`Vetter`s Letter - Allentown Area Corvette Club

Apr. 2010
Vol. 17, Iss. 04
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG
President
John Kostick, Jr.
610-432-7172
JKOS1956@aol.com
Vice-President
John Shedlock
610-967-5484
Secretary
Carol Jenkins
610-317-9277
Treasurer
Janet Mohring
610-965-8593
NCCC Governor
Norb Szymanski
610-691-3108
Membership
Gary & Sandi Greenzweig
610-826-5893
Events
Jeff Mohring
610-965-8593
NCM Ambassador
Richard DeLeon
610-694-0772
Newsletter Editors
Phil Weber
610-838-5192
poweber@verizon.net
Webmaster
Bud Benton
610-252-0989
norm2@rcn.com
Sponsored by:
SNOW BOUND Vette
You know, I’m sitting here at work, praying my
satellites don’t execute fiery reentries, trying to
Wow – what a winter! I got my Vette out only
think of something to write. I generally always
nine times, and some were pretty short runs, I
have something to say, but the cat must have my
must admit. My battery remained float-charged
and I used the entire full tank of gas. I (meaning tongue (Nancy?). I do wish to thank Pete Lileck,
Jeff Mohring, John Kostick, of course, Kevin and
Cooper and Avia) waxed and polished it with
Michelle Minnich for their contributions, for
Zaino once and installed both a GPS and amateur radio/ police transceiver. I’m looking for a
which there would nothing but my ranting to
GM/Bose CD player to replace the FM/Cassette create a newsletter. GIVE ME MORE ! The club
Deck that devours tapes, sending the tape ribbon members really do want to see what their fellow
deep inside the bowels of the mechanism, never
club members are up to with their rides—just
to be fully recovered again. And what do I have
for all this elbow-grease, winter driving, and ten- send me some pics, a short narrative, and dates
and I’ll make up some sweet lies to urge more
der-loving care? Two Hundred and Sixty Three
new tiny-bitty nicks in the lower body fiberglass folks to join you. I’ll even take pics of you shinfrom those dog-gone rocks they shower on the
ing that fiberglass into a mirror or underneath the
road to allow us to slide around and still navigate car just changing oil. Please no early morning
during and after snowstorms. Are we nuts? The
shower photos or entries into PLAYcounty needs to simply terminate the salting and
GRANDPA! I you race, photo it—if you
plowing of the roads and solve the economy
cruise—photo it! We want to see it!
problem. Think about it – less fossil fuel to pay
or pollute, more aperitifs before five o’clock
(sorry, aperitif is a big word, I know, but I found So, anyway, get out the towels, Meguiar’s, and
it in the synonym list for ‘booze’), a less produc- shine away with your new found skills. And I
tive workforce causing fewer cardiac emergencies found out a NEW SECRET . Did you know that
resulting in the need for less doctors and lower
if you do not speed, you won’t get pulled over
insurance premiums, and finally a return to the
for speeding? What a novel concept! Save it for
family philosophy of just sitting around a fire and
the Track and W A V E !!!!!!!
enjoying the view of snowfall. If you can’t drive
your vette, may as well watch the snow!
Phil Weber
AACC Meetings @ Blue monkey
Upcoming Meetings
April 14
April 28
May 12
The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets
at 8:00 p.m. in the Palm Room (upstairs)
at the Blue Monkey, 1092-1094 Howertown Road, North Catasaqua, PA.
Full menu and bar service is available
and no reservations are needed.
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Other upcoming Events
MAY 2 — Spring FEST
JUNE 9 –13 — Mystery Trip
Please Support Our
Club Sponsors
Your AACC Officers and Board ask that you keep the members in
your thoughts and prayers:
Joe Biggs (Illness), Frank Grochowski, Jr. (Illness),
and Doris Rice (Illness)
The Palm Room
@ The Blue
Monkey Sports
Restaurant
We hope you are back in high gear before too long!
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Upcoming NCCC Events
July 24—30 NCCC
National Convention
July 30 Grand Sport Raffle
For additional information on
anything NCCC-related, please
contact our club Governor,
Norb Szymanski, at
610-691-3108.
Local cruise nights and shows / events are
posted at www.AutoResourceToolkit.net
(formerly Rearman). Log on to plan a night on
the town!
