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President

Floyd Yoder

124 Norlin Drive Davidsville, PA 15928

(814) 288-3296

[email protected]

Vice President

John Naylor

230 Bertmin Street Johnstown, PA 15904

(814) 262-0240

Secretary

Dave Johnson 603 Roaring Run

Boswell, PA 15531

(814) 629-9379 [email protected]

Treasurer

Dick Krumenacker 597 Clearview Court

Johnstown, PA 15905

(814) 255-5697 [email protected]

Public Relations &

Website Coordinator

Stacy Varner 312 Krayn Road

Windber, PA 15963

814-487-5861 [email protected]

Newsletter

Mary Lou Colussy

292 Marina Road

Patton, PA 16668 (814) 674-5293

[email protected]

Darlene Rosenbaum

111 Esterville Road

Johnstown, PA 15905 (814) 255-1869

[email protected]

Historian

Larry Harrington

185 Harrington Lane

South Fork, PA 15956 (814) 495-4782

[email protected]

FloodCity

CorvetteClubNOVEMBER, 2013

Club Ride to Seven Springs

Autumnfest—October 20 By Art Boring

Gary Krieger, Sue DiStefano, James & Edna Yurasek as

well as Allen and Kathy Cecchine and I from the club went. When we

pulled out at 8:10 the Hellers showed up but didn't go, and in route

Dave Johnson was sitting along 219 at the Jerome exit, but didn't fol-

low along when we passed. I didn't get pictures, we had a pleasant

day, good food and a nice drive.

ProTeam to Host Tech Seminar ProTeam will host a NCRS Tech Seminar... on November 9th, 2013 which will discuss "How

Chevrolet's Relentless Pursuit of HP Benefi"ed Corve"e".

The panelists and presenters assembled will read like a

who's who of Corve"e insiders; Ken Keyser, re)red engi-

neer, author and historian, Al Grenning , historian and

acknowledged Corve"e expert, and re)red GM engi-

neers Gib Hufstader, Tom Langdon, Bill How-

ell (unconfirmed), Dave Horchler (unconfirmed),

and Denny Davis among others. Also a featured event will

be the insiders' look at the ZR1 with Dave McCel-

lan and Graham Behan. The panel will be moderated by

Werner Meier.

The en)re seminar will be set among the Famous ProTeam

Corve"e Collec)on and special displays including a 1967

unrestored L88 Corve"e conver)ble, the James Garner

Team AIR L88 #44 Corve"e, the 1969 Greenwood BFG L88

#49Corve"e, and a 1969 OEM ZL1 motor, and maybe a few

surprises!!!

The Michigan Chapter of the NCRS will be the primary

sponsor of this event along with the Heart of Ohio Chapter.

This outstanding seminar is open to any NCRS Members

and all Corve4e Enthusiasts are welcome (NCRS membership not required)! Admission is $20.00 per personfree if 35 years and younger). Coffee and rolls (8am - 9am)

and lunch (12pm to 1pm). ProTeam will open at 7:00am and close at 6:00pm. RSVP,

email [email protected]. For more informa)on email Werner Meier

at [email protected]

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Annual FCCC Pizza Par-

ty St. Michael’s Fire Hall

Saturday, Nov. 9th

5:30-9:00 PM

Come one, come all. The FCCC Annual Pizza Party will again be

at the St. Michael’s Fire Hall (St. Michael/Sidman Exit off Rt. 219

towards St. Michael) for this event. We have the bottom floor room

reserved this year. The Club will provide the pizza, salad and soda.

BYOB. Members attending are asked to bring a dessert to add to the

menu.

This is a family affair so all are welcome. The Altoona Corvette Club

are also invited to join us again this year. Come out for the pizza

and stay for the friendship!

ACC Pizza Party Bavarian

Hall

Altoona, PA

112 South

13th St.

Nov. 16th @

6:30 PM

Come out to the Bavarian Hall

and celebrate a great Corvette Sea-

son. All FCCC members are invited

to join Altoona Corvette Club for

the evening.

ACC will provide the pizza and

salad. Please bring a covered dish

or dessert to add variety. Drinks

may be purchased from the bar.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Dec. 14th

6:00 PM

SURF & TURF

100 VALLEY

PIKE

JOHNSTOWN, PA

Reservation form included in this

newsletter.

