Follow Us On. Pikes Peak Corvair Club Founded Pikes Peak Corvair Club. Brunch Meeting. Sunday, July 15, 9am. Golden Corral E. Woodmen Rd.

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1 The Follow Us On Founded 1982 A Publication of Brunch Meeting Sunday, July 15, 9am Golden Corral 5410 E. Woodmen Rd. Chapter 809 of Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 1

2 2012 Officers President Patricia Fox Vice President Garrie Fox Secretary Pat Campbell Treasurer John Koll Membership John Koll Drip Line Editor Paul Campbell PPCC MAIL LIST CORSA set up PPCC with a mail list. To subscribe, send an to Garrie Fox gfox80915@yahoo.com telling me you would like to subscribe and I will add you to the list. Same goes if you want to unsubscribe. This mail list is like a small version of the VV s. You send a message to ppcclist@corvair.org and it sends the message to everyone subscribed. The list is setup to block all attachments and convert all formatted text (HTML) to plain text to greatly reduce the chances of transmitting a virus. This list is intended to improve communication within PPCC. It will mostly be used to let us know about meetings, brunches and car shows, cars and parts for sale The DRIP LINE is a monthly publication of the PIKES PEAK CORVAIR CLUB, a chartered chapter of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America. Contents are copyrighted in the names of the authors and PPCC. Articles can be reprinted in any COR- SA publication as a service to CORSA members provided credit to the author and this Newsletter is clearly stated. Deadline for submitting information to the DRIP LINE is the last Friday each month for the next month s publication. Submit information to pdtcamp@yahoo.com or mail to: the DRIP LINE c/o Paul & Pat Campbell 1716 E. Yampa St., Colorado Springs, CO All correspondence to the PIKES PEAK CORVAIR CLUB or its officers should be mailed to: PO. BOX 15034, Colorado Springs, CO Business card size ads, advertising business services of both members and non-members are $2.50/month. To save time and money advertisers are asked to send $15.00 for six months or $30.00 for one year s advertising. Simple classified advertising of CARS FOR SALE or PARTS FOR SALE or WANTED are free to members, non-members will be charged $2.50/ month. Send copies of larger ads to PO BOX Colorado Springs, CO for quotes on larger ads. All checks for advertisements should be sent to PO BOX Colorado Springs, CO Electronic copies of ads may be sent to Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 2

3 Report From PPCC President Patricia Fox Our last meeting revealed that meeting location changes are necessary. Paul has taken a poll of members as to what would be the best time & location for our monthly meetings. It appears that going back to the Golden Corral at Woodmen Rd. works for the majority of those who responded. Our next meeting will be July 15 9a.m. Should our attendance go up, we should be able to keep this location. We appreciate your input and suggestions whether by poll response, verbal input at meetings, or by direct . It is You, The Members, who drive our club. Be sure to check the calendar on the monthly Dripline for upcoming events. Paul continuously gathers information keeping us posted on locations to gather as a group. Please share your Corvair Projects, Pictures and Experiences with DRIPLINE Editor Paul Campbell. Garrie is eagerly upgrading the Crown V8 cooling system for a trip July High Plains Raceway (Race Against Children s Cancer). (His parts have not arrived yet.) We are also planning on attending the RMC Picnic on Sunday, August 19 - Dale Wilshire Memorial Picnic at Castlewood Canyon State Park, Shelter #1; 11:00 am. This location is quite close to PPCC members as it is just a few great cruising miles up Hwy 83 and left into the park. We have joined RMC for a picnic/ cookout at this location in past years and it should be enjoyable again! As this letter is being written, it has begun to rain. In the past week, the whole community has experienced a horrible event; The Waldo Canyon Fire was 100% contained as of today, July 4, We are watching the World Arena gathering Community Rises and have pondered the power of nature. Colorado Springs lost many homes and landmarks. Our first responders are brave & amazing! There are not enough ways to say Thank You. Please save a time slot for our next meeting on July 15 th! Drive your Corvair! Helpful Tips For better sleep on a hot night: Fill a sock with ricechill & then put under your pillow. Dawn Detergent & a tooth brush to clean your jewelry. Gnats? Indoor plants! Mix small amount of rubbing alcohol with water weekly; it will not harm the plant, but gnats will be gone. Skunks- Spread mothballs in yard-they will visit neighbors first. Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 3

