April 19th meeting at Dave Himes Automazing Performance Center is CANCELED due to soggy lawn parking. Prez Bill is making arrangements to have the April meeting at another location to be announced soon.
April 15, 2009
Sunday Meeting at Dave Himes Canceled
April 19th meeting at Dave Himes Automazing Performance Center is CANCELED due to soggy lawn parking. Prez Bill is making arrangements to have the April meeting at another location to be announced soon.
April 10, 2009
Scott Gibbs has moved his business
We had a February meeting at Gibbs in the Castleton area. I (Prez Bill) stopped by there earlier this week and it was ... gone! Just by happen stance, I was on my way to Dave Himes shop in Westfield to retrieve my old 4-spd tranny he had been storing for me and there was Gibbs new shop at the corner of US31 and Thomlinson Rd (where you turn off US31 to go to Dave's shop. This is the building where someone sold Corvettes and then high priced imports (BMW, Mercedes, etc) for a while. It's a nice place for their business and he was doing a lot of work.
Here is their new info:
Gibbs Auto Interiors
18318 U.S. 31 N.
Westfield, IN 46074
317-804-9102 (new phone number)
Here is their new info:
Gibbs Auto Interiors
18318 U.S. 31 N.
Westfield, IN 46074
317-804-9102 (new phone number)
April 8, 2009
Rocker We Donated Delivered to Riley
A report from Prez Bill Sanders:
Fitz and I delivered the Amish furniture rocker to the Newborn Infant Intensive Care Unit tonight. Our rocker resides in NICU module #2. I want to thank everyone in this club who helps us out along the way each year so we have the funds to do these sort of things." (Pictured below: David Fitzpatrick with the rocker in NICU-2 at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN )
"It is always a sobering experience to visit the NICU. The babies in there are incredible fragile. It is simply amazing what these folks can do for a premature baby that only a few years ago would have had no chance at life." (Pictured below: Bill Sanders, David Fitzpatrick and a NICU RN)
"The RN's were very glad to see us and thanked us a lot. Perhaps we can deliver another rocker or two by years end." (Pictured below: NICU Staff)
Editor's note: Thank you Bill and Fitz for presenting this opportunity for our group to be a part of something so meaningful.
Before closing this post, I'd like to thank Bill and Fitz for this comic relief. Bill titled this one "Fitz will never grow up." I'm thinking "Fitz' new ride!" - Betsy
Fitz and I delivered the Amish furniture rocker to the Newborn Infant Intensive Care Unit tonight. Our rocker resides in NICU module #2. I want to thank everyone in this club who helps us out along the way each year so we have the funds to do these sort of things." (Pictured below: David Fitzpatrick with the rocker in NICU-2 at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN )
"It is always a sobering experience to visit the NICU. The babies in there are incredible fragile. It is simply amazing what these folks can do for a premature baby that only a few years ago would have had no chance at life." (Pictured below: Bill Sanders, David Fitzpatrick and a NICU RN)
"The RN's were very glad to see us and thanked us a lot. Perhaps we can deliver another rocker or two by years end." (Pictured below: NICU Staff)
Editor's note: Thank you Bill and Fitz for presenting this opportunity for our group to be a part of something so meaningful.
Before closing this post, I'd like to thank Bill and Fitz for this comic relief. Bill titled this one "Fitz will never grow up." I'm thinking "Fitz' new ride!" - Betsy
April 6, 2009
Vietnam Veterans Car Show - Sunday, May 3
Prez Bill and Fitz have been slightly involved in the planning for this event and will be requesting help from the membership the day of the show to assist the Vietnam Vets with parking and logistics. In return the VVA has promised some portion of the show proceeds for our charity. A good showing of IGTOA Goats for the show would also be greatly appreciated. Should be a fun time and much different than most of the shows we attend!
A Thank You from Pat Wyman at the Spina Bifida Association of Central Indiana
Dear Indy GTO Association,
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Spina Bifida Association of Central Indiana. You are always so kind to include us every year in your donations. As you know, we serve over 90 families in the Indiana area - so the money will be well spent.
Thanks again,
Pat Wyman
President - SBACI
http://www.sbaci.org/htm/home.htm
Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Spina Bifida Association of Central Indiana. You are always so kind to include us every year in your donations. As you know, we serve over 90 families in the Indiana area - so the money will be well spent.
