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BOARD C HAl I~MAN Duane Alan PRESIDENT John Kepler 12425 Texas Ave. W. LOS Angeles, Ca. 90025 VICE PRESIDENT Ron Ramage SECRETARY Edith Savage TREASURER Corky Kirk ACTIVITIES Ralph Campbell PUBLICITY Paul Edwards TECHNICAL John Larson MEMBERSHIP Tore Johnson 4225 Virginia Vista Long Beach, Ca. 90807
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PCA.LA AT A GLANCE PCA-LA is 350 diverse Porsche owners. We are young and old, novice and expert, slow and fast. PCA-LA is also a "region" of Porsche Club of America, the largest one marque non-factory cl~b in the world. On a national level, PCA publishes an excellent monthly magazine ("Porsche Panorama") and generally provides s forum for learning. But the club part is local. And what PCA-LA offers is an opportunity to share the exhilireting (and sometimes frustrating) experience of understandings maintaining and driving one of the most unique automobiles of all time. Enjoy:
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It makes me.very s~ to observe what seems to be the end of fun c~rs. This may well result from the insane haste taken in implementing some highly questionable federal regulations. Let’s take a look at one of them - Smog Regulat’ions. I found the results of a study made by Dr. Robert F. Sawyer (as quoted in "Road and Track") of interest. A professor at UC Berkeley, Dr. Sawyer admits that some West Coast cities (particularly LA) have unique problems because of inversion and, that taking the U.S. as a whole, automobiles put out the majority of total pollutants. However, when you study toxic pollutants (those that harm life and those that we should be most concerned about), 88% of these come from stationary sources: He included the following chart: Source
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(Continued from Page i) So here we are spending tons of money (yours and mine) to attack what may be the wrong problem. Pitiful, isn’t it. As for places like Los Angeles - perhaps we should have a rapid transit system, leave our "pride and joy" in the garage until the weekend and then enjoy it.
W~at’s the solution? Well, I have faith in technology. It will find a solution, if given time. But you can’t legislate creative breakthroughs. (I sometimes wonder if any of our legislators drive cars or are chauffered around all the time - and perhaps don’t know what’s happening.) One can scream and yell, beat your chest and roar, but it still takes time to do some things. Pass all the laws you want, and women still require about 9 months to produce a baby (quite frankly, John, we thought maybe you and your wife had figured a longer way).
Speaking of cost, Mercedes-Benz (whose engineers certainly command respect) has made some projections: comparing a 1965 to a 1976 car, you will use 3~ more fuel and have 30% less peak power, Furthermore, the cost of maintance will be 160% greater. Stated another way, cost per horsepower in 1976 will be 25~ of what it was in 1965 and 215% more than it was in 1971. Note: the 1971 levels specified pollutants 90% controlled; now look at the cost of going from 9~ to 98%.
Perhaps we can look at some of the safety regulations later - they are equally distressing. Sometimes I wonder as I sit on the side of the bed, with one sock in my hand, should PCA try to be a voice, a lobby on matters like this .... or should we not get involved in politics? It sure is a helpless feeling ....
Another point, on the one hand the government talks to us about an energy crisis and on the other hand says burn 3~ more fuel for 30% less power. Can anyone see any logic there? (There is doubtless a lot of political logic there, and probably considerable advantage to both the domestic auto industry who is better able to meet new types of controls and the oil industry who is looking, not only for depletion allowances, but for oil exploration credits and ways to overcome objections to projects such as the Alaska Pipeline. In brief, it is as much a political game as a rational process - Ed.)
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mBy dgze IO~h MEMBERSHIP MEETING Thursday/8:00 p.m. The General Merabership Meeting for May will be held at the Santa Monica Boulevard Elementary School (not the Original Bar-B-Q, look for a dinner meeting next month), 1022 Van Ness Avenue, Hollywood (between Melrose and Santa Monica Boulevard). The evening will feature an excellent film on skiing entitled "Yahoo". Boyd Kruger (PCA) will be there to answer questions about the sport. This is not a promotional film just a "for fun" film. Wear your name tags and come, guests welcome.
