Husker News 'N' Views - Cornhusker Corvette Club

Husker News ‘N’ Views
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April, 2012

CHARITIES
NKF 50/50……………………….5
Editor’s note
Interested in writing an article for the
newsletter? Give me a call or send an
e-mail (gnkbrisbois@q.com)
Table of Contents
CCC NEWS
New Members……………………….4
Birthdays…………….…………….. 5
Event Schedule.....……………12 & 13
President’s Message……………….. 8
Governor’s Update………………… 6
Minutes…………………….24 thru 25
CCC Contributors………….27 thru 33
DID YOU KNOW
Our General Meetings are held at the Bel Air Banquet Room
every month. There is no charge for the use of the room, but
we are required to purchase a minimum amount of dinners.
If you would prefer a salad you can call ahead and request one
be made up for you. The phone number is (402) 333-5505.
Your support please.
About the cover: Touring Boys Town on St. Pat’s
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT.............………….Bob Speckmann………..402-493-8776
VICE PRESIDENT...…..….…..Kevin Reit…………..….402-896-6155
SUMMER FESTIVAL DIRECTORS… Dave Williams…..402-359-2355
Ben Williams…….308-384-7493
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR…Kevin Kohlscheen. 402-502-0926
GOVERNOR...........…………...Gary Brisbois…...…….....712 545-4253
SECRETARY………………….Pattie Bena…………..…..402-657-8790
TREASURER................……….Tom Horeis………...……402-334-7449
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR…….Kevin Neve...…………. ..402-733-2290
SOCIAL DIRECTORS……...Mark & Pam DeLong……...402-502-5776
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR. ...Marie Manz……..……….402-597-3554
AT LARGE……... …………….Ken Bena……..………...402-896-9370
Gary Ferguson……….....402-289-4164
EDITOR………………………Kathy Brisbois…………...712 545-4253
APPOINTED OFFICERS
POINTS CHAIRMAN……...J. B. Benedict…….……….402-734-3030
WEBMASTER………………..Joe Eller……….....……. 402-298-5160
Cindy Kohlscheen……...402-502-0926
MASTER at ARMS…………..Bill Anderson……..…... .402-496-3749
HUSKER NEWS ‘N VIEWS is a monthly publication of the Cornhusker Corvette Club, expressly
for its members. Articles submitted for publication must be received by the editor by the 1st Thursday
of the month. The General Membership Meeting is held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30
PM at Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 W. Center Road. Join us early for dinner when you can. The
Board of Directors Meeting is the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM at Clancy’s on 114th St just
off Dodge. All members are welcome at the Board Meeting. Correspondence can be mailed to:
Cornhusker Corvette Club, P.O. Box 214, Boys Town, NE 68010
Websites: CCC: www.cornhuskercorvetteclub.com
National NCCC: www.corvettesnccc.org
Regional NCCC: www.westregionnccc.com
“Chevrolet Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.”
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CCC welcomes
new members!
FYI: The “odometer” under the
CCC logo shows all of our members
including Social. The
330 “odometer” under the NCCC logo 320
reflects the NCCC membership.
Brian Bronson is joining
CCC with a 2009 Red Z06.
Brian used to race mini
sprints. His first Corvette
was a 2008 Z05. His hobby
is flying planes and cycling.
Welcome to CCC Brian.
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Duane “Stoney” Livermore
is joining CCC as a
General Member with a
1964 White Roadster.
Duane works for the Regional
Jet Center in Bentonville,
Arkansas. Welcome
back Duane!

Thank You!!!
I wanted to express my thanks for all the wonderful cards I received after my surgery. The
cards were a wonderful surprise and they really enhanced my recovery. I wanted to tell
everyone how much I appreciated them.
Thank you
2 Ranee Brown
3 Mary Low
7 Linda Werchan
7 Francy June
8 Carolyn Reade
10 Jan Mason
15 Jennifer Campbell
Warren Hastings won the NKF 50/50
drawing for March. Couldn’t happen to
a nicer guy. Congrats!!!
Happy Birthday !!!
CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS IN MAY ARE:
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16 Bert Calentine
16 Gerald Koraleski
17 Steve Branecki
18 Ron Wolfe
19 Sheron Lambert
20 Al Mossman
21 Jane Reilly
23 Patty Christianson
25 Cheryl Faust
25 Lois Waterman
27 Pam Harris
29 Lowell Neuhaus
31 Keelan Stewart
Sharon Nelson won the March
birthday drawing and got first
pick of the door prizes.

Governor’s Notes
There has definitely been lots going on. Congratulations to all the entrants at
World of Wheels this year! You did the club proud. It takes lots of work to make
this event happen. Thanks everyone.
The DeLongs have had us out and about with our cars to see all kinds of sites and
to just spend time with our friends.
While you’re out and about, don’t forget about the NCCC discounts for members.
There are several places to get products to keep your cars bright and shiny or deck
them out with a special accessory. There is also a 15% discount at Choice Hotels
if you plan to do any traveling this summer. There is a company that offers
NCCC members a 10% discount on helmets. There are many other offers on the
NCCC website
(http://www.corvettesnccc.org/Friends.html) for you to check out.
May is almost here and we will be heading to St. Louis for another Governors’
Meeting. The WR competition season is shaping up with CCC hosting the first
weekend of the year in Lincoln on May 19th and 20th. That is followed by a fun
time in Chariton, IA over Memorial weekend with 3 Rallyes, a People’s Choice
and 11 Low Speeds. June 9 & 10 finds us in Sioux City for 12 Low Speeds. We
end June in Topeka for Convention. How’s that for an action packed couple of
months??
As always we are looking to our great members for coming out and lending a
hand. We especially need workers at convention. You will get a workers pass for
the day you work and you can participate in the People’s Choice, enjoy the hospitality
room and join in the nightly party on the day
you work. You will have to pay for dinner but the rest
of the activities are covered in the worker pass.
