RANCHO CUCAMONGA PT CRUISER CRUISIN’ CLUB 2009

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2 2008 - ISSUE #25

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“FEATURED CAR OF THE MONTH”

Owner: Ronald E. Burger
Aka: Ron’s Retired Rock-N-Roll Revue

Make: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT

Cover Page Entry City: Fontana, California
Winner Power Coating: 5 Star of Redlands
"Ronald Burger" Body Work & Primer Coat: Owner
Paint: Manuals Back Yard Paint & Body
Engine Build: West Coast Fiero Marina Del Mar
Interior: Fontana Auto Upholstery
Clubs: Old Farts Racing Team. Member Number 69
“The Fiero was way ahead of its time. It had a Space Age Frame. The Body Panels were Made of
Reaction Injection Molded Urethane (RIM), Glass Reinforced Panels, Molded Compound or
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Thermoplastic Olefin. It can’t Rust. The Fiero was the Main Body Style for 90% of all Kit Car Frames
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because they just came off easy.” Ronald Burger

 Join the Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser PT CRUISER OF THE MONTH
Cruisin' Club 2009 Today !
(ENTRY # 0918)

OSCAR & SAMANTHA AGUIAR

Lets go Cruisin’

BEST OF SHOW
(ENTRY # (0858)

Join this club! *

($25.00 onetime fee)
and join us on some pretty great and
exciting cruises and trips. LARRY COLGAN

Anyone who wants to join will have to

pay the one-time fee, this will be
*including members of the old club to be
fair to all.

To sign up: Contact Alex (909) 483-8125

or log on to web site & join online.
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"Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser

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Cruisin' Club 2009"

 BEST ENGINE BEST INTERIOR
(ENTRY # 0907) (ENTRY # 0901)

JIM MILLER

VALERIE PIPER

Jim Miller is also a very good

photographer and has shared his photos
with Rancho. Thank You Jim Miller.
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Big Time Cruisin’

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Cruisin’ from Desert Springs !

BEST THEME OF THE MONTH BEST UNDER CONSTRUCTION
(ENTRY # 0763) (ENTRY # 0913)

TOMMY DORSEY SAMMY ELIZONDO

BEST PAINT SPECIAL INTEREST

(ENTRY # 0929) (ENTRY # 0921)

MARIO AND RODNEY ALFARO CHRIS PARRA

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 BEST GRAPHICS
PT FAN BELT TOSS WINNER
(ENTRY # 0900)

MIKE & MARIA SAVEDRA

ACCEPTING THE WINNNING
AWARD FOR
MANNY ELIZONDO

HULA HOOP TOSS WINNER

BEST STOCK
(ENTRY # 0908)

JIM DEKOKER

HORSE SHOE TOSS WINNER

DILLAN HIGGINS

VICTOR RAMIREZ

WINNER 50/50 RAFFLE

JIM GUIGNARD
$71.00
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Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club 2009

