Too much money and no common sense !!!!

[Lynn H.]

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I'm afraid to ask your opinion of me and my 56 with a SB400, FI, airbox, Muncie, 3.08 posi in a 60 Vette axle housing, HD brakes and red/black interior.
Oh ya, today I just finished putting in new Al Knoch red 56-7 seat covers and new foam pads.

The above comments/attitudes toward those of us who have non Top Flight perfect Corvettes is a perfect example of why I am so sour toward the NCRS organization. But, no, I'm not dropping my membership, because I have become so callous toward the NCRS organization that I remain just so that I can be a thorn in the side of NCRS at every possible opportunity that comes along.
Ya know, there are a few older Corvettes that are lucky to even be alive at all if it wasn't for people like me who saved them from the scrap pile. Think about that for a change!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom,
My opinion of your car as you describe it is that, it sounds like a great car that would be a real hoot to drive, which I gladly would if ever given the opportunity. I also think it is great that you have done to it "what you wanted', so you can throughly enjoy it, which I bet you do. If it is the car next to your name on your postings, it is also a very sharp looking car to me. I can see you have been a member for a very long time, and can somewhat understand your attitude with SOME of the individuals you have run into in the organization over the years. With an group as large as the NCRS, you will never get everyone to agree on topics such as this (as well shown in the thread started by Roy Braatz concerning people driving the older cars). I am right there with you with the belief that everyone can and should do with their cars, what makes them get the most enjoyment out of them, without any consideration given to what anyone else thinks about it. Given all that I would hope that you would give some of us a break when it comes to "being a thorn in the side", as there are a great many of us who agree with you whole heartedly on this issue.

While I personally could not be in more agreement with the mission statement of what the NCRS is about, nowhere I have I ever seen any published material from the NCRS as a whole that stated members who have modified cars are not a welcome part of the group. I have met and heard some individuals who feel that way, and that has at times "soured" me also, but not at the group as a whole, mostly with those who make those types of statements. I am not offended by this, as much as I disagree with it. So please do not think of us all in this way. I am betting that this thread will get quite a few postings and opinions in the coming days, much like Roy's thread recently.
Lynn

[Michael W.]

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I've only met one or two NCRS members who have attempted to tell me what I should do or (should have done) with my car. This pales in comparison with the huge number of non-members who give me all sorts of unsolicited advice on an innumerable variety of topics.

I always thank them for their time and trouble and then return the favour by telling them what I think they should do- just being friendly, you know. For those that don't seem to get the hint, I then make a suggestion that generally involves self-procreation and travel. That appears to intrigue the other person as they quickly disappear to go try it out.

[Mark D.]

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Hit rewind button (sound of tape rewinding for the gazillionth time...sound of tape completing rewind). Hit PLAY button (sound of tape playing) 'it's your car, do with it what makes you happy. It is nobody's business...blah, blah, blah...'

[Vinnie P.]

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Corvette while bringing along their infant daughter. We were impressed with the modifications.

The Restorer

[David G.]

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I don't even want to think about how many modified Corvettes that our long time members have in their garages in addition to the Pure stock NCRS cars.
I (like many others) enjoy all Corvettes and appreciate seeing all forms of these plastic cars that we have a passion for.
Some of my non pedigreed cars:
Red 63 Convertible with a SB 409
White 57 with a 383 Stroker
White/blue 85 with a carbureted 355 Vortec (scca track car)
Enjoyem boys!

Dave
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[Jeff G.]

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Very strange thread here. I like all cars, period.
"Bitter? No, not anymore, just vindictive!" No, It's more like someone forgot to take their medication...

[Mike M.]

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Very strange thread here. I like all cars, period.
"Bitter? No, not anymore, just vindictive!" No, It's more like someone forgot to take their medication...

jeff: you thinking of lithium? regards,mike

[Mark D.]

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jeff: you thinking of lithium? regards,mike

At the Donnally breakfast table, I sprinkle lithium on my Kelloggs Cornflakes. I find it makes the day go easier.

Regards,

Mark

[Terry M.]

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Don't forget the NCRS member from Michigan who has a C2 he calls the "StinkRay" with a 500+ cid engine. He did part of the Road Tour last year, and drives it all over locally.

I remember a mid-year on the road tour years ago with a crate BB, aftermarket aluminum radiator and electric fans. I believe it was an award winning (top flight at least and maybe Duntov, I have NCRS) and was modified for the Road Tour.

Believe me modifications to your Corvette are not the big deal some make it out to be. Sure you will get some comments, BFD.

[Erik S.]

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Don't forget the NCRS member from Michigan who has a C2 he calls the "StinkRay" with a 500+ cid engine. He did part of the Road Tour last year, and drives it all over locally.

On my question how he felt about his road tour accident, Werner responded (and I quote): "this incident will give me the opportunity to paint the car a color of my choosing this time around"


I am going to do a similar project on a 69 once I have finished my 'correct' restoration of my 68 L71, but I am not going to sacrifice a matching 69 for that .

In my view there are NCRS cars and the rest. Personally I find it rather useless to buy this 500 mile pacer to drive, whereby there are plenty of other suitable cars to drive. On the last UK Chapter roadtour there was a guy who had his couple of 100 miles late shark judged - that was fun and meaningful from a judging perspective. But I found it rather silly that he used the same car on some roadtour afterwards. Hey, but so many people so many opinions.

Erik

[Terry M.]

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One of my Chapter mates bought a 1978 Pace Car with around a couple thousand miles on it. Promptly put it on the road tour to the national and had it judged there. He doubled the miles on the car in that trip. I can't recall anyone throwing stones at him.

[Edward M.]

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Tom;

I think you should take your 56 to an NCRS meet and submit it for judging.

The judges would spend all day on that one car. You could just sit there and enjoy the spectical.

Even better, get some paperwork (easliy reproduced) that indicates that your car is an FI / air box / 4 speed prototype.

It would be highly entertaining........

[Dick W.]

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I think that we sometimes become too fanatical about our cars. I belong to many other car clubs. I have seen million dollar cars driven in the rain, to and from events. I overheard one owner telling a very surprised spectator that they are just cars, were meant to be driven, and will clean up again. He went on to tell the spectator that he did not mind cleaning his car up, it gave him an excuse to get out of the house and gave him time to clear his mind.

[Tom L.]

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Unfortunately these situations are sometimes created due to honest ignorance. A friend of mine bought a '76 vette quite a while ago because he thought it would be cool. It wasn't fast enough so he had a mechanic swap the origional for a crate motor. The job was a barter deal, the mechanic did the work in exchange for the engine.

After a few years he became better informed and he realized what he did. He continues to kick himself to this day!! One honest mistake and another NOM car is born.

[Mike M.]

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If you own it you can do what you want with it. Thats what life is all about. Doing what you want not what everyone else thinks you should do. enjoy life life and in the big picture it does not matter.