Keep ‘em shingin’!
Gary
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Corvette Esprit de Corps
If you attended the West Region Banquet at Casio’s last month hosted by our Club, you felt
the excitement in the air. Many well-deserving members received awards for club participation
and competition events. Unseen benefits of these awards are the new friends we
make in the six-state region, many of who were at the banquet.
A group spirit and sense of pride was felt as the Chairman of the National Convention discussed
plans for their variety of events planned to peak everyone’s interests. Sign-up sheets
for workers were available as more members made their commitment to attend Convention.
It’s an honor to be a small part of what so many working together can achieve as we share
in our common interest: Fun in our Corvette!
Let’s take the Esprit de Corps to Topeka
and help make this
The BEST Convention Ever!
Pattie Bena
Wizard of OZ theme night- The Cornhuskers agreed to put on a skit at the Convention Wizard
of OZ theme night. Chris Beebe wrote a skit outline that blends the Oz theme with CCC,
WR and National humor.
Cast of Characters: (with speaking parts)
The Wizard Cork Admas
Dorothy Pattie Bena
Toto Ken Bena
Tin Man Gene Gau
Lion George Horst
Scarecrow Jerry Koraleski
CAST CALL! . . . If Registered for Convention
We . . . Need . . . YOU!
Be part of the Scene or Introduce the Next Scene
Dress up as your favorite Oz character
Share ideas on “one-liners”
Pattie will help sew costumes & transport
Call or Email Pattie Bena or Gene Gau
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2012 World of Wheels
The World of Wheels show has come and gone. Cornhusker got a third
place trophy for their efforts and a 100.00 check. I must say I did not
agree with the judges on this one but who am I. I do know one thing
and that is it wasn’t for a lack of effort we had a lot of people come
down to give us a hand setting up the display and tearing it all down.
That is what makes this club so great. I wanted to thank everyone who
came down to support our club. We also had a great turn out Friday
night at the Quaker Steak and Lube and fun was had by all. Now to the
beautiful cars we had in the show this year! Jake & Carol Cartwright
won an Outstanding award for their class with a beautiful 2002 dark
blue coupe. Bob & Kris Speckmann received a Best award for their
class with their beautiful 65 maroon and white coupe. Ron & Liz
Bockerman won a Best award for their class with a very cool yellow 69.
JB & Trudy Benedict received an Outstanding award in their class with
their very Sharp 96 silver coupe. Mike Ratkiewicz received an Outstanding
award in his class with a beautiful 2011 coupe. Ron & Mary
Wolfe received a Best award for their class and a special outstanding
sport compact cash award for their awesome 67 white coupe. Great Job
Ron & Mary! Jerry & Michelle Benedict received an Outstanding
award for their 67 roadster and a special ISCA street achievement
award. So you can see the judges really did like all of our cars. I
wanted to also thank Ron Bockerman for bringing down his Mystery
motor that was very neat and everyone took a second look at that beautiful
piece. All and All I think it was a great show and can’t thank everyone
enough for all their hard work. That’s what makes being a Cornhusker
so great.
Jerry Benedict
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April Social’s
Saturday, April 14 th , Meet at the Gretna Rest Area located just west of Hwy 31 and I-80
We will depart at 9:00 A.M. for Lincoln, NE where we will tour the “Museum of American
Speed” aka Speedway Motors (exact location is 599 Oak Creek Drive). The tour will take
approximately 2½ hours. The cost of this tour is $5.00, which has to be prepaid at the
March club meeting. Checks to be made payable to CCC.
50 fellow Corvette members from two of the Kansas City Corvette Club’s (KCCA and
CCKC) are coming to Omaha on Saturday, April 14 th to tour the historic Joslyn Castle.
We have invited them to join us for an evening meal at Tish’s in Council Bluffs. Dinner
will be served at approximately 6:00 P.M. Lets be there at 5:30P.M. so we can welcome
them as they arrive in their Corvette’s! The evening will be filled making new friends,
good food and conversation. Lets show them what National Champions are! Food
choices and prices will follow at a later date.
Wednesday, April 18 th “Hamburger, Fries and Catch-up.” After paying your taxes, we
need a “Poor Man’s Meal.” Lets all meet at Big Red Keno, 8100 Cass Street in Omaha
and cheer each other up. Diner at 6:00 P.M. See ya!
Sunday, April 22 nd Have money in your pocket and gas in your tank! Meet at the Shopko
parking lot on South 84 th Street, just north of I-80 at 2:00 P.M. We will depart at 2:30 P.M.
for a Relaxing Cruise on the back roads to Wahoo, Ceresco, Ashland, Gretna, then back to
Omaha for Pizza at MaMa’s located at 15615 Pacific St.
Saturday, April 28 th CCC members, Dick & Sharon Nelson will take all of us on a Cruise
to Elkhorn, Iowa and back. Meet at the “Cabin” located just south of I-680 & exit #12 at
9:15 A.M. and depart at 9:30 A.M. We will travel thru Crescent to the Missouri Valley/
Logan Country Club where we will stop for a short break. Then we will proceed thru
Logan and Harlan on our way To Elk Horn where we will have lunch at the “Danish Inn”.
They have a great Danish Buffet $7.95/$8.95 or you can order from the menu. After lunch
we can visit some of the local attractions: (Danish Immigrant Museum, an Original Danish
Windmill, Quilt Shop, Norsemen Brewing Co).
Saturday, May 26 th , “LaVista Daze Parade”. We will meet at the Wendy’s parking lot
located at South 84 th & Giles Rd at noon. The Parade starts at 1:00 P.M. After the Parade
there will be a Social at “Texas R
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May Socials
Friday, May 4 th , 6:30 P.M. “Hamburger, Fries & Catch-Up” (Mexican Style) Come
Celebrate “Cinco de Mayo” with us. We will go to our Contributor; Cilontro’s located at
14440 “F” Street. Wear your Sombrero’s, stay late and have lots of fun!………………
Saturday, May 12th, Elvis (is in the building) at the Starlight Ball Room, Wahoo, NE.
