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January – February 2017 Volume 22 Number 1
February Tech Session and Spring Judging
Scheduled by Board in Brief Meeting Since a full board meeting could not be arranged before the holidays and a quorum was present at the November 19 judging school, a short meeting was held to set the first two events of the new year. (Minutes are on Page 10)
The first event for 2017 will be a tech session with a project and a location to be determined. Registration information will be emailed when details are finalized.
The annual spring judging meet will be March 10-11 at Motorama Classic Cars in Monroe. The board will meet at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10, prior to the registration/check-in desk’s opening at 3:00 p.m.
A one-point judging school on a topic not yet determined will be held that evening and Flight judging will take place on Saturday with awards presentation late that afternoon. Registration opens online January 1 and a form is in this publication.
This is a great opportunity to get started if you plan to have a car ready for the 2018 regional and the 2019 convention in South Carolina. Other than the Florida Regional in a couple of weeks, the only other offering east of the Mississippi this year will be in Altoona,
Pennsylvania, in August.
Board Requests Ideas, Hosts, and Locations for Chapter Events As you can see from the calendar below and the story above, the chapter does not have a full calendar for the year. The board will be setting a calendar at the January 7 meeting. They are not able to make a schedule without input.
Volunteers are needed to host the following types of events:
CHAPTER CALENDAR
Body-drop at Duane Ravenberg’s May 10
Technical session TBD August ?
Road tour to fall meet Sept. 12
Fall judging/ Annual meeting Sept 12-13
Judging school TBD November ?
Christmas party December 7
REGULAR FEATURES
Chairman’s message 3
Membership report 3
Women’s Auxiliary 3
Director’s message 4
Financial report 4
Technical advice 9
Classified ads 13
Membership application 15
COMING EVENTS
January 7 Board Meeting Ft. Mill SC See page 2 for details January 12-14 Florida NCRS Regional February 18 Technical session site TBD See page 15 March 10-11 Spring judging meet Monroe NC April 6-8 AutoFair and AACA meet
Charlotte Motor Speedway
REGULAR ITEMS
Chair’s message 3
Regional dir. message 3
Charity report 8
Membership report 8
Financial report 9
Chapter activity report 10
Chapter clothing 15
Classified ads 17
Membership form 18
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Judging a Duntov car school 4
Holiday open-house 6
Southeastern road tour 7
Regional/convention volunteers 8
Board meeting minutes 10
New cowboy boots saved last 1983 11
Judging impact of Vintage Air 12
Spring judging meet 16
CHAPTER CALENDAR
Body-drop at Duane Ravenberg’s May 10
Technical session TBD August ?
Road tour to fall meet Sept. 12
Fall judging/ Annual meeting Sept 12-13
Judging school TBD November ?
Christmas party December 7
REGULAR FEATURES
Chairman’s message 3
Membership report 3
Women’s Auxiliary 3
Director’s message 4
Financial report 4
Technical advice 9
Classified ads 13
Membership application 15
Tech Session: Tech sessions offer a great
way to socialize with members and get some (free) labor from someone who has done the work before. Most members are quite willing to assist one another.
If you have a Corvette project that can be used as a tech session, please contact Fred Jenkins [email protected] with details and a date by January 5 so it can be placed on the calendar.
Judging School: If you have a heated
garage, why not volunteer to host a judging class? Fred Jenkins will choose the topic and do the class preparation. All you have to do is turn the heat on, set out some chairs, and know a local place that can provide lunch.
Contact Fred at the email to the left by January 5 to give him an available date so it can be put on the calendar.
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NCRS Regionals and National Conventions
2017 January 12-14 Lakeland FL
April 6-8 Laughlin NV
May 4-6 Newton IA
July 9-13 NATIONAL CONVENTION San Antonio TX
August 10-12 Altoona PA
September 7-9 Redmond OR Location change
October 26-28 Frisco TX
2018 July 15-20 NATIONAL CONVENTION Las Vegas NV
2019 July 13-19 NATIONAL CONVENTION Greenville SC
2011, 2012, 2014 Honorable mention 2015
TOP FLIGHT® CHAPTER
2011 2012 2013 2014
The chapter board of directors will meet January 7, 10:00 a.m. at Valeria Hutchinson’s new home 433 Langston Place Drive Fort Mill SC 29708
The major task will be planning events/dates for the year. Please let Valeria know if other things need to be on the agenda. Anyone who is willing to host a tech session or judging event, contact Fred Jenkins at the email above with an available date.
If any chapter members plan to attend this meeting, send an email to Val so you will have a lunch.
