0Virginia Vettes

Corvette Carlisle is just around the corner and it is that time to start packing. I thought it would be fun to try to remember the guys that have a lot of gray hair, some none at all, or regretfully are no longer with us that have made this trip to Carlisle as a vendor. Virginia Vettes has made this trip between 120-130 times which is not a record but explains how the trailer knows where it is going.
We all have been through rain, floods, mud, hot sun, tornado’s, and even a shooting, yet we still come back to the best Corvette show in the world.
The following is a list of the “Ghosts of Carlisle”. Some we know by first name only, all we have known for 25 years or more. This list in not fully inclusive, please accept our apology if you were left off, or miss spelled your name, please add to it as you see fit.

Dick Barron
Virginia Vettes

Big Duke
Big Dukes Rivera Supper Club
Chip Miller
Bill Miller
Tony Faulkner-Corvette World
Steve Arcoles-Steve’s
Jack Podell/Wife-FI Repair
Ed Causey-Mr. Corvette
Dan/Peggy Lecander-Corvette America
Dave Hall/ John Weaver/ Doug Swoboda/ Al Runkle/ Matt Vroman-Corvette America
Chuck Pelton/Wife-Steering wheels
Earl Bonenblust-Easy Earl
Gale Gee/Wife- Gee’s Corvette
Bob Paris-Cannons
Neil Russell/Wife-Vintage Vettes
Mr. Stoudt- Stoudts Corvettes
Ernie Coffman-Coffmans
Rudy -Clock Doc
Jack Holland/Brother- ACC
Vicky- ACC/Al Knoch
Janet-Al Knoch/ John’s
Corkey/ Jim -Coker Tire
Pat Ikerd- Ikerd’s
Yogi Bair- Bairs
Dave- Melrose
Tom Payne- Vette Masters
Lorri/ Rick-Rik’s
Jay Price-Corvette Rubber
Tom Keen- Keen’s Corvette
Ken McCormick- Lonestar
Dick Miller- Trim Parts
Dick Fortier-Paragon
Wayne Walker/David Walker- Zip Products’
Geoff- Dr Rebuild
Al Knoch- Al Knoch’s
Jerry/Scott Cohen-Corvette Central
Terry Michaelis TMCS/ Pro Team
Tom Dewitt-Dewitts
Richard Cohen-Long Island Corvette
Bud Gentile-Rear end Covers
JT Piper
Legendary Corvette
Neal Porter -Vette Products of Michigan
T-Shirt lady/husband- South Carolina
Paul Langbein
Ron Nowacki- Corvette Paramedics
Ernie- Willcox
Joe Pieffer-Penn-Ohio
Chuck Walters
Richard Benton
Jim Prather-Vette Vues Magazine
Bryan-Corv. Spec. of Md.
Dobbins Restorations
John & Mary Jo Rohner
Norm /Wife Werner

wombvette

AH Yes, The sign in the bathroom of the old Grandstand. " FLUSH TWICE IT`S A LONG WAY TO BIG DUKES".

0Virginia Vettes

Ah yes the scourge of the"Big Smokies" that will make you walk lika a cowboy the has been in the saddle for six months.

BADBIRDCAGE

Dick: The trick to mastering Big Smokie is to bite off both ends immediately. This keeps him from reassembly in the innards.

On your ghosts list you can add Curt Eldridge from Indiana. Haven't seen him or heard from him in at least four years now. Used to be at the end of J Row.

Rich

gbvette62

Jay and Jean are the t-shirt couple from SC. They didn't make Corvette Carlisle last year but they were at Old Town. Larry was Legendary Corvette, he's out of the business and I understand that his health is bad. How about adding Bill & Glenn from Corvette Cosmetics? Also Joe from Contes Corvettes and Jill from Dr. Vette.

0Virginia Vettes

Man you are good !! You have to have gray hair to remember them. You are right they are members of the "GHOSTS"

gbvette62

And getting grayer everyday!

BADBIRDCAGE

Larry's company manufactured the power bulge hood on my 63.

Rich

Bluestripe67

Yogi Bair was there last year, even BS'ed with he and the sons at the hotel. Tom Dewitt was at his stand and Bryan Tilles was present. Dennis

wombvette

The first few years the harness racers were still running the race track. That might have actually been before the advent of Corvettes Carlisle. J row was actually Corvette row, and you could go off into the outer reaches and buy deals from non Corvette people. Then take them out on J row and sell the stuff before walking too far. Off for another excursion. Payed for many a trip that way.

Nowhere Man

its sad but I know almost all those people are and have meet all most all of them in all the years going up there.

blazer427X3

Bud Gentile appears on this list. Sad to say that he passed away on April 25, 2009. RIP Bud.

walleyejack

This an old thread, but am trying find Chuck Walters, apparently he is the Corvette parts guy that has it or can direct one to does have it. I tried f and twitter to no avail. Was told he is in Wi.but not confirmed and he is been a Carlisle vendor for hears. Any help would be appreciated.

TIA AL

gbvette62

Chuck is a very close friend of mine, and he is from NY, not WI. We often travel to shows together, and set up together at Carlisle.

I will PM you his phone number and email shortly, but I believe he and his wife are on a cruise this week, so he may not get right back to you.

walleyejack

Thanks very much. It was an acquaintance in Toronto here that told me he was the parts Guru and goes to Carlisle for umpteen years and remember his name but he couldn't remember the state, buddy remember the name and I think this guy goes down there quite often also and I happen to be going this year, so maybe I can snag something from him, thank you

Nowhere Man

he is a good guy to deal with and always willing to talk

BADBIRDCAGE

Bob Pelland/Stepinwolf from Trois Rivers, Canada

walleyejack

what are you trying to say ?

GUSTO14

Glenn, does he set up on J Row, next to Chuck Ryan of Vette Wrecks?

GUSTO

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