Guys here is your chance to take out that special someone just before Mother’s Day and
show them special appreciation, a night out! Come for a fantastic evening of music by Elvis
impersonator, Joseph Hall who comes directly from Branson, MO. Meet at the
Westside Baptist Church located at 150 th & West Dodge Rd. We will depart at 5:30 P.M.
We will eat upon arriving (food prices range from $5.00 to $7.00); the show starts promptly
at 7:00 P.M. Admission is just $20.00 per person. This must be pre-paid at the April
CCC monthly meeting. Make checks payable to CCC.
Saturday, May 19th, “Let’s Be Kids Again.” We will play Miniature Golf at Boulder
Creek located at 14208 “S” Street. We will have a meal choice of Coney Dogs or Loose
Meat Sandwiches (Made-Rite), side dish and drinks in their pavilion. The cost is $10.99
per person payable at the door upon arrival for the entire complete evening package. Here
is your chance to feel like a teenager once again. The fun starts at 6:30 P.M.
Saturday, May 26 th , “LaVista Daze Parade”. We will meet at the Wendy’s parking lot
located at South 84 th & Giles Rd at noon. The Parade starts at 1:00 P.M. After the Parade
there will be a Social at “Texas Road House in Town Center Papillion. (72 nd Street and
Hwy 370.
Corvette Racing - Results 12 hours at Sebring March 14
1. BMW
2. Corvette
3. Ferrari
4. Corvette
5. BMW
WOW - Corvettes placed 2nd and 4th in their class beating all 3 Porsche teams, Aston Martin
and a Ferrari!
Next race: Long Beach, CA
April 14
TV ESPN 2 at 6:30pm
Info provided by Kevin Kohlscheen
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The 2012 SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Please note: Some Events and Dates are tentative.
2012
April 14 Trip to Speedway Motors (details on pg 10)
April 14 Social at Tish’s (details on pg 10)
April 18 Hamburger, Fries… (details on pg 10)
April 19 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
April 22 Cruise & Pizza (details on pg 10)
April 28 Cruise to Elkhorn IA (details on pg 10)
April 26—28 NCM C5/C6 Birthday Bash Bowling Green, Kentucky
May 4 Hamburger, Fries… (details on pg 11)
May 5 Spring Swapfest 2012 Effingham, Illinois
May 5 Hot Dog Days at Leach Camper Sales
May 12 Elvis Social (details on pg 11)
May 17 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
May 17 NCM C4/ZR1 Gathering Bowling Green, Kentucky
May 19 Miniature Golf Social (details on pg 11)
May 26 LaVista Parade (details on pg 11)
May 30 NCM Z06 Fest Bowling Green, Kentucky
June 2 Hot Dog Days at Leach Camper Sales
June 21 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
June 23-29 NCCC Convention Topeka, Kansas
June 21—24 Bloomington Gold St. Charles, Illinois
June 24 Beardmore Car Show Bellevue, NE
July 19—21 Black Hills Classic (41 st Year) Sioux Falls, S. Dakota
July 15 H & H All Chevy Show Omaha, NE
July 19 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
August 9—11 Sandhills Open Road Challenge Arnold, Nebraksa
Auagust 9—12 Vettes on the Rockies Winter Park Resort
http://www.lgcacorvette.org/Development/VOTR2012/VOTR2012index.htm
August 10—12 Vettes in the Park Lake Okoboji
Visit our website for a lot more info at www.uofocorvetteclub.com
August 16 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
August 18 Woodward Dream Cruise Woodward Ave, SE Michigan
August 18 Harchelroad Car Show Imperial, NE
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The 2012 SCHEDULE of EVENTS cont’d
Please note: Some Events and Dates are tentative.
Aug 31—Sept 3 Summer Festival 2012 Omaha Metro Area
Sept 20 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
Sept 13—16 Corvette Funfest Effingham, Illinois
Oct 4—7 Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend Eureka Springs,
Arkansas
Oct 18 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
Oct 31 NCM American Warrior Recgonition Bowling Green, Kentucky
Nov 1—3 NCM Vets ‘n’ Vettes Bowling Green, Kentucky
November 15 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
December 20 CCC General meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall
**************************************************************
Board meetings are held the 1st Thursday of each month at Clancy’s,
just off Dodge on N 114 th St. All members are welcome to attend.
Go to http://www.westregionnccc.com/flyers.htm
to find all West Region Event Flyers.
West Region Competition Schedule
May 19—20 12 Low Speed Events in Lincoln at Southeast Community College
May 26—28 Memorial Weekend Events in Chariton IA hosted by CCI
June 2—3 7 Low Speed Events in Omaha hosted by Heartland
June 3 People’s Choice Car Show in Missouri Valley, IA
June 9—10 12 Low Speed Events in Sioux City at the Air Nat’l Guard Base
June 9 People’s Choice Car Show in Blair, NE
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 10, 2012
Today was the day for wearing the green,
Driven our Corvettes and getting out and being seen.
Thirty-seven cars, a great time, sixty-five CCCer’s had,
Pretending they were Irish,” Oh my, me lad!”
After the parade down Omaha’s streets,
We all headed to Clancy’s, didn’t miss a beat.
We talked, drank, ate, and saw things fly in the air,
Then a few people got up, out of their chair.
If you missed this day for driving and wearing your green,
And lots of strange people, the likes you ain’t seen,
Plan on joining us next time with your Corvette, lad,
For the grandest time, will be had.