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My Car is a 1986 Fiero GT V-6, has a 5 speed. Stock
Motor had 140 Hp. My Motor is a 2005 Chevy V-6 Block,
Big Cam and the K&N Air supply System. A Short throw
shifter. The Fiero had a short Life span from 1984 to
1988. The car's weight was 2,700-pounds Top speed was
120mph. its 2.8-liter (173-cu.in) was a great Engine. It
has a Cast Iron Block with aluminum Heads & intake
Manifold. Had 8.5-compression.
Mine has an IROC Type Hood which work due to
holes under Hood to cool the front radiator, Side vents
give air to Motor, & Brakes, Also the scoops have
Strobes & Orange Neon’s, I will have over 30 Neon’s &
Strobes on can when done. It now has an Orange
steering wheel, & Carpet. Orange Lights behind the
wheels.
Even though it's not a Pre 72 it's still Fun. Over
400,000 Fiero's were built during their 5 year run. In 1986
17,600 were built with 10% being the Fastback. In 1988 a
better Front Suspension system was put in. The reason
for its short run life the Chevy Folks were worried about
the V-6 motor being faster than the Vette's six. Now their
putting a 2.8 Stroker into being a 3.4.
Also a Supercharger 3800 V-6 has been made
legal for California if you have $1,800.00 for the 4 day
smog test. Also if you live out of Smog State of the
world the Cadillac's 4.9 V-8 fits in very nicely. And the
Cad North star 4.6 V-6 also & small Block Chevy's fitting
with more room that the Pontiac wide V-6.
The Muncie or Gatrag 5 Speed was the Trans that were
in the noted car. There are some that have over 500hp
now & more. Now mine is a Lawn Ornament till I can find
the parts for the Ref. and the $450.00 to pull the Motor.
The FIERO was way ahead of its time. It had a
Space Age Frame. The Body Panels were Made of,
Reaction Injection Molded Urethane (RIM), Glass
Reinforced Panels, Molded Compound or Thermoplastic
Olefin. It can’t Rust. The FIERO was the Main Body Style
for 90% of all Kit Car Frames because they just came off
easy.
ENGINE:
When Stock Has a 2.8 Liter V-6 at 140 hp. Mine
has a 1993 to 1995 Chevy 3.4 Liter V-6 Multi-Port Fuel
Injection Motor with 200 hp with a Racing Cam, Shortly
Headers, Borla Cat-Back Performance Exhaust,
Hyperteck Computer Chip and Thermostat. It has a
Close Short Shifting 5 Speed Trans.
The Fiero’s Weight is a Light 3000 lbs. New it
wasn’t a Cheep Car. It sold for $15,085.00 Ouch back
than in 86’. It has 4 wheel Disc Brakes. The Engine was
called a Mid-Engine. It handles Great. I’ve put in
Polyurethane Bushings up front & in the Rear of the Car.
Because the Motor is a Mid-Engine the Radiator is up
front. What Fun.
BODY MODS:
I have 2 Gallons of House of Color Sunset
Pearl. Also 2 Gallons of Urethane Clear. I spent
$4,000.00 for Paint & Supplies. I did all of the Body work
on the Body. It has a 67 to 69 Chevy Cowl-Induction
Hood Scoop which I molded it into the Stock Hood. I
made 3 Inch Holes under the Hood Scoop to take
advantage of the Reverse air flow to cool down the
Motor. Also I have Side Scoops which cool down the
rear Brakes. The Scoops have Orange Strobe Lights
which glow in the dark. The Paint Job Cost me $1,000.00
& Color Coat Manual at 909-969-6162 The Interior was
done here right in Fontana. It has a Gray with Orange
trim & Piping. A Complete Orange Carpet. Fancy Spare
Tire Cover with Orange lettering. I Beat “Ice Cream
Jim’s” PT…A Joke Jim.
LIGHTS:
I will have about 18 to 22 Orange Neon Lights
Inside and Under the Body. Also about 28 LED Orange
Lights behind the Mag Wheels, Inside the Car. I’m still
working on the Lights. Brand New Rear Tail Lights just
made. The Fiero Store. I have won 3 awards so far in 6
shows. I can’t wait to go to The Burger Town USA Meet
and Greet and take Part in my Invention Ron’s Fan Belt
Toss. It’s OK, I Suck. I’m also working on my 1973
MOPAR Dart Swinger. The Motor was pulled out so I
could paint the Engine Compartment, and Motor is also
painted. L@@KS Great.
“MY FIERO”
BY RONALD E. BURGER
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“THANK YOU”
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 A final message from the Club Founder
As we end our Meet & Greet events I feel that we have
accomplished many things as a club. From the very
beginning this club was faced with many obsticles and
many were not easy . But, as time went on, the
challenges that directly affected and came towards this
club were met with confidence and positive feelings,
along with the joy of having the sense that all was
accomplished and that we conquered the situation with
ease and at the end feeling great about succeeding in
doing so.
As with all clubs I am sure that the President,
Coordinator or club members look forward to many
people attending their scheduled event, which shows
that the club is an enjoyment and fun to come to every
time.
Our club originated in May of 2006 and the
very first Meet & Greet was on June 6 2006 going on 3
years. Many people know of this club and know that we
have always been a club to welcome everyone and ask
nothing but to have a good time while here.
I was told that to win at Rancho was to win the
big one. Well, if you did win one of these trophies I
would like to congratulate you and hopefully it won’t
end up in the garage someplace but instead you will
cherish it and place it on your desk at home or at work.
I will say this though, If you won at Rancho wheather it
was a contest on a game or a trophy for your cruiser,
you earned it.
Thanks for being part of “Rancho Cucamonga
PT Cruiser Club” and hopefully we will continue in 2009
to have good times with our new agenda as the new
“Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club 2009”.

A very special “Thank You” to Mr. Jim Guignard who

has been to every Meet & Greet since the beginning.
I would also like to give thanks to many people for their
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honored support especially Clem & Sandy Lagrosa for

always being at many of our club functions and helping
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out throughout the years.

