Meetings
We have changed to a combination of in-person and online Zoom meetings, depending on the monthly activities. Beginning in January 2025, the default date for online meetings will be the first Tuesday of the month at 7 PM. The in-person meetings are usually held during car shows or club events on the weekends so check the events calendar. Always check the club calendar for the latest details on upcoming meetings and events. Events Calendar
Meeting Minutes
These most recent meeting minutes below are a preliminary draft until officially approved during the next meeting. Approved minutes from previous meeting are further below.
DRAFT
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting June 3, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:03 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Nine members were in attendance.
Old Business:
• No minutes were taken at the May meeting.
• Treasurer's report: Started with 9419.76. Paid a $3 service fee so ending balance was $9416.76.
New Business:
• Linda and Dave gave a report on the Convention in San Luis Obispo, California, May 20-23, 2025. The convention was very good considering the last-minute location change. The weather was cold and windy. All the events were fun, and Linda toured San Luis Obispo Museum with a guide for an hour and a half and found it fascinating. She also went to Morro Bay, saw the seals, and ate at a restaurant there. Back at the Convention, she helped clean up in the Hospitality Room, and went to the banquet. Dave and Cathy worked Registration and the Hospitality Room. They toured Hearst Castle and also went to Morro Bay. They worked the Road Rally too. They said there were people there from all over the country and the world—from Australia, France, and someone from Switzerland was reported to be in attendance but did not go to the banquet. There were 326 people total in attendance. Clark's Corvair Parts was represented and had parts at deep discounts.
• Side note, Linda has been to over 35 Conventions!
• Dave would like to move the Annual Corvair Cruise-In to the Martin Museum. It seems like the Pavilions cruise nights are fading as the new owners haven't been very welcoming toward the car enthusiasts.
• Nancy asked about reserving the same location at Usery Park for the Fall Picnic again this year. We will wait to see when the free entry day is for the Regional Parks and select that date. She will reserve the location as soon as we get this information.
Tech Talks:
• May 30, 2025 was Dave W.'s 25 year anniversary at work, and a co-worker made him a beautiful poster of his Greenbrier.
• Dave has also made some stickers which can be used for many purposes (including on coffee mugs) and is willing to give them away as an incentive for people to submit articles to the newsletter.
• Dave then delved into Tech Talks on several subjects: Starters and the issues they can have, a cracked Fuel Tank Float that will manifest as a Fuel Gage stuck on “Empty” (replace with new foam float to fix), and showed us how he is testing Clark's new Fuel Pump. Clark's is having the rubber made for them now to a specific formula. Dave claims the pump looks good so far; the diaphragm developed air bubbles, but does not seem to interfere with function and the bubbles are not getting worse.
• Dave also recommended Valvoline Restore and Protect. It's only $29/5 gal. and is getting great reviews.
• Stan had an issue with his car not starting, and the timing was changing. He decided it was either the Distributor or a gear on the crankshaft. Disassembled the Distributor and found a resistance weld had separated and the shaft was turning when it wasn't supposed to. Replaced the shaft and the car started right up.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, July 1, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting June 3, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:03 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Nine members were in attendance.
Old Business:
• No minutes were taken at the May meeting.
• Treasurer's report: Started with 9419.76. Paid a $3 service fee so ending balance was $9416.76.
New Business:
• Linda and Dave gave a report on the Convention in San Luis Obispo, California, May 20-23, 2025. The convention was very good considering the last-minute location change. The weather was cold and windy. All the events were fun, and Linda toured San Luis Obispo Museum with a guide for an hour and a half and found it fascinating. She also went to Morro Bay, saw the seals, and ate at a restaurant there. Back at the Convention, she helped clean up in the Hospitality Room, and went to the banquet. Dave and Cathy worked Registration and the Hospitality Room. They toured Hearst Castle and also went to Morro Bay. They worked the Road Rally too. They said there were people there from all over the country and the world—from Australia, France, and someone from Switzerland was reported to be in attendance but did not go to the banquet. There were 326 people total in attendance. Clark's Corvair Parts was represented and had parts at deep discounts.
• Side note, Linda has been to over 35 Conventions!
• Dave would like to move the Annual Corvair Cruise-In to the Martin Museum. It seems like the Pavilions cruise nights are fading as the new owners haven't been very welcoming toward the car enthusiasts.
• Nancy asked about reserving the same location at Usery Park for the Fall Picnic again this year. We will wait to see when the free entry day is for the Regional Parks and select that date. She will reserve the location as soon as we get this information.
Tech Talks:
• May 30, 2025 was Dave W.'s 25 year anniversary at work, and a co-worker made him a beautiful poster of his Greenbrier.
• Dave has also made some stickers which can be used for many purposes (including on coffee mugs) and is willing to give them away as an incentive for people to submit articles to the newsletter.
• Dave then delved into Tech Talks on several subjects: Starters and the issues they can have, a cracked Fuel Tank Float that will manifest as a Fuel Gage stuck on “Empty” (replace with new foam float to fix), and showed us how he is testing Clark's new Fuel Pump. Clark's is having the rubber made for them now to a specific formula. Dave claims the pump looks good so far; the diaphragm developed air bubbles, but does not seem to interfere with function and the bubbles are not getting worse.
