerque 505-821-1386 505-249-1035
Ruth Boydston sg730 @ comcast.net Albuquerque 505-401-7970 =
Joan & Murray Bruskin mbpayroll @ comcast.net Gurnee, IL 847-687-4600 =
Linda & Dick Cochran @ Grants 505-287-8403 =
Darlene & William Darcy Bfuryous1 @ q.com Belen 505-864-6423 =
Deborah & John Dinsdale john_dinsdale @ adp.com Aurora, CO 303-341-2327 =
Elizabeth & Mark Domzalski mdomzalski @ aol.com Arlington, VA 571-970-6327 =
Richard Finch finchbook @ comcast.net Portland, OR 971-207-2308 541-662-0987
Marilyn & Richard Foster fosterrm2 @ aol.com White Rock 505-672-9404 =
Kathryn & Douglas Gadomski gadomski @ unm.edu Albuquerque 505-265-8345 =
Alan Gold alanmgold @ sbcglobal.net Albuquerque 505-268-6878 =
Anne Mae & Robert Gold beisbol30 @ msn.com Albuquerque 505-268-6878 505-830-7930
Kelly & Art Gold rollerart @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-620-7434 =
Rita & Steve Gongora stevegongora @ houseofcovers.com Albuquerque 505-292-5570 505-256-0551
Vickie & Pat Hall patandvickiehall @ q.com Los Lunas 505-865-5574 505-620-5574
Cheryl & Ed Halpin halpinem @ comcast.net Castle Rock, CO 303-619-0080 =
Angela & Wesley Heiss wes.heiss @ gmail.com Allentown, PA 713-446-7910 =
Susanne & Larry Hickerson 77larr @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-296-1636 505-228-5284
David Huntoon corvair66 @ aol.com Cedar Crest 505-281-9616 =
David & Judy Jaramillo jaramillojudy0 @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-507-0072 800-545-6566
Carl Johnson @ Albuquerque 505-344-3178 =
Barbara & Gordon Johnson gjohnson @ unm.edu Corrales 505-898-7688 =
H. C. "Lube" Lubert @ Albuquerque 505-256-9331 505-265-3641
Connie & Robert McBreen @ Albuquerque 505-265-2808 505-830-7915
Nancy & Russ McDuffie russ.mcd @ msn.com Albuquerque 505-856-2613 505-400-5526
Tracey & John McMahan jmcmahan49 @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-323-1196 505-301-1169
Mark Morgan rangermk @ sbcglobal.net Manchester, MO 636-227-2662 =
Lori Nash joelnash @ msn.com Albuquerque 505-884-5064 =
Carolyn & Dan Palmer danpal @ q.com Tijeras 505-281-7275 =
Roger Pape @ Bosque Farms 505-869-7200 505-238-0276
Kim Patten pattendk @ msn.com Sandia Park 505-286-6690 505-846-2951
Heula & Jim Pittman jimp @ unm.edu Albuquerque 505-275-2195 =
Lee & Bill Reider br236425 @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-299-4597 =
Fred Riggs II @ Las Vegas 575-425-3126 =
Emma & LeRoy Rogers 004873 @ q.com Albuquerque 505-294-0623 =
Mary Alice & Oliver Scheflow @ Corrales 505-897-2611 =
Curtis Shimp clshimp @ q.com Silver City 575-534-9576 =
Frank Stadler @ Albuquerque 505-255-7326 =
Brenda & Mike Stickler sticorsa @ hotmail.com Corrales 505-856-6993 =
Leslie & Kevin Sullivan tildekevins @ yahoo.com Corrales 505-417-2481 =
Kay & Tarmo Sutt tarmo @ juno.com Santa Fe 505-471-1153 505-827-6190
Sylvia & Ray Trujillo ray @ bpsabq.com Albuquerque 505-839-7436 505-266-4011
Wendell Walker defarge505 @ gmail.com Rio Rancho 505-892-8471 =
Anne & John Wiker wikerj63 @ yahoo.com Albuquerque 505-899-3076 =
Brenda & Hurley Wilvert wilverth @ q.com Sandia Park 505-281-1732 =
Larry Yoffee corsa180 @ gmail.com Albuquerque 505-321-5909 =
Recently Inactive Former Members:
Jerry Goffe jgoffe20 @ comcast.net Albuquerque 505-385-3333 505-346-4220
Anne & Geoffrey Johnson geoffj @ unm.edu Albuquerque 505-730-6601 =
Janet & Steve Johnson @ Belen 505-864-6278 =
Mary Lou & Mark Martinek mjmartinek @ juno.com Vancouver, WA 360-896-3807 =
Robert Philips rp96rp @ aol.com Corrales 505-269-1001 =
Constance & Hubbard Elmore h.elmore @ msn.com Albuquerque 505-898-8397 =
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YEARS AGO IN JANUARY
2006 - VOL 32
Nr.01 - # 364
Cover: A photo from 1968 showed Jim's 1966 Corsa turbo coupe on US highway 380
looking east toward Sierra Blanca. A special New Mexico license plate celebrated
Mark Domzalski's birthday. President Ray Trujillo ran our December meeting at
Galles Chevrolet. Wendell Walker said we had $3,209 in the treasury. The Awards
Committee assured us we'd have a Meissner Award at our March anniversary and a
Boydston Award at the Tri-State. Our board meetings moved from House of Covers
to Business Printing Service. Club breakfast: at the Owl Cafe. Coming up: a tour
of the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. A new member was Dan Palmer who was about to
go to Maine (!) to bring back an Ultra Van. We confirmed a rule for members
overdue on their dues: they will receive the newsletter the month their dues are
due, then no more. The board discussed the 100% CORSA membership rule but no
action at this time.
