TRUCK TALKIN’
May 2011 / Volume 12, #4

Newsletter of the Midwest Classic Chevy/GMC Club

Hey there everyone. Starting this newsletter, I’m taking over the reporting duties. My name is Mitch, one of the newer members. I drive a 1964 GMC longbed fenderside (stepside to you Chevy folk). I accept all comments and submissions. Send them via email to
If you haven’t sent in your dues, please do soon! We need to keep this club solvent. If not by next meeting, you may be dropped from the roster.
NEXT MEETING: May 22 (Sunday) at 12 noon
Club Meeting with a really cool event:
We will meet at the Steak N Shake in Ellisville (16051 Manchester Rd) at 12:00 for a brief meeting/lunch then caravan down to The Wabash Frisco & Pacific Railroad in Wildwood/Glencoe (corner of Hwy 109 and Old St Rd - This is a really neat real steam miniature railroad that all can ride. It runs down next to the river for about 2 miles then returns to the beginning. Bring the family, its great cheap entertainment ($4 admission per ticket, kids under 3 are free)!
Directions From Manchester Road:
  • Go West on Manchester to the Hwy 109 exit (which is about 2 miles west of the Clarkson Road intersection with Manchester).
  • At the Hwy 109 exit turn left (South) and stay on 109 for about 2 miles to Old State Rd.Turn left and go about 200 ft. on Old State Rd.
  • Then turn right again on to Washington which becomes Grand (in name only).
  • Proceed about 3 blocks and you will arrive at the train station.

/ FUTURE MEETINGS & EVENTS:
June 18:(new date!)
Club Event - Forest Park Tour/Cruise/Club Meeting
We'll start at the Boat House (be there by 10:30 am, try to park in the Boat House Parking lot) for a leisurely lunch then a ride thru the park to scenic locationsfor group photos. Then to Ted Drewes for some dessert. More details in the next newsletter.
July:
Club event to be determined.
July 17:
Club Meeting at 8am – Hometown Buffet in South County (7597 S Lindbergh Blvd – (314)894-5620)
August:
Club event to be determined.
September 11:
Club Event – The All Chevy Show at the Museum of Transportation (lower lot). Sponsored by the Fabulous 50’s Car Club. I’d like to see us meet up and go as a group. I can bring my pop-up canopy and let’s try to recruit some new members by handing out flyers/cards. Plus have some fun!
September 17:
Club Meeting at 8am – Hometown Buffet in South County (7597 S Lindbergh Blvd – (314)894-5620)
Other Shows/Events - recurring
Memories Car Cruise (Sunset Hills, MO)-
At the Life Christian Center every first Friday of the month. From 270 go Hwy 30 (Gravois) south, turn left at
first stoplight. Get there early, opens at 4pm.
Pharaoh’s Car Cruise (Arnold, MO) –
Held the first Saturday of the month (May through October). 6pm start time, come early for a good spot. Located at the Culver’s Restaurant (123 Richardson
Crossing – 2 blocks east on Richardson coming from I-55 – on left, just after Dairy Queen).
Editor’s Notes:
The past couple of meetings we had tossed around merging with some of the other local (larger)clubs…Memories, Pharaohs, the All Chevy Club (what - no GMC’s…what are they afraid of?)…
Guys, I’m glad to see the core members decide that we are going to make this club work…at least let’s go down fighting. I decided to pitch in and do the newsletter. This is a decision I do not regret and really enjoy. Send me suggestions on what you would like to see in the next newsletter and I’ll see what I can do. Best to email
me at () as my memory just ain’t what it should be.
Let’s see what we can do to recruit some new folks. We do have a Facebook page as well as a Google Groups page; let’s get the word out there. / Anyway, enough of me rambling…time to tinker some more on the old truck. I’m sure need to also!
Till next time –
Mitch 

The Midwest Classic Chevy/GMCTruck Club was formed to promote the restoration, modification, and preservation of Chevy and GMC trucks that are 25 years old or older. It is open to anyone who has an interest in these trucks. Truck ownership is not a requirement. Membership dues are $25 per year. If interested, get in touch with any of the officers listed below.

  • President: Mike Flowers (314) 604-3149 or
  • Vice President: Les Delunas (314) 845-7945 or
  • Treasurer: Virgil Tucker (636) 677-2207 or
  • Secretary: Mike Kelley (636) 464-7256 or
  • Email:
  • Webpage: