Corvette Club Santa Barbara

April 2015
Volume 9, Issue 4
Corvette Club
Santa Barbara
Griffith Park Observatory
Jim Purcell
Looking for some incredible views of
both the LA Basin and the Milky Way
Galaxy? Then come join us on Saturday April 11th for a visit to the Griffith
Observatory at Griffith Park located
on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles.
The Observatory’s impressive building
and grounds boasts a broad collection of
space and science-related displays. This
includes the 290-seat Samuel Oschin
Planetarium with its spectacular Zeiss Star Projector, laser digital projection system, state-of-the-art aluminum dome, comfy seats, sound system, and theatrical lighting. Every show is presented by a live, engaging
storyteller. There is also the 190-seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater which offers a variety of programs, lectures, presentations, and
demonstrations.
For your dining convenience there
is a Wolfgang Puck Café located
on site with seating indoors as
well as outdoors on the adjacent
Sunset Terrace. Admission and
parking at the Observatory is
FREE. A very modest fee is
charged for live programs in the
Samuel Oschin Planetarium.
Check out the Griffith Observatory
website for more information.
http://www.griffithobs.org/
There is no need to specifically sign up for this run. We will gather at the
Carpinteria City Hall parking lot at 7:30am on Saturday April 11th. An
early start will facilitate getting convenient parking near the Observatory so
please don’t be late. This will also give us an opportunity to purchase tickets upon arrival for the various shows presented throughout the day (see
their website for the schedule). If you plan to participate, please print out
the detailed driving directions previously provided by Jim
Purcell in the March 26th email run notification
Event Calendar
April
7th General Meeting
Santa Barbara
11th Griffith Park
Observatory
25th Murals & Wine
Ghetto - Lompoc
May
2nd PCPA
Santa Maria
5th General Meeting
Santa Barbara
16th Getty Museum
Brentwood
Editor and Publisher
Fred Smith Publicity
Meetings are 1st Tuesday of each month at
6:30PM . The meeting
is held at Mesa Café &
Bar, 1972 Cliff Dr.,
Santa Barbara
Inside this issue:
President’s Message
2
PCPA - My Fair Lady
2
NCM Ambassador
3
Jalama Beach Recap
4
Bunnin Experience
5
Membership
6
Lompoc Murals Tour
6
Reagan Library
7
Winos Gone Wild
8
Classifieds
9
March Minutes
10
Member Advertising
11
April Museum Calendar
12
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Volume 9, Issue 4
Corvette Club Santa Barbara
President’s Message
Jim Purcell
As most of you know we have been in the process of finalizing a slate of candidates to
serve on the CCSB Board of Directors for the upcoming fiscal year. Several Board positions have opened up this year providing an opportunity for other members to offer their
services to the club.
After serving two terms as President, I am very pleased with the prospect of passing the
gavel to Peter Mackins who graciously offered up his name to serve in that role.
Ivy Aanderud, having served admirably as our Activities Director, will be handing off
that responsibility to Tony Megowan, who is currently serving as our club Historian.
I am also very delighted that Ray Tracy has offered to pick up the role of club Historian.
Finally, on behalf of the entire CCSB membership, I would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the remaining Board members for expressing their desire to continue in their current role for another term. Pending circumstances to the contrary, the following slate of officers will be presented and voted upon by the attending club members at the CCSB Monthly meeting on Tuesday May 5, 2015.
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership
Public Relations
Historian
Activities Director
NCM Ambassador
Peter Mackins
Judy Purcell
Sandy Rubel
Fred Lopez
Pat Bloom
Fred Smith
Ray Tracy
Tony Megowan
Frank LoMonaco
NOTE: Please save the date as formal installation of the elected Board of Directors will take place at
the Annual CCSB Installation Picnic on Sunday June 7th, 2015 at Stow Grove Park.
PCPA musical presentation of “My Fair Lady”
Jim Purcell
Enjoy a live matinee performance at the PCPA Marian Theatre in Santa Maria on Saturday May 2nd as Professor Henry Higgins makes a wager that he can raise a lowly Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle, to the status of a high-society debutante in Lerner and Loewe's hit musical, My Fair Lady.
Ticket price will be $31.25 for Adults ($29.75 for Seniors 63+), and final commitment must
be made no later than Tuesday April 14th. If you cancel after that date you will still be
obligated to pay for the tickets you reserved.
The two hour performance begins at 1:30pm. Following the performance we will plan to
have an early dinner at the nearby Olive Garden Restaurant.