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Pack an Emergency Road Kit and Learn How to Handle Common Emergencies If something does go wrong on your winter driving trip, you'll want to have what you need to handle any situa-tion, from a flat tire to an overheated engine. Start by packing winter driving basics, such as emergency flares, extra oil and antifreeze, blankets and drinking water, and a cell phone so that you can call for assis-tance. Then click the link above for a complete list of emergency supplies and some brief tutorials on com-mon roadside emergencies. How to cope with roadside emergencies Learning how to handle common roadside emergen-cies will make winter driving less stressful and more fun: Learn How to Install Tire Chains If you do much winter driving, there’s a good chance you’ll have to install tire chains sooner or later. Start by choosing chains that are easy to install, then practice putting them on and taking them off a few times in your driveway. Crouching in the dark, on the edge of a snowy highway, is no way to try installing tire chains for the first time. Learn How to Change a Flat Tire Flat tires are never fun and they're always inconven-ient, but flat tires are easy to fix if you have the right tools and you know what to do. Make sure your spare tire is properly inflated and in good repair, and be sure you have a full set of tools, including a good jack that you know how to operate and a lug wrench that will get the job done. Many cars now have locking lug nuts, a security feature that can confound a stranded motorist who doesn't know where to find the special tool that opens the lock. Review your owner's manual in ad-vance to be sure you're familiar with the way your vehi-cle works, and then check out these step-by-step in-structions and a special how-to video. Learn How to Jump Start a Car One of the most common winter driving problems is a battery that has lost power and is no longer able to start your car. If that happens, you'll need a good set of jumper cables and good Samaritan to lend a hand. These step-by-step instructions will teach you every-thing you need to know. Drive Carefully Now that you reviewed all of the winter driving tips and techniques presented here, you’re ready to explore a winter wonderland of travel and recreation. Drive care-fully and pay attention to other drivers; not everyone is as well-prepared for winter driving as you are.

6 Tips for Safe Winter Driving Source:h"p://seniorliving.about.com/od/travelsmart/a/

winterdriving6.htm

These winter driving and auto care tips will make travel safer and more fun

Veteran travelers often say that getting there is half the fun. If you plan to do any winter driving, however, get-ting there may be half the battle. Winter driving brings its own challenges Winter is a great season for vacations, offering wonder-ful opportunities for romantic weekend getaways, downhill and cross-country skiing, and visiting friends and relatives during the holidays. But winter travel can quickly become winter trauma if you aren’t prepared for the extra challenges of winter driving. Winter weather can make road conditions unpredicta-ble, and sometimes treacherous. Even in southern lo-cations, where winters are usually mild, unusual freez-ing temperatures or unexpected snow and ice may bring winter driving surprises that can ruin a winter va-cation. Before you hit the road for a winter vacation, take time to prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter driving. Here are a few winter driving tips, with links to expand-ed resources, to help make your winter vacation safe and successful: Winterize Your Vehicle The first step for safe winter driving is getting your car, truck or recreational vehicles ready for winter driving and winter road conditions. Simple things like these can make winter driving safer:

• Check tire pressure

• Inspect all belts and hoses

• Make sure the battery is fully charged

• Change the oil, switching to a thinner grade of en-gine oil for better performance in colder tempera-tures

• Inspect the wipers and wiper fluid to ensure better visibility

Driving in Snow Before setting out on your winter driving adventure, whether you're headed to the ski slope or the mall, re-view and rehearse the proven techniques for winter driving in snow and other winter road conditions:

• Drive more slowly

• Brake before you turn a corner.

• If you go into a skid, turn your wheels into the skid and accelerate slightly to regain control of your vehicle. This does not seem intuitive, so it may help to practice in an empty parking lot or a deserted road before you experience this in traffic.

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Getting Your Vehicle

Ready For Winter

Source:h"p://www.ase.com/News-Events/Publica)ons/

Glove-Box-Tips/GeCng-Your-Vehicle-Ready-For-Winter.aspx

Car Care Tips from the Pros Prepare You

for Fall and Winter Driving

It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in

the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in

temperate zones need a car care check as the days grow

shorter, note the pros with the nonprofit Na)onal Ins)tute

for Automo)ve Service Excellence (ASE), an independent

group that tests and cer)fies the competence of auto tech-

nicians.

“Regular, rou)ne maintenance can help improve your gaso-

line mileage, reduce pollu)on, and catch minor problems

before they become big headaches,” says Tony Molla, vice

president of communica)ons at ASE. ASE offers these car

care )ps to give you peace of mind during fall and winter

driving:

Before you do anything else, read your owner’s manual and

follow the manufacturer’s recommended service sched-

ules.

Get engine performance and driveability problems — hard

starts, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc. —

corrected at a reputable repair shop that employs ASE-

cer)fied repair professionals. Cold weather makes ex-

is)ng problems worse.

Replace dirty filters, such as air, fuel, and PCV. A poorly run-

ning engine is less efficient and burns more gasoline.

As the temperature drops below freezing, add a bo4le of

fuel deicer in your tank once a month to help keep

moisture from freezing in the fuel line. Keeping the gas

tank filled also helps prevent moisture from forming.

Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual —

more oMen if your driving is mostly stop-and-go or con-

sists of frequent short trips. A poll of ASE Master Auto

Technicians revealed that regular oil and filter changes

is one of the most frequently neglected services, yet

one that is essen)al to protect your engine.

The cooling system should be flushed and refilled as recom-

mended. The level, condi)on, and concentra)on of the

coolant should be checked periodically. A 50/50 mix of

an)freeze and water is usually recommended. Do-It-

Yourselfers: Never remove the radiator cap un)l the

engine has thoroughly cooled! The )ghtness and condi-

)on of drive belts, clamps, and hoses also should be

checked regularly by a professional technician.

