The Vair Fax. From the Editor HEART OF GEORGIA CORVAIR CLUB OCTOBER 2011 PAGE 1

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1 The Vair Fax From the Editor October is here and the means cooler weather (maybe), trick-ortreaters, and Vairs at the Fair. We look forward to enjoying two great days with Corvair friends and an a f t e r n o o n o f s o m e o f t h e unhealthiest food known to man - fair food. It s a good thing it only happens once a year. If you haven t already volunteered for food or drink, call Lillian and see if she needs you to bring something. We also need door prizes. Finally, try to make it up to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta on October 22 or 23. In addition to my Cor vair, there will be many interesting and unique cars to see. If you have anything to submit for the newsletter, please it to 66corsa@cox.net, or mail it to: The Vair Fax c/o David Clamp 212 Old Bridge Road Warner Robins, GA Officers for 2011: President:! Chuck Smith! (478) ! charlessm6@aol.com Vice-President:! Joe Gleaton! (478) ! joe.gleaton@cox.net Secretary:! Heidi Clamp! (478) ! 66corsa@cox.net Editor:! David Clamp! (478) ! 66corsa@cox.net Treasurer:! Lillian Law! (229) ! Lawjandl@aol.com Webmaster:! Brian Wilson! SlimJim100@gmail.com Inside this issue: Officers 1 From the Editor 1 November Meeting 2 Birthdays 2 Advertisements 2 September Meeting Minutes Member Updates 3 Upcoming Events 4 Local Cruise-Ins 4 Swap Shop 4 Past Vairs at the Fair 5 Vairs at the Fair Information and Registration 3 6, 7 PAGE 1

2 NOVEMBER MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 2011 Our November meeting will be at our usual location in Perry, GA at the Green Derby Restaurant. Come by and say hello and enjoy a good lunch with your fellow Corvair enthusiasts. Meeting time is around 12:30, but show up early to load up a plate from the buffet. The Green Derby is located in the Ramada Inn. Take I-75 to exit 136. Go to the Ramada Inn on the frontage road on the southbound side of the interstate. No regular October Meeting since we will be attending Vairs at the Fair OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Tom Mays - October 13 Justin Rumage - October 29 Clay Grant - October 31 ADVERTISEMENTS Clark s Corvair Parts Clark s has been your supplier for quality repros for the past 37 years. This year, we expect to reproduce even more parts for your Corvair. See the Supplement for the following: VARIOUS NEW FC ITEMS 1964 TRIM TURBO PARTS STAINLESS GAS TANK SENDERS LATE MODEL STEERING COLUMN PARTS 650 Page catalog USA - $6 CANADA - $9.95 Most Other Countries - $12.95 Clark s Corvair Parts 400 Mohawk Trail, Shelburne Falls, MA FAX: clarks@corvair.com PAGE 2

3 SEPTEMBER MINUTES - DAVID CLAMP President Chuck welcomed everyone to the regular monthly meeting. Present were Chuck Smith, Shirley Smith, Keith and Sharon Burkingstock and friend Marti Fuchs, Joe and Rhonda Gail Gleaton, Bill Trigg, James and Lillian Law, Steve Weigandt, Clay and Betty Collier, Clay s son Grant Collier and wife Corrie, Tim Vossler, and David Clamp. Grant and Corrie are expecting a little one, so we also counted Bud (name to be decided later) as attending. There were 3 Corvairs driven; James Law s 1963 Rampside, and Joe Gleaton s 1964 Monza convertible, and David Clamp s 1965 Corsa convertible. Lillian confirmed with the Fair officials that we will be leading the parade again this year, and learned why we are allowed in the fairgrounds: the dignitaries that ride with us like not having to walk the long distance from the gate. We may also be escorting the Peach Queens in the parade. Details are still being worked out and we need to make sure we have enough convertibles in the parade. It is important to get your registrations in to Lillian. This year seems to be off from past years, so if you know you are going, go ahead and let Lillian know. We also discussed the menu for Vairs at the Fair. Heidi Clamp will make her awesome chicken salad (no bias here). We ll have our usual BBQ, asian slaw, meatballs, coldcuts and cheese, fruit bowl, sausage balls, Brunswick stew, Corvair beans, and a Chick-Fil-A nugget tray. Bill Trigg is making a top secret Salami tray. Some of us in the club have recently had original license plates restored. Tommy Gilbert, the gentleman who restores them, will give us a history lesson on the plates in Georgia at the banquet. I m also sure he d be willing to restore a plate you already own or sell one he has already completed. It looks like Vairs at the Fair is shaping up, so you definitely don t want to miss it. While it is just now September, it is time to think about the club Christmas party. A unanimous vote places this year s party at James and Lillian Law s nice home in Leesburg, GA. Lillian wants to cook for us, but check with her to see if she needs anything. We plan on having the party on December 3, which is a week earlier than our normal meeting time. Officers for 2012 are selected at the party, so feel free to step up and take on one of the positions. Many of you know that our club has sent several care packages to our troops overseas. If you have anything to donate, we d be happy to send it. Some things that they like receiving are books and musical instruments. Money yo help cover shipping costs is also appreciated. While at Springfest his year, several of us noticed how nice the Corvair Atlanta and Queen City Corvair Club banners were. Ours hasn t been updated in years, so we are getting a new one designed and will have two printed. If everything works out, it might be on display for the fair. Flight Club Invitation: Joe Gleaton has invited everyone out for a picnic his flight club is having on September 24, Show up around 10:30 in the morning and eat around 11:30. There will be hotdogs and hamburgers there. They will be at the air park off of Highway 96, across from Houston County High School. Update on Tom Mays From Clay Grant: First of all, Tom and Nancy want to thank everyone for the cards and prayers they have received. Tom is improving slowly but steadily. He has gone from being bed ridden, to walking with a walker and now is insisting he walks without a walker ad little assistance. We were able to get him out of the house for a few hours Monday evening. He is hoping to make it to Vairs at the Fair next month to visit with everyone. PAGE 3

