The news got out and one of our friends who wanted to remain anonymous (CDC George Huisman ;)) decided to let everyone know that special Ed has turned into traitor Ed. George had some stickers made up and they ended up being plastered all over the recent Columbus All Ford Swap Meet . I had to post picture to the gallery so click on this link https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=6836 I cornered Ed and asked him to tell me it aint so. Instead Ed proceeded to regaled me with his story about his Corvette purchase and win at a recent NCRS event. I learned more about NCRS then I ever wanted to . :o I found this sticker above the urinal in one of the men's room at the show. At first I thought it was a sales ad . I scared the guy next to me when I let out a yell as my eyes focused and I comprehended the horror of what I was seeing. I could not un see it . I have had nightmares ever since. What is the world coming to?
Use caution around people with Tupperware Chevies. 8)
Kool
Well Ed wanted to buy this car I found for a friend. 71 HEMI Cuda. Yes, Ed that is a NCRS Vette and a Bloomington gold tripower 4 speed number matching vert next to the HEMI. https://www.flickr.com/photos/shelbymann1970/52732356409/in/dateposted-public/
Like many of us Ed is not one dimensional. We get pegged as the "Shelby" guys but in reality a lot of us grew up with and have a lot of knowledge about all cars available in the day. When Ed was bought it I was sharing about ways to tell it was a genuine sidepipe car. In addition to mostly Fords I owned several Vettes, BB Mopars, Trans am etc.( I did draw the line at AMC though ;D) Its always fun when you are hanging around the GM crowd and start pointing out details they don't even know lol
Quote from: TLea on April 11, 2023, 07:55:38 AM
Like many of us Ed is not one dimensional. We get pegged as the "Shelby" guys but in reality a lot of us grew up with and have a lot of knowledge about all cars available in the day. When Ed was bought it I was sharing about ways to tell it was a genuine sidepipe car. In addition to mostly Fords I owned several Vettes, BB Mopars, Trans am etc.( I did draw the line at AMC though ;D) Its always fun when you are hanging around the GM crowd and start pointing out details they don't even know lol
Yep! I have 4 MGB's currently, 2 '79's and 2 '67's. I'm also into BMW M cars. :-)
Back in 1995 there was a 40 year anniversary of the GM Tech center in Warren for us GM employees and some others who found out about the show(during the week mid day). I parked my Shelby vert in front of the DJ tent. The DJ got tired of me answering all the GM trivia questions(yes I know a lot of useless facts about GM and Chrysler) so I started sending kids up for the prizes. My only scare was leaving and driving behind the 1950s JET car as it was hot going back to it's storage building. I've owned them all but AMCs(still would like a SCRambler Rambler though).
Looks like he can still be saved. I don't see a Members Only jacket or any gold chains. And he does have that "Naturally, Chevys Really Suck" decal.
It may be more than just a singular "traitor" here, as just speaking for myself I also have an example of the "Plastic-Fantastic" GM in my garage, and this transgression along with many other makers examples over the years.
Oh, and back in the '70's I even owned an AMC (Javelin)! 8)
Scott.
If I catch Ed with a sweater tied around his neck I am going to lose it. ;D
Sneak one of those "Friends don't let friends drive Chevys", bumper stickers on his bowtie. The verbal shellacking could be epic.
Dont you have to be a certain age to get a corvette? Didn't think anyone in this club was that old?
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 11, 2023, 12:11:10 PM
If I catch Ed with a sweater tied around his neck I am going to lose it. ;D
How about one of those Corvette Hawaiian shirts? ;D
Here is the proud papa. You done good
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/c74/tlea/ed_vette.heic)
Of course all teasing aside and as much as I hate to admit , it is a cool American car.
Whitewalls and side pipes? may as well wear black socks and sandals with plaid shorts and a striped shirt.
As for other cars, i can't say too much I have a 1993 VW Eurovan MV 5speed that sleeps two.
