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July/August 2020
Volume 63 Issue 5 www.aacasouthflorida.club
A 1974 CORVETTE and the QUEST
for the NCRS BOWTIE AWARD
(See story on page 6)
Page 2 OFFICERS / BOARD of DIRECTORS / CONTENTS / SUPPORTER
Officers—2020
President, Ira Shapiro 305-938-4000 ishapiro54@gmail.com
Parliamentarian
1st Vice-President Millie Garcia 305-992-5902 milhval@yahoo.com
2nd Vice-President Rudy Rodriguez 305-804-7655 rjrdcpa@gmail.com Editors Emeritus:
Secretary, Web Master Bob Squier 305-252-2756 bsquier47@bellsouth.net Bob Squier
Treasurer, Manny Garcia 305-978-8037 aacasofla@gmail.com Ernesto Romero
Immediate Past President Bob Mayer
Board of Directors—2020 Ben Harris
William Anello 305-431-5296 wfacheckmate@aol.com Maurice Hawa
Steve Wolf*
Chico Goldsmith 305-284-1228 chicog1942@gmail.com Steven Steele
Jean Hawa Editor Sidelights, Sunshine Report 305-661-9758 jmhawa@comcast.net Al Roscoe*
Tomás Hernández Safety Officer, 786-510-9961 tomas12905@comcast.net George Duvall *
Sergeant at Arms Don King*
Norman Kassoff 305-251-3469 nkassoff@aol.com Bob Lewin*
Phil Johnson*
Guy Lewis Of Counsel 305-775-7880 glewis@lewistein.com
John Anderson*
Timothy Merriman 954-668-5315 timothymerriman@hotmail.com Charles Sebastian*
Ron Mitro 305-255-2656 aacameras@aol.com *deceased
Al Padilla 305-525-8314 elpad@comcast.net
Mike Penn 305-235-6890 mpenn@wagmiami.com
Conrad Vazquez 347-624-7868 cvazq1@gmail.com
Philip Williams Membership 305-233-9019 pmw@barkbarkwoofwoof.com
Sidelights is the official publication of the South Florida Region of the Antique
Automobile Club of America. It has been published continuously since June 1958.
SIDELIGHTS The paper informs members of local and state activities, club functions, meeting
July/August 2020 dates and has articles of general interest for the car enthusiast. All articles and
Volume 63 Issue 5 stories may be reproduced if proper credit is given.
Jean Hawa, Editor
The views and opinions expressed in the articles in Sidelights are those of the named
305-661-9758 author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editor, the Board of
jmhawa@comcast.net Directors of the A.A.C.A. South Florida Region or members of the club.
CONTENTS
AACA National/Region Events 12
Birthdays 12
Board Minutes 4-5
Car Identification 7
Car Story 8-9
Club/National Calendar 12
Cover/ Member’s Story
1974 Corvette 6-7
Editor’s Notes 3
Interesting Websites 9
Other Events 12
President’s Message 3
Rummage Box 10
South Florida Region Events 12
Sunshine Report 12
Supporters 2, 11
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – JULY/AUGUST Editor’s Notes Page 3
My fellow club members, I hope this issue of Sidelights Since our Spring
finds you all in good health. News from the disappeared in so
coronavirus front is both good and bad. More of our many ways, it is
community is re-opening, albeit in a phased response hard to fathom
to keeping us all safe. Restaurants are re-opening with that our country and world literally has been shut down for
sit-down service but with limits of occupancy and three months due to the coronavirus. Constant hand
proximity of the patrons. These rules are still washing, wearing a mask while in public places, sanitizing
preventing us from gathering for a monthly meeting. anything and everything that could become an infectious
At the same time, beaches and parks have begun to re place, keeping a safe distance from others, etc. has become
-open, also with restrictions that prevent us from a wake up call to most of us. The stay at home edict was
having our summer picnic. Vice President Rudy either a pleasant experience for some or heart breaking
Rodriguez is in communication with the county to see when loved ones couldn’t be seen or embraced. The lack of
when we can reserve a park location for our club traffic was delightful especially when the necessary trip to
picnic. The intention is for later in the year, we will be the grocery store, drug store, hardware store, or doctor
getting together. Later will be better then never! were needed.
