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CONNECTICUT STREET ROD ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 1517
WALLINGFORD CT, 06942
203-697-9113
ESTABLISHED 1967
CSRA.ORG
If you would like to know what CSRA is about our regular meetings are held on the
first Wednesday of the month which are held at CSRA Clubhouse on 316 Woodhouse Avenue Wallingford CT. 7pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017
PRESIDENT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
TREASURER:
SECRETARY:
DIRECTOR:
DIRECTOR:
Steve VanBlarcom
Anthony Perrone
Dennis Dagliere
Paul Benoit
Armand Couture
Bob Kesilewski__________________
NSRA
203-641-3451
203-213-1641
203-239-3791
860-568-7404
203-634-0008
__________________203-410-7744
NSRA STATE REPRESENTATIVE:
Sally Benoit
NSRA SAFETY INSPECTOR:
Armand Couture
NSRA STATE ADVISER:
Danielle Couture
860-568-7404
203-634-0008
203-634-0008
SWAP MEET CHAIRMAN
Bob Kesilewski 203-410-7744
Ron Ronzello 860-828-8110
NEWSLETTER STAFF
NUTMEG NEWS EDITOR:
Junie Barretta
NUTMEG NEWS STAFF:
Donna Barretta – Dennis - Moe Dagliere
STAND-BY’S:
Laura Falconieri
BIRTHDAY REMINDER:
Junie Barretta
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2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG PREZ SEZ
EDITOR’S NOTE Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!!! CLUB EVENTS DATE TIME EVENT & PLACE Jan 14 Awards Banquet Zandri’s Feb 5 Hour before game Super Bowl Clubhouse Feb 26 Hour before race Daytona 500 Clubhouse Mar 5 Doors open Noon CNN SLIDE SHOW Zandri’s April 23 8am Dust‐Off Clubhouse Steve VanBlarcom HEEEEESSS baaack! I thank all the members who put their faith in me to once again be your President. I truly missed the post for the last six years. I will work as hard as I ANNUAL MEETINGS JAN 8, 2017
can for you. John Jarush’s shoes will be hard to fill but I will 10:00am AUDIT COMMITTEE
do my best to do so. I think you elected a very strong new and 12:00pm BUDGET COMMITTEE all committee heads
old Board of Directors. It should be an exciting year. should attend
To start things off I want to thank all those members 2:00pm BY-LAW MEETING everyone is invited, if you
that came to help out and support the Blood Drive on have any suggestions bring it
December 3rd. For a goal, we had 31 pints of usable blood. Our NEW YEAR’S DAY
results were; 29 registered donors and 23 pints of usable All members are invited at 11:am at the clubhouse to
blood. We didn’t collect quite as many pints as we have in the celebrate the New Year.
past but the Red Cross changed their policy on walk in guests so a few got turned away. Also, it seems the Iron limit has CONGRATULATIONS
changed and I know of at least 4 people could not give Congratulations to Dave Miller and Dave Wells becoming
because of this. We’ll just try harder next year. our newest Club Members, both were previous members.
Speaking of the New Year, 2017 will be the 50th Congratulations to John and Chris Sabatucci whose
consecutive year for CSRA. A committee has already gotten new grandson Jordan Michael born December 6
together to come up with an action plan for what we want to 8.1lbs.
do to signify this momentous occasion. If you did not make it, Congratulations to Rose and Will Brennan having a
but want to share ideas and information, you can do so when we get together again. I will make sure our next meeting is daughter named Sofia born December 13 at 1:54 AM.
