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June 2007 w ww. Jan Peel and Dave Watt, editors

Meetings are the last Thursday of every month except December due to the holidays.

Next two meetings: Thursday June 28, 2007 and July 26, 2007

Update: Thursday July 26, this meeting will not be held at Ryan’s Steakhouse due to the Dodge on the Circle event. Anyone interested can meet downtown. Information provided below.

Trivia question: How many 1969 Hemi Road Runner convertibles were made? Answer at the bottom of the page.

July 7, 2007, 9-3pm, the Indy Mopar Club will host an all Mopar car show at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep at 3099 North Morton (US31) in Franklin Indiana, (317)-738-1470. Top 20 awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, DJ, food and more. Rain or shine.

NEW***July 26, 2007 NEW***  "Dodge on the Circle" event hosted by Dodge Motorsports, the Indy Mopar Club has been asked to display 15 nice quality classic Dodge vehicles on Monument Circle in conjunction with NASCAR coming into Indy for the Brickyard 400, Busch and Craftsman Truck Series. Many Dodge race vehicles will be on display.

**You must contact Dave at mopars@ or 317-696-6071 to pre-register your classic Dodge vehicle on a first come, first serve basis. NO OTHER CARS WILL BE ACCEPTED. This event is rain or shine, so be prepared. Also, it is preferred that you drive the car instead of trailering, parking for trailers is limited. 

**This event will also be considered the monthly meeting, we will not meet at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, so join us downtown for a cool evening with some of NASCARS' brightest stars.

September 22, 2007, 9-3pm, The Indy Mopar Club will host an all Mopar car show at Danville Chrysler Dodge Jeep located at 20 S. County Road 300 E. #362 in Danville Indiana, (317)-745-5809. Top 20 awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, DJ, food and more. Rain date: September 29, 2007. Check the club website for possible location change due to new dealership being built.

Trivia answer: There were four 1969 Hemi Road Runner convertible’s made. Did you get it right?

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I would like to take this opportunity and introduce myself, I’m Ken Komlanc, a new member of the Indy Mopar

Club.  I would also like to introduce the most important person in my life, my wife Debbie. She and I are both looking forward to the fun and camaraderie the club has to offer.  My other obsession (some say) is my job! I’m a Firefighter for the Speedway Fire Dept. I have been with the department for 29yrs. Okay, enough about me, lets talk cars.

Like everyone, my love of cars started when I was too young to drive.  Growing up when I did, I was exposed to all the greats. The late 50’s to the birth of the muscle cars. It didn’t get any better than this. If there’s one person to credit for my love of Mopars, it would be my dad. We always had a Plymouth in the driveway. Thanks Dad!

My first Mopar was a 67 Dart GT. Metallic Brown with white interior bucket seats, auto on the floor and a 273 4 barrel.  After I ran the wheels off the Dart, I got a 71 340 Duster. During this time we (west-siders) would go to the Northside Tee-Pee hang-out and see who wanted to partake in some friendly competition.  After that we headed to the Southside. There, we had the Southside Tee-Pee and the Steak and Shake to find a run. I still remember going out to 65 N before it was completed and marking off a quarter mile.  Everything would be ok until the police came, then every man for himself. So who knows during this time we may have crossed paths, either just cruising or running light to light.

A lot of years have gone by - 2 great kids, college, weddings and a lot of cars. After all this it was time to start my quest, FIND A ROAD RUNNER. Not just any Road Runner, a 68 or 69 4sp.  So the trips began to Detroit, Dallas, Newark, Illinois (3 times), Iowa (3 times) and Kentucky.

Well after three years and a very understanding wife, I found the car, a 68 numbers matching, with fender tag, silver Road Runner. This car was unbelievable compared to what we’ve looked at. It was everything I wanted except for the 4sp. After looking it over, and the condition she was in I decided not to pass her up.  So here’s where one story ends and another starts.  The quest may be over, but a new chapter is beginning.  This is the one where new friendships are made, and a lot of cruising is done. 

BEEP-BEEP

Ken Komlanc

**We’d like to welcome new members Don & Susan Thompson of Greenfield who have a 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. We hope to see you soon at a meeting or event.

INDY MOPAR CLUB SECRETARY’S REPORT

Monthly Meeting 7:00pm

May 31, 2007 Ryan’s Steak House, South U.S. 31 Greenwood

WELCOME AND SIGN IN: - JOHN BAUER

• John welcomed all members, and allowed each attendee to introduce themselves and mention their collection of car(s) and anything pertinent. Sign in sheet for attendance records had been passed around by Jan Peel.

MONTH MEETING MINUTES: - CHRIS RIGNEY

• Secretary’s Report – Chris Rigney, Secretary, was absent.

