"ARCHIE PROJECT" 2nd Gathering - June 4, 2014

The group met for a second time on June 4th - Despite the scary weather reports through the early week, it was a good night for working on the old car. The rain held off and the evening was cool. The 12 member group separated into three teams. Members of the teams switched places off and on, and everybody was getting a look at what the others were doing and sometimes contributed another layer of manpower or expertise to the difficult tasks. The three "teams" tackled the engine/front end, the transmission in the middle, and the rear end team took on the removal of the spring(s) or suspension. The group at the front end was able to assemble the engine head - replacing the head gasket and then gapping and placing the spark plugs. A "fourth" team was a tutoring "team" who were teaching anyone who wanted to listen about what was going on. Susan Crowmack-Dunn was a willing student who benefited from working with John Mennucci, Ray Pagliarini, Albert Silvia, and Gene Andre and others. She was able to actually torque down the head bolts, gap the sparkplugs, and assist in replacing the distributor. Bob Osborne and Richard Preliasco were able to remove the second transmission with much effort. The group at the rear end included Dennis Allsop, Al Bowder, John Silvia, Moe Rousseau and others who came by to lend a hand and some muscle. Charlie Howard was a great support, and supervisor who was able to find and bring some of the tools needed to complete tasks. WD-40, a MAPP torch, and special pry bars, wrenches, and a grinding wheel produced a bit of excitement. The ladies brought food and comfort to the group - Rosalie and Ray Paliarini provided finger sandwiches, pies, and potato salad. In addition, the ladies also brought an assortment of pizza, cookies, cakes, chips & dips, etc.. Drinks were in abundance! Thanks to Dawn Mennucci, Ruth Andre, and Pat Howard. Again, Thanks to the Howards for providing the space and food and drinks! Looking forward to the third session on JUNE 11th... **If anyone would like to come and join the fun or have any questions about the “Archie Project” please call Bob Osborne @ 401-397-7725 We meet on Wednesdays, with a rain date of Thursdays.. **If you’re signed up and there’s a cancellation you’ll get a phone call. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES BELOW... MORE PICUTRES TO COME FROM OUR 3RD MEETING ON 6/11/14