well published and anyone is welcome to attend. We had a wonderful Christmas dinner once again, thanks to all those members who diligently shopped for the food, prepared the menu, and then worked tirelessly for the entire weekend preparing and serving it. None of these people are looking for any recognition, but a simple thank you will be appreciated. I know for the few hours I was there that our beloved Tommy was there with me making sure his legacy is properly carried on. Thanks Tommy, we still love you. Speaking of the Falconieri family, Roseanne Brennan just had a beautiful little baby girl named Sofia, I saw a picture of her, Amanda Tully, and Sofia on Face book and thought, Wow!, another third generation CSRA Street Rodder. How cool is that? I understand that the Bingo game on Friday nights is going very well. I don’t get over there myself, but Judy does and loves it. Thanks for keeping things interesting Junie. I would like everyone to know that I will be presiding over the January meeting, but will miss the next two meetings, as me and Judy will be soaking up the rays down in Naples, Fla. I know, I know, it will be rough but I will get through it. Maybe the club would fly me back and forth just to make the meetings? Fortunately for us we have a very capable Vice President to preside over the meetings in my absence. I am sure we won’t miss a beat. Anthony and I will communicate while I am away. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and we all have a great New Year. See you on New Year’s Day, Steve A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG STUFF FOR SALE If you have stuff to sell you can e‐mail me at [email protected] and please write in the subject box “Stuff for Sale” 1/17/17 FOR SALE 1984 Chevy Caprice Classic ‐ 1940 Plymouth 4dr Sedan – 1949 International KB 2 – 1955 Ford F‐100, 429, 4 speed. All of them are reasonable priced. Call 203‐889‐7518 12/1/16 FOR SALE 33‐34 Aluminum Radiator installed on car but never used double fan, no trans cooler. . . . . . . . . . . . $350 Call 203‐376‐9596 12/1/16 FOR SALE 2002 Chevy Tahoe 5.3, 163,000 miles, runs excellent, no rust, rot or dents, no rips in the interior front or back, Ac‐heat, two sets of wheels, tinted windows . . . $5,000 11/1/16 FOR SALE Wonder Boy Leaf Blower 9hp only used 3 times (Cost new $1,300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$950 firm Log splitter 27 tons v/h (Cost new $1,350). . . . . . . . $950 firm Appraised Bld Lake lot at Ashford Lake CT. 300 road frontage approximately 250’ from lake (1‐1/2 acers) reduced $20,000 sales price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 Articat Snowmobile trailer 6’x8’ box with a 4’x6’ sleigh used for parades and fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,500 Call Pete 860‐845‐2881 11/1/16 FOR SALE 1935 Chevy sedan 350 Motor, 350 Turbo Trany, New 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, Rebuilt/8”” Ford Rear 3.73 Gears, Maroon Velour Interior, New Shocks, New op graded Master Cylinder, Drive Shaft Rebuilt and Balanced, Recently Tuned Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 OBO 1976 Chevy pick-up Modified 327, Orange, Tan interior, 500 miles on motor, new tires and wheels. New Optima 1000 Amp Battery, Hooker Headers, Holley Aluminum Avenger Carb, Custom made bed Cover, Custom Dash, Custom made Front Roll Pan, Custom Grill, Custom Rolled tail gate..$26,000
Call 860‐982‐0319 12/1/16 FOR SALE ’84 Chevy Caprice Classic 90,000 miles, one owner car has the original title, needs nothing, very good condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,800 or OBO Call Frank
203-410-4559 10/1/16 FOR SALE 1940 Ford Coupe Standard Model, 350 Chevy Engine, Automatic Turbo Trans, Power Brakes and Steering, Red with Black interior. . . . . . . . . . . .Asking $28,500 Call 203‐889‐7518 12/1/16 FOR RENT Heated garage to rent for the winter, for storage only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .around $120 per month Bill Foster 860‐841‐541 11/1/16 FOR RENT We have four bays to put your cars away for the winter months. Call Danny Driscoll 860‐595‐8423 Call Bob Lafleur 203‐237‐3754 A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG 10/1/16 FOR SALE 1949 blue Chevy Pickup runs and drives Call Scott 203‐988‐6723 9/1/16 FOR SALE 1970 Half ton Chevy Custom Sport Truck a one owner from North Carolina rust free in mint condition never used as a truck. 110 miles on truck, 350 engine replaced less miles than truck ps, pb, 700r4 trans, 3.73 gears in rear, nice driver heavy duty sway bars front and rear, mint interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 or OBO Call 203‐707‐3139 9/1/16 FOR SALE – Truck pack by Vanguard, fits pickup with 6’‐5” bed, excellent condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100 Call Phil 860‐563‐1949 A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG THANK YOU NOTES
BRINGINGJOYONEBIKEATATIMEbyMargaretDeMarin
Seventy‐oneyearsoldDanielPerrottoisn’tbigone‐mail.
