2017 North Central NCRS Newsletter (Oct-Dec)

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NATIONAL CORVETTE RESTORERS SOCIETY

October to December 2017 EDITION NorthCentralNCRS.com

Kevin Sullivan’s 1961 Corvette

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North Central Chapter Crossed Flags Newsletter NATIONAL CORVETTE RESTORERS SOCIETY

State of The Chapter I would first like to wish all our NCRS North Central Chapter members and their families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2018.

This has been an interesting fall for me. In September Rick Zierhut resigned after six years as our President.

When I became Vice President last January, I asked Rick what my responsibilities were as Vice President and he responded, “to take over as President in the event I can no longer do so.” Well here we are!!! In October I was elected as President starting in January 2018 and filling in for Rick for the balance of this year.

I have only been a club member since June 2013 and have much to learn about the National NCRS Board and even our own chapter. What I have observed over the past few years is that you have good members serving on the chapter board. These people do a lot of work behind the scenes. They help club member’s work on their cars at tech sessions, or at judging seminars and events. Some work on the member of the month, social events, paying the club bills, getting new members, taking board meeting minutes, or sending you all the club information. These people do all of this for you on their own time, without any payment other than dinner during the monthly board meetings and let me tell you they would all rather be home with their families having dinner.

Now we are coming into a new year and I would like to think it could be the best year ever for our club, but that’s up to you, the club members. Because any club is only as good as its members. I have heard the club is not like it was in the “old days”, we don’t work on enough members cars, and we don’t do what you want to do.

Well now it is your chance to speak up and let me, or any of the board members, know what is on your mind.

Our club has between 120-130 members and yet at any given event, I see between 20-30 members, often the same faces, and I am told that is a good turnout for our club. I would like to see more, I would like to see new faces and I would like to do new things that are of interest to our club members, but that’s up to you the membership. Let’s make 2018 the best year ever!!!

Please feel free to contact me with your ideas.

Regards, - Alden Miles, North Central NCRS President 612-387-2869 / armiles1226@yahoo.com

President Vice President Membership Tech Director Judging Chair Alden Miles Paul Burski Jerome Lardy Bob Lund Chris Enstrom

Activities

Don O’Grady

Secretary Treasurer Website/newsletter At-Large Dave Murphy Roger Carlson Nick Kornder Kevin Sullivan

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2018 Calendar of Local Events January Thurs.

4 6:30 PM Sat 20 9 AM February Thurs.

1 6:30 PM Sat. 17 9 AM Sat. 24 6 PM March Thurs.

1 6:30 PM Sat. 17 9 AM Sat. 31 April Thurs.

5 6:30 PM Sat. 21 9 AM Sat. 21 5 PM May Thurs.

3 6:30 PM Sat. 12 8 AM June Thurs.

7 6:30 PM Sat. 16 9 AM Sat. 30 July Thurs.

5 6:30 PM Sun/Thur 15-20 August Thurs.

2 6:30 PM Sat. 18 8 AM Sat. 19 9 AM Sat. 25 September Thurs.

6 6:30 PM Sat. 16 9 AM Sun. 30 October Thurs.

4 6:30 PM Sat 20 9 AM

November Thurs.

1 6:30 PM December Sat 15 9 AM Sat. 31

Board meeting - Davanni’s in Bloomington* Tech Session or Judging School Board Meeting - Davanni’s in Bloomington* Tech Session or Judging School Holiday Social at Mancinis’ Board Meeting - Davanni’s in Bloomington* Tech Session or Judging School Deadline for Crossed Flags articles – forward to Nick Kornder Board Meeting Tech Session or Judging School Spring Social Dinner – Cowboy Jacks Board Meeting Chapter Spring Judging Meet Board Meeting Tech Session or Judging School Deadline for Crossed Flags articles – forward to Nick Kornder Board Meeting NCRS NATIONAL CONVENTION Board Meeting Chapter Judging Meet – Long Lake,MN Tech Session or Judging School Summer BBQ Board Meeting Tech Session or Judging School Deadline for Crossed Flags articles – forward to Nick Kornder Board & Chapter Meeting, ANNUAL ELECTION Tech Session or Judging School Fall Color Run Board Meeting

Tech Session or Judging School Deadline for Crossed Flags articles – forward to Nick Kornder ALL DATES & TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE * New Monthly Board of Directors Meeting Location Announced At the November board meeting the Chapter’s Board of Directors voted to change the location of monthly board meetings for the first three months of 2018. The meetings will be held at Davanni’s in Bloomington, MN. The address is 8605 Lyndale Ave South. It’s on the southeast corner of Lyndale and 86th Street. All chapter members are welcome at these meetings. We hope to see you at one.

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North Central Chapter Crossed Flags Newsletter NATIONAL CORVETTE RESTORERS SOCIETY

Calendar of National Events 2018 Regional and National Events January 10-13 Florida Regional Lakeland, Fla. April 12-14 Carolina’s Chapter Regional Greenville, S.C. May 16-19 Arizona Regional Scottsdale, Ariz.

June 7-9 Michigan Regional Dearborn, Mich.

