June 2014 Volume 47 Number 6 Ballard Syttende Mai Parademembers.doubleknot.com/vccapsr/tcjun14.pdf · Out of all the submissions for last month’s trivia question—”When did Chevrolet

June 2014 Tappet Clatter

J u n e 2 0 1 4 Volume 47 Number 6

THE PUGET SOUND REGION VINTAGE CHEVROLET CLUB OF AMERICA

Our 47th year!

Ballard Syttende Mai Parade

Text and Photos by Dave Haddock

On a beautiful, sunny Saturday afternoon the lovely Chevys started to arrive at the home of Evie and Rod Schein. Each new arrival was greeted with appreciative excitement from our group as well as the neighbors. Our mini parade from the Schein residence to the Parade staging area was a nice start to the day. Rod staged the cars with the oldest first. So, Bob Stamnes in his '26 (only 88 years old) led with Dave Haddock in his '55 (a mere 59 years old), as the last car. Bob was followed by Bill Damm in his '29, Rod Schein in his ‘40, Dave Roberts in his '41, Dick Jones in his '50, and John Anderson in his '54 Cor-vette. Passengers included MG Stamnes and Vicki Olsen with Bob, Karen Damn with Bill, Bill Marshall with Rod, Bet-ty Roberts with Dave, Gisela Jones with Dick, Patricia An-derson with John and Evie Schein, Diane Haddock and Monica Haddock with Dave.

Once we arrived at the staging area we joined a high school marching band from Bellevue, a few other classic cars and numerous clowns and cos-tumed participants. We were the 57th group in the huge parade (said to be the largest celebra-tion of 17th of May outside of Norway). Evie Schein, dressed in her native Norwegian attire, and Bill Damm's daughter, Karen, lead our group, holding the club banner. They were assisted by Kristin Schein with her children ; Garrison (6) and Cora (4 ½). We all had a great time celebrating the day and showing off our cars. After the parade, we gathered again at the Schein’s home where everyone enjoyed a tasty Norwegian smorgasbord prepared by Evie with contributions from the group. It was a wonderful time to meet with friends and enjoy a communal meal. Those who brought their cars can get their passports stamped by Rod at our June Strawberry Social.

(more photos on page 4 )


1967 - Puget Sound Region VCCA - 2014

2 T A P P E T C L A T T E R

The Puget Sound Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America (PS-VCCA) is dedicated to the

preservation, restoration, fun and enjoyment of vintage Chevrolet cars and trucks. Members are not required to

own a Chevrolet. Regional membership is open to all Chevrolet enthusiasts who are members of the Vintage

Chevrolet Club of America (VCCA). All Chevrolets from 1912 through 1989 may be registered with the Region.

General meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month, except the 3rd Monday in May, at Tillicum Middle

School, 16020 SE 16th St., Bellevue, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. No meetings are held in June, July, August, and

December. You can learn more about the club by visiting the website where you can see color photos of previous

tours, parts for sale, wanted, etc., and there is a link to view our monthly newsletter, “The Tappet Clatter.”

You can find the PS-VCCA website on the World Wide Web at http://pugetsoundvintagechevrolet.org/

2014 Puget Sound Region Officers and Board

Director Al Howe [email protected]

Asst. Director Dick Jones [email protected]

Treasurer Sallie Comstock [email protected]

Secretary Don Comstock [email protected]

Activities Rod Schein [email protected]

Membership Donna Onat [email protected]

Historian Dave Haddock [email protected]

Club Store Bill Damm [email protected]

Webmaster Jim Martoza [email protected]

Garage Nite Dick Olson [email protected]

Refreshment Facilitator Bob Helgeson [email protected]

TAPPET CLATTER Staff

Editor Mike Currie [email protected]

Checkers Dave Haddock [email protected]

Glenn & Judy Landguth [email protected]

George Reich [email protected]

Donna Onat [email protected]

Al Howe [email protected]

Jim Martoza [email protected]

Photographers Jim Seiber [email protected]

Dave Haddock [email protected]

Glove Box Bob Stamnes [email protected]

Publication Information The deadline for receiving articles for the Tappet Clatter is normally by the 5th of the month.

The Editor reserves the right to edit material in any way as appropriate for wording, clarity,

grammar, punctuation and available space. We can accept most electronic formats and hardcopy.

Email copy to [email protected]


By Director, Al Howe

Our meeting on May 19th was our last meeting at the school until September. Because of tours

and scheduling conflicts we had low attendance, but a very good meeting. Dick Jones showed

some photos of his and Gisela’s trip to New Zealand. What a wonderful trip they had! Our

June meeting will be the Gail Darby Memorial Strawberry Social. On July 19th we will have a

tour & potluck at my house. August 25th is the very popular dinner meeting at the XXX Root

Beer Drive-in Restaurant in Issaquah with Jose. I hope to see you all at these very important

meetings.