Mark and Pam De Long
To see more pictures go to:
https://picasaweb.google.com/CornhuskerCC/2012StPatsParadeClancyS#
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List of Awards Not Picked Up
10 Year Awards
Earl Buckles Jonathan Darling
Addie Deeds Jim Deeds
Nick Ekberg David Kunes
Andy Kunz Marvin Kunz
Jim Miller Jose Novoa
Laura Novoa Greg Overfield
Judy Overfield Vern Welch
Ron Wolfe
20 Year Awards 30 Years Awards
Pat Walling Walt Stecki
NCCC Competition Award
Chet Leedom
Service Awards
Ron Bockerman
Anita Poss
Please contact Don Angeroth, DAngeroth@cox.net, or phone: 712-323-
7406 to let him know when you will be at the monthly meeting.
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NCCC Family Helping Family Program
We would like for this program to be available for use by all NCCC members. If you are
traveling and something would happen to you or your car, wouldn’t it be better to have a fellow
NCCC member to help you out instead of a stranger?
To make this program successful, we will need to enlist your Club and Region’s assistance.
Each Region Executive is asked to forward this information to each of the Governors in
their region to sign up at least two or more club members from each individual club to be on the
contact list. We hope out of each club member that signs up, we would have someone that has
mechanical knowledge, someone with a trailer, someone with a spare bed and if someone
wanted to stop and have a cup of coffee and conversation that we have someone sign up for just
that.
If you decide to sign up, then you have agreed to provide assistance for free, to help out a fellow
NCCC member. You have made a commitment to respond as soon as you can or to find
someone else who can. We don’t want someone to wait for hours just because it may be in the
middle of the night. If it was you that was needing help, you would want someone to respond as
quickly as possible. We would hope that the person receiving assistance would offer some type
of appreciation, maybe help with gas money or even lunch.
This list will not be used for outside Solicitations or Distribution. It is intended to be
used for NCCC member assistance. Please do not use this list to ask about what tires to buy or
if you are looking for a particular part unless you have broken down and this is the kind of assistance
you need. Do not make a mailing list for solicitations or jokes from this list.
Each member of NCCC will be informed on how to access this list by information provided
by their club’s governor. A separate form will be used for you to volunteer and that will
also be place on the NCCC web site. The information you provide will be in a secure nonpublicly
linked area. We ask that the form or information on the form be sent to 3 individuals
who have volunteered to help get this program started. Each of the 3 individuals will have certain
Regions assigned to them and we ask that you submit your information to that individual.
Hal Tumbleson can be reached at e-mail address BusinessManager@corvettesnccc.org
or fax number 719-667-7266 or phone number 719-641-7275. Hal will have the Michigan,
Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Roadrunner, West and West Coast Regions assigned to him.
Douglas McMahan can be reached at e-mail address PublicRelations@corvettesnccc.org
or cell phone number 972-998-1589. Douglas will have the Carolina, Florida, Midwest, Southeast
and Southwest Regions assigned to him.
Ron Ruston can be reached at e-mail address Sergeant-at-Arms@corvettesnccc.org or
phone number 405-348-3545. Ron will have the East, East Ohio, Indiana, Northeast and West
Ohio Regions assigned to him.
Please consider becoming a CCC host for this program. Talk to Gary Brisbois if you are
interested or want additional information. Thanks.
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Boys Town Tour
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2012
Thirty CCC members spent 2 hours on Saint Patrick’s Day touring Boys Town, a home
for special boys and girls, founded by Father Flanagan, an Irishman from Ballymoe, Ireland.
After meeting at the Visitors Center, touring the stamp display, and looking at pictures that Bob
and Kris Speckman brought along of a CCC group that toured Boys Town in 1992 the group
was met by two Boys Town students who guided a tour of the campus. They pointed out the
Credit Union, Music Hall, High School, Cafeteria, Career Center and the Palrang Gymnasium.
Upon arriving at the Boys Town Museum the tour guides shared a brief history of how
Boys Town came to be and its original location. As the group proceeded through the museum
the guides explained the displays, pictures, and artifacts that depicted Boys Towns early history.
Next the group walked past the Rose Garden and into the home of the famous Irishman,
Father Flanagan that was decorated like it would have been in the 1940’s. The group was awe
struck by Father Flanagan’s desk, which was made from two hundred fifty thousand pieces of
wood. From there the group walked through the Prayer Garden to Dowd Chapel where Father
Flanagan is entombed.
The tour ended with the group positioning themselves and their corvettes around a Boys
Town statue and taking a group picture.
Mark and Pam De Long
To see more pictures of this event go to:
https://picasaweb.google.com/CornhuskerCC/2012BoystownTour#
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CCC Points Standing as of April 1st
CCC MEMBER PNTS
# F NAME L NAME CCC
1 RAYMOND HARRIS 115
2 DONNA HARRIS 105
3 RON NORGARD 105
4 KEN BENA 95
5 MARK DE LONG 95
6 PAM DE LONG 95
7 GEORGE HORST 95
8 COLLEEN NORGARD 95
9 CORK ADAMS 85
10 PATTIE BENA 85
11 CAROLYN HORST 85
12 HARVEY LENERS 85
13 JO ANN LENERS 85
14 KEVIN REIT 85
15 LINDA WERCHAN 80
16 LINDA ADAMS 75
17 STEVE BRONNER 75
18 GENE GAU 75
19 JOAN HARSHBARGER 75
20 RICK HARSHBARGER 75
21 BOB READE 75
22 CAROLYN READE 75
23 JAYNE REIT 75
24 JAYNE SAINZ 75
Annual CCC Awards Banquet & Jan Mtg/Social
Hamburger, Fries, and Catchup Social
Valentine Party Social
CCC General Meeting for the month of February
Country Music Show, Louisville NE.
