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The weather man sure knows how to mess with my mind. Our weather forcast is high of 41 and sunny for tomorrow. Things are coming together. For the ones who can't make it I will post pictures. Happy Holidays, Ken

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So who is getting their ZL1 Super Cars delivered to them at the Gibb Dealership?

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I can't really say, I was told from Matt that there would be 2 hugger orange, 1 silver. maybe 1 yellow, and maybe 1 green, he is having transport problems, I would think he could get volunteers to go to Georgia and drive one back, They are suppose to be coming in this evening sometime. Ken

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That was my silver car until I sold it a week ago. New owner is taking delivery of the car, and I am taking delivery of the money. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I am still attending the event with Ken S. Should be good weather. It was 56 degrees here today, in IOWA!!! Will have to wait 3-4 weeks for the garnet red car.

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What is the itinerary?

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We're about two hours South of LaHarpe and it was 64 and partly sunny today. UNFORTUNATELY, the forecast is possible snow flurries tonite and a high of 38 for Tuesday. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Might wanna bring a jacket!

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A Fred Gibb Chevrolet Jacket. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]
Will Dick Clark be there?

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A Fred Gibb Jacket sure would give me a warm feeling. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

I didn't see Dick anywhere but we left a bit before midnight (although not much before). Told my wife I'd be home around three or four. Silly woman thought I meant P.M. Got home about 9 and saw this at the door. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/mad.gif[/img]
Was it worth it? HELL YES!

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Dennis or Dave B. or anyone else...So what happened,what was it like?
Did a good turn out of people and weather show up?
Anyone take pictures to document this event for the ages??
Was Helen Gibb there?

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It was pretty sweet! Truly a memorable event. Here is a summary, and I am sure I will forget something. There was a large crowd that gathered. I think everyone was surprised. I would guess 2-300 people? TV crews, newspaper people, etc. At 10:00 a.m. Matt Murphy gave history on the cars, new and old. Barnharts cars were in the showroom alone, the other four were in the back in the service area, all were covered. Ken Barnhart told everyone how he bought his 69 ZL-1 car, neat story coming from a great storyteller. Dennis Barker was introduced, as well as Helen Gibb, and her 2 daughters. A invoice was replicated by Matt Murphy like the one in 1968 for the transport of the 5 new cars, and Helen signed it to take delivery, just as her husband had done in 1968. The cover was finally lifted. It was a special moment words can't describe. You were kind of caught up in the moment. Then Herb Fox, and Helen, and Matt, handed Ken his keys to the car. After the car was started, the crowd applauded. We all went to the back service area where the other cars were. Matt indicated to the new owners that if they punched their key fob, they would know which car was thiers. One by one this was done, as they shook Helens, Matts, and Herbs hands. One by one the covers were lifted as cameras scrambled. The cars then proceded to the back of the lot. They were lined up with thier owners for some photos. Beautiful day. Lots of neat conversation with some locals who remember "the day" very well. Off to the front of the building now! Some guy had the front street wetted down properly! I couldn't beleive it! Ken was driving his 69 ZL-1 and got on it a couple of times. It was short-lived as he threw a fanbelt. Matt was driving Kens 02 ZL-1 and the fan-belt held tight as he did a very impressive burnout that wowed the crowd. Traffic was actually stopped on one end by Matts employees! The other new owners "got on it" somewhat. I even remember a ford escort seen the green light in the waterpit! As well as a corvette. The new owners and their cars then drove to Helens house where a luncheon was held. This is where my summary ends as we left at this point. Me and Ken had our luncheon in Monmouth at McDonalds on the way home. What an event! It is hard to describe it accurately as so many small things happened. The atmosphere, locals, the dealership, the Gibbs, my mind was wondering what they thought of all this. Schoenthaler and Belk say 2 thumbs up!

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I think you should have been a reporter !! Or are you ?? I think you did a GREAT JOB in covering the events of 12/31/02. We had a GREAT TIME at the Fred/Helen Gibb event. She has to be one of the Most Wonderful people out there. The hospitality was simply awesome and it was "SO COOL" !! to be around so many gearheads !! The only thing that could have topped off the event would have been to live out my plan of the weather cooperating in Michigan and allowing us to drive in in a ZL1. Oh well, very small sacrifice considering the great day we had.

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I have a few digital pics. I will try to send, Ken

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Can I do more then one pic. at a time

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another one

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a litle dark

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nice

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Mrs. Gibb res.

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oops, Mrs. Gibb again

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don't forget the truck

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One picture is worth 1,000 words these 4 should tell it all!!!!!!

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pic #2

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oops same pic ??

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pic#4

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WOW, what a picture. Accordingly to my calculations they were out of the city limits by at least 15 feet. Mayor.B

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Now THAT was pretty cool !!! Lucky dogs !

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Take a look at www.fredgibb.com It don't get any better then that.ken

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Very cool event, good people, great cars, and as always great hospitality from the folks in LaHarpe.Thanks for a memorable day. Ken S.

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Those are some great photos fella's, what a grand way to pick up you cars.

Anybody remeber the numbers of the cars?

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Very nice description and pix Dave B.,Mayor B.& Kim Howie.
Thanks to all for sharing.It looks like it was done right and by the right group of people all around.I envy all of you,as I wish I could have attended.
Dennis C. thanks for the email pix too. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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I will get the names, numbers location, and colors then post them, ken

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Here are the numbers:
# 11 Hugger Orange, Steve Blumfelder, Florissant, Mo.
# 16 Hugger Orange Race Car, Ken Barnhart, Elgin, Il.
# 25 Montarey Maroone, Greg Bennett, Newark, Ohio
# 26 Sebring Silver, Charles Lumpkin, Rogers, Ark.
# 63 Arctic White, Tom Jackson, Peoria, Il.
more to come Ken

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Ken,
You are doing a GREAT JOB on keeping evrybody up to date on THE EVENT.
Nice Job !!

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Dennis,
Cool, isn't he? It's almost like he has some special interest in this event. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/blush.gif[/img]
Next time you're in town, be sure to ask for a garage tour. Just be prepared to remove your shoes and slip into some comfy mocs placed just inside the door. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]
It's worth your time.

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Hi!

I read abt. this event at first here, then i heard abt. it from Barker.

Now all this posted here, it almost feels like we where there, [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Looks, and sounds as you all had a good time, and i∆d love to been there.

NEW [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Thanks Mayor B.

I am just trying to tally of the new cars and owners so one day I will be saying "remember when so and so had this car raced it" Thanks again.

Also thanks for all the wonderful pics.