Mar-Apr 2009 - NCRS NW Chapter

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NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTHWEST CHAPTER
Of The National Corvette Restorer’s Society
March– April 2009
Chairman's Message
by Mike Benner
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reetings,
The New Year brings the Puyallup Swap Meet, this was the first NW Chapter activity for 2009. The swap
meet was well attended and most of the vendors reported healthy sales activity exceeding last years level.
Sunny Arizona was the location of 5 specialty car auctions the second week of January. Barrett Jackson hammered
the majority of the Corvette sales at 138. The Corvettes brought good money but not the crazy money spent in 2006.
I am not sure what motivates these buyers. It must be the combination of national television, glitz and glamour of an
auction and out bidding another affluent person. All in all I don’t think the car auctions set the market on Corvette
pricing. The auctions do however promote unreal expectations in the eyes of prospective non-auction Corvette
sellers.
The 2009 Board of Directors scheduled a great host of activities for this year. The chapter will focus on new growth
areas such as Bend, Boise and Central Washington. We will continue refining the website. Plus, plan to provide a
venue of events that focus on the education for NCRS judges.
All in all mid 2009 is looking a little brighter in the economic scene and the Corvette in your garage is holding up
better than your 401K.
2009 Events Schedule
Mar 28
June 28
Jul 12-16
Aug 21-23
Sep 28
Oct 3
TBA
Chapter Meet
Yakima, WA
Judging School
Olympia, WA
National Convention
San Jose, CA
Super Chapter Meet
Leavenworth, WA
Terminator Party
Sherwood, OR
Judging School
Wilsonville, OR
Holiday Party
To be announced (TBA)
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Region VIII Directors
Message
by Arland Dower
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his notice is for those who have expressed
an interest, or may be interested, in
joining a group of NCRS members from the
Northwest who are driving to the 2009 National
Convention in San Jose, California. This is NOT
an official part of the NCRS Road Tour - it is the
Dower Bootleg Tour – if you want to participate in
the official NCRS Road Tour, contact Mike Doty.
If you are coordinating reservations for someone
else or know of someone who may be interested in
joining the group, please forward this information
on to them.
Editors Rambling’s
by Eric Falk
Website Update
On Saturday, July 11, our group will be leaving
the Dower location in Vancouver, WA at 6:00 AM
heading south on I 205 merging onto I-5 and
continuing south to Redding, California; we will
be staying at the La Quinta in Redding for the
night. On Sunday, July 12, we will continue down
I 5 to the Bay Area and reach the San Jose
Convention Center around noon. More detailed
information and a map will be provided as we get
closer to the date. In the meantime, if you want to
make reservations for Saturday, July 11 at the
Redding La Quinta you can call them at (530)
221-8200 or make reservations through their
website www.lq.com and keying in Redding for
the search location and select the type of room you
I
’ve been working madly to integrate new registration
forms into the site. When the forms are complete you
will be able to register using the on-line form. Once
you are finished entering the necessary information into
the form you will be transported to PayPal where you can
pay for the registration. After paying for the registration
you will be transferred back to the NWNCRS website and
the data entered on the form will be emailed to the
judging chairman. I hope the forms will be completed
and published on the website by next month.
I have also added a link to Dave McLellan’s Podcasts
from Corvettechief.com. There are nine Podcasts to
choose from on our “Something to do” page.
They are:
Corvette from the Inside– The Book
Bowling Green Plant– Beyond the Tour:
Racing the Production Corvette
Mike Yager of Mid America Motorworks
The McLellan House
Lance Miller Interview
Fuel Economy– Part’s 1 & 2
Reeves Callaway
Peter Wright
(Continued on page 3)
Several of you have contacted me with requests and ideas
for the site. I appreciate your input and the success of the
website and newsletter depend upon member input.
Please continue to send me articles, photos, or anything
you feel would benefit other members. Thank you.
-Editor
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want.
If you can’t make the initial schedule, you can just
meet up with us in Redding for dinner or anytime
Saturday night and we can head into San Jose on
Sunday morning. If you have any questions call us
at (360) 896-5334 or email akadower@comcast.
net
- Arland
Olympia (actually in Tumwater). This will be a
mini-meet/judging school, and our tentative plan
at this point is to judge two similar early C-3’s.
