farewell to the amabiles and their gorgeous red c7 see p. 13

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According to the President . ……………………………….......…2 Letter of Recognition…………………………………………………………..3 Business Meeting Minutes…………………………………………….....4 ACCC Info & Sponsor ...…….....………………….….......…..5 VP Article/Events ……………..………………………… ...….......…6 News from the NCM…………………………………….…….………….….7 My First Corvette .…………………………………...……………....8-9 What Did You Do to Your Corvette??.................10 Cars ‘n Coffee………………….………………………………………………...11 ACCC Annual Picnic…………………………………………………….…12-13 Goodbye from Amabiles……..………………..……………………..…13 Carsfera Autofext……………………………………………………………...14 Ocean City Corvette Weekend……………………………………....15 Editor’s Nostalgia—1994……………………………….….….….16-17 Birthdays/Anniversaries/For Sale.……..….…….………..….18 October Calendar.………….…..……..……….……………..…......19 ACCC Club Jackets/Shirts…….………...……….…..….………..20 ACCC Store……………………………………………………….….……….…...21 ACCC Ad…………………………………………………………..………..………..22 I N T H I S I S S U E Next Meeting: Oct. 20 Start Time: 7:30PM Aquia Harbor Inn 1415 Washington Dr, Stafford, VA 22554 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020 Farewell to the Amabiles and their gorgeous red C7 See p. 13 CORRECTED EDITION

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According to the President . ……………………………….......…2

Letter of Recognition…………………………………………………………..3

Business Meeting Minutes…………………………………………….....4

ACCC Info & Sponsor ...…….....………………….….......…..5

VP Article/Events ……………..………………………… ...….......…6

News from the NCM…………………………………….…….………….….7

My First Corvette .…………………………………...……………....8-9

What Did You Do to Your Corvette??.................10

Cars ‘n Coffee………………….………………………………………………...11

ACCC Annual Picnic…………………………………………………….…12-13

Goodbye from Amabiles……..………………..……………………..…13

Carsfera Autofext……………………………………………………………...14

Ocean City Corvette Weekend……………………………………....15

Editor’s Nostalgia—1994……………………………….….….….16-17

Birthdays/Anniversaries/For Sale.……..….…….………..….18

October Calendar.………….…..……..……….……………..…......19

ACCC Club Jackets/Shirts…….………...……….…..….………..20

ACCC Store……………………………………………………….….……….…...21

ACCC Ad…………………………………………………………..………..………..22

I N T H I S I S S U E

Next Meeting: Oct. 20

Start Time: 7:30PM

Aquia Harbor Inn

1415 Washington Dr,

Stafford, VA 22554

The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

Farewell to the Amabiles and their gorgeous red C7 — See p. 13

CORRECTED EDITION

President

Al McCloud

[email protected]

Vice President

Joan Yaros

[email protected]

Treasurer

Steve Argubright

[email protected]

Secretary

Skp Sizemore

[email protected]

Newsletter

Pete Rutledge [email protected]

Membership

Marie Sizemore

[email protected]

Past President

Dave Shadbar

[email protected]

ACCCording to the President

Al McCloud

2020 ACCC BOARD

MEMBERS

Page 2 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

Autumn of 2020 is Here – Already?

October, my favorite month, is here. The crisp air

and the color of the trees cannot be beat in this

area of the country, and only New Hampshire can be

considered better. During a normal year we would be

enjoying breakfast together, getting ready to go to

Ocean City for “Corvettes on the Boardwalk,” and of

course, getting ready for the witches and goblins at

the end of the month. Maybe we can do a Skyline

Drive cruise?

If you missed the picnic at Widewater State Park on

September 13th, which many of you did, you missed

some great food and a chance to win a new C8 mid-

engine Corvette. See the picnic pictures and you will

see who won it. Skip and Mickey did a great job

cooking the hamburgers and hot dogs. The potluck

food was awesome! We all took a chance and re-

moved our masks for a group picture, also in the pic-

ture collage on p. 12.

