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Fiberglass
Bulletin
The Newsletter of the Crescent City Corvette Club
New Orleans, Louisiana
Our Website: www.crescentcitycorvetteclub.com Our Sister Club: www.capitalcorvette.org.nz Volume 9 Issue 9 September 2016 Page 1
2016 Officers
President: Bob Darcey [email protected]
[email protected] President: Gordon Willhoft
Secretary: Lisa Sansoni [email protected]
Treasurer: Elisha Darcey [email protected]
2016 Board of Directors
Joe Mesa [email protected]
James Boudreaux [email protected]
Michael Leeds [email protected]
Bill Folse [email protected]
Robert Leeds [email protected]
Jimmy Herod [email protected]
[email protected] Besnard
Bill Matthews [email protected]
Stanley Kenney [email protected]
Immediate Past President: Felix Famularo
President Emeritus: Terry Gilbert Webmaster: Wayne Latour Membership Director: Bill Folse Newsletter Editor: Bob Darcey Postmaster: Dusty Portie
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Announcements
General Membership meeting Friday, September 16th, 2016, at the Italian Pie, 5650 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan. Dinner at 6:00 PM and meeting will start at 7:00PM. 14th Annual Vettes at the Beach. September 9th – 10th. See page 8 Bar-B-Que, Wine & Hill Country Tour. September 22nd – 25th. See page 9 Best of the Bayou Car Show, Houma, LA. September 24th. See page 12 Extravetteganza! GNOCC. October 15th in Slidell. See page 13 Angola Prison Rodeo, October 23rd. Check your email for details
Corvette Events: Check for upcoming events on the Confederation Calendar: http://www.localcalendar.com/pu
blic/confederation
President’s Signals
August 2016
Hello Everyone!
Here we are in the height of Hurricane season and have our first tropical storm in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Thankfully, It is not headed our way. Unfortunately, that means someone else will be affected. We have been lucky in the New Orleans area. We haven’t had a major hurricane since Katina, eleven years ago, nor any major flooding as we saw last month. As an emergency responder I try to be prepared for any incident, but sometimes we get complacent. We must be prepared. We must have an emergency plan. Protect your important documents, take what you can and leave the area. In the end our lives depend on it. I have never willingly left the area due to a weather event (Hurricane Georges in 1998 is the only one) and have worked through the storms and their aftermath, but now I find myself in a time in my life where I have to leave to survive. Our plan is to take both vehicles, loaded with everything we can carry, and head north to Southaven, MS. Where a friend has offered shelter and my medical needs can be met. Think about it, talk about it, where will you go? Now, on to more pleasant things, I would like to welcome Coop & Carolyn Barrios, of Belle Chasse to the club. They have a beautiful Shark Grey Stingray Coupe (I’m kind of partial to this color!). Please make them feel welcome! I would like to thank Gordon & Carolyn Willhoft for hosting a “thank You” dinner for everyone who helped put on an exceptional “Legends” car show this year! While I was hospitalized at the time, I didn’t have to worry because I knew Gordon had everything under control! Our 2017 show will be held on March 4
th at
Boomtown and I hope Gordon would agree to chair this one as well. Please support the activities that are listed in this newsletter. The Pensacola “Vettes at the Beach” show is always a winner. The BBQ, Wine & Hill Country Tour is shaping up to be one of Felix’s finest. We will be returning to Angola (just to visit). “The Best of the Bayou” show in Houma is always a good time. Add to these GNOCC, MGCCC and NSCC shows are events that we need to support! Enjoy your Corvettes!
Wave at ‘em. Wave even if they don’t wave back. They might not know any
better.
BobD
September Birthdays
Rose Marie Palmisano Sept 01
Viv Giordano Sept 05
Brian Giror Sept 06
Henry LaFrance Sept 07
William Matthews Jr Sept 08
Karen Coe Sept 12
Inga Latour Sept 12
Bill Folse Sept 16
Melody Horton Sept 17
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Coop & Carolyn Barrios of
Belle Chasse
Shark Grey Stingray
Coupe
Would you like to have a piece of art featuring your Corvettes? Check out the two pictures on this page. These are digital prints created from your photos. If you’re interested you can send
. [email protected] email to
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1. How many gallons of gasoline did the optional “Big Tank”, available from 1963 – 1967, hold?
36 Gallons
2. What does the word “Cove” refer to, and in what year models did this appear? Concave portion
of the front fender and door from 1956 - 1962
3. What milestone occurred on June 1, 1981? Frist completed car leaves the Bowling Green
Assembly plant.
