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Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon May 2010 1

VOLUME 10 issue 5 May 2010

NEWSLETTER OF THE CHEVELLE & EL CAMINO CLUB OF OREGON

Major Newsletter Financial Supporters

Greg & Beccy Kline’s Chevelle

May 2010 Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon


Membership Update

WELCOME

Our active membership is 99 as of 04/28/2010

Past Due/Due Soon Past Due memberships below have lapsed according to the most recent roster (04/28/2010). Unless renewed they will be removed from the roster. If you’ve already renewed and your name appears below in “Past Due” either call or send an email to Tim Branson (503)-655-3679 or [email protected]) to correct the error. To renew use the application on page 11 or call Tim Branson for more info. I have also included a list of upcoming dues.

When are dues due??? On the anniversary of your joining the club. If you’re not sure what

that is, check your membership card. The date is printed in the lower right hand corner.

If you are highlighted in RED, You are in danger of being dropped. Please contact Jay Ashcraft to renew.

Special thanks to our supporters: Team Chevelle and ACES

Past Due April May June

#071 Ames #076 Amacher #279 Cannon #353 Holling

#149 Bayautet #075 Beymer #082 Coffey #298 Johnson

#180 Burnett #214 Comella #222 Reddaway

#376 Johnson #078 Crocker #089 Saxe

#306 Lewis #155 Cubelic #284 Smith

#140 Patton #307 Daniels #355 Tonole

#377 Peterson #397 Michael #356 Woolhiser

#153 Ratzlaff #396 Schuff

#074 Strohmeyer #395 Weaver

#154 Wilson


Upcoming Events

June 2...............11th annual Stro’s Cruise In at A&W in Stayton. OR first & third Wed June thru Aug. 5:30 to 8:30 pm June 13.............El Camino Classic at King Charlie’s www.elcaminoclassics.com June 19.............On the lawn at PGE Salem, OR by Obsolete chevy fleet 503-585-5441 Aug 22 .............Yesterday’s Auburn, WA

For more information on these and other events contact Bob Dutro 360-921-4412

Club Meetings May 23..................... Mikey & Kathy Hannifan’s home in Hood River, OR **** this is a change **** June 27.................... Dave & Shannon Copes’ in Mulino, OR July.......................... No meeting

Directions to May’s meeting

Next Meeting --May 23rd, Mike and Kathy Hannifan , Hood River--Meet Trout-dale Exit (Culpepper Area) 11:30 --Leave at Noon/// Mikey will Fry a Turkey in peanut oil and bake bread !! The rest may bring a Salad or Dessert.


Meeting Minutes April 25, 2010

Fast Specialties, 12200 NE 95th Street Vancouver, WA 98665

Many Thanks To the Fast Specialty Crew For Their Hospitality

Before the meeting food was served and tummies were happy!!!! The meeting was brought to order by VP Jan Vandervort The minutes were accepted a written. Treasure --No Report Membership -- 99 at present Newsletter --Always wants more Cars and Stuff Side Bar talk of putting in something other than a chevy ? Activities --Saturday Suburban Show, Meet at Space Age 7:30 AM, Pick up Bob at Hwy 26 // Pappas Toys May 8th in Cornelius OR 495 N Holladay Street from 10-3 entry by Donation, come when you can. Show Chair--The meet with RMDH and the Fairgrounds looks promising for some extra PR //Talk of getting the food vendor in a better location //Sponsors and Door Prizes are still needed//Trophy Sponsor $35 @ Special Note-****-Next Year Show Chair is needed, ***Many People involved will be off doing other things, ***Please Sign Up*** Swap Meet Report---Doug Hart was surprised at the large amount of Chevelles for sale at inflated prices, Great Weather, and Thank You for the Booth to Rest and have Lunch 50/50 -- A theme is beginning last month winner took the $30 Parts Needed--Doug Hart Needs 70 Malibu 350 emblem, ?Tray, Arm Rest Next Meeting --May 23rd, Mike and Kathy Hannifan , Hood River--Meet Troutdale Exit (Culpepper Area) 11:30 --Leave at Noon/// Mikey will Fry a Turkey in peanut oil and bake bread !! The rest may bring a Salad or Dessert. A Digital Picture Frame is available to the club so send Pics to Tim Branson or get with Deb Johnson and they will put them in to show at the Show booth. I think I heard Marina volunteer for show chair?? Doug Said we were done, and to the shop area we went to see Tim Branson's Elky on the Chassis Dyno. This was very cool to the Guys and possibly not so to the Gals, thanks Gals for the fun. Tim we want a re-port!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's all I have for now, Mikey

Have you check the Website lately?