On May 25th I got to chauffeur a newlywed couple from

their wedding reception at Lake

Tapps Lodge in Maple Valley to

the groom’s parents house. They

just wanted to leave the festivi-

ties in an old car and I got to

provide the old car. They chose

from my three cars. It was a

good thing they chose the ’55

Bel Air, because he was wearing a tuxedo, she a wedding dress and it

was raining. I don’t really know them but it seems the bride has an un-

cle who is into old cars and knew someone who recommended me.

Hum! I don’t know who that is but thank them for the recommenda-

tion. I had fun and they seem like a very nice couple.

So far my old Chevys have made me a movie star and a chauffeur. What’s next?

“Congressmen: When they tell a joke it becomes a law, when they make a law it be-

comes a joke”. Will Rogers, Ambassador of Good Will, Prince of Wit and Wisdom, by P.J.

O’Brien, Copyright 1935. Will Rodgers was loved by people around the world and was just a

cowboy and comedian at heart. Yes, I just finished reading this book. Found it in the piles

where it has been hiding for years. Kathy and I are trying to reduce the volumes of stuff we

have and combine two households. Not an easy job. Does anyone want to borrow this book for

some good reading?

Director’s Corner

“From The Drivers Seat”

T A P P E T C L A T T E R 3

GARAGE NITE

There is no Garage Nite scheduled for July. This should give you more time to get your Chevy ready

for summer cruising and the NW Meet in Port Angeles!



Ballard Syttende Mai Parade Photos by Dave Haddock



Member News

(Editor’s Note: What do YOU want to share? This space is reserved for our club members to provide information to others about what YOU are doing! Send something about YOU to: [email protected]. I promise that we’d all like to hear about it. Thanks!)

CHEVROLET TRIVIA

Out of all the submissions for last month’s trivia question—”When did Chevrolet resume production

of trucks after WW2 for the civilian market?”—only the answer from Jim Martoza was the closest but

he didn’t get it quite correct. The actual date (according to the Editor’s sources) was October 3, 1945.

For this month, be the first to send the correct answer to the following question to tappetclat-

[email protected] for a special prize!

In 1966 Chevrolet unveiled the Camaro as a competitor to Ford's Mustang. What code name did

Chevrolet use for the Camaro ?

Tour to Al and Kathy’s house on July 19th for a day of fun and BBQ

It will not rain! Guaranteed!

Al and Kathy will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs. You bring whatever else you

want to eat or share. Al has planned two tours, one from the XXX Root Beer Restaurant

in Issaquah and one from the Supermall in Auburn. However, because he will be at

home getting things ready he will not be able to lead either tour so he will arrange to

have someone else lead them.

Al really needs to know approximately how many will attend so that he will have

enough meat on the BBQ. So if you plan on attending please send him an email or call

before July 4th telling him how many will be in your party.

Each tour should leave their starting point at 10am and arrive at Howe’s house a little

before 11am. (Address and phone number removed. See mailed or emailed Tappet Clat-

ter)

Tour #1—XXX Root Beer Drive-in Restaurant, 98 NE Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA

Tour #2—Supermall, intersection of Supermall Way and Market St, (South Parking Lot)



Bill Damm’s

SAFETY CORNER

June 2014 Safety Ditty

Our strawberry social

Happens each June,

When the berries are ripe

Hopefully it’s not too soon,

To have some shortcake,

With whip cream too.

We hope it’s good weather,

And the skies are blue.

We treasure this time

We can spend together,

And swap some stories,

Like birds of a feather.

We foster good friendships

That last and last.

And remember our friends

Who since have passed.



2014 Activities

June Gail Darby Memorial Strawberry Social June 23

July 4th of July Picnic Dave and Diane Haddock July 4

Tour/Potluck Al Howe July 19

Aug NW Meet Aug 21-23

XXX Drive-In Issaquah

Club Meeting Aug 25

September Early 6-Cylinder Tour – Colorado Jim Farris TBD

October Teanaway Hunters Breakfast Tour Jim Farris TBD

Train Trip to Portland Bill Barker Oct 17-19

Historic Cascades Roads Tour #2 Rod Schein TBD

(On a good weather day)

November Election of 2015 Club Officers

December Christmas Party TBD

July Celebrations

Prospectus for the NW Meet Available

Copies were sent out via email and are also posted on the website. Go to

http://pugetsoundvintagechevrolet.org/index.htm and look under Announcements/

News.

