The December 2013 newsletter - Text Version
Updated 12-Dec-2013 ==== Copyright (c) 2013 Corvairs of New Mexico
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DECEMBER 2013 / VOLUME 39 / NUMBER 12 / ISSUE #459
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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, December 4th, 2013 at 7:00 PM
North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, Wyoming & Carmel NE
THIS MONTH:
Dues Due.........................................Membership Committee
Where's Dave (Smart Car)................................David Huntoon
November Meeting Minutes.....................................Art Gold
November Board Meeting Minutes.............................The Editor
Gas Heater TUNA Update (the rest of the story)............Robert Gold
Bingo Night Story..........................................John Wiker
Christmas Dinner Party at Roper's Restaurant............Steve Gongora
Yes, I Am Here, John Wiker! (Danny Lovato Show)...........Robert Gold
Christmas Donations: Emma Rogers, Lee Reider............Heula Pittman
Birthdays & Anniversaries..........................Sunshine Committee
Treasury Report...........................................Robert Gold
Who Has What.................................................Everyone
Photos from the Bingo / Potluck / Auction at HOC...........the Editor
Calendar of Coming Events..........................Board of Directors
December Issue, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Years Ago............Club Historian
Index to All We have Published in the Year 2013............the Editor
COVER: Tarmo Sutt's 1966 Corsa turbo, at the 2013 Santa Fe Concorso
At right: CNM Founder and first newsletter editor Mark Morgan
as a Navy Lieutenant at NAS Fallon, Nevada, sometime in 1976
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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: David Huntoon 505-281-9616 corvair66 @ aol.com
Vice-Pres: Tarmo Sutt 505-690-2046 tarmo @ juno.com
Secretary: Art Gold 505-620-7434 rollerart @ gmail.com
Treasurer: Robert Gold 505-268-6878 beisbol30 @ msn.com
Car Council: Mike Stickler 505-856-6993 sticorsa @ gmail.com
Merchandise: Vickie Hall 505-865-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Membership: Larry Yoffee 505-321-5909 corsa180 @ gmail.com
Sunshine: Heula Pittman 505-275-2195 heula @ q.com
Newsletter: Jim Pittman 505-275-2195 jimp @ unm.edu
Past President: Ray Trujillo 505-839-7436 ray @ bpsabq.com
Past President: Pat Hall 505-620-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Past President: John Wiker 505-899-3076 wikerj63 @ yahoo.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.com/
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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
CNM only: 12 months $28.00 -or- 26 months $ 56.00
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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 DECEMBER 2013
DUE NOVEMBER ==== INACTIVE 25-DEC-2013
2013.11 Anne Mae & Robert Gold
2013.11 Cheryl & Edward Halpin
2013.11 Kay & Tarmo Sutt
2013.11 Brenda & Hurley Wilvert
DUE DECEMBER = INACTIVE 25-JAN-2014
2013.12 David Huntoon
2013.12 Barbara & Gordon Johnson
2013.12 Kelli & Mark Morgan
2013.12 Roger Pape
2013.12 Larry Yoffee
DUE JANUARY = INACTIVE 25-FEB-2014
2014.01 Darlene & William Darcy
2014.01 Carolyn & Dan Palmer
EXPIRED = INACTIVE AS OF 25-NOV-2013:
2013.04 Richard Finch
2013.06 Joan & Murray Bruskin
2013.06 David & Judy Jaramillo
2013.08 Alan Gold
2013.08 Nancy & Russ McDuffie
2013.08 Lori Nash
2013.10 Mary Alice & Oliver Scheflow
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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Welcome to two new members: Heather & Matt Choiniere have been to
an Old Route 66 cleanup, at least two meetings and the October
gas heater TUNA. We understand that they have a 1966 Corsa convertible
from Ohio that has mostly reverted to ferric oxide and so they are
getting a New Mexico Corvair convertible with less rust and hopefully
a bright future. Welcome to CNM!
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WHERE'S DAVE?
Dave Huntoon
Hard to believe we are in December already and the New Year is at hand. I hope
everyone had a good 2013 and 2014 may be even better. In my case, it was a
pretty good year. A new car, last of my health issues resolved and investments
doing well. Glad I am retired and not out of work and looking for a job though.
Didn't travel much this year although I did go back to Illinois for a 50th high
school reunion. Spent about $600 on gas for the pickup there and back and the AC
wasn't working. Somewhere on the way back in Oklahoma with the temp and humidity
in the mid 90's I began thinking about a new vehicle for road trips. Previously
I had driven 2 new Camaros, a V6 and a V8, both quite nice of course. Then began
looking for a 2 or 3 year old used one.
