NOTICE - Dallas Area Classic Chevys Message Board Will Soon Be Deactivated

[David Graves]

There is a chance - and we all know how this would benefit many, including those of us with old cars! BUT - we need to apply pressure to our representatives to make it happen and this is WHERE YOU CAN HELP!

Thanks to our friends at SEMA Action Network, the word about Texas House Bill 1693 has been shared with DACC and other car clubs and everyone needs to take the two or three minutes to prepare a email and send it to the House members demanding they support this bill! Follow this link for a easy to follow procedure to communicate this demand.

http://www.semasan.com/page.asp?content=aa_2015TX2&g=SEMAGA

Not familiar with what ethanol does to engine fuel systems? Well start here - https://youtu.be/ZtqWT8ZfG5Y, there's ton's of info on the internet about the damage ethanol does!

Prepare your short and to the point email, copy and paste all the email addresses listed in the link above and fire away! DO YOUR PART to bring an end to ethanol to our fuel!



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http://www.dallasclassicchevy.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1570
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In My Garage -
'55 Bel Air Hardtop
'55 Bel Air 2dr Sedan
'56 Corvette
'67 Camaro RS
'69 Blown 427 nostalgia front engine dragster
'17 Indian Chief Vintage

[David Graves]

UPDATE

Texas Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline to be Considered on Wednesday, April 29, 2015


Legislation (H.B. 1693) to prohibit the sale of motor fuel with an ethanol mixture will be considered by the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

If You Have Not Done So Already, Please Contact Members of the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee (List Below) Immediately to Request Support for H.B. 1693

•H.B. 1693 recognizes that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges, as well as other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used. Current high performance specialty parts along with pre-model year 2001 cars and parts may be most susceptible to corrosion.
•H.B. 1693 acknowledges that ethanol has been shown to decrease fuel mileage.
•H.B. 1693 recognizes that the life span of vehicles and equipment can be dramatically reduced with the wrong fuel and that owners could be confronted with break downs. Anti-corrosion additives are available for each purchase of gasoline but can become expensive, burdensome and require consumer education.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact House Agriculture and Livestock Committee members to request support for H.B. 1693. Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org. Also, please forward this Alert to your fellow car enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

Texas House Agriculture & Livestock Committee

To e-mail all Committee members, copy and paste the email address block below:

tracy.king@house.state.tx.us; charles.anderson@house.state.tx.us; john.cyrier@house.state.tx.us; mary.gonzalez@house.state.tx.us; matt.rinaldi@house.state.tx.us; david.simpson@house.state.tx.us; drew.springer@house.state.tx.us

Representative Tracy O. King (Chair)
Phone: (512) 463-0194
Email: tracy.king@house.state.tx.us

Representative Charles Anderson (Vice-Chair)
Phone: (512) 463-0135
Email: charles.anderson@house.state.tx.us

Representative John Cyrier
Phone: (512) 463-0682
Email: john.cyrier@house.state.tx.us

Representative Mary E. González
Phone: (512) 463-0613
Email: mary.gonzalez@house.state.tx.us

Representative Matt Rinaldi
Phone: (512) 463-0468
Email: matt.rinaldi@house.state.tx.us

Representative David Simpson
Phone: (512) 463-0750
Email: david.simpson@house.state.tx.us

Representative Drew Springer
Phone: (512) 463-0526
Email: drew.springer@house.state.tx.us
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In My Garage -
'55 Bel Air Hardtop
'55 Bel Air 2dr Sedan
'56 Corvette
'67 Camaro RS
'69 Blown 427 nostalgia front engine dragster
'17 Indian Chief Vintage

[David Graves]

UPDATE
from SEMA Action Network

Texas Bill to Eliminate Ethanol in Gasoline Dies as Legislature Adjourns

Legislation (H.B. 1693) to prohibit the sale of motor fuel with an ethanol mixture died when the Legislature adjourned for the year. The bill recognized that ethanol fuels cause problems with fuel pumps, fuel gauges, as well as other engine performance issues, especially over a period of time when the vehicle is not used. Current high performance specialty parts along with pre-model year 2001 cars and parts may be most susceptible to corrosion. The measure also acknowledged that ethanol has been shown to decrease fuel mileage.

Thank you to those who participated in supporting this bill.
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In My Garage -
'55 Bel Air Hardtop
'55 Bel Air 2dr Sedan
'56 Corvette
'67 Camaro RS
'69 Blown 427 nostalgia front engine dragster
'17 Indian Chief Vintage

[David Graves]

So if the Texas Legislature won't address this.. perhaps the Feds will -

WRITE YOUR EMAILS NOW!

link to Congress members at the bottom!



U.S. Congress Introduces Bill to Reform Ethanol Mandate

Legislation (HR 704) has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to prohibit the sale of E15 (gasoline that is 15% ethanol) and eliminate the federal Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) mandate that 15 billion gallons of corn-based ethanol be blended into the U.S. fuel supply each year. The EPA has turned to sales of E15 to achieve the law’s artificial mandate. Ethanol, especially in higher concentrations such as E15, can cause damage to older vehicles.

Please Contact Your Member of Congress (contact information below) to Request Support for HR 704

• Ethanol can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers, especially in older vehicles that were not constructed with ethanol-compatible materials.
• HR 704 would eliminate the unrealistic mandates imposed under the RFS such as requiring refiners to blend 36 billion gallons of biofuels by 2022.
• HR 704 would prohibit the sale of E15 gas in order to help meet the artificial RFS deadlines.
• HR 704 would protect older vehicles from the risks posed by E15.

DON’T DELAY! Please contact your Member of Congress in Washington, DC immediately to request their support for RFS reform. Please email a copy of your letter to Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org. Also, please forward this Alert to your fellow automotive enthusiasts. Urge them to join the SAN and help defend the hobby! Thank you for your assistance.

Click here to find your U.S. Member of Congress: http://semasan.com/lookup.asp?g=semaga
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In My Garage -
'55 Bel Air Hardtop
'55 Bel Air 2dr Sedan
'56 Corvette
'67 Camaro RS
'69 Blown 427 nostalgia front engine dragster
'17 Indian Chief Vintage