Inland Northwest Buick Chapter Buick Club of America newsletter Kaleidoscope 2019_12 Nov/Dec

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Kaleidoscope

Inland Northwest Buick chapter Buick Club of America

photos by jeff schindler BCA # 47629

Rendezvous

Special news

Date/Time:

Third Thursday of each month at 6pm, (note: we usually eat dinner-self pay) Location: Conley’s Place Restaurant (12622 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99216)

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February 29th INCCC “Show No Shine” Contact info & purchase tickets /ASAP

“Show no shine “

Chairperson - Chris Hall

509-467-8235

Chairperson - Kayse Lyn Iverson

509-999-9144

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Directors Message

With great pleasure, I would like to welcome four new members to our Inland Northwest Chapter BCA. Steve Zwarg has been a long time BCA member and has a 1933 Phaeton model 68-C. Steve is currently working on his Phaeton, but did bring his 1941 Cadillac convertible to our Becker Buick Car Show in September. Brian Zielinski has a 1984 Regal 455 and also brought his Buick to our Becker Buick Show last month. It is really nice having another high-performance Buick added to our Chapter. Shane and Maron Zwarg are newer members to the BCA and they have a 1938 Century Sport Coupe (66S) and a 1938 Special 4DR Sedan (41), and live in Spokane Valley. Welcome Steve, Brian, Shane and Maron.

During our 17 October meeting the membership voted to reelect our current Board members for 2020.

They include myself as Director for an additional year, Todd Smith, BCA #43730 Assistant Director, Debby Roberts, BCA #47647 Secretary, Lee Branum BCA #2204 Treasurer, and Jeff Schindler, BCA #47629, Social, Media, Activities and Newsletter Director. Instead of having our December meeting at Conley’s Place the membership voted to have our December meeting at the Lewis’ place for a Christmas Holiday social gathering a this year will be Dec 12th.

Greg Lewis BCA #5071 Director, Inland Northwest Chapter BCA

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Who owns who? by pressurewasher.com site edited with opening words by jeff schindler BCA# 47629 Well its the season, the holiday season and that means you will probably be shopping at some point. There might even be a few home repairs that need to be taken care of before the family comes for a visit, so naturally you will be at HomeDepot, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, and or others. Did you browse at the tools they have sitting in the center of the isles as you walked by. It got me thinking; what is with all these brands of tools, how is the quality of Milwaukee, Ryobi, Stanley, Husky, Dewalt, Craftsman, where are they made, who owns Who? So I set about one night on my computer and did a google search, and thank god somebody already did the research for most of my curiosity regarding this subject. Still very curious on the quality aspect of the hand tools I own and the ones I am thinking about purchasing. We can come back to that discussion of quality in a later issue, I am hoping you will all send in your stories or notes on the knuckle busting you endured due to the tools you were using. Yes, send me something for a future article.

In this graphic, the outer rectangles contain logos of brands owned by the parent companies in the middle. Not all brands owned by the parent companies are in the rectangle – just the most well-known. Hilti and Makita only sell tools under their own names. Take a look.

Infographics updated: October 24, 2018 https://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths#whoowns

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A look at the 18 companies who control 91% of the $51 Billion global hand & power tool market

Infographics updated: October 24, 2018 https://pressurewashr.com/tool-industry-behemoths/#whoowns

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INCBCA / INW Buick club flyer If you would like to receive your very own digital file or PRINTED 5x8 of our club flyer to distribute in your area, at local car shows, or parts stores, post in coffee shops, hand out to friends. please email InlandNorthwestBuick@gmail.com to receive. The printed version we will get them out in the mail to you if you request note: we added the BCA logo into the top right corner

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Official state license plates Danny’sLicensePlate History // https://dannyslicenseplates.com/wapassenger/ http://staff.washington.edu/islade/counties/index.htmstaff.washington.edu

Rather than using a logical calendar year expiration, the licensing system aligned with the state’s fiscal calendar, with plates valid from March 1 until February 28 of the following year. The displayed year indicated the year of expiration. As a result, a plate dated 1916 was valid from March 1, 1915 until February 29, 1916. This system was used until 1921.