• Dave also recommended Valvoline Restore and Protect. It's only $29/5 gal. and is getting great reviews.
• Stan had an issue with his car not starting, and the timing was changing. He decided it was either the Distributor or a gear on the crankshaft. Disassembled the Distributor and found a resistance weld had separated and the shaft was turning when it wasn't supposed to. Replaced the shaft and the car started right up.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, July 1, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting April 1st, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:04 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Twelve members and one guest were in attendance.
Old Business:
• Minutes of the March CCC Meeting were accepted. Motion: Jim W., Second: Miner.
• Treasurer's report: After expenses from the Cruise-In and additions from a few new members joining, our balance is $9,402.76. Dave W. expressed a desire to change from PNC Bank to something more accessible like Chase, and will be working on that this summer.
New Business:
• Ande Lange, long time CCC member and Corvair enthusiast, has passed away. Brian Jackson is putting together a Remembrance/Cruise-In event this Saturday, April 5th, in the west valley. Details can be found on the Facebook pages of Ande Lange or Brian Jackson.
• Upcoming shows/cruise-ins:
◦ Gilbert Cars and Coffee, Saturday April 5th.
◦ Mesa Cars and Coffee is on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
◦ The Chevy Showdown in Tucson is this Saturday April 5th as well.
◦ The Concours in the Hills is on Saturday April 19. We will meet at the Wendy's in FH at 7 a.m. and caravan to the show to ensure we can park together as a club.
• Jim W. reported on the Martin Auto Museum show. It was the first show actually sponsored by the museum itself, and not organized by Nancy Perry. It was lightly attended but there were nice cars; a lot of Corvettes and Mustangs and some very old cars as well, back to the 1920s.
• Mike D. and Dave W. attended an event at the old Sunkist Factory on Broadway and Country Club. Our Corvairs were actually solicited as being a rare car; they were looking for turbocharged vehicles in particular. Dave said there were many very rare vehicles, and some European cars he had never heard of before. It's a kind of a private car club gathering and costs $150 a month to belong to it. They do shows like this and serve hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Tech Talks:
• Dave W. has been helping a Corvair owner in Mesa. The car is a '65 and has not been running for about three years. The gas was bad, the fuel pump was bad, and a wiring harness had melted because of a dead short at the coil. Dave helped him install an electric fuel pump from Craig Nicol, but the car still won't stay running. He still thinks it's bad gas, will go back probably this week to work on it some more.
• Dave W. also put a 2” receiver hitch on his Greenbrier. He fabricated brackets and welded it; can install and remove it very quickly. If anyone is interested in doing this, let him know; he will help.
• Our guest, Alejandro, had questions about his dual exhaust from Clark's. He said it was very close to his tire and he didn't know if that would be okay. Dave W. thought it would, but had other suggestions as well.
• John H. is replacing his instrument panel lights with LED because the OE ones are very dim and the gauges are hard to see at night. He bought 3000 Kelvin LED gold/white lights, KEIUROT brand, off Amazon. Darin has done this himself and said it worked well.
• It was announced that Clark's new fuel pumps will be out this month. The diaphragms and membranes are now stronger; the old ones were not ethanol-friendly and would become inflexible. John showed us the part and how rigid it is. He also recommended use of an in-line fuel filter to avoid rust getting into the engine.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M. Motion: Chris S., Second: Jim W.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, May 6th, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:04 P.M. on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Twelve members and one guest were in attendance.
Old Business:
• Minutes of the March CCC Meeting were accepted. Motion: Jim W., Second: Miner.
• Treasurer's report: After expenses from the Cruise-In and additions from a few new members joining, our balance is $9,402.76. Dave W. expressed a desire to change from PNC Bank to something more accessible like Chase, and will be working on that this summer.
New Business:
• Ande Lange, long time CCC member and Corvair enthusiast, has passed away. Brian Jackson is putting together a Remembrance/Cruise-In event this Saturday, April 5th, in the west valley. Details can be found on the Facebook pages of Ande Lange or Brian Jackson.
• Upcoming shows/cruise-ins:
◦ Gilbert Cars and Coffee, Saturday April 5th.
◦ Mesa Cars and Coffee is on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
◦ The Chevy Showdown in Tucson is this Saturday April 5th as well.
◦ The Concours in the Hills is on Saturday April 19. We will meet at the Wendy's in FH at 7 a.m. and caravan to the show to ensure we can park together as a club.
• Jim W. reported on the Martin Auto Museum show. It was the first show actually sponsored by the museum itself, and not organized by Nancy Perry. It was lightly attended but there were nice cars; a lot of Corvettes and Mustangs and some very old cars as well, back to the 1920s.
• Mike D. and Dave W. attended an event at the old Sunkist Factory on Broadway and Country Club. Our Corvairs were actually solicited as being a rare car; they were looking for turbocharged vehicles in particular. Dave said there were many very rare vehicles, and some European cars he had never heard of before. It's a kind of a private car club gathering and costs $150 a month to belong to it. They do shows like this and serve hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Tech Talks:
• Dave W. has been helping a Corvair owner in Mesa. The car is a '65 and has not been running for about three years. The gas was bad, the fuel pump was bad, and a wiring harness had melted because of a dead short at the coil. Dave helped him install an electric fuel pump from Craig Nicol, but the car still won't stay running. He still thinks it's bad gas, will go back probably this week to work on it some more.
