Jersey Late Great Chevies Picnic photos

[njsteve]

Verne, It was great to meet you and the rest of the gang there. I had a great time. Too much food though! I'm still stuffed.

-there's nothing to be embarrassed at with the underhood condition of your car. Some guys strive for years to duplicate that original look that you perfected 39 years ago when you bought it. You should copyright the look. I sure do love that sparkly steering wheel. Brings back memories!

Isn't there a local cruise night coming up or something? I thought Mike mentioned something about one in the near future.

-Steve

[Jeff H]

Looks like a good turnout. You guys should have given me a shout, I'm only 10 minutes away from Mercer County Park. But the 70 was in the middle of some brake repairs(leaky rear cylinder) so it was out of action for the day. I'm guessing the late great club is really for late 50's early 60's Chevy's. Love that vintage picture of the engine!

[x Baldwin Motion]

Steve, thanks for posting those pics, excellent!!

Verne, your ride is the BEST !!
I had a feeling you were just a humble and modest guy when I asked for more pics months ago !!

red sparkle wheel

"BATMOBILE" M/T wheels,

That car is absolutely perfect.

[Verne_Frantz]

Jeff, the club is based on the '58-'64 "X" frame design full size cars, but we have Corvairs, Novas, El Caminos in the club as well. It's open to anyone with an interest in those cars (ownership is not required). I'm the treasurer this year and trying my best to stick to a budget and knock down expenses so (hopefully) we can afford to lower our dues and attract more members. I founded the club in '82 and in the hay days of the late '80s and early '90s our membership soared to a high of 168, but now we're running at about 52. So, that's us in a nutshell..

Verne

[Verne_Frantz]

Steve, The cruise night that Mike's Vette club is hosting is the 21st (Mon.) at Banditos in the South Brunswick Mall on Rt-1 So. He hasn't sent me the flyer yet, but when he does I'll forward it to you (if he doesn't send it to you too). I'll need your email address. Anyway, I can tell you how to get there.
Rt-1 South to South Brunswick. You'll come up a hill to a light and see a huge green water tower on your left next to a car wash. Proceed down the hill and the next light is New Rd. Right after New Rd. on the right is the entrance to the mall.

As for the old '62, I don't want anyone to get the impression it still has it's original motor. Many years ago I deciphered the marks on the trunk panel from the original dealer emblem, that Reedman just popped off. It was Laffin Chevrolet in So. River, NJ (later I was able to confirm that through the NICB, when it was easier). Anyway, I went down there and was lucky to find 2 older guys, about the retire, who worked there then. I brought pictures and they actually remembered the car because the owner caused them so many problems. (and it was the only one like that they sold) They confirmed that it was a 2x4 car originally, 4-spd and 4.11 posi. They replaced TWO engines under warranty, then said the owner had a THIRD replacement done at a private garage in town after the warranty expired. The one guy was a mechanic there and said he replaced a few shifters in the car because the owner kept bringing it in with the handle bent out of shape.... When I bought the car in July '68 (I was 17) all that was left of the original driveline was the T-10 4-speed, aluminum bell and the axle housing. The motor that's in it now is a '62 block that I rebuilt in '83. Sorry for rambling. I didn't mean to write this like a Member's Rides thing. (and don't get any ideas Bruce.....)

Verne

[Xplantdad]

Oh yeah Verne? I got ideas alright...send me the pics and write up before I have to send someone after you...LOL

[Bill Pritchard]

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Oh yeah Verne? I got ideas alright...send me the pics and write up before I have to send someone after you...LOL

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I'll second that!!!

Verne, I doubt that there are few, if any, cars more deserving of a Member's Rides feature than yours. C'mon, it's an '09 4 speed, a convert, and you've owned it for 39 years....how cool is that? It doesn't have the original motor? That was hardly unusual back in the day, given the type of usage these cars were subjected to by guys like us I would sure like to hear everything you know about that beautiful ride....and I love that underhood patina, too

[flyingn]

looked like a fun time. I have seen your Charger at local shows Steve.. You going to the one in Riverton or the one in Blackwood or the show in Gibbsboro or the one in Westmont??

[KevinW]

Verne, can give me more details too about the monday's cruise at Banditos. I work right down Rt1 and can stop after work. I also know the Family that owns the resturant

[Norm reynolds]

If anyone is interested our club is have a show May 28 at the promenade off of Rt 73
In New Jersey Last year had a little over 175 cars and 105 were all Corvettes
Who knows how many will be there this year
http://www.classiccorvetteclub.com/spring_summer.htm