N E W S L E T T E R

Volume XIX JUN 2010 Issue 06

NEXT CLUB MEETING ON June 12th

See you at Fremont Chevrolet PRESIDENT’S NOTE Robert Cortez

I am very happy to see more sunshine than rain in our forecast. We have a lot of great events coming up very soon, so don’t forget to send in your applications for Run thru the Canyon and Hot San Jose Nights, we also have Drive in Night, and a very fun event The Apple pie Run so check out the web site and mark your calendar. We didn’t have a great showing for Chevelles on the wharf but the four cars that went enjoyed a beautiful day in Santa Cruz. I would also like to thank everyone for coming to the club meetings it is great to have a full room and talk with everyone. The June meeting is the same day as Drive in Night and Bow tie Bash, Michael has made arrangements with the Bow tie Bash people for a reduced rate for anyone who wants to drive over after the meeting.

VICE PRESIDENT’S NOTE Tom Leopold

Hey everyone sorry I missed you in the last newsletter but I’ve been busy with Run through the Canyon trying to make it one to remember. And speaking of RTTC everything is set for the run itself. It should be a great time for all, and what better setting then the Pacific Ocean as our guide. I’m hoping for a good turn out to cap the day off, and like I said make it one to remember. But even though everything is going well I still need some volunteers to help out on the big day. Most of the volunteer positions are covered; I just need help with pre-registration and post-registration. These two positions are the most critical to get the day started because they involve the goody bags and poker cards, as well as, lunch and drink tickets and I don’t think anybody would want to miss out on that. Like we have said in the past, the strength of the club is everyone participating and I will deeply appreciate anyone’s help. Don’t look at this as you need to be perfect to volunteer, or intimidated by volunteering, there isn’t any

perfection to having fun, there is only having fun. So on that note, with just two month’s to go, I hope everyone is as excited as I am, I know with the kind of members we have it will be another super day with our classics, and that is what it is all about. Thanks and see you at the next meeting.

EVENTS NEWS Steve Fox Ok, so May turned out to be a wet month. It almost felt like we went back to Winter. Keep your fingers crossed for June. One thing for sure, we will be meeting this Saturday evening for Chevelle & El Camino Night at the Drive-In Movies - Capital Drive-In - 3630 Hillcap Ave San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 226-2251 - This is a "Bring your Hot Rod" event. We will meet in the parking lot just outside the pay booth at 7:00pm and drive in together as soon as the gates open. It'll be Pot Luck for the club. Bring a dish to share. We will eat inside the drive-in. Bring a folding chair and a jacket, we will be sitting outside next to our cars (weather permitting). Any questions contact Willie Allen at cc99allen@aol.com or call 408-591-1569. Also, the Bow Tie Bash will be happening this Saturday. After the club meeting, some members will be driving over there to join the show. Cost will be $10.00 to get in. More details at the Club Meeting. Finally, Hot San Jose Nights will be taking place July 9th, 10th and 11th. More details are in the newsletter. We'll see you at the meeting this Saturday! TREASURER’S REPORT Cindy Allen New Members Welcome new members Phil and June Barone of Modesto with their 1970 Chevelle SS. Looking forward to meeting you and your car.

Nor-Cal ChevelleCaminos

Post Office Box 36046 San Jose, CA 95158

Founded June 1, 1994 First Meeting January 1995

Visit us on the web at http://nor-cal.chevelles.net

Club Officers President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Membership Coordinator Activities Coordinator Web Master Newsletter Editor Merchandising Public Relations Historian

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Robert Cortez 408-828-4180 Tom Leopold 925-828-8332 Sergio Velasquez 415-794-3214 Cindy Allen/ 408-591-1569 Cindy Crusco 650-238-7035 Steve Fox 925-389-0900 Beverly Mosqueda 408-258-7127 Mike Crusco 650-238-7035 Robin Rosado 408-482-8337 Willie and Cindy Allen 408-591-1569 Chris Medlin 408-513-4200 Jay Ball 707-542-9441

Ken Wible 408-258-2837

Club Meetings 2nd Saturday of the Month

10:00 a.m. Fremont Chevrolet

5850 Cushing Parkway Fremont, CA

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Beginning Balance $2,418.26 Deposits 0 New members $40.00 Merchandise Sales $160.00 Renewal $60.00 RTTC $78.00 Total Deposits $338.00 Expenses News Letter supplies $59.28 May raffle prize $10.95 Breakfest, Chevelles, on the wharf. $109.12 Total Expenses $179.35 Ending Balance $2,576.91 JUNE BIRTHDAYS Bill Albert Dan Erickson Dennis Timmons Georgean Leopold Harold Bromell John Fraker Robin Rosado Troy Tenorio Ione Maddox Mike Johnson Glady Coil Sandy Kornahrens Dana Sandoval Michael Ganster June Barone CLUB MERCHANDISE Willie and Cindy Allen

