Volume 45, Issue 1
SINCE 1971
NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club
The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded in August of 1971. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month in the school cafeteria of St. Alphonsus church located on Church Road
(Rt. 19 & Rt. 910) in Wexford, unless otherwise noted in the monthly newsletter.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Upcoming Events 4
Insurance Alert 5
After Christmas Party! 6-7
Classifieds & Notices 8-9
Name That Vehicle Back
http://nhhaclub.com/
JANUARY 2015
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Well, it’s another year and I hope everyone is
having a great holiday season.
We are getting ready for our After-Christmas
Party (February 8th) and our annual Flea Mar-
ket (February 22nd). If you have
not been active in Club activities,
it sure would be appreciated if
you could help out with the Flea
Market and then come and enjoy
our After-Christmas Party.
‘Til next time, stay warm and
THINK SPRING!
Michael
Did you send in your membership renewal?
Membership dues are $20.00 per year, payable by the
first day of January. Late renewals are $25.00
Send your check, payable to NHHAC to:
Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA 16046-0152
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 2
On December 14, 2014, President Jan Smith called the meeting to order. Af-
ter the Pledge of Allegiance, Ernie Rensi motioned to accept the Minutes of
the November 2014 meeting and Jackie Sheerer seconded. Treasurer Jack
Swaney read the Treasurer’s Report and Michael Quinn made a motion to ac-
cept the Report. Bob Zufall seconded. No guests were present and no new
members were present.
Daryl Elliott informed the Club that Jim Driscoll is doing a lot better and he is
going to be helping out again with the Car Flea Market. Judy Pribanic is also
doing better. Bonnie Smith is recuperating nicely from knee surgery.
Jackie Sheerer announced that Wounded Warriors, Smile and St. Jude’s Re-
search Hospital would be our Club’s charities next year. After some discussion,
Jackie Sheerer will request additional information about “Smile” and be back
in touch with Pat O’Neill so he can put our charities on the advertisement for
the Flea Market. Jan Smith read a thank you from Wounded Warriors for our
gift of October 29, 2014.
Daryl Elliott made a motion to accept the following slate of officers starting
January 2015: President Michael J. Quinn; Vice President Joe Somerville; Secre-
tary Diane Otto; Treasurer Jack Swaney; Director Bob Goetz. Steve Illsley sec-
onded the motion and it was unanimously accepted.
Jack Swaney informed the Club that the After-Christmas Party will be held at
Grieco’s Carefree Inn on Route 910 in Indianola on February 8, 2014. He read
the food selections and prices. The reservation slip will be included in the next
Newsletter. Your 2015 dues must be paid to attend the dinner.
Daryl Elliott said they are in good shape for the annual Flea Market. Pat O’Neill
indicated that some time in Spring there may be a painting seminar at Al
Zamba’s. Details will follow.
Steve Illsley said the Men’s breakfasts will continue and he also said he is work-
ing on a summer tour. The Club thanked Jan and Bonnie Smith for their service
to the Club. Our next meeting is January 11, 2015. Steve Illsley adjourned the
meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Antoinette S. Quinn in the absence of Bonnie Smith
NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES
December 14, 2014
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 3
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President
Michael Quinn—[email protected]
412-487-1888
Vice President
Joe Somerville—[email protected]
412-443-0359
Treasurer
Jack Swaney—[email protected]
724-272-9405
Secretary
Diane Otto—[email protected]
412-821-2473
Directors
Michael Quinn Past President
Mike Coco, Term 2015
Antoinette Quinn, Term 2016
Lou Gamber, Term 2017
Bob Goetz, Term 2018
APPOINTIVE POSITIONS
Historian
Ann Cutuli—[email protected]
724-265-3238
Flea Market Chairman
Daryl Elliott—[email protected]
412-600-9580
Car Show Chairman
Joe Somerville—[email protected]
412-443-0359
Car Show Program
Joe Disalvo—[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Jennie Barker—[email protected]
Merchandise Director
Diane Otto—[email protected] 412-821-2473
Steve Illsley—724-553-8386
Webmaster
Pat O’Neill—[email protected]
412-487-8512
Email Information List
If you would like to be included on the email list that informs members of
cancellations, member illnesses and similar events between newsletters,
send a note to Martha McEvoy at [email protected] —–—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
Wellness and Condolences
Until John Kuss is able to resume his duties as the chairperson of our “Get
Well and Condolences” committee for members and their immediate
families, two people will handle this important job.
For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at [email protected]
or 412-367-3138.
For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at
[email protected] or 724-272-9405.
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 4
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 26 Men’s breakfast—8:00 AM, King’s Restaurant at Route 910 & I-79
Jan 11 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm
Jan 14 Ladies Lunch, 11:30 AM at Bistro 9101, 9101 Perry Highway. Please call
Ann Cutuli at 724-265-3238 or email at [email protected]
Jan 30 Men’s breakfast—8:00 AM, King’s Restaurant at Route 910 & I-79
Feb 8 After-Christmas Party and monthly meeting; see details on pages 6-7
Feb 22 Flea Market—Details later
Feb 27 Men’s breakfast—8:00 AM, King’s Restaurant at Route 910 & I-79
March 8 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm
March 27 Men’s breakfast—8:00 AM, King’s Restaurant at Route 910 & I-79
April 12 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm
April 24 Men’s breakfast—8:00 AM, King’s Restaurant at Route 910 & I-79
Car Trivia ————-
See answer on
page 9
Q: What U.S. production car has
the quickest 0-60 mph time?
