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XfireZ51 02-26-2014 08:49 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
We did a Registry donation for the Autopark a few years ago. Why would not something like this use a similar approach?

Dynomite 02-26-2014 08:58 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
OK Paul :handshak::handshak:

Now lets help out the Museum however we can :thumbsup:
I was just thinking and kind of as Z51JEFF was suggesting........Why not have a contribution from the Registry not to distinguish Non Paying from Paying Membership by letting us Non Paying Members kick in some bucks. All I need to contribute then is your PayPal address.

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman (Post 196672)
Jeeeeze... guys! As Brett often reminds us, "Its just a car club!" I think we're in violent agreement here! I was just responding to ghlkal's question regarding what thoughts the Directors have on the NCM donation subject. By Directors, I assumed the question wasn't soliciting personal comments from individual directors like me, but asking more along the lines of what an official response involving the Registry (members) should be. There is a big difference, but not everyone (obviously) understands that.

The Mission Statement for the ZR-1 Net Registry club is "Keeping the Legend Alive". There are formal goals and objectives and dues collected to cover expenses (such as licenses, fees, event promotions (e.g., drag racing at Bowling Green) trophies, event sponsorships, BG gathering (a biggie), etc. and funds are budgeted; ALL in the name of providing the most fun from owning the ZR-1 as possible. There are 9 members on the Board of Directors that volunteer 100s of hours of their time to promote the enjoyment of the club for the members in ways most have no idea; some very visible things such as group purchases, locating supporting vendors and getting member discounts, gathering material and producing a news letter, membership recruiting, financial accounting and reporting, record keeping, etc.

So... When "chit happens" (or sink holes as the case may be) where club resources might be diverted from "Keeping the (ZR-1) Legend Alive", and priorities/budgets that are already in place have to be compromised to accommodate the emergency, MEMBERS have a say in how their club resources are used. That's all.

Individual's, members and non-members alike have good ideas and do a lot to support the hobby; yourself especially, Cliff.:thumbsup: This place wouldn't be the great place it is without that kind of support to fellow Z nuts. That's the reason the forums are open to the public at no charge to members and non-members alike.

But, some are oblivious to how their bread gets buttered, and become petulant at the first sign of things that don't go exactly as they wish.

Dealing with organizations is often frustrating at times, boy-yo-boy (don't get me started!). We can respectfully disagree as adults anytime. But, as soon as someone starts getting derogatory, Forum Rule #5 (among others) kicks in - my meaning in bringing it up... [-X I'd rather be hearing some ideas on how to raise a good amount toward the Museum and promote the Mission of the ZR-1 community at the same time than dealing with "pissy" (spelled with an "I", Cliff...I know you!:p)


USAZR1 02-26-2014 10:01 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Workman (Post 196672)
Dealing with organizations is often frustrating at times, boy-yo-boy (don't get me started!). We can respectfully disagree as adults anytime.

Hang in there,Paul. You're doing a heckuva job and we do appreciate it.

Hog 02-26-2014 10:10 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Z51JEFF (Post 196647)
Not me,Id take the Spyder just like it is...................you can keep the dirt:-D

100% agreement.

efnfast 02-26-2014 10:42 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Today at the museum we have ...guy in yellow jackets moving tripods around...boring.

Schrade 02-26-2014 01:19 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by efnfast (Post 196687)
Today at the museum we have ...guy in yellow jackets moving tripods around...boring.

Yeah - but like you said, today they're MOVING!



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Anyway here, we're looking at the link that Cliff posted. And I was wondering before, how they guided and turned the survivor cars, once they got ropes tied on for pulling them out of the area.

http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/im...sinkhole-1.jpg

Dollies. DuH.

Then I'm lookin' for the pull ropes. Someone is gettin' 'em - right? After all, 'Do Not Touch' / get smudges on the car. And maybe as an ancillary consideration - SAFETY???

Next snappic - off the dollies, and no pull ropes.


http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/im...sinkhole-1.jpg

Anyone else think this is a little risky?

Schrade 02-26-2014 01:48 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
I remember readin' about this car in Vette magazine, around 2000.

Neither Chevy or S Dakota call it a Corvette; but it's titled as a 'Zora-1'.

Technically, it IS an '83, isn't it??? Don't they have a White '83 in there somewhere?

http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/im...sinkhole-1.jpg

Fully Vetted 02-27-2014 02:03 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Yes. The only one left...


http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php...pictureid=2458

Fully Vetted 02-27-2014 02:04 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Geez, that came out huge! Sorry, guys

Fully Vetted 02-27-2014 02:08 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
I fixed it...

cvette98pacecar 02-27-2014 02:21 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Gentlemen, I have been reading the articles about donating and how to donate. I am big on donating money and or time to improve the quality of life. With that being said If the Registry and her members decide to donate money to any charitable cause might I suggest St. Judes, Toys for Tots or any other organization that improves the quality of life or even just a smile for a second. I am sure the NCM will create a fund raiser of some sort if they need to raise funds.

Just my .02 cents

Fully Vetted 02-27-2014 03:31 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Interesting. We're going to get to see the sinkhole cars while we are there for the Gathering...


http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014...n=awdailydrive

Dynomite 02-27-2014 05:05 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Fully Vetted (Post 196832)
Interesting. We're going to get to see the sinkhole cars while we are there for the Gathering...


http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014...n=awdailydrive

Display of Corvettes BEFORE restoration

efnfast 02-27-2014 05:46 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Crane in the museum now.

