mike vietro’s 1963 gary pickens “7 11”

Web Site: http://www.ncrs.org/scc/ Email address: [email protected] Volume 33, Number 4, November 2013 Web Site: http://www.ncrs.org/scc/

Mike Vietro’s 1963 Gary Pickens “7 11” American Heritage Award Winner—Story on page 6

Web Site: http://www.ncrs.org/scc/ 2 Email address: [email protected]

Table of Contents 2013 Board Members Page 3

Calendar 2013-2014 / New Members Page 4

Chairman’s Comments…. by Darold Shirwo / Board Member Ballot Page 5

Cover Car!- Gary Pickens 1963 “711” American Heritage Award Winner Page 6-8

SCC Road Tour to the Fall Meet– Buellton Page 9

SCC Fall Meet– Buellton Page 10-11

NCRS 2013 National Convention Hampton VA— Page 12-13

Membership Renewal Information Page 14

SCC Member Highlights Page 16

Larry Wright Passing Page 17

SCC Chapter Board Meeting Minutes /Chapter Badges Page 18-20

SCC / NCRS Social Movie Train Ride & Lunch 2

SCC Chapter Holiday Brunch Info m& Registration Page 23

Road Tour—Laughlin Info & Registration Page 24

Advertisements Page 26-27

SCC member Classifieds / Chapter Shirts Page 25

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Photo Contributors: Many thanks to Ed Vignone, Mike Vietro, Ron Bartow, and Allen Morris who contributed photos for this publication.


SCC/NCRS 2013 Board Members Chairman: Darold Shirwo, 8484 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211 H 310-278-2000 W 310.278.2000 [email protected]

Vice Chairman: Allen Morris, PO Box 3238, Mission Viejo, CA 92690–1238 H 949-367-9000 [email protected]

Membership Chairman Jerry Louer, 425 Atwood Drive, Corona, Ca 92879 H 951-734-9818 [email protected]

Communications: Rich Norbrothen 25931 Corriente Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 949-632-7855 [email protected]

Treasurer: Verity Hobbs PO Box 2316, Newport Beach, CA. 92659 H 949-378-3419 [email protected]

Tech Advisor: Ralph Haun, P O Box 4402 Laguna Beach, CA 92652 949-494-6931

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Co-Judging Chairman: Don Hooper, 9645 Sylvia Ave. Northridge CA 91324 C 818-424-0479 H 818-772-6353, [email protected]

Public Relations: Rob Myrick H 760-505-5738 [email protected]

TABULATION: Pat Louer, 425 Atwood Drive, Corona, Ca 92879 H 951-734-9818 [email protected]

Secretary: Diana Wright, 6727 Kurl Way, Reseda CA 91335 H 818-705-4884 [email protected]

Historian/Webmaster: Ed Vignone, , 5 Via Pasa, San Clemente, CA 92673 H 949-248-0931 C 949.292.3397 [email protected]

NCRS Region IX Representative: Mike Ingham, 6047 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618 510-420-0968 [email protected]

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Co-Judging Chairman: Ed Hoffman, 28250 Deer Court, Canyon Country, Ca. 91351 H 661-250-0671 C 661-309-8086, [email protected]


SCC/NCRS Calendar 2013-2014

To the following new Members:

Jeff Myers

Steve Prochnow

Roger & Barbara Olson

Nov 2013 2 Fillmore Train Ride & Lunch Info- Darold Shirwo 11 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Dec 2013 8 Holiday Brunch & General Meeting, Info- Contact Bob

Crane Jan 2014 3-5 NCRS/SCC Road Tour Laughlin, Info Allen Morris 949-367-9000 13 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Feb 2014 10 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Mar 2014 10 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch April 2014 14 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch May 2014 4 SCC Spring Meet—GM DOWN UNDER Info in January Edition of the Bonding Strip 12 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch

Jun 2014 9 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Jul 2014 14 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Aug 2014 11 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch Sep 2014 8 Board Meeting 7 PM - Harbor Chevrolet, Lng Bch

Note: Board Meetings are open to all members

The Southern California Chapter represents members of the National Corvette Restorer’s Society from Central California through the Mexican border. It was formed in 1981 and we currently have

over 160 members. Any membership inquirers and change of address should be sent to :

Membership Chairman

Jerry Louer, 425 Atwood Drive, Corona, Ca 92879 H 951.734.9818 [email protected]

Opinions stated herein are those of the authors and do not represent those of NCRS, Inc.


