Bloomington

[Patrick H.]

Re: Bloomington

We had a GREAT time a Bloomington and it was fun to meet and say Hi to all the guys from the NCRS . WE received out 35 year Gold Timer Banner and we Proudly Displayed our St Louis Chapter Banner in our swap spot.

The old girl made me very proud. She received her Gold Certification. Now we can go back to do what she likes to do. Going to cruse nights and doing burn outs.

I saw your car but didn't see you even though I looked around. Very nice.

[Jake D.]

Re: Bloomington

Mike--Here's the old Girl

[Michael H.]

Re: Bloomington

Mike--Here's the old Girl

The car sure looks good. That is one fine piece of history. Only 1586 miles on that car.

I rebuilt the FI unit on that car about 30 years ago.

I wonder if anyone noticed that the inside of the original tan soft top is TAN! Not black.

Oop's, corrected to state 1577 miles. My memory failed. (been 30 years since I've seen the car though)

[Joel F.]

Re: Bloomington

Mike--Here's the old Girl

I'm pretty sure the same owner had an un-restored 4,000 '62 FI car at the WI Regional a few weeks ago.

[Walter G.]

Re: Bloomington

I had the privilege of displaying my low mileage '84 in the Grand Finale Special Collection and the quality/variety of cars was awesome. As has been posted, the format will change next year, focusing on dealers, collectors, etc. rather than the cars themselves. I would assume the significant car(s) of these individuals would be present. I guess we'll have to stay tuned...

[Dennis C.]

Re: Bloomington

If the Red 65 FI is SN 8160, it used to be mine... Dennis

[William L.]

Re: Bloomington

Mike--Here's the old Girl

I would like to say thanks to everyone who had had the cars in this years Grand Finale, it was truly GRAND.
Bill

[Tim S.]

Re: Bloomington

If the Red 65 FI is SN 8160, it used to be mine... Dennis

That's the one! Thanks again for all of your help Dennis.

[Peter L.]

Re: Bloomington

Michael - Unfortunately, the color of the inside of the original convertible tops, i.e., tan, is lost in current judging. Hopefully, we'll see the "tan" in the future. Pete

[Michael H.]

Re: Bloomington

Michael - Unfortunately, the color of the inside of the original convertible tops, i.e., tan, is lost in current judging. Hopefully, we'll see the "tan" in the future. Pete

Thanks Peter... I suppose it would be another several years before anyone would make a correct reproduction tan top with tan underside too.

I'm glad several people looked at that green/saddle 65 and noticed the tan underside. That IS the original top.

[Tom D.]

Re: Bloomington

Me too!

The whole deal was great.

TD

[Tyler T.]

Re: Bloomington

Did anyone see them trying to get the blood out of the carpet? Seems some cannot read.

http://www.deliquescence.net/~tyler/misc/Stacy%202.jpg

Tyler

[Peter L.]

Re: Bloomington-Convertible Top

Michael - It's my understanding you can get a "tan" interior convertible top like the originals. All you need to do is request it, but the I believe the current mid-year TIM&JGs call for the black interior color; so some folks have a difficult time dealing with "originality" even when they know the guidance is not as the item was originally, but they they don't want to lose points so the "reproduction" or "incorrect" items becomes the "de facto" standard. The tan color of the convertible top interior seems somewhat like the installation of the 63 horns; or the OE by ANCO windshield wiper holders on 65s, 66s, and 67s; or the "B" stamped ralley wheels on early 67s.

I love this hobby and there are a number of items that need to be "tarted up" but sometimes it's a challenge to "turn the ship around" even when we're presented with the facts from the AIM and original cars.

Maybe we need something like Chevrolet Service Bulletins. How about NCRS Judging Bulletins to alert, update, and implement judging guidance in a timely fashion in situations where corrections are warranted so we don't perpetuate inaccurate information.

Pete

[Gary C.]

Re: Bloomington

Would like to thank the following volunteer Members for taking time out of their BG 2009 schedule to help out at the NCRS Tent. Thank y'al very much for particpating. Best, Gary
Dave Ewan, Garry Barnes, Teri Rosa, Joe Opatovsky, Teri Rosa, Mark Tulley, Bill Calorico, John Studts, Kelly Waite, Bob Behlman, Mike Hack, Chris Torebush, Phil Schott, Ray Geiger, Don Olson, George Dupont, Garry Eastwood, Richard Brodeur, JC O'Steen, Jim Gessner, Bob Walrod, John Skinner, Marty Novak, Mark Mohney, and Tim Gilmore

[Michael H.]

Re: Bloomington-Convertible Top

Michael - I believe the current mid-year TIM&JGs call for the black interior color; so some folks have a difficult time dealing with "originality" even when they know the guidance is not as the item was originally, but they they don't want to lose points so the "reproduction" or "incorrect" items becomes the "de facto" standard.

I think this topic deserves a new thread. A new chance to make a change.
The tan top tan underside is real. (for at least 63-65)