<VV> CONCERN OVER 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES

Tue Aug 31 15:51:26 EDT 2010

Am a VCCa member and another member who has a Vega asked me for Clarks phone number hoping they have tires the right size for the Vega


-----Original Message-----
>From: Kent Sullivan <kentsu at corvairkid.com>
>Sent: Aug 31, 2010 12:05 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> CONCERN OVER 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES
>
>Side note: I can't participate in VCCA with my Factory Stock Restored (and
>award winning) blue convertible. Reason: VCCA does not allow non-stock
>tires, period. Well, technically, they do allow them, but it's a massive
>deduction so it's the same as not allowing them. There are no original '66
>7.00" x 13" bias-ply tires left that are in concours shape, to my knowledge,
>and no one makes a repro of this size tire in bias ply. 6.5" x 13", yes, but
>that is the wrong tire for '66-9 Corvairs.
>
>Some friends and I have worked with Coker a couple of times to try to find a
>mold to make some but it's not going particularly well.
>
>I would really like to participate in VCCA but it's not gonna happen for me
>anytime soon. Shame.
>
>--Kent
>-----Original Message-----
>From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
>[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of AeroNed at aol.com
>Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:06 AM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> CONCERN OVER 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES
>
>This has got friendly wager written all over it!! My money is on Denver and
>CORSA.
> 
>This might also be a record. The earliest complaint about a CORSA convention
>date/location? I think the bigger challenge to the convention will be the
>over all health of the economy. While many talking heads in government many
>say the recovery in full swing, my personal experience say different. I'm
>not looking for a discussion on the state of the economy.
> 
>Ned
> 
> 
> 
>In a message dated 8/29/2010 8:53:26 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
>arlettecarl at hotmail.com writes:
>
>
>Hi  everyone,
>
>
>
>PROBLEMS - 2011 CORSA CONVENTION DATES
>
>
>I  still believe that attendance numbers at the CORSA 2011 convention in
>Denver  could well be down because of the major VCCA event being held in
>Flint at the  same time.
>
>
>
>Tim Mahler and Keith Keillor raise some quite valid  points to my above
>observation, and I appreciate these views. Nevertheless I  firmly believe
>that the 2011 CORSA Convention will have some quite  considerable
>competition from VCCA event in FLINT which has already booked out  four
>hotels.
>
>
>
>Tim mahler comments:
>
>
>1/ "It is  impossible to schedule ANY event without conflicting with
>another."
>
>Reply: 
>
>Yes, but why complete directly with such a  major car event that has already
>booked 4 hotels? How many hotels has the 2011  CORSA Convention in Denver
>booked as of today?
>
>
>
>2/ "There will  be MANY 100 anniversary events for the Chevrolet. This is
>but one".
>Reply:  
>
>Certainly Chevrolets 100th birthday will be celebrated not just in the USA,
>but all over the world during 2011, but I firmly believe that none of these
>celebrations will come anywhere near the size of the VCCA event. I would be
>surprised if GM are planning anything significant.
>
>
>
>3/ "VCCA  is a FACTORY STOCK Chevrolet event. Bill Hubbell "Alice" is
>eligible to be  shown. Few other CORSA Corvairs will be -- relegated to the
>back lot. This  includes both of my well documented Fitch Sprints, both
>altered from factory  thus prohibited to be shown. It's part of the core
>essence of VCCA. Altered  vehicles are not scorned, but also not eligible
>for any awards, reaffirmed  this year."
>
>Reply:
>
>So in Chevrolet's 100th year, the focus would  be on correct original cars
>and for one year "after market" cars take a step  back. I don't see that is
>or should be a big issue. 
>
>
>
>4/ "I am a  member of VCCA, and have not even considered attending this
>event vs CORSA's  event."
>
>Reply:
>
>Tim, perhaps then you are representative of those  who don't specifically
>value the history behind the brand Chevrolet. Many  Corvette owners are like
>this, and for various reason prefer to call their  vehicles 'Vettes' or
>'Corvettes' rather than Chevrolet Corvettes which they  are. 
>
>
>
>Maybe what you saying is the a major celebration of  Chevrolets 100th
>birthday really needs little representation from Chevrolet  Corvairs. If you
>are right then a few Corvairs if any will be in Flint because  they will all
>be in Denver.
>
>
>
>5/ "VCCA will do 1 or 2 tours, a  driving tour and a car show. CORSA will
>have tech sessions, Rally,  economy-run, autocross, Concours and Car
>display.
>
>Reply:
>
>Tim,  you are missing my point totally. This is NOT about who runs the best
>convention. This is about Chevrolets 100th birthday and ensuring that both
>conventions are well attended. Certainly those who just want performance
>events, autocross etc and have no interest in Chevrolet history or its 100th
>birthday will simply go to the regular CORSA event.
>
>
>
>6/ "I  really enjoy all my CORSA friends, even those who disagree with  me".
>Reply:
>
>Tim, I would agree with the above statement totally, but  I also believe
>that issue I am trying to get across is important. Maybe I will  be wrong
>and maybe record numbers will attend the Denver event. However if I  am
>right then the Denver event might be poorly attended.
>
>
>
>Dave  Keillor comments:
>
>
>
>"Then there is the issue of contracts signed  and commitments made by the
>host club".
>Reply:
>
>Dave, you raise an  important point, particularly if attendance are are
>down. This might make  meeting those commitments difficult.
>
>
>
>So I still firmly believe  that:
>
>
>
>Consideration should be given to changing the scheduled  dates for the 2011 
>CORSA Convention in Denver CO.
>
>
>Sunday July 17  thru to Saturday July 23, (FOUR HOTELS ARE FULLY BOOKED OUT 
>NOW)
>
>The  Vintage Chevrolet Car Club of America will be celebrating Chevrolets 
>100th  birthday at Chevrolet's birth place in Flint, Michigan.
>
>
>Monday July  18 thru to Friday July 22,
>
>CORSA plans to run its annual convention at  the same time, in Denver 
>
>
>
>Regards from  Australia
>
>
>
>Carl L. Kelsen
>
>1965 CHEVROLET Corvair Monza  convertible
>
>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
>
>
>
>
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