The first competitive speed event for ’73 and a warm up for Willow Springs later this summer will be held at the large TRW parking lot at the corner of
Aviation Boulevard and Marine Avenue in Manhattan Beach. (East of Aviation Boulevard and where it crosses the San Diego Freeway, Marine Avenue is Compton Boulevard; also, TRW has its high rise offices and a large parking lot diagonally across from the site Bob is describing. We’ll have to clear this up in the flyer. Don’t fret: - Ed.) Registration and tech inspection start at i0:00 a.m. and practice begins at noon. As our first competitive slalom in several years you won’t want to miss it. The course and classes will be designed to provide an equal chance for all Porsches. Trophies and competition points will be awarded for all those that place. All Porsches are welcome, however Street exhaust systems are mandatory: The cost of competing in the slalom will be nominal and will be contained in the event flyer. For further information, or to volunteer to help with putting on the event, call Bob Van Cleave, event chairman, at 847-7022 or 368-4059.
23rdANTI-THEFT MEETING Wednesday/8 TECH : 00 p.m. Boggs and McBirney for the third month in a row. Whew: (We’ll have to make the place a shrine.) Anyway, since only you can protect your Porsche from being ripped off, come hear about the best systems to date, from Anes Alarms to brake lock-up systems to wire scramblers, One of those discussed should be right for you, hear John Larson, famous tech chairman, state his preference: The shop is located at 11650 Santa Monica Boulevard in West Los Angeles. ~min, ladies are welcome (they get ripped off
Thursday/8:00 p.m. Your Board will get it together at the home of Duane Alan, 1049 Bradshawe Ave. Monterey Park. (Try a map before you leave home.) If you are new to the club, have something you would like to get off your chest, or would like to attend just to see what is going on or co~ing off, just call and let them reserve you a seat and a cup of coffee. Their phone is 283-7423.
last events BRIGGS CUNNINGHAM TOUR The morning may have been overcast but the sparkle on the cars at the Briggs Cunningham Automotive Museum in Costa Mesa would have lit up any day. Talk about impressive - and with a touch of nostalgia too! If I’m sounding ~ little profound its only becuase big words are the only way to describe the three hour tour given by Mr. John Burgess, the museum’s director and manager. He made what would have been a good tour, a great tour! with his background and knowledge of automotive history and engineering, a c~r like the 1919 Ballot Indianapolis Car was like an old friend (I might add that the Ballot and most of the other cars are in perfect running order, and that many of their varied and fine engines were turned on for our benefit. It was enough to make you cry when you stop to think that most of the cars are betwen 40 and 60 years old). I was really impressed with the 1927 Delage. When Mr. Burgess turned over its eight cylinder, in-line, 1½ litre, d.o.h.c, and all ball or roller bearing engine, the sound was like the purr of an affectionate lion. ~
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great experience. To name a few of the cars we saw - a 1928 Bugatti Grand Prix Race Car, 1912 Sispano-Suiza, 1935 Dusenberg SSJ (ex-Gary Cooper Car), 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II, and the ugliest car you can imagine - the 1950 Cunningham Sports Racing Car "Le Monstre". It’s really worth while spending a morning or afternoon at Briggs! For those that went on to the picnic - that was good too!!! BOGGS AND MCBIRNEY TECH SESSION MIT NGK Meanwhile, the technically inclined assembled in Santa Monica on the 25th of April to hear Bob McClung of Ernie McAffee’s NGKWerks expound on spark plug theory and extol those plugs from the land of the rising sun. The slide presentation was good, with comparative shots of spark plug design and construction, plug condition and diagnosing the engines they came out of. Bob gave us each a i0 lb. packet of brochures and material to take home and probably stayed longer than expected to field our many questions. Thanks to him, the people at McAfee, and last but not least, Reno Weathers and the people at Boggs and McBirney who have been great in letting us use their conference room. Well Lorac, keep on truckin . . . we’ll make it, if we want to ....
