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VCCC – Kamloops Chapter Newsletter Box 239 Kamloops, BC V2C 5K6

Email MRS.D@shaw.ca Editor: Dave Dickinson

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Calendar of Events *Kamloops Chapter Events *Mar. 16

th Executive Meeting @ Galbraith’s 7:30pm

*Mar. 23rd

General Meeting [7:30 pm Hal Rogers 2025 Summit Drive] [4th Wednesday not the last]

Mar. 25-26th

Sun Valley Swap Meet Vernon

Apr. 1-3rd

Portland Swap Meet

Apr. 16th

VCCC Governor’s Meeting Merritt

Apr 17th

Maple Ridge Spring Swap Meet

*Apr. 24th

41st Annual Easter Parade & Pancake Breakfast

*Apr. 27th

General Meeting [7:30 pm Hal Rogers 2025 Summit Drive]

*Apr. 30th

Bus trip to the Abbotsford Trade X Car Show (Contact Don Potts 250 374 1972)

Apr. 30th Penticton Swap Meet

May 20-23rd

May Tour at Salmon Arm

May 27-28th

Coastal Swap Meet

*June 4th

Swap Meet [Mark your calendars now so you do not miss out]

As I have not heard from anyone offering to take on the job I am going to try and do a column each month

featuring a club member. If you know of someone or yourself would liked to be featured please contact me. I

can’t promise that I will manage to do everyone in the club.

Reminder of Don’s Bus trip to Abbotsford Car Show {Details P8}

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Connie Meyers is 97 this month.

Connie grew up in the Humbolt

Saskatchewan area. In 1942 as a young

man he travel to Dawson Creek BC

to work on the construction of the

Alaska Highway. On one of the

times when we were having coffee

with Connie it came up about his digging

dug outs for farmers in the Dawson Creek area. Noella thinks it is

quite possible that he dug theirs on her folks farm at Fort St John.

1953 Connie left the north and came to Kamloops to work for

Mannix when they were putting the pipeline through town. He has been

here ever since

Connie joined the

Kamloops Chapter in 1989.

The 1946 Chev pickup you

see him driving was

purchased from Dick’s

Automotive on Victoria

street in 1953. Along with being in the car club he is

a strong supporter of the Kamloops Blazers [since

Memorial Arena days] Barriere Fall Fair [over 30

years] and the Kamloops Hertiage Railway. Connie

has been involved on the restoration project of the

2141 engine since day one in 1992 when it was

moved from Riverside Park. He still goes down to the workshop three days a week to give the boys a hand.

As Connie is a lover of steam he can always be found at Pringles annual steam show operating one of the

steam engines.

If you can catch up to Connie and happen to be talking to him wish him all the best.Dave

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VERY INTERESTING DODGE HOOD ORNAMENT

Now here's a Dodge truck with an interesting hood ornament

This happened in Vernon.

The driver hit the left turn light at 48th Ave And 27th St. and sheared off the light

post at the base, and then kept driving on about 2 km to Squires Four Pub, where

he stopped for more beer!! How impaired do you have to be to NOT notice that you

are carrying a lamp standard?

The truck was towed about 2.5 km. to the Vernon towing yard, with the light still

pinched between the trucks two tow hooks and bent bumper.?

(It took several good hard pulls with a backhoe to get the pole free).

Driver was so impaired - probably thought he was stopped; against the post

If you know any member that needs a little sunshine please contact Elaine Jones

Our Sunshine Girl. joneselaine28@yahoo.ca 250 376 3841.

Elaine sent Get Well cards to the following members: - Lynn Littlejohns & Harry Madden.

Sympathy to Rose Cazzador

VCCC MEMBERSHIP PIN PRESENTATION

Keith Galbraith our Membership Director will be presenting the following members with their VCCC membership pins and bars at the meeting this month. If your name is listed it would be

nice if you and your spouse could attend the meeting to receive your pins in person.

Mike Collins 5 year

Bill & Ann Valli 5 years

Greg & Elaine Jones 10 years

Ken & Lynn Littlejohns 10 years

Harry & Marie Madden 10 years

Kevin & Helen Rhodes 10 years

Doug & Barbara Grant 15 years

Ken & Marg Hoshowski 15 years

Brian Roberts & Maxine Jensen 15 years

Doug & Elisha Smathers 20 years

Doug McCloy 25 years

Glenn Gallagher & Peggy Irwin 40 years

Ed & Elaine Shaw 40 years

Both Ed and Glenn where Charter Members of our

Chapter

BRIAN CRICH: - Passed away on March 6th, 2011. Brian had bought a car from

Greg Jones in 2002 and then they both joined the Kamloops Chapter. He was

member of our Chapter for 6 years before joining the Merritt Chapter when it was

organized. As Brian and Rose were living at Logan Lake he felt it would be easier

attending club functions in Merritt so he transferred his membership to their Chapter.

