Corvettes of Southeast Idaho
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As you can tell by this spiffy newsletter, we are STILL in the hotel. Supposedly
we'll be moving in two weeks. Anybody seen the movie "The Money Pit"? On
to some fun stuff.
August will be a very busy month. We have the Wild West Vette Fest, a fun
fast paced meeting at Hiesey Hot Springs (Aug 15), and we'll be leaving for
Bowling Green with the National Corvette Caravan. We also need a few people
to be on Channel 8 news "Backyard" show. Meet at Channel 8 news at 4:00-4:30
pm on Monday, Aug 16th.
We've been a very active group this summer, and I want to thank you for your
support. This month we had a contingent at Boise Vette Fest, Iona Days, and
Boomers Audio Car Show. Keep up the good work and Save the Wave!!.
August Birth Days
We still haven't moved in yet so we haven't found the disk. Happy Birthday
to everyone having a birthday this month.
We meet at the Broadway Dairy Queen on the fist and third Thursdays during
the summer months. Hope to see you there. Dairy Queen has been giving us
a free shake with the purchase of a value meal.
We'll meet at Pic-Nic shelter #1 on August 15th at Heisey Hot
Springs. We'll start at about 10:00 a.m. and go until whenever. There is
a pizza parlor, golf, and pools. We'll bring a grill, but we could probably
use another. Bring something to cook, or enjoy the food available there.
If you want to golf, it is advisable to call for Tee-times. They will take
times one week in advance.
DID YOU KNOW, by Egon
I know we have several 84 thru 96 cars with squeaky roof panels, Connie's
included. Now this drives some of us NUTS. Well I have found a solution and
now I see the product in Mid American catalog. Even the Corvette factory
made a production fix starting in 92.
The problem is the contact points where the screws that attach the roof are.
The kit from Mid America is 13 bucks, however just some felt fabric glued
on will solve the problem. Install some padding on both rear corners and
up front on the edge. If you want to know the exact location look in the
Mid America catalog. It worked for me.
Another item that GM has had problems with is the Alternator on late models.
Bearings was one thing. I would suggest that , say once a year you slip the
belt off and spin the alternator and listen and feel for a rough bearing.
It's a lot better to change these out BEFORE they go completely bad than
buy a complete alternator. Some bearings last forever some go bad at about
70,000 miles.
One other item, about once a year it is good to add a can of antifreeze water
pump lub to the radiator, then make a complete anti freeze change about every
three years.
If you have ever changed a water pump in some remote location, you will be
glad you took some precaution.
W W W
What a great time at the Wild Women Weekend. There were eight corvette club
women who enjoyed the Phantom of the Opera and a belly hurting laughter time
at Mullboon's. Bev's mom, Dorothy, and her sister Christy joined the group
also. Seven of the ladies caravanned down Saturday morning, Bev and her family
went down the day before to do a little shopping. Thanks for watching the
kids Brian. Linda Olsen and Wanda Pincock sure let down their hair when their
husbands aren't around. I think we embarrassed the waitress and waiter a
couple of times. Thanks to Connie for organizing such a wonderful weekend
and for Chris for making the motel reservations.
Calling all members. We need your support for the show. We would like to
have as many of our own members at the show this year that can possibly make
it. Come join us it is a great time. We are requesting door prizes from our
club members. Any donation would be appreciated. Please give your door prize
to Terry & Kelly Armstrong or Bev & Brian Novak.
Ten corvettes showed up for the first annual Iona Days Car show. They also
had fifteen other cars show up. It sounds like it was a great success Betty
& Lynn. Thank you for everyone who supported this show.
August
5-8 Vettes on the Rockies, Frisco, Co.
15 Monthly Meeting at Hiesey
16 Channel 8 News
20-22 Wild West Vette Fest, West Yellowstone, MT
27-28 10th Annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show, Mackinaw City, Michigan
31 Leave for Caravan to NCM 5th Anniversary
1994 White/Red Leather interior, 6 speed, FX Suspension, BOSE CD & Speakers,
every available option. Warranty till 2006, Show Ready! $21,000 Lester Page
(406) 683-2984
SOLD
1973 Coupe, Has original L82 H.P. engine, air, tilt & tel. Steering wheel, and turbo 400 tranny. All numbers match through-out, original except for beautiful black metallic paint. Has had only two prior mature adult owners with lots of documentation back to original owner. This car is ready for road trips or car shows. It has wone numerous show awards. $11,500 firm. Contact Dick Bargman. (208) 458-4671