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Director’S MeSSage
Volume 44 Number 4 April 2015
Roberta Vasilow
Happy Spring!!! Even if it doesn’t feel like it?
Hopefully it won’t be too much longer. We can get our
Buicks moving.
Your Board of Directors has met and selected a member to
fill the vacant seat, Gil Mervis, please welcome and congratulate him. Gil has been spending a lot of time at the
Sloan Museum as a volunteer as well as being one of our
reps on the Auto Fair Committee.
Looks like Millie and Larry have got the summer plans
locked in so mark your calendars now so you don’t miss or forget one!
Looking for some help planning the Michigan Buick Bash on September 12 it’s
our turn again. This is a tradition for the BCA Michigan Chapters for many
years, so every 4 years we get to host it. Basically, Buick show, with coffee and
donuts provided by us, lunch on your own but will make available and kick
tires, and some type of program to entertain or enlighten folks. Thoughts now
consist of coffee and donuts at the Buick Gallery then lunch at the Durant-Dort
Building. We have to be careful because it’s the same day as “Bikes on the
Bricks” in downtown Flint. (motorcycles) Let me know if you want to help out.
The BCA Great Lakes Regional is at the same time and place as the Arthritis
Foundation Show in Dublin, Ohio this year. Some of you might remember going
there several years ago, it’s a huge show, but the Buicks are all together, with a
show within the show. There’s a flyer and link in this newsletter. Phil Dirt and
the Dozers provide a concert on Saturday night!
Back to the Bricks plans are coming along well, and many of you are planning
on joining the tour, call the Westside Tour. Flint to Battle Creek to Whitehall to
Manistee to Boyne City to West Branch, with a finale in East Tawas! Sign up
soon online at backtothebricks.org. There’s already close to 80 signed up.
Maybe we can have more Buicks than Chevies this year! LOL!
Stay safe and warm in your Buick, see you April 22 in Davison, hopefully in a
Buick. Roberta
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2015 Officers & Chairpersons
Director
ROBERTA VASILOW [email protected]
810-655-8277
Assistant Director
MILLIE LUTZ [email protected]
810-728-3133
Secretary
DAVE BLOCH [email protected]
810-653-8919
Treasurer
PAUL MARCHI [email protected]
810-210-3320
Member-at-Large
DAN EMERTON [email protected]
810-287-0343
AL JONES [email protected]
810-625-2713
Past Directors
ROGER TYYSKA [email protected]
810-636-8450
GIL MERVIS [email protected]
517 668-6320
Membership
ROBERTA VASILOW [email protected]
810-655-8277
Activities and Awards
TBD
Editor/Webmaster/Agent
ROBERTA VASILOW [email protected]
810-655-8277
Social
PERRY PINDUR
810-342-8132
JANE [email protected]
Historian
To be determined / looking for volunteers
Sloan Auto Fair Representatives
DAN EMERTON [email protected]
810-287-0343
GIL MERVIS [email protected]
517 668-6320
50 / 50 Sales
CHARLIE JONES
810-845-4779
TBD
Technical Advisor
JOE TAUBITZ [email protected]
810-655-8988
Photographer
ROBERTA VASILOW [email protected]
810-655-8277
PAUL MARCHI [email protected]
810-210-3320
Robert Trail [email protected]
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April 14th Water Street Committee Meet- July 9-12, 2015: 33rd Annual Arthritis
ing at 1:00 pm at the D-D office building
Foundation Classic Auto Show and
316 Water Street
Cruise In, Registration and information: www.ArthritisAutoShow.com or call 614-876