Annual St Patrick's Parade
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25 KATHY GAU 65
26 TOM HOREIS
KOHL-
65
27 KEVIN SCHEEN 65
28 JON MANZ 65
29 BOB SPECKMAN 65
30 KRIS SPECKMAN 65
31 PAT SWIFT 65
32 SANDY SWIFT 65
33 JB BENEDICT 60
34 GARY BRISBOIS 60
35 KATHY BRISBOIS 60
36 LINDA DAWES 60
37 PERRY DAWES 60
38 JERRY KORALESKI 60
39 RICHARD NELSON 60
40 SHARON NELSON 60
41 GAIL OSLER 60
42 DON BOWDEN 55
43 DAVID FERGUSON 55
44 BOB HEGWOOD 55
45 MARY HEGWOOD 55
46 VIC LARSON 55
47 MARIE MANZ 55
48 FELICIA WESSEL 55
49 NICK WESSEL 55
50 DAVID WITCHELL 55
Social Lunch at Clancy's after St Pats Parade
CCC General Meeting for the month of March
Boys Town Tour
World of Wheels Car Show, Cen Link Center Omaha
Road Trip to Treynor Iowa

1 st Road Trip this year
March 31, 2012
Fifty-five CCCer’s and 8 guests dusted off their Corvette’s for a fun filled day of cruising
the hills, and curves of Iowa. It was a warm, 90 degree, sunny day when the thirty eight
beautiful corvettes, loaded with sixty three great people, drove approximately 100 miles, on 2
lane roads to pass thru the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Minneola, Treynor, Oakland,
Hancock, Avoca, and Minden, IA.
Stops were made at the Rose Lodge in Treynor, Iowa to enjoy their finger lickin, good
chicken and then the group was off to Oakland, Iowa to tour their museum of local history.
Some of the locals in Oakland said, “That’s the most corvettes I’ve ever seen!” “What are you
all doing? Are you here for a parade or car show?” From Oakland the group proceeded north
to Avoca. A drive down Avoca’s main street, displayed their updated store fronts and mosaic,
bricked, downtown intersection. Some of the group said, “Avoca looks quite prosperous.” The
group went on to Minden, Iowa and traveled west to reach the Breezy Hills, vineyard and winery.
While traveling on County Road 13 a local young man was out with his video camera capturing
the breathtaking sight of the CCCer’s corvettes as they came over the hill approaching
the winery. Before heading back to Omaha the group enjoyed free samples of Dry, Semi Dry,
Sweet, Semi Sweet and Fruit Wines at Breezy Hill Winery.
If you missed this cruise, you won’t want to miss any of the upcoming cruises. We have
lots more planned, some even on Sunday’s. The next trip will be on April 14 th to Lincoln, NE to
tour the “Museum of Speed”, aka, Speedway Motors. We look forward to seeing you.
Marl and Pam De Long
To see more pictures go to
https://picasaweb.google.com/CornhuskerCC/TreynorIARoadTrip#
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C4 Bose Stereo Blues
by Lars Leadfoot
It was a pleasant, sunny Saturday morning. Margo and I had just left a gathering of the
Coffee and Cars group. We were rolling peacefully through the HyVee parking lot listening
to KFAB in my ’91 ZR-1.
Suddenly we heard a horrific high pitched screeching noise coming from the driver’s side of
the cockpit. It sounded like a binding speedometer cable, but of course there is no speedometer
cable in a ’91 Vette, and the sound continued unabated after I stopped. Panic was
setting in when I played a hunch and turned off the radio. … dead silence ... Voila, I knew
the problem! The Bose stereo system had crumped!
I decided to research the Corvette Bose stereo system. I found a ton of information on the
Internet. Bose uses a distributed system: a stereo unit in the instrument panel, two speaker/
amplifier enclosures in the front, and two more speaker/amplifier enclosures in the back.
There is also a CDM box (tuner/receiver) somewhere in the car. The layout varies from
model year to model year, and the system is upgraded every few years.
Bose systems are highly controversial. Advocates endorse them enthusiastically, but critics
hate them with a purple passion. One objection is that Bose, unlike the aftermarket suppliers,
customizes its system for each application and refuses to publish detailed specifications.
I thought about consulting an audio shop, but I knew they would tell me that the Bose is
crap and I should rip it out and replace it with their whizbang aftermarket system with
bright blue display and enough bass to rattle the windows. Cost aside, I didn’t like the
thought of an installer crawling around on my leather bucket seats, cutting holes in my door
panels, and splicing my cables.
A few companies claim they have equivalent replacement components (more or less) for
Bose systems. But I found one outfit that specializes in actually fixing and testing the original
parts: Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc. in Longwood, FL. I called FCSR and talked to a
technician. He asked a few questions and then diagnosed my problem. The filter capacitor
in the amplifier in the front speaker enclosure on the driver’s side had failed. It is a well
known problem, and the filter caps in all four speaker enclosures will eventually fail. He
suggested I remove all four amplifiers and send them to Florida for repair and testing. I ran
all this by Rich Cerveny at C&S Motorsports, and he confirmed it.
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There is a bunch of good information about Bose stereo systems on the Factory Car Stereo
Repair, Inc. (FCSR) Web site. The best part is that you can download detailed step-by-step
removal instructions complete with color photos for a few bucks. (FCSR accepts PayPal.)
Go to carstereohelp.net and click “Car Stereo Removal.” Select “Corvette” and the model
year.
The four amplifiers are screwed into molded plastic speaker enclosures. The rear enclosures
are obviously located beneath the speaker grilles in the luggage area. Removal is
fairly straightforward, but some of the mounting screws are deeply buried beneath the carpet.
I expected the front speakers to be under the dash or in the doors. But on the ’91-96
Vette, they are inside carpeted housings on the floor next to the frame siderails. The trim on
the door sills has to come off, but you don’t have to get into the doors or under the dash
(yet!).
The plastic enclosures are fragile, and the mounting tabs are easily broken in shipment (or
during installation for that matter!). The FCSR technician instructed me to remove the amplifiers
from the speaker enclosures for shipment. I labeled each amplifier (left front, right
front, etc.) as I removed it, and I segregated all the mounting screws in labeled jars to ensure
proper reassembly.
