Nov/Dec - Corvette Club of Richmond

November/December 2013
CCRuisin’
The Official Newsletter of the Corvette Club of Richmond
v
Heritage Show
pages 15-16
Visit us online at http://www.corvetteclubofrichmond.com
2
CCRuisin’
CCR OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Paul Murman (804) 748-7695
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Kirby Montgomery (804) 784-3173
[email protected]
TREASURER
JR Walker (804) 779-3169
[email protected]
RECORDING SECRETARY
Margaret Wilson (804) 588-5735
[email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Jeremy Welborn (804) 370-7354
[email protected]
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Doris Brody (804) 744-3937
[email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Butch Bateman (804) 550-0769
[email protected]
HISTORIAN
David Dolan (804) 346-5266
[email protected]
WEBMASTER
Rob Bickert (804) 920-4092
[email protected]
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Bob Brody (804) 405-1568
[email protected]
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CCR Officers
2
Message from the President
3-4
November Meeting & Party
4
Revs & Rumbles @ the NCM
5-6
2014 Officers Ballot
6
COMING SOON
Caravan to Montpelier
Trivial Challenge
Christmas Dinner Dance
Holiday Lights
Million Dollar Quartet
7
8
8-9
10
10
EVENT RECAPS
On Point!
Little Collection Shines
Winning Day at Heritage
11-13
14
15-16
New Members & Big Winners
17
Corvettes for Sale
18
November Birthdays
19
2013 Meetings & Party Hosts
19
December Birthdays
20
2014 Meetings & Party Hosts
20
2013 Calendar Highlights
21
Club Apparel
21
Sponsors
22
Not the Only Bottom Feeders
23
3
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
A Message from the President
By Paul Murman, C.C.R. President
This is the last newsletter for 2013. The holidays are fast
approaching and the cooler temperatures are finally beginning
to arrive. Those with convertibles have had an extended "top
down" season and the Club has offered many events for you to
cruise with your fellow members. It has again been a busy year
and there is still more to come.
One more event to come is the annual Christmas Dinner Dance,
the premiere event of the Club. As has been the custom in the
past, the club will pick up more than half the cost of the evening for members and their spouses or
significant others, as long as those spouses or significant others are paid members. You get a great
meal and an evening of dancing and partying with your CCR family for a reasonable price, making this
an event not to be missed. The menu as well as event details can be found in this newsletter.
Also, the November General Membership Meeting marks the last meeting of the year. It is an
important one because at that meeting we will elect the Officers and Board Members for 2014.
Ballots will be handed out at the meeting, but for those who cannot attend, I would urge you to fill
out the absentee ballot included in this newsletter and make sure it gets to the Club before the
meeting on November 8.
This is my last communication as President. I find it hard to believe that the past two years have gone
by so fast. We have done so much these past two years. Beginning the 2012 year, I had the past
experience of serving as President in 2007 and 2008; however, the challenges facing the club were
different this time. Looking back over the past two years, I know we met those challenges and the
Club is once again strong and successful.
Of course, success doesn’t come unless you have great support, and I received great support. I owe a
great debt of gratitude to the Board members who served these past two years and who have worked
very hard to support me and my fellow members; I especially want to recognize and thank my
"people" who did so much to help carry the load; and I owe a great debt of gratitude to the
membership for their tremendous support. Our members were always encouraging, rarely
discouraging, willing to help (many times without even having to ask) and just fun people to be with.
CCR is an outstanding organization because of the members. We are a giving group that cares. We
give of our time, treasury, and talents, not only to our fellow Club members and CCR events, but also
to those who are less fortunate through our support of charitable organizations. Although we are a
Corvette car club, we are also an association of people. I choose to drive a Corvette because it is one
of the finest production cars, and I choose to belong to CCR because it is once again the Greatest
Corvette Club in the World!
(continued on page 4)
4
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
A Message from the President (cont'd)
I thank you for allowing me to serve the Club, and I thank
you for your total support. It has been a tremendously fun
time. I’m looking forward to allowing others the opportunity
to serve, and I’m looking forward to giving them my support.
It is said that life is a journey. For me, I’d prefer to make the
trip in a Corvette with my special gal by my side.
Paul Murman
2013 CCR President
November 8 Membership Meeting & After Party
Our next General Membership Meeting will take
place on Friday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m. Many
members arrive as early as 7:00 p.m. to visit in the
parking lot. Feel free to come early if you aren’t in
the habit of doing so. This month’s meeting will be
held at the Markel Corporation Building in
Innsbrook. The address is 4521 Highwoods
Parkway, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. There is plenty
of parking available.
4521 Highwoods Parkway, Glen Allen, VA 23060
Meeting Directions:
From I-295, take exit 51B for Nuckols Road South. From Nuckols Road, turn right at the first traffic
light onto Sadler Road. Take the next left turn onto Sadler Place. Then take an immediate right onto
Highwoods Parkway. Take the first left into the parking lot (you will see the "Markel" sign). The
Markel Building will be directly in front of you. Enter under the carport on the right side of the
building as you face it.
After Party:
This month's after party will take place at Padow's NEW LOCATION, which is even closer to our West
End meeting location. Padow's new address is 4121 Cox Road #C, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060. It is
located right next to the new Hondo's Steak House. A variety of pizza will be served, including soft
drinks, coffee, tea, etc. The cost to members is $15/couple or $8/single. This is a 50% savings off the
actual cost which is subsidized by the Club! Members are invited to bring a variety of desserts for the
enjoyment of all. Sidney and Eddie Padow are looking forward to having the Corvette Club of
Richmond back to see their new location, so plan on joining us!
5
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Revs & Rumbles @ the National Corvette Museum
By Barry Roper, NCM Ambassador/Lifetime Member, (804) 794-0548
As 2013 draws to a close, CCR members look to the coming year's events hoping to create an
enjoyable mix of new adventures interspersed with traditional and recurring journeys. Coming up
with a workable balance can be a challenge for both the CCR Board and the Events Coordinator. Too
much repetition risks diminishing participation by members who may feel they've "been there, done
that" a number of times already. However, excessive emphasis on untried venues may fall flat due to
lack of interest, cost, competing dates, or excessive time requirements. Finally, add to the dilemma
the fact that many of the participants are recent inductees, and eager to be involved, with any event
being new to them.
So where is this going? 2014 already
promises to be a banner year for CCR
members
to
become
better
acquainted with the National
Corvette Museum in Bowling Green,
Kentucky. With the 20th Anniversary
Celebration of the NCM now only
nine months away (August), those
members who are planning to share the festivities with 8,000 or more of their closest Corvette friends
already have a relatively unique adventure awaiting. Added to that is the option for making the
journey to the Museum as a member of the National Corvette Caravan by participating in the
Carolinas and Virginia contingent as it departs from Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, August 26.
This promises to be a fantastic week of "everything Corvette" and we already have 21 members
registered for the Caravan.
Another opportunity exists for visiting the NCM at a
time when the crowds are not nearly so massive and
the Museum's offerings and facilities are yours to
explore with ease. Frequently several members
from a club will arrange for a Club Visit that is an
individualized experience. These trips are usually
between two and six days long, as desired by the
touring members. Typically, the visits are made on a
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or often a Saturday,
Sunday, and Monday, particularly if the plan is to
include a tour of the Corvette plant across from the
Museum (no plant tours run on Saturday or Sunday). Other parts of the Club Visit may include a
guided tour of the entire Museum, a "behind the scenes" tour, a guided road trip to a destination
away from the Museum such as to dine or visit a local attraction, a meal at the Corvette Cafe, time
spent in the Corvette store, or a visit to the construction site for the Motorsports Park across I-65
from the Museum (see photo).
(continued on page 6)
6
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Revs & Rumbles (cont'd)
Some groups offer to spend some of their site visit working a four hour stint doing jobs on behalf of
the Museum. Personalized badges are made for the visit participants and frequently a previously
ordered Club brick or individual brick can be unveiled by the staff. Often, an R8C (museum delivery of
a new Corvette) experience can be witnessed during the visit. As is evident, the possibilities are
numerous and can be customized to suit both first time visitors and returning guests. Lodging, dining
reservations, and other details can also be coordinated by a staff member assigned to assist visitors
with planning details.
Visit www.corvettemuseum.com and in the column on the left
side of the home page, click on "Club Visits" to view details of the
options as well as to read summaries of previous club visits, such
as the one by the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club some years ago or
the extended visit by the Corvettes Unlimited Corvette Club from
Pennsville, New Jersey. Any club member can volunteer to "OD"
such an event (be the "Officer of the Day") by contacting the
Events Coordinator for consideration of the event and hopefully
inclusion in the calendar. Maybe 2014 or even 2015 will include
such a memory making trip that will allow exploration of the ever-changing delights that define our
National Corvette Museum.
Officers and Board Members Election 2014
CCR will conduct the election for the 2014 offices during the November Membership Meeting.
Currently, only one individual is running for each office. Please see the representative ballot below. If
anyone believes that one or more of the individuals currently running should be disqualified, please
contact Steve DuBosky at (804) 824-4456. Ensuing discussions will be kept confidential. Finally, if you
are unable to make the November meeting but desire to vote, please do so by sending your selections
to Steve at [email protected] by November 7, 2013.
2014 CCR OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS BALLOT
President
___ Kirby Montgomery
Vice President
___ Bruce Griggs
Treasurer
___ JR Walker
Recording Secrertary
___ Margaret Wilson
Newsletter Editor
___ Mike Starr
Corresponding Secretary
___ Donna Carr
Sergeant at Arms
___ Butch Bateman
Historian
___ David Dolan
Web Master
___ Rob Bickert
(Write-ins)
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
___ ____________________
7
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Caravan to James Madison's Montpelier
Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m., ODs: Kathy and Rick Franklin
On November 9, 2013, the Corvette Club of Richmond will caravan to the plantation home of James
and Dolly Madison in Orange, Virginia. The property is owned by the National Preservation Trust and
has been brought back to the condition and size when President and Mrs. Madison resided in the
home during the early 1800s. Montpelier has been opened for visitors since 2008. The cost for a
guided house tour is $18 per person. You can visit the grounds for no admission fee.
The caravan will begin at the WaWa station located at West Broad Street and Route 288. Departure
will be at 10:30 a.m. for a quick trip on I-64 West to the Zion’s Crossroads exit (Route 15 North) and
on to the town of Gordonsville for a lunch stop at the BBQ Exchange. The owner/chef is reported to
be quite the chef extraordinaire. Check out their website for the menu selections:
http://www.bbqex.com.
After lunch is completed, another 25 minute cruise will put
the caravan at Montpelier. There is plenty of paved parking
for our Corvettes. The introduction movie and mansion
tour last for approximately two hours. After the mansion
tour, we are able to roam the grounds and visit the
additional historic locations.
Restrooms are located at the Montpelier Visitors Center,
along with a very limited selection of food. There are
plenty of picnic tables at the Visitor Center for those wishing to brave the November weather. This is
a rain or shine event. You may return to your home destinations at your own leisure.
This location is spectacular, with beautiful views of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains. The Franklin
Virginia history tour adds another check mark to your bucket list. Contact Kathy or Rick Franklin for
more information at (804) 744-7023.
8
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Trivial Challenge
Saturday, November 23, 7:00 p.m., OD: Paul Murman
Are you smarter than a Mustang owner? Then prove it.
On November 23, beginning around 7:00 p.m., we will have our second
annual game night. We will play a version of that popular game of the
1970s called Trivial Pursuit. The goal will be to answer as many questions
correctly within a specific time limit. Points will be awarded for correct
answers, with more points earned based on how quickly the questions are
answered. Additional points can be earned for a variety of reasons only
known to the OD. The winner will be awarded the coveted "smart ___"
trophy, currently held by team captain Val Miser.
So that no one person is embarrassed individually, we will compete in three person teams. Teams will
be created based on random selection, however, to keep harmony in the family, both husband and
wife cannot be on the same team. All questions will be selected from the "easy" category, except for
the team that has Steve Dubosky as a member. His team only gets questions from the most difficult
category. Following the agenda used last year, and, as is the custom in our club, a pot luck meal will
also part of the experience. The location and the venue will be determined at a later date and will be
based on the number of participants. Thus, everyone is encouraged to sign up early so the plans can
be finalized.
So on November 23 – Let the game begin!
Christmas Dinner Dance
Saturday, December 7, 6:00 p.m., OD: Paul Murman
This year’s Christmas Dinner Dance will be held on the evening of
Saturday, December 7. Once again, we will be at Meadowbrook Country
Club (3700 Cogbill Road, Richmond, Virginia 23234). We will have happy
hour starting at 6:00 p.m. with light hors d’oeuvre.
The Christmas party has historically been a "dress up" event, with many
leaning toward the formal side, so please dress accordingly. The cost for
this year’s party is just $35 for members and $70 for guests. For the
purpose of definition, a guest is anyone who has not either paid the $25
annual membership dues or paid the $10 membership fee for their spouse or significant other.
Dinner will be served by the staff at Meadowbrook beginning at 7:00 p.m. You must identify your
entrée selection with your payment. If you do not identify your selection, one will be made for you.
Please let us know in advance of any medical dietary restrictions. Don't miss CCR's annual gala!
9
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Christmas Dinner Dance Schedule and Menu
6:00 p.m.
Cash Bar (prices tentative)
House drinks $5.00
Domestic beer $3.50
Premium drinks $6.50 Wine $5.50
Premium beer $4.50 Sodas $2.50
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Entrée Selections
Each entrée served with a house salad,
warm rolls and coffee or tea.
Prime Rib
Slow roasted with au Jus
Gentleman’s cut, 11 oz.
Baked potato
Broccoli with lemon butter
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Chicken breast stuffed with ham
and Swiss cheese
Baked potato
Broccoli with lemon butter
Vegetarian Pasta Primavera
Dessert: Meadowbrook Pie
8:00 p.m.
Band music and dancing: The Pizzaz! Band
10
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
13th Annual CCR Holiday Lights at the Beach
Saturday-Sunday, December 14-15, ODs: Danny Terry & Norma Bonner
Full details for this event are in the October newsletter...this is just a reminder.
We will meet at Noon at the Dairy Queen at Route 5 and I-295 and will depart at 12:30 p.m. We
will caravan by way of scenic back roads to Suffolk for a pit stop at the home of Susan Jaworski and
William Hardy. From there, we’ll travel to the hotel, check in, and get situated before heading out
around 5:00 pm for dinner at Rudee’s.
Please make your own hotel reservations at (757) 437-9100. We have blocked off 20 rooms at the
Country Inn & Suites, at 1801 Atlantic Avenue, at a rate of $75 for reservations made BEFORE
December 1.
Sign the events book at the November meeting or call Danny and Norma at (804) 458-2190 or
(804) 731-4575 so we’ll have a good headcount for our dinner reservation.
Million Dollar Quartet
Saturday, March 29, OD: Steve DuBosky
Greetings fellow country music-lovers and rock-and-rollers. This is to
remind y’all that we have another deadline coming up, December 15,
for the CCR event to see the musical "Million Dollar Quartet." This is a
VERY limited engagement (3/28-3/30) at the Chrysler Hall in
Norfolk. We have held 126 seats at the discounted price of $66 a
person for the Saturday, March 29, matinee at 2:00 p.m. We currently
have 38 people confirmed/paid already. We need a MINIMUM of 22
people (11 couples) to send us their money before December 15 to
hold the remaining seats. If we do not meet that minimum, the theater will release the remaining
tickets/seats to the general public. Those who have already purchased their tickets are guaranteed
their primo seats. For questions, please contact Steve DuBosky at [email protected]. To
purchase tickets, mail checks made payable to Steve DuBosky, 11450 Brickshire Park, Providence
Forge, Virginia 23140.
11
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
5th Annual Vettes on the Point "On Point!"
By Lori Dolan
Bob Brody has been listing me as an OD for this event, but he wrote the initial articles, contacted the
hotel, led our caravan, and arranged for our Saturday night dinner at Jake's. My only job was to write
this recap...so here goes!
On Friday afternoon, Dave and I pulled into the staging area and found a crowd circling a red C7
Stingray. We should have been in Dave’s yellow C7, but when we went to pick it up at Heritage the
night before, we found it had been ordered incorrectly. Dave ordered an automatic, but what came in
was a 7 speed stick. Heritage had a beautiful red C7 available on the lot, but we wanted yellow. We
would have to reorder. That same evening John and Susie Rhodes went to Heritage and traded up to
that red C7. So, THAT was the red C7 we were all ogling now!
This was the first weekend in October and the day
was perfect for our caravan--sunny and
unseasonably warm with temperatures in the 80s.
OD Bob Brody called a drivers’ meeting, handed
out directions to Mariners Landing, and then we
hit the road. Traffic was good and the caravan
stayed together easily. About 40 miles up the road
we picked up our CCR Powhatan members. After a
short break we drove another hour to Forest,
Virginia, where we made a stop at a Sheetz for a restroom break and a chance to purchase snacks,
drinks, and ice before checking into the hotel. The entire route was beautiful, but the scenery and the
winding country roads of the last 30 minutes were fabulous.
That night, we had a potluck dinner in Steve and Karen DuBosky’s 3-bedroom condo. These Friday
night get-togethers are a blast with plenty of good food and laughter. It’s kind of like an after-meeting
party--good time to get to know other members. The next morning we all met up after breakfast for
our caravan to Parkway Marina for the show. Uh oh...problem in the parking lot! A power steering
hose broke on the Roper’s 2013 and all the fluid leaked out. That car wasn’t going anywhere! Luckily,
Barry and Pat were able to hitch a ride in the DuBosky’s OTC (they sold their Vette and are waiting for
their C7 to come in).
(continued on page 12)
12
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
5th Annual Vettes on the Point "On Point!" (cont'd)
Again this year CCR was given a good parking area at the
water's edge with a shady area for setting up our chairs.
Like past years, the Virginia Corvette Club had free
pontoon boat rides for us and as hot as it was, I’m
surprised nobody dove off the pontoon to cool off! It was
92 degrees, so we certainly didn’t need hoodies or
sweatshirts this year. At the show, there were many
different food vendors, wine vendors, music, and a silent
auction. The National Corvette Museum was there again
with merchandise and our CCR ladies stormed that area
like it was Black Friday! There were many beautiful Vettes
at this show, but only two C7s, and they were from CCR. Norma Bonner and Danny Terry won first
place for her blue C7 and John and Susie Rhodes took 2nd place for their red C7. If Dave’s C7 would
have come in right, CCR would have had three in the show. We won a trophy for Largest Club
Participation again but CCR didn’t win the loudest exhaust this year. A late entry came in and took the
trophy—see Bubba Carr for THAT story!
After the show, we had a little time to rest back at
the hotel before heading out to dinner. Bob found a
new place for us-- Jake’s Place in Moneta, just a few
miles away. It was a nice restaurant right on the lake
but they had problems dealing with our large crowd.
Obviously, serving 50 isn’t as easy as serving a table
of four! After dinner, many weren’t ready to "call it a
night" so the DuBosky’s invited everyone back to
their condo to continue partying. Not us! It had been
a long, hot day, and we were beat! We drove back to Mariners Landing and flopped into bed!
We didn’t have a big caravan home on Sunday morning--people got up and left at their own pace. Our
small caravan (Graham and Margaret and Tom and Merle) followed the flat bed tow truck carrying
the Roper’s 2013 C6. I could read the Vette’s license plate, "Last C6," and THAT made me think of a
funeral procession! No hearse...just a tow truck!
Well, another of our annual events was over, and except for the Roper’s Vette breaking down and
Dave not being in his C7, it was a great event. The venue at Parkway Marina is wonderful and it’s
obvious that the Virginia Corvette Club works hard every year to make this show the success it is.
We’re already looking forward to next year. (Haha--maybe Dave’s C7 will be delivered correctly by
then!) On behalf of the Club, thank you Bob and Doris for all you did to make our participation so
much fun again this year!
(continued on page 13)
13
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
5th Annual Vettes on the Point "On Point!" (cont'd)
P.S. When Dave and I pulled up to the October meeting the following Friday night, we saw a yellow C7
in front of the Wagner Building. Dave said, "That’s my Vette!" and sure enough it WAS the Vette we
didn’t take. Apparently, Norma mentioned Dave’s Vette coming in wrong on Facebook and our
Newsletter Editor, Jeremy, flew in from Oklahoma, bought it, and drove it to our meeting. We are so
happy Jeremy bought it and know is has a good home now!
14
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Lewis Little Collection Tour Shines
By Bob & Doris Brody
It was a cool, overcast morning as CCR set off on
our eastward cruise along VA Route 10. Twenty
shiny Corvettes were followed by two OTCs as we
worked our way through Hopewell and wound
past the soybean fields and forests. We picked up
one more OTC and one more Corvette as the
showers transformed into a light rain along our
route. The rain abated, but clouds persisted for
our arrival in Smithfield, 50 Members strong.
Lewis Little greeted CCR at the front door of his showroom, then welcomed us in to view his
wonderful collection of older and antique autos, automobile memorabilia, and various other antiques
and collectables. He introduced us to his collection by telling us his greatest joy is buying the cars, and
his second greatest joy is showing his collection. As we dispersed throughout the collection, Mr. Little
happily answered questions about his prize possessions which include four stunning, like new,
Corvettes:
’63 split window, fuel injected, Riverside Red, red interior
’65 convertible, 427, Nassau Blue, white interior
’67 coupe, 427 trip carbs, Goldwood Yellow, black interior
’69 coupe, 427, Monza Red, red interior
The collection also includes several gloriously restored antiques,
a couple of beautiful resto-rods, and a delightful ‘68 Chevelle
396 coupe. (See the CCR website photo section for pictures.)
Following the tour, we proceeded across the Pagan River to Smithfield Station where we held
drawings for the "50/100." Val Miser won 50% of the pot, $175, and Linda Stevens won $100. We
then enjoyed a delightful lunch and the camaraderie of "The Greatest Corvette Club IN THE WORLD!"
15
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
A Winning Day at Heritage Chevrolet
By Brent Tyree
The 2013 event is now history and it seems to
have been enjoyed and was successful for our
contribution to be made to the Central Virginia
Food Bank. We collected several containers of
food and a tidy sum of cash for people in our area
who need help in these times. After the event,
Heritage, via Jay Burchell, told me that Heritage
plans to match our monetary contribution to
make it even more successful!
We had cars from near and far, including a couple from Maryland that made the trip for our event.
One was a full custom that was voted Best in Show and another driven in by a member we don’t get
to see nearly enough. Thank you for coming! We had a good turnout for the beautiful day and several
cars were able to come that had the event been on the original date, the owners wouldn’t have even
had them yet--4 C7s. We had cars in all classes and when the voting was completed we had to
rearrange trophy distribution a little to make sure we were able to recognize all of the classes. "Thank
you" goes to Heritage for providing the trophies again...we do appreciate your continuing support!
I would like to thank the many people who stepped up to
help with all the show’s many areas which made it possible
for me to end the day with a reasonable amount of sanity.
When I arrived a little before 8:00 a.m., there were already
arrivals to help with all the parking and arrangement in a
participant friendly manner in lieu of the by class method
we sometimes use. Terry had put up our banners to let the
world know CCR was on the premises. Donna helped with
registration all day and Peggy came to help with counting
the ballots. I waited until the cars were in place and was
able to pass out the goodie bags provided by Heritage as well as the ballots for judging to each
participant in person, which made the day even more personal for my son and me. I want to thank all
of you who helped in so many ways. From a morning cup of Starbucks to helping in every endeavor of
the day.
If you didn’t make it to this event you missed a good time and should think about supporting our
dealer sponsor in the future. They did have a good sales day with some of our members making
purchases in parts and sales. All of this does come back to us with their support to us.
We completed the day with winners photos which we may see again in the future. Thanks to all of
you for your support of this event. Hopefully, you will support future events and their ODs as much as
you did for this event.
16
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Heritage Chevrolet Show Photo Journal
17
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
welcome
New MembErs
Deb Evans & Tom Watkins
2008 Black Coupe
Brenda Niedermayer Wins Big!
Brenda Nidermayer won the 50/50 jackpot at the October General
Membership Meeting. While this month’s prize was an even 50/50 split, you
never know when the next 75/25 will be announced! So be sure you buy a
bunch of 50/50 tickets at every meeting. Who knows, you might be the next
big winner! And, as always, the Club benefits with every ticket sold.
Niedermayer Wins $5 Handshake
Every month, a secret handshake is established by which one
member wins the $5 Handshake Award given by the Club
President. An anonymous contributor gives an extra $5 each
month, so don't be too confused by the fact that $10 is actually
awarded. Arrive at the meetings early and be sure to shake
everyone's hand and you may be the next $5 Handshake winner!
18
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Corvettes for Sale
1991 Corvette Convertible. Wife says two red convertibles is one too many! Red with black top and
red interior. 79,200 miles. Automatic. Exterior in outstanding condition: no nicks, scratches, chips, etc.
Top replaced about two years ago and garaged ever since. Goodyear tires in excellent condition. Car
needs absolutely nothing. Oil recently changed (synthetic). New fuel injectors about 2.5 years ago.
Battery relatively new. Outstanding mechanical condition. Stock except for 12 disc CD player. Original
radio available if interested. Car cover also included that has never been in the weather.
Price: $10,500
Call (252) 537-0260 for more information.
1964 FI Roadster. One owner, California car with 40,000 total miles. Always garaged. Original red
paint, black leather upholstery, canvas top, and CO7 hard top. 375 HP Rochester Fuel Injection engine
with four bolt block, forged crank, rods and pistons. FI rebuilt in 2012. 4-speed M-20 with Hurst
shifter, 4.11 posi differential by Tom's. J-65 Moraine sintered metallic brakes with dual master
cylinder. K-66 Delco transistor ignition, Earl's Super Stock Plumbing, Holley electric fuel pump (blue)
and regulator. Hooker Headers Jet Hot coated, N-11 Off Road Exhaust. RevLoc clutch, L88 disc. Energy
Suspension mounts. McLeod aluminum (11 pound) flywheel & bell housing. F-40 Suspension (7/8
front bar). Tokico low pressure gas shocks. TRW composite 360-lb rear spring and VBP 460-lb front
springs. VBP Hemi joint rear camber strut rods and strut rod bracket. Guldstrand differential and cross
member mounts. Simpson competition seat belts. P-48 knock off wheels. Interior, engine
compartment and suspension fully detailed and show quality. Racing provenance: Car was drag raced
between 1964 and 1982 in NHRA A/Sports, B/Sports, A/Stock and Corvette events around the
country. Best ET 12.00 at 116 mph (Orange County Raceway). Featured in Popular Hot Roding (cover)
and Super Chevy magazines. 2007 poster car for Harrah's Casinos/Hot August Nights in Reno, NV.
"Top 25" award, Virginia Street Rods, 2013
Price: $80,000 OBO
Email [email protected] for high resolution photos. Call Prentiss Davis at (530) 386-0887 for more info.
19
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
2013 GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
03 - Jeanette Glass
03 - Garry Mathews
05 - Evelyn Rhodes
09 - John Epperly
10 - Ron Niedermayer
11 - Frank Dunton
11 - Wayne Tilley
11 - Linda Walker
14 - Mike Starr
15 - Bob Brody
15 - Ginger Viers
16 - Susan Robinson
20 - Genie Lucyk
22 - Roy Binger
22 - Richard Orrock
24 - Pat Marshall
26 - Robert Marchese
28 - Phyllis Hall
29 - David Viers
30 - Deb Evans
January 11th
February 8th
March 8th
April 12th
May 10th
June 14th
July 12th
August 9th
September 13th
October 11th
November 8th
Southside
Southside
West End
West End
Southside
Southside
West End
West End
Southside
Southside
West end
2013 AFTER-PARTIES
January 11th – Brock's Bar-B-Que
February 8th – Antonio's
March 8th – The Greek Islands Restaurant
April 12th – Tripps Restaurant
May 10th – Rick & Kathy Franklin
June 14th – Mike & Peggy Todd
July 12th – Kirby & Marcie Montgomery
August 9th – Tripps Restaurant
September 13th – TBA
October 11th – Barry & Pat Roper
November 8th – Padow's
December 25 is the deadline for
submissions to the January newsletter.
Email your articles, announcements,
memorable moments, and classified ads
to the new newsletter editor at
[email protected]
20
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
2014 GENERAL
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
03 - Penny Johnson
03 - Bill Sprouse
03 - Dave Williams
05 - Vicky Johnson
06 - Heidi Hrobuchak
08 - Deb Tilghman
10 - Joe Morris
14 - Warren Farrar
19 - Rick Franklin
21 - Bubba Carr
21 - Eileen Sadowski
24 - Alisanne Clifton
24 - Steven Plourde
25 - Coleen Anderson
25 - Erin Glenn
25 - Callie Redford
26 - Cindy Goodwin
26 - Suzan Morris
27 - Dan Baker
27 - Connie Olson
29 - Alice Rice
29 - Linda Stevens
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th
June 13th
July 11th
August 8th
September 12th
October 10th
November 14th
Southside
Southside
West End
West End
Southside
Southside
West End
West End
Southside
Southside
West end
2014 AFTER-PARTIES
January 10th – OPEN
February 14th – OPEN
March 14th – OPEN
April 11th – OPEN
May 9th – OPEN
June 13th – OPEN
July 11th – OPEN
August 8th – OPEN
September 12th – OPEN
October 10th – OPEN
November 14th – OPEN
December 25 is the deadline for
submissions to the January newsletter.
Email your articles, announcements,
memorable moments, and classified ads
to the new newsletter editor at
[email protected]
21
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
2013-2014 CCR Calendar Highlights
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 - Montpelier Cruise, Orange
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - Trivial Challenge
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - Christmas Dinner Dance, Meadowbrook Country Club
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 - Holiday Lights at the Beach, Virginia Beach
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 - Million Dollar Quartet, Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
SATURDAY, JUNE 7 - 18th Annual Corvette Roundup
Get Your CCR T-shirts and Hoodies
If you ordered a hoodie or shirt from me, I’ll have your item with me at
the November meeting. I’ll also have long-sleeved T-shirts and regular
sweatshirts at the meeting for sale. Bring your cash or checkbooks!
Many who didn’t order a hoddie, now want one. In order for me to
place another order, I need to order in bulk (12 red, 12 black, 12 grey,
etc.). So, if you think you’d like a hoodie (regular pullover or zipper), let
me know and if we get to the 12 quantity level, I can place an order.
You don’t pay until the merchandise comes in. Remember, these are
MEN’s sizes and they run big. Also, if you want a color besides RED,
BLACK, WHITE or GREY, let me know. It’s possible we can get it for you.
As I mentioned at the last meeting, I can’t bring all my inventory to each meeting. So, if you hope to
buy an item at a meeting, it would be best if you order online through our CCR website or call me at
(804) 346-5266 and let me know
what you want in what color and
size. This way I’ll be SURE to bring
it to the next meeting for you.
FOR ALL YOUR CCR
APPAREL NEEDS CONTACT
Lori Dolan at (804) 346-5266
Linda Walker at (804) 779-3169
Order online from the CCR E-Store at
www.corvetteclubofrichmond.com
22
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
CCR is grateful to the following corporate sponsors!
Zip Liaison:
Ray Wells
(804) 814-0905
Heritage Liaison:
Brent Tyree
(804) 796-1827
Capital Liaison: Mike Todd (804) 379-6835
Luck Liaison:
Tim Richmond
(804) 752-6765
23
CCRuisin’
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
Catfish: Not the Only Bottom Feeders
By Butch Jones, CCR Member
Corvettes have always been known as "Kool Cars," but they have not
always been known as "Cool Cars." All generations of Corvettes have a
reputation for operating warmer than most of us would like. C1 and C2
Corvettes did not like to drive slowly, such as in parades, and C3s ran even
warmer with the swoopy body narrowing the snout of the car. The issue
got so bad that Zora Duntov is said to have been the one that first cut
holes in the front splash panels under the bumper of the C3 to allow it to
pick up air from underneath. That "bottom feeding" continued on into the C6 Corvettes.
For those of us with "bottom feeders," there are some special maintenance things that need to done
to keep them breathing right. The first item is to make sure you are using the proper antifreeze
mixture. Always use the type and concentration called for in your owner’s manual.
Next, remember that radiator and heater hoses wear out from the inside. As fluid flows through the
hose, it wears away tiny bits of the hose lining. This is caused by friction created as fluid is forced
through the hose. I recommend that hoses be replaced every five to seven years for most lightly
driven Corvettes. There is also the issue of age and the effects of heat. These can cause hoses to fail
after a few years. One quick way to test your hoses is to grab them and squeeze them. They should be
flexible but not feel soft or mushy. If they feel soft or is there is any bulging anywhere on the hose, it’s
time to replace them even if the replacement cycle time has not been reached.
The third item is to always replace the thermostat when you replace the water pump. On the 19921996 models, your Optispark will tell you when to replace the water pump. When the water pump
starts to fail and water leaks out of the weep hole at the bottom of the pump, it will fall onto the
Optispark and seeps into the cap. When this occurs, Optispark failure is not far behind. Since the
water pump must be removed to replace the Optispark, always install a new water pump when
performing this repair.
Finally, if your Corvette is a bottom feeder, every six
months (more often if you notice an increase in operating
temperature) clean out the debris, paper, sticks, feathers,
small animals, and anything else that has been vacuumed
into the radiator plenum area. Here is a photo of what my
2001 plenum looked like 6 months after cleaning and
what I cleaned out from the air conditioning condenser
and radiator. A few minutes with a small fox tailed brush
and a vacuum cleaner and you might be amazed at what
is hiding up there.
Well I guess that is enough for this month. Remember that a little maintenance goes a long way
toward keeping your Corvette fun to drive.
Becoming a Member of the CCR
In 1960, a small group of Corvette enthusiasts began to gather together on a regular basis
for fun and fellowship. The first official Club meeting took place in July of 1961. CCR is the
oldest Corvette club in Virginia with membership approaching 400. To be eligible for
regular membership, you must be a person of good character and own a Corvette. You
must attend at least one meeting or event. If you don’t own a Corvette, an “associate
membership” is available. Associates can participate in all events and functions but have
no voting rights. You’ll make good friends, have fun and learn more about Corvettes. Club
meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. After the meetings, there
is usually a party where you can enjoy socializing with other club members.
Annual dues are $25 for pilots or $35 for both the pilot and co-pilot (includes spouse or
significant other). A membership application can be found on the CCR website:
www.corvetteclubofrichmond.com.
Your membership application must be approved by both the board and the club’s
membership. Acceptance may take a couple of months. After your application is received,
we’ll be in touch to fill you in on the process and answer any questions you may have.
SAVE THE WAVE
SAVE THE WAVE
SAVE THE WAVE
SAVE THE WAVE
Corvette Club of Richmond, Inc.
P.O. Box 11661
Richmond, VA 23230
Return Service Requested
Official Newsletter of the Corvette Club of Richmond
FIRST CLASS MAIL
http://www.corvetteclubofrichmond.com