Midwestern Imperial Meet, Columbus, Nebraska
May 1, 1999
Jeff's report:
Hi All,
Just thought I would write a few words about the 1st annual Nebraska
Spring Fling held Fri and Sat in Columbus NE. The first thing I would
like to do is to thank Bob Hoffmeister and his lovely family for all the
great grub and hospitality! It was really nice putting faces to names.
It was great talking to everyone and spending the day among the cars at
Imperial Heaven. Thanks to everyone attending!
Next year I hope it is much bigger and my goal is to drive my Ghia
instead of my 68. On another note, my 68 daily driver has always driven
wonderfully and I did a tune up on her last week just to make sure the
trip to Columbus would be a fun one. Well she started off ok, but by the
time I got to Columbus she was chugging and missing and dying and
generally running like HELL! Well the good news is that she started
running great on the way back so I am wondering about some bad gas or
perhaps a temporarily clogged passage in the carb. Any thoughts? P.S.
did anyone else at the spring fling come home with a bad sunburn? I will
post pictures soon!
Jeff
P.S. My dog who was the official mascot of the spring fling is now
called tick in honor of the 150+ (found so far) that he brought home.
Oddly enough it is 3 A.M. as I write this and the reason I am awake is
because I felt one of the little blood suckers eating me and had to get
up to kill it.
Bob's
report:
Well the spring fling is now officially over and WHAT A GREAT TIME!!!!!!
Headed to the Imperial canyon a little after 11:00. Got there and my
wife Janet was already there cooking burgers. After eating, the Imperial
talk and hunting for imperial parts continued until after 6:00PM. We
were an hour late for supper. But they still had plenty of Prime Rib
left. And yes I worked up a tremendous appititte. And yes, I eat too
much. And it was really good.
Terry and Andree Hoeman showed up around 8:30. They had been to a swap
meet in Kansas. And glad they could make it.
To make a long story short, after supper we went to Terry & Andree's
home and toured their fantastic Mopar collection. Didn't leave their
place till 1:00 AM in the morning. Everyone had a super time and saw
some really beautiful Mopars. Wish you all could have been there, but I
am sure the IML'ers who were there will fill in the blanks. A BIG THANKS
to all who came. There were many pictures taken and I am sure they will
be put on the IML club. Contact Gale and Wayne Jorgensen for pictures.
We had a blast Nebraska style
THANKS Bob H.
Gale's report:
Hi ya - Jen and I just pulled in - WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME in Nebraska -
thanks to Bob and his family, esp. his wife for grilling and having the
picnic, the heaven was just that, and a special thanks to Terry H. for
showing his wonderful car collection -- between the 2 my heart hasn't
stopped racing
Clay and Deb's report:
Thanks to Bob Hoffmeister, his wife Janet and their children for a great
time at the Imperial Canyon. They were very gracious hosts, including
making the weather perfect. It was a great weekend and very fun to put
faces with names. I'm sorry I missed the clinic on windshield removal
but I did thoroughly enjoy the impromptu Imperial rear bumper removal
seminar.
Thanks again Bob.
Clay and Deb Smith
Dale's report:
Jeff,
You are not the only one that had a little too much sun! I would also
like to thank Bob and his family for their efforts in hosting the meet.
I would also like to thank Terry for the opportunity to visit his home
and see his collection of Chryslers.
Nebraska was a great time and I look forward to next years event. My '68
coupe ran well even though the exhaust shop did a hideous job on the new
exhaust system. Its at the shop getting reworked and I am hoping it will
have that wonderfully quiet Imperial drive.
Again, thanks to the Hoffmeister family for a great week end!
Dale
'68 Crown Coupe
Southern IML Meet, Atlanta
May 1, 1999
Elijah's report:
The Southern IML Meet
took place on 1 May 1999, with 18 cars in attendance. The beautiful
spring weather and the sumptious surroundings of the Southern Center for
International Studies were the perfect setting for an Imperial
gathering.
