Corvette Times October 2010

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1 P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, Arkansas, Corvette Times October 2010 Newsletter editor: Jeff Bell Newsletter Deadline: Any pictures, articles, items for sale must be to the editor by noon on Wednesday after the monthly meeting. CLUB OFFICERS: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sharon Bell Mary Clayton Allie Elliott Anne Whitefield 479) ) ) ) PRESIDENT S CORNER Wow, has this year flown by! I went into the garage today and realized it s already been several weeks since Jeff and I had the vette out for a spin! Brother, do I hate winter! Well, maybe there will be a few good days for a drive or two. Most of our parades are coming up soon. If you aren t participating, come anyway and cheer our cars on as they pass by. Our members go all out to decorate their cars and do a fantastic job! As a reminder, we will NOT have a meeting on Dec. 6. We will combine our meeting with our party, as noted below. We will be voting on new officers for next year. Also, club dues for 2011 will be up for renewal in January. Here s wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Wouldn t it be grand if Santa would bring us ALL new vettes! Ho, Ho, Ho! Sharon Bell NEXT CLUB MEETING: Embassy Suites Christmas Party, 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR, Friday ~ December 10, :00 PM for the meeting and officer election; 7:00 PM dinner and party.

2 If member information (address, home phone, cell phone, ) has changed, please send the updated information to club secretary Allie Elliott so we can update our records. We do not want you to miss out on any information. CORVETTE TECH CORNER ~ Jim McMillen Do you need help with that Corvette repair? Here are a few suggested businesses that can help. Mechanical: American Window Tinting ~ Fayetteville 443- Bill s Automotive One ~ Bentonville Auto Glass: Chevrolet of Fayetteville~ Fayetteville ; discounted shop rates for corvette club members to $68/hr and 15% off on parts Interior: Body Paint: Ashley Auto Trim ~ Bentonville Whitlow s Auto Body ~ Rogers Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville Bob Morey s Auto Body ~ Bentonville 271- Lanny White Auto Restyling ~ Springfield 7292 MO. 417) Redline Finishes ~ Springfield MO. 417) Auto Parts: Country Corvettes ~ Rogers TIRES: Northwest Tire Service ~ Rogers The Tire Shop ~ Bentonville Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville The Tire Rack ~ Suspensions/Exhausts: 3782 Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville Auto Glass: Auto Glass Center ~ Bentonville Some Tech Stuff Is there a definitive time frame when the new C7 Corvette will arrive? There is no definitive time frame for the arrival of the next generation Corvette, but all sources point to a model-year of 2013 which would translate into an introduction of the vehicle in the middle or latter half of From Corvette Magazine Notes from the Tech Seminar at Mid Am on C5 batteries The currently available Delco replacement for is a 78 6YR 120RC 700CCA You can find the correct battery application for your corvette by going to The maximum current draw with key off in a C5 is 30 milliamps If you use a battery tester, the min volt should test at 12.5 and 500cca Test your battery before winter and summer Solar Digital makes a battery tester which is accurate for about $80 and it works on all auto batteries Do not leave your battery connected if the corvette sets more than 30 days Always disconnect the negative terminal to disable the battery Never remove the positive cable unless you are replacing/removing the battery Torque battery terminals to 11 ft lbs Torque the battery terminals before applying the battery hold down clamp by tipping the battery

3 FUTURE HAPPENINGS- MARK YOUR CALENDARS Friday, December 10, 6 PM club meeting and officer election Christmas Party and dinner follows the meeting at 7PM. Please bring a gift from each person who will participate in the exchange in the $10-$20 price range. Final date to get signed up/paid is December 1. Contact Richard Peak if you have decided to attend but have not reserved/paid for your meals yet. The cost is $26.26 per person and there will be a cash bar. His phone number is below. Richard and Joanna Peak are coordinating the Christmas parades in Northwest AR and MO. Please them if you have questions or want to participate in a parade(s). Richard s phone number is Subject: NCM Walkway Brick From the Corvette Museum Dear Jeff, Thank you for your purchase of a National Corvette Museum Commemorative brick. The success of the Museum depends on the generous support of persons like you. Your brick is located in section 11N of the Corvette Walkway, the sidewalk leading to the front doors of the National Corvette Museum. These bricks represent the widespread support from individuals, clubs, and businesses across America and the world. Your contribution is very important and helps further the mission of the Museum to celebrate the Corvette s invention and to preserve the legendary automobile s past, present, and future. We appreciate your interest in becoming a part of Corvette history. Again, many thanks for your support. Hope you can visit us soon! *Please see the attached picture. All photos are taken prior to placement. Megan K. Meredith NCM Membership Services Coordinator Walk of Fame Brick & Bench Program Corvette Boulevard Brick Program ext direct line megan@corvettemuseum.org It's Gonna Be a Bash The 2011 C5/C6 Bash offers plenty of: Road tours to get you cruisin our country roads Candid seminars on what to expect from Corvette for 2012 Special unveilings Rides in the Museum s 1963 vintage racer Z06 Lunch with the Corvette race team members Doug Fehan, Johnny O and Danny Binks Ladies Oasis Special Garage Party with women of the GM Corvette Team Paul Keorner, C4/C5 Specialist And so much more! The 2011 event is so jam-packed you ll need a vacation from this vacation! Don t miss all the special sessions that only the NCM can bring you. Registration just went live, so sign up early to make sure you get a spot in the limited capacity activities. Check it out online here