Club jackets, great sweatshirts, T-shirts, polo shirts and hats are available in a variety of styles and colors. The club

merchandise line continues to grow. We have introduced some new items this year like jackets with the large club emblem on the back or you can still order the old school jacket with the small emblem in the front and the club name on the back. We now have special hats for the ladies, pink with flames and the club logo. We have also made arrangements with embroiderers; they will put the club logo on any item you bring them. We would like to place an order for Club jackets. We have orders for 3 jackets, but we need a minimum of 6 to place the order. Wouldn’t one of these make a great Christmas gift for someone on your list? Contact Willie or Cindy Allen at 408-591-1569 for more information and to place orders. Put your order in so you can look awesome in the club merchandise for the holidays and the New Year. Let's have a great 2010!

CLUB ROSTER The Club Roster is available for viewing on our website. To request a hardcopy or to correct your membership information, contact Michael Crusco at 650-238-7035 or by email to mikec44212@aol.com or by sending notification to the Club’s post office box address. CLUB CLASSIFIEDS Ads placed by members will run in three issues. To place a new ad or renew an existing ad, contact Robin Rosado by email at robin.rosado@comcast.net or by written notice addressed to the Club’s post office box address. Be sure to include your phone number or email address in your ad so perspective buyers/sellers can contact you! For Sale: I have a pair of Global West Rear Lower Control Arms (with hardware) for a Chevelle or any other GM A-Body for sale. They are in real good shape. I would like to feature them in the classified ad section of the newsletter for $175.00. Gary Schuitemaker, (925) 997-2715

TH350 For Sale: Built by a transmission shop in Huntsville, AL. Builder is also a drag racer. Includes torque converter,

Lokar carburetor linkage and dipstick, polished billet flywheel cover and polished billet pan. Synthetic fluid used on tranny! Approximately 5K miles on tranny, runs excellent! Replaces Powerglide w/o driveline issues. Was installed on a 1964 Chevelle SS show car. $500

Also have 64-66 front end part $100.

Call: Steve Spatola 209 462-1916 Here is the list of parts I have if any members are interested. Thanks, Ken 1970 original hood, complete doors Elco, rear glass Elco, frame, bed bucket with quarters intact, Gas tank Elco, body block emblems for 1970 350, front window trim, 350 water pump –original, 350 oil pan – original, power steering pump, dampner and some pulleys, steering column ,turbo 350 trans, driveline

and some other misc SS and non SS parts, contact; kennylew@comcast.net

1968 and 69 stuff Email; flashman202@comcast.net 1968 SS Finish Panel Emblem 1968 396 Marker Lights 1969 SS Hood 1969 Passenger Corner Grill Piece 1969 Windshield Wipers 1969 Headlight Bezels (5) 1969 Headlight Holders (4) 1969 Header Panel Emblem 1969 Drivers Side Mirror 1969 Driver and Pass Exterio Door Handle 1969 Telescoping Antenna 1969 SS Grill Emblem 1969 Malibu Quarter Panel Emblems 1969 Tail Light Lens 1969 Vinyl Top Moldings 1969 Trunk Molding 1969 Quarter Marker Bezels and Lenses 1969 Marker Light Bezels (4) 1969 Fender 350 Emblems 1969 Rear License Plate Holder 1969 Door Hinge Repair Kit 1969 Door Jamb Vent 1969 Original Factory Floor Mats 1969 Head Rests (2) 1969 Drivers Side Int Door Handles (2) 1969 Headlight Knob 1969 AM Radio 1969 Trunk Mat 1969 Jack 1969 Re Production Manual 1969 Fenderwell Seal Kit 1969 Bucket of Misc Brackets and Bolts 1969 Horn Unit 1969 350 300 HP Motor All Numbers Match (Block, Crank, Heads, Intake, 4 Barrel Carb, Snorkel AirCleaner) 1971 Steering Wheel 1967-1969 Camaro SS Emblems 350 370HP decals (2) 7 Inch aftermarket Chevrolet open element air cleaner 14 Inch aftermarket Chevrolet open element air cleaner Chris is lookin for a 1968 Chevelle SS. Email; flashman202@comcast.net

Original ‘66 El Camino Parts for Sale Front brakes & drums, Master cylinder Door mirrors, Steering wheel Fan Blade, Tail Gate Emblems Fender Emblems, Windshield washer tub Oil filter can, Right front fender F.I. Heads, Valve covers, Rear axle Dash lense, Heater control parts Contact John Espinola at 408-379-6002 or john@artworksbyjohn.com for details.

