THE MOTO METER
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA REGION, ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA
WEBSITE: LOCAL.AACA.ORG/CEDARRAPIDS
LOVED BY SOME, CUSSED BY OTHERS, READ BY EVERYBODY
MARCH 2016
Vol. 54-3
2016 Regional Board Members
President:
David Juby
918-520-6479
Vice President:
Shareen Melvin
Barb Waterhouse-Miller
319-480-2245
319-393-1442
Secretary:
Pat Bischoff
319-310-2688
Treasurer:
Sharon Schminke
319-472-4372
Flowers
Shirley Shannon(May-Nov) 319-848-4419
Carolyn Sweet (Dec-Apr) 319-848-7497
Directors:
Donna Meeks
Carl Ohrt
Lee Votroubek
Rich Mishler
Tom Auterman
Editor:
Brenda Juby
[email protected]
Membership:
Dan Ortz
319-270-0441
319-365-1895
319-848-4634
319-364-8863
319-846-8048
918-231-3635
319-366-3142
Calling Tree Contact
319-366-3142
Judy Ortz
319-3601832
Judy is the single point contact for the
calling tree. Please only call her!
1. Who was the first U.S.
President to be heard on the
radio and in what year?
100 Year Journey
On July 7, 2015, members of the Historic Vehicle association departed
Dearborn, Michigan, in a 1915 Ford Model T Touring car, in retracing
Edsel Ford’s famous 1915 cross-country trek from Detroit to San
Francisco. Most people predicted the team would encounter some kind
of mechanical failure. How could a 100-year old plus car make a 3,500
miles without a issue? Mechanical failure and breakdowns were
certainly a possibility. Given the nature of the trip and the roads to be
driven - having to avoid interstates and major thruways-the Model T
Touring proved to be a reliable, efficient method of transportation.
After securing a 1915 Model T Touring car for the journey, along with a
copy of Edesl’s original trip journal, they began preparations for their
own trip. Due to the proliferation of highways and the T’s inability to
keep up with traffic, their route was largely dictated by bike routes using
Google Maps. These would lead them down seemingly forgotten back
roads, far from the interstates .
In its day, the T not only put America on wheels it also made the very
notion of cross-country travel practical and inspirational. Despite rough
and rutted roads– often little more than a dirt pathways that could vanish
without warning- the Model T’s simple design and construction helped
ensure the ability to traverse nearly every obstacle slowly. The same
held true as the Model T Touring faced any and all challenges with a
sort of quiet confidence that proved remarkable.
The following address will provide you with a day by day journal of the
little Model T’s adventure. (http://blog.caranddriver.com/road-tripcentury-drivers-to-retrace-edsel-fords-1915-cross-country-journey-inmodel-t/)
2. What was the make of the
race car that won the first
Indianapolis 500?
3. What was the average speed
of the winner?
Spring 2016 Hagerty Magazine and Internet.
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Loren and Kay Huffaker
1964 Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible
Since we are still kids at heart the car had to have
glass pack mufflers installed so that the car would
rumble as we came down the street. A new rag top
was installed along with the cruise control, and
updated stereo to play sixties music.
In 1987, we had a 1957 Chevy convertible car that
we had owned for three years and the car needed a
major restoration. I soon realized, I was never
going to get all the repairs done that it needed, so I
decided to sell it. To my surprise a gentleman
came to me and made an offer for almost what I
had in the the vehicle.
We have put about 80,000 miles on it since we
bought it and love taking it out on tours or just
driving it around town.
There was another gentleman here in Marshalltown
who was needing money and he had a 1964 Ford
Galaxy 500 convertible to sell. Kay and I
discussed it and I made him an offer which was
accepted. The vehicle was drivable, but it also
needed a lot of TLC to get it up to speed.
I would like to pay special tribute to my wife Kay
who worked as hard as I did in restoring the 1964
Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible.
1964 Ford Galaxy 500 Convertible Car Facts
The engine was tired and needed to be overhauled.
So Kay and I overhauled the engine at Benskin
Motor Service where she worked at the time -she
was a real trooper and didn’t mind getting grease
and dirt on her hands.
