The Vette Sette - Classic Glass Corvette Club

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Volume XXII Issue 2 February 2012
The Vette Sette
Adam’s little red corvette
Just a few of about 150 people who gathered at Day's Chevrolet for the reveal. GOTCHA’ is a great word to describe his reaction.
Here are two links to online
stories about CGCC’s
restoration of Adam Troxel’s
corvette that pretty well
sum it up.
INDEX
Vette resto pics
Presidents message
Jan meeting minutes
Chick-fil-A parade
2013 Corvette info
corvetteblogger.com
Hemmings Motor News
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Classic Glass Corvette Club
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Keith Cearns, Steve Waddell and Bob
Klinger work on the brakes.
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Photos
by
Calvin Cruce
and
Toni Etter
This is the interior we started with.
Several different problems are attacked at the same time.
Dan Casey is glad to get the old
nasty, worn out carpet out.
Steve Hodge really gets into his work.
After the seats are out we can
see what we have in front of us.
Butch Chellino becomes a human hoist under the back.
Bob Klinger(L) and Charlie Koninsky
work on the door weather stripping.
Holly watches Eric Gillespie at Collision Pro apply the torch red paint.
Randy Kicklighter was happy to get the
seats installed that he refurbished.
Toni and Carl Etter work on a
door panel together.
Ken Cearns and everyone had
some fun.
Larry Yon(R) presents the car to a
very happy Holly and Adam Troxel.
Adam is all smiles as he exits his car.
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President’s Message
It is a new year! I like the sound
of the word “new”. It conjures
up all kinds of emotions and
visions. Like the feel and smell
of a new car. You know what I
am talking about. The way you
are sitting at a stop light and
Greg Brooks
have to look at the tach just to make sure
the engine is still running because it is soooo
smooth. Or better yet, how about a new baby.
Your mind marvels at this miracle of new life
laying there before you. Sleeping so still in the
crib you have to reach down and lay a hand on
them just to make sure they are still breathing.
I like the sound of a new year as well. It gives
us the opportunity for new adventures. It
allows us to make new promises, put
misadventures behind us and put time
between past sorrows that lets us move
forward.
That being said, we as a club have the
opportunity to meet new people, go to new
places, help new people, and volunteer at new
events. Sign up for the Valentines Cruise,
volunteered for SuperVette, tell Rick Engle you
would like to be an event leader, sit at a table
with someone new at club meetings, and …..
well you get my meaning. You will never know
how much fun you can have if you don’t get
out of your comfort zone. As many of you
have heard me say before, Rita and I have met
our very best friends through Classic Glass
Corvette Club. Some have moved away but we
still remain close because of the friendship
created by CGCC. It wasn’t done by just
attending meetings. We went to many events
and sat and talked with lots of people.
Carl Etter has a good start for SuperVette
Saturday but he still needs a lot of help. We
will be needing items for the silent auction and
giveaways. We will need people to help set up
and take down the tables and chairs, as well as
all the other tasks it takes to put on our show.
Carl will let us know when and where he needs
help but it is up to us to volunteer.
Rick may not be able to make each and every
event so he will be needing help leading some
cruises. Step up and volunteer to be an event
manager.
Ok, time for me to step down from my soap
box. Let’s just go out there and have some fun
this year, some new fun and a little old fun as
well.
Hope to see y’all at the Cavalry Children’s
home outing and the Valentine’s Day cruise as
well. The “Not So Newlywed” game should be
as exciting as always.
Remember, it is the cars that brought us
together but it is the people that keep us
coming back.
Greg
"PS We recognize the next meeting is on
Valentine’s Day. We will try and make it a
special day for everyone. Hope to see you
there."
Statements appearing in The Vette Sette are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent an opinion of CGCC,
officers, or editors. Permission to reprint any material herein is granted provided full credit is given to Classic Glass Corvette
Club, Marietta GA, and the author(s). The Vette Sette is not affiliated with General Motors. “Corvette” and the Corvette emblem
are registered trademarks of General Motors, Inc. Newsletter editor: Calvin Cruce
Page 3
Minutes of the January 10, 2012 CGCC meeting
The meeting was called to order at 7:30
p.m. by President Greg Brooks. Greg
welcomed everyone to the first meeting of
the New Year and introduced this year’s
Board of Directors: Steve Waddell, Keelie
Sparks, Frank Macaluso and Larry Yon.
