HAPPY NEW YEAR

We will be discussing the events and plans for the New Year

We hope to see you there.

Meeting starts at 8:30 inside but bring your favorite Corvette and show it off in the Parking lot around 8:00.

1938 - 2023

It is with great sadness that I have to inform the membership of the loss of long time NCRS Chapter member Don Partridge.

Don Partridge passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma's Saint Francis Hospital at the age of 85.

He had been an important and active member of NCRS for many years and will be greatly missed.

* As Don's brother, I would like to personally thank those NCRS members and friends for braving some of Oklahoma's

worst weather to attend his Celebration of Life services in Broken Arrow on Tuesday.

TULSA HAPPENINGS

Gateway Classic Cars

Located at 10010 E 71st

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133

FREE ADMISSION - Pastries * Coffee * Music * Fun for the Entire Family

Saturday's 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Dates:

January 28th * February 25th * March 25th * April 29th

Our December meeting produced a new NCRS Oklahoma Chapter Chairman. Rob Wilson has stepped up to take over the position vacated by Bud Jessee.

Thank you Bud for your leadership

Welcome Rob. We all look forward to an exciting new year in 2023.

Here is a link to our Current Slate of Board Members.....NCRS_Boardmembers

January brought a return of the LADY's dinner. Plan to Join us again in 2023!!!!!!!!

Next one is the Thursday February 9th Monthly Dinner.

Also Mark your calendar for the March 9th Monthly Dinner.

Party Pictures

Mike and Nancy Phillips once again have graciously hosted the Oklahoma NCRS Chapter Christmas Party at their home in South Tulsa. Here are a few Party pictures

Meanwhile - Back in Tulsa

Several NCRS.com/ok members have been assisting "fellow" NCRS Chapter member Bonnie Clark with eliminating some surplus items from her current inventory.

Saturday, January the 7th, 2023

An Estate/Garage Sale for NCRS members and friends.

Clark Tool Sale -Sneak Preview - Early Bird Sale

After the January 7th NCRS Meeting at Ollie's we are having a preview and SALE CASH ONLY at the Clark home in South Tulsa

Here are some pictures taken of the Four Corvettes that were Judged back in April (by lots of club participants) at the fantastic facility provided by Dominic White in Tulsa.

Cars for Judging upon arrival on Friday April 22nd, 2022

Roy Sinor's - 1967 Convertible

Roger Meyer's - 1966 Convertible

Pete Pritchett's - 1965 Convertible

Colton Silvey's - White 1988 (35th Anniversary Edition)

How do you like the Look of the New Corvette Z06 2023?

Looking for a New Corvette but can't decide on a Color or maybe can't afford one right now?

How about a Free One?.

Download a page that can be used to build your own Corvette

Instructions

In a previous meeting we "saw" a presentation on JUDGING for NCRS Certification - Thanks to Gene Holtz..

Due to some technical Snafu's, the Video or screen presentation was less than ideal and to try and make up for that, I'm Posting links to the Graphic Portion of the talks.

Introduction to Flight Judging

Condition Last Blast

Intro Flight Judging for Owners

Disagreements

NEWS UPDATE

The Club chapter Christmas Party was held on Saturday December 11th - at the home of Mike and Nancy Phillips.

Great BBQ from Albert G's (Thanks Jim Elder), Wonderful cookies, and salads and side dishes. Yummy.

"Table" Games and A Dirty Santa game that was very entertaining.

Keep Track of Upcoming Events Here - Courtesy of Ed Brett

Upcoming Car Events

Sunday, March 6, 2022 between 9 AM and 12 PM (Noon)

The Cars&Coffee car event take place in the Parking Lot of the Best Buy store on 71st Street.

The address is 10303 E 71st St., Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133. The store is on the NW corner of the intersection of Highway 169 and 71st Street.

Best Buy - Pays for the Coffee and hopes you will shop in their store while you enjoy their Hospitality and Support.

