2015 LS6 Invitational
 

It is now official, at the 2015 MCACN show Rick Nelson and Chris White will be hosting an LS6 invitational. We are planning on over 20 cars with efforts being made to have one of every color produced as well as the three body styles. Many of you may remember a similar display from the 2008 VetFest and this display will be much larger. Also on display will be a huge 70 Chevelle and LS6 memorabilia display thanks to Chris, Kevin Biermann and his overwhelming T-K display, a rolling chassis display, engine display as well as other neat LS6 items. So far we have confirmed the Red Alert LS6 coupe and Truppi_Kling LS6 convert launching together at the starting line complete with Chrondek Christmas tree thanks to Jeff Murphy. Also two other LS6 converts, several survivor cars and some other very unique LS6 cars. If you have anything that you feel would be an asset to the display please contact either myself or Chris White. Also, if you have a car that you feel would be a great example for the display please let us know. We are trying to keep duplication to a minimum but for unique cars we will make an exception. Hope to see you there.
Rick and Chris

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I want to add that we are also trying to get one or both of the known "Pilot" LS6 cars to the show as well and have them sit side by side if possible. Stay tuned.

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This will be AWESOME and LONG overdue!!!!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Glad to hear you guys are pulling it together. Thanks!!

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Hats off to Rick and Chris for stepping up. As many of you know, this display is guaranteed to be over the top, as these guys take what they do very seriously and are committed to presenting the finest examples and the rarest variations. Fact is, they have actually been working on this already for over a year!

As stated, this display, (and all of the MCACN special displays) is about <span style="font-style: italic">quality </span>and not quantity. We aim to create the very best display of these automobiles along with some really cool related parts and memorabilia. It is all about keeping the show fresh, exciting and unexpected.

Registration is now open for the show for both cars and vendors, and no...it isn't too early to make the commitment! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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Two of the best... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]...putting on a LS6 display... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]

Mike

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Might be cool to have some LS6 Corvettes as well....???

Just a thought........

Jake

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Jake, we did the LS6 Corvette display as part of the 2008 showcase and it worked out really nicely. However and based on the amount of time and work involved in putting this together I would rather see the owners of these cars put on their own invitational and set it up next to the Chevelles. That way it is not us dictating who and what but rather the Corvette owners. That would be a great asset to the show and display.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Jake, we did the LS6 Corvette display as part of the 2008 showcase and it worked out really nicely. However and based on the amount of time and work involved in putting this together I would rather see the owners of these cars put on their own invitational and set it up next to the Chevelles. That way it is not us dictating who and what but rather the Corvette owners. That would be a great asset to the show and display.</div></div>

Great idea - would be neat to see a display of LS6 Corvettes and Chevelles side by side.

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Stay tuned... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/burnout.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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Hi Rick,

Is Oliver P coming down from Saskatchewan with either of his LS6 cars?

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Yes, Likely his Pilot LS6 (if) I get it done in time.

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Yes, Likely his Pilot LS6 (if) I get it done in time.

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Hats off to Chris and Rick!!!!!

This will be awesome - let's hope you beat the record of the number of Black colored LS6's from my previous LS6 Display three years ago. Go Cumby, Go Cumby :-)

Plus, hoping and praying that no one stomps their feet and throws their hat, wink, wink [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/no.gif[/img]

Dan

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Cal, great to hear from you again. It has been awhile. Yep, we plan on bringing the gold pilot LS6 back. We will deliver the car to Rick mid April (once the roads are nice!) so he can get a few things fixed up prior to the show. Looking forward to it already.
Oliver

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ls6owner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cal, great to hear from you again. It has been awhile. Yep, we plan on bringing the gold pilot LS6 back. We will deliver the car to Rick mid April (once the roads are nice!) so he can get a few things fixed up prior to the show. Looking forward to it already.
Oliver </div></div>

Great news!!

This display will be amazing, correct me if I am wrong but I think there were zero LS6 Chevelle's at MCACN 2014.........???????

Hi Oliver, I think we met at the L89 display, unless some other guy from Canada with a Pilot LS6 and I were chatting

Ryan

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That was indeed Oliver you were talking to Ryan.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That was indeed Oliver you were talking to Ryan. </div></div>

I remember everyone's car but sometimes am a little shaken with names, my bad!