1917 a coding letter was introduced before the date that indicated the vehicle type. X stood for passenger cars, T for Trucks, A for For Hire vehicles (such as taxis), S for Stages (intercity buses), C for trailers, and E for Exempt (government-owned vehicles). This system was used through 1935.

Three varieties of plates were used in 1920. 1919 plates had been made with slots for affixing a renewal tab, so instead of receiving new plates in 1920, existing registrations were renewed with a porcelain tab.

New registrations were issued porcelain plates designed in a color scheme to mimic the appearance of a 1919 yellow plate renewed with a white tab. The initial run of porcelain plates was insufficient for demand, so an all-metal variety was then issued in the same color format.

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1921 saw the end of the fiscal year registration process, adapting to a more common and logical calendar year registration period. This resulted in two types of 1921 plates. The green plates were issued under the original process, expiring on February 28, 1921. Vehicles were then issued a different set of 1921 plates, this time with a gray background, that were valid from March until December 31.

In addition to color, these can be distinguished from the first type by their different separator (X:21 instead of X-21), and more angular dies used on the numbers.

From 1922 forward, dates of validity aligned to a normal calendar year.

In 1926, the “WN” state designation that had always been used was replaced by the full state name.

A county coding system was introduced in 1935, a practice that was common in many states. Each county was assigned a letter code by order of population. King County, by far the largest, was assigned “A”, followed by Pierce County with “B,” and so on. Washington has 39 counties, so the 13 smallest received a two-letter code based on their name. This system was used until a modern ABC 123 number format was introduced in 1958.

World War II created major metal shortages, and as a result many states did not issue license plates during the war years. In Washington, windshield stickers were used to renew 1942 plates in 1943 and 1944. One exception was for new registrations in 1944, which did receive a metal, dated plate sans county code. These are the most rare general issue plates in Washington history.

After the war, the state experimented again with windshield stickers in 1946, 1948, and 1952, so no passenger car plates exist for these years.

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The 1950 issue was intended to be used for several years, and was made with slots for renewal tabs. These were used through 1953. A dated 1951 issue also existed for new registrations. In 1952 windshield stickers were used to renew plates, instead of a metal tab. ( in my collection I have the little metal tags for years 51,53,54,57, I now know why I am unable to locate a 1952 tag) In 1954 a new white on green multiyear baseplate was introduced, which was used through 1957. The numbering process was altered, with county codes becoming a suffix rather than a prefix. ( see editors collection, look at the fifth plate from the top which was in a fire, should be green base with white lettering, county code is “C” and a suffix, the 57 tag in on the left while state name is to the right) In 1956 all North American jurisdictions agreed to standardize their license plates to a common size of 6ʺ x 12.” Previously, sizes varied considerably between states and years. In Washington, the 1954 base was resized to the new standard, although the stamped “54” date was still present.

The modern era began in 1958 with the establishment of multi-year baseplates in a three-letter, three-number alphanumeric system commonly used throughout the US. The white-on-green 1958 base was used through 1962.

In 1963, a new baseplate was introduced, which replaced all of the ’58 bases. The stamped “WASH. 63” indicated the first year of expiration, and each year after was marked by renewal stickers. This base (and all subsequent ones) remained valid all the way until 2001, so a car from 1963 could have had the same plates for up to 38 years.

The use of the “Wash” abbreviation proved quite unpopular. The original design was intended to say “WASHINGTON 63” in embossed letters, but this did not leave space for renewal stickers, so the state name was shortened. After much outcry, in 1965 a revised base was created with a full state name and no embossed date.

Another design change occurred in 1968, with the introduction of reflective sheeting to improve safety and legibility at night. The state name was moved to the upper left corner.

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The 1968 base had several minor design evolutions, but the most notable was change to smaller, crisper dies on the state name in 1978. Another development was the introduction of a staggered registration system in 1977.

Prior to this, registrations all expired on December 31 of each year. With the adoption of staggered registrations, a month sticker was added and validity was determined from the state of original registration.