• Jan Peel made the motion we accept the Secretary’s report printed in the May issue of the IMC newsletter. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT/MEMBERSHIP UPDATE: -MIKE LEYES

• Mike gave the treasurers report as of May 31, 2007, which included the Palmer North Car Show and the Fletcher Edinburgh Car Show. Beginning balance for May was $2,882.92; Income was $2,126.65; Expenses were $1,498.02; Ending balance is $3,511.55. We have 2 new members. Total of 78 members in club as of May 31st.

EVENT CALENDAR: - DAN KELLY

• **June 16, Saturday, 19th Annual Hog Jog Cruise-in & Car Show in Flora, Indiana

• **June 24, Sunday, 9th Annual Wanamaker Old Settler’s Day Classic Car Show, Wanamaker. For more info call Stephanie at 317-862-9352 or sschemenaur14@

• **June 28, Thursday. 7 PM Indy Mopar Meeting at Ryan’s Steakhouse, US 31 South in Greenwood

• **July 7, 2007, 9-3pm, the Indy Mopar Club will host an all Mopar car show at Fletcher Chrysler Dodge Jeep at 3099 North Morton (US31) in Franklin Indiana, (317)-738-1470. Top 20

EVENT CALENDAR CONTINUED

awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, Drag Racing simulator, DJ, food and more. Rain date to be determined.

• **July 14, Saturday, “Rollin Back the 70’s Car Show and Carnival, Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl, 2331 Brothers Dr., Lafayette, IN. For more info call 765-427-8893 or

• **July 26, Thursday. 7 PM Indy Mopar Meeting at Ryan’s Steakhouse, US 31 South in Greenwood – A motion was made and passed for all to enjoy Dodges on the Circle in lieu of the July Meeting

• **August 10-12, Mopar Nationals at National Trails Raceway, Columbus, Ohio

• **August 26th, Sunday, Kokomo Transmission Cruze-In Car Show, Kokomo, Indiana

• **August 30, Thursday. 7 PM Indy Mopar Meeting at Ryan’s Steakhouse, US 31 South in Greenwood

• **September 22, 2007, 9-3pm, The Indy Mopar Club will host an all Mopar car show at Danville Chrysler Dodge Jeep located at 20 S. County Road 300 E. #362 in Danville Indiana, (317)-745-5809. Top 20 awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, Drag Racing simulator, DJ, food and more. Rain date is September 29, 2007.

• **September 25, Thursday. 7 PM Indy Mopar Meeting at Ryan’s Steakhouse, US 31 South in Greenwood

• John Bauer reported that Danville Chrysler Dodge Jeep will be located on US 36 in the near future. Possibly for the September 22nd show. More information to follow.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: - DAVE WATT

• Dave reported that he will post the Fletcher Edinburgh car show pictures provided by Dave Stevenson on the web-site.

OLD BUSINESS:- JOHN BAUER

• Member Profile schedule - Kenny Komlanc, June; Jim Parker, July; Steve Shutters, August; and Rose Richards, September.

• Fletcher Franklin Car Show, July 7th. Door Prizes: Steve Wisdom, Rick & Ginger Zimmerman. Steve has a copy from the JDRF to show that we do donate our proceeds to them.

• Danville Chrysler Car Show, September 22nd. Door Prizes: Mark Smith & Pat McKarski.

• John Bauer made a motion that we donate $1,600.00 to the JDRF from the Swap Meet and Palmer North Car Show . Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS: - JOHN BAUER

• John suggested the proposed get-together with another Mopar Club for a car show be put on hold for the present due to other commitments.

• Fletcher Franklin Car Show Volunteers:

• Registration Mike Leyes and Dan Kelly

• Goodie Bags Carol Ann Bauer and Cheryl Wisdom

• Parking Rick Zimmerman & Dave Stephenson

• Set Up & Tear Down Members available

• Event T Shirts & Awards Ginger Zimmerman

• Flyers John Bauer

• Tables Jim Kelly ?

• Tent(s) John Bauer

• Door Prize Table Ronda Cherry & Steve Wisdom

• Pictures Dave Stevenson

NEW BUSINESS CONT.

• DJ is confirmed

• Food & Drinks Whatsoever Community Church

• 50/50 & Door Prize Tickets Jan Peel & Sue Mayes

• Ginger Zimmerman gave a report on the open car show for Fletcher Chrysler Edinburgh.

• Club Insurance – John Bauer reported that the Indy Mopar Club does need insurance coverage for liability. He has a quote for $669.00 per year for 5 Car Shows but will check further for a better price. Rick Zimmerman made a motion that we purchase the insurance. Motion carried.

