1. automotive and vehicles
2. cars

April 2015
Steering column, Funnies, PRS write-up
And Garage tour reports…ICBC news release..
Four pretty nice rides found at the Portland Roadster Show
last weekend….mine is on page 2 ... LOL
2014 P.I.S.R.A. EXECUTIVE
Chairman: Rob Petty [email protected] Co-Chair: Doug Curran [email protected]
Treasurer: Dianne Newman
[email protected]
Secretary: Linda Kilgour [email protected] Membership : Grant Chitty [email protected]
Historians & SwapMeet : Ron & Maureen Wenger [email protected]
Editor: Rob Petty [email protected]
Swap Meet : Ian & Kyle Hawkins, Les Shaw
Tour Directors – Bob Vanderberg [email protected] & Bill Lemon [email protected]
Pedlar’s Post - Club items for sale
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40 Anniversary Two sided decals - $1.00 each 40th Anniversary Plaques - $20.00 each
40th Anniversary T-shirts – $5.00 each, Club Plaques – orig. design - $50.00 (4” X 6” sizes)
Club pins – Membership, 10 year, 20 year, 25 year
5” Rear window PISRA decals - $3.00 / 2” X 2” original window decals - $2.00 each
New PISRA Hats – two styles to choose from …. $20.00 each
PISRA MINUTES MAR 12, 2015 ATTENDANCE:26
CHAIRMAN: Rob Petty
MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING: Accepted as circulated in newsletter
TREASURER’S REPORT: Dianne reported on all accounts - motion Doug, 2nd Dave
MEMBERSHIP: 44
CORRESPONDENCE: - Flyer for Ride to Live, Fraser Downs , May 31
- Flyer for Poppy School, May 3
OLD BUSINESS: - Garage tour to Chilliwack – good time for all
SWAP MEET - Kyle will have Trader cards for next meeting and posters
NEW BUSINESS: - Bradner 2016 – tentatively booked
- SVABC membership will be renewed
EVENTS - Mar 28– run to Bellingham/Ferndale area
Pyramid St. Rod, Kenny Gillmore, Larry’s St. Rods
Then to Demming Speed Way
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:00pm NEXT MEETING: Apr 9, 2015
Dinner before meeting at -. Sea Lover’s in Langley at
20251 Fraser Highway...
Sayings & where they came from:
OVER A BARREL
In the days before CPR a drowning victim would be placed face down over a barrel
and the barrel would be rolled back and forth in an effort to empty the lungs of water. It
was rarely effective. If you are over a barrel you are in deep trouble.
The story goes that Wally Parks was responsible for
determining the length of a drag strip. It was the
safest length to travel on an abandoned airstrip after
the war. To this day, everyone from home builders to
mainstream automotive companies all use the ¼ mile
time as a guideline to sell their vehicles….
Our goal is to have some
kind of function every month.
If you can help with the
introductions or locations,
that would be most
appreciated. This month’s
tour would not have been
possible without the help of
Ken Sander’s & the Tour
directors…
The SVABC has been working towards this day for a long time and we
are very excited to bring you this news. This is a direct result of the
SVABC working with ICBC & Minister Todd Stone. Minister Todd Stone
is a great supporter of the Hobby and the Car Enthusiasts of B.C.
Special Thanks to everyone that participated in the success of this
proposal.
On Friday, March 20, 2015 in Kamloops, Minister Todd Stone
announced the implementation of Part 1 of the SVABC proposal
package effective April 9th, 2015. The Proposal Package was
presented to ICBC in October 2013 on behalf of the SVABC members.
Present were the Kamloops Street Rod Assn., Vintage Car Club
Kamloops, ICBC AT&T’s Mark Francis, Doug Blatchford SVABC VP
and Bob Kelly SVABC Director-Proposal Lead. The Government News
release is accessible via the attachment.
Easier registration for collector vehicles being restored
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release 2015TRAN0028-000370
March 20, 2015
KAMLOOPS – If you love beautiful collector or vintage vehicles, and you want to restore one from out of
province for on-road operation, you are in luck. Government, ICBC and the Specialty Vehicle Association of
B.C. (which serves car clubs and enthusiasts) have been working together to improve the process for
registering an unfinished collector vehicle imported from outside the province.
