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Fred Gibb Memorial- LaHarpe
After attending the Fred Gibb Memorial Car Show for the last couple of years.......I still find it "Amazing" that the Fred Gibb Dealership was the Epicenter for the Start of the COPO HIPO world........To hear and read (Back in the Day- Real Time) about
the first 50 Novas and the ZL-1's while living in Chicago and wondering ..........Where the Hell is LaHarpe anyway??.........This is like a Trip to Mecca......So.....Where is LaHarpe.....Here's a Picture of what you see as you are Driving to LaHarpe..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00615.jpg "And"......This is what my Garmin Displayed..... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00617.jpg Get the Picture........LOL Just think a Minute about the foresight and thought process that Fred had in his head at that time......"Way" ahead of the Curve........Not that there is anything wrong with a small mid-western town.....But......Just Imagine if Fred would have had the resources and Customer Traffic Pattern of let's say......Nickey or any "Big" Dealership of the day.......Pretty Scary where he would have ended up with his Drive, Vision and Determination....... Just some thought's.........Just think of the "High's" and "Low's" that Helen, Nancy, and Connie have been thru .......Yep!!..........Fred was a Great Man...... The purpose of bring up the fact that LaHarpe is in the middle of nowhere.........Is that the area that is set aside for the car show gets completely filled up on "The" Day.........Lot's of People come a long way to show respect for Fred and Understand the "History" that was generated........in the Town of "LaHarpe"......... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00625.jpg So......Here are some Pic's Jim Park's.....Brought back some History http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00619.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00618.jpg Helen's Car http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00623.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00624.jpg Original L-89 Sold thru the Gibb Dealership http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00620.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00622.jpg Ray's Car....... http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00629.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00628.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC00627.jpg Cumby, and Annie and ................ Ken |
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Well, pretty much the same story as Monmouth; the gas prices and the economy in general didn't seem to affect the turn-out of this event. Without final numbers, Kenny Brown said it looked like the show was as big as last year. Over 470 cars registered, and that didn't include most of the cars under the tents. I'd say that speaks volumes for the Crew that works their tails off to put this show together. Although I'll no doubt miss a number of names, I want to thank Ken and Anita Brown, Jerry and Cathy Burford, Bob and Nancy Lionberger and ALL the others who are responsible for this 'Homecoming'. And how could we forget the Stars of the Show, the Gibb Ladies. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
As in years past, a few new faces. Roger Sutton from Kansas chose the 10th Annual Gibb Show to debut his '68 Harrell prepped L-72/L-89 '68 Chevelle, which was sold new at the Gibb Dealership. Roger told us he's owned the car for around 25 years and just finished an impressive restoration. Stunning colors of Ash Gold with Gold Bench interior and Black Vinyl roof........... a VERY nice car! We're working on him to come back to Illinois at the end of the month. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif I have a few photos I'll work on Sunday morning and get them up later in the day but for now this ol boy is headed toward a pillow,.................looking forward to dreams of cackling engines and the sweet smell of 112 octane fuel! What a weekend!!!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing the pics and the stories for us that couldn't be there!
You are right...Fred Gibb was a great man....and his wife and daughter carry that tradition on....Fred would be proud of that. Some really cool stuff that I've not seen pictures of before. That L89 Chevelle is way cool-as is the Lead Sled wagon https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif BTW, did Dave Miner make it down there? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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BTW, did Dave Miner make it down there?
Yes..............Dave was there...... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif |
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Ken - you are on fire with your show coverage and journalistic skills. Thanks MAN! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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Ken - you are on fire with your show coverage and journalistic skills. Thanks MAN! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly when I read this last night Sam........another hidden 'Kwhizz talent'. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Bruce, Dave Miner was indeed present at both events. Finally got a chance to meet him and Carol. Mighty fine people! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif |
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Looks like it was a great show! Thanks for posting. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif
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[ QUOTE ] Ken - you are on fire with your show coverage and journalistic skills. Thanks MAN! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif [/ QUOTE ] My thoughts exactly when I read this last night Sam........another hidden 'Kwhizz talent'. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif Bruce, Dave Miner was indeed present at both events. Finally got a chance to meet him and Carol. Mighty fine people! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif [/ QUOTE ] Good to hear...Dave is indeed a great guy! The limited time I talked with him at Barrett Jackson a few years ago was a pleasure https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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Late in the afternoon things were winding down and we had some time to sit and chat with friends.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0020-2.jpg The Mayor was explaining a 'Political View'. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0002-1.jpg And the Clown Prince was listening intently. (ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ) https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0008-1.jpg |
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The Gibb Gals with Ol' # 1. The new owner had a bit of a racing accident Friday evening and couldn't bring the car himself, but wanted the car to be there. (Word is he's OK, just banged up a bit.) Here's one for you Joe.
