VOL. 49
ISSUE 10
OCT. 2008
PHOTO BY OTTO SO
CANADA
AUTO
1688 St. Matthews Avenue @ Route 90
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0A2
(204) 775-CARS (204) 775-2277
Fax: (204) 788-1587
Email: canadaauto@mts.net
www.canadaautoservice.com
SERVING WINNIPEG
SINCE 1935
Our first “bold summer experiment” of weekday evening
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE meetings comes to a close. I thought it was great, and most
feedback I have received has been positive. If you have an
BY DEAN WEITEN opinion, let me know. Your executive will be taking your
feedback into consideration when they decide whether to do
Z
oom, here we are in late September. Are you ready for the same next year.
the fall? I am not, but then again, that’s just me. Several of us have been drumming away in the background
As for my “little project”, my ’57 Cadillac, I have to shake on ideas for the 50th anniversary year, which is coming at us
my head. I found proper alignment of timing gears, and the very quickly – the club’s 50th anniversary is in just over a year!
timing gears check out against the originals for orientation and In the coming months, watch for further details and invitations
markings. Time to look elsewhere other than timing! I hope to to participate in the planning. It looks like it’s going to be a fun
have a nice workshop next summer, so I can do more work on year in 2010.
it, and get to the bottom of the problem. Next year, next year… In other news, unfortunately, Noel Roy has resigned from
Patience is a virtue… Or so they say. his position selling newsletter advertising for personal reasons.
The summer cruising season is coming to a close, but there We are of course thankful for the conscientious job that Noel
are still a couple of events coming up that you will want to take has done over the past several years. Noel has indicated that
in. There’s one more cruise to the Half Moon on the he will continue to be an enthusiastic club member, and that’s
Thanksgiving Weekend, and other events: check the calendar good. We’ll be looking to fill this important position in the
elsewhere in this newsletter. months to come.
Bob Rosendahl and family have graciously and skilfully made This brings me around to that time of the club year: executive
us beautiful new cabinets to house our club’s library. We have nominations. Our nominations folks may be tapping you on
a bit of work to install the glass, then we’ll put them into place. the shoulder and asking you to participate in the executive.
The library will become much more useful, and truly be a Please give them due consideration when they do. We have a
centrepiece benefit of membership, as it should be. great executive team, and you will enjoy your interaction with
Speaking of the library, the estate of Gerry Geswin has them! We’ve got some of the positions filled already, and that’s
donated several books to the library. There are a couple of great. Let’s make the run up to the 50th anniversary year in
general auto repair books, and some GM factory service 2010 work really well!
manuals. Once we get the library back in action, perhaps we’ll It will also be soon time to renew your membership. Look
get these and other donations finally catalogued and in there for renewal forms in the coming months’ newsletters, or come
for everyone to take out. Of course, remember that we welcome see El Hay at a meeting. Be sure to note any new additions
and are thankful for any and all donations of appropriate books you may have made to your collection on your membership
to the club library. We also work to find good homes for any form. Anybody have a 1957 Cadillac they can loan me, so I
surplus books we have that don’t fit in the library. can see what it feels like to drive one? Ha ha.
Now about club general meetings. Remember that the next I look forward to seeing you at the next general meeting at
general meeting, in October, is back to 2 PM on the second 2 PM on Sunday the 12th of October.
Sunday of the month at the Headingley Community Centre. Drive safely!
NEXT GENERAL MEETING • October 12 @ 7:00 p.m • Headingley Community Centre at 5353 Portage Ave.
you to El Hay for bringing it to my attention. Now this does not mean
EDITORIAL I want every little error pointed out to me, yeesh!
Also, you might notice the Corn Roast is not covered in this issue.
BY BRYNE MCKAY
Next month I promise. Last thing, as President Dean mentioned
I was reading an automotive newsletter called General Meetings return to the second Sunday of the month at 2pm.
‘The Clunker’ which referred to an article called We do not want anyone showing up Thursday evening.