Thanks again,
Pat Wyman
President - SBACI
http://www.sbaci.org/htm/home.htm
April 2, 2009
April 11 Linders Technical Service Car Show on Gasoline Alley Road
Saturday, April 11, 2009 The Indiana Street Rod Assn (ISRA) and Linder Technical Service (4-D Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis, In 46222) are having a car show and walking poker run, with visits to local Gasoline Alley specialty shops. Linder Tech is having a cookout at noon and free injector service is available, but this year the injectors will have to be left behind for service with shipment the following week. The building will be open at 9AM. Members may enter the car show, as all cars are welcome. The car show starts at 10:00am. Walking Poker run: until 2:00pm
Open house to all the listed businesses – all on gasoline alley, no sign up, free, open to public, folks drive their hot rods, show cars etc weather permitting. 11 different shops for the open house and walking poker run.
OPEN HOUSE and POKER WALK - $100 BEST HAND
(Poker walk starts at Linder Fuel Injection)
1. BUBBA'S HOT ROD SHOP
2. LINDER FUEL INJECTION
3. PRO MAX CARBS
4. OL CAR VENTURES
5. WATERMAN RACING COMPONENTS
6. STEVE LONG CUSTOM RADIATORS
7. ACT ADVANCED CORROSION TECHNOLOGES
8. AUTOMOTIVE HAMMER ART
9. VAN CRAFT
10. PETE'S SPEED AND FAB
11. FREELANCE LETTERING
Click on map to enlarge - use back arrow to return to blog.
Open house to all the listed businesses – all on gasoline alley, no sign up, free, open to public, folks drive their hot rods, show cars etc weather permitting. 11 different shops for the open house and walking poker run.
OPEN HOUSE and POKER WALK - $100 BEST HAND
(Poker walk starts at Linder Fuel Injection)
1. BUBBA'S HOT ROD SHOP
2. LINDER FUEL INJECTION
3. PRO MAX CARBS
4. OL CAR VENTURES
5. WATERMAN RACING COMPONENTS
6. STEVE LONG CUSTOM RADIATORS
7. ACT ADVANCED CORROSION TECHNOLOGES
8. AUTOMOTIVE HAMMER ART
9. VAN CRAFT
10. PETE'S SPEED AND FAB
11. FREELANCE LETTERING
Click on map to enlarge - use back arrow to return to blog.
March 23, 2009
A word from our Prez
Some info I picked up reading the March 12th issue of Old Cars Weekly News and Marketplace:
Mecum May auction Indy (May 13-17) will feature a very rare Shebly Cobra. Its a 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe CSX2601. One of only 6 built by Carrol Shelby. This car has a storied race history as well as some dude in N. Dakota bought it many years back, after its racing days were over and drove it 300 miles/day to his six gas stations to pick up the receipts for a few years. This car one many races including the World Championship in 1965 with Bob Bondurant behind the wheel. This car is expected to bring over $10,000,000 !!! That's a lot of zeros !! If that happens, this would be the highest bid ever paid at auction for a US manufactured vehicle in history.
Crane Cams has shut its doors in Daytona beach, another victum of the economic downturn.
A one tank trip might be in order to the A-C-D museum in Auburn, Indiana. The artwork of nationally acclaimed automotive artist David Chapple will be displayed March 12th thru April 12th. Don't procrastinate or you'll miss it!
We had a great turn out for the ACC-I meeting at Ray Skillman's Classic car sales on March 14th. We accomplished a few things related to the classic car hobby and managed some time to wander thru the collection and drool.
We also had a successful club mtg at MCL on Monday March 23rd. John Jump graciously accepted the chairmanship of the September cruise-in ... wherever it may be.
Cheers,
Bill S.
Mecum May auction Indy (May 13-17) will feature a very rare Shebly Cobra. Its a 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra coupe CSX2601. One of only 6 built by Carrol Shelby. This car has a storied race history as well as some dude in N. Dakota bought it many years back, after its racing days were over and drove it 300 miles/day to his six gas stations to pick up the receipts for a few years. This car one many races including the World Championship in 1965 with Bob Bondurant behind the wheel. This car is expected to bring over $10,000,000 !!! That's a lot of zeros !! If that happens, this would be the highest bid ever paid at auction for a US manufactured vehicle in history.
Crane Cams has shut its doors in Daytona beach, another victum of the economic downturn.
A one tank trip might be in order to the A-C-D museum in Auburn, Indiana. The artwork of nationally acclaimed automotive artist David Chapple will be displayed March 12th thru April 12th. Don't procrastinate or you'll miss it!
We had a great turn out for the ACC-I meeting at Ray Skillman's Classic car sales on March 14th. We accomplished a few things related to the classic car hobby and managed some time to wander thru the collection and drool.
We also had a successful club mtg at MCL on Monday March 23rd. John Jump graciously accepted the chairmanship of the September cruise-in ... wherever it may be.