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ls6owner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cal, great to hear from you again. It has been awhile. Yep, we plan on bringing the gold pilot LS6 back. We will deliver the car to Rick mid April (once the roads are nice!) so he can get a few things fixed up prior to the show. Looking forward to it already.
Oliver </div></div>

Hi Oliver...sounds good. I spoke to Jim K a couple of years ago, the original owner of your white LS6. Lots of 'back in the day' stories from him, some that best not be repeated, LOL.

We are making plans to attend MCACN this year...if we don't catch up in SK, we'll see you then.

Cal

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ZAPPER68</div><div class="ubbcode-body">[quote=ls6owner]
We are making plans to attend MCACN this year...if we don't catch up in SK, we'll see you then.

Cal </div></div>

You best be bringing Sandi! Annie will be there and the three of you can finally meet. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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That will be one great collection of cars to see in one place!

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I would like to bring my car it's a black ls6 4speed 4.10 I just bought from the original owner it only has 4300 miles on it . Stored in a dry climate on jack stands it's hole life .still retains it's original battery hoses spark wires and even the plugs .

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That would be getting Vintage certified. I'm looking forward to seeing that car up close. Wow..

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Dave, sounds great. For you and anyone else interested please fill out the attached form (link below) and submit to either of us. My address is below. In a few months Chris and I will sit down with all the applications and together with Bob Aston determine what the best mix of cars/colors is and will notify each applicant at that time. If space is not an issue then most everyone should be welcomed.

http://form.jotform.com/form/91852225146
Rick

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That would be getting Vintage certified. I'm looking forward to seeing that car up close. Wow.. </div></div>

Most definitely a candidate for Vintage Certification!

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That would be getting Vintage certified. I'm looking forward to seeing that car up close. Wow.. </div></div>

Most definitely a candidate for Vintage Certification!

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] </div></div>

Dave has already committed the LS6 to be Vintage Certified. To settle this I may have to arm wrestle Rick. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: paceme</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Verne_Frantz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That would be getting Vintage certified. I'm looking forward to seeing that car up close. Wow.. </div></div>

Most definitely a candidate for Vintage Certification!

Verne [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] </div></div>

Dave has already committed the LS6 to be Vintage Certified. To settle this I may have to arm wrestle Rick. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] </div></div>


I've got $5 on Rick [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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Me being the diplomatic person that I am thinks there is an easy resolution which Steve and I already discussed. Judge the car on Thursday and move it to the showcase on Friday. Done! Ha, that was easy.....no muss, no fuss. However, I have not figured out how Chris is going to work both areas. That is the tricky part.....

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Perfect solution .you guys better get there Thursday to see the bottom of this baby on the lift.
It's by far the best survivor I've ever saw.

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Thursday and Friday are very busy fun days at MCACN.

This will work out very well!!

Rick you are a real diplomat!! Good description, I love how you handle drama.....or stay out of drama!!

Can't wait to see these 1970 Chevelles.....don't think I have ever said that before:-)

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ryan1969Chevelle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thursday and Friday are very busy fun days at MCACN.

This will work out very well!!

Rick you are a real diplomat!! Good description, I love how you handle drama.....or stay out of drama!!

Can't wait to see these 1970 Chevelles.....don't think I have ever said that before:-)

Ryan </div></div>

There was never any drama. I called Rick and let him know how it could work... There was nothing to &quot;handle&quot; looking forward to another outstanding show with lots of cars, friends and laughs. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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I wasn't referring to this situation as Drama (sorry unclear) but a general positive statement:-)

Hi Steve.

I wondered last year if the same thing could be done for a few vehicles that perfectly fit in two different displays.

Ryan

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SS427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dave, sounds great. For you and anyone else interested please fill out the attached form (link below) and submit to either of us. My address is below. In a few months Chris and I will sit down with all the applications and together with Bob Ashton determine what the best mix of cars/colors is and will notify each applicant at that time. If space is not an issue then most everyone should be welcomed.

http://form.jotform.com/form/91852225146
Rick </div></div>

Space IS an issue, so I recommend submitting your application asap! This is without a doubt one of the special displays that will be filled well in advance.

Remember...this is about <span style="font-style: italic">quality and rarity,</span> not quantity, and ALL cars must be real with full history and documentation to be in the display.