July 15-20 2018 NCRS National Convention Las Vegas, Nev. September 20-22 Mid Atlantic Regional Altoona, Pa. October 25-27 Lone Star Regional Frisco, Texas 2019 Regional and National Events April 11-13 Queen City Chapter Regional Cincinnati, Ohio July 13-19 2019 NCRS National Convention Greenville, S.C. October 24-26 Lone Star Regional Frisco, Texas 2020 Regional and National Events July 19-24 2020 National Convention

French Lick Springs, Ind.

Paragon Corvette Club Rewards Program 4th Quarter 2017 Update The North Central Chapter is winding up our second year in the Paragon Club Rewards Program. As a reminder, here’s how the program works.

1. Each calendar year Paragon adds up the total value of all parts purchased by participating club members (excludes labor, restorations & used parts).

2. The North Central Chapter will then receive 3% of that value in the form of either gift certificates or stocked Paragon items.

3. The club would then use these gift certificates as giveaways/door prizes at club functions such as Tech and Judging sessions, and other chapter functions.

4. This program does not affect any discounts you currently individually enjoy with Paragon.

2016 was our first year in the program, and it was a fantastic success. Paragon Corvette notified the Chapter that we earned $330.00 in reward dollars for our 2016 purchases. In January we will be reporting our rewards amount for 2017.

Currently the total number of chapter participants signed up is 29. To be added to the list of participating chapter members please send you name and Paragon Corvette customer number if you’ve purchased from Paragon Corvette in the past to Roger Carlson at RogerPCarlson@gmail.com. Don’t worry if you don’t know or can’t find your Paragon Corvette customer number, as Paragon will look it up for us. If you haven’t purchased from Paragon Corvette in the past, that’s okay, just send Roger your name, address and email and any future orders you place with Paragon Corvette will be included in our totals. If you have any questions please email Roger. Let’s make 2018 another success.

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Membership Update

Dues Renewal Time

Current Members

The year is coming to a close and it is time to renew your membership dues for 2018. The North Central Chapter board is keeping the dues at the same low price of $25.00.

After careful consideration, the option of receiving the Crossed Flags newsletter via the postal service will no longer be offered.

Please remit your 2018 dues of $25.00 to North Central Chapter NCRS and send to: Jerome Lardy 788 Trotters Ridge Eagan, MN 55123 Thank you for your continued support of the NCRS North Central Chapter!

- Jerome Lardy, North Central NCRS Membership Chair

About the North Central NCRS

Formed in 1974, the National Corvette Restorers Society is a non-profit hobby group of 15,800+ families dedicated to the restoration, preservation, history and enjoyment of Corvettes.

Founded in 1988 the North Central Chapter is chartered by the NCRS National to support and organize Corvette hobby activities in the Upper Midwest to further the NCRS National philosophy of preservation and restoration of Corvettes.

The NCRS North Central Chapter is based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota metro area with the majority of membership spanning throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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Chapter Happenings

NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER ANNUAL WINTER SOCIAL

Please join us for an evening of socializing with friends on FEBRUARY 24, 2018 Social Hour at 6 p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m.

MANCINI’S CHAR HOUSE 531 West 7th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota MEAL CHOICE Char Broiled 8 oz Filet mignon $25 each Char Broiled 12 oz Filet mignon $28 each Char Broiled Kabob 16 oz $25 each Broiled Walleye $25 each RSVP: Don O’Grady by Feb. 17, 2018 at dwogrady@q.com or 651-454-7428 Send check payable to North Central Chapter NCRS: Don O’Grady 3770 South Hills Court Eagan, MN 55123 - Don O’Grady, North Central NCRS Activities Director

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Chapter Happenings

Fall Color Run - October 22, 2017 We had five Corvettes that met at the Hilton in Minneapolis and drove around Lake Minnetonka en route to the University Landscape Arboretum where we met a sixth member, then toured the festive Halloween grounds, ate lunch and did some more color gazing. Lots of fun and some of our attendees became members of the Arboretum.

- Don O’Grady, North Central NCRS Activities Director

Did you know?

While never offered to the public, a total of 43 - 1983 model Corvettes were built. There were so many quality problems with them it was decided to halt production until they could be corrected. By the time the problems were corrected, it was so late into the model year that the car was brought out as a 1984 model and was run for a year and a half. The only verifiable 1983 Corvette still known to exist is on display in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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Chapter Judging

We are always looking for Judges The NCRS North Central Chapter will hold two “Chapter Events” during 2018 and multiple “Judging Schools”. We are always looking for judges to volunteer at these events, regardless of experience. If you are interested in learning more please contact Chris Enstrom for more details.

Got an IDEA?

If you have a suggestion for a topic for an upcoming Judging School, - Chris Enstrom, North Central NCRS Judging Chair please contact Chris Enstrom 651-503-4165.

NCRS Judging is recognized around the world as THE STANDARD in determining originality.

The Judging System is designed to educate each owner about their car as well as providing recognition for excellence in the areas of restoration, performance, or preservation. You can learn to judge through participation. Start out as an observer judge and work your way to Master Judge through the Judges Recognition Program.

JUDGE NCRS Judges are volunteer members who offer their time and knowledge to Judge Members Cars under the guidance of the NCRS Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide.