‘The World’s Best Kept Auto Secret’. Are you
lucky enough to drive different newer vehicles
and never know which side the gas filler door is on when you pull into
the gas station? Maybe you only drive one and still can not remember
which side, we are getting older aren’t we. Next time check the little
ANNOUNCEMENTS
image of a gas pump on your fuel gauge. It will have a little arrow on BY EL HAY
the same side as you filler door. If there is no arrow then the hose will Our condolences go out to Eleanor & Gord Brunette and family on
be on the same side as the filler door. Check it out. the loss of Eleanor’s brother suddenly on September 5th. Our get
I would also like to give my condolences to Eleanor Brunette on well wishes go out to Monica MacWilliam who is taking treatments
the passing of her brother, Douglas Charman on September 9th. for the next few months. I was talking to Raymond Marsh at our last
meeting and he informed me that he had a heart operation earlier
Eleanor submits all the announcements for the Side Mount Reporter
this year. It is nice to see him back in good health. Our wishes for a
and has been instrumental in encouraging the ladies to submit recipes
complete recovery go out to Sam Kaban who underwent major
for our newsletter.
surgery on August 23rd, Sam we hope that you are up and about
Make sure you check out ‘Looking Back’ in this issue especially and feeling much better by the time you read this.
the ‘Meet the Ladies’ article by Rozalynde Danilchuk. Wouldn’t it be I wish to extend a warm welcome to Wayne & Sharon
nice if someone volunteered to do “Meet the Ladies” type article today? Wilson. They were previous members in the 90’s. It’s nice
How about stories on Honourary MCAAC members? That would be to see them back. We now have 132 paid up members plus
nice too. Any volunteers? 25 Honorary & Life
Time for a little housekeeping. I apologize to Bob Sansom for members for a total
misspelling his name last month in the item “On the Move”. Thank of 157.
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Charles Goss
Owner
Phone # 779-0685
We do: all types of cars 435 Kensington Street
trucks and boats Winnipeg, Manitoba
Autopac repairs R3J 1J8
YOUR AD COULD BE HERE
INFORMATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CALL 254-4788
TODA
TODAY!
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MANITOBA CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
P.O. Box 1031, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2W2 Web site - www.mcaac.mb.ca
2008 EXECUTIVE ELECTED OFFICERS DIRECTORS
President - Dean Weiten 888-1334 George Rogers 896-0539
8639 Roblin Blvd. Headingley, MB R4J 1B4 Ross Metcalfe 831-8165
dmw@weiten.com Denis Robert 878-2474
Vice-President - Jim Drummond 489-8315 VOLUNTEER OFFICERS
305 Carpathia Rd. WPG, MB R3N 1T2
Past President - Otto So 227-3377 Bus - Dean Weiten 888-1334
Secretary - Wayne Pruden 757-2949 Email Notices - John Ewing
12 Mirey Creek Dr., LOCKPORT, MB R!A 2S5 ewing@shaw.ca
Treasurer - Norman Magnusson 284-4522 Labels & Roster - Ellsworth Hay 837-8161
6 Windermere Bay, WPG, MB R3T 1B2
Activities - Wolf Fuhr 224-3152 Manitoba Association of Auto Clubs (MAAC) -
Paul Horch 586-2265 Wolf Fuhr 224-3152
Membership - Ellsworth Hay 837-8161 Cards & Recipes - Eleanor Brunette 222-2298
912 Vimy Rd. WPG, MB R2Y 0T6
The Side Mount Reporter is published monthly by the
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responsibility for the condition, availability or the value of
the goods offered for sale. All articles appearing must relate
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of age and older, the encouragement of this interest, and
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AROUND THE CLUB...
LABOUR DAY HALF MOON LUNCHEON
PHOTOS BY OTTO SO
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SIDEMOUNT For Sale:
- Shop manuals, 1954-56
AUTOMOTIVE Dodge/Fargo Truck $20 and
CLASSIFIED ADS 1963 GMC Truck $20.
Contact: Al Holmberg at (204)
(OTHER CLUBS PLEASE COPY) 831-0261 or al5holm@mts.net
• • •
Wanted (Lead):
- 1955 Pontiac 2 door HT project car, but would like it to be as For Sale (Lead):
good as possible. Would like a Canadian one but would take a - 1964 Valiant Convertible with slant six and push button auto.
