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December 25,
1999
 As
all eyes look to heaven on a day like this, let's remember our shuttle
crew STS-103 commanded by Curtis
L. Brown, Jr. Most of you will remember Commander Brown as
the commander of John Glenn's
famous STS-95 Shuttle flight during 1998. http://www.c5registry.com/Special/friendship7/f7c5s3.htm
After the John Glenn parade
in Cocoa Beach in which Brown got a chance to drive a C5
with the HUD option, Commander
Brown went out and bought a C4.
After several months he traded it in and ordered a BRAND
NEW Millennium Yellow C5
just so he could enjoy Head Up Display
(that ought to make Steve "Mr. HUD"
Stringfellow proud!) Word is that Commander Brown will be picking up his
C5 after his Millennium ride in
space! We have sent him an email wishing he and his crew "God
Speed" from the C5
Registry.
If you are interested in
sending an email to the STS-103
crew please click here http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/feedback/expert/
All of you Yellow Jackets out there might want to send
Brown a patch and invite him to be an Honorary Member!
December
23, 1999
In keeping with our Holiday
tradition, read on to find out:
Dateline-December
23, 1999 2:42 pm
"Santa's
Deliveries"
Who's
Been Naughty and Who's Been Nice?
Gordon Chevrolet
in Tampa, FL,
get the LUCKY
nod for who's been NICE
as they receive the last C5
TO head out the plant door today which is also the LAST C5
to be SHIPPED
this CENTURY!
This lucky C5
is a Black (41U) Coupe with Black (19I) Sport Seats (AQ9) interior. It
is a 6-Speed (MN6) VIN
Y5116233 - JOB
# 016244 with the following
additional options: Memory Package (AAB), Power Seats (AG2), Body Side
Moldings (B84), Single Glass Top (CC3), Dual Zone A/C (CJ2), Active
Handling (JL4), Base Suspension (FE1), Heads Up Display (UV6), Base
Wheels (QD4), Fog Lights (T96), CD in Dash (UN0) and 12 Disc Changer
(U1S). This collectible C5
is headed to one lucky boy or girl who must have been very good during
1999 and will probably pony up to a MSRP of $44,569!
Now the NAUGHTY
. . . . The NOT-SO-LUCKY
nod goes to Les
Stanford Chevrolet, in Dearborn,
MI, as a C5
Black Convertible Automatic with Black Top/Black Interior (VIN
Y5116234 - JOB
# 016245) still sits (ALL
WRAPPED UP!) inside the plant door, and
will do so until the plant re-opens on January 3, 2000, when it will
be shipped to Michigan.
Santa Say's ,
"YOU CAN BLAME
IT ON Y2K!"
This Z51 Performance Suspension C5
includes Sports Seats (AQ9) interior, Dual Zone A/C (CJ2), Performance
Axle (G92), Base Wheels (QD4), Fog Lights (T96), CD in Dash (UN0), and
Heads Up Display (UV6) with a MSRP of $48,744.
You know, the more we think about it . . . . Maybe Les
Stanford hasn't been so naughty after
all -- as this will be the first 2000 C5
shipped in 2000 . . . .the new CENTURY!
December 23, 1999 6:12 am
A BIG
HO
HO
HO
to the GREAT C5
factory ELVES
who worked 10 hour shifts and several Saturdays throughout 1999 to
produce MORE C5s
THAN EXPECTED for all the "BIG
CHILDREN" of the World to
ENJOY!! In fact, the 1999 Year End C5
TOY
Production was 1313
C5s
over 1998 Year End production (1998 C5
Calendar Production was 31874 and 1999 C5
Calendar Production was 33187). A BIG
HO
HO
HO
THANK YOU FROM EVERY MEMBER OF THE C5
REGISTRY (3350 members and growing
fast!). WE WISH EVERY
EMPLOYEE AT BOWLING GREEN
A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Dan
Say's WHAT
A YEAR!!!
