Born Whittier, CA
High School Attended San Marcos HS, Santa Barbara
College Attended Grossmont College, La Mesa
Military Service None
San Diego Resident Since 1959
First Full-Time Job Goodyear Tires
Current Job Landscape contractor
I Learned to Drive in a Willys Jeep
First Car 1967 Chevelle
Car I Should Have Kept 1967 Chevelle
Met My Spouse, I Drove a 1991 Camaro 228
# Cars Owned to Date Over 15
First Gallon of Gas Cost 30 cents
My Every Day Car 2008 Ford F250 HD
Favorite Car Option Lots of power
First Street Rod 1967 Chevelle
Favorite Street Rod 1967 Chevelle SS
Street Rod I Want 1957 Chevy – 1967 228
Longest Street Rod Trip Rancho Cucamonga
Children Two
Grandchildren None
Pets Two – dog and cat
Favorite Pastime Cars, motorcycles, camping, boating
OTHG # of Years 0
Favorite Run/Show Del Mar
I Wish I Drove Too many to choose from
Club Positions 0
When I Retire I Will Work on my cars, drive more often, do nothing more often
Hi gang!
We came close to getting the club participation award for the
most cars by a club. As you know many of the members belong to
multiple clubs as do I. If all members that registered as both clubs, I
think we would have been the top club at this event. We can still
make it happen at the All-American car show coming up this month.
We have had a strong showing in the past for this show so let's give it
another shot.
Keep on cruisin’
Your Prez.
Don
President’s Message
JUNE 2011
We’re on the Web! www.othgsdnc.com
And Ready to
Roll!
Member Profile – Ralph Johnson
OTHG Officers
2011
President Don Lehrman
Vice-President Bruce Snyder
Secretary
Margie Ohern
Treasurer Mike Poutre
Committee Chairmen
Membership Stan Broski
Car Council Fred Edwards
Runs & Putts Dale Partusch
Name Badges Janet Weigman
Apparel
Dennis & Jonnie Wuerthrich
Webmaster
Kenneth Dubs, Jr. [email protected]
Newsletter Gary Stone
JUNE 2011
JUNE 2011
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HOW AN AUTOMOBILE GOT ITS NAME
FORD Until Henry Ford gave the world its first affordable car, the Model T,
automobiles were playthings for the wealthy. The T changed that. Fif-
teen million were built from 1908 to 1927. Prices dropped to $290 in
1924 from $850 in 1909.
Oddly enough: Ford Motor Co. was Henry's third company. The sec-
ond was renamed Cadillac after Ford left.
CHEVROLET
William C. Durant created GM in 1908 and lost the company to bank-
ers in 1910. To get back in the game, Durant had a member of Buick's
racing team create a new car. Louis Chevrolet obliged but left the
company shortly after the car was launched in 1912.
Oddly enough: The first V8-powered Chevrolet was produced in 1917,
not 1955 as is commonly thought.
CHRYSLER
Walter Percy Chrysler rose through the ranks of GM until 1919, when
he quit his job as Buick's president. Walking out with $10 million, he
landed at Willys-Overland before taking over Maxwell Motors. There,
in 1924, he launched the Chrysler.
Oddly enough: Willys built the Jeep during World War II. Jeep is now
owned by Chrysler.
Call to Order: 7:00 pm by President Don Lehrman
Visitors: Rodney Smith: car photographer, suggests making a
calendar featuring our cars. Ralph Johnson: ’67 Chevelle Super
Sport – lives in Mountain Meadows. New Members: none
March Birthdays: Keith O’Hearn, Rosie Hart, Dick Tenwolde,
Pam Brasel March Anniversaries: Ken & Merleen Magers, Magers, Dennis &
Johnnie Wuethrich Special Events: Hunter’s Car Showroom, 1775 La Costa Meadows
Drive, Suite 120, San Marcos from 9-11am. Then cruise to the
Stone Brewing Company, 99 Citracado Parkway, Escondido, for
lunch. Fundraiser on February 27 for Cruisin’ Grand - Don
Lehrman reported that the following donations were made to
Steve Waldron: $695 from Givman Motors in Escondido; $1,100
from the Poway Cruisers; $260 from the Mopar Club; $300 from
the Heart Beat Chevy Club; $200 from Cuties for a Cause. Steve
Sarot added that Toyota of Escondido donated $2,500. Club mem-
bers voted to donate $100 from the treasury to Steve Waldron for
the benefit of Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido. Club members also
passed a basket and collected another $327, so we’ll be donating
a total of $427 to Cruisin’ Grand. Memorials: none
Minutes: Minutes from the March meeting were approved by
Keith O’Hearn and Dick Blank. Treasurer’s Report: Mike Poutre reported $2,180 in the Club
treasury. Four members still need to pay their 2011 dues of $50. Committee Reports
Membership: It’s time to pay 2011 dues of $50.00.