:o
Well i heard it all from some ford clowns i know that are all just JEALOUS like me winning a pabst blue ribbon with my chevette etc etc. I always wanted a c2 stingray coupe as i used to go to local gas station back in late 60s and admire a black 67 coupe that was parked by gas station and the owner worked there when he got back from nam he bought this coupe from a doctor in the area and i told him some day if i ever saved enought $ up i would buy it but he wrecked it. I went to mi. to look at a 67 435 original coupe back 15 years ago and the day i was supposed to send $ they sold it to someone else so i found a black 64 327 coupe and didnt have it long as my brother wanted it and i really wanted a 427. So last year i sold one of my shelby verts and started looking again for a 427 coupe as i wanted a sports car and cobras and gt 40s are way out of my budget range. I found this 19.000 mile unmolested no hit vette in ny and it was the color combo and options i wanted 411 posi trac close ratio alum 4 speed f 41 special suspension side exhaust am/fm tint glass and rare headrest. I joined NCRS because the 2023 NATS are in french lick third week of july and they are using the same setup we did have 2 lifts in the pavillion for judging and if u drive your car to show u get bonus points and i only live 42 miles away but i found out i couldnt go until i qualified by going to a regional show first and be judged so i went to the corvette expo 2 weeks ago and just got an email from NATS head judge that i am approved to go to nats now as its very limited since it takes awhile to judge these cars at ncrs as they check everything and everything has to work like it was new and they have 5 different groups of judges who specialize in certain areas and its done very fairly and equally and by the book thats 1 " thick assembly manual. I have had many cars over the years and like them all but have my favorites cudas challengers gtx gts chargers 383 440 sixpacks hemis 327 427 impalas vettes etc but i like fords the best 289s 390 428scj boss 302 429 and 429 scj mustangs and torino and too many mustangs and shelbys to count also some cougars so dont knock them till u tried them all. I cleaned my vette with dry ice and been working all winter on it but still got a few small things to do to it before going to the nats and when i registered this car i found out its the only 67 427 coupe that is marlboro marron with white black interior that is known to exist so i think is a keeper now!!
Can we get a picture or two?
Corey
Quote from: Special Ed on April 12, 2023, 12:46:15 AM
Well i heard it all from some ford clowns i know that are all just JEALOUS like me winning a pabst blue ribbon with my chevette etc etc. I always wanted a c2 stingray coupe as i used to go to local gas station back in late 60s and admire a black 67 coupe that was parked by gas station and the owner worked there when he got back from nam he bought this coupe from a doctor in the area and i told him some day if i ever saved enought $ up i would buy it but he wrecked it. I went to mi. to look at a 67 435 original coupe back 15 years ago and the day i was supposed to send $ they sold it to someone else so i found a black 64 327 coupe and didnt have it long as my brother wanted it and i really wanted a 427. So last year i sold one of my shelby verts and started looking again for a 427 coupe as i wanted a sports car and cobras and gt 40s are way out of my budget range. I found this 19.000 mile unmolested no hit vette in ny and it was the color combo and options i wanted 411 posi trac close ratio alum 4 speed f 41 special suspension side exhaust am/fm tint glass and rare headrest. I joined NCRS because the 2023 NATS are in french lick third week of july and they are using the same setup we did have 2 lifts in the pavillion for judging and if u drive your car to show u get bonus points and i only live 42 miles away but i found out i couldnt go until i qualified by going to a regional show first and be judged so i went to the corvette expo 2 weeks ago and just got an email from NATS head judge that i am approved to go to nats now as its very limited since it takes awhile to judge these cars at ncrs as they check everything and everything has to work like it was new and they have 5 different groups of judges who specialize in certain areas and its done very fairly and equally and by the book thats 1 " thick assembly manual. I have had many cars over the years and like them all but have my favorites cudas challengers gtx gts chargers 383 440 sixpacks hemis 327 427 impalas vettes etc but i like fords the best 289s 390 428scj boss 302 429 and 429 scj mustangs and torino and too many mustangs and shelbys to count also some cougars so dont knock them till u tried them all. I cleaned my vette with dry ice and been working all winter on it but still got a few small things to do to it before going to the nats and when i registered this car i found out its the only 67 427 coupe that is marlboro marron with white black interior that is known to exist so i think is a keeper now!!
I always loved midyears Ed. you got good taste. For all the Chevy haters if it wasn't for Chevies Ford lovers would never have had the 428 Cobra Jet or possibly a Ford powered AC Cobra thanks to Chevy having a Corvette at the time.
