President’s Blog by Bruce Blank

President’s Blog by Bruce Blank

Detroit is still the motor city. Technical conferences

& commercial expos covering all types of automotive

activities are hosted by this aging, rustbelt city that

is struggling

to be reborn

as a vibrant

Midwest city.

I attended a

trade show

recently held

in Detroit’s well known COBO Hall. (This is the

place that hosts the annual Detroit Auto Show,

where our beloved Corvettes usually make their

international debuts.) The trade show’s focus

was weight reduction; sort of a Weight

Watchers for cars and trucks, called

“Lightweighting.” Aluminum, magnesium and

carbon fiber have become the go-to materials

needed for this lightweighting revolution. Poor

old steel is being replaced, ounce by ounce,

pound by pound, ton by ton. This activity is

being driven by an increase in the government’s

fleet fuel economy requirement from ~27 to

54.5 mpg. As I recall, it will happen in 2025.

So, in less than a decade, our new cars and trucks will be transformed into gasoline

sipping, natural gas breathing or electron consuming green machines.

But, what about our high powered, gas consuming Corvettes? We may want to take

really good care of them, before they are replaced with cars that make a swooshing

sound instead of a V-8 rumble. Not to worry, though. The smart guys & gals in Detroit

were forced before to dream up ways to convert our ‘60’s vintage gas guzzling, 7-10

Inside This Issue

Birthdays and Anniversaries Page 2

Vice President – Ray Marshall Page 3

PCC Event Suggestions Page 4

Courting Food & Kicking Tires By Nancy Marshall

Page 5

Friends, Fun & Corvettes By Gene Insley

Page 8

Living the Dream By Dan Beadle

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Deuce Days Victoria Canada By Barbara & Dick Block

Page 17

We All Scream For Ice Cream By Nancy Marshall

Page 20

PCC Supports Cancer Fight Page 22

September Meeting Minutes Page 24

Funnies Page 26

PCC Calendar Page 27

For Sale Page 28-30

Event Flyers Page 31

September 2016

2015

The Newsletter of Pacific Coast Corvettes

P a g e | 2 Corvette Waves September 2016

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mpg, muscle cars into current muscle cars getting

more than twice the mpg. And, they pretty much

got there without lightweighting technologies.

Our Corvettes already include lots of lightweighting

parts made of aluminum, magnesium and carbon

fiber. To get to 54.5 mpg you can expect to see

even more use of these materials, on all cars and

trucks.

We can count on Detroiters to continue to rebuild

our auto industry to meet these new standards,

while they are rebuilding they are rebuilding the

motor city. Who knows, some day, it may be called

the electric motor city.

2016 PCC Officers President: Bruce Blank

949-412-3520 Vice-President: Ray Marshall

949-786-8365 Treasurer: Joe Gildner

949-218-7725 Secretary: Carol Gates

949-702-9372 Sergeant at Arms: Karen Hougland

949-636-5537 Historian: Dave Hennings

714-970-0704 Hospitality Chair: John Iest

949-770-2520 Awards Chair: Jim & Diane Carter

714-649-3002 Editor: Nancy Marshall

949-786-8365

Meetings Pacific Coast Corvettes meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00p.m. We meet at Fuddrucker’s Restaurant in Lake Forest. The restaurant is located on El Toro Rd. The address is: 23621 El Toro Road, the phone number is: 949 830-7210

Business Location Pacific Coast Corvettes 23785 El Toro Rd #501 Lake Forest, CA 92630-4762 Telephone: 714 272-2544

WEB Page: http://www.pccvettes.org Ted Sickles 949-716-3376

Club Store: Judy Nunn—949 586-1746

Affiliation National Council of Corvette

Clubs, Inc. (NCCC)

Corvette Waves Corvette Waves is published monthly, within two weeks after each meeting. Contributions should be received no later than ten day after the monthly meeting. They can be given to Nancy Marshall. Display advertising is accepted at the discretion of the editor. Yearly rates are $50 for a business card, $75 for a quarter page, and $100 for a half page. Articles presented in Corvette Waves reflect the opinion of the authors, not necessarily the views of the editor or Pacific Coast Corvettes. Pacific Coast Corvettes and its editor seek to publish accurate information but do not assume responsibility in the event of claim of loss or damages resulting from publication.

