Dick`s Daydreams - National Corvette Restorers Society

Newsletter of the Heartland Chapter - National Corvette Restorers Society
For the Restoration, Preservation, History, and Enjoyment of Corvettes
Volume 16, Issue 3 October, 2010
www.ncrs.org/heartland
Fall Road Tour
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A Message from the Chairman
— Dick Bennett
Congratulations to the Heartland Chapter!
2009 NCRS CHAPTER TOP FLIGHT AWARD WINNER
and 2010 Regional Meet Host
In this issue:
• Message from the Chairman
• Glass Classified Ads
• October Road Tour
Tim and Karanel Larson will be taking over as editors of our Heartland Chapter Newsletter. Todd Gifford has been our editor for several years and did an
excellent job. Thanks Todd for all your hard work.
On Saturday, October 9th, some members of the
Heartland Chapter went on a road tour to the Amanas
to have lunch at the Ox Yoke Inn. Roger and Terri
Main, Bill Winterstein, Stan and Cookie Klein, Larry
and Ruth Smith and Lani and I all drove our Corvettes
in a caravan. We met up with Bill and Ann Lannon
at their home and preceded on to the Amanas. The
weather was great, Sunny and 80’s, really great for
October. Jon and Donna Divishek and Don and Amy
Heckenberg joined us at the Ox Yoke Inn. We enjoyed
a nice lunch, took pictures of the cars and headed
home. Lani and I enjoyed the drive (we left the hard-
• Corvette Calendar
• Heartland Chapter presence at National Corvette Museum
• October Meeting
• Welcome New Member
• NCRS offers new Historical Document Services
top at home) and our car made the trip just fine. Great
Fun!! Great Cars!! Great Friends!!
Just a reminder for November 13th we will have a
chili lunch at our place at 11:00 a.m. and then December 4th meet at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse at 12:00
noon for our annual year-end meeting.
Heartland 2010 NCRS Chapter Officers
Chairman
Dick Bennett
daydreamsunltd@mchsi.com
515-987-1410
Vice Chairman
Mike Murray
bettmikem@msn.com
515-440-1866
Treasurer
Larry Smith
rsls66@msn.com
515-225-0611
Secretary
Larry & Nita Noble
nnoble@mchsi.com
515-266-4608
Judging Chairman
Bill Becker
beckersj@iowatelecom.net
319-752-1197
Membership
Art Moose & Peter Vivone, Jr. 515-265-7144 / 515-283-1495
dmoose4@juno.com or pvivone@aol.com
Events Chairman
Roger Main
rmain@mchsi.com
641-782-8353
Newsletter Editor
Tim Larson
birdcam69@mchsi.com
319-754-4328
Glass Classified
FOR SALE: 1965 Corvette, VIN 194675S106657,
396/425, red with black interior, red hardtop convertible,
top needs rear window and hardware. $45,000 or best
resonable offer. Contact Chuck at txavsfan19@yahoo.com
25% Discounted High Quality Bumper Rechroming
from Keystone Automotive Industries. For details on this
program, contact Stan Klein 515-987-4277 or stano65@
msn.com
FOR SALE: Original 1966 Owners Manual, 2nd Edition.
Does not have tearouts. Average condition $60. Contact
Tim 319-754-4328 or birdcam69@mchsi.com
WANTED: Corvette Project to restore for judging, any
year 1969 or earlier. Looking for something rare with
original drive train and good paperwork. Will pay top dollar.
Contact Todd 319-651-6688 or tgifford@dee-inc.com
WANTED: 1965 365HP or big block or 1966 big block
Convertible in “good” Driver Condition. Call Ewing - days
563-242-9200, nights 563-243-4774
WANTED: 1961 Corvette Parts. Contact Dick 515-987-1410
Chapter Member Services
Heartland Chapter Members can advertise for FREE in this Newsletter,
and other Chapters do get exposure to our Newsletter. If you write an
article or allow us to write a story about you, we will send you a FREE
NCRS Embroidered Heartland Logo Button Down Shirt. Send all Ads,
Articles, and Comments to: Tim Larson - birdcam69@mchsi.com or
3104 Crystal Drive Burlington, IA 52601 (319) 754-4328
NCRS Restorer Archives Available for FREE!
