NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club August 2018 Volume 48 Issue 8 A Message from the President Thanks to all members who helped Mike and Antoinette Quinn make the cruise at the Grace Manor Home a great success. I understand there were about 20 cars there. It s great when a member has an event such as this and that members really help out. So again, thanks to all who attended and a big thanks to Mike and Antoinette for organizing! Remember to put the Club picnic on your calendar Sunday, September 9th at 1:00 p.m. Bonnie and Jan Smith are making it happen again this year. You must call them so they can order the food. Thanks Bonnie and Jan! We are also having a one day trip to Latrobe in October. We ll visit the Lincoln Highway Experience Museum and the fall foliage should be in full swing at that time of year October 18th. Call Mike Paine or me if you have any questions. Also, Mike Coco needs some antique cars at the Town of McCandless Museum on Saturday, August 4th at 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. Please call Mike if you can make it or have any questions. Daryl Elliot once again gave a great presentation at the last meeting. This one was about the Tucker. Job well done, Daryl. Thanks! I also know of a couple of cars for sale. A 1963 Mercury fourdoor hard top in nice condition and a 1965 Mustang Convertible, also a nice car. If you have any interest in either, just give me a call. This coming Men s Breakfast Season we will be going to the Eat n Park in Wexford located at Route 79 & 910. It will be as always the last Friday, 8 to 9:00 a.m., September, 2018 to May, 2019. Hope you re all enjoying the summer! See you at the August 12th meeting! Your President, Steve Illsley History The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded at Leon s Tavern on Babcock Blvd. in August of 1971, by 4 men as follows: Bill Glesner, Eddie Kuslick, Ken Kelley & Dave Moore. Purpose The general purpose of the NHHAC shall be to encourage the members to acquire, preserve, restore, exhibit and make use of antique, classic and special interest automobiles, and such other motor vehicles considered by the club fitting this purpose. Also, the club will promote the introduction of ideas and fellowship among its members. Since 1971 www.nhhaclub.com
Minutes - July 8, 2018 On July 8, 2018, President Steve Illsley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m, following the Pledge of Allegiance. SECRETARY MINUTES: Approved Motion by: Mike Coco Seconded by: Ann Cutuli TREASURERS REPORT: None 7/9/18 Phoned Jack Swaney - current cash balance is $1,893.11. WELLNESS REPORT: Joyce Fugini had a recent surgery; we wish her well and a quick recovery. OLD BUSINESS: Extremely hot the day of the Ross Township Parade on 7/1/18. George Sabina was the only tough guy member to participate. Too hot for the rest of us! Approximately 20 cars participated in the Grace Manor Nursing Home Cruise. Per Mike Quinn, Grace Manor could not thank us enough for bringing out our cars NEW BUSINESS: Discussed was the Grand Opening of the McCandless Museum on August 4, 2018. The Cruise is from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The museum will be open. The School House Museum is across the street from the Baseball Batting Cages and Chubs Restaurant on Ingomar Road. You will need to turn onto Grubbs Road, then left onto Aufman Lane to the museum. Additional discussions regarding the tentative Rt. 30 Lincoln Highway Lunch Tour for approximately the third week of October, after Hershey. Mike Paine is making a few phone calls to establish a definite date. Further details will be explained in upcoming newsletters. For our annual picnic scheduled for September 9, 2018, a motion was made by Mike Coco to have the picnic catered. Bob Otto seconded the motion. People attending the picnic need to phone Jan or Bonnie Smith at 724-282-3320. NOTE: Daryl Elliott made a wonderful presentation regarding the Tucker Automobile of the late 1940's. Through his research, if you saw the Movie "Tucker", it was; for the most part factual. There being no further business, Cathy Paine motioned to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Watt Is your information in the club directory correct? Send changes (address, phone, email, vehicles) to: Pat O Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880 724-768-7484 p.oneill5020@gmail.com www.nhhaclub.com
Email Information List If you want to be included on the email list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses, and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Sean O'Neill at nhhacnews@yahoo.com Wellness and Condolences For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or (412) 367-3138. For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or (724) 272-9405. Officers and Directors President Steve Illsley - (724) 625-1372 Vice Presidents Bill Sheerer - redbug17@verizon.net (412) 367-3138 Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) 600-9580 Treasurer Jack Swaney - carnut123@hotmail.com (724) 272-9405 Secretary Bill Watt - pwatt45@hotmail.com (412) 364-3176 Directors Michael Quinn, Past President Bob Goetz, Term 2018 Jennie Barker, Term 2019 Ken Barker, Term 2020 Mary Jo Swaney, Term 2021 Appointive Positions Historian Position Open Flea Market Chair Daryl Elliott - elliott.mktg@verizon.net (412) 600-9580 Car Show Chair Joe Somerville - joeandkath@verizon.net (412) 443-0359 Car Show Program Sean O Neill - oneill.sean@live.com Newsletter Editor Sean O Neill - nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto - dotto1208@aol.com (412) 821-2473 Steve Illsley - (724) 553-8386 Webmaster Pat O Neill - p.oneill5020@gmail.com (724) 768-7484 Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com
Grace Manor cruise "Thanks to all who showed up at Grace Manor for its annual car cruise. It was a great showing for our Club. I know most of us went for the ice cream! Seriously, those folks really enjoy our cars and conversation." Michael and Antoinette Discussions with Daryl At the August meeting we will explore some cars from the 1950s. We will take a ride with Tom McCahill in a souped up 56 Chevy. Then we will go with Tom on a peddle-tothe-metal test drive in a 56 Ford with the T-Bird engine. After having some die-cast cars at the last meeting, some members offered to bring some to the August meeting. So if you have any die-cast cars from the 1950 s you d like to share, please bring them! We ll have a Mini Show! www.nhhaclub.com
