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Aug 2, 2017 | 12:24 PM

MichaelRay

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Vette's on the River

Is anyone going to the Vette's on the River event 8/26 in Le Claire IA. So far they have 360 Vette's coming, says the event will be judged by veterans. I will be going, but not entering my car as I have family obligations that morning. I have attached a link for those interested.
https://vettesontheriver.com/

Aug 2, 2017 | 01:10 PM

knewblewkorvette

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Yep, I'll be there. Went the last two years and got rained on the way there both times. Hence, I only took my 98 and left the 02 home. This year, taking the 02 rain or shine.
The whole voting thing at this event is a joke. They drive around in a golf cart and pick out a car. They never get off to actually look at the cars. Also, the Vettes are not parked by class which makes it impossible to make a true comparison.
I don't attend to get a trophy, I go to see LOTS of Vettes and meet some interesting people. La Claire is a good town too, it's where the show American Pickers is based out of.
Pictures from last year

Aug 2, 2017 | 08:32 PM

Rover01

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Looks cool! Wish it were closer.

Aug 2, 2017 | 09:11 PM

FX VETTE

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Ahh Le Claire IA. Beautiful town and home to American Pickers!

Aug 3, 2017 | 08:42 AM

1bdvet

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Looks like great show, love all the cars, and the background looking at the town, love it.
Wish I lived closer.

Aug 3, 2017 | 11:26 AM

knewblewkorvette

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Here some more pics of the event last year. I was amazed how many C7 Z06s were there, they cost allot of $.

Aug 3, 2017 | 11:37 AM

FX VETTE

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

Here some more pics of the event last year. I was amazed how many C7 Z06s were there, they cost allot of $.

Fantastic pics blew, thanks for sharing! It's really beautiful there.

Aug 24, 2017 | 10:35 AM

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446 corvettes have now preregistered. I will be there.

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Aug 24, 2017 | 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1bdvet

Looks like great show, love all the cars, and the background looking at the town, love it.
Wish I lived closer.

Looks like a fun event!

Aug 24, 2017 | 03:46 PM

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knewblewkorvette

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I should be there but I'm not preregistered. Look for this car.

Aug 24, 2017 | 10:18 PM

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Wish I could go. My wife's not feeling well so have to stay home and take care of her.

Aug 25, 2017 | 09:05 AM

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See you there I will be in this

Aug 25, 2017 | 04:06 PM

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BHauber

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Wish I could go. My wife's not feeling well so have to stay home and take care of her.

Sorry to here that. Hope she feel better soon.

Aug 27, 2017 | 03:03 PM

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knewblewkorvette

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Sorry to here that. Hope she feel better soon.

Here are some pictures from yesterday.

Aug 27, 2017 | 03:23 PM

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knewblewkorvette

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Aug 27, 2017 | 03:43 PM

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Wish I could go. My wife's not feeling well so have to stay home and take care of her.

You'll be a better man for doing that ..

Aug 27, 2017 | 03:45 PM

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radar502

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I few years my wife drove my show winning 96 LT-4 into the river this looks like way more fun..

Aug 27, 2017 | 05:28 PM

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Nice turnout

Your car looks great

Aug 28, 2017 | 07:46 AM

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521 total corvette's were att the show. Got to see knew blu's car. Thanks for letting my son sit in it . He really has some nice pictures I will have to get them from him and post them