After my trip I was at the local Vespa dealer for a new rear tire for my
scooter. Right next door is the Smart Car dealer so while waiting went over to
check things out. Looking over the new ones on the floor and the used ones on
the lot, I was kind of impressed. I have always liked small cars anyway hence
VWs, Corvairs, Alfas, Saabs, Renaults, etc. none quite as small as a Smart Car
though. I went back a couple weeks later for a test drive of a special edition
Brabus used model on the lot. Made up my mind then and there.
It is not fast but it is quick and handles like a go cart. The engine is in the
rear at least. Only 1 liter but then it only weighs 1800 lbs. AC works great and
the heated seats come in handy this time of year. Electric power steering, ABS,
traction control, stability control. Most of the modern usual items. So far 44
mpg is my average and I suspect 50 mpg is likely on a road trip. Geez, should
have had this on that trip to Illinois. $200 vs $600 for that trip sounds good
to me.
Remember our Christmas party at Roper's on 12/7 and I hope your holiday season is
great. We should all be thankful for our friends and family. That includes our
club and the larger national club as many of us have discovered new friends as
the result of our hobby. That's a good thing.
Thanks everyone and be careful out there, -- David
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Regular Meeting Minutes --- 11-6-13
Art Gold
Meeting came to order at 7:13pm at North Domingo Baca Multicultural Center
with 22 in attendance.
Officer Reports
President (Dave Huntoon) asked for minutes to be approved, then told us about
Tarmo's vacation and talked about Tri-State.
John Wiker faxed and sent letters about paperwork for CORSA insurance for the
Tri-State. If no reply he will telephone.
Vice President (Tarmo Sutt) was absent.
Treasurer (Robert Gold) stated that the account has $4,273.89. He mailed the
annual tax form to the secretary of state.
Secretary (Art Gold) talked about nothing.
Membership (Larry Yoffee) was absent.
Member Reports
Jim Pittman (Editor) stated that the newsletter deadline is Friday, 11-22-13.
He showed the one-dollar and twenty-dollar bills that were found in the
roadside grass during the Old Route 66 cleanup.
Heula Pittman (Sunshine) talked about donating to the Joy Junction for the
Christmas Dinner. Donations include toys and new stuffed animals. The committee
continues work on the March anniversary party and on registration bags for the
Tri-State.
Vickie Hall (Merchandise) stated that she has merchandise for sale. Items for
sale: Care and Feeding book for $5.00, and there are only 4 or 5 license
plates remaining.
Robert Gold (Car Council) stated that they had elected a new treasurer.
Old Business
The recent TUNA resulted in only partial success in making the Loadside gas
heater work, but check Robert's updated report elsewhere in the newsletter.
Hurley Wilvert was in the Isle of Man for a motorcycle lap, 150mph. He brought
a video of the event.
New Business
The Corvair auctioned off for AGORA, which was seen with our Corvairs at the
State Fair car show, is now for sale on Craig's List.
There is a 1965 (listed as a 1964) four door for sale that garnered much
discussion. Owner is named Blanca and is in Lovington, NM.
There is a 1964 coupe for sale as stated by Russ McDuffie, from Floyd Weber.
Color is brown, said to be in great shape.
2014 Tri State in Chama, NM - the meeting on November 2nd went well and much
has been done, but there will be a need for more volunteers to help.
John Wiker reminded us of the Lovato Memorial car show coming up on
November 16th and said he and his Corvair will be there.
We were glad to see Mike Stickler at the meeting after his enforced medical
vacation. We were pleased to see Ollie Scheflow and Wendell Walker at the
meeting tonight.
Upcoming Events
November
11-9-13 -- THIS SATURDAY. Potluck Bingo/Auction (Rita/Steve Gongora) starts
at 5pm. Location: House of Covers (Central and Richmond)
December
12-7-13 -- Christmas Party (Rita Gongora) Starts at 5pm at Roper's Restaurant
(Wyoming and Central)
The 50/50 winner is Ruth Boydston ($21) $10.50 for the winner and she
contributed $5.00 to the sunshine committee.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:49pm
Mr. Gold Reporting
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BOARD MEETING MINUTES = 11-20-2013
Your Editor
Present at the start of the meeting at 5:05 PM were: David Huntoon, Pat Hall,
Robert Gold, Lube Lubert, Vickie Hall, Heula Pittman, Jim Pittman.
Last month's minutes approved.
David said the Bingo/Potluck/Auction went well. It may be one of our better
events of the year. Bingo brought in $322.25 but we may need to reimburse
John Wiker for the cost of the game equipment.
Tarmo Sutt is still on his cruise as far as we know so no VP report.
Robert reported $4,675.64 in our treasury balance.
Art Gold was not present.
Larry Yoffee was not present but Robert had the application form for our new
members Matt and Heather.
Jim said "short month" with deadline Friday November 22nd. Jim asked what to do
about needing a secretary. Jim said the newsletter and web page were going
along as normal. Jim said he had heard no CORSA news about the 100% CORSA rule.
