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1 November 2009 A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967, 1968 & 1969 IN THIS ISSUE: Cover Car : Jeff’s 69 Bumble Bee 1 Featured Car Photos Layout 12 Bill’s Corner for Club Information 2 Featured Car Information 13 Photo Coverage: NTCC 2009 Dyno Challenge 4 NTC November’s Events Calendar 15 Tech Notes: 4L85E Build & Installation by John Oustalet 5 NTC December’s Events Calendar 16 News Letter Editor: Brad Howell Official Club News Letter For November 2009

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Page 1: A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967 1968 … · Cover Car : Jeff’s 69 Bumble Bee 1 Featured Car Photos Layout 12 Bill’s Corner for Club Information 2 Featured

1 November 2009

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A Club of 1st Generation Camaro Enthusiasts, Years 1967, 1968 & 1969

IN THIS ISSUE:

Cover Car : Jeff’s 69 Bumble Bee 1 Featured Car Photos Layout 12

Bill’s Corner for Club Information 2 Featured Car Information 13

Photo Coverage: NTCC 2009 Dyno

Challenge 4 NTC November’s Events Calendar 15

Tech Notes: 4L85E Build & Installation

by John Oustalet 5 NTC December’s Events Calendar 16

News Letter Editor: Brad Howell

Official Club News Letter For November 2009

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We have had a very busy October as you can tell by the 2 volume newsletter last month and the events

since it was published. Hope you were able to make all/some NTC events. If you didn't enjoy one/some of

the NTC events in October, you must drive a Mustang!

Wanna Race was 10/16 at Denton track. Some came out to race or watch the other cars do some serious

racing. Rudy Martinez, Marc Tuton, Bill Roy, Jerry Jackson, Don Caver, Donald Caver, David

Caver,Shawn Patterson,Phil Purvis, Fern Duron, JimBob Gilbert, saw the digs. Shawn Moran saw us off at

Salt Grass. Thanks to Marc Tuton, for getting us out for the drags. We have talked this to death for 2 years,

Marc made it happen. Maybe not AA/F Altereds ( Marc's favorite ), but some great race cars and some

really good times at the track in Denton.

Meanwhile, George Johnson was in Vegas for the Barrett-Jackson auction. He said he saw some steals.

The prices have taken a beating with the recession. Top car was $400,000 and it was a charity sale car. No

million dollar cars at this one. Barrett-Jackson says it will do an Orange County, Calif. auction next year

( we'll see ). The rare original and numbers matching stuff held up pretty good and some customs too.

The NTC fall cruise, co-ordinated by Air-Boss Gene Brennan was 10/17. We started the cruise at the

Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison. NTC was given free roam from 8:00 am until our departure time of

10 am. Gene did a great job of setting the club up for some good pictures of planes and cars. What a

remarkable museum. For those that did not make this trip, make plans to go out and see the aircraft displays

for sure. Those at the museum were: Frank Manzare ( Huff ), Mark Lohse, Rudy Martinez, Fern Duron,

Chris Polito, Robert Willis, Gene Brennan, Bill Roy, Jim Turner, Terry Taylor, Walter Manda, Shawn

Patterson, Daryl Bird, Jeff Genauldi, Mark Millerborg, Bob Appelwick, Jay Redmon, and Terry Hicks.

Members also showing up at Rod's Car Craft included: John Oustalet, Dennis Murphy, and Bill Shaw ( see

his video of this event - awesome!! ).

Most of these good folks and Camaros made the scenic cruise to Rod's Car Craft in Wylie. Rodney Moore

has built a fine shop and is ready to work on your Camaro. He hosted the shop tour and had some fine Ribs

for lunch. Rodney also had the NTC commerative T shirt for NTC members ( look for some to hit Speed

Vision ). Thanks to all that made this super fall cruise and a "Big Thanks" again to Gene Brennan for his

work co-ordinating this event and Rodney Moore for the hospitality and grub.

North Texas Camaros made a contribution to Christian Classic Cruisers for their Toys for Tots campaign

at the season ending show October 17, CCC said to thank NTC members.

The second Lone Star Loop was 10/15 - 10/18 looks like several NTC folks made it. Brian Pence, Steve

Parker, Brenda Howard, and NTC friend Keith Bogdon made it.

