COB VETTE NEWS. July Anniversaries. What s Happening This Month See page three.

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1 COB VETTE NEWS Since 1981 Volume, 35 Issue 7 July 2016 Notes from the President First off, thank you to all the members who contributed non-perishable donations to the First Presbyterian Church. I'm sure they are appreciated. And a very special thank you to Ray & Debbie Schafer for handling the refreshments at our monthly meetings for a considerable period of time. Going forward we will draw names for members to help out each month with refreshments. We had another great club turnout for Corvette night in Akron, and special thanks to Dan & Debbie Wroblewski for their hospitality after the cruise. With so many great events going on this month, plus Father's Day, family birthdays, art shows garden shows, out of town events, our Super Cruise, plus regular cruise nights the days are flying bye. At the July meeting I will call on various members for quick reports on some of the many events they may have attended. I look forward to the rest of our summer and hope it stays dry with many more events to come. Besides seeing you at the July meeting, I hope to see you soon at an upcoming event. What s Happening This Month See page three. July Anniversaries 6 th Rocco & Debbie Buccilli 9 th Jim & Diane Strong 12 th Etiene &Julia Kojsza 12 th Joanne & Paul Brozyna 17 th Jim & Marie Fetes 24 th Rich & Patti Kirkland 26 th Dave & Kathy Huber 29 th Mike & Gail Gruber OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF Frank 1

2 Officers President Frank Pastore Vice President --Wayne Scudder Treasurer Marianne Pastore Secretary John Biggie Board of Directors Sue Brownlee Dick Brownlee Mike Buccilli Bruce Graham Jim Kelly Skip Polowy Rich Zahner Committees Membership Newsletter Phone Comm. Sunshine Comm. Webmaster Activities Dir. Club Photographer Or Barbara Lipome Dennis Buckley Lynda Graham Karen Rothenberger Diane Skeide Jim Bonus Lynda Graham Dan Krakowski Face Book page Manager Dan Wroblewski Liaison for Out of Town Corvette Clubs Mike & Lee Buccilli July Birthdays 1 st Mike Erdey 1 st Carol Hall 5 th Kim Hoyt 6 th Jim Strong 9 th Jim Kuczmarski 10 th Joanne Brozyna 13 th Carl Balmas 17 th Sue Blum 18 th Debbie Tkach 20 th Roberta Strychalski 29 th John Heffernan 30 th Jim Bonus Meeting every second Saturday of the month at First Presbyterian Church 9675 Main St. Clarence, NY, Meeting starts 7:00 p.m. Visit us at: Send Newsletter Articles To: Dennis Buckley djbuckley40@yahoo.com Submissions must be in by the 26 th Late submissions will be published the following month. 2

3 WHATS HAPPENING IN JULY July 4 Grand Island Parade - 8am at Burger King - Frank Pastore July 6 Cappollino Chevrolet Cruise--Boston State Rd.--Cruising for Scouts 4pm- 9pm July 8 Paddock Chevrolet Car Show - Kenmore NY (4pm - 9pm) July 9 Pirates Festival Car Show Krull Park, Olcott, NY (9am-3pm) July 9 COB Club Meeting Clarence Church (7pm- 9pm) July 10 Harbor Cruise Dunkirk July 10 Old Sanborn days July 11 Lockport Corvette Cruise Night Ida Fritz Park, 5pm July Syracuse Nationals Hot Rod Show July 15 St. John Baptist Alden July 16 Hoover dairy Car Show 10am -6pm July 21 Charcoal Corral Cruise July 23 Sunset Drive Car Show- Hospice 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 9am-4pm July 24 Woodlawn Diner Breakfast Cruise 3200 Lakeshore Rd 9am 12noon July 27 Root Beer Float Cruise Beechwood Homes, 2235 Millersport Hwy Getzville (6pm-8pm) July Sylvan Beach All Corvette Show Trip to Sylvan Beach, NY July 31 Dick Pendleton Car Show Grand Island, NY (9am -4pm) 1978 Silver Anniversary Edition This year marked the Vette s 25th birthday, and Chevrolet marked the occasion with 15,000 or so Silver Anniversary editions. The recipient of the first two-tone paint scheme offered in more than 15 years, the car also got aluminum wheels and sport exterior mirrors. The package cost just under $800. 3