As we’ve done at the past mini-meet/judging
schools, newer judges will be teamed up with
Master Judge instructors. This process seems to
be good way for newer judges to get actual
judging experience in a less threatening way than
at a full blown judging event, such as a Regional
or a National.
From The Judging
Chairman
by Wayne Loron
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he March 28th Chapter Judging Meet in
Yakima is shaping up to be another great
event! We have three C-1’s, two C-2’s,
and a C-3 registered for Judging. We still need
some judges (any level) to help get the job done,
so if you can, please plan to attend. The
registration form is included in this issue, in the
Driveline, and on our Chapter website at www.
nwncrs.org. We hope to see you there!
Our joint Chapter Judging event with the British
Columbia Chapter will be in Leavenworth, WA at
the Enzian Inn on August 21-23, 2009. We are
still planning the details, but we are planning to
have registration and a classroom judging school
on Friday, then Flight Judging on Saturday. The
registration form for this event is also included in
this issue, in the next Driveline, and on our
Chapter website at www.nwncrs.org. As at all
Chapter Meets, we reserve the right to limit the
number of cars judged. Preference will go to
Corvettes that have not been judged before, and in
order of date registration was received. We had a
great time in Leavenworth for the Regional in
2007, and this event should be a good one also!
WANTED
Judges for the March 28th
Judging Meet!
Our last judging event for 2009 will be another
mini-meet/judging school on October 3 at Dean
Sprecher’s business (Corvette Specialties) in
Wilsonville, OR. Again, this will be a “hands-on”
training session for newer judges. One or two
Corvettes will be judged with the support of
Master Judge instructors. Please let me know if
you would like to have your Corvette judged in a
learning environment. More details will be
published later.
On Sunday, June 28 a judging event will be held at
Larry Johnson’s Corvette & Hi Performance in
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Northwest Chapter NCRS Board Meeting Minutes
by Connie Falk– Secretary
Board of Directors Meeting February 7, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 3:08 PM by Chairman Mike Benner. In attendance were Mike and Suzanne Benner, Bernie Schneider, Eric and Connie Falk, Mike Doty, Bob Johansen, Bert Lukens, Wayne
Loron, Arland and Kay Dower, and Larry Richter.
Minutes from previous meeting were motioned for approval by Bernie Schneider, 2nd by Eric Falk, motion
passed, minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer Report by Larry Richter, interest earned on existing accounts all other accounts remain unchanged.
Judging Chairman Report by Wayne Loron: Yakima meet has 6 cars being judged, and only 6 judges. Wayne is hoping for 4 more judges.
Membership Report by Suzanne Benner: Currently we have 115 member renewed. Suzanne also announced that she is resigning her position as Membership Chairman; she said Tammy Shirley was interested in the position. Mike Benner appointed Tammy Shirley to fulfill the
remainder of Suzanne’s term. Suzanne will relinquish her duties to Tammy and will assist her with the transition.
New Business:
Mike Benner started a discussion on whether or not the Webmaster should stay as an advisory position or make it a separate board position. It
came to a vote that it be a separate board position. Vote by the Chapter would take place at the Chapter meeting later the same evening.
Mike Benner said there was a request by the National to participate in the Pinewood Derby Race by building and sponsoring a car. Mike Doty
said he was planning to attend the National Convention so he was willing to build and race the car on behalf of the Chapter.
Update on Leavenworth Super chapter Meet: Friday August 7 & 8. Friday afternoon there will be a judging school for about 2-3 hours. Saturday will be the judging on the cars. The awards banquet is yet to be determined. Mike Benner is going to check on being able to host the
awards banquet at the breakfast; he will confirm at a later date. There are 40 rooms on hold at the Enzian Inn.
2009 Chapter Charity Donation: There was discussion on donating to a charity for 2009. There were many items and concerns. Any ideas for
a charity event should be emailed to Mike Benner. No final decision was made.
Website Update:
Eric is still working on the site and wants to be sure everyone is comfortable with going from one site to another through ours before turning it
over to a permanent Webmaster. Comments were made about the website being much more user friendly. There was discussion on a Marketplace being available for members to have their own link to list items for sale. The issue is open to suggestions, nothing final. There was also
discussion on passwords and who should have access to them, as in the past where only one person was in charge of all. Eric recommended
NO one person should have all the information, instead he suggested at least 3 people on the board share the responsibility. Eric will compile
the information and a plan and submit it to the BOD.
