May 2013 Issue #245 President s Chatter No Presidentʼs Message this Month. Directions to the Meeting From Bristol- Take Rt. 6, after McDonalds, you will see Chute Gates Restaurant on the right. Take a left onto Town Hill Road toward the Terryville Fair Grounds. Go one mile and Bob and Lori Boutot s house is on the left, number 235. From Route 8- Take exit 39 onto Rt. 6 toward Terryville. At Chute Gates Restaurant take a right onto Town Hill Road. Bob and Lori Boutot s house is one mile on the left, number 235. Editor s Note: If anyone has items for sale, just email them to me and I will be glad to post them in the newsletter. Our newsletter has a wide range of exposure being on the internet. Please email your requests by the 15th of the month. Also, articles are always appreciated. cabrioletdave@yahoo.com
Minutes of Northwestern CT A s Meeting Tues., April 30, 2013 Terryville, CT Meeting Called to Order at 7:30 pm by President Lori Boutot. Guests: None Secretaries Report: The Minutes of the Mar. meeting were read and accepted. Treasurer s Report: The Report was given and accepted. Membership: 29 paid members. rcheers: None reported Historian: If you have club related pictures, send them on disc to Bob Boutot. Club Videos: We have an extensive library of Ford videos to help you maintain your car. Just sign them out and be sure to return them, so others can benefit as well. Old Business License Plate Toppers - (or medallions) was discussed. Item tabled for now. Club Banner: Came up for discussion again - some new ideas were proposed and the consensus is to have a more colorful logo on a material similar to velvet. This would be more in keeping with other clubs banners. Update on Conn. Legislature: Nick reported that: "Year of Mfg Plates" - no change "Valuation of all motor vehicles" - no change, it got killed in committee. "Antique description from 20 years to 30 years" - uncertain New Business Member of the Month featuring a story about the owner and there cars: This is working very well. So, step up, and volunteer to be featured in our newsletter. Dave Chanko suggested that we could have a speaker to extol the advantages of an electronic ignition. He has seen his demo and recommends that we get him to be a presenter. Tours Tour to Rhinebeck, NY scheduled for Sunday, May 5th. Memorial Day Weekend - Tour to Limerock - Don Bruno New England Meet, in Hyannis - Sept 27 thru 29. Car Shows Dragone's Auction - May 29th in Westport. Mostly high-end vehicles. Central Conn. Region, AACA - Glastonbury Judged event, Sunday, June 9th - Nick Nesci Klingberg Show - New Britain - Saturday, June 15th Litchfield Hills Show - Goshen Fairgrounds - Sunday, August 18th Plainville Airport, Balloons - Car Show & Airplanes - August 23 thru 25th Adjourned at 8:42 pm Respectfully submitted, Nick Nesci, Secretary Technical: Discussion of solid metal to metal noise when slowing down. The trouble was the ring-gear unseated on the flywheel. It happened to 2 different members. CB Radio connections not responding with an Inverter/Converter. Attendance: Don Bruno Dick Wells Jay Reynolds Lori Boutot Tom Fix Nick Nesci Archie Bardwell Charlie Dickinson Bob Boutot Bob Watly Bert Serra Rick Fattibene Sr. Ben Bereza Dave Chanko Peter Penfield Dave Ahern Dan Minion Mort Gundersen
Colonial Carriage and Driving Society Invites You to a CAR CRUISE at the 15 th Annual Orleton Farm Pleasure Driving Show Sunday, June 16, 2013 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Orleton Farm, 31 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01262 Horsepower meets Horse Power Owners of 1970 and earlier cars are invited to join us on Father s Day for a cruise in conjunction with the Orleton Farm Pleasure Driving Show, a judged competition for horse-drawn vehicles. Stroll the beautiful grounds, watch the driving competition, and see the collection of antique coaches and carriages in the museum. Pack a picnic lunch or purchase food there. It will be a great way to spend Father's Day with your family! General Admission $5.00/person. Free admission to drivers and passengers in 1970 and earlier cars. Special reserved parking.
Wanted - Need Model A to do some touring this summer (if it ever arives) Want Sedan or Coupe no open cars please. Photo's and pricing would be helpful. My E-mail is t27sedan@aol.com. you can reach me at home at 203-405-1893. I am looking for a daily driver in the $7-9,000 range. No high priced show cars please. Tom Gormley For Sale: 1982 Datsun 210 4dr. All original condition. Only 29,800 miles. Always garaged. NO RUST. Owned by my 84 year old mother. Only was used for Shopping and Church. Runs like a clock. 4cyl engine, 33MPG city and 44MPG highway. Great collector car. Most of these cars have gone to the junkyard. I have never seen one at a car show. Asking $4,500 or best offer. Dave Habersang 860-283-0743......