Cheers,
Bill S.
March 3, 2009
March 16th Meeting 6pm Castleton MCL
The Indy GTO Association March Meeting will be held Monday, March 16 at 6:00 pm in the banquet room at the Castleton MCL Cafeteria 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis 317-845-5717. www.mclhomemade.com
March 2, 2009
Sort of Good News re: SEMA Alert
Indy GTO Association member, Brent Robertson, met with State Representative Jerry Torr on Monday, March 2nd and shared the concern regarding plans for the 25+ year old autos the ACC reported. According to the info found at the State House (after talking to his peers), the proposed ruling are only for Lake and Porter Counties and are based on Federal compliance. The program is ongoing and will not be expanded. (There are no plans to expand the requirements beyond the 2 existing counties.) Jerry will let Brent know if that changes.
February 22, 2009
Meeting Recap: Gibbs Auto Interiors
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 we had a good turn out for our meeting held at Gibbs Auto Interiors: www.gibbs-auto-interiors.net
We would like to thank our hosts, Scott and Heather Gibbs, for their hospitality.
Art Lauer brought a bare '68 front bucket seat for Scott Gibb's to use to demonstrate his area of expertise.
We were all fascinated as we watched Scott work his magic on the seat.
Ta Da! A beautiful job done in less than 45 minutes!
We would like to thank our hosts, Scott and Heather Gibbs, for their hospitality.
Art Lauer brought a bare '68 front bucket seat for Scott Gibb's to use to demonstrate his area of expertise.
We were all fascinated as we watched Scott work his magic on the seat.
Ta Da! A beautiful job done in less than 45 minutes!
February 21, 2009
Pontiac's long road comes to an end
Feb. 20, 2009 MSNBC Nightly News with Brian Williams had a feature with James G. Cobb, automotive editor of the New York Times, talking about saying goodbye to the Pontiac, one of America's most storied car brands that brought the stylish muscle car to the masses.The Garden State GTO Club had 26 seconds of bitter sweet fame in this piece starting at 2.21 with Mike Spizziri's car and finishing with Harold Murray's car.
Links to a story you won't want to miss:
MSNBC Nightly News with Brian Williams intro including the James G. Cobb Piece
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/29307802#29307802
James G. Cobb New York Times Automobile Editor Only
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/29307802#29306980
February 19, 2009
SEMA Action Network Legislative Alert
Indiana Regulators Propose to Redefine Antique Vehicles to Force More into Emissions Tests
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is proposing to redefine the term ‘antique vehicle” in order to force more of these hobby cars into the emissions inspection program. Under existing law, an antique vehicle is defined as “a motor vehicle or motor scooter that is at least 25-years old.” Under the regulation, the definition would be revised to require that the vehicle must be at least 25-years old, registered and plated as a historic motor vehicle, driven a maximum of 3,000 miles per calendar year, and include Federally required pollution control equipment for that make and model year. Under the plan, the vehicle would be periodically forced into a vehicle emission test site to verify that these requirements have been met. We (SEMA Action Network) Urge You to Submit Written Comments Opposing This Regulatory Proposal by March 13, 2009
Existing law in Indiana exempts any vehicle 25-years old and older from emissions testing. Indiana’s current emissions testing exemption recognizes the minimal impact of vehicles 25-years old and older on vehicle emissions and air quality. Vehicles 25-years old and older constitute a small portion of the overall vehicle population and are a poor source from which to look for emissions reduction. Antique vehicles are overwhelmingly well-maintained and infrequently driven (about one-third the miles each year as a new vehicle). Legislators and regulators are feeling the heat from a failed effort to meet air quality goals and are looking for a convenient scapegoat. The old car hobby should not carry the burden of their mistakes!
Mailed comments should be addressed to:
#08-674 (APCB) I/M Program - "Antique Vehicle"
Manda Clevenger: Mail Code 61-50
Rules Development Section/Office of Air Quality
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Hand delivered comments will be accepted by the receptionist on duty at the tenth floor reception desk, Office of Air Quality, Indiana Government Center North, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. Comments may be submitted by facsimile at the IDEM fax number: (317) 233-2342, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Please confirm the timely receipt of faxed comments by calling the Rules Development Section at (317) 233-0426. Comments must be postmarked, faxed, or hand delivered by March 13, 2009.