As stated in our last issue of Sidelights, there are still And now, Summer is upon us. It appears that too many
ways for us to remain together. The latest issue of the people have relaxed the guidelines too quickly. This editor
Club Roster has been published by Jean Hawa with the wonders what will happen to car events. This editor has
assistance of Philip Williams and Bob Squier. Once heard that some cruise-ins have started up locally in Goulds
again Jean, Philip and Bob have produced a wonderful and Hollywood. Fortunately for those car enthusiasts in
publication. On behalf of the Board and myself, I want Pennsylvania, the Department of Health dropped its lawsuit
to thank them for their hard work. A more immediate and the Carlisle Events personnel were able to reach an
way to stay in touch is our club website. Bob Squier is agreement on the Carlisle Spring Auto Show and Flea
doing a great job updating and posting pictures of our Market, just in time for the June 17-20 event. From reports
club. Visit the website and relive our National Show as seen, the crowds were smaller and fewer vendors
well as all the other events we have done pre- participated, but it was still considered a success. The June
shutdown. I also want you to log into our club 26-27 Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals is expected to be held as
Facebook page. Click on this link or copy and paste this scheduled.
web address into your browser to see the latest As the community has applauded and thanked the many
postings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ first responders, health care workers, and those in the
539149980121328. Be sure to join the page, which essentially important services, one of own members has
will allow you to be an active member of our club’s had to brave the elements in his line of work during the
Group Facebook page. So far only 44 club members lockdown. Members Hank Tester who has broadcasted live
have joined the Facebook Group. I encourage you to all over Miami-Dade County for CBS News (Channel 4) took
post pictures of your favorite cars, past car events, or the time to interview Jay Mullininx about maintaining one’s
fun car facts. By actively following our page we will all vehicle(s) during the lockdown to avoid a breakdown.
be much closer together by sharing your love for the Bravo to both for the sage advice as our vehicles, both
car hobby. With no club events happening these days, modern and antique, were semi-permanently parked. On a
we need to help Jean fill the pages of Sidelights. Please side note, this editor put gas in her car after five weeks
submit an article or story to Jean Hawa for Sidelights. where she had traveled only 104 miles. The motivator was
being at the right place for the right price.
Friends, we are all stronger than the pandemic. Enjoy Enclosed in/Attached to this issue of Sidelights is a guideline
our club newsletter, website and Facebook page. of possible topics for you, our members, to submit an article
Maintain social distancing, wash your hands often, and about your antique vehicle or car event. It could be a
be safe. I want to talk with all of you at our next current vehicle or one to which you had to say good-bye.
event. You don’t need to use the guidelines, your experience
Ira Shapiro, President 2020 should dictate what you want to say about your baby or
305-938-4000 nightmare.
ishapiro54@gmail.com Happy Future Motoring!
Jean
Page 4 BOARD MINUTES: MAY 5, 2020 and JUNE 2, 2020 (DRAFT)
The A.A.C.A. South Florida Region Board Meeting of end of the year. He suggested that we do a more upscale
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 was online using Zoom. holiday party if gatherings are allowed and safe in
December.
The Board Meeting was called to Order by President Ira
Shapiro. Board meeting started at 7:04 P.M. Other Club Business: The MIDFLORIDA Auto Show & Lake
Mirror Concours has been canceled and both January’s
In virtual attendance: President Ira Shapiro, 1st Vice Art Deco Weekend and the February’s Miami
President Millie Garcia, 2nd Vice President Rudy International Auto Show are on a contingency basis.
Rodriguez, Treasurer Manny Garcia, Secretary Bob
Squier, and Board Members: Bill Anello, Chico Goldsmith, Sunshine Report: It is Tomás and Yovanna Hernández
Jean Hawa, Tomás Hernández, Guy Lewis, Tim Merriman, wedding anniversary and the board wished them a Happy
Ron Mitro, Mike Penn, Conrad Vazquez, Philip Williams Anniversary. Eugenio Tormes passed away and a
and guest Maurice Hawa. condolence card has been sent to the family. George
Harvey underwent surgery and is home and doing well.
First Order of Business – Acceptance of Board Meeting Philip Williams’ father has asymptomatic COVID-19 and
Minutes from Previous Month: his mother spent a short time in the hospital due to
complications from medications she is taking. Manny and
Ira Shapiro asked if everyone present had read the Millie reported they will be getting the rapid COVID-19
minutes of last month’s board meeting; if so and if there test. Chico Goldsmith’s mother-in-law passed away last
were no questions, comments or corrections, would month and condolences were sent to the family.
someone move to accept the minutes as posted. Chico
Goldsmith made a motion to accept the April minutes as Adjournment: With no further club business to discuss,
presented. The motion was seconded by Tim Merriman. and no one to thank for hosting the Board meeting, a
Having no further discussion, the motion was voted on motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 P.M. by Ira
and passed. Shapiro and second by Philip Williams and it was
unanimously approved.
