Jeff, since you are new to mid year Corvettes another thought about leaving your hood up at car shows or even when you're working on the car. Might I gently suggest you "pin" your hood support so a gust of wind won't lift the hood slightly and allow the hood to slam shut.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-1964-1965-1966-1967-Corvette-Hood-Support-Safety-Pin-with-Flag/161234976196?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222008%26algo%3DSIC.MOTORS%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140107083349%26meid%3D5226864681038350099%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D20140107083349%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D130711984973
This is what I and several owners use for just such a purpose. It's inexpensive and it works perfectly. The hole is already in your support, you just need to put a pin in it. When done the glove box is the place to store it. Good luck.

Full disclosure, I have no financial, personal or other relationship with the seller of this product. It is used here only as an example.

Thomas

 

Thanks, Thomas. Done.

I just have to remember to remove the pin and not cause any damage. I was about to leave the show yesterday without first picking up the fire extinguisher nestled just in front of the driver's side front wheel and would have run it over hadn't some passersby stopped me.

 

True, and the biggest one of the year for Sunshine Corvettes Club of Miami happens this month on the 23rd. Unfortunately, my trip abroad doesn't get me back to Miami until the 25th so now I'll have to wait a full year to attend.

 

Driving the car is the ultimate reward, hands down. The show was for me to get feedback on what the car needs to make it show better. I got some good feedback from forum members in this thread, some good advice from Vette owners at the show, and now have a plan of attack to make my car as shiny and new as possible and yet use it as an almost DD and not a garage queen. Stay tuned and I'll let you know how I get my windshield restored and my interior cleaned up to look almost new...

 

Your car is stunning. The real prize as has been stated before is owning and driving it.

This past year was the first year since I've owned my '64 (16 years) that I was able to drive it to a show, let alone drive it at all. The past couple years were bitter sweet for me, hoping to have it to Carlisle. Well this year I made it.

The most fun I had was to be able to talk to other enthusiasts there and talk about my car. Had a lot of great comments from folks regarding the car.

Still have some bugs to iron out but was really excited to get it driving

 

don't worry about the judging,you have a stunning looking car

 

That's why I recommend a pin with a flag on. That makes it a little more visible so you don't try to close the hood with it still installed. We use a small hydraulic bypass pin on the nose gear of our 767's (and most large transport category aircraft for that matter) while the aircraft is pushed back with a tug. It needs to be removed by the push crew before we can taxi the aircraft so it has a long, large, red "Remove Before Flight" flag on it to remind the push crew to remove it. In 27 years I never had a push crew forget it.

Now for that fire extinguisher...



...on the show field our Lincoln club specifies the extinguisher be stored behind the front tire. It's not as likely to be run over and again, it's more visible to the driver as they get in the car.

Now go for a top down cruise and think of us Yankees freezing our collective butts off up north! Low temp last night......2º

Thomas

 

Somehow your car looks familiar....

 

Hi Jeff,
It was nice visiting with you and meeting your lovely wife, too, at the Biltmore Way Car Show in Coral Gables yesterday. My wife and daughter enjoyed meeting you and chatting with your wife, and we had a very nice time seeing your Vette and the other cars, too. Your car really looked great with those new bolt-ons and blue line tires! It was a terrific venue... albeit rather warm for early March. I knew the umbrella would have come in handy, but I know you won't forget it next time! Make sure to rub a generous amount of aloe on your skin to assist in recovering from your sunburn. I only enter my car in about 3 shows a year; the shows that I consider the best venues and only when the schedule works well for me. I don't care if I get a trophy because I go to show another reason... to show my car for spectators to appreciate its beauty. It's gratifying when people tell me that my car is beautiful because I take great pride in it, but the compliments are really for the "rolling art" more than anything else. As much as I enjoy driving my car, many times I just stare at it and admire the artwork. Typically on weekends, I find local car shows to attend as a spectator and drive my Vette there for a destination instead of simply "cruising" the streets. That's what works for me; I get to drive my Vette and see other classic cars which is one of my passions. You should drive your Vette, show it when and where you like, and enjoy it in whatever way makes you happy. In my opinion, your car is award-worthy and you will most certainly be receiving one at a car show before long!

