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Officers:
President: Dave O’Melia………....402– 440-2505
V.P.: Sandy Francisco……………..402-489-0265
Secretary: Margaret Otley…...……402-786-3246
Treasurer: Ken Bougger………....402-441-4835
Coordinator: Gary Weyers …….402-489-8853
@ Large: Jim Jensen………….402-580-3763
Alan Christman …….….402-923-9749
NEXT MEETING
OCTOBER 29
One Eyed Dog in Eagle
REBELS AUTO CLUB
NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER 2014
President’s Message
Newsletter Editor: Tracee Bougger
2702 South Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
Email: [email protected] PH: 441-4838
Hello fellow Rebels
The weather is changing and so is the season.
The leaves are changing colors and signs of fall
are popping up all over. The crisp morning air
turns into great afternoon weather and makes
the days great. Fall is a great time of year as
far as the color changes.
We are going into the time of year where things
with friends and family get busy. The holiday
season. Times when we all enjoy the friend-
ships and family gatherings. The cars get put
on the back burner and we get ready to put
them away for the season. Holiday programs
and themed parties start to pop up all the time.
Fall is my favorite time of the year.
Speaking of parties, our October party is get
planned and scheduled. It will be Oct. 25th at
the Masters residence in the shop. We will
start it at 6:30 so get there and enjoy the fel-
lowship of other members. It is just a party
and not a Halloween party, but costumes are
always optional. It will be a good time as al-
ways and again please bring a covered dish or
desert and your own beverage.
The car activities and starting to get done and
holidays are approaching. Please take a mo-
ment to think of others and those who are serv-
ing for our nation that protects out rights and
freedoms. Stay safe and watch out for others
on and off the road.
See you on the streets
Dave
Meeting Minutes
September 24, 2014 at Parker’s Smoke House
The meeting was called to order by President
Dave O’Melia at 7:30 pm.
The Vice President’s report was given by Dave in the ab-
sence of Vice President Sandy Francisco. The October gen-
eral meeting will be October 29th at the One Eyed Dog Sa-
loon in Eagle. October board meeting will be October 14th at
Dino’s, 7 pm. There will be a poker run on October 19th.
Details will be in the newsletter and also at the website.
A motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the
Vice President’s report.
The Secretary’s report was given by Margaret Otley. Ladies
Night will be October 15th at the 9th Street Char Grill at 6
pm. Contact either Margaret or Jody White if you would
like to attend. Tracee said the newsletter deadline is Sep-
tember 29th. Please get all pictures, articles etc to Tracee
by that date. Margaret asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the minutes from the August meeting. There
were none and a motion was made, seconded and approved
to accept the August minutes and the Secretary’s report.
Treasurer’s report was given by Ken Bougger. Ken re-
ported that the Rebels had received a check for $2,800 from
the SCCA for the cone races and another check for $500
from the event at Restore A Muscle Car. Expenses for the
month included the newsletter, the check for the rifle for
Andrew Buckmaster, a donation to the Paul Brown Fund
and a check to reserve The Knolls for the holiday party.
Ken said at the October board meeting the board will be
making decisions on charitable donations for this year. A
motion was made, seconded and approved to accept the
Treasurer’s report.
Gary Weyers gave the Coordinator’s report. Gary said con-
vertibles were still needed for homecoming which is this
Friday. Contact Gary or Jim McNeil. Grand opening for the
BP station at 27th and Yankee Hill Road is September 27th
from 9-4. Car show at The Garage is Sunday from 8-3. Also
on that date is the car show at St Michael’s Church. Octo-
ber 3rd Curising Main in Plattsmouth, October 4th Auburn
car show, October 5th car show in Goehner and also the Car
Council pot luck at Waubonsie Park. October 12th is the
Wahoo Swap Meet. Shawn McNeil said that October 4th is a
car show at Havelock Shops, starting at 10 am. A motion
was made, seconded and approved to accept the Coordina-
tor’s report.