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COAST TO COAST [Part II] with Ron & Chick Buck

July 3rd

2010 we felt very lucky arriving in St Johns

trouble free. To give you and idea of the distance we had

travelled. St Johns Nfld. is closer to Paris, France than it is

Vancouver.

Newfoundland highways have many and large pot holes so we had the wheel alignment checked to be safe

for the return trip. This was done before touring St Johns and surrounding area July 4th.

Monday July 5th

10:30 am the “Coasters” cruised to Cupids the birthplace of English Canada for a tour of

Cupids Legacy centre and at 4 pm in the hall there was a cocktail reception following at 5 pm the crab dinner

[freshly cooked queen crab sections, salads, desert etc] [Yummy was it good]. We departed at 6:30 pm for St

Johns and the pippy park campsite. This campsite is very nice and covers an area of 1343 acres in size.

Tuesday July 6th

was our last full

day in St Johns [Mile 0]. This was a

leisure day to get things done, like

laundry, oil changes, and dipping

front tires in the Atlantic. So at 6 pm

we have a opening banquet at the

Memorial University, St Johns

campus main dining hall. As we

arrived at the hall we were greeted and welcomed by the Mayor of St

Johns, special guests, and our own wagon master and master of ceremonies Fraser Field. The dinner had several

appetizers, the main course was pan fried cod and all the trimmings, plus desserts, tea & coffee. There were

guest speakers reminding us that our journey across Canada begins here at St Johns Nfld Mile 0. It was a nice

evening and we were back at the campsite by 10: pm. Newfoundland time is 4 ½ hours ahead of BC.

Wednesday July 7th

all “Coasters” left Pippy campsite on our journey across Canada stopping at RCMP

building parking lot for pictures. Back on the TCH at 10:30 am cruising to Gander, with a lunch stop at Grand

Falls, approximately 250 miles, and that was enough for today, with camping in Gander.

Thursday July 8th

took us to Cornerbrook approximately 275 miles for 2 days and a good rest. Cornerbrook

(the second largest city in Nfld) at the mouth of the Humber River [a great river for salmon], population 20,103.

Saturday July 10th

all the “Coasters” were on the road early as

it was our sailing day to North Sydney. We boarded the ferry at

Port-aux-Basques at 11:15 am for the 6 hour sailing having lunch

on board the ferry. Our reservation was OK and the Atlantic was

calm. After leaving the ferry we drove straight to the Arm of Gold

campsite as it was a long day.

Sunday July 11th

we are now in Nova Scotia on our way to Sherbrooke via route 105 with a stop in Baddock

on the way. The Alexander Graham Bell museum is there but we didn’t attend. After lunch we drove to our

campground St Mary’s Riverside camp, total 130 miles for the day.

Monday July 12th

[my 80th

birthday] found all the “Coasters” were on their way

to Halifax from Sherbrooke along the Atlantic coast approximately 175 miles to

Shubie Campground where we camped for two days. This campground is in

Dartsmouth which is close to Halifax city. During the evening of the 12th

two

other coasters Willie & Barb from Brooks Alberta came over to our campsite

with their musical instruments and we had a sing a long with several other

coasters attending wishing me the best on my 80th

birthday. A very enjoyable

evening.

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Tuesday July 13th

being a leisure day we were offered 5 local escorted cruises,

most favorite is Peggy’s Cove and the Swiss air Memorial site, others include

historic sites, titanic graveyard site, boat cruise, aviation & auto museums etc. We

had seen all these in 2000 [The last Across Canada Tour] so we had made

arrangements to visit with our long time friends Winston & Vi Manual of Halifax

city, who we haven’t seen for years. They drove to our campsite and we visited for the day going out for supper

at a local restaurant together. After supper and good byes we returned to the campsite.

July 14th

all the “Coasters” leave the Dartmouth campsite early travelling on highway 102 heading for PEI

passing through Truro arriving at Pictou to catch the 75 minute ferry ride to Wood Island. We are now on

Prince Edward Island, the birth place of Canada, called the gentle island.[No ferry toll as they get you when

you leave] Charlottetown is the capital of PEI (pop 32, 245). Our campsite [Marco Polo] where we will spend 3

nights is at Cavendish. PEI is Canada’s smallest province 139 miles long and 40 miles wide and is mostly

surrounded by the Gulf of St Lawrence. We had a fresh Lobster supper this evening at Fisherman’s Wharf.

