MONTHLY CRUISIN’
with the Mass Cruisers Auto Club
We’re on the Web www.masscruisers.com And Facebook
“CRUISIN’ AT THE SPEED OF FUN” Volume 23 Issue 1
January 2013
2012 was a year of change for the Mass Cruisers. We lost a great friend and avid cruiser, Bruce Waite, seen above with his signature Lincoln at Faneuil Hall. Our annual show was relocated to a much larger site to accommodate attendance which has grown every year. Rich Armando hopes we will outgrown this in about five years. The year in review begins on page 4. Left: Cruisers attended the May 13 South Shore Antique Auto Club’s annual Trading Bee at the Comcast Center in Mansfield. Right: Herb & Sandy Williams getting author Joe Hurley’s autographed Book at the October 6 & 7 1st Annual U.S. Route 6 Provincetown Cruise weekend.
Mass Cruisers newest member, Joshua Guzetti, is publisher of a new enthusiasts’ magazine, Median Magazine. Covering all things automotive in the Northeast, Median promises to be informative and entertaining. Page 9 provides details on Joshua’s new rag. We wish you all the best. Smoke ‘em if you’ve got ‘em”
Page 2 Cruising Monthly Contact us by snail mail: P.O. Box 217 Wrentham, MA 02093
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MASS CRUISERS AUTO CLUB CRUISIN’ AT THE SPEED OF FUN
We’re on the Web! www.masscruisers.com
Or by email:
Phone: 781 551-0520 for more information Our clubhouse is located at 124 Main St. behind the Dunkin Donut and across from the Police Station in the center of Norfolk MA
Visitors, guests and those interested in joining the Mass Cruisers Auto Club are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month in Norfolk.
Club Officers
Directory
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Classifieds
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The Year in Review
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President– Larry Nyborn
The Year in Review (cont.)
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Vice President—Fred Tierney
Monthly Calendar
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The Year in Review (cont.)
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Presta Car Care, and Auto Body Supplies & Paint
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Treasurer—Wayne Lestan
Joshua Guzetti, new Cruiser & 9 publisher of Median Magazine
Webmaster—Steve Vining
Shows & Events
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New Member Liason—Dole Cole
-More stuff for sale
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Sgt. at Arms—Rick Lawlor
Secretary—Rose Sawayer
Special Contributor—John Buchanan Advertising Rates Business card space…….$25.00 per year
To advertise in the Monthly Cruiser, please send a business card and a check for $25.00 to
Editor—Paul Saulnier
Special Events Cruise Night—Steve Huntington Car Show—Rich Armando
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Classified
Monthly Cruising
For sale 2 Vintage gas pumps for sale Giilbarco Trimline Moden, ear in the 70's no. 10411101 MX 24683 Excellent Condition - complete with hoses and nozzle. Asking $525.00. Tokheim gas pump - year in the 30'-40-s. Visible Register- Excellent Condition- complete with hoses & nozzle- Asking $650.00 1956 Ford Pick up parts - Complete rolling chassis, Also have lots of construction small equipment and lots of nails, threaded rod, screws, etc Call Bob @ 774-254-5989 for any additional info.
1953 Ford Power Steering Unit—52 & 53 STOCK Ford Front Ends, rare. $1100.00 or BO, Jack Lane 508-397-9741 For Sale: One 2 gallon pail of Lizard Skin Ceramic Insulation. Unopened and sealed that was purchased last April. Retail price is $159.00. ……….$125.00 or BO…………………….Wayne Lestan 508-668-6544
For Sale: New Electric Space Heaters, 500W, $20.00 per unit.
Jack Lane 58-397-9741 Aftermarket Mustang II Steering Rack, $75.00 · New Bob Drake wiring harness for 1940-47 car or light truck, $30.00 · New Stainless Steel Coburn dress up kit, $35.00 · New Framing River S.S. steering universal, $35.00 · Used 1932-36 tail lights and number plate bracket, $5.00 Call John @ 508-376-8712
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The Year in Review
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Hot Rods at the Hall – Late member Bruce Waite relaxing behind his 1956 Lincoln Lead Sled at Faneuil Hall
July photo shoot with models at the NECCC Cruise-In with Bob Lepore’s 1963 Corvette
Valve Cover Race Event at our 21st Annual Car Show was a popular attraction .