US. Doesn’t matter if it is V8 or Six . Also a 1963 Comet Convertible with lots of extra parts. Both
Contact: Kieth Currie at (306) 747-2982 or email cars need restoration. Open to offers.
kecurrie@sasktel.net Contact: Elka in Gimli, Mb. at (204) 897-2849
• • • • • •
For Sale:
For Sale (Lead):
- Tilting ramp, work on the underside
- Two 1957 Buick Special 4 door hardtop parts cars in Merritt, B.C.
or sides of your car with ease with this
Contact: Marion Tillotson at (250) 378-4124 (B.C.) or by E-mail
tilting ramp. This device is perfectly
at lormar1@shaw.ca and puntzigirl@hotmail.com (send to both,
balanced for easy loading or unloading.
sometimes one doesn’t work).
Just drive or winch your vehicle on and
• • •
go to work. It is more stable and infinitely
For Sale (Lead): cheaper than a hoist. The ramp is 21
- 1980 Cadillac Seville, feet overall and can accommodate
5.7 Diesel, low vehicles with a 120 inch wheel base. The tracks are 40.5 inches apart
mileage, drivable, fully with an overall width of 52.5 inches. The ramp will accommodate
loaded, rebuilt engine. small cars and trucks as is and larger vehicles with modifications to
$2000.00. 1980 the tracks. This great tool cost $1000 to build. Asking only $595 OBO.
Cadillac Seville, 5.7 Contact: Denis Robert at (204) 878-2474 in Lorette MB or
Diesel, needs more rpodenisrobert@hotmail.com.
work. $1000.00. 1983 • • •
Cadillac Seville for
parts, good sheet metal, etc., 4.1L V8. $500.00. Will take For Sale (Lead):
$3000.00 for all three. Located about an hour from Winnipeg. - 1989 Thunderbird Super Coupe, black exterior, burgundy leather
Contact: Garry at (204) 856-9747 or (204) 252-2029. interior, 5 speed, all
• • • available options with
ice cold AC, custom
Wanted (Lead): car cover, 157Km, 2
- Decent fenders for 1938 Chevrolet, travelling through Manitoba adult Mb owners (have
during the summer and would like a lead. original Ford papers),
Contact: Ted Kereluk at (613) 476-2228 (Ontario) or by E-mail at original owner
ted.kereluk@sympatico.ca . contactable, no winters (heated storage - no rust). Only modifications;
• • • Eibech Pro Sport Springs with 1.5” drop (the factory springs come
with the car) and dark black tinted windows. Recent upgrades include
For Sale (Lead): (no Canadian Tire parts); starter, battery, water pump, alternator, electric
- 1966 Olds Dynamic 88, 4 dr sedan, 76,500 orig. miles. Car radiator fan, disks and rotors, rear bumper (matte black). What it
appraised as #2 at $10,050. Has original plastic seat covers, interior needs; power seat motor – driver’s side (I may get this done), new
like new, exterior needs no body work or paint. Drive as is. tires (lots of tread on Michelins but they are 9 yrs old), a good Ford
- 1967 Ford Fairlane, 2 dr hardtop, 102,560 orig. miles. Car owner. Comes with Manitoba safety. $4400.00.
appraised as #2 at $9,100. Engine rebuilt, 4 bbl. carb. Car in Contact: Brent Wilson (East St Paul) at (204) 941-5300 work,
nice condition. (204) 661-5446 home or Brent.Wilson@mtsallstream.com
- 1955 Dodge, 4 dr sedan, 6 cyl. std. trans, original owner, original • • •
miles 35,182. Asking $6,000.
