May, 2018 The Sidepipe is published monthly by the Oklahoma Chapter NCRS, Inc. • http://www.ncrs.org/ok Chairman’s Comments did. You are familiar with the Corvette; here are the highlights for the Mercury. by Kelly Bolton The Mercury Turnpike Cruiser is a full-size he Spring Season is underway as we look automobile that was the flagship model of the Tback on two notable events from April: Mercury division of Ford Motor Company for the 1957 and 1958 model years. Named after the 1956 April 14 - Car Event at Scott Anderson’s “The creation of the Interstate Highway System, the Galley” at 126th and Memorial Turnpike Cruiser was produced in two-door and four-door hardtop bodystyles. In 1957, a two-door April 21– Spring Judging Event convertible was also produced, serving as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 of that year. Thanks to all involved, and Details will be shared later in this Side Pipe and on our NCRS-OK Web- They are best known for the unique styling cues site. and wide array of gadgets, including a “Breezeway” power rear window that could be The 2018 NCRS National Convention will be held lowered to improve ventilation, “twin jet” air intakes in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sunday, July 15, through at upper corners of car’s windshield, “seat-o-matic” Thursday, July 19, with 200 Classic Corvettes automatically adjusting seat, and an average being displayed and/or judged. The Southern speed “computer” (that would tell your average Arizona Chapter invites you to the city that never speed at any point along a trip). sleeps for the 2018 NCRS Convention. Fast forward to 2018, The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette “The Southern Arizona Chapter has planned a ZR1 will serve as the official pace car of the 102nd variety of activities and events for adults, as well as running of the Indy 500, which will take place on children and families, for the 2018 NCRS National May 27. Convention to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. An array of bus tours and evening events for both Chevrolet is one of the two engine providers of the Corvette enthusiasts and family members offers Verizon IndyCar series, and the stunning 2019 you the opportunity to experience a well-rounded ZR1 represents the pinnacle of Chevrolet’s road week of fun. In addition, there are numerous car performance division and the Corvette lineup. excellent Judging Schools, Tech Sessions, plus the With 755 horsepower and 715 pound-feet of Advanced Judging Seminar. We look forward to torque, the king of the ‘Vettes is the perfect welcoming you with some great hospitality! Plan to machine to lead the field of milk-thirsty racing enjoy all of these activities as well as some very drivers. special Corvette displays and unique Corvettes.” The Corvette ZR1 becomes the 15th Corvette to May brings the Indianapolis 500 and Corvette is lead the Greatest Spectacle in Racing! A total of once again in the news. Corvette started pacing 14 Corvettes have had the honor of pacing the the Indy 500 back in 1978 and in my opinion should 500-mile race in years past, dating back to 1978 have started earlier, say 1957. Compare a 1957 when a black-over-silver C2 Corvette crossed the Fuel Injected Corvette pacing the Indy 500 vs the yard of bricks for the first time under such 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser car that actually conditions. Chronology of Corvette Pace Cars To continue moving forward there are numerous opportunities for you to participate in our Chapter 1978 25th Anniversary C3 Coupe which is vital to our continued success as The 1986 C4 Convertible Oklahoma Chapter of NCRS. Let’s look at 2018 as a 1995 C4 Convertible year filled with opportunity and fun as we restore, 1998 C5 Convertible preserve, document and enjoy our Corvettes. 2002 50th Anniversary C5 Coupe 2004 C5 Convertible I look forward to seeing everyone and their cars on 2005 C6 Convertible Saturday. 2006 C6 Z06 Coupe 2007 C6 Convertible 2008 C6 Z06 E85 Coupe 2012 C6 ZR1 Coupe May 2013 C7 Stingray 2015 C7 Z06 Coupe Breakfast Meeting 2017 C7 Grand Sport Coupe ur monthly breakfast will take place on 2018 ZR1 Coupe O Saturday, May 5, 2018. The location is Ollie’s Station Restaurant in the Redfork area of West Tulsa. The address is 4070 Southwest Blvd. The phone number is (918)446-0524, in case you need it. You can choose the buffet or you can order from the menu. The time to be there is 8:30 a.m., but people always start arriving by 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. Attitude Adjustment Night he gathering place for our May Attitude IMS T Adjustment Night on Tuesday evening, “Chevrolet is proud to once again pace the May 15, 2018, will be Bravo’s Mexican Grill at 4532 Indianapolis 500,” said Steve Majoros, Marketing East 51st St. We will continue to meet at Bravo’s for Director for the brand’s cars and crossovers.“The ZR1 the next few months. is the most powerful and fastest Corvette ever made. The time people start to arrive is 5:00 p.m. It’s the perfect choice to pace The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.’” Like most racing series’ pace, medical, or safety cars, this particular ZR1 is outfitted with special equipment that allows the driver and/or passenger to Oklahoma Chapter communicate with the IndyCar race control and other track operatives. In addition, a full caution lighting Merchandise system makes sure the low-sitting racing drivers can by Bob Clark see it properly when on track. e currently have Oklahoma Chapter denim Wshirts, long and short sleeve, for $25 each. We Of course, the most important quality of the Indy 500 also have Oklahoma Chapter sweat shirts for $25. pace car has to be its outright speed. Just because the IndyCars behind it are zig-zagging ahead of a Please call me at 918 / 625-2303 or 918 / 299-9001 start or restart, it doesn’t mean they’re going slow— to order an item. You could also send an email to not even close. Even during caution periods, the pace [email protected]. Be sure to include the type of car can exceed 100 miles per hour in order to keep shirt and size. the field moving and allow the drivers to keep their tires up to temperature. Attitude Adjustment Night In along with brief judges Oklahoma City meeting we by Gene Holtz were ready to start. The five e are hosting an Attitude Adjustment Night in teams had WOklahoma City to generate interest for an volunteered for upcoming Chapter event in OKC and to get OKC exterior, members together. interior, mechanical, The gathering will be held at Rudy’s Country Store chassis and & BBQ located at 3437 W. Memorial Road, operations. Oklahoma City, on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Along with a May’s gathering is the 22nd with arrival time tabulation team between 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. (The location, time we were ready and dates are subject to change if they do not work for judging one out for the majority wishing to participate.) really nice Corvette. By May 12, 2018 - NCRS Chapter Judging Event and the time lunch School at Davis Moore Chevrolet, 8200 West arrived the Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas, starting at 9:00 a.m. biggest part was done. May 19, 2018 - cruise to Guthrie Airport to meet Once that was group from Tulsa to see airplane that Tom Parsons wrapped up is restoring. Tentative plans are to meet at OnCue the Judging at 15th and I-35 (Edmond) at 9:15 am, leaving at School started 9:30 to meet group at Guthrie Airport. Please send up with “Parts, me a text if you are going. Parts and more Parts.” This Contact me if you want further information at (cell) was a review 405-317-3919 or email [email protected] (that’s and look back an L84, not 184. Thanks!) on how the Corvette hobby has changed from the early days and how Little Things Can Make a Big the swap meet met the needs Difference in Judging of a Car of the hobbyist. by Russ Grimm With the growth of efore we get into the events like the B title of this story, let’s original Bloomington Gold get some information on and Carlisle, the niche/ the Oklahoma Spring cottage vendor growth Judging event that took evolved into the market we place April 21. We had 19 have today for the parts members attend that needed for our projects. So, Saturday morning to judge with over 20 plus members Craig Rhyne’s 1968 and guests we looked at Silverstone 400hp big original parts, NOS parts block convertible. After from GM, and now the matching volunteers with restoration parts on the the needed assignments market. Trying to focus on the needs of the owner to match their goals, budget, and how that works with the NCRS standard on judging. Hopefully, it was informative and helpful for all who attended. So now back to the title of this would work article. Craig’s on the car scored out override at 93.8 for a function, but second flight that is not award. Keep in how it was mind a top flight intended to is 94. Not bad work from St. for a first time Louis. So, new member. the deduction I’m sure it was for that was a great made. But experience for during the him with maybe cleanup and just a little bit of putting items what if back on the questions.