David said a new "Desert Corvairs" chapter was forming in California and they
talked about requiring 50% CORSA membership to be an official chapter. Jim said
we should discuss the future of our awards. Should we continue the present
award, change its name, come up with new rules, abandon it?
Heula said the Sunshine Committee was working as usual. Preparing registration
bags for both the Anniversary Party and the Chama Tri-State. Heula hinted that
the committee for these two events will be doing things we have not done before
and will need additional funds. The Board agreed, no problem with additional
funds.
Rita Gongora had reported that the Christmas Dinner will be $14.50 per person
and the menu will be as last year: Traditional & Mexican food. We agreed to
divide the Christmas door prize drawing into two categories: Ladies & Gents
as we did last year.
Robert said nothing new on the Car Council except that the Danny Lovato Car Show
was very successful with many people, many nice cars and quite a sum (over
$9000) raised to help with Danny's medical expenses. Danny, you will recall,
was injured in an accident at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
this past October. Next Car Council meeting will be in January.
Vickie reported no new sales of merchandise and said we had about five license
plates left. Vickie suggested we google "bar stool economics" but gave no hint
what we might find if we did so. So, try it and see!
We had little to say about the Tri-State except that it was reported that
Steve Gongora had an estimate from All Sports Trophies that dash plaques
could be had in the range of $1 to $2 depending on the design. Heula said we
really need the logo design so Kay Sutt can incorporate it into the quilt.
January 1st is our scheduled meeting night but the Centers are all closed for
the New Year's holiday. We discussed putting off the meeting until January 8th
but we'll ask for a consensus at the December meeting.
We adjourned and went out into the cold rain and made our way homeward, or
perhaps some went to the T.A. Truckstop for supper.
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Gas Heater TUNA Update ... The rest of the story
Robert Gold
As you might remember, I organized a TUNA to tackle the gas heater on my 1962
Loadside. Some of the best CNM minds were there to help identify and possibly
correct my heater's problems. The session ended without repairing the setup,
but we did identify some of the problems. Again, I want to thank everyone who
attended the event. We all seemed to have a good time. This got me thinking
that I should come up with another technical challenge and get the gang back
together again. But I'm getting off track, I want to let you know the fate of
my Loadside after it left Pat and Vickie Hall's "Corvair Heaven."
The first step in the heater's repair consisted of placing an order with Clark's
for two switches that were obviously bad. Here is where I learned something
new. I've placed a lot of orders with Clark's in the past and had the parts
shipped by UPS and then waited over a week for the parts to arrive. Someone
at the TUNA suggested I use the good old Postal Service's priority mail service
so that the parts would arrive sooner. Not only did the parts arrive in just
THREE days, but the cost was only slightly more than UPS. So for small parts,
"Goodbye UPS and Hello USPS!"
Once I had the parts I turned them over to the mechanical genius, Geoff Johnson,
to get the unit working. It should be a breeze. Install the switches and just
like that... heat. Of course that wasn't the case. Just to get the flavor of
what happened next, here are parts of the texts Geoff sent me about the repair
work:
"...the whole underside of the dash had to come out."
"....the d**n thing is haunted. I'm just now getting feeling back on my
fingertips from all the cuts and burns from it."
Obviously this was quite a job. I got the truck back and it had heat! I couldn't
wait until the next morning when I would have heat on the way to work. As you
can guess when I got ready to go the next morning... no heat. Maybe the unit IS
haunted. Back the truck went to Geoff's. In no time the problem was found. It
was a crummy micro switch. The switch was replaced from Geoff's secret stash
and the heater worked again. And it is still working to this day. I'm not only
defrosting my windshield, but I'm experiencing something I don't get from my
other Corvairs -- instant heat.
In summary, even though I feel the whole concept of gas heaters is some evil
Rube Goldberg thing, involving gasoline, a spark plug, a combustion chamber,
and various switches and relays, this heater is really cool -- or do I mean
really hot? I have heat and I have Geoff and the TUNA to thank for that. I'm
hoping that Geoff will report to you on the nitty gritty of the repair process,
but for now you know the rest of the story.
-- Robert Gold
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Bingo Night Story
John Wiker
Did someone yell BINGO?? Well, Saturday night seven people did. The evening at
the House of Covers, hosted by the Gongoras was a huge success. The place was
packed as 30 members showed up with about 10 other guests.
The Bingo Master rolled the balls through 7 varied games and as if he had the
"fix in", as the gangster movies used to say, no one person won more than once.
The pots ranged between about $40 to $35 per game and there were plenty of
White Elephants for bidding on the front table. The food was plentiful, varied
and excellently prepared.
At the end of the evening, the Club pocketed about $300 which will help with the
expenses of Tri-State. Thanks to all who attended and helped make the evening a
complete success!!