4 Aluminum Etched Plaques Now Available Make your favorite Corvette photo last forever! The NCM Library & Archives is now offering aerospace grade aluminum plaques, cast with your choice of photo, window sticker or build sheet. The plaques are 6 x10, come with an aluminum easel for display and are manufactured using a century s old, lost wax investment casting process. The process creates raised lettering made from production aluminum tooling. We also have professional framing available for your etched image (shown here). This is definitely a "one of a kind" gift for that special someone on your list! Order just in time for Christmas! Click here or call Betty at ext. 141 NWACC Meeting News November 1, 2010 The meeting was called to order by President Sharon Bell at 7:00pm. Sharon extended a welcome to all in attendance. Karen McMillan introduced New Members: Alan & Fran Stewart with a 2010 Crystal Red Coupe and Brian Perry with a 1987 Orange Burst Coupe. Sharon welcomed visitors: Jay & Sarah Smith. They joined the club after the meeting and are new members. President Bell introduced Suzanne Rogers from Circle of Life and David Engle from Children s Advocacy Center. She presented checks to each organization for $2285 from this year s Summers End Car Show. November birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. A motion was made to accept the October s Meeting minutes as printed in the club newsletter. The motion was seconded, and passed. Anne Whitefield presented the Treasurer s report. A motion was made to accept the report as presented. The motion was seconded and passed. New car purchases: David & Gwen Adams have received their 2011 Torch Red Z06 OLD BUSINESS Sharon has ordered the Memorial Brick from the National Corvette Museum for Bob Harbit She has not received confirmation back from the Museum as yet. CORVETTE CRUISES MARK YOUR CALENDARS FALL CRUISE: Saturday, November 8th NWACC and Hawg Country are joining forces for our Annual Fall Cruise. We will meet at the Harps store on 412 East of Springdale. Please call if you have any questions. A Big Thank You to Jim, Marshall, and David for putting this one together. CHRISTMAS PARTY: Friday December 10 from 6-9 at the Embassy Suites. Meal cost is $26.26 each, this includes taxes and gratuity. We will be having a Dirty Santa gift exchange. Gifts should range around $20, there will be a cash bar from 6-9. Please contact Richard Peak or Sharon Bell.

5 CHRISTMAS PARADES: Jeff Bell will be checking on the cost to the club or club members to participate in these parades. After discussion it was noted that there might not be funds to cover this. A motion was made that the club would not pay for Parades. Motion was seconded and approved by a 17 to 9 Vote. Nov 20 th Fayetteville, AR Saturday 6:00PM (staging time TBD) Nov 27 th Springdale, AR Saturday 6:00PM (arrive at Springdale rodeo grounds by 4:45PM) Dec. 4 th Bentonville, AR Saturday 11AM (staging time TBD) Dec. 4 th Cassville, MO Saturday 6:30PM Line up at 5:00PM, Everyone is invited to Larry and Patti Daniels after the parade for a great bowl of chili Dec 6 th Rogers, AR Monday 6:45PM (staging time 5PM, completely staged by 6PM) Watch for s regarding details for each parade. NEW BUSINESS The Nominating Committee made up of Karen McMillen, Archie Appleberry, and Eric Elliott worked with Mary Clayton to contact numerous individuals to prepare a slate of officers for the election prior to the December Meeting. New officers will take over January Summer s End Car Show: Sharon Bell will schedule a separate meeting for the 2011 Car Show. Watch your s. Anyone interested in helping plan or working with this event should contact Pres. Sharon Bell. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Clayton Member P.O. Box 1064 Rogers, AR P.O. Box 1064 Rogers, AR