Second Order of Business-Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer
Manny Garcia reported on the two accounts: BB&T (set Respectfully Submitted by Bob Squier, Secretary
up for the Nationals Winter Meet) and City National. The
PDF of the bank statements had been emailed to
President Ira Shapiro and Secretary, Bob Squier earlier in BOARD MINUTES: June 2, 2020 (DRAFT)
the day. AACA Nationals Winter Meet Financial Report:
The A.A.C.A. South Florida Region Board Meeting of
Manny Garcia noted that due to COVID-19 AACA National
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 was online using Zoom.
Headquarters is still closed so the final tally for the
Nationals Winter Meet is still delayed. Our club still owes The Board Meeting was called to Order by President Ira
some funds to National and it owes the club some funds. Shapiro. Board meeting started at 7:05 P.M.
When things return to normal the final accounting will In virtual attendance: President Ira Shapiro, 1st Vice
take place. President Millie Garcia, 2nd Vice President Rudy
Rodriguez, Treasurer Manny Garcia, Secretary Bob
Third Order of Business-Membership Report: Presented Squier, and Board Members: Chico Goldsmith, Jean
by Philip Williams, Membership Chairman. As of Board Hawa, Tomás Hernández, Tim Merriman, Conrad
Meeting the membership roll stands at 141 families. Vazquez, Philip Williams and guest Maurice Hawa.
First Order of Business – Acceptance of Board Meeting
General Meeting: Due to COVID-19 the general meetings
are canceled until further notice. Ira Shapiro asked if the Minutes from Previous Month:
restaurant had been notified that we would not be there, Ira Shapiro asked if everyone present had read the
but are interested in coming back when things open up. minutes of last month’s board meeting; if so and if there
Millie Garcia said she had been in touch with the were no questions, comments or corrections, would
restaurant. Annual Picnic – Due to COVID-19 the picnic is someone move to accept the minutes as posted. Jean
canceled. Ira suggested that we watch what is happening, Hawa made a motion to accept the May minutes as
but at this time we should cancel all activities until the presented. The motion was seconded by (cont. on page 5)
BOARD MINUTES: JUNE 2, 2020 (DRAFT) FUTURE EVENTS Page 5
(continued from page 4) second by Chico Goldsmith. It was unanimously
Tomás Hernández. Having no further discussion, the approved.
motion was voted on and passed. Respectfully Submitted by Bob Squier, Secretary
Second Order of Business-Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer
Manny Garcia reported on the two accounts: BB&T (set
up for the Nationals Winter Meet) and City National. The PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE WITH COVID-19
PDF of the bank statements had been emailed to
President Ira Shapiro and Secretary, Bob Squier earlier in By Jean Hawa
the day. He also noted that our PayPal account has been Many people are wondering what will be the new
closed and he will be working with Chris Williams and normal. Hugging and handshakes have been replaced
Bob Squier to setup payment on the website for
with social distancing. Just as our country started re-
membership and other payments.
opening, relaxing restrictions allowing non-essential
AACA Nationals Winter Meet Financial Report: Manny businesses to open, more coronavirus cases developed.
Garcia noted that due to COVID-19 AACA National Here in Miami-Dade, some of the major city mayors
Headquarters is still closed so the final tally for the made facemasks mandatory again. Currently large
Nationals Winter Meet is still delayed. Millie Garcia told gatherings still have not been approved.
