<VV> An introduction from Wisconsin

[Jeremy Agema]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I see getting involved in a local club is something I really need to do as a few other fine folks have suggested it. And that sounds like a great thing to concentrate on next.

Jeremy

On Tue, 1 Mar 2011 15:41:45 -0600, J R Read wrote 
> Jeremy, 
> 
> Welcome to VV! 
> 
> Looks like you are located about midway between Minneapolis and Madison and 
> that you have already made contact with at least one of the Madison folk.   I 
> would strongly suggest that you pick one of those local clubs to associate 
> yourself with.  If you are able to attend meetings and other "adventures" 
> which most clubs do, you will learn a lot from the members and just might 
> find a For Sale car at a reasonable price tag.  You don't have to own a 
> Corvair to participate in the fun! 
> 
> Later, JR 
> 
> CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member 
> '61 Rampside Standard 4/110 
> '65 Monza Convertible 4/140 
> "Keep the Love Alive" 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeremy Agema" 
> To: "Virtual Vairs" 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 3:07 PM 
> Subject: An introduction from Wisconsin 
> 
> Hello, my name is Jeremy and I live near the big city of Wausau, WI. 
> 
> I joined CORSA in February so I figured since I was a silent lurker on this 
> list I should step up to the plate and introduce myself. I am also active on 
> the Corvair Forum and Corvair center (user name Cad-Kid) 
> 
> Corvairs have been in my thoughts since I have learned to drive (1989). I 
> have had several air cooled VW's (along with other cars) and test drove a 
> few Corvairs along the way. But late last year something interesting 
> happened - I got bitten by the Corvair bug - with all the great info (from 
> tech tips on Clarks page, owner sites, and forums such as this one) I was 
> impressed at the support for this great car. 
> 
> When I got married (almost 10 years now) I sold my collector car (1964 
> Caddillac Fleetwood). It was time to sell it as it needed engine work and if 
> you are going to shell out that kind of dough the body better look good and 
> so on (money pit). Now I have two young kids and a great small car (Saturn 
> Astra) that is quieter then my Cad was (not as cushy though). 
> 
> So now it's time to dream about getting a corvair - I won't be able to get 
> one for a few years (gotta pay off my current ride) but I can still dream! I 
> consider myself a LM guy, but I like them all!. Since I started my Corvair 
> research I have a better understanding of what options were available. Plus 
> I am surprised at the % of PG cars produced. 
> 
> One of my goals is to be able to help out fellow corvair enthusiasts with 
> repairs. I feel that I have good mechanical and electrical skills. So if 
> anyone is in the Wausau area and needs a hand give me a shout. 
> 
> Best wishes. 
> 
> Thanks 
> 
> Jeremy "cad-kid" 
> Kronenwetter, WI (central Wisconsin) 
> 
> P.S. Last month while I was in Madison checking out the Mad City Rail Road 
> Show I got a chance to meet up with Sam Russll (AKA Spyderman from the 
> Corvair Center forum). We had a great time talking about Vairs and our past 
> rides. Sam's a great guy. I hope to make it to Madison again soon. Here's to 
> meeting up with the rest of the great folks out there. 
> 
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