Contact: Gary Lambert at 338-9090, or lambert1@mts.net. For Sale (Lead):
• • • - 1930 Dodge Touring Sedan 8cyl., needs restoration, most parts
are in reasonable shape, engine was rebuilt by previous owner
For Sale (Lead): approx. 20 years ago, engine has metal tag with job reference #
- 1948 Chevrolet 1 ton dually, project truck, all original equipment in from Pritchard Engineering in Winnipeg, it wouldn’t take much to
good running cond., new rear tires, body in good cond., not rusted out. get the engine running, wooden wheels are in fair shape, rad is in
Contact: Nestor Hrabinski at (204) 222-7573 or nes-bar@mts.net fair shape (needs re-chroming), have almost all original parts, 1
• • • window is broken, some door handles are missing, upholstery is
gone from the weather, seats need rebuilding, 1 fender needs
For Sale (Lead): work while the others need sand blasting, some surface rust on
- Two brand new door skins (panels) for a 1977 Cadillac Eldorado. the body but very few holes or major rust.
Never used, still in boxes. Contact: Andy at (204) 219-5053 or arlmcaulay@shaw.ca
Contact: Marlene Friesen (East St. Paul) at (204) 799-9518 or • • •
starfire41@shaw.ca continued on page 6
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SIDEMOUNT AUTOMOTIVE
CLASSIFIED ADS
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5) For Sale:
- 1979 Lincoln Town Car, 400
engine, runs and looks like new,
For Sale: 146000Km. $4500.
- 1956 Cadillac de Ville 4 dr sedan, Continental kit, power steering, Contact: Phil at (204) 781-6408
power brakes. New dual exhaust system, brakes and interior. or pcs@mts.net
Originally a Texas car, has had a body off and frame restoration, • • •
NO RUST, MB safety cert. provided. Includes shop and
operators manuals. Asking $19,000.00 For Sale:
- 1950 Chrysler New Yorker 4 Dr, flat head straight 8, newer exhaust - An excellent assortment of antique auto parts, consisting of
system. Replacements done on interior, brakes, and universals. distributor caps, rotors, ignition points, condensers, rajah spark
Rebuilt fluid drive, radial tires, includes shop and owners plug connectors, spark plugs, head gaskets, timing chains, regular
manuals. An original Arizona car, no rust. $8,900.00. and high power headlamp bulbs, headlight relays, horn relays,
Contact: Earl Cook at (204) 222-3927 or eandrcook@hotmail.com dimmer switches and countless other parts. Try me first! (Other
• • • clubs please copy)
Contact: Bob Rostecki at 794 Lemay Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba,
For Sale (Lead): Canada, R3V 1E3 or (204) 269-3903 or bobannr@hotmail.com
- 1928 Ford Model “A” 2 Door • • •
Sedan chopped 1 7/8", Chevy
350 V8 engine, Chevy 700-R4 w/ For Sale:
Overdrive trans, 1974 Mustang - 1964 Meteor Sedan, one owner,
Cobra II IFS conversion, Camaro complete, not running. Offers.
brakes plus all the other parts to - 1938 Oldsmobile 4 Door Sedan,
complete the project. nicely restored, always shedded,
- 1939 Fargo pickup plus a 1987 rechromed, no dents, no rust, 6 cyl
S15 with v-6 automatic and a 318 flat-head engine runs very well, new
engine. All for $2,500. battery, light blue cloth interior, dark
- 1966 Red Barracuda, 273 cu. blue exterior. $7500. Both cars
in. V8, 4 speed (actually 3 speed located 10 miles west of Shoal Lake,
and overdrive), rebuilt engine, MB
new clutch and pressure plate, Contact: Norman Leschasin at (204) 759-2753
new master brake cylinder, new • • •
starter, rebuilt radiator, interior is
removed except for the roof liner;
to be repaired and painted, then would be ready to install a new
interior. $4,000.
Contact: Richard Goudy at (204) 999-0944 or grgoudy@shaw.ca
• • •
AROUND THE CLUB...
BY BRYNE MCKAY
MCAAC members socializing at ‘Cruisin’ the Peg’ (photo by Otto So). MCAAC was feature club on August 17th at Tavern United (photo by Otto So).
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INSIDE STORY
MANITOBA THRESHERMEN’S REUNION & STAMPEDE
local farmer, my car was straight on the road again to the rodeo
(JULY 24 TO JULY 27) (only one hour behind schedule).