Oct. 24-25 Swap Meet was at La Grave Field in Ft. Worth. Those buying and selling were: Bill Roy, Mark

Lohse, Fern Duron, Manny Valdez, John Hazel, Steve Gillespie, Chris Recker, Frank Manzare ( Huff ),

Rudy Martinez, Gary Dolezal, and Fred Mc Kinley.

Those at ADRL were, Rudy Martinez, Steve Metcalf, and Jerry Jackson.

Don Caver waded through 15 other race cars at the Muscle Car Challenge Drags this month to win his class.

The 67 Blue Camaro coupe was a wheels up winner for sure. Congrats Don..

Bill’s Corner: Info for The North Texas Camaro Club

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Our annual NTC Dyno Challenge was held Saturday morning, October 31st at Speedtek Performance,

Hwy 121 south in Haltom City. First car went on the drums around 9:30AM. . First Gen Camaros owned

by NTCC members were eligible for awards. This was the November Ralley Point , I know it was 10/31.

Thanks to Cris Gross for co-ordinating ( for 3 years in a row ) this fun NTC event. Those spinning and

spectating were: Huff, Fern Duron, John Oustalet, Terry Taylor, Rudy Martinez, Mark Lohse, Marc Tuton,

Manny Valdez, Jerry Jackson, Erik Eichinger, Bill Roy, Ken Stewart, Shawn Moran, Chapman Mays, Brad

Howell, Jeff Genauldi, Fred Mc Kinley, Robert Willis, & Kelly Gorham. Those winning the classes:

Shawn Moran ( Small Block ), John Oustalet ( Big Block ), Fern Duron ( Original Motor ), Huff (Power

Adder), and belated 2008 High Horsepower- Don Caver. And Cris provided door pizes ( Camaro Book ) to

Shawn Moran, Manny Valdez, and Huff. (See page 4)

Results:

NTCC Member Class HP NTCC Member Class HP

Terry Taylor 396 BB 272 Jeff Genualdi 350 SB 162

Eric Eichinger 350 Original 173 John Oustalet 509 BB 550

Fern Duron 302 Original 236 Manny Valdez 364 Power Adder 338

Jerry Jackson 427 Power Adder 323 Steve Gillispie 327 Power Adder 343

Cris Gross 376 SB 367 Shawn Moran 406 SB 363

Emily Gross 350 SB 305 Frank Manzari 383 Power Adder 400

Those hitting SEMA in Vegas and drooling on the bling and goodies were: George Johnson, Bill Roy,

Huff, Tom Potts. If you didn't have a 5th gen in your booth, you weren't with the program.

November 1969 was the last production of the first generation Camaro. Despite the myth that there were

some 1969 body Camaros built in 1970, it's not true. So 40 years ago this month they packed up the first

gen stuff and started on the second gen stuff. I think this calls for a beer to celebrate.

Dutch Treat Luncheon will be December 12 at Pappa's B-B-Q in Dallas 11am. This is the December

Ralley Point and year end event for NTC folks. Hope to see a great turn out. Address is 2231 W.

Northwest Hwy - Dallas, Texas 75220.

Be thinking about the Fort worth Rod and Custom Show in March 2010, who's interested in entering

the show. We have 8 spots. Let me know.

Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour 2010 has been announced. 6/5 Newton, Iowa (start), 6/6 Springfield,

Il., 6/7 Du Quoin, Il., 6/8 Bowling Green Ky., 6/9 Chattanooga, Tn., 6/10 Birmingham, Al., 6/11

Mobile, Al. ( end ).

Let's Fire 'em Up in 2009.

Bill

Bill’s Corner: Info for The North Texas Camaro Club

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Photos by John Shrout

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The 4L80-E automatic was introduced in 1991 and is essentially a Turbo 400 with an overdriven turbine

(input) shaft, lockup converter, and electronically controlled shifting. There's no vacuum modulator,

governor, or speedometer gear. The forward gear ratios are 2.48 first, 1.48 second, 1.00 third, and .75 fourth.

The gears are shifted "clutch-to-clutch". Meaning, for first gear, only the forward clutch is applied. For

second gear, both the forward and intermediate clutches are applied. For third gear, the forward,

intermediate, and direct clutches are applied. And finally, for fourth gear, the forward, intermediate, direct,

and fourth clutches are all applied. The 4L80-E (RPO option MT1) is able to handle vehicles up to 8000 lbs.

GVWR. Introduced in 2001, the 4L85-E (RPO option MN8) is able to handle vehicles up to 8500 lbs.