And he doesn’t post information on social media about
theorganizationherunsinNewHavenBikesforBabes
InsteadPerrottogetsthewordoutaboutBikesforBabes
aprogramthatdonates bikesinHamden,NorthHaven,
Branford, and East Haven with good old fashion foot
work,phonecalls,andbyknockingondoors.
CSRA GARAGE NIGHT,
I would like to thank the members of C.S.R.A. for
stepping up and inviting us to your home for a
Garage Night that you know will be like no other.
It’s always been interesting to me to see how our
members work on their cars and there is always
something new you could learn or a new way to get
your project going.
Best of all it’s a good way to get to know the
members of our club.
From “Mild to Wild” C.S.R.A. is a club that still has
Hot Rods in their blood and for that it will go down
in history! As always C.S.R.A. is a group of dedicated
to
the
foundation
and
preservation
of
our
Automotive Heritage.
Looking forward to more Garage nights in 2017 and
“Itrytogive80to100bikesawayayear.”Perrottosays.
Inthepast20years,hereceiveddonationsfromfamily,
friends,neighbors,organizations,andbusinesses,aswell
as reaching into his own pocket to donate over 3,500
bikes.Theseinclude10‐15bikesayeardonatedoverthe
pastdecadebytheWallingfordbasedConnecticutStreet
RodAssociation.
“I’maone‐manoperationwithalittlebitofhelpfrommy
wifeAngelina.”Perrottosays.
Whenhegetsarequestforabikehedriveshis2000Ford
Windstar minivan over to Walmart, Kmart or Target,
buys what his budget will allow, and delivers the bikes
himself.
ThebikesgotoinduvialororganizationssuchasRonald
McDonaldHousecharities,hospitals,communityservice
departments,schools,andchurches.
WhatPerrottolacksininsocialmediahemakesupwith
aheartbigenoughtoembracethelongingsofyoungsters
for two wheelers and a memory long enough to recall
growingupwithoutabikeofhisown.Herecallswhenhe
firstgothisfirstbikeforChristmaswhenhewas12or13.
“OhmyGod,itwaslikeadreamcometrue.”Hesaid.
The founding of bikes for Babes started as a chain
reactionafterhedecidedtobuyabikeforyoungboyin
the neighborhood had lost his father. “It was around
ChristmastimeIwasmakinggoodmoneysoIboughthim
anewbike.Hewasexcitedaboutit,andIthought,“Maybe
Icouldturnthisintoathing.Icameupwithaname(Pedal
Your Dreams was a runner up) and I started buying
bikes.”
While the bulk of the bikes are given at Christmas,
you can bet I’ll bring the donuts!
Perrottopassesoutbicyclesallyearround.Mostrequest
Greg Piesyna
come through organizations while some are requested
privatelybyfamilies.
A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG “I’mgettingoldIcan’tbeluggingbikesallthetime.”He
says.Hemayhavetostoponeday,buthehopesitwon’t
be for a long time. For more information on “Bikes for
Babes”call203‐239‐2143
Dear CSRA,
Thank you all for my beautiful Edible Fruit Basket.
I would like to thank you for your concern, thoughts, cards,
and calls while away in a nursing rehab facility for almost
three months.
The results of my surgery (Achilles Tendon Lengthening) is
greater than expected, very successful!
I am walking and doing very well thank you!
Sincerely Vicky Long
CONNECTICUT FOOD BANK
Your generous and dedication to fighting hunger are making
a life-changing difference for our neighbors in need.
Thank you and Happy Holidays.
Your friends at the Connecticut Food Bank
STUFF YOU DIDN'T KNOW! SENT IN BY RAY LONG Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? A. Their birthplace Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested? A. Obsession CHRISTOPHER E. HUTCHINSON
We Specialize in
Complete Line of Business and Personal Insurance Products and Services
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Dear Connecticut Street Rod Assoc.
