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Title: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 09:15:00 AM
I'd posted this before, possibly on the Facebook side. My project has one of these special interest auto club (interior) decals on the lower right of the windshield. Sadly the windshield is wiper scratched and probably not salvageable. Barry Washington supplied me with documentation of my car having been registered in that club and I thought it'd be cool to locate another decal. Anyone have any laying around that they'd part with?

Kevin
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 09:29:12 AM
I may: I'll have a look.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 09:33:20 AM
@RUNCHARGER (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/runcharger_192) cool. Nothing earth shattering if I don't find one. It's just kinda cool that this has been on the car for maybe 40 years. Thought I'd toss it out there as I don't think the wipers scratches will rub out.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 09:43:13 AM
You could get a new one made for not too much $$$$ either, these days it's easy for the sign places to scan them and print a few. I may have one though. I had the SIAC and the CCOA stickers on my FM3 Challenger back in the 80's, the CCOA sticker was really cool, I know I don't have an extra of it.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 09:44:49 AM
Ok, thanks. Let me know.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: JH27N0B on January 04, 2020, 10:54:14 AM
SIAC was started around the time I bought my T/A when I was in High School.  I joined and have most if not all of the newsletters and have a sticker or two stashed away.  Great club, I'm sorry I was tied up in school etc and couldn't have got more involved or attended any of the national events back in the 80s before it went away.





Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 12:13:11 PM
My extra sticker is stuck on my toolbox, sorry.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 12:32:32 PM
Well, that probably wouldn't have been an inside the windshield sticker anyway, but thanks for looking!
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 01:02:00 PM
Yup outside. That makes sense why I had it. I used the inside one for my windshield and had this one left over.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: mccannix on January 04, 2020, 01:38:49 PM
You might try and contact Jeff Johnson in Ohio, dont know if he is a member here.
He was club president in the beginning, is still around and may have some.
I joined in 1981 the year they formed and like Sheldon, put those decals on everything.
I still have one on the 1/4 glass on my Cuda that I bought in 1976,  and have one on a display case.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: mccannix on January 04, 2020, 01:44:54 PM
I'm sure Jaybee will chime in  when he sees this.
He was an Ontario Rep in the early years and may have one.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 02:00:06 PM
@mccannix (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/mccannix_432) thanks, is there a way you could respond and tag him (just like I just tagged you)?  Also, can you point me to Jeff Johnson? That name is too common for a standard search.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: mccannix on January 04, 2020, 02:30:27 PM
@Jay Bee (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jay-bee_351)

Try this email for Jeff

jeffjohnson426@yahoo.com

He runs Jeff Johnson Motorsports LLC in Columbus Ohio
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jay Bee on January 04, 2020, 02:40:59 PM
Terry, i can't believe you remember that. I believe John Vanka was the original Ontario rep. At some time I took over, I think he became the rep for all of Canada at that time.

Now to the point,
@7E-Bodies (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/7e-bodies_436)  I just checked and I have one innie and one outie left/saved in perfect condition. Gotta run, working on dinner.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 02:46:41 PM
@Jay Bee (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jay-bee_351) super! I just finished sending you an email prior to seeing this. I have the SIAC papers from long ago in my cars history. It was in Ohio at the time. Illinois now.

Kevin
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: mccannix on January 04, 2020, 03:10:57 PM
John...I remember all that stuff car related...those were the good days :drinkingbud:

Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 03:46:23 PM
@Jay Bee (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jay-bee_351) here's one of the old documents...
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: JH27N0B on January 04, 2020, 04:03:56 PM
Quote from: mccannix on January 04, 2020, 01:38:49 PM
I joined in 1981 the year they formed and like Sheldon, put those decals on everything.
It was formed before that, I just dug out my stash of old newsletters, and the first "T/A-AAR S.I.A.C." newsletter, personally signed by Al Leggat, who started the club with Butch Swingle, is the October-November 1979 issue.  Within a couple years, the club had grown a lot, and the newsletter had morphed into a small magazine called All American Racer, edited by Jeff Johnson, and the club name had been shortened to SIAC.
After the club ended, Jeff Johnson kept the magazine going for a while but called Classic Chrysler Quarterly.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jay Bee on January 04, 2020, 04:26:22 PM
@7E-Bodies (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/7e-bodies_436)  Kevin, I didn't get any email from you, just your @tags. Did you maybe email Jeff Johnson using that address Terry gave you? If that's what you did and he doesn't have any you're welcome to mine. Would you want both or just the inside one? When I was looking for those decals I found my original registration form that was returned to me from Barry Washington too.