The Heartland Chapter has purchased the Complete NCRS “Restorer”
Magazine Archives on CD for our library. If you have a question about
your Corvette, just email Larry Smith (rsls66@msn.com), and Larry
will search the Archive CD’s and respond back to you. Articles can be
searched by: word/phrase, article name, or category. A very nice benefit
of being a member!
Heartland NCRS Chapter Membership Renewal
Your Membership Expiration Date is printed on the Newsletter address
label. If your membership is about to Expire or has Expired, a Renewal
Form/notice will be included in this newsletter. Please promptly return
the form and payment to: Larry Smith, 1594 NW 96th St,
Des Moines, Iowa 50325-6316. Make checks payable to Heartland
Chapter NCRS. Save $$ money and hassle by doing a Multi-year renewal.
We need your current Email Address!!
We need to ensure that our Email Address database is up to date.
Email is the primary means by which we will communicate updates and
specific timely information related to events.
Please email me your email address changes at birdcam69@mchsi.com.
You will miss announcements if we do not have it.
WANTED: Parts for late 1966: Seat Belt Buckle buttons
(raised Chevrolet logo w/black background), correct Jack
& Handle. Contact Tim 319-754-4328 or birdcam69@
mchsi.com
Heartland NCRS Logo button down Shirts Available !
What a great gift idea for the NCRS Enthusiast. Great
looking short sleeve, button down, denim shirts with the
Chapter logo embroidered. T-Shirts too. Contact Todd
Gifford (tgifford@dee-inc.com) to order. $25.00/each.
NEW!! Long Sleeve Button Down shirts $29/each. T-Shirts—$10.00.
More Heartland Logo Items are available to order—
contact Todd Gifford
Membership in the National Corvette Restorers Society is open to persons interested
in the restoration, preservation, and history of the Corvette produced by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors Corporation from 1953 through 1991. NCRS is
not affiliated with Chevrolet or General Motors.
Classical Glass is the Newsletter of the Heartland Chapter, which was established
in 1993. Membership is open to all members of the National NCRS Organization.
NCRS Registered Marks used in Classical Glass: NCRS Founders Award, NCRS
Master Judge Award, NCRS Performance Verification Award, NCRS Flight Award,
and NCRS Sportsman Award are registered with the United States Department of
Commerce and Trademark Office. The NCRS American Heritage Award mark application is pending.
October Road Tour
Saturday, October 9th. Fall Road Tour
to the Ox Yoke Inn, Amanas.
Great Fun!! Great Cars!!
Great Friends!!
Photos taken by Roger Main and Don Heckenberg
Corvette Calendar
(bold items represent Heartland Chapter Events)
November 13, 2010
Chili Feed Tech Session at Dick and Lani Bennett’s place. 11:00 am
December 4, 2010
Heartland Chapter Annual Meeting. 12 noon; Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse;
6800 Fluer Drive, Des Moines
January 26-29, 2011
NCRS Winter Regional. Kissimmee, Florida
April 28-30, 2011
NCRS Regional. Joplin, Missouri
From the Editor
I would like to thank Todd Gifford for the excellent job
as newsletter editor. I am excited to take on this position and realize the large shoes I have to fill.
A little background on myself; I grew up in the old
car hobby with my dad buying his first old car when
I was 7 years old. Over the years I have worked on
and owned a ‘32 Chevy, ‘57 Chevy, ‘68 Camaro, two
‘69 Camaros and two ‘56 T-Birds. The current stable
includes a ‘66 Corvette convertible and a 56 T-Bird
which is being restored.
Corvettes are a great reason for people to come
together and make friendships that last a lifetime.
Corvettes also spark conversations that bring people
together from all walks of life. Just recently Karanel
and I were vacationing at Mammouth Cave in Kentucky and were renting kayaks at an outfitter. Behind
the desk we noticed a Corvette poster and commented about it. Before we knew it we were being led
to an out-building and there sat a worn and well used
‘60 Corvette! The owner was enjoying it to its fullest.