4 Race Against Kids Cancer The Rocky Mountain CORSA and Pikes Peak Corvair clubs have been invited to display their cars at the High Plains Raceway (HPR) on July 21 and July 22. There will be separate parking for Club cars. The Rocky Mountain Vintage Racing (RMVR) club is the host and there will be a full weekend of Vintage Car Racing. Our clubs will be able to do Parade laps (with a slow pace car) for free. RMVR is also asking that we take another parade Session with a "donor paid" passenger. RMVR is planning on selling "Parade Lap Ride" tickets and asking the club cars to help us provide those rides. There is no entry or entrance fee per se. However, RMVR is asking everyone coming in the gate to make a small (or large, if you will) Morgan Adams Foundation (MAF) contribution. A $5 per car kind of thing. But the showing of the cars and participating in the parade session is free. There are Parade Sessions on both Sat. and Sun afternoons. Interested parties need to provide Larry Schubert with a head/car count at the May meeting (or larry@schuberts.com) so he can provide the information to the RMVR staff. Details of the event can be found at: HPR is located 17 miles east of Byers on Hwy 36 and driving time is between 1 and 1 ½ hours from Castle Rock Corvair Monza Convertible 56,645 miles New Top, New Boot, New Tires, 2 Brand new K&H air filters, Chilton Corvair Manual, Corvair Jacket (large), Blaupunkt CD/AM/FM Stereo w/ detachable faceplate. Needs complete repaint. Same Owner 20 Years Call Dave $5,000 obo Driven only on Summer Weekends Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 4

5 New Member Application The, Inc., (PPCC) was formed in September of 1977 by a group of enthusiasts from the Pikes Peak Region to preserve the Corvair automobile & related artifacts. Ownership of a Corvair is not required for membership. PPCC is a chartered chapter of CORVAIR SOCIETY OF AMERICA (CORSA). Mailing address is:, PO Box 15034, Colorado Springs, CO The purpose of PPCC is to drive your Corvair on tours, car shows, parades, plus attend technical sessions & social events: all geared toward the enjoyment of the CORVAIR automobile. Monthly meetings are held on the 2 nd Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the meeting room of Golden Corral at 5410 E. Woodmen Rd. west of Powers (north side). Joining PPCC is important whether you are just beginning to restore your CORVAIR (the parts & technical sources are invaluable), or if you have a finished vehicle, are ready to drive & have fun. Dues for the PPCC are $25.00 per year. It is a requirement to belong to CORSA. If you are not a member, you must remit $45.00, either to CORSA or include with your PPCC dues for a total of $ The CORSA dues will be forwarded to the CORSA home office. This is a family membership (which includes your spouse & all children under 18 years of age). The dues include monthly newsletters: THE DRIPLINE & THE COMMUNIQUE (award winning magazine of CORSA). If you would like more information regarding the PIKES PEAK CORVAIR CLUB, INC., please contact: Paul or pdtcamp@yahoo.com I hereby apply for membership in the PIKES PEAK CORVAIR CLUB, INC. NAME: Spouse 1 st Name Street/City/Zip Phone: CORSA ID # Your Corvair(s) Club Interests Thank you for your application & interest Date: Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 5

6 Don t forget to take care of those brakes! Submitted by Garrie Fox After reading a spate of Corvair brake related issues in other newsletters and the latest Corsa Communique, I want to share a probably needless project. It was needless if I had paid proper attention to the brakes. Typically, I had topped off the '69 Corvair's dual master cylinder front fluid reservoir and did not realize how frequently. In moving the car out of the garage, I pushed the brake pedal normally when it was in about the desired location on the driveway. Pedal to the floor caused immediate concern! The dual circuit did stop the car with considerable additional pressure. I checked the master cylinder and noted that the forward compartment was basically empty. Over the next few days I drove the Rampside, until it was convenient to read up on the brake system and hopefully find which circuit was served by that forward compartment fluid. I found no reference in the related manuals and was fortunate to talk with Steve Goodman who knew the answer; it served the rear brake circuit. This information allowed me to start with the two rear brakes in looking for the problem. Of course, having two possibilities, I pulled the right tire and drum; perfectly dry and functioning properly. Onto the the left rear; Bingo! The wheel cylinder had failed, leaking significantly into the brake shoes and drum. I did make two calls and found that, indeed, NAPA and one other local parts store had the left rear brake cylinder; only $30. We can prolong our brake systems by doing the recommended brake system fluid renewal, emptying the master cylinder of old fluid, filling it with fresh fluid and bleeding all four brakes in proper sequence to remove all old fluid. I am one of those people who keeps a logbook on every vehicle and I would be embarrassed to divulge how long ago it showed this Corvair had a new master cylinder, along with front brakes, but no service to the rear brakes. Stopping is now back into my priorities! The Culprit! Cleaned Up! All Done! Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 6

