In This Issue

 

June 2001 Club Meeting Minutes

 

President Chris Johnson called the meeting to order at about 8:15 PM. There were 26 members and one guest in attendance.

 

Newsletter;

Gene Riggs’ address was verified as correct. He feels the delivery problems are solved. He did get the June letter.

 

Tours and Events, Margaret Petersen:

Bud Melby’s garage requested our tour take place on June 9^th, not the 2^nd.  Flyers are available. The plan is to meet at Bowen Scarff at 10:00 am and caravan 20 miles to the garage. The tour will start at 10:30 AM. Members who will get to the garage by themselves may get driving instructions from Margaret.

 

Margaret is planning a trip to Mt St Helens rather than Yakima and the Yakima Pony’s in the Sun. Members can contact Margaret if interested.

 

There was a discussion about the SOVERN SIR race.

 

Membership: 

We have one guest in attendance, Everett Riggs a guest of Gene’s.

 

Technical:

The detailing clinic was held at Hallberg’s. We successfully rebuilt the carb.

Follow on projects for clinics: Laura is buying a wiring kit for her mustang and we need to paint Linda’s hood.

On 6-23 a clinic at Gary and Linda Hallberg’s will do door hinge kits and reinforcing plates.

 

Old Business:

WWSTC Dues status has not changed.

 

Bowen Scarff Show, Mark Palmore brought us up to data on show planning. The web site for registration, listed on the flyer, is now working. Plans for shirts, goody bags, (He needs help filling these from us), plaques, etc is going well. We will use a computer for vote counting judging.

He is still looking for volunteers to help with the day of the show.

 

Mark still has great discounts on parts for Mustangs and Fords. A list of parts was available at the meeting.

 

Linda Hallberg still has Mustang Blankets for sale. They are real nice blankest, cost $71.50.

 

A reminder, the July meeting will be held at Big Daddy’s in Auburn.  See the newsletter for details.

 

 

 

 

 

New Business:

 

Gary Hallberg announced there is a Turn Worker Training Class available. It’s July 21^st. Call Gary for information and a form. Lunch is provided.

 

Other Business:

Bison Creek Pizza, 153 rd, behind the Key Bank in Burien has a cruise in every Friday night.

 

Split the Pot: Mark made the drawing. Bruce Petersen won the pot; Gene Riggs won member in attendance.

Door Prizes: Mustang Clock won by Bruce Petersen, Gift Certificate won by Malinda Dagan.

 

Tom Rowley, Secretary    

             

The Monthly Club Meeting is held the 1st Friday of each month at Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent Washington. The exception is July and September, with 3-day weekends near the 1st of the month, the meeting is held on the second Friday of the month.

We had two guests at the May, 2001 meeting; they are listed in the meeting minutes.

 

The Monthly Club Dinner is held on the 13th of each month. The location and time are decided each month.

 

July 13^th, the club will combine its July meeting and dinner night out at Big Daddy’s in Auburn.

Club Store

We have a supply of club hats, antenna flags, embroidered club logos and transfers available for sale to members.

 

·         Antenna flags are ready to go, as are hats of various colors.

·         The hats are available with iron-on embroidered logos or transfers.

·         As far as the shirts are concerned, you will have to decide what type of shirts you prefer. You may purchase the logos and iron you own on the shirt of your choice, or have John Lievero iron them on to you.  If you prefer, you can order the shirts directly from John.

 

         Birthdays for July

           

 

            Tips Of The Month

SURFING THE NET?  Check this out.

One of my favorite Internet sites is www.compuserve.com/carclub/ I have found many interesting stories, technical information and terrific photos at this site.  This month the stories include “Replace Your Older Car’s Engine-Is it a Good Idea?”, “The Oil Change Explained”, Fix Minor Paint Chips Yourself”.  There is a section containing car photos, Auto News, Talk Cars, NASCAR, Car Clubs, New Trucks, Used Cars, Auto Shows and much more.

 

 

TICKETS From Above

 

A total of 40 states have enacted laws permitting the use of aircraft to monitor and enforce speed limit laws. The use of airborne surveillance is a growing phenomenon.

Imagine the cost to fly the planes or helicopters, the maintenance, upkeep and fuel, wages etc.  Next time you see lines drawn on the roadway to measure distance you can be assured THEY are watching.