Our club was this year’s Goodguys East Coast Nationals host car club at the Big E
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The Year in Review
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August 23 cruise saw the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile make a surprise visit
Our D.J. Bruce Palmer is always tops at our cruise and car show events
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5th, Mid Winter Hot Rod Nastalgia Fest put on by the Pushrods, Elks Hall, Hudson, Mass.
8th, Business Meeting @ Clubhouse
12th Stoughton, MA, Mass Cruisers Annual Anniversary Party
15th, Members Meeting @ Clubhouse. Guest speaker: Bob Cecca demonstrating his new exhaust fabrication machine, and food!
17-21, NE International Auto Show, Boston Convention Center
25-27, International Auto Show, DCU, Worcester, Mass
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12th, Business Meeting @ Clubhouse
15—17th, Worcester, Mass. Advanced Auto Parts Monster Jam at DCU Center, 50 Forest Street (508 755-6800_
16th, Waltham, Mass. NE Model Eng’g Society, Charles River Museum of Industry, 154 Moody Street.
19th Members Meeting @ Clubhouse.
24th, Norwood VFW, Mass. Indoor swap meet—parts and memorabilia only. Dave Vasquesz: 781 828-4141
24th, Norfolk, 5:30 PM. Club social at Eagle Brook Saloon. Desert at the Milik’s in Needham
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Contact Mary or Bob Lepore for available months to schedule hosting the monthly winter dinner socials at your favorite restaurant with coffee and pot luck desserts at your home.
The Year in Review (cont.)
Cruise Night at Patriot Place continued to set records , attracting thousands of great cars from all over New England. And you can’t beat the price of admission. Steve Huntington and his core group of faithful volunteers make this event a “must attend” for anyone with a cool ride.
We get all kinds of cruisers at our Thursday night cruises to keep the ladies entertained.
The Pawtucket Red Sox male mascot, Paws, really liked Bob Smith’s ’56 Ford Panel Delivery.
The October 27 Journey Forward Benefit Walk mini cruise-in car show supported by the cruisers’ own “Dirty Dozen”.
The Mass Cruisers participated in the 1st Annual U.S. Route 6 Providence to Provincetown weekend, launched through the initiative of 10 car clubs that conduct cruise and car show events
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Guest Speakers Auto Body Supplies & Paint and Presta Car Care Products A great advatage about our clubhouse being on the mezzanine level above the new Bobby C. Speed Connection shop floor was that our guest speakers from the Auto Body Supplies and Paint (ABSAP) http://www.absap.com/ and Presta Car Care Products http://www.prestaproducts.com/ were able to set up their product displays below while we were enjoying sandwiches and conducting club business upstairs. And, oh yes, not having to lug all that equipment and product up and down stairs was great. Dave Pulsifer and Don Salvatore from ABSAP started things rolling by going over the range of Presta car detailing products they supply to the collision repair and restoration industry and is also now available to auto hobbyists. The major reason their products are preferred by the industry over the typical popular brands found in auto stores is they are water based and do not contain waxes, fillers or additives like silicone which will hide but not correct or repair auto finishes to a show quality shine that will last all season long. Fern Chapdelane, the Presta Rep., used a black painted hood covered with several surface abraded patches to demonstrate their 2 and 3 step cutting and polishing system products which are sold in kits. If you really didn't know much about detailing your car with a power buffing wheel, Fern demonstrated the proper techniques such that everyone, even the most experienced, could feel comfortable taking on their own detailing project at home. The most popular 2-step kit which has a $139 list price tag on it and includes the correct cutting and polishing pads and compounds looks like it could more than pay for itself when you consider how much it would cost to have your car properly detailed at a local shop. Additionally, the color coded system used with their products takes the guesswork that usually can result in trying to achieve show quality finishes. Products can be ordered on-line or through one of the local dealers like ABSAP in Wilmington, MA as well as others that can be found on the Prest website.