Starting April 9, 2015, the new registration process will come into effect. This will allow vehicle owners to
register their collector or vintage vehicles purchased from out of province before completing the restorations
to their vehicle. Prior to these changes, vehicle owners ran the risk of not being able to register a vehicle they
had invested time, money and effort into restoring. Vehicle owners will have peace of mind that they have
met all of the paperwork requirements to register vehicles in their names. Also, when the owner completes
restoration of the vehicle and it passes a safety inspection, it will be simpler to license the vehicle for on-road
use because it will already be registered.
To be eligible for registration before completing the restorations to a vehicle, the vehicle must be at least 25
years old (based on its model year) and be substantially intact, with over half the vehicle in an assembled
state. For safety reasons, the vehicle will be flagged in ICBC’s system to prevent on-road operation
without a passed roadworthiness inspection. To be licensed to operate on B.C. roads, the vehicle must pass a
provincial inspection and the owner must also provide the final details of the restored/completed vehicle to
ICBC.
Quotes: Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone –
“This improved registration process is great news for collector and vintage-car enthusiasts who are looking to
restore an older vehicle that they have purchased outside of B.C. The new process cuts through red tape and
makes the experience smoother and simpler for owners of classic vehicles.”
Mark Francis, ICBC’s manager of provincial vehicle registration and licensing –
“Customers importing vehicles to B.C. that are 25 years or older will now have the certainty that their vehicles
are registered before undertaking the restoration process. As these vehicles will continue to be required to
pass roadworthiness inspections before being licensed for public Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 250 356-8241
Nigel Matthews, president of the Specialty Vehicle Association of B.C. (SVABC) –
“The Specialty Vehicle Association of B.C. has enjoyed a long relationship working with the provincial
government and ICBC to preserve the cherished vintage and collector car hobby. The new registration process
is another positive step forward for collectors of purchased or inherited out-of-province vehicles, to provide
them with the peace of mind that their investments are protected throughout the restoration process.”
Bob Gieselman, president of the Vintage Car Club of Canada - Kamloops Chapter –
“We are looking forward to welcoming the new registration process for collector cars. This will bring peace of
mind to the owners who will be able to register their collector vehicles prior to the completion of the vehicle
restoration.”
Quick Facts:
• Approximately 25,000 collector vehicles and 9,000 antique vehicles are registered in B.C.
• If you have a collector or limited-edition collector vehicle that you just drive occasionally, you may be
interested in applying for collector licence plates. Collector plates may be used on cars, light trucks and
motorcycles.
• Vehicles do not need to be licensed in the Collector or Vintage program to be eligible to take advantage of
registration without the initial roadworthiness inspection.
• For more information, go to: www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/collectormods/
Pages/Collector-vehicles.aspx
• If you have a vintage vehicle (30 years old or older) you may be interested in applying for vintage licence
plates. This will allow you to show your antique vehicle at special events and parades.
• For more information go to: www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/collectormods/
Pages/Vintage-vehicles.aspx
• If you have a cool collector or vintage vehicle that you want to showcase to the world, submit it to be
featured in ICBC’s classic cars calendar: www.icbc.com/vehicleregistration/
collector-mods/Pages/Autoplan-calendars.aspx
Brass Balls $35.95
Ever wonder where those high performance rally car
drivers get their brass balls? For the first time ever,
brass balls are being made available to the public!
Sold in sets of three, Brass Balls are an easy way to
increase your performance driving ability. (For off road
race use only. Use on street may result in arrest,
serious injury, or death.)
Radiator Insulator $22.95
The weakest part of your car is the likely the radiator. It is a
simple matter of physics when we tell you this: Energy is lost
through heat. Transmissions, as they lose more and more
heat, begin to cause more loss of power. However, that's only
a small part - The worst part is the radiator! All sorts of heat
is lost through the radiator - in essence - losing the
horsepower through heat! Not anymore!! KaleCoAuto brings
you the Radiator Insulator - Simply slip over your radiator
and enjoy the power! KaleCoAuto radiator insulation is made
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more heat!
