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Message from PCCC President
Club Info and News
2013 Social Events
Local Car Events
Welcome New Members
Our Sponsor Profiles
Feature Article
PCCC Parts & Swap
Out & About Photos
This Month’s
Contents
The Official Newsletter of The Piedmont Classic Chevy Club
THE BOWTIE BULLETIN August 2013
Next Scheduled Meeting - Monday August 26, 2013
Greetings from our PCCC VP
Summertime is here and we all seem to be keeping a wary on the skies for
rain. I think the second weekend in July set a record for postponed events.
Many of these events have been rescheduled, so keep an eye on your email
and follow us on Facebook to see what events are happening when. One
event that was not rescheduled was “Hot Summer Nights” Pilot Mountain,
NC. Six cars from PCCC made the trip, and all received thorough washing
compliments of Mother Nature, but a fun time was had by all.
Monday, July 15th, David Smith, Tom Doherty, and I went to Hilltop Home to
present Diane VanHusen with a check for $6,000. The look of surprise on her
face (she thought the check would be $5,000) was priceless. See the picture
elsewhere in the newsletter.
Changing subjects, Ray Bader had knee replacement surgery and is
recuperating from it. I am sure he would love to hear from you.
See you out and about.
Barry Kitchener
Wendy Meder’s 1937 Chevrolet Sedan
PCCC Apparel
Royal Blue Polyester Golf Shirts
(including standard embroidery) [$25]
Royal Blue Cotton Golf Shirts
(including standard embroidery) [$20]
Add [$2] for 2XL and [$3] for 3XL
Club Jacket Black or Royal Blue/Navy
(including standard embroidery) [$44]
Add [$3] for 2XL and [$4] for 3XL
$5 extra for embroidered name on shirt or jacket
$10 for embroidered club logo on back
Magnetic Engraved Name Badges [$7.50]
Contact Barry Kitchener @ 919.833.0882 or [email protected] for complete ordering details
CLUB INFO • NEWS • SOCIAL EVENTS
Send your club dues payment to:
Tom Doherty
4008 Ridgebrook Bluffs
Raleigh, NC 27603
2013 -2014 Club Officers
President - David Smith
Vice President - Barry Kitchener
Secretaries - Jim Toups & Carol Keith
[email protected] [email protected]
Treasurer - Tom Doherty
Upcoming 2013 PCCC Social Events
Sunday - August 18 PCCC BBQ
Fairview Community Center on NC 1010 - 3PM
Saturday - October 5 White Elephant/Silent Auction
Fairview Community Center on NC 1010 - 6PM
Saturday - December 7 PCCC Christmas Banquet
Fairview Community Center on NC 1010 - 6PM
Any Questions or Suggestions?
Contact David Ward Jones at 919.971.4615 or [email protected]
LOCAL CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-INs
1st Sat - Zaxby’s Cruise In - US 70 E, Clayton - 3PM 1st Sat - Cars & Coffee at Crossroads 20 Cinema - Cary 8AM 1st Sat - Hot Nights - Hot Cars Cruise-In - Pilot Mountain - 3PM 1st Sun - Back In The Day Café - Cary - 11AM 2nd Sat - Char-Grill - Atlantic Ave, Raleigh - 2PM 3rd Sat - Grill 57 - US 401 S, Raleigh - 2PM 3rd Sat - Goldston Cruise In - Goldston - 4PM 4th Sat - Sonic Drive In - NC 96 - Zebulon - 3PM 4th Sat - Lone Star Restaurant Cruise-In - Knightdale - 11AM 3rd Fri - Andy’s Creedmoor/Butner Cruise In - NC 56 W (at Food Lion Parking Lot) Creedmoor - 4PM 3rd Fri - Ledo’s Pizza Cruise-In - Southern Pines - 5PM 4th Fri - Chick-Fil-A / Goodberry’s Cruise In - Roxboro Rd, Durham - 4PM 4th Sun - Chevy’s Ale House NC 55 & US 1 - Apex - 3PM
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN NORTH CAROLINA VISIT OUR
PCCC FACEBOOK FAN PAGE
www.facebook.com/piedmontccc/events
Check the following websites that David is updating with classic car events
http://www.meetup.com/Cars-Bikes-and-Parts-Events/ http://www.carshowfinder.org/index.php
Or contact David Matthews @ [email protected]
WELCOME NEW PCCC MEMBERS
Bill & Barbra Galletti
Raleigh, NC
1957 Chevy Bel Air 2 door
1957 Chevy Bel Air 4 Door
1957 Chevy Convertible
1957 Chevy Nomad
APU (Auto Parts Unlimited) - Is an wholesale automotive parts warehouse serving the Raleigh area since 1985, carrying oil, air, cabin transmission & fuel filters, hand & shop tools, Freon, serpentine belts, bulbs, drain plugs, cleaners & degreasers, janitorial supplies, some office supplies, motorcycle trailers, a wide variety of motorcycle accessories, safety supplies and fuel additives. They also provide public warehousing or logistics for other companies.
919-435-5200 or 888-871-5644
www.apustore.com
OUR 2013 CARSHOW SPONSOR PROFILES
Auto Recon Pros - Specializing in wheel restoration , a licensed ACU-TRU (Wheel Repair System is the nation's foremost wheel and rim quality control system offering expert training in wheel repair & restoration). They are experts in wheel truing, chrome plating, custom polishing, ball polishing, leak repairs, OEM replacements, wheel and rim refinishing and remanufacturing and headlight restoration.