Public Relations/Car Club: Fred Edwards mentioned that some
state legislators are still trying to ban hot rods from the roads, so
we need to keep on top of those developments.
April 1-3 – Good Guys Car Show in Del Mar
April 17 – MotorCars on MainStreet car show – Coronado; register
online at
http://www.coronadomainstreet.com/csite/cms/home.htm
May 6-8 - 2011 Streak – Campland by the Bay – per Don Lehrman,
it’s a cool show where you’ll see cars you’ve never seen before
May 28 – American Heritage Car Show – Grape Day Park in Es-
condido – club will meet near Grape Day Park and cruise in to-
gether so we can park together and display our club banner;
Steve Sarot mentioned that Toyota of Escondido donated $3,000 to
this event. Runs and Putts:
Saturday Morning: Breakfast at Sunrise Deli in Fallbrook every
Saturday. Meet at Deer Spring/Mountain Meadow Park and Ride
@ 7:00 am.
Chicken Pie Diner: Every Wednesday beginning April 14, 2010.
Dalton’s: 1st Sunday of the month Awards, Recognitions: Dick Blank completed a profile. Dick and
Sallie Tenwolde agreed to do next month’s profile. Nametags: see
Janet Wiegman if you need a name badge or an anniversary
badge. Apparel: Johnnie & Dennis Wuethrich have club apparel avail-
able for purchase. They were not able to attend the March meet-
ing, but you can purchase OTHG shirts and hats at most meetings.
Ron Vargas still has some OTHG decals that you can purchase. Advertising: no report
Tech Night: no report
Old Business: Please email any photos you’d like to share from
cruises or shows that you attend to Ken Dubs, Jr.
([email protected]). New Business
JUNE 2011 PAGE 2
May 2011 Minutes
JUNE 2011 PAGE 3
Upcoming 2008-09 Car Show Happenings April 2011 Minutes
Upcoming 2011 Car Show Happenings Call to Order: 7:00 pm by President Don Lehrman
Visitors: Ralph Johnson is attending his second meeting.
New Members: Lorren Etienne is officially a member of our
club. Welcome, Lorren! April Birthdays: Larry Williams, Ron Vargas, Geno Brasel, Andy
Gonzales April Anniversaries: Larry & Teri Williams, Don & Ima Lehrman
April Club Anniversaries: Geno & Pam Brasel, Bruce Sny-
der Special Events:
May 28 – American Heritage Car Show at Grape Day Park in Es-
condido (9am-3pm). President Don Lehrman encourages club
members to meet at 7:00am at a parking lot (340-380 N. Escon-
dido Blvd) across the street from Chin’s Chinese Restaurant. Then
we can drive around the corner to the park and get adjacent
spaces for the show. Don plans to hang the club banner. He re-
minds everyone to preregister.
Sometime in June (?) – Bruce Snyder suggests that club members
cruise to the NHRA Museum in Pomona sometime in June. We
could leave about 8:30am, stop at Richie’s Diner in Temecula for
breakfast, spend a few hours at the museum, and stop at Tom’s
Diner for a late lunch on the way home.
Other possibilities for cruises include: a truck museum in Campo;
Marconi Automotive Museum in Anaheim.
April 17 – Concert for victims of brain injury at the Sheraton in
Carlsbad. Wear 50s attire. Performers include the Shirelles,
David Cassidy, and Johnny Tillison. For tickets ($20 and $35), call
866-716-8865 or go online to www.legendsrevuecom.
May 6-8 –The Streak at Campland by the Bay (Mother’s Day
weekend) – includes entertainment (DJ Friday night, live band
with dancing Saturday night) Memorials: none
Minutes: Minutes from the March meeting were approved by
Dick Blank and Bruce Snyder. Treasurer’s Report: Mike Poutre reported that the club donated
$427 to Cruisin’ Grand, leaving a balance of $1,850 in the club
treasury. Committee Reports
Membership: If you haven’t paid your 2011 dues, please send
$50 to Mike Poutre. Public Relations/Car Club Reports:
Fred Edwards mentioned that some state legislators are still try-
ing to ban hot rods from the roads, so we need to keep on top of
those developments. Runs and Putts:
Saturday Morning: Breakfast at Sunrise Deli in Fallbrook every
Saturday. Meet at Deer Spring/Mountain Meadow Park and Ride
@ 7:00 am.