Carolinas Chapter Board of Directors NOTE THAT TWO MEMBERS HAVE NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES
Chair Valeria Hutchinson [email protected] NEW 980.253.4733
Vice-Chair Peter Mihaltian
Secretary Bob Kinstrey [email protected] 864.346.6126
Treasurer Louis Kolb [email protected] 803.345.2257
Judging Chair Fred Jenkins [email protected] 252.268.9624
Membership Manager Janet Kennedy [email protected] 864.923.4445
Charitable Activities Manager Mary Barrett [email protected] 704.236.9699
Newsletter Editor Reba Whittington [email protected] NEW 336.667.4226
Webmaster Peter Mihaltian [email protected] 704.542.8562
Immediate Past Chair Dave Barrett [email protected] 847.910.9142
Region IV Director John Ballard [email protected] 502.905.3942
The Redline Times, newsletter of Carolinas Chapter NCRS, is published six times per year—the first week of January, March, May, July, September, and November. It is sent electronically to all who have an email address on file and mailed to those chapter members who have no email.
NCRS registered names used in this newsletter are Founders Award,
® Performance Verification Award,
® Sportsman Award,
® Folz
Memorial Award,®
Heritage Award,® Master Judge,
® and Duntov, McLellan, and Hill Mark-of-Excellence Awards.
® These are
registered with the United States Department of Commerce and Trademark Office. Flight Award, Red Hat, and Challenge Car Award are pending.
Material for the newsletter should be sent to the editor at the above address. We especially welcome technical articles and human-interest stories about you and your Corvette. Deadlines are the 20
th of the month preceding publication unless a change is announced.
Unless otherwise noted, all material is original to this publication. All articles contained in The Redline Times are the property of the authors and cannot be reprinted without their permission and proper credit given to them and this publication.
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Judging a Car that Achieved the Duntov Award 24 Years Ago
Fred Jenkins, Chapter Judging Chair
First of all, I want to thank Harold and Janet Kennedy for hosting this last judging school for 2016. Everything that we needed to make this a fun and educational day was provided by the Kennedys. Tables and chairs were already set up and coffee and donuts were waiting for us. A hot catered lunch was set up around noon with home-style cooking from a local restaurant: fried chicken, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, banana pudding and lots more. All at no cost to the chapter, complimentary from Harold and Janet. Thanks.
We used Harold’s 1964 coupe that had achieved the Duntov Mark-of-Excellence Award in 1992. I don’t think that Harold would have had to do much to get it ready for final Duntov flight judging once again. Twenty-four years later we still use the judging matrix of originality and condition but today we are more consistent with judging scores with the use of CDCIF, standard deducts where applicable and our condition-percentage deduction method. Today this car was judged as it is by five two-person judging teams. And yes, we even did an operations check.
Judging began and everyone wanted to be on the car. Not easy with four teams on at once, but they all worked around each other. Finally, I got a section to review before giving the sheets to the tabulation ladies. Around 12:15 the interior, exterior, mechanical and chassis teams had concluded. Time now for that hot lunch. Janet said that it was going to be good. It was too good; I think everyone had seconds and still lots left over.
After lunch the operations team did its checks for functionality. Harold only had to prime the windshield washer. Everything else worked as expected except the radio--this is a radio-delete car. Too cool. Although this was an unofficial judging using sample judging sheets, we went through the complete process of applying CDCIF and standard deductions. It was an excellent assessment by all the teams, and twenty-four years after gaining the Duntov Award, the car scored a 98.0.
Thanks to Jimmy Gregg, Harold and Janet Kennedy, Ray Culbertson, Dave and Mary Barrett, Alan Beaver, Charlie Mitchell, Louis Kolb, Evelyn Griggs, Gary Jaynes, Bob Kinstrey, Brian McIntyre, Valeria Hutchinson and Klee Wilson.
Photos on these two pages are by Dave Barrett, Fred Jenkins, Bob Kinstrey and Brian McIntyre
Before judging began, Fred invited Harold to share his history with this car and how he had campaigned it through NCRS to achieve the Duntov Award. Like most car owners, he was more than willing to do that. Jimmy Gregg, Brian McIntyre and I also shared a little history on our journeys with Mark-of-Excellence award cars.
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Louis Kolb and Ray Culbertson listen attentively to explanation. Note convention banners on the wall behind them.
Bob Kinstrey consults with Harold on his
judging sheet.
All teams converge simultaneously on the car.
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By Brian McIntyre
On chilly but otherwise pleasant December 17, twelve families of the CCNCRS gathered for the annual Christmas party/charity event at the beautiful new residence of Valeria Hutchinson and Klee Wilson in Rock Hill. There was not a Corvette to be seen outside of Trixie and Bella who were tucked into the garage.