Imperials and NYBs at the meet included:
1956 Imperial Sedan -- Donald Taccone
1964 Ghia Crown Imperial -- Cecil McCall
1966 Imperial Crown Convertible -- Chris Hawkins
1966 Imperial LeBaron -- Chris Hawkins
1967 Imperial LeBaron -- John Muller
1971 Imperial LeBaron -- Elijah Scott
1976 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham -- Patrick West
1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham -- Christoper Conway
1981 Imperial -- Christopher Conway
1983 Imperial -- John McCall
Other attendees:
1956 Lincoln Pioneere Station Wagon - Phil Schaefer
1960 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country -- Chris Hawkins
1960 Chrysler New Yorker 4-door sedan - John Pastor
1965 Chrysler 300-L Convertible - Murray Vise
1966 Thunderbird Town Coupe - Darren Adair
1966 Thunderbird Landau - David (Patrick's friend)
1968 Riviera - Robbie Thompson
1970 Cadillac Fleetwood - Paul Gillis
Many people made it
to the show without Imperials, but still enjoyed the gathering of
Imperial enthusiasts.
My thanks to everyone who attended -- it was a great afternoon, and one
of the best Imperial gatherings I've been to.
My especial thanks to Chris Hawkins for providing use of the SCIS
grounds -- his generous support for these meets is greatly appreciated.
Kudos also go to Chris Bunthoff and Patrick West for helping with
refreshments and other arrangements.
Most of all, THANKS to EVERYONE who attended -- the cars were fantastic,
but it's definitely the people that make these gatherings so
enjoyable.
At this meet, we also raised $38 to forward to Manuel Alvarez in support
of his efforts with the IML web site. I encourage everyone on the list
to remember that Manuel provides and maintains the web site and
technical aspects of the IML for FREE -- without this guy, we wouldn't
be here, so if you haven't already shown your appreciation, send along
some $$$$$$$ to:
Manuel Alvarez
Box 222
Montclair, CA 91763
Thanks Manuel!
Again, thanks to everyone who attended the meet. Pictures will be
forthcoming soon on the IML web site.
Imperially,
Elijah Scott
Three reports on the
16th
Annual Imperial Owners Statewide Meet
APRIL 30, May 1 & 2, 1999
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
Boyd Kooij's report:
(Note: Boyd's pictures of the meet and his trip are at:
http://www.kooij.demon.nl/imperial57/visalia/visalia.htm )
Hi,
I wanted to sent a mail each day
to the IML but the problem was the telephone lines. First day, I tried
from the Hotel at the airport in LA, I got a message that the line was
slow and a retry after 45 seconds. It failed. I tried for 4 more times.
It just didn't work. Next morning, I got the bill, ouch, 4 times $25!!!
That was it, no more e-mail. I tried again in Visalia, but no luck.
Here we go, April 28. My son Randy and me left this morning for the
Amsterdam airport. We went by cab of course, because I own a cab
company. Passing the customs for non European flights was a new
experience for me. Lots of questions were asked, like if I did lent my
camera lately to anyone and did I take any packages for another person
with me and lots of more funny questions. Of course, this is for maximum
security. Our flight, US Airway's, was delayed for 45 minutes and we
took of at 01:00 PM (Dutch time). It wasn't possible for booking a
direct flight to LA LAX, so, we have to step over in Philadelphia, what
takes 2 1/2 hours extra. We arrive in LA at 08:20 PM (US local time), so
that's 7 hours PLUS the 9 hours time difference, totally 16 hours.
Right now, we landed on the airfield of Philadelphia. It's 02:20 PM
local time.. We start looking for the next plane, which takes us to LA.
First of all, this is not pleasant for me, I'm a smoker and I see,
you're almost not allowed to smoke! It's hard to find a place to smoke,
but at last, I found a place where smoking is allowed. After 9 hours
it's nice to have a smoke. And this is where it's all about, outside,
only American cars, stretched limos, pickups, cool.
Hi, This was a bad moment. Trying to get out of LA was not that easy. A
lot different as in The Netherlands. So many lanes and a lot of traffic,
whouw. But first thing this morning, we changed our rental car. I got a
Mitsubishi conv., such a small car. Only 1 bag in the trunk and it was
full. On the inside, it was narrow. I thought, this is not a nice car
for driving around. Now I've a Olds 88, plenty room and more safe too.
But finally we managed it, and went on driving on the 101. I made the
first stop at Jay McKee's office for a cup of coffee. So now I saw Jay
personally and he showed us his Imperial, very nice car. Next stop was
at Bruno Bornino's place. We had lunch with him and his lovely daughter.
Bruno showed us his cars, like a Jensen, Maserati and a Caddy conv. We
had a nice conversation, but finally, we had to move on. In the evening,
we wanted to be in Visalia.