The year is drawing to a close and as I send you this message I am preparing to go to the Fall meet in Buellton and enjoy the company, weather and cars at Mendenhall's museum; as those that were there the last time know it was a dyna-mite event and we can only expect it to be better with Bruce Fosdick being the ringmaster. I am hoping that we can get some new mem-bers on board the SCC board this next year and give the club some new perspective on events and man-agement issues; the present board knows that there are some of you that are willing to step forward and become involved just as Don Hooper, Ed Hoffman, Jamie Fiffles, Ralph Haun, Rich Norbrothen and the other old timers have done. There has been some talk about changing the time and place of the monthly board meeting to at-tract new people and if the location and timing is an issue please let one of the board members know; many of us remember when we were meeting at

Danchuck's on Saturday and the comradary and free food made the meetings worth coming to. The upcoming events are: 10/12 - 13/2013 Fall meet with CCC; 10/27/2013 the free, free, free, free picnic at Yorba Linda park (please let us know if you are com-ing so we can prepare); 11/2/2013 the Filmore train ride and I have had a very good response from the members and expect it to be very well attended so please do not miss out; 12/8/2013 the annual Holiday Brunch at the 94th Aero Squadron in Van Nuys and those that have been there before urged the board to do it again - so make your reservations now; 2014 spring meet as well as social tours are in the works and as soon as we formalize the plans Ed V. will send emails to all and they will, again, be well attended. It is the hope of your board that more of you can, and will, participate in the events and the board functions.

Chairman’s Comments by Darold Shirwo

In accordance with the By Laws of the Southern California Chapter Adopted 01/10/2000. The required officers of the SCC/NCRS shall be the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor, Historian, Judging Chair-man, and Technical Advisor. Other offices may be established as needed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board. All of these per-sons shall collectively be referred to as members of the Board of Directors of the SCC/NCRS.

2014 Board Membership Ballot

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Historian Ed Vignone [ ]

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Cover Car! - Mike Vietro’s 1963 Gary Pickens “7 11” American Heritage Award Winner

The Story of #7 11 By Corvette Mike Harry Mann Chevrolet / Gary Pickens 1963 Corvette “711” Vin# 30837S102899 Racer. Also, Stared in the Elvis Presley and Ann Margaret Movie “Viva Las Vegas”. Summer of 1962 was filled with anticipation for the all new “1963 Corvette” featured in numer-ous publications, Hot Rod, Motor Trend and countless others. General Motors and Chevrolet were targeting, the coming of age, post war baby boomers and seized the opportunity. Per-formance, performance, performance was the name of the game, the new Corvette’s sleek styling and redesigned fuel injection was an immediate success. However, the clouds were beginning to darken with “rumors” of Ford’s introduction of its new nimble sports car, the Cobra. The ultimate showdown came at River-side on October 13, 1962, the inaugural race between the two, Corvette and Cobra. All the premiere Southern California drivers participat-ed along with a host of other top teams and drivers, most notably Alan Green Chevrolet from Seattle. In the crowd was another compet-itive driver employed by Harry Mann Chevrolet, Gary Pickens. After the Corvette’s triumphant win at Riverside Gary approached Harry Mann Chevrolet intending to purchase a new “Special Performance Package (Z-06)” optioned Corvette coupe. Unfortunately, the option wasn’t availa-ble to the general public, due to a number of engineering issues. The “Special Performance Package (Z-06)” finally became available after December 14, 1962 without the 36.5 tank and Quick Take Off Wheels. Being the competitor Gary was, he had no intention of waiting. Utiliz-ing Harry Mann’s resources, purchased a red fuel injected 63 Coupe, modifying the car adding, roll bar, competition brakes (Z-06), removing as much weight as possible and 711 was born. Gary success-fully campaigned 711 at many of California’s tracks, Dodger Stadium, Del Mar, Riverside, Laguna Seca, Santa Barbara, Pomona and others. One of its most distinguished accomplishments was in Elvis’s 1964 movie “Viva Las Vegas” with Ann Margaret. In addi-tion to being in the movie, it was one of Gary’s big-gest paydays. In late ‘63 Gary decided to sell 711 with its new 64 competition engine, the original was destroyed during one of the many races and sold. In the 1963 October 18-25 issue of “Motor Racing” Pickens advertised his ’63 as:

1963 Dodgers Stadium Race


“Lightweight Competition Sting Ray Coupe. Race ready, factory Z06 options, 8 wheels and tires, 2 rear ends, ’64 racing engine, productified, financing and trades accepted, call Gary Pickens, Harry Mann Chevrolet. AX4-6191” This issue of “Motor Racing” is contained in the huge binder of photos; many by Peter Luongo, race standings and before restoration shots of the car as found some 40 years after Gary Pickens ran that exact ad. The car was purchased from that ad and raced with Z06 brakes by a local California couple, says Peter Luongo who knew Pickens well and was a photogra-pher during his racing career. It was in 1972 that another couple bought the car in the Hollywood Hills and used as a daily driver for a number of years be-fore it was retired to the garage to collect dust and fond memories. It was painted black at that time. 40 years later, with the same ownership it was discovered purely by accident thanks to Mike Scott, Corvette racer and historian, simply by attending a Long Beach swap meet while he set up his booth selling old vintage Cor-vette parts. All the racing mods were still in place like; the roll bar, the Z06 backing plates, the original factory

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drilled holes in the inner fender to support the air cleaner, stiffer brackets to hold in place the rear cross member, and the two brackets welded on the front frame to aid in the event of a clutch ex-ploding. Call it an antiqued scatter shield, says Mike Scott. Being in Southern California all of its life, the frame and suspension were like new without any rust. In 2012-13 “711” underwent a complete and sympathetic "As Raced" restoration by Nabers Bros. in Houston Texas and Corvette Mike in Anaheim, CA. using as many original parts as possible, including much of the interior, like the original seat covers ( showing wear), cen-ter console, instruments, glove box door, door panels and steering wheel all with a patina that only decades of use produce. A true testament to the type of care this old vintage racer experienced in its 50 years in Southern California. Gary Nabers of Na-bers Brothers Restoration claims it was the nicest race car he ever restored. That’s a huge statement coming for a guy that has restored many of the great ones from the era. It not only runs and sounds great, it also looks beautiful having just taken 2nd Place in the Race Car division of the prestigious La Jolla Concours D’Elegance in La Jolla, CA in April 2013. Then it traveled to scenic Lake Tahoe for the NCRS Regional meet to be signed off for the American Heritage Award. A feat not easy to come by in the world of certifying rare and original Corvette Race Cars. From there it most recently completed the inaugural Basilone Rallye through 26 miles of Camp Pendleton’s USMC training facility. A first time ever in the history of Car Rallye’s. Lastly, on to the show field of the Dana Point Councours June 23rd to finish its West Coast Campaign. Af-ter being shown in Dana Point, Corvette Mike began the process of preparing 7 11 to be judged for the highly coveted N.C.R.S. Herit-age Award. The preparation involved getting the car to “as raced back then” condition as possible. This involved installation of the third taillight, modification of the exhaust system, removal of the turn signals, some graphics changes and various other items. But all the effort was rewarded this past August at the N.C.R.S. National Convention in Hampton, VA. when 7 11 did indeed receive the American Heritage Award!

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1963 Times GP @ Riverside


Fall SCC Meet Road Tour! The Chapter organized a Road Tour to the Buelton Fall Meet. Memories from the trip...


The SCC Chapter held its Fall 2013 Judged Meet In Buellton on October 11th & 12th. Chapter participation was particularly high with 37 members attending, and 20 members attending Judging School on 10/11, with 23 judges and team leaders, and 4 tabulators. A sincere THANK YOU! To all the club members that worked to make this event possible.