Master Judge NCRS Master Judges are volunteer members who have been recognized by the organization and membership for accumulating a minimum of 100 points in our judging recognition program by Judging at events, attending Judging Schools at Chapter Meets, Regional Meets and National Meets. Many have also attended National or Regional Judging Seminars that last for one or two days of intensive instruction and hands on participation.

Did you know?

For 1968, a factory installed anti-theft alarm system was available as an option, but less than 400 cars were so equipped.

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Chapter Tech Sessions

Tech Session - October On October 28th the NCRS North Central Chapter held a tech session in downtown Minneapolis at Elko’s. We helped him a year ago with a body install on a 1966 Nassau Blue corvette roaster. This tech session 16 members helped install the front grill and front bumpers.

- Bob Lund, North Central NCRS Tech Director

Click For More Photos

Did you know?

Luxury amenities such as power steering, air conditioning, and leather seats were first available in the 1963 Corvette.

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Chapter Tech Sessions

Silent Auction / Tech Session - December

On December 2, we held a silent auction for the St Paul Public School Automotive Center. Earlier this year, the center was burglarized and many tools were stolen. Our proceeds will help replace some of those missing tools. Thank you to Roger Carlson for informing us about this worthwhile cause.

We had a good turnout of 17 members who came to donate or bid on the many items we received.

Some of those items included Corvette ornaments, around 20 books, Corvette parts, a sand blasting cabinet, a Corvette cap and a GM folding chair.

There were even a couple of Ford items (we need to do a better job with security!!).

Elko donated one of his Ukrainian eggs which was hand painted by his mother; she is still going strong and in her 90’s. The detail on each egg was extraordinary and beautiful. We had a live auction for the egg and Rick Andrea walked away with this treasured item.

Thank you to everyone who donated an auction item, bid on those items, or made a donation to the cause. Your generosity is very much appreciated. We were able to raise $162.00.

We also had a tech session and continued to work on Elko’s Corvette. After a little more scrapping of the old glue and debris, the carpet underlayment was installed. The 3M adhesive worked great for this task. We wrapped up the tech session by installing the carpet on the upright board behind the seats.

Alan Loosbrock brought two headlight buckets from his ’63 Split Window. Interestingly, one was the early style (up to VIN 14600) and the other was the second style. You can tell by the screw locations on the bezel. The early style has them on the front of the bezel by the headlamps. The second style has them on the side of the bezel.

There is always something new to learn at a tech session, if you have not attended one before. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

- Jerome Lardy, North Central NCRS Membership Chair

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Did you know?

Luxury amenities such as power steering, air conditioning, and leather seats were first available in the 1963 Corvette.

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Chapter Tech Tips

Tin Foil is Your Friend When Painting After reading Roger’s tips from the last newsletter I thought I would share one with the group as well. When painting anything in your engine compartment, a tip I got from a painter friend, was to wrap anything you don’t wanted painted in tin foil. This works great for wires, brake lines or just about anywhere. Its super quick to prep and even easier to clean up and it tends to hold in place well. Hope this can help someone on their next project.

Nick Kornder What Makes us NCRS

NCRS Members benefit from mountains of technical information that they can rely on. When you join the NCRS, you access the combined knowledge of thousands of previous members.

A group of 19 Technical Advisors, who are recognized as the authorities in their fields, are also just a letter or e-mail away. Whatever problems that you might run into has been solved in past years by other NCRS members.

At the chapter level we are always looking for Tech Session ideas. This is NOT the chapter coming to work on your Corvette. It is the chapter coming to HELP YOU work on your Corvette as you learn more about your piece of American History. If you are currently working on your Vette and would be interested in hosting a tech session, please contact Tech Director Bob Lund or Asst. Tech Director Paul Burski.

The North Central Chapter of the NCRS has received NCRS Chapter Top Flight Award for FIVE straight yearS! (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016).

Did you know?

The original front emblem and horn button on the “Autorama” show circuit Corvette featured crossed American and checkered flags. It was later discovered that using an American flag on a product trade mark was against the law and the emblem was changed shortly before the New York Motorama.

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Member of the Month

September - Harvey Burski

October - Jay Kleinjan

History of your Corvette: Harv purchased his ‘61 Corvette at a Police Auction about 10 years ago. The car was painted 1958 Charcoal Gray with a Silver side cove. The car had a painted dash instead of the traditional dash pad. When he purchased the car, the Fuel Injection was missing and original 283 has been replaced by a 327. He contacted previous owner and found the car had been stolen while he was serving in the military in the late sixties. When the car was recovered, the engine and many other parts were missing. The owner’s father sold the car shortly after it was recovered. The owner wasn’t even aware the car was an originally Fuel Injected car as it had been removed before he owned it.

Harv found the correct 283 engine block and heads and also purchased a 61 Fuel Injection unit; which he restored himself. He spent five years working on the car and had it painted Roman Red with a White side cove.

Your next project on your Corvette: Harv has no plans for any further projects with his Corvettes other than keeping them driving. He plans on just driving and enjoying the cars. Harv and Judy attend weekly car shows in the Northland and really enjoy driving their Corvettes.