4 WILLIAMSVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE Once again COB participated in the Williamsville Memorial Day Parade. This is always a fun event for the Club and I believe we had 35 or 36 corvettes parading in rows of two. We are a big crowd pleaser with lots of waving and picture taking. After the parade we joined the fun at the After Party held for parade participants hosted by the Lamm American Legion Post and the Amherst VFW. 4

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8 Engineering Society of Buffalo Car Show COB members attended the recent car show sponsored by the Engineering Society of Buffalo. Winning awards were Pete R., Dennis B., Skip P., Dave H., Frank P., John D., and Dick B. 8

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10 Reprinted from: Photos and Words: Myles Kornblatt for Bold Ride The World s Only Right-Hand Drive 1963 Corvette Z06 is Still a Mystery A one-of-a-kind Corvette is always attractive, but the fact that it s an unsolved mystery makes it irresistible. There s plenty of info on the only right-hand drive 1963 Z06 Sting Ray to make it tantalizingly exotic, but there s just enough is still missing to make us all want to search the farthest corners of the internet. The story starts with General Motors sending its brand new second-generation 1963 Corvette to Australia. The Sting Ray seemed to be a natural fit in a country that also loves big V8 engines. So for a show car, GM made sure its Aussie arm at Holden was given a coupe with the most potent and expensive option on the list. Checking the Z06 box in 63 nearly added 50 percent to the base price of a Corvette. In theory, the cost was prohibitive so that only those who needed this race-ready package would put down the money, and regular drivers wouldn t have it on the streets. The Z06 included a larger 36.5-gallon fuel tank for racing, upgraded Al-Fin brakes with added cooling, and an improved suspension, including stiffer springs, shocks, and front anti-roll bar. But what really 10

11 made it the top Corvette was the fuel-injected 327 cubic-inch L84 V8 that was rated at 360 horsepower. GM sent a Daytona Blue Z06 with dark blue interior and standard-size gas tank to Australia in time for the 1963 Sydney Motor Show. When this coupe went on display one major change had happened it was right hand drive. Most of us already know that Sydney and St. Louis drive on opposite sides of the road, but there is a bit more to why this car needed to be converted. After all, places like the UK often take pride in driving classic American left-hand drive vehicles on their side of the Atlantic. Despite being founded by outlaws, Australia has a surprising amount of regulations on lefthand drive vehicles. So while Chevy sent over the most potent machine in its lineup, the factory position of the steering wheel might have made it seem more like just a novelty. By 1964 the coupe was sold into private hands. It was kept in very original condition in Australia and seldom driven for over 45 years. Back in America, a perfect storm helped the Z06 earn legendary status. This expensive package was only offered for one year on the Sting Ray, and as a result there were only 199 made less than one percent of total production. Also, 1963 was the only year for the split window coupes. This makes a C2 Z06 a six-figure crown jewel in many car collections. So as these Z06s started climbing higher in value, having a one-of-a-kind car with an interesting pedigree became an irresistible prospect to Corvette fans. Just ask Terry Michaelis. The Corvette has been good to him. In fact, if you buy a car from his ProTeam Corvette, Michaelis asks for the right of first refusal when/if you go to sell it because he probably still sees value in it. So he eagerly snatched up the Australian Z06 when it came up for sale in Once it arrived at the ProTeam facility in Napoleon, Ohio, Michaelis found he had a true survivor. The coupe had traveled less than 22,800 miles in its lifetime; its original paint still had a high-gloss shine; and the all-important numbers-matching L84 V8 was in the engine bay. But what makes this a true one-of-a-kind also gives it a bit of a quirky setup. While it might seem simple to produce a mirror image of the C2 s dual cowl dashboard, it s not completely easy to make a right-hand drive 63 Corvette. Besides having to re-route essential components like the steering and throttle, the interior has always favored the left side. So the pedal setup is a bit cramped, and the headlight dimmer button could only find a home mounted in the center of the foot well. The car has remained in the same condition today. While it is for sale, it seems Michaelis is more content just to take this coupe on tour. In its first few years stateside this Z06 has won at places like Bloomington Gold as well as been displayed at the Amelia Island Concours and Concours of America at St. Johns. 11