When I called FCSR to place the repair order, the technician laid a real zinger on me. He
informed me that the CDM box also contains the infamous filter capacitor, and he strongly
recommended having it upgraded too. I studied the assembly diagrams in the 1991 Corvette
Service Manual, and I discovered that the CDM box is located on the passenger side bolted
in place by the speed control behind the glove box. It’s almost as if GM built the whole car
around it! [It was relocated in later model Vettes with passenger side air bags.] I could
only imagine the chaos I could cause if I went poking around in the maze of cables and connectors
up there while lying in a twisted heap on my backside.
I realized it was time to get professional assistance. I explained my dilemma to Tom Van-
Vugt at C&S Dyno Shop, and he assured me that he could perform the removal and replacement
of the CDM box. It is a bit tricky, but he had done it numerous times before. I hired
him for the job.
I shipped the amplifiers and the CDM box to FCSR. I packed everything carefully, insured
the parcel, and crossed my fingers. FCSR repairs virtually all Bose models, but since there
are so many, they don’t generally stock them. A lost or damaged shipment might have been
disastrous.
The upgraded components came back in a few days. C&S installed the CDM, and I put
everything else back together over the next couple weeks. One word of caution. The courtesy
light under the dash on the passenger side is the high tech type that looks like a fuse.
DON’T TOUCH IT! A little oil on the glass, and the lamp will burn out immediately! I
turned on the radio, and it worked. Mission accomplished!
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CDM Box (Tuner/
Receiver) and
Three of the Four
Amplifiers
Front Speaker Enclosure
Rear Speaker Enclosure
Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc.
1987 Corporate Square Suite 159
Longwood, FL 32750
407.830.0777
http://www.carstereoremoval.com
M-F 9am—5pm EST
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INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Corvette Driving Season is here and one of the benefits of belonging to NCCC is the
liability insurance. The NCCC has contracted with Philadelphia Insurance through the Legacy
Insurance Network as the agents. Liability insurance provides coverage for damages in
case of a spectator’s bodily injury or property damage that is caused by a member or participants.
The coverage provided by Philadelphia is contingent upon having a signed waiver &
release form that was completed before the start of the event.
The NCCC policy provides protection for caravan / tours and other social events provided
these events are sponsored by the club and the event is “Published to the Public” (IE. Websites,
newsletter, written meeting announcement, etc…).
Folks usually think of insurance for racing events. After all that is the most dangerous thing
we do, right? Not all accidents are related to speed events. In fact, because of the controls
and risk management provided at speed events by the track organizers, it actually makes
them very safe for everyone involved. In contrast, parades, car shows and concourses have
their own dangers. In such events, spectators and other competitors are encouraged to view
participating vehicles. Many of the products used on tires like silicon tire shine can cause
very slippery conditions that may cause slips and falls. Should a spectator fall and injure
themselves, they are covered by the NCCC policy. Also, if a chair or canopy is knocked
into a car by the wind, it is covered by the NCCC policy.
There is a FAQ page that covers many insurance questions on the NCCC website (http://
www.corvettesnccc.org/Insurance/insurance_bblin_faq.pdf) if you want to check it out.
Also, ask your governor, Gary Brisbois, the WR RE, Jon Manz, the WR RCD, Jerry Koraleski
or the NCCC Secretary, Kathy Brisbois if you have a specific question. You have a lot
of resources here.
Have fun and please sign those waivers when asked.
From the Editor:
THANKS to everyone who contributed to this month’s newsletter.
You are what makes this fun to read.
This is a great group of people and you all have something interesting
to share. Please send me any pictures you take at club
functions to share in the newsletter.
Kathy
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Cornhusker Corvette Club
General Meeting, March 15, 2012
Sergeant-at- Arms, Bill Anderson announced the meeting will begin in five minutes and to turn off pagers and
cell phones.
President, Bob Speckmann gave a welcome and brought the meeting to order and announced Leota is selling
raffles.
Bob thanked and named the six members who parked cars at the Lincoln swap meet.
March birthdays were announced.
Secretary, Pattie Bena asked for a motion to accept February’s minutes. Kathy Brisbois made the motion, Warren
Hastings seconded. Pattie asked members planning to attend the Topeka Convention sign the various questionnaires
for follow up information regarding opportunities to participate in CCC club events on Theme nights and
win prizes for Best Costume, King and Queen of the Prom and Wine Tasting Competition and she is seeking members
interested in participating in a CCC club Oz skit on theme night. Suggestion sheets were distributed for member’s
input regarding interest in a variety of shirts at discounts and will report more information at next meeting.
Kathy Gau suggested the club order updated blankets with new logo years. A show of hands indicated 16 people
would commit to purchase a blanket. More information will be given next month.
Membership Director, Marie Manz introduced new members Brian Bronson and Duane ‘Stoney” Livermore
who is re-joining CCC.
Members at Large, Ken Bena and Gary Ferguson had no report.
Social Directors, Pam & Mark Delong announced the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was a success and sign- up sheets
are on the tables for upcoming events on 3/17, 3/31, 4/14, 4/18, 4/28 and a Wisconsin Dell trip June 7-10 which the
BOD approved be added to by-laws earning 25 points.
Editor, Kathy Brisbois is hoping members have read the newletter and appreciates any input from members.
Public Relations Director, Kevin Kohlscheen announced Robert Horseman from In the Garage will give a demonstration
in the parking lot at 7:00 prior to April’s General Meeting. He announced Wheel Tech in Benson is a
new contributor effective April 1 st . They offered to have a demo at their business. March invoices went out.
Kevin gave a plug for “12 Hours of Sebring and Lemans Series highlight with coming Sunday.
Treasurer, Tom Horeis gave the February financial report. This is the first month of the new fiscal year.
Announcements: General Meeting,
A Thank you was shared for the cards and kindness given on behalf of Mary Jo Hegwood and Margo Bertch.
Gene Gau gave information on the recent passing of LB216.