• Wanamaker Car Show, June 24th Club members were very interested in attending. Ronda and Dennis volunteered their home as a meeting place to convoy to the car show as a group.

• We will need to arrive at the car show no later than 7:30 AM to all park together. We will meet at Ronda & Dennis’s at 6:45 AM.

• IMC Membership Cards were provided by Larry Mayes. John Bauer had signed them for members to take.

• Dave Watt reported that we need 12-15 Mopar’s for the Dodge’s on the Circle, July 26th. Please notify Dave if you want your Mopar to be included. John Bauer reported that we may have additional space if needed.

• Steve Wisdom reported that the Christmas party will be December 16th, 5 PM, at the same location as last year.

• John then adjourned the meeting at 9:00 PM.

• Respectfully submitted – Carol Ann Bauer & Jan Peel in lieu of Chris Rigney (absent)

Attendance May 31, 2007 meeting:

John & Carol Ann Bauer, Bill Bratton, Ronda Cherry, Rick & Susan Eilert, Dan Kelly, Ed Leyes, Mike Leyes, Susan Mayes, Stan & Jan Peel, Terry & Rose Richard, Ken & Sharon Scobel, Steve Shutters, David Stephenson, Dave Watt, Steve Wisdom, and Rick & Ginger Zimmerman.

July Birthdays: Paul Jacobs, 7-11; Julie Norman, 7-16; Steve Shutters, 7-22; Don Thompson, 7-27; Pat(ricia) McKarski, 7-29; and Vicki LaFollette, 7-31. July Anniversaries: Jason & Kim Cummings, 7-5 (6 years); Ben & Kathy Jones, 7-5 (39 years); Stan & Kerry Sanders, 7-20 (6 years); Rick & Ginger Zimmerman, 7-28 (7 years); Darren & Diane Turpen, 7-30 (13 years); and Larry & Susan Mayes, 7-31 (14 years). Congratulations to all!

A Note From The Pres.

Are All Engine Oils Created Equal?

While attending a very cool cruise-in at the Evansville Chrysler-Dodge dealership during the 2007 Power Tour I had the good fortune of listening to a mini seminar about engine oils from the renowned Mopar drag racer and engine builder Herb, “Mr. 4 Speed,” McCandless. Herb indicated that many enthusiasts are having problems wiping out the lobes on their camshafts including the fuel pump rod lobe. After lengthy discussions with the Valvoline engineers (one of his major sponsors) they informed him that a few years back almost all oil companies removed two very important ingredients from their oil; Zinc and I forget the other one. However, these two components are vital in the oils we should be using in our classic cars and don’t ask me why it’s different from the modern engines because I do not know. According to Herb there are only two oils on the market today that still contain the Zinc and the other component and they are Valvoline Premium Blue and Shell Rotella which I understand are basically diesel engine oils but Herb and Valvoline highly recommend them for our engines.

On the back of the containers there should be the designation of C1-4 in a circle. If it doesn’t have this designation Herb said do not use it.

I do know there are drag racers at the track that are experiencing this problem with wiping the lobes off their cams and the general consensus is either poor metals in the cam or very strong valve spring pressures. Although a new cam should be broken in with light springs (according to Russ Flagle) the problem is more than likely the oil they are using in their engines.

Does Herb own stock in Valvoline & Shell? I don’t know but I don’t believe he is the type of person that would “spin a story” for his own personal profit. I will be changing oil in my Road Runner as the cost of a new camshaft; lifters, gaskets, etc. will far exceed the cost of the oil.

Notes of Correction from Jan Peel

Dan Kelly was omitted from the Attendance list for the April 26th meeting. (He certainly was there, he gave the Upcoming Events Report.) It was a picture of Ric LaFollette’s granddaughter in the May newsletter, not his daughter. In welcoming Chad & Renee Neukam to the club I neglected to report that besides their 70 Super Bee and 70 Coronet 500 they also have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Limited. My apologies to all.

Tulsa and the Unearthing of the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere

Each year the Prowler Owners Association has a meet somewhere. This past year the Tulsarama event was decided as the place for our 2007 event. For those that have not heard, in 1957 the people from Tulsa buried a brand new 1957 Plymouth Belvedere 2 door hardtop, plus many other items for a time capsule. Our group ended up with just under 100 Prowlers from all over the US coast to coast and a few members from Australia. It was great to see our friends and get to experience the event in Tulsa.

For those that have not heard, on June 15th, 2007 the car was removed from the concrete vault in downtown Tulsa. Before the car was uncovered they hoped the car would come out just as it went into the ground in perfect condition.