December 20,
1999
 The
winner of the one-of-a-kind 2000
Platinum Purple coupe Corvette, was Corvette Plant employee Billy
Phelps. Billy has been a 2nd shift electrician at the Corvette Plant
since 1984. Billy was not in attendance for the drawing, held at the GM
Corvette Assembly Plant. The drawing took place at 130 pm before Billy's
shift started.
There was a 30 minute ceremony with remarks from
Will Cooksey, plant manager and Billy Jackson, UAW 2164 president. They
showed a short video detailing what the Platinum Power campaign meant to
both of them. The video included some unique comments from plant
employees on what they would do if the one the Platinum Power Corvette.
Following the video presentation, there were five
other drawings held prior to the GRAND PRIZE!
- A 4-day all expense paid trip (including
airfare) to Disney World. The lucky winner was Vivian M. Snardon,
who works in the paint department and is the plant chaplain.
- A computer was won by Dottie R. Angle.
- A big screen television, was won by Billie
"Baldy" Morris, a material driver.
- A $1000 Best Buy gift certificate was pocketed
by Jack W. Davis, a line repairman.
- A Barbeque Grill went to Selvin
"Beaver" McKinney, another material driver.
- Gwendolyn L. Wharton took home a special
leather Corvette jacket.
After the prizes above were awarded, Jim
Campbell, Brand Manager, had the honor of drawing Billy Phelps' name
from the prize drum! Mr. Phelps was later quoted in the Daily News, the
Bowling Green local newspaper as saying, "For about 15 minutes
there, it was a pretty good roller coaster ride. At first I didn't
believe them, so I had to do some verification and find out it was
true," Phelps said. "I was on a great big high, and then I
came down just a little bit until I got it verified, and then I went
back up again."
Update:
According to the December 23 issue of the Vette Gazette (the Bowling
Green plant's weekly newsletter), "After a brief trip to Cave City
Chevrolet for pre-delivery inspection, the purple C5 will be at home in
Phelp's "Corvette House". It will join his recently purchased
'98 model in a special garage that is filled with all things Corvette.
"Right now I've got my '98 in there along with a lot of posters and
all the memorabilia we get here at work," he said." The
one-of-a-kind Corvette sticker price is $42,481 and internet chat groups
have the C5 priced above $200,000.
The big question is, of course, will he keep or
sell his new Corvette? "Right now, I think I need some legal
advice," he said. "I really doubt if I drive it. I may
possibly put it on display at the museum. This is all just now starting
to sink it. My wife and I are just very, very happy."
For a first hand account go to: This
Site or the NCM
Site
In August the Corvette Plant kicked off a
major campaign known as "Platinum Power," in which employees
had the opportunity to enter a raffle to win the commemorative Corvette.
This give away was the culmination of the campaign, designed to heighten
employee awareness in building world-class quality Corvettes.
December 20,
1999
The
C5 Registry
office has learned more about the A-pillar moldings concern (see
November 23rd post
). The vinyl is not discoloring,
but is related to another problem.
Click
Here for "MOHN to learn more
December 17,
1999
The Platinum
Power Corvette is now complete and on
display for all plant employees to drool over! The VIN number is 1G1YY22G8Y5113591
and the Job Number is 013592.
Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more
December 12,
1999
Here is some IMPORTANT
information the C5 Registry has received
regarding the "running out of gas" problem "There have
been several comments lately regarding the operation of the fuel gauge
or system and people running out of gas.
There has recently been a problem
identified with the transfer of fuel from the right hand to the left
hand tank. This problem is NOT currently correctable by a dealer.
Replacing the right hand sender will NOT correct this concern.
Corvette engineering is developing a fix and a service bulletin will be
published when parts become available." We
will let you know what that Bulletin Number is as soon as we get it.
December 9,
1999
It will be a very merry Holiday season for
one lucky Corvette plant employee . . . . on Monday, December 20, a
drawing will be held at the Bowling Green Plant for the Platinum
Power 2000 model Corvette Coupe. Each eligible employee will
automatically receive one ticket. Additional tickets can be earned
through perfect attendance. Jim Campbell, Corvette Brand Manager,
will be drawing the winner's name from the Prize Drum during the one
o'clock break period.
