The June 2014 Chama Tri-State Report - Text Version
Updated 24-Jun-2014 ==== Copyright (c) 2014 Corvairs of New Mexico
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CHAMA TRI-STATE SPECIAL EDITION - JUNE 2014
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CONTENTS:
.......Drive to Chama...................................Jim Pittman
.......My First Car...................................Chloe Mullins
.......Corvairs Take the High Ground....................Larry Blair
.......Tierra Wools Tour.................................Lee Reider
.......Tri-State 2014...........Neyla Olwine - Rocky Mountain CORSA
.......Chama Tri-State 2014 - Statistics................Your Editor
.......Chama Tri-State 2014 - Who Did What............Heula Pittman
COVER: Three Corvairs at the Branding Iron Motel, Chama, New Mexico
President: David Huntoon 505-281-9616 corvair66 @ aol.com
Vice-Pres: Tarmo Sutt 505-690-2046 tarmo @ juno.com
Secretary: Anne Mae Gold 505-620-7434 beisbol30 @ msn.com
Treasurer: Robert Gold 505-268-6878 beisbol30 @ msn.com
Car Council: Mike Stickler 505-856-6993 sticorsa @ gmail.com
Merchandise: Vickie Hall 505-865-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Membership: Larry Yoffee 505-321-5909 corsa180 @ gmail.com
Sunshine: Heula Pittman 505-275-2195 heula @ q.com
Newsletter: Jim Pittman 505-275-2195 jimp @ unm.edu
Past President: Ray Trujillo 505-839-7436 ray @ bpsabq.com
Past President: Pat Hall 505-620-5574 patandvickiehall @ q.com
Past President: John Wiker 505-899-3076 wikerj63 @ yahoo.com
CORSA's home page: http://www.corvair.org
CNM's newsletters: http://www.unm.edu/~jimp
Steve Gongora's page: http://www.corvair.org/chapters/chapter871
Larry Yoffee home page: http://www.corsaturbo180usa.com/
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DRIVE TO CHAMA
JIM PITTMAN
The day before we were to leave I called up John Wiker to see if he had found a
caravan buddy. He hadn't, so we said we'd tag along. He told us he'd stop for
gas in Pojoaque, and only drive at 65. We followed his distinctive 1966 yellow
Monza all the way and John made every turn and I did not have to think twice
about any tricky navigation, not even in Espanola where I always get lost. We
were nearly there when John abruptly turned left into a motel parking lot. What?
I turned in too, to see what was up. Are you staying here? I yelled. No, I'm
lost! John said. How can you be lost, I said, You drove all the way here
perfectly. Is this our hotel? he said. No, the Branding Iron is just up the road
a half mile. We drove on and there it was.
We checked in and soon saw Brand-Xs and Corvairs come dribbling in to the motel.
We found the room where Registration and Hospitality would be set up. Pretty
soon the early arrivers were hard at work, unloading their cars and finding out
where everything was and where everything should go.
Tarmo Sutt showed up in the afternoon with the 1966 red Corsa
convertible on a trailer and the 1965 turquoise Corsa coupe under its own power.
Larry and Tarmo discussed the best place for the car show and Chuck Riblett's
newly arrived 1964 Monza coupe gave me a perfect three-color, three-Corvair
cover photo.
PHOTOS:
Getting gas at a Chevron in Pojoaque.
Tarmo Sutt arrives with Santa Fe tow crew.
John and Anne put up the club's banner.
Rugged scenery south of Abiquiu.
Stuffing the Registration Bags.
Selling T-Shirts and Extra Pins
Starting Registration.
Visiting in the Hospitality Room.
Heula painted the quilt panels and Kay, Anne Mae and Vickie sewed them.
John and Jim pose with the quilt.
Another quilt by Kay depecting several CORSA events.
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MY FIRST CAR
CHLOE MULLINS
In August of 2013 I officially received my first car, a 1962 blue Corvair Monza,
naming it "007" for its spy-like qualities that many modern cars often lack and
many modern generations fail to recognize. I have enjoyed sharing knowledge I've
learned from other members of the Corvair club and watching faces become filled
with astonishment. As May 30th approached I looked forward to the Tri-State
meet, expecting to hear stories of others on their expeditions to restoration.