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april minutes John Kepler called the Board to order at about 8:15 p.m. on April 5, 1973 at Edith’s "Clubhouse". Members and guests included Ralph Campbell, Duane Alan, Pau! Edwards, Dale Anderson, Tore Johnson and Ron Rammage, in order of their appearance. John Larson called to report car trouble and say that he couldn’t make it (kinda destroys one’s faith - Ed.). Our president emphasised that we should try to be on time for these 7:30 meetings . . . at least by 8:00 p.m.! JK requested Ralph to obtain a financial accounting from event chairman so we can ascertain whether or not their event was a monetary boom or bust. John also requested that brief write-ups of coming events should reach Paul at least 2 weeks before the event to assure a timely flyer, All agreed that Porscherama was good in retrospect, but that it needed more advance news. Discussion centered on how to get the paper out on time, and it became apparent that it was not possible to put out the paper until there is the material to work from. Anyone ready to write an article? Who can do graphic and art work? (We have a beautiful publication - let’s keep it that way - Sec.) (Blush - Ed.) Application has been made for the same "schoolhouse" for our membership meetings during the remainder of this year. In case we were turned down becuase of our cooky crumbs or dues collection, our next meeting will be (would have been!) at the Original Bar-B-Q. It was agreed to drop the Lone Pine Timetrials because the local chamber of Commerce wanted to charge admission and set up refreshment stands serving beer. This was too much for our insurance to handle! Tore reported paid membership down to 241 - which is not unusual and which should improve as procrastinators renew . . ¯ although those who didn’t leave forwarding addresses may be gone forever. Corky reported by pony express that we have a current bank balance of $1,184, which includes the collection of four old and outstanding checks one from Connecticut. Yeah, Corky! Corky is also reconciling our books for recent years and has contacted the IRS regarding our non-profit/tax-exempt status. (How could he do all this before 4-15???)
al)out it. The Monterey Parade registration was discussed at length (see membership minutes). The next Board meeting will be held May 3rd at John Larson’s home. The meeting closed with a happy roar of engines echoing down Pacific Coast Highway . . . and the purr of one Volvo. Sixty-nine Porsche-pushers met at the schoolhouse on April 12, 1973. Duane Alan conducted the meeting in the expected absence of John Kepler - only to have John arrive directly from the Airport at 8:00 on the dot . . . such devotion! The regular business was quickly disposed of see coming events and Board minutes. Discussion was heated on the means and method used in handling the Monterey Parade reservations. Result: John will draft a letter to PCA National President, Louis Marable, asking for a clarification of registration priorities and offering suggestions for the future, including allocating reservations on the basis of region size. Duane announced an impromptu "Wild Flower Tour" (he who doesn’t attend meetings is lost!!!) for April 15th. Corky’s treasury report was preceded by two tales of the freeway: "When and How to Use the Bus Lane on the San Bernardino Freeway (to avoid flying cars)" and "One Good Use for Emergency Phones". He indicated that the same $1,184 was still in the till. John Larson reminded everyone to check their car’s drain holes for stoppage and their car for rust. Refreshments (Ye Gods, we’re getting fancy) were provided by the Lerg Family, Loreen and Ernie Ozvath, Nicki and Duane Alan, and Geri Boothe. Thanks gang .... Afterward, a truly stiring CanAm film. Photography, sounds, even classical music. Too bad if you missed the inside story and close-ups of Donohue and Follmer driving, accepting awards and spraying champagne. Thanks for the. film, Ron. See you all on May 10th. Come see if George Gedeon has his cast of b~ then . . . by the way, ~George, how did you get that on? ~Respectfully submitted, Edith Savage Secretary
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Nobody’s listening. I’m screaming. Loosen up and enjoy your life. Forget the money, the deadlines and the same old bull we’ve been worrying about since we left high school. Those things take care of themselves. We pat ourselves to think they don’t. If you want to generate something, if you want to make it happen, you have to act. Take this club. Why don’t some of you talented people get your stuff together and contact Ralph Campbell about putting on a happening, an "event", an activity, bash or bust: It doesn’t have to be pure "car". It doesn’t have to be car at all. A picnic, a party, a photography session, a tour south or north, up or down, a ball game or roller derby, a parade through Huntington Gardens, a protest at VW Pacific. Good lord, we are going to rot away and nothing is going to have changed. Not us. Women. What’s the story? We can see you’re different. Can’t you get yourselves together? All I see are cookies and beg-offs. There must be a real live human being hiding behind that make-up and the man. Do something for yourselves and the MC pigs. Men. We’re going to start ordering canes, instead of badges. Bloated egos, slick responses and sullen heads. Standing around like adolescents that went to a party they weren’t invited to. Later::: This is a great bunch of people, we are: You know it; I know it. Yet we’re wallowing in our own machinations. Unique car? How about you? Let’s shake a hand, turn a smile, get it on.