7 CORRECTION Last month s cover referred to Tarmo Sutt s 1965 Corvair. The car is really a 1966 Corvair convertible. Thanks Jim Pitmman of Albuquerque for straightening me out. Summer Picnic Sunday, Aug 19 Castlewood Canyon State Park (Just East of Castle Rock) Hosted by rocky mountain corsa Beautiful place, plenty of free parking. For more information call Paul Seyforth Bring a dish to pass RMC will provide the drinks and burgers Regarding 1965 Corvair Convertible advertised on page 4 I saw and drove it last week on my way back from Chicago. Call me if you want to talk about it. Paul Campbell Marilyn Hesco Norb Nothstein Rita Nothstein Judy Brown Debbie Anderson Darren Darnell Jon and Debbie Anderson Carole and Marshall Hessler Norb and Rita Nothstein John and Jeannie Koll John and Marilyn Hesco Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 7

8 Mark your Calendars! July Saturday, July 14 Cruise to Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Call Karen at days or Dwight at Sunday July 18, 9:00 am Meeting, Golden Corral, 5410 E. Woodmen Rd. Saturday, July 21 El Paso County Car Fair Show at the Fairgrounds, in Calhan. Call Dwight at or or Janice or Sunday, July 22 Annual Bike and Car Show at Rosie s Diner 411 Hwy 105. AB Tellez or or e-mal ab-tellez@yahoo.com or August Saturday, August 3 First Saturday Car Show First and Main Town Center in Front of Dick s Sporting Goods Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 4th Annual Old School Car Show at Colorado Springs Events Center, 3960 Palmer Park or raylovett3@gmail.com Saturday, August 11 Cruise to Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Call Karen at days or Dwight at Sunday, August 19, 9:00 am Meeting at Golden Corral 5410 E. Woodmen Rd. Sunday, August 19 21st Annual Good Times Car Show presented by Local Car Clubs to benefit Canine Companions for Independence.. Neil or Kathy Quatkemeyer or September Saturday, September 8 Cruise to Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Call Karen at days or Dwight at Sunday, September 16, 9:00 am Meeting at Golden Corral 5410 E. Woodmen Rd. Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 8

9 Minutes of Meeting of June 20, 2012 Patricia Fox opened the meeting at 6:48. Seven members were present. Garrie Fox moved that the minutes of the last meeting be accepted as printed. Randy Karl seconded the motion. John Koll reported we have approximately $2940 in the treasury. Patricia asked for ideas to improve attendance. Should we move the meeting? Change the day, time and/or venue? It was decided that Paul Campbell would send an to ask the membership if they wanted to move back to a Sunday brunch at the Golden Corral. Paul asked if we had an ad rate for anyone who wants to use the Dripline to sell their Corvair. He will look into what the Denver club charges. Tri-State 2013: There are two new paved roads from Cripple Creek to Victor. We ll be checking on mine tours and possibly a radio remote broadcast. Randy Karl volunteered to organize the Fall Tour. The possibility of a picnic and a Christmas Party will be decided at a later date. Meeting adjourned at 7:35. Clark s Corvair Parts Clark s has been your supplier for quality repros for the past 37 years. This year, we expect to reproduce even more parts for your Corvair. See the Supplement for the following: Various New FC Items 1964 Trim Turbo parts stainless gas tank senders Late model steering column parts 650 Page Catalog USA - $6 CANADA - $9.95 Most Other Countries - $12.95 Clark s Corvair Parts 400 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA FAX: clarks@corvair.com Volume 36, Number 9 July 2012 Page 9

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