Warren would like to update the member’s ride section on our website. Please take the time to

look at the website and email him at [email protected] with any changes.


Feature Car

Greg & Beccy Kline’s Story (Membership # 91)

Our story began in 1993 when I bought my 1967 El Camino. By March of 1993 I had founded the El Camino Classic’s. In 1999 we purchased our beautiful black 1967 Chevelle SS (which by the way won Best Of Show Chevelle at the inaugural Oregon Club Show). We made many new friends in the Oregon club and enjoyed our times at the Oregon shows as well as the shows in Washington and BC. Beccy and I always enjoyed hav-ing everybody over to our house for the annual pre-show BBQ before the Classics show! In 2001 I traded my El Camino along with some cash for the 1937 Buick Street Rod which I nicknamed ELBUICK (at least it had all the running gear out of a ’68 Super Sport). I stepped down as President of the Classics in 2003 but was still members of the Oregon Club, Yesterdays and the BC Chevelle Club. Also in 2001 I became the State Rep in Washington/Oregon to the Buick Street Rod Association so I have always remained active in the car hobby! For several years we had both the Chevelle and the Buick sharing garage space. Well, in 2004 I made a deci-sion that I was tired of dealing with two collector cars and the associated time and expense so I decided to sell one of them. After much thought I decided that the Chevelle was the one to go. In the spring of ’04 I sold the Chevelle to a guy from the Bronyx, NY who turned out to be Funkmaster Flex of “Flexing Muscle” and ESPN “Rides” fame. The Chevelle has made the show circuit in with his stable of cars and was on the cover of Flex-ing Muscle. Now I am down to just the Buick but still having fun with that car and going to numerous shows.

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Super Chevrolet Parts Co.

8705 SE Stark St Portland, Oregon 97216

503-256-0098 1-800-232-6472

Club member discounts

Now to current times… For some time I had been really thinking I needed to get back into the Chevelle world. This past fall (2009) I decided to run an ad to sell the Buick but also in the ad I said “Or trade for equal value 1967 Chevelle SS”. I received a couple of calls but no real interest until right before Christmas. A guy called me from Siletz, OR (Depot Bay area) and said that he was interested in my car and although he didn’t have a ’67 Chevelle he had a ’65 that he would be willing to trade. At first I told him that I really wasn’t interested but he called me back and said he would be willing to put the Malibu in his trailer and drive it all the way up for me to look at! What the heck, I didn’t have anything to loose so I said sure. The day before my Christmas break here at work he called and said he was on his way up with the car and was really looking forward to seeing my Buick! I arrived at the meeting place and he had already unloaded the Malibu and as soon as I saw it I was hooked! I was so excited that I may actually be able to come back to being a Chevelle Guy… he looked at me and said, “Well, do ya wanna do this?” I said, “Do you want to drive my car or have any questions?” He then said, “Nope, you drove it up here right?” We ended up going title for title and he went home with the street rod and I a proud owner of a very nice ’65 Chevelle Malibu and a HUGE GRIN ON MY FACE! By the way, Beccy just shook her head when I pulled it into the garage!!!

The ad from NW Classic Auto Mall…

Ad#: 13609 - 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle

1965 Chevelle 383 Stroker 400 + HP B & M 700R4 12 Bolt 4:10 Posi Griffin radiator 383 Stroker 400+ hp Edelbrock air gap intake Holley 770 Street Avenger HEI Performance Distributors distributor Summitt ignition box (Mallory) Holley "Red" fuel pump Talor wires w/ heat boots Trick Flow heads Flex fan Flow Tech headers (Holley) Flowmaster exhaust system GM 700 R 4 B&M kitted

2500 stall converter B&M shifter 12 bolt 410 posi 2" dropped spindles front disc brakes Vaccuum booster system for brakes New quick steering box Edelbrock shocks Polyurethane bushing kit Re-chromed bumpers New windshield All new interior Bucket seats traded out for Kia Sephia buckets BFG TA's Custom Auto Sound stereo Matched Pioneer speakers Chassis nite lights mini starter I have most receipts on the build $27,500.00


The history in Pictures

Cover car continued…..


From the Editor’s Desk

As always, please send information to [email protected] or call me at

503-390-7240 Thanks, Debbie Johnson

Have you moved or changed your email address??? Please let us know.