Easy Come - Easy Go does not Quite fit this scenario

NCRS Oklahoma Chapter Meeting - We met at Garage Condos Tulsa (GCT) and checked out the Luxury Garage Suites "You" OWN. Well several of our members Own one and we are invited to have a chapter meeting there. I understand some drinks and refreshments will be made available.

The Garage Condos Tulsa (GCT)location is 8720 South Elwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74132 - just West of Jones Riverside Airport.

Learn more here:

Garage Condos Tulsa

Here are some pictures of the June meeting which was well attended and well received. Thanks to all that came and thanks to those who opened their ManCaves for us to envy.

The Car Night beginning March 15th after the daylight savings time change, The gathering is Every Tuesday at Jason's Deli at 61st and Memorial, 4:00 - 7:30ish (get there early for the best parking spot).

Tulsa Cruise Facebook Page

Car Night in Broken Arrow, OK. The Pat and Diane Cavanagh's 2021 Corvette Reveal March 30, 2021

For a full sized view - "Right-Click" the Image and select view image.

Speaking of Pat Cavanagh - While waiting on his new 2021 Corvette to be created in Bolling Green, KY, he has been avoiding the outside world by working on his 1966 Corvette "Race Car/Street Machine". Here is a link to this work in progress.

66 Corvette Challenge Part 1

66 Corvette: A little History

66 Corvette Challenge Part 2

Visit to Fabulous Restorations

66 Corvette Challenge Part 3

By the Numbers

66 Corvette Challenge Part 4

Where the fun begins...

66 Corvette Challenge Part 5

Roger to the Rescue

66 Corvette Challenge Part 6

Like it Never Happened

66 Corvette Challenge Part 7

Back together Again...

The Incentive for this massive project may have started with the Penske Car in this motivational video.

Fabulous Restorations Video

Here is a link to some Great pictures of the most recent Car gathering at Amelia Island

Hagerty Insurance has posted a very informative video that covers Cleaning and Sanitizing your vehicle with appropriate concerns for not damaging the surfaces.

This Personalized License Plate was issued by the State of Oklahoma in the early 1970's and has been displayed on the same Corvette for over Forty Years

A YouTube Poster and Car enthusiast by the name of Tyler Townsley came to Tulsa to Video Tape and Chronical several Corvettes with interesting racing heritage. Mr. Townsley spent several days interviewing John Neas and Joel Miller regarding the background history of the early Corvettes in videos presented here. The Videos are lengthy, (one is over 40 minutes each) but they are very well done.

One of several YouTube Videos covering Corvettes. This one owned by Oklahoma resident and NCRS member John Neas

1956 Corvette "Chicken Coupe" Corvette SR1 interview

This one owned by Oklahoma NCRS member Joel Miller

1958 Corvette "The Pooch" Corvette Drag Car interview

Here are a few pictures (Thanks Phil Gray) from the Summer Picnic held at Michael Young's lovely home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma - More pictures are in the September 2019 Sidepipe. Follow the Link on the left

Great Pool Party - "Everyone" enjoyed the Pool

Vehicle Laws were Changed on July 1 - Registration papers Must be kept in the vehicles and Car Tags must stay with the owners.

If you don't have a copy of your registration you can get your Paperwork in order by going to okcars.tax.ok.gov or visit your closest Tag Office. You will need to provde the last four digits of your vehicle identification number (VIN), the street address number of the owners residence and the license (Tag) number.

Do you still have, or did you ever have Firestone Steel Belted Radial 500 Tires on your 1973 to 1977 Corvette?