Please e-mail a copy of your letters to us (SEMA Action Network) at stevem@sema.org Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Copyright 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) To view their original email as a web page, please follow this link
February 16, 2009
Hemming Muscle Machines March 2009 issue
Goatfans,
Thinking of tackling a frame off restoration? It can be done. Check out Mike Spizziri's '69 GTO Convertible project showcased in Hemmings Muscle Machines March 2009 issue #66
Prez Bill
Thinking of tackling a frame off restoration? It can be done. Check out Mike Spizziri's '69 GTO Convertible project showcased in Hemmings Muscle Machines March 2009 issue #66
Prez Bill
February 14, 2009
Don't miss our next meeting!
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1 pm we have been invited to tour the Gibbs Auto Interior shop in Castleton. Gibbs is a highly rated auto interior expert. Our host, Scott Gibbs, will provide pizza and soft drinks for our dining pleasure. Scott will also be doing a "Show & Tell" session. Their address is 7201 E. 86th St., Indy 46250. (Click map to enlarge.) Phone: 317-845-1995. Check out Gibbs Auto Interior website at www.gibbs-auto-interiors.net
February 13, 2009
Elysian Foundation Check Presentation
The Indy GTO Association was proud to present a check in the amount of $1,000 to representatives from the Elysian Foundation on February 13, 2009. The foundation raises funds to buy Christmas gifts and clothing for the residents of Normal Life based in Sheridan, Indiana. Normal Life is a home for patients who have permanent brain injuries. Our club has supported the Elysian Foundation for many years, raising over $10,000. If you would like to make a personal contribution, please send your check payable to the Elysian Foundation to: Reta Hannenberg, 1055 Haley Ct., Cicero, IN 46034. Your contribution is tax deductible. The folks in the picture are: Prez Bill Sanders, Wilma Heiney, David Fitzpatrick, Linda O'Dell and Tamela Grabb.
February 11, 2009
New Addition to the Rossell Family
We have a new addition to the Indy GTO family!
Keith and Lisa Rossell have a new baby boy for their twin boys to pester! Dad was overjoyed, but in typical male fashion didn't send any vital stats like weight, height, birthday or favorite year GTO.
Looks like all are doing fine!
Prez Bill
Keith and Lisa Rossell have a new baby boy for their twin boys to pester! Dad was overjoyed, but in typical male fashion didn't send any vital stats like weight, height, birthday or favorite year GTO.
Looks like all are doing fine!
Prez Bill
February 9, 2009
Howell's 1969 GTO Judge Restoration
One of our members, Gary R. Howell, Bloomfield, IN has a web site documenting his total off-frame restoration on his original 1969 GTO Judge. This GTO Judge was on the front cover of the July 2007 Issue of the "Legend" magazine. Check it out at: http://home.comcast.net/~de_judge/site/ The links to the various pages are at the top of each page. Look for the (2) audio links which feature his Judge and Blue Ram Air IV and the 2 1/2 minute movie/slide segment. Gary not only tracked down the car he had owned years before, he even stumbled across his original license plate at a sale. Great story!
A note from Gary: The photo of me installing the license plate was taken May 8, 2008. To think I installed that very same plate in May of 1969 on the very same GTO seemed so surreal. Words cannot explain it. I guess it is the true meaning of Pontiac Excitement! I even have my graduating class tassel hanging from the rear view mirror. I better hit the sack now, I have been working on the '69 Liberty Blue GTO's valve train all day...
A note from Gary: The photo of me installing the license plate was taken May 8, 2008. To think I installed that very same plate in May of 1969 on the very same GTO seemed so surreal. Words cannot explain it. I guess it is the true meaning of Pontiac Excitement! I even have my graduating class tassel hanging from the rear view mirror. I better hit the sack now, I have been working on the '69 Liberty Blue GTO's valve train all day...
February 8, 2009
Greetings Goatsters!
On behalf of the officers and membership of the IGTOA, I'd like to extend a heartfelt "THANK YOU!!!" to Betsy Fladung for her development of this marvelous medium for communicating pertinent club info and for displaying items of interest.
The potential for utilizing the new "IGTOA News Blog" for the advancement of club activities and goals appears to be limited only by the input and creativity of the membership. So... if you have any ideas for contributions, let us know. The possibilities are endless and all thoughts will be given serious consideration. We look forward to your input.
The potential for utilizing the new "IGTOA News Blog" for the advancement of club activities and goals appears to be limited only by the input and creativity of the membership. So... if you have any ideas for contributions, let us know. The possibilities are endless and all thoughts will be given serious consideration. We look forward to your input.
February 5, 2009
Greetings Goatnerds!
Got cabin fever yet? Well, we have a cure ... sort of...
Swap Meet: Sunday, Feb. 8th
The annual trip to Columbus, Ohio is upon us. The Central Ohio GTO Assoc. will present their All Pontiac Swap Meet on Sunday, Feb. 8th. (Yes, this coming Sunday! More info available at www.gtoaco.com) If you want to go as part of our car pool, show up at the Cracker Barrel at I-70 and Post Road on Indy's east side at 7:00 a.m. We'll eat there and head to Columbus at 8:00 a.m.