The trip to Chama was 007's maiden voyage on a journey longer than 30 miles. It
ran smoothly up, down, and around every hill and winding road that led up to
Chama. While the desert of New Mexico is often underappreciated due to its
abundance of dirt and tumbleweeds, driving with windows that hide no properties
of the scenery, in the midst of the comforting rumble of an engine that's still
kicking after 52 years, to a beautiful refuge such as Chama gives it a whole new
value.
During the stay in Chama, locals warmly welcomed Corvair enthusiasts as they met
to share the restorations they've completed through lots of hard work and
dedication. Prior to and after the day of the Tri-State meet and banquet, the
quaint shops and restaurants provided a friendly atmosphere that spread
knowledge on the unique aspects of New Mexico. At the car show, Corvairs from
different years, with different modifications, and each with its own distinct
story brought together the collective knowledge and appreciation of car
enthusiasts. People living in Chama, along with the many visitors, walked around
acknowledging the incredible achievements made by every Corvair owner who
restored their car to its grandeur in appearance and function, some even
surpassing its former glory with customization. Excitement danced in the eyes of
all onlookers as they saw the importance in things of the past being carried
into the present and future.
While 007 has had its ups and downs, it remains dependable, as do all Corvairs,
because of the people who carry their extensive knowledge on Corvairs with them
and offer to share it with anyone willing to listen. Each Corvair has a story
that has accumulated over a span of 45-54 years, and each Corvair owner has a
story of determination and dedication that has ended in success because they
carry a part of history with them. When they share that history, they emphasize
the importance of the past in leading up to future and demonstrate that just
because something is old does not mean it has lost its worth, but instead has
gained a new title of grandiosity by surviving the test of time.
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CORVAIRS TAKE THE HIGH GROUND
LARRY BLAIR
A half dozen signed up to take a short trip to the top of Cumbres Pass, to meet
the train as it escaped Colorado and descended into New Mexico's Chama valley.
However, during the morning show and shine, the Chamber of Commerce Pres came by
and invited us to do a photo op with one of the engines. We decided we could
work it in, if it would be quick. "No sweat" he said. "We'll have the engine
spotted so you can just park around it and take some shots."
We lined up for the pass trip and a half dozen Corvairs became a dozen and a
half. Driving into the rail yard and depot, we found Engine 489 smiling and
ready. In a maneuver that would have made Robert E. Lee proud, we all wheeled
into place in front of Engine 489. Alas, 489 suddenly backed up. It seems
cinders had fallen on the ties and started a fire. A couple of buckets of water
later and Engine 489 moved back into position and the cameras came out.
So while many went back to the hotel for a nappy-poo, the hardy half-dozen
headed north on Hiway 17 for our rendezvous with the train. A beautiful 20
minute drive found us at the pass, elevation 10,015, or 10,022 [I guess
depending on whether it is measured at your feet or your head]. The train
arrived 10 minutes later for many good shots while the tender took on water.
Passengers were happy to see the Corvairs, which, after all, are only half as
old as the steam engines.
A few stops on the way back to Chama yielded more photo ops, more great scenery,
and the anticipation of a good meal.
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TIERRA WOOLS TOUR
LEE REIDER
We thought we were going to see how sheep are shorn. We had no idea that,
instead, we would see how the already shorn wool is spun into yarn (on a real
spinning wheel) and that some of our people would actually be able to try their
hands at the wheel. The capable and very talented artisans at Tierra Wools were
gracious and showed us not only how the wool is spun into yarn, but the
intricacies of dying the yarn with all natural dyes into the most glorious
colors and the techniques of weaving the yarn into incredibly designed rugs. It
was a truly rewarding insight into a process that is still "hands-on" from start
to finish.
Thanks to the Tierra Wools staff for making this such an enjoyable and colorful
tour!
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TRI-STATE 2014
NEYLA OLWINE
This is the first time I was excited to ride in the car to go to Tri-state and I
loved it! (Tri-state itself was the most fun though.)
I loved the fan belt toss with Pat. I liked a lot of the cars. They had
beautiful colors and there were new and old models which is a good mix.
Tierra Wools was really cool especially the felted animals. I loved when a lot
of people got to volunteer for spinning on the big wheel which was fun.
The banquet food was wonderful and being a member of the Tijuana Club is always
fun. Seeing my grandpa (John Drage) getting an award was awesome to watch.
