Mass Cruisers September 2015 Newsletter

MONTHLY CRUISIN’ with the Mass Cruisers Auto Club

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“CRUISIN’ AT THE SPEED OF FUN” September 2015

Volume 25 Issue 9

A u t o F e s t 2 0 1 5 The 24th Annual AutoFest brought out the best of Metrowest and beyond as 275 cars, trucks and vehicles of every type known to man gathered at the Wrentham Fair Grounds on August 15, 2015. Best of Show was awarded to Dave Horton for his stunning 1962 Chevy Impala 409 Convertible, above, and to Brian Langley who brought his fabulous 1956 Chevy Belair 2 Dr Wagon.

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Contact us by snail mail: P.O. Box 217, Wrentham, MA 02093 Or by email: HO350@comcast.net

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Our clubhouse is located at 124 Main Street, Norfolk, behind the Dunkin Donuts shop and across the street from the police station. For more information please call: 781 551-0520. Visitors, guests and those interested in joining the

Mass Cruisers Auto Club are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month in Norfolk.

Directory

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Autofest Coordinator Emissions

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Car Shows and Events

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Weekly Cruisin

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AutoFest Winners

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AutoFest Winners

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August 6 Cruise Winner 1933 10 Ford 3-Window Coupe ------------------------August 20 Cruise Winner 1965 11 Corvair Corsa

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Club Officers President– John Buchanan Vice President—Diane Thornton Secretary—Patrick Touhey Treasurer—Wayne Lestan Webmaster—Steve Vining Newsletter Editor—Paul Saulnier Facebook Admin. – Patrick Touhey New Member Liaison—Don Cole Sgts. at Arms—Rick Lawlor & John Sturniolo Charity Coordination – Frank Bryant By-Laws – Roy Rossman MAAC Representative— John Buchanan

Special Events Cruise Night—Steve Huntington Car Show—Rich Armando Club Events Calendar – (open)

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The 2015 Mass Cruisers Autofest is now over and all the hard work is behind us. All that’s left is to review this year’s show to see what improvements maybe needed and to dwell on the good points of which there were many.

There were no major or for that matter minor foul ups this year. This is a testament to how hard your show committee worked to try and make sure everything went as they planned.

Of course this could not have happened without the support of a lot of the club members who volunteered their time on both Friday and Saturday. A group of your fellow members showed up as early as 7am Friday and stayed till nearly 5pm working on both the flea market and show car fields.

When 7am on Saturday rolled around there was a good turnout of members there to setup the tents and registration table along with everything else that’s needed to run a successful show. As we got closer to the opening hour more member trickled in to increase the work force for the many jobs that needed to be done during the course of the day.

For everyone who worked one or both of the days you should be proud of what was accomplished and for those who could not you can also be proud of them for continuing to make the Mass Cruisers Auto Club standout above all of the rest.

As show chairman I want to thank the rest of the committee and everyone who participated for their time and hard work.

Thanks again,

Richie

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2015 Autofest Winners

Best of Show 1. 1962 Chevy Impala 409 Conv. Dave Horton, Bristol, RI 2. 1956 Chevy Belair 2 Dr Wagon, Brian Langley, E. Falmouth, MA

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Super Wheels 1956 Ford T-Bird Dave Terricciano Kennebunk, ME

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1940 Ford Gasser Phil Cerrone, Walpole, MA President’s Choice 1947 Dodge Street Rod Coupe Eddy Kaye, Johnston, RI Mass Cruiser Memorial 1957 Chevy Bel Air Conv, Richard DeVincent, Waltham, MA Best Open Vehicle 1969 Buick GS Conv., Ron & Bonnie Falandys, Brockton, MA Best Closed Vehicle 1972 Datsun 240 Z, Jeffrey Mader, Sudbury, MA Best Dressed Engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle, George & Valerie, Winters, Brockton, MA Best Club Participation 1968 Pontiac Gran Prix, Pontiac Oakland Club, MA. Chapter Kid’s Choice Award 1969 Chevy Camaro, Steven Paul, West Warwick, RI

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2015 Autofest Winners

Starbucks Award Mack Granite Dump Truck, Andy Werman, Stoughton, MA O’Reilly’s Auto Parts Award, Norwood, MA 1968 Pontiac Firebird, Paul Hanson, Kingston, MA Stock/Auto 1961 Dodge Dart Conv, Dave Larsen, Medfield, MA 1961 Corvair, Kevin Gaudette, Vineyard Haven, MA 1984 Cadillac Brougham, Ken West, Franklin, MA 1965 Pontiac GTO Conv, Philip Sullivan, Burlington, MA 1950 Ford F-1 Pickup, Bob Riddoch, Norfolk, MA 2001 Chevy Corvett, Mike DeMartino, Canton, MA 1964 Mercury Parklane, Gary Sulllivan, Sharon, MA Street Rods / Customs 1954 Ford Victoria, Jerry Cedrone, Plainville, MA 1967 Chevy Nova, Dennis Stirk, Blackstone, MA 1931 Ford Tudor, Sandi & Gerry Vary, West Wareham, MA 1923 Ford T-Bucket, Hugh Leahy, Bellingham, MA 1966 Plymouth, Belvedere, Dennis Genivch, W Bridgewater, MA 1956 Chevy 210 WAGON, Vin DeVerger, Quincy, MA Factory Muscle 1970 Chevy Nova, Ernie Silvia, Lakeville, MA 1970 Chevy Chevelle, Charlie Stewart, Millis, MA 1970 Dodge Challanger, Walter Baker, Harrisville, RI 1971 Olds 442, Rich Santucci, Newton, MA 1973 Plymouth Cuda, Bert Robinson, Randolph, MA 1971 Ford Mustang, Mach 1, John Picanzo, Canton, MA 1970 Buick GS, Jim Donlan, Newton, MA Trucks 1948 Chevy Pickup, Sherry Phillips, Uxbridge, MA 1950 Ford F-1 Pickup, Vincent Saccoccio, Foster, RI 1952 GMC Panel Truck, Rich Mayo, Easton, MA Foreign/ Special Interest 1969 Triumph TR6, Bill Jones, Wrentham, MA 1966 Mustnag Drag Car, Bob Sckula, Wrentham, MA 1957 Ford Fairlane, Joe Licciardello, Hudson, NH Retro/ Modern Muscle 2007 Dodge Charger, Gary Olney, Coventry, RI 2006 Pontiac GTO Stephen, Morton, Holliston, MA 2011 Chevy Camaro, Tom Peel, Mansfield, MA 2014 Dodge Challenger, Cheryl Johnson, Auburn, MA

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2015 AutoFest Winners

Earning a place in the Top 100 was this cool 1940 Ford Gasser, owned by Phil Cerrone of Walpole, MA and the 1956 Ford T-Bird owned by Dave Terricciano of Kennebunk, ME

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2015 AutoFest Winners

Owner/builder John Antonellis tracked his chariot onto the grounds to the amazement of everyone at the show. www.chariot.elevatorid.com

Valve cover racing has always been a popular event at AutoFest. This year the Cruisers running the races let a few kids run their valve cars on the track.

Mass Cruisers are greatful to the many sponsors who helped to make the 24th Annual AutoFest a success.

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August 6, 2015 Cruise Winner 1933 Ford 3-Window Coupe

by John Buchanan Cruise night video https://vimeo.com/136141619

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August 20, 2015 Cruise Winner 1965 Corvair Corsa

by John Buchanan Cruise night video http://clubs.hemmings.com/masscruisers/8-202015_slideshow.html

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Member meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Norfolk MA clubhouse.

P.O. Box 217 Wrentham, MA 02093