919-828-2223
www.raleighwheelrepair.com
BKB Classic Insurance - An independent agency for Stock, Modified, Special Interest and Exotic vehicles in North Carolina and Virginia.
919-278-6595
www.bkbinsuranceagency.com
Visit our sponsors websites or give them a personal visit and extend our thanks for their support
HILLTOP HOME PRESENTATION
PCCC officers present our
donation to
Diane VanHusen of
Hilltop Home for Children
PCCC MEMBERS SHARING
How I Met My Wife
By Don Mende
Way back in 1968 I was 22 years old working as a bush cutter on a survey team, about as low as you could get on the food chain in the surveying business. It was like my first real job after getting out of The Navy. Not hitting on a lot, partying and getting into boy trouble kind of ruled my life. I think the phrase “instant gratification” kind of summed up my existence.
My roommate and very close friend was one of those guys that could charm a snake right out of his skin and if he ever flashed those deep blue eyes of his at a young lady it was over. So hanging around him was great just catching his overflow of women.
Along comes his female counterpart, gorgeous, shapely, same captivating eyes, he has to date her. Well this is not her first time in the ring and dating the town bad boy comes with some degree of risk to your reputation so she has to have a wing man, a security blanket, a defender if need be, my wife.
The date is set with one caveat; Mr. Stud has to provide Ms. Gorgeous wing man with a date for the evening, who better than your roommate, me.
Long story short, the beautiful people union was a big flop, but I met the most wonderful woman in the world on that blind date and we got married on 1/1/1970.
When I think about the last 43 years of marriage it seems like it was just a blink, guess that’s a good thing. When I thought of a way of describing our time together the only description I could think of was that we’ve built and lived a very comfortable life together, not overly rich in monetary terms but rich in history, love, and memories.
Love me some Barbara.
INTERESTING CHEVROLET FACTS
Since 1912, Chevrolet has produced more than 200 million cars and trucks. In Europe the Chevrolet brand name is mainly used for cars that have been manufactured by General Motors in Korea. A Chevrolet is sold every 7.4 seconds. General Motors became the worlds largest automotive firm when they purchased Chevrolet in 1917. Chevy has been mentioned in more than 1,000 songs. Chevy Nova sold poorly in Mexico because the word “Nova” is close to the Spanish phrase “doesn’t go.” Chevrolet made so many of their world famous 'Small Block' V8 engines that if you laid them out end to end they would circle the earth 7.5 times. GMC, or "Jimmy," was originally produced to be the luxury version of the Chevrolet line. The LT5 engine built for the Corvette ZR-1 was built by Mercury Marine. Chevrolet’s First V8 engine was built in 1917 and was rated at 36 HP. William Durant is rumored to copy the ’bowtie’ design from wallpaper in a Paris hotel in 1913, however his wife later said that he saw the design in a Virginia illustrated newspaper.
Long Style Cast Iron Water Pump (for small block) [$25]; HEI Distributor [$75]; Carter Fuel Pump [$15]; Cast
Water Neck [$15]; Chrome Water Neck [$10]; 1970-72 Chevelle Original Dash Pad [$75]; 1970 Chevelle tail light
lenses [$40 for both]; “350” emblems (R&L) for 70 Chevelle [$40]; Trunk Emblem for 70 Chevelle [$30]; Grill
Emblem for 70 Chevelle [$15]; Rocker Panel Trim for 1970-72 Chevelle [$100 for pair]; Craftsman Compressor
(needs some maint) [$25]; Shop Vac [$20]; K&N 13x2 Washable Air Filter [$10]; 14x3 Air Filter [$5]; 68-72 Chevelle
Fuel Tank Door/License Plate Mount [$10]; NEW Low-high pitch horn set w/ mounting kit [$50]; Set of Chrome
Lug Nuts/Washers for Cragar (7/16x20) [$25]; Set of [4] Lug Nut Locks with key [$10] ;
1970 Chevelle Grill and Stainless Trim [$75] Jeff Hopp @ 919-467-9594
1972 Monte Carlo Custom (replaced the SS model in 72) 402 cu TH400 power windows, Power door locks, Power
trunk, A/C, Tilt, Gauges, Bucket seats, floor shift, Compass, AM/FM stereo, rear defogger. All factory options.
115000 miles, 90% original. [Will take no less than $17000 ]
1957 Diecast and Model Collection [Call Dave for details ] David Smith @ 919-518-3779
Small Block Quadrajet manifold [$40]; Kenwood AM/FM Cass & CD Controller [$100];
Kenwood 6 CD Changer [$50] ; 1970-1972 12 Bolt Posi Carrier [$125]; Edelbrock 750 Performer Carb - may need
rebuild [$85]; 1972 Monte Carlo, 406 Small Block, 200R4 Trans [$15500] Ray Bader @ 919-387-0479
1971 El Camino SS 454 numbers matching, restoration started, car dismantled, 5 spoke rally wheels, tilt wheel,
column shift, bucket seats, PS, PB, AC Don Watts @ 919-556-1380
PCCC PARTS SWAP Contact club members listed below for more details
Send your answers to Jeff Hopp at
July 2013 Edition Trivia and Photo Winners
Dave Smith
What was the paint color used on the
1912-1914 Chevrolet Engines?
Answer in the Sept 2013 Edition
FROM JULY 2013
In 1986, what Chevrolet models were
dropped from the lineup
The Impala and the Citation were dropped
from the Chevrolet line up
Answer from the July 2013 Edition
TRIVIA
Larry Deal’s 1958 Impala
OUT AND ABOUT WITH PCCC
Photos By
Johnny Ellis, Jeff Hopp ,
David Matthews , Les Shelton