Despite old pompous Gandalf, we love youl We’re even using bulk mailing rates in order to save you money. However, bulk mailimg is not forwardab]~: Therefore it is of utmost importance that if you want to receive Porscherama, you notify me before you move. If you don’t, I eventually get your corrected address (note the "address correction requested" on the cover) but it takes time and costs the club for postage due. This way you won’t miss out and we can keep our records straight and up to date. Also you must include your zip code and should include your phone number for use in the club roster. Speaking of rosters, we need to update ours something terrible. - particularly phone numbers. (Phone numbers are not included if the post office has given us your change of address.) If you have any reason to think your name, address and/or phone number is in error in our records (I would guess its about a 50% chance), write or call our membership Chairman, Tore Johnson, 4225 Virginia Vista, Long Beach, Calif. 90807. Phone 213-426-8063.
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FRAUDIE LOOKS AT THE BOARD Stop::: Hold the Show::: My old bod is getting tired of all you people sayin what a good job the new Board is doing .this year. I have the real hot stuff about them ole rascals. I’m gonna tell you about them as soon as I fik a little snack. Let’s see, a bit more beer on my corn flakes with a prune juice chaser (that’ll set ole Fraudie movin:). Back to business. -The BoardPresident, John Kepler: Our illustrious pres was sitting home reading the Third Reich and wanted power. And John was made pres. If you had a panzer aiming at your Porsche, you’d vote for him too. Vice-President, Ron Rammage: Ronnie is the most experienced Board member of all. He was on the Board before there was a club. Why don’t you chair an event Ronnie? Secretary, Edith Savage: The club must do something about Eddie. Have you noticed how she just keeps on rappin at the general meetings? We must keep her quiet (come to my place, Eddie). Treasurer, Corky Kirk: Corky is PCA-LA’s own Howard Cosell, with a smile (when he shows up). Activities, Ralph Campbell: Ralphie doesn’t know it yet, but he really is Activities Chairman. If everyone is real quiet, we might know what we’re going to do last month. Tech, John Larson: Did you know that pistons are the same in a 911S as in an Audi? Go sit down, John . Publicity, Paul Edwards: Paul is a nice guy. Now, if we could just keep him off
Duane has a picture of himself on the wall at home, and every day he puts fresh flowers and a votive candle in front of it? He had a bad dream the other night, and woke up screaming "A 914 i~s a Porsche:~:" This Board was specially blended. By mistake: Fraudie
tours 4’2 I haven’t heard if anyone has taken my advice yet but I have another tour for you that combines a great view of the ocean with picnicking and, if you like, a day of photography. This month’s tour takes you to the southern end of the Palos Verdes Peninsula to a lovely spot, Point Fermin. This is the place that’s slowly been falling into the ocean for the past few years. We found it to be a photographer’s paradise with the coming of spring flowers, the ocean and the remains of what was once a residential area now turned into a strange combination ef broken asphalt and wild flowers. The Park itself has picnic tables, or a well-kept lawn if you truly want to get back to mother earth. There are trails that lead you to the ocean’s edge where you can roll up your pant legs and hunt for sea creatures. All this and whatever else you can find are easily got to by taking the Harbor Freeway to its end then straight out Gaffey to 25th Street, right on 25th, to Western, left on Western, veer to the left onto Paseo del Mar (you can’t miss it, if you do I hope your Porsche floats). Have a goodtime, don’t forget your camera and a lunch.
