Wolverine Chapter Meet in On the shore of Sweet Lake near Gobles, Michigan on
Saturday, October 26, 2002
See Dick's comments below:
The Wolverine Chapter finished off it's successful first season with a great meet at Skip Finch's beautiful grounds on the shore of Sweet Lake near Gobles, Michigan on Saturday, October 26, 2002. The attendance of about 60 wasn't hampered by the not as promised inclement weather. Skip's large garage provided a little heat and dryness when needed and no wind materialized so it was tolerable. Among the visitors were several from Indiana as well as others from Illinois and Wisconsin.
Quite a number of motors and parts that were brought by numerous members (including 50 or so from Skip's large collection) found new homes and should provide plenty of fun over the winter for the new owners.
Skip's wife June went overboard with a great lunch so nobody went home hungry. Thanks, June!
Chapter President Bob Shapton brought along his recently acquired "new" World War II 2 man Military chainsaw manufactured by Kiekhaefer Corporation and demonstrated it by making short order of several logs on Skip's lawn. Quite a sight!
Our resident engine expert Rog Dykehouse kept the interest of all right after lunch with an informative talk on Wankel engines. Rog worked with these engines at Sealed Power Corporation while they were undergoing tests and development by the Big 3 automakers and he spoke with authority. Very enjoyable Rog. We will expect more technical demos from you in the future!
Member John Collins of Indianapolis acted as DJ and serenaded us with lots of "period" music. A new touch that brought back a bunch of memories for many. Hope to hear more of that good stuff at future meets John!
Here's some pictures of the happenings taken by member Brian Browning of Springfield, IL. We are also expecting a bunch more shortly from member Tim Irwin, so keep tuned.
Thanks to all who attended. Don't miss next year's version.
- Dick Gorz
You can view individual pictures taken at the meet below. Click on any picture to bring up a larger version!