Engine Size: 289 cubic inches @ 195 BHP @ 4400
RPM
Transmission: Cruise-o-matic
Color: Blue
MPG: 14-16
No. Built: 37,311 units
Top Speed: 103 mph
Accelerations: 0- 60 mph 12.8 seconds
Curb Wt.: 3657 pounds
Production Sales Period: 1962-1964 Convertible
Every winter we would work on the car ourselves
or had somebody to do the work for us if we didn’t
think we had the skill set to do it. We had a friend
redo the upholstery in Velour fabric, because the
original vinyl would get so hot in the summer heat
that you could scorch your tail end on the seat.
The transmission was weak so we had it
overhauled as well.
By Loren and Kay Huffaker
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Mystery Vehicle
HISTORICAL VEHICLE
1928 Packard Model 443
What is the fastest internal-combustion American
production car?
In 1924 Packard introduced the Single Eight and it
was the first volume-produced American
automobile to house an eight-cylinder engine and
be outfitted with four-wheel brakes. In 1925, the
Single Eight became just the Eight. The Eight was
available in either a 136- or 143-inch size and
offered with 12 cataloged factory bodies. The
opportunity to take the rolling chassis to a
custom coach builder was also made available to
the customers. A special custom catalog offered a
four-passenger sedan cabriolet by Judkins, a town
cabriolet by Fleetwood, a five-passenger stationary
town cabriolet by Derham, a seven-passenger
limousine sedan by Holbrook, and three custom
models designed by the legendary designer,
Dietrich. For 1927, Packard introduced Bijur
chassis lubrication and hypoid final drive gears to
their Eight Series. The engine was enlarged, now
displacing 6.3-liters. Horsepower rose accordingly,
now rated at 105 bhp. Top speed was in the
neighborhood of 80 mph. Optional color schemes
became available at no additional charge in 1927.
Packard called its 1928 8-cylinder cars ‘Custom’
models, in spite of the fact that
they were not custom cars, nor even limited series
models. They were straight from the company’s
own production lines. That didn’t make them any
less impressive, as custom coachwork on an
individual chassis was available for those with
discriminating tastes and VIP status like American
celebrities and business tycoons. There were nine
standard models in the Custom Eight line for 1928,
all riding on a 143-inch wheelbase and powered by
a 383 cubic-inch, 109 horsepower straight-eight
engine.
The Owners Manual
April Auction
The annual food auction and 50/50 raffle will be at
the April monthly business meeting. So ladies and
gentlemen please plan on bringing one of your
favorite dessert to be auctioned off and also plan on
purchasing raffle tickets. The funds from the raffle
and food auction will be used to fund our charity
giving.
April 1, 2016 - 8:00-1:00
Kirkwood Automobile Open House
Kirkwood has extended a invitation to our club to
bring our cars to their facility. RSVP by March 15th
to Carl Ohrt (319-365-1895).
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REGION NEWS & INFORMATION
JANUARY 7, 2016 CEDAR RAPIDS REGION AACA MEETING
The February meeting was held at the Hiawatha Community Center. President Juby opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
There were no guests.
February birthdays and anniversaries were recognized.
There was one death this past month – Sherry Wilcox’s mother.
Larry Beatty made a motion to approve the minutes of the January meeting as printed in the Motor Reader with a second from
Brenda Juby. Motion was approved.
Sharon Schminke read the Treasurer’s Report. Pete Bischoff made a motion to approve the Report with a second from Carl Ohrt.
Motion was approved.
Deadline for signing up for the Spring Banquet is April 15 See details in the Moto Meter.
Clyde Melvin reported for the Tour Committee. He said Barb Miller is working on a bus trip for April. There will be more
information as we get closer for the other tours. Within the next month they should have more specific dates. Barb Miller reported
on the Branson Tour she is planning for April 18-21. The price should be $550 to $590 per double occupancy. Call Barb if you
are interested in this trip. Barb also had a sign-up sheet for a trip to Chicago on Sunday, February 14, to the Chicago Car Show.
Pete Jurgens was able to download the Moto Meter and ads onto our website.