Toys donated to Toys for Tots Photos by Dave Barrett, Bob Kinstrey and
Brian McIntyre
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A Preview of Southeastern Segment of National Road Tour to San Antonio
Donald Warmuth, Southeastern Tour Leader
The Southeast Road Tour, again led by Ann and Don Warmuth, will depart Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 2. The tour will wind through the beautiful Tennessee countryside, down the magnificent Natchez Trace Parkway, through the center of Louisiana, into Texas above the Golden Triangle, and on to Kerrville.
There will be a bonus day for any who want to arrive in Chattanooga early with visits to places like Coker Tire Museum.
Daily Schedule:
Day 1: The first day covers part of western TN and ends up in the birthplace of the KING, Tupelo, Mississippi, for visits to the museum and several places associated with Elvis. Approximately 245 miles
Days 2-3: The second day will follow a large portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway and divert to Vicksburg to spend two nights. In order to practice for next year’s convention, we will stay in one of the casinos. There are numerous attractions in the area, including the Vicksburg Civil War Battlefield. Approximately 233 miles
Day 4: The fourth day will wind back to the Natchez Trace Parkway and into Natchez, MS, for a short visit and then on to eastern Louisiana. Approximately 146 miles
Day 5: The fifth day will be through the beautiful scenery of Louisiana and into east Texas. Approximately 159 miles
Day 6: Day six goes north of Austin to pick up the highly recommended Texas Route 16, south into Kerrville. Approximately 330 miles
Total mileage for the tour is approximately 1112 miles.
For more information contact [email protected] or [email protected] or call 864.634.0261
News Bits
Mike Sams received his prosthetic voice device November 15. He also had a checkup December 21 and all is well. There will be a follow-up in six months. Toni says, “Thank you for all your prayers. God is good.” They are planning to be at the Florida Regional in January.
The NCRS National Board recently filled three vacancies in the national office by approving the following people to fill the positions. Marilyn Heitzman Membership Services Manager
Vinnie Peters Driveline and Restorer Editor Larry Murphy Merchandise Sales and Inventory Manager
(Paul Oslansky will assist Larry during the transition.)
Plan now to attend the 2017 convention in San Antonio, Texas Registration opens February 1
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Volunteers Needed for 2018 Regional and 2019 National Convention
The Carolinas Chapter will be hosting an NCRS Regional April 12-14, 2018, and the 2019 National Convention (July 13-19) at the TD Convention Center in Greenville, SC. Greenville’s revitalized and award-winning downtown has been written up in many magazines as a destination for activities and fine dining. For more information on Greenville visit http://www.visitgreenvillesc.com
For information about the TD Center visit http://tdconventioncenter.com. Hall 1 (125,000 ft.) will be used for car judging. The Embassy Suites, about four miles away, will be the host hotel.
Potential side trips include tours of BMW’s manufacturing facility, Clemson University’s Automotive Research Center, the Biltmore Estate and the Hendrick Heritage Center.
These dates may seem like a long way off, but chairmen for various areas and volunteers are already needed. Current plans are to use the same chairs and volunteers for both the regional and national. We need the following chair people:
For the regional (Thursday through Saturday) building set-up registration check-in car and trailer check-in side trip or ladies’ event
For the national (Sunday through Thursday)
Sunday general set-up car staging outside trailer parking traffic control road tour arrival
Monday getting cars inside room set-up for seminar/schools
Monday – Thursday daytime security help desk registration desk (with national) youth program
Chair people to plan the day trips and Wednesday night’s themed event.
If you can help with any job for the 2018 regional and/or the 2019 convention, contact either Bob Kinstrey at 864.346.6126 [email protected] or Janet Kennedy at 864.923.4445 [email protected]
Charity Report Mary Barrett, Charitable Activity Manager
Date Event Total Winner Paid out Chapter Recipient $ $ Account
Nov. 19 Kennedys 130.00 Dave Barrett 0 130.00
Membership Report Janet Kennedy Membership Manager
Happy holidays to every CCNCRS member. It’s been a whirlwind of activity at home getting ready for the holidays, but it’s my favorite time of year so I guess, I’ll be joining the rat race. I hope each of you had a wonderful holiday spent with the family and friends you love. I cannot thank the membership enough for answering my call to action in renewing your dues. The response to my emails has been overwhelming. Members have been renewing online and via the mail. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I recently sent out a membership roster via the NCRS website. If you see any changes in your information that need to be made, please let me know. You also need to update with the National office as that information comes directly from it. If you didn’t receive this roster, let me know that as well and I will be happy to send you one. Thanks again and Merry Christmas!
