Presidents Message. Newsletter Title. Mailing Address: NVC P.O. Box 3224 Napa, CA October 2013

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1 October 2013 Newsletter Title Mailing Address: NVC P.O. Box 3224 Napa, CA President: Tammy Robinette Vice President: Louie Moore Secretary: Marilyn Budde Treasurer: Bob Wetzler Membership: Chris Butler Education : Ron Stahlecker Events: Alma Phillips Newsletter: Brad Parsons Apparel: Mary Morofski Presidents Message Hi Cruisers, It is hard to believe that the car show season is winding down. This has been a great season for many in our Cruiser Family. Lot's of awards have been won and so many beautiful cars have been at many shows. Congratulations to all of our members that took home awards this year. October will still have many things to plan on attending with several special ones that I hope we can have a large turn out for. October 5th is Jelly Belly, with the Wounded Warrior Car and on the 7th at Napa Ford. We leave for Olema on the 11th for our Annual Camping Trip and hope those that are not camping will join us on Saturday the 12th for our annual Olema Pot Luck. Our meeting this month is October 8th. We will have nominations for our 2014 officers. Special appearance of the Wounded Warrior Mustang will also be at our meeting, (Thank you Kirk and Dan). If you are interested in a board position please come and let us know. We will be voting on the nominations at the November meeting so I hope you will join us for that one too. This will also be the last meeting to sign up for the Reno Train Trip in January (17-20) round trip per person and should be paid at the next meeting so I can get a full count. I would love to have as any members and their friends and/or family come along, we have a great time. Congratulations to our Foster Freeze Show and Shine winner - MIKE BIGGS, with his 57 Chevy Pickup winning a professional photo shoot. Thank you to all the members that supported Foster's the last 3 months, they truly appreciated us stepping up. Now that it is fall, it's time to slow down a bit and take in all the beauty of the fall colors in the valley. Don't forget to bring raffle prizes for our monthly drawing. Happy Cruising, Tammy

2 Sunshine Corner Don Lemmons is in the hospital has had problems with regulating his heart. He had surgery, he now has a Pace Maker. Please think of our member and send cards to his residence. I'm sure that will help him feel better, and keep a smile on his face. Sorry to say we sent out a card to Tammy Robinette for the loss of her step father. Tammy we are so sorry. Sunshine Chairman Yvonne Westberg (707) Next NVC Meeting Date Tuesday October 8th, :30 pm Napa County Office of Education 2121 Imola Avenue (in the back) Napa, California Next NVC Breakfast Date Sunday October 6th, 2013 Frida s Restaurant Trancas St. Napa Next to Sizzler and American Tire 8:30/9:00am Olema Camping Trip October 10th - 13th Potluck on Saturday the 12th Finger 1:00 2:00 Prizes for pumpkin carving contest and paper shopping bag mask 3:00 You can carve your pumpkin or make your mask at home or when camping. If you are not camping come and join the potluck on Saturday

3 Curb Feeler Award for September 2013 was awarded to Mike & Chris Butler This month s CF CURB FEELER award goes to a CRUISER FAMILY that always has a CHEERFUL FACE. He is a CAR FANCIER, for he has a CHEVY and a FORD, in fact he even has a CHEVY engine in a FORD. She is CERTAINLY FUNNY, for instance at the Main Street Reunion her CANS were on FIRE, she had those CONTAINERS FULL of raffle money, and I actually think this was the best year ever for our raffle. So congratulations to a COUBLE of FIREBALLS who are CERTIFABILY FUN. Mike and Chris Butler. The Winners Ukiah car show Sept 21, 2013: Ray Sanlorenzo 2nd place in his class with his 1950 Olds. Marilyn Budde award 2nd place in her 1963 Chevy. Rain on and off all day but a good time had by all in attendance also John and Jean Kelly drove their '32 roadster in the rain...

