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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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What does this stand for?
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Lars Grimsrud is a gentleman in Colorado who is a mechanical genius.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:41 AM
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Lars Grimsrud is a gentleman in Colorado who is a mechanical genius.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:47 AM
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Lars does "tuning for beer" tours in the USA, Canada and internationally to meet with Corvette enthusiasts who share his passion for these cars.
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by paul67
Lars does "tuning for beer" tours in the USA, Canada and internationally to meet with Corvette enthusiasts who share his passion for these cars.
and internationally? really? Hows about a trip to Australia mate! That would be cool
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 09:46 AM
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Keep in mind that the group that he tunes for will pay his airfare
and arrange accomodations. Sounds like a nice place to ship off
to during our winter.

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Paul: I bet Lars is passionate about ALL muscle cars

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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If I recall correctly, Lars travelled to Norway or Sweden.

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by cosmicvette
and internationally? really? Hows about a trip to Australia mate! That would be cool
The Aussie guys are trying to set up a Down Under Tuning Tour. If there is enough support from the Australian Vette and GM Musclecar enthusiasts, we'll make it happen.
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Yep!
Aussiejohn is trying to organise it with stops in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Won't be until after he gets his Vette on the road though
We will keep you informed.
BTW, How is the Sydney Convention organisation going?
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Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
Yep!
Aussiejohn is trying to organise it with stops in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Won't be until after he gets his Vette on the road though
We will keep you informed.
BTW, How is the Sydney Convention organisation going?
That would be awesome to have Lars come Down Under!
'Just gotta trade in my Roo for a vette in time mate!'

They talked about the convention tonight at the club meeting...seems to be coming along well. Garry the president is one cool guy I split my sides at what comes out of his mouth at every meeting without fail.
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Throw another dog on the barbie for Lars
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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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sounds like lars has got one sweet gig going there. go down under and stay a week, i'm sure the wife will enjoy that trip lars.
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Lars, I am sure you will need help carrying your bags or tools heck I will even carry you just take me with you!!
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Originally Posted by seventyeightcorvette
What does this stand for?
"Lars" is Norwegian for "Man who will go to any lengths for a free beer."
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Originally Posted by RHD '68 L89
Yep!
Aussiejohn is trying to organise it with stops in Melbourne Sydney and Brisbane. Won't be until after he gets his Vette on the road though
We will keep you informed.
BTW, How is the Sydney Convention organisation going?
You better add Canberra to that list!

I would like Lars to come see the nations capital on the way past. I will be back in OZ in January. Hopefully the vette will be there in Feb.

We had Lars down in Panama City last year but I had a limited selection of Aussie Beer (Hahn Premium and VB). I need to take him out to experience some more liquid amber on tap in the nations capital!

I will start talkin to the Corvettes of Canberra guys and Aussie John about it.

Cheers,

Pete
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Originally Posted by cosmicvette
That would be awesome to have Lars come Down Under!
'Just gotta trade in my Roo for a vette in time mate!'

They talked about the convention tonight at the club meeting...seems to be coming along well. Garry the president is one cool guy I split my sides at what comes out of his mouth at every meeting without fail.
What date is the Sydney covention. Can somebody IM me the contact details for who is organising it.

Thanks.
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why is this in tech?
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why is this in tech?
Because I haven't reported it to the mods. Plus EVERYTHING about Lars has diplomatic immunity

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Old Jun 7, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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The fact that you posted in this thread definitely makes it General
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