September Anniversaries

Walt & Vicky Kovacs 9/2

Bill & Mary Meyers 9/10

Don Thompson & Karen Massey

9/17

Ron & Ulla Barr 9/23

Ed & Judy Baumgarten 9/28

Joanie Miller 9/30

Mike Jaques 9/30

September Birthdays

Andrew Golden 9/1

Bob Satterwhite 9/5

Jennifer Morgan 9/6

Jill James 9/10

Brad Anderson 9/11

Debbie Cavanaugh 9/15

Gary Lane 9/18

Neil Morrison 9/18

Judy Nunn 9/22

Jerry Schlatter 9/22

Linda Kinsella 9/27

Eileen Robinson 9/27


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A Word From Our Vice President

by: Ray Marshall September is back to school month. Well, at least it was when I was growing up. We said good bye to summer vacation with another Food Court Friday event, a Kick the Tires event, and an Ice Cream Run. A couple of major events are coming up. There is Cruisin’ for a Cure on September 24. This car show is held at the Orange County Fair Grounds. It is billed as the largest one day car show in the country. There should be around 3500 cars of all types. At the end of September we take off to Cambria for an extended weekend of fun. There are caravans up through scenic areas on Thursday and Friday. Friday there are winery visits, and a trip to find some ice cream. September Events:

17th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure. Saturday September 24 at Orange County Fairgrounds, PCC Coordinator: Ken James (949-683-6441)

PCC's Cambria Weekend, Thursday Sept 29 – October 2 - PCC Coordinator: Barb Gildner (949-636-6590), Gary & Jan Lane, Ray & Nancy Marshall, Dan & Patty Beadle

October Events:

Al Fresco Food Court Friday Night Friday October 7th 6:30ish Details to Follow - PCC Hosts: Ray & Nancy Marshall (949-786-8365)

Mojave Magnum 1 1/2 Mile Speed Run Sunday October 9th - PCC Host: Ray Marshall (949-786-8365)

Murder Mystery Dinner Show: “Darling You Slay Me” – Saturday October 15th – Hosted by: Vicky Kovacs

Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—Saturday October 22nd at 8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)…no signup, just show up. PCC Coordinator: Ken James

November Events:

Vettes for Veterans car Show by North Coast Vettes in Carlsbad, Saturday November5th - PCC Host: David Yeates (new prospective member, thanks David)

That’s enough for now, let’s be careful out there. Ray Marshall ([email protected]) For more information on the events, visit the PCC calendar at: http://www.pccvettes.org/

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Hosts Needed For PCC Events Suggestions Contact Ray Marshall: He will help you get organized.

Event DESCRIPTION Author

Food BBQ at Bruce's place ???

Food Breakfast at The Silverado Café & visit The Ore House Carol Deering

Food Happy hour at Ruby's (train station in Orange)

Food Ice cream social at Ferrell's

Food Lunch / dinner Portillo's (Buena Park)

Food Lunch @ Joe Jost (Laguna Beach)

Food Lunch at Talaga Golf Club

Food Pizza night

Food Progressive dinner Dave & Edy Gautchy

Food Taco night

Food Wine tasting

Day Trip/Tour Auto Museum - Corvette, preferably

Day Trip/Tour Car rally or poker run

Day Trip/Tour Drive to Palm Springs for lunch

Day Trip/Tour Getty Museum Dave & Edy Gautchy

Day Trip/Tour Lunch at the Corvette Diner (San Diego)

Day Trip/Tour Nethercutt Museum

Day Trip/Tour Run to Big Bear or Arrowhead Dave & Edy Gautchy

Day Trip/Tour Sunday drive

Day Trip/Tour Topless caravan to ??

Day Trip/Tour Tour of "Old" Orange County, Fullerton, Orange, San Clemente, etc

Day Trip/Tour Tour, Callaway's shop

Day Trip/Tour Tour, Chip Foose's shop

Event Beach party - North Beach San Clemente

Event Beach party @ Doheny Beach) with fire rings, guitars, hotdogs, chips etc.

Carl & Marigold

Event Beach party with fire rings, guitars, hotdogs, chips etc.

Event Bowling day or evening

Event Casino night

Event Crazy shorts night

Event Rancho Las Lamas - again Debbie Cavanaugh

Event Scavenger hunt

Event Wine & Cards night at Dave Hennings Dave Henning

Event Wine & Girl Scout cookie paring - Girl's Night

2-5 Day Event Trip to Yosemite John Iest

2-5 Day Event Trip to Napa

2-5 Day Event Trip to Las Vegas to attend event by Las Vegas Corvette Club

2-5 Day Event Trip to Colorado to attend Corvettes in the Rockies


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Once again, we ate and talked our way through two monthly get-togethers:” Food

Court Friday Night” and “Kick Tires.” PCC sure knows how to eat and in two special

cases, certain members made it more interesting.

At Food Court Friday Night, Dave McCue was

spotted, bending over the table attacking his

food container with his teeth, trying mightily to

get it opened. He must have been starving!

