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In reply to the last post, SS454 Chevelles will be included along with six-cylinder Chevelles. We're looking to include all 1955 and later Chevrolet cars. We've had some good interest in this idea, we still need a few more interested members to include on the application to AACA to start the non-geographic region, so please email your name, city and state, and AACA membership number to Jetsmooth61@optimum.net, or send a personal message through this forum. Once we get this going, we'll make the non-geographic region a fun place to learn about and discuss V8 era Chevrolets. We'll start with an on-line newsletter featuring members cars (regardless of condition), historical articles written using Chevrolet factory literature as source material, and anything the members wish to read about regarding these cars. If we get enough members to support a web-site, we'll start one. Please help choose a name for this region, some suggestions are: Nomods, See the USA Region, Space Age Chevrolet Region, Jet Smooth Chevrolet Region, and V8 Era Chevrolet Region.

All Chevelles, from a six up through the SS454 would be included. The cars we're interested in are from the V8 era, as West Peterson noted above. It doesn't matter what factory engine they have, as long as they're from 1955 and up. If you'd like to be a charter member, please email me your name, city and state and AACA member number. My email address is jetsmooth61@optimum.net. $25.00 is just a suggestion. We can make it lower if it will help get the region started.

I've received instructions and the package from AACA Headquarters for starting the Non-Geographic AACA region for Chevrolet cars built from 1955 to the 25 year AACA cut off. We need 15 current AACA members to start the region. Once we have 15 members I'll submit the paperwork to AACA. The board of directors will review the application and vote on whether to approve the region. We need to submit an application listing our members plus a set of bylaws - the package I received has suggested bylaws that we can use. If you're interested in being a charter member of this region, please send me an email with your name, city and state, and AACA membership number. My email address is jetsmooth61@optimum.net I'll enter the information on the application. Although this will be a non-geographic region, we still need to list a president, vice-president and secretary/treasurer. I'll volunteer for one position and I plan to be the newsletter editor. I'm going to make the newsletter something special. We also need a name for the region. My suggestion is the Jet Smooth Chevrolet Region, but I'm open to suggestions. We also need to determine the region dues. I suggest $25.00 per year, but am also open to suggestions. A non-geographic region won't have many expenses, but we'll need a treasury for any expenses that occur, such as web site maintenance or newsletter production. This region will celebrate, through an on-line newsletter and possible web-site, Chevrolet cars including all full-size models, Corvair, Chevy II, Chevelle, Camaro, Monte Carlo, Vega, Chevette, etc. up through the 25 year cut-off. While there are clubs for these cars, most of them cater to modified cars and street rods. The new region will focus on AACA eligible cars, meaning original specification cars. Please pass this information to any AACA members you think would be interested in joining. Thank you.

Just to clarify, the intent is to include all Chevrolet cars, Corvair, Chevy II, Chevelle, Camaro, Monte Carlo, Vega, Chevette, anything through the 25 year cut off. I know these cars have specific clubs, but most of these clubs focus on modified cars.

Bob, The so-called Chevrolet clubs in existence ignore restored or original 1955 and later Chevy products. They focus on modified cars or pre-1955 cars. The AACA recognizes the original and restored cars, but being such a large club, it can't focus on one era of one make. A non-geographic region would be a great way to recognize and share enthusiasm for these cars among like-minded members. We'd include all Chevy products from this era.

Any V8 era Chevy that's in the AACA will be welcome if we get enough interest to start this. We need 15 interested members, spread out geographically. I have a few already, but I posted this to look for more. Thank you for the suggestions regarding newsletters and magazines. I'm thinking of publishing on-line to save printing costs.

Yes, 1955 and later Chevrolets that are restored to original specs and unrestored survivors are underserved by present car clubs. The VCCA's focus is on 1954 and earlier cars, especially prewar cars, the National Impala Club is practically nonexistent (I belong to both clubs), and the remaining clubs that include these cars are focused on modified cars. I think a non-geographic chapter in the AACA that focuses on original spec V8 era Chevy cars is a great way to recognize them.

I'm posting today to gauge interest in starting a non-geographic region dedicated to V8 era (1955 and up) Chevrolet cars. I feel these vehicles are underserved by current clubs. I find this strange since they're among the best-selling cars of all time. I'd like to produce a fancy newsletter/magazine featuring historical articles and member cars for the members. The newsletter would focus on these wonderful Chevrolets. Before any of this happens, I'd like to determine if there is interest in forming such a region. AACA rules state we need 15 members, spread out geographically to start a non-geographic region. Please respond to this post, or email me at JetSmooth61@optimum.net. If I receive enough responses, we can work out the details of starting this region.

Looking for a 1967, 1968, 1969 or 1970 Biscayne or Bel Air with powerglide and power steering for use as a daily driver. Prefer small block V8 or six-cylinder. Color not important, but I'm looking for a running, driving car (no Lambrecht junk yard candidates). I don't mind if it needs some mechanical refurbishing, but prefer a car with no major issues and minimal rust. Four door cars are fine. I prefer a 1967 or 1968 model (I like vent windows) but a 1969 or 1970 model in good condition would be fine too. Possible trade for 41,000 mile 1986 Caprice sedan. Please contact me at JetSmooth61@optimum.net

This Caprice runs and drives great but needs paint. I have the replacement plastic filler panels still in the box. New in the last year: radiator, exhaust, belts. hoses, starter, carburetor, and fuel sending unit. Interior is good but needs minor repairs. I just drove the car from Long Island to Hershey PA and back at 65-70 mph with no problems. A/C blows cold. Strong 305 V8. May trade for running 1967-70 Biscayne or Bel Air with a six or small block V8 with powerglide and power steering. Otherwise, please bring $3500 cash. Please contact me at JetSmooth61@optimum.net. The car is located on Long Island.