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CAPE FEAR CORVETTES. June 2017 CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Richard Fox 910-509-1406 rlfox28409@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT Peter Ziehl 203-376-5391 chefpeter@ec.rr.com TREASURER Steve Primavera primavera@atmc.

1 CAPE FEAR CORVETTES. June 2017 CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Richard Fox VICE PRESIDENT Peter Ziehl TREASURER Steve Primavera SECRETARY Jerry DiGiovanni CAR SHOW CHAIRMAN Greg Stanly WEBSITE/WEBMASTER John Talatinian NEWSLETTER Peter Ziehl MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Bill Bordwine NCM Ambassador Don Paulson Facebook Administrators John Talatinian, Gordon Boyd, Publicity Chairman NEXT CLUB MEETING: August 1 st :15 p.m. The next meeting will be at N.E. Library In the Pine room 1241 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC Note the meeting will start at 6:15 We will go someplace after to eat if you re interested

2 MEETING MINUTES June 6 th 2017 Call to Order: Vice President Peter Ziehl called the meeting to order at 6:20pm and welcomed the 24 members present. Peter explained the present status with Sandy, Richard Fox s wife who had a serious health issue and that she is home resting and recuperating. Minutes: The minutes for the May membership meeting as ed to the club membership were approved. Treasurer s Report: Treasurer Steve Primavera presented the treasurer s report through May 31 st, which was accepted by the membership with no comments. He also mentioned that we now have 64 full members to-date. National Corvette Museum: NCM Ambassador Don Paulson covered the following topics: The annual Corvette Walk Seminar at the Michelin NCM Bash is available for viewing on youtube.com. The NCM Exhibit Hall has a special 17-car display featuring Corvettes that have been modified for performance and speed including Callaways, Lingenfelters and Greenwoods. Rumors have been floating around that the 8 th generation Corvette is on the horizon. Please review the Ambassador s Report published in the newsletter and website for details on these topics. Show Chairman: Tony Caracciolo stated that have contracted for the same number of displays as last year. He is also taking orders for T-Shirts and Polo Shirts. Club Polo Shirts are the dress for the day at the show. Tony also mentioned that he has free tickets to the upcoming GAA Classic Car Auction Greg Stanley mentioned that he is looking for volunteers to help with registration at our upcoming show. Old Business: May 17 th : A thank you letter was received from the Wilmington Health & Rehabilitation Center for the club s cruise to their facility to visit the patients and display their Vettes. May 27 th : A cruise and dine was organized to travel to The Country Squire Winery for lunch and free wine tasting. 10 Vettes participated and everyone enjoyed the food and had a great time. June 3 rd : Several members received trophies at the 22 nd Annual Corvettes at Myrtle Beach 2017 show. William Jordan with his son David took 2 nd place in the C1 category. Phil Eames received a trophy for his C7 Grand Sport. New Business:

3 June 17 th : A reminder of the upcoming NC Blueberry Festival in Burgaw. June 24 th : Glen Healy has offered fellow CFC members an opportunity to tour his collection of cars and memorabilia and enjoy a hot dog lunch. Please bring chairs and also a side dish. An with details has been sent out by Richard Fox. You need to RSVP by June 18 th. Peter stated that there is nothing on the calendar for the month of July and anyone who has a suggestion to please present it and to coordinate it if possible. Greg Stanley suggested a cruise to the Cape Fear Winery. He will investigate further and follow-up with a plan. August 5 th : A cruise to Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve located just south of Murrells Inlet, SC. Details to follow. Open Forum: Bob Heinisch is attending a 2-day NCCAR track event with class instruction and there are spaces available. This is open to all types of vehicles. John Fort who with his wife Carol represent the NCM at our show stated that anyone making a purchase from the NCM can have their items shipped free along with the items that will be up for sale at the show. Just let him know it s for CFC. Peter mentioned that our Membership Chairman was absent because he Dave Theisen where picking-up Bill & Carols recently purchased Inferno Orange 2012 C6 Grand Sport convertible. Note that there is a detailed schedule of events listed in the Newsletter. Note that there is no scheduled July meeting. The next meeting will be held August 1 st at the N.E. Library. We will convene at 6:00pm with the meeting starting approximately at 6:15pm. Meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm. Meeting Minutes respectfully submitted by Jerry DiGiovanni, Secretary.

4 July Birthdays 7 Billy Hendricks 12 Kerry Cowen 13 William Jordan 16 Barry Barbour 16 Charles Seeley 16 Gary Sims August Birthdays 1 Phil Eames 2 Glenn Healey 4 Bob Gustie 5 Jan Flichbaugh 15 Larry Mercer 22 Karen Corrao 26 Joe Craig

Ambassador Report June 2017 Cape Fear Corvettes, Wilmington, NC is a One Acre Club Donald & Debra Paulson Master Ambassadors & Life Members NCM Corvette Seminar Now Available on You Tube In their

great things happening for Corvette's 65th anniversary. This is always a fun, entertaining, and informative session with the people who are directly responsible for today's Corvette.

v=kz2mvgngxi4 Horsepower Heroes Exhibit Now Open As though America's Sports Car isn't fast enough, a number of companies over the years have modified Corvettes to make them even faster.

5 Ambassador Report June 2017 Cape Fear Corvettes, Wilmington, NC is a One Acre Club Donald & Debra Paulson Master Ambassadors & Life Members NCM Corvette Seminar Now Available on You Tube In their annual Corvette Walk Seminar at the Michelin NCM Bash, Tadge Juechter, Harlan Charles and Ryan Vaughan, reflect on last year's triumphs, deflect about future product, and give us the scoop on the great things happening for Corvette's 65th anniversary. This is always a fun, entertaining, and informative session with the people who are directly responsible for today's Corvette. You'll love the interaction with the crowd as they pole the audience for features they'd like to see in upcoming models. Watch the video here: Horsepower Heroes Exhibit Now Open As though America's Sports Car isn't fast enough, a number of companies over the years have modified Corvettes to make them even faster. Now through August 18, 2017 is a special 17-car display in the National Corvette Museum's exhibit hall featuring Corvettes modified for performance and speed, including Callaways, Lingenfelters, and Greenwoods. Want to see them for yourself? Make plans to visit us this summer! Plan your visit here:

Speculation has been growing that the eighthgeneration Corvette is on the horizon, as well as the development of a mid-engine GM vehicle.

Perhaps that clue can be found in the latest Disney-Pixar flick, Cars 3, set to hit screens June 16, 2017. Read about future product development and the latest Cars character here.

6 Is the Next Gen Corvette in Cars 3? Throughout the history of Corvette, there have been tiny clues planted, almost like an Easter egg in a movie, that tip off the observant enthusiast of what s to come. Speculation has been growing that the eighthgeneration Corvette is on the horizon, as well as the development of a mid-engine GM vehicle. Rumors have been floating around that it could be a Corvette, or even a Cadillac. And while only time will tell what the truth is, enthusiasts are looking high and low for clues. Perhaps that clue can be found in the latest Disney-Pixar flick, Cars 3, set to hit screens June 16, Read about future product development and the latest Cars character here. NCM Kartplex Opening The highly anticipated NCM Kartplex will OFFICIALLY open, May 31! Arrive and drive for a fun racing session against your friends on the new karting track! Price: $20 per person for a 8-minute session. *Minimum height 50 Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm 7:00pm Friday-Sunday: 10:00am 7:00pm *Hours are subject to change due to inclement weather.

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7 Interested in a private party? Check out details here. SEE ME FOR THE $10 RAFFLE TICKETS DRAWING SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JUNE Sat. 17 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Car & Truck Show, Burgaw Sat. 17 Cruise In at Jud Kuhn Chevy 3740 Hwy 9E, Little River SC 11-2 Sat. 17 Sun Coast Cruisers Cruise In at Smithfields on 17th Street 6-8:30 Sat 24 Cruise In and Lunch at Glenn Healey's Auto Museum Mon. 26 Cruise in at Peter's Speed Shop 5:30 till JULY Sat. 1 Cars & Coffee Wilmington Chili's South College Rd Tues 4 Cruise In at Smithfields Lealand Highway 17 5:30 to 7:30 Tues 11 Tri-Beach Cruisers Cruise In at Smithfield's, BBQ Shallotte 6-8 Wed 12 Cars & Coffee Shallotte at Chili's Shallotte Crossing 8:30-11 Sat. 15 Cruise and Dine to Cape Fear Winery Sat. 17 Sun Coast Cruisers Cruise In at Smithfields on 17th Street 6-8:30 Mon. 24. Cruise in at Peter's Speed Shop 5:30 till Thurs- Sat GAA Classics auto Auction Greensboro NC AUGUST Tues 1 Cape Fear Corvettes Monthly Meeting, Tues 1 Cruise In at Smithfields Lealand Highway 17 5:30 to 7:30 Sat. 5 Cars & Coffee Wilmington Chili's South College Rd Sat. 5 Cruise to Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle beach and Lunch Tues 8 Tri-Beach Cruisers Cruise In at Smithfield's, BBQ Shallotte 6-8 Wed 9 Cars & Coffee Shallotte at Chili's Shallotte Crossing 8:30-11 Sat. 12 Cedar Grove Car, Truck & Motor Cycle Show Supply, NC Sat. 19 Sun Coast Cruisers Cruise In at Smithfields on 17th Street 6-8:30 Sat th Leland Under the Lights 3-8pm Brunswick Forest Mon. 28 Cruise in at Peter's Speed Shop 5:30 till Thur-Sun Corvettes at Carlisle Items in highlighted Yellow are Cape Fear Corvettes sponsered events

9 Cape Fear Corvettes On Saturday June 24 at 11 AM Glenn Healey has offered CFC members the opportunity to tour his fabulous collection of collector cars and memorabilia. The Healey's 234 Greenville Ave. (.5 miles West of Oleander ) The Diverse range of automobiles include Corvettes of course but also Chevrolets, Ford's, Mopar and more. Some are restored to perfection others are very original and all have an interesting story behind them. Included is his award winning 1958 Corvette displayed at this years Pinehurst Concourse. Glenn is also cooking a Hot Dog lunch for us. You may bring a side dish or dessert to share. The club is providing soft drinks and water. Bring your folding chairs. Don't miss out! This is a perfect chance to see some great cars, visit with other members and eat. If you would like to participate please reply to this before June 18 with your name and number of guests. Thank You Richard Fox RLFox28409@aol.com (910)

Cape Fear Corvettes Cruise & Dine Saturday July 15 th to Cape Fear Winery Please join Cape Fear Corvettes for a Cruise & Lunch Saturday July 15 at the Cape Fear Winery, 195 Vineyard Drive,

10 Cape Fear Corvettes Cruise & Dine Saturday July 15 th to Cape Fear Winery Please join Cape Fear Corvettes for a Cruise & Lunch Saturday July 15 at the Cape Fear Winery, 195 Vineyard Drive, Elizabethtown, NC For menu and site information please visit their web site at: We will meet at the Maco Mobile Station, 3675 Maco Rd, NE, Leland, NC (This is the location we meet at on Hwy 74/76 when making trips west). We will depart promptly at 10:45 A.M. from the Mobile station for about a 45 minute cruise to the winery. There is a nice paved walk way around the grounds, some very neat lawn sculpture and some live animals to see. There is also a small lake (with live swans of course). Wine tasting is available. If you plan to attend please reply to this with your name and number of guests by Friday, June 16th so we can complete the group reservation.

17 Cruise in at Peter s Speed Shop On the Forth Monday of each month starting in January and running through November. I will open up the shop at 5:30 pm and running until about 9:00 for people to drop by and hang out and work on or just talk corvettes. I have lots of work to get done on my 72 corvette so you can help out if you re interested or if you have something you need done or checked out on your corvette we can do that if you like. Need an oil change bring the oil and filter and you can do it yourself and if you re not comfortable doing it so of the more experienced gear heads will coach you. I will not be providing food or cooking but will have the grill out and fired up. Should you want to bring something to cook feel free to use the grill or the microwave. Bring anything you want to drink or eat and a folding chair if you want to sit. Scheduled dates 1/29 2/27 3/27 4/24 5/22 6/26 7/24 8/28 9/25 10/23 11/27 Peter s Speed Shop is located In the North Kerr Industrial Park at 3208 Pennington Drive, Wilmington Directions From North Kerr Ave. (East of Blue Clay Road) take Boundary St. North to the end then turn Left on Kitty Hawk Rd.to Pennington Dr. on right. The shop is in the Second Driveway on the right hand side in the long building on the left. If you get lost call me

18 Services and Classified Section. CFC DISCOUNT BOOKS: Quayside Publishing Group is offering a 50% discount to all CFC club members on all their books, including the recently released Corvette Stingray about the new C7. The discount applies to all automotive and motorsports books and shop manuals at Also, many other books on aviation, history, sports, music, etc. can be found at You can view the Quayside websites to find any books that interest you. The 50% club discount applies to ALL books on BOTH websites. The discount price is 50% off the RETAIL LIST price (not any marked-down price) plus NC sales tax. Free shipping is available on orders of $75 or more. The only restrictions are that the orders must be placed and paid for by one person and shipped to one address calendars are also available, but order soon as they sell out quickly. I have volunteered to handle the orders for our club members and will group orders to qualify for the free shipping. To purchase any book, or contact me with the complete ordering information. You can pay me at any CFC meeting or event or mail a check made out to: Tony Caracciolo, 1007 West Cove Loop, Leland, NC I will deliver the books at a CFC event or you can pick them up at your convenience. Some examples of the newest books that can be made available for examination: Corvette Stingray The seventh generation of America s Sports Car - $20 CFC price The Complete Book of Corvette Every model since 1953 (includes C7) - $25 CFC Corvette Racing The complete competition history from Sebring to Le Mans - $30 CFC Art of the Corvette An artistic celebration of the Corvette - $25 CFC -- "Corvette: 7 generations of High Performance" - The ultimate Corvette history - $25 CFC -- "Track Days: A Glove-box Guide" - Vital advice handbook for the track-dayer - $10 CFC If you have any questions you can call me at Tony Caracciolo For Sale a set After Market Chrome C7 ZO6 Corvette Wheels Size 10 x 19 fronts and 12 X 20 rears. These wheels were on the corvette when I purchased it in the fall. We did not like the look of the wheels and tires so we purchased a set of the Z51 Chrome wheels for the car and no longer need these so we are selling them there is no damage to any of the wheels and as far as I know they were not on the corvette very long. Asking $950 or best offer. Peter or chefpeter@ec.rr.com

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19 C7 Corvette Stingray Ultraguard Plus Car Cover - Indoor/Outdoor Protection: Red/Black or Gray/Black, this cover has never been used The C7 Corvette Stingray Ultra Guard Plus car cover is made of a 300 Denier polyester material with a water resistant coating on the outer layer and a soft cotton layer on the inside. It is a great choice for all-around indoor and outdoor use. The 300 denier is a very durable, strong, heavy weave, which will not rip or tear easily. It does an excellent job of reflecting sunlight while keeping rain and animal droppings from damaging the vehicle finish. The special soft cotton inner layer protects the most delicate paint finishes. Comes with matching storage bag asking $ If interested contact Bob Heinish at rbhein50@msn.com

CAPE FEAR CORVETTES. October 2017

CAPE FEAR CORVETTES. October 2017 CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Richard Fox 910-509-1406 rlfox28409@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT Peter Ziehl 203-376-5391 chefpeter@ec.rr.com TREASURER Steve Primavera primavera@atmc.com