That is what I thought of Tri-state in Chama, NM.
Sincerely, Neyla
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ELISA AND LARRY YOFFEE: SUPER ORGANIZERS!
Kudos to Elisa & Larry who worked for many months to prepare for a truly Super
Tri-State! They made more than one trip to Chama to see facilities and talk to
people face-to-face. They found an excellent caterer who provided a delicious
meal. They organized meetings with volunteer chairpersons and somehow kept track
of a host of details that had to be done. Larry arranged for beautiful T-shirt
designs and a magnificent Chama poster. Elisa greeted our visitors, handed out
the T-shirts and sold club merchandise. And certainly not least, Larry & Elisa
brought one of the jewels of the car show in the person of the maroon 1965 Corsa
turbo 180!
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BRENDA & HURLEY WILVERT: SUPER HOSPITALITY HOSTS!
The Wilverts brought tons of drinks and snacks and set them all out by the time
our first guests arrived. They added more as needed. They never let the drinks
get warm or the coffee get cold. Everyone enjoyed our special CNM food! Jim made
one run to the grocery store for ice but Hurley got all the rest. Thanks to
Brenda and Hurley for amazing energy and stamina!
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BOYDSTON AWARD
HEULA PITTMAN
The winner of the 2014 Tri-State Boydston Award (also known as the "St Francis
of Corvair Award") was our John Wiker of Corvairs of New Mexico. And having
known John for several years now, I can say that the Awards Committee was
correct in choosing him for this honor. John has been active in the club for
some 13 years and has always been willing to participate and lend a hand to
whomever and whatever project he could assist with. He served as CNM
vice-president for two years and as CNM president for two years. He is a
faithful representative of CNM at car shows; I don't know if he has EVER missed
one! He is a "Faithful Picker-Upper" of trash on our mile of Old Route 66. He
rarely misses a membership or Board meeting.
And if Ruth Boydston had been able to attend this year, I'm sure she would have
been a part of Jim's presentation of the award to John. Ruth and her daughter
Sherry set out to drive to Chama on Saturday morning and before they were out of
Albuquerque they were involved in an accident! A large truck rear-ended them
while they were stopped at an intersection and totaled their vehicle. It was not
a Corvair but Sherry's daily driver Brand-X. Sherry says she strongly laments
losing her car. It provided faithful service with not one single major repair
for 11 years and 107k miles. Thankfully, neither of them was seriously hurt.
As they set out to drive to Chama Ruth and Sherry were transporting a lovely
bouquet of flowers that was to be presented to me during the banquet. The
flowers were a thank-you gift to me for the "arts and crafts" I did for the
registration bags and for the painting of the Corvairs on the raffle quilt. The
accident ruined the bouquet. When she learned of this, Ruth's daughter Tina
prepared a replacement bouquet of flowers and delivered them to me at home on
Monday after the Tri-State. Many thanks to my CNM family for this thoughtful
gesture.
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RITA'S TIJUANA CLUB GAINS NEW MEMBER!
The famous Tijuana Club of Trii-State met amid boistrous celebration and
inducted new members: Tami Mohr of Santa Fe and Ed Halpin, President of the
Pikes Peak Corvair Club and a busy member of two other clubs!
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RUSS MCDUFFIE - MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Kudos to Russ who again provided an excellent performance in keeping our banquet
running smoothly and under control.
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TIM SHORTLE - NEXT YEAR'S TRI-STATE - DURANGO, COLORADO
Tim wrapped up the banquet and the 2014 Tri-State by inviting all of us to the
2015 Tri-State in Durango, Colorado, hosted by Rocky Mountain CORSA. Many of us
enjoyed the 1990 Tri-State in Durango and look forward to returning!
