Tech Mtg Fall 08

It was truly a day to remember the Johnny Cash song, “Ring of Fire” with brush fire’s occurring in several area’s of So. Cal.! However, our Fall 2008 Tech Session went off with the only problem is several members could not make it due to the freeway closures. Some members that did attend, left early when they got calls that the one fire was nearing their city.

Chip Werstein #3F, SoCalSACC Tech Session Coordinator, tried something new at this session, talking about several topics under the C1. It worked and additional sessions of this type will be held in the future. One major factor assisting Chip in this seminar is member’s Rick Dufresne & Stan Kiyan’s facility coordination so perfect for such a event. Both of these latter individual’s are employed at Toyota and asked and received permission to use this venue. Not only did we utilize a grand style meeting room but a “high-bay” room with multiple car lifts. Rick & Stan had to jump through several hoops at work to get this facility, all the way up the management ladder. Another thank you is for Rick & Stan’s wives, Lindsey & Sharon respectively, for their assistance in organizing and cleaning up after the BBQ lunch.

Two Chapter-member cars were selected and the attendee’s were divided in half while the 4 topics were covered about aspects under our C1’s. The speaker’s and subject’s covered:

• Jeff Reade on rebuilding the C1 Steering Gearbox,

• Steve Clifford on lubrication and checks under the C1,

• Larry Pearson on C1 parking brake details and adjustment,

• Doug Prince on C1 clutch components and lubrication

• Phil Roche discussed types of lubricants used on C1’s.

The session began with Chip Werstein welcoming everyone in the meeting room and explaining about the day’s planned activities. Then each attendee picked up their chair and walked to the High-Bay next door to their pre-assigned car. As each speaker discussed a topic, attendee’s were allowed to walk under their C1 and see what was

being discussed.

The Speakers at the session all indicated that the book pictured at the right is a very good source for C1 maintenance. Although this book covers all C1 years, many repairs remain the same with all years. The book is still available from Corvette Central and many other sources. It is called the “Corvette Servicing Guide” having a reference number ST-12.

This custom built '62 above belongs to member Phil Parker, #45. With a '62 body on a complete tubular frame this was a very strong sounding and beautifully done car.

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