PEI’s major products are potatoes, turnips, grains & hay grown in Red soil. They also had a Vodka distillery on

the island where they used potatoes to make the Vodka.

Thursday July 15t h

we had a guided car rally to Chartolletown and

many points of interest including Anne of Green Gables house where

250,000 people visit yearly. Some “Coasters” bought souvenirs and

gifts. Meals for the day were on our own. PEI (Gas $1.119 per liter),

campsites average $40.00

with power and hotel rooms

average $110.00 a night per

couple.

Friday July 16th

was our last full day on PEI. We had a tour of the

western part of the island in the form of a guided road rally passing

through many small towns and villages. Supper at the Marco Polo

campsite and a large car show after.

Saturday July 17th

our departure day from this beautiful province

and a must see if you are ever in eastern Canada. Left campsite at 8 am getting onto the TCH

which runs through PEI driving 9 miles to Confederation

bridge Toll of $47.00 for car and trailer. The bridge is 2 lanes

wide and 8 miles in length, takes about 10 minutes with no

stopping allowed.

We are now in New Brunswick, called the loyalist

province. On the road to Moncton we stop at Port Elgin for a

feast of mussels and hot dogs compliments of the local club.

Camping for the night is at Moncton a shorted day of 105

miles.

Sunday July 18th

all “Coasters “leave Moncton early for

Penfield stopping at the Motor Sports Hall of Fame. It was

worth the stop. We passed through Saint John before arriving Penfield for 2 nights [130 miles] at Lester and

Mille McKay’s homestead. It was a dry camp with portable toilets. They grow blueberries and have a bakery

and restaurant where they serve ice cream. The McKay’s were on the 2000 tour with us. [A very nice couple].

Supper was compliments of the McKay’s and the local car club.

Monday July 19th

all “Coasters” leave here for a tour to Deer Island Point on the Bay of Fundy, where the

tides are largest in the world 28’9”. The tide was out when we were there. We were served a box lunch here. On

our return via a free ferry our supper is at a local restaurant. All you can eat fish and chips. Another sing a long

evening at the campground.

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Tuesday July 20th

after a busy two days and evenings it was a

nice day as we left for Hartland with stops at St George and St

Andrews. Coffee and donuts at hotel in small town of St Andrews

(Gas $1.119 per liter) then onto Fredericton the capital of New

Brunswick for lunch on our own at the Fredericton Mall. Our final

stop for the night is at Hartland as we have travelled 150 miles that

day. Hartland is the smallest town in New Brunswick with a

population of 902. The 1, 282 foot Hartland Covered bridge is the

longest covered bridge in the world. Camping is at the Hartland

arena.

Wednesday July 21st has an early start for a long 275 miles day to Levi just south of Quebec City for 2 days.

We passed through Grand Falls and entered Quebec province at Edmundston continuing on to Levi.

[More to follow later] Ron

IT MUST BE LOVE! I was in the pub with my

wife last night.

I said, "I love you."

She said, "Is that you or the beer

talking?"

I said, "It's me, and I'm talking to

the beer."

Dave Madsen spoke to us at our February Meeting. explaining that soda blasting is a state of

the art process that is non damaging and

environmentally friendly. He explained the

difference from soda blasting vs sand blasting.

It was most interesting. Some of our members

have already used his services and have been

very satisfied.

At last years Easter Parade we had some people

show up with cars that did not meet our

requirements so Al Paulsen presented Dick Parkes

at the February General Meeting with a star shaped

Parade Marshal Badge so he would look official

this year in case he has to speak to anyone should

their car fail to meet our requirements.

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By: Dick Parkes rparkes@telus.net

-Keith Galbraith tells us that he is making so much progress on his 1969 MGB that he may even have it done for the Easter Parade.

- Jay Gallagher took a trip down to Scottsdale to take in the auctions and came home with two 1969 Chevelles; - an original 4 door sedan and a restored SS hardtop. - Two very nice cars to add to his collection.