• Dave W. also put a 2” receiver hitch on his Greenbrier. He fabricated brackets and welded it; can install and remove it very quickly. If anyone is interested in doing this, let him know; he will help.
• Our guest, Alejandro, had questions about his dual exhaust from Clark's. He said it was very close to his tire and he didn't know if that would be okay. Dave W. thought it would, but had other suggestions as well.
• John H. is replacing his instrument panel lights with LED because the OE ones are very dim and the gauges are hard to see at night. He bought 3000 Kelvin LED gold/white lights, KEIUROT brand, off Amazon. Darin has done this himself and said it worked well.
• It was announced that Clark's new fuel pumps will be out this month. The diaphragms and membranes are now stronger; the old ones were not ethanol-friendly and would become inflexible. John showed us the part and how rigid it is. He also recommended use of an in-line fuel filter to avoid rust getting into the engine.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 8:06 P.M. Motion: Chris S., Second: Jim W.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, May 6th, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, April 1st, 2025
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 by club President Dave W. Seven Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Jim W. met two other Corvair owners at the Martin Museum show on March 22nd and they may be joining the meeting tonight as guests.
• Ande Lange, a former club member and avid Corvair enthusiast back in the day, has passed away. There will be a Remembrance/Cruise-In this Saturday (April 5th).
• Dave W. is still working on the Roster.
• The Pavillions is not going to be doing Cruise-Ins through the summer.
• Gilbert Cars and Coffee is also this Saturday (April 5th).
• Jim W. was at the Martin Museum show, but it was sparsely attended, possibly because of the Rockabilly Show at Lake Pleasant the same day.
• The Tucson show is this weekend, and it appears that Dave W. is the only one going from our club.
• John H. said gas is 60 cents cheaper per gallon at the Fry's on Pinal and McCartney in Casa Grande. If going to the Tucson show it might be worth the stop.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 by club President Dave W. Seven Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Jim W. met two other Corvair owners at the Martin Museum show on March 22nd and they may be joining the meeting tonight as guests.
• Ande Lange, a former club member and avid Corvair enthusiast back in the day, has passed away. There will be a Remembrance/Cruise-In this Saturday (April 5th).
• Dave W. is still working on the Roster.
• The Pavillions is not going to be doing Cruise-Ins through the summer.
• Gilbert Cars and Coffee is also this Saturday (April 5th).
• Jim W. was at the Martin Museum show, but it was sparsely attended, possibly because of the Rockabilly Show at Lake Pleasant the same day.
• The Tucson show is this weekend, and it appears that Dave W. is the only one going from our club.
• John H. said gas is 60 cents cheaper per gallon at the Fry's on Pinal and McCartney in Casa Grande. If going to the Tucson show it might be worth the stop.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting March 4, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Eleven members were in attendance.
Upcoming Events:
Tech Q and A:
Closing Thoughts
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Eleven members were in attendance.
Upcoming Events:
- There is a show at the Martin Museum on March 22nd from 8 A.M. to 2 P.M. It has a $20 entry fee with free admission to the museum included. John Moss, known as “the Man Who Saved the Corvette” will be giving a talk. Arrive together in order to park together; let Dave W. know if you want to attend, as he is trying to coordinate a meetup to ensure arrival as a group.
- April 5th is the Chevy Showdown in Sahuarita at the Desert Diamond Casino. There is a $25 entry fee.
- The Concours in the Hills (Fountain Hills) is April 19. Registration has re-opened, if anyone is still interested in signing up. Entry fee is $75 but is fully deductible off your state income tax.
Tech Q and A:
- Larry C. complained of lack of power. It could be out of balance carbs or running too rich. Al may help; he lives in the area.
- Bob C. had his “Maiden Voyage” at the Corvair Gathering last Saturday and had some issues. He is still wondering how to fix his Emergency Brake. Dave W. told him to look for splits in the cable or broken plastic pulleys.
- Al took his compressor off but car is still spewing oil. Could be the seals, as new manufacturing materials and processes are sub-standard. The garage working on this is going to take another look at it. He may need neoprene seals.
- Pat says his carbs are acting up. Could possibly be a clogged idle circuit.
- Jim is having a sticking throttle problem. It might be gummed up and need a thorough cleaning. Dave W. advised him to disconnect the carb, swing the butterfly. If it doesn't snap back to its original position, it is gummed up.
- Nancy has a cosmetic issue with the metal crinkle paint on the dashboard being very dingy, and wondered if there was anything out there that would get it clean again. Dave W. suggested 409, a Magic Eraser, or a possibly a combination of both. If that doesn't work, it could be repainted.
- John has replaced his distributor wires with spiral copper wire and 90 degree angle boots. There is a crimping tool needed to do this, and John has it. He also has a lot of the wire and is willing to help anyone make this change on their own cars, or if you want to do it yourself, he will lend you the crimping tool.
Closing Thoughts
- The club members in attendance agreed that this technical Q and A session was interesting and helpful. Dave W. hopes to do more of these in the future, possibly every other month.