I have also owned oldsmobiles buick GS and my first car was a pontiac LeMans. I have 10 brothers and sisters and 6 of my brothers are a year apart in a row so our farm looked like a used car lot with cars tractors trucks etc everywhere and some were parts cars as we never could aford anything newer mostly old used vehichles that needed work as my first car was $50.00 because someone stole the chrome reverses off it and after i got the car i was given them back after the cops cought the bandit. I had to have 2 cars back in hi-skool a 64 VW to drive on weekdays to work and my 67 440 GTX i drove on weekends as thats the only way i could get insurance as the VW was pirmary transportation and gtx was only to be used part time since i had too many tickets (hum imagine that) and insurance back in muscle car era was based on a point system and every violation had points against your record and i could never get a pony car since insurance company wouldnot insure me with all my points against me as they based the rates on HP to weight ratio and verts were higher also so thats why i bought 428 mach1 boss shelby and cuda challengers vettes later in life to enjoy since i couldnt get insurance on them in my younger days. I knew guys back in hi-skool that had bigger insurance payments than their car payments were. You had to pass inspections back then to make car safe to be on the road and some guys would borrow tires and wheels from their buddy car to put on their car to try and pass inspection because u had to have enought rubber tread on tires as they measure tread depth to pass inspection because back in the muscle car era the rubber was left on the road doing burnouts and racing !!
Quote from: Special Ed on April 12, 2023, 12:46:15 AM
Well i heard it all from some ford clowns i know that are all just JEALOUS like me winning a pabst blue ribbon with my chevette etc etc. I always wanted a c2 stingray coupe as i used to go to local gas station back in late 60s and admire a black 67 coupe that was parked by gas station and the owner worked there when he got back from nam he bought this coupe from a doctor in the area and i told him some day if i ever saved enought $ up i would buy it but he wrecked it. I went to mi. to look at a 67 435 original coupe back 15 years ago and the day i was supposed to send $ they sold it to someone else so i found a black 64 327 coupe and didnt have it long as my brother wanted it and i really wanted a 427. So last year i sold one of my shelby verts and started looking again for a 427 coupe as i wanted a sports car and cobras and gt 40s are way out of my budget range. I found this 19.000 mile unmolested no hit vette in ny and it was the color combo and options i wanted 411 posi trac close ratio alum 4 speed f 41 special suspension side exhaust am/fm tint glass and rare headrest. I joined NCRS because the 2023 NATS are in french lick third week of july and they are using the same setup we did have 2 lifts in the pavillion for judging and if u drive your car to show u get bonus points and i only live 42 miles away but i found out i couldnt go until i qualified by going to a regional show first and be judged so i went to the corvette expo 2 weeks ago and just got an email from NATS head judge that i am approved to go to nats now as its very limited since it takes awhile to judge these cars at ncrs as they check everything and everything has to work like it was new and they have 5 different groups of judges who specialize in certain areas and its done very fairly and equally and by the book thats 1 " thick assembly manual. I have had many cars over the years and like them all but have my favorites cudas challengers gtx gts chargers 383 440 sixpacks hemis 327 427 impalas vettes etc but i like fords the best 289s 390 428scj boss 302 429 and 429 scj mustangs and torino and too many mustangs and shelbys to count also some cougars so dont knock them till u tried them all. I cleaned my vette with dry ice and been working all winter on it but still got a few small things to do to it before going to the nats and when i registered this car i found out its the only 67 427 coupe that is marlboro marron with white black interior that is known to exist so i think is a keeper now!!
Sounds like a winner, congratulations !
I love my 66 GT-350.
I really really really like my 65 BB Corvette roadster.
"Can't we all just get along"??
😎
Question: Gorgeous car first. The hide-away/popup headlights are open. Judging requirement? Or like my long gone 1970 Mercury Cyclone, there are some very slow vacuum leaks so after sitting a few days, the headlight doors are opening/open.
Quote from: Karguy on April 12, 2023, 10:29:32 AM
I love my 66 GT-350.
I really really really like my 65 BB Corvette roadster.
"Can't we all just get along"??