4 UPCOMING EVENTS AND SHOWS October 1, 2011 Corvairs in the Curves in Greenville, SC. Hosted by CORSA South Carolina. Rain date Saturday, October 8. Race at Anderson Motor Speedway, a 3/8 mile oval race track, from 1:00-5:00. Adress is 203-A Old Salem Road, Seneca, SC For information contact Bruce Schug at (864) or bwschug@att.net. October 7-8, 2011 Vairs at the Fair in Perry, GA hosted by the Heart of Georgia Corvair Club. Friday Night Southern Hospitality Party, Friday Swap Meet in the hotel parking lot, Saturday Parade and Display at the Georgia National Fair, Saturday Night BBQ Dinner, Raffle, 50/50. No judging, just good fun with Corvair people. Host hotel is the Ramada 2024 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins, Ga. Rates $58.00 downstairs & $54.00 upstairs for all rooms. Lillian Law (Show Chairperson) at or or at lawjandl@aol.com November 4-6, 2011 Corvair Affair sponsored by Central Florida Corvair in Saint Augustine, FL. Friday night dinner, valve cover racing, and vendors. Saturday vending, car display, hospitality, afternoon autocross at First Coast Technical Institute. Sunday morning rally followed by awards brunch. Host hotel Comfort Inn & Suites, (877) , $79 per night (includes deluxe breakfast). Contact Sarah Beltrami at (386) , or at sarahvair@juno.com December 3, 2011 Set you calendar for Heart of Georgia Corvair s annual Christmas party. This year James and Lillian will host the party in their new home. Their address is 163 Laurelbrook Dr, Leesburg, GA For information contact Lillian Law, (229) or Lawjandl@aol.com. LOCAL CRUISE-INS 1st Saturday of the Month: Peach Outlet Mall, I-75 exit 149, Byron, GA Marvin Shealy at or Rick Goulding at nd Saturday of the Month: Steak & Shake at Watson Blvd. and Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA or roadrebels.org What-A-Burger at 1101 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL Rueben at rd Saturday of the Month: Dairy Queen in Thomasville, GA Steve Gordon at What-A-Burger at Appalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL Rueben at Mellow Mushroom, Albany, GA David Dauherty at th Saturday of the Month: Fincher s BBQ at 3947 Houston Ave. in Macon, GA Rick Goulding at Last Thursday of the Month: Steak & Shake at Watson Blvd. and Margie Drive, Warner Robins, GA Rick Kimbrell at or THE SWAP SHOP For Sale: 1961 Lakewood. White with red interior. 3speed manual, 80hp motor (notoriginal motor). Runs and drives. It's in fair condition. $1,000 negotiable. For INFO, Please call Ken Falls at or kenfallsmovement@bellsouth.net Posted 07/2011 PAGE 4

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6 Heart of Georgia Corvairs presents its 22nd Annual Dixie Corvair Classic Vairs at the Fair October 7-8, 2011 In Perry, GA Friday Night Southern Hospitality Party Friday Swap Meet in the hotel parking lot Saturday Parade and Display at the Georgia National Fair Saturday Night BBQ Dinner, Raffle, 50/50. No judging, just good fun with Corvair people. Host Motel is the Ramada Inn located at 2024 Watson Blvd. In Warner Robins, GA. Phone Lillian at for reservations. You will not have to give your credit card information to Lillian; you will pay the hotel at show time. Room rates: $54.00 upstairs, $58.00 downstairs Reservations need to be made by September 15, Lillian Law (Show Chairperson) at or at 163 Laurelbrook Drive Leesburg GA PAGE 6

7 Dixie Corvair Classic / Vairs at the Fair Registration Form / Entry Application October 7-8, 2011 Name Spouse Address City State Zip Phone Club Affiliation Registration Fee (each adult $12.00) BBQ Dinner $15.00 each adult ($6.00 under 12) Amount Enclosed: Will you be participating in the parade and displaying your car at the Fair this year? In consideration of the acceptance of the right to participate; entrants, participants, and spectators, by execution of the entry form, release and discharge Heart of Georgia Corvair and the Ramada Inn, their officers and employees, agents, representatives, and anyone else connected with management or presentation of the Dixie Corvair Classic of any and all known or unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgments, and/or claims from any cause whatsoever that may be suffered by any entrant to his/her person or property. Signature Mail forms / checks to: Lillian Law 163 Laurelbrook Drive Leesburg GA PAGE 7

8 The Vair Fax 212 Old Bridge Road Warner Robins, GA Check out CORSA s revamped and greatly improved website: Springfest 2012 will have the Autocross again. We just received approval from the Helen, GA Police department. Alcohol-free gas website: Select the state, then city to find gasoline with no alcohol in it.