us she was in touch with Pat Buckley at AACA National
headquarters and the two of them are working on the As you already know our Board of Directors has canceled
final accounting. She hopes to have it wrapped up soon all events, but not options. Thinking positively, when we
and will be able to give a final report at the next board are allowed to have our car shows and events, hopefully
meeting. the annual club picnic (TBA), Cars in the Garden/Trunk
Third Order of Business-Membership Report: Presented ‘n Treat on October 25th at Fairchild Tropical Botanic
by Philip Williams, Membership Chairman. As of Board Garden, and the Vintage Auto Show at the Deering
Meeting the membership roll remains at 141 families. Estate in November, we need to do each activity in a
General Meeting: Due to COVID-19 the general manner that provides social distancing. It is unknown if
meetings are canceled until further notice. vendors or other supporters would be able to continue
Annual Picnic – Rudy Rodriguez is working with the their support to provide the trophies, dash plaques, food
County on getting a date and location. After some vouchers, etc. Staff at the Deering Estate have started
discussion it was determined that the second week in planning to accommodate our car show and within a
October would be good as it is far enough away that we week will teleconference with me soon to ensure
will hope to be able to hold it and the weather is cooler everyone has a safe experience this year. We know that
then. As part of the discussion it was noted by Chico guidelines need to be followed and can change at any
Goldsmith and Jean Hawa that our Fairchild “Trunk and moment. 2020 has been challenging for everyone, but
Treat Car Show” would be October 25, 2020 and the we can be flexible and adapt as circumstances arise.
Deering Estate Vintage Car Display would be in
November. Other future activities include obtaining interesting guest
speakers for our general meetings, establishing a
Other Club Business: Ira Shapiro informed us that July
nomination committee, holding an election, and having
10, 2020 is Collector Car Appreciation Day. We should
a holiday party in conjunction with the installation of
try to think of something to mark this day.
officers and board members. Since our general meetings
Sunshine Report: Philip Williams’ father passed away have been canceled, perhaps your ideas about the
and condolences were sent to both Nancy Williams
aforementioned items can be individually sent. Our
(widow) and Philip Williams. Jean Hawa talked with
board will meet again on July 7th via Zoom. If you have
Nancy Bahn who is doing better and that she and Carlton
any thoughts or suggestions please contact any of the
are enjoying their new home at East Ridge at Cutler Bay.
board members (see page 2 for contact information)
Adjournment: With no further club business to discuss, prior to the board meeting. Your input is important. Your
and no one to thank for hosting the Board meeting, Ira club will work with you. You may have an idea that no
asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 P.M.
one has ever thought of doing.
Conrad Vazquez made a motion to adjourn and it was
Page 6 MEMBER’S STORY: 1974 CORVETTE
A 1974 CORVETTE and the QUEST for the Bowtie Sign off at an NCRS Regional Meet which
NCRS BOWTIE AWARD precedes the next NCRS National Convention. Once
Submitted by Eduardo Padron successfully receiving the sign off, you can then register
for the Convention. Due to the very detailed Bowtie
judging process, there is four car limit per class, thus if
Cover Photo: 2019 NCRS National Convention,
you do not sign up quickly, your car may not get in. If
Greenville, South Carolina
the car does not get into the National it was signed off
for, the sign off lapses and the owner has to start the
process all over again for a future National. I know this
from personal experience as the 74 was signed off at the
2016 NCRS Florida Winter Regional, but we could not
make the National that year, thus the sign off lapsed and
we had to go through the sign off process again in 2019.
Bowtie judging is very different than Top Flight judging.
The judges are looking for correct parts, but this time
they want to ensure that the part being evaluated is the
actual part that was on the car when it left St. Louis, not
a replacement part. This means they’re looking for
evidence of screws having been turned, nuts scratched
from wrenches, parts repainted, etc. Condition is not
relevant, parts are simply given a pass or fail, based on
Bowtie Sign-off and Flight judging - 2016 NCRS Winter originality to the car.
Regional, Lakeland Florida
Four teams of two judges each evaluate the mechanical,
The 4-Star Bowtie award is arguably the most prestigious
interior, exterior, and chassis areas of the car. To receive
award in the NCRS portfolio. Bowtie judging is strictly for
the award, a Corvette has to achieve an originality score
un-restored 1953 – 1982 Corvettes and is performed
of 85% or better on the interior and exterior judging
once a year at the annual NCRS National convention.
sections, an 80% or better score in the mechanical and
chassis sections, and receive a final vote from the judges,
Along with Junior and Senior AACA judging in the 30C
indicating the car should be preserved in its current state
Corvette category, I had also experienced the NCRS
due to its educational value to serve as a benchmark
Flight Judging process multiple times, but yearned of
vehicle for judging guides, judging schools, and restorers
owning a truly original survivor car. There is something
in order to demonstrate how the plant actually built
very special about a preserved unmolested original. You
these cars.