Falls Park
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Financial Report Louis Kolb, Treasurer
January 1 – December 20, 2016 Ordinary Income/Expense
2018 Chapter dues 15.0
Cash at beginning of period 12,987.78 Net cash increase for period -5,080.50
Cash at end of period 7,907.28
OPERATING ACTIVITES
Net income -655.50
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations
Accounts receivable -180.00 2016 Chapter dues -1320.00 2017 Chapter dues 930.00 2017 Charitable activities 130.00 2018 Chapter dues 180.00 2018 Regional expense 4000.00 2019 Chapter dues 15.00
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $ -2,745.00
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME -4,425.00 NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING EXPENSES -5,080.50
Income
Body lift & judging school (Denver) 210.00 Chapter dues 2,325.00 Charitable activities 902.00 Christmas party donation 100.00 Driving skills workshop 225.00 Evernham shop tour lunch 340.00 Gray Court judging school 285.00 Lake Lure fall meet 2475.00 Merchandise sales 433.00 Monroe chapter meet 1,149.00 Newsletter advertising 120.00 Other income 10.00 Troutman judging school 335.00 Wilkesboro tech session 145.00
Total Income 9,054.00
Net operating income -835.50
Expenses
Board meetings 260.17 Charitable donations 902.00 Christmas party 161.27 Driving skills workshop 353.62 Equipment 161.99 Event sponsorship (VCCA) 100.00 Evernham shop tour 106.59 Fund raising expense 20.67 Internet expense 544.30 Judging expense 179.66 Lake Lure fall meet 3646.76 Membership 203.87 Nametags 162.26
Postage 41.61 Merchandise purchases 481.40 Monroe judging meet 659.00 Newsletter 408.56 Postage 29.29 Supplies 379.27 PayPal fees 138.57 Picnic 975.88 Post Office (stamps) 70.00 Postage 65.12 Printing / copying 8.88 Service charges (bank) 156.46 Troutman judging school 174.04 Wilkesboro tech session 110.69
Total Expenses 9,889.50
Bob Kinstrey and Janet Kennedy informed the group that the chapter has been granted a 2018 regional and the 2019 National Convention with both to be held in Greenville, South Carolina.
They emphasized the need for lots of volunteers and that there will be tasks for all talents and abilities.
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CCNCRS BOD Meeting Gray Court, SC
November 19, 2016
Meeting was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Chairperson Valeria Hutchinson. A quorum was established.
The following members of the chapter’s BOD were in attendance:
Valeria Hutchinson Alan Beaver Fred Jenkins Janet Kennedy Bob Kinstrey Dave Barrett Louis Kolb Mary Barrett
Chapter members in attendance were
Ray Culbertson Harold Kennedy Jimmy Gregg Charles Mitchell Evelyn Griggs Brian McIntyre Gary Jaynes Klee Wilson
This was an abbreviated BOD meeting called primarily to set event dates for the spring of 2017.
Valeria presented Gary Jaynes his charter member certificate as he had not attended the anniversary picnic or the annual business meeting where the certificates were handed out.
Louis reported on his investigation into the use of a Visa card to pay chapter dues. Visa requires a background check for the responsible person. Even though it is for a group, an individual is required to be the responsible party. This individual could be the chairman, but every time the chair changed, another background check would be required.
After some discussion, a motion was made to not pursue qualifications required for use of a Visa card. Motion was seconded and approved. If chapter members wish to pay their chapter dues with a credit card, they may do so via the National NCRS website.
The charitable-giving committee circulated a form for the membership to select the organizations that would be the 2017 recipients of the chapter’s donations. All members will be solicited for their opinion.
There was some discussion about QuickBooks. Invoice generation is poor and not of the quality desired. It is difficult to generate member lists of the quality and formats desired. It was decided that the membership chairman and treasurer would be allowed to use whatever method they decide is best to generate member lists and invoices. It was decided there ought to be instructions in QuickBooks use prior to the next BOD meeting.
Financial Report: Louis updated the BOD on the chapter’s financials. The Lake Lure fall meet resulted in a loss of $1,171.76 and the driving-skills workshop had a loss of $128.62.
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 2016 $12,987.78
Total Income $8,904.00
Total Expenses $9,655.60
Cash on hand Nov. 16 $11,411.18
Total liabilities and equity $11,411.18
Future Events: The following 2017 event dates were set so information could be in this newsletter.