Boise Area:
Stan Clements is ready to host a car event in late spring; Burt Lukens is willing to help with the event. It was brought up, whether or not Boise
could become its own chapter, and it apparently didn’t work in the past. With continued support from us and the Boise area it’s possible they
will be able to become their own chapter. Larry suggested that there be a reimbursement from the chapter for members that are going to travel
that far in order to help with different events. No further decision was made!
Unfinished business:
2009 Holiday Event:
Mike Benner mentioned having two holiday events this year; one up north to accommodate the Washington members and one further south to
accommodate the Oregon area members. It wasn’t decided whether to have one or two locations.
A discussion was brought up to change the venue from The Rutherglen Mansion, which served as the location for the past two years. Two
places under consideration are the Monticello Hotel in Longview, WA. and The Oak Tree restaurant in Woodland, WA. Bernie Schneider will
gather more information on both locations and report his findings to the Board.
Advertising sponsorship for 2009, Mike has approached Pacific Corvette, Russ Chevrolet, Les Schwab Tire Centers and Corvette Specialties
with proposals for 2009 There will be a designated spot for the paid sponsors in the Front Bumper and the website.
Next meeting June 28th, at Larry Johnson’s in Olympia.. Meeting Adjourned at 4:11PM.
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1954 CORVETTE ROADST
ROADSTER
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n the last issue Bob and Valerie Johansen’s 1954 Corvette Roadster, serial #2975, graced the cover. Bob has been a
member of the Northwest Chapter since 1982 and his NCRS number is under 6,000. He bought the car in September 1994
from a gentleman who purchased it 27 years earlier with the intentions of restoring it. The prior owner got as far as putting
it in a warehouse and taking off a few of the parts before giving up. To his credit he purchased numerous NOS parts and stored
them for later use.
When Bob got the car, the original Polo White paint had been repainted
Sportsman Red. It was in rough condition but it was all there and had many
NOS parts too. In 2002 Bob completed a body off restoration; returning it
to its original color. The car has the original 235 CI 155 HP Blue Flame six
cylinder engine with three side draft Carter carburetors, and a Powerglide
transmission. The same year the restoration was completed the car was
awarded a Top Flight in Welches, OR and another Top Flight in Monterey,
CA. A Performance Verification award was bestowed on the car the
following year. In 2004 the car received the prestigious Duntov Award at
the National in Windsor, Ontario Canada. The car was displayed at the
2008 Northwest Regional Event in Bend, OR; that is where I took the
photographs.
Bob said the car traveled thousands of miles in a trailer, but has few road miles since the completion of the restoration. He said
it is a neat piece of history that was a lot of fun to work on; with a few exceptions. I have to agree that it’s a piece of history;
one I’m glad ended up in the hands of a true Corvette enthusiast. Bob, thanks for restoring the car and sharing it with the rest of
us.
-Editor
Northwest Chapter Jackets
The Mens standard jacket, style # J730, is a black lightweight microfiber. The
Ladies jacket, style # L774, is available in Light Pink/Silver, Navy/Silver,
Smoke/Black and Olive/Black. The Ladies jacket is 100% polyester double diamond dobby and has a Cinch drop tail waist with toggles.
You can see the jackets on the NWNCRS website or go to www.
companycasuals.com and click on outerwear. You can order with the NW
Chapter logo embroidered on the jacket two different ways. One with a small
left chest logo and or the same logo in a full back size. You can also have your
name embroidered on the front right side.
Prices are as follows:
Base Jacket: $39.06 (XS – XL) $40.62 (2X) $43.75 (3X) $45.31 (4X)
Options: $6.00 (Name) $7.55 (Logo Left Chest) $47.38 (Logo Back)
ORDER FORM
Indicate: Style #________ Size_______ Circle the options above that you want.
Name to be embroidered on shirt:_____________________________________
Name:_____________________________________________ Phone______________________________
Address:___________________________________ City:_____________________ State:______ Zip:_________
E-Mail:_______________________________________________________
Make check payable to NW-NCRS.