After quite a struggle, Dave achieved success.

I was at the opposite end of our long table, so

wrapped up in the spectacle that I forgot

about my camera which was somehow sitting

next to Dave. I would’ve liked to have this

feat documented. Unfortunately, Dave was

not into reenactments!

At Kick Tires, Sheryl Brunski showed her bravery by

ordering the elusive waffles at Knowlwoods. I don’t know

whether this is an Urban Legend, but it seems that

ordering waffles at Knowlwoods has had a checkered past,

with stories of people waiting hours (and sometimes days)

for their waffles. At other times, it’s been rumored that

the waffles had been morphed into another form and been

served to the unsuspecting diner as pancakes instead. It

takes a lot of guts to place this order and Sheryl, being a

strong woman, stepped up to the plate. When they called

her number, she got ……..waffles! Another myth was

debunked.

Sheryl, we salute you for your courage.

Enjoying the fruits of his labor

Brunski Bravery


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COURTING THE FOOD


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The Original “Five Guys”

Four Guys Try Harder

Separated at Birth?


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It all began with the intent of writing a short article covering my trip to the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show in June. However…. As I thought about it I realized attending the event was much more about a gathering of friends, some old (perhaps I should say long-term), some new and many yet to be met while experiencing a great gathering of fellow Corvette enthusiasts. It also evolved into a bit of a story of how important friends are and how they make all our lives much more interesting and fulfilling. Bloomington Gold is one of those must-go-to events that the majority of Corvette enthusiasts should attend at least once. Since its relocation to Indianapolis 2 years ago, it is now held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a site large enough and much grander in fame than the show itself. Growing up in the general vicinity, the call to attend was just too much this year. The full story really begins way back in 1980 when I started working at Fisher-Price located in the small village of East Aurora in western New York, just south of Buffalo. While our family has lived in multiple locations, our time in East Aurora was very special. Our kids attended the majority of their schooling there and the small town atmosphere was ideal for their maturing into adults. It was also where Vickie decided to restart her education in the arts somewhat influenced by East Aurora being the home of the Roycrofters and the resulting village-wide atmosphere focused on the arts. Career wise Fisher-Price was unique as it blended creativity, technical/manufacturing skills and a heavy dose of marketing knowledge into a worldwide respected company creating distinctive and durable infant/pre-school toys. Founded in 1930 by Herman Fisher and Irving Price the company survived the Depression and continued its growth which continues today under the stewardship of Mattel. A third person was also instrumental in the company’s founding, Helen Schelle. While she prospered in the arrangement, women did not get the recognition deserved in those days. Of course with a name like Fisher-Price-Schelle who knows what history would have wrought?


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Fisher-Price was a great place for professional growth as it fostered a real team environment and the small town atmosphere enhanced it further as your coworkers were most likely your neighbors. While I worked with many great people who became friends, this story focuses on two who are likewise infected with Corvette-itis, a serious malady known to most readers. Marty Link and John Paul (JP) worked in the Manufacturing Engineering area and were supporters and/or members of several product teams I led. In addition to being smart contributors who really cared about making terrific product, they were also great fun to work with. After all, F-P’s motto is “Our Work is Childs Play” which we believed and practiced. Marty still resides in East Aurora, is a true motor-head and has had more vehicles that I can count. It was a phone discussion he and I had last fall which peaked my interest in attending Bloomington Gold. JP worked in East Aurora for several years and then transferred to our manufacturing facility in Murray, KY to lead the manufacturing engineering department. JP is now retired and lives in the Murray area with his wife Karen. Some time ago JP and several local friends and fellow Corvette enthusiasts’ formed a group appropriately titled “Friends of Corvettes”. It’s an unaffiliated, unofficial gathering of individuals who just happen to like Corvettes and each other’s company, a true formula for success. JP has a large garage area for his love of tinkering with his favorite vehicles which have been many and also serves as a gathering spot. The group is involved in several local activities such as car shows, parades, charitable support and an annual pilgrimage to Bloomington Gold regardless of its location. Just like PCC, they definitely know how to enjoy their cars and the collective friendships they have made. After clearing the path with JP to insure they would welcome a “Californian” I made plans to attend by flying to Chicago and acquiring a full-race rental car for the drive to Indy.

Marty (right) & nephew John

Old & New Friends Of Corvettes Yours Truly Hitting the Bricks


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That plan was dramatically upgraded by the entry of another, even older friend by the name of Barry Mikels. Barry and I have been buddies since Kindergarten. Our collective memory gets a little foggy regarding the actual timing but it’s safe to say it predates the roll-out of the first Corvettes. Barry made the plunge this past September when he took delivery of a Torch Red C7. Being a retired middle school science teacher, Barry makes quick decisions and he said yes before I completed the question if he would like to take a road trip to Indy.