Jan 7 – BOD meeting in Ft. Mill, SC
Feb 18 – Tech Session, TBD
March 10 – BOD meeting in Monroe, NC
March 10-11 Spring Judging Event, Monroe, SC
Meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Bob Kinstrey, Secretary
NCRS Chapter Award Program Quarterly Reporting Form
Chapter Name ____Carolinas____________ State ___NC/SC___________
Reporting Year 2016 Number of members on Jan. 1: 147
Contact name Stephen H Byrd, Vice-Chair Phone ____865.250.1968__
Required Activities ( x ) 1. Host one chapter judging meet April 2, Sept. 10 ( x ) 2. Conduct one technical seminar June 4, August 13 ( x ) 3. Conduct one judging school Feb. 20, April 1, June 4, Aug 13, Sept. 9, Nov. 19 ( x ) 4. Conduct one membership meeting September 10 ( x ) 5. Conduct one stand-alone chapter charitable event December 17 ( x ) 6. Conduct one chapter road tour July 31 ( x ) 7. Conduct one chapter social event March 5, July 30 ( x ) 8. Chapter website maintained and linked to www.ncrs.org Items 1 through 7 are to be separate entities and must have supplementary information (such as sign-in sheets) documenting attendance. Variable Activities (must complete at least 6) 1. __ 7___ Number of members to have car(s) judged at a hosted chapter/regional judging meet 2. __ 6___ Number of technical articles published in the chapter newsletter (send newsletter) 3. ___30__ Number of members that judged or tabulated at a hosted chapter/regional judging event 4. ___29__ Number of members that drove their Corvettes to a chapter meeting or event 5. __ 46__ Number of members that drove their Corvettes on a chapter road tour 6. __ 47__ Number of members that attended at least one chapter event 7.____7___ Set up an NCRS display at a non-NCRS car event to promote NCRS April 9 8. __$902_ Amount donated to a 501-3c charity All activities must be conducted according to NCRS Chapter Guidelines and have supporting documentation ( sign-in sheets)
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The lone 1983 Corvette received its permanent dedicated display in January 2015.
How A New Pair of Cowboy Boots Saved the Last 1983 Corvette
Sean Szymkowski GM Authority website Oct. 23, 2016
The C4 Corvette was poised to be a major milestone in Corvette history. It was to be all new from the ground up and encompass the latest cutting-edge technologies to make the car a world beater in a changing global market. But safety and fuel economy regulations took hold of development procedures. Designers and engineers were challenged to create appealing products while satisfying newfound regulations. And throughout the development phase, it became apparent that the new vehicle would not be ready for its launch in late 1982.
So the Corvette development team made the hard decision to forfeit the entire 1983 model year in order to focus on fixing problems and shortcomings that were found in test cars. This also meant that Corvette would not celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special model.
Forty-four 1983 test cars had been assembled at the Bowling Green plant, and all were ordered to be crushed and disposed of locally with upper management bringing a crusher on site. However, when the time came to crush all 1983 Corvettes, a pair of cowboy boots saved one car’s life.
Ralph Montileone, quality manager at the Bowling Green plant in 1983, was responsible for insuring that each car was destroyed and disposed of. However, the day the crusher arrived, it began to storm. Montileone recalls looking down at his brand new cowboy boots. With mud and puddles awash outside, he decided dirtying his new kicks was not an option; he would move the final 1983 Corvette to the crusher the next day.
But the crusher departed overnight. When he returned the next day, the only remaining 1983 Corvette sat there with no way to dispose of it. So he pulled it around back of the assembly plant, and there it sat and would continue to sit for years.
Paul Schnoes was transferred to the Bowling Green assembly as manager in 1984. Sometime later he saw the car outside and asked why a Corvette was sitting covered in back of the factory. When he received the answer, he realized it was truly something special. Sometime later, the Bowling Green plant obtained ownership of the car from General Motors, and it went on display for visitors at the plant.
When the National Corvette Museum became a reality, it was moved across the street to the museum. For years it was moved around as part of displays in a line of other Corvettes. A grant in memory of two Corvette owners and fans provided a permanent location of this special model. The only surviving 1983 Corvette will reside in its permanent home at the National Corvette Museum all thanks to a spiffy new pair of boots.
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Impact of Vintage-Air Installation on Flight Judging
Bob Kinstrey #58155
The NCRS Judging Reference Manual, 8th
Edition, Section 4, item 9, Added or Deleted Options states: “The detectable addition OR deletion of any production vehicle option subsequent to factory assembly is inconsistent with NCRS Judging Standards and therefore subject to full deductions on originality and condition. Examples: power top, windshield wipers, power windows, power steering, power brakes, side mounted exhausts.”
The rules have not changed; however, judging guidelines as they are applied against the installation of a Vintage Air Gen IV air conditioning system have changed. The standard was clarified at a judging retreat in Ft. Worth in 2013 and now installation of a Vintage Air System is deemed to be a significant modification to a Corvette. Also remember that in order to get any condition points, an item must receive at least 10% of the originality points, e.g. no originality points equals no condition points.
Based on my experience with Flight Judging of a 1966 coupe, items that will impact the flight judging score and potential points lost are shown in the tables below:
Note: O is for originality and C is for condition
Interior
Section Reason for Deduction O C
5 Dash Panel Area - Side Trim Panels Non-factory switch installed on left side – new temperature control. Fig 1.
3 3
5 Air Conditioning Vents Underdash vent system is installed, non-GM, may receive a full deduction even though this area should be judged for factory A/C cars.