Restoration Resources

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Jim Dyer Chevy Classics New, used and reconditioned parts for your restoration project. http://www.jimdyerchevyclassics.com 3632 Duck Creek Drive Stockton, CA 95125 209-941-2112 Chevy Resource A portal to online resources for the classic Chevrolet restorer and enthusiast. http://chevyresource.com Club Member Discounts Fremont Chevrolet (our meeting host) 5850 Cushing Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 (888) 340-1421 * A full-time Master Machinist, plus 20- 22 technicians on staff. $30.00 off per hour shop labor rate 20% off on all parts Crate Engines $100.00 over cost. A new car at invoice. Club members must present their membership card to take advantage of these discounts Country Automotive (Ask for Smitty) 16880 Joleen Way Morgan Hill, CA. 95037 (408) 779-5938 Just show your Club membership card to get a 10% discount on any service True Connections www.true-connections.com 3848 Pierce Street Riverside, CA 92503 1-800-600-4144 10% discount to members on all products except for kits. Restoration Parts Source 23966 Clawiter Road Hayward, CA 94545 510-786-2067, Tony Accarizzi tony_428cj@yahoo.com Vic Hubbard Auto Supply http://vichubbard.com 411 West A Street Hayward, CA 94541 510-786-3550 Discount with Membership Card WEBSITES TO REMEMBER www.nor-cal.chevelles.net Our website where you’ll find archives of past newsletters, the Membership Roster, photos from Club events, Featured Car articles, as well as info on membership and

up-to-date details on upcoming Club events and much, much more! www.driveonline.com A super resource for event info. www.elcaminos.com for Team Camino www.chevelles.com for Team Chevelle. JUNE EVENTS

12th Club meeting, also club movie night at the drive-in.

JULY EVENTS

July 9,10, & 11, 2010 - Hot San Jose Nights. Robert Cortez & Willie Allen Coordinators. To register see www.hotsanjosenights.com

July 31, 2010 - Run Thru The Canyon XIIII. Tom and Georgean Leopold Coordinators

AUGUST EVENTS

August 1-8, 2010 - Hot August Nights in Reno Nevada- This is not a club event however, many of the club members will be there through out the week. Hope to see you there.

August 14, 2010 - Club meeting & cruise to lunch - This is also the first of two months that the club nominates members for officers and volunteer positions. If you are interested in an officer or volunteer position here is your opportunity. Please come and support your club.

August 14, 2010 - Chevelle & El Camino Night at the Drive-In Movies - Capital Drive-In - 3630 Hillcap Ave San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 226-2251 - This is a "Bring your Hot Rod" event. We will meet in the parking lot just outside the pay booth at 7:00pm and drive in together as soon as the gates open. Grab a Togo's sandwich or a bucket of chicken and something to share. We will eat inside the drive-in. Bring a folding chair and a jacket, we will be sitting outside next to our cars (weather permitting). Any questions contact Willie Allen at cc99allen@aol.com or call 408-591-1569

August 21, 2010 - Hot August Niles car Show. Click see website for complete car show details. We will meet at the Park-N-Ride parking lot in Fremont (next to McDonalds) at 6:30 am and leave promptly at 6:45 am. From the South Bay, take 680 North to the second Mission Blvd exit. Cross over Mission Blvd into the Park &

Ride Lot. From the North, take 680 towards Fremont, exit the first Mission Blvd exit, Turn Left and cross over Mission Blvd at the light into the Park & Ride lot on the left next to McDonalds. Ken Wible Coordinator, E-Mail kennethwible@sbcglobal.net

August 28, 2010 - Annual Club Picnic in Napa Valley (Tentative) SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 10-12, 2010 - Cherry's Jubilee At Laguna Seca - This is a club-organized event. You can pre-register for all three days. www.cherrysjubilee.org to pre-register. Contact Beverly Mosqueda at E-Mail bev.mosqueda@dpw.com or Phone 408-258-7127 for hotel reservations and complete details. This really is a super event with lots of activities. Poker Run, Cruise's, Hot Laps, Car Parade Laps, Pancake Breakfast, Show & Shine

September 11, 2010 - Club meeting and cruise to lunch. This is also the second and last opportunity for club members to nominate or be nominated for a club officer or minor officer position. If you are interested, here is your opportunity. Please come and support your club.

