If you are, on-line, check out http://www.ncrs-rmc.org This is our new effort at communications in the cyber world of the Corvette enthusiast. Bob Davis has spent untold hours preparing the Web Page for our membership and all those other interested parties. The Newsletter is currently published in this space, for those that have access. At some point soon, we would like those members who have access to the Internet, to receive their Newsletters only through the Web Page. This will greatly cut down our costs to print and mail the Newsletter. The information is the same, with the addition of pictures and some other neat stuff. Our UK members can pick this up and communicate back to us via the Web Contact. This is a great way to do business. If you have any comments, please e-mail, call or write me. DJKazmierzak@worldnet.att.net    (303) 697-8428.

Since our last meeting, we have had two other occasions to get together for automotive related activities. The first being the Chapter activity of participation in the Polar Bear Swap Meet on January 31^st. Several members pitched in to help with this event to generate funds for the Chapter. We collected approximately $1000.00 for the members selling items with about $70.00 going into the bank for the Chapter. This was not as good as we did last year, but the weather turned bad, causing a lot of people to leave or not show up. Save your stuff for next year, because we’ll do it again. This is always a good way to start the year, especially when you can look at parts in the winter inside where it’s warm and dry.

Roy Sinor sent out the judging award points to all NCRS members this past month. I was quite pleased to receive my notification as I reached the 10.6 level. This was my goal when it was first announced several years ago that the Master Judge was established. It’s taken me 15 years to make it, but it’s worth it. The Corvettes you get to see and touch, the people you meet and friends you make are the prime points of any social-technical organization. I use the word social-technical because we are a technical focused organization, but we are also social. Without the people and the relationships we would have nothing. With now reaching this level, Master Judge, I will take on a different roll in the NCRS, and that is as Roy defined it in the Restorer. I will be focused on teaching others and helping you get to the 10.0. This began this past year when we instituted the judging schools on Bowtie and Survivor Corvettes. We always look for this and may not recognize it. Hopefully, RMC members will in the future.

Here is the schedule for activities in the near future. I would still encourage ANY RMC member who wishes to propose and coordinate a club activity to let me know so we can get it in the planned activities for the year.

March 21^st Corvette City – 11:00    General Meeting & Tech Session:

How to buy/drive a trailer: Chris will bring an enclosed trailer, and discuss features to look for, proper tie down techniques, proper towing techniques, etc.
Chair: Chris Watson

April 2-4^th NCRS Western Regional - Albuquerque
Chair: Dennis Kazmierzak 697-8428

April 18^th Corvette City – 11:00 Annual Meeting followed by a Detail class.
Detail Class (1-3 PM) at
Country Cub Auto Detailing
3958 S. Kalamath St., Englewood, CO

Jack, at Country Club Auto Detailing will be demonstrating sanding techniques.
Chair: Joe Thompson 526-0741

May 16^th Vettes to Vail Roadtrip

At the Annual Meeting on April 18^th, we will elect RMC Officers for the offices of Chairman, and Vice Chairman. Please consider yourself or any others who you think can do a great job for us. Get your nominations into any member of the nominating committee by the March meeting.

I’ve been reading Classic Auto Restorer for about two years. If you do your own restoration, or want to, but don’t know how, you should subscribe to this magazine. It’s not cheap. The cost is $27.97 per year, or $44.00 for 2 years.

When I first started reading it, they were doing an article on a ’67 BB Roadster restoration. Some of the things they were covering were not to NCRS standards, but the car was a driver and the owner was happy doing the job the way he wanted it. The article pointed out that research is important, as he ended up doing some things twice. Knowing where to buy your parts and what you are getting, are important to a good top notch job. It parallels what we teach in the Tech. Sessions and what we preach in the general discussions at our meetings.

If you are interested in getting this, call 800 / 365-4421.
The address is:

In January, we acquainted ourselves again with Bowtie judging procedures. While this form of NCRS campaign is limited to National Convention meets, by invitation, we grouped at Mike Bogan’s garage and did a pro-forma Bowtie inspection of a late ‘63 Z-06 convertible that HAS been invited to this year’s National.

Our purpose was to familiarize ourselves with the basic judging procedures used in Bowtie assessment. While traditional Flight Judging manuals are used, only component originality counts, and there is no Operation’s Check. So, there’s a potential to win honors in four categories -- Interior, Exterior, Mechanical and Chassis. This means a Corvette can garner recognition in one, two, three or all four areas. Hence, we describe Bowtie winners as "n" Star cars based on which of the four categories a car musters recognition.

In traditional Flight Judging, there is little/no disassembly of the car being judged and some items (E.g. transmission) are specifically not reviewed. Those attending our Bowtie Judging School had a chance to observe the differences in Bowtie examination. They saw the car was placed on jack stands for an unobstructed view of the chassis and power train. Also, the unfamiliar "burp" of air tools could be heard as wheels were removed to gain access to this Corvette’s front and rear brake assemblies.

If you haven’t registered for the Western Regional in Albuquerque, New Mexico (April 2-4), you’ve missed the cutoff. This doesn’t mean you can’t attend or can’t register your Corvette, it simply means a late registration fee will apply....

The folks from our sister Chapter in New Mexico threw RMC a LOT of support at last year’s Regional in Steamboat. They brought roughly half of our Judging Field and we owe them. It’s payback time!