 

 

How to Deal When A Teen Takes The Wheel

 

Set up some ground rules.  Have your teen pay at least park of the insurance. Ask your teen to sign a “vehicle use and operation agreement with you”.  Traffic crashes are the number one killer of young people, accounting for 35 percent of the deaths.

 

Club Contacts

Tours and Events

 

PLEASE NOTE: There are lots more car events than these listed, I always have extra copies of schedules at the meetings, or call me, Margaret Petersen at 206 937 7436, or e mail at bcpmlp@aol.com.

 

Also, Freddie’s Club Casino in Fife, now has a cruisin' on Friday and Sunday evenings.

 

Month of July 

Club meeting 7/13 at Big Daddy's in Auburn- arrive early!

 

July 6th-8th Annual SIR Pacific Northwest Historics presented by SOVERN and Children’s Hospital.  Mustang Club Car Corral on Sunday 7/8-(around $20 for car and driver) 206 389 5200.  If you enter your car in the car corral, you get to drive a lap around the track! web page: www.sovren.org

 

July 13th, Friday Dinner Night Out At Big Daddy's in Auburn

 

July 19-22 Mustang Northwest Roundup Car Show Weekend- This show features several events, including track time ($90-$110) a pony trails car trip, dinner boat cruise and car show entry fee for Sun. 7/22 is $15 360 794 0130.

web page is: www.mustangsnorthwest.org

 

(FYI: 7/28 Mustang Stampede & all Ford show at Clark College near Vancouver Wa. $10 per car-call Gary at 360 891 9888)

 

Sunday, July 29th Mustangs on the Waterfront, Port Orchard 253 853 5881.

This is a short ferry ride from West Seattle. Our club won several trophies last year.

 

Month of August

Club meeting  8/3

 

(FYI: Hot August Nights in Reno- 7/28 - 8/5/01)

 

Saturday, August 11th, Dagan's Annual Picnic & swim. Bring your towels and a dish to share.  

 

August 13th, Mon. Dinner Night out TBA-finishing touches for our car show

 

Saturday, August 18th, Bowen Scarff Car Show/Please help get prizes & volunteer to work a few hours so all our folks can enjoy the show.

 

Saturday, August 25th Harold LeMay Day -253 536 4405

Month of September:

Club meeting on 9/7

 

September 8-9 Rod Run to the End of the World at Long Beach, WA. The best show

in the NW. $40 for car & 2 adults before 7/31-then $50-$12 general admission

web page, http://pacifier.com/~bigchall/bouy10//rod.html  or www.beaachbarons.com/page9.html

 

September 15-16 Yakima Ponies in the Sun We usually stay at the Peppermill.

Alternative event: tour or Mt. St Helens- let me know if you are interested, including an overnight.

 

September 30th Snohomish Car Show: Day trip to Classic & Hot Rod Display car show/360 568 2526 to show your car, you must get there by 8:30am- however. This is great fun to attend also; there are antique and craft stores as well as good restaurants.

 

Month of October:

 

Club meeting 10/5

October 13-14   Mt. St. Helen’s Road Trip. Day trip or overnighter.

Details later.  Is anyone interested in this activity?  Let Linda or I know.

October 27th Pumpkin Rally at Flaming Geyser Park.

 

Month of November:

 

Club meeting 11/2 TBA

 

Month of December

 

Club meeting 12/7

Officer Elections & annual auction for charity- please bring a gift and goodies to eat.

 

compiled by Linda Hallberg (425 235 1321) e mail at wolf764@cs.com

and Margaret Petersen (206 937 7436) e-mail at bcpmlp@aol.com

 

Bud Melby’s Museum of Mechanical Art

By Margaret Petersen

 

On June 9th we paid a visit to Bud Melby's Museum of Mechanical Art located in Ravensdale.

I feel sorry for everyone who didn't make this trip, for you missed a great experience hosted by two wonderful historians.

When we arrived, we were greeted by beautiful rolling lawns hosting several, well kept, classic as well as new cars.  The included a Cord, a Pierce Aero, a 70’s Pontiac Concept car, a Buick Rivera, 2 Custom Bodied Corvettes, and many more, In the middle of the lawn rests a little clear lake, with adult and baby geese gliding about. Below these geese swims thousand of full size rainbow trout.

