Thirty-four CTCC members and guests gathered
at Bob Wenderski's on Saturday,
April 26 for our annual Tech Session and Spring Dust-Off event. Dick Murray from AACA reported
that he sold his '49 Cadillac four door and was looking
for another older model with four doors! We drank coffee and munched
rolls before our guest speaker,
Jim Heidel, from Turtle Wax began his presentation.
A tire was brought in to show application of Turtle Wax Tire Shine. Itwas sprayed on and let dry for a few minutes before reapplication for a greater shine. Jim cautioned
that it must be allowed
to dry between coats or lines would show on the tire. Turtle Wax & Dry was discussed
next. It should be wiped off with microfiber or terrycloth and not applied
to glass as it will leave a residue. He
discussed carnuba paste wax and headlight
lens restorer. Free samples of "Ice" car wash concentrate and interior wipes were given out.
After the guest speaker
Ken Smizinski discussed
Marvel Mystery Oil which is similar to Pyroil, providing
top end lubrication but should
not be mixed with Sea Foam.
Disc brake conversions were discussed.
They are not maintenance free and can lead to bearing problems
and oxidation of pads.
If the speedometer is shaky, the cable can be lubricated with graphite. Slick 50 or Marvel Mystery Oil can be used to keep the diaphragm softened
in vacuum wipers.
Most of us went to lunch at the Tap
House Grill in Highwood and afterward drove to Highland
Park to view the Richard
Sacks Car Collection. Rich was an amiable
host, describing in detail each of his twenty cars. The Collection was eclectic, featuring postwar British, General
Motors, and a Lincoln four door convertible. Rich
discussed the one Thunderbird that he had owned, a '57 "C" 'Bird with a 292 and 3- speed, which he felt was underpowered!
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