Tripler 02-27-2014 09:53 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ruP7KdIZA1U

Tripler 02-27-2014 09:57 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LbYibMvZDnk

Tripler 02-27-2014 10:16 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8G-Ae75g9g

Schrade 02-28-2014 12:14 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
I've BEEN to the museum, but I can't get a bearing from these 2 webcams ...

:icon_scra

Where in snappic 2 , is the door in the yellow square, from snappic 1 ?

Where in 2, is the circular platform Red 1?



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f...February282014



In #2, what's the thing @ the arrow ? Where is it in the above shot???

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H...530-p/20140228

From what point might the crane lift?

A1990 02-28-2014 12:30 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
I think the doors on the sphere and the relation to the hole gives you an idea about where the door is. Behind the sphere.

BigJohn 02-28-2014 02:26 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade (Post 196910)
I've BEEN to the museum, but I can't get a bearing from these 2 webcams ...

:icon_scra

Where in snappic 2 , is the door in the yellow square, from snappic 1 ?

Where in 2, is the circular platform Red 1?



https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f...February282014



In #2, what's the thing @ the arrow ? Where is it in the above shot???

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H...530-p/20140228

From what point might the crane lift?


Your red arrow is pointing at part of the crane.

Schrade 02-28-2014 02:50 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by BigJohn (Post 196926)
Your red arrow is pointing at part of the crane.

No - not the boom - but the black thing background. WTH is that? And where is it in the other pic?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-H...530-p/20140228

Schrade 02-28-2014 03:32 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
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One of the guys strapping on a suspension harness?


ed.:
The guy with his back to the cam (2nd attachment) is putting on some type of harness, and the others are checking it over. Someone going spelunking here???

Schrade 02-28-2014 03:39 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Sunlight is really f^&%ing with Cam2. Someone call Strode and get him to shade it???

http://www.zr1.net/forum/images/icons/icon10.gif

Schrade 02-28-2014 04:02 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
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Another piece of heavy equipment comin' in there...

Schrade 02-28-2014 04:14 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Range Finder? Laser? Definitely not a regular flashlight...


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q...bruary28201402

-=Jeff=- 02-28-2014 04:21 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
what are you watching it all day?

We Gone 02-28-2014 04:24 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Monday will be the day to watch.

Schrade 02-28-2014 04:51 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 196962)
what are you watching it all day?

Hell yeah! Better than reality TV for sure. No charge for color commentary play-by-play.


What ARE they waiting for anyway? Chinese team called Time Out to ice the kicker?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q...2014022802.jpg

John Boothby 02-28-2014 05:53 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Schrade (Post 196961)
Range Finder? Laser? Definitely not a regular flashlight...


https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-q...bruary28201402

I believe that is an "electronic yardstick". We used them in the appraisal industry.

Schrade 02-28-2014 07:50 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
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Originally Posted by scottfab (Post 196605)
I don't know. This crack seems to be getting bigger from my past observations.
http://zr1.net/forum/picture.php?alb...pictureid=2455

Looks like the museum staff heard ya' there Scott - that piece is right on top of the '62, I believe, and it's now afforded some extra protection with some lashing:

Schrade 03-01-2014 12:28 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Webcam 2 went to pan from zoom. WTF?

Called the museum, got a labor crewman on the phone - he said the pan switch was by order.

Was the crane boom hitting the light structure @ 10:55:34 AM by order too? :p Anyone else catch that?

Hog 03-01-2014 04:07 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Big boom in there now.

We Gone 03-01-2014 04:48 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Looks like they are putting slings under the Blue ZR1, Looks ready to come out

Dynomite 03-01-2014 06:17 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by We Gone (Post 197027)
Looks like they are putting slings under the Blue ZR1, Looks ready to come out

This is like watching bread raise :p
Pow Wow is over.
Back on Mon.

efnfast 03-02-2014 08:04 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by We Gone (Post 197027)
Looks like they are putting slings under the Blue ZR1, Looks ready to come out

I believe they are pulling the wheels and putting adapters on for the sling to hook to.

RodB 03-02-2014 08:36 PM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
They put the slings on Saturday afternoon and actually lifted it a few feet by 5pm. Couldn't tell where the slings are placed but I don't think they removed the wheels because there were only two guys in the bucket and only one got out to get to the spire side of the car. Only took about twenty minutes on the car itself and then they hooked it to the lifting beam. They should lift it Monday and reported the anniversary car would be out next. Wonder when they will pull the '62 as I thought it was mostly above the sinkhole but was in a precarious position.

Racinfan83 03-03-2014 09:03 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
They are supposed to pull one out at 9CT.
I have not watched the live cam yet - just pulled it up. The picture is horrible. Is there a way to fix it so it is not so grainy?

efnfast 03-03-2014 09:37 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
I just found the second cam. The one looking in the hole is pretty boring. The other shows some activity.

Racinfan83 03-03-2014 10:03 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
Well they are down in there now. My pic is so bad and keeps stopping I may have to say forget it...

Dynomite 03-03-2014 10:37 AM

Re: Corvette Museum
 
There is a third live stream here......
Third Live Stream


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