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This is your invitation
FALL Port Richey Rod Run #4 at Coast Buick GMC
Hosted by Keystone Motor Club
Address is 10133 US 19 New Port Richey 34668

East-West Cross Street with US 19 is Graphic Drive 34668
Show Car Entrance is through the Big Gate to the North of the Showroom. Please bring your friends
and park your car immediately to eliminate traffic on US Highway 19.
Free Spectator Entrance Gate is South of the Main Building at on Graphic Drive Collision Center
Both spectators and show cars are eligible for Door Prize Drawings.
$1 Red drawing tickets are on RIGHT side of Registration Table


Sunday October 13 2024 Sunday
Hours are 10AM to 2PM officially, but the early Roll in starts at 9AM so you can get a good paved parking
spot for your car and a spot under the shade trees for your lawn chair.
SHOW CAR OVERFLOW PARKING is behind the North-most building.

Show cars may Email pre-register for confirmation numbers at no cost
Email to Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com with 1. your name, 2.Car type, and 3. Year of car and we do the rest.
AND we can sign you in quicker than 30 seconds at the Express Line at left side of the Registration Table
https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=99114

Restrooms and Air Conditioned space is inside the Main Building.
Entrance is between the two Giant Palm Trees.

Period Correct Car Show DJ Music by Keystone Bob

Roll in together, park together. 30 second check-in with confirmation number as soon as you park first..

No Cost to Enter Show
Free Car Show Magazines with Car Show Schedules at Sign-in Table
All attendees can give email addresses for Free Monthly Keystone Motor Club Newsletter

COAST MANAGEMENT WILL SUPPLY FREE AND FAST
FOOD FROM FOOD TRUCKS, +DISPLAYS +GIFT CARDS
EVERY 30 MINUTES AND A LARGE GIFT CERTIFICATE
FOR 50/50CLUB PARTICIPATION AWARD AT 1:30PM

All Blue Tickets are free for the drawings.
Trophy presentation is at 1:30PM followed by respectful departure FROM SOUTH EXIT ONTO US19.
Contact is Bob Vail, Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com, 813-839-4281 with 24 hour recording but no texting.
Day of Show Cell texting phone is 813-452-7807

"Certified Service" at Coast Buick GMC

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What if the factory could tell you how to restore its cars?

By Tim Suddard
Aug 16, 2024 | Corvette, Restoration, Column, Blog | Posted in Columns | From the March 2024 issue | Never miss an article

Restoring a car seems like a pretty simple concept: You take everything apart, bag and tag all the parts, and begin the rather laborious process of repairing, repainting and reassembling.

What if a step-by-step manual existed that told you exactly how it went back together?

After so many decades of figuring out restorations largely on my own–sometimes with help from a specialist like Moss Motors or National Parts Depot, sometimes with just a few cryptic email messages from a fellow owner–I have finally found a car supported by a tome that seemingly came straight from the factory itself.

I recently picked up a one-owner, mostly original 1965 Corvette Coupe in Nassau Blue over white. Despite being a bit ratty around the edges, it’s a truly stunning example.

Leave it alone or fully restore it? Savor the scars of use or completely turn back the clock to day one?

The first option would mean buffing it out, touching it up and perhaps fixing a couple of flaws in the interior. Of course, I’d fit new tires and take care of the regular wear-and-tear items. Then I’d drive it.

On a recent visit to the National Corvette Museum, I saw some truly stunning examples of these midyear Corvettes. They are American icons that, in my opinion, are largely undervalued.

To learn more about my car–and help determine exactly what, if anything, had been changed–I picked up the National Corvette Restorers Society Judging Guide for the 1965 Corvette. It was available at the gift shop.

While I was familiar with the society and its work, as well as the Bloomington Gold designations that mark the best Corvettes out there, I had no idea this kind of information existed. This ring-bound manual contains more than 100 pages and sits more than an inch thick.

It’s detailed. How detailed? How about more than a page covering the spare tire mounting bracket alone? Half a page covers just valve stems and caps–and how many points should be deducted for any deviations.

By the way, this isn’t the manual for all C2 Corvettes. It’s only for the 1965 cars. The nearly identical 1963, 1964, 1966 and 1967 cars each get their own books.