Fall Meet Awards Flight Judged Cars. Harold Rodgers ‘57 Top Flight Chris Bowser ‘62 2nd Flight John Seeley ‘65 L84 Coupe Top Flight Dennis Hakim ‘65 L76 Coupe Top Flight

Sportsman cars Ed & Barb Vignone Darold Shirwo Jim Hughes Ron Bartow Larry Guevara Jerry & Pat Louer Art & Glorie McNay

McLellan Display Don & Carol Troyer


SCC/NCRS Member Awards at the NCRS National Convention in Hampton VA

NCRS Foundation pins and certificates:

Art and Glorie McNay Jerry and Janet Palmer

Jaime Gesundheit Diana and Larry Wright

200 Master Judge:

Shirley Shier Ed Hoffman

Red Hat:

Sharyl Ingham Don Troyer

300 Master Judge

Sharyl Ingham Jerry Louer

400 Master Judge:

Mike Ingham

Master Tabulators: Janet Palmer

Corvette Restorer Award: Ed Vignone

Longest Driven:

Norm and Shirley Shier 1986


Sportsman:

Mac and Pauline Cross

Top Flight: Norm and Shirley Shier 1986

Longest Driven : Norm and Shirley Shier 1986

American Heritage:

Mike Vietro 1963

Top Flight Chapter Award: Southern California Chapter

Sharyl Ingham & Roy Sinor

Mike Ingham & Roy Sinor

Norm and Shirley Shier 1986 Top Flight

SCC Award Winners!


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I In memory of George “Larry” Wright a great friend and Corvette enthusiast. Larry died at home on October 12, 2013 with his wife Diana at his side. A longtime NCRS member and SCC board member, he participated in NCRS events throughout the country and even in Italy. He always had a smile on his face and was the first to volunteer for any assignment. He and Diana received the NCRS Presidents Award and the SCC Distinguished Service Award. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends.


cussed but it was decided to raffle old banners only. Motion to approve by Allen Morris. Seconded by Bob Crane. Motion Carried. 6. The Spring meet and dates for same were discussed. In addition to Corvette Mike’s and Corvettes Down Un-der, it was suggested that the Lyon Air Museum would be a good location. Rusty will investigate. Dates still open with May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th being considered. NEW BUSINESS 1. Fall Meet to be held with CCC on 10/11-12/13. Da-rold suggested a road tour starting at his home at 10:00 AM. Ed Vignone will email to determine interest. Allen suggested eating lunch in route at “Summerland.” Don Hooper reported one ’57 so far for judging and probably a ’65 also. Eight registrations received. Fri-day evening a Tech Session & Judging School will be held with dinner afterward. Volunteers needed for park-ing on Saturday. Saturday lunch options discussed. 2. Spring Meet as noted above. 3. Fillmore Tram Ride. If 25 or more attend we must do it on either Nov 2 or Nov 16 if lunch is desired. Otherwise, other dates are OK. Allen Morris made mo-tion that we proceed with planning and Bob Crane se-conded. Motion approved. 4. Proxies. After discussion, Ralph Haun made a motion that a reminder of proxy requirements be emailed monthly. Allen Morris seconded. Motion carried. 5. Laughlin road tour discussed for January 3rd. Allen will try to get room rates. Participants to make their own reservations. Allen will check on dinner reserva-tions. 6. Kansas City National. A road tour was discussed. 7. Northern California Chapter’s “Chester” meet on Oc-tober 19th was discussed. CLOSE MEETING A motion to close the meeting was made by Allen Morris and seconded by Robert Crane. The motion carried and the meeting was closed at 8:08 PM SCC BOARD MEETING, September 9, 2013 OPEN MEETING The meeting was called to order at 6:52 PM at Harbor Chevrolet by Chairman Darold Shirwo. Board Members in attendance were Darold Shirwo, Allen Morris, Ed Vi-gnone, Verity Hobbs, Pat Louer, Jerry Louer, Rich Nor-brothen, Bob Crane, Rob Myrick and Ralph Haun. Board Members absent were Ed Hoffman, Don Hooper, Diana Wright, Jamie Fiffles, Don Troyer, and Carol Troyer. SECRETARY’S REPORT The secretary was not present. Ralph Haun took minutes in her place. A motion to approve minutes of the previous meeting was made by Ed Vignone and se-conded by Rich Norbrothen. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT Verity Hobbs reported that the chapter’s CD was draw-ing 1.01% and that the chapter has sufficient funds on hand. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report was