There will be a sign up sheet for this run at the CCSB April Meeting or contact Ivy Aanderud directly if you are interested in participating in this run.
Please specify if you reserving Adult or Senior tickets. Seats are limited so
don’t hesitate on reserving your spot. Further details will be provided to
those that do sign up.
Check out the PCPA website for a preview.
http://www.pcpa.org/myfairlady.html
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Volume 9, Issue 4
Corvette Club Santa Barbara
NCM Master Ambassador
Frank LoMonaco
I am almost sold out but I still have a few raffle tickets available for the 2015 Arctic
White Convertible Corvette. I will have them at the meeting or you can contact me
directly and I'll be happy to get your ticket to you.
The drawing for the car will be April 25th. Remember the tickets are tax deductible
and the money goes to support the National Corvette Museum. This time one of
OUR club members is going to WIN!!!!!!!!! Here is the information on the car.
2015 Arctic White Stingray Corvette Convertible
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 3pm CT
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ZF1 Appearance Package
5-Split-Spoke Black Machined-Face Aluminum Wheels with
Red Calipers
2LT Equipment Group with Adrenaline Red Leather Heated
and Vented 8-Way Adjustable Seats and Bose 10- Speak
er Audio System
Chevrolet MyLink Audio System with Navigation
Performance Data and Video Recorder
Front Vision Camera
Black Convertible Top
Carbon Flash Painted Mirrors and Rear Spoiler
Battery Protection Package
Corvette Maintenance and Preservation Department
Debuts at National Corvette Museum
2013 and 2014 were record years for car donations at the National
Corvette Museum, with 13 being received last year, and 12 in 2013
bringing the grand total of Museum-owned Corvettes to 62. For several years the goal has been to launch a department focused solely
on maintenance and upkeep of these prized Corvettes. That goal is
now a reality.
Phillip Wheeler and Daniel Decker have joined the Museum's new
Vehicle Maintenance and Preservation Department, dedicated to
maintaining cars for both the Museum and Motorsports Park.
The Museum's maintenance department will initially be located just
past the Engineering and Design display area, in what was once the PDI Department. Visitors to the Museum
may periodically see Phil and Daniel working in the garage bay, adding another exciting element to the Museum tour experience.
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Jalama Beach Run Recap
Volume 9 Issue 4
Jim Purcell
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to cruise along the
central coast and over picturesque countryside on our journey to Jalama Beach. Ten Corvettes, most with tops down or their roof panels off, enjoyed brilliant sunshine and warm breezes for the 50 mile
trek to this isolated stretch of surfer’s beach.
For the first 22 miles we were treated to spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the Channel Islands along the Gaviota Coast. The
caravan of ‘Vettes then proceeded through the lush green rolling hills
on Highway 1 to the Jalama Road turnoff. From there it was another
14 meandering miles through farmland, valleys and pastures with several hairpin turns sprinkled along the way.
Our final approach to Jalama Beach provided a breath-taking view of
the coastline from several hundred feet above the surf. Descending the
final stretch we soon found ourselves at the beachside icon known as
Jalama Beach Grill, home of the world famous “Jalama Burger”.
Picnic tables were plentiful and we had no problem claiming several
that were strategically located with panoramic views of the coastline
and surrounding hillsides. For those who indulged, the Jalama Burger
did not disappoint. It is one phenomenal creation and most worthy of its
reputation. After a couple of hours of soaking up the sunshine and savoring the ambience, one by one, our members wandered home taking
the various routes available from northern Santa Barbara County.
The return home provided a great opportunity to follow Alisal Road through the oak-covered canyon from Nojoqui Falls to Solvang. Pale green Spanish moss dangled profusely from the many oak trees, some of
which are more than three hundred years old. Of course, it’s always a treat to stop over in the Danish village
of Solvang for a little wine tasting, creamy fudge, and ice cream or just stroll through its many quaint
and curious shops. As always, returning home over San Marcos Pass provides a fantastic aerial view of Santa Barbara and the Goleta Valley. Overall, it was one fantastic way to spend a day with our Corvettes.
If you weren’t able to join us this time I hope you can make it on our next adventure.
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Why I’m Runnin’ to Bunnin’
Volume 9 Issue 4
Hib Halverson
Now that Leo Bunnin has owned the Chevy store here in town for about nine months, I thought I'd tell the club
about some of the changes Bunnin Chevrolet has made in its service department.
They've hired more technicians. They installed a couple more racks. They're buying additional tools and
equipment. For example, they just put in the latest technology in Smog Check machines. Bunnin apparently,
is, also, making a run at selling tires. Last time I was there, I saw they were advertising most any tire brand at
10 bucks a tire over cost. That's not a bad deal. Maybe, the next time I need some tires, I'll go looking there.