The highlight of the Summer should be Flight ‘98, our UK sister Chapter’s first NCRS concourse outside North America. The stake’s in the ground on dates. August 1st and 2nd will see the Flight ‘98 activities just North of London. The weekend before (July 25-26) sports a major British Vintage Race event (Coy’s) and the UK Chapter has made arrangements for infield seating. In between the two weekends, the CCC UK concourse event is scheduled.

Well there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that in the first eight weeks of 1998 we’ve gained 9 new members. WELCOME!! This compares to a total of 20 new members for all of 1997. I’m hopeful we’ll have increasing involvement in our assorted activities this year. The turnout at the meeting at Corvette City on 2/21 was the best I’ve seen in the past year or so – some new faces and quite a few a "old ones" as well.

The bad news has to do with the fact that as of February 24^th, we’ve had only 49% of our 1997 Membership cough up their renewal dues. C’mon people, it’s March already. If you haven’t yet renewed, get your check for $20.00 to
Joe Orecchio at 6512 Urban Court, Arvada CO 80004. Thank you.

Lastly, I have a number of member nametags made, but undelivered. I’ll try to get them to those members at the next meeting, but would appreciate it if you could identify yourself since I don’t know everybody, especially without your nametag! Hope to see you all Saturday, March 21^st at the next meeting.

Activity from 02/01/98 thru 02/20/98

Income:
Dues $60.00
Merchandise $60.00
Swap Meet $89.22

Expenses:
Newsletter $53.33

Net Gain: $155.89

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I am going to turn in an order on the popular CHAMBRAY shirts in about 2 weeks. If anybody thinks they want one, or any other type of shirt, please contact me and tell me what they want so I can get it all ordered at the same time.

Fred Koenig
1732 26^th St. S.W.
Loveland, CO 80537

Home Phone (970) 669-8616
Fax (970) 669-4299

For Sale or Trade: T3 headlights $15.00 each, ‘58-60 rear Plexiglas $75. ’76 dealer album $200.00, Corvette news, GM Corvette color ads. Wanted: for ’61; 022 master brake cyl., headlamp buckets, 3 step oil pan, ignition shielding, jack, dealer promo postcards, for ’54, ’58, ’59, ’61, ’62 &’64. ’65 cards to swap. Corvette news Vol1 &2 will buy others.

Weldon Montgomery (303) 530-1372

For Sale: 4 original Goodyear Redlines F70-15 ($150.00/OBO). McCleod 64109014 dual disk clutch, pressure plate & flywheel (168 tooth) $750 new, sell $300 OBO. Small block intakes 3746829 (A228), 3844457 (F44) $15 each. Custom built work bench $45.00.

Rick Landeira (303) 530-2455  e-mail landeira@colorado.edu

For Sale: 1968 Corvette L-88. Restoration started. Disassembled. All unique and rare parts included. Soft documentation. Sell as is $28,000.00. ‘64-’65 GM small block 2 ½ head pipes w/heat shields, very good condition $80.00. ’65 rocker moldings, good for driver $80.00.

D.J. Kazmierzak (303) 697-8428 e-mail DJKazmierzak@worldnet.att.net

For Sale or Trade: ’69 SB fan clutch & fan engine chrome shielding, original equipment. Best offer or trade for BB emission stuff.

Mike Bird (303) 979-4740

For Sale: 396 CID. Std. bore 3855962, 4 bolt mains, K2465 code $650.00. 3872702 Heads I85 & J85, Bare $225.00.

Jim Lennartz (303) 674-0295 email 110373.1761@compuserve.com

For Sale: ‘63-4 Repo K.O. wheels w/ tires & all mounting hardware $900.00. ‘63 new repo tan leather seat covers $200.00/pair. ‘63 starter (242) w/correct solenoid $70.00. ‘63 alternator $30.00. ‘63 Non-frosted wheel covers, good condition $45.00/ pair. Gas door latch type w/ retaining ring $50.00. Misc. console pcs. Call. New G.M. F.I. drive cable ass’y ‘63-‘65 $75.00. ‘63 windshield wiper switch $45.00.

Vance Davis Days (800) 237-6792  Evenings (719) 520-3219 email vance@lasertechwest.com

Wanted: ’84 or ’85 Corvette, in good working condition.
Available: Secure, Alarmed, K-9 Protected, Climatically Controlled, storage space for your Corvette. Patrolled daily by armed Deputy Sheriff.

Dirk Gaddis (303) 771-8239

For Sale: ’65 Corvette 396 cu.in. 425 HP. Green with saddle interior, radio delete. $65,000.00

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER

MEMBERSHIP IN THE NCRS IS OPEN TO PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE RESTO-RATION, PRESERVATION AND HISTORY OF THE CORVETTE PRODUCED BY THE CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION OF GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION FROM 1953 THROUGH 1982. NCRS IS NOT AFFIL-IATED WITH CHEVROLET OR GENERAL MOTORS.

MEMBERSHIP IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER OF THE NCRS IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE NCRS NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. DUES ARE $30.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, AND ARE $20.00 PER YEAR FOR RENEWAL. FIRST YEAR DUES ENTITLE THE NEW MEMBER TO A CHAPTER BALL CAP AND MEMBERSHIP NAME TAG. DUES ARE TO BE SENT TO THE TREASURER.

ALL EDITORIAL MATERIAL CAN BE SENT TO THE EDITOR.