December 3, 1999
Rumor has it that the Platinum
C5 has been moved off the line and is
being hand assembled.
Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more
December 2, 1999
From GM Detroit -
C5 owners
have complained that there is a pulsation
when applying the brakes,
the cause of this complaint is that the rotor surfaces are not parallel
and this causes the pulsation when the brakes are applied. Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more
November 28,
1999
There can be a problem matching the Magnetic Red Paint on a
C5.We've found the secret! Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more.
November 24,
1999
We have heard from many members about a belt tensioner
concern on the LS1 engine. The
engineers that we have spoken with are well aware of this. An effort is
underway for a new and improved tensioner ... Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more.
November 23,
1999
C5 VIN's 108800
through 109800: the garnish moldings (which cover the A pillars) are
possibly discolored. They are supposed to be black but, due to a vendor
glitch, some may discolor in a short period of time. The garnish molding
is the molding which covers the windshield pillar on each side of the
cockpit interior. Click
Here for "MOHN to learn
more.....
November 22,
1999
Part 3-Mr. Hill graciously accepted questions from the C5
Registry members. - (Cont.)
- Death Watch issued for
Nassau Blue!
- Are the 2000 wheels
forged?
- When asked why
Corvette does not go to a twin cam engine, ...
- What about other (than
Chevrolet) GM brand dealers servicing a Corvette?
- What about a 6th
generation Corvette?
- What will the
2003 50th Anniversary Corvette be like?
Click
Here for "MOHN to view
Mr. Hill's responses to our questions.
November 18,
1999
Part 2 - Mr. Hill graciously accepted questions from the C5
Registry members.
- Starting with "What
is the status of the Steering Column Lock problem?"
- Are there plans for a
5-speed automatic? .
- How many C5 Corvettes
were produced in 1999?
- Why was the
passenger door key removed on the 2000 C5? Click
Here for "MOHN to view
Mr. Hill's responses to our questions.
Mr. Hill was also questioned about how
the Corvette stands up to other performance cars.
November 15,
1999
Dave Hill, chief Corvette
engineer and GM Performance Cars Vehicle Line executive, spoke during
the C5 Registry Dinner in Las Vegas.
Mr. Hill spoke for approximately 25 minutes at the dinner and then took
questions for an additional 25 minutes. Click
Here for "MOHN to view a summary of most of his
comments to a full house of C5 Registry
members and guests.
November
5, 1999
The C5
Registry was at the 1999 SEMA
show before the race at the Las Vegas Speedway. Check out the photos of
the Budnik C5 Convertible Hardtop and give us your
feedback. Photos are online for the Skunk Werkes Corvette
Speedster, and the new CaVallo GT.
Click Here to View.
November
3, 1999
Factory Exhaust Headers for the 2000 Corvette are different than the
previous 97 - 99 headers. The differences are due to the fact that
Chevrolet has added a second set of cats' to meet more stringent
emissions of several state. This action required the flange, length and
angle of pipes to change.
Click
Here for "MOHN"
November
2, 1999
In recognition of Chevrolet's latest-edition Corvette
entering the next millennium, the Detroit automaker has incorporated  the
perfect color into the paint scheme of its 2000 Corvette pace car -
Millennium Yellow. For the second consecutive year a Corvette is slated
to pace an international field of world-class sports cars at Daytona
International Speedway's famed road course as the C5 coupe will serve as
official pace car for the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona endurance race on
Saturday and Sunday, February 5-6, 2000. The Corvette C5 hardtop paced
this year's Rolex 24 and coincided with Corvette's debut at Daytona with
the C5R Corvette GT2 racer. For the complete release and more photos,
please go to MOHN
October
22, 1999
Chevrolet announced price increases for
the 2000 Corvette
today. The average increase was $235. Check out the 2000
RPO Page for a full list of the increases.