We drove about 350 miles today and we are in Visalia now. Four Imperials
were already present. Tomorrow, I'll hope we see a lot more of them. If
we look around, we noticed, that there are so many pick-ups here,
amazing that is. Also, we constantly keep looking to the huge trucks,
what a sight that is. In my country, you hardly see such trucks. And
everything is big around here. My son ordered a coke and it was such a
big glass. On top of that, he could get 3 refills ! We are not used to
such voluminous drinks, so he passed for the refills. It's bed time now
I'll try to sent more tomorrow, I hope the mails will get to the IML -
Bye
This was the best day ever happened to me. At least 40 (!) Imperial's
showed up in Visalia, and the show starts to morrow. More cars will
come....... There was a tour and I could take place in a blue '67 conv.
Well, that was an experience. I really had the day of my life. The owner
was Charlene Quin and she was with her sister-in-law, I believe, Bernice
Hackney. She is not that young, but she drove as if she's a teenager. We
had a very nice tour, went up a big mountain and had a view,
unbelievable. You could see the entire valley. We stopped at a place
called Exeter. A very small town, with a lot of wall paintings. We
talked with almost all Imperial owners, because after we told the first
people we had spoken to, that we came from The Netherlands, in no time
everybody wanted to meet us too. Hope to see some of you here. Leslie
should come, but so far no Leslie. Leslie, where are you????
I bought some things like a goldplated Imperial belt buckle, pins,
license plate holders with Imperial on it and an original goldplated
black ignition key. Things you never can buy in my country. I had
planned to leave tomorrow, but we have to stay another day, because we
are invited for Sunday's brunch at Bill's place, one of the members. And
we must come with them on Saturday evening for a hamburger in a
restaurant which should be the best in town as they call it. There are
'55, '56, '57, '60, '61,'62, '63, '64 etc. Most of them are in very We
took a lot of pics and shoot film with a VHS player. So, at home, I can
review the whole meeting.
Today was the show. I was woken up at 07:00, when the first V8 was
cranked up, just before my window. I took a peak outside and oh,
everybody was already there. They were busy lining up all cars and give
the cars a last wash and polish service. That explained, why everyone
went to bed so early ! I did good business here, I got a memory plate
with the date of this meeting, bought me a an real nice Imperial polo
shirt, got some magazines etc. I also met our leader, Tony and some
other members, like Bob Schmitt and Hans Schoor from Switzerland. It's a
pity Leslie, you were not here. I have met and spoken to all competitors
and it was really very nice.
At 6:00 PM a informal cocktail party started and I was even invited for
the banquet which started at 7:00. This was thanks to Bill MacPheeters,
who introduced me to a lot of people. Anyway we are one day behind
schedule now, because we had planned to leave this morning but now we
saw the whole show. Now we wanted to leave first thing in the morning,
but no sir, no luck in leaving early. We were not allowed to leave
because we have to go to the breakfast, which is at Bill MacPheeters
place. So, I will be off at around 10:00, instead of 07:00. To morrow,
we drive to Las Vegas. That's where I'll keep you posted for the next
story, bye....
We stopped in Barstow for a quick burger. No problem about that. The
city is about 5 miles long and restaurants as many as you like. This
time, the choice was Jack in the box. (because of their commercials on
telly we saw) Because of the time, we skipped the mall and the shoestore
that's build as a boot. We did went to the mall, but there was a traffic
jam that's why we skipped it.
On our way to Vegas now. I wondered, along the sad way to Las
Vegas we saw rubber all over the shoulders. Most of it came off truck's,
I think. Do they have that bad or cheap tires so they'll blow up so
often? Suddenly, in the middle of no where, a merry-go-round, a hotel,
big advertisement in neon and a gas station. By the time I realized it,
I was back in the desert again. Funny. How do they supply water and
energy ? But it was getting more weird, in the middle of the desert,
golf-links showed up ! If you want to go there, the nearest (little)
town is almost an hour's drive ! Why not build this on the outside of
Vegas? Hmmm. Must be some explanation for.
By the time, we reached Vegas, in the evening, we saw lights all over
the place. Driving on the highway which goes trough Vegas we kept
thinking where to take a slip road. We had no idea where to go to.
After about 30 minutes and still not reaching the other end of town, we
went off the highway and the first thing we did was buying a map. Now we
could locate ourselves and try to find out where to go. After studying
the map, we saw that the 'strip' was the place to be for us.