While I respect the hell out of any organization that can go to this much trouble and see the appeal of making my car truly perfect, I think I’ll leave mine mostly alone and drive it. The cost to do this type of restoration with all NOS parts would be astronomical. Plus, I tell myself, Chevrolet wasn’t even that good at screwing Corvettes together, so any misalignments or the like should be expected. They create character. (I also wonder if I’m up for leaving the requisite amount of Chevy Orange engine overspray on the bypass hose to remain concours correct.)

This is shaping up to be the exact opposite of my Elva Mk VI sports racer project. Only 30 of those Elvas were made. Since ours was a factory entry for Sebring in 1962, I feel compelled to save it and return it to like-new condition.

There is no judging manual, no catalog for parts. If you need something for the Elva, you make it. We were lucky to find guidance through some old photos, while a fellow owner allowed us to borrow some parts so we could duplicate them.

At the end of the day, do proper restorations matter? I think they set the standard for what we see out there in the real world, whether it’s at a local show or a national concours. For example, is the car before you a restomod, a survivor or a perfect restoration that exactly captures the moment in time that that those four wheels rolled off the assembly line?

These 100-point cars can also serve as cautionary tales of sorts for what a truly correct restoration entails. To get your car looking that good, plan on committing the appropriate cubic hours combined with the necessary pile of money. Now, if only I’d read this column before committing to that Elva project.

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Taliban does a car show in Afghanistan...thanks Joe Biden and Kamala

Taliban shows off US military vehicles 3 years after Afghanistan withdrawal |

Taliban thanks Joe Biden for all the US Military vehicles and weapons...

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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to react to video showing members of the Taliban celebrating the third anniversary of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan by parading through a former U.S. air base with abandoned American weapons and vehicles. Bagram Airfield was once the center of America's

war to unseat the Taliban and hunt down the al-Qaeda militants responsible for 9/11. Uniformed soldiers marched with light and heavy machine guns, and a motorcycle formation carried the Taliban flag. President Biden’s decision to pull troops from Afghanistan faced widespread global backlash

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All vehicles were supplied by American taxpayers who don't mind higher prices.

US night vision goggles are now being used in countries to murder those citizens where they don't have any goggles.

How many bullets did you leave them, Joe?

Joe responds:
So What We won! I can do anything I want to and you can't stop me.
Don't vote for Trump He is a bully!

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Swap meets: How to buy and sell like a seasoned professional

By Tim SuddardJun 7, 2024

Swap meets seem to be making a resurgence. Maybe it’s the inordinate amount of cheap junk clogging the web options. Maybe it’s the growing number of unscrupulous lieing S.O.B online sellers. Maybe it’s a sign that buyers are tired of competing with the rest of the world.

Or perhaps it’s just pleasing to trade an impersonal click of a mouse for the old-fashioned experience of meeting the person at the other end of the transaction. You get the joy of finding that elusive part, hanging around with like-minded enthusiasts, and learning more about the hobby in general.

It’s also a way to save money. We’ve found some terrific deals when buying face to face. We didn’t have to pay shipping, either.

After again spending the second weekend of May at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals–a favorite of ours going back decades for both buying and selling–we decided to share some tips.

[The Carlisle Import and Performance Nationals is more than surviving, it’s thriving]



“Everything” available at today’s swap meets runs the full range, from complete cars and bare tubs to gauges and accessories. Some advice, though: Be polite, cash remains king, and you’re responsible for dragging home whatever you buy. Come prepared and enjoy the experience.

Tips for Buyers

• Bring cash. We had a young enthusiast earnestly explain that he hadn’t brought any money and wondered if we took credit cards. Sorry, but a swap meet is one place where cash is still king.
• Set a budget. Decide what you’re looking for, what it should cost, and what mad money you can spare in case you actually find it. (Of course, most smart venues have ATMs.)
• Haggle but don’t insult. When dealing, it’s often said that whoever speaks first loses. Ask the seller how much they want. If the price is realistic, offer them 20% or 30% less. Offering half the asking price is a great way to offend and end that round of the game for you.
• Know exactly if the part fits. An old joke in this game goes like this:
  Buyer: “What does that fit?”
  Seller: “What do you have?”
  While most sellers are honest and knowledgeable, avoid disappointment by confirming that a certain part fits a certain vehicle.
• Bring a cart, wagon or at least a sling bag to carry your quarry.
• Showing beats explaining. If the parts you’re looking for are small and you have similar ones, bring them so you can show a vendor.
• Come early and stay late. The early bird does usually get the worm, landing the rare, underpriced and desirable parts before the rest of the pack. And if you can stay late, maybe you’ll score a deal from a seller eager to avoid dragging home any unsold merch.
• Know the difference between a dealer and a hobbyist. The pros who do this for a living know what their stuff is worth, and you likely won’t steal anything. If they don’t sell something, they know they eventually will. However, these pros often have a deeper inventory, either on hand or back at the shop. Nurture these relationships.