FIRESTONE Steel Belted Radial 500 tire RECALL - Customer Information Booklet

Pictures from the Saturday Apr 27 Oklahoma Chapter NCRS Spring Judging meet held at Dominic's in Tulsa, Oklahoma - are in the May 2019 Sidepipe. Follow the Link on the left

Car Night Tuesday is over until the Daylight Savings shift again in 2022

Tuesday Car Night at McCallister's

Warm Weather perfect for showing off your Winter project results

NCRS members went to Sand Springs on Saturday, November 3rd. Attendees caravanned to the John Zink Ranch Museum in Sand Springs, OK after the Saturday morning meeting at Ollie's

Check out photos on this link

John Zink Ranch Museum tour

NCRS chapter members went to Broken Arrow on Saturday, October 6th

Attendees got a chance to visit the Auburn Cord Duesenberg "Factory"

Check out photos on this link

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Factory tour

The Annual NCRS Ice Cream Social was Saturday, September 29th

Recent event photos from NCRS Judging in Edmond, OK

This Event was held August 18, 2018

There were many nice cars at the recent Leake Auction in Tulsa

One Big block 1965 convertible was very nicely presented

Did you miss the visit to Guthrie, OK to view the progress on the A-26 restoration?

Here is a link to a video of the (two) A-26 Engines firing up in Gutherie, Ok in case you missed it.

NCRS Oklahoma Chapter supports Meals on Wheels - Tulsa

NCRS Oklahoma Chapter supports The Coffee Bunker

Link to Cartoons and Car Tunes

Is your "Classic Car" over 25 years old? Want to save $100.00 over the next 10 years on vehicle tags?

Go Here to the Oklahoma Tax Commission Site and download a form for a Classic Tag like this one

Did You Miss the NCRS Judging Event on Saturday April 21st, 2018?

Here are a few "Snapshots

Did You Miss the Visit to The Galley?

Here are a few "Snapshots

Ever Been to the National Corvette Museum?

Here are a few "Snapshots

Restoring a Mid-Year Corvette? - Need some Documentation or rare parts?