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 5
Be advised that the state of PA is now
following up on all insurance cancel-
lations on antique or collector cars.
When the state is notified by the insur-
ance company that insurance has
been dropped you will get a notice
demanding an explanation of the
transaction. When sold they want a
copy of the bill of sale or a copy of
both sides of the title. I have recently
experienced this and several of my
friends have as well. If you sell keep
records as you will need them. ——————————————————————————-
Editor’s Note: The above applies to all
vehicles, not just antique or collector
cars, and it is true whether you inten-
tionally cancel your insurance or it is
cancelled by your insurer. An article
on the Gannon Insurance website
warns that “PA state law requires you
to insure all registered vehicles. If you
drop the insurance on a registered
vehicle – regardless if it’s intentional or
not, and even if only for a day – your
registration is subject to a 3-month sus-
pension. You must return the registra-
tion plate, sticker, and card to the
DMV. However, if you reinstate your
insurance quickly, you can avoid the
suspension by signing an affidavit de-
claring that nobody operated the ve-
hicle while it was uninsured.”
If you’re late paying your insurance
premium—even by only one day—
your insurer can cancel your policy. It
must then report the cancellation to
the state. You may have a grace pe-
riod to pay and reinstate your cover-
age, but in the meantime, the state
has been notified that your insurance
was cancelled. If you drive your car
during the suspension period, but sign
an affidavit stating that the vehicle
was not operated during that time,
you have committed a misdemeanor.
The best way to avoid this situation?
Always pay your premium by the due
date.
Alert from Bob Cirilli on keeping your car insured.
The entire article can be found here: http://www.insurancebuckscounty.com/
blog/state-cracks-down-on-auto-insurance-lapses-2/
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 6
NHHAC ANNUAL AFTER-CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Grieco’s Carefree Inn
903 Route 910
Indianola, PA 15051
Dinner will be served at 5:00 PM
All meals include:
Baked potato & salad (except Lasagna, which is salad only)
Coffee, Iced Tea, Hot Tea, and water
Ice cream & cake for dessert
Taxes & Gratuity
The reservation form, with menu options, is on the following page
Reservations, with payment and menu choices, are due by
January 26, 2015
Your membership must be current to register
Seating in the banquet area for the first fifty-five reservations
Overflow seating in the main dining room
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 7
Mail check payable to NHHAC with the reservation form below to:
Jack Swaney
Saxonburg Blvd. Auto Parts
1140 Saxonburg Blvd.
Saxonburg, PA 16056
Reservations must be received by January 26
NHHAC After Christmas Party Reservation
For each person attending, please enter name and menu choice
Lasagna
$20
Boston
Scrod
$23
Stuffed
Chicken
Breast
$23
8 oz. Filet Mignon $34
*indicate wellness*
Total
Name: $
Name: $
Name: $
Name: $
Total for this
reservation
$
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 8
Advertising Policy
Free member classifieds:
Must be received by the 20th of the month.
Must be from members current on their dues.
Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits.
Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts.
Must have a club member as the contact.
Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise.
Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts.
Please include the phone number and/or email address you want displayed.
Other ads may be included on a space-available basis.
NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later
than the 20th of each month. Send submissions to Jennie Barker, 2349 Highland Ave, Al-
lison Park, PA 15101 or email to [email protected]. Any car or club-related news
from the membership is greatly appreciated.
Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box
152 Mars, PA 16046-0152. An application for membership is located on the club web-
site at http://nhhaclub.com/membership-info/.
Membership dues are $20.00 per year, payable by the first day of January. Late re-
newals are $25.00
FOR SALE
RARE 1931 Model A Ford 2 door Phaeton. restored, perfect body, doors fend-ers, a trunk, new Naugahyde upholstery, 6 new white wall tires, new chrome bumpers, kit for convertible top. a 4 speed transmission with overdrive, body in primer, ready to paint, needs a battery. $20,00 Pictures available for email. Also have 2 extra engines ("A" & "B") completely overhauled - $2,500 each Bill Artzberger [email protected] or 412-364-6842
First Posted December 2014
NHHAC NEWS January 2015 Page 9
Newsletters sent to email ad-
dresses are in full color. Printed
copies of the newsletter are in
black and white.
CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS ——————————————————-
Please send corrections & omissions
to the editor.
Newsletter Submissions
Do you have a story or
photo share? Send them
to the newsletter editor.
The next deadline is: January 20
Don’t let your newsletter take
a wrong turn! Please send your new address
(street and/or email) to Pat O’Neill,
675 Bairdford Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880
Answer to Car Trivia Question from Page 4
A: The 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS 409. Did
it in 4.0 seconds.
Next Meeting
Sunday, January 11
7:00 p.m.
St. Alphonsus Cafeteria
January 2015
TO:
NORTH HILLS
HISTORIC AUTO CLUB
c/o Pat O’Neill
675 Bairdford Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880
NAME THAT VEHICLE
What vehicle does this wheel belong to?
Bonus question: Who owns it?
Send your guess to the editor.
Last month’s wheel belongs to A Mustang pedal car belonging to Bill Swaney
(just checking to see who’s awake out there)
Correct answers, in the order received, are:
Jack Swaney
Ken Barker
Honorable Mention: Bill Watt
Thanks for playing!