The drive to Indy was uneventful as we both enjoyed the many sights along the freeways of Illinois and Indiana. It’s like driving through California’s Central Valley except it’s green with signs of life. Upon entering Indiana we stopped at my first Steak & Shake at the urging of Harold Brunski – we survived! We actually got sorta hooked on the shakes. We arrived at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway (the Brickyard) midafternoon the first day of the show. It proved to be excellent timing as it was a bit quiet which allowed Barry and me time to familiarize ourselves with the layout without the crowds and lines. We were able to get our first rides with the Ron Fellows drivers with zero wait. We were also able to preregister for the following day’s most anticipated activity: a couple of laps on the famed Brickyard track in Barry’s bright red Chevy. While they have a pace car to control speed, Barry did a good job of “rubber-banding” at the encouragement of his passenger and managed the achieved speeds in the low 90’s. It’s one of those experiences where one wants to go fast - just because - but also slow down to lengthen the total experience.

Unfortunately when it was my turn to drive, I was the first car behind the pace car and whenever I slowed down to get some space so did that damned Camaro in front of me……………

Barry & His Red Racer Barry & New Friends


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Sixty Five on the Brickyard just doesn’t cut it! JP had arranged for club parking which was very convenient as Barry and I became unofficial members of Friends of Corvettes. To state the group is friendly is a major understatement as we both were welcomed by old friends. We all lied a great deal about how none of us had changed regarding hair color and quantity, not to mention body mass. The entire Kentucky gang proved to

be a welcoming group who enjoy the same things we in PCC appreciate. One of their members owns a printing company and makes vinyl appliques for special runs/events by the group. They decorated a couple of their cars with full Ron Fellows markings along with unique Brickyard/Bloomington Gold windshields decals for all members (see pictures). Another PCCer, Ellis Delameter, was also in attendance on day two along with his son and an old friend from his college years. It was hot and we were thirsty, so an adult beverage or two was enjoyed by all before their departure. We observed several classic Corvettes being put through the Bloomington Gold appraisal ritual which is very rigorous. Lord forbid if one of those hose clamps is not original - and I don’t mean a replica. The last day features a caravan of several hundred Corvettes that go around the Brickyard once and then onto the streets for a cruise through the Indiana countryside. Many people along the route sit alongside the road to cheer and take photos of Americas Sports Car as we pass. As luck would have it, Barry and I had quite an adventure on this supposedly mundane drive.

Entering Turn Two

BG Appraisal

FOC Unofficial Fellows Car

FOC Parking

Countryside Cruise

Did Joe Gildner Sneak In?


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While the Friends of Corvettes lined up together, a few vehicles managed to sneak into the queue. Unfortunately just as we entered the track, a Corvette – towing a trailer - jumped in front of us. This slowed us and everyone behind to the point that when we exited to the street there were no Corvettes to be seen in front. Fortunately the trailer tower had been “black flagged” but we had serious ground to make up. Crawfordsville Rd has a speed limit of 40 mph which we destroyed as the police were blocking all cross traffic and encouraged us to “close the gap”. Barry accepted the challenge and had the hammer down until we caught the group, by then about 3 miles ahead. Each intersection was a bit daunting as one wondered if some individual might turn in front of us despite the police presence. It made for a lot of excitement and a story which will most likely grow with time. We of course enjoyed more than a few good meals with old and new friends along the way and also visited the sights within the Brickyard itself such as, the Indy 500 Museum, Gasoline Alley, the Pagoda and more. If you ever find you’re in need of a major Corvette fix, attending the Bloomington Gold event is highly recommended. Doing it with friends is a great plus which made it a special event for me. A special thanks to Marty, JP and the entire Friends of Corvettes gang for welcoming Barry and me into their fold You made a great trip all the more memorable.

That Damn Trailer Tower Sneaks In!