Greg then introduced the Officers: Chris
Reed, Vice President of Membership; Rick
Engle, Vice President of Activities; Tonie
Etter, Vice President at Large; Lilas Pratt,
Treasurer; and Mana Swope, Secretary.
Greg stated that both Chaz Cone,
Webmaster, and Calvin Cruce, Newsletter
Editor, have agreed to stay on for another
year, and that Jim Johannes will be taking
over the club store. Greg announced that
Carl Etter will be the SuperVette Czar
again this year.
Audit: Greg stated his wife, Rita, will be
performing the bookkeeping audit again
this year (Rita has done the audit for the
past two years). He had previously asked
the Board if there were any conflicts, but
there were no objections from the Board.
There were none from the membership as
well.
Restoration Project: The Troxel
restoration project reveal was Saturday,
January 7, at Day’s Chevrolet. There were
approximately 150 people in attendance,
including a photographer from the Marietta
Daily Journal. On behalf of Day’s
Chevrolet, Jennifer Still made a
presentation of $500 to Adam Troxel.
Tonie Etter introduced two special guests:
Scott and Jackie Blalock, owners of
Collision Pro & Restoration. Collision Pro
performed the bodywork and the paint job
on Adam’s car. After thanking Classic
Glass, Scott stated his shop does collision
and restoration repairs, and provided a
brief description the work they do. He
answered several questions from CGCC
members and then mentioned that he
provides a lifetime warranty on paint jobs.
Scott offered the use of his shop to the
Club for demonstrations, meetings, etc.
Randy Kicklighter acknowledged the
dedication and hard work of all who helped
with the restoration project.
Expectations: Greg has two expectations
for the club this year. The first is to Get
Involved. Greg provided the following
examples: volunteering to be an event
coordinator and helping with SuperVette
Saturday. He also asked that active
members get in touch with those that
haven’t been to a recent meeting or
participated in recent events.
The second expectation is with the Budget.
If you have a project you’d like the club to
sponsor or to be involved with, send an
email to any of the Board members with
the information.
Greg then gave the members a group hug
because he hadn’t yet received a single
derogatory email!
Minutes: There were no minutes to
present because the last meeting was the
Holiday Party.
Treasurer’s Report: Lilas Pratt presented
the report. She noted there is an addition
error which will be corrected in next
month’s report. Doug Reed made a motion
to accept the report, Wayne Ray seconded
the motion, and it passed unanimously.
Membership: Chris Reed advised that
raffle tickets will be used for the
membership drawing instead of the sign-in
sheet in order to preserve the list of
attendees. Chris also advised that
membership dues are due.
Continued on page 5
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Continued from page 4
6oth
Anniversary
Chris
introduced the four new members
receiving
tagsNancy
and window
Larryname
then asked
Holmon toclings
come as
to
well as
the
new
member
who
joined
the
the front of the room. There he presented
club that
night.
ThereMembership
were two visitors,
her with
a Lifetime
for her 25
both of
whom
were introduced
by their
years
of continued
service to CGCC.
CGCC friends.
VP at Large, Greg Brooks asked if anyone
Therehad
were
76car
members
a new
since the in
lastattendance,
meeting. With
and Jane
Tenedini
won
the
membership
none, he proceeded with the
50/25/25
drawing.
drawing. He said the pot had grown to $156
so each winner would receive $39. The
Activities:
Rick Engle
thanked
everyone
lucky winners
were Cindy
Cowart
and Rita
Brooks. the Holiday Party and also
for attending
thanked those that helped with the ChickNext Chris
Johnson,
of Membership
Fil-A Bowl
Parade.
HeVPadvised
that the
introduced
ourhas
visitors
andof
Events
Calendar
newincluding
entries,Greg
some
Judy,
who
told
us
of
their
2006
yellow
vette.
which are tentative (waiting on
He
stated
that
he
had
gone
to
high
school
confirmation). He then directed everyone’s
with to
Frank
Susan andthe
Wayne
attention
theMacaluso.
flyers describing
were
excited
to
tell
us
of
their
1962
with
January and February activities. The
64,000
original
miles
when
they
purchased
Calvary Children’s Home “Bowl-a-Thon”
will beit.held at Stars & Strikes in Dallas on
January 21. This venue has more to offer
the kids
and
was less
costly than
thetheir
Larry
thanked
our Sideline’s
staff for
previous
venue.