4. What was the most popular color in 1967? Goodwood Green
5. In what year did an AM/FM radio become standard equipment? 1979
6. In what year was an “Oil Life Monitoring System” first used in a Corvette? 1990
1. What are “Elephant Ears” and when were they available on a Corvette?
2. Which Corvette was called “King of the Hill by the Media?
3. What color paint was used on the 1953 engine block, head, and valve cover?
4. In what year did the “Big Block” option first appear?
5. What year marked Corvette’s 25th Anniversary?
6. In what year was “Port Tuned” Fuel Injection first available?
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Bob Decker participated in the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at the
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch, in Pahrump, Nevada
Bob Decker behind the wheel at Spring Mountain
This is from 8/21/16. NCRS judging meet in
Broussard LA. Callaway scored really well
and received its second Top Flight award.
Judging on the NCRS system is always a
challenge and also a learning experience.
Only a handful of Corvettes are usually
judged and many are very unique, historic,
special editions that might never be seen
except in museums or magazines like
restored C1s or a split window '63. Then
there are the beasts we grew up reading
about like the L-88 and ZL-1. Yes all of them
came from the '60s and '70s including the
ZR-1, LT-1, and the ZO6.
CCCC members always welcome to come see, we always promise a very interesting experience and lots to eat.
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We all have friends and family members who have been affected by the
flooding in East Baton Rouge/Livingston/Tangipahoa Parishes. My
daughter lost a vehicle to the flood waters. Many members of our
Corvette family lost cars and even homes. Some were more fortunate.
Members Mac Besnard and Karen Bedell were surrounded by water,
but had no damage.
I have never been more proud to be a member of Crescent City Corvette
Club as I was at our August meeting when a collection for our members
Bob & Virginia Huffman. Bob & Virginia had 2.5 feet of water in their
house and lost their Corvette and a brand new Buick LaCrosse. This was
the second time for them as they lost everything during Katrina.
Elisha & I drove to Denham springs last weekend to present to them a
check for $2100.00. They had tears of joy in their eyes asked us to pass
on their thanks to the club. They plan to express their thankfulness once
things slow down a bit.
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August Birthdays:
Lisa Sansoni
Jerry Dennies
Jimmy Herod
Thanks to Melody Horton for bringing the
cupcakes!
Maria Credo won the 50/50! $70.00! This is what went on at Gordon's house.
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http://miraclestripcorvette.com/2016-vettes-at-the-beach/
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Confederation of Corvette
Clubs of Louisiana
presents its
2016 TEXAS WINE & HILL COUNTRY TOUR It’s a “Y’all Come”.
Thursday, Sept. 22nd - We will depart New Orleans for a layover in Katy,
Tx. Possibly an “Orange Slush” party by the pool.
Friday, Sept 23rd – “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” NOT! But we will have
breakfast at the Bluebell Creamery in Brenham, TX. On to Austin where we
will have lunch overlooking the lake. Can you say Bar-B-Que? The afternoon
will be taken up with several wine tastings and driving the back roads to
Kerrville. Did I say WINE TASTINGS? The wineries are beautiful and save
a little trunk space ‘cause you might want to bring some home. Those who
haven’t had a chance to drink a “Lone Star” beer at the saloon in
Luckenbach, TX will have that opportunity. If you have, have another one.
Who knows, Willie, Whalen and the boys might be there….Dinner is
overlooking the river in Kerrville. Page 9
Saturday, Sept 24th – Tour the Museum of the Pacific War (including Admiral
Nimitz’s home) in Fredericksburg. ROAD TRIP to the Broken Spoke for
lunch. Back to the motel via Easter Island to see the Moi. Dinner will be
special. A six course dinner with wine paring at the Woodrose Winery in
Stonewall. Don’t worry. Only one ounce of wine will be served at each
course, so we should be able to walk out of there.
Sunday, Sept 25th - We come home. Awwwwww!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO!
Let me know you are coming ([email protected]),
Make reservations at the Comfort Inn in Katy (281-392-8700) for Thursday,
Sept 22nd for one night and the Best Western in Kerrville (830-896-1313)
for Friday, Sept 23rd for two nights.
WHAT I WILL DO!
Make a batch of “Orange Slush”.
Send out a registration form.
Finalize the detailed itinerary.
Do my best to make sure everyone has a good time.
YEEHAW!
Felix Felix Famularo Aka: Cruize Control Confederation of Corvette Clubs of Louisiana www.ccc-la.com
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2016 TEXAS WINE & HILL COUNTRY TOUR
UPDATE #1 – 7/27/2016
It’s a “Y’all Come”.
When making your reservations at the Comfort Inn in Katy, TX, ask for a
room in my name and change it to your name. The rate is $99.00.
When making your reservations at the Best Western in Kerrville, TX, ask for
a room in the “Corvette Club” block. The rate is $104.95 per night.
Dinner Saturday night at the Woodrose Winery is The Italian menu.
It will be $38 per person, and will include:
· Caesar Salad
· Artichoke, Cheese & Olives Antipasta
· Italian Wedding Soup
· Fettucine Alfredo with Mushrooms and Sun-dried Tomatoes
· Lasagna
· Tiramisu
And a wine paring with each course.