can always continue to improve a restored car, yet you
can’t make an original better. I found my original car by
As mentioned earlier, our sign off for the 2016 NCRS
chance in late 2015, a very well optioned low mileage
National lapsed, thus we waited for the National
1974 L-82 Medium Blue Coupe.
Convention to get back to the east coast in 2019. In the
meantime, the judges at the 2016 meet had taken note
The Corvette was manufactured in early June 1974 and
of the car’s originality and the car served as a reference
was delivered to a dealer in Johnstown Ohio. The car
Corvette in the mechanical and chassis section of the
was very well documented with factory paperwork and
recently updated 73-74 NCRS Technical Information and
ownership history, but more importantly the prior
Judging Guide.
owners’ diligent stewardship and care of the car was
reflected in its preserved time capsule condition. Once
Then along came the long awaited 2019 NCRS Winter
in my possession, I carefully evaluated the car again,
Regional in Florida. The car basically started from
further validating my initial impressions. The quest for
scratch having to go through the Bowtie sign off process
the 4 Star Bowtie award had just begun.
again. The 1974 easily achieved its fourth Top Flight at
the event and the judges once again signed it off for
For a Corvette to be considered a Star/Bowtie judging
Bowtie judging at the 2019 NCRS National Convention in
candidate you must first register for Flight judging and
Greenville, South Carolina. (continued on page 7)
MEMBER’S STORY: 1974 CORVETTE / CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE CARS? Page 7
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE CARS?
2
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Bowtie Sign-off and Flight judging - 2019 NCRS Winter 3 4
Regional, Lakeland Florida
In Greenville, the car was submitted to one of the most
exhaustive forensic examinations performed by NCRS
judges, including a detailed inspection of the chassis
section with the car up on a lift. Part numbers, date
codes, finishes, and condition were carefully
evaluated.
At the end of a very long day, the NCRS team leader
gave me the good news that the car had passed all four
sections and was awarded the NCRS 4 star Bowtie
award, the highest award offered by the NCRS for un-
restored Corvettes. To date, only 340 Corvettes have
5 6
achieved this award.
Accolades for the Corvette continued thereafter as it
participated as a Bowtie display car at the NCRS 2020
Winter Regional in Lakeland Florida, being selected for
use as a benchmark car for the judging school seminar.
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Judging seminar - 2020 NCRS Winter Regional,
Lakeland Florida
Page 8 REVIEW of “A FAMILY HEIRLOOM, RESTORED from HOOD to TAILLIGHTS”
Reviewed by Jean Hawa A owners he met at car shows and swap meets. Only two
items were outsourced: the engine because he didn’t
A former co-worker emailed “A Family Heirloom, have the skills to rebuild it and the body to professionals
Restored from Hood to Taillights” from the NY Times to because it involved putting it an acid bath to remove the
this reviewer. paint and rust, as well, as repainting to the original color.
His wife, the family bookkeeper, kept all the receipts
Back Story: Between 1928 and 1931 about five million which totaled $20,000.00.
Ford Model A’s, not including commercial vehicles, were
built in two dozen body styles. It is estimated that Dan and his wife moved to Arkansas in 1986 to care for
between 250,000 and 500,000 remain in running her parents. While there Dan continued to restore the
condition or are barned, boxed or garaged. The Ford Model A by recovering the original seats with a
Haegerts, a five generation family have a 1931 Ford “plush, light brown mohair fabric”, just like the original.
Model A-Deluxe Slant Windshield model.
In the early 2000s, Dan passed down the Ford to his son,
Lee Haegert, a Santa Fe engineer who rode in a detector Dr. Stan Haegert and his wife Deb who lived in Colorado.
car to inspect defects in the rails, was not the original The completely restored Ford Model A became the family
owner of the 1931 Ford Model A that was driven off the heirloom which is used as a second car in the spring and
production line. Lee bought the used car in 1935. When summer. Dr. Haegert drives it to “exercise” the engine,
his son Dan was fourteen, Lee taught him how to drive does his own oil changes and says that it is a low
the car. In the 1950s, the Model A sat in the garage. Dan maintenance vehicle. He is considering joining the Model
became an instrumental music teacher and in the A Ford Club of Colorado “to keep the vehicle pristine.”
evenings, took welding classes and learned how to “fuse
and repair rusted parts of the car’s exterior, replaced The summer project took twenty-seven years. Deb
worn-out steel joints with new ones, ...built a new Haegert became the family historian and compiled a book
manifold heater from scratch, worked on the about the life of the 1931 Ford Model A. Dan entered it
undercarriage, and primed the chassis with three coats of in many car shows in Arkansas, Florida and Michigan.