NCCC National Convention
SAND, SUN, AND CORVETTE FUN…… The 51st National Convention hosted by the Florida Re‐
gion will be at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott. It is fast sneaking up on us and will be here before you know it. Planned for July 24‐30, 2010 it promises to be a week of fun and adven‐
ture. We are working hard to make this an unforgettable experience for you. This is an area of beautiful beaches, shopping, dining, and of course racing at PBIR (formerly Moroso), where all of the speed events will be held. PBIR is just a short 13 miles from the Hotel. We will have plenty to offer for the racers and non‐racers, so make plans now to come and have a great week. We look forward to offering you true “Southern” hospitality. Y’all come now, you hear? Carolyn Montgomery, Convention Director Florida Region
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Show
Sunday, May 2, 2010 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Rain or Shine)
at
DeSales University
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE TWO NEW SPONSOR FOR THE
SPRINGFEST SHOW
And
Partial proceeds benefit the
Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council
Door Prizes
Tricky Tray Auction
50/50 Drawing
Food and beverages available
Music by: DJ Brian Keith
The Allentown Area Corvette Club is proudly sponsored by
Faulkner Chevrolet 298 Stoke Park Rd. Bethlehem, Pa 18016‐1368 610‐867‐4177 A. A. C. C. CORVETTE SHOW Make checks payable to A.A.C.C. Mail to: Rich Ringhoffer 1747 Hamilton Ave Pre. Registration due by 4/24/2010 Bethlehem, PA 18015 Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ City State Zip Code __________________________________________________
Phone Club Affiliation ________________________________________________
E‐Mail Address:______________________________________________________ Year Judging Class (Your judging class may be changed at the discretion of AACC at registration) I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, DeSales University are not responsible for loss or injury to me or my property anytime during this show. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide and pay my own insurance. Signature _____________________________________________________________________ ‘Vetter’s Letter
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Shine It, Buff It, Polish It, & Do It Again!
Last weekends Meguiar's Detail Seminar at Faulkner's Chevy was a delightful success. Phil and Valerie of Meguiar's did a great job and Chris Miller, Sales Mgr. and Bob McGarry, Service Mgr., did a great job of setting up and running the show. John Denning As you can see, the weather cooperated just fine and we had a decent turnout. Those previous Meguiar’s aficianados had the “I told
you so” look on their face and the rest had to admit it was a good sales pitch for Faulkner’s hospitality and Meguiar’s fine products. I
guess the vettes agreed cause they all looked better than when they arrived. Many thanks to the Faulkner staff for sponsoring this
program and to Meguiar’s for the substance. Hope this may become an annual event—the timing just before Spring was perfect!
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Senator Reynolds files bill naming the Corvette as the official state sports
car
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
National Corvette Museum News
A state senator, from Bowling Green, Ky. just filed legislation to name the Corvette as the official state sports car
of Kentucky. It’s probably a likely candidate because the Corvette’s role in Kentucky’s manufacturing and tourism
make it a perfect fit for this honor. As you well know, Bowling Green in Warren County is the home of the General
Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the National Corvette Museum. A bit of history first; the initial 300
vettes were hand-built in Flint, Michigan circa in 1953. But in 1954, Corvette production was relocated to St. Louis,
and in 1981 it again moved, this time to Bowling Green, where it now employs more than 500 Kentuckians. On
July 2, 1992, the one millionth Corvette was manufactured. The 50th anniversary was marked in June of 2003 with
a special 50th anniversary Corvette package. The Corvette plant received a number of awards in 2009 including
the J.D. Power’s Top GM Model, Best in Segment and the Bronze Plant Award.
The plant itself draws about 50,000 tourists, while the museum boasts approximately 150,000 visitors a year. The
plant has partnered with the National Corvette Museum to enable Corvette enthusiasts the opportunity to watch
their own dream car being built and to take a personalized tour of the facility.
In state Senator Mike Reynolds interview, he said “Bowling Green is becoming more of a tourist destination. The
National Corvette Museum is a major part of that and is a definite drawing card for the traveling public. Drawing
attention to our community and the Corvette’s unique role in our American heritage can only boost economic development for our area. The Corvette has become a tangible symbol of our Commonwealth, and I’m excited to
make that symbolism official.” Hopefully, the voting process in the state legislature won’t use reconciliation. Pennsylvania countered with a request to be represented by a used Ford pickup.
9.81 Second Quarter Mile Vette
At the Maryland Raceway, in December of last year, a Lingenfelter modified ZR1 ran 9.81 seconds in the quarter
with a top speed of 145.74 mph. Modified with supercharger, 4 inch air intake, ported throttle body, heat exchanger, air cooler reservoir, CCW aluminum wheels, racing tires, and 109-octane unleaded gasoline. Using just
stock exhaust, it dyno-ed 740 hp. and 720 ft/lbs of torque at the rear wheels. The stock clutch lifts the front
wheels right off the ground. It passed everything but the gas station. Oh yeah, it also utilizes a Toyota Prius accelerator pedal.
Runaway Toyota Prius owner is a Corvette Owner
And speaking of Toyota, the guy that called 911 with a stuck Prius gas pedal that got so much media attention at 94 mph is a
Corvette owner. In the Fox News clip, he was adorned with a Corvette Owners Club jacket. Yep, go ahead and send your
money to Japan; it’ll help the US economy!