Alexander Mendoza
November 2 2008 Issue #25
Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Club Car & Truck Event Meet & Greet
PT Fan Belt Toss
2006 All Contest Winners, All 50/50 Winners, All Raffle Bird Winners.
June ~ Dee Campbell
July ~Jim Ingram
August ~Cherie Landreth Nice Cruisers, Good Times, Good Friends, Everyone Welcomed!
September ~ Lorraine Williams
October ~ Jennie Sandstrom
November ~ David (visitor) 50/50 Raffle Drawing
December ~ Lorraine Williams 2006
2007 June ~ Betty ~ $60.00
January ~ JD July ~ Robin Brewer ~ $62.50
February ~ Alexander Mendoza August ~ Larry & Sue ~ $60.00
March ~ Shar September ~ Susie Howard ~ $65.00
April ~ Paul Esquivel Oct. ~ Bob & Sandy Irvine ~ $36.00
May ~ Laurie Esquivel Nov. ~ Jennie Sandstrom ~ $67.00
June ~ Bob Irvine December ~ Roni Koepp ~ $36.00
July ~ Connie Sandstrom 2007
August ~ Robin Brewer January ~ Sandy Wellington ~ $120.00
September ~ Connie Sandstrom February ~ Robin Brewer ~ $60.00
October ~ Roni - Bob - Claudia March ~ Sandy Wellington ~ $73.00
November ~ Bob Irvine April ~ Stephanie Theodorou~ $57.50
December 2007 ~ Jim Anderson May ~ Sandy Wellington ~ $52.50
2008 June ~ Robin Brewer ~ $105.00
Jan ~ Randy Bouduin July ~ Roni Koepp ~ $125.00
March ~ Charles Brewer August ~ Jonathan Meyer ~ $74.00
May ~ James Dekoker September ~ Roni Koepp ~ $104.00
July ~ PT Tony ~ Elaine Calvo & October ~ John Lujan ~ $102.00
Jordan Murillo November ~ Jim Guignard ~ $50.00
September ~ Manny Elizondo Dec. ~ Mary Ann Naveroski~ $88.00
Horse Shoe Toss 2008
2007 January ~ Wayne Holloway ~ $75.00
April ~ Stanley Nosik Mar. ~ Stephanie Theodorou ~ $75.00
May ~ Stanley Nosik May ~ Jim Guignard ~ $50.00
June ~ Stanley Nosik July ~ Ardelle Lesnick ~ $127.00
July ~ Alex Mendoza September ~ Jim Guignard ~ $71.00
August ~ Alex Mendoza Birds for Raffle
September ~ Out of time 2006
October ~ John Lujan June ~ Jan & Dee Campbell ~ 2 Parakeets
November ~ Charles Brewer July ~ Jim Ingram ~ 2 Love Birds
December ~ John Lujan Aug. ~ Vicki Hoppens ~ 1 Female Cockatiel
2008 Aug. ~ Sandy Irvine ~ 1 Female Cockatiel
January ~ John Lujan September ~ Ken & Barb ~ 2 Finches
March ~ To Windy September ~ Louie Gonzales ~2 Finches
May ~ Connie Sandstrom & Manuel Hernandez Oct. ~ Connie & Randy ~ 2 Diamond Doves
July ~ Jim Anderson - Connie Sandstrom & Jordan Murillo November ~ Jennie & Jordon ~ 2 Parakeets
September ~ Dillan Higgins December ~ Sandy Irvine ~ 2 Parakeets
Hula Hoop Toss 2007
2006 January ~ Linda Cook ~ 2 Parakeets
July ~ Connie Sandstrom February ~ Laurie Esquivel ~ 4 Finches
August ~ Dean Daigle March ~ John Lujan ~ 2 Parakeets
September ~ Jim Anderson April ~ 07 ~ Connie Sandstrom ~ 2 Parakeets
October ~ Connie Sandstrom May ~ Shar ~ 2 Parakeets
November ~ Charles Brewer June ~ Mary Ann Naveroski ~ 2 Parakeets
December ~ Bob Irvine July ~ Sandy Wellington ~ 2 Parakeets
2007 August ~ Melanie Meyer ~ 2 Parakeets
January ~ Adam September ~ Linda Cook ~ 2 Parakeets
February ~ Paul Esquivel October ~ Cherie Landreth ~ 2 Parakeets
March ~ Lloyd Holland November ~ Jim Guignard ~ 2 Finches
April ~ Mondo December ~ No birdies this month.
May ~ Bob Naveroski
June ~ Ray Oviatt
July ~ Paul Esquivel Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Cruisin’ Club 2009
August ~ Charles Brewer [This email and any files transmitted with it are the property of Rancho Cucamonga PT Cruiser Club. It is intended for use
September ~ Lloyd Holland
October ~ Alex Mendoza & Monique Esquivel of the individual to which this email is addressed. If you are not one of the named recipients or otherwise have reason to
November ~ Bob Irvine believe that you have received this message in error, please notify the sender.
December ~ Dennis Any editing from the original on file of this email is strictly prohibited.
2008
Jan ~ Lloyd Holland RCPTCCC - 2006 - 2008 - “rcptccc issue no. 25” - *2009 pending*
March ~ Jim Anderson Contact: Alexander Mendoza “Editor”
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May ~ Jim Dekoker & Margaret Hernandez Domain names on file: www.rcptcruiserclub.com www.alexmendoza2009.com
July ~ “Out of Time”
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September ~ Jim Dekoker (909) 483-8125 Thank You.]