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A good thing about being one of the last dogs; we got some good shots of Roger's Chevelle as he was getting ready to load. Sweet car.
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Oh, and Howie showed up with a different look on the car for Saturday's Show. Back to the vintage look with the KH Strippers. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Awesome stuff Dennis! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif
BTW, who is the guy with the hat...touching Kim's engine in the video? Like he knows how to make a big block run fast.... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/shocked.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif I like the shot of him listening intently to the other conversation...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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------Great pics and a great show, it looks like!!! Can we non-attendees be updated on the #1 car? Has Bill really sold it??? Who is the new lucky owner? Will he punish it like Bill did (I mean that in a good way)?.........Bill S
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I believe Joe Zrostlick from Iowa bought it from Bill Porterfield recently.
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We'll have to ask the Mayor of Donahue lean on him a bit to get it to SCR 11. The car is just a few miles from Schonye.
Evidently Joe is a racer, although he seems to like to turn left and slide a lot! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Might be a chore to get him to run an entire 1/4 mile in a straight line. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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What a pretty picture. If you keep her between the fence rows you will end up in LaHarpe, Thank you very much for the pictures, It gets a little busy on Sat. so we appreciate all pictures, Hope everyone had a good time. See you in 09, Ken https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif
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Great pics
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Jim winged the Harrell Funny car several times Ear splitting GREAT sound. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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Everybody had a great both nights. Thanks Ken & Dennis for the great pictures!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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Looking good Jim. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif [/ QUOTE ] Yep, and soundin good too! http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...DSCF0260-2.jpg |
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Beautimus!!!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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-------And that was only alcohol. Can you imagine what its like with some pop in the tank???.......Bill S
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Here are a few shots of Annie's car (not yet completed). As it has been heavily shown the last several years, we thought we would make a slight change (hopefully with Dennis H. blessings) and show it the remainder of this year as a Day II car. Ann found an actual photo of the car as it was back in the 70's and this was duplicated thanks to Cumby who did the lettering and application in the 11th hour for us. The stinger hood was never on the car but we thought it would add a lot. Look for a couple more changes before the reunion and VetteFest and then it is back to original.
Thanks to Dennis for the striping/lettering and Schoney and Joe not only for their help on the hood but also bailing me out of a major jamb on the trip down. I could not have down it without their help. You saved my butt!! I just hope Joe shared some of that gas money with you Ken. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...n_IMG_3703.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...n_IMG_3707.jpg http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...n_IMG_3708.jpg |
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The car looks fantastic. Keep it that way for a while Annie..
Great seeing everyone over the weekend. The family had a great time. We're all ready for next year. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif Maybe I'll change the gearing in the Z for the drive? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif I can never stop thinking how grateful I am that I have developed some many great friendships due to this website. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif |
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[I just hope Joe shared some of that gas money with you Ken. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif Nope. I didn't see him carrying those useless boxes of scrap metal. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Joe |
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If you guys had ever bothered to look in the bottom of the totes you would have seen all the NOS Nova parts that I was going to leave on the side of the freeway to save weight. I was just going to give them all to you guys but you insisted on giving them back to me on Friday night..... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif
Thanks again to the Schoenthaler bunch. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif |
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If you guys had ever bothered to look in the bottom of the totes you would have seen all the NOS Nova parts that I was going to leave on the side of the freeway to save weight. I was just going to give them all to you guys but you insisted on giving them back to me on Friday night..... [/ QUOTE ] Nothin there. We checked! And BTW, thanks for the Chevelle stuff too. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif |
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The car looks fantastic! I say leave it that way too as it looks so tough witht the stinger and cragars https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif
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Always did like that car!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif
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I can never stop thinking how grateful I am that I have developed some many great friendships due to this website. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif [/ QUOTE ] Wow...isn't that the truth? Outta the mouths of babes... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/grin.gif Seriously...I was just talking to another member of this site tonight about this very thing! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif |
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By the way...the Nova looks great. Wasn't something else supposed to be "near the front" of the car?? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif
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Actually it was. However, it was in the windshield and/or with the sign depending on which show as I could not find the correct bolts in time to attach it where it should have been mounted. Several people noticed it and commented on it. Maybe someone took a picture of it and will post it. Cumby?
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