4 4
7 Glove Compartment - Interior Standard glove box insert is replaced with a half-depth unit to allow for the installation of the new blower and controls. Full Deduction.
4 4
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Controls – Fresh Air Pulls and Fan Controls (1964-65 coupes) The passenger side fresh-air control knob is present but is not connected to the missing right-side air vent. Driver’s side still present and functioning. Full deduction of the driver’s side unit.
1 1
13 Carpet Area – Air Vent Grilles Right vent becomes the intake for the Vintage Air; grille is removed. Left side remains original. Half deduction. Fig. 2
2 2
14 Underdash Area - Heater Assembly – non GM unit installed. Full deduction. Fig. 2. 3 3
Deduction for Interior – 34 points 17 17
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Figure 2 – A/C vent under glove box and A/C blower connected to the right kick-panel vent
Figure 1 – New temperature control on left of console and new blower controls switches replacing old control units
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Mechanical
Section Reason for Deduction O C
11 Exhaust Manifold - bolts, studs, nuts- Two of eight bolts are replaced to secure the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Fig. 3
1 1
13 Water Pumping System – water pump One of four bolts replaced to accommodate the new A/C compressor bracket. Fig 4
2 0
13 Water Pumping System – Heater hoses & clamps Standard heater hoses are not present due to th e vintage A/c installation. Full Deduction.
5 5
13 Water Pumping System – balancer & pulley Extra pulley groove to accommodate the new A/C compressor, non-GM configuration. Fig 4.
2 0
17 Heating or Air Conditioning Full deduction for the entire section due to major modification. GM heater box is removed to accommodate the new blower and A/C controls. Compressor non GM design, etc. Fig. 5.
27 18
Deduction for Mechanical – 61 points
37
24
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Figure 3 – A/C compressor bracket bolted to front right manifold
Figure 4 – A/C compressor bracket bolted to water pump plus extra belt and pulley
Figure 5 – GM heater box is removed; new A/C unit is mounted inside behind the glove box
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Operations
Section Reason for Deduction Score
16 The original heater control, push-pull and rotating function are replaced with new micro switches. Control knobs and bezels are the original. Full Deduction. Fig 2
25
17 Right-side kick panel vent adjustment knob and cable – knob is in place but does not function as the grille is missing. Fig. 6.
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Deduction for Operations – 37 points 37
Chassis
Section Reason for Deduction O C
5
Engine Cooling – Fan An additional electric fan is installed behind the radiator as is the AC cooling coils and condenser. These should be considered part of the Vintage Air system which receives a full deduction under mechanical, section 17, and no additional points should be deducted here.
Deduction for Chassis – 0 points
Total deductions shown in the tables above are 132 and when divided by 45, the percentage of points lost from 100 is 2.9. The minimum score for Top Flight is 94, thus the Vintage Air A/C installation effects about 48% of the available points that can be lost and still obtain a Top Flight Award.
Since the car is being judged as modifications to a non-A/C car, items that were part of the factory air-conditioning installation, such as full tinted glass, air-conditioner vents (interior, dash panel area), A/C decals, etc. should be judged as for a non-A/C car.
It is probably true that because the Vintage Air was installed in the car, the car is used, e.g. a driver. Driving to a judging event generates bonus points, 1 point for every 100 miles driven to the judging event. Thus if the event is 160 miles from a starting point and you drive to the event, you will get 1.6 bonus points. This helps to offset the point lost due to the A/C system installation.
The impact of Vintage Air on Flight Judging is different for different model years. For example on a 1965 the alternator is on the right side and must be relocated to the driver’s side to make room for the A/C compressor, while on a 1966 the alternator is already installed on the driver’s side and thus does not incur any additional deductions. Also to accommodate the relocation of the alternator on a ’65, the wiring harness must be modified and the voltage regulator and horn relays also must be relocated.
1 Additionally on some cars the alternator must be replaced with a larger unit to handle the power requirements
of the A/C system. The impact of a Vintage Air installation on some cars could be well over a 200-point reduction.
A car with Vintage Air installed is mathematically eliminated from consideration for the Duntov, McLellan or Hill Mark-of-Excellence Awards since to achieve these awards, cars must obtain a minimum final net score of 97.0 and millage points do not apply.
It should be noted, as mentioned in the NCRS judging guide, judging is subjective and different judges will score items differently. Good Luck.
1 Western New York Chapter of NCRS, Cross Flags, Volume 26, No. 3, September 2016, Judging Chairman’s Report, Gene Manno.
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Figure 6 – Left-side A/C vent and right-side fresh air vent control knob
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There will be a tech session
Saturday, February 18, 2017
but details are not yet finalized.
Time, place, and content will be determined
at the January 7 board of directors meeting
and information will be sent to all.