Harv joined NCRS in the early 1980’s and was fairly active in the club. He has been attending tech session of C1 cars since he sold one of this cars to his son 10 years ago. He really enjoys learning about Corvettes and tries to do all the work on his cars. He needs his garage time in the winter and the tech sessions are great way to share information on “how to restore many parts on our Corvettes.”

Family: Jay is married to Delores and lives near Fargo, North Dakota. They had been married for 35 years and have two sons: who are in there 20’s.

Corvette(s): Jay’s Corvette is a Daytona Blue 1963 Split Window Fuelie Coupe. The car has a four-speed transmission, knock-off wheels and is all numbers matching.

History of your Corvette: Jay’s ‘63 was purchased by the original owner in Fresno California in 1963. He acquired his Corvette in 2012. He is the third owner and he purchased the car from a very close friend of his father. The 2nd owner purchased the car from Harrah’s auction in Las Vegas. He put only 200 miles on the car in 1973 and it sat in his shop unused until they pulled it out of storage when Jay bought it in 2012 – which was 39 years!

Your next project on your Corvette: Jay had the fuel injection unit rebuilt by Jerry Bramlett and the car now “Runs like the wind.” Jay has no plans for any further projects other than driving it on very special occasions.

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Member of the Month

November - Jim Keck

CORVETTE Jim owns a 1970 Malboro Marooon with black interior Corvette.

The car has T-Tops, LS5(454/390 Hp),Air Conditioning, Tilt/Telescoping steering column, Power Steering,Power Brakes,Power Windows, AM/FM Stereo, and Turbo Hydra-matic Transmission.

He is Jim’s letter: HISTORY In the summer of 1970, I had been looking for a “Big Block” Corvette with little luck through a local dealer. Traveling back from a wedding in Illinois, I decided to checkout some larger dealerships.

On the 3rd or 4th stop, I found two candidates at Rapids Chevrolet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Th first car was a Yellow convertible and the second car was a Maroon T-Top. Neither had a 4-speed, but I had the bug and $7,000 later… part of which was a ’68 Barracuda with a 383 stick, we drove home in the T-Top. The next couple of summers, I traveled to Oklahoma and Montana for some wrestling camps. Since most state speed limits had been reduced to 55 mph soon after I purchased the car, I was anxious (and pleased) to test the validity of the 160 mph speedometer on the open stretches of the plains and mountain state interstates; which had no restrictions and no traffic for miles. Yes, 160 was easily obtained and there was even an additional performance beyond 160. But, I was uncomfortable about anything more-so a quick punch of the accelerator to see what was left and a quick descent back to sane, safe, and down to a reasonable speed. Other than these two thrilling tests, I’ve used discretion about my proximity to speed limits and safe driving and was never again over the century mark.

Autocross events offered exciting alternatives in the early 2000’s.

After a few trophies and many great thrills, I realized that would be hard on the car and be susceptible to accidents. Since I had kept the car in extremely good condition and had driven more sensibly (avoiding any accidents), I decided not to tempt fate any longer.

The originality and one ownership status of the car was increasing it’s value, so the Autocross events had to stop.

With 115,000 mi of pure pleasure under the belt, a new adventure was pursued. I choose to “Evaluate” how original the car was, and being the only owner, I was sure little had been done to it to not be able to meet NCRS expectations. So your NCRS North Central Chapter event in May of 2015 was our first try. We drove the car up to be judged without changing a thing and got a 2nd Flight @ 92.3%. Next, we switched the Mag wheels with radial tires back to the original wheels with new Wide Ovals, the JC Penny battery traded in for an AC Delco, numerous nuts & bolts were exchanged for original equipment types, and we bored the block 0.030″

(because a pan gasket replacement exposed some unwanted filings.) With that done, we drove to Galena, IL. in August 2017 for their Chapter “Shut Down” event. Two of the judges were in the process of producing the new ’68-’72 C3 manual. One of them discovered two unknown things about C3’s; which our car could confirm for him. This judge was like a little kid in a candy shop excited about the find, taking photos for the manual, and telling all the other judges of his discovery. In the end (including the drive to Galena,) we received enough points to earn a Top Flight @ 99.3%.

In May 2017 we drove the car to Newton, Iowa for the NCRS Heartland Regional. This time exchanging the carbon fiber rear spring with a factory purchased spring (bought in the 70’s by a Colorado NCRS judge, but never used) and a few minor consumables, we earned another Top Flight @94.3%. The real fun of this event (beyond the judging) was track time on the NASCAR sanctioned facility. The Radials would have been nice (instead of the Bias Plys), but we managed to keep it off the wall in spite of some drifting. A very valuable C2 did not do so well, putting both ends of his highly modified race version (which was Duntov endorsed) into the wall.

The other unique (and rather significant) thing the judges of both Galena and Newton found interesting was a mall parking lot incident that happened the 2nd year we had the car. I had parked the car as far from other cars as possible, oftentimes on the perimeter. Checking the lot traffic occasionally, it appeared to be getting too busy to stick around. On my way to the car, from a second floor vantage point, I noticed a car backing very close to ours. It stopped, a lady got out, walked to the back, returned to her car and left. Assuming this to not be good, I ran to our car to discover a minor bump to the left front bumper. I could see that the lady was stuck in some traffic, so I attempted to catch her. The pursuit became too much of a risk and I gave up on it.