Dave Pulsifer also showed a POR 15 - like product from KBS Coatings with a 3 part oxygen block system, "The Rust Stops Here", that comes in different colors and will give that rusty frame an unbelievably gorgeous finish. Bobby C. has a couple of steel pipe samples coated with the KBS coatings so you can give it your best shot at seeing how tough and durable the finish is. Thanks to Bob Lepore who arranged for the guest speakers to Dave, Don, Fern and ABSAP Account Manager Luis Martinez who gave up their Tuesday evening to come out to the Norfolk wilderness and demonstrate their amazing car care products, and to Bobby C., who let us use his shop for the demonstration.
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Meet Joshua Guzetti, new Mass Cruiser
Joshua Guzetti is our newest member and publisher of Median Magazine, which “focuses on the Northeast’s performance automotive scene showcasing the tuners, manufacturers, service companies and drivers that make it unique to the rest of the country”. Median Magazine covers a wide spectrum of auto-related issues, domestic and foreign makes, and has its own blog page. As Guzetti puts it: “Where would we be without car forums? Even with all the drama, they can still be a great source of information and a way to meet like-minded individuals”. Past issues have included a wide range of topics. Tuning up an old Tee, “With a wideband O2 sensor and dyno anything is possible!” How about 700 hp out of a Saturn Sky? Reports on Imperial Chevrolet’s show and coverage of restorations and custom fabrications offer those of us motor-minded with plenty of home-grown fodder. There is even a section dedicated to Reader’s Rides. Check out the web site, http://www.medianmag.com/ for more. You can also follow Median on Facebook and twitter.
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For Sale * 1968 Chev1lelle Malibu (flat hood) hood. Excellent original condition $125. * 1965 Buick Skylark 6 cylinder fan shroud very good original condition for $20. * 1968-72 Chevelle radiator like new. Fits 68-72. 28 3/8'' core. 2-row automatic transmission. $75 * 1965 Buick Skylark Center Link - may fit chevelle - very good condition $25 * Front Sway Bar fully restored with new bushings believe to fit 65 Chevelle or other similar GM applications $75 * 4 Series GM 12 bolt Richmond Ring and Pinion Set with 4.88 gears in new condition $100. * Original & in mint condition is a 1968 Chevelle Powerglide automatic dial assembly for center console $45. I also have a 4 speed automatic piece if you have overdrive. * Accelerator Cable fits GM 1968-1972 Small Block 4 barrell carb $20. * Brake pedals. For automatics from a 65 buick skylark and a 68 chevelle. may fit other cars. these are original and in excellent condition. $25 each. * Original 1968 Chevelle cross member. Sand blasted and painted to look new. Used originally on powerglide trans and than on a 700R4 overdrive. Nice piece for $100. * GM big block flex plate. Heavy duty made in the USA. Gold. Was used on an LS-6 454ci for about 3 months. Like new condition. $50. * 1968 Chevelle drive shaft. Sanded, primed, painted and professionally balanced. Includes yoke. Measures 53 1/4 in length. Was used on Chevelle with 700R4 automatic transmission. Measures 53 1/4 in lebgth. $150. * 1965 BUICK SKYLARK SPECIAL CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE. Frame off restoration, NO MOTOR but comes with rebuilt Muncie M-20 & Hurst Shifter gate and shifter, rebuilt 12 bolt posi rear w/ 3.42 rear gears, nostalgic Stewart Werner Green Line gauges, new interior carpet and seats, too much to list. Call for more info & pictures. $15,900. Set (4) of Chevelle / Camero Rally trim rings. 14 inch. Two are like new the other two have scratches. $25 * GM / Chevelle / Camero paper advertisements for sale. All are in very good condition. $20 each. · 1970 Automotive preview. 8 page article on GM featuring the 1970 Chevelle. Article dated 10-7-69. · Life magazine advertisement includes an advertisement for the 1970 Chevelle. Add dated May 29,1970. · 1 970 Chevelle advertisement on poster board · Camero SS Convertible with Rally Sport equipment and a new air intake hood. I have 2of these. · Camero Command Performance advertisement on white poster board. · 1970 Chevelle advertisement. Call Jim 508 954-0624 with questions or e-mail me at jimss396@comcast.net. Thank you.
January 2013
Rich Armando’s ‘66 Mustang at The July 14 & 15 New England Camera Council Conference photo shoot at U Mass Amherst . Member meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Norfolk MA clubhouse.
P.O. Box 217 Wrentham, MA 02093