Calling Ray Morrison

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I enjoyed the visit and talking about some of the past Nova experiences. Though this happened over 30 years ago, it still brings back a lot of memories of things that happened back then. What I don't remember mentioning, was the fact that after getting the car back to Knowles Chevrolet just as they were locking up for the day, getting a new warrantied voltage regulator installed, and leaving them with a flat on the 98 Olds, Tom and I were ready to make the cars debut at the local drive-ins. Of course, anything new in town was an attention getter for the curious. Several gathered around looking it over as we pulled it into a stall. The 427 fender numerals was probably the first thing they noticed and the fiberglass stinger hood? Several admired the SS Cragers, as by this time most all were running aftermarket wheels of some sort. Everybody was interested in what was under the hood, first and foremost,but finally I really started getting hammered after someone noticed it wasn't a 4 speed. Every thing that was supposed to run had to have a 4 speed, was the general rule? Some even laughed and shook their heads as the ribbing started. As time went on, some began to understand this automatic was a little different than what they were used too? This is probably the most memorable and enjoyable thing that I can remember about the first impression of the young at heart muscle car enthusiast's and their thoughts about the new car on the block?

Ray