Well. guess what, only two more intersections to go and we were there!
(how about luck)
On the map we also noticed the Imperial palace. Of course, if you own an
Imperial, you sleep there. Only 39$ for a night and free entrance in the
auto museum. Valid parking inside the Imperial hotel but there was a lot
of storm. The entrance works like a tube so hold on your cloth's and
hat's. After booking a room, we went to the casino. So many slot
machines we never saw before. Of course I gave it a try but I ran out of
luck. So I wasted $20 ! :). I'm not much of a gambler. On the street
again a lot of wind. We decided to hit the sack early, so we could go on
a tour on the strip, next early morning.
Ceasars Palace is right across the hotel, nice place to be, lot of
shops, all indoor and the roof is painted like heaven. It almost seems
that you're outside. On the crossings there are beautiful performances
e.g. about aqua-land and others. Treasure Islands has a great
performance too but when we came there it was canceled, because of the
storm. Later in the evening we finally saw the show, fantastic, even one
ship sinks.
La Mirage hotel has each hour or quarter after sunset a show. A burst
out of a volcano. For the makers of it, well done. There's so much to
see, too much to tell it all. Anyway, we walked from Treasure Island to
MGM, which is almost at the end of the strip. In MGM we wanted to a park
which is in the back and a 10 minutes walk but it was closed at 4 PM. We
were there at 4:01! Bamm, door closed right in front of our face.
When we walked through the hallway's, we saw a Viper to win. Well let's
try another $10. You guessed it right, I'm not a Viper owner. I'll
never forget that walk, my legs hurt and my son's feet hurt also. We
took the bus back to the hotel and had a nice dinner.
After dinner, we went to the museum. A lot of beautiful cars there. Two
Imperial's. One was the presidential car. I think it's a mix of a '55
and '56. Two compartments, one in front and one in the back. Color
beige/white. The other imp is a '65?, color black.
So next morning the direction is Grand Canyon.
Today's trip is to the Grand Canyon. From Las Vegas we drove to
the Hoover Dam. Fantastic to see how that's build. At school, we
learned about the Hoover Dam, now we saw it in real.
Then we took the old road 66 from Kingman to Seligman. Not much to see
out there, only the last couple of miles there was a little town with
some shops. A pink Edsel is in front of the shop with a 'lady' beside it
and a 'man' in the car. These were just doll's but it looked nice.
Can you imagine, inside the shop there was a guestbook and I noticed,
that that day, there were also three other Dutchmen! On the highway 40
to Williams. It was already round 4 PM. After filling the rental up, I
found out it was still a two hours drive to the Canyon. Well, because of
the extra day in Visalia, we decided to go there now anyway, so we could
make up that day.
By the way, the first time. I had to fill up the rental, I had to learn
how the system works. Different then in The Netherlands. First pay
inside, then gasoline, if you pay cash. In The Netherlands, credit cards
are not that common to pay with credit cards. Almost everybody pays
cash. Only in hotels etc. you pay with credit cards. And how cheap the
gasoline is! I heard, prices went up almost 50% in CA, but not in
Arizona. $1.20/gallon. But $1.80 in Calif, is still 1/3 of the price we
pay here! So, don't you border about that!
At 6 PM we reached the Canyon, boy it was cold out there ! I didn't
notice we were up that high. (prox. 6400 feet) We took a view on one of
the view points. Marvelous view it was, never saw anything like it. Next
viewpoint was about 20 minutes drive north-west. It's the only road, so
we have to make a choice, drive up north or return. Driving up north
would be about 180 miles, if I recall correct, so we returned and had a
large steak in the nice steakhouse at the entrance of the park. Although
it's possible to make trips down the canyon, we went back to Williams.
I'm not that much interested of social history to make such a trip.
In Williams we took a motel. Again no telephone to hook up my computer.
It needed a phonecard, but for international call you to go through an
operator and answer some questions. My comp cannot do that!
Next morning we took the secondary road to Phoenix. Passed the red
mountains and the old Indian caves. Now it's time to visit Mr. John
Rosen himself. He's not hard to find, fortunately, he lives in the North
of Phoenix, so it took us only 1/2 hour to locate him. He opened the
door, only in a short and after telling him who I was he was kind enough
to show us around. He owns about 8 Imperials and wanted to sell me his
'60 for $3000.