- The meeting adjourned at 7:49 P.M.
- Next meeting is TUESDAY, April 1st, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, March 4th, 2025
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 by club President Dave W. Four Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
Closing Thoughts
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 by club President Dave W. Four Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
- Tonight's club meeting will be our first “Technical Q and A Session”; we'll see how it is received.
- There is a show at the Martin Museum on March 22nd. A $20 entry free gets you free admission to the museum as well. John Moss, “The Man Who Saved the Corvette”, will be giving a talk. Arrive together as a club to park together.
- A Corsa Convention meeting will be held tomorrow night (March 5th).
- The Sahuarita Chevy Showdown is April 5th and has a $25 entry.
- Also on April 5th will be “Garage Dreams” at Mesa Riverview. You can sell cars at this one. It's $20 to show and $70 for vendors if you care to sell anything. There are two more dates scheduled later on in the year as well.
- We spent $403 on door prizes for the Cruise-In.
- We discussed alternate locations/venues for next year's Cruise-In, since we were not made to feel totally welcome at the Pavillions, and they did not honor their contract. Westgate was a thought.
- Corsa charged us $35 a year for Event Insurance.
Closing Thoughts
- The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting Feb 4th, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W.
Eleven members were in attendance.
Agenda:
Tech Topic
Closing Thoughts
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting January 7, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Nine members were in attendance.
Agenda:
Closing Thoughts
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, January 7, 2025 by Nancy P.
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, January 7th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• We discussed a $10 fee for new members to join initially, but no annual fee for existent/current members.
• Dave W. would like to offer club reimbursement for any charity event a member would like to attend. This would be limited to one event per year, per family.
• We are working on updating our Membership Roster and would like to share as much information among members as they are comfortable sharing, such as names, phone numbers, etc.
• Braden floated some new ideas for the Newsletter such as “20 Questions” and a “Blast From the Past” feature highlighting items from our Archives.
• The Corsa Convention location was moved to San Luis Obispo. Former CCC member Susan, who now lives in California, is heading up the Hospitality Room and is asking if our club can offer support.
• We currently have $10,546.50 in our treasury. Our Corporation Commission $10 fee will be due soon, and we are awaiting receipts from Diane W. for the Christmas Party expenses.
• Dave W. would like a redesign for tee shirts this year and Chris S. is going to talk to his sister who is a talented artist.
• We would like to have a table to set up at the Fountain Hills show to possibly sell some merch and tee shirts and have membership sign-up sheets should anyone want to join.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting December 8, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 3 P.M. on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 by club president Dave W. at our annual club Christmas Party.
Agenda:
• We thanked Jim and Diane W. for hosting the wonderful party this year, with a delicious pasta buffet and desserts.
• There are no other actual events planned for the club in December, although members are encouraged to organize spontaneous events at any time. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 P.M. via Zoom (note the meeting change to first TUESDAY of the month going forward), and then on January 18th we will have a live “Tech Session” where the club will observe an installation of an electric fuel pump in Nancy P.'s car and carburetor installations and adjustments on Jim W.'s Rampside. This will be held at the home of Dave W. Pizza will be brought in, and maybe after the session we can take a ride to Handel’s Homemade for ice cream.
• Dave W. obtained our club archives back through 1976 from former club president David D. There may be some things of interest to Braden P. for the newsletter, and other items may be raffled off to club members at future events.
• In February, our meeting will be on Tuesday the 4th. at 7 P.M. via Zoom. The major event for February will be Concours in the Hills in Fountain Hills on the 15th. Entry fee is expensive, but remember, it is fully refundable on your state taxes as it is a charitable donation to the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
• Looking to March, we will have our meeting on the 4th at 7 P.M. via Zoom, unless we decide to have it at our annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions on March 1st. We will be set up at the first two rows by the McDonald's drive-thru. There will be tee shirts given out for registering.
• Anyone who has an idea for an event, cruise, or gathering is encouraged to take charge and organize the event. Garrett Z. spoke up that he personally knows Alan Travis who is the owner of the oldest Bugatti in the world, and has been featured on Jay Leno's Garage. Alan has a small car museum in Scottsdale and Garrett thought he could arrange a tour for our club.
• At the conclusion of our Christmas Party we did a gift exchange, and also got 3D-printed Christmas trees and a bag of Corvair Cookies to take home. A good time was had by all!
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:30 P.M.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, January 7, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 2024
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Al F. and Tim W. have agreed to be on the Board of Directors.
• Monthly club meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month starting January 7, 2025.
• Everything we do from now on will be on the calendar on the website. We need to “train” members to check the calendar on a regular basis.
• The club's Facebook site gets a lot of scammers and people that don't really belong. We want to do something moving forward to ensure only local and genuinely interested people are allowed to participate.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Chris S. to monitor more closely and find a way to make it harder for non-Corvair people to join and spam/scam members.
• We are planning a “Tech Talk LIVE!” session tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2025 at Dave W.'s house to install an electric fuel pump on Nancy P.'s car and carburetors on Jim W.'s Rampside.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Cathy C. will finalize plans and report at next club meeting (Christmas party).