, Roger

 

As many have pointed out here already, politics seem to find there way into most any event. Unfortunate, but a reality. It's gratifying when people tell me that my car is beautiful because I take great pride in it and the look on peoples face remembering the simpler days !

 

Very! But your interior looks better than mine and I'm going to work on that. Big job having to remove the entire dash to spray the vinyl but mine is stained and unevenly colored and shows its age.

 

Thanks for all the kind words and moral support, folks! I'm not at all bummed out about the show and am eager to do some cruise-ins and get active with Sunshine Corvette Club and AACA. Unfortunately, gonna miss the big Corvette Club even on the 23rd because I don't return until the 25th.

Roger, have you ever made it to the Tower Shops/Home Depot Friday cruise-in on SR84 & University Drive? It's every Friday night and all kinds of cars show up. It's closer to where you live than to where I do so maybe we'll make a plan to meet up there one of these Fridays and get to meet Gary, another club member with a nice '66 in yellow who lives in Cooper City. I won't be able to go until the end of this month due to travel.

 

[QUOTE=C2Jeff;1586313045]Thanks for all the kind words and moral support, folks! I'm not at all bummed out about the show and am eager to do some cruise-ins and get active with Sunshine Corvette Club and AACA. Unfortunately, gonna miss the big Corvette Club even on the 23rd because I don't return until the 25th.

C2Jeff the Sunshine Corvette show is nice because it is only Corvettes and Sunshine member's cars are not eligble for judging and trophies. Club members do the judging. Less politics and Corvette owners judging your car. They are more then willing to give you pointers on your car. A shame you will miss it.

 

[QUOTE=RJ1;1586313640]Hi, RJ1. My businesses I own are located in Doral. Small world! See you at one of the meets, I'm sure.

 

Hi Jeff,
I have been to the Tower Shops several times over the years, and have also discussed meeting up with Gary there sometime soon. When you return from your trip, send me an e-mail and we'll make plans to meet there with the Vettes, the girls, and a few cocktails . About 3 months ago, my friend and his wife drove their beautiful custom T-bucket that he built himself. We decided to have dinner on Las Olas, and when we left the restaurant, a drunk bartender (of all people) rear-ended him before he could even get back on Broward Blvd. The insurance company totaled the car and he has since moved on to a '68 Camaro. He is also building a custom trike with a C2 rear body inspired by my Vette .

Enjoy your vacation, Roger

 

I have received my share of trophy at car shows and cruise in's, and have come to realize that the only reason to give out trophy's at a show is to keep the owners around for an extra hour and a half until all the hamburgs and beer is sold.
Then they hand them out to the survivors on a completely unimaginable criteria.

When I go now, I do not register for judging and I leave before the trophy presentation if there is no one to have a good conversation with.

 

You just need to get over it - I went to a judged (Chip Foose was the judge) show at Disney in my beautiful '61 Corvette. It barely got a glance - the AMC Gremlin beside me (complete with 8 track tape player with peeling paint) got more attention. Lots of times its just the venue and not your car by any means...

 

This is one reason why some of us love NCRS judging meets, rather than the bling and shine shows. At NCRS it is all about meeting the standard, and every car that meets the standard gets the top prize. And driven cars are rewarded with bonus points for miles driven. Minor dirt and wear and tear are not deal breakers. NCRS is for the serious enthusiasts. And there is a place for every kind of corvette even those with modifications. Get involved with NCRS for a different type of car show experience.

 

I went to a couple of shows/displays recently where they gave cash prizes based on random drawing and ranging from $50 to $250 (total of $2,500 in prizes). That usually holds the entrants in place!

 

The worst are the club shows. They only vote for their club members or members of other supporting clubs. I was in one and got first in C2 and was beat for best in show by a 65. WTF. Shemp.