Please call Tim Branson at 503-655-3679 or email him at [email protected]

Our 2010 CECCO Show is fast approaching. We have several cars pre-registered and show t-shirts sold. Remember last year we sold out of the shirts so I suggest getting yours soon. Sponsoring our Club and ACES Regional show is a big job for your show committee. As always, we need your HELP! Please help your club with this year’s show by soliciting trophy sponsors. If everyone managed to get just one $35 trophy sponsor we would reach our goal. So please accept this challenge and ask your local businesses: insurance agent, parts store, and auto repair or auto body shop . . .– you get the idea. Last year a member’s chiropractor sponsored several trophies!. Please obtain copies of general donation forms from the club website at www.chevelles.net/oregon under the 2010 show section or pick one up at our next meeting. It is important we have these receipts for our records. Remember we also need raffle items – the more the merrier! Raffle items do not have to be auto related so use your imagination. Personally a Dutch Bros. gift card thrills me. Don’t forget to plan time on Saturday or Sunday to volunteer your time for an hour or two. Your show committee is working hard and we would greatly appreciate your help. I thank you in advance! Cinamen Christman, Sponsor Chair

Just what you always wanted…. A spare bedroom full of Chevelle

parts!


Application for ACES Membership Please enroll me as a member of the American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society (ACES), and send immediately all membership materials. I understand the annual membership dues entitle me to an ACES member card, window decal, and subscription to Chevelle World, a bi-monthly magazine devoted exclusively to classic ‘64-’72 Chevelles, Mailbus and El Caminos. ACES members are also eligible for free hobbyist advertising in the Chevelle Classifieds and participation in all ACES activities and events. Name Phone ( ) Address City State Zip

Make checks payable to: American Chevelle Enthusiasts Society ( ) Enclosed is $40 for regular membership (US only) 900 Conference Dr Suite 1-B #222 ( ) Enclosed is $50 for Canadian membership (US funds only) Goodlettsville, TN 37072 ( ) Enclosed is $70 for foreign membership (US funds only)

Please include on a separate piece of paper description's) of your Chevelle and/or El Camino

Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon Membership Form

Name

Address City State Zip Phone Email Web Site New Membership Renewal

Chevelle, Beaumont, El Camino and/or Sprint Information Car #1

Year Model Color Engine Additional Info

Car #2

Year Model Color Engine Additional Info

Please include separate sheet for additional cars. _____Enclosed is $35.00 for regular membership (US$) (and Cdn$ for Canadian residents) _____Enclosed is $15.00 for young adult membership (US$) 17 and under

Please mail to: Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon

2050 Beavercreek Rd. Suite 101 PMB 206

Oregon City, OR 97045

2010

Officers

******President**************

Marina Anderson Canby, OR

[email protected] 503-263-4001

*****Vice President*****

Jan Vandervort Portland, OR 503-254-0582

******Secretary******

Mike Hannifan Hood River, OR 541-386-5146

******Treasurer******

Cinamen Christman Molalla, OR

503-829-3737

*****Activities Chair*****

Bob Dutro Vancouver, WA 360-921-4412

***Membership Chair***

Tim Branson Oregon City, OR 503=655-3679

******Historian & Photographer******

Gloria Branson Oregon City, OR

503-655-3679

******Show Chair******

Laren Srb

Stayton, OR 503-769-6550

***Newsletter Editor***

Debbie Johnson Salem, OR

503-390-7240

***Webmaster***

Warren Christman

Molalla, OR [email protected]

Officers & Club Applications


3848 Pi erce St Riverside, CA

1-800- 600- 4144

www.true-connections.com

Additional Sponsors Crock Racing & C/W Auto Repair– Hillsboro Hillyer’s Tire & Wheel Center– Salem Mac’s Radiator & Repair– Portland Mikey’s Mufflers & More– Hood River Original Parts Group– California A.C.E.S Elsie Jones Kingpin Les Schwab

Fitness Together


CECCO Marketplace

Sale Ads run for only 2 issues. Please email [email protected] to extend.

I would like to thank Amber and Travis at Fast Specialties for putting my El Camino on their dyno at our meeting last Sunday. I had been hoping to get a chance at that for quite awhile. They both are very knowledgeable, and I hope to be able to take it back there and have Travis work his magic on the Holleys. Sounds like they need quite a few "tweaks", since the secondaries don't open. Also Travis said he could get another 5-6 MPG by getting everything tuned up properly, so the work should pay for itself in the long run. I would recommend them to anyone that would like to get the most out of their high-dollar investment. Tim Branson


Chevelle & El Camino Club of Oregon 2050 Beavercreek Rd Suite 101 PMB 206

Oregon City, OR 97045

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