The membership roster should be completed and ready to hand out next month.
Brenda reported on the new name for our newsletter. It is going to be “Moto Meter” which comes from our club symbol. Most
clubs that have a symbol have a name that goes with it. The Motor Reader used to be called Moto Meter at one time. If you want
to put in an ad or have your car featured, give Brenda a call. Watch for information about upcoming events.
President Juby presented the budget to the Club. After review and discussion Pete Bischoff made a motion to approve the
proposed budget with a second from Dale Benskin. Motion was approved.
We plan to hold a 50/50 raffle in April. The question was raised if we needed a license to do this or not. Someone said if we sold
to the public we would need a license, but if we sell only to members a license is not needed.
The mystery car featured in the Moto Meter is a 1962 Chevy Impala SS409.
Members have not received their membership cards from the National yet. The dues were paid December 15. President Juby will
check with Dan Ortz on this.
John Williams reported on the Great American Race. He plans to participate this year driving his Railton Hudson Boatailed
Speedster. The race will be stopping in Cedar Rapids overnight this year on June 25 before it finishes in Moline. John is looking
for ideas that our club might be able to participate in or that might promote our club while the tour stops in Cedar Rapids. He is
going to check with the Freedom Festival organizers also.
The Board recommended three charities to receive donations. The first one was $500 to Freedom Foundation, a local veteran’s
group in Linn County. Pete Bischoff made a motion to approve this donation with a second from Ron Aschbrenner. Motion
carried. The second one was $500 to the Honor Flight. Paul Kumley made a motion to approve this donation with a second from
Ron Aschbrenner. Motion carried. The third one was $100 to Aiming for a Cure Foundation. Brenda Juby made a motion to
approve this donation with a second from Loren Huffacker. Motion carried.
We also will be donating $4,800 to the Kirkwood Scholarship Foundation FY2015.
Kirkwood has asked if we could bring our cars out again this year on Friday, April 1. They will provide lunch. They need to know
by March 15 if you will participate.
Pete Bischoff conducted buy, sell or trade.
Paul Kumley made a motion to adjourn the meeting with a second from Larry Beatty. Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Bischoff, Secretary
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mid-60s, hair became longer (definitely different
from the more refined haircuts and definitely
something that my dad did not like). The Beatles
inspired flared pants among the guys and the Nehru
jacket.
Music began to take on many different styles. Elvis
was back from military service. The Beatles
arrived and girls were in hysterics over them and
their music. The Bee Gees were popular and
Johnny Cash was popular with people who enjoyed
Country. In 1969, Woodstock became the place for
huge crowds, music, drugs and many other
activities for the younger, hippie population. What
a time!
There are a lot of foods that became popular during
that time period: Lipton Onion Soup Dip, Beef
Bourguignon, desserts and salads encased in Jello,
the Tunnel of Fudge Cake, and fondue (usually with
cheese and bits of bread). Our recipe this month
comes from Sharon Schminke who took it out of a
cookbook that she received as a wedding gift in the
60’s.
Belles on Wheels
The Sixties,” a time that many of us remember, is a
term that is used to describe the counterculture and
revolution in social norms that included clothing,
music, drugs, sexuality, formalities and schooling.
The time period was marked by the assassination of
John F Kennedy (who of us doesn’t remember
exactly where we were when we heard the news?);
civil rights reforms under Lyndon Johnson; the
assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr, and
increasing racial tensions; the Civil Rights
Movement; the Viet Nam War; the Anti-War
Movement; and space travel. Space travel was
marked by the race between the US and Russia.
Russia put the first man into outer space with Yuri
Gargarin in 1961. Our space endeavors were
marked by the Apollo 1 fire in 1967 that resulted in
the death of three astronauts and the Apollo 8
mission that took the first manned orbit to the moon
in 1968. By 1969, we had landed on the moon with
Apollo 11.
Our cars in the Sixties began to take on different
styling as manufacturers in this decade rapidly
rejected the styling of the 50’s. Ford introduce the
Mustang in 1964. Studebaker met its demise in
1966--my parents bought the only new car in their
lifetime in 1959, a Studebaker Lark Station Wagon.