The heater and defroster must be in good working condi-

Aon for passenger comfort and driver visibility.

Replace old blades regularly. If your climate is harsh, pur-

chase rubber-clad (winter) blades to fight ice build-up.

Stock up on windshield washer solvent — you’ll be sur-

prised how much you use during the winter months.

And don’t forget to always carry an ice scraper.

Have your ba4ery checked. The only accurate way to detect

a weak ba"ery is with professional equipment. Howev-

er, most motorists can perform rou)ne care: Wear eye

protec)on and protec)ve rubber gloves. Scrape away

corrosion from posts and cable connec)ons; clean all

surfaces; re)ghten all connec)ons. If ba"ery caps are

removable, check fluid level monthly. A word of cau-

)on: Removal of cables can cause damage or loss of

data/codes on some newer vehicles, so always check

your owner’s manual first. Be sure to avoid contact with

corrosive deposits and ba"ery acid.

Inspect all lights and bulbs. Replace burned out bulbs; peri-

odically clean road grime from all lenses. To prevent

scratching, never use a dry rag. Clouded lenses can be

refinished by many service outlets or by using a DIY kit

found in major auto parts outlets.

Exhaust fumes inside your vehicle’s cabin can be dead-

ly. Have the exhaust system examined for leaks and

problems while the vehicle is on a liM. The trunk and

floorboards should also be inspected for small holes.

Worn Ares are dangerous in winter weather. Examine )res

for remaining tread life, uneven wearing, and cupping;

check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks. Check )re pres-

sure once a month, leCng the )res “cool down” before

checking the pressure. Rotate as recommended. Don’t

forget to check your spare, and be sure the jack is in

good working condi)on. Under-inflated )res or poorly

aligned wheels makes your engine work harder and

thus use excess gasoline.

Have your brakes checked periodically for safety and to

prevent costly repairs that can be caused by neglect.

The transmission is oDen neglected unAl a major fail-

ure. Rou)ne checks and fluid changes at prescribed

intervals can prevent very costly repairs down the line.

Always carry an emergency kit with you: extra gloves,

boots and blankets; flares; a small shovel and sand or

ki"y li"er; )re chains; a flashlight and extra ba"eries;

and a cell phone and extra car charger. Put a few “high-

energy” snacks in your glove box.

The Na)onal Ins)tute for Automo)ve Service Excellence

(ASE) was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit, independent or-

ganiza)on dedicated to improving the quality of automo)ve

service and repair through the voluntary tes)ng and cer)fi-

ca)on of automo)ve technicians. ASE-cer)fied technicians

wear blue and white ASE shoulder insignia and carry creden-

)als lis)ng their exact area(s) of cer)fica)on. Their employ-

ers oMen display the blue and white ASE sign.

For more informa)on, including seasonal car care )ps, vis-

it www.ase.com.

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“Holiday Mail for Heroes"

As they have done in the

past, for the 2013 holiday

season the Red Cross and

Pitney Bowes are sponsoring

a "Holiday Mail for Heroes"

program to distribute holi-

day cards to service members, a program that encom-

passes not just troops who are recovering in military hos-

pitals but also service members sta)oned throughout the

U.S. and abroad, as well as veterans and their families.

Well-wishers who would like to send Christmas (and oth-

er seasonal) cards to U.S. service members should ad-

dress those cards as follows:

Holiday Mail for Heroes

PO Box 5456

Capitol Heights, MD

20791-5456

All cards must be postmarked no

later than Friday, 6 December 2013 in order to ensure

sufficient )me for sor)ng and distribu)on before the holi-

days.

The Red Cross provides these addi)onal guidelines for

sending cards to service members:

• Ensure that all cards are signed.

• Use generic saluta)ons such as "Dear Service Mem-

ber." Cards addressed to specific individuals can not

be delivered through this program.

• Only cards are being accepted. Do not send le"ers.

Do not include email or home addresses on the

cards, as the program is not meant to foster pen pal

rela)onships.

• Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos,

as these items will be removed during the reviewing

process.

• Please refrain from choosing cards with gli"er or

using loose gli"er as it can aggravate health issues of

ill and injured warriors.

• If you are mailing a large quan)ty of cards, please

bundle them and place them in large mailing enve-

lopes or flat rate

postal shipping

boxes. Each card

does not need its

own envelope, as

envelopes will be

removed from all

cards before dis-

tribu)on.

FOR SALE

1996 Corvette Coupe Red with Black interior

LT-4 6 Speed 26,900 miles Asking $18,500

Very good condition Contact Art Boring for more in-

formation [email protected]

SECURE STORAGE SPACE

AVAILABLE FOR

CARS, TRUCKS,

CYCLES, QUADS, ATV’S, ETC.

CONTACT FRED BUMBERNICK

(814)539-3644

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