One garage was filled with chrome. In his 'house' there's the rest of
the store. Hard to tell if he lives there. I did see a bed between
parts. The former kitchen is his office. No computer around but I saw a
copy of my e mail to the IML where I asked for his address lying around.
He told me, that a friend of him gave him the e-mails if it concerned
mail about him. In a corner of a room he has piled up NOS seat
upholstery, in plastic. Even the same of my '57. Came out of the Detroit
factory, he said. I didn't need any part, but when I was in Visalia, a
member had a bolo around his neck with a silver Imperial eagle. When I
asked him where he had it from, he told me he made it of a grille emblem
of a '67. I thought, I want also a bolo like that so I bought the same
emblem.
But then we had to go to his yard, 15 minutes up north. There are about
80 imperials, most of them without engine and parted out a lot. So that
was John Rosen.
Now we went to Scottsdale, where the Rawhide ranch is. It's an old
western town. It's located on Scottsdale Rd, so that close from John's
place. In Rawhide there was a nice shooting fight and a real rodeo. We
had a lot of fun there.It was late already, round 10 PM so I drive on
south on Scottsdale Rd to find us a motel. But I only saw huge hotels
and I figured out that Scottsdale is THE rich part of Phoenix, so no
room here, too expensive.
Well, I thought I'll drive to the south of Phoenix and get me a motel
there. Again I made a mistake about the distances in the US. It took me
1 hour to reach the south part of Phoenix! We stayed in the Super 8
motel which seemed to be next to the highway 10, we had to take the next
morning, so lucky again. There was not time to visit Phoenix but we knew
that, our 10 day visit didn't allow that. So, until the next day.
Hi -
This day we drove to Tombstone, the old part. The weather was beautiful
again and we did some shopping. I had a t-shirt made with my Imp
on front. Also bought some stuff for my other children. The worst part
was to find a swimming trunk for my son with the American flag all over.
We did visit a lot of shops but we had no luck at all. He liked it so
much but despite all our efforts, we didn't succeed. How's that
possible? Don't they exist?
Anyway, we had a very nice day in Tombstone and watched the shootout at
the OK corral. The exact place is marked with epoxy made figures of doc
Holiday and the Wyatt Earp brothers. At the end of the day, we drove
back and took the highway 8 to San Diego. While driving we saw a
beautiful sunset in the desert. Around 9:00 PM, we took a motel and hit
the sack. This was an exhausting day, due to the heat also. Next
morning, after a big breakfast, we went on to San Diego. Now we had to
make a choice, stay in San Diego for a day, or drive on to LA and spend
an extra day there. We did the last.
So, in the afternoon, we arrived in LA again. On the last day, we went
to Beverly Hills, Hollywood Blvd., and we went to the Paramount
pictures. That was a very nice place to be. Especially my son liked it,
because he's fond of movies.
Driving back to the hotel was a piece of cake now. I was fully used to
the busy traffic and we had a map, so I knew which way to go.
Well, this is the end of my story and I sure think, I'll visit the US
again.
Maybe next year.....
Boyd Kooij, daily driver in my '57
Alison's report:
We got home from the California Statewide Meet today. The whole family
had a great time!
We met up with Bob S. on the way up for a caravan. Along the way we
picked up two more cars going up to Visalia. A '55, '63, '66 and '67
rolling through California farmland together.
Saturday morning it seemed everyone was up early to wash their cars.
Tony was out at first light taking pictures and video so anyone that
missed the event will be able to see it!
It was great to finally get to meet Jim Martin, Dan, Bob, and Tony. I
know there were other IML members there also. I just didn't get a chance
to find out who they were.
Thank you so much Jim for letting my daughters ride in your '39 limo. It
was the highlight of their weekend, they couldn't stop talking about it!
Thanks Tony for giving them the ride and taking pictures so they can
always remember it! For those that haven't seen Jim's car it is
incredible!! Also, thank you, Jim for helping win my Chevrolet loving
husband a little bit further over to the Chrysler side!
Dan, I expect to see you and your new '63 next year in Modesto! There
were six '63's this year. It gave me a great opportunity to see what
things needed to be improved on my car. This was the first time I had
even seen another '63, let alone so many!
Congratulations to everyone who won an award for their cars. There were
so many beautiful cars in attendance I can't begin to describe them all.