4 Birthday Wishes for October Boyd Phillips John Hill Mike Butler Kathy Loya Anniversary s

5 Fun Facts TRIVIA QUESTION In what year did Chevrolet experiment with an air-cooled engine that used copper cooling fins? JOKE OF THE MONTH A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer who was also a blonde. The blonde cop asked to see the blonde driver s license. She dug through her purse and was getting progressively more agitated. What does it look like? she finally asked. The policewoman replied, It s square and it has your picture on it. The driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it and handed it to the policewoman. Here it is, she said. The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back saying, OK, you can go. I didn t realize you were a cop. The Pope goes to New York, and gets picked up at the airport by a limousine. He looks at the beautiful car and says to the driver, "You know, I hardly ever get to drive. Would you please let me?" The driver is understandably hesitant and says, "I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm supposed to do that." But the Pope persists, "Please?" The driver finally lets up, "Oh, alright, I can't really say no to the Pope." So the Pope takes the wheel, and boy, is he a speed demon! He hits the gas and goes around 100 mph in a 45 zone. A policeman notices and pulls him over. The cop walks up and asks the Pope to wind the window down. Startled and surprised, the young officer asks the Pope to wait a minute. He goes back to his patrol car and radios the chief. Cop: Chief, I have a problem. Chief: What sort of problem? Cop: Well, you see, I pulled over this guy for driving way over the speed limit, but it's someone really important. Chief: Important like the mayor? Cop: No, no, much more important than that. Chief: Important like the governor? Cop: Way more important than that. Chief: Like the president? Cop: Much more important. Chief: "Who's more important than the president?" Cop: "I don't know but he has the Pope DRIVING for him!" Trivia Question Answer GM research chief Charles Kettering, who invented the self-starter, advocated for an air-cooled engine that was supposed to be lighter and cheaper than a conventional water-cooled engine and had fewer parts and greater performance. The air-cooled unit used copper cooling fins and was installed in the 1923 Chevrolet. Of the 500 or so copper-cooled cars that left the factory, 100 ended up in the hands of customers. Detonation problems were so bad that GM bought them all back (netting all but two) and eventually dumped many of the cars in Lake Erie. Luckily, the company had hedged its bets by also offering a water-cooled engine.

6 October th Canyon Café Graffiti Night, 3845 Broadway, American Canyon 5th Wounded Warrior Jelly Belly Factory Fairfield, 9 to 4 5th 5th 5th Free Show 2nd Annual Celebrating Seniors Party 11-3 Cars Space is limited info. wjd8604@sbcglobal.net Napa Cal. Veterans Memorial Park 14th Annual Classic Car Show and benefit for Guide Dogs of America All application must be postmarked by Sept. 21, 2013 and include the $20. Entry fee. Make checks payable to: IAM/GDA Labor Day Charity Fund Mail to 620Coolidge Drive, Suite 130 Folsom Ca call irpearson-@att.net (Flyer on Web Site) Rip City Riders, 8th Annual Chilly Billy Hot Rod Show, Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds 175 Fairgrounds Dr. Petaluma. Please note: No Alcohol, No Bottles, No Cans, No Pets No Weapons, No Skateboards, No Scooters will be allowed to be brought into the fairgrounds To pre-register send your registration form and check or money order to: Rip City Riders, P.O. box 2970, Petaluma C th Turlock Fall Turlock Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 6-4pm.info th NVC Club Breakfast Frida s on Trancas Street, Napa 7th-8th Wounded Warrior Napa Ford, Soscol Ave. Napa 8th 9th NVC Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm Wounded Warrior Pathway House, Yountville 11th-13th NVC Olema annual camping trip. Olema Ranch Campground, 11th-13th South Lake Tahoe- Classic Car Show and Old Truck Giveaway. Heavenly Village Shopping Center show pkg. $40. Info th-13th Crescent City -22nd Annual Sea Cruise, Beach Front Park, fee $45. Info th 13th French Camp- 24th Annual Pete Paulsen's Hot Rod Party, 8-3pm. general admission $5. fee gate $35. info Sonoma Mountain Car Show 10-3 pm. Roger Plaza 101 golf Course Drive Rohnert Park open to all cars. Car Show Parking 8-9:30. All cars must remain parked until after awards. $30. Car Show fee, $40. Day of event, pending space available. Raffles, Goodies Bags, Music, 1 poker walk hand. All proceeds benefit the Education Foundation of Cotati & Rohnert Park info. Dan Blanquie@ / danb@dbclaims.com or Linda Ortega@ / lortega7@msn.com or check out the website@