Alleys, Axles, & Ales ALLEGHENY WEST CIVIC COUNCIL invites you to attend A Walking Tour of Historic Allegheny West, Pittsburgh, PA Saturday, September 29, 2018 11 am 5:00 pm Featuring a Tour of Historic GARAGES - BEER Tastings - Ultimate CAR Shows -Explore Allegheny West on a self-guided walking tour. -Gaze at fabulous cars on display in 8-10 different locations. -Sample 6 local craft brews. -Enjoy refreshments from a local food truck. -Stroll through the back streets of Allegheny West. -Be amazed at the Nationally-awarded Concours Jaguars. -Chat with owners and other car enthusiasts in garages and courtyards of Allegheny West. Tour Tickets & Information $25 in advance $30.00 at the door $10 under 21 Ticket includes craft beer tastings at 6 different stops and a $5 food voucher for food from Northside's own Neumann and Marley's Food Truck. Bring a classic or exotic car and ticket cost is $25 at the door. Cars n Coffee @ 9:00 Join us before your garage tour for some classic and exotic car networking on Saturday morning 700 block of Brighton Road. Bring your own classic, modern or exotic car and mingle with other car collectors. Cost to display your car at Cars 'n Coffee is $15 -or- an Alleys, Axles, and Ales Tour Ticket. The historic homes of Allegheny West on Brighton Road will provide a beautiful backdrop to feature the Jaguar Club of Pittsburgh Concours d Elegance cars. Nationally-awarded Jaguars will be on display. Hosted by Allegheny West Civic Council Benefits Pittsburgh's Allegheny Commons Park Renovation Project http://triblive.com/news/allegheny/10606041-74/lake-park-monument and Allegheny YMCA North Side Summer Camp. More information on the 2018 tour will be found soon on www.alleghenywest.org We hope to see you there! Cecile Canales Tour Coordinator Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com
NHHAC Annual Picnic Sunday, September 9, 2018 Arrive: 12:00pm His Kids Christian School 650 Saxonburg Road, Butler, PA 16002 All food is being catered, including the desserts. Lunch served at 1:00pm. Be sure to bring lawn chairs if you want to sit outside. Wear your name tag and meet someone new! Call Jan or Bonnie Smith at 724-282-3320 to make your reservation We need a headcount for food, so please place your reservation by September 1st! Don't forget about Bingo! Directions: - From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 228 (from Mars), go north on Route 8 for 3.8 miles, then turn right on Dinnerbell Road. - Travel 1.3 miles and make an angle left on Rockdale Road. - Travel 3.3 miles and turn right on Blakely Road. - Travel.7 miles and turn left into His Kids School. www.nhhaclub.com
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NHHAC Calendar of Events August 8 - Women's Lunch August 12 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm September 9 - Annual Picnic, call Jan or Bonnie S at 724-282-3320 to attend Septmber 12 - Women's Lunch September 28 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am October 10 - Women's Lunch October 14 - Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm October 26 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am November 11- Monthly Meeting, St. Alphonsus Cafeteria, 7:00pm November 30 - Men's Breakfast, Eat 'n Park on Rt. 910, 8:00am Obituary notice Albert E. "Buck" Bucklew passed aware on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Quality Life Services in Chicora at the age of 90. He was born in York Run, PA and proudly served his country in the US Army Corps during WWII. His hobbies included woodworking, which many items he sold at his wife, Margaret's store, Peggy's Wicker Shop. He was also an early and long-time member of the NHHAC. He is laid to rest at Grace Church Cemetary, Harmony, PA. Memorial contributions in Buck's honor may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Processing Center, PO Box 8958, Topeka, KS 66608. www.nhhaclub.com Women's Lunch - Wednesday, August 8 The next Women's Lunch will be at Wahlburgers 6242 Northway Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 at 11:30am. For reservations, please call Jackie Sheerer at (412) 367.3138 by August 6th
Classifieds and Notices FOR SALE 2003 Black Mercury Marauder; limited production; extra set of rims and tires; commemorative leather jacket; extra headlight buckets; new tires; rims re-chromed; much more. $13,000 or best offer. Contact Karl Mueller 412.741.4615 FOR SALE 1946 Chevy ¾ ton pickup. Ready to make space in the garage! Asking $19,500. Also has lots of new and used parts with literature, if interested. Call Dave Bialowas at (724) 443-8991 and leave message if no answer. FOR SALE 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Color : Coral Sand with white hard top with portholes & black soft top; 312 V-8 engine; Fordamatic drive; Bias wide white wall tires; Original California car; $35,000 Carol Vivaldi Cell 412-877-1711 Advertising Policy Free member classifieds: Must be received by the 20th of the month. Must be from members current on their dues. Are limited to 50 words or less, and may include one photo if space permits. Must state an asking price, except for miscellaneous parts. Must have a club member as the contact. Expire after three consecutive months unless the editor is notified otherwise. Preference is given to ads for antique and classic vehicles and parts. Please include the phone number and/or email address you want displayed. Other ads may be included on a space-available basis. The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising. NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20th of each month. Send submissions to Sean O'Neill, 675 Bairdford Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 or email to nhhacnews@yahoo.com. Any car or club-related news from the membership is greatly appreciated. Application for membership and annual dues should be sent to Jack Swaney, P.O. Box 152 Mars, PA 16046-0152. An application for membership is located on the club web- site at http://nhhaclub.com/membership-info/. Submit Photos, Stories and Events: nhhacnews@yahoo.com
NHHAC News The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club The "Happy Couple" count just increased by 2! North Hills Historic Auto Club c/o Patrick O'Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA 15044