GVWR. The 4L85-E has improved reaction and output planetary gears to handle additional torque. Also,

the overdrive roller clutch was redesigned and improved in 2001.

The goal of this build is to put together a 4L85-E automatic transmission capable of handling 1000

horsepower. Shifting must be fully automatic with converter lockup in overdrive. Manual shifting must also

be available through the entire RPM range of the engine. All bushings, bearings, seals, o-rings, washers,

frictions, steels, roller clutches, sprag, and anything electrical will be replaced.

STEP 1: Buy and read the books

Would not even attempt the build without first reading through two books:

1) Automatic Transmission Service Group's (ATSG) Techtran Manual for the 4L80-E. 2) GM Powertrain's 4L80-E Technician's Guide, Second Edition.

Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

STEP 2: Buy the 4L80-E special service tools

Already had the all of the hand tools needed to

service a Turbo 400 (spring compressors, bushing

remover/installer set, slide hammers, etc). Not

wanting this build to be a struggle, I found and

bought off eBay, a complete 4L80-E special service

tool set.

Found a clean 2000 model 4L80-E (MT1) in a junk

yard for $650.00. If available, a 2002-2003 4L85-E

(MN8) from an 8.1L truck would have cost me

between $1000 -$1200 + shipping. So buying the

2000 model 4L80-E and upgrading to the 2002 5-

pinion planets was about the same as buying a scarce

2002-2003 4L85-E outright.

STEP 3: Find a good, late-model 4L80-E/4L85-E

STEP 4: Disassemble the transmission

and clean the case

Completely disassembled the transmission. Anything

that was rubber or worn was removed. All that was

left in the case was the park pawl lock. Scrubbed it

with a stiff brush and GUNK. Sealed the inside of

the transmission with duct tape and plastic plugs.

Bead blasted the outside of the transmission and

coated it with Dupli-Color ceramic engine enamel.

Now that the case is ready, the rear case

bushing needs to be installed.

STEP 5: Install the rear case bushing

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

The stock bushing is on the left. It is retained in

the case by "staking it" with a special tool to

prevent it from "walking out" of its housing bore.

A better solution is to use the Sonnax rear case

bushing on the right that has flange to prevent

"walk-out". It also has more bushing surface

area.

A draw bar is used to press the

bushing into the housing bore.

STEP 6: Assemble the Gear Train

The output shaft bushing is removed using threaded

bushing remover. It screws into the bushing like a

pipe tap and then it's pulled with a slide hammer.

The new bushing is hammered into place with a

bushing driver.

STEP 5: Install the rear case bushing

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

The mainshaft is installed in the rear ring gear

and retained with a snap ring. All Torrington

bearings are replaced. The mainshaft and ring

gear assembly in placed on the output shaft.

Here's the main difference between the 4l80-E and the

4L85-E, output and reaction planetary gears. On the

left, are the 4-pinion carriers of the 4L80-E. On the

right, are the 5-pinion 2002 type carriers of the 4L85-E.

Although there are different aftermarket gear ratios

available, the stock ratio, 5-pinion 2002 type carriers

are the strongest available.

STEP 6: Assemble the Gear Train

Here's the 5-pinion output carrier

assembly placed on the rear ring

gear and retained with a snap ring.

A new thrust washer is placed on the

output carrier assembly.

A new bushing and low roller clutch are installed on

the reaction carrier. The reaction carrier assembly is

placed on the output carrier assembly. The sun gear

and sun gear shaft are installed into the reaction and

output carrier assemblies.

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

New lip seals are installed on the

intermediate piston. Here, the piston is air

tested for leaks.

New teflon, one-piece seal rings are installed on the

center support using special service tools.

STEP 7: Overhaul the Center Support

The teflon seal rings are stretched when installed and must be "resized" using a special service tool.

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

Here's the complete center support and gear train

assembly.

The low/reverse band is carbon fiber and is now

installed in the case along with the rear selective

thrust washer and center support spacer ring. The

selective thrust washer will determine end play.

Step 8: Install the Center Support and the Gear Train

The center support and gear train assembly

are lowered into the case.

Here's the center support and gear train assembly

installed in the case and retained with a snap ring.

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Tech Note: GM 4L80-E/4L85-E Automatic Transmission Build By John Oustalet

The dial indicator is mounted on the case and

ready to take the end play measurement. I used

the original selective thrust washer (.085")

resulting in .020" end play which is on the loose

end of the specification (.005" to .025").