That car carried my parents through a very serious
accident on snow-covered roads in ND; my grandpa
was also a Studebaker man. This decade was
characterized by full-sized cars but also introduced
the compact and mid-sized cars. Japanese cars
gained acceptance with the Toyota Corolla, Datsun
510 and the Datsun 240Z.
Women’s fashion in the 60’s was full of change
with extreme hemlines (remember the mini-skirt?),
psychedelic prints, and low heels. Jackie Kennedy,
who became a style trendsetter, was known for her
classy, fashionable look. She was often seen in
pillbox hats, suits in pastels colors, shift dresses,
short boxy-style jackets, over-sized sunglasses, and
pearls. Other women who helped define this
decade in terms of style included: Twiggy (shift
dresses, cropped haircut), Audrey Hepburn
(Breakfast at Tiffany’s), and Brigitte Bardot (bikini,
gingham prints and hair that looked like a beehive).
In 1966, following the British invasion of America
by the Beatles, we began to see clothing lines that
were sleeker and more modern. Pants for men
became tighter, the pea coat was very popular in the
Cream Puffs
1 c water
½ butter - Bring to a rolling boil then add:
1 c white bleached flour – stir over low heat until
mixture leaves side of pan and makes a ball.
4 eggs – Add 1 egg at a time and Beat in thoroughly.
Place one spoonful on an ungreased pan and bake at
400° F. for 45-50 minutes.
Note: Makes 8 large puffs
Custard Filling:
½ c sugar
½ tsp salt
½ c flour - Mix ingredients above in saucepan.
Stir In:
2 c milk
Cook over medium heat until boils and has
thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 eggs. Heat
to boiling point. Cool and add 2 tsp vanilla. When
cooled, fill cream puffs with the custard filling.
Sharon Schminke Recipe
Hope you’ve enjoyed the walk down memory lane
with me as we briefly explored the decade of the
60’s. I am sure you all have memories of this time as
well.
By: Ms. Brenda
Source: Internet
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All rooms are reserved under AACA and Neil Rohlena
You are responsible for making your own reservations. Our block of rooms are released Sat.
June 25 to the public.
July 25, 26, 27 and 28 Econolodge Inn $89 + Tax (712) 262-6100
Pepperjack Grill
Liberty Fountain by Father Doberstien
Bogenrief Stained Grass Factory
Tour of Polaris Factory.
Floyd County Historical Museum
Yesterdays Phillips 66 Station
Ft Dodge Museum
Okoboji Classic Car Museum
Kruse Gun Collection
Vander HAAG Truck and Memo
Collection
Vogal Windmill
Blue Bunny Ice cream
Sanford Museum
Living Heritage Tree Museum
Worlds Largest Popcorn Ball
Gib Alpers Collection in Fonda
Algona POW War Museum
Kaleidoscope Factory
Toyne Fire truck Factory
Steampunked make Jewelry from old
watch parts
another innovation—a little item called a rear view
mirror. He was the first driver to race without a
riding mechanic to watch for cars from behind.
3. Average speed: 74.6 mph
1. Warren G. Harding in 1922
2. Marmon Wasp
Open Source: Internet
2016 CRRAACA Tours
The following schedule of tours for 2016 has been developed
or in the process to provide you with the current information.
More complete information about each specific tour will be
printed in the Moto Meter newsletter. It is our intent to have
this information to you two months prior to the event.
April 18-21 Branson Bus Tour
Ray Harroun is best known for the 6 hours, 42
minutes, and 8 seconds it took him to win the first
Indianapolis 500 automobile race, at an average
speed of 74.6 mph. But while the Marmon Wasp, the
car he drove to victory that day in 1911, made him
famous, it did not make the man. Rather, the man
made the car.