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NEW For 2010!
The new 2010 Corvette lineup is getting bigger and better. The Coupe and Convertible are both included with an LS3 V8 at 430 hp. The ZO6 is back boasting an LS7 rated at 505 hp. Returning is the brand-new Grand Sport and ZR1, with a
supercharged LS9 6.2 liter V-8. New amenities include a Torch Red color (just in case you like being easily spotted by
the law enforcement community), cashmere/leather interior, standard side airbags, ZO6 power sport seat options, a reengineered 6-speed paddle shift control, and launch control which optimizes throttle performance based upon your driving preference (no aviation mode yet). Guess its time to get down to Faulkner and check them out!
WHAT”S YOUR OPINION ?
Here’s a way to get your thoughts on car shows and what attracts you to go to a certain one.
Hello,
My name is Rachael Hendrickson and I am currently a senior at Penn State University. A few of my classmates and I are
running a Public Relations campaign for Stocker Chevrolet of State College, PA and I was wondering if we could possibly steal a few moments of your time. Stocker Chevrolet hosts a car show in May called the "Spring Spectacular" in partnership with the USA-1 Corvette Club. We are running the campaign to help publicize the event, and we would like to get
some insight as to why members of car clubs choose to enter their vehicles in shows and how they choose which shows
to attend. I have attached the link to a brief 6 question survey at the bottom of this e-mail and I was wondering if you
would mind forwarding it to the members of your club and ask them for their participation. It should only take 5 minutes
or less and your feedback would be very valuable!
Thank you so much for your time,
Rachael Hendrickson
Here is the link...please answer all questions!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FYBXLG3
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National Corvette Museum News
Bowling Green, KY
Chronology of Events in the History of Corvettes
Here’s a nice web link from the National Corvette Museum if you wish to find out historical facts based on the year
of manufacture. The most important events are listed chronologically encompassing virually all models of Vettes.
Check out http://www.corvettemuseum.com/library-archives/timeline/1951.shtml . You’ll find out load of info
about your vehicle or settle a debate about someone else’s. There are numbered references at the end of the document. And if you have info that needs to be inserted, contact the National Corvette Museum at kpolsson@islandnet.com .
Find out more about any of these announcements online at www.corvettemuseum.com or call 1.800.53.VETTE (538.3883).
© Copyright National Corvette Museum 2009  350 Corvette Drive  Bowling Green, KY 42101
The Prez Says……………..
I hope all our members are ready for a new
year of shows, cruises,seminars and all things corvette. As of
this writing I have already sent out registration forms for three
upcoming shows. Our own Springfest is coming up fast and I
hope our members come out and support the show as well as
volunteer for the show. Some upcoming shows have limited
room so make sure you get your registration forms out early.
We can only have activities if we have members who are willing
to lead them. If you are planning to go to a show,cruise or just
want to get a few cars together for a fun run get a event signup
sheet from one of our officers or just call up some members
and get a group together. Leading a event or group is easy and
I have always found there is more fun in getting a group of
vettes together.
Hope you made it to our club detail seminar on 3/20 at Faulkner's. Brad Orey ( EACC president) and I have been keeping in touch and try to include both clubs in area events when possible. Jeff Mohring is our new events chairman and is
actively keeping us informed of upcoming events. If anyone receives info or knows of a upcoming show or function
please let Jeff know so he can display it at meetings. Thanks to the Springfest committee for all the work they are putting
into our show. Let's get our cars cleaned off and get ready for the new season.
John Kostick
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Late January marked the return of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale,
AZ. SPEED TV again broadcast multi-day live coverage and did its part to get snowed-in car
enthusiasts back in the spirit. Typical of years past, featured vehicles were auctioned both
Friday and Saturday evenings. The economy played its part, too! There did not seem to be as many high-profile feature vehicles and
prices were down in general.
While 6 of the top 10 vehicles were either Mustangs or Shelby Cobras, Corvettes still faired prominently in the bidding action. The Top
GM was #4 overall (Lot #1265), a 1935 Cadillac Fleetwood Imperial Convertible Series 40 at $302,500. The Top Chevy was #11 overall
(Lot #1286), a 1956 Bel Air Custom Convertible at $247,500. The top Corvette was #18 overall (Lot #1278.1), a 1958 silver blue convertible which hammered down $220,000.
With respect to Corvettes, the solid axles and mid-years were still the most coveted. In total, 89 Vettes
crossed the auction block at Scottsdale. One of the top 5 Vettes was Lot#1318, a 2008 Limited Edition 427 bearing serial #427/427.
This was the only Z06 available in Crystal Red Metallic Tint Coat. Sporting a 7.0L 427cid LS7 V8, 100% of the $200,000 auction price
was donated to the American Red Cross.