😎
I hope you are not being serious with your quoted remark. I haven't seen any evidence of not getting along. The thread started out with friendly teasing. I hope that friendly spirit in posts continues regardless of what one owns or likes.
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 12, 2023, 11:05:39 AM
Quote from: Karguy on April 12, 2023, 10:29:32 AM
I love my 66 GT-350.
I really really really like my 65 BB Corvette roadster.
"Can't we all just get along"??
😎
I hope you are not being serious with your quoted remark. I haven't seen any evidence of not getting along. The thread started out with friendly teasing. I hope that friendly spirit in posts continues regardless of what one owns or likes.
Well we all know it was friendly teasing from those who know the ones involved but lets be clear there are MANY 1 brand only Ford lovers. I see them all the time. They can get pretty nasty on some social media platforms but not here for the most part. I own 4 Chevies and 2 Fords. Well one has been gifted to my daughter but title still in my name and my Mom's Malibu is signed over to me but isn't mine yet(She is in hospice).
Chevies: my 2019 Equinox AWD Redline 2.0 Turbo is fast. 105K miles and the ONLY service has been rear brakes at 79K. Still has the JJ2 hiperf front brakes. NOTHING else. Still have the original tires but those are of course not Chevy tires but have 80K on them(25K on snow tires). Not bad for a Chevy. :)
Ed,
Totally respect your choice after I sold KK1383 I chased a black 427 435 Horse coupe for a long time. I had just finished an engine for my attorney's 1966 427 convertible Corvette and I wanted that coupe pretty bad. I think that the owner could see how much I wanted the car because he priced it accordingly. Then my attorney sold his 1966 convertible (my second choice) and didn't let me make an offer. So I found myself back in the BOSS 302 world and still enjoy that, even though if the right 1970 SS454 Chevelle showed its face I might have to look at it.
John
rhjanes yes headlights have to work during operation check and they have motors not vaccum like cougars. The car has to start cold and idle both cold and fast and run long enought to get temp up to check heater and defrost and choke properly.All lights have to work even dash gauge lights and am/fm stations and all gauges. All keys and locks and window cranks have to work in correct locations. Wiper blades have to be in correct locations and washer jets have to squirt up 10'' and 10'' from center of windshield in factory clocked location and spare and jack have to be out to check as well as spare tire lock and owner has to be by car at all times and do all the testing and prove u own the car and have insurance before allowed in the show. They even check the fusebox for correct original flashers and fuses as 67 fuses are color coded to the amp sizes. Also owner has to remove air cleaner and dist chrome cover and all wiring routing and holders have to be in a certain location in place and horns and both hi low beams light have to work and brake and signal lights also park lights cigar lighter etc.
Quote from: JohnSlack on April 12, 2023, 01:09:02 PM
Ed,
Totally respect your choice after I sold KK1383 I chased a black 427 435 Horse coupe for a long time. I had just finished an engine for my attorney's 1966 427 convertible Corvette and I wanted that coupe pretty bad. I think that the owner could see how much I wanted the car because he priced it accordingly. Then my attorney sold his 1966 convertible (my second choice) and didn't let me make an offer. So I found myself back in the BOSS 302 world and still enjoy that, even though if the right 1970 SS454 Chevelle showed its face I might have to look at it.
John
I mentioned earlier I found my friend a LS6 and a Hemi Cuda. I'm told by another friend that his favorite car to drive out of the old owner's collection was the LS6 so I can't wait to drive that car. Since my friend bought the LS6 (18 cars in his collection) I have tried to get his other 70 Chevelle which is a L34 SS with the MT out.
am I overlooking something here? you get a Blue ribbon for having the headlights stuck open?? sweet car!! I would definitely own it.
NO not stuck open as they need to be flipped out so u can see the T3 original headlights and they have to work!
Quote from: Bob Gaines on April 11, 2023, 12:11:10 PM
If I catch Ed with a sweater tied around his neck I am going to lose it. ;D
that was good for a literal "lol" - thanks.
... and congrats to Ed on what looks and sounds like a great ride 8)
I'm guilty of having one also. I just don't tell all of my Ford friends trying to save my reputation. On race day I'm all Ford!
Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
I'm guilty of having one also. I just don't tell all of my Ford friends trying to save my reputation. On race day I'm all Ford!
I am double guilty - 64 fuelie and 66 427 / 390hp with ac.
Beautiful cars! C2 Corvettes and Shelbys I never get tired of seeing them like everyone else that's why both stay hot on the market.
Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 08:52:59 PM
Beautiful cars! C2 Corvettes and Shelbys I never get tired of seeing them like everyone else that's why both stay hot on the market.
I agree - btw Nassau Blue on your coupe is spectacular!
I really really like C2 Corvettes but I love my 66 GT 350. Here's a picture of what has been holding up the restoration of 6S281. A custom Nassau blue 65 Corvette BB roadster which is burning huge amounts of hours, fabrication and of course money. I have had so many people try to get me to put the vette on the back burner and start the Shelby. Right or wrong I am determined to finish what I had started prior to buying the Shelby. I am hopeful 281 will get underway this summer. One good thing about waiting on the Shelby is it has allowed me to amass the most amazing collection of correct parts, I have lots and lots of cool and correct parts in old Ford blue boxes. Nice thing is the 65 Vette is really close, very exciting! Weird, I never ever imagined members would be posting pictures of Corvette's on the SAAC forum.
Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
I'm guilty of having one also. I just don't tell all of my Ford friends trying to save my reputation. On race day I'm all Ford!
Wow, that looks like the '66 coupe I sold three years ago. Right down to the same redline tires.
Here's mine (427/425, 4-speed, 4.11s) going on the Reliable truck to the new owner.
Did yours come from SoCal?
Love Nassau Blue.
I don't own one but have driven my friend's 67 350HP 4 speed vert. Original paint car. Non factory side pipes. I offered my Mach and cash for it and my friend wouldn't do it. I wouldn't do it now.
Funny topic.. like everyone coming out of the closet 🤣..
Me too. I've owned a 72 V-8 CJ5 Jeep (first year for the AMC 304 in a Jeep CJ5), a 68 Cuda 340 4 speed, and I worked at Chrysler's Chicago pre-delivery center from 1970 to'75. Got a serious soft spot for Mopars.
...well at least its not purple...
Quote from: Side-Oilers on April 17, 2023, 12:40:06 AM
Quote from: Shelby73 on April 16, 2023, 07:34:11 PM
I'm guilty of having one also. I just don't tell all of my Ford friends trying to save my reputation. On race day I'm all Ford!
Wow, that looks like the '66 coupe I sold three years ago. Right down to the same redline tires.
Here's mine (427/425, 4-speed, 4.11s) going on the Reliable truck to the new owner.
Did yours come from SoCal?
Love Nassau Blue.
No mine came from NC from a friend and it's a 327-350 HP with air and PS. Yours does look like it.
A "barn find" 1969 Corvette. 427, 390 horsepower 4 speed with factory A/C and a hard top
Had to repair the nose of the car 85% original paint
Found all parts with it with the exception of the water pump, clutch fan, exhaust manifolds and carburetor
Here's a picture of it loaded up after digging it out a garage 5 years ago and just a few days ago
Paid $2,000 for it
Special Ed has a great car and it appears so do many others, love them all
And then their is THE PURPLE CAR !!!! haha
Ed knows how to play.....I've always been a Matchbox guy
Just got my 20 pages of judging sheets and signed top flight certificate with official date and certification #. 4510 points total with bonus points and i got 4303 points 95.6% and i estimated to be 96% when i pre-judged my car but i lost 25 points because windshield washers didnt squirt and 10 points because car didnt start on first 1 pump cold start. I agreed with all but 1 deduction but didnt know how to prove it at show but i did some research and now i know i was right but didnt want to argue with the judges at the show until i did my own research. It was a great learning experiance and i enjoyed it and glad i went so i can be better prepared for the NCRS national thats here b y me in French lick only a 42 mile drive that i intend to drive my car to and get bonus points in july 23-27 at the same show setup that we started back 3 years ago and they will have 2 indoor lifts for concours judging like we were doing so it will be fun and exciting to see the L88 (427 aluminum head) corvette display in the pavilion.
Good luck at the next showing.