7 October th Columbus Day 17th-19th Roseville West Capital Raceway Alumni Association Hall of Fame BBQ and All American Vintage Classic viii, Placer County Fairgrounds, Info. Bonnie th Gridley Halloween Bash, presented by the Gridley Cruizer, El Tamborazo Restaurant, 1761Hwy 99, 5-8pm. No entry. info Gene th-20th Sacramento Sac Auto Show, Cal Expo, featuring all 2014 vehicles info th 26th 27th South San Francisco Elks Lodge #209 8th Annual Car Show and BBQ Plus Swap Meet. 10:00 4:00 Hosted by : Golden State Rod's. Proceeds to SSF Elks Club Charities $30.00 Gate $35.00 Reg. cars receive free lunch (hot-dag, chip, drink. Swap Meet, $25.00 per- space (10x20) info. Ron (650) , (650) Citrus Heights 9th annual Octoberfest Car Show & Toy Run (Flyer on Web Site) Shop with a Cop, toy drive and car show. Registration time: 8a.m.-10a.m. Show time: 10 a.m. -4p.m. Awards Presentation: 4p.m. 205 Soscal Ave, Napa. $20. Registration or $15 with an unwrapped toy (no stuff animals please). Trophies for Best, Hot Rod, Best of Show, Truck or SUV, Low Rider and more. (Flyer on web site) 27th Sunday Cruise-in 4th & C Streets, Petaluma Noon to 3 (707) food, music, prizes (Last Sunday of the Month) 31st Halloween November st Money due for Christmas Party 3rd Turlock Swap Meet, Stanislaus County Fairgrounds adm. $8.info th-10th Pleasanton -24th Annual Goodguys Autumn Get Together. Pleasanton Fairgrounds. All years of American made and powered show cars,& trucks swap meet, car corral and autocross. info th 28th 30th VETERANS DAY Please fly your flag... Happy Thanksgiving Froster Freeze Toy Drive Downtown Napa Parade more info to follow

8 The Napa Care Center asked the Napa Valley Cruisers to put on a display for their guests and residents. On Thursday, September 19th a group of us took the time to accommodate them. The weather was great and so was the BBQ lunch. They really made us feel at home and it was very nice to see the reaction to our cars. I know seeing the cars brought back a lot of memories for all of them. A Big Thank You to: Louie Moore, Marilyn Budde, Keith Fiegle, Dave Silveira, John and Jean Kelly, Bob Kennard, Kirk Stafford, Bill Hogberg, Rob Schmidt, and special thanks to Tony McGrath for driving our Mustang so I could bring the Mercury. Looking forward to doing this again! Dan McCabe 1969 Chevy 1/2 ton stepside shortbed Body off restoration 230 ci 6 cyl. 350 trans. 25 mpg Dropped front spindles, coil springs, disc brakes, P/S, P/B, BFG T/A s 8 front, 10 rear chrome wheels AM/FM, 10 base speaker, amp, I-Pod & CD hookup New cab rubber, door handles, window cranks & mirrors $19, Contact Clyde Martin (707) American Torque Thrust II Wheels (New) w/lug nuts fit chevy 5 lug 15X7 With or without New BFG Tires Call Brad (707) WANTED: Someone or a recommendation of someone to do the paint and body work on my 1940 Chevy. I am looking to bring the car back as close to original as I can. All glass, trim and interior have been removed If you can help me find a painter please call Bob Wetzler at: (cell). Next interior!