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Volume 46, Issue 4
SINCE 1971
NHHAC NEWS The Newsletter of the North Hills Historic Auto Club
The North Hills Historic Auto Club was founded in August of 1971. 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.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Upcoming Events 4
Winter Get Away 5
The 1936 Stout Scarab 7
Classifieds & Notices 8-9
Name That Vehicle Back
http://nhhaclub.com/
APRIL 2016
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Thank you again to Judy and Mike Coco for arranging the
Ohio weekend. The weather cooperated and a good time was had
by all.
Our next big project is the annual Car Show in June.
Please try to obtain trophy sponsors and advertisers for the show
booklet being prepared by Sean O’Neill. If questions, call him.
Hopefully, Spring will continue with this warm
weather and permit us to start driving our vehi-
cles a little early this year.
Step up and organize a tour for the Club. If you
need help, just ask.
Happy Easter!
Michael
Judging needs for our 2016 Car Show
Hi everyone, it is that time of the year again. At our March meeting I started the
sign up sheet for judging for our annual show. The following classes are still
available; 7, 8, 9, and 12. Please email me at [email protected] or call me
at 724-449-3323 to sign up. Your help is needed and appreciated.
Bob Cirilli.
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 2
NORTH HILLS HISTORIC AUTO CLUB MINUTES March 13, 2016
On March 13, 2016, President Mike Quinn called the meeting to order following the Pledge of Alle-giance. President Quinn inquired if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the Feb-ruary 21, 2016 meeting. There were none. Steve Illsley motioned to accept the minutes and Bob Goetz seconded. Jack Swaney read the treasurer’s report. Current cash balance is $3706.22. Jennie Barker made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report and Ann Quinn seconded. Wellness Report - All are well. Old Business - Thanks to Judy and Mike Coco for the trip to Walnut Creek. New Business Saturday, June 18 - Grace Manor cruise. Time TBA. Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day parade in Aspinwall - line-up at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 first lunch tour to Fieldhouse in Cabot, PA. Wednesday, May 18 second lunch tour will be in Ohio at the Road House. Details for sign up will be provided. Car Show Information Registration fee - $10. Flea market registration - $10 Admission - $1.00 Sean O’Neill will have details on ad placement at the next meeting. Donation Information North Hills Community Outreach - our donation will be earmarked for auto related projects. Wounded Warrior Project - donation on hold for now because of the recent organization changes at the top. Christian Endeavors has a one-week camp program in July to educate young people to work on com-munity projects. This is a possibility for a club donation. Mike Quinn will try and get a representative to attend our next meeting to describe the program. Car show flyer will list North Hills Community Outreach and other local charity as donation recipients. There being no further business, Steve Illsley motioned to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Diane Otto
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 3
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
President
Michael Quinn—[email protected]
412-487-1888
Vice President
Joe Somerville—[email protected]
412-443-0359
Treasurer
Jack Swaney—[email protected]
724-272-9405
Secretary
Diane Otto—[email protected]
412-821-2473
Directors
Jan Smith, Past President
Antoinette Quinn, Term 2016
Lou Gamber, Term 2017
Bob Goetz, Term 2018
Betty Boff Term 2019
APPOINTIVE POSITIONS
Historian
Position Open
Flea Market Chair
Daryl Elliott—[email protected]
412-600-9580
Car Show Chair
Joe Somerville—[email protected]
412-443-0359
Car Show Program
Joe Disalvo—[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Jennie Barker—[email protected]
Merchandise Director
Diane Otto—[email protected] 412-821-2473
Steve Illsley—724-553-8386
Webmaster
Pat O’Neill—[email protected]
412-487-8512
Email Information List
If you would like to be included on the email list that informs members of cancellations,
member illnesses and similar events between newsletters, send a note to Martha McEvoy
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Wellness and Condolences
Until John Kuss is able to resume his duties as the chairperson of our “Get Well and Con-
dolences” committee for members and their immediate families, two people will handle
this important job.
For get-well cards, contact Jackie Sheerer at [email protected]
or 412-367-3138.
For funeral flowers/fruit baskets, contact Jack Swaney at [email protected] or
724-272-9405.
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 4
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 25 Men’s Breakfast; 8:00 AM; King’s Restaurant at 910 & I79
April 10 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm
April 13 Ladies lunch; 11:30 am; Pizza Roma; 8350 Perry Hwy Pgh 15237.
Please contact Ann Cutuli at [email protected] or
724-265-3238.
April 16 Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner; 4:30-7:00 PM; Elfinwild Presbyterian
Church, 3200 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw
April 29 Men’s Breakfast; 8:00 AM; King’s Restaurant at 910 & I79
May 4 Lunch Tour—Field House, near Cabot; contact Steve Illsley if
interested in attending.