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Christmas Dinner Party
Steve Gongora
Owner T. K. from Roper's faxed over a menu to confirm our CNM Dinner.
It will be a Mexican/American menu like last year.
Garden Salad, Buttered Corn, Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,
Cheese Enchiladas, Beef Tacos, Bread Basket.
Bottomless Beverage - Sodas, Tea, Coffee, Lemonade.
Prices - $14.50 per person - includes tax and Tip.
(Rita wants me to announce that you can pay for the dinner at the meeting
if you wish.)
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YES, I AM HERE, JOHN WIKER -- Danny Lavato Benefit Car Show
Robert Gold
I'd like to start my report by first thanking John Wiker for throwing down
a challenge to me at the last meeting. As you know, a real nice car guy,
Danny Lavato, was seriously hurt at the last Balloon Fiesta. A bunch of
car enthusiasts decided to put on a benefit car show for him. Well at the
CNM meeting John asked if anyone but him would be showing his Corvair at
the event. He then looked at me and strongly suggested that I also attend
the show. That kind of woke me up. Even though I'm representing CNM at the
Car Council, and even though I know it was going to raise money for an
injured car guy, it wasn't until John asked me about going that I decided
I would be there! Thanks John. I had a great time.
As you might have guessed, John and I were the only ones with Corvairs at
the event. But I'd like to point out that just John's Corsa and my Lakewood
(did I mention it was for sale?) represented our club quite well. Our cars
sat side-by-side with new Camaros, hot Mustangs, a Packard, and numerous
other high end machines. And there in the middle of the display of more
than 100 cars sat Danny's yellow Ford truck with a Corvette engine.
Danny's son spoke to the crowd and told us how much our support means to
Danny. We all wished Danny's son well in return.
About the show, the weather was "interesting". First it rained a little bit...
Anne Mae and I were amused by the efforts of various people to wipe the
raindrops off their show cars. Then it became partly cloudy for a while,
and then out came the sun. It turned out to be a really nice day... except
for that darn wind.
Hey, I want to clue you in to why I really went to the show. Please promise
not to tell John. The reason I went was for the freebe: free flu shots from
Walgreens. Just roll up your sleeve and away they went. Thank you so much
Walgreens. I really got something for nothing.
And you know who was standing right next to Anne Mae and me to get a shot
himself? John Wiker.
-- Robert Gold
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Christmas Donations for Joy Junction
Heula Pittman
Last reminder ... Lee Reider & Emma Rogers will be collecting our donations
for Joy Junction at our annual Christmas dinner on Saturday, December 7th.
Please be generous with your items for this worthy charity.
The most needed this year is clothing for children in ages from infants
through the teenage years. Toys are okay, but only NEW stuffed toys can
be accepted. Otherwise just about any items will be appreciated.
Our dinner will be held December 7th - 5:00 PM at Roper's Restaurant,
8810 Central Ave SE. That is just east of Central & Wyoming SE.
We thank Rita Gongora for setting this event up for us once again.
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Four CNM'ers Celebrate Birthdays in December:
Murray Bruskin December 5 Elisa Yoffee December 18
Dick Cochran December 5 Lube Lubert December 21
Ruth Boydston December 7 Sara Gold December 30
Isaac Trujillo December 9 Fred Riggs December 31
Two Special Couples Celebrate Their Wedding Anniversary in December:
Elizabeth & Mark Domzalski December 11
Barbara & Gordon Johnson December 18
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TREASURY REPORT ......... 10-16-2013 to 11-21-2013 ......... ROBERT GOLD
DATE CHECK# AMOUNT PAYEE DESCRIPTION
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2013.11.01 +$ 25.00 CNM Dues M.Martinek
2013.11.12 2177 -$ 90.00 CORSA Dues R.Cochran, F.Adams
2013.11.18 +$ 491.75 CNM Dues R.Boydston, M.Choiniere,
R.Trujillo, J.Anderson
2013.11.18 +$ Bingo Reported at meeting: $322.25
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ENDING BALANCE = $ 4,675.64
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* * M E M B E R I N F O R M A T I O N * W H O H A S W H A T * *
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RUTH BOYDSTON 505-350-6003 has a 1963 Corvair Coupe, automatic, 98,252 miles,
all original. It has white exterior and blue interior. This car has been seen
at recent meetings and local events and was featured on the cover of the
December 2012 ENCHANTED CORVAIRS newsletter.
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PAT HALL 505-620-5574 in Los Lunas, NM has Corvairs in need of repair. Lots of
parts for most Corvairs.
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Wed 4 Dec 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER
After the meeting, we may go to "JASON'S DELI" at 5920 Holly Ave. NE.
Sat 7 Dec 5:00 PM Christmas Party - Roper's Restaurant 8810 Central Ave SE
Donations will be organized by Lee Reider & Emma Rogers to benefit JOY JUNCTION.