New Business: Jim Jensen said he had articles for the Re-
bel’s Ride column in the newsletter through January but he
would be contacting members for articles in the future. He
also is undertaking updating the website information so he
will be calling members to get updated information on cars,
etc. This years trivia is going to be on Model T’s. At the
October, November and December meetings he will be pass-
ing out sheets and whoever has the most points will have
their meal paid for at the Holiday Party.
October 25th is the date for the Rebels Party. It will be at
the Master’s garage, costumes optional. There will possibly
be an Elvis impersonator. A volunteer is needed to head up
a decorating committee. They will be setting up on Friday
October 24th and will need to coordinate with Linda Mas-
ters.
Sheryl Wright said she had received one application for the
Rebels scholarship but was expecting more. The criteria has
been expanded to include any high school in Nebraska for a
student in the automotive technology fields, they must have
completed at least one semester to be eligible.
Old business: Nominations for officers will be at the No-
vember meeting. This year we will be voting on the offices
of president, treasurer and one at large. The nominating
committee is Cary Petersen, Sheryl Wright and Renee Mor-
rison. Contact any of them if you would be interested in
running for an office or would like to nominate someone to
run for an office.
Pat Dugan reported on the College View show. He said the
first year they had 69 cars, last year 107 and this year with
the competition of three other shows on the same day they
had 67 cars. Pat thanked all of the Rebels who helped
make the event a success. He also thanked the sponsors for
their support.
Jim McNeil said that Donna Maples had heart surgery on
Tuesday and was doing well. He’ll contact Carol Danielson
to send a card to her.
Gary Willey said that member Brian Nystrom is being de-
ployed next week for six months.
Craig Foster said he had received a phone call from Andrew
Buckmaster’s family and the rifle has been received and
they expressed their thanks for the Rebel’s donation.
October 1 is the date to start making your paid reservations
for the holiday party. Gary Weyers will check on the price
for this year and it will be at the website and Gary Willey
will send out an E alert.
Craig’s trivia for this month was on Pontiac GTO.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Otley, Secretary
Mr. Rod
The car show season is coming to an end and the events are getting fewer and
fewer. It won’t be long and we will be putting our cars in hibernation. There are a
few events in October left to do.
On Friday October 3rd in Plattsmouth there is the Cruizin’ Main free show and
shine located at 3rd – 7th & Main St. from 5:00 – 9:00 pm. Contact # 402-296-6021.
On Saturday October 4th at the Auburn NE fairgrounds is their car show with registration from
9:00 am – 12:00 pm and awards at 4:00 pm. Contact # 402-274-7650 or 402-274-4627.
On Sunday October 5th is the 28th Annual Classic Car Review at the Seward County Museum in
Goehner NE. Registration is 9:00 am to 12:00 pm with show time noon to 4:00 pm. Contact #
402-523-4020.
Wabonsie State Park in Iowa on Sunday October 5th is the ENWICC’s Bill Yates Memorial Fall
Foliage Tour; Car Council Potluck and Poker Run, lower level in the Nature House, Hwy 2 east
of Nebraska City, Noon to 6:00 pm. Contact Rod Phelps 402-435-0506.
On Sunday October 12th in Wahoo NE is their Fall Swap Meet at the Saunders County Fair-
grounds ½ mile east of Hwy. 77/79 junction on 1st street.
~Gary Weyers
THIS MONTH WE HIGHLIGHT OUR REBELS MEMBERS
Past President, Cary Petersen
by Jim Jensen
402-580-3763
At Large Board Member
I purchased my 1946 Plymouth, 4 door, Special Deluxe Street Rod in 2007 from a private individual in Mis-
souri. I had seen the car for sale at Americruise show at the State Fair Grounds in Lincoln. That was in 2006.
It had a stock 305 Chevrolet engine and a 200R automatic w/overdrive. Underneath was a 1970 Nova cha-
sis and rear end, power drum brakes all the way around, and Cooper skins with American Racing wheels. The
interior was a two tone gray with gray carpet, AM/FM/CD, digital dash, custom steering wheel, AC, PS, and a
tilt steering column. Shortly afterwards, I joined the Rebels, which came highly recommended by Lydell
“Oates” Otley.