He designed the six-cylinder Marmon Wasp, so
named for its yellow and black color scheme, from
stock Marmon engine components. Unlike most race
cars of the period, the Wasp was built with a
smoothly-cowled cockpit and a long, pointed tail to
reduce air drag. Mr. Harroun also came up with
May 7th
Iowa City: Day Trip
June 4th
Day trip: Marshalltown Area
July 4th
Blairstown/Belle Plaine Parades
July 25-29 Twin Rivers
July 31st
Brown Farm Pioneer Day
Aug. 13th
Poker Run - Details to come
September TBD
October
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TBD
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Events marked ** are important club activities that we hope you all will try hard to attend.
2016 REGION CALENDAR
Social Night
March 7
Culver’s - Hiawatha
March 3, 2016
April 11
April 7, 2016
Country Kitchen Marion
Business meeting
Board Meetings
March 17
Country
Kitchen
April 21
Scott’s
May 19
Perkins (33rd)
June 16
Pizza Ranch
SW
July 21
Mexican Cafe
Blairs Ferry
August 18
Country
Kitchen
May 5, 2016
May 9
Zio’s Location TBD
June 6
Freddies - Blairs
Ferry Rd.
June 2, 2016
July 11
Chrome Horse Blairs Ferry
July 7, 2016
August 4, 2016
September 1, 2016
August 8
Tommy’s Edgewood CR
October 6, 2016
Sept. 12
16th Bar and Grill
November 3, 2016
Oct. 10
Town Country
Location TBD
December 1, 2016
Nov. 7
Willy’s
Dec. 5
Scotts
All meetings will start at
7:00 PM -Hiawatha Com. Center
March – Paul Kumley
June 2016 - Great Race Cedar Rapids, IA-
April – Jan Wenger; Joann/Dean Kiefer
The next to last day of the 2016 tour will end over the Cedar
River on the Second Avenue Bridge downtown. Teams will
have dinner in Riverfront Park at the foot of the bridge.
May – Barb Waterhouse; Brenda/David Juby
June – Joan/Tom Auterman; Judy/Ken Robertson
April 1, 2016
Kirkwood Automobile Open House
July –
Aug – Ron and Shirley Aschbrenner and Ray Warren
April 7, 2016
Sept – Neil/Karen Rohlena; Dan/Judy Ortz
The annual food auction and 50/50 raffle.
July
All meetings will start at 6:00
PM
2016 Treats Schedule
Special Events
4th,
September 15 Zio’s
Oct –
Nov –Lee and Denise Votroubek
2016
July 4th Parade
Dec – Christmas Party
July 14-16 Central Spring Meet
Minnesota Region - Mankato, Minnesota
August 20, 2016
Model A Days at Amana, Iowa
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CRRAACA 2016 Spring Banquet
(Registration Deadline is Friday April 15, 2016)
This registration and check made out to CRRAACA - MUST be sent to Jerolee Stout 4315 V Street,
Homestead, Iowa 52236 (319) 622-3629 by deadline of Friday April 15.
Location: MacBride Golf Club near Solon (3891 Pro Rd. NE Solon)
1. Follow the diagonal road to Ely and through Ely to the “T” intersection turn right toward Lake MacBride.
2. At the first right turn is Pro Rd. Follow Pro Rd. to the Golf Course.
Cost will be $24.00 minus $5.00 Club Donation equals $19.00 for each AACA member. Each nonmember guest is $.24.00
Social hour with cash bar starts at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m.
CRRAACA 2016 Spring Banquet
Registration Deadline is Friday April 15, 2015.
NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
No. of Club Members x $19.00 = _____________
Telephone no. __________________
Amount Enclosed $ ________________________
Cost - $24.00 minus $5.00 Club Donation equals $19.00 per each CRRAACA Member.
(non-member guest is $24.00)
This registration and check made out to CRRAACA
MUST be sent to Jerolee Stout, 4315 V Street, Homestead, Iowa 52236 (319) 622-3629 by deadline of
Friday April 15, 2016.
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Study it well–and watch out for its strange little half
curbs that can rip up your tires if you’re not careful.
Once you recognize the look of old 66, it will help
you find other older alignments as you travel
through the state.
Oklahoma Route 66
City of Chelsea
The town was founded in 1870. Its name
supposedly comes from a Frisco railroad worker
homesick for his native hometown of Chelsea,
England.