• Member Charlie T. suggested a cruise to the Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa. Dave W. would like for him to organize it.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to contact Charlie T. and Mike D. and ask them to volunteer to set this up in the first quarter of 2025 and invite the Tucson club to join us there.
• Bank access is nearly complete. Jim W. will be taking over the duties by the end of the year.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Chris S. and Jim W. to complete changeover to new Treasurer (Jim W.) by end of year or sooner.
• “Concours in the Hills” (Fountain Hills) is an expensive show, but Jim W. told us that because it's for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, the entry fee qualifies as a donation and you can recoup the cost with the Arizona Tax Credit when you do your taxes, so essentially it is free to enter the show.
• Bob C. to head up a New Member Welcoming Committee.
◦ Action Item: Bob C. to work with Chris S. to put together a “Welcome Kit” and draft a “Welcome to the Club” email. Target for completion: Jan. 7, 2025.
• Jim W. requested a few more folding tables to be brought to the Christmas party.
• We discussed the Club Roster.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to plan a membership drive and new member drive to rebuild the club roster and update contact information. Obtain permission from members to share information to other club members upon request. Target for completion: Jan.7, 2025.
• We discussed the Zoom meetings and cost of $20 a month for nearly unlimited vs. free but time-limited that we are using now.
◦ Action Item, Completed: Dave W. has already found and implemented a discount code which saves us nearly $50/yr, making the monthly cost $9.33/month through Nov. 2025. This includes the ability to record our meetings and 5G storage on their servers.
• The annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions may be in flux, as the Pavilions is under new ownership. We are tentatively scheduled for March 1 or 8, 2025, but things may change.
• On December 7th, the Martin Museum will offer free entry with a toy donation.
• We discussed creating a YouTube library of tech talk topics to assist club members and give easy, anytime access.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Braden P. to see if creating this is worth doing, or is access through Dave W's existing channel sufficient.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
• Next club meeting will be held at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8th.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting November 6, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
New Business:
Tech Talk:
Closing Thoughts
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:05 P.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W.
Eleven members were in attendance.
Agenda:
- New members will join for $10 but will receive goodies when they attend their first event (tee shirt, iron-on logo, etc.) Existing members will not be charged a membership fee in 2025.
- Dave W. reviewed our new policy that if a member wants to attend a car show that supports a charity, they can request entry fee payment from the club and the club will pay. This will be limited to one event a month and one show per calendar year per family, and will require proof of attendance such as photos and a brief write-up for the club newsletter.
- Our treasury balance currently stands at $10,380.02. We paid $200 in expenses for our Christmas party and collected $36.20 in dues.
- Braden has developed our YouTube channel, but no one has added content to check it yet.
- Dave W. is still working on rebuilding the roster. He was given emails from David D. but no correlating names. He will send out to people and ask how much information they want to share. It was suggested to add columns for members' general location (such as city) and expertise (if any) to aid when members are looking for help with a particular issue. Another suggestion was to add a column for specialty tools owned so we can borrow them when needed among club members .
- The Concours in the Hills is Saturday, Feb. 15. The show runs from 10 A.M. To 3 P.M. but we will be meeting up beforehand and driving in together. Last meeting place is the Wendy's on Shea Blvd. as you enter Fountain Hills off 87. We will meet there at 7 a.m. and caravan to the show.
- The Arizona Corvair Cruise-In will be on March 1st from 2-6 P.M. at the Pavilions. We will have tee shirts and raffle items.
- March 14-16 is the Good Guys Show at Westworld of Scottsdale.
- Dave W. had an idea to make the March Zoom meeting into a Tech Q and A session, and the club agreed to it.
- Dave W. will talk to Garrett Z. at the Concours in the Hills show about setting up the events he suggested, a museum trip or a garage tour with his friend who is a friend of Jay Leno's and also collects cars.
Tech Topic
- Dave W. was contacted by a former member who has a car she has owned for 24 years and it no longer starts. She doesn't use it and is going to be selling it but came to Dave for some help and advice. Dave has offered to help get it to start, which he estimates will cost around $600. The main problem appears to be the fuel pump but there are a few other issues as well.
Closing Thoughts
- The meeting adjourned at 7:49 P.M.
- Next meeting is TUESDAY, March 4th, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting January 7, 2025 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 via Zoom by club president Dave W. Nine members were in attendance.
Agenda:
- Dave W. floated his idea that if a member wants to attend a car show that supports a charity, they can request entry fee payment from the club and the club will pay. This will be limited to one show per calendar year per family, and will require proof of attendance such as photos and a brief write-up for the club newsletter.
- Our treasury balance currently stands at $10,546.50. We will have a few expenses coming up shortly, such as the Christmas Party, which we are awaiting receipts for, and our Corporation Commission fee of $10.
- Braden will obtain some of our club archives from Linda at our Tech Session on January 18th. To be used in the club newsletter. Miner has about 60 Corvair videos and commercials from the old days that may be interesting. Braden will look into creating a club YouTube channel.
- We are looking forward to our “Tech Session Live!” on January 18th at Dave W.'s house. Location and other pertinent information will be posted closer to the date. All are welcome to attend. Dress to get dirty! Pizza will be served and we will do a run to Handel's Homemade Ice Cream nearby afterwards if anyone is interested.
