[V8Vairs] Ted Trevor Hangar Party

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Conversion Enthusiasts,
 
Most everyone knows about Ted Trevor and his contribution to making the  
Corvair handle well and go fast with his Crown Corv-8 kits. I'm excited to  
report that Ted is still alive and well, although at 85 his health is starting 
 to fail, but he still enjoys a good party.
 
About two weeks ago, I decided without much planning to accept the  Trevor 
family's invitation to their annual hangar party in Moultonborough,  NH 
where Ted grew up. With a little luck I booked a Frequent Flyer flight;  so I 
was off to meet Ted and party the weekend in New Hampshire. This  turned out 
to be a very memorable trip.Ted lives in a local retirement home  due his 
poor eyesight and hearing. He's lived there now for four years. After  arriving 
on a Friday evening, I drove to the home to meet Ted and have a  long 
conversation about his life. 
 
On Saturday, Ted's family and friends cleared out his airplane hangar where 
 they store his plane and the yellow #1 Shop Car to make room for tables 
and  all the guest. The fresh corn, lobsters, clams, mussels and all the  
trimming were prepared by a group of friends right there on sight. Guest started 
 arriving late morning with many driving their old vintage cars  and two 
guys even flew in. There was a big crowd by mid afternoon when  Ted's family 
arrived from the retirement home with Ted in his 66 vintage  Lincoln 4-door 
hardtop. He was the focus of attention and was in good spirits  which 
included a few beers. His son Howard started up his old shop car and drove  it 
around the grounds. Many guest gathered around to ask about the car. Some had  
not seen it before. The party went on into the night with guest arriving all  
through the day. There was music, good food, airplane rides and lots of 
friendly  conversation. This was a gathering I won't soon forget.
 
To see recent pictures of Ted and his Hangar Party, check out the V8  
Registry website at:
http://www.v8registry.com/trevor-hangar-party---august-2014.html
 
Check out the Registry Forum while you are on line.
 
John Lanning, Pres
V8 Registry