Minutes of SCC Board Meeting- by Ralph Haun SCC BOARD MEETING, August 12, 2013 OPEN MEETING The meeting was called to order at 6:57 PM at Harbor Chevrolet by Chairman Darold Shirwo. Board members in attendance were Darold Shirwo, Allen Morris, Pat Louer, Jerry Louer, Verity Hobbs, Rich Norbrothen, Bob Myrick, Don Hooper, Ed Vignone, Bob Crane, Don Troy-er, and Ralph Haun. Board Members absent were Ed Hoffman, Diana Wright, Jamie Fiffles, and Carol Troyer. SECRETARY’S REPORT The secretary was not present. Ralph Haun took minutes in her place. A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting was made by Allen Morris and seconded by Bob Crane. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT Verity Hobbs reported that the chapter had approxi-mately $17,500 on hand. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report was made by Jerry Louer and se-conded by Bob Crane. Motion carried. OFFICER’S REPORTS 1. Ed Vignone reported on the website hacking and noted that while the National portion was back up, the chapter portion was still down. National is trying to im-prove security. 2. Ed Vignone brought up the storage of photographs, noting that he had begun in the early 1980’s, storing them first in four large boxes thru about 2002 when he began digital storage. It was suggested that back-up storage be done on a flash drive or a “remote save” and a discussion was had. Allen Morris made a motion to store on a flash drive. It was seconded by Pat Louer. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS 1. No comments were brought up regarding the Bond-ing Strip. 2. The National meet in Hampton was discussed and everyone agreed that it was very well done and very well received with the exception of the daily tours which did not seem very well organized. Quite a few at-tendees were from the Southern California chapter. 3. The picnic was discussed and Verity noted that one couple had committed so far. Bob Crane will bring it up to the Solid Axle Club and Allen Morris will bring it up with the VCCA/Orange County. It will be a free event but with $3.00 parking. RSVP required. Guests were discussed. Food to include salad, bread, hot dogs and “mystery meat in a pot” (Verity surprise). Verity will obtain food. Allen wants to BBQ hamburgers also. Rusty and Allen will BBQ. Allen Morris made motion to approve as stated and Bob Crane seconded. Motion carried. 4. Crusin for a Cure has been dropped. 5. Holiday Brunch was discussed. Price and location to be the same as last year. Gifts and/or raffle were dis-


made by Ralph Haun and seconded by Allen Morris. Motion carried. OFFICER’S REPORTS Ed Vignone reported that he has edited and grouped chapter photographs from 2002 to present on a CD. Both he and Darold have copies of the CD. Members can view photos by contacting Darold or Ed. OLD BUSINESS

The Bonding Strip was discussed and while no irreg-ularities were noted, Ralph suggested that there be some type of separation between the Board Members listed and the listing of the Region IX Representative. Ed will suggest this change to Jamie.

The chapter picnic was discussed. Ed to advise chapter members via email, Allen has advised VCCA, and Bob to advise the Solid Axle Club. Verity is working on recipes.

The Fall Meet with the Central California Chapter was discussed. Darold will provide a flyer for the road trip and the route. Planned arrival time is 4:30 PM. Darold will check with Bruce Fosdik on potential dinner plans at Pea Soup Andersons.

Spring Meet to be discussed under New Business. Proxies of Board Members not attending meetings

was discussed. Ed Vignone will advise all board members that if not attending a meeting to not only select and notify a proxy, but also to notify Ed of the name.