John
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 04:49:16 PM
You're correct. That email went to Jeff. My bad. I'm primarily after one that could go on the inside of a replacement windshield. We'll see if he replies and what he has and I'll post back to this thread. I very much appreciate all the help.

Kevin
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 70/6chall on January 04, 2020, 05:39:29 PM
I too was a member back in the  mid 80's.  I still have my wife's and my membership cards, and Barry sent my original application form to me for free ( thank you Barry).  Wouldve been nice to have some of the old window decals.  Thanks,  Al
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on January 04, 2020, 06:20:47 PM
It would be awesome to have a few of both the SIAC & CCOA stickers made up , I was a member as well & I know I had the stickers on my 68 Cuda & I only had that car for 1 year , I thought it was 78 but maybe it was 79 . I would be interested in a couple of stickers if someone gets them repopped. I knew John Vanka well decades ago also
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: cuda hunter on January 04, 2020, 06:43:35 PM
I'd take a set or two as well.  They are really cool! 

I wasn't around back then so I didn't get the chance to be a member. 
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 04, 2020, 08:36:03 PM
@Chryco Psycho (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/chryco-psycho_4) and @cuda hunter (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/cuda-hunter_176) if I can obtain these, I'll make it my mission to get some duplicated. Family owns a shop that does this professionally.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 08:41:25 PM
I can peel the one off my toolbox to copy
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: jimynick on January 04, 2020, 08:45:29 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 04, 2020, 01:02:00 PM
Yup outside. That makes sense why I had it. I used the inside one for my windshield and had this one left over.
You could take a heat gun or hair dryer and carefully heat it and then carefully use a new single side razor blade and it should come right off. You may even have enough glue left to re-adhere, but I'd use a 3M spray adhesive just in case and that should do it. They used to use adhesive stickers here at the police reporting centre and I've got about a dozen on my old tool box. Easy peasy  :cheers:
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 700 AKN on January 04, 2020, 09:10:08 PM

I was a member also back in the day.  I have many of the magazines, but no other stickers or cards.
One is still hanging on to the inside of my windshield in good condition.  Great quality sticker.  If it was made in China it would have faded away long ago.

Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RzeroB on January 04, 2020, 09:37:05 PM
I was a SIAC member back in the day. It was the first car club group that I ever joined. I think it was '81 when I signed up. I went up and down the west coast attending events that SIAC was involved with. Then I got married and moved to Florida ... that was pretty much it for me and SIAC. I don't remember when it ceased to exist as an entity ... when about was that?? 
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: JH27N0B on January 05, 2020, 06:19:03 AM
I think SIAC ended in '86 or '87. 
Looking through the old newsletters is always interesting. Seeing parts prices makes me wish I'd rented a warehouse and filled it up with parts I'd bought at dealers back then.  New 70 Challenger grilles for $135, red circle dodge dogfish hubcaps, your choice of aluminum or stainless steel, $36 each, etc.
In the classifieds, the cars for sale are interesting.  One issue had a hemi Challenger convertible, minor rust, $12,000 firm!
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: CudaHead on January 05, 2020, 07:56:45 AM
I loved that club. I still have a few things. One of them is a listing of the entire database of the members.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 05, 2020, 09:20:59 AM
@CudaHead (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/topdown_667) that is an amazing collection! Does your database have the name from the old document I posted above (Jeff Cochran)? I found a listing for him (and the wife he listed) in Ohio and snail mailed him to no avail. Trying to track down as much history on my car as possible.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: CudaHead on January 05, 2020, 09:46:39 AM
1984
Jeff Cochran
613 Ingram Ave S.W., Canton Ohio
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: CudaHead on January 05, 2020, 09:59:52 AM
SIAC form for application to join:
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 05, 2020, 11:41:34 AM
Yes, another member had found a current address for me that even matched the odd first name of his wife. I sent a letter with multiple means of contacting me, explaining that I had his old car. Understanding he'd be 70-80 by now, I still hoped he'd be thrilled and reply somehow. Yet nothing. Never did find a phone number. I can only imagine what info or pics he may have, perhaps even previous owner or dealership info.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jeff Johnson on January 06, 2020, 10:18:40 AM
Greetings! I just discovered this group thanks to 7E-Bodies. Great to see so many old friends on here! Though I currently don't own an E-Body (can't afford them anymore!) I have owned 3 T/As, over a dozen 71 Challengers and a few Cudas, most recently a red Six Pack with a lift off hood that was on the cover of MSG. BTW I do have a fairly large quantity of original SIAC decals left. No need to ever reproduce them. If anyone is interested, they are $5 each ppd, either inside or outside mount. My PayPal address is jeffjohnson426@yahoo.com or PM me. T/Ake care.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: JS29 on January 06, 2020, 10:30:20 AM
 :welcome:  @Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019) Sounds like you had some cool cars and i would bet some good story's.  :handshake:
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 06, 2020, 11:38:48 AM
@Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019) glad you've joined! After checking out your website, you can only add to the value here. I've responded to your email and sent PayPal payment per your instructions. Thank you! This will help bring the car back to its cruising days look.