Send check and order to John Paul Nelson III, 10821 Pt. Vashon Dr., Vashon, WA 98070-3041
E-Mail John Paul at chazm5@comcast.net
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and Tammy Shirley, Gary and Fran Harder and Dave
Artz. Mike and I really appreciated your support.
The event allowed us the opportunity to talk with a
lot of Corvette owners about the NCRS and our
hobby.
“At the judging meet in
Yakima I will pass the torch
to Tammy Shirley.”
My personal schedule has grown to the point that I
no longer have the extra time needed to handle the
tasks as the Membership Chairperson. Therefore, I
have decided to resign my position. I would like to
thank everyone for the opportunity to serve as your
Membership Chairperson the last 4 years. I enjoyed
getting to know many of you on a personal basis. I
plan to finish publishing the 2009 Membership
Directory this month. At the judging meet in
Yakima I will pass the torch to Tammy Shirley.
Tammy was appointed by our Chapter Chairman to
finish the remainder of my term. I will still assist
Mike in his position as Chairman.
Evidence of an unknown visitor was discovered on
this Corvette during the 2008 Northwest Regional
Meet in Bend, OR. Did it appear before or after the
judging? Michael Pierce would know.
Thank you!
Membership
Chairwoman’s Report
by Suzanne Benner
I
would like to welcome the following new
members to the NW Chapter. Wally and
LeAnne Kropf from Bend; friends of the
Lukens. They had one of their cars judged at our
Bend Regional last September. Bernie and Norie
Heilman are from Yakima and will be attending the
event at Mike and Tammy’s in March. Keith &
Charlene Finnelly attended the Puyallup Swap Meet
and are from Maple Valley Washington. We
welcome all of you to the NW Chapter.
Many thanks to the following members for their
assistance at the membership booth in Puyallup; Eric
and Connie Falk, Arland and Kay Dower, Mike Doty
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-Suzanne
Northwest Chapter Meet Registration Form
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Location: Mike Doty and Tammy Shirley’s place, 5204 Walla Walla, Yakima, WA 98903
8:00 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Judging begins-All judged cars must be in place by 9:00 am
NCRS Membership Number: ___________
Name: _____________________________ Spouse/Companion: __________________________
Address: ________________________________________ Guest: _________________________
City: ________________________________________State: _________ ZIP: ________________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: ______________________________________ _
EVENT REGISTRATION
____ Family Registration (Includes Lunch) $25 ($35 after March 1, 2009) $ _____
____ Guest Fee (non NCRS member) $12.50 each $ _____
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE QUALITY JUDGING, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CARS
JUDGED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CARS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN JUDGED BEFORE, AND IN ORDER OF
DATE REGISTRATION WAS RECEIVED.
CORVETTE REGISTRATION
NOTE: All Judged Corvettes must remain in place until released by Judging Chairman
Year ______ CID/HP _________ Coupe ___ Convertible ___ Ext. Color _______________________
Complete VIN _________________________________ (Circle ONE) Driven /Trailered
Int. Color ________________________ (Circle ONE) Vinyl/Leather
Insurance Company _______________________ ____Policy Number ________________________ Expiration _____________
___ Flight Judging Entry $35
___ Sportsman Entry
$15
___ Special Display Bowtie-Duntov-McLellan-Crossed Flags-Amer. Heritage (circle one)
$ _____
$ _____
FREE
Fees are not refundable after March 1, 2009
Total Enclosed
$ _____
(Make check payable to: Northwest NCRS) Send to: Wayne Loron, 18006 SE 256th St., Kent, WA 98042
Meet Chairman
Registration & Judging
Mike Benner
Wayne Loron
503-625-9171
253-638-6763
JUDGING PARTICIPATION
Name __________________________________ Name _________________________________
Flight Judge ____ Judging Level __________ Flight Judge _____ Judging Level _____
1st Choice _________ 2nd Choice _________ 1st Choice ________ 2nd Choice ________
Ops __ Int ___ Ext ___ Mech ____ Chassis ____ Ops ___ Int ___ Ext ___ Mech ___ Chassis ___
Observer Judge _____ Tabulator ______ Observer Judge ______ Tabulator
Anyone attending this event, whether you bring a Corvette or not, must read and sign the following Hold Harmless
Agreement. Proof of ownership and in-force insurance must be provided at the Meet Registration Desk when you check in,
BEFORE the car can be operations checked and/or placed in it’s final location for judging.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I agree to insure my vehicle(s) and property against loss, damage, and liability and to provide proof of such insurance to
NCRS at time of registration. I agree to assume the risk of any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold
harmless NCRS, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and chapters for any acts or omissions that may result in the
theft, damage, or destruction of my property or injury to me or to others, occurring during, or as a consequence of, this
event.