There
be 28-30
attention
to the
groupwill
tonight.
attending from the Home.
With all business concluded, the meeting
The Valentine’s
cruise will be to
adjourned atDay
8:28pm.
Chattanooga on February 11-12. The first
Respectfully
stop on
Saturdaysubmitted,
will be at the Georgia
Winery in Ringgold, followed-up with a
cruiseKeelie
through
battlefields
Sparksthe
, Secretary
2011 to the
Chattanooga Choo-Choo. After dinner
(possibly at the Station House Restaurant),
Greg will be hosting the “Not So Newlywed
Game.” Sunday morning starts with a
breakfast buffet, then a trip to the
Tennessee Aquarium. Rick is looking into
a boat cruise for the afternoon.
Reservations for the hotel are to be made
by the club members. Those wanting to
go up Friday night will be given the code to
receive the reduced room rate.
Rick’s goal is to have one club activity
each month. He asked for assistance from
the club in chairing events, and he also
asked that members sign up for the events
they wish to participate in on the website.
SuperVette Saturday: The event will be
held on May 5. Carl Etter will ask Chaz to
put the sign-up sheets on the website. He
warned that if you don’t sign up, you will
get a phone call. Ads have already been
made up and mailed out.
Scott Oliver asked that each member
solicit donations from businesses for door
prizes/silent auction – no donation is too
small. He advised that we need to start
now.
Jennifer Still announced that Day’s
Chevrolet is donating $1,500 for
SuperVette Saturday, which prompted
cheers and applause from the members.
NCM Ambassador: Charlie Koninsky
stated that tonight was the last chance for
the $10 NCM raffle tickets. The raffle is to
be held on February 2.
Charlie mentioned that the NCM events
noted in black on the Events calendar are
club-supported. He then discussed the
upcoming club-supported events:
Volunteer work weekend – June 2; C5/C6
Bash – in April; 18th Anniversary – Labor
Day weekend; Vets ‘n Vettes – October
31-November 3. For a list of all NCM
events, he directed members to the NCM
website: corvettemuseum.org.
Charlie advised the Baymont has been
bought out and will become a Holiday Inn
Express. After April, the CGCC rate will
increase to $74 (currently $69). He is
working on blocking rooms for the clubsponsored events.
Club Store: Jim Johannes is holding a
“liquidation sale” of some of the older
merchandise, which includes pins and
2011 SuperVette shirts. He also has
CGCC windshield clings for $10. Jim is
looking for fresh ideas for a new clothing
line for members in order to show a bigger
Continued on page 6
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Outgoing and incoming BOD have transition meeting
Mana Swope (L) agreed to be the 2012
Secretary. Lilas Pratt (R) agreed to be the new
Treasurer for 2012.
2012 President Greg Brooks chairs his first Board of Directors meeting at
Sidelines.
continued from page 5
club presence at events. One suggestion
he presented was to monogram the club
logo along with the member’s name on
shirts.
Webmaster: Chaz Cone reminded
everyone to submit a picture of their
Corvette for the Members Garage.
VP at Large: There was one new
Corvette in response to Tonie Etter’s
question about new cars - Evert Hekman
announced he recently purchased a 2011
silver coupe from Day’s Chevrolet.
Tonie requested that members help in
finding guest speakers to share
information with the club. She advised that
the information does not necessarily have
to be about cars, but could be something
of interest to all.
There was $204 in the 50/25/25 drawing.
Both Glenn Brooks and Nancy Alexander
won $51 each.
New Business: Doug Reed asked that
the members support the businesses that
have helped out with our projects and
events (e.g., the Troxel restoration and
SuperVette Saturday). A list of business
was requested.
Closing: After Greg thanked the Sidelines
wait staff, he reminded the club that the
next Board of Directors Meeting is
February 7 and the next General Meeting
is scheduled for February 14.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mana Swope
Secretary
Classic Glass Corvette Club 2012
Please welcome two new members
Patrick Davis with an ‘81 frost
beige/camel coupe
Chris Massey with an ’04 burgandy coupe
Page 6
2011 Chick-fil-A Bowl
parade was a success
and the best December
weather ever sure helped.