Sat 14 Dec 1:00 PM Los Lunas Toy Drive Cruz - Wells Fargo Bank, Bosque Farms
Bill Schofield 505-565-2105, David Silva 505-550-8415, or vintagegasser@aim.com
Wed 18 Dec 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 20 Dec 9:00 PM Deadline for items for January newsletter
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N O T I C E ! N O T I C E ! N O T I C E !
THE CENTER IS CLOSED WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1ST. WE WILL TRY TO MEET ONE WEEK LATER.
Wed 8 Jan 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER
After the meeting, we may go to "JASON'S DELI" at 5920 Holly Ave. NE.
Sat 11 Jan 1:00 PM Los Lunas - Wells Fargo Bank, Bosque Farms
Bill Schofield 505-565-2105, David Silva 505-550-8415, or vintagegasser@aim.com
Wed 15 Jan 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 24 Jan 9:00 PM Deadline for items for February newsletter
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Wed 5 Feb 7:00 PM Meeting: NORTH DOMINGO BACA MULTIGENERATIONAL CENTER,
at Wyoming & Carmel, north of Wyoming & Paseo del Norte NE.
After the meeting, we may go to "JASON'S DELI" at 5920 Holly Ave. NE.
Sat 8 Feb 1:00 PM Los Lunas - Wells Fargo Bank, Bosque Farms
Bill Schofield 505-565-2105, David Silva 505-550-8415, or vintagegasser@aim.com
Wed 19 Feb 5:00 PM Board Meeting: HIGHLAND SENIOR CENTER at 131 Monroe NE
Fri 21 Feb 9:00 PM Deadline for items for March newsletter
Wed 26 Feb 6:00 PM NEW MEXICO CAR COUNCIL MEETING OLD CAR GARAGE, 3232 GIRARD NE
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March 2014 ... We will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary! Our chairperson
is Anne Mae Gold. Location will be announced.
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Sun 18 May 2014 - Albuquerque Museum / Car Council Old Town Car Show
Fri 30 May -- Sat 31 May -- Sun 01 June -- TRI-STATE
The 30th Tri-State meet will be held in Chama, New Mexico.
Primary hotel: Branding Iron Motel 575-756-2162
Make reservations via e-mail: info @ brandingironmotel.com
Suggested back-up hotel: Chama Trails Inn
Location of Corvair Car Show: Branding Iron Motel
Location of Banquet: Chama Community Center
Featured Activities for the Tri-State:
Tour to the TIERRA WOOLS "sheep to shawl" facility in Los Ojos
Narrow-gauge Scenic Railway to Osier or to Antonito, Colorado
Driving tour to Colorado paralleling the Cumbres & Toltec tracks
Scenic Railway:
http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/ Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway
Chama, New Mexico:
http://http://www.chamavalley.com/ Chama Valley Chamber of Commerce
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See the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs Web Site for more "NMCCC" activities:
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YEARS AGO IN DECEMBER
7 Years Ago Dec 2006 Vol 32 Nr 12 # 375
On the cover of this fat 16-page issue: the "Library Van" and some of the
Route-66-Cleanup Crew. The treasury held $3,010. Geoff and Cary reported
on a great trip to the Fan Belt Toss, bigger than ever this year. Tarmo
brought a newly-cleaned, jewell-like half a block and told about what it
took to get it that clean. Jim asked the board about making a CD with back
issues of the newsletter. Jerry planned to set up a tour to Bosque del Apache
in January. Ray told about cold weather destroying his speedometer. Wendell
told about getting a ride in a Ford GT-40 race car, fulfilling a longstanding
dream. Scattered through the newsletter were nice color photos of cars and
activities. A tech tip by Steve Goodman told about winter storage tactics.
Jim discussed the things to be found on his web page, and Robert summed up the
year's activities of the Car Council. Finally, an index to everything published
here during 2006.
14 Years Ago Dec 1999 Vol 25 Nr 12 # 291
On the cover: Mark Domzalski, his Rampside and two late coupes added to the
view at Truchas, New Mexico. The occasion? Another great CNM Aspencade in
the Sangre de Christos mountains. New members were Kathy & Doug Gadomski,
owners of a rare 1961 Loadside. We listed twenty-one e-mail addresses and
asked for more, and we listed CORSA's home page as http://www.corvair.org .
We had $6114 in our bank account. Billiken was driving off into the sunset,
looking forward to years starting with 20, not 19. We all looked forward to
the Tri-State/Albuquerque Museum Car Show, organized by Debbie Pleau and
friends. President Hurley reported on a car show at the Canine Country Club
and told about visiting friends at Cactus Corvair Club in Arizona.