paint”. Even though it had no roof nor window panes, and a
blanket duct-taped to the back seat, the Model A’s first
In 1968 Lee Haegert sold the Ford to his son Dan for one award was a third place in the 1900-1940 class at the
dollar. The family used a U-Haul to transport it from Feather Festival in Springdale, Arkansas. For three years in
Topeka, Kansas to Lansing, Michigan. Dan decided to a row, it won the ‘People’s Choice’ award.
restore the ‘31 in 1976, thinking that it would be done
during that summer. It wasn’t. According to Dr. Haegert, the car is museum quality,
garaged and utilitarian, and estimates its value to be
The restoration project involved the following: Dan $15,000 to $20,000. Speaking about his father “His
Haegert dismantled the Model A in the backyard in a very persistence is what I admire the most,” Dr. Haegert said
methodical manner by labeling everything and putting it of his father’s ingenuity. “You’re a tinkerer. If ever there
on a pegboard. The interior and exterior were refreshed. was a problem that needed to be solved, you would stick
To lift the body off the chassis, he rigged a tripod of wood on that problem until you got it solved.” He and his father
against a pine tree. He “ also constructed a sandblasting agreed that “Dan inherited his knack for mechanics and
cabinet which he used to strip away rust and paint, and engineering from his own father, Lee.”
repaired and completed metalwork on the brakes”. After
market items were installed– a turn signal light and an Currently, it appears that there is no further interest in
external trunk. Replaced was the “original electrical the hobby from the immediate family of their two
system consisting of a generator with an alternator that daughters and their grandsons who occasionally ride in
recharged the battery at lower RPMs. An oil filter was the car. However, their niece is hoping that it will be
added to keep the engine clean and extend its life.” passed down to her. Maybe the grandsons will become
interested when they are older. Dan Haegert also moved
Performing 90% of the work himself, Dan utilized Ford to Colorado, eventually into an assisted living facility.
Model A restoration/shop manuals, the expertise of Sadly, Dan Haegert passed away on April 12, 2020.
members of the local Ford Model A Club and other Model (continued on page 9)
“A FAMILY HEIRLOOM” (cont.) / WEBSITES / CAR IDENTITIES Page 9
(continued from page 8) Alright you young and older whipper-snappers,
let’s see how you do the questions on the test. Be
Since permission to showcase the article was not sought, honest with yourself….no cheating. See how you
no photos will be shown, only a review of the article “A do. The average score is 73%.
Family Heirloom, Restored From Hood to Taillights” can This will rattle the cobwebs in the 'ol brain.
be made by this reviewer. The story by Jennifer E. Mabry http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-
was published on March 26, 2020 (updated on March 29, show-50s/
2020) in The New York Times with credits to Benjamin _____________________________________
Rasmussen. A version of this article appears in print
on March 27, 2020, Section B, Page 9 of the New York It’s a long search but very interesting stuff one
edition with the headline: Painstakingly Restoring a might need:
Family Heirloom. The online source is:
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Page 10
THE CHEVROLET BOWTIE Editor’s Note
Bob Parrish Matt Hinson
VP– National Awards Rummage Box Editor
Most of us remember “See the Welcome to my 17th issue as Editor of the
USA in your Chevrolet”, the Rummage Box.
advertising tune sung by the
I am getting a bit closer to the end of my 1938 Buick Century
beloved Dinah Shore to promote the Chevy project. While I can start to see the end of the project, I still have a
brand in the 1950s. Did you realize the logo bit of work ahead of me on the project. I recently got the car back
made some minor changes around that same
from the paint shop and am well on the way to completing the
time? restoration.
The Chevy bowtie logo, as it is commonly If you want to see more
referred to among hobbyists, is one of the about this project, please
longest, continuous American business logos check it out on the AACA
still in existence, with perhaps Coca Cola being Discussion Forum at:
older. The logo first appeared around 1911 and https://forums.aaca.org/
continued the name framed in a bowtie looking topic/297623-1938-buick-
configuration with two horizontal bars in the century-model-61-four-
center. On pre-war Chevrolets the logo could door-touring-sedan-trunk
be found everywhere, on the engine block, -back/.
