South Texas ZR-1 BBQ Oct 21 to 13, 2016

[gbrtng]

info is here:

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26798

be there or be square ...
:-D

[gbrtng]

reminder !

[diamond zr1]

lets start getting some commitments so we can plan the food/only a month out/how about it Houston/Dallas/Should be a great time/lets work on our cars,meet new zr1ers,and drive these beasts

[carter200]

lets start getting some commitments so we can plan the food/only a month out/how about it Houston/Dallas/Should be a great time/lets work on our cars,meet new zr1ers,and drive these beasts

I will be there with Russell F. on Saturday.

[gbrtng]

One more week !!! the forecast is great weather compounded by lotsa fun ... so come on down. Please sign up if you have not already done so.

Glenn

[carter200]

I will be there with Russell F. on Saturday.

Looks like I'll be a no show as my ride had issues come up. See you there hopefully next year.

[Vette Guy]

Carter,

We've been looking out for you! Do we need to come pick you up? Get yourself down to San Antonio! Weather's nice, and we're not that far.

I can say that we had a great time this evening, and I haven't laughed so much since someone posted photos of Frank's look-alike on the forum! The gang is all here and BBQ is awesome - you can smell it miles away from Joe's ranch - just follow your nose!

I just returned home a little while ago - we stayed out in the garage well after midnight - time just got away from us. Looking forward to tomorrow for more of the same.

Come on down!

Regards,
Mark

[diamond zr1]

great weather/old friends and made new ones/lots of zr1s and a couple Callaways/thanks for making the trip Down both Frank and Will/worked on cars late into the night both Friday and Sat. nights/ Thanks to those who drove from out of state like Jerry/and my brother and nephew who flew in from out of state to help with the BBQ/If I can get Mark or Glenn to post up photos/The people are what make ZR1's so special/Lets do these work/play days more often

[Fully Vetted]

OMG, what a great weekend. This is what truly completes the ZR-1 ownership experience. We wrapped up at about 1 AM Friday night and about 2:30 Sat night. Lowered my car and replaced the half shaft u-joints. Had fun working on Lee's Z as well. While Mark was rebuilding his window regulator Tony and I replaced both dew wipes on his doors. Again, I'd like to point out that on the door I worked on the window actually rolled up when the UP switch is pushed! Just sayin...

It was great to meet everyone. Ton's of food, perfect weather and some sick, sick cars. Can't wait for the next one. What are you guys doing next weekend??

[Vette Guy]

What a great time... As was alluded to earlier, this is what it's all about - ZR-1 people coming together to share one another's company, spending time sharing stories, seeing great cars, and enjoying the event.

While these photos didn't capture the great time we had, I hope they share a little of what we did this weekend. I can say that I really enjoyed turning wrenches with everyone, as well as taking direction from all of the supervisors who came to make sure we did all jobs correctly!

As David said, when's the next one? :-)

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Here's Lee and Donnie making sure work David Adam's ZR-1 was properly supported as the mechanics were on break - again!

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Here's Joe Cagianut coming out to greet everyone, walking through his garage of Jeal, Callaway and Lingenfelter Corvettes. This was just a small part of his automotive complex. He even had a C4 race car living in the back part of the shop!

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Joe's bother, Ray, overseeing the mechanics. Ray has a beautiful 1990 steel blue ZR-1.

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Here are the work directors - Bob Hall, Joe Cagianut, Jerry Downey, Tony Nufer and his wife Linda, with Gayle Cagianut on the left, likely asking everyone if they needed any food or drink.

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Here's David Adams tightening up one extra long spring bolts after replacing the u-joints on both half-shafts.

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Tony Nufer helping David Adams ensure each of the lowering bolts are tightened equally to ensure the ZR-1 doesn't lean one way or the other.

[Vette Guy]

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Time to eat! The dinner bell rang, and the line started to form!

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Dinner Friday evening was fantastic, but Saturday was over the top with BBQ ribs - 3 different styles, pulled pork, and killer brisket.

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Me with Tony Nufer (part of my CA pit crew) and Ray Cagianut on the left.

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One of our chefs, Mary Breitung. Mary and Glenn have been a sponsor of the South TX BBQ for as long as I've been a ZR-1 owner....about 14 years!

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Another shot of the group....

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Guy & Sonji Williams and Will Barrett

[Vette Guy]

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Bob & Dianne Hall

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Frank Shelton and Jon & Judy Miller

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Myself, Michael Zoch (Races GT-1 Corvette) and Lee Sikes

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A few of the incredible ZR-1s, Callaways, Lingenfelters and Jeal ZR-1s that attended the event.

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Oh, did we mention Beltley as well as Avanti? (Yes, he did have Grey Poupon).

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Okay, back to work, but everyone is too full to work....

[Vette Guy]

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Joe says, wait - there's desert - working on the cars can wait!

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Finally back to work, and I'm protecting my ZR-1 Net Registry shirt with my work shirt. I was explaing to Frank how I stay (or try to) clean!

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Back to work says David, threatening to motivate me if I didn't hurry up!

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Mary and Gayle telling everyone "y'all come back now"

Again, what a fantastic time.... I'm hoping we can make this semi annual! What a blast!

[Paul Workman]

What a FABULOUS gathering!!! Congratz to y'all on a good time obviously had by all! Woo Hoo!:cheers:

[diamond zr1]

Great pictures Mark/did you mention you worked past midnight both Friday and Sat. night?Can't wait for the Texas mile this coming weekend,and the COTA vintage race in 2 weeks/we will all be there to cheer Mark on/for those of you who missed this weekend be sure to make the next one/no excuse as we start 3 or 4 months out/thanks to all that came and made it a great success

[tnova]

What a great time. First time for me to meet a group of ZR1 owners. Enjoyed working on David's car and with David on Lee's car. To top it off, with family, Joe and Ray. Good advice from Jerry also a few of the issues with my '91.