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________
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Puyallup Swap Meet 2009
Great Mystery of Life
One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot
that your daughter married can be the father of the
smartest grandchildren in the whole wide world.
T
he Chapter Dinner and Meeting at the
Puyallup swap meet February 7 brought
37 members and guests. The menu
featured prime rib and salmon. The highlight of
the evening was the most unusual true Corvette
story told by a member. Four members took turns
at the microphone. John with a story about a 54,
Fran Harder had their history involving a 61, Wally
presented a story involving a tractor and a 65 and
Don Fast told a saga regarding a speed bump and a
Policeman. The decision was difficult but our
– unknown
“Thanks again to Larry
Johnson of Corvette & High
Performance for his
continued support of the
Northwest Chapter.”
Area Coordinators Report
Spokane Area
Eastern Washington update: Here’s directions to my
house. I look forward to seeing you there for the
Chapter Meet.
Driving directions from
Interstate 90.
From I-90 take I-82 East
On I-82 exit 31A/31B, take ramp
right for US-12 West toward Naches
2.2 mi
Take ramp right and follow signs for N. 40th Ave. / Fruitvale
Blvd. 0.6 mi
Keep straight onto N 40th Ave 1.8 mi
Road name changes to S 40th Ave 1.5 mi
Turn right onto W Washington Ave 1.1 mi
Turn left onto S 52nd Ave 0.4 mi
Arrive at 5204 Walla Walla
Judging Chairman, Wayne Loron, picked Don
Fast’s story as the favorite. Thank you to all who
participated. Thanks again to Larry Johnson of
Corvette & High Performance for his continued
support of the Northwest Chapter.
The Chapter Bylaws were amended by the
members to include adding the Webmaster as a
Board of Director position. The second item
amended was splitting the Eastern Oregon/Idaho
Region, making a Boise/South Idaho as separate
regions with its own representative.
Driving directions from eastbound Hwy 12.
Take 40th Ave exit, stay on 40th Ave South to
Washington Ave. Turn west on Washington Ave to
52nd Ave. Turn south on 52nd and travel 1/2 mile to
Walla Walla street, look for corvettes.…
Area Motels
Comfort suites 509-249-1900 **recommend**
Best Western Peppertree Inn
Oxford Inn 509-4574444
Oxford Suites 509-457-9000
Red Lion
Fairfield Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Best western Yakima Motor Inn
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DAVID HUGHES 503-516-6438
YOUR MOBILE DENT REPAIR EXPERT!
-Mike Doty
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British Columbia and Northwest Chapters Meet Registration Form
August 21-23, 2009
Location:
The Enzian Inn
590 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
800-223-8511
Friday, August 21
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Registration
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Judging School
All judged cars must be in place by 6:00 pm Friday
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Saturday, August 22
7:30 am to 8:30 am
8:30 to 8:45 am
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Evening
Judges Breakfast
Owners Meeting
Judging begins
Dinner on your own
Sunday, August 23
8:30 am to 9:30 am
Awards Breakfast
Name _____________________________ Spouse/Companion ___________________________
Address: ________________________________________ Guest _________________________
City ________________________________________State ___________ ZIP ________________
Phone ___________________ Email ________________________ NCRS Membership Number ___________
EVENT REGISTRATION
____ Family Registration (Includes Lunch on Saturday)
____ Guest Fee (non NCRS member)
$50
($55 after August 1, 2009) $ _____
$20.00 each
$ _____
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE QUALITY JUDGING, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF CARS JUDGED.
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CARS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN JUDGED BEFORE, AND IN ORDER OF DATE REGISTRATION
WAS RECEIVED.