September 18, 2010 - Club Bowling Night - Coordinator Beverly Mosqueda at E-Mail bev.mosqueda@dpw.com or Phone 408-258-7127

DIRECTIONS Fremont Chevrolet, 5850 Cushing Pkwy, Fremont, Ca. 94538 From SAN JOSE: take HWY 880 north toward Oakland. Take the Automall Parkway exit and go left (west) 1/2 mile to Cushing Blvd. Fremont Chevrolet will be on your left at the southwest corner of Cushing and Automall. From the North Bay or Peninsula: Take 101 south to the Dumbarton Bridge or highway 237 and proceed to I-880 in the east Bay. Take I-880 to Fremont and take the Automall Parkway exit and go west 1/2 mile to Cushing Blvd. Fremont Chevrolet will be on your left at the southwest corner of Cushing and Automall. From the EAST BAY: Take I-880 SOUTH toward SAN JOSE. Take the Automall Parkway exit and go west 1/2 mile

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Visit the Club website at http://nor-cal.chevelles.net for complete, updated information on these and other upcoming Club Events!

June 12, 2010 - Club Meeting and cruise to lunch

June 12, 2010 - Chevelle & El Camino Night at the Drive-In Movies - Capital Drive-In - 3630 Hillcap Ave San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 226-2251 - This is a "Bring your Hot Rod" event. We will meet in the parking lot just outside the pay booth at 7:00pm and drive in together as soon as the gates open. Grab a togo's sandwich or a bucket of chicken and something to share. We will eat inside the drive-in. Bring a folding chair and a jacket, we will be sitting outside next to our cars (weather permitting). Any questions contact Willie Allen at cc99allen@aol.com or call 408-591-1569

July 9,10, & 11, 2010 - Hot San Jose Nights. Robert Cortez & Willie Allen Coordinators.

July 10, 2010 - Club meeting and cruise to lunch

July 31, 2010 - Run Through The Canyon XIV. Tom and Georgean Leopold Coordinators. This is our annual signature event. This is the event that put our club on the map fourteen years ago when club member Chuck Bonasera had an idea to bring a bunch of car enthusiast together for simply a fun after noon. You did not even have to bring a classic. Mom's old station wagon would work just fine. Well, fourteen years later, the tradition continues.

August 1-8, 2010 - Hot August Nights in Reno Nevada- This is not a club event however, many of the club members will be there through out the week. Hope to see you there.

August 14, 2010 - Club meeting & cruise to lunch - This is also the first of two months that the club nominates members for officers and volunteer positions. If you are interested in a officer or volunteer position here is your opportunity. Please come and support your club.

August 14, 2010 - Chevelle & El Camino Night at the Drive-In Movies - Capital Drive-In - 3630 Hillcap Ave San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 226-2251 - This is a "Bring your Hot Rod" event. We will meet in the parking lot just outside the pay booth at 7:00pm and drive in together as soon as the gates open. Grab a Togo's sandwich or a bucket of chicken and something to share. We will eat inside the drive-in. Bring a folding chair and a jacket, we will be sitting outside next to our cars (weather permitting). Any questions contact Willie Allen at cc99allen@aol.com or call 408-591-1569

August 21, 2010 - Hot August Niles car Show. See website for complete car show details. We will meet at the Park-N-Ride parking lot in Fremont (next to McDonalds) at 6:30 am and leave promptly at 6:45 am. From the South Bay, take 680 North to the second Mission Blvd exit. Cross over Mission Blvd into the Park & Ride Lot. From the North, take 680 towards Fremont, exit the first Mission Blvd exit, Turn Left and cross over Mission Blvd at the light into the Park & Ride lot on the left next to McDonalds. Ken Wible Coordinator, E-Mail kennethwible@sbcglobal.net

August 28, 2010 - Annual Club Picnic in Napa Valley (Tentative)

September 10-12, 2010 - Cherry's Jubilee At Laguna Seca - This is a club organized event. You can pre-register for all three days. www.cherrysjubilee.org to register. Contact Beverly Mosqueda at E-Mail bev.mosqueda@dpw.com or Phone 408-258-7127 for hotel reservations and complete details. This really is a super event with lots of activities. Poker Run, Cruise's, Hot Laps, Car Parade Laps, Pancake Breakfast, Show & Shine

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Nor-Cal ChevelleCaminos Featured Car JOANNE NASTASI'S '70 SS CHEVELLE

After a few minutes more of chatting he handed me a slip of paper with a name and phone number. He said he thought it was a decent car and I should check it out. Turns out this car for sale was very close to my dream car, short of a 4 speed and the A/C.

Joanne has great taste in classic cars. Pepe Le Chevy shares garage space with another popular classic, a 1969 Chevy Camaro that Joanne calls Supey. Not bad company!!!