NEW BUSINESS It was suggested and approved to hold the next

board meeting at the Fall Meet in Solvang on Friday night. Membership will be notified so they will be able to attend if desired.

It was reported that Lyons Air Museum was not re-ceptive to the chapter holding our Spring Meet at their facility. A location will hopefully be decided on at the next board meet-ing. Note that the date is May 4th, not March 4th as previously reported.

The possibility of the chapter sponsoring a Regional Meet was discussed. Little interest was expressed. Allen made a motion that we not pursue it at this time. The motion was seconded by Bob and it carried.

The proposal by Andy’s Corvette Parts to be included on our web site and/or the Bonding Strip was discussed. It was decided that as they did not provide much in the way of restoration services, that they could advertise, but we would not provide a link to their site. This motion was made by Allen, was seconded by Bob, and it carried.

The Board of Directors nominations for 2014 was discussed. It was noted that

little response had been received to date and no one had volunteered.

Various ideas were brought up for getting more par-ticipation from the membership. Darold suggested “mentors,” and additional tech sessions were also discussed. Allen made a motion to send “rosters” to members and this was seconded by Bob. Motion carried.

It was discussed that board meetings and/or dinner could be held at Spires Restaurant on the N/W corner of Cherry Ave in Long Beach.

Bob Behlman’s suggestion to attend the indoor car show at Indio was discussed. It was decided that it would not be practical this year, but we should consider it for next year. Bob Crane noted that maybe 500 cars will be displayed this year.

The “Cruse” to Laughlin was discussed for January 3, 2014. Allen to check for lunch and dinner reservations plus costs. Verity suggested holding a board meeting at the same time.

It was discussed that National requires chapters provide a display at least once per year at a non NCRS event to help recruit new members. Jerry Louer will do it this year at the “Corona-Grand-Race” event and car show on September 14th

Ralph made a motion that we put some of the chap-ters interesting “old photos” in each Bonding Strip to help promote more participation from the membership. It was seconded by Rob and the motion carried.

CLOSE MEETING A motion to close the meeting was made by Allen Morris and seconded by Pat Louer. The motion carried and the meeting was closed at 8:29 PM.

SCC BOARD MEETING, October 11, 2013

OPEN MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 4:45 PM at Pea Soup Anderson’s in Buellton, CA by Chairman Darold Shirwo. Board Members in attendance were Darold Shirwo, Allen Morris, Ed Vignone, Verity Hobbs, Pat Louer, Jerry Louer, Ed Hoffman, Don Hooper, Bob Crane, Rich Norbrothen, Don Troyer, Carol Troyer and Ralph Haun. Board Members absent were Jamie Fiffles, Diana Wright and Rob Myrick.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

The secretary was not present. Ralph Haun took minutes in her place. A motion to approve minutes of

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the previous meeting was made by Ed Vignone and was seconded by Ed Hoffman. Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Verity Hobbs reported that the chapter has sufficient funds on hand and made a motion to approve the re-port. Motion was seconded by Pat Louer. Motion car-ried.

OFFICER’S REPORTS

Don Troyer reported that the chapter had received its new charter. It was also reported that the Golden Quill Award had been received for the chapter’s publication "The Bonding Strip”.

OLD BUSINESS

Ed Vignone reported that the information needed to publish the next Bonding Strip was being sent to Jamie Fiffles.

Verity Hobbs reported that to date thirty two people had signed up for the Picnic. This includes those from Solid Axle and VCCA. A motion was made by Allen Morris to hold a Charity auction on that date, 10-27-13. Seconded by Ed Vignone. Mo-tion carried.

The fall meet road tour to Buellton was discussed. The tour went through the back roads to the Goleta Short Line Railroad and to a number of wineries. It was led by Darold Shirwo and was enjoyed by all.

The Train Ride to Fillmore was discussed. To date twelve persons have indicated they will go. Twenty five persons are needed.

The Holiday Brunch will be held on December 8th at the 94th Aero Squadron. Ed Vignone will bring

(Continued from page 19) two banners to auction with the proceeds going to PCRF and Allen Morris will be the auctioneer.