- The senior Gallagher (Glenn) and his helper, Jack Meuwissen, now have the 1927 Pierce Arrow Runabout almost back together, minus the engine. It has been repainted, re-upholstered, and reassembled but parts are still needed for the engine, hopefully arriving in time to have it all together for Easter. - John Foley’s 1964 Chevy 2 door hardtop has also arrived back from the paint shop and looks great in dark blue. John is busy installing new suspension components, brake booster, brakes, etc. - The McNaughton’s 1937 Lincoln Zephyr coupe has also finally emerged from the paint shop and is now an even darker blue. Ernie is now installing the lights, bumpers, fender skirts, running boards, stainless trim, etc. Looks gorgeous!!

- Ken Finnigan is also up against a deadline as he is trying to get their 1959 MGA coupe up and running for an MG meet in Reno in June. The chassis is complete, the motor installed and the body is ready to be dropped back onto the frame and then the final finishing and paint will be done. The lights in his shop are on late into the night and he should make it!

- Their has even been a bit of action in my own shop as I just finished painting up the last few

parts for our 1960 Ford pickup. After I get these parts and a new heater, seats and headliner installed, I hope to have one of my kids drive it in the Parade. It’s pretty red.......you can’t miss it! -- One of our newer members, Jim Johannson, has finished his garage and has moved their 1970 Land Rover Safari into the shop for a complete body-off restoration and now is wondering what to do with the big pile of parts in his yard. He is hoping to order a new frame and then start putting it all back together again {Smiling proudly Jim stands besides his Rover} - Don Potts has sent his little Thames van off to the paint shop this week. -Jerry Wallin has been busy on both of his projects; - The cab of his 1947 Ford 2-ton has now been painted and installed back onto the chassis. With the assistance of John Bone, who is rebuilding the engine of Jerry’s 1911 McLaughlin, Jerry hopes to have it back in car in time for the Easter Parade. So, what’s happening in your shop? If you would like the rest of the members to know what you’re up to, please let me know and your project could be featured next month.,

IF YOU HAVE A PROJECT ON THE GO THAT YOU WOULD LIKE OUR OTHER MEMBERS TO KNOW ABOUT,

PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL AT 250 573-5740. Or email rparkes@telus.net Thanks, Dick

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This picture was taken 1950 while my father (A.W.

Dickinson shown standing on the left) was visiting the

GM plant in Oshawa.

Dad was a GM dealer and always wanted to pick up a

new car at the factory so we made the trip East

We travelled across Canada on the train (CP) to Fort

William (now Thunder Bay) and then boarded a cruise

ship (SS Kewatin) for the trip across Lake Superior to

Toronto. After Dad toured the GM plant and getting

our new car we headed back home driving across the

Northern States. It was a real thrill for a young boy

like me to see our name in lights. Yes when we

arrived in Dickinson North Dakota there was our

name in bright lights 20 feet high on the local theatre.

Don’t remember much more of the trip other than visiting Old Faithful

at Yellowstone Park.

As dad was a dealer I can not remember him keeping the car or any other car for very long. It seems that

someone else always needed it. In those day dealers drove one of the better used cars, not the new ones as they

were for customers.

Welcome to our newest members Mark Leversage and wife, Myette. They are the proud owners of an almost finished

1966 Dodge Coronet, named Elsa. A few bits of upholstery left to do and “a little

touch up” and it will be finished. Mark is a family man with 3 children.

Basketball and art are outside interests. The club should benefit from a new

member interested in helping out where needed. Mark says they want to meet

people with similar interests. For my part, I would like to welcome Mark and

Myette, any Dodge owner will obviously be a benefit to the club.

Chris and Bernice Kempling: -. They bring with them a 1976 Lincoln

Continental, Mark 1V 2 door hard top. A really great car, considering it has

been a garage sleeper in Logan Lake for a number of years. Chris and Bernice

would like to explore some interior wineries during the summer, with the air

conditioner going full bore. Chris has other interests like off road

motorcycling, mountain biking and kayaking. With such an active couple we

look forward to their involvement in our club. Keith

April 30th

Ticket Cutoff March 30th

$40.00 {per person plus show entry & food}

Lv 8:00 am return approx. 8:30 pm

Contact Don Potts 250 374 1972 dolip40@shaw.ca

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30 YEAR COLLECTION FOR SALE

OIL CANS: - Canadian quarts CIRA 1950 to mid 1970 metal, Full and empty most full. Have 30 different oil

company brands. Example ROYALITE PENNZOIL HUSKY IRVING CASTROL WOODWARDS CHRYCO

FORD VEEDOL EATONS HOME, QUAKER STATE MOTORMASTER ESSO CHEVRON JOHN DEERE

B-A PETRO CANADA SEARS Plus 20 other Companies. YOU get the idea. Ask will give them to you. Have

over 200 cans. CONDITION 8.5 to 10 plus many in MINT Condition price $5 to$35 very rare $35 to $50.