Meet one of Nor-Cal's newer members, Joanne and her awesome 1970 Chevelle SS396. Joanne says, I found my 70 Chevelle Super Sport about a year ago. I was at an informal car gathering that happens Thursday nights at a diner in San Jose. I had brought the '69 Camaro and as I was getting ready to head home that evening, a guy approached me and told me what a nice car Supey was. We talked a few minutes and he mentioned he had had a '70 Chevelle named "Skunk" and his roommate had had a '69 Camaro. I told him that the '70 Chevelle was my second favorite car in the world.

This very cool Muscle Car is a numbers matching, badged 396 (actual 402 CI), 350HP, TH 400 automatic, 411 posi., northern California car, with full SS package. Its previous owner mostly used the car for show, as you can see it's in mint condition inside and out.

Joanne, her husband Bob and daughter Kelly are great car enthusiasts who really appreciate the muscle car era. If you happen to see them cruis'in the streets of San Jose, be sure to give them a thumbs up.

This is going to be a great all Chevy show featuring food, fun, raffles, and People’s Choice Awards. The This is going to be a great all Chevy show featuring food, fun, raffles, and People’s Choice Awards. The gates open at 7 a.m. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with awards presentation at 3 p.m. Goodie Bags guaranteed to the first 125 registrants. Registration for the show is $25 per car. Pre-register by June 5 for easy entry the day of the show. A portion of the proceeds will go to the De Anza College Automotive Technology Program. There will be a $2.00 parking garage fee for spectators. No barbecuing or alcohol allowed.

Event t-shirt available in limited quantities.

By submitting this entry, I/we hereby release Golden State Novas, its officers and members, De Anza College and its employees and anyone connected with this event from any and all known and unknown damages, losses, injuries, judgments, and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by anyone participating in this event or by any spectators. Name _______________________________________ Phone _________________________ E-mail _________________________ Address _____________________________________ City _______________________________ Zip ________________________ Model and year of car or truck ____________________________________ Signature ___________________________________

Open to all registered Chevrolets

Submit completed and signed forms with check or money order to: Golden State Novas, P.O. Box 1811 Morgan Hill, CA 95038-1811.

For more information contact: Scott McWhirter (408) 226-9767 or e-mail bowtie-bash@sbcglobal.net

Free Spectator Admission!!

RUN THROUGH THE CANYON XIV

Poker Run & BBQ (Sponsored by NOR-CAL ChevelleCamino Car Club)

Saturday, July 31, 2010 Registration Starts At 8:30am This event is opened to ALL CARS makes and models. Bring your family and drive your car for a really great day of cruisinʼ, poker-run stops, BBQ picnic, & music. RUN XIV will begin in Los Gatos, at the Moore GMC Dealership at 15500 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (see website for directions) You will get a map to some really great stops along the way. This is not a timed event so please enjoy all the stops and see the sights. Remember, this is a family event so pack the car and lets go. The “Poker Run” finishes up with a BBQ/Picnic, music and raffle at approximately 1:00 pm in Half Moon Bay. The admission charge includes: The Cruise, One Poker Card, One Raffle Ticket, Admission to Aquarium and Marine Biology center, BBQ Lunch, Drink, & Dessert. Each participant will be given directions to get to each checkpoint, the car finishing with the best poker hand wins a $100 cash prize. Pre-Registration fee postmarked by July 17, 2010 is $35.00. The entry fee after July 17th and the day of the event is $45.00. Please complete this entry form and mail it with your payment to:

NOR-CAL ChevelleCaminos P.O. Box 36046 San Jose, California 95158 Run Through The Canyon XIV

The fee covers yourself and one guest. Additional guests for the Run and Lunch are welcomed. Please indicate below & include payment with this form. For more information call Tom Leopold at 925-828-8332. ----------------------------------------cut and return bottom portion with your payment ------------------------------ E-Mail Address: __________________________________ (Please include, this will be used to confirm your entry) NAME:_____________________________________________________Car Make_____________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ Car Model___________________Year__________ City:_______________________________________ Zip:______________ Phone: (_______)_____________________ Car Club, if any:__________________________________________________ Extra Meal Tickets @ $15.00ea ______ (Child 12 and under only) Extra Child Meal Tickets @ $8.00ea _____ In consideration of acceptance of participants to The NOR-CAL ChevelleCamino Run through the Canyon XIV by execution of this entry, I/we hereby release the cities of Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Pescadero, NOR-CAL ChevelleCamino Car Club, RUN Through the CANYON XIV business stops, their employees, members, officers and anyone connected with this event of and from any and all known and unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered by anyone participating in this event or any spectators. Signature_______________________________________________________ Date:________________________ Drivers Lic #______________________________