Sad to say, this will be the last issue of the ’49 Times. All 3 of us, Art, Jay and me, have finally reached a point where we must completely retire from this effort. This issue will be the 48th issue of the Times to appear since 2001, during which time we have said quite a bit about our favorite car. Is there more to say about ‘49s? Certainly, but it will have to be with a completely new crew of ’49ers to publish the Times. Meanwhile, this issue features the best selling ’49 Cadillac, Model 6269, the Series 62 4-Door Sedan.
If any current chapter member(s), or anyone else, would like to take over and put out the Times, we would be pleased to assist and get things going, as well as to contribute the occasional article. The mailing list, including details of each member’s car(s) and his/her dues status, is in a simple ancient software package which can be mastered in a minute. The only additional input is to buy address label printer paper that is compatible with your computer’s printer.
Once every 3 months the task of editing the newsletter requires gathering together articles and other material from members as well as writing a few articles oneself, then 2-3 hours of scanning and word processing work. The editor would then take it to his/her favorite print shop (although the current print shop could also be used) and several days later collect the finished folded and stapled copies. The last task is to spend about an hour sticking stamps and address labels on them, and bringing them to the post office. It’s actually fun and you’ll get to know many other ’49 owners, either personally or by phone and email. The only other tasks are to: 1. deal with members’ dues payments and keep the account books we’ll give you, most of which occurs from December to March; and, 2. organize a chapter meeting at CLC Grand National Meets if you are so inclined. If interested, contact any one of us by email as above or by snail mail or phone as per our listings in the CLC directory.
If the Times does not continue, those members who are already paid up for 2013 and beyond will receive a refund in the mail. A spiral-bound soft cover book containing all 48 issues of the Times is available from Jay Friedman, 1530 September Chase, Decatur, Georgia 30033. The cost is $50.00 postpaid within the United States and 50 Euros or 40 British Pounds outside the United States. Jay and I will continue to be the Cadillac & LaSalle Club Technicians for ’49s, ready, willing and able to answer questions on running, repairing and restoring 1949 Cadillacs. (I’m also the CLC tech for ‘48s.)
Keep ‘em rolling!