President Ray told us the true and complete story of how he came to own
Corvairs. He finally found one that did not smoke like George Burns. Jim wrote
about club demographics and asked how the "baby boomer" phenomenon would affect
our club as original Corvair owners moved out and new people who never had a
chance to buy a new Corvair came along. LeRoy previewed plans for the 2006
Tri-State in Montrose, Colorado and Sylvan recounted the history of Tri-States
from the first one in 1986. John Wiker told the story of his Air Force career
and how it led to his owning a Corvair.
The 2006 member list revealed 49 members from New Mexico and 8 from
out-of-state. The corresponding numbers for 2013 are 42 and 8.
1999 - VOL 25
Nr.01 - # 280
On our cover, Mark Domzalski presented the Ike Meissner Award to Wendell Walker.
We had about $7,062 in the bank. Debbie & Dennis Pleau invited us to their
Holiday Party where you were guaranteed to hear an Amtrak train headed right for
the living room. We heard that Rachel Goffe had joined the Modesto, California
Corvair club as the youngest member. LeRoy Rogers told us about having some old
fenders powder coated. In the middle of the process the previously corroded and
leaded spots began to melt! The heat of the powder coating process will melt
lead.
There were photos from another great Kirtland AFB Christmas Party. LeRoy
arranged a February Garage Tour. We were going to see performance Mustangs at
Garduno's.
Canadian Bill Vance told us that Chrysler did not invent the minivan in
1984. Volkswagen was first in 1950 and Ford and Chevrolet were next in 1961.
This was a great story on the development of the Greenbrier. Tech tips: part
numbers for replacement FC mufflers, details on re-coning your old radio
speaker, rebuilding carbs, buying new carbs, and a discussion on which Corvair
models were available in two-tone. We heard from several owners of Corvairs who
said they were younger than their cars. And our annual member list included 48
from New Mexico and 8 from out-of-state.
1992 - VOL 18
Nr.01 - # 196
Cover: a cut-away view of a 1960 Corvair. President Steve Gongora ran the
meeting. Treasurer Wendell Walker reported we had $771 in the bank. We invited
Mr and Mrs Ed Black to our Christmas dinner to thank them for supporting us with
a meeting room for many years. President Steve reported on the Christmas dinner,
a great success despite a big parade in front of the restaurant! The 1992
Meissner Award went to Sylvan Zuercher.
Your editor provided an article on how your Newsletter was produced. By
1992 the process was heavily computerized. I'd receive MS-DOS disks from
Secretary Vertrees, Apple II disks from columnist Reider and e-mail from
President Gongora. Everything was put together on a 1980 Apple II Plus and
printed on an NEC Spinwriter. It sure beat typing on an IBM Selectric
typewriter!
And: tech information on FC Corvairs, our annual CNM Member List (we had
62 members) and a full-page Clark's advertisement.
1985 - VOL 11
Nr.01 - # 112
Cover: a 1960 Corvair next to Grand Coulee dam. President Francis Boydston ran
the meeting. The treasurer said we had $503. Karen Jackson reported on the
Christmas Dinner party which was a great success. Kem Owen and Dave Castiaux
came up from Alamogordo to attend. Bill Reider's tech column told us how to
install an electric fuel pump. We reprinted a magazine article on the Monza GT
show car. There were tech tips on defrosting door locks (but who carries matches
or lighters anymore?) and taking care of your car's jack.
1978 - VOL 04
There was no newsletter for January 1978.
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