Thank you so much for your very generous $500
donation to the Sister Project. Please know your
contribution will enable us to support cancer
patients and their families in our community. We
salute you all for “Paying it forward.” Because of
people like you, you make it easy for a group like us
to help others!
You have a wonderful group of people in your
association. Thank you for your kind and welcoming
support. A special thank you to Steve, Joe & Pat.
Thank you again!
Mary Gilson
“Sister
Project”
INSURANCE. INC
130 North Main Street
P.O. Box 806
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-3543
FAX (203) 294-1247 or [email protected]
GAME NIGHT at the CLUBHOUSE I have to say Game Night on Fridays has turned out far better than we thought it would. It seems every week it has gotten better with more members and friends playing. With the winter months, ahead of us what better way to spend a Friday night. Come on down, try it you might like it. Be there at 7pm there are always picky stuff for you to eat we start playing at 7:15pm. A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG CSRA CHRISTMAS PARTY This year’s party had a buffet type dinner made by the club’s own chefts who worked all day and that’s not counting all the shopping that had to be done first. My hat off to all you guys! To top the night off Dave Hurtunian gave each member a dark blueish 50th Year Anniversary Leather Jacket that were all tailor fitted. This year Debbie Caliendo had four United States Marines from Toys for Tots were there to help load up a big white van with a whole lot of toys given by the CSRA Members. PETE TREATS
EVERYONE’S tongue print is different AS A ADULT, you can have more than 20 square foot of skin on your body, about the same square footage as a queen size bed in your lifetime, you’ll shed over 40 pounds of skin. THE MILITARY SALUTE is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity ONE LINERS SENT IN BY PETE BOZZO
-- I was explaining to my wife last night that when
you die you get reincarnated but must come back as
a different creature. She said she would like to come
back as a cow. I said, "You're obviously not listening."
A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG EVOLUTION OF A STREET RODDER SENT IN BY DENNIS O’BRIEN
We all have a story to tell, don't we? It's what makes life
interesting. Sure, the blacktop often appears more
interesting on the other side of the fairgrounds but truth be
told, most of us given a choice wouldn't trade places. In
general, we're content with our status in life.
Rodders are quite lively conversationalists. No matter
the topic, their inputs are usually brief, worthy of our
attention, and normally as colorful as their rides. And they
(we) usually have a tale to tell.
I heard a very interesting story from one such, a life-long
street rodding veteran who somehow turned our chat
about everyday life into a subject that's becoming more
and more common among veteran enthusiasts. Rodney,
better known in his circle of friends as "Hot Rod," credits
his given name for his involvement in this great world of
automotive activities, and his thinking seems to be in line
with mine, and possibly yours. I'll leave that decision to
you; meanwhile, let's hear his words concerning his life's
adventures in the world's most rewarding activity:
"No, not yet, but sometime in the future I'll be unable to
crawl beneath a chassis, focus clearly upward into the
dark structure overhead, find sufficient strength to loosen
tightened/rusted bolts, cut metal, weld it together and
finish it in a manner sufficiently acceptable to other
rodders, and myself. Will that upcoming loss of ability lead
to my departure from the pastime that's been so pleasing,
rewarding and yes, educational? "It's been pleasing
because of the varying degrees of satisfaction, relief and
appreciation I've achieved, whether it be a simple task
such as a wire connection that brings an added third brake
light into operation, or the final swish of a soft cloth that
completes the hand-rubbing ordeal of a self-applied candy
apple paint job.
"It's been rewarding, because each new project over the
course of much more than a half-century brought new
challenges, which translates to a continuing education in
the world of street rodding. I've been taught by others, and
I've, fortunately, been sometimes available to assist
others. In hindsight, I'm thankful for being born in an era
that allowed me to mature in step with our rodding
evolution.
"I consider my ability to continue, in my "golden" years,
participating in my favorite activity a reward of sorts. I'm
currently involved with a capable, eligible vehicle that
needed no serious advance engineering, adaptations,
investigations or apologies, as did some many of my
previous rodding adventures.
Rather, replacement of aged equipment and cosmetic
improvements were the most visible projects. In my mind,
I've earned this comfortable position, having successfully
completed the long list of achievements, modifications
associated with our so-unique journey through life.