I removed the center support and gear train

assembly, replaced the .085" selective thrust

washer with one .095" thick, and reinstalled the

assembly. With the .095" selective thrust

washer ,the end play was exactly where I wanted it

(.010").

SteStep 9: Check Rear End Play

December Installment:

Direct & Forward Drums,

Fourth Clutch,

Overdrive Assembly,

and Oil Pump

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Featured Car Questionnaire Jeff Genualdi's Bumble Bee 69 Camaro

Car Specifications

Year Made: 1st week of Oct., 1969

Location Made: Norwood

Type: Coupe

Option Package(s): AC, Power Steering, Power Brakes

Body Color: LeMans Blue, Black Vinyl Top

Trim Color: X-11

Interior Color: Parchment

Interior Style: Basic

Any enhancements: Painted Daytona Yellow with Black Rally Stripes,

my Mom’s 1969 Camaro Deluxe Interior with Yellow

and Black Houndstooth Interior, Dad’s 1969 Trailer

Hitch Chromed, SS Wheels, BF Goodrich Raised

White Letter Tires

Engine Specifications

Cubic Inch: Original 307, now 1979 Z-28 Camaro 350

Matching numbers engine: No

Carburetor: Edelbrock 600

Intake Manifold: Edelbrock

Headers: No

Any enhancements: Dual Exhaust, New High Performance Cam and Lifters

Drive Train

Transmission: Original Power Glide, now rebuilt 350 Turbo

Rear Axle: Stock

Gear ratio: Stock

Tire Specs: 215x14x60, 245x14x60

Wheel Specs: 1969 SS Wheels 14x7

Any enhancements: Installed a Shift Kit when the transmission was rebuilt

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Featured Car Questionnaire Jeff Genualdi's Bumble Bee 69 Camaro

How did you acquire the car? My first Camaro in 1973 was a 1969 Camaro with a 327 3-speed. When I went to

the same college as my brother (who is two years older than me), we sold my Camaro, split the money and shared his

Camaro, which was my Mom’s 1969 Camaro (identical to Mark Lohse’s, Butternut Yellow, Black Vinyl top, Black

Comfort Weave Deluxe Interior) that he got for a Graduation present in high school in 1971. When he graduated

from college, he got a company car with his first job and gave me my Mom’s old Camaro. I had this car for 2 years

until it got mushed in a 7 car pile-up (kind of looked like a Volkswagon). My Dad bought me my current car that was

LeMans Blue with a lighter Blue color instead of the vinyl top, and a stock parchment interior. I kept my mushed

Camaro and canolbolized its’ Deluxe Black Interior, air shocks, sound system, wheels, and trailer hitch.

How long have you own the car? 30 years

Anything interesting happen during your acquisition or ownership of the car? About 27 years ago when

I had a little extra money a switched from the stock 307 with a power glide to a 1979 Z-28 350 with a 350 Turbo glide

transmission. About that same time I put in a sun roof. Twenty one years ago when I bought my house, I flew to FL

and drove my car to TX. I went to over 20 body shops to get my body work done and painting. The best quote I got

was around $7,000. In those days the car was not worth that much. Then I came across a RS 396 ’69 Camaro about

16 years ago and bought it and started canalbolizing off of my small block Camaro that I was going to use as a “parts

car”. Then I got married and had two kids and my Camaros sat. After 15 years, my wife gave me an ultimatum to

“fix em up, or sell them”. Well that’s a no brainer, I started fixing up my RS Camaro. Up until last year my small

block ran, but it was a serious rust bucket and just took up a space in the drive way. If you could have given me a

nickel for everyone who stopped by to buy it from me, I’d have a few hundred dollars. Last year, since I saved $600

not going ocean fishing, I got a wild hair and decided to start fixing it up. I bought a cowl hood and two front fenders

for my car due to rust and dents. Through the NTCC, I was told about Duke’s Paint and Body Shop in Saginaw and

they quoted my $500 to replace a rear full qtr panel, so I was off and running having all of the body work done. I

replaced the: hood, fenders, door skins, both rear qtr’s, deck lid, rear body panel, front and rear spoilers, floor pans,

trunk pan, dash panel, dash pad. I had the sun rood welded close and put in a vinyl top and head liner. I stole the

Deluxe Interior back from my RS Big Block and had Main Street Upolstery install a new Yellow and Black