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CAR NAME NAME SPOUSE/OTHER CITY ST PHONE CLUB
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1 Art Gold - Albuquerque NM 505-620-7434 CNM
crippleluv69@yahoo.com 1964 NM 168 Monza Coupe 110
2 Robert Gold Anne Mae Albuquerque NM 505-268-6878 CNM
beisbol30@msn.com 1965 NM 168 Monza Conv 140
3 Larry Blair Kathy Albuquerque NM 505-249-1035 CNM
blairylar@hotmail.com 1964 NM 168 Spyder Conv 140
4 John Wiker Anne Albuquerque NM 505-239-3311 CNM
wikerj63@yahoo.com 1966 NM 168 Monza Coupe 110
5 Kay Sutt Tarmo Santa Fe NM 505-690-2046 CNM
tarmo@juno.com 1965 NM 110 Corsa Coupe 140
6 Tarmo Sutt Kay Santa Fe NM 505-690-2046 CNM
tarmo@juno.com 1966 NM 110 Corsa Conv 180
7 John Drage Sandra Loveland CO 720-375-2675 RMC
jcdrage37@gmail.com 1962 CO ???? Corvair Conv 102
8 William Pearce Trezjna Eckert CO 970-835-5260 PPCC
eslide5@tds.net 1961 CO 301 Lakewood SW 102
9 Loren Capron Elizabeth Oklahoma City OK 405-409-9816 INCA
lorencapron@cox.net 1964 OK 645 Monza Conv 140
10 Richard Law Colleen Oklahoma City OK 231-392-4103 INCA
65corvaircorsa@gmail.com 1961 OK 670 Lakewood 700 80
11 Colleen Law Richard Oklahoma City OK 231-392-4103 INCA
65corvaircorsa@gmail.com 1966 OK 670 Corsa Conv 140
12 Garrie Fox Patricia Colorado Springs CO 719-338-5051 PPCC
gfox80915@yahoo.com 1965 CO 250 Corsa Coupe 300
13 Larry Yoffee Elisa Albuquerque NM 505-321-5909 CNM
corsa180@gmail.com 1965 NM 170 Corsa Coupe 180
14 Russ McDuffie Nancy Albuquerque NM 505-400-5526 CNM
russ.mcd@msn.com 1963 NM 168 Monza Conv 102
15 Chloe Mullins - Rio Rancho NM 505-949-8088 CNM
runningathelete@yahoo.com 1962 NM 168 Monza Coupe 95
16 Jim Steinborn Bill Rogers Fort Collins CO 970-227-5699 RMC
jimsteinborn@gmail.com 1966 CO 355 Monza Coupe 110
17 Pat Hall Vickie Los Lunas NM 505-620-5574 CNM
patandvickiehall@q.com 1966 NM 190 Monza Coupe 140
18 Lube Lubert - Albuquerque NM 505-256-9331 CNM
NONE @ NONE 1963 NM 170 Monza Sedan 80
19 Jan Mohr Jens Oakley KS 785-953-1203 MCCA
jmohr11@gmail.com 1964 KS 490 Spyder Coupe 150
20 Ed Halpin Cheryl Castle Rock CO 303-619-0080 PPCC
halpinem@comcast.net 1967 CO 298 Monza Sedan 110
21 Curtis Shimp - Silver City NM 575-534-9576 CNM
clshimp@q.com 1966 NM 410 Corsa Coupe 140
22 Steve Goodman - Denver CO 303-278-4889 PPCC
rearengine.steve@att.net 1968 CO 310 Monza Coupe 110
23 Jim Reich Judy Longmont CO 303-257-3733 RMC
vaircraft@aol.com 1961 CO 350 Lakewood Shorty 110
24 Lee Olsen - Burdett KS 620-285-9134 MCCA
obro150@gmail.com 1965 KS 450 Corsa Conv 140
25 Larry Yoder Lynn Arvada CO 303-420-1279 RMC
lyoder1279@msn.com 1966 CO 285 Corsa Coupe 180
26 Jean Olwine - Grand Junction CO 970-243-6160 RMC
jean@olwine.net 1963 CO 684 Monza Coupe 102
27 Dave Olwind Brenna,Neyla Fort Collins CO 970-225-6656 RMC
iggy@frii.com 1963 CO 369 Spyder Conv 150
28 Ned Madsen Kathy Derby KS 000-000-0000 MCCA
aeroned@aol.com 1965 KS 600 Monza Coupe 95
29 John Hesco Marilyn Greybull WY 307-899-3059 PPCC
jhesco@tctwest.net 1966 WY 873 Monza Coupe 140
30 John Dinsdale Debbie Aurora CO 303-341-2327 RMC
john_dinsdale@adp.com 1966 CO 362 Monza Sedan 110
31 Steve Gongora Rita Albuquerque NM 505-220-7401 CNM
stevegongora@houseofcovers.com 1962 NM 168 Rampside FC ???