Kevin
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RUNCHARGER on January 06, 2020, 11:40:48 AM
Wow! The power of the internet. Thanks for coming on Jeff.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: mccannix on January 06, 2020, 12:20:43 PM
Good to see you here Jeff.... :cheers:
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: RzeroB on January 06, 2020, 12:54:49 PM
Quote from: 7E-Bodies on January 06, 2020, 11:38:48 AM
@Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019) glad you've joined! After checking out your website, you can only add to the value here.

Awesome ... but where is this website you speak of??  :rolleyes:
Title: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on January 06, 2020, 03:25:33 PM
Disregard!
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on January 06, 2020, 08:58:01 PM
Welcome to the site , I am glad you joined Jeff  :twothumbsup:
I will be ordering from you , any of the CCOA decals ?
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jeff Johnson on January 07, 2020, 07:24:32 AM
Sorry, but wasn't involved with CCOA. Thanks.
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Post by: MOPAR MITCH on January 07, 2020, 10:23:32 PM
WELCOME TO JEFF JOHNSON!!!!   ALL AMERICAN RACER newsletter was so great, as well as SIAC!!!   I, too, still have all my past ALL AMERICAN RACER newsletters... and one decal... will need to apply new ones to my T/A.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jay Bee on January 09, 2020, 10:00:44 AM
@Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019)  I can't remember if I ever sent you copies of these. If not then here they are from the 1986 Mopar Nationals.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 09, 2020, 10:07:21 AM
Wow. I've seen that car long ago, either in person or in a magazine. And I'm in Illinois.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jeff Johnson on January 09, 2020, 01:03:28 PM
Cool! I have the first one but not the second. Thank you. It interesting that the cop doesn't notice the slicks or open headers on a car that's sitting in the street.
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Post by: RzeroB on January 09, 2020, 04:19:39 PM
I remember seeing the "nuke gm" Challenger at the '85 Nats ... is that your old ride Jeff??
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jeff Johnson on January 09, 2020, 04:31:37 PM
 Yes it is.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: JS29 on January 10, 2020, 06:52:23 AM
@Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019)  Do you still have that plate, and if so, is it still current.  :haha:
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Post by: 7E-Bodies on January 10, 2020, 01:37:43 PM
"Ask and ye shall receive". Thanks @Jeff Johnson (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/jeff-johnson_6019). I can now make this a part of the restoration as I found the car.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Jeff Johnson on January 10, 2020, 01:43:51 PM
No. The State of Ohio revoked NUKE GM. There was an article on the front page of the Columbus Dispatch years ago that said the BMV was banning plates that were hateful or portrayed violence. NUKE GM was cited in the article. BTW a friend had WILD 69 on his SS Camaro. It was yanked after a cop saw him using it on his CJ Jeep instead.
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Post by: maxy426 on August 05, 2020, 12:01:01 PM
I ran across some of the MMCI glitter stickers the other day in a photo album, and the CCOA ones too. Will try to get pics - assuming I can fig it out!!
Amazing how names/pics bring the memories flooding back!
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 340challconvert on August 13, 2020, 11:12:05 AM
Quote from: Jeff Johnson on January 06, 2020, 10:18:40 AM
Greetings! I just discovered this group thanks to 7E-Bodies. Great to see so many old friends on here! Though I currently don't own an E-Body (can't afford them anymore!) I have owned 3 T/As, over a dozen 71 Challengers and a few Cudas, most recently a red Six Pack with a lift off hood that was on the cover of MSG. BTW I do have a fairly large quantity of original SIAC decals left. No need to ever reproduce them. If anyone is interested, they are $5 each ppd, either inside or outside mount. My PayPal address is jeffjohnson426@yahoo.com or PM me. T/Ake care.
Jeff, PM and paypal sent
Thanks
Phil
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: 7E-Bodies on August 13, 2020, 11:48:45 AM
@340challconvert (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/340challconvert_225) you won't be sorry. I got two inside, 2 outside from him. Good dude.
Title: Re: Old SIAC group item, remember them?
Post by: Chryco Psycho on August 13, 2020, 12:36:03 PM
I will order some also when I get cash flow again  :Thud: