October - the 1st State Corvette Club

October 2013
First State
Corvette Club
and Solloway’s Sales & Service
Sponsored by:
Officers of the First State Corvette Club
2013-2014
President
[email protected]
Bruce Ballard
670-0500
Vice President
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Chatty Reed
678-9897
Secretary
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Donna Ballard
653-6850
Treasurer
[email protected]
Kathy Olechny
678-8742
Officer at Large
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Norm Kiaunis
410-209-0711
Corresponding. Secretary
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Tracy Solloway
653-5193
Public Relations
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Carole Kisner
492-8115
Parade Chairman
[email protected]
Jeff Ortiz
302-450-2954
NCM Coordinator
[email protected]
Jim Murray
678-2960
Quartermaster
[email protected]
Sandy Powell
539-2012
The FSCC Meeting was held Wednesday October
2, 2013 at Abbotts Grill in Milford, DE. President
Bruce Ballard called the meeting to order at 7:25
pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading and Approval of Minutes.
Motioned by Dave Zerbe, seconded by Jack Mason and
approved unanimously.
Established 1970
www.firststatecorvetteclub.org
DUES ARE DUE
NEW MEMBER
Bruce Wayne Hibbs
Bridgeville, DE
2002 Red Coupe
Ron & Maureen Riggi
Dover, DE
2007 Yellow Coupe
Richard & Phyllis Andrese
Sussex, NJ
1984 Red Coupe
Tom & Lucy Mehl
Milford, DE
1967 Red Convertible
Luis & Yvette Burgos
Dover, DE
1977 White Coupe
2011 Grey Grand Sport Conv
Member of the Month Car
Mike Gentile of Smyrna with a
1992 Black Coupe
corner of College Rd and Salisbury Rd – and it has a
nursing home and an assisted living complex.
Vice President: Chatty is looking for restaurants
that will hold 80 or more persons for our monthly
meetings. Anyone with a suggestion should contact
Chatty.
Wed. Nov 6 Roma Restaurant in Dover
Sun. Dec 8 Harrington Raceway & Casino
Wed. Jan 8 Smyrna Diner
Secretary: Always check the website for newest
activities and past happenings. And with so many
new members, please remember to sign in at the
meetings. And for those that have not paid your
dues, the November Newsletter will be your last.
Mike Gentile says, “I've wanted a corvette since I was
about 10 years old. It only took another 37 years to
finally get one. After passing Solloway's on my way
to and from work every day, I finally found one that
was in good shape and affordable. After many hours
of negotiations with Lynette, I finally convinced her
to at least look at one. So we stopped one evening and
looked at it. After some more negotiating she finally
agreed to let me buy it. We enjoyed being in the
parades especially the 4th of July parade in Dover.
Being a part of the FSCC has been a great way to
meet friends and also to give back to the
community.”
President: There will be an executive meeting on
October 31 at Teal Construction offices at 612 Mary
Street. The five elected officers will go over some
policy changes and set a tentative Activity Schedule for
2014. One of the items to be covered is Member –vsMember & Spouse/Significant Other Voting.
Later in the meeting we will be taking nominee’s for
the Member of the Year. Elected officers are not
eligible. We will vote in November and the award will
be given at the December party.
Westminster Assisted Living facility has asked us to
put on a display of cars for the residents and they will
supply coffee and cookies. Since the request was so
late in the year, and winter is coming, we have asked
that we put this off until spring. Westminster is on the
Treasurer: Submitted by Kathy Olechny
Beginning Balance
Deposits
Withdrawals
Ending Balance
A motion was made by Rick Berry, seconded by
Tyler Bullock to accept the treasurer’s report as
read. Passed Unanimously.
Membership: We currently have 93 members
with a total of 166 people. This included those that
have not paid their dues and have not made their
intention to renew known to us.
Corresponding Secretary: no report
Publicity: no report
Parade Chairman:
Sat. Sept 14 – Dover Fire Prevention Parade –
good turnout to carry the Hartly Misses and Little
Misses.
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Sat. Sept 28 – Townsend Fair Parade – there
was only one signup, so this parade participation was
cancelled.
Fri. Oct 4 – CR High School Homecoming
Parade – The school asked for 17 cars for this
parade and the signup was great – we have 21 cars
signed up so the turnout will be great. Those not
carrying a student or teacher will still parade with the
rest. Meet just west of Camden Wyoming Ave along
the railroad tracks in Wyoming, next to the ice cream
stand. Lineup is 5pm – parade starts promptly at
6pm.
Coming soon will be the Dover Home for the
Holidays Parade – more info at the Nov. meeting.
Quartermaster – Sandy reports she has t-shirts,
hats, visors, new long sleeve t-shirts and you can still
order club shirts. Pete Thompson showed a possible
club jacket – can be available in Navy Blue with gold
writing. For Jacket with logo on front is $51. If
name or club name added on back, additional cost.
National Corvette Museum – ‘Jim Murray
reported the many raffles going off right now at the
Museum for around $100 per ticket. check it out on
www.corvettemuseum.com
Committee Reports:
Car Show Committee – Chatty gave an overview
of the car show. We had 119 registered cars. In
addition to that, we had 39 club cars on display.
There were 42 members attending and working the
show. Great turnout.
The approximate income from the car show was
$5600. The exact amount to be given to the Home
of the Brave Foundation will be announced at
the Nov. meeting.
The comments about the venue were very
favorable and Chatty has booked next year’s date –
9/20/14. Just waiting for the contract to be
written to make sure we get the same conditions as
this year. Our expenses for the use of the
Fairgrounds were $64 so that made the total
donation much bigger.
A post-car show meeting will be held on Oct 24 th at
6:30pm at the Teal Construction office at 612 Mary
St. in Dover.
Christmas Party/Meeting: Sandy Powell
reported that this year’s party will be Sunday
December 8th at $15 per person – prepaid. It will
be at the Harrington Casino again – in the Gold Ball
Room. The dinner will be buffet style with a Silent
Auction and Raffle. Members can donate items for
both the auction and raffle. Contact Sandy Powell.
The deadline for reservations will be Nov. 13th, no
exceptions. Send your $15pp to
Kathy Olechny
60 Sackarackin Ave,
Dover, DE 19901
– or bring to the November meeting. She is
accepting cash, check, or dipstick dollars. Due to
the size of the club now, only members and a guest
(spouse, significant other, date) will be allowed this
year.
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A vote was taken over whether we should exchange
gifts this year, as in previous years. The outcome
was no gift exchange. There will be a jar for
donations to the Food Bank of Delaware for those
wishing to donate.
There will be private parking for all the Corvettes,
guarded by Dave Zerbes team of security specialists.
Thanks went out to Dave for all his help with getting
the Casino venue as well as all the perks that go with
it….
This year’s Christmas Committee consists of Sandy
Powell, Lee Rossetti, Holly Kehler, Kathy Olechny,
and Cathy Raley. Thank these girls for all the time
and effort they have put into this spectacular event.
Sat. Sept 14 – Adopt-a-Highway - 15 members
picked up trash along Apple Grove School Road for
Adopt-a-Highway. Great time was had by all –
especially Keith & Lori trying out a different mode of
travel. Thanks to Rick & Linda Baker, Dennis
Hummel, Bill Olechny, Carole Kisner, Ken & Kathy
Messer, Keith & Lori Koyanagi, Bruce & Donna
Ballard, Rob & Jen Wright, and Rick & Linda Berry.
Past Events
Sat. Sept 7 – End of Summer Party at the
Harrington Casino – The showing was great – 22
members and 1 new member. Thanks to Dave
Zerbe, Jim Jones, Eddie & Susan Stone, Norm
Kiaunis, Jack & Cynthia Mason, Art & Ann Matichak,
Dennis Hummel, Keith & Lori Koyanagi, Stan & Laura
Lavend, Tyler Bullock, Donna Ballard, Pete & Vickie
Thompson, Bill & Kathy Olechny, John Cullen,
Darlene Hurley, Don & Sue Hammond, Rick & Linda
Berry, Dan & Sue Dziombak, Al Monsanto, John &
Barb DeRue, George Deering, and Ed Marcelle & Sue
Lehman. New member attending was Bruce Wayne
Hicks. Winners were 3rd place, John DeRue, 2nd place
George Deering, and 1st place Dave Zerbe.
Sept 15 – Blades Volunteer Fire Company Car
Show – FSCC had 6 cars attend this show, and
came away with 3 trophies – John DeRue, Norm
Kiaunis, and Mike Copes. We also got the Most
Club Participation Award.
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Sept 26-30 – Vermont Cruise – The Green Shirt
Brigade had the best trip ever. 12 Corvettes
containing 23 FSCC Members left Smyrna Rest Area
at 7:30am on Thursday Sept 26th and headed north.
After stopping at almost every rest area on the NJ
Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, we ended
up at the Vermont Country Store. After some
shopping, we continued to Woodstock, VT at the
Kedron Valley Inn for the first night. After checking in
and getting settled, we traveled in to downtown
Woodstock to Bentley’s Restaurant for a group
dinner.
After breakfast on Friday morning, at the hotel, we
took a scenic cruise, through a covered bridge, to the
Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock. There was
a visit and tour of the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller
Mansion and Park close by. We met for lunch at the
Woodstock Inn and gathered for a group photo.
From the Inn we traveled north to Stowe, VT
stopping for a necessary snack at Ben & Jerry’s
Factory in Waterbury, VT. This was mostly for
Chatty who talked about ice cream for hours before
we finally got there. Something about Chunky
Monkey or Cherry Garcia. After everyone had their
fill of ice cream and took several hundred pictures,
we continued several miles to the Commodore Inn in
Stowe. Some decided to partake in the buffet at the
hotel, some decided to travel to a neat little bar
called the Matterhorn, and some remained down
near the lake – sipping nameless drinks and
munching on cheese and crackers.
Saturday morning we departed for our Mystery
Cruise with Gordon leading the pack. We went north
thru the Notch – a road similar to the Tail of the
Dragon with bus sized boulder’s sitting at each
corner. We arrived at the Alburg Golf Links on the
beautiful Lake Champlain for lunch. Lots more
picture taking. From there, we went to St. Ann’s
Shrine set on a little peninsula in the middle of Lake
Champlain. We returned on winding roads to the
Commodore Inn for a short break in driving. For
dinner, we traveled to a restaurant called Gracie’s for
scrumptious food and great company.
Sunday morning we departed Stowe to travel to
Saratoga Springs, NY for the Concours Car Show and
visit the Saratoga Auto Museum. From the car show,
we traveled to Malta, NY to the Fairfield Inn. Dinner
at the Ripe Tomato Restaurant turned into an
adventure when Gordon decided to let Chatty lead
the caravan. After about 15-20 minutes on the
road, it was decided we were going in the wrong
direction and had to make spectacular u-turns to
get going in the right direction. Upon arrival at the
restaurant, Mike and Linda Waal were waiting and
wondering where we were - - but dinner was
superb, American Italian.
Monday it was time to start home. Mike Waal had
an acquaintance in Kingston, NY with a Corvette
Showroom, Corvette repair facility and a Vintage
Race Car for us to visit. Several of the group
decided to stop and see this facility, while others
started home, or places unknown. There were
even a few that stopped further down in NY to walk
a pedestrian bridge over the Hudson.
Everyone attending had a good time – praises to
Gordon for a great trip. Check the website soon for
pictures.
Upcoming Events
Oct 4-5 Free State Corvette Club Show in OC,
MD – Jack Mason is coordinating anyone going to
the show. There will be no overnight stays this
year but members will meet for Dinner on Saturday
as usual. You can register on line for the event
and/or the ride down the boardwalk. The
boardwalk parade is a 4pm, and those wanting to
join in can meet at BJ’s for dinner at 5:30. Contact
Jack Mason so he can have a head count for dinner.
410-924-2176
Sat. Oct 5th – 6th Annual Wings & Wheels Car
Show at the Sussex County Airport in Georgetown.
Those attending will meet at the Milford Bowling
Alley at 7:30am, leaving at 7:45 for Georgetown.
Bruce will send out an email for all those signed up.
Sat/Sun Oct 12/13 – 4th Annual Flight 93 Run
This is an overnight run to the 9/11 Flight 93 crash
site memorial at Shanksville, PA. Norm has 14
people going so far and invites anyone else that
wants to attend. If you are thinking about joining
the group, contact Norm.
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Sat. Oct 19 – 1st Annual Wheels for a Cure –
Lori Koyanagi brought this car show to our attention
since it is near and dear to her heart. She works
with oncology patients and this show benefits Sussex
County Cancer Survivors Fun. She has used this
fund before, helping patients she knows and says it
is a great charity. The show is at Holly Lake
Campsites just off Route 24.
Sat. Oct 19 – Delaware Veterans Home Car
Show – Jim Jones reported that this is a car show
sponsored by and for the veterans at the home. It is
called Fallout 2013. FSCC has participated in this
show before and always enjoy seeing the veterans
come out and tour the cars. Anyone signed up for
this will meet at the Milford Bowling Alley at 7:30am.
Sun Oct 20 – Ride Around Dover Downs – Again
this year Chatty is arranging for members to drive
their cars around Dover Downs International
Speedway. Those signed up should arrive at 10am
to sign your waiver and pay with exact change in
cash. Car and Driver is $20 – passenger is $7.
Chatty is limiting the cars to members Corvettes
Only, a maximum of 50 cars. After the Ride Around,
participants have the option to have lunch at Doc
Magrogan’s in the Casino –OR- cruise over to
Ridgley, MD for a car show.
You must check off you preference on the signup
sheet so reservations can be made at Doc
Magrogan’s and we can get enough parking spaces
marked off for our cars at the Casino parking lot. If
you missed the signup – contact Chatty Reed.
Sun. Oct 20 – 3rd Annual Car Fest at the
Ridgely Pharmacy & Ice Cream Parlor – This
show is from 9am to 4pm. Richard Petty will be
there signing autographs from 12:30 to 2:00. There
will be fun for the whole family: rock climbing wall,
Mountain Dew simulator, fire truck rides, clowns,
face painting, and Iron Man Competition.
Sat. Nov. 9th – Mystery Lunch Cruise
compliments of Norm and Cathy. That’s it – no more
information. It’s a Mystery, remember. Meeting
places will be announced at the Nov. Meeting.
Old Business
One Acre Club – After discussion over the
purchase of land for the Corvette Museum, it was
motioned by Chatty Reed that we wait for the next
program to come up at the museum and then
decide if we want to donate or not. Seconded by
Jim Woodland. Passed.
New Business
New Members – Norm reports 5 new members.
Bruce Wayne Hibbs, a.k.a. Batman, of Bridgeville,
DE has a 2002 Red Coupe.
Ron & Maureen Riggi of Dover, DE have a 2007
Yellow Coupe.
Richard & Phyllis Andrese of Sussex, NJ have a
1984 Red Coupe.
Tom & Lucy Mehl of Milford, DE have a 1967 Red
Convertible.
Luis & Yvette Burgos of Dover have a 1977 White
Coupe and a 2011 Grey Grand Sport Conv.
A motion was made by Gordon English, seconded
by Ken Messer to accept these 5 new members.
Passed Unanimously.
Welcome to the club and be sure to join us for all
the events in the future.
Member of the Year nominations: Each year we
select a member of the year from our membership.
This person cannot be an elected officer. This
person should be someone that has done an
outstanding job helping further the name and
reputation of our club.
Those nominated tonight will be voted on at the
November meeting and the results announced at
the December Party/Meeting.
Nominee’s are:
Sandy Powell
Dave Zerbe
Gordon English
Jim Jones
Jeff Ortiz
A motion was made to close nominations by Chatty
Reed, Seconded by Jim Woodland. Passed.
