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Updates from Bowling Green Caravan??

Posted: 9/6/09 9:12am Message 11 of 27
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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 know at least one member is not home yet - cause he just passed me!!  I just happened to have my laptop up using my wife's air card as we are driving to Illinois from IN when this red C4 ZR-1 passed us - plate "NORSK Z."
 
Hoping to catch up and say hi to Jim and his significant when he stops for gas up ahead.



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Posted: 9/7/09 7:17am Message 12 of 27
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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
We did catch up to Jim and Pat and had a quick visit.  He said overall turnout was not as high as the museum had hoped for but that a great time was had by all (well, maybe not Adam or Dave Wright) and that the expanded museum was certainly a sight to see.
 
Just gives me another reason to get down there for a visit!
 
Good to see you Jim and Pat!!



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Posted: 9/7/09 8:16am Message 13 of 27
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Well SRJ called last night, after getting some rest. Pretty much said the same thing Marshal.  He had talked to quite a few that had made it home already. He said Dave Wright checked in from his daughter house that was about 100 miles from his home. Car was not giving him to many fits. Micki ran in to a bit of a kinker, a Texas State Trooper got a good look at her.......pulled her over and made her take her bra off Shocked something about blocking the viewConfused

Then Jim asked to talk at the SharkBytes senior editor, there was a lot of laughter goin on, man that is why I can not watch a football game.......see I know that when those guys get in a huddle they are talkin bout me!!!!LOL
Brian put up some nice pictures, thanks bud.
Enjoy this Labor day folks!
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Posted: 9/7/09 11:34am Message 14 of 27
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I got home last night about 9:00 PM and just crashed.
The Vette ran great. No hesitation, stalling or starting problems.
Did the new feul pump and strainer cure the problem??? Don't know.
Gordon Killibrew suggested the relay by the neutral safety switch or the oil pressure switch.
But I now have a problem with the A/C comperssor. Making bad noises when the clutch engages.
That's enough about me. Back to the 09 Caravan.
I had a great time, inspite of the minor car problems and the few showers.
We had more C3VR members there than the '09 Gathering in Mystic, CT.
It was great to see old friends again. I wish I could go to Funfest in a couple of weeks and see many of them again.
I took lots of pictures and video, so I will post later.
 



 
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Posted: 9/7/09 12:10pm Message 15 of 27
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
I am in the middle of downloading a couple hundred or so pics.... (some good some bad you know me). Once I get them done I will post a few.

We had a nice time and it was good to see both some of our old friends and we picked up a few new ones.

Tonight I will have some extra time to think about thingz I learned from the Caravan to Bowling Green...... (ya know nothin be sacred.....)

And to think Funfest is just a couple of weeks away yet.




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Posted: 9/7/09 2:37pm Message 16 of 27
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
OK, now let's get things straight here....................I did not have BM problems when I went for a ride in Brian's C3............didn't scare me, I would go for another run...............but when it's dark outside, you better turn your headlights on or you could get a ticket........LOLLOL  I'm ready for another ride!Big smile
 
Butch and Lora (Ms. Tux) had bad gas problems..........maybe they ate to many ribs........Rolling On The Floor LaughingRolling On The Floor LaughingRolling On The Floor Laughing
 
Larry (Tux) wears Corvette underware...........Shocked
 
Darn if I didn't get pulled over by a Texas Trooper just after I got back into Texas.Dead  I wasn't even speeding!ConfusedConfused  I got nailed for wearing a bra! ShockedShocked Otis' bra was covering up the front license plate.....Trooper didn't like that, but I didn't get a ticket.  I got a "warning."phew  Just stupid if ya ask me to hassle me with that.AngryCensored  He was just jealous that his patrol car wasn't a vette!LOL
 
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Posted: 9/7/09 5:25pm Message 17 of 27
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I know that TUX will add a lot of techno color, but one item that I wanted to mention happened during the Friday Cookout.  The Mayor of Cave City stopped by to say thanks for supporting the Cave City economy.  I bet C3VR is the only group that got such top political recognition. Great Pumpkin got a good picture.  It was a great time........


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Posted: 9/7/09 5:47pm Message 18 of 27
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition
I'm jealous. Reading threads like this makes me want to readjust my life so I can have fun.
 
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Posted: 9/7/09 5:56pm Message 19 of 27
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[QUOTE=white78]I know that TUX will add a lot of techno color, but one item that I wanted to mention happened during the Friday Cookout.  The Mayor of Cave City stopped by to say thanks for supporting the Cave City economy.  I bet C3VR is the only group that got such top political recognition. Great Pumpkin got a good picture.  It was a great time........[/QUOTE]
And the mayor gave each of us a Cave City hat pin. Too kool.
I think he stopped cause we looked like a rowdy bunch.LOL
Plus he and his missus smelled the BBQ.



 
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Posted: 9/7/09 6:50pm Message 20 of 27
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Burke, VT - USA
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SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
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Hi y'all,

Arrived back at "The Ranch" around 3:30 this afternoon.  Had a GREAT week...!!!

The caravan heading south was a lot of fun.  Several days with the C3VR bunch is ALWAYS entertaining...!!!  The "new" NCM is fantastic...!!!  The "WOW" factor from the freeway is unbelievable - and the changes inside are spectacular.  During our plant tour we got to hear a new ZR1 "come to life" for the first time (that was a treat!).  A word of caution - at the Dairy Barn if you plan to order the 'Hot Brownie Split' for desert order a half sandwich for lunch.

Sorry to miss saying 'So long for now' to most of the gang Saturday night/Sunday morning.  It was not intensional!

Nice to see Marshall and Candy (Candi?) on the road during our return trip - what a coincidence that was...!!!  (And yes - my first thought was "Who is that crazy person hanging out of the window of that green SUV...???")

to be continued...



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