Possibly the “Corvette Deal of the Event” was the double-auction of Lot #1320+1320.1 — a 2-car deal including a 2010 ZR1 with less
than 100 original miles PLUS a 1995 ZR1 for a grand total of $82,500!!! (Come on folks, that’s like getting a sweet deal on a BRAND
NEW ZR1 and being given a “daily driver” for free!!!)
Submitted by Kevin Minnich.
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2010 Mystery Trip
Don’t know where you’re going, don’t know where you’ve been, or don’t really care
about either? Then the MYSTERY TRIP is for you. I won’t tell where you’re headed, but it is assured to be great fun.
Just follow Jeff Mohring and his clan for a fun filled cruise into the sunset and let John Wayne watch your six. This trip is
for those who seek adventure with a high probability of returning happy.
The Allentown Area Corvette Club is taking their 2nd Annual "MYSTERY TRIP". We will be leaving on Wed. June 9 and
returning on Sun. June 13. Total round trip mileage will be about 1200 miles. Cost should be about the same, $1200 per
couple. It will be a fun filled (Jell-O shots), event packed trip. 20 hotel rooms have been reserved and 10 have already
been taken. Don't hesitate on signing up, space is limited and going fast. To reserve your space on the trip, either sign
up on the event sheet that will be at our meetings or call Jeff Mohring at 610-965-8593 or email Jeff at
THREEJSJM@VERIZON.NET
Note: When making a reservation, I will need a credit card number to hold your room reservation. Your credit card will
NOT be charged until we arrive.
What a classy car and photo. Notice in the background to left-over husks
of Bethlehem Steel rusting in the sunset. And catching the SANDS poster
in the background as well set this a favorite shot of mine. Thanks to Pete
Lileck for this outstanding shot. If you have a favorite of you own, please
submit it to me at poweber@astro-labs.us . I’ll put the best in here for us to
drool over. W A V E !!!
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Corvette Classifieds
If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad.
We will make all efforts to run your ad until the item sells (space permitting). Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at:
kevnmishy@verizon.net or call 610-530-0923.
Neither the Allentown Area Corvette Club nor the newsletter editor(s) are responsible for ad content or for any exchanges as a
result of ads published.
‘Vettes
‘02 Convertible
Former AACCer car — Magnetic Red with Black interior and top, 6 spd., chrome wheels, HUD, Active Handling, CD,
19,200 mi. $28,500. Contact Joel Dean, 610-533-2259.
Corvette Goodies
‘Vette Stuff 1953 Diecast Corvette Bank ($25); 1957 Corvette liqueur decanter ($50); 35 Corvette News Magazines from 1970s to 1980s ($70); 100 Vette Vues Magazines in binders from 1970s to 1980s ($75); 1965
Corvette 1/8-scale plastic model—coupe,
unbuilt in original box ($100); 1980 Corvette 1/8-scale plastic model—coupe, unbuilt in original box ($100).
Call David Berlin @ 610-767-6587 or email at DSB121@ptd.net.
Corvette Covers
4 car covers for sale. Two are for Mid-years (‘63-’67); one for Shark (‘68-’82), and one is C-5 (’97-’04). All are $60 each.
Contact Bob Gredlics at 610-298-8699 or email vettefinder@enter.net.
Corvette (Winter) Storage
2 car garage for rent in Catasauqua. Call Newt Kern @ 610-393-4512.
Wheels for Sale ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————We are owners of two Corvettes, a '65 and a '73. As of now we are not members of a club. However, we have extra wheels to sell, and are
hoping you may know if someone in your club would be interested. We have 2 1973 stock Corvette steel wheel rims (no tires), 15 inch
diameter X 8 inches wide, painted silver, not damaged; and 2 1965 stock Corvette steel wheel rims, 15 inch diameter X 6 inches wide,
black paint, not damaged. If anyone in your club is interested please have them contact us with an offer at rl@steckel.net . We are located
north of Allentown in Schnecksville, PA. Also, if you have any advice as how else to find a potential buyer, we would appreciate your
input. Thank you for your time, Bob Steckel
Storage Availability
Here is some storage information --- If anyone in the club needs some secure winter storage, please pass my info along to them... I have 4
spaces left....
Here is some info: http://www.9700.info/z06racing/Storage.htm THANKS! BRIAN GALLAGHER
.Corvette Magazines are available FREE to good, moral, upstanding homes, preferably with no criminal background (not checked).
Contact Rich Picirilli (not Mafia) at 610-865-4961 !
Exit 67 off of I-78, Hellertown Rd.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
610-838-2200
www.bluemonkeysports.com
Visit us on the web at: www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org
Business Name
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Whitehall, PA 18052
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