Michael Hanson was a longtime member of the NCRS back in the 70's to the early 80's. Michael was a charter member of Bloomington Gold and judged the 63-64 class for many years. As he had worked at St. Louis in the 60's he possessed extensive knowledge of the way they were built. He has helped many of the NCRS members as they started and perfected their Corvette trades. He will be greatly missed. Thanks Cranky!
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Re: Michael Hanson Passing
Sad news............ RIP MikeDick Capello
New England Chapter/Mid Atlantic Chapter
Past NCRS President
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Michael Hanson RIP
Long time NCRS member, Michael Hanson member no. 4067 passed away. He was 75 years old and lived in Port Richey FLA. Formerly of Downer's Grove IL. His first Corvette was a 1964 he bought with money earned working in his grandfather's gas station. Later he worked as a transmission tech at a local Chevrolet dealer. He then became very involved with low mileage and high end Corvette restorations, working at Richard Buxbaum's Classic Motors. Later he opened his own restoration shop on Main Street in Downer's Grove, calling it Corvette Research.
He was a 1963/64 Corvette judge at Bloomington Gold from its inception. He along with Dave Burroughs was invited by GM to witness and record the last Corvettes built at the St. Louis factory before it closed. He took photographs of entire assembly process of the last Corvette built before the move to Bowling Green. His photographic collection and knowledge of 1963 Corvettes was second to none. Rest in Peace Mr. Hanson.Comment
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Don, Thanks so much for the most wonderful letter about Michael. He was my mentor and friend for many years.
I am having a hard time accepting that he is gone. May he RIP. JohnComment
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Cranky was a wealth of knowledge and a personal friend. He was ready to share everything he knew to make our hobby better for all. I will miss him. RIP Michael.
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Re: Michael Hanson RIP
So sorry to hear this... condolences to his friends and family.Comment
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To All: Sometime type Michael Hansons name in Advanced Search. See his replies. His posts. It will take you forever to cover them all.
But worthwhile doing.Comment
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Re: Michael Hanson Passing
Very sad to hear this, he was a great source of information and data for Corvettes, and a great guy to talk to whenever you needed advice or help or perspective on NCRS. I will miss chatting with him frequently, RIP great man.Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New MexicoComment
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Re: Michael Hanson Passing
Very sad news! RIP Mike. I was looking forward to many long conversations in our future. I guess it was not meant to be!Comment
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Mike
1965 Black Ext / Silver Int. Coupe, L84 Duntov, French Lick, 2023 - Triple Diamond
1965 Red Ext / White & Red Int. Conv. - 327/250 AC Regional Top Flight.Comment
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Shocking!!!!In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Michael was the most knowledgeable 63/64 Corvette judge I ever met. Had a vast knowledge of all midyear cars too.
RIP, Cranky.1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot RodComment
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RIP, CrankyKramdenComment
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Re: Michael Hanson RIP
Rest in Peace Mike, it's so sad to hear this news. Condolences to his family.Comment
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My condolences to his family. A great lost to our Corvette family. RIP MikeComment
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