SUBMITTED BY OTTO SO As before, on the grounds, I met MCAAC member Allen
I was invited back to take pictures Peters with his 1914 Model T
and videos at the Manitoba pickup, Bob Rosendahl and his
Agricultural Museum in Austin, 1921 Model T Roadster and Jake
Manitoba. The Museum is the Penner with his 1931 Model A
home for the yearly multi-day Tudor. Due to a family matter,
event. Murray Johanson could not
This year featured vintage come on the opening day but
trucks and a vintage parade daily was there all the other days with
in front of the grand-stand, as well his 1910 Brush Roadster and
as vintage equipment including some steam engines. Along with
steam engines, gas and diesel the other antique automobiles,
tractors and of course Antique all the above cars were on the
Automobiles. daily parade which was lead by
I left Winnipeg at 8:00 am, Wally Loewen and his totally
cruising along #1 Hwy with my restored 1919 Model 1018 Case
1950 Desoto. Soon after Elie, I tractor.
spotted two Ford Model As traveling above minimum highway The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is located on an 80 acre
speed. The first car was a 1926 Model T Roadster driven by site in Austin, Manitoba. It preserves the agricultural artifacts
non member Ken Rigaux and the second was a 1931 Model A and pioneer lifestyle of Manitoba. The site has over 25 exhibit
Tudor driven by MCAAC member Jake Penner. We greeted buildings, including an operating pioneer village and the largest
each other with the usual A-GOO horn salutes. We were on collection in Canada of operating vintage farm machinery dating
our way to the stampede ground. About 20 km before Austin, back to 1880. Camping facilities are also provided. It was only
I took a scenic detour to a country road and ended up on a soft a short summer visit but the vintage and operating farm
shoulder. Thanks to a Co-op gas tanker driver and a friendly equipment enriched me a lot.
1914 Model T pickup
1919 CASE
continued on page 10
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UPCOMING EVENTS Mark YourCalendars
Date Event Location Contact
October 04 Stardust Swap Meet 1½ Miles West of Morden Hwy. #3 B. Harrison (204) 248-2221
October 12 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
2:00 pm
October 12 MCAAC Executive Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
3:00 pm
October 13 Half Moon Luncheon Lockport Paul Horch (204) 586-2265
12:00 Noon
October 25 MCAAC Annual Banquet Canad Inn Polo Park Jim Drummond (204) 489-8315
November 09 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
2:00 pm
December 14 MCAAC General Meeting Headingley Comm. Ctr. 5353 Portage Ave.
2:00 pm
Boldface activities are exclusive MCAAC events.
Check your MAAC calendar for a comprehensive list of all the events across the Province or, check the MAAC
web site at, http://www.maac.autoclubs.ca/
KEY-CHAIN LOCKING DEVICES
SUBMITTED BY STACEY FUHR FROM THE NET
My oldest son came over yesterday- he had to
MCAAC
go to Canada for work last week. One of the other
engineer’s traveling to Canada with him, but in his
own car had something happen...that I need to
ANNUAL BANQUET share. While traveling he stopped at the
roadside park, similar to what we have here with
bathrooms, vending machines etc. He came out
Saturday, October 25, 2008 to his car less than 4-5 minutes later and found
someone had gotten into his car, and stolen his cell phone, laptop
Canad Inn - Polo Park W
computer, GPS navigator, briefcase.....you name it. They called the
HATCHAMACALLIT
police and since there were no signs of his car being broke into- the
police told him that there is a device that robbers are using now to
1405n St. Matthews Ave. clone your security code when you lock your doors on your car using
your key-chain locking device.
5:30 p.m. Cash Bar They sit a distance away and watch for their next victim. Since
they know you are going inside of the store, restaurant, or bathroom
6:30 p.m. Buffet and have a few minutes to steal and run. The police officer said...to
_________________ be sure to manually lock your car door-by hitting the lock button inside
the car, that way if there is someone sitting in a parking lot watching
for their next victim, it will not be you. When you hit the lock button on
Price: $20.00 per person your car upon exiting...it does not send the security code, but if you
(taxes & gratuity included) walk away and use the door lock on your key chain- it sends the code
Door Prizes, Awards & Car Stories thru the airwaves where it can be stolen.