The only down side to my weekend was that someone must have decided they
needed a piece of my interior trim more than I did. If anyone has a '63
parts car with a Claret red interior please let me know...... Hopefully,
this was the one exception to an otherwise perfect Imperial weekend!
Did anyone in attendance happen to pick up the number for that '63 that
was for sale? If so, will you please let me know, there was a man at the
hotel Sunday that was very interested in contacting the owners.
Alison, '63 LeBaron
Bob's report:
The caravan up was
great fun - we started off in Valencia at 8:15 am Friday with 2 cars.
Alison surprised me by stopping in Bakersfield, where Nannette
Clark-Cook's spectacular '55 4 door sedan was waiting for us in a
Chevron station just off 99. A few miles up the road, Chris Hoffman's
'67 snuck up behind up and he and passenger Roger Irland (flew in from
Phoenix) cruised up & down the line of Imperials - only 4 Imperials,
but that's a good bunch.
It was raining when I left Burbank at 5:30 am and we had some
"real" rain after leaving Valencia over the Grapevine (Tejon
Pass), but the Imps took it in stride, but it spoiled the shine on all
the cars. (Note that 3 of the 4 cars won best of class anyway and
Nannette's '55 was even better!)
We got to Visalia about 11:15 and got an impromptu tour of the town
because of a closed road in from of the motel. The Lamp Liter Inn was
very nice and the management went out of the way to help us with washing
cars, rooms, special requests, etc.
Imps were all over the parking lot (about 50 total by Saturday), but at
1 pm we started out driving tour (15-20 Imperials) to an overlook hill
(Badger Hill Estates - wretched excess and bad taste, but nice view) and
then to Exeter, a small farming community with old buildings, antiques,
and wall murals with town history. A nice tour, capped by a water tank
that had been specially painted to recognize the 16th annual meet. Cool!
Don Steger, one of the guys who arrived at the meet on
Friday with his '63 Imp, had a mishap south of Modesto when a hubcap
(!!) come off a boat trailer in front of him which flew across 2 lanes
and smacked his windshield on the passenger side (where his girlfriend
was sitting). Fortunately, the safety glass held and it did not come
through, but glass sprayed the inside of the car, again with good
fortune, no injuries but scared both of them. Needless to say, Don got
the "hard luck" award at Saturday's banquet.
Later Friday we kibitzed over the cars and had a few drinks at the
hospitality tent. This is a good point to mention that the Northern
California Imperial Owner's Club and its president, Roger Selby, did a
great job organizing this event. Each segment of the weekend went very
well. I
The dinner was also a
well-organized event. Each year of Imperial had first, second, etc.
place awards, as voted on by the participants. Nannette’s ‘55 won
best of show and it was my choice also.
Sunday morning was a breakfast at Bill & Jan McPheeter’s house in
Visalia. He’s got a 2 acre spread in an older neighborhood and it was
a great setting for more cars, conversation and visiting. The
breakfast was great!
After breakfast, we cruised Visalia - truly a nice town and well worth a
tour again. Then we (alone) headed my ‘66 up towards Sequoia National
Park, about 35 miles east of Visalia. It was a nice drive, but we should
have looked more carefully at the clouds hanging over the mountains. The
first part of the drive through the park was nice, but after 10 miles
and a few thousand feet up, we were in the clouds and rain! We pressed
up to see the big trees and 21 miles from the entrance, at 6700’, we
made it to the “General Sherman” - very impressive and slightly dry
near the tree. It was easier going down - twisty & foggy, but the
Imp carried us through very well.
Right outside the gate we stopped for a late lunch at the Gateway Inn
overlooking the rushing Kaweah River - pictures on the wall showed the
flood of ‘55 that washed away the approaches to the 1922 bridge, just
about where we ate.
We drove back through Exeter on Highway 65 and continued down to
Porterville and through “oil county” to Bakersfield, - a nice drive
with rolling hills, green this time of year.
We were then back on 99, cruising in light traffic (right lane, 65 mph)
to Interstate 5, over the Grapevine, into the San Fernando Valley and
returning Dawn to Culver City about 8 pm.
Used a load of gas and got about 12 mpg, but the “Blue Baron” gave
us 550 miles of nice riding. I’m ready to do it again! The 17th annual
meet will again be early May next year, sponsored by Imperial Owners
Association of Sacramento Valley, in Modesto. See you there!