32 Chuck Riblett Carolyn Loveland CO 970-635-4769 RMC
chuckriblett@msn.com 1964 CO 450 Monza Coupe 102
33 Tim Shortle Lilian Durango CO 970-903-2127 RMC
shortle556@earthlink.net 1964 CO 120 Corvan FC 110
34 Jon Anderson Debbie Colorado Springs CO 719-491-1097 PPCC
jbanderson65@hotmail.com 1965 CO 294 "500" Coupe 140
35 Keith Hammett - Willard MO 417-844-8627 HaCoa
k.j_hammett@att.net 1965 MO 1006 Monza Conv 110
36 Kelly Westerfield Mary Lynn Colorado Springs CO 719-598-1735 PPCC
kellywest1@comcast.net 1964 CO 294 Monza Sedan 110
0 Mark Domzalski Elizabeth Placitas NM 505-250-1715 CNM
mdomzalski@aol.com
0 David Feasel Mary Ellen Peyton CO 719-237-6131 PPCC
mrsfesl@gmail.com
0 Bob Ferenc - Andover KS 316-641-3740 MCCA
robertrferenc@gmail.com
0 Alan Gold - Albuquerque NM 505-268-6878 CNM
alanmgold@sbcglobal.net
0 Kelina Halpin - Castle Rock CO 000-000-0000 PPCC
ppcorvairclub@gmail.com
0 Pete Hippauf Pam Santa Fe NM 000-000-0000 Guest
NONE @ NONE
0 David Huntoon - Cedar Crest NM 505-363-0773 CNM
corvair66@aol.com
0 Gordon Johnson Barbara Corrales NM 505-898-7688 CNM
gjohnson@unm.edu
0 Steve Johnson Janet Wright Belen NM 505-917-3713 CNM
steven.johnson@flybode.com
0 Terry Kalp - Valley Center KS 316-882-3056 MCCA
tkalp@cox.net
0 Randy Karl Sara Colorado Springs CO 719-660-8309 PPCC
karlrj@comcast.net
0 Jim Pittman Heula Albuquerque NM 505-275-2195 CNM
jimp@unm.edu
0 Bill Reider Lee Albuquerque NM 505-299-4597 CNM
br236425@gmail.com
0 LeRoy Rogers Emma Albuquerque NM 505-294-0623 CNM
004873@q.com
0 Eric Schakel Linae Sedalia CO 303-660-0914 RMC
eric@rbmachine.biz
0 Larry Schubert Sheryl Sedalia CO 303-660-6037 RMC
skys@schuberts.com
0 Ken Sturm Tami Moore Santa Fe NM 505-983-1112 Guest
ken@sturmcpas.com
0 Joan Wilshire - Loveland CO 970-278-0482 RMC
NONE @ NONE
0 Laura Wilshire - Erie CO 303-828-4203 RMC
lwredvair@comcast.net
0 Hurley Wilvert Brenda Sandia Park NM 505-281-1732 CNM
wilverth@q.com
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TRI-STATE 2014 CHAMA --- STATISTICS
NUMBER OF PEOPLE **REGISTERED** BY PRIMARY CLUB ** (Number of people does not
=============================================== count guests or people who
CNM = 38 (Attendance Trophy) just stopped by to visit.)
RMC = 24
PPCC = 18
MCCA = 8
HACOA = 1
INCA = 4
Guests = 4 (or more) TOTAL = 97 (or more?)