April 22 Regular Meeting John’s Pizzeria, -8200.This event will include the BCA Great
Lakes Regional Meet
Davison and Gale Rds, Davison, Order off the
menu 6:00 Social, Eat, Meeting when done eatJuly 22 Regular Meeting Hosts: Perry
ing
May 1-2, 2015 34th Annual "Peach Blossom" Buick-OldsPontiac-Cadillac car show, swap meet & Friday Eve. reception. Hosted by Dixie Chapter @ the Marriott N.W. near
Marietta (site of 84 & 94 BCA Nationals). Phone or email
Bruce or Shar Kile (770) 977-7924
[email protected] Registration info @ www.buickclub.org/
dixie
May 5 Water Street Committee at the
1:00 at the D-D office building joint Meeting with Back to the Bricks
and Jane Region 1-D building, Atherton
Rd, Potluck 6PM
August 3-9 Back to the Bricks Tune Up
Parties
August 11-15 Back to the Bricks
August 26 Regular Meeting Hosts: Ron
and Gail, John and Kathy
May 8 Ladies Night Buddy’s Pizza, Meadowbrook Play more info on Page 4
September 12 Michigan Buick Bash by
Buicktown hosts
May 10-14. 2015
BDE 2015 National Meet
September 18-19 Pure Stock Muscle Car
Outer Banks, NORTH CAROLINA
Drag Race
May 29-31, 2015
Buick Race Day—Summit Raceway Park
Norwalk, OH
June 10-14, 2015 2015 BCA National
Meet Springfield, MO
June 12-16 Back to the Bricks Westside
Tour
June 20 Jim Heiser Memorial Cancer
Benefit Car Show Durand Eagles
June 24 Regular Meeting—Hosts: Lady
Rosemary and Dan E.
June 27-28 Sloan Auto Fair
September 23 Regular Mtg—Sloan
Oct. 8-10, 2015 25th Anniversary S.E. Regional Meet (a
touring event) hosted by the Dixie Chapter in beautiful historic Madison, Ga. If you're heading to Florida for the BDE
Fall tour, Madison provides a perfect location to "hang out"
with your Buick friends for 3 full days of touring a few days
prior. Call or email Bruce or Shar Kile (770) 977-7924
[email protected]
October 18-25, BDE Fall Tour—Florida
October 28 Regular Meeting TBD
November 18 Regular Meeting TBD
December 12 IMA Brookwood, 1PM–
4PM Davison Rd, Christmas Party, prepay $20 per person
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Buicktown Tour of Cole Automotive
March 21, 2015
Davison, MI
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Assistant Directors –Millie and Larry Lutz
HAPPY SPRING !! But don't look out your window, as I write this it
is SNOWING. Thanks to everyone for the great turnout at
our March get together for the program on the Cole Automobile, it
was very interesting and the cars were beautifully restored. We
hope to see everyone for our regular meeting April 22nd 6:pm at
Johns Pizzeria 9010 Davison Rd. Davison. We will be ordering off
the menu. We are still working on a Spring Tour idea, the Truck
Tour we were hoping to have isn't possible at this time. Ladies Night will be May 8th , we will have
dinner at Buddys Pizza 2612 N.Squirrel Rd. Auburn Hills at 5:00 pm , then on to Meadowbrook
Theater for the car show between 6:00 & 7:00 pm . The play , Meshuggah [ part of the Nunsense
series] will start at 8:00 pm. the tickets are $20.00 each with one free ticket per car, there will be a
sigh -up sheet at Johns and will need to be paid for then, you can also call me to sign-up and send
a check, the deadline is April 23rd. The hosts for our picnics are as follows, June- Dan & Rosemary, July-Jane & Perry, Aug.- Gail & Ron, Kathy &John Thank You all.
Plans for the Fall tour are in the works , thanks to John Root, In Sept. we will be at the
Sloan ,Oct.and Nov. TBD. Christmas Party will be at Brookwood Golf Club.Dec.12th 1:00-4:00 pm.