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Rare Cascade Green ‘60

A Little Push Needed to Awards Ceremony

Blast From the Past

Rare 6 Cylinder 55

In the Museum

Gasoline Alley &

the Pagoda

A Classic


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Dan & Patty Beadle R8C Museum Delivery

Patty and I have been wanting a new C7 for some time. We decided 2017 would be the year, so we decided to go to the annual Corvette announcement “Bash” in April to see everything new. The show focused on the new Grand Sport throughout the event. We looked at the features already in the GS versus what we wanted. Most all of the “Options” we wanted in the Stingray are standard on the GS. So, the big decision was easy – a Grand Sport Convertible was it. We (I) agonized for weeks over the color. There are lots of very nice colors for 2017. I really like the Black Rose. It is beautiful. But, for me, it didn’t say “Corvette”. For me, Corvettes should be primary colors: red, yellow or blue. I have had a Torch Red Convertible. Yellow is very practical in the mountains in the spring: our streets (and cars) are yellow from pine pollen for about six weeks in spring. But, my neighbor bought a yellow Z06 in 14. So, blue was the winner. Next was where to buy. Our local dealer starts with $20,000 OVER sticker. That is a non-starter for me. So off to the Corvette forums. I found that the top 10 dealers sell about 25% of all Corvettes built. And two sell 8-10% of the annual production. (Kerbec in New Jersey is #1 and MacMulkin is #2). I contacted both. I wanted an early delivery of what is proving to be a very high demand. MacMulkin offered a no-haggle 8% off sticker, including all the options; Kerbec $3500 off sticker. Done Deal with MacMulkin.


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We placed our order on July 17. We were told that there was a 6-8 week delay before GM would “accept” the order due to allocations on the 7-speed manual transmission. Then CCM, who makes interior parts for every GM model made in North America, declared bankruptcy. I could get a GS, but without interior… I didn’t expect delivery until the snow fell – making a Museum Delivery problematic for getting back to Lake Tahoe. But, just a few days later, GM gave me a Scheduled Production Week of 8/8. That was just three weeks after I placed the order. Patty and I wanted to do the R8C National Corvette Museum Delivery. This option, costing $990 (less 8%), is a money maker to support the museum. While we had just been at the Museum, it was a wonderful experience. Some of the things they did:

Our names, and the names of our guests (none) were up in lights.

Our car was on display for a week before our pickup. We got to watch live web-

cams and see people come by to study our car. (We got our On Star remote

login before the display. I was tempted several times to beep the horn via my

lap-top from home.). Several of our friends and family watched us take delivery.

A VIP Factory Tour. We had just done the non-VIP tour and passed on this

option to take a Saturday delivery instead of waiting until Monday for the tour. I

am a little disappointed our schedule didn’t allow this time.

A VIP Museum Tour. Jim, our NCM personal concierge for the day, was very,

very knowledgeable about Corvette history and filled in a lot of things we missed

during our April museum tour.

Lots of little details:

o National Corvette Museum License Plate frame

o Dash placard with our names and NCM

o Even a memory card for the Performance Data Monitor camera. They

used this to film the drive off the NCM floor to lots of applause from

visitors and staff alike.

o Enough NCM car care products to make sure the car was sparkling every

morning of our drive home.

The night before our pickup, I was having second thoughts about the R8C Museum Pickup Option. The dark side said this is the waste of a thousand dollars (Really $782). But I would definitely do it again. And schedule it for a mid-week pickup so I could do the factory tour. As it was, we had six hours of one-on-one where anything we wanted was answered. We learned more about Corvettes. The cockpit checkout was abbreviated at 2 hours, simply because we had a dinner reservation in St. Louis for that evening (we were late). R8C is a “must-do”. We might do it again for C8. For more information, check out the R8C option: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/visit/delivery-programs/r8c-museum-delivery/ And to see the Delivery Web Cams (mine is no longer there), check this out: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/explore/web-cams/delivery-1/ to see cars waiting for new parents.

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/visit/delivery-programs/r8c-museum-delivery/

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/explore/web-cams/delivery-1/


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Next Month: Our trip on Route 66 from St. Louis to Los Angeles : Dan & Patty


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Last year we had joined a couple of hundred Corvettes in Fontana with our C6 for a 2400 mile round trip to the Black Hills Classic in So. Dakota. So this year, we decided to join a group of just 8 hot rods with our '35 Ford roadster and head north for the Deuce Days Car show and poker run in Victoria, BC Canada. This event is only held every 3 years, so it doesn't get old easily. We met the main group at our first overnight stop in San Louis Obispo, where I was surprised to find out they were all going up to San Francisco on Hwy 101. Somehow, I thought we were all going up Hwy 1 through Big Sur. Come on, what road could be more beautiful in the summer time with the top down? The next morning we split up, planning to meet in Petaluma that night. So off we go, all by ourselves, for a day of beautiful scenery. Two hours out, we hit a rock in the middle of the road, about the size of a grapefruit. Blew out the front right tire and bent the rim. No problem, we carry a spare tire and jack. Turns out, the mini-spare rubbed the break caliper and wouldn't turn when the lug nuts were tightened. Luckily, a CHP stopped to help and called AAA for us. 2 1/2 hours later, the tow truck from Monterey showed up. Their excuse: heavy summer traffic. We got loaded up, but by now it's 3:30 pm and Americas tire in Salinas closes at 6:00 pm. After a 2 hour hair raising ride, we got there just in time. The wheel was slightly bent, but balanced out OK. By now, we had heard our trip leader, Paul, had been in an accident on Hwy 101. He was T-boned by a 16 year old that ran a red light. Luckily, Paul knew of a “Rod Shop” nearby that would hold the car until he got back from Canada. We were told by cell phone to avoid the 101 through San Francisco; 2 hour delay. So up the east side of the bay on I-880 to the San Rafael Bridge we went. We pulled into Petaluma at 9:30 pm, exhausted.