The route was a sea of
orange and blue and
energetic fans. Lunch
afterward at the Marietta
Diner hit the hungry spot.
Chuck Bowen attaches the static cling for his rider.
He is a new member and first time parade
participant.
Photos courtesy Calvin Cruce
and Nancy Holman
Keelie Sparks clowns around with Aubie, The
Auburn University mascot.
The crowds were large and boisterous all along the parade route. It was a great feeling to be in the
middle of that atmosphere. Come join us for the next one.
Mike Rose and Teresa Spiesel head down the parade route.
With our horsepower we don't need a cleanup person.
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Volume XXI! Issue 2 February 2012
427 Convertible Collector Edition
then askedin
Nancy
Holmon to come to
to beLarry
available
2013
the front of the room. There he presented
her with a Lifetime Membership for her 25
“The 2013
model year will be historic for
years of continued service to CGCC.
Corvette, marking its 60th Anniversary and the
final year
the current
‘C6’asked
generation,”
VP atfor
Large,
Greg Brooks
if anyonesaid
Chris Perry,
vice
president,
Global
Marketing
had a new car since the last meeting. With
and Strategy
Chevrolet.
“We
none, hefor
proceeded
with
the couldn’t
50/25/25think
of a more
fitting
theseto $156
drawing.
Heway
saidto
thecelebrate
pot had grown
so each
winner
wouldback
receive
The
milestones
than
bringing
one$39.
of the
lucky winners
were CindyinCowart
and Rita
most-coveted
combinations
the brand’s
historyBrooks.
– the Corvette convertible and a 427
cubic-inch engine.”
Next Chris Johnson, VP of Membership
introduced our visitors including Greg and
Judy, who told us of their 2006 yellow vette.
He stated that he had gone to high school
with Frank Macaluso. Susan and Wayne
were excited to tell us of their 1962 with
64,000 original miles when they purchased
it.
Larry thanked our Sideline’s staff for their
attention to the group tonight.
With all business concluded, the meeting
adjourned
atConvertible
8:28pm.
The Corvette
427
blends elements
Information on the 2013, 60th
Anniversary Edition Corvette
All 2013 Corvette models will be available with
a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an
Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond
leather-wrapped interior with suede accents.
Convertible models will have a blue top.
Additional content includes a ZR1-style rear
spoiler, special badging, gray-painted brake
calipers and the “60th” logo on the wheel
center caps, steering wheel and seat
headrests. An optional graphics package adds
full-length racing stripes in Pearl Silver Blue,
including a tonal stripe stitched into the
convertible top, extending the graphic theme
over the roof.
For 2013, all Corvettes will feature 60th
Anniversary badges on the fascias and the
“waterfall” panel on convertible models, as
well as 60th logos in the instrument panel
gauge cluster and on the sill plates.
of the Z06 and ZR1 models to create the
Respectfully submitted,
fastest and most-capable convertible in
Corvette’s history.
2013 Corvette model run
information you need to know
Its heart is the 427-cubic-inch (7.0L) LS7
engine from the Corvette Z06. It is the most
powerful engine ever installed in a production
Corvette convertible. It will only available with
a six-speed manual transmission.
The 2013 model run is the final model run
for the C6 Corvette. This means the 2013
model run will be the last opportunity to
purchase the current Corvette models,
including Grand Sport, Z06 and ZR1. The
2013 model run is also scheduled to start
production in May 2012.
Keelie Sparks, Secretary 2011
The 427 Convertible also features several
carbon-fiber components, a raised hood, Z06style fenders, and floor panels that help
reduce weight.
The combination of low mass and high output
will make this one of the fastest convertibles
in the world, delivering estimated 0-60
performance of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed
of more than 190mph.
The 2013 Corvette production period is
expected to run for approximately nine
months. That means the next model run will
NOT immediately follow the end of the 2013
model run. Dealers will need to be prepared
for several months in 2013 without
Corvette production.
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Web page
Meeting Location Sidelines Grill
1440 Roswell Road Marietta, GA
Approx. 1 Mile East of the Big Chicken
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P.O. Box 4936
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Meeting Time: 7:30 PM
Next Meeting February 14, 2012
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