 

A 19__?  LaFrance was parked in the driveway.  This is a 12-cylinder dirigible engine, very long, black convertible. Some of our members got an exhilarating ride with Bud at the wheel. OK, on into the museum, we were greeted by Bud's lovely wife, Marilyn with cookies and coffee.  Inside, you can roam around and look at whatever you wish. Bud is happy to answer questions as well as let you play with some of his collection.

 

This collection is way too extensive to name everything, but a few items included:

1912 Indian Motor Cycle, Many automobile engines varying from early V8’s to concept engines. A Jaguar Engine holds up his snake table with 300 miles on it. Old watches, tricycles, pedal cars, guns, rifles, photo's, machines of various sorts, a piano that had it's own drum kit, display cases filled with gadgets, odds and ends and whatnots.  Bud even has a handgun once owed by Elvis.

 

After spending a great deal of time inside, we wandered out to feed the fish, as well as snoop through two other garages.  In one garage was an old racecar, that Bruce and Gary Dagan took turns getting stuck in the drivers seat. Bruce was particularly impressed by the WW 2 radial tank engine housed inside one garage/barn like structure, where quite a few machine type items where housed, along with several very old cars, parts, pieces of things and more whatnots.

 

Around 2pm, we said out grateful good-byes, with a promise to return again someday.

 

I have to tell you folks who missed out, that you really missed a nice outing, hosted by real, down to earth people. There is something of interest here for everybody.

 

Note to the membership, I deleted the ads that had run several months. If you want to rerun an ad let me know.

 

                                For Sale: Tires & Wheels

2 Seldom used studded snow tires from my 69 convertibles in perfect condition,                $10 each.

Contact Robert Hawkins, 206-523-1332

 

                               

Mustang Closeouts, Bowen Scarff Ford, one of

A kind Clearance Pricing. Many items at great prices.

 

Contact: Mark Palmore, 253-852-3340

 

 

 

FOR SALE: 64 1/2  260 with dealer installed top loader. Engine apart, trans out, heads done, distr. done, brakes done, new fenders, needs bodywork. $2650 or OBO, call Dave Reinhart, 253-854-9662.

 

 

FOR SALE: Two 427 side oilier, std bore .003 taper max, steel crank, 4V manifold, solid lifter cam, fresh, pickles & sealed, $7500.00 for one or $14,000 for both. No water pump, distributor or carb.

Contact Bill Riggs, 17420 NE Halsey St. #29, Portland OR, 97230, 1-503-341-5488.  E-mail: FSABARICM@HOTMAIL.COM

 

 

FOR SALE: 1967 Mustang Coupe, Springtime yellow, 6, cyl, excellent condition, as attested to by Gary Dagan.

Contact: Karen Selden, 425-118-1812

 

FOR SALE:

641/2 Hood $200, GT Fiberglass Gravel Guard $75, 4 BBL Intake for 289 $150, 625 lb Springs $50, 2sets 4 point harness $25, 289 valve covers $20, Upper a-frame (Rebuilt) $30, 4 Spd top loader case $20, Headlight Assembly $50, Air Cleaner $5, Front & rear (matched) sway bars, 1 1/8 front ¾ rear $50

Ford vacuum dash gauge $15, Stewart Warner mechanical temp gauge $5, 8 X17 engine oil cooler $20, Manual steering box $20, Clutch & Brake petal assembly $30, 12” Steering wheel $10, Set of 64 ½ horns $25, Gauges for a 66 dash $10, Hi Po motor mounts $10, Filler neck with 65 cap $20, U-joint bearings $10, Air filters $1, 2 coils $5, 7 carbs $25, 2 sets of 289 heads $50, 2 oil pans $5, set of 31 spine axles $50, Set of 28 spine axles $20, Set of axles for 8” rear end $10, Center hung float bowls for Holly $25, rear bumper $5, 289 crankshaft $10, Imitation spoke hub caps for 66 $300, Tail light lens and cover $25, Disc Brake Pistons $10, Wheel cylinder kits (new) $10, Front Shocks (Koni) $20,

 

Contact: Keith Larson, 425-488-7177