Go Here for more larger images Link to the Lime Book? What is the Lime Book? The lime Book is an Engine Code Reference Book compiled by Edward W.J. McCombs This valuable resource is used to identify engine code for Chevrolet engines and parts from 1955 thru 1991 View the 2019 Corvette ZR-1 Preview Video for the $120,000.00 plus Corvette here Like Barn Find Stories? Read about it Here Here is a link to a YouTube video of a Tuesday Night Car Night in Tulsa, OK Tuesday Night Car Night on YouYube NCRS Chapter Events 2017 NCRS Chapter Events Many Thanks to Mike and Nancy Phillips who graciously agreed to host the Oklahoma Chapter Christmas Party at their home Saturday, December 9, 2017. Photos courtesy of Philip Gray The party was well attended with the Chapter supplying BBQ and soft drinks. Attendees brought an abundance of delicious pot luck sides and delicious desserts. We were challenged with a competitive game of Presidential but not political questions, did a little bit of "Gambling", participated in a gift exchange or “Dirty Santa” gift game while the University of Oklahoma's Quarterback received the Heisman Trophy Award on a TV in the background. Many attendees brought an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the U.S. Marine Toys for Tots campaign that distributes toys to needy children across the Tulsa area.(Thanks Verle) For Larger pictures go here: XMasPartyPics.html Summer Picnic / Ice Cream Social - Held Saturday September 30, 2017 Thanks to Lee Stigall and his wife JD Stigall for being great Hosts two years in a row Thanks also to everyone who came and brought delicious food, and to Verle Randolph for taking the overages to several deserving charities. Great food including more desserts and homemade ice cream than we could eat. If you weren't there you should have been Windows users - "Right Click/View Image" to see images Full Screen Local and Regional Event photos This Event was well attended on the makeup date Sunday Sept. 24th, 2017. Try "Right-Clicking" on the Thumbnail to "View" Fullsize Local Tuesday "Car Night" in Tulsa, OK Local Chapter members car photos 1957 Vette Home Garage Restoration photos Pat's Pictures Guthie Oklahoma "Airport Crawl" Event photos Tuesday Night Car Night photos Newsletter Creation Crew Scheduled NCRS Chapter Events NCRS 2017 Convention is over. The 2018 Convention in Las Vegas, NV National Convention is scheduled for Sunday July 15th through Thursday July 20th, 2018 NCRS-OK chapter members Don Partridge and Joel Miller took Joel's 1962 Maroon Corvette to have it Judged in San Antonio, TX and received a Duntov Mark of Excellence Award for the car. NCRS-OK chapter members Don Partridge and Joel Miller took Joel's 1962 Maroon Corvette to have it Judged in San Antonio, TX and received a Duntov Mark of Excellence Award for the car. Monthly Breakfast Meetings NCRS-OK Chapter Meetings are held on the First Saturday of the month during the year. Everyone is encouraged to drive your Corvette. The meetings start at 8:30 am, but why not come early and mingle with other Corvette enthusiasts while parking in Ollie's East Parking Lot Attendance at Monthly Chapter Meeting at Ollie's Station at 8:30am - 4070 Southwest Blvd in West Tulsa, OK 74107 Monthly Happy Hour July 22nd - Attitude Adjustment Night at Bravo's Mexican Grill, 5pm - 4532 East 51st St., Tulsa, OK 74135 Links and Notices The NCRS-OK chapter has a Resource Library of Corvette books, CD's and Corvette Assembly/Restoration Manuals are available (on loan) to members If interested in Borrowing one or more of these resources, Contact Mike Partridge - email: lostnaustin@sbcglobal.net If using FireFox as a browser - "Right/Click" on the thumbnail to veiw full sized images A special Thank You goes out to Chapter Member Jack Finch for his Generous Monetary Donation, allowing the chapter to purchase this fine collection of reference materials. Links to Publications, Forms and Newsletters NCRS OK Membership Application 2018 Calendar Master Newsletter Index June 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter July 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter August 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter September 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter October 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter November 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter December 2017 Sidepipe Newsletter January 2018 Sidepipe Newsletter February 2018 Sidepipe Newsletter March 2018 Sidepipe Newsletter April 2018 Sidepipe Newsletter May 2018 Sidepipe Newsletter Who Are We? Corvette enthusiasts that join together to celebrate the Chevrolet Corvette, America's finest sports car. The Oklahoma NCRS Chapter members hold regular monthly breakfast meetings to share our interest in the Corvette. This is a place to find like minded individuals and couples to support your passion whether you are driving a brand new Corvette, restoring an old Corvette or trying to relive a past Corvette experience. Prospective members are also welcomed and encouraged to attend. With a vast variety of members, with years of experience and expertice - answers to vitually any Corvette related question may only a phone call away. We take part in road trips, picnics, swap meets and chapter education and technical seminars designed to hone our skill-sets related to the Corvette. Along with group trips to Regional and National NCRS activities, there is always fun to be found within our active chapter. Look through our website, and mark our next meeting or event on your calender. We are looking forward to meeting you and participating with you. Whether it be "Car Night", a Cook-Out, a Parade, a Car Show or a Party - There is a lot going on and you could be a part of it. NCRS-OK Chapter Sponsors Please support our club sponsors, you can click on the images below to access their web sites Nation-Wide Corvette Related For-Sale Listings Local Corvette Related For-Sale Listings This car is still available but no longer listed with ClassicCars.com - If interested give Mike Partridge a call for contact details. The car is in storage in Bentonville, Arkansas Ever Misplace Your Key Fob? - It might be right under your Nose One of our New Corvette owners took his car in for its First Oil Change. He picked up the car at the Dealer and drove off he failed to notice that his Key Fob was not in it's usual spot - In the Cup Holder. When he tried to lock the car, the car would not stay locked and "Beeped" twice to let him know the car wasn't locked. The next day the frustrated owner returned to the dealer (some 50 miles from his house) to ask the service writer where his keys were. The service writer claimed he didn't know but come to find out the "mechanic" who did the oil change, placed the Key Fob in the Key Fob Holder in the steering column that the Vette owner didn't know existed. Did you Know? Here is where the Key Fob was found. Go here for everything you wanted to know about the operation of your new 2017 Corvette (But were afraid to ask). Be sure to review pages 4 and 5 for safety and security reasons. Testing Testing testing Testing archive photos