CORVETTE REGISTRATION NOTE: All Judged Corvettes must remain in place until released by Judging Chairman
Year ______ CID/HP ____________ Coupe ___ Convertible ___ Ext. Color _______________________
Complete VIN _______________________________________ (Circle ONE) Driven/Trailered
Int. Color ______________________________ (Circle ONE) Vinyl/Leather
Insurance Company _______________________ Policy Number ___________________ Expiration Date ______
___ Flight Judging Entry
$35
$ _____
___ Sportsman Entry
$15
$ _____
Fees are not refundable after AUGUST 1, 2009
Total Enclosed
$ _____
th
(Make check payable to: NW/NCRS) Send to Wayne Loron, 18006 SE 256 St., Kent, WA 98042
Meet Co-Chairmen
Judging Co-Chairmen
Arne Chaddock
Grant Wong
250-832-7446
604-430-2549
Mike Benner
Wayne Loron
503-625-9171
253-638-6763
JUDGING PARTICIPATION
Name __________________________________
Name _________________________________
Flight Judge ______
Judging Level __________
Flight Judge _____
Judging Level _____
1st Choice _________
2nd Choice _________ 1st Choice ________
2nd Choice ________
Ops __ Int ___ Ext ___ Mech ____ Chassis ____
Ops ___ Int ___ Ext ___ Mech ___ Chassis ___
Observer Judge ______ Tabulator ______
Observer Judge ______ Tabulator_____
Anyone attending this event, whether you bring a Corvette or not, must read and sign the following Hold Harmless Agreement. Proof of ownership and current
insurance must be provided at the Meet Registration Desk when you check in, BEFORE the car can be operations checked and/or placed in it’s final location for
judging.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I agree to insure my vehicle(s) and property against loss, damage, and liability and to provide proof of such insurance to NCRS at time of registration. I agree to
assume the risk of any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold harmless NCRS, its officers, directors, agents, employees, and chapters for any acts or
omissions that may result in the theft, damage, or destruction of my property or injury to me or to others, occurring during, or as a consequence of, this event.
Signature: ___________________________________________
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Date: _________________
The businesses listed below sponsored the 2008 Northwest NCRS Regional Meet. Their presence and
contributions made the Regional a success. They were there for us during these tough times so show your
appreciation and tell your friends and family about them. Better yet, stop by or shop on-line and give them
your business!
A.L.S. INDUSTRIES
1942 WEST ARTESIA BLVD.
TORRANCE, CA 90504
Shop online at www.mamotorworks.com
Order Toll Free: 800-500-1500
PH# 310.532.9262 / FX# 310.329.0982
Making Really Really Good Things!
BEAVERTON
10340 SW Canyon Rd
Beaverton, OR 97005-1917
(503) 643-9446
Pacific Corvette specializes in providing the
Corvette enthusiast with high quality new and
used parts, for more than 20 years. With
locations to serve you in Oregon and Washington.
Call 800-426-6422. www.pacvette.com
2009 NW Chapter Family Membership Renewal
2009 NW Chapter Renewal Member Dues: $25.00 __________ 2010 NW Chapter Renewal Member Dues: $25.00 __________
Make checks payable to : NW-NCRS
Please send this form and payment to: Suzanne Benner, 19048 SW Salmonberry Dr., Sherwood, OR 97140
You can also reach her at (503) 625-9171 or membership@nwncrs.org.
Name: _____________________________________ Spouse: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ________________
Phone(s): ____________________________________ NCRS member number: _________________
(Include area code)
(Found on the Driveline Mailing label, Must be a NCRS Member)
Year(s) and Model(s) Corvettes Owned: _________________________________________________
E-mail ___________________________________________ Spouse’s E-mail_________________________________________________
(Including email address allows us to keep you informed of upcoming activities for all members of your family)
The member by this membership does hereby undertake and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Chapter, its officers, directors, or assigns for any acts or omissions to
act which may result in theft or damage during the course of any meet, tour, program or event of any nature whatsoever in connection therewith and wherever located,
which the Chapter may sponsor. The member does so voluntarily and the member agrees to assume the risk of any and all damages to his automobile without recourse to
the NW/NCRS Chapter.
Signature: ____________________________________________________
Note: Membership will be returned if unsigned.
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U.S. MAIL
On The Cover
I photographed Timothy and Gail Downs 1965 Corvette when it was on the judging field at the 2008
Northwest Regional Event in Bend, OR; the car received a Top Flight Award. Timothy and Gail joined
the Northwest Chapter in September 2007 and they have been active ever since. They are a nice and fun
couple and I enjoy talking with them.