The original engine had been removed several years
ago and placed in the corner. A 350 was now powering the Corvette and it was riding on rally wheels. It
was a nice, unexpected sight to see on the backroads
of Kentucky.
That same trip we also enjoyed a visit to the National
Corvette Museum. It was great to see Larry Dixon’s
‘66 convertible adding to the many top-notch cars
displayed.
I look forward to producing the Heartland Chapter
newsletter. Any and all contributions are welcome.
Technical/How To’s are especially needed. Please
send to:
Tim Larson, Newsletter Editor
3104 Crystal Drive, Burlington, IA 52601
email: birdcam69@mchsi.com
Corvette Trivia Answers from page 6
1. 13 “teeth” ; 2. 1966 ; 3. 1959 ; 4. 1967, 1968, 1969 ; 5. Targa Top
Heartland Chapter member Larry Dixon’s 1966
Corvette is currently on display at the National
Corvette Museum in Bowling Green. The white
427-450hp roadster is located in the new car
showroom display along with two other midyears.
Congratulations Larry!
Photos taken by Tim Larson
October Meeting
The Heartland Chapter visited Karl’s Kustom Corvettes in Des
Moines on Saturday, October 16th. Dave Carnock, the shop
manager/team leader, gave a very thorough tour of Karl’s
restoration/fabrication shop. He’s worked with Carl Moyer for
over 20 years....starting way back when Carl was traveling all
over the map campaigning a drag car. They do everything from
authentic restorations to wild street rods to transforming the C6
into a midyear. There’s also a room dedicated to Carl’s race
trucks. He still competes weekly, mostly at Midwest dirt tracks.
They presently have over 30 Midyear conversions on the street
and orders for more. When asked which is more popular, the
‘63 Coupe or ‘67 roadster, the answer was nearly equal with
three clients owning one of each!
Visit their website at: www.karlkustomcorvettes.com
This nearly completed ‘63 will be on
display at the SEMA show in Las Vegas
starting Nov. 2nd. It’s being built for Rick
Hendricks of Hendricks Motor Sports.
Karl’s shop is expecting to get noticed by
this display at SEMA.
Photos taken by Roger Main
Mark your calendars for the November meeting. Chili Feed at Dick and Lani Bennett’s
November 13, 11:00 am, 215 Northview Drive, Waukee, IA
Corvette Trivia
1. How many verticle bars or “teeth” are in the grill
of 1956 Corvettes?
2. What year marked the last year for knock off
wheels but the first for shoulder harnesses and
headrests?
3. Turquoise soft tops were offered in what year?
4. The speed warning indicator option lasted only
what three production years?
5. The original design T-top term is short for what?
(answers on page 4)
NCRS Membership
The NCRS is a non-profit hobby group of nearly 16,000 families dedicated to
the Restoration, Preservation, History, and Enjoyment of the Chevrolet Corvette.
The NCRS has been helping its members purchase, restore, maintain, and enjoy
their Corvettes for over 32 years. NCRS membership and Local NCRS Chapter
membership is the smartest money you will ever spend on your Corvette(s). For
more information on NCRS membership, go to www.ncrs.org
The Heartland Chapter would like to welcome
our newest member:
NCRS Offers New Historical Document Services
Shipping Data Report Service The information consists of the dealer code, dealer
name, dealer address and the date the car was produced. The good news is this should allow you to find
the original dealer where your Corvette was sold and
possibly open the door to finding more information
about your Corvette. A letter containing the information you request will be mailed to your NCRS address
on record. The cost for this service will be $40.00 USD
Document Validation Service NCRS will compare any of your GM documents to the
GM records contained in the Shipping Report and if
verification can be achieved, will establish the authenticity of your factory documents. Unfortunately, the
shipping report does not contain the vehicle options.
A letter containing the information you request will be
mailed to your NCRS address on record. The cost for
this service will be $40.00 USD
Visit www.ncrs.org for more information.
Mike McMullen
Johnston, IA
NCRS Heartland Chapter
Tim Larson - Newsletter Editor
3104 Crystal Drive
Burlington, IA 52601