water pump, cylinder heads, exhaust
manifolds, as well on the body, taillight lens, I hope that you are all having as much old car fun as you can in
hub caps, not to mention floor mats, dash and these trying days. I heard on the radio the other day that a recent
accessories. “The Good Old Days”. trend is the return of the old fashioned “Sunday afternoon family
drive”. Once again we find something old is back in fashion. That
No one really noticed that the previously goes right in hand with what some of our local AACA members
mentioned horizontal bars dropped off the logo have been doing. A small group of local members have taken a few
around 1958/1959, only to appear again in “social distance mini tours” taking local drives as a group, while still
2018, commemorating the 100th Anniversary maintaining our distance from each other, usually on Sunday
of the Chevrolet truck and only then for a afternoons. We have also seen another interesting local activity
couple of months on the limited edition develop recently, the “Birthday Drive-by Celebration”. It seems
Silverado. that several local young children have enough interest in old cars
that their parents have asked for a group of old cars to drive by at
No big deal, but when purchasing undated a designated time as a birthday surprise. It is interesting to see the
Chevrolet materials you will find this change surprised smiles on the unsuspecting child when a group of old
will date the material and help you determine cars arrive with horns, smiles, and waves. A lot of the neighbors
the age. also seem to enjoy it. I think that the drivers enjoy it as much as
the spectators. In these times with club meetings and activities
suspended, it is nice to have a chance to get out and drive our old
cars.
Another way to enjoy the old car hobby in these unprecedented
times is online. You can find the AACA Discussion Forums at
https://forums.aaca.org/. You can also find lots of activity on
Facebook. One Facebook group that you will likely enjoy is the
AACA Antique Automobile Club of America private group at
Reprinted with permission from the https:// www.facebook.com/groups/7846724972/. You will likely
SPRING 2020 issue of The Rummage also enjoy the AACA Facebook Page at https://
Box, THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF www.facebook.com/AntiqueAutomobileClubOfAmerica/. There
THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE OF
are also lots of other local Region and Chapter groups and pages
THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF
AMERICA. on Facebook to enjoy.SUPPORTERS Page 11
FROM:
A.A.C.A. South Florida Region
c/o Jean Hawa
9999 SW 71 Avenue
Pinecrest, FL 33156-3063
TO:
South Florida Region Events
Website: www.aacasouthflorida.club
JULY 2020
7– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M.—via Zoom
16- (?) General Meeting—
AUGUST 2020
7– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M.—via Zoom BIRTHDAYS
20- (?) General Meeting—
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER 2020 JULY Iliana Alem
1– Board Meeting– 7:00 P.M.—via Zoom Bernardo Abello Al Ammons
17- (?) General Meeting— Linda Adler Luz Arcia
Kevin Amador Justo R. Azpiazu
2020 AACA NATIONAL/REGION EVENTS V. Michael Arias Douglas Causey
(check Antique Automobile or www.aaca.org for more Edgar Belaval Ana Delphus
information) Nancy Benitez Holly Diaz
Ysmael Benitez Cindy Endres
JULY 10, 2020– COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY
Barry Delphus Larry Epstein
AUGUST Patricia Fernandez Hilda Fernandez
12-15 - AACA Eastern Millie Garcia Cliff Gibson
Divisional Tour - George Harvey Gina Goodin
Eastern Shore Region & Bay Country Region - Eastern Yovanna Hernandez Stephen Greenblatt
Shore of Maryland (original date: May 13-16, 2020) Ken Kurtz Thomas R. Kosky
(Canceled) Maria Medina Andy Leavy
20-22– AACA Southeastern Fall Nationals– Kyana Region– Vicente Medina Ricardo Montero
Corydon, Indiana; (Cancelled; rescheduled in 2021 Ron Mitro Zoraida Montero
21-22– GRAND NATIONAL- (NEW DATE); Allentown, PA Fabio Nodarse Leslie Rodriguez
Jeffrey Roth Luly Tester
OCTOBER
Yanet Sepulveda Bill Thiele
10– HERSHEY FALL MEET (CAR SHOW ONLY)
Alberto Torres Larry Wechsler
OTHER EVENTS
CANCELLED/RESCHEDULED EVENTS
Gasparilla Concours d’Elegance – April 17-19
RESCHEDULED: NOVEMBER 7, 2020
Hillsboro Region AACA
https://www.gasparillaconcours.com
Peter O. Knight Airport SUNSHINE
825 Severn Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 Condolences have been sent to Philip
Williams whose father passed away.
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