What the judges liked best about this incident was that I was young and could hardly afford insurance (especially “Corvette” insurance with an accident claim), so I have never repaired the minor damage. The good part about that was that, except for the consumables, the ORIGINALITY of the car has been PRESERVED! NORTH CENTRAL CHAPTER I want to thank the “North Central Club” for starting me on the NCRS judging path. At that first event, I was treated extremely well. Arriving early, I was able to wash the car and store it before the next day’s event. Because of the overwhelming reception, I was encouraged to continue with further evaluation of the car. It is only because it is 200 miles to a meeting (and the miles have become more important) that I have not made many of the events.

However, seeing a familiar North Central face or two at the Newton and Galena events was great. I also enjoy the newsletter and reading about what’s happening in the Chapter.

NEXT PROJECT Lastly, due to lack of funds and facilities to pursue further judging and more prestigious awards that apparently this car has a potential for, I’m looking for a Collector/Restorer to carry this Big Block Original down that path you started us on. I advertised the car a few years ago, but was immediately interrupted to make the car right with respect to the engine and rear spring and then, of course, the numerous consumable items that turn up in the examination during repairs and in the judging process.

That old advertisement can still be viewed on line at: lxxvet.blogspot.com or lxxvette.weebly.com Thanks to all you NCRS members for what you do,

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Member of the Month

December - Bill Kohl

Next Corvette Project: Bill just picked up the car from having the windshield rust repaired and the windshield replaced. The interior was gutted to accomplish this. They are looking hard at having the car repainted. Of course, that would not happen until the spring of 2018. This winter, Bill plans to drop the differential to exchange the stub shaft as there is a lot of movement. He also plans to maintain and upgrade the Corvette when possible.

North Central Chapter: Bill joined the North Central NCRS chapter in 2007.

Since Bill never worked on cars, he knew he would need a lot of help. That is where the NCRS came in.

If it had not been for the North Central Chapter, he Family: Bill is married to Stephanie and they live in Plymouth, doubts he would still have a Corvette today. Bill and Minnesota, and have two grown children, Bill and Stephanie’s long-term plan for their Vette is to drive it through the lower 48 states and as many provinces as Heather. they can.

Corvette(s): Bills Corvette is a Black 1978 L 48 Coupe with Oyster interior. The car has an automatic transmission, power locks, power windows, power steering, rear defrost, air conditioning, cruise control and sport mirrors.

History of Your Corvette: Before realizing it was not in his budget, Bill wanted a C2 Corvette. Bill stated “Once the hard hand of reality smacked me, I focused on C3’s.” He really didn’t know much about Corvettes and did a lot of research online. Bill looked at many C3’s and narrowed it down to what he could afford. This ended up being 19781982. Bill looked at many over the years and never really felt he was seeing “the one.” However, in 2006, he found a 1978 Coupe and purchased it. Bill thought the car was in pretty good condition. After buying the car, he realized he talked himself into this car, rather than seeing the big picture. Since “taking the plunge”, Bill has been maintaining the Corvette for years. Now that his children are out on their own, Bill and Stephanie have had more time to work on the car and make it the way they want it. They enjoy driving it around town and taking trips with it.

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Chapter Board Minutes

October, 2017

Board Members Present: Alden Miles, Jerome Lardy, Bob Lund, Chris Enstrom, Dave Murphy, Paul Burski, Nick Kornder Board Members Absent: Roger Carlson, Don O’Grady Members present: Lyn Miles, Dave Cloutier, Jeanne Cloutier, Bill Kohl, Kevin Sullivan, Mark Swanson, Mike Carrou, Mark Lyddy, Gene Vivant Location: Old World Pizza Inver Grove Heights Members Comments or Concerns.

None.

Approval of Minutes Meeting Minutes from the Sept 7, 2017 meeting were approved – Motion to approve by Jerome Lardy, seconded by Paul Burski.

Vice President’s Report Alden passed out a list of Twin Cities Corvette Clubs. These are listed as links on our website. It was suggested that we reach out to the other clubs and raise awareness which will encourage others to visit some of our events. Another option is for us to host a special event where other club members could visit.

Treasurer’s Report.

All is well.

Judging Report It was a great judging school at Tim DeAtley’s for early and late C3’s. Also the 2020 National was announced to be held at French Lick, IN July 19-24. Many of our members will attend the Wisconsin Chapter Meet at Oconomowoc, WI Oct 13-14. They offer 5 judging points for classes and judging. All are welcome to attend. Also 68/69 Judging Manuals have been redone and are available. Chris has awarded everyone’s judging points for this year. Mark Swanson asked about a makeup session to get a members car judged. Several members could not get to the last chapter judging. Chris noted the point and will look into it. Where to hold and where were discussed. More details will need final resolution.

Website Report All previous newsletters have been archived much to the satisfaction of the members.