12 If this timeline seems somewhat incomplete, the people at ProTeam would agree. There are still a lot of rumors surrounding this coupe, and it doesn t help that most of its history is half a world away. So there s still a huge hunt for real evidence that includes: Was Holden showing off the car to gauge positional for limited sale? Are there photographs proving it was RHD at in Sydney and Melbourne? Was it given specialist parts while on display? The rear end has a dealer tag from R.C. Phillips Sports Car World. Did they broker the first sale or were they also part of conversion to right-hand drive? Did this car win Best of Show at the first Corvette Club show in Australia? ProTeam actually has a list on their website of what they know and what needs to be confirmed. None of the questions are easy ones, but that s part of the fun of a classic car mystery. Someone out there is holding onto a piece of this puzzle, and the fun part is sometimes the key could be hiding in your bookshelf. 12

13 12th Annual All Corvettes are invited to attend the Caravan & Luncheon Sunday, August 21, :30 AM to 3 PM Hosted By: COB Escorted Caravan, Gathering at Cappellino Chevrolet Inc Boston State Road, Boston, NY at 8:30 AM Lunch Buffet & Awards at The Grapevine Banquets, 333 Dick Rd., Depew, NY Pre-Registration is Required Limited to 150 Corvettes Assembly & check in 8:30 am Drivers Meeting: 9:45 am Departure at 10:00 am Portion of Proceeds to support local charities Free Custom Caravan T Shirt (1) per Car Door Prizes 50/50 Split 9000 Boston State Road Boston, NY Continental Breakfast Sponsored By Cappellino Chevrolet Inc. Grapevine Banquets OPEN Cash Bar 12:00 noon Lunch Buffet --- 1:00 pm Registration includes: Buffet Luncheon, tax & gratuity Mail registration form & check payable to:: Corvettes of Buffalo C/O Robert Joseph, 12 Dover Ct, Lancaster, NY *** NO Later than August 4, 2016 Note: Confirmation of your registration will be done by . Cancelled check is your receipt of registration, unless you pay by cash. Name (s) : Address: Phone : Club/ Group: Year & Color of Corvette: Signed: E Mail: Registration: Driver $40. Passenger $30. = Total (1) Free T Shirt size: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Additional T Shirts S, M, L, XL---$15.00 ea. 2XL, 3XL---$17.00 ea. Total Enclosed $ Please complete this form and mail it along with your check. This form must be signed and submitted. Participants assume all risks and liabilities for their actions and their vehicles. By signing this form I release Cappellino Chevrolet, The Grapevine Banquets and Corvettes of Buffalo from any and all liability. For more Info Contact: Robert Joseph (716) Return bottom of Flyer with Payment Check or Norma Joseph (716)

14 2015 Caravan Drivers Meeting Drivers Meeting 2015 Registration 2015 Breakfast Corvettes of Buffalo 2016 Picnic Hi all, Just to give some quick info. on our 2016 picnic. Date Aug. 14th. 11am -? place Tonawanda Firemen's Park 318 Two Mile Creek Road, Tonawanda Lunch will cooked onsite by BBQ Master Michael Bampton. Lunch will be smoked pulled pork sandwiches, roasted chicken half s, baked beans, coleslaw, ears of corn grilled or boiled, Butter(salted & unsalted), 3 different BBQ sauces, Salt/Pepper. Anyone able to bring an appetizer, salad, or desert would be appreciated. There will be a signup sheet at July meeting. There will be cold pop & water. If you want to bring beer or wine in a cooler that's ok. Thank you, Wayne & Sally Scudder

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17 Ace Hardware Corvette Show I would like to thank everyone who came out to the Ace Hardware to help celebrate their Customer Appreciation Days. Plus, as always the Vettes looked great. Thanks to Jim, Ace manager for giving all the drivers a goodie bag and also for selecting a special prize to hand out. Wayne Scudder was the winner. Thanks again. Mike Buccilli WNYCC Super Cruise Awards Winners of awards at the Western New York Corvette Super Cruise at Joe Basil Chevrolet. Bruce Mussehl - Best C7; Wayne Scudder - Best C3; and Sam Iraci - C2 Judges Choice. 17

18 COB Members Recipe Page Pizza Dip Recipe 1 14oz jar pizza sauce (Ragu) 1 6oz pkg pepperoni, sliced, chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 8oz pkg cream cheese Serving 14 Melt down cream cheese, in crock pot, add in other ingredients... cook on high for a couple hours... mix and serve with tortilla scoops, crackers or breadsticks. Enjoy! Debbie Schafer 18