The History of the Portland Roadster Show
Beginning in 1956, this show heralded the arrival of the hot rodding season both locally
and regionally, with the best show of its kind in the West. Over the years it has gained
national stature as one of the premiere hot rodding events in the United States. This
year we celebrate our 59th anniversary.
For 59 years, the Portland Roadster Show has presented the artistic efforts of skilled
craftsman, and the hobbyist alike. Displaying virtual "automotive art" crafted from the
vision and passion of the automobile.
All of the outstanding cars, trucks, and motocycles in our show, are painstakingly
selected from hundreds of applications each year, to provide the best show possible.
Combined with displays from the finest builders and suppliers; along with vintage
automobilia, model car expositions, and the creative efforts of our youth, in our "High
School Challenge", the Portland Roadster Show continues to maintain its reputation as
one of the biggest and best shows in the country.
Our Show is the Hot Rodders’ forum of esteemed peers and public access.
The Multnomah Hot Rod Council
Founded in 1954 by Dee Wescott; community members and elected officials, The
Multnomah Hot Rod Council is a non-profit organization based in Portland Oregon
consisting of car clubs in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Functions of
MHRC include: Helping coordinate the automotive show scene in the Portland
metropolitan area and operation of the "Portland Roadster Show", one of the oldest and
best roadster shows in the country.
Last weekend, I placed my car in the PRS with the help of Wes Tyler & Ken Sanders.
I was quite an experience. We ended up renting a covered trailer as the weather and
travel would have erased the 20 hours of polishing and cleaning we did the week before.
I wore my PISRA letterman’s jacket (for the old school look) and it was a door opener all
weekend. My car was placed in the middle of the main hall, a perfect spot to show off the
car and club signs. Everywhere we walked, people came up to me asking about our club,
reminiscing about Family Affair’s of the past, and were happy to hear we were still going
strong. Our reputation spans the northwest hot rod community of being a quality run for
many years. I told many to stay tuned, as our 45th is just around the corner and we would
do everything we could to get the word out…
I was put into the Street Sedan Class and went head to head with two other high quality
sedans. My car took third and I was a bit disappointed until I read the judges sheets of
what I had done wrong or missed. I felt the cars were really close and the items they noted
on my car as point deductions were valid. I also took away that if the odd spot of polish or
dirt was the only thing wrong with my car, then it really was worthy of the cars in this
show.
Over 450 cars, trucks, bikes and vehicles of all sorts filled the halls of the Expo center.
Muscle cars of all sorts, from Cobra’s to Chevy & Mopar, from pick-ups with 1939
Airplane engines in them to 50’s custom recreations, this show had lots to offer. We were
treated like rock stars, with great parking, come and go as you please, help unloading and
loading of displays, advance sales of souvenirs, secure trailer parking, the list goes on.
The main reason for this show, not just to put on a car show, was to raise money for many
charities around town. They pin striped 25 wagons for donation to the local children’s
hospital and were heavily involved with the high school auto shop classes by having a huge
High School Challenge spread over almost 30 schools. The winners got money or
equipment donated back to the school’s automotive program. Thom Taylor (editor of
Hotrod Magazine) and Dennis Pittsenbarger (Highway to Sell on Discovery TV & voice of
SEMA) gave speeches to the kids about staying in school and how to find careers in the
automotive field.
Don’t forget our swap meet is drawing
near. Make sure you let Ron know when
you can help out.
The club will have 10 booths again this year… open to everyone, so if you have some stuff
to sell and don’t want the commitment of a whole booth, then bring your stuff to the club
booth. There is always someone around to watch the stuff, bring a few extra chairs, we
could even have coolers in the trailer for storing your lunch …
We will run the charity table again this year, in support of the Take a Kid To A car Show
program … your donations help us raise money to allow the Big Brothers & Big Sisters to
take their kids to a car show and maybe get a lunch in the process….