I just wanted to let you know about this...it is something totally new
_________________ to us...and this is real...it just happened this past Thursday June 19th
For Information & Tickets contact: to his co-worker...
So be aware of this..look how many times we all lock our doors
Jim Drummond 489-8315 or with our electric key fobs...just to be sure we remembered to lock
jdrumm@shaw.ca them.. ..and bingo the guys have our code...and whatever was in the
car...can be gone.
Or any member of the executive Editor’s comment: I did some research on this and found that remote
keyless entry systems introduced in the 1980s were quite vulnerable
on or before October 20th. to this type of attack. Their transmitters send out a unique identifying
code that could be picked off by ‘code grabbers’. However in the mid
1990s automakers switched to rolling random codes which change
every time they are used rendering ‘code grabbers’ ineffective.
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FROM OUR KITCHEN
TO YOURS
R
SM Method:
- In medium bowl, beat
PEANUT BUTTER CHIP COOKIES eggs, stir in sugars, add
SUBMITTED BY HEATHER HOWELL butter, peanut butter,
vanilla and corn syrup, mix
Ingredients: well. In large bowl, stir
- 3 eggs - 1 tbsp. corn syrup soda into oatmeal, add
- 1 c Brown Sugar - 2 tsp baking soda peanut butter mixture and
- 1 c White Sugar - 4 1/2 c oatmeal mix until well combined.
- ½ c butter - 1/2 c chocolate chips Stir in chocolate chips and M&Ms. Drop by tablespoon onto
- 1 1/3 c Peanut Butter - ½ c M&Ms baking chips greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes. Yield 6
- 4 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 dozen cookies.
(Editor’s comment: Those of you with sharp eyes probably
noticed that our own Eleanor Brunette had her Rhubarb
T ECH IPT Raspberry Jam recipe published in the Food section of the
August 13th Free Press. Super-duper!)
WHY DOES A CAR ENGINE OVERHEAT?
Editor’s comment: This tech tip was copied from Southern
SPOTTED....
Alberta Antique & Classic Auto Club’s newsletter ‘The Clunker’)
There are many different reasons that can cause an engine This 1938 Buick Special Series 40 4 Door Trunk
to overheat, but they all have in common three aspects. The Back Sedan is the latest addition to the MCAAC
three aspects are that the heating system can not get rid of family supplied by Wayne and Kathie Pruden. (submitted by
heat, a loss of coolant, or too much heat in engine. Bryne Mckay)
One first problem which might be the cause of an engine
overheat is a problem with the radiator cap and the pressure it
holds. If the radiator cap does not hold pressure correctly then
coolant could boil and therefore the engine would overheat.
Another reason might be caused by thermostat failures; it is
recommended that you check it.
The car engine might also overheat due to coolant leaks
such as those from the radiator, the hoses, the water pump,
the freeze plugs or any others. Also, problems in the water
pump could be the cause and therefore you should check it
and replace it in case it is needed.
Some other reasons by which the car engine could overheat
are problems in the exhaust system which you can discover by
checking vacuum readings, pipes and converter. Besides this,
you should also make sure that the radiator hose has not
collapsed and the ignition timing is working properly. BLING!!
You should also check the electric cooling fan by making PHOTOS BY OTTO SO
sure that the fan motor, the relay and temperature are correct
or otherwise it could cause the engine to overheat. Besides
this, you should also check the radiator in case there is any
debris in it as well as you should check its hoses in case they
have collapsed.
It is also recommended that you check the antifreeze
concentration which should be 50/50 in order to be correct,
otherwise it could cause the car engine to overheat. If you do
not find why your engine does overheat, you should ask a
mechanic or an expert for advice. You should not try to fix this
if you do not have the proper tools and general car knowledge
necessary for it.
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INSIDE STORY
MANITOBA THRESHERMEN’S REUNION & STAMPEDE (JULY 24 TO JULY 27)
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7
1926 Model T
1921 Model T Roadser
1931 Model A 1950 Desoto
INTERESTING STUFF...