Houndstooth Interior. I put in sound proofing, new carpet, and a reconditioned console unit with gauges. Fern gave

me a stock steering wheel that finished of the interior. Before Duke’s painted my car, I re-did the brakes, front end,

and put in a new cam, lifters, timing chain, body bushings, radiator, gas tank, radiator core support, inner fender skirt

(I got from Jay Redman), power steering pump, and heavy duty sway bar (I got from Steve Metcalf, who got it from

Bill Roy). With the new front end and sway bar, she’s never driven so good! I switched my stock front end to a Rally

sport front end which meant I had to get back up lights, cut out the holes, and get new rear tail light. After it was

painted, I replaced the bumpers, mirrors, and door handles. I had my Dad’s 1969 trailer hitch chromed and installed.

To finish it off, I retired my Keystone Classic Wheels and put on a set of SS Wheels.

Presently the car is at Mark Lohse’s house (work shop) and he is in the process of helping me detail the engine

compartment, powder coat my exhaust manifolds, and pulling the engine so I can get it re-built to obtain more

horsepower. I was disappointed at my showing at the recent dyno, and since the engine is out …

What would you do differently with the car? I would have bought a Muncy 4 speed transmission I was offered

about 25 years ago and an SS Hood. Also, when I switched from my 307 to my 350, I was offered to install a solid

lifter 350 that put out about 300 HP. I did not know how to adjust lifters, so I blew it off and had the ’79 Z-28 350

that rates about 170 HP installed. What a mistake! I still need to get differential posi-traction.

Any company or service that deserves high praise for helping with your car? My hat is off to the North

Texas Camaro Club. Everyone is so gracious with their time, Camaro knowledge, and general car wisdom. Doug

Berry is a wealth of information and has given me good advice. Mark Lohse and I bonded since he was building the

“Mellow Yellow” about the same time I was working on the “Bumble Bee”. His advice and “hands on” help have

been instrumental in getting my car where it is today. My build has taken about a year and a half, and I am not quite

done.

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Nov 21 / Saturday / 10 am - 4 pm Lewisville, Texas Texas karate Center Car, Truck and Bike Show at Main Valley Shopping Center, 1128 W. Main Street,

Lewisville, Texas. Karate demonstrations, food, raffles, popcorn, soft drinks and fun for all. Entry: $10.

Info: [email protected] or call 979-219-7722.

Nov 21 / Saturday / 2 pm - 6 pm Cedar Hill, Texas

2nd Annual Toys for Tots Car, Truck and Bike Show at Uptown Village at Cedar Hill, Texas. Christmas

Parade at 9 am, toy drop off 11 am until 5 pm, tree lighting at 6 pm. Car Show registration from 1:30 pm

until 3:30 pm. Car show from 4 pm until 6 pm. Entry: $15 cash or toys. Over 50 awards! Loads of door

prizes! 50/50/50 pot. More info: Midlothian Classic Wheels at www.midlothianclassicwheels.com or The

Cruisers Club at www.thecruisersclub.com or email Joe at [email protected].

Nov 21 / Saturday / 1 pm - 4 pm: Fort Worth, Texas TURKEY SHOW- Albertsons 6700 W. Freeway (I- 30- Take Green Oaks exit) 1:00-4:00 pm 45+ Awards

Best of show, Best of show truck, under const, special interest and cycle. Come celebrate Thanksgiving with

us Hosted by D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197 www.DDRockinRods.Com

Nov 21 / Saturday / 1 pm - 5 pm Roanoke, Texas

Great American Wheels and Wings. Antique, classic, custom, hot rod, muscle, resto mod, stock, street rod

and vintage cars are invited. This is a wheels and wings event with some aircraft possibly on display. There

is no competition planned for this event and no entry fee. It is a show & shine only. Judging and awards are

planned for events next year. The location is on the far east side of NW Regional Airport at 5360 Kelly

Road in Roanoke, Texas. Go to http://www.greatamericanwheelsandwings.com for details. Contact Jim

Harvey, 214/763-1724, [email protected] . Public is invited. Free admission. Grass

parking.

Nov 21 / Saturday / 4pm – 8 pm Cedar Hill, Texas Classic Car Cruise In - the Third Saturday of each month March- November at Uptown Village at Cedar

Hill, 305 W. FM 1382, Cedar Hill, Texas. The two clubs that put the Cruises on are Midlothian Classic

Wheels, and the Cruisers Club.The remaining dates this year are:September 19th, October 17th (Trunk or

Treat) 4-8pm, November 21st (Toys 4 Tots Car Show) 4-8pm. Info: Gail Alvarez at 972-637-6307.

