The Ruby Red Page

<body> <p>This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them. </p> <pre> Joining the registry is a VERY simple process. All we need, is the info on your ruby. You can do this by using the "JOIN" form on our web site. To verify this info please send a copy of the build sheet or the window sticker or a listing of the RPO's copied from the Vehicle Parts Identification sticker located on the inside of the lid of your center console. RPOs are three letter/digit codes like Z25 which means 40th Anniversary Ruby Red Package. If you can we would also like to have a picture of your ruby and any history or additional info you would like to send us for the registry. Below is a reprint from our newsletter of how to recover your build sheet. Send your info to:</pre> <pre> 40th Anniversary Corvette Registry P.O. Box 1094 Middleburg, VA 20118</pre> <pre> There are no fees or dues as of this time. To keep the costs down you will NOT get confirmation that we have received your snail mailing. We will simply enter the data into the database. </pre> <pre> On a NON-scheduled random basis, Keith Boi publishes a newsletter. His newsletters carries info about ruby news, events and of course "SISTERS". Sisters are rubies with (near) consecutive VINs. All of the newsletters are published on the web site. Please take a moment to read them, it makes for interesting reading. </pre> <pre> The registry is selling "STATIC CLING" Decals. They are $5.00 per decal. For an order form and to view the decal check out the web site. Stand up and be counted. The registry also sells a poster showing a ruby roadster and is titled "WE SHOULD ALL LOOK THIS GOOD AT FORTY". You can view this poster and get an order form on the web site. Of course, we also accept donations. All the proceeds from these efforts go to support the registry, the National Corvette Museum and to help restore the number ONE Ruby, VIN 00008. </pre> <pre> Each year we attend several events throughout the nation. These include The West Coast Expo, Corvettes at Carlisle and an annual registry reunion held at the National Corvette Museum. The West Coast Expo is held in May and Corvettes at Carlisle is held in August. The reunion is usually held at the National Corvette Museum. For more information see the web site or call: West Coast Expo 1-800-VET-SHOW Corvettes at Carlisle 1-717-243-7855 Homecoming at NCM 1-800-53VETTE </pre> <pre> If you know of a 'gathering of Rubies' (a gathering of rubies is a collection of rubies within another event, like a local car show) or would like to put together a gathering of rubies just let me know and I will put the word out to the online members of the registry and inform Keith Boi so that he may publish the info in the next newsletter. One of these gatherings is "TOP VETTE WEEKEND", usually held in July. For more info email Bob & Elaine Garito cntrybob@northnet.org </pre> <pre> By the way, spread the word. If you see a ruby without a "STATIC CLING" Decal, ask the owner if he has registered his car. If not invite him to join us. The object of the registry is to document all 6749 Z25 Rubies produced in 1993 and to have FUN.</pre> <pre>Thanks again. </pre> <pre> + ___ / |__/___\__ / |\_______/ +----|--\___/ 93 RUBY RED LT1 COUPE 6 SPEED #13032 DALE A GRAY ZQQMIN@Tidalwave.Net WEBMASTER www.40thRegistry.com </pre> <pre>Reprinted from the May to August 1996 Newsletter, issue #6, written by Keith Boi.</pre> <pre>OK, LET'S JUST DIG OUT THAT BUILD SHEET, SHALL WE?</pre> <pre>Buried in your Ruby's frame is its birth certificate (AKA build sheet.) This document provided the assembly folks with the details as to what your 40th should contain. I believe that I learned of this from Lonnie and Virginia Martin (auto conv #10442) in Alabama.</pre> <pre>To extract your build sheet, you will need good lighting, needle nose pliers or some other thin extracting tool, about 10 to 15 minutes and a bit of patience. To make things even more interesting, GM changed the size of the sheet midway during production. The early cars are 11x8Ť" and the later cars are 14x11".</pre> <pre>On the passenger side of the engine, find the power steering fluid reservoir. Follow the hose under the reservoir down to where if rests on a metal frame member. Notice that there is a small hole in the frame. Your build sheet is in there! Using the needle nose pliers, carefully pinch a section of the build sheet together and pull upwards until you meet resistance. Careful! It will easily tear if you pull too hard. You will need to repeat the bunch, pull and stop technique until you have retrieved your humongous build sheet out of that itty-bitty hole. If you succeed, I'd appreciate a copy. Thanks in advance ... Good luck!!</pre> <p> </p> </body>