If any of
today’s kids
wonder what
we paid for a
coke and a
sandwich
at Woolworth’s
in the 1950’s
or 60’s,
here’s a menu
from
that era in
which we lived,
and it was a
GREAT...and
affordable! (First
submitted by
Wayne Pruden)
Harley Earl and the 1938 Buick Y-Job. This picture was taken
70 years ago and the concept car was his everyday driver in
Detroit. (submitted by Denis Robert)
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LOOKING BACK
Meeting Notes
Editor Yvonne Mavins spoke next, pointing out that the January
issue of the Sidemount Reporter was the largest to be sent out yet
– 160 issues and 29 great pages.
Jack Mavins followed his wife with a brief glimpse of the new
style of pictures for the magazine. Jack proposes to show both
front and rear, and left and right sides of each car-of-the-month.
This was favourably received. Jack also showed the rear cover or
advertising page to show the new slate of advertisers.
Doug Sparkes, Secretary
Editor’s comment: The first two items are taken from the MCAAC Meet the Ladies
February 1967 Side Mount Reporter. The third item is from a series Our lady this month is the “First Lady” of our club this year. She’s
of articles called “Meet the Ladies” written by Rozalynde Danilchuk. the charming wife of President Jack McGuigan, Madeleine.
The May 1967 issue featured Madeleine McGuigan who is still a Madeleine, who studied at the Winnipeg School of Art is a top
member and resides in Parksville, B.C. notch artist and has even sold some of her work. She is also the
mother of a lovely young lady, Bridget who will soon be 8 years old.
Coming Events At one time, Madeleine was employed by Bulman Bros., a
Don’t forget to watch for our ½ hour T.V. show on CJAY Channel lithograph firm. Madeleine is the artist who did those fabulous
7. That’s right we finally hit the big time. The show is to be taped “MCAAC” signs you see when our Club has a display of old autos.
March 2nd and will probably appear a week or two after that date. She is an ardent antique collector and specializes in vintage
Host will be Carlysle Allison starring President Jack McGuigan fashions and accessories. We saw evidence of her wonderful
and introducing many pictures of club members cars. Really – its collection last year at our Club’s show in St. Vital and her display
true! So watch for it and you may see your car on T.V. The name drew many interested people. Madeleine, along with Jack, has
of the show is “Corner Cupboard” at 11:30 Saturday evening on recently joined the Manitoba Antique Club and I know that they
Channel 7. will be valued members in this Club as they are in the MCAAC.
Ron Cunningham, Activities Chairman Madeleine likes to putter around in the garden and loves to plant
flowers. She once took a course in hat making and is a member
of the Windsor Community Club, Art Group. She just loves Club
banquets, tours etc. and is enthusiastic supporter. I recently saw
her selling Centennial license plates at Polo Park
by Rozalynde Danilchuk
FILL ‘ER UP
WITH HUMOUR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
YOUR DRIVER ’S L ICENSE T ELLS I T ALL
SUBMITTED BY WAYNE PRUDEN
A mother is driving a little girl to her friend’s house for a play I’m the webmaster of Asbestos.com, which was created in 1995
date. “Mommy,” the little girl asks, “how old are you?” to warn Americans about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
”Honey, you are not supposed to ask a lady her age,” the mother We have been campaigning across the web to educate those
replied. ”It’s not polite.” that are at risk. I came across your website while looking for
”OK”, the little girl says, “How much do you weigh?” automobile-related websites.
”Now really,” the mother says, ”those are personal questions For many decades, asbestos has been used by the
and are none of your business.” automotive industry in brake pads and linings, clutch facings,
Undaunted, the little girl asks, “Why did you and Daddy get a and gaskets. Millions of these products still remain on vehicles
divorce?” ”That is enough questions, young lady, honestly!” currently in use today, which poses a severe risk of asbestos
The exasperated mother walks away as the two friends begin exposure to anyone that works on cars. This exposure to
to play. asbestos dust can potentially result in a number of life-
”My Mom won’t tell me anything about her,” the little girl says threatening respiratory conditions, including mesothelioma, a
to her friend. deadly cancer that is only associated with asbestos exposure.