"A long look back at my introduction to street rodding
brings to mind the road I've traveled since my first
reconstructed automobile took to the street. That would be
my 1935 Ford 2-door, which was chopped crudely,
lowered quickly by torchwork on the transverse springs,
and driven on those warm sunny summer afternoons.
Wearing its bright orange finish, applied with care by a
wide brush in the hands of this apprentice artist. (The roof
opening was never filled after the chop.)
"In those earlier times, none of the 600 vehicles present
at the first Street Rod Nationals in Peoria were factoryequipped with key-starting mechanisms.
That ability wasn't provided until 1949, by Chrysler.
Rodders seeking to update from push button or footdepressing procedures were left to fend for themselves.
Speed shops capable of modernizing pre-'49 hot rods to
1970 standards were few. Pre-constructed wiring
harnesses weren't heard of yet. I learned how to use, and
never forgot the value of, a volt-meter.
"How many of those pioneers had added power windows
and / or seats, electric trunk lid openers, electric wipers,
(for all but Mopars) - even FM radios - to their 1948 and
earlier cars and trucks, by 1970? Air? Those who did
successfully drew looks of respect from their peers. They
would have loved to have those options installed in their
own vehicles, but lacked the ability, and weren't aware of
others who had the talent to handle the tasks. Today, on
fairgrounds nationwide, those improvements are pretty
much universal, but their presence is part of our
evolutionary process; slow and steady is the path taken.
"Other obstacles, minor in today's world, blocked early
efforts from total fulfillment until sufficient knowledge of the
electrical system was gained. More than a few
enthusiasts, unable to fathom the reason for an ignition
resistor when 12 volt systems were introduced, or wiring it
incorrectly, found themselves replacing the points in their
distributors early and often. Those points, of course, gave
way to the fully electronic ignition system, and we learned
the importance of keeping in stride with Detroit. I count
myself among those who were completely befuddled by
the behavior of my engine after installing an early
alternator: The switch was turned off, the key in my
trembling hand. Why does it continue to run? Moving on
up to a single wire alternator was a relatively easy
transformation, though I admit I carried a fear of blown
lights and other electrical items when the voltage output
reached, and surpassed, 14 volts.
"Those who dumped their flatheads and stove-bolts for
OHVs were learning the ABCs about engine cooling, and
few adaptations at the time would compare to the
efficiency of factory installations, many of which weren't
pressurized and didn't include recovery tanks, either.
"Credit NSRA for influencing the aftermarket to burgeon,
to expand and flourish to meet the needs of first hundred,
then thousands of enthusiasts. Each new year brings with
it dozens and dozens of new products requiring a certain
amount of human ingenuity, both in their creation and in
their installation. My thinking, of the relatively simple
issues that stymied me in my youth: Wiring correctly a tilt
column key starter with an automatic tranny and floor
shifter, for instance, would compare to installing a
computer-controlled engine today. I'm proud to say I've
accomplished that very transition; following well-written
directions made it relatively simple, and I now believe I've
reached the summit.
A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE 2017 NUTMEG MOTOR NEWS CSRA.ORG "The digital era, bringing computer-controlled equipment
with it, allowed me to update a couple of '40s decade
autos; modifying the instrument panel to accept digital
gauges was cheaper, and more reliable, than refurbishing
the original units. Updated sound systems, as well,
brought clearer music and increased opportunities such
as Satellite, CDs, MP3, Bluetooth. The sky was the limit,
and easily understood instructions made transformations
fairly simple. I was finally 'getting it.'
"In short, my path up the ladder to rodding utopia was a
parallel journey with the evolutionary progress our
hobby/sport/business has achieved. And I'm extremely
grateful that I had that opportunity."
I believe "Hot Rod" speaks for me, as well. What do you
think?
JOKE SENT IN BY GERRY VERONESI Ted was stopped by the police around 2 AM and was asked where he was going at that time of night.’ Ted replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking, and staying out late." The officer then asked, "Really? Who's giving that lecture at this time of night?" Ted replied, "That would be my wife." A GROUP DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF OUR AUTOMOBILE HERITAGE