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Z51JEFF · 01-31-2012

Ive got a story for the Brotherhood.About a month ago I was having a hard time getting my bone stock 18,000 mile 91 Z smogged.I got in touch with the Sema Action Network,SAN to find out what kind of options I had if I couldnt get the car to pass.About a week later I get an email from a guy by the name of Jim Mcfarland.I start to correspond with Mr.Mcfarland and he makes a comment about my email address which is ARDUNFAN@***** telling me he personally new Zora Duntov and also he knew one of the principle engineers that helped develop the LT5.Right about now Im think this guy is full of it but kept the emails flowing.He then tells me that he conducted the very last published interview Duntov did before he passed away and proceeds to send me the interview.When I open the email and see JIM McFARLAND at the top of the page my head just about exploded,that Jim McFarland,Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn.Anybody that has read HotRod,Carcraft in the last 40 years has read something written by Jim McFarland.I can honestly say Ive known that name for most of my life.Ive included in the pictures a copy that Duntov gave to Jim that is probably the most important single document ever writtin pertaining to the Corvette.Jim was nice enough to sign a copy and send it to me.[IMG]

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Paul Workman · 01-31-2012

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Originally Posted by Z51JEFF

Ive got a story for the Brotherhood.About a month ago I was having a hard time getting my bone stock 18,000 mile 91 Z smogged.I got in touch with the Sema Action Network,SAN to find out what kind of options I had if I couldnt get the car to pass.About a week later I get an email from a guy by the name of Jim Mcfarland.I start to correspond with Mr.Mcfarland and he makes a comment about my email address which is ARDUNFAN@***** telling me he personally new Zora Duntov and also he knew one of the principle engineers that helped develop the LT5.Right about now Im think this guy is full of it but kept the emails flowing.He then tells me that he conducted the very last published interview Duntov did before he passed away and proceeds to send me the interview.When I open the email and see JIM McFARLAND at the top of the page my head just about exploded,that Jim McFarland,Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn.Anybody that has read HotRod,Carcraft in the last 40 years has read something written by Jim McFarland.I can honestly say Ive known that name for most of my life.Ive included in the pictures a copy that Duntov gave to Jim that is probably the most important single document ever writtin pertaining to the Corvette.Jim was nice enough to sing a copy and send it to me.[IMG]

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Wow!! I don't suppose you have access to a scanner????

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Z51JEFF · 01-31-2012

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Wow!! I don't suppose you have access to a scanner????

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I do and will send a copy to anyone that wants it but need to check and see if its O.K. first.

hiperf406 · 01-31-2012

If it's alright to forward I would like a copy too if possible. Thanks lorne

Blue Flame Restorations · 01-31-2012

Sign me up for one!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PhillipsLT5 · 01-31-2012

I will take 1 also please if OK

Kevin · 01-31-2012

if it works out i'll take one too

tf95ZR1 · 01-31-2012

Me 3

88GTAChuck · 01-31-2012

I'd enjoy a copy too!!

-=Jeff=- · 01-31-2012

That is cool, but did he help you resolve the your issue with the SMOG Nazis?

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Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	My little piece of Corvette history,ITS HUGE!Check it out. Ive got a story for the Brotherhood.About a month ago I was having a hard time getting my bone stock 18,000 mile 91 Z smogged.I got in touch with the Sema Action Network,SAN to find out what kind of options I had if I couldnt get the car to pass.About a week later I get an email from a guy by the name of Jim Mcfarland.I start to correspond with Mr.Mcfarland and he makes a comment about my email address which is ARDUNFAN@***** telling me he personally new Zora Duntov and also he knew one of the principle engineers that helped develop the LT5.Right about now Im think this guy is full of it but kept the emails flowing.He then tells me that he conducted the very last published interview Duntov did before he passed away and proceeds to send me the interview.When I open the email and see JIM McFARLAND at the top of the page my head just about exploded,that Jim McFarland,Daaaaaaaaaaaaamn.Anybody that has read HotRod,Carcraft in the last 40 years has read something written by Jim McFarland.I can honestly say Ive known that name for most of my life.Ive included in the pictures a copy that Duntov gave to Jim that is probably the most important single document ever writtin pertaining to the Corvette.Jim was nice enough to sign a copy and send it to me.[IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG] Last edited by Z51JEFF; 02-01-2012 at 02:10 AM.

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hiperf406 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spruce Grove Oilberta/In Mex for winter Posts: 1,046	Re: My little piece of Corvette history,ITS HUGE!Check it out. If it's alright to forward I would like a copy too if possible. Thanks lorne __________________ lorne # 1748 Stock except for a modified Corsa exhaust. When the flag drops the bull sh1t stops!

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-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: My little piece of Corvette history,ITS HUGE!Check it out. That is cool, but did he help you resolve the your issue with the SMOG Nazis? __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978