Closing Thoughts
- The meeting adjourned at 7:28 P.M.
- Next meeting is TUESDAY, February 4th, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, January 7, 2025 by Nancy P.
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. via Zoom on Tuesday, January 7th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• We discussed a $10 fee for new members to join initially, but no annual fee for existent/current members.
• Dave W. would like to offer club reimbursement for any charity event a member would like to attend. This would be limited to one event per year, per family.
• We are working on updating our Membership Roster and would like to share as much information among members as they are comfortable sharing, such as names, phone numbers, etc.
• Braden floated some new ideas for the Newsletter such as “20 Questions” and a “Blast From the Past” feature highlighting items from our Archives.
• The Corsa Convention location was moved to San Luis Obispo. Former CCC member Susan, who now lives in California, is heading up the Hospitality Room and is asking if our club can offer support.
• We currently have $10,546.50 in our treasury. Our Corporation Commission $10 fee will be due soon, and we are awaiting receipts from Diane W. for the Christmas Party expenses.
• Dave W. would like a redesign for tee shirts this year and Chris S. is going to talk to his sister who is a talented artist.
• We would like to have a table to set up at the Fountain Hills show to possibly sell some merch and tee shirts and have membership sign-up sheets should anyone want to join.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting December 8, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 3 P.M. on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 by club president Dave W. at our annual club Christmas Party.
Agenda:
• We thanked Jim and Diane W. for hosting the wonderful party this year, with a delicious pasta buffet and desserts.
• There are no other actual events planned for the club in December, although members are encouraged to organize spontaneous events at any time. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7 P.M. via Zoom (note the meeting change to first TUESDAY of the month going forward), and then on January 18th we will have a live “Tech Session” where the club will observe an installation of an electric fuel pump in Nancy P.'s car and carburetor installations and adjustments on Jim W.'s Rampside. This will be held at the home of Dave W. Pizza will be brought in, and maybe after the session we can take a ride to Handel’s Homemade for ice cream.
• Dave W. obtained our club archives back through 1976 from former club president David D. There may be some things of interest to Braden P. for the newsletter, and other items may be raffled off to club members at future events.
• In February, our meeting will be on Tuesday the 4th. at 7 P.M. via Zoom. The major event for February will be Concours in the Hills in Fountain Hills on the 15th. Entry fee is expensive, but remember, it is fully refundable on your state taxes as it is a charitable donation to the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
• Looking to March, we will have our meeting on the 4th at 7 P.M. via Zoom, unless we decide to have it at our annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions on March 1st. We will be set up at the first two rows by the McDonald's drive-thru. There will be tee shirts given out for registering.
• Anyone who has an idea for an event, cruise, or gathering is encouraged to take charge and organize the event. Garrett Z. spoke up that he personally knows Alan Travis who is the owner of the oldest Bugatti in the world, and has been featured on Jay Leno's Garage. Alan has a small car museum in Scottsdale and Garrett thought he could arrange a tour for our club.
• At the conclusion of our Christmas Party we did a gift exchange, and also got 3D-printed Christmas trees and a bag of Corvair Cookies to take home. A good time was had by all!
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:30 P.M.
• Next meeting is TUESDAY, January 7, 2025, at 7 P.M. via Zoom.
Cactus Corvair Club Board of Directors Meeting, November 19, 2024
A Board of Director's Meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 by club President Dave W. Six Officers and Directors were in attendance.
Topics Discussed:
• Al F. and Tim W. have agreed to be on the Board of Directors.
• Monthly club meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of every month starting January 7, 2025.
• Everything we do from now on will be on the calendar on the website. We need to “train” members to check the calendar on a regular basis.
• The club's Facebook site gets a lot of scammers and people that don't really belong. We want to do something moving forward to ensure only local and genuinely interested people are allowed to participate.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Chris S. to monitor more closely and find a way to make it harder for non-Corvair people to join and spam/scam members.
• We are planning a “Tech Talk LIVE!” session tentatively scheduled for January 18, 2025 at Dave W.'s house to install an electric fuel pump on Nancy P.'s car and carburetors on Jim W.'s Rampside.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. and Cathy C. will finalize plans and report at next club meeting (Christmas party).
• Member Charlie T. suggested a cruise to the Dwarf Car Museum in Maricopa. Dave W. would like for him to organize it.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to contact Charlie T. and Mike D. and ask them to volunteer to set this up in the first quarter of 2025 and invite the Tucson club to join us there.
• Bank access is nearly complete. Jim W. will be taking over the duties by the end of the year.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Chris S. and Jim W. to complete changeover to new Treasurer (Jim W.) by end of year or sooner.
• “Concours in the Hills” (Fountain Hills) is an expensive show, but Jim W. told us that because it's for the Phoenix Children's Hospital, the entry fee qualifies as a donation and you can recoup the cost with the Arizona Tax Credit when you do your taxes, so essentially it is free to enter the show.
• Bob C. to head up a New Member Welcoming Committee.
◦ Action Item: Bob C. to work with Chris S. to put together a “Welcome Kit” and draft a “Welcome to the Club” email. Target for completion: Jan. 7, 2025.