The state name briefly reverted back to the old design in 1980. The county coding system was finally abandoned during this era.

An updated based was introduced in 1982. The state name was screened instead of embossed. This base also had no county coding.

WASHINGTON: County-Coded Passenger Plates, 1958-1981 http://staff.washington.edu/islade/counties/index.htmstaff.washington.edu

Washington has 39 counties, and from 1935 through 1981, all passenger car license plates could be distinguished based on their county of issuance. Through 1957, the county was identified by a one or two letter code. There were 40 codes used: one for each county, and a special code for mail-order plates from the main Department of Licensing office in Olympia.

Starting with the 1958 base plates, the passenger car numbering format was established as a three letter, three number combination. Most counties retained their same letter code, with a few exceptions. The system worked well, and was used again when all license plates were replaced statewide in 1963. Things held up until the late 1970s, when King, Pierce, and Spokane counties began to exhaust all their allotted letter assignments. It could be seen that the whole county coding system would not last much longer before becoming hopelessly complicated, so the state elected to cease manufacturing specially coded plates around 1980. Most of the remaining stocks of county coded plates were used up by the middle of 1981. By that time, plates were being manufactured in various alphabetical combinations that had not been previously assigned to any county's letter bloc.

Hi my name is Jeff and I am a collector; the top plate in the image to the left is the first WA state license plate I ever thought about and intentionally saved, or how my collection began. This 1936 WA state plate was in my great grandfathers garage in 1985 above his walk in door or man door and I remember awing at it, because it was from the past, maybe a past vehicle he had owned, I never did get his story behind it. It was not until after he had passed away in 1988 that I was able to get a few things of his and I told my grandmother that I was interested in some wood planes, a few tools, and the WA plate above his door. So 1988 a few months out of high school is when my collecting bug was nurtured, see I have a good collection of wood block planes as well. In this image 2nd plate, I acquired in late 2013 and “PAID” for it, to much but it was a war era plate of Spokane county and I needed it. The fourth plate was just acquired and will work wonderfully for my 1953 Buick Roadmaster. Most plates have been acquired from salvage yards, occasional garage sales or family and friends who know me.

If you have a WA state or any state plate that needs a new home, please call me. www.inlandnorthwestbuick.org

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INCCC Show No Shine http://incarclubcouncil.org/show-no-shine.php

The 2020 Show No Shine is set for February 29. It will be held at the Mirabeau Park Hotel in the Spokane Valley, 1100 N Sullivan Rd. Cost is $40 per person which includes admission and dinner. Also available will be live music for dancing or just enjoying. Also raffle baskets and more, donated by car clubs and INCCC members you can buy tickets for. Some of the items offered in past years have been one of a kind and way more than the usual raffle basket. Tickets will go on sale at the November INCCC monthly meeting.

The theme is "Night at the Drags" so begin planning your costumes. For those wishing to stay at the hotel, room rates beginning at $97 are available.

It's also time to think of deserving car community people to nominate for the applicable award, to be presented at the 2020 event. You can download a nomination form via the link below.

It must be remembered that the main purpose of the event is to present awards to the deserving nominated recipients, for "Man of the year,” "Woman of the Year,” Business of the Year,” and "Couple of the Year.” The "Newsletter of the Year" winner is chosen by the INCCC Board after reviewing printed newsletters submitted throughout the year by their respective clubs. All other awards are chosen by the Board from written nominations submitted by car club members. The nomination forms must include verbiage as to why the nominator believes their nominee deserves the particular award. The awards are very special to the winners, because they receive their award as a result of being recognized by their peers for their contribution of time, effort, and knowledge to benefit the greater car hobby community. You can use the link below to download a nomination form to fill out and mail. Nomination forms must be received by December 31, 2019 for awards to presented at the 2020 event. Mail nomination forms to PO Box listed on the form. Nomination forms must hard copy and be mailed. No email submissions will be accepted.

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(auction items that clubs supply for the evening) Is there a person or business you would like to nominate for one of the awards? If so, please use the link below to download the nomination form you can print, fill out, and mail in before December 31 of each year. The forms are year specific so you must have the current form each year.