Watch your mailbox for details.
Carolinas Chapter Clothing
The Carolinas Chapter NCRS now offers an expanded line of clothing items with the chapter logo.
Tee shirt is 100% cotton basic crewneck with a left front pocket.
The chapter logo is screen printed in full color on the pocket and the back. Only available in medium gray as pictured. Men’s sizes #101 S – XL $20 #102 2X and 3X $23
Caps (baseball style) #201 navy #202 black $13
The fleece-lined jacket has an outer shell made of Taslan, a modern high-tech woven
polyester fabric that is strong and durable. The color is graphite with full-colored embroidered logos–small on left front and large on back. Men’s sizes
Orders for these jackets will only be taken in the fall.
#301 Jacket with logo left front only S—XL $50 #302 2X–-6X $55
#303 Jacket with logo front and back S—XL $75 #304 2X—6X $80
#310 First name on right front $6
Name ____________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________ Apt. _________
City _____________________________________ State _______ ZIP ____________
Phone ______________________ email ________________________________ if there is a question
Item # Quantity Name of Item Size Color
Embroidered Name PRINT PLAINLY
Item Price Total Price
Merchandise total
Shipping (if applicable) 6.00
Total amount enclosed
Make check to CCNCRS and mail to
Carolinas Chapter NCRS
Alan Beaver
1104 South Highland Ave
Landis NC 28088
Orders can also be picked up at a chapter event if ordered at least ten days in
advance
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Carolinas Chapter NCRS Spring Judging Meet March 10-11, 2017
Motorama Classic Cars 1601 Skyway Drive Monroe NC 28110
Room with 1 king bed $109+ before February 10
No double rooms available due to another group that weekend.
Hampton Inn 2368 Roland Dr Monroe, NC 28110 704.220.2200
Registration begins January 1 https://www.ncrs.org/forums/register/event-subscription.php
FRIDAY •3:00 p.m. Check-in desk opens • 5:00 All cars must be checked in •8:00 p.m. Judging school (Topic TBD)
SATURDAY • 8:00 a.m. Registration / check-in •8:30 Car owners’ & judges’ meetings • 8:45 Judging begins
• 12:00 Lunch for all registered participants •appx. 4:00 awards
PLEASE PRINT INFORMATION PLAINLY NO CARS AND NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 20
Name ___________________________________________________________________ NCRS # _________________
Spouse/Companion/Children (if attending) _________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________ City_____________________ ST/ZIP _____________
Phone _______________________ Email ____________________________ Chapter affiliation _____________________
Non-NCRS Guests ___________________________________________________________________________________
Family Registration 25.00 $25.00 Number for Saturday lunch ________
Late Registration (postmarked after February 20) 12.00 ______
Non-NCRS Guest (includes lunch) ____ x 15.00 ______ Name________________________________
Flight Judging 45.00 ______ *Trailered? Yes No (no charge)
Sportsman 20.00 _ _____
Display of Bowtie, Crossed Flags, Duntov, McLellan, Hill, Heritage no charge *Trailered? Yes No (no charge) (Circle award received and give car info below)
Check box if you will be attending the Friday evening judging school
Total Enclosed ______ *needed for planning purposes
A maximum of eight cars will be judged. Two cars per generation (1953-62, ’63-’67, ’68-’82 and ’84-’99) will be accepted based on postmark. One flight-judged car per registrant will be accepted, but an additional car may be registered on a separate form at the same time. It will be placed on a wait list and may be accepted if space is available after the deadline.
Car Information
Year __________ Body Style _________ VIN ____________________________________________ HP _______
Build date ________ Paint Code ___________ Trim Code ________ Body Number (1963-67) _________________
Exterior Color__________________________ Trim Color ___________________ Interior Material__________________
Insurance Company ________________________ Policy #_______________________ Exp. Date ________
Copies of current liability insurance card or policy and current registration card (or title) for all registered cars must be submitted with this form or emailed to the registrar before car judging can be confirmed. Original documents must be presented at the event. I would like to judge: 1st Choice: Yrs. ________ Sect __________ 2nd Choice: Yrs._______ Sect _________ Judg. Level _____
Observer Judge _____ Indicate preferences above (Name) ___________________ would like to tabulate. Tabulating Level_______
For judging information contact Fred Jenkins 252. 268.9624 [email protected]
Registration questions to [email protected] 336.667.4226
Make checks to CCNCRS and mail to Reba Whittington 256 Oakwoods Lane Wilkesboro NC 28697-7418
WAIVER LIABILITY I AGREE to insure my vehicle and property against loss, damage and liability and to provide proof of such insurance to NCRS at time of registration. I AGREE to assume risk of any and all damages or injury and to indemnify and hold harmless NCRS, it’s officers, directors, agents, employees, chapters and event workers for any acts or omissions which may result in the theft, damage or destruction of my property or injury to me or others occurring during or as a consequence of this event, wherever located. I AGREE to abide by the NCRS Policy on Drugs and Alcohol (revised 2006). The use of illegal drugs is prohibited by anyone attending any NCRS events. The use of alcohol is prohibited by anyone participating in any NCRS event while on the judging field, participating in driving tests and/or road tours, etc. except during social events.