Chris Williams, Dir. of Fixed Operations, is the guy in charge of the Service Department and he's making a
serious effort to correct some of the problems which existed in that department under the store's previous
owners. In the past, some of those problems have made some Club members reluctant to consider the local
dealer as a source of service for their Corvettes. My spin on that is: maybe it's time to give them another
chance.
Bunnin has become my service facility of choice when I have certain kinds of work needing to be done on my
Corvettes which I can't do myself. This means warranty repairs, suspension alignment and Smog Checks.
Of late, my experiences with the Service Department have been really good. Late last July, just before the
2014 Caravan and right after Leo Bunnin bought the dealership, I discovered the cylinder heads on the LS7 in
my Z06 had some defective valve seats, so Bunnin Chevrolet replaced the heads under warranty. The folks
at Bunnin quickly verified my diagnosis, ordered a new set of heads from GM and installed them. All that was
done in time for me to run the car on PreRun 6 which was a trip down to AutoClub Speedway at Fontana to
drive our exit route out of the raceway to I-15 then show up, a week later, on Caravan Departure Day, ready
for the 5000-mile round trip.
Since then, I've had three of our vehicles in for Smog Checks at Bunnin, another trouble free process. I ringup my pal James, a service writer there, check to see if he can fit in a Smog Check and if he can, I drive right
down there. If he can't, I make an appointment a slot in the near future. Each time I've done this, Glenn, the
Service Technician who runs the emissions testing, gets the test done as quick as possible. Then, I pay my
bill and I'm out of there. In fact I did this yesterday with my 2001 Camaro. I was back home in about an hour.
Hey, I even get a free set of genuine, Delco paper floor mats. Can you see me doing my "happy dance"? Ok
seriously, folks...Chevrolet Service has a new look during "Bunnin era" and what I see is a good thing.
But what about car sales? Well, compared to the amount of cars the dealership was selling before the ownership change, so far, Leo Bunnin's tenure as dealer principle is a bang-up success. They're selling about three
times the amount of cars per month.
In fact, I've ordered your Secretary and my Wife, the Fairest Sandra the Red, Duchess of Goleta, a new Cadillac ATS-V from Bunnin. I've been dealing with Juan Miller, who's Bunnin's go-to guy for cars which are special ordered. So far, the process at the dealership level has been quick, trouble free and a pleasure. As for
Cadillac itself? Well...GM's premium brand needs to get its act together on making available information,
specifications and pricing for new cars. The ATS-V was announced last Fall and Cadillac, then, announced
orders were being taken in late February. At this writing, on 3 April, dealers still have no price information. My
questions-via-email to Cadillac's media representatives about this just go unanswered, but....I digress.
Those of you who know Sandy and I are no doubt wondering: you have no space left in your driveway and
garage. What are you going to do with yet another car? Well...we're actually going to have a net reduction in
our "fleet". The Chevy HHR Sandy drives now is going up for sale and I'm going to sell our 1995 ZR-1.
Bottom line? One reason everyone's runnin' to Bunnin is because they are making an effort to correct some
of the Corvette service problems the dealership has had in the past and they are moving metal in the used
and new car departments.
You might want to try out the new, Bunnin, Chevrolet/Cadillac.
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Volume 9, Issue 4
Corvette Club Santa Barbara
Membership Column
Pat Bloom
Our current membership is 96 with 78 Corvettes.
MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
April
Birthdays:
04/02
04/02
04/10
04/10
04/18
04/29
Mariyyn Bruce
Christopher Dennis
Paula Megowan
Peter Mackins
Lani Medina
Alan Emslie
Privacy Reminder
Old Club Rosters should be
shredded not just thrown in
the trash when replaced.
Update on Ed Clerkin: From January 22nd:I had my L4/L5/S1 back surgery on 1/8. I am pretty much
past the pain and walking twice a day. I am supposed to be walking 1.5 to 2.5 miles a day by month end and I
am up to 1.4 a day so far. Not sure what's in store for me with PT but that won't start until sometime week 6. I
cannot drive until after my first Dr visit and X-ray review. From January 23rd - Yes, very successful! No more
tingling, numbness down left leg! It was a huge relief getting past this surgery. Not sure when or if I can get
low enough to get in the vette to drive it again. From March 26th: I just had my 3rd office follow up yesterday.