Newsletter Report 3rd Qtr Newsletter will be mailed Oct 7. Dave discussed the cost issue of the hard copy newsletter we send to 13 members. Dave will contact the 13 members and discuss why they request it and gather some information to be shared at the Nov meeting.

Membership Report One new member joined – Craig Skaaden who has a 68 that he acquired in 69. Jerome will prepare and submit our Top Flight award application but we still need a charitable event as we are currently at 2nd Flight.

Tech Report The first opportunity is to have a Tech Session Oct 28 on an alignment at Twin City Tire. This will be Elko’s car. The second opportunity is a re-wiring of a 66.

The World of Wheels show for 7 of our members cars has been accepted by the promoter and will move forward.

Chris asked about a manifold Tech Session, but Bob does not have a good answer on the best way to proceed with a manifold coating that will hold up that can be done at a Tech Session.

Activities Report It was suggested that we postpone the Fall Color Run in the Twin Cities due to bad weather. Nick made the motion and Bob seconded it. We will postpone to Oct 21 and Nick will send out an email.

Member-at-Large Report Jay Kleinjen is the current member of the month.

Old Business It was suggested that we have a plan for the Board Meeting locations. Dave Murphy made a motion to meet at Old World Pizza for November and finalize the location(s) then for 2018. Nick seconded and all were in favor. The board was asked to come prepared to resolve this in November.

New Business Election. The Ballot having been submitted and 9 votes cast with the following update: Nick Kornder will do the Newsletter. Dave Murphy will continue as Secretary. All positions are now filled and there were no additions to the ballot such that those listed ran unopposed. Paul Burski volunteered to assist Bob with Tech Sessions. Tech Sessions were discussed and members asked that we do more and varied sessions. Ideas such as Carb repair, visiting a dealership, going to more members shops, etc. were shared.

The ballot was put forward with a motion by Jerome to accept with the votes cast. Bob seconded.

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Chapter Board Minutes

November, 2017

Board Members Present: Alden Miles, Jerome Lardy, Bob Lund, Roger Carlson, Don O’Grady , Dave Murphy, Paul Burski, Nick Kornder, Kevin Sullivan Board Members Absent: Chris Enstrom Members present: None Location: Old World Pizza Inver Grove Heights Members Comments or Concerns.

None.

Approval of Minutes Meeting Minutes from the October 5, 2017 meeting were approved – Motion to approve by Don O’Grady, seconded by Paul Burski.

President’s Report Alden mentioned that he met with Bill Braun at the Wisconsin Chapter Meet and Bill talked about the last election and was concerned that board members who wanted to be on the ballot were not allowed to. Alden was not aware of this. On a separate issue, Al Kraus contacted Jerome about his car being done at Tim’s shop. Al had some concerns. Alden’s position is that we do not get involved in private business matters and it is recommended that if asked, the board would not recommend one shop over another.

Vice President’s Report Alden asked that we table the discussion of contacting other clubs until after the first of the year.

Treasurer’s Report.

Alden has applied for a credit card and Rick has destroyed his. It was mentioned that Elko was asked for his receipt for coffee and food at the last Tech Session and Elko chose to absorb the cost. It was suggested we do something for Elko. Dave Murphy made a motion and Jerome seconded it that we give a future Paragon gift certificate to Elko at his next Tech Session or at the time we get the certificates and provide the coffee and donuts at his next Tech Session. Motion passed. The Chapter’s website renewal with GoDaddy is coming due in December. Roger has updated billing information with GoDaddy and Nick will handle the renewal services.”

Regarding financials, all is well.

Judging Report None Membership Report 132 members. It is time to send out renewals which will be done prior to Thanksgiving. The Board approved continuing with the $25 fee. Jerome will update Nationals records of the new Board members for 2018.

Tech Report Sixteen people attended Elko’s Tech Session including some wives and Dale Anderson’s grandson. There is a possibility to do another Tech Session there on Nov 18. Possible future Tech Sessions include an alignment at Twin City Tire and a Tech Session on gauges at Paul Burski’s. Kevin suggested we might bring parts to our Tech Sessions to have additional things to talk about. This is reminiscent of the parts Judging/Tech Session that was held at Dale Crosby’s. Paul also suggested we could go to Metro Auto Upholstery for a Tech Session. Bob said that we could do a Breakfast Judging session at Golden Corral in Maplewood which we had done before which was successful. Having sessions in the winter at heated garages are also an option. In summary, Bob will contact Elko to do a Tech Session Nov 18 followed by a Tech Session at Paul’s on Jan 20. Bob will find a spot for the Feb session and we are at World of Wheels in March. Paul suggested a survey of members to identify future Tech Sessions.

Activities Report Don showed us a flyer for the Mancinis dinner on Feb 24. After some discussion Don will add a 12 oz Fillet for $30. Don then showed a flyer for Cowboy jacks for April 22 and a third flyer for Kiss’s Car Show at the Danbury Casino on Sept 29 which Kiss will provide parking for the club. The board agreed to these three events for 2018 and many suggested we could add a third which might include an event with another Club. The Joint activity might even be a Fund Raiser which we need annually to be Top Flight.