It was determined that the slate of 2014 Board of Directors nominations will be the same as 2013 with the exception that Diana Wright will not run. Ralph Haun indicated he will accept the nomination for Secretary’s position.

Allen Morris reported that the Laughlin Road Tour is proceeding on schedule and participants will meet at the “Flying J.”

NEW BUSINESS

The Spring Meet was discussed and Allen Morris made a motion it be held at Corvette’s Down Under in Costa Mesa on either May 3rd or May 4th, 2014.

Motion seconded by Darold Shirwo and it carried.

Additional road tours were discussed. Darold Shir-wo will make a list of possibilities to present at the next Board Meeting.

3. Member of the year Committee was discussed and Allen Morris made motion that it be made up of Barbara Vignone, Pat Louer and Allen Morris. It was seconded by Jerry Louer and the motion carried. A plaque will cost between $75 and $100.

Ralph Haun suggested that we try to generate more interest and involvement by chapter members by providing as much information to them via e-mail as possible. Several members responded that we already provided all possi-ble.

CLOSE MEETING

A motion to close the meeting was made by Allen Mor-ris and seconded by Ralph Haun.

The motion carried and the meeting was closed at ap-proximately 5:30 PM.


SCC/NCRS SOCIAL:

MOVIE TRAIN RIDE & LUNCH

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Our Chairman, Darold Shirwo, will lead us to the Fillmore Movie Train ride to board a 1930's vintage train in the Heritage Valley and we will have lunch on board; the train will stop in downtown Santa Paula where we will get off and tour the town and it's quaint offerings and then re-board and the next stop is Loose Caboose Gar-den Center for more casual outdoor fun.

The train ride costs $24 for adults and $22 for seniors and $14 for youths.

We will meet at his house on November 2, 2013 at 15267 Valley Vista Blvd., Sherman Oaks, Ca. 91403 - at 10:00 AM and the tour will leave promptly at 10:30 AM

Directions:

♦ Northbound on the 405 get off at Ventura off ramp and make an immediate right and go to the first light (Valley Vista) and make a left and go down 1/2 block and his house is on the left (look for Corvettes).

♦ Southbound on the 405 get off at Burbank Blvd. and make a left to the second light (Sepulveda) and go down about 2+ miles on Sepulveda to Valley Vista and make a left and go down about 1/2 block and his house is on the left (look for Corvettes).

Please confirm to Darold at [email protected] that you are coming so he can make sure we have group seating for lunch.

We welcome all to join us for social and sightseeing get together


The Southern California Chapter of NCRS

Invites you to our Holiday Brunch

and Membership Meeting Sunday, December 8th, 2013 at 11:00 AM

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant

16320 Raymer St. Van Nuys, CA. 91406

$40.00 per person

Please RSVP by November 22rd

FLASH: SCC Chapter Auction

Two Chapter Awards Banners Directions:

Located by the runway of Van Nuys airport which is one busiest general aviation airports in the US. It has a one-of-a-kind view of aircraft arriving and departing with some of the world's oldest and newest aircraft.

Mail your check & registration to:

Verity Hobbs, PO Box 2316 Newport Beach, Ca. 92659

949-378-3419

Information contact Bob Crane: 714.458.6395 [email protected]

Names ____________________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________

Member # ____________ Corvette Driven? ____________________________________________

# Persons __ @ $40 each Make Check out to SCC/NCRS. Total Enclosed __________________


January 3-5, 2014

WAGON MASTER: ALLEN MORRIS – Cell 949-466-7273

CB Handle: Sunshine - CHANNEL19 – DISCUSSIONS CHANNEL 23

Friday January 3rd: 10:00 AM

Meet at Flying J Truck Stop- I-15, Lenwood exit 178 – Barstow

GAS – RESTROOM – SNACKS - LEAVE 10:30 AM

Drive: 180 Miles – Arrive 1:00 -1:15 PM Laughlin, NV.