The board election is coming up and I have a plan for

every member to participate. Keep an eye on your

emails and respond when asked.

Until next month, “Mask Up, Sanitize, Distance,

and Stay Safe!”

Al McCloud

Most Corvettes are Red

Sunshine Person

Nan Wehmeyer

[email protected]

Page 3 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

Aquia Creek Corvette Club

P.O. Box 986

Stafford, VA 22553

www.accclub.org

On September 13th at the Annual Picnic, ACCC members with ten or more years were recognized for

their many years of membership in the club. Members not attending the picnic were mailed their certifi-

cates.

Tenure Certificates

Sam Hess – More than 25 years, Founding member

Mike Shepherd – 25 years

Bettie Shepherd – 25 years

Mary Anne McGovern – 24 years

Ron Dingus – 24 years

Connie Dingus – 24 years

Lee Morton/Honorary Member – 22 years

Nan Wehmeyer – 21 years

Dave Shadbar – 21 years

Dottie Shadbar – 21 years

Dave Benton – 21 years

Ginelle Benton – 21 years

Lou Patch/Honorary Member – 21 years

Jan Patch/Honorary Member – 21 years

Skip Sizemore – 20 years

Marie Sizemore – 20 years

Skip Sizemore – 20 years

Marie Sizemore – 20 years

Terry Hunter – 18 years

Gail Hunter – 18 years

Don Radeke – 18 years

Sharon Radeke – 18 years

John Horvath, Sr. – 17 years

Jerry Mackling – 13 years

Joan Yaros – 11 years

Val Liles – 11 years

Jonathan Pittman/Honorary Member – 11 years

Harold “Bud” Donner – 10 years

Louise Donner – 10 years

Al

Al McCloud

Page 4 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

ACCC Business Meeting Minutes — 8/18/20

The September ACCC business meeting was conducted as a part the 2020 ACCC annual picnic. Following

are the minutes of that meeting.

The meeting with 11 members in attendance was called to order at 11:55 AM by President Al McCloud.

Al asked that the August meeting minutes as published in the newsletter be approved. A motion was

made and approved by those present to accept the minutes as published in the newsletter.

In his opening remarks Al noted that there was no new information concerning the Toys for Tots cam-

paign. Al also noted that the National Corvette Museum was now open with limited access due to

COVID19 restrictions.

Treasurer: The Treasurer was not present and no report was made.

Corvette Museum Ambassador: The Ambassador was not present and the only museum information pre-

sented was by Al McCloud in his opening remarks.

Membership: Marie Sizemore reported the club membership count is 53. Marie, also said that she will

be start passing out club membership renewals at next months’ business meeting.

Newsletter: The Newsletter editor was not present at the meeting. Al announced that submissions are

still needed for the newsletter.

Secretary: Club Secretary, Skip Sizemore had no comments.

Vice President: Joan Yaros noted that many car related activities are being cancelled. Joan said that

members need to be checking our club calendar for events status.

Joan went on to note that the two club events this year had been hosted by Skip and Marie Sizemore

and she thanked them for their efforts.

Sunshine: It was noted that member John Horvath is in the Madison Rehabilitation Center

Past President: Dave Shadbar was not present.

Old Business: None.

New Business: Club President Al McCloud noted that David Jones and Bud Donner had agreed to serve

as this years’ nominating committee.

Al also noted that people attending the days’ club picnic/meeting will get two points added to their club

activities count.

Al then announced Anniversaries and birthdays.

Al concluded the meeting by handing out certificates noting those long-standing members. Receiving

certificates were: Mary Anne McGovern, 24 years, Nan Wehmeyer, 20 years, Skip and Marie Sizemore

20 years, Joan Yaros, 11 years and Mike Shepherd and Sam Hess, founding members.

Meeting ended at 12:20.

Skip

AQUIA CREEK CORVETTE CLUB

The purpose of this organization shall be to provide educational needs for those with Corvettes, and

for the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of all Corvettes.