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Next morning, it was off to Ft. Bragg for lunch. The coast highway was beautiful. We stopped for pictures and scenery. Then we headed to Eureka for the night. We woke up to light rain and a car that wouldn't start. We got a jump start, but voltage was showing weak. We continued up into Oregon and spent the night in Florence, where we bought a new battery. Voltage showed only slight improvement. The next morning, the car did start, but marginal voltage. Continuing on north, through many small towns with outstanding seascapes, we stopped in Golds Beach for lunch. Again, no start. It just had to be a faulty alternator. This was really beginning to wear on me. Jump started again and we're off to Port Angeles for our last night on the road. This is where we were taking the ferry boat over to Victoria. We had to make a decision: miss our morning ferry boat reservation for Canada and seek out electrical repair in town, or buy an alternator and install it myself. Turns out, the NAPA store had a “one wire” alternator in stock. So I parted with $80 and installed it in the parking lot. You guessed it, no additional charging rate. Back to the hotel to drink. We were big time depressed. By now it was 6:00 pm and the L. A. Roadster club was rolling in. Next morning, when they heard of our dilemma, they all insisted we try their “back up” alternator. With great reluctance, we agreed. Many helped us with the install to find a slight increase charge rate.

By now, our group had boarded the ferry for the morning crossing to Victoria. To our great surprise, the L. A. Roadsters also had an extra noon ferry crossing reservation. So we decided, if it will start, we were going to board with them, even if we had to push it off the boat on the Victoria side. But, to our great jubilation, our little hot rod fired up and we were rolling off the boat to the waiting hordes of waving dock side revelers. It was quite a sight to see when we came so close to not making it there. After checking into our hotel, we were off to registration where they directed us to Roberts Automotive Electrical repair. We called them up and reserved the first appointment the next morning at 8:00 am. By 9:00, they had diagnosed a high resistance in the alternator charge wire down to the starter and by 10:00 they had the offending wire replaced and we had 13.2 volts again. So Saturday morning we joined the poker run lineup where several hundred hot rod and classics were staged on a peninsula out in the bay. Very impressive view. It all ended at a sprawling 100 acre ranch for a barbecue lunch and poker run payout.


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Next morning we got up early to procure an excellent parking spot for the big show on Sunday. Thousands of spectators crowded the streets all day. It was quite a spectacle to see surrounding the harbor. Monday morning, we lined up at the ferry for our return trip back to the USA. We were running solo now, as the group broke up for various destinations. Heading south to Portland, we thought we had run out of gas in a small town of Battle Ground, WA. Les Schwab tires picked us up and took us for gas. He wouldn't leave us until we got the can back to the gas station for a fill up. Very nice people there. We spent the night and headed south the next morning. It was getting real hot in southern Oregon, over 100 degrees when we stalled out on the freeway. After a half hour wait, a State Trooper stopped to help. He suggested vapor locking. So I was surprised to find out the car started up after its cool down period. We continued on to Ashland where we died again. Another half hour cool down, we limped to the next ramp where a repair shop was located. He suggested a new fuel pump; could have us going by noon the next day. So we spent the night and were rolling by noon. Thinking we were all good to go, we were sure surprised that 100 miles down the road, we were dead in the water again. Will it ever end? Another half hour cool down and we made it in to Red Bluff. It was 105 degrees now. So we filled up with gas and headed out again. We decided to fill up every 50 miles in an attempt to keep the fuel as cool as possible in the tank. This went on all day long. We must have filled up 8 times that day. We pulled into Bakersfield at 9:00 pm. Temp down to mid 90's. Our dinner was a week old hot dog, if it was a day. Full of gas now, and temperatures dropping, we went for a 75 mile leg with success. Now it was clear, we had to press on all night and take advantage of the cooler nighttime temps. We went through L.A. at 75 mph, filling up on the half tank. It all worked out. We got home @ 3:00 am. and were asleep by 3:06.

