BS - Wednesday, August 1, 1984 - North Shore News market. with model. Chevrolet Cavalier Type 10 ragtop (top right) and Chrysler got in on the trend early its well-respected LeBaron convertibles (bottom right). A little more up-scale is the Mercedes Benz 380SL coupe/roadster left) while one of the few manufacturers that didn’t desert the flip-tops AMC Jeep — checks in with a CJ-7 Laredo Having sun fun CONVERTIBLES, seen as the dinosaurs of the auto industry, making a come-back in a big way, with the major manufacturers all going after a suddenly booming has a (bottom once are OCT. DEADLINE Search begins for truck hero THE SEARCH is on for the trucker who will be named the 29th annual Firestone National Truck Hero. Nominations are sought for a_ professional truck driver who has performed an act of bravery or heroism. The person or organization that nominates the winner will receive a $200 cash reward This award, which 1s en dorsed by the Canada Safety Councal and sponsored by Firestone Canada Inc , The 1984 Firestone’ Na- newspaper chppings, witness ‘‘recogmizes the many acts of tional Truck Hero will = statements or other evidence bravery done every year,”’ receive a $1,000 cash prize, a = should be sent to: National said Jim Sardo, president of VIP allexpense paid weekend Truck Hero, c/o Canada Firestone Canada Inc for two at a luxury Toronto = Safety Council, 1765 St hotel, iunchuding first class Laurent Blvd | Ottawa, On “Usually truckers receive travel arrangements from tano, K1iG JV4_— Firestone no recogmuon for their anywhere in Canada and a will pay the winner’s unselfish acts which fre personal trophy, all courtesy nominator $200 The act of quently avert serious ac of Firestone, as well as an in- bravery must be performed cidents and save many lives scribed Rolex wrist) watch, during the year ending Chances are a profesmonal comphments of the Rolex September 30, 1984 by a pro trucker will be the firston the = Watch Company fessional truck driver scene during a road mishap The Truck Hero wall Nominations must be The annual competition, to receive these awards at the recetved by October 10, 1984 fn ee a8 a ete can Soe LO * Mechanical e Rust Check 77 W 15th. : ve rahe . POL a, Chee) NV re COMPLETE CAR CARE recognize this good samaritan, focuses public attention on the many acts of bravery performed by truck drivers,’’ added Sardo. Canada’s 1983 Firestone National Truck Hero was Allan John Strank. He freed a family of six 1rom death by pulling them from tSeir burn- ing car which had gone out of control and caught fire ; - ¢ Repair & Restoration e Transmission repairs 980-7413/ 980-7414 creer ar ems ee + . a 19 nr ae tis “ . xX bag ane * are RP AY “dea Ge . Ontario Trucking Associa- tion Convention being held in Toronto November 28, 29, 30 and December 1, 1984. Entries will be judged by a Fane! of judges consisting of illiam L. Higgitt, president of the Canada Safety Coun- cil, Frank Hammond of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications, and V. James Sardo, president of Firestone Canada Inc. Nominations, panied by accom supporting Drive Cool RAD FLUSH The NOR EST MICRO FLUSH cleaning system is the only safe and sure way to thoroughly clean your car's cooling system. Flushing with plain water will only remove old coolant and loose particles of rust and scale. Our six-point RAD FLUSH SPECIAL will help prevent overheating problems during your summer driving PLUS PARTS $3895 JOHN LO