Ollie reported on the last Old Route 66 cleanup of the century. Interesting
sightings included a rattlesnake and a very dead bobcat. Del didn't report
on last month's parade up Central to the Route 66 Diner and he didn't report
on the latest Recaro seats on Steve's 1966 coupe and he didn't report
on the latest member of the Dummy of the Month Club. Wait, he did tell us
that Larry was being considered for membership provided he could come up
with some better mechanical goofs. Dennis Pleau reported on the GWFBT&SW
in California, the Holy Grail of Corvairhood! And, yes, we had an index
to Volume 25 of our newsletter.
21 Years Ago Dec 1992 Vol 18 Nr 12 # 207
On the cover: Christmas trees. President Del ran the meeting. We had $1086
in the bank. Walter and Dave Huntune from Chicago were guests. Is it possible
we mis-spelled their names? Paul Coffman was a new member; he lived in Ohio.
We were preparing for our Christmas dinner and talked about getting Club
T-shirts and jackets. Michael Pleau attended. Del mentioned he was working
on getting a Greenbrier back on the road. A blurb from the Sierra Club listed
hidden costs to owning an automobile. Mark Martinek reported on the tour to
Truth or Consequences: three Corvairs and an RV. LeRoy had tire and brake
problems and they never did get to see the car museum. Otherwise it was a fun
weekend. Tech tips included an article on silicon brake fluid and a good way
to remove the rain gutter trim without damaging it: would you believe you can
use an old bottle opener! The index to Volume 18 rounded out this short
newsletter.
28 Years Ago Dec 1985 Vol 11 Nr 12 # 123
On the cover: Santa with a clutter of just about every Corvair model made.
President Clayborne ran the meeting; we had no guests. We had a new member,
though: Larry Blair who had a '63 Monza coupe and a '64 Spyder convertible.
Our Christmas party was to be at Kirtland AFB Officers' Club. We planned a
foray to the Flea Market to raise money and get rid of junk, err, treasures.
We wanted to have a meeting in Santa Fe. We wanted a photo session; maybe
part of an Aspencade. Tri-State planning continued. Clayborne's "Blower Breeze"
said they just don't make cars like they used to. LeRoy said we'd have visitors
at the next meeting from the New Mexico MVD. They would address how to get
title to a titleless vehicle and how new seat belt laws apply to the various
Corvairs, some of which came with seat belts and some not.
Bill Reider's column discussed cleaning your oil cooler: they are out of sight
and tend to collect leaves and dust. You also need to check your air filter,
PVC valve and parking brake and clutch cables. How many of us have a Corvair
with factory lube in the rear wheel bearings, steering box and clutch cross
shaft? A tech tip from Chevrolet told how to adjust your accelerator linkage
and how to install a harmonic balancer. We had a year-end financial statement
and the index to volume 11 of the Newsletter.
35 Years Ago Dec 1978 Vol 4 Nr 11 # 39
On the cover: a Monza GT and an early convertible. Sylvan presided. Les Campbell
took notes and reported $350 in the bank. We amended the constitution: separate
offices for secretary and treasurer and an appointed membership chairperson.
Sylvan proposed a name for the Newsletter other than "Corvairs of New Mexico."
Suggestions were solicited. We planned a dinner at Bella Vista. A newspaper
article said that Alvin Grille of New Orleans owned 175 Corvairs. Tech tips
came from our German member, Markus Rothmeyer, on adjusting thermostats, from
Francis Boydston on timing your engine without a timing light, from Joel Nash
on NGK and Bosch spark plugs, and Norm Brand on where to get spark plugs.
The very first CNM Newsletter index covered every issue published to date. Your
editor provided a history of the Newsletter and its somewhat irregular
numbering scheme. Looking through this index today you'll see quite a few
classic articles that are still well worth reading thirty-five years later.
Your editor asked for more information on the Club's history and asked members
to write detailed articles for our March 1979 Special Anniversary issue.
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CORVAIRS OF NEW MEXICO -- ENCHANTED CORVAIRS -- INDEX FOR 2013
EACH MONTH:
Dues Due.......................Membership Committee
"Air" Force President's Letter...........John Wiker
Birthdays & Anniversaries........Sunshine Committee
Treasury Report.........................Robert Gold
Calendar of Coming Events........Board of Directors
Member Information: Who Has What...........Everyone
Seven, 14, 21, 28, 35 Years Ago......Club Historian
JAN
President's Holiday Message...............................John Wiker
December Meeting Minutes....................................Art Gold
[ No December Board Meeting ]..............................The Board
Christmas Dinner at Roper's Restaurant.................Heula Pittman
Differential Lube Transfer Holes................Bob Helt VEGAS VAIRS
Toyota Prius V -- a Review..................................Kay Sutt
Look Back -- Look Around -- Look Forward.................Jim Pittman
Member List for January 2013.........................Keeper of Lists
COVER: A photo of my 1966 Corsa coupe front interior by Hattie Brown.
