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Clutch Chatter
Volume 31 Issue 12 December 2012ChatterThe President’s Page by Pete Pandolfi
I sincerely hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Due to somedental work, my teeth have been blocked and my jaws banded together.It gave me a whole new meaning to “Turkey in the Straw”. I cannot sayI would highly recommend turkey smoothies. One thing I am thankfulfor is having the opportunity to work with so many of the club membersover the past two years. As my tenure as President expires in January, Iwould like to take this opportunity to announce the club officers for2013.
The new Region President is Luke Stakenborg. I know he will advancethe region further. Please give him all the support you can. The newRegion Vice President is Joann Richardson. Joann has been a veryactive force in the club for many years and will add a lot to the futuredirection of the Region. The new Treasurer is not new at all. She maylook like a young lass, but Nicki Hudson will remain our Treasurer asshe has for the past…, well it is a whole lot of years. The new Secretaryis Scott Patton who is probably wondering what he did to deserve thishonor. Scott, that will teach you to be energetic and efficient. I knowhe will do a fantastic job. The Directors-at-Large for 2013 are JimBatchelder, Joe Drago and Pam Pandolfi. Rounding out the table isRalph Lankford who was elected to continue as our ODMArepresentative alongside Franklin. Please give these motivated membersall the support you can in the year to come.
Also, looking ahead to next year, we already have a number of activitiesplanned. Next year’s Rohr Memorial Car Meet will be September 21,2013, and Bill Sessler will once again be the show chairman. He will bedis-ably assisted by yours truly as a co-chair. Look for us to be callingupon you to help us continue the great success we have had with thisevent. Additionally, on March 9, 2013 there will be a Hunt dinner/danceat the Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton, VA. They will paythe club $250 to display three 1920’s to 1930’s vintage cars at theentrance from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm. Their theme is the Roaring 20’s andthey are looking for “gangster” type cars with running boards. The carswould be used as a photo backdrop for guest pictures and to set themood. The drivers are invited to join the guest for the buffet and socialhour or be available to talk about their vehicles. There will be more onthis later.
Now back to the present, our next club meeting is Dec 9 and is also ourannual cookie exchange. Bring 2-3 dozen cookies of one type and go
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Bull Run Region AACA10718 Tealwing CoveFredericksburg VA 22407
www.bullrunaaca.org
Email:[email protected]
Officers
President: Pete Pandolfi(703) [email protected]
Vice President:Nancy Windingland(703) [email protected]
Secretary: Pam Pandolfi(703) [email protected]
Treasurer: Nicki Hudson(540) [email protected]
Board of Directors
Ralph Lankford (Editor)(703) [email protected]
Joe Drago(703) [email protected]
Patricia Paquette(703) [email protected]
BRR Website Coordinator
Bill Holmes
Events & Activities Calendar:
Dec 8 Manassas Light Parade – See attachments for more info.Dec 9 Cookie Exchange Meeting at the VFW Hall in Manassas at 4:00 pm.Feb 7-9 AACA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia PA; call 717-534-1910 for more infoMar TBD ODMA Planning MeetingMay 3-4 60th Annual ODMA Meet, Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center sponsored by
istoric Region; more information to follow!
Some More Pictures from theRohr Show – Sep 2012
Bull Run Region Attends Manassas Christmas Parade:
On December 1, 2012, the Bull Run Region participated in the annual Manassas Christmas Parade.This parade attracts thousands of spectators and this year’s parade saw one of the largest crowds ever.The Region was well represented with 11 cars in the parade including three classic convertibles used todrive parade dignitaries. The following members attended with their cars. Thanks to all whoparticipated:
Pam Pandolfi – 1965 Corvair driving Manassas Woman of the Year Cheryl Bass
Joe & Molly Drago – 1965 Mustang driving Manassas Mayor Hal Parrish
Franklin Gage – 1986 LeBaron driving Delegate Jackson Miller
Bill & David Sessler – 1936 Buick Sedan
Lori Beer – 1952 Chevrolet Belair
Pat & Leonard Paquette – 1965 Mustang convertible
Dave & Mary Claveloux – 1971 Ford Torino
George & Joann Richardson – 1964 Pontiac GTO
Stan Fetter & Son – 1958 Dodge Coronet
Michael Fogerty – 1967 Lincoln Continental convertible (new member)
Pete Pandolfi – 1931 Ford Model A
Joe Drago with Pete’s ’31 Model A
Bill Sessler’s 1936 Buick
Dave & Mary Claveloux 1971 Ford Torino
George’s GTO and Stan’s DodgePat & Leonard with ’65 Mustang withLori Beer’s ’52 Chevy behind Franklin and Stan next to Michael
Fogerty and 1967 Lincoln
President’s Page (continued from Page 1):
home with 2-3 dozen cookies of various types. One word of advice, bring two platters one for yourcookies and one for those you will take. Dec 1 is the Manassas Christmas parade. I have a numberof members signed up but we can use more. I will be sending out an email with detailed informationon Nov 21. Our annual awards banquet and installation of officers will be in January at ParadisoRestaurant in Springfield, VA. Jim Batchelder is making the arrangements and will get back with thedate, time and other details. The club will be subsidizing most if not all of the cost so stay tuned formore information. Jim, thanks a lot for setting this up, it is a tremendous help.
That just about wraps things up for this month. One very important item. Do not forget to renewyour membership with the Region and with National. Region renewal form is in this issue. BillSessler is the new membership chair. Pete
TIPS & ADVICE - Penetrating Oils:
Machinist’s Workshop Mag™ recently published some information on various penetratingoils that I found very interesting. Some of you might appreciate this. The magazine reportsthey tested penetrates for break out torque on rusted nuts.
They are below, as forwarded by an ex-student and professional machinist. They arrangeda subjective test of all the popular penetrates with the control being the torque required toremove the nut from a “scientifically rusted” environment.
“Penetrating oil .......... Average load”
None ........................... 516 poundsWD-40 ........................ 238 poundsPB Blaster .................. 214 poundsLiquid Wrench ............ 127 poundsKano Kroil .................. 106 poundsATF*-Acetone mix....... 53 pounds
The ATF- Acetone mix was a “home brew” mix of 50-50 automatic transmission fluid andacetone. Note the “home brew” was better than any commercial product in this oneparticular test.
Our local machinist group mixed up a batch and we all now use it with equally good results.
Note also that “Liquid Wrench” is almost as good as “Kroil” for about 20% of the price.
Steve from Godwin-Singer says that ATF - Acetone mix is the best and you can also useATF - lacquer thinner 50 - 50 mix.
*AFT=Automatic Transmission Fluid
Thanks to Mel Hibbard through Franklin Gage for this article.
FOR SALE:
1978 Buick Regal - 2dr sedan, v6 at ps pb ac, cruise, am/fm radio. Car is almost like new. It has about19,600 miles on it. They can be documented. Brown exterior with white interior and tan trim. Asking $9000 orbest offer. Call Mike Murphy at 540-347-7356 or cell 540-270-6081.
November Meeting Minutes:
Unfortunately, the minutes won’t be ready until month.
We’ll catch up in January.
Happy Holidays!
Editor’s Notes by Ralph Lankford:
Please let me know if you have any pictures while participating in Bull Run or other AACA events.Please submit any articles, pictures or ideas to me at email: [email protected]
The next meeting is this Sunday Dec 12th at 4:00 at the VFW Hall in Manassas – Cookie Exchange!
Help us advertise the club – feature your car on our web site in the Member’sCar area. Contact Bill Holmes or the website for more info. Check out ourwebsite (link is on first page along with Bill’s contact info), you’ll be glad you did!