Hard to argue with that.... 4/8/05 10:24 AM, "lmathias@bellsouth.net" <lmathias@bellsouth.net> wrote: > >> Hey guys, forget the Vettes. Cobras and Shelbys were built to eat them for >> breakfast, lunch and dinner. Back when I was autocrossing, the Corvette Club >> closed it's events to all cars except Corvettes because we had 6 or 7 Shelbys >> that cleaned their clocks on a regular basis. The results were great, if it >> placed higher than the fastest Vette, it was listed as "other" under make. >> Let the Blooming whatever gold do their thing, rub their gold chains and >> admire their ponderous plastic packaderms. The only thing Vettes are good >> for are chasing women and that is changing. Wanna race, buy a real BP, AP or >> GT1 Ford. Want a survivor? Don't restore your car, repair what needs fixin' >> and go to drivin'.........bingo, survivor car. If you want to argue % >> repaint, can I fix this, detail that, go to unrestored concours class at the >> car show. A survivor car is one that is basically like it came new, period >> correct and maintained. Now I don't want any more plastic s--- mentioned on >> the hallowed pages. Lee Mathias > > > A> From: "Mike McCullough" <mike@worldwidemusclecars.com> >> Date: 2005/04/07 Thu PM 01:05:27 EDT >> To: "Stephen G. Becker" <sbeckerone@charter.net>, >> "Colin Comer" <colin@colinsclassicauto.com>, >> "Gary Heyd" <wdiamond5@earthlink.net>, >> "shelby mustang" <Shelbymustang@carmemories.com>, >> "Mike Greene" <mgreene@hiwaay.net> >> Subject: Re: survivor car >> >> I watched SURVIVOR last night...... >> >> There was only one SURVIVOR from the plane crash.... >> >> Who sang the theme song to Rocky....SURVIVOR...... >> >> Who will be the last living SURVIVOR from World War II?........ >> >> It seems as though you shouldn't be able to copyright words of the english >> language. By reading there letter regarding the use of the word, it seems we >> only need to be worried about using it if we are referring to Corvettes. They >> only judge Corvettes so how can they have sole propriety of a word used to >> describe any car? Anyone feel like spending a bunch of maney to fight for >> principle? >> Thank you, >> Mike McCullough >> 405-760-6732 cell >> 405-330-4535 office >> www.worldwidemusclecars.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Stephen G. Becker >> To: Colin Comer ; Gary Heyd ; shelby mustang ; Mike Greene >> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 10:41 AM >> Subject: Re: survivor car >> >> >> That is why I own Shelby's and would never own a >> Corvette....................... >> >> SGB >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Mike Greene >> To: Stephen G. Becker ; Colin Comer ; Gary Heyd ; shelby mustang >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 10:49 AM >> Subject: Re: survivor car >> >> >> http://www.bloomingtongold.com/?link=survivor2 >> >> >> They're a little arrogant, don't you think? >> >> >> At 09:45 AM 4/8/05, Stephen G. Becker wrote: >> >> >> My understanding of a "survivor" car is that the car is still here >> after 35 or so years........................... >> >> ha ha >> >> ps - >> >> Is the word "survivor car" really trademarked by the Bloomington Gold >> people? >> >> >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Colin Comer >> >> To: Gary Heyd ; shelby mustang >> >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 10:42 AM >> >> Subject: Re: survivor car >> >> >> Good question, I was wondering the same when I saw the car. Nice >> piece, but, IMHO, a sur#*!or (worried about The Corvette Guys coming to get >> me - LOL) should be original paint and very little detailing or replacement >> parts? Stephen's car looked to have some detailing under the hood and perhaps >> some replacement items? >> >> >> >> No disrespect intended, just wondering myself what the Shelby guys >> consider a "surviving example" (note: surviving example is not a trademark >> infringement). I know that the Corvette guys and Mopar guys only allow a >> certain percentage of the paint to have been done. The GTOAA is very >> particular, you will not get a preservation award if the car has less than >> 80% original paint I seem to recall. >> >> >> >> Looking forward to the official word from our leaders. BG? >> >> >> >> Regards, >> >> Colin >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> >> From: Gary Heyd >> >> To: shelby mustang >> >> Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2005 9:26 AM >> >> Subject: survivor car >> >> >> I was looking at this car and see it described as a "survivor". I >> guess all 35 year old cars are in some ways, but what are the parameters for >> a car to be considered a "survivor" for judging? I would imagine a full >> repaint would not be allowed but what percentage of repaint is allowed? What >> else can or cannot be done to the car? >> >> Gary >> >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=45402658 >> 82&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.3 - Release Date: 4/5/05 >> Mike Greene >> TENA Website Curator >> Trideum Corporation >> 256.704.6113 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this outgoing message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.3 - Release Date: 4/5/05 >> >> > >