Links to two versions are there—a PDF and a Word document file.

ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS Mike & Kathy Currie 7/1 Al Howe 7/2

Walt Blair Sally Hall 7/11 John Strampher 7/5

John & Marilyn Campbell 7/31 Judy Cloutier 7/14

Linda Wheeler 7/15

Julie Solon 7/18

Betty Roberts 7/19

Jim Darby 7/21

Bob Stamnes 7/26


From the Glove Box From the Glove Box is devoted to sharing technical information, tech-

nical problems and solutions to problems related to the restoration and

preservation of vintage Chevrolets. Please share your knowledge, experienc-

es and recommendations with your fellow members.

Call the Glove Box Coordinator, Bob Stamnes via email

[email protected] with your information.


DO YOU HAVE LEAKING REAR WHEEL SEALS?

Dave Folsom has identified some common problems that he sees in his shop. One of those is leaking rear wheel seals. This often happens because the rear end vent hole is plugged. A plugged vent hole allows pressure to build within the rear end when the air inside the rear end heats up. This pressure pushes the rear end oil out through the seals. This leakage can get on the brake linings which can affect braking.

This vent can be found in two places depending on the year of the car or truck. It can be found on the axle housing or on the torque tube, usually about half way between the transmission and the differential housing.

Fourth of July Picnic

Dave and Diane Haddock

Everyone is invited to Lake Forest Park for the 4th! Carol and Lee Folsom will be here to greet

you in our new venue for the holiday. We have 1.5 acres, so lots of room to roam. We will pro-

vide hot dogs, buns and condiments as well as lemonade for all. Please bring a salad, side or des-

sert to share. Also, bring a chair. We will gather on the deck and near the creek we will have a

small fire to roast marshmallows (and stay warm by if necessary) We have a covered area if need-

ed. Arrive after 12:30. Google maps will provide accurate directions or use the directions below.

(Address, directions and phone number removed. See mailed or emailed Tappet Clatter)



Gail Darby Memorial Strawberry Social at Perrigo Park

June 23

Our annual Strawberry Social celebrating a tra-

dition started by Gail Darby many years ago will

take place at Perrigo Park, 9011 196th Avenue NE,

Redmond.

We will begin serving at around 7:00 P.M. The

shortcake portion will be created from Gail’s recipe

by Jim Darby. Don and Sallie Comstock will bring

the strawberries, whipped cream, bowls, spoons,

etc. Bring your own beverage if desired.

Please drive your Chevy and

enjoy some strawberry

shortcake with us. Kids are

welcome as are other

guests. Come early and en-

joy a leisurely walk on the

nature trails. Someone may

wish to conduct a short

meeting and update you on

the Northwest Meet. I think

Al and maybe Dick will be

on a 4-cylinder tour. Jim,

Sallie, and Don hope to see

you there!

Gail Darby


Web Links Of Interest Capital City Region, VCCA: None

Colombia River Region, VCCA: http://www.vccacolumbiariverregion.org/

Mt. Rainier Region, VCCA: None

North Cascade Region, VCCA: http://clubs.hemmings.com/northcascadevcca

Puget Sound Region, VCCA: http://pugetsoundvintagechevrolet.org/

Willamette Valley Region, VCCA: http://www.wvrvcca.org/

T A P P E T C L A T T E R 1 0

Puget Sound Region VCCA General Meeting Minutes

May 19, 2014

Call To Order: The May meeting was called to order at 7:25 PM. There were 17 members present.

Opening: The meeting began with a report from the group on the Route 66 Tour. They were at the South Rim of The Grand

Canyon. The phone conversation was broadcast through a speaker so all could hear. Those on the tour were: the Barkers,

Comstocks, Helgesons, Olsons, and Jim Darby.

All reported that the tour was going well and that everyone was having a grand time. Jim Seiber who was present at the

meeting filled us in on the brake problem Bill Barker had with his ’66 Corvette and its resolution.

Treasurer’s Report: There was no report as Treasurer Sallie Comstock was at the Grand Canyon at the time.

Tours and Activities: Al Howe gave Rod Schein’s report on upcoming events:

* The next meeting will be the Strawberry Social on June 28. There are no more meetings at the school until September.

* Al Howe will be driving a couple being married in his ’55 Chevy on Sunday, May 25.

* The Ballard Parade was successful once again.

* Seattle Swap Meet: Ana reported on the club’s volunteer group for the event. A photo of those from the Club was

taken. This is Ana’s last year managing our participation. A new coordinator will have to be selected for 2015. A new

Swap Meet Manager will take over the swap meet for the V/8 Club next year. It will be Dave White who is also one

of our members.