Bob. '66 LeBaron (back in Burbank)
This was the
March 17 mailing with final details!
Northern California Imperial
Owners Club
16th Annual
Imperial Owners Statewide Meet
APRIL 30, May 1 & 2, 1999
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
REVISED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Welcome!
The 16th annual Imperial Owners Meet is an opportunity for all Imperial
owners to get together with each other for an "Imperial
Weekend". These annual meets started at Morro Bay, California in
1984. The annual meet is now rotated among the three sponsoring clubs -
the Northern California Imperial Owners Club, Inc., the Southern
California Imperial Owners, Inc., and the Imperial Owners Association of
Sacramento Valley, Inc. This year's meet is sponsored by the Northern
California Imperial Owners Club.
Meet Coordinators: Roger SeIby (650) 347-1157 and Lud Indihar (408)
262-0377
Treasurer: Pauline Yetter (650) 697-1399
Location and Events
The Statewide Meet will be at the Lamp Liter Inn, 3300 West Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291, (800) 662-6692, fax # (209) 732-1840. Registration
headquarters and lodging.
Room Reservations
The hotel has saved 40 rooms for us and will hold these until April 15,
1999. Please make your reservations by that date and mention Imperial
Owners to receive your special price. Our prices range is from $57.00 on
up. Please call (800) 662-6692.
April 15 - Car
registration deadline to be eligible for Class parking and voting
awards. HELP US order an adequate supply of your awards and enter
by April 15!
April 30 - Friday
12:30pm - Assemble at at Lamp Liter Inn, cottage #284 for drivers meeting.
1:00 pm- Tour begins at 1 pm of the surrounding area, including the town of Exeter with its murals. Tour leader Bill McPheeters (559) 627-3185.
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Meet registration at hospitality center
5:00 - 7:00 pm - No host cocktails - finger food supplied by NCIOC.
May 1 - Saturday
7:00 - 10:00 am - Car wash and preparation
9:00 - 10:00 am - late meet registration
10:00 am - and cars in place for show
11:00 - 1:00 pm - Car show and judging
1:00 pm - Voting complete and ballots turned in
Afternoon - Leisure time
7:00
pm - Banquet dinner with awards presentation at the Lamp Liter Inn.
May 2- Sunday
8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast hosted by Bill and Jan McPheeters at their home. Followed by a tour of their antique tractor and farm engine collection.
1999 Imperial
Meet
VISALIA, CALIFORNIA
Please RSVP before
April 15,1999
Name(s) _________________________________________ Guest (s)
________________
Address _________________________________________
________________________
City/State _______________________________________ Zip Code
________________
Phone ( ) ____________________
Car(s) Entered:
Model __________________________________________ Year
___________
Best of Show Candidates must be shown with their hoods and trunk open.
Number of people attending Friday afternoon tour
_______________
Car Show entry fee $20.00 1st car; $10.00 ea. add'l car | $ ______________ |
Awards Banquet Dinner (Saturday night) | $ ______________ |
Baked Red Snapper $18.00 x #____ = |
$ ______________ |
Breast of Chicken Cordon BIeu $21.00 x #____ = | $ ______________ |
Prime Rib of Beef $24.00 x #____ = | $ ______________ |
Prime Rib of Beef Large Cut $26.00 x #____ = | $ ______________ |
Sunday Breakfast $5.00 x #____ = | $ ______________ |
(Prices includes tax and tip) | |
Grand Total |
$ ______________ |
1999 Imperial Meet Entry and Application Form: Release of Liability
In consideration of
participation by the undersigned in any Imperial Event, I agree to
forever protect, save and keep the Northern California Imperial Owners
Club, Inc. or any other organization paricipating in the event, and host
of the event, their members officers, agents, employees, volunteers, and
assigns, holding them harmless and indemnifying then against and from
all clalms, demands, whatsoever arising directly or indirectly out of,
or in connection with my participation in this event. I further release
and discharge the producers and participants, persons and entities
referred to herein from any claims, demands, losses, and/or liability of
any kind or nature, resultting from any acts of the aforesaid in
connection with this event.
I have read the above and accept the terms and conditions
_______________________________________
Date ___________________
Signature of Participant (Must be signed to participate)
We must
receive this form by April 15, 1999
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO AND MAIL TO:
NCIOC
c/o Pauline Yetter
630 Hillcrest Blvd.
MiIIbrae, CA 94030