NOW IN OUR 34th YEAR

Aquia Creek Corvette Club (ACCC) was formed in September 1987 by a group of die-hard Corvette

enthusiasts from Aquia Harbor in Stafford, VA. The name was selected reflecting the Club's geo-

graphic and historical origins in the Old Dominion. Through hard work and commitment, ACCC has en-

joyed constant growth and now boasts 54 members representing nearly 70 Corvettes, from a 1953 to

2018. ACCC membership consists primarily of Stafford County residents, but has members from

Prince William, Fairfax, Fauquier, Spotsylvania, Orange, Culpeper, Loudon, Louisa counties, and two in

Florida. Since September 8th, 2014, the ACCC Facebook Group has been limited to ACCC members

only, except for a few that were already group members.

https://www.facebook.com/

groups/437699356306459/

Also Find Us On

https://acccphotos.shutterfly.com/

Aquia Creek Corvette Club is sponsored by

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3670 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Phone:

Sales: (540) 585-3399 Parts: (540) 585-4264

Service: (540) 585-3401

Aquia Creek Corvette Club

P.O. Box 986

Stafford, VA 22553

Website: www.accclub.org/web Email: [email protected]

Fall is such a favorite time of year. Cooler nights,

still warm but less humid days, and the trees chang-

ing into beautiful colors. We celebrate some special

holidays although I’m sure they will be toned down

for 2020. Hopefully our members will still enjoy the

season.

On September 13, ACCC had our annual picnic at

Widewater State Park. Thanks to Skip and Marie

Sizemore for organizing the picnic. We were few in

numbers this year but it was a winning combination

of perfect weather, good food, and friends.

We had our monthly meeting at the picnic. Thanks

to Al McCloud for surprising some of us with Cer-

tificates of Appreciation for our many years of

membership in ACCC. We also discussed the possi-

bility of a Fall Skyline Drive cruise with an outside

picnic lunch along the way. Maybe we can firm up a

plan at our October 20 meeting.

Also in September some members attended one or

both Woodbridge Cars & Coffee. Steve Argubright

and I were there on the 19th. There was a wide as-

sortment of 89 cars and trucks attending. The next

two Cars & Coffee will be on October 3 and 17 from

8:00 to 10:00 am.

Gene Kneibert, Angie McGee, and John Amabile also

attended an all-day Cars and Coffee at Lake Anna in

September.

Check out photos of the picnic and other Corvette

events in this newsletter.

There are more car shows and outside events lately

but check online before going, to be sure they have

not canceled. See upcoming details in the Events

Calendar to the right. Please remember that all

events are subject to COVID-19 restrictions.

I hope to see some of you in October.

Save the wave,

ACCCording to the Vice President & ACC EVENTS

Joan Yaros

Joan

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ACCC Events Calendar - October

There are no plans for breakfast gatherings at this time. If

circumstances change, we will add this monthly event back into

our schedule. Depends on COVID-19 restrictions.

October 3 - 8:00-10:00 am - Woodbridge Cars & Coffee,

4215 Cheshire Station Plaza, Dale City. The shopping center is

located on Minnieville Road near intersection with Dale Boule-

vard. There is a Starbucks and Wendy’s for coffee and break-

fast.

October 10 - 12:00-6:00 pm - 5th Annual Carsfera

Autofest at Blue Valley Vineyard, 5535 Blue Valley Way, De-

laplane 20144. Click here for info. Flyer on p. 16.

October 17 - 8:00-10:00 am - Woodbridge Cars & Coffee,

see same info as October 3 above.

October 18 - 10:00 am-3:00 pm - Love the Lake October-

Festival Car Show & Shine, 349 Pleasant Lansing Road, Bum-

pass (Lake Anna).

October 20 - 7:30 pm - Monthly meeting at Harbour Inn in

Aquia.