As most rodders know, the car is never finished. One of the first things needed was the rear end
straightened, the drive shaft shortened by 1”, and a complete alignment. What a difference that made. It was
like driving a new car. Because of the poor alignment, the front tires needed replaced. I continued to make
improvements over the years by reworking the cooling system, adding bucket seats and seat belts, and a little
nicer stereo and speakers. Most of you know I had tail light issues. One time, I bought LED tail lights at the
Good Guys Show and proceeded to install them there with a little help from my friends.
This car was always a good comfortable ride and my wife and I enjoyed cruisin' the streets of Lincoln
with the family and grandson. I also enjoyed taking it to car shows in Des Moines, Hutchinson, West Point,
Omaha and too many others to mention. It handled so good, I drove the SCCA cone course one year at the
airport, twice! Later on, Dean Rabel and I upgraded to new disc brakes on the front. It was a learning experi-
ence every time I worked on it.
Jim McNeil will tell you
all the trouble we went through to
try to put a newer hemi and
tranny in it, which included buy-
ing a wrecked police car. I still
think it would have been cool to
do it, but I made the decision to
leave well enough alone.
I sold the car in 2013 to a
guy in Iowa. We hated to see it
go, but he made me an offer I
couldn't refuse. I decided to go
the newer route for a while. My
current ride is a 2012 Challenger
RT. I finally got the Hemi I
wanted. ~Cary Petersen
Mrs 2014 Nebraska Amanda Reinert from Bellevue , Jim Holstein, and Mrs Atkinson, Emily Cho-
hon at the Piedmont Car Show. That Riv sure is a "Chick Magnet"
Jim Holstein with Boyd Ready and Terri Krolikowski,, Mrs. Nebraska 1988, originally from North
Platte but has lived in Lincoln since 1988
Rebels Club October Meeting Dates
Board meeting:
Date : Tuesday, October 14th
Time: 7:00 pm
Place : Dino’s Eastside Grille
All members are welcome to Board meetings. Please come
and join us for dinner. Be a part of the decision making for
your club.
Club Meeting:
Date: Wednesday, October 29th
Time: 7:30 pm
Place: One Eyed Dog in Eagle
For those of you that missed the last meeting in Eagle
please join us this time. Many requested we go back. Ea-
gle is just a short scenic drive East of Lincoln. Many en-
joyed the food and the village of Eagle. Wednesday eve-
nings is Pizza night at The Dog. The specials are 25% off
any pizza and 25% off a pitcher of beer. The pizza is one of
our favorites. Give it a try.
Hope to see you soon.
Proud to be a Rebel, Sandy Francisco
Poker run
Date: Sunday, October
19th
Time: 3:30 pm
Start: Runza West O Street
Ending: Toast in Fallbrook
One last time before we store our cars let’s go for
a drive. Please join us for a leisure afternoon
driving some of Nebraska’s back roads and en-
joying a few small communities along the way.
The Rebels have had another good year working
hard and giving back to help others. You deserve
an afternoon off. Family and friends are always
welcome. And remember we have cash prizes.
Proud to be Rebels,
Bruce & Sheryl Wright 402-483-2926
Gary & Sandy Francisco 402-489-0265
cards & flowers
Anyone who knows of a Rebels member who should
have a card sent or someone in the hospital or flow-
ers for a funeral, Contact Carol Danielson 477-
Members of the Rebels Car Club:
I would like to thank you for your donation to
help me purchase a drill rifle to perform my
routine. I was very surprised when Mr.Foster
approached me at the Bellwood car show and
asked me about my rifle, after it broke in half!
I have received my new rifle, it is a
white and chrome 1903 A3 Springfield and it
is much better than my old rifle. I am includ-
ing a picture. It's a little heavier but I will ad-
just with practice. My family and I were ex-
tremely honored to be invited to your club
meeting and I will be happy to do a perform-
ance at your car show next year or any other
event you would like me to. We will remain in
touch.
Sincerely, Andrew M. Buckmaster
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OCTOBER 29
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