SIGNATURE ___________ _ ________ DATE ______________________
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Chapter members may run one free personal ad 2" x 3" per issue. Include your NCRS number along with contact information. Commercial rates: $10 business card $20 one-quarter page $30 half page $40 entire page Ads will not be carried over but must be resubmitted for each issue. Ads will not be disseminated by email between issues.
FOR SALE
Four OE P255/60/R15 tires, GOODYEAR GT RADIAL in 1.5" white outline letters, matched set coded MJUT250168. Original 1978 Pace Car & '78-'79 option QBS, 9/32" tread. VGC but not for highway use (show/judging only). $300 OBO Shipping extra or local pickup. Photos available Tony Caracciolo #2009. 910-371-2375 [email protected]
NOS 115087 ignition coil, earlier version w/o anti-rotate shoulders on tower, few paint chips on bottom, $125 plus shipping. Larry Meyer #37196 [email protected] 336.469.9973
NCRS Apparel Store is Now Open
NCRS has completed an arrangement with a quality provider of NCRS logoed products: shirts, hats, bags, duffel bags, blankets, towels and other items. All are all available with the embroidered NCRS logo.
There are button-down shirts, polos, and sweatshirts in both men’s and women’s cuts
Go to http:www.ncrsapparel.com to order for direct shipment to your home.
Camaro, Chevelle and Nova Document Services
National Corvette Restorers Society is now providing certain information for 1965-72 Camaro, Chevelle and Nova models. The information (like what is provided for Corvettes) consists of the dealer code, dealer name, dealer location and the production date of the car. This will allow an owner to find where a Camaro, Chevelle or Nova was shipped and possibly open the door to finding more information about it.
A Camaro, Chevelle or Nova Shipping Data Report can be ordered only online at chevymuscledocs.com. Membership in NCRS is not required. The fee will be $50 payable by credit card or PayPal. You will receive via USPS a letter with the information which includes the NCRS official seal. In limited cases the dealer code is not available or readable and in this case a full refund will be made.
WANTED
Five original steel wheels for a 1964 Corvette. Curt Smith #2451 843-687-9661. [email protected] .
Tech articles for this publication: It seems that I
go from having a batch of technical articles to none. Please send a Word file, along with photos, of some restoration technique that worked for you or to let others know of a useful tool you have discovered. Email to [email protected]. It does not have to be long, just informative. Reba Whittington, Editor The Redline Times
Active Members for the
Carolinas Chapter NCRS
. Make 2017 your year
to get involved in
the Carolinas Chapter NCRS
Finding Ethanol-Free Gas
To find North Carolina gas stations that have ethanol-free gas, go to http://pure-gas.org/?stateprov=NC
For other states, change the last two letters to the correct abbreviation.
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Name ________________________________________________________ NCRS # _______________
Address ______________________________________________________ City _____________________________
State ________ Zip _______________ Email ___________________________________________
Home Phone (_______)_____________ Cell (_______)_________________ Work (_______)__________________
Spouse or significant other _______________________________ Email __________________________________
Children under 18 if they will be involved _________________________________________________________________
If different from above, the name you would like to appear on your name badge:
Member Name _________________________ Spouse/Significant Other _____________________________
Corvette(s) currently owned:
Year Model Color Year Model Color
Would you be willing to help with any of the following?
______Judging ______Tabulating ______Newsletter ______Photography ______Event planning
List any talents or abilities that you may have that would contribute to the success of the chapter:
Chapter dues $15 per family Payable with application and renewable each December 31. New members joining after Oct.1 do not renew until December of the next year.
Check amount enclosed ______$15 for 1 year _______$30 for 2 years _________$45 for 3 years
Make checks payable to CCNCRS and mail with form to Janet Kennedy 108 Corvette Dr. Gray Court SC 29645
OR JOIN AND PAY ONLINE at https://www.ncrs.org/forums/register/chapter-membership.php
I hereby state that I am a member in good standing of NCRS Inc. and that I agree to abide by the NCRS and Carolinas Chapter bylaws. Signature __________________________________________________ Date _______________________
For new members only: Please circle how you heard about the Carolinas Chapter: Friend NCRS Website
Carolinas Chapter Website The Corvette Restorer Chapter invitation letter Other car event Other_________
Rev. Jan 2015
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Hendrick Performance is looking to purchase NCRS Flight-judged
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