”Well,” says the friend, “all you need to do is look at her driver’s In order to help better educate auto mechanics and car
license. It is like a report card, it has everything on it.” enthusiasts on asbestos exposure, we have created an
Later that night the little girl says to her mother, “I know how automotive section on our website at http://www.asbestos.com/
old you are, you are 32.” automotive/. We’d like to suggest our site as a resource to your
The mother is surprised and asks, ”How did you find that out? users. I think a link to our homepage would make a great
”I also know that you weigh 140 pounds.” addition to your website .
The mother is past surprised and is now shocked. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions - or
”How in heaven’s name did you find that out?” if you have any other ideas about teaming up - we’re always
”And,” the little girl says triumphantly, ”I also know why you looking for new partners to spread the word. Thanks again.
and daddy got a divorce.” Robert Rule
”Oh really?” the mother asks. “Why?” The Asbestos and Mesothelioma Center
”Because you got an F in sex.”
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Headingley
MINUTES OF MCAAC Community Centre
GENERAL MEETING Thursday, September 11, 2008
RECORDED BY WAYNE PRUDEN
1. President D. Weiten called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 8. Judging and Classification –Richard indicated that an
2. Intro of guests/New members – None original Club judging form has shown up and he will
3. The Agenda was circulated and accepted as is by those compare it to the current form.
present. 9. Special Events- MCAAC involvement; Sept. 18th, Show &
4. Minutes from the August meeting as printed in the Side Mount Shine at the Wellington. Sept. 21 Fall Foliage Tour.
Reporter Motion: To adopt the Minutes as presented October 13th, Half-Moon Luncheon
Moved/Seconded Motion Carried 10. Library – Book cabinets are on site and look great. These
5. Business arising from the minutes – None cabinets were built by Bob Rosendahl and are another
6. Correspondence – example of his great craftsmanship. Glass to be installed
Once again, various newsletters received from other clubs with Norm Magnusson’s help.
across the country, all are available for members to read. 11. Publicity – no report.
7. Reports 12. Swap Meet – no report
1. Chair – D. Weiten – no report 13. Bus – no report.
2. Secretary – W. Pruden - no report Unfinished Business – None
3. Treasurer – N. Magnusson –A brief update on Club finances. 8. New Business – J. Harris reported that The Fabulous Fifties
3. Activities – Paul Horch/Wolf Fuhr, reported everything was Car Club donated $6600 to the Children’s Re-Hab.
in place for the MCAAC Fall Foliage/Garage to take place The idea of the Club buying a car-hauler trailer was briefly
September 21, 2008. Tickets are still available. discussed. It was indicated that there was an ad in
4. Membership – E. Hays reported that there are 132 paid up Sidemount referring to the use of a trailer and storage being
members and 25 honorary/life members, for a total of 157. available.
Wayne and Sharon Wilson, past members, have rejoined. One visitor, Richard, introduced himself and took the
5. Club Projects – B. McKay indicated that he had a few opportunity to tell the group of various cars he had for
radiator/bumper badge brackets available at no charge. sale. It was suggested that he put them as “Leads” in the
Wednesday, September 17th, Sidemount deadline. Sidemount.
6. Side Mount Reporter – see above. 9. Motion – to adjourn –moved/seconded Carried
7. Social – J. Ewing reported on the current status of coffee
and muffins.
INTERESTING STUFF...
1979 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Trans Am
UNBELIEVABLE with 5.1 Original miles.
WORDS BY BRYNE MCKAY I bought this car new when I was nineteen years old, I hauled
PHOTOS BY OTTO SO it home on a trailer and never drove it. All window stickers are
Otto submitted these pictures of a car he spotted this year at original from factory. Everythingyou see, from top to bottom
the 26th Annual Prime Steel Car Show held in the Grand Forks is original. Owner: Bob Blawat of Greenbush, MN
Alerus Center. This is what the plaque said; It is hard to believe anyone could do that especially a nineteen
year old. 5.1 miles! Unbelievable!
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