Next year, we're taking the Corvette! 26 mpg, air conditioning, and reliable.


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On Saturday September 10th, ten Corvettes filled with ice cream aficionados met at Citrus Café in Tustin for the .8th of a mile caravan to Churned Creamery at Union Market at The District. Led by the Marshalls, who went “topless,” many of the other Corvettes also followed suit since it was such a gorgeous day. We are happy to report that the caravan stayed together and no one got lost. Churned Creamery features home made ice cream, churning away to our delight. There was a wide variety of toppings and drizzles to adorn our treats. We all sat outside, enjoying our favorite flavor combinations of ice cream as we shot the breeze on a glorious Saturday afternoon. Hope you can join us next time!


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During the past several months, two of our members have been valiantly fighting cancer. Longtime member Steve Radigan was diagnosed with blood cancer and is now well past the halfway point of one hundred days at the City of Hope. Steve & his wife Nancy are now seeing visitors, as Steve is improving each day.

Our associate member, Jeff Jaeggi was diagnosed with mesothelioma several months ago. Still undergoing sessions of chemotherapy, his latest tests showed a 40% decrease in his cancer cells. The purchase of a brand new Corvette was just what the doctor ordered. Jeff & Sherry will be joining us on the trip to Cambria. Dave McCue came up with the great idea for PCC to show its support of Steve and Jeff by posting photographs of our members sporting the white “Cancer Sucks” and “No One Fights Alone” wristbands. Dave & Harold took tons of photos at our recent meeting, which he distributed to Steve and Jeff. Here are the grateful responses from Steve and Jeff on our club’s support in their fight against cancer, along with some of the photos showing members posing with their wristbands. Many members also made donations to these cancer charities at the September meeting. From Steve Radigan: To Dave and all of PCC: I was very touched by the response of the club when they decided to get bracelets and donate money to my and Jeff’s charity. I am doing pretty good and the doctor is very pleased with my progress. I don’t know when I will leave for home but when I am able, I will attend the meeting and thank everyone personally. Again, thank you and the club for their concern and prayers. Steve – Save the Wave From Jeff Jaeggi: The fact that you all cared enough to wear the bracelets was enough to truly touch my heart in a wonderful way. Then the photos, and the donation, and it just kept getting better and better. I do thank you, and all the PCC folks who got involved, from the bottom of my heart. Yours truly, Jeff


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“That’s What Friends Are For”

We’ve Got Your Back, Steve We’re There For You, Jeff

Cliff Fought Brain Cancer


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PACIFIC COAST CORVETTES General Meeting Minutes September 7, 2016 President Bruce Blank was back and called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Fuddruckers on El Toro Rd. in Lake Forest. All new and old members were welcomed. Bruce then led a quick hokey-pokey. Responsibilities for Hospitality position were added to club rules. Charity committee report from Bob Dickie reported he had 4 charities to consider. Arch spoke about the Juvenile Diabetes charity that works with children with diabetes. We gave to this charity last year. Diane Carter spoke about Otra Mass that uses horses to connect with a person. The horse follows them around. They gain confidence by working closely with horses, grooming and caring for the horses. They also work with children. Bob spoke about the Shay Riding center which helps people by using horses to get back to normal after stokes and PTSD. Dave Henning told us about Boys Town in Trabuco Canyon that works with at risk boys. Bruce established an election committee of volunteers Gene, Mona and Ken. Henry and Becky are working the Second Harvest Food Bank. Please bring nonperishables to Oct and Nov meetings. PCC Officers President: Bruce Blank Historian: Dave Hennings Vice-president: Raymond (Ray) Marshall Hospitality Chair: John Iest Treasurer: Joe Gildner Awards Chair: Diane Carter Secretary: Carol Gates Awards Chair: Jim Carter Sgt-at-Arms: Karen Hougland Newsletter Editor: Nancy Marshall Club Report: Bruce again mentioned that half the raffle proceeds will support our

charities.

Secretary: Nothing to report all minutes are in newsletters.

Old Business: None

Hospitality: John Iest then announced birthdays and anniversaries for the month of September. All the men knew how many years! John provided an update on Steve Radigan and associate member Jeff Jaeggi, both battling cancer. Prospective members in attendance: David Yeates has a silver C6. Mike Campbell has a 96 Polo Green C4. Sergeant at Arms: Karen Hougland was absent so Howard Brunski reviewed the point system for membership. Bob Dickie was voted in. Club Store: Judy Nunn has a selection of new PCC hats. She can also get your own shirts and jackets embroidered. Treasurer: Joe Gildner reported that we had an income of $154 and expenses of $705.71. Adjusted balance is $7,236.45 Historian: Dave Hennings and Dave McCue took pictures of us wearing our Cancer Cure white wristbands. These pictures will be sent to Steve and Jeff.