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racing "Habit" Peter Greg drove a Carrera RS to victory in the opening Trans Am race of the year. Greg qualified seventh over~ll and, after 12 laps, was pushing first. Second place went to A1 Hobbert in the ex-Rodger Penske Carrera. Third Place went to a Corvette driven by the Boogs team. Greg stated that the Carrera isn’t going to run away with the series. It should win at the tight tracks, but things won’t be easy at the larger and faster ones. Greg also stated that the r~ce took alot out of him physically. It’s not the same as enduro racing where you change drivers. He drove for four hours straight and flat out: Congragulations Peter, on another fine performance for the marque.
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HELP WANTED: Mike Warner is preparing a ’62 Carrera for the concours at the Monterey Parade. The amount of time he is putting into the care is tremendous, but needs help particularly with completely disassenabling the undercarriage. He lives in South Bay. Call him at 373-5949 (home) or 648-3542 (work). This is a proven winning car and would be a real feather for PCA-LA at the Parade: 1970 911S Targa. Maroon. 106,000 miles but only 5,000 miles since complete rebuild. AM/FM/Tapedeck, lowered, racing tires, repainted same color. %5,300. Call Arch Kirkwood at 923-2946 in the Downey area.
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.Orange Coast Region. Swap Meet.at Briggs Cunningham Museum. For info call John Bond Jr. at 714-494-6996.
May 19-20
POC. Pomona Time Trials, Slalom, Concours (ye gods, that’s a lot) For info call Tom King at 537-4423.
May 20__Le’ Circle Concours d’Elegance at the Ambassador Hotel, 3400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, i0:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adults $2.00; Children $I~00. Benefits Charity.
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membership Dear Friends. Your mild-mannered membership chairman is foaming at the mouth. The Porsche Parade is the topic, Believe me, I’m not trying to be radical about the problem, I’d just like to see things done a little more fairly, Here’s the situation: The Parade in Monterey was booked up as of the last of February. The deadline for accepting reservations was scheduled for July ist: I sent in my registration in late January or early February, only to be informed (one month later) that my number was 627 and that I would be placed on a waiting list since they could accomodate only 500 entrants, This bothered me no end. I was very mad at myself for not entering sooner (One might say he was even tore up - Ed.).
turned out to be the largest region with 399 members - and that is after the cutoff for non-renewals. So friends, hypothetically, the Golden Gate Region could, by themselves, take up 80% of the Parade - and they knew about the Parade way in advance of the rest of us. Someone then mentions how they could know ahead of time, that the reaction would be so great. Remember that in 1962, the 7th Parade was held in Monterey and, at that time they were booked very early. By the way, back in ’62 the limit was also 500 entrants. I guess the Porsche Marque hasn’t expanded the last ii years. Only about 400%. So, what do we do about it? Your Board is putting together a letter to be mailed to everyone connected with the Parade. Even if we can’t do anything about it this year, we can hope that it won’t happen again. If anyone in our LA Region is planning~on going to the Parade and, at the last minute finds it impossible, please contact me so that I can give them to other people in our region who want to attend. Do not send them to Monterey:
Now the reason for my 12,000 rpm madness: As membership chairman I’m normally in touch with National PCA (Jane Nesterlode) two or three times a month. So, the last time, I requested a report denoting the ten largest-regions of PCA. I must admit that I thought we would be the largest. But alas, to my surprise, Golden Gate (our Parade "puter-oners") ~~~O~R~ MONT ~4~ ~I~’~ ~ ~’" DOWN
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Tore (foaming at the mouth)
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PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA, LOS ANGELES REGION, INC.
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pca-la aclvertizers
The Los Angeles Re~ion of Porsche Club of America is looking for advertizing that will support its monthly publication "PORSCHERAMA". At least 500 copies of Porscherama are printed each month. Between 320 and 400 of these are mailed directly to the club’s membership. The remainder are distributed to advertizers, Porsche-Audi dealerships, major private garages and parts suppliers, to the eight other ~CA regions in Southern California and Arizona and to the PCA Nstional Officers. Our costs are reasonable! March, 1974: full page
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