FunFest 2010
09-18-2010, 12:49 PM
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Drifting
09-18-2010, 04:58 PM
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Melting Slicks
I would love to have that C1, it would live the rest of my days more cared for than it currently is.
Thanks for sharing the pics. I had to work today so I didn't get to make it there this year.
Thanks for sharing the pics. I had to work today so I didn't get to make it there this year.
09-18-2010, 09:35 PM
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The '57's story:
"Mid America Motorwork’s Chief Cheerleader Mike Yager recounts this Corvette barn find he investigated earlier this month. The Corvette in question was this Venetian Red 1957 roadster that had been locked away in a nailed up barn for over 35 years.
Here’s the story he tells:
On July 1, a gentleman stopped by our offices and asked if I would be interested in buying a 1957 Corvette. Upon asking the usual question, his comment of knowing about our Corvette Club back in the 1970’s peaked my interest in his Corvette. He said it was in a barn and had been “nailed in there” for over 35 years was the convincer that I had to go and LOOK.
My brother Ken grabbed a Corvette Black Book and we jumped into my 1994 Corvette Brickyard Convertible and followed our guest to his barn. That forty minute drive from our office had Ken and I talking like little boys awaiting Santa’s arrival. Would it be a FI car, dual carbs, perhaps an airbox RPO 684 Corvette, or……..
When we arrived at the “site”, we could not see a barn, just a driveway with weeds over chest high and an old path. As we started walking down this 200 foot path, we finally saw a house, barn and a shed. The seller informed us he had to get a pry bar in order to open the door. After attempting to open the door, we also had to saw a tree down in order for the barn door to slide open. Upon finally getting the door open this is what we saw! "
"Mid America Motorwork’s Chief Cheerleader Mike Yager recounts this Corvette barn find he investigated earlier this month. The Corvette in question was this Venetian Red 1957 roadster that had been locked away in a nailed up barn for over 35 years.
Here’s the story he tells:
On July 1, a gentleman stopped by our offices and asked if I would be interested in buying a 1957 Corvette. Upon asking the usual question, his comment of knowing about our Corvette Club back in the 1970’s peaked my interest in his Corvette. He said it was in a barn and had been “nailed in there” for over 35 years was the convincer that I had to go and LOOK.
My brother Ken grabbed a Corvette Black Book and we jumped into my 1994 Corvette Brickyard Convertible and followed our guest to his barn. That forty minute drive from our office had Ken and I talking like little boys awaiting Santa’s arrival. Would it be a FI car, dual carbs, perhaps an airbox RPO 684 Corvette, or……..
When we arrived at the “site”, we could not see a barn, just a driveway with weeds over chest high and an old path. As we started walking down this 200 foot path, we finally saw a house, barn and a shed. The seller informed us he had to get a pry bar in order to open the door. After attempting to open the door, we also had to saw a tree down in order for the barn door to slide open. Upon finally getting the door open this is what we saw! "
09-18-2010, 10:15 PM
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Safety Car
Very interesting story. Over 35 years nailed up in a barn - WOW!!! Part of me would want to restore it and the other part would want to leave it as is. 
Interesting conversation piece as it sits.
Interesting conversation piece as it sits.
09-18-2010, 11:21 PM
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Hey Bill, Good seeing and talking with you yesterday. Thanks again for your help with the 67!!
The 57 barn find ceratinly peaked some interest from Funfest attendees didn't it!! You guys had a front row seat being across the aisle from it. We found out about it back in July I believe it was at a club event Mid America hosted. Mike acted just like that little kid on Christmas mrning when he was explaining how he "found it". One of the details about the car is that they believe the motor to be out of a 64. They were kicking around a few ideas about what to do with the car and one was to have the car washed this week-end at Funfest. Some pointed out it would be a shame to wash off 35 years plus of dust and dirt so last we heard Mike's plans are to leave it just like he found it, on the same trailer and display it "as is" in his museum. Take care, Dave (Shooter)
The 57 barn find ceratinly peaked some interest from Funfest attendees didn't it!! You guys had a front row seat being across the aisle from it. We found out about it back in July I believe it was at a club event Mid America hosted. Mike acted just like that little kid on Christmas mrning when he was explaining how he "found it". One of the details about the car is that they believe the motor to be out of a 64. They were kicking around a few ideas about what to do with the car and one was to have the car washed this week-end at Funfest. Some pointed out it would be a shame to wash off 35 years plus of dust and dirt so last we heard Mike's plans are to leave it just like he found it, on the same trailer and display it "as is" in his museum. Take care, Dave (Shooter)
09-19-2010, 08:45 AM
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2023 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2020 C1 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C1 of Year Finalist (performance mods)
2018 C1 of Year Finalist
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09-19-2010, 11:56 AM
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Drifting
I can't wait to get mine painted back to the original black/black! I can't stand the faded orange red color I have on mine right now lol.
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09-20-2010, 11:11 AM
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Next year Corvettes @ Carlisle will have a building with "barn finds". The subject is of great interest too most Vette nuts, and automotive archaeologist including myself. I think it's great to do this for awhile, then restore them. Dennis
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09-22-2010, 06:49 AM
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Burning Brakes
He bought it. Both valve covers missing and White diamond tucked interior. We were there on Saturday and it was a good crowd but I thought attendance was down a little. We were lucky enough to have our car picked as a Celebrity Choice by Corvette Author Randy Leffingwell.
09-22-2010, 06:26 PM
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If you look closely, you can see the mounting holes for the original teeth. I guess someone removed every other two teeth from the grill. I guess it was '60's thing. Dennis
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09-22-2010, 08:28 PM
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Also notice that the front bumper holes are gone and in looking at my original shot, I noticed that the rear license plate is frenched in. Eveybody back then was trying to customize everything, including George Barris.
09-22-2010, 09:37 PM
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Who by the way, was at the event as one of the celebrity judges. My daughter and I got to meet him and Linda Vaughn as they were in the field viewing the cars. Very friendly, down-to-earth people willing to take a minute to chat with the two of us - not at all what I expected from the "celebrity" folks.