Chicken Pie Diner: Every Wednesday beginning April 14, 2010.
Dalton’s: 1st Sunday of the month Awards, Recognitions: Don Lehrman completed a profile.
Nametags: Thanks to Janet Wiegman for ordering and bringing
new officer badges as well as 5- and 10-year badges. Apparel: Johnnie & Dennis Wuethrich have club apparel avail-
able for purchase. Shirts and hats were on display, and a few
purchases were made. Ron Vargas still has some OTHG decals
that you can purchase. Advertising: no report
Tech Night: no report
Old Business: Please email any photos you’d like to share from
cruises or shows that you attend to Ken Dubs
([email protected]). New Business: none
Health Update: no report
I Need Help With: none
Jokes and Stories: Joe Bruscella told a joke based on a play-on-
words, and he got it right! Sell or Trade:
Ron Kusmer has a 350 transmission for sale.
Don Lehrman has a Dana ‘44 differential for sale. Announcements: none
50/50 Raffle: The raffle total was $100. The winner was Ron Kus-
mer. Good job running the raffle, Ken! Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned @ 7:30pm.
JUNE 12 24th Annual Fords & Friends Picnic Felicita Park – 9:30am 14 Pomona Swap Meet 16 Classic Car Nights Hwy 101, Encinitas – 5:30pm-7:30pm 28 Blast from the Past 3rd Ave. between F & G Sts, Chula Vista – 4pm-8pm JULY 1o 6th Annual Cops & Rodders 2500 Decatur St, San Diego – 9am-2pm 14 OTHG Meeting 16 All-American Car Show XIII Westfield Plaza Camino Real, Carlsbad – 8am-2:30pm 21 Classic Car Nights Hwy 101, Encinitas, 5:30pm-7:30pm AUGUST 7 22nd Annual Vista Rod Run Downtown Vista – 9am-2pm 18 Classic Car Nights Hwy 101, Encinitas – 5:30pm-7:30pm 27 2nd Annual Running with the Norsemen Car Show 1725 Hillsdale Road, Escondido – 8am-2pm SEPTEMBER 5 Cool Car, Truck, & Cycle Expo
Qualcomm Stadium – 7am-2pm 11 The Greatest Show on Turf
Liberty Station, Point Loma – 9am-2pm 15 Classic Car Nights Hwy 101, Encinitas – 5:30pm-7:30pm 17 Wavecrest Woodie Show Moonlight Beach, Encinitas – 8am-3pm OCTOBER 2 30th Annual Mustangs by the Bay Embarcadero Marine Park North, San Diego – 7am-3pm 21-23 Studebaker Drivers Club Zone Meet 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego – NOVEMBER 25-27 1st Annual Goodguys Fall Del Mar Nationals Del Mar Fairgrounds -
New Business
Pocket Contact Cards – Ken Dubs brought new laminated pocket
contract cards with club members’ names and phone numbers for
each member. Thanks so much to his wife, Deb, for producing the
cards! Health Update: no report
I Need Help With: none
Jokes and Stories: Dick Blank entertained us with a Medicare sex
joke! Sell or Trade: see below
Announcements: none
50/50 Raffle: The raffle total was $115. The winner was Ken Dubs,
who graciously donated his share of the total to the club. Thanks,
Ken! Good job running the raffle, Lorren!. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned @ 7:37pm.
FOR SALE
1973 Chevy C-30 Cheyanne 4 door 3+3 car hauler.
8'x16' Hodge ramp bed aluminum ramps w/ side tool boxes.
454 w/ fresh valve job 155,000 miles mechaniclly perfect.
AC/ PS/ PB 8,000 lb Ramsey winch -- $12,000
Owner: Brian Coneen cell # 619-481-0253
June Birthdays
If we have overlooked your birthday, please let us know!
June Wedding Anniversaries
Mike & Chris Burnett – 20 years Paul & Flora Cunningham – 50 years
If we have overlooked your wedding anniversary,
please let us know!