I believe that's all for now. God Bless Millie and Larry
Water Street Car Show Committee Update
The second meeting of the car show committee was held at the Durant-Dort Carriage
Company office building on March 10th. All in our club are welcome to attend (see
detail in Crier calendar). The committee's goals are to be successful in your eyes
and to build this into an annual event which everyone looks forward to. Some members remember our parking on Kearsley Street and will opt to park downtown in the
"heart" of the action. That is ok and each should make their own choice. Having a
choice is good. For Buicktown members who choose to attend and be a volunteer at
Water Street, we plan on providing special incentives. For these and for other materials necessary to properly manage the scene at Buick's birthplace, club monies will
be needed. This committee will make a plan for items to be purchased and submit
that for budget approval by the BOD and membership. Of course, we are collaborating with GM and the Durant-Dort Foundation for the benefit of all parties. In May we
will be prepared to meet with BttB representatives and compare notes. We have identified the tasks, a.k.a. jobs, required to get the show staged on August
15th. Members are now stepping forward to take on a task leaders job. Vacancies
remain for both leader and team member jobs. We are planning for many job openings and you will understand "why" after discussions at regular monthly meetings. Remember, with many people shouldering the load, this can be fun and rewarding. With only a few people, the burden gets very heavy and the experience
may NOT be worth repeating. Yes, you are needed and it is the committee's task to
set the stage so you may have both an enjoyable time and take pride in your
club. Be sure to read our web site at 316waterstreet.org.
By Roger, Dave and Dave
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Classified Ads are free to members of the Buicktown Chapter and run for 3 consecutive months.
Ads must be to the Editor by the 25th of the month prior to the month in which the ad will run
BUICKS FOR SALE
1975 Buick LeSabre convertibles – two
One - rust-free Texas car – bittersweet
metallic, white top and interior, loaded w/
1940 Buick Super convertible.
Sequoia Cream / brown leather inte- options including custom line boot
cover. 350-4, 66K miles, have some parior. Twin Spotlights- skirts -radio heater. $42,500 OBO drive anywhere perwork including window sticker. This is
3.4 rear end,Roadmaster brakes, 263 a great candidate for restoration, paint
and body good, needs – carpet, top,
engine. original drive line and parts
wheels, some trim. $7,500
included
Two – Upstate NY car has rust – glacier
1937 Buick Special coupe.
blue, blue carpet, white top and seats,
455 Buick engine TH 400 turbo trans,
reportedly last one delivered in Monroe
Camaro rear end, mustang 2 front
County, New York. Late production date,
end ,6 way power lumbar seats, AC,
shoulder belts, no A/C, 350-4, 85K miles,
power windows steering and brakes.
have original bill of sale, etc., complete,
remote Keyless entry
$6,500
$41 500 OBO Joe buickContact:
[email protected]
[email protected]/408.655.0152
810-655-8988
Cars are in Flint!
1985 Buick Riviera. 106K, all
FOR SALE
power, air, cruise, 305- V8
1962 Buick Skylark, 2 door hardtop, 218
$4,500.00 Steve:269-341-4534 Aluminum V8, runs and drives well.
269-568-2181
White with blue interior
$2,500. Call Erik Sidge (810)785-4011.
1970 225 convertible. 68,000
miles 2nd owner. Red/ white,
2nd top, original paint. Red
1967 Electra Convertible, approx
leather interior. Original mats,
109,00o miles power windows, vents, air,
caps, paperwork. Power everyam/fm, guidematic, power seat, tilt
thing but a/c & radio inoperable. $14,000 Call Dave 810-639 5661
Rebuilt cooling system 1997. Rebuilt brakes/ fuel system 2011.
1938 Buick SpeIn Dream Cruises 2012 & 2013. cial four door,
Pictures:
59K miles
http://1drv.ms/1nHSYie
$10,000 Call
$14,000 to Buick Club members. Dale 810-358At Royal Oak. G. M. Ross
1275
#47536 (616) 897-5713 or 28
Jan. - 7 Feb. (858) 565-7060
1988 Buick LeSabre 4 Door Sedan – Dark
[email protected]
cranberry red with velour interior, very clean
FOR SALE: 1967 Buick Wildcat con- inside and out. No dents. Car has a high pervertible.Aquamarine/black, 430-4, 60K centage of the options available in 1988, and
miles on odo,factory air, sport wheels, everything works. Purchase and maintenance
documentation is available. 66,000 miles.
