Next Meeting:

Thursday September 13 Marjorie Post Park 8pm Under the Gazebo

September 23:

Picnic/ Tour Sands Point Preserve. See details Page 3

Adventures along the Hudson

S unday July 15th presented itself as another oppor -tunity to hit the open road with Buicks. It was the first show for the new Upper Hudson Valley Chapter in Cold Spring, NY. It's location could not have been bet-ter. It was on Constitution Island, Federal Land, di-rectly across from and part of the West Point Military

Academy. Our trip started with a meet at the north end of the Whitestone Bridge - in the rain. Tony Gatta brought along a navigator,

his friend Bill (A Mustang fan but that's okay) and he got us right on target without incident about 90 minutes later and with no rain. At 11:00 we were allowed to en-ter the island, single file to a perfect spot overlooking the Hudson River and the Academy. We were set in a large semi-circle and enjoyed seeing about 25 Buicks, some not seen before in our area. Some notables should include a 4 speed manual Wildcat, Nova GSX, and a Grand National El Camino. For the price of admission we were treated to a rain free show, a great BBQ, and a presentation with brief history of Constitution Island by its caretaker.

Unfortu-nately 4 pm

rolled around and we had to leave our new found friends and head back. Back turned into a real ad-venture. Once on the Taconic it started to rain and did it rain!

As the last car in the group Howie kept us informed by phone as to directions because the rain made it impos-sible to see Tony's lead vehicle. Following Dennis and

Theresa Muehl down reminded me of how well vac-uum wipers do not work. How he could see was a mystery to me when modern cars

are by the side of the road waiting for a break in the downpour. At any rate we all made it back down with-out incident and it made for a great day with our cars and friends. We were glad to support the new chapter in town.

By JoAnn Millard

Directors Message… It seems that we are about to close another summer season of car cruises, shows, and just enjoying

the weather in our Buick's. Now it's time to get ready for apple picking, foliage tours and of course

Carlisle and Hershey. We hope you all had a good chance to use your car before it's time to settle in

for it's long winter nap. The Troy Regional was a great show. There was 67 cars and Goldstein Buick

provided many new models to get you ready for a new one. It was a pleasant trip, friendly people and

a chance to chat with other NY Chapters as well as Mass. and Conn. Chapters. You could not ask for

better weather and the Hudson River as a background was the icing on a wonderful time. The Sept.

meeting will be held in the parking lot at Marjorie Post Park as we have been

evicted again (something to do with elections). If the weather is not great we

have a permit for the gazebo. See you at the picnic.

Dave and Jo Ann

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Director: David Millard 631-567-4112, millard 48@optonline.net Assistant Director: Jo Ann Millard 631-567-4112 Treasurer: David Baron 917-952-6369 mmdidavid@aol.com Secretary: Anthony Gatta 718-762-5154 my65buicks@yahoo.com

Editor: Frank Tedesco 516-579-8428 fdtedesco@optimum.net Assistant Editor: David Baron 917-952-6369 mmdidavid@aol.com Activities Dir.: Michael Francioni 631-360-8812 sanremo120@optonline.net Webmaster: Chris Gullo 631-218-6895 v8buick72@aol.com Technical Advisors: years 1903-1953 David Millard, 631-567-4112 years 1954-Present, Marty Jablonski, 516-606-4620

Calendar of Events 2012

September 13: Meeting Night: Marjorie Post Park 8pm

under the Gazebo

September 23: Picnic/ Tour

Sands Point Preserve. See details Page 3

October 11: Meeting Night:

Nominations /Marjorie Post Park 8pm

November 8: Meeting Night: Elections /Marjorie Post Park 8pm

December 2: Holiday Party

Board of Directors

Don't let this happen to you.

Get out there and drive that Buick!

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Sands Point Preserve Picnic/Tour Sunday September 23, 2012

Perhaps the most impressive of the North Shore’s early-20th-century estates, Sands Point first served as the home for railroad heir Howard Gould and was later purchased by Daniel and Flor-ence Guggenheim. The 216-acre preserve, located by the Long Island Sound, is dominated by the massive Hempstead House but also includes a second mansion, “Falaise,” that was built by Capt. Harry Guggenheim around 1923. (Guggenheim was the founder with his wife, Alicia Patterson, of Newsday.) In addition to the properties, Sands Point provides access to beautiful walking trails, wooded areas and shoreline. So get your old Buick out of the garage and meet us for a road tour to Sands Point Preserve.

Meeting Point: Macy’s 1100 Northern Blvd, Manhasset NY

Directions: Take the Northern State Pkwy or LIE to Shelter Rock Rd. Head north on Shelter Rock Road for about .6 miles and make a left onto Northern Blvd (25A) . Look for Macy’s on your left hand side. We will be meeting in the parking lot of Macy’s. We will be meeting between 10:15 - 10:45. At 10:45 promptly we leave the parking lot and caravan north to

Sands Point Preserve. Once there we will set up for lunch. After lunch you will have the option to tour the Falaise mansion, walk the preserve or do both.