October 22-24 - Corvette Racing Weekend at the AACA Mu-

seum in Hershey, PA. If interested, Joan has flyer or check

Corvette Museum website for info. Call Bryce or Macy at NCM

for registration (270-777-4506).

October 24 - 5:00-9:00 pm - 610 Cruisers Trunk or Treat,

Burger King, 269 Garrisonville Road, Stafford. Hosted by 610

Cruisers, bring candy, snacks, stickers, etc. for trick-or-

treaters. Dress up yourself and your car.

October 31 - Happy Halloween

Looking Ahead - Mark Your Calendars

November 1 - Canceled. Annual “Thanksgiving” Cruise to Hick-

ory Bridge Farm in Orrtanna, PA.

November 7 - 8:00-10:00 - Woodbridge Cars & Coffee,

see same info as October 3 above.

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 17 - 7:30 pm - Monthly meeting at Harbour Inn in

Aquia.

November 26 - Happy Thanksgiving

December 5 - Annual Toys for Tots Cruise to Marine Corps

Museum and lunch at Tun Tavern. The Museum is open with

precautions for limited admittance & food service at Tun Tav-

ern. Steve Argubright will update with additional information

soon.

December 6 - Canceled. Christmas Party at Ristorante Renato

in Fredericksburg

December 25 - Merry Christmas

Bud

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I’m looking forward to the day when there is some good news to write about but right

now that day seems far away. This morning the sky is gray with the smoke from fires

2,500 miles away and the news reports that over 202,000 Americans have died from

the Covid-19 virus, a number that’s hard to grasp. All we can do is follow the experts’

recommendations: wear a mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands. Speaking of

masks, the Museum is selling red or blue Kentucky masks for $8.95. Googling will get

you to a wide variety of Corvette-themed masks from sites such as etsy.com or redbub-

ble.com. It looks like we’ll be wearing masks for at least another year, so why not add a

few ‘Vette logo masks to your growing collection?

The Museum is finding ways to keep busy – in September there was a Jiu Jitsu Champi-

onship and a Gatlin Brothers concert. October 12, 19, & 26 are the dates for the One

Lap of Kentucky tours, and the Racing Weekend at Hershey is on Oct. 23. Looking

ahead, the 9-Day Caribbean Cruise will be on May 14-23, 2021.

The 2020 statistics are out; production was 83% coupes, 17% convertibles. Torch Red

was the most popular color at 25%, followed by Arctic White at 15%, and Black at 12%.

Black was the most popular interior at 28%.

www.corvettemuseum.org

[email protected]

A rainy day at the museum.

Page 8 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

My First Corvette

By Don Radeke

(The 5th in a series of articles by ACCC members)

I purchased my first corvette in January 1971 in Indianapolis while going to school at Fort Benjamin

Harrison. It was a 1968 forest green convertible, black interior, with white top, 4spd, and 327/350HP.

It had around 25kmiles. That previous summer I graduated from Officer Candidate School at Ft. Bel-

voir. Near graduation, I almost purchased a red 1966 Corvette Cpe but went conservative and pur-

chased a new VW Beetle for about $2200. In January I decided, what the heck, I am on my way to

the Presidio of SF, why not go in a corvette. I found the 68 with a guy who just happened to want a

VW Beetle because he was getting married. I gave him $900.00 and my VW and suddenly I was in my

first Corvette.

As a Lieutenant in the Army, I had very few dollars and I did have to borrow $500 for the Corvette. I

began doing my own maintenance. I learned to change the oil and change the plugs/points/condenser,

and all that stuff at the Auto Craft Shop. I learned to use a “timing light” and adjust the distributer.

I had the car all ready for the trip west. Of course I had to go home to South Dakota on my way and it

was snowing like crazy. I did spin out a few times and filling the fender wells with snow pack was very

easy. In Wyoming, I was pulled over by a state trooper. No one else was on the road and he was curi-

ous what the heck I was doing out there. I showed my military ID and I told him where I was heading

and that was it. No ticket!! I was not aware that at that time there was no speed limit in Wyoming. He

took off and about 10 miles down the road he was pulled over and waving me on……..I figured he wanted

me to open it up, so I did and passed him doing about 90mph and he just waved. Outside of Reno, a 911

Porsche was on my tail. Those “S” curves were new to me and I was comfortable at about 70 but not

much more. Finally, he went around and flipped me a friendly wave. I let him get about 3 or so miles

ahead and I could still see him on those curves. I said I’ll show him some real power so I pushed it and

caught him, rode his tail for awhile, and then I said enough excitement and went back to my slower and

safer speed. It was memorable and I proved the point I wanted to make.

I lived in Mill Valley north of SF and commuted daily in the corvette across the Golden Gate. It was a

fun time because weekends were exploring the city, Sausalito, in the Napa Valley, skin diving for Aba-

lone along the coast, or skiing at Lake Tahoe. My boss had a cabin at Tahoe. I put a lot of miles on the

corvette and it was time for a tune-up. In those days of leaded gasoline, a tune-up was needed about

every 8000 miles or so. One of the assistant directors at the auto shop was assisting me. He was ad-

justing the fuel/air mix on the carburetor when all of a sudden he yelled “Shut it down!” He dropped

the wing nut from the air cleaner and after we did not find it, he concluded that it must have gone

down the carb. The nightmare was beginning. First the carb, then the intake manifold, all the accesso-

ries, and finally the heads were all removed. This took several days. We never did find the wing nut.

Once the heads were off I was talked into a valve job and so it went for another three or more weeks

without my car. I had no leave time so I could only work on the car during evenings and weekends. It

was a challenge to get it to run again. My first engine assembly and I had some left over parts??? I

wanted to cry. Eventually I had it running pretty good but I did not have the money to take it where it

should have gone …. To a professional! (continued on next page)

ACCC Members: Let’s hear your story in a future issue—send it to Pete Rutledge.

Page 9 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

My First Corvette (cont’d)

By Don Radeke

Months later and perhaps another six thousand miles, I decided I had too much money in the car and

thought I should invest my money in something. I bought 10 acres of desert sand near Barstow, CA,

and decided to sell the car. I would be rich someday (Maybe and another story). I sold the corvette

for about $2400. I was expecting orders to VN at any moment. It was a strange time. I still needed

a car so I found a 1930 Model A Ford with 265V8, 3spd, 4 inch drop axel and 57 Chevy rear end for

only $800. It ran but not very good. That started another project for numerous weeks in the auto

craft shop but that is another story, which includes a hit movie in 1972. Sharon and I got married and

soon after I was on my way to Korea. The second corvette would come 26 years later.

Page 10 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

What Did You Do to Your Corvette??

(The 2nd in a series of articles by ACCC members)

McCloud 2019 — No performance additions to my 2019 Grand Sport, just decoration additions: the American Flag decal in the C7 emblems; the Grand Sport fender stripes; the red knobs and the silver trim around the left and center vent on the dash; and the red and silver engine treatment, the alternator cover most recent.

Radeke 2016 coupe — I washed and waxed last week. Also checked the tire pressures and

added air as temperatures are getting cooler. Best of all, I drove the car and enjoyed every

moment.............no sense in letting it sit in a garage!!!!!

Rutledge 1957 — I took my radiator to Arlington Armature to get it fixed; it got transferred

to MD and then to Phila. After some delay I got an estimate of $1095 to re-core it. I said

“Nooo thanks,” and ordered a new reproduction aluminum radiator from DeWitt’s. Currently

awaiting delivery.

Rutledge 1991 coupe — I charged the battery. It needed it.. Yours might, too.

Page 11 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

On Sep. 5, 2020, ACCC Members Participated in

Cars ‘n Coffee, Woodbridge, VA

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ACCC Annual Picnic, Sep. 13, 2020

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ACCC Annual Picnic, Sep. 13, 2020

ACCC Friends,

Lourdes and I wanted to say thank you for all the years of friendship while we were members of the ACCC and sadly

we also wanted to say goodbye.