Erv said ‘yal come’ to the West Region Banquet on March 24th at Casio’s.
World of Wheels Chairmen, Jerry Benedict & Jake Cartwright announced move in is next Wednesday at 6
p.m. and ends Sunday at 7 p.m.
Activities Director, Kevin Neve announced CCC is approved for use of the Sioux City Air National Guard facilities
for a 7 & 5 event autocross scheduled for June 9, 11. He will reserve a block of rooms at the Super 8 on Singing
Hills Drive.
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Regional Competition Director (RCD), Jerry Koraleski announced sanctions are coming in slow with the region’s
emphasis on convention. The 2013 rulebook review is considering re-classification of cars to eliminate so
many one car classes. He gave updated numbers with 269 registered for Topeka convention of which 29 are CCC
members. There will be a meeting of convention chairs Saturday 3/24 since most are here for the banquet. The
need for additional workers will be discussed and other final details
Webmaster, Joe Eller reported the CCC website is up to date and let him know of anything missing.
Summer Festival Directors, Ben & Dave Williams announced the Friday, 8/31 social with tech/registration will
be at Clancy’s. They are looking the volunteers for Saturday’s Rallye, Car Show and Funkhana. Sunday, 9/3 is a
low speed event at either MAC or Iowa Western. More will be known by the end of March. MAM high speed
scheduled for Monday. Ben is working on shirts.
Governor, Gary Brisbois reviewed some of the topics discussed at the recent meeting in St. Louis. He encouraged
members to purchase $10 FOCA memberships for grandchildren or other family members under 16. He reviewed
the National and Regional Scholarship eligibility and directed members to the NCCC website for applications.
National applications due May 5; Regional applications go to Jon Manz by August 1. The fees members
pay to have permanent race numbers each year contributes to the scholarship fund.
On April 1, Day Passes for Convention will go on sale.
Vice President, Kevin Reit thanked Bob and Chris Speckmann and Allen Sohl for serving on the Rules Committee.
After Kevin explained the changes, Kathy Gau made a motion to accept the revised Operating Rules and Job
Descriptions; Paul Bohannon seconded and the motion passed.
Points Chairman, JB Benedict announced a point’s update is on the back table with a Leach signup sheet for
May 5 and June 6. He shared information about the 2013 Collector’s Edition Z06.
The club will have a display at the Offutt Air Show on Saturday, 8/25. Those interested should contact Cork Adams
by June 1 st for your DL number to be added to the base access list.
Old Business: none
New Business: none
The winner of the birthday drawing was Sharon Nelson.
The 50/50 Raffle winner was Warren Hastings ($139 to the Kidney Foundation and $139 to the winner).
A motion to adjourn was made by Erv Gunderson and seconded by Warren Hastings.
Respectfully Submitted,
Pattie Bena
Secretary
Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever...
Never let the brain get idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
Author Unknown
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Our Contributors
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84 th & L
Omaha, NE
402-339-2222
www.hhchevy.com
Beardmore Chevrolet
418 Fort Crook RD N
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402-734-2525
www.beardmorechevy.com
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Gregg Young Chevrolet
180 th & W. Dodge Road
Omaha NE
402-425-0724
www.gychevy.com
Harchelroad Motors
316 Broadway
Imperial NE
1-888-727-9737
www.harchelroadmotors.com
Sid Dillon Chevrolet
2 Fremont locations
Chevrolet
2500 East 23rd
402-721-2233
Lincoln
Buick Nissan Hyundai
2627 Kendra Lane
402-464-6500
Wahoo
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257 West A Street
402-443-4244
www.siddillon.com
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Buick Cadillac Mazda
GMC Truck
2420 East 23rd
402-721-2448
Blair
Chevrolet
2261 South Hwy 30
402-426-4121
Harley-Davidson
Omaha/Fremont
402-289-5556
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Mid America Motoworks
17082 N US Hwy 45, PO Box 1368
Effingham IL
866-377-2259
www.mamotorworks.com/corvette
Leach Camper Sales
1-80 Lake Manawa Exit
½ mile south & ½ mile west
712-366-2581
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Skidmore Insurance
17607 Gold Plz #108
Omaha NE
402-330-9200
www.steveskidmore.com
Cascio’s Steak House
1620 S. 10th Street
Omaha NE
402-345-8313
www.casciossteakhouse.com
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Action Batteries American Discount Awards
7911 J Street 4855 S 137 th Street
Omaha NE 68127 Omaha NE 68137
402-339-1667 402-895-7409
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Auto Trim Design Bellevue Tire & Auto Svc
10041 Scott Circle 2111 Franklin Street
Omaha NE Bellevue NE
402-593-9999 402-292-8533
Website: www.atdomaha.com http://bellevuetireandauto.com
e-mail: autotrimdesignomaha@gmail.com
Big Red Sports Bar
Lincoln
955 West O Street
402-434-7789
Omaha
8100 Cass Street
402-390-9495
http://bigredkeno.com
Fremont
2323 Laverna Street
402-721-8545
Norfolk
2101 W Pasewalk Ave
402-371-3068
Breeze Catchers Bruno’s Autoworks
Harvey & JoAnn Leners 13715 B Street
5426 South 185 th Street Omaha NE 68144
Omaha NE 68135 402-597-9820
Email: breezecatchers1@aol.com www.BrunosAutoworks.com
Web Site: www.breezecatchers.net
C & S Dyno
11308 South 152 nd Street
Omaha NE 68138
402-896-8199
e-mail: motoxracer022001@yahoo.com
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Certified Transmission
Northwest Millard Central
