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May Trivia Q&A
Jul, 18 2011 SSCC News and InfoTrivia Questions
May Trivia Question
Q: After last months brain buster we are going for something a little easier. Corvettes are most famous for one component used in their construction, that being fiberglas. This month we are looking at another material that has played a somewhat famous roll in the Corvette, although not as well know as Fiberglas. Name two notable places where real wood (not wood grained plastic) has been used in the Corvette. Please be as specific as possible. Answer by May 31, 2011. Good luck.
A: We had two correct answers this month and a number of runner ups. Thanks to Elaine Kemp and Dennis Grant for nailing the answers.
The first notable use of wood in a Corvette was the N32 Teak wood steering wheel. This was available in 1965 and 1966 only. In 1965 the option cost $48.45 and was installed on 2,259 Corvettes. In 1966, the cost was $47.40 and was installed on 3,941 Corvettes. An old Corvette joke is that of the 6200 teak wheels installed in '65 and '66 only 25,000 still exist.
Today, an original teak wheel will cost in excess of $1000. Reproduction wheels are usually in the $500 range. That $48.45 in 1965 would coat $332.23 today.
The other use for wood in a Corvette, is a bit more contemporary. The floor panels in the C5 and C6 Corvettes are a sandwich of composites and balsa wood. In the standard Corvette, the outer surfaces are Fiberglas with the balsa inner core. On the Z06 and ZR1, the outer surfaces are carbon fiber. These panels are made by Molded Fiber Glass Companies, (MFG) located in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Some of you mentioned the C3 wood grained option. That, unfortunately was not wood but wood grained plastic.
Q: After last months brain buster we are going for something a little easier. Corvettes are most famous for one component used in their construction, that being fiberglas. This month we are looking at another material that has played a somewhat famous roll in the Corvette, although not as well know as Fiberglas. Name two notable places where real wood (not wood grained plastic) has been used in the Corvette. Please be as specific as possible. Answer by May 31, 2011. Good luck.
A: We had two correct answers this month and a number of runner ups. Thanks to Elaine Kemp and Dennis Grant for nailing the answers.The first notable use of wood in a Corvette was the N32 Teak wood steering wheel. This was available in 1965 and 1966 only. In 1965 the option cost $48.45 and was installed on 2,259 Corvettes. In 1966, the cost was $47.40 and was installed on 3,941 Corvettes. An old Corvette joke is that of the 6200 teak wheels installed in '65 and '66 only 25,000 still exist.
Today, an original teak wheel will cost in excess of $1000. Reproduction wheels are usually in the $500 range. That $48.45 in 1965 would coat $332.23 today.
The other use for wood in a Corvette, is a bit more contemporary. The floor panels in the C5 and C6 Corvettes are a sandwich of composites and balsa wood. In the standard Corvette, the outer surfaces are Fiberglas with the balsa inner core. On the Z06 and ZR1, the outer surfaces are carbon fiber. These panels are made by Molded Fiber Glass Companies, (MFG) located in Ashtabula, Ohio.Some of you mentioned the C3 wood grained option. That, unfortunately was not wood but wood grained plastic.
April Trivia Question
Jun, 01 2011 SSCC News and InfoTrivia Questions
April Trivia Question
Q: 1984 was a year to remember for Corvette. The change from the C3 to the C4 represented a giant leap forward for the Corvette. Almost everything was new. There was a small item added to the Corvette that was not on any previous Corvette. It is on every Corvette since 1984. Here is the hint. This added item made doing something with a Corvette that was previously quite possible, now almost impossible, but only almost. What was it that was added and what became more difficult?
A: Up until 1984 all corvettes had an odometer that had 5 digits plus the extra one to show tenths of a mile. As soon as you hit 99,999 miles the odometer rolled over to 00000. In 1984, GM added the 6th digit. A very small addition but now to roll the odometer over to zero, you had to drive a million miles. Not impossible but very difficult. This was a tough one. Thanks to all those of you that scratched your heads and submitted some very thoughtful guesses.
Q: 1984 was a year to remember for Corvette. The change from the C3 to the C4 represented a giant leap forward for the Corvette. Almost everything was new. There was a small item added to the Corvette that was not on any previous Corvette. It is on every Corvette since 1984. Here is the hint. This added item made doing something with a Corvette that was previously quite possible, now almost impossible, but only almost. What was it that was added and what became more difficult?