Hattie is taking a photography class. -- Steve Gongora
FEB
Various Meeting Photos in the Newsletter...........Club Photographer
January Meeting Minutes.....................................Art Gold
January Board Meeting Minutes............................Jim & Heula
Van Engine Rebuild.....................................David Huntoon
Wendell's 94th Birthday (with map)...................Brenda Stickler
Cover Story: The 1960 Corvair Engine ...TUCSON..........Van Pershing
The Club's 39th Anniversary Luncheon...................Heula Pittman
January Car Council Report...............................Robert Gold
"Holidaze" or Driving in Snow ..........DENVAIR NEWS.....John Dawson
How to Keep Tabs on Your Carburetors....VEGAS VAIRS.....Harry Ransom
COVER: Tucson Corvair Association, CORVAIRSATION, December 2012
MAR
February Meeting Minutes..................................... Editor
February Board Meeting Minutes............................... Editor
Thirty-Nine Years!......................... Heula, Vickie & Anne Mae
Welcome New Member: Allen Greer........................ Larry Yoffee
The Latest on the 2013 Tri-State......................... Garrie Fox
Bring Your Scrap Metal to the April Meeting................ Pat Hall
Install "Forgotten" Cylinder Air Baffles....... Vegas Vairs JAN 2012
COVER: Do You Know Where Your Newsletter is Printed? ABQ Grafix
Photos from Wendell Walker's 94th Birthday Breakfast Party
APR
Members of the Year Vickie & Pat Hall......................... Photo
CNM's 39th Anniversary................................ Heula Pittman
Phobias.................................................... Pat Hall
Vickie & Pat Hall Members of the Year Award........... Heula Pittman
March Meeting Minutes...................................... Art Gold
March Board Meeting Minutes......................... Fly-on-the-Wall
March NMCCC Meeting Report............................ Mike Stickler
Tri-State 2014 - Chama, New Mexico..................... Larry Yoffee
Tires / Wheels when 13-inch Tires are Unavailable..... Virtual Vairs
29th Tri-State - Cripple Creek, Colorado................. Garrie Fox
The Martineks Are Coming! April 10th.................. Heula Pittman
Save This Date: April 13th Mountainair Tour............. Vickie Hall
April Word Search Feature............................... Jim Pittman
COVER: Wendell Walker poses with his favorite Monza convertible
At right and inside: Photos from our 39th Anniversary Luncheon
MAY
Convoy Road Trip - Mountainair - Tijeras.......... Vickie & Pat Hall
April Meeting Minutes...................................... Art Gold
Back to the Future: Car Council Report for March........ Robert Gold
April Board Meeting Minutes.................... No Report This Month
Story About "How To Keep Your Corvair Alive"............ Jim Pittman
The Impossible Dream: Albuquerque Museum Car Show....... Robert Gold
Old Route 66 Clean-up................................ Ollie Scheflow
April Word Search Feature Answers....................... Jim Pittman
Bernalillo MCT INDUSTRIES Tour.......................... Larry Blair
COVER: The Nine Corvairs on the Tour Line Up at Abo Pueblo
Mike Stickler Paces Off the Length of the Church Ruins at Abo Pueblo
JUN
Notes on this month's photos................... Photo Editor
May Meeting Minutes................................ Art Gold
May Board Meeting Minutes.......................... Art Gold
Corvair of Honor: Museum Car Show............... Robert Gold
The Great White Hope: Lube's Corvair............ Robert Gold
Squeaking Under the Crossing Bar........ Steve Gongora Photo
The Future of Automotive Air Conditioning....... Mike Dawson
COVER: Mike Stickler picks up trash in April on Old Route 66.
Art Gold's early convertible at the Museum Car Show.
Steve Gongora's Rampside at the Rail Yard.
JUL
Los Lunas Summerfest..................................John Wiker
June Meeting Minutes..................................Jim & Heula
June Board Meeting Minutes..............................John Wiker
Congratulations, Jon Anderson! Boydston Award.........Heula Pittman
2013 Tri-State, Hosted by PPCC............................Curt Shimp
Incident Report "Hard Luck Award"........................Vickie Hall
Summary Report on 2013 Tri-State, Cripple Creek......Fly-on-the-Wall
Map of All Tri-State Events 1976-2014....................Jim Pittman
Attendance at All Tri-State Events 1976-2014.............Jim Pittman
COVER: Tri-State at Cripple Creek, Colorado, June 1st, 2013.
Steve Gongora & Lee Olsen tour the Gold Mine at Victor.