Fees: There is a $5.00 per car fee to enter the preserve. Optional admission to the Falaise Mansion is $10.00 per person. No children under age ten will be allowed in the Mansion.

Lunch: The club will provide free lunch and beverage to club members that include a hero, assorted salads, desert and beverages. RSVP with how many people in your group so we can have enough food on hand.

RSVP by September 21 Michael Francioni at 631-360-8812 or email at sanremo120@OPTONLINE.NET

Images: Daily Photo Service of Linden, NJ,

Courtesy of the Skip McCargo Jr. archives

Jackie Gleason who will be the star of the Buick Mo-tor Division's television show starting in October, and his manager Mr. "Bullets Durgen", visits with em-ployees of the General Motors assembly plant in Lin-den, last week and met hundreds of the employees who are currently producing automobiles in record numbers.

Mr. Gleason was very much interested in how Buicks were built and was photographed numerous times as he observed first-hand the cars being assem-bled. The employees answered his many questions as he toured one end of the plant to the other. On several oc-casions, Jackie took over a tool from one of the men

and tried his hand at manufacturing. Miss Barbara Proudfoot, of the Accounting Depart-ment, who had her picture taken with Jackie re-

marked, "he is really quite shy and quiet off the TV stage.

The plant tour was the preceded by a luncheon where Mr. Gleason was informed that the Linden Plant's pre-sent employment figure is 5,336. The payroll for the

plant for the year 1954 amounted to $23,316,718 The Linden Plant's produc-tion for the month of April

was 790 cars, which was a record month in the history

of the Linden plant which dates back to March 1937. Following the Linden visit, Mr. Gleason drove his new Buick convertible to the GM training center at Union, and shown the facilities there that are used by the dealer groups throughout New Jersey for training purposes.

Linden Observer May 26, 1955

Jackie Gleason In Visit To Linden GM Division

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Most old car enthusiasts spend much time repairing and preventing rust on their vehicles. However, rusty tools, nuts, bolts, screws and so forth can also be frustrating. Here are a few tips for handling rust on items on your workbench and around your garage.

Clean up lightly rusted tools using steel wool dipped in penetrating oil or kerosene.

Keep tools from rusting by keeping moisture out of your tool box. Save the desiccant that comes with the packing of electronic gear, for example, and place it

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Meeting Minutes

July 12 Meeting: 8:27 PM start (Dave) Newsletter has Buicks from our show. 2012 National meet overview and a pitch for the meet in 2013 meet in IA (Mike) Ice cream social is in August, and the 3rd weekend in September is the pic-nic at Sands Point. Does the club want to pay for lunch ? Vote taken, members in attendance approved the Club to pay for lunch (Tony) Vintage Buick parts in Waterbury CT as per the Ad in Hemmings ? Tony will find out about it and let Dave know.. (Walter) Explained the Long Island Sound CCCA. (Bill) Brought some framed Buick photos, he explained the process and prices. (Frank) Please keep the articles coming. (Dave) Buicks will be spotlighted at the 2013 Macungie PA show. Also mentioned what was said at the Chapters Directors meeting at this years National Meet. Plus the tour of the Steele Rubber plant in NC. Anyone going to the LHV Chapter meet on Sunday ? How about Troy NY in August ? Logo old or new ? A vote was taken and the old logo won. Tee shirts can be ordered after the season.. (Mark) brought a model of a 70 Riviera to show everyone. Meeting ended at 9:20PM TG August 9 Meeting: No Minutes for the August meeting ! Dave gave me a break ! After all it's hard to write when you have an Ice Pop in one hand and a Orange Sherbet Pop in the other... The weather gods gave us a beautiful clear cool night and great membership attendance to enjoy 6 different kinds of Ice Cream & Ices and what was even cooler were all the Buicks our members brought to the meeting It really is good that we all can get a break from the usual meeting and hang around and do what we all do best.. Talk about BUICKS & EAT ICE CREAM and yes Dave, we really like the Good Humor hat.......... See you all next month TG

The cover of Thomas Dolby’s 1988 album. He is best known for his 1982 hit “She Blinded Me with Science”

Courtesy of the Eric Stoldt archives

Good

Advise &

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Of it

Anniversaries October Howie & Judy Schneider Pat & Alberta Cozza Paul & Wendy Reed Richard & Rosemary Van Vlett Stephen & Joann Piesnik

September Anthony & Gae Pizzuto Harold & Jennie Mecabe John & Sue Heilig

Abby Ringold Christopher Heilig

Craig Rubacha David Millard

Jack Ringold Sue Heilig

October Birthdays September Birthdays

Passings...Passings...Passings...Passings...

Barbara Butterman phoned us with news of Dave Butterman's passing. He and Barbara

attended our shows and some picnics. We were always happy to see them driving into a

show in their Riviera, and he with a boyish grin showing the pride he had in his car. He

will be missed. Dave would have celebrated a Birthday in September.

Tony Gatta’s Father, Joseph Gatta passed away on Tuesday September 3rd. Some

members will remember him from our Buick shows. Joseph was 87 Years old.