October
18, 1999
"Recently the word we are hearing is that due to the HIGH DEMAND
for QF5 High Polish Wheels, the QF5
wheels will NOT be available to dealerships for over the counter sales.
More information can be found on (MOHN)
October
16, 1999
Attention F45 Selective Real Time
Damping, Electronic Suspension C5
Owners .. We have some new for those of you who may be out of warranty.
Check out: (MOHN)
October 14, 1999
With demand running high
for the new Millennium Yellow (RPO 79U), we have learned that GM is
averaging 75 Millennium Yellow C5s
a week.
More on this and the Magnetic Red II Color
on : Members
Only Hot News
October 12, 1999
The plant is building a special
one of a kind, Six Speed Targa Coupe, with
custom paint and interior. We've learned the color of the custom
exterior paint. For More Info, check out the Members
Only Hot News (MOHN).
October 11, 1999
For all Coupe (Targa) Owners:
Are you tired of the water running into your speakers when you open your
hatch lid? The BIG news is that Corvette
has finally come up with a fix.. Check out the Members
Only Hot News (MOHN).
October 9, 1999
The Leguna Seca World GT Race - Final
lap results at the "Checkered Flag"
- 1. Heinricy Corvette C5-R
- 2. Biskup Porsche
- 3. Archer Viper #32 (For the
championship)
- 4. Kitchak #03 Porsche
- 5. Schardt Toyota
- 6. Cooper Pirate C5-R
Corvette
- 7. Judy BMW
- 8. White C5-R
Corvette
- 11. Lackey #02 C4 Corvette
- 14. Bragg-Smith #75 Pirate ZR-1
- 15. Polli #67 C4 Corvette
October 8, 1999
"The C5 Registry
would like to congratulate Jeff Altenburg who won first place
with his #72 C5 Hard Top, at the SCCA Valvoline Run Offs in the T1
division, at the Mid Ohio Sportscar course, in Lexington, OH. Jeff beat
the #17 Porsche 996 of Steve Valentinetti.
We would also like to congratulate third
place finisher, Scotty B. White, (C5R#
X1686) in his #97 C5 Hard top. Rounding out the top five
finishers, fifth place went to another C5 Corvette, Bill Deters, with
his #14 C5 Hard Top.
The Valvoline Run Offs is the finale of
all SCCA racing across the country where the best of the best compete.
In the T1 class (slightly modified/factory stock cars), the C5s
dominated the Vipers and Porsches, collecting three of the the top five
finishes and dominating the race!"
October 5, 1999
Information on both the Eckler's and
Las Vegas events have been updated. Check the Events
Page for the updates.
October 2, 1999
October 16 - 17, 1999 is Eckler's 20th
Anniversary Bash, and the C5 Registry
will be there. If you plan to attend, CLICK
HERE for the latest updated Information. The local Day's
Inn Oceanfront has a Toll Free Number -
(800) 962-0028 - and is aware of C5
Registry rates.
September 23,
1999
"We are gearing up for our first BIG
West Coast event . . . the San Diego Grand Prix in San Diego, CA, on
November 5-7, 1999. The festivities will include the traditional C5
Registry dinner, seminars from GM executives, vendor displays
and of course, RACING!!!
We have reserved a block of 200 tickets for a C5
Registry section in the Grand Stands at the race. You must
reserve these tickets early.
Click Here for fax in form and information.
September 20, 1999
According to the GM suspension
engineers who were at the NCM Labor Day Event, you can upgrade
your 97-99 Z51 suspension to the new and
improved 2000 suspension system. An "over the
counter" 2000 suspension package upgrade is currently being put
together by GM for any interested C5 owners who want to complete this
upgrade. Target date for this package to be available is December 1.
The key to a successful upgrade, according to the suspension engineers,
is the replacement of the front and rear links to the new 2000 designed
steel links. This includes new hold down clamps and/or brackets for the
sway bars.
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