Tips for Sellers

• Organize your parts.
• Rotate your stock.
• Think about sales tax ramifications.
• Know the value of your wares.

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Keystone Motor Club/ Who and where we are:
The Keystone Motor Club founded in 2012 by Sam Prentice, is a group of automobile enthusiasts who share the same interest in most anything mechanical. No matter what model or year of your car, all are welcome to apply for membership in KMC. We enjoy talking to others about our cars, and gladly share our experiences and recommendations on maintaining and upgrading our favorite vehicles. The club is free to join, with no membership fees required.
We meet and greet monthly EVERY 3rd Saturday of the month at 16921 Gunn Highway (Matlock Homes parking lot). Just look for the cars with the hoods up! Early roll in is @ 9:30AM for 10AM start...go to the next car show or lunch by noon.
Each month we do a 50/50 drawing with a guaranteed $25 prize; we also give away random door prizes and do special programs monthly - lots of fun.... A "Let’s Make a Deal" trophy or gift certificate awarded via random ticket drawing is done at each car show. All with no entry fees!
Have a great day! bobfixesitup@yahoo.com 813-839-4281

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1. Your answer: Yes Coast Buick GMC is ON for 13 October.

2. For Pre-registration confirmations .....your express line is on Left side of table for 30 second sign ins
and blue ticket pickups.......................All others to Right side of table.


3, Keystone rainy day policy applies:
If it even LOOKS like rain, keep your show car dry.......bring a substitute vehicle and we will register it

as a substitute vehicle.

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Our pictures...updated often....1 click the link. 2 click "photo gallery". scroll down for a cell phone, and to the right for a computer.


Knights of Columbus on Mile Stretch 5 October 2024 1,200 views

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=110405

Coast Buick GMC #4 coming 13 October 2024 Trophies over 2 feet tall. No entry fee. 1,300 views

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=99114

Email Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com with Name and type car to save yourself some time with a 30 second sign-in.


50's Diner dinner Every Saturday loosely 4-8PM for 10% off to all cruisers at the register. 69,000 views

https://carstoshow.com/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=93194

Keystone Motor Club free car show 3rd Saturdays 55,000 views

https://carstoshow.com/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=93202
We support the Keystone Civic Association with a free show on November 2 2024 just north past Van Dyke Road

Ron Gregovich won Best Of Show last time. They will have another chili contest! Thank you Alan Mevorah.

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=111135

-Bob

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1. Your answer: Yes Coast Buick GMC is ON for 13 October.

2. For Pre-registration confirmations .....your express line is on Left side of table for 30 second sign ins
and blue ticket pickups.......................All others to Right side of table.


3, Keystone rainy day policy applies:
If it even LOOKS like rain, keep your show car dry.......bring a substitute vehicle and we will register it

as a substitute vehicle.

---------------------------------------------------------------------


Our pictures...updated often....1 click the link. 2 click "photo gallery". scroll down for a cell phone, and to the right for a computer.


Knights of Columbus on Mile Stretch 5 October 2024 1,200 views

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=110405

Coast Buick GMC #4 coming 13 October 2024 Trophies over 2 feet tall. No entry fee. 1,300 views

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=99114

Email Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com with Name and type car to save yourself some time with a 30 second sign-in.


50's Diner dinner Every Saturday loosely 4-8PM for 10% off to all cruisers at the register. 69,000 views

https://carstoshow.com/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=93194

Keystone Motor Club free car show 3rd Saturdays 55,000 views

https://carstoshow.com/eventdetails.aspx?eventid=93202
We support the Keystone Civic Association with a free show on November 2 2024 just north past Van Dyke Road

Ron Gregovich won Best Of Show last time. They will have another chili contest! Thank you Alan Mevorah.

https://carstoshow.com/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=111135

-Bob