The Long Island Buick Club members would like to offer our

condolences to the Butterman and Gatta families.

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Chris Gullo Annie Jablonski

Wendy Reed Peggy Ryan

Daniel Sullivan Frank Tedesco

James Willock

FOR SALE / WANTEDFOR SALE / WANTEDFOR SALE / WANTEDFOR SALE / WANTED

For Sale

1935 Buick series 40 front end sheet metal, very reasonable. Located in Bohemia, call Ed cell 631-848-1581 home 631-567-3561

1940 Limited 80 Rebuilt engine, new paint, dual side mounts. Chrome good. Runs great. $21,000 Joe Carrione 631-543-1412

1941 Buick Limited 80 Black, Frame up restoration, engine rebuilt, new (gray) interior by Automat, new floors, re-chromed bumpers $55,000 Call Tony Ardito 516-647-4270

1958 Special/Century body parts and trim pieces for sale Call Gary 516-679-2474 1965 Riviera parts Call Joe 516-424-6115 1968 Skylark Custom Convertible 68k miles, all original 631-667-9329 Ernest Hommel 1969 Skylark Custom 4 dr. Hardtop 81k miles, all original 350 V8 516-731-1719 Rod 1976 Regal located at 96 Moore St., New Hyde Park. Call Ray Powers 516-747-8641 1976 Estate Wagon 6 passenger very rare only 5990 produced. Clam shell still operative. Needs nothing 70k miles 516-579-7452

1981 Riviera mint condition Two tone Black/Sand w/ light tan interior Fully loaded wire wheel covers (Continued on page 8)

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arold Lloyd was one of the most popular and influential film co-medians of the silent film era. He is best known hanging from the hands of a clock high above the street in Safety Last! and for his "Glasses Character", a resourceful, success-seeking go-getter who was per-fectly in tune with 1920s era America. Mildred Hillary Davis was an American actress who appeared in many of Harold Lloyd's classic si-lent comedies and eventually be-came his wife. Here, Harold and Mildred are seen admiring their 1926 Buick.

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in the tool box.

A technique from years back also works. Keep tools in a wooden box to which you add camphor or moth balls and dry saw dust.

Make your own desiccant using uncooked rice to ab-sorb moisture. Place in a bag made of cheese cloth or other porous material. Plastic bags will not work. Re-place the rice when it becomes moist.

Coat tools with an oil film. Anything from clean mo-tor oil to olive oil will work. However, some vegeta-ble oils can become rancid with time.

Make your own protective coating by mixing equal parts of petroleum jelly and lanoline. Heat until

melted and mix well. Heat in a microwave, but make sure your use a microwave safe container, not an old can. Apply while still warm using a small paintbrush or old toothbrush so it gets into crevices.

Keep infrequently used tools from rusting by placing them in a plastic bag after coating them with oil. Place a piece of soft chalk in the bag as a desiccant and then seal with masking tape.

While penetrating oil will usually loosen rusted nuts and bolts, so will carbonated soft drinks, Clean up af-terwards to prevent a sticky mess.

Before putting nuts, bolts, screws and other small hardware into jars or cans, coat with oil, petroleum jelly, or hand cream. The greasy residue will also pro-vide lubrication and thus require less wrench muscle.

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To place a free ad in this newsletter please mail or email to : Anthony Gatta 145-46 24th Avenue Whitestone, NY 11357 My65buicks@yahoo.com

Long Island Buick Club 269 Whittier Avenue Levittown, NY 11756

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original and garage kept 50k miles, 2nd owner $7500. 205 75 R 15 , 3 Shop Manuals , Level ride control module, 2 steel wheels, 2 wheel well moldings, Heater / blowers switch, 5 Lesabre/ Electra 81-85 wheel covers, 6 Riviera wheel cover 2 missing emblems Call 718-886-6689 Vinny.

1983 Riviera Convertible, white w/red interior, factory air, Selden area. Asking $10,000. 631-567-4112 1985 Buick Regal 2 door Blue with Black Top 67k miles, all original 631-586-3427 Bayshore 1987 Buick LeSabre Very low miles excellent condition $2,500 call Barbara Butterman 516-489-4880 Lincoln Mark 7 Very low miles excellent condition $ 3,500 call Barbara Butterman 516-489-4880 1991 Buick Reatta 2,787 miles $25,000 Arty at Arnold Buick 631-983-6677

Rebuilt 425 Buick motor $ 2,000 call Williams Engines in Freeport 516-868-3745 1976 MFG 18 foot Bowrider Fiberglass Boat 85Hp Evinrude Outboard, full top,radio,CB, on a 1986 Shoreline Galvinised trailer. Garage kept since 1986 All for $ 1,000 dollars. The Boat is located at my sum-mer home in Sag Harbor LI. Call Tony 718 -762-5154 to make an appointment to see it.

Wanted 1965 Skylark/Special Parts & parts cars Call Tony 718-762-5154 401/425 Nail head engine parts. Call Tony 718-762-5154 Seats from a 4dr sedan any make 1930-1934 must be useable condition. Top dollar paid Call Jim 631-281-2797

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