• Jim W. requested a few more folding tables to be brought to the Christmas party.
• We discussed the Club Roster.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to plan a membership drive and new member drive to rebuild the club roster and update contact information. Obtain permission from members to share information to other club members upon request. Target for completion: Jan.7, 2025.
• We discussed the Zoom meetings and cost of $20 a month for nearly unlimited vs. free but time-limited that we are using now.
◦ Action Item, Completed: Dave W. has already found and implemented a discount code which saves us nearly $50/yr, making the monthly cost $9.33/month through Nov. 2025. This includes the ability to record our meetings and 5G storage on their servers.
• The annual Corvair Cruise-In at the Pavilions may be in flux, as the Pavilions is under new ownership. We are tentatively scheduled for March 1 or 8, 2025, but things may change.
• On December 7th, the Martin Museum will offer free entry with a toy donation.
• We discussed creating a YouTube library of tech talk topics to assist club members and give easy, anytime access.
◦ Action Item: Dave W. to work with Braden P. to see if creating this is worth doing, or is access through Dave W's existing channel sufficient.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
• Next club meeting will be held at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8th.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting November 6, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
- We approved Meeting Minutes from our October meeting.
- We approved our Treasury Report from our October meeting.
- We discussed our upcoming picnic on Sunday, Nov. 17., from 10 A.M. To 2 P.M. At Usery Park, Ramada #D2. David W. is going to get a lot of leftover picnic supplies from David D. next week and then will call a meeting of those involved in facilitating the picnic to finalize our assignments. Information on the picnic can be found on the CCC website.
- The Christmas Party notification went out on Monday. It will be held at Jim and Diane's on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-4 P.M. We are reminded to get signed up if we plan to attend so they can plan food quantities. The flyer and sign-up instructions are on the CCC Website.
- Elections remain uncontested, so going forward the officers will be: Dave W., President; Chris S., Vice President; Jim W., Treasurer; Nancy P., Secretary. We will finalize our Board Members at the picnic. We have Bob C. and Al F. and officers will check to see if Tim W. will stay on for another year.
- Braden P. will put out a monthly newsletter starting the end of this month.
New Business:
- Looking for suggestions for driving destinations this season, or events that we can attend as a club.
- Dave W. is looking into the Corporate Transparency Act and how it applies to us. If it does, we must respond by the end of 2024.
- Starting in January, we will change our meeting nights from the first Wednesday of the month to the first Tuesday of the month. (December's meeting will be held at our Christmas Party.)
Tech Talk:
- Today's Tech Talk pertained to Powerglide Transmissions and the importance of selective washers in order to ensure you have proper end play. You need to have between .025"-.045" of clearance to be in spec, and Dave built a simple tool to be able to measure that clearance before final assembly.
Closing Thoughts
- The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
- Next meeting is at our Christmas Party on Dec. 8.
Approved
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting October 2, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd,
2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
• We reviewed our event at Gateway Classics in north Phoenix. It was well attended considering
the unseasonable heat, and we got to meet some new club members.
• Chris explained to the members who were not at the Gateway show that things will be changing
since outgoing club President David D. is moving out of state. Highlights of these changes are a
shorter (½ hour) meeting format, possibly changing the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday of the
month instead of Wednesday, and the resurrection of our newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer, with
Braden P. acting as Editor.
New Business:
• On Saturday October 12 th we will be allowed to drive our cars on the NASCAR track if we sign up
very soon. If you are interested, please contact Dave W. as soon as possible. Cost to drive five
laps on the track is $30, but for $45 you can also get a photo of yourself in the Victory Circle. Sign
up for the 4 p.m. timeslot if possible, and members can all ride at once as a club.
• The Great Western Fanbelt Toss is October 25-27. You must register by October 19th
, so, again, if interested, contact Dave W.
• We have now scheduled our Fall Picnic for Sunday, November 17th, from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. at
Usery Park in East Mesa, Ramada #D2. Food will start around 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the park
will be $7 per car. There are shaded picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a grill, a fire pit (if it's not a No-
Burn Day), electricity, lights, and nearby bathrooms, and gorgeous views! Keep watching the
website for details as the date approaches.
• Our Holiday Party will be December 8th from 1-4 p.m. At Jim W.'s house in the West Valley.
• It's that time of year when we elect our new Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year.
Current nominees for Officers are: Dave W. for President, Chris S. remaining Vice President,
Nancy P. remaining Secretary, and Jim W. for Treasurer. If anyone else is interested in any of
these positions, please let Dave W. know. We are also looking for new Board Members; so far,
Kathy C. and Bob C. have volunteered. We want to get these elections done by next meeting, if
possible.
• We also want to get more people involved in taking the lead role in events such as picnics, cruise
days, destination rides, etc. Please don't be shy, and let's get some new and exciting ideas for
events this year! Speak up, and get involved!
Tech Talk:
• Today's Tech Talk was given by Dave W. and was about a simple and gentle de-rusting formula
that you can make with simple household ingredients. Take 1 gallon of Distilled Water, add 14 oz.