Doc says X-rays look good but I am not out of the woods yet. I still need to wear my back brace 2 more
months THEN start PT. PT will likely be water aerobics or swimming or light exercise. I can drive to/from SLO
but not long distance like SB. Meanwhile, I am walking 2-5 miles a day and working on going back to work on
5/4. I also lost 10lbs since surgery and nothing fits!
Lompoc Murals Walking Tour and Luncheon
Jim Purcell
Come join us on Saturday April 25th to experience yet another jewel nestled right
here in our own back yard in the Santa Rita Hills of the Lompoc Valley. Tourists
from all over the world stop to visit Lompoc’s Big Art Murals and Art Alley
sponsored by the Lompoc Mural Society. Contained within just a few square
blocks of downtown Lompoc, there are more than 30 fascinating murals painted
by noted artists commissioned by the society.
Our tentative plan is to gather at 9:00am at the 76 Service Station at the Winchester Canyon exit on Highway 101 in Goleta. We will travel up Highway 101 to Highway 1 into Lompoc where we will congregate in the parking lot adjacent to the Visitor’s Bureau. Rich & Mary Nohr will meet us there along with a
mural society artist/docent who will guide us on a 90 minute walking tour. There will be a handout, so Mary
has requested that we each bring a pencil and clipboard (or notepad) to write on. I can’t say exactly what
they have up their sleeve this time, but you know it will be something fun. I can assure you whatever it is
will be entertaining and likely be mentally challenging. Upon conclusion of our Murals tour we will proceed
to Rich & Mary’s estate in Solvang where we’ll enjoy lunch and refreshments on their impressive Tuscanstyled patio. We plan to collect $10 per person from those that sign up to cover the cost of food and refreshments. We’ll need a headcount by April 18 so don’t hesitate to sign up if you are pretty sure you will be participating.
Ivy Aanderud will have a sign up sheet for this run at the CCSB April
Meeting or feel free to contact Jim Purcell directly if you are interested
in participating in this run. Further details will be provided to those that sign
up. The link below provides a preview and downloadable Mural map.
http://explorelompoc.com/directory/murals-lompoc/
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Reagan Presidential Library & Petersen Collection
Volume 9 Issue 4
Jim Purcell
For the third time in less than a year we found ourselves in Simi Valley once again. The first two were
for very entertaining plays at the charming Cultural
Arts Center while this time was a visit the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library. Thirty CCSB members, a third of whom are recently new to the club,
enjoyed fabulous scenery as our caravan of Corvettes drove along the coast, then turned inland
along the Santa Clara River Valley, through Grimes
Canyon, and over the Santa Susana Mountains.
It was quite a sight to see so many Corvettes cruising along the highways and
byways and winding mountain passes. I’d say we drew more than a little attention along the way as we were well-represented by four generations of Corvettes; C4’s, C5’s, C6’s and C7’s. Coincidently, as we arrived at the Library, much to our surprise was a contingent of the Solid Axle Corvette Club
with a fine collection of C1’s and C2’s on display. All that was missing to
round out the complete Corvette blood line was a C3. The automotive theme
was further supplemented by a very distinctive selection of automobiles from
the renowned Petersen Automotive Collection temporarily on display at the Library.
The Library itself was filled with memorabilia, presentations, and imagery from the era leading up to and
throughout President Reagan’s two terms in office. Most notable was a stroll through Air Force One and
Marine One, the helicopter that often shuttled President Reagan to Rancho del Cielo in the mountains above Santa Barbara. It was also very interesting to peer inside an exact replication of the Oval Office,
touch a section of the infamous Berlin Wall, and then amble through the Rose Garden on the way to President Reagan’s final resting place.
Upon leaving the Library our sizable entourage gathered at Viva La Pasta, an excellent Italian restaurant in
the nearby Wood Ranch Shopping Center. It turned out to be yet another fantastic day to be on an exciting
road trip with the Corvette Club of Santa Barbara.
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Winos Gone Wild under the Wisteria - Photos Only
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Corvette Club Santa Barbara
Volume 9, Issue 4
CLASSIFIEDS
1996 CORVETTE COLLECTOR EDITION CONVERTIBLE
SEBRING SILVER/BLACK TOP – 32,860 miles
Original owner and garage-kept
SPOTLESS, FLAWLESS CONDITION!!
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6 speed manual transmission
5.7 Liter - LT-4 V8, 330 HP at 5800rpm
17” Chrome Wheels – Run Flat tires
6-way Power Seats
AM/FM Delco/Bose Music System with CD player
Chrome “COLLECTOR EDITION” Emblems Front, Rear, Sides
Perforated Grey Sport Seats with Collector Edition Embroidery
Grey Interior
Window Sticker Available
ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADDED:
 SUNTEK UV protection, clear paint protection film for front bumper, lower hood and
fenders, headlights, fog lights, side mirrors and door cups.