In 1957 they poured the concrete just before lowering in the ground. It was still green when sealed. The car was placed in an anti corrosion bag made right here in Shelbyville, IN. and cosmoline used on all the seals on the car. The top of the vault had 3 concrete slabs placed on it and then sprayed with gunnite to seal it. Once this was done 2~3’ of dirt was placed on top of the vault. A small cylinder made out of steel was also buried with items they felt important to be opened in 50 years. In the trunk of the car they had 10 gal. of gasoline, a case of Shlitz beer, and a glass jar with some clear liquid plus other things that people threw in. One thing they did was to let the people guess the population of Tulsa in 2007 and the person coming closest to it would win the car, if they were no longer alive then their next of kin would get it. They had some 800 guesses in the time capsule.

They had already opened the vault to see how they could raise the car. Pictures showed the frame under it in 57 was bending and they felt after 50 years might not be safe to raise the car. Before getting in the vault they had to pump out approximately 2,000 gallons of water. Over the years the vault leaked and water lines could be seen all the way to the top of the vault. So as you could guess the car was not in perfect condition, all the interior soft material was gone, the whole car was covered in rusty, muddy crud. Most all of the Shlitz beer in steel cans had ruptured and was found throughout the car. The engine was full of water and up close surface rust all over the car. It was not a pretty sight.

They have identified the person that guessed the population, R.E. Humbertson, he would be 85 years old and now he or his next of kin has 5 years to claim the car. Rumor has it there is a museum that is offering $300,000 for the car. They found out he died when he was 57, now they are looking for his 2 sisters.

The car looked like I expected, buried in a concrete vault without drains it could only be filled with water. I feel it should be left as is but will need some type of rust neutralizer since it will deteriorate quickly now that it is exposed to the elements. Now if I had it, I would restore it and drive the wheels off it, the heck with history, it is just a car, RIGHT?

They had many finned cars at the open car show and a car identical to the buried one at the show. Had they taken 2 57 Plymouths and buried the one and put the other in a field and left it, the buried one would probably still look better and be in better shape even though it was under water for most of the time it was buried. Google “Miss Belvedere” for many links to the reveal.

Since this was our national Prowler event, there was more for us to do other than see the 57 be brought up from its watery hole. Saturday was an open car show outside the convention center where the Belvedere was on display. It is fun to go to shows in other areas to see different cars and some of the stories that go with them.

Got to drive on Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City as one of our day trips. It was an enjoyable trip once the rain stopped. We stopped at an old gas station and the owner had bought it as his dream, to own an old gas station, and what better than on Route 66. He has turned it into an office for his business of building Steel buildings throughout the area. It is decorated with gas pumps, diecast cars, signs, oil containers and old license plates. He had a few old cars and trucks too. He told me if there was an old car I was wanting or a part he could find it. If anyone is interested in parts or whole cars contact them with a request at Route 66 Recruiting (877)786-6123, Laurie Argue, email laurie@. He did tell me that the B body mopars are getting hard to find out there.

On our trip out we stopped at a place called Lamberts for lunch. If you have not heard of this place it is the Home of the Thrown Rolls. There are 3 locations and if you ever get the chance, stop at one it is a must do.

Author – Larry Mayes

Tattler’s Corner

Wow, the grandchildren keep coming. Ed Leyes announced that he and Mary have a new grandson. Did my ears hear correctly? We are to have breakfast with Ronda & Dennis before going to the Wanamaker Car Show June 24th? And who was the QUIET, SEDATE lady that was seen (and heard) PEELING RUBBER in a REALLY WILD (but beautiful) PROWLER on US 31 after the May meeting. And not once, but twice!!!

ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS

**July 17-21, 2007, WPC Club National Meet, Chicago, IL., hosted by Northern Il. Region in Lincolnshire, IL

**August 18, 2007, Saturday, 2007 Cool Creek Park Jukebox Saturday Classic Car or Motorcycle Show, Westfield. Must be a pre-1982 car, truck, hotrod, custom or motorcycle. Call Michelle at 317-896-5874.

**September 19-23, 2007, Plymouth Owners Club National Meet, Concord, NC, hosted by North Carolina Region Plymouth Owners Club. For further information contact Stan Peel at 317-357-5760.

**October 6-7, 2007, Newport Hill Climb, Newport, Indiana

A Little Bit of Humor

Why God Made Moms ~ Answers given by 2nd grade school children:

Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the Scotch Tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.

3. God made my mom just the same like he made me.  He just used bigger parts. 

What ingredients are mothers made of?

1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones.  Then they mostly use string, I think.

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

1. We're related.

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.

What kind of little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.

What did Mom need to know about Dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background.  Like is he a crook?  Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year?  Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

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June’s club member profile

by Ken Komlanc

Read below about Ken’s beautiful silver with red interior ’68 Road Runner.

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