Citric Acid (available on Amazon), and 5-1/2 oz. Baking soda or washing soda. Can also add
some Dawn dish detergent for some degreasing properties as well. This formula is only mildly
acidic and is great for gently de-rusting parts without hurting the metal. Also helps in removing
paint.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
• Watch the CCC website for more on upcoming events!
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting October 2, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
A meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at 7:02 P.M. Via Zoom on Wednesday, October 2nd,
2024 by club Vice President Chris S. and Presidential candidate Dave W. Seven members were in attendance.
Old Business
• We reviewed our event at Gateway Classics in north Phoenix. It was well attended considering
the unseasonable heat, and we got to meet some new club members.
• Chris explained to the members who were not at the Gateway show that things will be changing
since outgoing club President David D. is moving out of state. Highlights of these changes are a
shorter (½ hour) meeting format, possibly changing the monthly meeting to the first Tuesday of the
month instead of Wednesday, and the resurrection of our newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer, with
Braden P. acting as Editor.
New Business:
• On Saturday October 12 th we will be allowed to drive our cars on the NASCAR track if we sign up
very soon. If you are interested, please contact Dave W. as soon as possible. Cost to drive five
laps on the track is $30, but for $45 you can also get a photo of yourself in the Victory Circle. Sign
up for the 4 p.m. timeslot if possible, and members can all ride at once as a club.
• The Great Western Fanbelt Toss is October 25-27. You must register by October 19th
, so, again, if interested, contact Dave W.
• We have now scheduled our Fall Picnic for Sunday, November 17th, from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. at
Usery Park in East Mesa, Ramada #D2. Food will start around 11:30 a.m. Entrance to the park
will be $7 per car. There are shaded picnic tables, horseshoe pits, a grill, a fire pit (if it's not a No-
Burn Day), electricity, lights, and nearby bathrooms, and gorgeous views! Keep watching the
website for details as the date approaches.
• Our Holiday Party will be December 8th from 1-4 p.m. At Jim W.'s house in the West Valley.
• It's that time of year when we elect our new Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year.
Current nominees for Officers are: Dave W. for President, Chris S. remaining Vice President,
Nancy P. remaining Secretary, and Jim W. for Treasurer. If anyone else is interested in any of
these positions, please let Dave W. know. We are also looking for new Board Members; so far,
Kathy C. and Bob C. have volunteered. We want to get these elections done by next meeting, if
possible.
• We also want to get more people involved in taking the lead role in events such as picnics, cruise
days, destination rides, etc. Please don't be shy, and let's get some new and exciting ideas for
events this year! Speak up, and get involved!
Tech Talk:
• Today's Tech Talk was given by Dave W. and was about a simple and gentle de-rusting formula
that you can make with simple household ingredients. Take 1 gallon of Distilled Water, add 14 oz.
Citric Acid (available on Amazon), and 5-1/2 oz. Baking soda or washing soda. Can also add
some Dawn dish detergent for some degreasing properties as well. This formula is only mildly
acidic and is great for gently de-rusting parts without hurting the metal. Also helps in removing
paint.
Closing Thoughts
• The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
• Watch the CCC website for more on upcoming events!
Approved
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting September 28th, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Caffeine and Chrome Car Show held at Gateway Classic Cars in north Phoenix. It was co-facilitated by club Vice President Chris S. and Dave W.. About 12 members were in attendance.
Meeting adjourned approximately 10:45 A.M.
Don't forget to join in on the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 P.M.
Cactus Corvair Club Meeting September 28th, 2024 Secretary's Report by Nancy P.
An informal meeting of the Cactus Corvair Club was called to order at approximately 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at the Caffeine and Chrome Car Show held at Gateway Classic Cars in north Phoenix. It was co-facilitated by club Vice President Chris S. and Dave W.. About 12 members were in attendance.
- We discussed changes that will be taking place with the departure of current club President David D., who is moving out of state, and new visions for the club going forward.
- Chris reminded us that if we are interested in driving our cars on the NASCAR track at Phoenix Raceway we need to let him know soon. It will be Saturday October 12th and starts at 4 P.M. Cost is $30.
- The Great Western Fan Belt Toss is October 25-27, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA. You must register by October 19th.
- We will be getting back on track with our monthly Zoom Meetings starting October 2. Traditionally, our meetings have been held at 7 P.M. on the first Wednesday of every month, and we will continue this tradition for now. The link to the Zoom meeting is on the Cactus Corvair Club website.
- We discussed having a club picnic, possibly in November. Nancy P. will look into the availability of pavillions at Usery Park in east Mesa.
- Our club Christmas Party will be December 8th from 1-4 P.M. At Jim W.'s house again.
- It is thought that we should resurrect our monthly club newsletter, the Fanbelt Flyer. It can be short, maybe even just one page, but we would like to feature the story of a different member's Corvair every month. Braden P. will act as “editor” and producer.
- It is time to elect Officers and Board Members for the upcoming year. We will have nominations at the October 2nd Zoom meeting.
- We need to work on our roster list with names, phone numbers, emails, and possibly photos of each member willing to participate.
- We talked about assigning a sort of “New Member Liaison” so new members feel more welcome and connected as soon as they join.
Meeting adjourned approximately 10:45 A.M.
Don't forget to join in on the Zoom meeting on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 7 P.M.