* The Garage Nite is in June, not May as listed in the last TC.

* Al Howe reported on the NW Meet. A planning meeting will be held at the Johnson’s June 1.

* The VCCA National Four Cylinder Tour is in Decorah, Iowa the last week of June. Puget Sound Region members

planning on attending include Al and Kathy Howe, Dick Jones and grandson Alex, Dennis and Gerri Johnson, Dan and

Sheri Johnson, Ken Beach, Tom Meleo and Jim Farris with daughters Theresa & Rosemary and grandson Will.

Program: Dick Jones presented a program on his recent trip with Gisela to New Zealand and Australia.

Refreshments: Glenn and Judy Landguth provided refreshments which included fresh home-baked Saffron.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:25 pm.

Respectively submitted by Jim Farris (the Secretary was at the Grand Canyon).


TAPPET CLATTER Classifieds Ads will be posted for a minimum of three months (longer on a space-available basis). Please notify the Tappet Clatter

Editor at [email protected] when your listing no longer needs to be published.

T A P P E T C L A T T E R 1 1

1926 Engine Head, $100 Dick Olson 425 222-5798

WANTED

1996 SS Impala, Black, Low Miles, All options,+ Sunroof,

Weld wheels, Arizona speed headers & air intake. $23,000

Jerry Yoder (253) 307-1910, [email protected] 1934 Chevy ton and a half flatbed truck,

Older restoration, origi-

nal engine, blue body,

black fenders, interior

is fair to good, pictures

available on request.

Asking $22,850.

Cathy Johnson,

425-255-6325

Car Tube Radio box without cables, unknown operational

condition $30

Bob Stamnes 206 365-1482,

1930’s Car Radio dial and cable for 30s car, nice $50

Bob Stamnes [email protected] for pics

1935-6 Speedometer without cable, nice $100


1928 Headlight Trim Rings, new reproduction parts, still in

shipping bags $75 pr.


Seat Frame and Cushions (Needs Reconditioning) Fits

1948 to 1954 Chevy Pickup. Don Hatley

(253) 941-5674 3/14

1964 Chevelle SS - any condition

Dave White 206-999-8138 [email protected]

1936 Headlight Lens, 7-15/16 OD, 7-1/2” bucket?, new re-

production. Appears to be same as GR-191 in

Filling Station Catalog $35


1931 Ignition Switch, Dick, 425 736-8798,

[email protected]

FOR SALE

6.00 X 16 Wide Whitewalls, Five each. Bias ply B.F.

Goodrich tires - good tread - low mileage. $500.

Jim Seiber 425-765-8195 4/14

FREE STUFF

19" spoke wheels, two each and two 19" tires (1 new, 1

used), black wall. Mark Shaw 425-417-3216

[email protected] 5/14

Air Compressor - Like new. 220 Volt - $425.00, with two

60 gal tanks. Bill Barker 425-643-0698

bbarkerjr@ gmail.com

Set of 4 wheels, 6 lug Chevy pickup, 15”, or set of garage

dollies. Ken Hovda 509-863-3450

[email protected]

1977 L82 Corvette, white with red interior. Less than 60K

miles. $12,000 OBO. Max Reich 206-830-8418 6/14

1953,54, 55 Corvette intake manifold. Complete with 3

Carter YH side draft carburetors and fuel filters, Can't be too

many of these out there! A little rough but good for parts

and/or unique display. Owner wants $500. Contact Dave

Haddock, [email protected]. 6/14

tel:206%20365-1482

mailto:[email protected]






Serial Numbers on Your Car!

So where do you look for a serial number? I

helped a friend from South Dakota find a

1948 Chevrolet Coupe in Portland about two

years ago. Nothing seemed to be amiss until

he tried later to sell it to a guy in Nebraska.

Yup, the serial number on the title did not

match the numbers on the door post. I called

our VCCA technical advisors for ‘48’s who

said the number should be in front of the seat

on the passenger side floor panel. Nope, not

there. At least he couldn’t find it. So now I’m trying to find out what went wrong and if it is not a le-

gitimate title, who will make it right? Just a word to the wise ….. be cautious when buying and selling

vehicles. Check it out first.

Good luck as you tour this summer and please be careful!

VCCA Area # 3 Director Report

By David Gowan

Documents

June 2014 Volume 47 Number 6 Ballard Syttende Mai Parademembers.doubleknot.com/vccapsr/tcjun14.pdf · Out of all the submissions for last month’s trivia question—”When did Chevrolet