Thanks...this is going to be the best display of LS6's ever gathered under one roof! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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Sounds like my kind a dance. Here is a few I'd like dug up. Randy Long black LS6 that won the 96 NCOA platinum, Roger Ausleys red Atlanta and beige Baltimore survivors. Bill Bonham's fathom blue survivor, the mecum red 30 ish miles car, the green green drag raced survivor I believe from Arlington plant, the Cleveland Ohio black ls6 owned by Randy Frieke, Floyd Garrett old black survivor that went over seas, the black benchmark car, David Bunns fathom blue and red IHRA pure stock record holders, the green with white interior auto BAL survivor along with the green BAL pilot, the black Cincinnati Ohio convertible that had the 450 hp in the bumper pad, the BAL black survivor recently owned by Stan Harvell, of course the famous red alert and Ray Allen nhra cars. Man I could go on lol. Just as a personal opinion I might add and I'm sure there would be plenty who agree and disagree, but i would like to see one showcase color and then all the rest grouped by assembly plant. Therefore you could have them lined up in earliest date to latest date in each individual plant and have all plant differences together to see. Either way is just fine and grouped by color has its a perks too. Heck you could group it by automatic and 4 sp lol. I'm loving it no matter what.

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Would make a great restoration CD for reference purposes.

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I talked to Rick tonight, this is going to be one of the best displays at any show, ever. Of course I am a little biased towards 70's [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]. I have a few out here on the east coast I am talking to/will talk to including the Fathom Blue Bunns LS6, Astro Blue/ black bench seat 4 speed KC car, &amp; a Cranberry Red/black bucket seat auto Flint car.

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We are off an running! I am pleased to announce the first three <span style="font-style: italic">official entrants </span>for this very special gathering;

Larry Weymouth is a long time supporter and participant of the MCACN show that joins us every year with fine cars from his collection. First, he will be showing his gorgeous Fathom Blue, white stripe LS6 Hardtop. This highly documented example joins us from Michigan and has never been shown in the Chicagoland area.

Second is another from Larry's collection; his 1971 unrestored original LS6 Corvette Coupe is one of the finest in existence. Color is Bridgehampton Blue on this 4-speed beauty, and it will be part of a separate area reserved for LS6 Corvettes.

Third is another from a long time supporter/participant, Ken Nagel. Ken always brings the best of the best to MCACN, which includes some of the incredible 50's convertibles that are always a hit. Ken will be bringing his LS6 Convertible that he recently added to his fine collection. Coincidentally, this is also Fathom Blue with white stripes and indeed, it is also a 4-speed! (and don't worry...Ken will also be showing his show-stopping 1959 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer D-500 convertible!)

These are the first <span style="font-style: italic">officially registered</span> participants for this display. Remember, to be a part of this or any other special display, you must first and foremost have a real, documented car, second be approved in advance, (in this case, by contacting either Chris White or Rick Nelson) and third officially registering for the show.

If you would like to be a part of this very special gathering, please contact Rick or Chris asap, as we will have very few duplicate color cars, and I am sure this will be one of the first special displays to be full. And no, it is not to early to register, as I am already working on various ads, press releases and our new magazine.

THANKS!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

THANKS...and keep them coming!
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And of course...the previously mentioned black low mile original unrestored LS6 Hardtop is officially registered, and as long as Steve, Chris, Rick and the owner are up for it, can be Vintage Certified Thursday and moved into the LS6 display afterword.

Hmmmm....looks like we need to have these displays in close proximity to each other, since I know there is <span style="font-style: italic">no way</span> Steve will let Chris out of his sight! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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As Bob said, anyone interested please send Chris or myself an email with your interest in being in the display. Please include information on your car as well as a couple of photos. Between Chris or I we may know of the car but in my case will help jog my memory. We will email you back a registration form. Please do not send money with the registration form just yet as Chris and I need to make sure we have room and are trying for all the colors before we start duplicating. Return the form to us as I would like to send all in at once as a package to Bob. So far we have some very special LS6 cars as well as some well known race cars lined up and at least one well known dealer/performance tuner prepped car which remains a survivor to this day. Interest has been VERY strong so far so please get your requests into me soon. Bob has been very gracious with space for us but it is NOT unlimited so get me your requests!
Rick

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Add;
Red Alert
Dennis Cumby's original owner LS6