Nov 22 / Sunday / 2 pm - 5 pm Bedford, Texas Car Show at Twin Peaks, 1700 Airport Freeway, Bedford. Exit Brown Trail, go straight across Brown Trail,

on service road on the top of the hill. 40+ Awards including BEST OF SHOW CAR & TRUCK, TWIN

PEAKS CHOICE, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, SPECIAL INTEREST & CYCLE. We will have a coupon

posted soon that will be good for FREE QUESO during the show. Enjoy it on the outside patio. Free to the

public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. Drive it, drag it, push it, tow it or shove it we

will register you if you can get it to the show. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits

go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2009 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-

797-1197. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Nov 28 / Saturday / Mineral Wells, Texas “Ringing in Christmas Car Show” 1:00-4:00 Sponsored by Walden Farm & Ranch Supply located at 196

Garrett Morris Pky Mineral Wells Texas 76067 50+ Awards including Best of show car, Best of show

Truck, under Construction, special Interest and Cycle. Club Participation $10.00 entry fee. Come join is

ringing in Christmas Hosted by D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197 WWW.FFRockinods.com

North Texas Camaro Club’s

November’s Events Calendar A Club For The First Generation

Camaro Enthusiast ‘67-’68-’69

NTC website @ http://www.NorthTXCamaros.com

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Dec 5 / Saturday / 10 am –5 pm Mansfield, Texas House of Hot Rods Toys for Tots 2009 Car Show and Toy Drive. Show location is 2301 Hwy 1187,

Mansfield, Texas. Entry fee: Children's toy. $1 hotdogs while they last. Santa arrives at 2 pm. Info: 817-466

-9942.

Dec 5 / Saturday / Noon – 4 pm Fort Worth, Texas Texas Pythian Children’s Home Car Show and Christmas Party located at 1825 Bankhead Road in

Weatherford. Noon till 4:00 and Christmas Party to follow. Each child will choose a car of their Choice.

Bribery is allowed hosted By D&D Rockin Rods 817-797-1197 or www.DDRockinRods.Com.

Dec 5 / Saturday / 1 pm - 5pm Plano, Texas Driven Toy Drive - On Saturday, December 5th 2009, from 1:00 pm to 5:00pm, the Dallas Area Pontiac

Association and Jerseyville Classic Sports Restaurant team up to host a Toy Drive with donated gifts

benefitting Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Drive your favorite car, whether it’s a classic, vintage,

performance or the family car, out to Jerseyville Classic and bring an unwrapped toy for a less fortunate

child. For a complete listing of requested gifts for children of all ages go to: www.dapa.org Jerseyville

Classic, 6121 W Park Blvd, Suite R101, Plano, TX 75093, (903) 343-2980. Located on the North side of

The Shops of Willow Bend Mall, off of Chapel Hill Rd, near the food court entrance. For more information,

go to www.dapa.org or contact Rob Bender, cell: 214-674-6253 or E-mail [email protected].

Dec 6 / Sunday / 1pm - 4 pm Fort Worth, Texas 771 Keller Parkway, Keller . Santa will be making a special appearance to visit with “children” of all ages.

Bring your camera for this special photo opportunity. Free to the public, $10.00 to register OR bring an

unwrapped toy retail value of $10.00 or more, open class, everyone is welcome. Drive it, drag it, push it,

tow it or shove it we will register you if you can get it to the show. All events are subject to change or

weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2009 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods

Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 - contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

Dutch Treat Luncheon will be December 12 at Pappa's B-B-Q in Dallas 11am. This is the December

Ralley Point and year end event for NTC folks. Hope to see a great turn out. Address is 2231 W.

Northwest Hwy - Dallas, Texas 75220.

Dec 13 / Sunday / 6 pm - ? Mansfield, Texas Mansfield Cruz-In, now at Fat Daddy's Cafe, 781 W Debbie Ln, Mansfield. Call Carlton at 817-875-2301

for info. Event is scheduled for every 2nd Sunday

North Texas Camaro Club’s

December’s Events Calendar

A Club For The First Generation

Camaro Enthusiast ‘67-’68-’69

NTC website @ http://www.NorthTXCamaros.com