A few months ago, Lourdes and I had been discussing our move to Florida, scheduled for when our daughter Gianna

graduated college in three years... A few months ago we were about to take advantage of the low interest rates and

were about to refinance our home. Instead we decided to test the hot housing market and we ended up selling our

home in only 1 day! Once that happened, we fled to Florida, found a home, and are now leaving Virginia headed to the

sunshine state in just a couple of weeks. Over the years we have enjoyed our time with the club and most impor-

tantly many of you that we have become friends with. Both of us were always excited when we knew we were able to

attend an event, not only because of the amazing Corvettes, but we always looked forward to seeing the club mem-

bers, sharing stories and laughs, catching up with friends, and getting to know each and every one of you.

We are moving to Estero, Florida and will truly miss our friends in the ACCC.

Your friend forever,

John Amabile, 540-220-2988

Goodbye to ACCC from the Amabiles

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Coming up on Oct. 10

5th Annual Carsfera Autofest, Delaplane, VA

Page 15 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

CANCELLED: Ocean City Corvette Weekend 2020

(Was to be on October 16-17, 2020, in Ocean City, MD)

After much thought and consideration, the Free State Cor-

vette Club Board of Directors has elected to cancel Cor-

vette Weekend 2020. The decision to act in a prudent

manner for the sake of public safety to ensure the health

and well being of our membership as well as the attendees

did not come lightly. There are just too many unknown vari-

ables for our club to proceed with this year's event.

During these unprecedented times, we optimistically antici-

pate that this pandemic may only compel us to cancel this

event for the 2020 calendar year. We are looking forward

to holding Corvette Weekend next year if it is safe to do

so, and hope to begin the planning process in early 2021!

From every member of the Free State Corvette Club, we

wish you all great health and happiness. Take care of your-

selves and each other, and thank you for your support of

our event.

Craig Steinbock

President, Free State Corvette Club

Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

1994 Nostalgia

Oscar Winning Pictures: "FORREST GUMP," "Four Weddings and a Funeral," "Pulp Fiction," "Quiz

Show," "The Shawshank Redemption"

President/Vice President: Democrat, 1993-2001, Bill Clinton/Al Gore

News Events:

11 members of the Branch Davidian religious cult are found not guilty of charges related to a deadly shootout with fed-

eral agents.

O.J. Simpson is charged with the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

The exterior design remained unchanged

from 1993, but two new colors were added --

Copper Metallic and Admiral Blue.

The LT1's power output remained at 300 hp

but multi-port fuel injection was replaced by

a new sequential fuel injection system that

improved response, drivability, idle, and

emissions. Injectors were fired in sequence

with the engine's firing order, and a more

powerful ignition quickened engine start-up,

especially in cold weather. Electronic con-

trols in a redesigned standard four-speed automatic transmission improved shift quality and a safety interlock was

incorporated that required the driver to depress the brake pedal when shifting from the "park" mode.

Inside, the instrument panel became one piece; a passenger-side air bag was added; the two-spoke steering wheel with

driver's air bag was redesigned; seat and door trim panels were revised; a faster power window was added to the

driver's door; white instrument panel graphics transformed into a tangerine hue at night; all seats, whether standard

or sport, were leather; seats were redesigned to accommodate a wider range of passenger and driver sizes, and indi-

vidual power seat adjustment controls were relocated to the console.

Convertible rear windows were changed from plastic to glass with defrosters/defoggers built into the glass panel. Air

conditioning systems were revised from CFC-based to non-polluting refrigerants. The selective ride and handling qual-

ity of the electronic suspension option was improved by lowering spring rates, and recommended tire pressures were

reduced.

Goodyear Extended Mobility Tires (run-flat), which allowed continued use under zero tire pressure conditions to

stretch safe driving range, were optional on some models and worked in conjunction with the low tire pressure warning

system.