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Good of the Organization:
Points Winners: Marianne Callahan presented the
Points Winners shirts to Jim Jones and Lori Koyanagi
for having the most points in 2013. Jim chose a
sedate black while Lori went for Lime Green.
Congratulations to both for being good members.
We appreciate your efforts.
Sunday Shooting: Jeff Ortiz wanted members to
join him on Sundays for a little target shooting. Get
your Thanksgiving “Turkey”……
National Corvette Caravan 2014 – Chatty Reed
has information on the Mid- Atlantic group that will
be joining the National Caravan in 2014. They have
already booked rooms in Bowling Green, KY
1. Registration: corvettemuseum.org: Events
2. Rooms: Arrival Date: Aug 27, 2014
Departure : Aug 31, 2014
Contact: April Flowers
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 270-904-0480
Club Anniversaries
October
Art & Ann Matichak
Bob & Tammy Mounts
Susan Palen
Dave & Tracy Solloway
Jack & Cynthia Mason
Billy & JoAnn Vorwald
Jim Jones
Stan & Laura Lavend
Angelo & Lee Rossetti
George & Cheryl Deering
Dennis & Sharilyn Hummel
Joel & Lorraine Marks
9 yrs
9 yrs
9 yrs
9 yrs
4 yrs
4 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
3 yrs
2 yrs
1 yr
1 yr
Peek into the Past
Chatty passed out booklets of information about the
Caravan with additional rooms to book.
Motion made by Dave Zerbe, seconded
by Jeff Ortiz to adjourn the meeting.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Donna Ballard
FSCC Secretary
2003YardSale/Displayat
TownsendBrothers
Wednesday November 6, 2013
Roma Italian Restaurant
Dover, DE
6:00 Dinner 7:30 Meeting
(GPS: 3 Presidents Dr, Dover, DE 19901)
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Trivia Won By
John DeRue
Thanks to Norm Kiaunis for preparing Trivia
50/50 Won By
Ann Matichak $106
Thanks to Jack Powell and Cathy Raley
for selling tickets
Professional Private Driver
Safe & Reliable transportation in the comfort of your
own vehicle. Call for Rates. 302-734-8840 or cell
302-423-2326
FSCC Member
Member Jim Erb has the following item for
sale: Side Exhaust Pipes. 327 2.5 inch
Aluminized – Loud. They are for a 19631967 Corvette. Asking $650 or BO. In
Good Shape. Contact Jim at
[email protected] or call 1-302-735-4744.
1981 Corvette – 95,000 miles – Auto – 302672-7704 Wanda Pfieffer
Solloway’s
Sales & Service, LLC
10/
Martha Morytko
10/1 Julie Moran
10/11 Sharilyn Hummel
10/11 Jim Murray
10/12 Keith Koyanagi
10/16 Fred Henckel
10/16 Chris Litscher
10/16 Sandy Powell
10/18 Chuck Hutchings
10/19 Phyllis Andrese
10/20 Jeff Witt
10/21 Lee Rossetti
10/24 Philomena Meehan
10/26 Pat Hughes
10/31 JoAnn Vorwald
10/31 Midge Yacono
Located at 103 S. DuPont Blvd.
Smyrna, DE
Visit them online at
www.solloways.com
Townsend Brothers
Chevrolet
Located at 1450 S. DuPont Hwy Dover,
DE.
Visit us online at
www.townsendchevy.com
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To order Name Tags - $8.00 prepaid
Contact Carole Ann Kisner
302-492-8115
Sandy Powell (302) 539-2012
Quartermaster
Club Flags are $13 each
Club Patches are $3.00 each
Window Clings - $1.00
For Sale
1979 Corvette (L-48) Beige w/Doe Skin
interior (recent paint & interior) 61K
miles, Garage Kept w/cover. Nice C3 era
car. $15,000. 302-674-2324 or
[email protected] previous FSCC mbr.