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Awards: Diane Carter would like you to keep her and Jim updated on events you plan to host. Let her know of anything interesting that happens at our events. Editor: Nancy Marshall thanked all individuals for great input for the August newsletter. Looking Forward to more articles for September. Ray then reviewed Up coming events September 17 Sat West Coast Regional governors meeting 1pm at Marie Callender's

Restaurant, 12180 Mariposa Rd., Victorville, CA 92395

24 Sat 17th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure. at Orange County Fairgrounds, PCC

Coordinator: Ken James (949-683-6441)

29-10/2 Thur-Sun PCC Cambria Weekend, PCC Host: Barb Gildner (949-636-6590)

October

5 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers in Lake Forest

8-9 Sat-Sun Mojave Magnum PCC Host: Ray Marshall

15-Sat Murder Mystery Dinner Newport Beach Golf Course Tee Room 7:30 PCC

Host: Vicky Kovacs

New Business: None

50/50 Raffle: Won by Bob Kluss in the amount of $ 158. The meeting was

adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Congratulations Sherry & Jeff

September 5, 2016


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Calendar of Events

September, 2016

24 Sat 17th Annual Cruisin' For A Cure. at Orange County Fairgrounds, PCC Coordinator: Ken James (949-683-6441)

29- 10/2

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PCC's Cambria Weekend, PCC Coordinator: Barb Gildner (949-636-6590)

October, 2016

5 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest

7 Fri Al Fresco Food Court Friday Night - 6:30 Food court TBD Hosts Nancy and Ray Marshall

8-9 Sat-Sun

Mojave Magnum 1 1/2 Mile Speed Run PCC Host: Ray Marshall (949-785-8365)

15 Sat Murder Mystery Dinner Show - "Darling You Slay Me" Hosted by: Vicky Kovacs 714-997-3359

22 Sat Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)…no signup, just show up. PCC Coordinator: Ken James

November, 2016


5 Sat Vettes for Veterans car show, by North Coast Vettes, in Carlsbad PCC Coordinator: David Yeates ()

December, 2016

3 Sat PCC Christmas Party, at Mission Viejo Murray Center, details TBD


On a recent trip to Long Island, NY, I saw this ad for their 700 car Cruisin’ for a Cure event.


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Corvette For Sale:

Dan Beadle Patty & I have just taken delivery or our new 2017 Grand Sport. It is time to part with our 2009 Corvette coupe. It was very well equipped when we purchased it: Six Speed Auto with paddle shifters LT3 Trim Z51 Package Extended leather Quad Exhaust for Corvette Roar Head Up Display Magnetic Shocks Nav System Larger Brakes Bose Sound Frequently detailed by Adam’s Polishes. Won Best Car in local show last year. Upgraded JVC Navigation System. (GM could not find my home.) 3D View option Free Real Time Traffic Sirius XM HD FM (digital, free) iPhone interface iHeart Radio – get remote radio stations via iPhone Watch iPod videos Wide angle, 135 degree backup camera Includes original Corvette Nav system for purists. 65,000 gentle miles… Garaged. Stored for 5 months each winter Blue book private party sale value is $25,400. For PCC members or referral, $23,600 including new rear tires. If interested, contact Dan Beadle (775) 644-6161


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For Sale

Contact Mark Alter 949-218-7152


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FOR SALE 1999 C-5 Pewter Coupe

Dear Friends of PCC: “One of a Kind” in “Showroom Condition” Always Garaged. Never Driven in the Rain. Over the years $15,000 spent on upgrades. California legal. Complete with original window sticker, maintenance records, factory build sheet. Her assets include: Two tops (one glass top & one body color top); New two-toned custom black & grey leather interior Corsa Sport exhaust system; 18” Front & 19” Rear custom oversized chrome wheels by Cray K&N Air induction system with Granatelli mass air flow meter; Horsepower to approximately 375 12 CD Player; Upgraded brake system She recently received a new cooling system, new water pump, hoses & thermostat, an A/C pump, fuel filter, spark plugs & wires. This was valued over $2800 a couple of hundred miles ago. Her mileage averages about 4,500 miles per year, a “low mileage car” by any measure. Scott Jones at “The Corvette Shop” has given her loving care & attention throughout the years and will verify her excellent condition. Due to the circumstances surrounding this very unique automobile, a price has not been established, but all offers will be considered.

To get a look at this beauty, contact Bob Ensign at 949-721-0736 or

email him at [email protected]. Thank You for listening.

mailto:[email protected]


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