Another distinction Foyil has is that it is the home
of the World’s Largest Totem Pole–90 feet tall.
The Totem Pole Park, or Galloway Park as it is
sometimes called, is four miles east of Foyil on 28A
and is certainly worth the short detour off Route 66.
It is full of folk art concrete totems of all shapes and
sizes and a multi sided fiddle house.
Chelsea is the site of Oklahoma's first oil well. In
1882, Edward Byrd, a man from Missouri who was
hunting in the areas, noticed a film of oil on the
surface of Spencer Creek. He later leased the land
from the Cherokees. In 1888, he organized the
United States Oil Gas Company and in August of
1889 drilled the first oil well.
The park was once the home of Ed Galloway, an
industrial arts teacher from Sand Springs who
retired to Foyil. He built all the items now seen at
the park himself. After his death the site was left
untended for 20 years until the Kansas Grassroots
Art Association stepped in and saved it from
destruction.
Chelsea is also the site of the wonderfully preserved
Hogue House of 10th and Oliver. It was ordered by
mail from Sears and Roebuck in 1913.
The First Railroad delivered the pre-cut lumber, and
many of the local citizens helped assemble the
house. All the cuts of timber fit perfectly–except
for one piece.
Things to do and see
1. Andy Payne Historical Marker Statue: On old 66
on west/south side of town.
The house is still a private residence, so if you go
sightseeing, please be content with viewing the
house from the sidewalk
2. World’s Largest Totem Pole: Four miles east of
Foyil on 28A.
Things to do and see
3. The Fiddle House
1. Chelsea Motel/Sign: On the National Register of
Historic Places. On east side of town.
Next month we will be looking at the City of
Claremore and Catoosa, Oklahoma.
Branson Bus Tour (April 18-21, 2016)
2. Sears Catalog Mail Order House: 10th and Olive
3. Site of Oklahoma’s fist non commercial oil well:
One mile south and 4 miles west off route 66.
April 18: Depart at 7:30 from Sam’s Parking lot on Gold
Crown Travel Bus
Hotel Grand Oaks (All Breakfast Included)
Shows and Tours
April 18th: Rick Thomas Show - Illusionist
April 19th: Stone Hills Wines and Juices
Shop at Branson Landing
Branson Belle Showboat - 4 Acts
Clay Cooper Theater, The Haygoods
April 20th: Doug Gabriel, The #1 Tribute Show
Acrobats of China Show
April 21st: Depart for home at 7:30 am
City of Foyil
This tiny community is the hometown of Andy
Payne, the winner of the 84-day, 2,400 mile 1928
First International Transcontinental Footrace, more
commonly known as the Bunion Derby.
Much of the L.A to New York race was run along
Route 66.
In the historical photos of the race, Foyil’s main
street has been renamed Andy Payne Boulevard.
Foyil also has a nice strip of the old Portland
cement concrete pavement, the material with which
much of original Route 66 was paved with. If you
are west bound, this is the first segment of P.C.
Concrete you’ll see in the state.
Meals (included)
April 18th: Outback Steak & Oyster Bar
April 19th: Beef Roast & Honey-Dijon Chicken
Meal on Showboat Branson Belle
April 20th: Shindigs Lunch, Beef, Pork or Chicken
Grand Country Buffet
Cost: $590.00 per person DBL / Singles: $681.00
RSVP to Barb Miller (319-393-1442)
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Classifieds
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Classifieds
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Club Members Buy - Sell - Trade
Coleman Generator, Model PowerMate 5000
120/240 Voltage, Single Phase/41 Amps
Home: 319-396-9153
Cell: 319-573-3241
1961 Ford 2 Door Sedan with V8 and Manual
Transmission. Stored 40 years, complete, with
straight frame. Ph. 319-573-2332
1930-31 Victoria Slant Windshield with original
steel frame. Frame has been professionally
restored. $300.00 Ph. 918-520-6479 Evenings.
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The Moto Meter
Cedar Rapids Region AACA
Brenda Juby
614 Eleanor Ct. SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa,52403
March -2016 Moto Meter
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