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DECEMBER 2020

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Merry Christmas andHappy Holidays!

DECEMBER THE DISTRIBUTOR 2020

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Board of Directors for 2020

John Bieback Dave Brooks Rich Dabrowski Bob Hand

Ray Lichota George Scheyd Bill Ullmar (open) (open)

Central Connecticut Region

Year 2020 Officers

President Ray Yirga 3 Old Field Rd. Granby, CT 06035-2030 (860) 651-9893 home (860) 597-7731 mobile [email protected] Vice President Nick Nesci 104 Brooke Meadow Rd. Kensington, CT 06037 (860) 828-1643 home (860)-578-5350 mobile [email protected] Secretary Ray Yirga (temp) 3 Old Field Rd. Granby, CT 06035-2030 (860) 651-9893 home (860) 597-7731 mobile [email protected]

Treasurer Fred Glabau 20 Misty Mountain Rd. Kensington, CT 06037 (860) 828-9328 home [email protected]

Membership Ray Yirga 3 Old Field Rd. Granby, CT 06035-2030 (860) 651-9893 home (860) 597-7731 mobile [email protected] Newsletter Editor Bob Hand 236 Mark St. Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 690-2378 mobile [email protected] Webmaster Rich Yirga [email protected] Web Site www.cenconnaaca.org National Director David Zimmerman 6 Tainter St Box 213 Peapack, NJ 07977 (908) 234-0535

From the editor….

We need someone to fill the position of Club Secretary, we have two openings on the Board of Directors, and we need someone to be the Historian for our CCR-AACA Club. Please let any board member know if you are interested in filling any of these important positions. If you are receiving a paper copy of THE DISTRIBUTOR, and you have access to a computer, go to our website www.cenconnaaca.org to see the electronic version. All of the pictures are in color. No passwords are required. Also, if you are receiving a paper copy and would like to receive the email copy instead, just let me know. This would also help your club with our ever increasing copying and mailing costs.


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Central CT Region News December 2020

President’s Message

CCR Members,

I hope all is well with you and your families during the past 8 months of this pandemic. As you know we had to cancel all our board and membership meetings, and this will continue into next year (hopefully we can start activities in the spring).

In the meantime, AACA dues renewals for 2021 will be due shortly. The Board has approved two items: our club will continue to be a member of the 4Cs, which is the advocate for the CT antique auto hobby, and two, we are waiving the $15 chapter dues for 2021 for all members who renew their 2021 dues with the AACA ($45). You have two ways of paying your AACA dues: pay your renewal directly to AACA by mail or electronically, or send your check for $45, made out to CCR-AACA to our Treasurer Fred Glabau, 20 Misty Mountain Rd, Kensington, CT 06037. Please send your check to Fred by 12/31/2020. If you pay your dues directly to the AACA, please email Fred at [email protected] to let him know that you renewed. If you have already renewed, please email Fred, and thank you for renewing.

I hope all current members will renew their national AACA dues, as we had many interesting meeting sites planned for 2020, that hopefully we will get to visit in 2021. Also, we are always looking for new members with new ideas, views and possible meeting sites. Again this year, I have for 2021 four free AACA memberships for anyone who has never been a member of AACA before, and CCR will waive our dues. Please let me know if you know of anyone who might be interested in trying out the club for free.

Thank you and I hope to see many of you in 2021.

Ray Yirga President and Membership Chairman

Along with paying our annual dues, December is the month when we hold our election of officers for the following year. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to have our usual pizza party and election in person this year. I have been asked to head the nominations committee and present the slate to our members for a vote. Here is the current slate of officers to be voted on:

President: Ray Yirga Secretary: John Bieback Vice President: Nick Nesci Treasurer: Fred Glabau

The Board of Directors will remain the same with the possible addition of three new members.

Please send me any additional nominations for Officers by December 22. I will then send club members an email during Christmas week where we will vote by return email for the 2021 Officers. Also, membership on the Board of Directors is open to all members and we welcome anyone to participate. Let me know if you are interested in filling one of the three open positions on our Board for 2021. Thank you.

Bob Hand Email: [email protected] or text to 860-690-2378

You can use the AACA renewal form that came with your November-December issue of Antique Automobile magazine, or mail a check to AACA, PO Box 417, Hershey, PA 17033 or pay online at aaca.org.


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Last month we sadly reported that long-time CCR member Sal DiFabio passed away and have recently received a very nice note from his wife Tina addressed to our CCR members. Our best wishes to Tina and family during these difficult times.

Al's Trivia December 2020 (answers on page 5)

1. Name an extinct Chrysler production model. 2. Name a spring or an ignition part. 3. What type of window did the early T-bird have on the sides (rear)? 4. What was the M.P.G. rating of the Ford model A? 5. What exterior feature did Chrysler eliminate in 1963? 6. What year did the Mustang celebrate it's 25th. anniversary? 7. What year was the Henry J. automobile introduced? 8. Name the 60's car/boat combo. 9. What is called a build-it-yourself car?

10. What was the pricey Caddy in the 50's.

Teacher to the class "How can we keep our school clean?" Students: "by staying home".


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CCR-AACA 2020 Calendar

1/18/20 The Paddock, 285 Columbus Blvd., New Britain, CT 06051, Saturday 10:00 AM (Nick Nesci).

