NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club

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1 NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club SINCE 1971 Volume 45, Issue 8 AUGUST 2015 The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded in August of Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month in the school cafeteria of St. Alphonsus church located on Church Road (Rt. 19 & Rt. 910) in Wexford, unless otherwise noted in the monthly newsletter. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE INSIDE THIS ISSUE Upcoming Events 4 PICNIC TIME!! 6 Summer seems to finally be happening. I hope you are getting out in your antique vehicle and enjoying some cruises and Club activities. Don t forget to start thinking about bringing your recycled gifts to the September picnic meeting. Bingo is on the agenda again. Hope to see you soon! Michael BOSH Tour - We re invited 7 Classifieds & Notices 8-9 Name That Vehicle Back HAPPY 44th ANNIVERSARY TO THE NHHAC.

2 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 2 NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES JULY 12, 2015 On July 12, 2015, President Mike Quinn called the meeting to order following the Pledge of Allegiance. President Quinn inquired if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the June 14, 2015 meeting. There were none. Mary Jo Phillips motioned to accept the minutes and Jennie Barker seconded. Mike Quinn read the treasurer s report in Jack Swaney s absence. Current cash balance is $6, Jennie Barker made a motion to accept the treasurer s report and Ken Barker seconded. Wellness Report Phil Deakin is getting better each day at home. He welcomes phone calls. We welcomed Jennie and Ken Barker back to our meeting. Jennie thanked everyone for cards and well wishes. Old Business Grace Manor cruise is rescheduled for Saturday, August 15 at 1:00. The club picnic, organized by Jan and Bonnie Smith, will be held on Sunday, September 13 at His Kids School on Saxonburg Road. Directions will be in the newsletter. People with last names from A to M should bring a dessert; those with last names from N to Z should bring a side dish. Plan to arrive around noon; snacks will be available. We will eat promptly at 1:30. Mary Jo Phillips will run the bingo. If you wish to participate, bring silly/recycled items for prizes. Tables and chairs will be available inside; if you wish to sit outside, bring a lawn chair. New Business VA Aspinwall cruise is scheduled for September 19 from noon to 3 p.m. Try to attend. The vets really appreciate seeing our cars. Upcoming lunch tours - August 5 - Steve Illsley will sponsor a tour. Details will follow. August 19 - Clara Dresbach will sponsor a tour. Details will follow. Fall tour - October 4 Jan and Bonnie Smith visited the Meadowcroft Village archeological site in Avella, PA and found it to be interesting. A lot of walking is involved to see the attractions although there are resting places for those who do not wish to do the walking. The tour of the rock shelter takes 45 minutes and has 60 steps to access the shelter. Lunch is planned prior to the tour of Meadowcroft Village at the Breezy Heights Tavern. Sign-up sheets at the next two meetings. There being no further business to discuss, Mary Jo Phillips motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diane Otto

3 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 3 Information List If you would like to be included on the list that informs members of cancellations, member illnesses and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Martha McEvoy at marthamcevoy@comcast.net Wellness and Condolences Until John Kuss is able to resume his duties as the chairperson of our Get Well and Condolences committee for members and their immediate families, two people will handle this important job. For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at redbug17@verizon.net or For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at carnut123@hotmail.com or OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President Michael Quinn chuckiebird@verizon.net Vice President Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net Treasurer Jack Swaney carnut123@hotmail.com Secretary Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com Directors Jan Smith, Past President Mike Coco, Term 2015 Antoinette Quinn, Term 2016 Lou Gamber, Term 2017 Bob Goetz, Term 2018 APPOINTIVE POSITIONS Historian Ann Cutuli amcutulil@hotmail.com Flea Market Chairman Daryl Elliott elliott.mktg@verizon.net Car Show Chairman Joe Somerville joeandkath@verizon.net Car Show Program Joe Disalvo v42xcc2@yahoo.com Newsletter Editor Jennie Barker nhhacnews@yahoo.com Merchandise Director Diane Otto dotto1208@aol.com Steve Illsley Webmaster Pat O Neill pjojlo@msn.com