May 8 Monthly meeting at St. Alphonsus Church School, 7:00 pm
May 18 Lunch Tour—Road House in Ohio; contact Steve Illsley if
interested in attending.
May 30 Aspinwall Memorial Day Parade. Line up at 11:00 am for the
kickoff at noon.
June 1 Lunch Tour—details to be determined; contact Steve Illsley if
interested in attending.
June 5 Annual NHHAC Antique & Classic Car Show; Mars Area High
School, Route 228, Mars, PA
June 18 Grace Manor car cruise
Car Trivia ————-
See answer on
page 9 Q: What U.S. production car had the largest 4
cylinder engine?
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 5
Winter Getaway
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 6
The club mourns
the passing of
former NHHAC
president John
Trn, and offers
its condolences
to his family.
This photo originally appeared in the April 2007 newsletter. Who
do you recognize?
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 7
The 1936 Stout Scarab
Ron Schneider of Milwaukee bought and restored a 1936 Stout Scarab. It is believed only a handful were
made. Many say that the car was ahead of its time and seems to be a minivan prototype. ‘I restored my Scarab
to see if the car was as good as [William B. Stout] said it was,’ says Mr. Schneider. ‘And it is.
Ron Schneider of Milwaukee, owner of Leon ’s Frozen Custard, refurbished his 1936 Stout Scarab. The car is
the brainchild of inventor William B. Stout, who also dreamed up the first all-metal airplane and a folding
house.
The Scarab’s front end, designed with an apparent mustache in mind. Only nine Scarabs were built, historians
believe. Mr. Schneider bought this one for $12,000, plus some other ones that he used for parts for his restora-
tion. With its unique styling and forward-thinking ideas, the Scarab was very avant-garde for its day. The in-
ventor incorporated the fenders and flushed window glass into the body to make the machine streamlined
and noiseless as it drove. It also used lightweight materials for better efficiency. The car was a challenge to
the automobile industry to build something different,’ says Mr. Schneider.
William Stout lived in the Detroit area and had many business dealings with Henry Ford. Thus some parts are
Ford-derived. The logo on the Scarab’s steering wheel shows a scarab beetle. The car is named for the scarab
beetle.
His goal: to build a car of the future. It was no bigger than a normal car on the outside, with twice the room
inside. It had flush window glass and fenders incorporated into the body, so it would drive without wind noise.
It had a table, moving chairs, and three cigar lighters.
In retrospect, some say Stout built the first minivan. But the car, so radical and expensive for its time (about
$5,000, which would be about $85,000 today), didn’t catch on. Submitted by Bob Goetz
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 8
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. Please include the phone number and/or email address you want displayed.
Other ads may be included on a space-available basis.
The NHHAC News does not accept business advertising.
For sale - low mileage single car trailer, two axle in very good condition. The
trailer has brakes and ramps to load a car. I bought it new perhaps eight
years ago; it has a recently expired PA inspection. Asking $1200.00 but want
to sell it. George J. Misic; 412-486-8566
Posted March 2016
For Sale - Enclosed trailer
Good condition
$2,500
Steve Illsley 724-553-8386
Posted March 2016
For Sale
Metal Lathe
Contact Lou Gamber for details
724-502-2051
Posted March 2016
The club mourns
the passing of
Frank Rybicki,
and offers its
condolences to
his family.
NHHAC NEWS April 2016 Page 9
Newsletters sent to email ad-
dresses are in full color. Printed
copies of the newsletter are in
black and white.
CORRECTIONS & OMISSIONS ——————————————————-
Please send corrections & omissions
to the editor.
Newsletter Submissions
Do you have a story or
photo share? Send them
to the newsletter editor.
The next deadline is:
April 20
Don’t let your newsletter take
a wrong turn! Please send your new address
(street and/or email) to Pat O’Neill,
675 Bairdford Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880
or [email protected]. He will forward
the information to Jennie Barker,
the newsletter editor.
A: The 1907 Thomas sported a 571
cu. in. (9.2liter) engine.
Answer to Car Trivia from
page 4
For Sale - Original 57 Ford Tbird 4bbl carburetor and gasket; needs rebuilt.
Asking $50 or best offer. Contact Lou Sebastian
or 412-498-4491
Posted April 2016
Next Meeting
Sunday, April 10
St. Alphonsus Church
April 2016
TO:
NORTH HILLS
HISTORIC AUTO CLUB
c/o Pat O’Neill
675 Bairdford Road
Gibsonia, PA 15044-7880
NAME THAT VEHICLE
What vehicle does this wheel belong to?
Bonus question: Who owns it?
Last month’s wheel belongs to
Dean Arthur and Jack Swaney’s 1950
Cadillac Sedan
Correct answers, in the order received:
Jack Swaney
Thanks for Playing!!