—Editor
2009 Northwest Chapter NCRS Board Members
Mike Benner
Dennis Clark
Connie Falk
Larry Richter
Wayne Loron
Suzanne Benner
Eric Falk
Eric Falk (Temporary)
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Treasurer
Judging Chairman
Membership Chairman
Newsletter Editor
Webmaster
chairman@nwncrs.org
vicechairman@nwncrs.org
secretary@nwncrs.org
treasurer@nwncrs.org
judgingchairman@nwncrs.org
membership@nwncrs.org
editor@nwncrs.org
editor@nwncrs.org
(503) 625-9171
(509) 365-2713
(425) 772-7620
(360) 274-4241
(253) 638-6763
(503) 625-9171
(206) 940-6330
(206) 940-6330
Send all The Front Bumper e-mails, articles, etc., to editor@nwncrs.org and enter “The Front Bumper” as the subject.
Area Coordinators:
Boise Area:
Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho
Bert Lukens
abclukens@aol.com
(541) 330-0277
Chuck Dutoit
vetfuelie@gmail.com
(503) 393-3928
Bernie Schneider
schneider@scattercreek.com
(360) 673-6353
Bob Johansen
rjohansen@comcast.net
(425) 869-9533
Mike Doty
corvettemikenw@charter.net
(509) 480-0790
Wayne Loron
Bert Lukens
Will Carey
Arland Dower
judgingchairman@nwncrs.org
abclukens@aol.com
wcarey@gorge.net
akadower@comcast.net
(253) 638-6763
(541) 330-0277
(541) 386-1934
(360) 896-5334
Cece Nelson
chazm5@comcast.net
(206) 567-5433
Eugene Area:
Willamette Valley and Southwestern Oregon
Portland Area:
Northwestern Oregon and Southwestern Washington
Seattle Area:
Northwestern Washington and Puget Sound
Spokane Area:
Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Area, Eastern Washington and
Northwestern Idaho
Advisors to the Board: (non-voting)
Past Chairman
Historian
Legal Counsel
Region VIII Representative
for Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho,
Montana, Oregon, Saskatchewan and Washington
National Officers:
National Secretary
It was official on December 12, 2008
D
ecember 12, 2008 marked the 30th Anniversary of the NW NCRS Chapter. The
Chapter is offering commemorative shirts for sale to members. They are black or
white colored men and women’s button down shirts with a special 30th anniversary logo;
there is also a Ball Cap available with the logo on the front.
A special thanks to Kay Dower for designing the logo.
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THE MARKET PLACE
WANTED
CAR WANTED: 69’ Corvette Coupe or Convertible, 427, air, Would prefer flight judged car. Contact Mike
Benner at chairman@nwncrs.org or 503-200-0889
PARTS WANTED: Good condition P/N 9715291 Window Handle Crank (Black knob) fits 75’ Call Eric at
editor@nwncrs.org
PARTS WANTED: for a 72 Corvette with a build date April 72 (or no more than 6 months prior) : Rochester
Carburetor P/N 7042203 and Delco-Remy Alternator P/N 1100950. Contact Ken Mietzner 425 210-8175 or
info@cabinet-concepts.com.
FOR SALE
PARTS FOR SALE: Original L60-61 top ignition shield for carbureted car. Big "022" master cylinder correct
for L59-62. Contact Wayne at 253-638-6763 or wloron@comcast.net.
PARTS FOR SALE: B/W T-10 4 speed – main case dated July 26 1960, tail housing dated April 20, 1960.
$750.00; 1958 red Corvette seats. Newly recovered. Never installed in car. $800; 1958-1962 Corvette complete
steering column. Needs rebuilding. $200. Contact John Paul (Johnpaul3@comcast.net) or call 206-567-5433.
MODELS FOR SALE: I have about a dozen Franklin Mint die cast corvette duplicates for $50 each. Most of
these are 56-63 models. You can e-mail for an inventory list. - Mike Doty corvettemikenw@charter.net
(Email your classified ads for future issues in The FRONT BUMPER To: editor@nwncrs.org Enter “MARKET PLACE” in the subject )
Northwest Chapter of NCRS, Inc.
19048 SW Salmonberry Dr.
Sherwood, OR 97140
Address Correction Requested
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