Newsletter Report 3rd Qtr Newsletter was mailed and Nick shared his new format for the 4th Qtr which everyone liked. The survey of the 13 members who get hard copies was discussed along with its expense and at its conclusion, Nick made a motion and Paul seconded that we stop printing the newsletter and just offer a Digital copy. Motion passed.

Website Report All is good and will proceed with preparing the 4th Qtr newsletter . Roger made a motion and Paul seconded that sponsors and member ads need to be in both the Website as well as the Newsletter.

Member-at-Large Report Jim Keck is the current member of the month.

Old Business Charity event is needed and Roger made a suggestion to work with Applebees on a Pancake Breakfast which would cost us $5 a 16

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plate plus $70 in tips for 50 people (he was able to ask Applebees to reduce the minimum requirement from 100) which we could charge $12 and thus have $300 to donate to our charity. Time being of the essence, we may need to do this in 2018 so shorter term Fund Raiser events were suggested and in the end it was suggested we do a Fund Raiser at Elko’s Tech Session Nov 18 if it can be arranged. If not a Dec 2th opportunity might be possible. It was also suggested we could raffle off items to increase the opportunity for our members to donate. Plan B would be for Nick to send an email to our members asking them to donate to our Charity as part of an “Electronic Charity.” Our Charity is the St. Paul Public Schools High School Automotive Center.

It was suggested that we have a plan for the Board Meeting locations. After some discussion it was suggested that as most of the board lives in the south, we hold most of our meetings there rather than one in the North, East, West South and rotate. Jerome will investigate two Davannis, one in Eagan and one in Bloomington to determine which will meet our needs for the next meeting.

New Business None.

Members Comments or Concerns None.

MEETING ADJOURNED

Membership in the North Central NCRS is open to person interested in the restoration, preservation, and history of the Corvette produced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation from 1953 thought 1999. NCRS is not affiliated with Chevrolet or General Motors.

Membership in the North Central Chapter of the NCRS is open to all members of the NCRS National organization. Dues payable to the North Central Chapter are $25.00 per years. All editorial materials should be sent to Nick Kornder, Editor, (Kornder@NorthernSun.org). Advertising in the North Central Newsletter is free to all active members for personal items. Commercial advertising rates for the newsletter are: $12.50 per year for a business card; $25.00 per year for a half page ad and $50 per year for a full page ad.

Deadlines for articles and advertising are: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of each year.

The NCRS Judging Process The NCRS has compiled and is constantly updating highly detailed judging standards and rules for each basic model division from 1953 through 1999. The guidelines in these NCRS Technical Information Manuals are recognized throughout the hobby as THE STANDARD in determining originality.

The judging system is designed to educate each owner about their car as well as providing recognition for excellence in the areas of restoration, performance, or preservation. It is not a “cleanliness contest” like other events, nor do you compete against your friends’ Corvettes. Judging is not done by some secret group of “experts”.

You can learn to judge, or you can have your Corvette evaluated by other NCRS members. 10,516 members are currently recognized for their judging expertise. They have created 27,871 NCRS judging records through NCRS events internationally to date.

New Item Added NCRS has recently announced the addition of an Award Confirmation Document Service.

This service will provide a confirmation document with a complete listing from the NCRS database of the available award statistics for a specific Corvette. The presence of this confirmation document will assure the owner of the NCRS judging history on a Corvette.

Did you know?

The 1997 Corvette features several first-time high tech innovations, such as black lights for the instrument panel and a “plastic” (composite) intake manifold.

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MAKING JUDGING SHEET REFERENCES BASED ON THE C-D-C-I-F As the NCRS judging system is based on 5 different descriptions for ORIGINALITY, with each having a value of 20%, it is most helpful to the owner, that we use the same descriptions for the comments on the sheets, when we judge their cars.

C = CONFIGURATION D = DATE C = COMPLETENESS i = INSTALLATION F = FINISH The use of words like “Service Replacement”, “Reproduction” or “Restoration” are very little to no help to the owner, since they do not describe WHAT the difference to original is.

Since we judge the APPEARANCE of ORIGINALITY, we do not care where the particular judged part comes from (Original GM, Restoration Parts House or Neighbors Shed).

BAD WORDS:

iNStEAD USE:

“Wrong”

“Not Typical”

“Incorrect”

“Not Typical”

Certain parts, which do not reflect any Originality based on the CDCIF (Full Deduction) are not listed on our Standard Deduction Sheet. Such parts may be described as: SigNiFiCANtLY DiSSiMiLAR. A good example is the typical parts-house (AutoZone, O’Riley etc.) Cooling Fan Clutch.

Judging Example: One of the most often “non-original” parts encountered on the chassis are the shock absorbers. They are a single line item and have a value of 5 points. Based on the CDCIF we can make the following determination: Configuration: Check nuances on the shock absorber body (may be different print, “Made in Mexico” etc.)

Date: Check for presence of date. (Not necessary, if a non-typical configuration has been detected) Completeness: Are any factions missing??

Installation: Are the bolts, washers at their intended places and orientation (or reversed)??

Finish: Is the shock painted in a typical finish (lower bushings free of paint etc)??