Harrison Event List …
April For more infomation call corresponding number www.autoeventlist.com
05 45th Kamloops V.C.C. Easter Parade, Kamloops, BC Stck/vintge (250) 573-5740
05 Vancouver V.C.C. Easter Gathering, Vancouver (Planetarium), BC Open (604) 519-4627
10-12 Portland Swap Meet, Portland, WA (503) 678-2100
17-19 B.C. Classic & Custom Car Show, Abbotsford, BC Show (604) 539-7223
18 25th Annual South Okanagan Swap Meet, Penticton, BC (250) 462-2111
19 Maple Ridge Spring Swap Meet, Maple Ridge, BC (604) 941-7791
25 34th Mt.Vernon Auto & Vintage Motorcycle Swap, Mt. Vernon, WA (360) 848-5188
25 Cruise For Your Cause , Burnaby, BC Open (604) 616-9373
25 White Post Auto Museum Spring Swap Meet , Tappen, BC (250) 835-2224
26 3rd Country Car Show at Otter Co-Op, Aldergrove, BC Vintage & Collector (604) 776-3456
May For more infomation call corresponding number www.autoeventlist.com
03 DW Poppy High School Car Show, Langley, BC Open (604) 612-7645
03 W.C.C.A. Spring Rod Run, Ferndale, WA Open (360) 820-3124
03 Comox Valley Swap Meet, Ccourtenay, BC (250) 898-9782
08-10 Friendly O.K. Car Club's Show/Shine/Swap, Omak, WA Open (509) 826-3154
08-11 VCCC May Tour 2015, Abbotsford, BC Pre-reg (604) 857-5018
10 20th Tom The Tire Guy Show & Shine, Surrey (11180 Scott Rd), BC Open (604) 581-8550
16-17 Seattle Swap Meet, Monroe, WA (800) 645-4997
17 Peachland World of Wheels Car Show, Peachland, BC Open (778) 479-7979
17 18th Kaslo May Days Car Show, Kaslo, BC Open (250) 353-2500
20-24 Thunderbird Club Convention , Kelowna, BC T-Birds 1955-2005 (250) 769-6064
22-23 46th Coastal Swap Meet, Abbotsford (Tradex), BC (604) 540-6141
March Garage Tour Wrap-up
The weather held up mainly because I chickened out and drove my beater instead of the
Deuce… so you guys owe me… Three great stops this month, John Barbero’s Pyramid
Street Rods, Larry Schaefer’s Larry’s Street Rods & Kenny Gilmour’s IJM Coachworks.
John had a few projects on the go … a Deuce Coupe, a 32 Sedan, a late 40’s Chev and a
couple of frames being set up for future clients. Many high quality rides have come from
this shop, take a minute and see the wall of fame in john’s office. I know you’ll recognize
quite a few cars that have gone on to win big at the car shows or magazines.
Kenny’s place, while looking like just another house and barn, was full of projects only a
master metal worker would undertake. A 1938 Packard Cabriolet and a 1940 Texaco oil
tanker to center stage. Both projects were full of the old art deco styling, the long flowing
trailer and the 20’ convertible with a hood that went on forever… Next to these customer
rides was Kenny’s own project, a 1932 Ford Pick-up shop truck powered by a fully
chromed Flathead and rolling on chrome reverse wheel… I can’t wait to see either of
these projects hit the road….
After a quick lunch at the Hilltop Restaurant, we headed over to our last stop at Larry’s
Street Rods. Here we were treated to a 57 Chev, or COB as Larry puts it … the car has a
57 Buick grill and 57 Olds dash …. All powered with a 455 Buick engine. The black on
black 210 Model had the right stance to make any challenger stand up and think twice.
Next to it was Larry’s own late 50’s Thames
panel truck. Powered by a blown small block, this
truck has had the wheelie bars replaced a couple
times as it likes to pick up the nose as it takes off.
The end of the tour consisted of a visit to Larry’s
Personal collection of Die-Cast models from
Danbury & Franklin Mint collections…
Name the car or truck or ??? I’ll bet he has a
version on display….
Many thanks to each of the shops for opening their door s for a Saturday tour…
A couple shots
By
Ken Sanders
From
Saturday’s
Tour