4 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 4 UPCOMING EVENTS Aug. 9 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm Aug. 12 Women s Lunch details below Aug. 15 Grace Manor Car Cruise, 1:00-3:00 PM; no sign up necessary Sept. 13 Monthly meeting and picnic - See Page 6 Sept. 19 VA Aspinwall Car Cruise, 12:00-3:00 PM; no sign up necessary 5103 Delafield Ave., Aspinwal October 3 Mars Apple Fest, Downtown Mars 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM October 4 Fall Tour - Details to follow Back by Popular Demand - the Womens Lunch The next lunch will be August 12 at First Watch on Rt19 in Cranberry. We will meet at 11:30. Please or call Ann Cutuli at amcutuli@hotmail.com or if you can come as I need a count of how many people. Car Trivia - See answer on page 9 Q: What was the first car to use power operated seats?

5 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 5 Need OLDER model cars for "The Great Gatsby Garden Party" at Hartwood Mansion on September 19th Saturday from 1pm to 6pm. This is a fund raising event, admission is $80 ea. or $150 per couple. However, the driver and one passenger are free for participating. Contact Carol Vivaldi LET S CRUISE August 15: Grace Manor 1:00 3:00 PM September 19: VA 12:00 3:00 PM

6 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 6 NHHAC ANNUAL PICNIC Sunday, September 13 Arrive anytime after 12:00 PM for snacks; Food will be served at 1:30 PM His Kids Christian School 650 Saxonburg Rd., Butler 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. If your last name begins with the letter A through M: bring a dessert N through Z: bring a side dish Bring lawn chairs if you want to sit outside Please wear your name tag Call Jan & Bonnie at to make your reservation. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 6. BINGO!! If you want to play, bring a small bingo prize that you did not purchase. Be creative!

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8 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 8 FOR SALE 1930 Model A Ford Roadster $25,000 Body completely restored by DAVID LEY New roof & roof hardware Four new tires New engine (rebuilt) from SNYDER INC Installed by John Kaiser; Approx. 100 miles on it 12 Volt electrical system; New battery Borg Warner Overdrive Cut down flywheel New brakes with cast iron drums Bud Lawton; First Posted: August 2015 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. Other member ads may be included on a space-available basis. Please include the phone number and/or address you want displayed. The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising. NHHAC News is published monthly. All items for publication must be received no later than the 20 th of each month. Send submissions to Jennie Barker, 2349 Highland Ave, Allison Park, PA or 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 An application for membership is located on the club website at Membership dues are $20.00 per year, payable by the first day of January. Late renewals are $25.00

9 NHHAC NEWS August 2015 Page 9 For Sale Complete HVLP paint system. Everything you need Brand New never used. $ Ernie Rensi First Posted August 2015 Answer to Car Trivia Question from Page 4 A: They were first used on the 1947 Packard line. We mourn the passing of former member Patty Frankenstein Newsletters sent to addresses are in full color. Printed copies of the newsletter are in black and white. Don t let your newsletter take a wrong turn! Please send your new address (street and/or ) to Pat O Neill, 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA or pjojlo@msn.com. Newsletter Submissions Do you have a story or photo share? Send them to the newsletter editor. The next deadline is: August 20 CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS - Please send corrections & omissions to the editor.

10 NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB c/o Pat O Neill 675 Bairdford Road Gibsonia, PA August 2015 TO: Next Meeting Sunday, August 9 7:00 P.M. St. Alphonsus Cafeteria Last month s wheel belongs to Bonnie and Jan Smith s 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire 2 door Hardtop After-market wheels made this a trick question Correct answers: Jan Smith NAME THAT VEHICLE What vehicle does this wheel belong to? Bonus question: Who owns it? Send your guess to the editor.