TIRE PATCHING KITS: - Philips Mobil WIZARD GOODYEAR ATLAS SUNCO TEXACO CAMEL

DUNLOP CAMEL DUTCH BRAND GULF. PLUS many other brands .90 to choose from, please ask about

other brands. Condition 7.5 to 10 and mint circa 1930 to 1970 price $5 to $35 very rare $50 TO $75

BLOW TORCHES ALL BRASS: - TURNER CLAYTON LABERT PLUS MANY OTHER BRANDS

CIRCA 1920 to 1950 condition 8 to 10 plus mint new old stock with original box 75 to choose from and

soldering irons also size, small, med & large price $15 to $50

SIGNS: - Curb sign with base QUAKER STATE MOTOR OIL new old stock in original box double sided.

Condition mint Prce$85.00, Castrol wall sign embossed plastic 28 x 42 inches Condition 10 Price $150.00

Quaker state embossed sign plastic 36 x 42 inches Condition 10 Price $150.00 Coca cola signs total of [9]

72 x13 large plastic 14 x 42 medium plastic 28 inch round coca cola Condition mint Price $20.00 to $80.00

GLASS OIL BOTTLES: - Imperial quart glass 1930 Have Bakelite lids Size 2 inches by 4 inches by 12.5

inches tall slim bottles Have 3 bottles Price $50.00 each Mint condition Set of 8 Imperial Marvelube spouts

Condition 10 Price $35.00 each

ANTIFREEZE: - quart cans PESTONE TEXACO FORD G.M CHRYCO PLUS other brands full and empty

condition 8 to 10 price $20.00 to $50.00

B-A ROAD MAPS condition 8 to 10 price $5.00 to $25.00 circa 1930 t0 1950

CHROME OIL RACK: - GULF holds 22cans mint condition price$125.00

If you are in town you can see the whole collection that is for sale just call ahead. Don’t miss out on

hundreds of items being sold. Out of town people please call and I will give you description over phone. If you

are passing through Kamloops you are very welcome to see my collection that’s for sale. *Julian Slotylak jules_slotylak@telus.net 250 372 7954

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Radial Tires P245-55 R18 $350.00 4 New never driven on Spec 1332 M & S…….…*Steve Bell 350 828 0620

New 19” Spare Tire Cover $35.00 with Blue Ford Emblem……………………….*Clark Borth 250 377 4596

1972 Ford Supercab $2000.00 250 cu in on propane. Good Shape should be seen to

appreciate……………………………………………..*John Duerkson 250 578 7477

1952 Fargo $3,000 1000 miles since overhauled with new pistons, valves ground & new

sleeves……………………………………………………….*Connie Meyers 250 641 6781

1952 Mercury $6,000 255 c.i. flathead engine, (remanufactured by ford) standard

transmission Fenton headers dual exhaust new chrome wheels with baby moons new

steer tires newer repaint newer custom interior including headliner and carpet rebuilt

carburetor new car cover approximately 65000 undocumented miles

1958 Ford 2 door ranch wagon $10,000 new 410 c.i.

engine c-6 3 speed automatic transmission new brakes including master

cylinder rebuilt front end including ball joints and tie rod ends body work 99 %

complete rechromed (show chrome) front bumper parking lamp bezels grill

surround hood scoop new after market triple plated tube grill from glory grills

this car is 99% complete, needs paint and interior. I have receipts for most work. Some assembly required.&

some chrome accents on engine…………………………………………………..*Terry Davidson 250 579 8510

Radio/tape deck AM/FM & clock $40.00 plus wiring……………………………….Doug Smathers 250 374 1956

1970 -75 Shop manual Citrogen SM…………………………………………..*Virgil Lysgaard 250 851 0243

1954 Buick Ring & Pinion 3.4 / 1……………………………………………………*Ray Henry 250 578 8513

Swap Meet Volunteers: - April’s Kamshaft will have the sign up sheet.

Please let Steve Bell 250 828 0620 [Kitchen] or Dave Dickinson 250 578 8884 know where you can help.

Ideas for Summer Cruise Nights if you have any ideas for any Thursday Cruise Night from June 9th

until

August 25th

……………………………………………Contact Ray Henry 250 578 8513 or o_henry@shaw.ca

Parade Chairman: - Someone to co-ordinate the parades we attend ……...Contact Bob Gieselman President.

A Thought to Remember Until Next Time: -

It is more difficult to get up and take action than it is to sit up and take notice”

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