NUMBER OF CARS IN THE CAR SHOW
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BY YEAR | BY BODY TYPE | BY STATE | BY CLUB |
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1961 = 3 | Coupe = 17 | COLORADO = 15 | CNM = 13 |
1962 = 3 | Convertible = 10 | NEW MEXICO = 13 | RMC = 9 |
1963 = 4 | Sedan = 4 | KANSAS = 3 | PPCC = 7 |
1964 = 7 | Station Wagon = 3 | OKLAHOMA = 3 | INCA = 3 |
1965 = 8 | F.C. = 2 | MISSOURI = 1 | MCCA = 3 |
1966 = 9 | | WYOMING = 1 | HACOA = 1 |
1967 = 1 | | | |
1968 = 1 | | | | TOTAL = 36
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WINNERS OF CAR SHOW
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1. Best Early ............ Loren Capron ............ INCA .... 1964 Monza Conv
2. Best Late ............. Elisa & Larry Yoffee ..... CNM ..... 1965 Corsa Coupe
3. Best FC ............... Steve & Rita Gongora .... CNM ..... 1962 Rampside
4. Best Custom. .......... Jim Reich ............... RMC ..... 1961 Lakewood
5. Best Stock ............ John & Sandra Drage ..... RMC ..... 1962 Monza Conv
6. Best of Show .......... Steve & Rita Gongora .... CNM ..... 1962 Rampside
7. Best CNM Member Car ... Curtis Shimp ............ CNM ..... 1966 Corsa Coupe
HARD LUCK AWARD
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Richard Law of Oklahoma City was driving a 1966 Corsa and towing a 1961 Lakewood
700. In Santa Fe the Corsa had a failure of the transaxle and would not move in
any gear. The Lakewood was removed from the trailer so the Corsa could be towed
in to Chama.
OTHER HARD LUCK STORIES
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Pat Hall Oil light came on.
Keith Hammett Got bad gas, ignition knock. Later, vapor lock immoblized car.
Lube Lubert Vibration at 65-70 MPH.
Lee Olsen Had to buy new A/C condenser.
Eric Schakel Only 42 payments to go. Wife makes me slow down.
Kelly Westerfield Needed new battery.
John Wiker Passed truck, truck threw rock, broke new windshield.
SPECIAL
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Larry Blair 1964 Spyder convertible with 140-HP, gas heater, daily driver.
Loren Capron Lots of chrome, engine, wheels.
John Drage Second owner, original (1962) engine.
Garrie Fox V-8 Crown conversion.
Art Gold Hand controls, smooth running!
Steve Gongora 1962 Rampside - red, white stripe, almost perfect!
Steve Goodman Sunroof
Ed Halpin Original PPCC early 1980s car -- John Koll rescue car.
Keith Hammett First Corvair I ever saw, at age 14! Later found and bought it.
John Hesco Factory head rests.
Richard Law Corsa with original A/C. Lakewood original.
Ned Madsen 1965 Corvair is a daily driver.
Jan Mohr 1964 Corvair is a daily driver.
Lee Olsen Power top, A/C
Dave Olwine It's a Spyder.
William Pearce Uncle Russ gave it to us to haul off. Fixed it up, drive it!
Jim Reich Lakewood "Shorty" with 82" w.b. and all 1964 suspension.
Chuck Riblett Air dam, 15" wheels, lowered.
Curtis Shimp 1966 Corsa has 3.1 litre engine rebuild.
Tim Shortle 1964 Corvan has factory camper kit.
Jim Steinborn 1966 Monza has original paint (90 percent plus!)
Tarmo Sutt 1966 Corsa turbo is 12-year restoration (almost perfect)
John Wiker Originally a Santa fe motors car.
Larry Yoffee Torque Talent wheels, Recaro seats, turbo, oil cooler.
John Dinsdale EVERYTHING!
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Enchanted Corvairs Newsletter is published monthly by Corvairs of New Mexico,
chartered Chapter #871 of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America. Copyright by
the Authors and by Corvairs of New Mexico. Articles may be reprinted in any
CORSA publication as a service to CORSA members, provided credit to the Author
and this Newsletter is clearly stated. All opinions are those of the Author or
Editor and are not necessarily endorsed by Corvairs of New Mexico or CORSA.
Material for publication should reach the Editor by the 15th of the month. Send
material via e-mail ( jimp @ unm.edu ) or submit a readable manuscript. I prefer
ASCII TEXT, but MS Word or RTF are fine. Photographs are welcome. Don't
photoshop your digital JPGs -- send the originals. This ecologically green
newsletter is produced in a Microsoft-free environment. I still print mailing
labels with a 1989 Apple IIgs on a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet IIIp. The newsletter
is composed using Apple Macintosh computers. Software includes OS-X, AppleWorks,
Photoshop CS, GraphicConverter, BBEdit and InDesign CS. If you care, ask for
details. Transportation: 1965 Corvair Monza, 1990 Honda Civic, 1996 Mazda Miata,
2013 Honda Civic. When I'm 64, I'll get by with a little help from my friends.
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