19 Alexander Bay Island Trip -- Singer Castle Hi all, I just wanted to write a short article about our 1000 Island trip. Capt. Thompson Resort was very nice as usual, they also provided preferred parking for all 8 corvettes. The guided tour of Singer Castle was nice as was the boat tour, I also heard the Strawberry Margareta's were very good on boat ride back to the resort. The weather for drive to the resort and back home was amazing! I hope everyone had fun. Wayne 19

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21 A Brief history of Singer Castle A part of American history and local folklore meet at Singer Castle on Dark Island, located on the St. Lawrence River. Singer Castle is the only remaining/existing castle on our river to be completed, fully furnished and resided in during the heyday of the great builders and industrials in New York. Calumet and Castle Rest (Pullman) were both completed and lived in. (And both were prior to Towers.) The Castle remained in the possession of the original owners, the Bourne family, from its construction in 1905 until the mid-1960 s. Frederick Bourne was the fifth President of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, which is where the name Singer Castle came from. When the Bourne family summered there, it was called The Towers which comes from the inspiration that Ernest Flagg, the architect whom designed this structure, had after reading the book Woodstock by Sir Walter Scott. 21

22 WILSON CAR SHOW What a great day for a car show, warm with a little breeze and plenty of sun shine. It was nice to have 15 club members join us and the Grahams to attend the car show. Bob and Norma Joseph won for Best New Corvette. Mike Buccilli 22

23 1967 Vette Roadster Frame Off Restoration: (update July 2016) The following pictures of Gene and Berni' Colucci's 1967 Corvette Roadster on track for restoration this year. Thanks to Blair, Bill, Mike and yours truly(gene) the body came off the frame without any hitches. Intensive labor by the aforementioned guys produced the results documented in the following pictures. A detail frame picture shows correct matching numbers, frame chassis to VIN body plate. Pencil rubs and cleaning top of frame rail that produced the original factory stamped numbers. Frame being sent out next week for grit blasting and factory black paint and white chalk markings to factory specs. Body will be rotisserie processed for completion. Paint will be ordered as Acrylic Lacquer Silver Pearl Code 986 to factory specs. Stay tuned... more to follow!! Gene and Berni Colucci 23

24 September All Corvette Gathering in Lancaster, Ohio As I mentioned at the February meeting I will be planning a 3 day trip to Lancaster, Ohio to attend the Ohio Corvette Alliance all Corvette Gathering. The dates are Friday September 9 th, Saturday September 10 th and Sunday September 11 th. The show date is Sunday September 11 th. I m planning to leave early on Friday and stop at the Football Hall of Fame in Canton and then continue on to the Hotel. It is roughly a 4 hour drive to the Hall of Fame and then an additional 1 to 2 hours to reach the hotel. As the event draws closer I will provide more specific details. You can also research the event on line by searching for Ohio Corvette Alliance Corvette Gathering. There is a wine and cheese party Saturday night before the show at the Holiday Inn Express. I have blocked 20 rooms at the host hotel The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. If you are interested you can call The Holiday Inn Express (740) , let them know you are with the Corvettes of Buffalo group, rooms are $89.00/night plus taxes. I hope you can come along. John Biggie 24

25 Wheels in Motion Car Show Saturday - July 23, 2016 To be held in Ontario Beach Park, Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY Sponsored By: The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee "Hosted by the Rochester Corvette Club Great Music, Food & Family Events 50/50 Raffles & Proceeds to benefit the Patriot Guard Riders of N.Y. Show Time: 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Rain Date July 24, 2016 Registration: 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Award Presentation: 4:00 PM Please make checks payable to: Rochester Corvette Club Mail to: Rochester Corvette Club, 386 Upper Valley Road, Rochester, NY, Early Registration: $ Must be postmarked by July 9, Early entries will receive a FREE Dash Plaque Late Registration: $ After July 10, 2016 and Day of Show Mail in Registration ends July 16, 2016 NO REFUNDS Questions? Contact: Dave Kuchman daleku51@aol.com Entry Form (Please print clearly) Wheels in Motion Car Show Office Use Name: Phone: Cash Address: State: Zip Check Car Club Affiliation: Car Year: Make: Model: Stock: Modified: Check # Date Rec. Entry # 25

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