110 th Northwest Millard Central
110 & Maple 13225 Q St 7516 Pacific
402-493-0600 402-896-8799 402-393-3306
th & Maple 13225 Q St 7516 Pacific
402-493-0600 402-896-8799 402-393-3306
Bellevue Council Bluffs
1303 Ft Crook Rd 2112 W Broadway
402-734-4450 712-328-1308
www.certifiedtranmission.com
Cilantro’s Bar & Grill Computer & Network Services
14440 F Street 402-592-8960
Omaha NE 68137
402-895-0384
Clancy’s Pub
114 th & Dodge 168 th & Center
402-498-6400 402-505-4400
http://clancysomaha.com/
Elite Auto Spa Geico Insurance
10808 Blondo Street 13026 West Center Rd
Omaha NE Omaha NE
402-614-4444 402-491-4100
www.eliteautospaomaha.com www.geico.com/insurance-agents/nebraska/omaha/jonmanz/
IN the GARAGE Lyle’s Tires
17660 Wright Plaza, Bay #16 4310 South 84 th Street
Omaha NE 68130 Omaha NE
402-934-7696 402-331-3701
Northwest Bank
14320 Arbor Street 9719 Giles Rd
Omaha NE Bellevue NE
402-537-0300
www.bank-northwest.com
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Mike's Corvette & Auto
Mike Quine – Owner
7414 SE 52nd Street
Carlisle, IA 50047
515.989.0356 Shop 515.240.7799 Cell
mquine861@aol.com
Office West Lounge PM Financial
1266 S 119 th Ct 11920 Burt Street, Suite 140
Omaha NE Omaha NE 68154
402-330-1122 402-491-3400
www.pmfinancialomaha.com
e-mail: Kporter@pmfinancialomaha.com
Parkers Smokehouse
2 Locations:
64 th & O Street Hwy 6
Lincoln NE Ashland NE
Peers Autoworks Quaker Steak & Lube
8802 Washington Circle 3320 Mid America Drive
Omaha NE 68127 Council Bluffs IA 51501
402-331-1106
Dan: 402-612-8285 712-322-0101
Don: 402-690-3619 http://quakersteakandlube.com
www.peersautoworks.com
R & G Service Center Rojam Machine
14305 C Circle 8520 G Street
Omaha NE Omaha NE 68127
402-330-2820 402-593-9803
S & W Fence Texas Roadhouse
15803 Pacific Street 7302 Olson Drive
Omaha NE Papillion NE
402-333-5722 402-592-7427
888-833-3623 www.texasroadhouse.com
www.sw-fence.com
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8404 W Center Rd 1207 South 35 th Street
Omaha NE 68124 Council Bluffs IA
402-391-3223 712-323-5456
800-283-0660 http://tishs.com
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Village Inn Wheel Tech
3809 Twin Creek Drive Owner—Randy Frost
Bellevue NE 68123 6120 Binney Street
402-292-4300 Omaha, NE 68104
www.VillageInn.com www.wheeltechinc.com
Wheatfield’s Eatery
One Pacific Place Old Market Shadow Lake
1224 S 103 rd Street 1206 Howard Street 7775 Olson Drive
Omaha NE Omaha NE Papillion NE
402-955-1485 402-991-0917 402-592-9713
http://wheatfieldscatering.com
For Sale: 1997 Corvette Coupe. Black on Black 6 speed.
Second owner only 42,000 miles Show car never raced.
$23K Info contact: awasson@ihdkc.com or 816‐804‐8900
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For sale: Price reduced ** 2003 corvette coupe, millennium yellow, 6 speed, Z51, long tube headers,
high flow cats, hurricane air intake, heads up display, chrome Z06 wheels & Kuhmo tires,
misc. aesthetic upgrades, 34,000 miles. $ 22,000.00
Call Pat at 402-681-3739.
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FOR SALE: Price reduced ** Black 04' Corvette coupe, 42k miles,
6 speed. Asking $22,000. Contact Roger Schuller 333-8181.
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For Sale: 1988 Corvette, 350 cu, auto, Z52 pkge, Teal/black color. 5 pt harness/fire ext, 2
tops, 130k miles, extra set of wheels with 2 good race tires, good auto crosser. $5000 firm.
Dennis 402-672-8536.
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FOR SALE: 1995 24ft wells cargo enclosed trailer. New axles, brakes 2010. Side access door,
rear load ramp. Easily pulls with SUV.
Steve Bronner 402/681/9098
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FOR SALE: Set of 4 wagon wheels for C5 with run flat tires (tires would be good for racing).
Asking $350 for all. Contact Mike at (402) 690-1768 or (712) 227-0101
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For Sale: 1993 Corvette coupe. Black with black interior. LT1 350/auto. 67k miles. 2nd
owner. Aftermarket wheels with newer tires. New battery.
$10,500. Call Steve at 402-305-4518
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FOR SALE: 1956 Corvette Roadster, black, gray coves, red int. #'s matching car. 265ci 225hp
twin carbs. Excellent driver and show car.
Asking $56,000 OBO.
Contact Ron @ 402‐298‐8164 or email ronsarno@windstream.net
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For Sale: 1998 Corvette Indy Pace Car, 6 speed, 5.7 litre, 345 H.P.
1163 were built, and only 547 had 6 speed transmissions
15, 474 miles
This car started life in the National Corvette museum and then to a private collector and
I now own the car. (Third owner) To my knowledge the car is perfect, very unusual color
combination.
Call Jim (402) 455-3257
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FOR SALE: 1965 Corvette Stingray - red with saddle leather interior, convertible with hardtop
(hardtop needs headliner). Hood is a 'stinger' hood with white stripe (gives car a great
look) 327/365 engine converted to hydrolic lifters and heavier cam, original engine, transmission
and rear end, newer brakes, exhaust, convertible top newer. Car has been kept in good
shape. $44,900
Contact Rick North 402-968-8396
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FOR SALE: 1998 Corvette
Mrs. John D Moylan 517 Martin Drive North, Bellevue, NE 68005
PH# 402‐292‐6047 Phone for more information if interested.
Interested in placing an ad in the CAR CORRAL? Email me at
gnkbrisbois@q.com. Please Corvette related items only.
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Happy Easter !!
Until next month…
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