Conclusion: A shock absorber with “Made In Mexico,” finished and installed in a typical manner would differ in the Configuration (1 Point) as well as the Date (1 point) since we know that a shock with such configuration was manufactured later than the car. Total deduction would be 2 points.

OUR COMMENtS ON tHE SHEEt WOULD BE: Configuration (No Pliacell Script / Delco Part Number), Date Provided by Marco Hartner 18

Issue Number 17 * July - September 2017

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For Sale C1 Parts / Corvettes None

C2 Parts / Corvettes - 1963 to 1967 license plate bezel. Original with RH in a circle on the back. Some scratches. Good for driver quality car. $10.00 - 1963 to 1967 power steering pump bracket. Already sand blasted and powder coated. $25.00 - 1967 seat belt retractor covers (Blue) some scratches on the backs; good for driver quality car or repaint to the color of your interior for judging car. $25.00 - Other small pieces, nuts and bolt kits left over from 1967 restoration.

Email me with your needs. RogerPCarlson@gmail.com C3 Parts / Corvettes - Set of stainless steel sleeved brake calipers. Fits 65-82, correct for73-82. $200 plus shipping. email: rrenfandt@min.midco.net C4 Parts / Corvettes None C5 Parts / Corvettes None C6 Parts / Corvettes None C7 Parts / Corvettes None

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Did you know?

A major styling change for the C6 Corvette is non-pop up headlights... not seen on a Corvette since 1962.

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2019 CORVETTE ZR1 RETURN OF THE KING The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever retakes its supercar crown The King is returning, stronger than ever.

Chevrolet today introduced the 2019 Corvette ZR1, a supercar that pushes Corvette’s performance legacy with the highest power, greatest track performance and most advanced technology in its production history.

“I’ve never driven a Corvette like this before, and nobody else has either, because there’s never been one like this before,” said Mark Reuss, executive vice president, Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain. “Its unprecedented performance puts all other global supercars on notice that the ZR1 is back.”

The Corvette ZR1’s exclusive LT5 supercharged engine, which is rated at an SAE-certified 755 horsepower (563 kW) and 715 lb-ft of torque (969 Nm), is establishing a new benchmark in performance. Further, the ZR1 elevates Corvette’s track capability with two wind tunnel-honed aerodynamics packages, including an available High Wing that provides an estimated 950 pounds of downforce.

Most powerful ever The ZR1’s LT5 6.2L V-8 engine advances Corvette’s supercharging legacy, which began with the 2009 sixth-generation ZR1 and continued with the 2015 seventh-generation Z06. The LT5 delivers the highest output ever for a Chevrolet production vehicle, thanks in part to a new, more-efficient intercooled supercharger system that offers 52 percent more displacement than the Z06’s LT4 supercharger. GM’s first dual-fuel-injection system, which employs primary direct injection and supplemental port injection, helps the LT5 achieve its record output.

Seven-speed manual and eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmissions are available with the LT5. It’s the first time an automatic transmission has been offered in a ZR1.

Fastest ever The 2019 Corvette ZR1’s aggressive appearance is driven by function, contributing to its distinction as the fastest production Corvette to date.

An all-new front fascia is designed to channel air for propulsion-system and drivetrain cooling, with four new radiators bringing the heat-exchanger total to 13. A special carbon-fiber “halo” hood is open in the middle to clear the LT5 engine’s supercharger/intercooler assembly. Additional features, including aero packages with stanchion-mounted wings, help push the ZR1 harder onto the track for more confident handling and faster lap times. Top speed of the ZR1 is over 210 mph.

“As the highest-performing Corvette ever, the ZR1’s design supports its capability in every way,” said Kirk Bennion, Exterior Design manager. “The new wings, for example, help generate more downforce without adding drag, enhancing road holding and top speed.”

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The ZR1 will offer two aero packages: a standard rear Low Wing, which delivers the highest top speed, and an available two-way-adjustable High Wing that offers maximum downforce on the track for the quickest lap times — about 60 percent more downforce than the Z06 with the available Z07 Performance Package. All models also feature a Chevrolet-first, downforce-enhancing front underwing.

The adjustable High Wing is part of the new ZTK Performance Package, which also includes a front splitter with carbon-fiber end caps, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 summer-only tires, and specific chassis and Magnetic Ride Control tuning for greater cornering grip.

Both of the ZR1’s wings are tied into the chassis, like the Corvette Racing C7.R racecar, for strength and stability.

The Corvette ZR1 introduced today also debuted a dynamic, available Sebring Orange Design Package. Centered on its Sebring Orange Tintcoat exterior color, the package also includes orange brake calipers, orange rocker and splitter accent stripes, orange seat belts, orange interior stitching and unique, bronze aluminum interior trim.

The new design package complements the Corvette ZR1’s tradition of offering maximum performance with refinement and design distinction. The driver-focused, well-appointed cockpit includes standard leather-trimmed seats, with sueded microfiber inserts offered. Heated and vented Napa leather-trimmed seating is also available, as well as a carbon fiber-rimmed steering wheel, competition sport seats, Performance Data Recorder, Bose premium audio system and more.

The 2019 Corvette ZR1 goes on sale next spring, poised to take on the world’s best. (Text & Photos Courtesy of Chevrolet)

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