Next Club Meeting: Saturday, Feb. 21st
Our next club meeting is Saturday, Feb. 21st at 1:00 p.m. We have been invited to tour the Gibbs Auto Interior shop in Castleton. Gibbs is a highly rated auto interior expert. Our host, Scott Gibbs, will provide pizza and soft drinks for your dining pleasure. Scott will also be doing a "Show & Tell" session, so don't miss this meeting! Check out Gibbs Auto Interior website at
www.gibbs-auto-interiors.net Their address is 7201 E. 86th St., Indy 46250. Phone: 317-845-1995.
See ya at both events!!
Cheers,
Prez Bill
Got cabin fever yet? Well, we have a cure ... sort of...
Swap Meet: Sunday, Feb. 8th
The annual trip to Columbus, Ohio is upon us. The Central Ohio GTO Assoc. will present their All Pontiac Swap Meet on Sunday, Feb. 8th. (Yes, this coming Sunday! More info available at www.gtoaco.com) If you want to go as part of our car pool, show up at the Cracker Barrel at I-70 and Post Road on Indy's east side at 7:00 a.m. We'll eat there and head to Columbus at 8:00 a.m.
Next Club Meeting: Saturday, Feb. 21st
Our next club meeting is Saturday, Feb. 21st at 1:00 p.m. We have been invited to tour the Gibbs Auto Interior shop in Castleton. Gibbs is a highly rated auto interior expert. Our host, Scott Gibbs, will provide pizza and soft drinks for your dining pleasure. Scott will also be doing a "Show & Tell" session, so don't miss this meeting! Check out Gibbs Auto Interior website at
www.gibbs-auto-interiors.net Their address is 7201 E. 86th St., Indy 46250. Phone: 317-845-1995.
See ya at both events!!
Cheers,
Prez Bill
February 4, 2009
January 2009 Meeting at Gearhead - Recap
The Indy GTO Association met January 24, 2009 at Gearhead in Crawfordsville, IN. Thank you to our host, Mike Sloan, for the tour, lunch and truly inspirational meeting venue. We had about twenty-five in attendance. Here are a few pics from the meeting:
IGTOA Club Officers for 2009: Our host at Gearhead, Mike Sloan, is pictured below with our President Bill Sanders, Vice President John Jump, Sergeant-at-Arms Leonard Swope, Newsletter Editor Betsy Fladung and (seated in front) Treasurer David Fitzpatrick and Secretary Sheri Bowron.
Mark your calendars for these events: (subject to change)
Feb. 21 - February meeting Saturday, 1 pm at Gibbs Auto Interiors 7201 E. 86th St Indy
March 16 - March meeting Monday, 6 pm at 96th St Auto (just east of Keystone)
May 2 - Vietnam Vets Car Show - Lawrence
May 9 - Spring Mystery Cruise
May 13-17 Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction at Indiana State Fairgrounds http://mecum.com/auctions/schedule.cfm
July 7-11 - GTOAA Nationals - Dayton, OH
July-August - Gilmore Car Museum overnight trip - Hickory Corners, MI
Sept. 19 - Cruise In
Dec 5 - IndyGTO Christmas Party at Stookey's in Thorntown, IN (north of Lebanon on 52)
Article coming soon
The story behind this special pin:
IGTOA Club Officers for 2009: Our host at Gearhead, Mike Sloan, is pictured below with our President Bill Sanders, Vice President John Jump, Sergeant-at-Arms Leonard Swope, Newsletter Editor Betsy Fladung and (seated in front) Treasurer David Fitzpatrick and Secretary Sheri Bowron.
Mark your calendars for these events: (subject to change)
Feb. 21 - February meeting Saturday, 1 pm at Gibbs Auto Interiors 7201 E. 86th St Indy
March 16 - March meeting Monday, 6 pm at 96th St Auto (just east of Keystone)
May 2 - Vietnam Vets Car Show - Lawrence
May 9 - Spring Mystery Cruise
May 13-17 Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction at Indiana State Fairgrounds http://mecum.com/auctions/schedule.cfm
July 7-11 - GTOAA Nationals - Dayton, OH
July-August - Gilmore Car Museum overnight trip - Hickory Corners, MI
Sept. 19 - Cruise In
Dec 5 - IndyGTO Christmas Party at Stookey's in Thorntown, IN (north of Lebanon on 52)
Article coming soon
The story behind this special pin:
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