console/tach.$17,500. Ric McNally,
My dad was original owner, and I am the sec810 767 5550
ond owner. Car has been very well main1966 Buick Skylark 2 door coupe, 300 tained, and has been stored for the past 13
winters. $3,000. Contact: John at Ph. 810V8, seafoam green with white painted
top, AC/PS/PB gold cloth and vinyl inte- 694-9087 or [email protected].
rior, 69K miles $10,000 obo Call Barry
Jensen 810-238-9601 9AM-5PM
BUICK STUFF
FOR SALE
Lots of Buick Stuff for sale.
Call Norbert 810-659-3682
Miscellaneous ‘37-38 and ‘48-49
Buick Parts, call Marvin 517-484-5188
1952 263cu.in. Engine,block needs
sleeve, 2 pistons,two valves, crank is
turned .10-10 other parts seem to be
pretty good. Gene Bennett 810-798-3570
[email protected]. $275 obo
OTHER STUFF
FOR SALE
Storage spaces in my pole barn
at my home....$35.00 a piece/
mo...Reserve
now!...Jim ...9897704541
Outdoor Storage in Flint, Call
Larry Schramm 248-505-3883
1994 Cadillac Sedan DeVille – Dark
blue with cream colored leather interior,
very clean inside and out. Interior is
almost showroom perfect. No dents.
Car has a high percentage of the options
available in 1994, and everything works.
Purchase and maintenance documentation is available. 43,500 miles. My
stepdad was original owner, and I am the
second owner. Car has been very well
maintained and has been stored for the
past 9 winters, previous to that was
driven very little in the winter. $4000.
Contact: John at Ph. 810-694-9087 or
Wanted
Buick 2003 Centennial wrist
watch, men's.
Like given to Buicktown Chapter National Meet committee.
Never worn, or like new.
Call Bob @ 810-577-2636
Looking for 4 Regal or Skylark
center caps for ‘79 regal wheels
Call Ron 248-756-3999
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Month of March. 3/19. Howard Zimmerman. Thinking of you...surgery. 3/23. Faith
Aseltine. Thinking of you...health concerns. 3/25. Jim & Carole
Baliko...sympathy...loss of Carole's sister. Please keep them in your prayers. Please
notify the Social Committee if you are aware of any situation needing our consideration. Thank you.
Perry Pindur or Jane [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE !
We have 127 paid memberships for 2014. and 108 for 2015. Dues are overdue for 2015!
Dave
Barb
Robert
Janice
Steven
Richard
Dalton
Dusty
Paul
Sherrill
Agnes
Wood
Johnston
Gorski
Ezop
Magryta
Hubler
Rolfe
Rhodes
Marchi
Martin
Gardner
4/5
4/8
4/12
4/14
4/15
4/16
4/17
4/19
4/23
4/23
4/27
Dennis &
Ken &
Michael &
Joe &
Clifford &
Bruce &
Lola
Charlene
Carrie
Bernice
Pat
Shar
Manner
Ferguson
Book
Taubitz
Herold
Kile
4/11
4/19
4/21
4/25
4/26
4/26
Buicktown Ladies Night:
Meet at M-54 S/S Dort Hwy NW corner parking lot at 4:15PM then
to Buddy’s Pizza 5:00PM
6th Annual Classic Car Nights at
Meadow Brook Theatre
Classic car nights are back with four Friday nights and two fantastic shows
to choose from!
Cindy Williams & Eddie Mekka starring in
Meshuggah--Nuns!
Friday May 8
This tale of NUNSENSE finds the sisters of Hoboken on an all-expense paid trip on the
“Faiths of All Nations” Cruise. When the cast of “Fiddler on the Roof” (with the exception of
the guy playing Tevye) gets seasick, the ship’s captain asks the sisters and Tevye to put on a
show.
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6186 Torrey Rd
Flint MI 48507-5954