YEEHAW! WEST WE GO! NOT THE TOWN, EITHER…..
Felix
Cruize Control
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SHOW DETAILS
THE SHOW IS ON
SATURDAY OCT 15, 2016
AT
BAYOU COUNTRY
1101 EAST HOWZE BEACH RD.
(I-10 AT OAK HARBOR EXIT)
SLIDELL, LA. 70461
THE SHOW HOST HOTEL
THE HAMPTON INN
56460 FRANK PICHON RD
WOW! THE HAMPTON INN IS TOTALLY BOOKED
NOW!
OUR NEW OVERFLOW HOTEL IS :
HOLIDAY INN SLIDELL
372 VOTERS ROAD,
SLIDELL, LA 70461
PHONE (985) 639-0896
BLOCK CODE "CORVETTE CAR SHOW"
RATE $99.00 / NIGHT.
THE PRE SHOW PARTY
FRIDAY NIGHT
OCT. 14TH, 7:00 P.M.
AT
THE HAMPTON INN
Greater New Orleans Corvette Club
PRESENTS OUR 25th ANNUAL
ALL CORVETTE CAR SHOW
on October 15th, 2016
10:00AM TO 3:00PM
REGISTRATION 8:30 TO 10:00
at the
Bayou Country General Store
In Slidell, LA Page 13
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Windshield Chip Protection - Finally found a solution
While at Corvettes at Carlisle, I visited the Bray Group's Windshield Skin tent. I've been looking for a
windshield protection solution and think I've found just what I've been looking for. They said they have
installers on the east and west coasts, a few in other places, and are working on training more installers
around the country. I thought some of you might want to look into this product. If you contact them, let
them know you are a forum member and encourage them to become a supporting vendor.
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Quote:
Bray is a true Windshield Skin® safety product vastly different than any product you buy off the shelf.
Don't be fooled by copycat products that are simply graffiti or safety film, it may look similar, but it's
nothing like Bray. Bray Windshield Skin® has been developed and made for one purpose, windshield
protection. It's a true technology development for windshield safety.
Bray Group has re-invented windshield protection. Bray developed a new patent-pending, 2-layer
Windshield Skin® system that comes with a laminated BaseSkin and an ultra thin TopSkin which is
designed to be replaced as needed. The BaseSkin remains on the vehicle and only the replaceable TopSkin
has to be replaced for on-going maintenance.
This eliminates the expensive replacement of the complete product. Bray Windshield Skin® makes all the
world's vehicles safer to drive. Due to its 2-layer technology damaged material can be fixed in a matter of
seconds. For example, if you drive behind a truck and your windshield gets multiple impact nicks from
rocks, or caught in a sand storm and the windshield becomes scratched causing low visibility, simply pull
TopSkin layer off your Windshield Skin® and "presto" no more scratches. (see replacement warranty)
2 Layer System
Bray's new 2 Layer Windshield Skin System employs a 2 layer 6h hard-coat material along with a free 18
month No-Scratch Warranty program that provided a free 2 layer material replacement, no question
asked. Optional 3 and 5 year No-scratch upgrade programs are available.
1 layer System
Bray Eco Skin providing a entry level windshield protection system. Bray's 1 layer system is a cost
effective entry point into windshield protection. Optional Bray Ceramic Hard Coat treatment and Bray
Super Hydro maintenance is available for purchase
Stackable SYSTEM
Bray Race Skin 2-4-6 stackable system is a unique stackable material that comes with the highest durable
hard coat in the automotive race industry. The new 6h multi-layer RaceSkin lasts up to 9 times longer
than previous race protection
How many of us have replaced a windshield!
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Membership Application
New Renewal
Name:___________________________, ____________________, _________________ Last First Middle
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: ___________
Home Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Bus. Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Cell Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Pager: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Email Address: ______________________________________
Birthday: _______ / _______ Month Day
Spouse / Associate: __________________________, ________________, _______ Last First Middle
Bus. Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Cell Phone: ( _____ ) _________ - _____________
Email Address: ______________________________________
Birthday: _______ / _______ Month Day
Corvette Information
Year: __________ Color:________________ Coupe: Roadster: Hardtop:
Year: __________ Color:________________ Coupe: Roadster: Hardtop:
Membership Classification
Member - $55.00 per year
● (Includes one Associate Member)
Auxiliary Member - $15.00 per year
● Club Affiliation ___________________________
● (Receives Bulletin; but must pay to attend all CCCC functions)
Junior Member - $5.00 per year
Please check off the
phone numbers that
you would like CCCC to
contact you with.
Mail to: Crescent City Corvette Club
7229 Zimpel Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Please check off the
phone numbers that
you would like CCCC to
contact you with.