Contact info & purchase tickets /ASAP “Show no shine “

Chairperson - Chris Hall

509-467-8235

Chairperson - Kayse Lyn Iverson

509-999-9144

http://incarclubcouncil.org/contact-us.php From your Kaleidoscope editor: PLEASE act now purchase tickets, commit to attending on Feb 29th, We can then meet others in the Inland Northwest Car Club Council, other automotive clubs, we can be more informed what is happening in this community ( Downtown Scholarship car show), we can build relationships, when the time comes in the very near future maybe they can help us out with an event.

The ball is in your court my friends.

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December 8th a field of dreams photos by jeff schindler BCA# 47629

Sunday morning early I made contact with someone on craigslist posting a misc collection of vehicles in a field for sale. I jumped in car and drove 40 minutes north and by 10am on this wet rainy Sunday I was in 25 acres looking at someone else’s collection of junk. Losts of late 70’s and early 80’s Subaru wagons, a couple of early 70’s ford courier pickups, some 4 dr cadillacs, and a bunch of Studebakers. Never really paid much attention to Studebakers, probably because I had never really seen more than one in any blue moon. I knew what a 1950 Studebaker Commander Starlight looked like, it is such an iconic Studebaker front end, and maybe even a 1958 Studebaker Lark. I was keeping my eyes open for any Buick’s, Model A’s, anything really late 20’s to early 60’s, and license plates of course. Only one Buick and it was near the entrance of this 25 acre field of dreams, a 1961 Buick special 4dr. No motor, no trans, missing grille, missing rear tail lights, however body panels were straight, roof was straight, glass mostly intact, interior seat frames, most of the dash, it was a roller once you got it out of the field which was trying to claim it. Was really surprised by my fascination with the Studebaker 2 door wagon sitting next to it, in not much better shape. But the body is straight, and its a 2 door. Around these two were a couple of 4dr Larks, and a cut up body of a 50-51 commander. Once I began moving further into the field there was a grouping of three Studebaker pickups 1950-1954 all 1/2 tons. So nearly 90 minutes alone in this field before the person who I made contact with joined me, I did make a low offer of $300 for that 1961 Buick Special (No I don’t need it, just wanted to save some parts) He said no, but did not even counter offer or put a price on anything, the only thing I saw worth a couple grand as is was that 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado. I have no idea what a 1954 Studebaker 2 dr wagon body sitting in a field which is attempting to reclaim it would be worth, the guy did not like my offer of $300 for that one either.

Yes I did enjoyed my 2 hours of walking in a wet and rainy field of someone else junk, soaked from toes to mid thigh, a little photo safari is always a good time.

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While at our monthly meeting on November 21st a gentlemen stopped in to donate to our club a small collection of Buick literature, sales brochures, calendars and misc that his father had amassed. This is now the beginning of our clubs Buick library if you will. All of us would like to say Thank you to the Purvis family for not simply tossing this old stuff out and taking the time to locate our regional Buick chapter. W. Purvis obituary www.inlandnorthwestbuick.org

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WILDCAT WANDERING

Jeff Schindler BCA #47629

I want to thank everyone who submitted images and stories who contributed to this months issue of our clubs newsletter which I like to call Kaleidoscope. (this might work? below are links to our BCA regional members newsletters, INCCC) Pudget Sound The Limited The North Cascade Chapter - The Buick Shop Rag H.A.S.S.I.E. Inland Northwest Car Club Council Wondering if anyone has parts, or cars or such for sale or anything they are searching for. would like to include a classified section?

Also looking for your contributions for resources for parts and services that many of us would like to be aware of. Something that I am going to add to our website with links to them. If you have resources and/or services you would like to recommend (and tell us what you used them for). would love to start putting that together.

FOR SALE / received Oct 2nd via email; we saw this Buick back in June for $9500.00 We've just reduced the price and listed the 1963 Buick Wildcat for $6,900 on CraigsList. Please let your club members know that we're 'motivated' to sell the car and we'd love to show it to anyone who might be interested. thanks in advance Susan (and Jeff) Banke call 509-238-9605

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