 Custom Walnut Wood dash, console, door panels and rear speakers – Daytona
Dash kit
 Custom Dash Cover – from CA Car Cover USA
 Custom Corvette neoprene seat covers
 Borla Stainless Exhaust System with Chrome Exhaust tips
 Chrome Collector Edition Sill Plates
 Custom Painted grey hash stripes, drivers side fender
 Custom taillight louvers
NOTE: Personalized License plate “CRUSN 96”
$22,400 obo
Call or email:
Allen Hauth (805)-484-4807 [email protected]
for more photos see club website
Privacy Reminder
Old Club Rosters should be
shredded not just thrown in
the trash when replaced.
Credit for the included photography goes to the attendees of our
events and regularly include:
Roger Hoyt, Inge Stallings,
Sandy Halverson, Sharon &
Fred Smith, Jim Purcell, Fred
Lopez, Ivy Aanderud & Paul
Zemella
2000 Corvette Convertible, Silver/Black, 19,300 miles
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6-Speed Manual Transmission
Power Adjustable Leather Bucket Seats
Heads UP Display
Dual Zone Air Conditioning
Steering Column – Power Telescoping & Manual Tilt
Six–Way Power Passenger seat
Memory Package
AM/FM Stereo with CD Player
Added in Last 2 years;
4-2012-Zo6 Shocks
2-2012-Zo6 Sway bars
New front Leaf Spring
Hurricane Cold Air Intake
X Pipe
Corsa Tiger Shark Performance exhaust
Rocker Rails BY A&A corvette
Hid low Beam lights with Ballasts
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Corvette Club Santa Barbara
Volume 9, Issue 4
Minutes of March 3, 2015 General Meeting
Mesa Café & Bar - 1972 Cliff Dr. - Santa Barbara, CA
1. Meeting called to order
6:42 pm. A Large crowd tonight. New Members Dave
and Debra Hanks and Terry and Nancy Moore. Guest tonight was old mem
ber Bill Barrison.
2. Secretary’s Report distributed and approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report distributed and approved.
4. Membership Report: 96 members with 77 cars as of today. Check roster to make
sure your information is correct especially your email addresses. Club now
has 8 C7’s. Birthdays for March are Ed Clerkin, Hib Halverson, Carole Burgess, Pat
Bloom, Ray Seider and Phil Bunn.
5. Bragging Corner: Please email Pat on anything interesting happening to you for the next
newsletter column.
6. NCM Ambassadors Report. Frank reports raffle won in Arizona. Check the museum website for tickets. Corvette Museum Motorsport Park receives award. USBK to sponsor
garages for private people to use. We will be putting in an order for club logo clothes.
Please see Frank if would like to place an order. Can put logo on almost anything or
buy clothes from Chaz.
7. Activities Chairperson: Ivy discussed Winos gone wild event and Reagan Library runs for
March. Griffin Park run in April and Peters run to Magic Castle Oct 24.
03/14/15 -- Winos gone Wild. ( Thore Edgren’s home with Tony and Paula Megowan.)
03/28/15 -- Reagan Library.
04/11/15 -- Griffith Park Observatory.
04/25/15 -- Lompoc Murals run.
8. Old Business: To set up a committee to work on club sponsorship.
9. New Business: Elections coming up. Agreed to continue if approved are Judy PurcellVice President, Sandy Rubel- Secretary, Frank LoMonaco-NCM Ambassador, Fred
Smith-Publicity, Fred Lopez- Treasurer, Tony Megowan-Historian and Pat BloomMembership. President Jim Purcell will be stepping down as well as Activities Ivy Aan
derud. We will need people to step up for these positions.
10. Tech Talk: None.
11. 50/50 Raffle: Pot $93. Lani Medina won pot. Split and club gets $46.50. Raffled off a
couple donated hats.
12. Next meeting April 7, 2015 at the Mesa Café.
13. No Correspondence.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm.
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For clothing embroidered with
the Corvette Club Santa Barbara logo contact Frank or
Barbara LoMonaco.
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Members of the NCM receive 10%
to 15% discount on purchases from
the museum store.
Check the store before buying Corvette related items from other vendors—you might be surprised at the
current inventory as well as prices.
Be sure to check the items on sale
while you are there.
Special
Member
Pricing!
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