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN or GROUP LUNCH @ HOTEL

Tropicana Express Hotel & Casino 2121 S. Casino Drive Laughlin, NV 89029 Local: 702-298-4200

ROOM RESERVATIONS: PLEASE FOLLOW INFO BELOW - by 12/1/13

A. Have your player’s card #. Will have to get one there if you do not have one.

B. Have credit card to book room.

C. Call our contact Gilda Perez @ 702-298-6214

D. Tell her you are part of NCRS and reference Allen Morris if need be.

E. Room Rate $25.00 per night.

Visit Car Museum at Riverside – FREE

And other attractions in Laughlin & Bullhead City

Corvettes from AZ, CA, & NV will arrive in the PM at the “River Palms” A Street Rod show and Swap Meet at the Riverside South Lot.

DINNER 6:00 PM SATURDAY-STEAK HOUSE RESTAURANT-HOTEL

WILL BE RETURNING SUNDAY AM ALLEN MORRIS PRODUCTIONS


Members Classifieds For Sale: 1990 Corvette Service Manual ST-364-90 and 1990 Section 8A Electrical Diagnosis Service Manual Sup-plement ST-364-90 EDM. Both are in very good condition. $80. Don Troyer, 626 289 0904, [email protected] Parts For Sale: Complete 18 volume set of “Corvette the Sensuous American” including shelf sleeves. $450.00 Franklin Mint 1967 Corvette clear/red convertible model. $100.00 Franklin Mint 1963 Corvette silver fiberglass coupe model. $100.00 Shipping extra. . Bob Proodian 760-459-3459 [email protected] Parts For Sale: 53-55 reproduction exhaust extensions, windshield post tab repair $65 plus shipping Gary, [email protected] or 530-259-5997 Parts For Sale: ’58-’61 Dual Quad Intake (3739653) used, $375, ’64 Clocks (professionally restored) 1-mechanical, 1-quartz $450ea., ’64 Rocker Mouldings, new, $250/pair, ’66-67 Glovebox doors (professionally re-stored) $225 ea., ’63-’67 Bumpers..re-chromed (4-pc.) $1275/set, ’68-’69 Front Bumper..re-chromed $300, ’68-’69 Bumper Guards..re-chromed $200/set, ’70-’72 Front Bumper..re-chromed $300, “70-’72 Bumper Guards..re-chromed $200/set, ’68-’73 Rear Bumpers..re-chromed $600/pair, ’70-’72 (454) Delco Radiator w/cooler (new in original box-GM`` #3019190) $450, ’68 (427) Core Support..used/good condition $400, ’67 (327) Used Heads..casting #3890462 date L286 & L296 $225/pair, ‘73 & ’74 (454/LS4) Used Heads..casting #353049 & 336781 $200/pair, and many other C-1, C-2 & C-3 parts Joe LaGreca, 909-499-5873 or [email protected]

License Plates For Sale: License Plates For Sale: California 63-69 (Black-Yellow) plates. Have about 40 Pairs. All different condition and pricing. Also have a perfect 62 Yellow set with sticker. Call for your needs and pricing. Allen Morris 949-367-9000

Please email Member Classified submissions to: [email protected]

First Wrecked C7? Well that didn’t take too long. It’s been less than one month since the first Corvette Stingrays started being delivered to customers when this picture of a crashed Velocity Yellow 2014 Corvette Stingray shows up this afternoon on reddit. It’s not like this is the first time we’ve seen a 7th generation Corvette Stingray involved in an acci-dent. During the development phase and run-up to production, the Stingray ended up in a ditch in Ari-zona and took a hit by a Lincoln Towncar into the passenger side door. Both Corvettes were repairable and based on the condition that we can see, we’re hoping this one is too. The C7 in the picture appears to be Z51-equipped Stingray based on the wheels and spoiler. The dam-age looks to be concentrated in the front of the car and the drivers airbag looks to be deployed. Hope-fully the driver is okay and can one day face himself in the mirror after knowing he was the first customer to wreck a new Corvette Stingray.


Vette Brakes & Products, Inc. has notified the chapter that they give 10% off retail when buying direct from VBP to all Corvette Club members. 800.237.9991 VBandP.com

3197-D Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa,


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