Club Embroidery
If you wish to have items embroidered with the
First State Corvette Club logo, or purchase a shirt,
jacket, etc, contact any location below:
Signature Stitches
29 W. Loockerman
Dover
736-6500
RWM Embroidery
Main St
Smyrna
653-8384
Pete Thompson
Classic Designs
734-4677
For Sale
Rear cargo shade with C5 logo.
West Coast Corvette Product
#16110299 originally $79.99.
Will sell for $30. Great Condition.
Call Jack or Sandy 302-539-2012
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Attendance for Oct 2nd
Carl & Diane Acker
Rick & Linda Baker
Bruce & Donna Ballard
Rick & Linda Berry
Tyler Bullock
Marianne Callahan
John Cullen
John & Barbara DeRue
Dan & Sue Dziombak
Gordon English
Jim & Vicki Erb
Randy Goodlett
John Gula & Chase
Bruce Hartig
Fred Henckel
Joe & Pat Hughes
Darlene Hurley
Chuck Hutchings
Jim Jones
Holly Kehler
Norm Kiaunis & Cathy Raley
John Klos
Keith & Lori Koyanagi
Stan & Laura Lavend
Glen & Nina Lewis
Julie Lynn
Ed Marcelle & Sue Lehman
Joel & Lorraine Marks
Jack & Cynthia Mason
Art & Ann Matichak
Philomena Meehan & Jeff Ortiz
Tom & Lucy Mehl
Jim & Joyce Melvin
Ken & Kathy Messer
Nick Miller
Lee Moran
Tammy Mounts
Jim Murray
Buster Neeman
Bill & Kathy Olechny
Jack & Sandy Powell
Greg Price
Chatty Reed
Donnie & Dorothy Ringgold
Frank & Linda Silvaggio
Pete & Vickie Thompson
Jeff & Ann Witt
Jim Woodland
Rob Wright
Dave & Debra Zerbe
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2013 Car Show Sponsors
A Natural Paw
A­1 Kevin’s Landscaping Inc
Coffee Garage
Kelly’s Scissors
RWM Embroidery & More
Solloway’s Sales & Service
Carole Cares Team
C­Schell Spice Specialists Inc
National Concrete Products
Teal Constructions Inc
Merrill Lynch
Mom & Chick Custom Tee Shirts
Herbalife Distrib, Diane Acker
Allison Auto Body LLC
Fletcher Plumbing & Heating
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Lawn Quenchers, Inc
RLM Lawn Cutting Service LLC
Smyrna Community Hardware
Tip Top Trim Shop
Wolf’s Auto Repair
Roma’s Italian Restaurant
Jake’s Wayback Burgers/Smyrna
Smyrna Diner
Cape Code Corvette Club
Spring & Associates Inc
Atlantic Auto Repair LLC
Marcos Quiroz – LC Homes
Jeff, the Handyman
Daniel J Fay DMD
Heathers Holistic Health
Irish Mike’s Old Town Pub
R & R Home Repair
W.T. Smithers
Bennetti­Holmes Insurance
Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club
Melvin’s Service Center
Westside Car Wash
Paradise Energy Solutions
Wadkins Garage and Towing
Remembering Dennis Bianco
Artisans’ Bank
New Creation Lawn Care
Frankfurt Bakery
Sambo’s Tavern
Animal Inn
J.S. Hovnanian & Sons/Tammy Quiroz
Townsend Brothers Chevrolet
Jake’s Wayback Burgers/Millsboro
Norm Kiaunis & Cathy Raley
Luigi’s Pizza
Classic Designs and Promotions
Two Tree Restaurant
Dover Homebrew Supply
Carl King Tire Co Inc
Birch Tree Café
Dynamic Physical Therapy Center
Good Earth Market
Nail by Laura (at Kelly’s Scissors)
Annette and Tim Clausen
Schmittinger and Rodriguez
Caliber Home Loans
Abba First LLC, Family Financial
Center
Wawa
Home of the Brave
Conte’s Corvette
Hemming’s Motor Sport
Summit Racing Equipment
Dr. Chris Schellinger
Corvette Central
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