AUG
Old Route 66 Cleanup Club Project............................. Editor
Fourth of July Notes...................................... John Wiker
July Meeting Minutes................................. Fly-on-the-Wall
July Board Meeting Minutes........................... Fly-on-the-Wall
At the TA Truck Stop..................................... Vickie Hall
Logo Contest, September Meeting...................... Brenda Stickler
June Car Council Report.................................. Robert Gold
July Car Council Report.................................. Robert Gold
Thank You, Madame Governor............................... Robert Gold
Collector Car Appreciation Day..................... Pat & Vickie Hall
A Real Cheap Summer Vacation............................. Robert Gold
COVER: Above: Three of Six Corvairs were at our July Club Breakfast
Below: David Huntoon's brother sent photos from the CORSA Convention
SEP
Car Council Picnic Photos..............................David Huntoon
Car Council Picnic at Oak Flats..........................Vickie Hall
August Meeting Minutes......................................Art Gold
August Board Meeting Minutes................................Art Gold
Christmas Donations.........................Emma Rogers & Lee Reider
The Road to Chama: Plans................................Larry Yoffee
The Road to Chama: Volunteers Needed....................Larry Yoffee
The Road to Chama: Logo Contest.........................Larry Yoffee
Old Car Garage Strip Show................................Robert Gold
State Fair Car Show is Days Away!........................Robert Gold
Heaven or Purgatory TUNA..................................Bill Darcy
COVER: Several enthusiasts met for a TUNA at the Halls' in Los Lunas
A little bird told me Ruth wanted to be on the cover! With a bushing?
OCT
September Meeting Minutes...................................Art Gold
September Board Meeting Minutes..........................Jim Pittman
Make-A-Wish Car Show......................................John Wiker
Pat's Trip to Cedar Crest................................Vickie Hall
CHANGE IS GOOD? August Car Council Report................Robert Gold
The Corvair with the Hemi................................Robert Gold
Visitors in September: Karen & Clayborne Souza.........Heula Pittman
State Fair Car Show......................................Robert Gold
COVER: Corvairs gather for the New Mexico State Fair, September 22.
Oliver Scheflow is honored for 17 Years of Old Route 66 Cleanups.
NOV
Nebraska Auction:.................................1960 Corvairs Photo
Where's Dave............................................David Huntoon
October Meeting Minutes......................................Art Gold
Meeting Minutes Supplement.................................the Editor
October Board Meeting Minutes.........................Fly-on-the-Wall
Deja Vu All Over Again September Car Council..............Robert Gold
October Old Route 66 Cleanup..............................Jim Pittman
Refuge from the Storm October Car Council.................Robert Gold
Christmas Donations: Emma Rogers, Lee Reider............Heula Pittman
Gasoline Heater TUNA Success - Sorta......................Robert Gold
Longest "Vacation" Ever.................................Mike Stickler
Little Red Corvair.........................................Tarmo Sutt
Tri-State Committee Meeting November 2nd.................Larry Yoffee
COVER: At the TUNA: Keeping Robert's Loadside Warm this Winter
Russ McDuffie's 1965 convertible is ready to ride off into the sunset.
DEC
Where's Dave............................................David Huntoon
November Meeting Minutes.....................................Art Gold
November Board Meeting Minutes.............................The Editor
Gas Heater TUNA Update (the rest of the story)............Robert Gold
Bingo Night Story..........................................John Wiker
Christmas Dinner Party at Roper's Restaurant............Steve Gongora
Yes, I Am Here, John Wiker! (Danny Lovato Show)...........Robert Gold
Christmas Donations: Emma Rogers, Lee Reider............Heula Pittman
Birthdays & Anniversaries..........................Sunshine Committee
Treasury Report...........................................Robert Gold
Who Has What.................................................Everyone
Photos from the Bingo / Potluck / Auction at HOC...........the Editor
Calendar of Coming Events..........................Board of Directors
December Issue, 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Years Ago............Club Historian
Index to All We have Published in the Year 2013............the Editor
COVER: Tarmo Sutt's 1966 Corsa turbo, at the 2013 Santa Fe Concorso
At right: CNM Founder and first newsletter editor Mark Morgan
as a Navy Lieutenant at NAS Fallon, Nevada, sometime in 1976
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Enchanted Corvairs Newsletter is published monthly by Corvairs of New Mexico,
chartered Chapter #871 of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America. Copyright by
the Authors and by Corvairs of New Mexico. Articles may be reprinted in any
CORSA publication as a service to CORSA members, provided credit to the Author
and this Newsletter is clearly stated. All opinions are those of the Author or
Editor and are not necessarily endorsed by Corvairs of New Mexico or CORSA.
Material for publication should reach the Editor by the 15th of the month. Send
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ASCII TEXT, but MS Word or RTF are fine. Photographs are welcome. Don't
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newsletter is produced in a Microsoft-free environment. I still print mailing
labels with a 1989 Apple IIgs on a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIIp. The newsletter
is composed using Apple Macintosh computers. Software includes OS-X, AppleWorks,
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details. Transportation: 1965 Corvair Monza, 1990 Honda Civic, 1996 Mazda Miata,
2003 Honda Civic. When I'm 64, I'll get by with a little help from my friends.
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