1/18/20 * Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell, Eastern States Expo, 1305 Memorial Av, W. Springfield, MA 01089 www.apswapnsell.com

2/6/20 Movie Night at the Old Well Tavern, 20 Tariffville Rd., Simsbury, CT 06070, presented by the Valley Collector Car Club, Thursday 6:00 PM (Rich Dabrowski).

2/20/20 Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Museum, 423 Airport Av, East Hartford, CT 06118, Thursday 7:00 PM. Directions on page 3, map on page 7 and follow balloons to the museum. (John Bieback)

3/13-3/15 Mark’s Northeast Motorsports Expo, Eastern States Expo, 1305 Memorial Av., W. Springfield, MA 01089. Friday 4-8, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 10-3, www.marksnemotorsportsexpo.com (Bob Hand)

3/19/20 Midstate Battery, 1390 W. Dudley Town Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06002, Thursday 6:30 PM. Please RSVP to Ray Yirga if you plan to attend, [email protected] or 860-651-9893, so we have an accurate headcount.

4/4/20 Maple Syrup Tour to Maple Corner Farm in Granville, MA Saturday, see page 7. (John Bieback) Rain date April 5th. Be sure to let John know if you are attending [email protected].

May CCR Annual Banquet, Date and Location TBD Canceled

5/12/20 Jackie G’s Tuesday Night Cruise, East Windsor Reservoir Park, 27 Reservoir Rd. Broad Brook, Canceled CT 4:00PM until dusk, every Tuesday, weather permitting. See flyer in this Distributor.

5/30/20 Wheels of Wonder Transportation Show, Saturday 9AM to 2PM, RIConn Airfield, 2357 Plainfield Pike, Coventry, RI all vehicles welcome. See flyer in this Distributor.

6/20/20 * Klingberg Auto Show 1 of 2

9/26/20 * Klingberg Auto Show 2 of 2, 370 Linwood St, New Britain, CT 06052, 9 am to 3 pm. Cutoff 1979. All spectators will drive through the show, no walking spectators.

December Annual Election of Officers and Pizza Party – email vote, see page 3 for details.

* Indicates this is not a CCR event but may be of interest to our members.

Meetings will usually be canceled if it snows or if the weather is questionable. You can call Ray Yirga at 860-597-7731 or Bob Hand at 860-690-2378 for confirmation.

Ideas for meeting places always welcomed. Call any Board member listed on page 2.

Al's Answers December 2020

1. De Soto 2. Coil 3. Port hole window 4. 25 M.P.G. 5. Tailfins 6. 1989 7. 1951 8. Amphicar 9. Kit car

10. Biarritz

Canceled

Canceled


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CCR Market Place (For Sale/Trade/Wanted/Free, etc.)

FOR SALE

1922 Chevrolet Five Passenger Touring Car, restored, $12,000 offers or trade, many extra parts with car. Ray Lichota, 860-633-6561 or [email protected] 1931 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup, extended cab – shortened bed, 1932 “B” engine, hydraulic brakes, red, good paint, very clean, runs & starts. Owned by CCR member Lou Maglaty, $18,000 or best offer. Contact Travis Cook at 860-462-1067 for more information. 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, Jetaway transmission. Recent tune-up, transmission work, brakes, new carb, fuel pump, water pump, oil pump, battery and radio. 93,000 miles. Excellent condition. Owned for 34 years. Asking $32,000. Contact Dan Fine 860-521-1438 or [email protected]

WINTER STORAGE Heated and secure winter storage in Elmwood/West Hartford for your special vehicles, October thru April, room for 8 to 10 cars, $150 per month. Contact Travis Cook at 860-462-1067 for more information.


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Many of our members have been asking about long-time CCR member Lou Maglaty. Lou was born in West Hartford and recently moved to the Boston area to live with his daughter Michelle. As some of you know, Lou and Sal DiFabio have been friends for almost 70 years, ever since their time in the service together. Michelle sent me this email updating us on Lou’s new life in Massachusetts. Lou’s Model A is for sale and is pictured in this Distributor. Lou would love to hear from you and can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Here’s wishing Lou, Michelle and Joe all the best during this Christmas season! Hello Bob,

I’m hoping this email finds you and all your loved ones well.

Thank you for updating Dad’s contact email. He has been with me since Mom’s passing all these months. We have kept him safe and healthy, but of course, he misses his life (Mom, home, friends, church). He was born in West Hartford and lived there all his life. It has been difficult transitioning to Massachusetts at the age of 89, but he does love being with us, and now considers our home his.

Also, thank you for sending the latest Distributor. I’ve printed it and Dad will love reading it. I particularly appreciate the listing of his Model A for sale. If you think a photo would help sell the car, we can provide some for you to choose from. I know we are in the winter season with not much activity. But we hope to sell it to someone in early spring that will love it as much as Mom and Dad did. It is a fun ride!

Lastly, I want to extend my sincerest condolences to everyone in the club on the passing of Sal DiFabio. It was difficult breaking the news to Dad. He and Sal go back to their days in the service stationed on Long Island when they were just “kids”. Sal was a great friend for almost 70 years. Not sure if you know, but he was the person that got Dad interested in cars and introduced him to your club. To say Dad will miss him does not cover the loss. I am sure there are many of your members that feel the same way.

Thanks for keeping Dad connected. When Covid ends, I am hoping he can attend some events. He truly misses everyone.

Warm regards, Michelle

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