A: Up until 1984 all corvettes had an odometer that had 5 digits plus the extra one to show tenths of a mile. As soon as you hit 99,999 miles the odometer rolled over to 00000. In 1984, GM added the 6th digit. A very small addition but now to roll the odometer over to zero, you had to drive a million miles. Not impossible but very difficult. This was a tough one. Thanks to all those of you that scratched your heads and submitted some very thoughtful guesses.
Tax Run is now the Joe Amante Run
May, 12 2011
The Tax Run is now the Joe Amante Run
We were all there for the official kick-off of the 2011 Corvette Season. Russ and Judy Erikson had a scenic ride prepared for us with a destination of the Red Parrot in Hull. After our driver meeting, Russ announced an official change to the event name christening it The Joe Amante Run in memory of our long time member and friend.
The cruise was leisurely through the back roads of the South Shore. The Red Parrot prepared a delicious brunch buffet. With views of Nantasket Beach we all talked with friends, filled and emptied our plates and enjoyed the coming of spring.
We were all there for the official kick-off of the 2011 Corvette Season. Russ and Judy Erikson had a scenic ride prepared for us with a destination of the Red Parrot in Hull. After our driver meeting, Russ announced an official change to the event name christening it The Joe Amante Run in memory of our long time member and friend.
The cruise was leisurely through the back roads of the South Shore. The Red Parrot prepared a delicious brunch buffet. With views of Nantasket Beach we all talked with friends, filled and emptied our plates and enjoyed the coming of spring.
March 2011 Trivia
Apr, 29 2011 SSCC News and InfoTrivia Questions
March Trivia Question
This month it is a two parter. You must answer the question and then give the reason why you know this to be true.
Q: The Corvette in the photo to the right, does it have an automatic or a standard transmission? Part two: How do you know this? You must answer both parts correctly to win. The car in the photo is completely stock. Everything is original.
If you think you know the answer, send it in an email to the link at the bottom of this page. Entries must be received by March 30, 2011. Please put TRIVIA in the subject line of your email. Happy head scratching.
A: The answers submitted were all over the map. Dennis Grant said it most succinctly. "I’m saying it’s 6 speed 92-93, ZR1 – why: the rear wheel and quarter panel appear to be larger than stock, ZR1s were 11” vs the stock 9.5”; and the ZR1s were all 6 speeds except for maybe a few LT5 automatic mules used by GM." Neil Walsh stated "The car pictured is a ZR1 as evidenced by the depth of the wheel at the lug nuts." Elaine Kemp also answered correctly.
This month it is a two parter. You must answer the question and then give the reason why you know this to be true.
Q: The Corvette in the photo to the right, does it have an automatic or a standard transmission? Part two: How do you know this? You must answer both parts correctly to win. The car in the photo is completely stock. Everything is original.If you think you know the answer, send it in an email to the link at the bottom of this page. Entries must be received by March 30, 2011. Please put TRIVIA in the subject line of your email. Happy head scratching.
A: The answers submitted were all over the map. Dennis Grant said it most succinctly. "I’m saying it’s 6 speed 92-93, ZR1 – why: the rear wheel and quarter panel appear to be larger than stock, ZR1s were 11” vs the stock 9.5”; and the ZR1s were all 6 speeds except for maybe a few LT5 automatic mules used by GM." Neil Walsh stated "The car pictured is a ZR1 as evidenced by the depth of the wheel at the lug nuts." Elaine Kemp also answered correctly.
Tax Run
Apr, 18 2011
This is the Official Start of the 2011 Corvette Season–Join us for the Tax Run on Sunday, April 10
It’s time to put away the calculator for a couple of hours and fire up the Vette for the kick off cruise of 2011. Russ and Judy Erikson have planned a nice little cruise to Hull for brunch. Russ and Judy always make it a scenic tour and the Red Parrot, our final destination, has great food and equally great views. We're meeting at the Rockland Park & Ride lot across the street from Home Depot at 9:30 am. Then we'll go on a meandering ride through the back roads of the South Shore to the Red Parrot in Hull for brunch. This is a rain or shine event.
It’s time to put away the calculator for a couple of hours and fire up the Vette for the kick off cruise of 2011. Russ and Judy Erikson have planned a nice little cruise to Hull for brunch. Russ and Judy always make it a scenic tour and the Red Parrot, our final destination, has great food and equally great views. We're meeting at the Rockland Park & Ride lot across the street from Home Depot at 9:30 am. Then we'll go on a meandering ride through the back roads of the South Shore to the Red Parrot in Hull for brunch. This is a rain or shine event.