Annual production again moved slightly upward with 17,984 coupes and 5,346 convertibles built. But, ZR-1 production

remained at 448 for the second year.

The basic coupe now cost $36,185; the convertible $42,960 and the ZR-1 option dropped $425 to $31,258.

Popularity of the ZR-1 was on a decline. Several factors may have contributed to the waning appeal of the "King of the

Hill." Price was one --the ZR-1 option virtually doubled the price of the basic Corvette. Moreover, the unique styling of

the 1990's rear exterior lost some of its exclusivity when extended to all 1991 models and beyond. In addition, the

introduction of the improved, small block LT1 engine gave Corvette enthusiasts the muscle they sought, but in the

lower-cost basic models.

Additionally, the fiberglass sports car's acceptance by the American motoring public was firmly manifest with the

opening of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green on September 2, 1994.

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October Birthdays*

None that we know of

Oct. 6 — Margaret & Al McCloud

Oct. 10 — Jerry Mackling

Oct. 24 — Barbara & Chris Mendl

October Anniversaries*

*Please Note: If we fail to list your birthday or anniversary, it may be because we don’t have

your dates in our membership database. If you would like to see your birthdays/anniversaries

FOR SALE

Send your Corvette-related For Sale ads to the newsletter editor, Pete Rutledge, for

publication in the next issue.

Page 19 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

NOTE: See “ACCC Events” on Page 5 for the details on particular events. ACCC Events

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

8-10AM

Cars & Cof-

fee

Woodbridge

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

8-10AM

Cars & Cof-

fee

Woodbridge

18

10-3 Love

the Lake car

show, Lake

Anna

19 20

7:30PM

ACCC

meeting @

Aquia

21 22

Corvette

Racing

Weekend @

Hershey PA

23

Corvette

Racing

Weekend @

Hershey PA

24

Corvette

Racing

Weekend @

Hershey PA

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Halloween

October 2020

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Members can order club jackets embroidered

with our logo from Heartland Sign Works,

2072 Jeff Davis Hwy, Stafford Courthouse,

VA 22554 (open 8:30-5:00, Mon-Fri), phone

(540) 659-2411. As show in the pictures to the

left, a large embroidered club logo is on the

rear; the front would normally have a smaller

club logo on left chest; other options available

but might be extra cost. Jackets come in three

varieties:

1. Competitor Jackets — nylon outer shell,

front zipper; sizes XS-6XL, tall sizes LT-

4XLT; $52.65 w/tax

2. Denim Jackets (shown at left) — stone-

washed indigo denim, button front; sizes XS-

4XL; $54.77 w/tax

3. Welded Soft Shell Jackets — polyester woven shell bonded to water-resistant film insert

and polyester microfleece lining, front zipper; sizes XS-4XL; $68.45 w/tax

Contact Heartland Sign Works (address and phone above) to place your order.

QUALITY JACKETS AT GREAT PRICES!!

ACCC CLUB JACKETS

Page 21 The ACCCelerator - Aquia Creek Corvette Club Newsletter - October 2020

ACCC STORE

Items For Sale at all Club Events*

Club 25th Anniversary Coin

Car Flags: U.S. Flag & ACCC Flags

Club Decal & Patch

$2.00 for decal, $3.00 for patch

ACCC Name Badges

* Available at Prince William Engraving,

2608 Dynasty Loop, Woodbridge, VA

22192. PH: 703-494-2658. Badges take

5-7 days and will cost $12.19 each. See

article in the June 2016 newsletter, ref-

erence same.

"ACCC, 30 years, 1987-2017" = 1 hr, 6 minutes

of music and over 700 photos and memories.

Shown at the 30th Anniv Picnic.

Let Al McCloud know if you would like one of

these keepers.

Club 30th Anniversary Patch

$3.00 for patch

Club 30th Anniversary DVD

$5.00

$5.00 $5.00 $5.00

$10.00

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