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Things I Learned At the Spring Midwest C3VR Gathering

Posted: 5/19/10 6:22am Message 1 of 11
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible

I learned that everyone who lives in Michigan thinks their hand is a map - even if you're just going 2 miles down the road

 

I learned the GM didn't design their brake light switches to be good for a lifetime (or even much more than 36 years), but Auto Zone does

 

I learned that when replacing a brake light switch, it can be easy to bump (and possibly disconnect) the speedometer cable

 

I learned that when taking a group picture with timer, you should put as much attention into what’s in the picture as you do getting the timer set and back into the picture 

 
 
I learned that we have no idea what lay beyond this sign
 

 

I learned that there are some "crossing" signs that you want to slow down for more than others

 
 

I learned that jelly beans come in other sizes

 

I learned that windmill operators can “speak” with the blades

 
I learned that in 1904, Oldsmobile made a car that got 40 miles to the gallon!  What happened to them?
 
I learned that when a "momma" beech tree and a "papa" beech tree have offspring, they are called "sons of beeches"
 
I learned that Yenko also did conversions on Novas and Corvairs.  Really?

 

I already knew, but was repeatedly reminded what a great bunch of people you all are!  Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this event a success!  As always, we had a great time.  Looking forward to the next one!

 

Quotes from the event forthcoming…In the Anything Goes section!

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Things I Learned At the Spring Midwest C3VR Gathering

Posted: 5/19/10 6:31am Message 2 of 11
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Eagleville, PA - USA
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Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
Thanks for the lesson.
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Posted: 5/19/10 6:43am Message 3 of 11
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
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Posted: 5/19/10 9:39am Message 4 of 11
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Vette(s): 1975 Red T-Top 1972 Red Convertible
JUST REMEMBER WHAT HAPPEND IN HOLLAND STAYS IN HOLLANDExclamationExclamationExclamation
 
Good job Marshall. It takes time to set up a group for a photoErmm
Can't wait for the next Gathering.
 
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Posted: 5/19/10 9:46am Message 5 of 11
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
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I learned that when taking a group picture with timer, you should put as much attention into what’s in the picture as you do getting the timer set and back into the picture 

 
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LOL  Rolling On The Floor Laughing  LOL  Rolling On The Floor Laughing  LOL  Rolling On The Floor Laughing  LOL  Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Thass just too dang funny!!! I wouldn't expect anything different, tho!LOL  Rolling On The Floor Laughing 


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Vette(s): #1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker
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Thanks for the pics and the lessonThumbs Up
 
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
I am very fortunate to be associated with all you wonderful people.  I hope that we see each other in the future.  Remember that the sand gets into "everything' and do not step on the crakes!!!
Love ya all !!
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Posted: 5/20/10 12:52pm Message 9 of 11
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Greensburg, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...
Lemmee see......

I learned that it IS necessary to look at the agenda to see where in the heck yer sposed to be......

I learned that just because Mr Countryman says its a gud ideer to lay down fer a quick nap it might not be all that gud an ideer....

and no matter if you are late gud friends will forgive ya....

(After they be done laff'n at ya some that is.....)

Oh an Dean's Beans hit the spot on a long drive home!

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Things I Learned At the Spring Midwest C3VR Gathering

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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I learned that the Stanley (Steamer) Brothers sold their dry plate photography to George Eastman (Kodak).
 
I learned that electric cars were considered ladies cars.
 
I learned that 3 pounds of ribs can be eaten in one sitting, but not by me.
 
I learned that you don't want to sit in the last seat of a dune wagon. Ask Tux.
 
I learned that Lake Michigan has great sunsets.
 
I learned that the state park charges $8 to watch the sunset from your car. So I parked down the road and walked in.
 
I learned that My7T1 is for the birds. Just ask buggsy.
 
I learned that antifreeze dripping from the dampener is not necessarily coming from the water pump.
 
I learned when your radiator is only half full, you won't have a leaky upper radiator hose.
 
I learned that Manget1 can write notes real fast.
 
I had lots of fun with this great bunch of midwesterners. They know how to kickback and relax. And socialize, without texting.
 
And I would like to thank Dennis and Spencer for being our cruise sweep. We didn't get a chance to say good by to them Sunday morning. So guys, thanks for being there for us. See you again.
 
And I just posted some pictures on another post. Enjoy.



 
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