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ChrisBennet 07-26-2005 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jmz
I most likely have a fan I can donate. I can check this weekend to make sure. I have either 2 or 3. I am using one on my 3 liter the others are in my garage somewhere.

Let me know if you still need it and I'll look for it this weekend.

JZ

Did you get a chance to look?
-Chris

jmz 07-26-2005 05:56 AM

I've not had a chance to dig into that part of my garage. I'll try to find it this week after work sometime. I should have a chance on Wednesday.

JZ

Chris Lovell 08-17-2005 07:08 PM

A few new photos and breif update
 
A few of us made it up to Ed and Nancy Broadhead's in NH on the weekend of August 6. We hoped to meet with Jane and the boys and also to check out Jane and the late Barry's restored Targa. Jane and the boys did not make it but that didn't stop me from taking a few pictures.

Damon installing the temporary repair plate pre-maiden voyage.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1124334184.jpg

Ed carefully backing out of his shop under the watchful eye of Rick.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1124334232.jpg

Ed and Damon setting up for the ride around town.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1124333632.jpg

Off they go!
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1124333662.jpg

Back among friends.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1124334331.jpg

Ed continues to make some final adjustments before proclaiming the project complete. When the Targa is presented to Jane is still undecided. Ed is working out a mutually convenient time. And yes, the car is just as beautiful as the pictures show.

You should all be very proud. And enough cannot be said for Ed, Damon, Chris B, Rick, John, and the many others who had a big or small hand in this.

scottb 08-17-2005 07:29 PM

Re: A few new photos and breif update
 
Quote:

Originally posted by Chris Lovell
And enough cannot be said for Ed, Damon, Chris B, Rick, John, and the many others who had a big or small hand in this.
Their places in heaven are secure, that's for certain.

RickM 08-17-2005 08:36 PM

That car is fit for a museum. Congratulations to all that put their heart and soul into it.

Paulporsche 08-18-2005 08:05 AM

Bravi!

12own911 08-18-2005 09:28 AM

Great Job Guys!!! We are all very proud of what you each have done. :D

sammyg2 08-18-2005 09:35 AM

A whole bunch O'good karma is heading to the folks who made this happen.
Thanks to all of you. Not for doing this project, but for being good people and for giving me a better opinion of the human race.
You deserve all the best there is to offer.

ChrisBennet 08-18-2005 12:14 PM

You guys from around the country that donated thousands of dollars and parts made this possible. You should be patting yourselves on the back. Even though I know you aren't the sort of people that need that sort of thing, I'm sorry there isn't a better way to thank you all.

Locally we had guys like Mark Hald ("Hald") and Brian Laws ("Briansc") who took the day off and drove hundreds of miles to deliver the car or parts. We had a lot of volunteers that wanted to help more but it just wasn't that practical with the car way up in Sunnapee NH. Fortunately (unfortunately?) for Rick Mastin ("RCM") he lived in the area so he was able to help.

The guys who deserve the biggest kudo's are Edgar and Damon. Edgar pretty much spent the winter rebuilding the motor and then spent a lot of time this spring doing the interior.
Damon (of Series 900) did the paint and prep for a fraction of the cost - essentially donating thousands in free bodywork. When you get to the Pearly Gates, these are the guys you want to be able to point to and say "Yeah, I'm with him."
-Chris

JeremyD 08-18-2005 12:18 PM

Thank you Chris, Mark, Brian, Rick, Edgar, and Damon - I am proud to be associated - even if it's just through this website - with all of you.

nostatic 08-18-2005 12:32 PM

awesome work guys. Next time I get to the east coast beers are on me.

For those newbies who don't know the story, here is the original thread:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=136020&perpage=40&pagen umber=1

Joe Bob 08-19-2005 09:52 AM

Gud job guys.....glad to hear on the update and that my contribution went somewhere usefull.

M. Hendrix 08-19-2005 12:26 PM

Bless you tail draggers, you hit my soft spot.

Miles

limble 08-19-2005 07:54 PM

Thanks to all of you guys. I wish I could have done more.

Jastx 08-20-2005 02:55 AM

I'm new to the Pelican forums and just read this thread for the first time. What a great bunch of people and a wonderful story!

rcm 08-20-2005 06:18 AM

Chris B,
You can include your self here ya know...rebuilding the tranny helped Ed back that sweety out of the garage.

Chris L, it was great to meet you.


And to everyone of you guys who tossed into the hat, this was a great projectSmileWavy

ChrisBennet 08-20-2005 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rcm
Chris B,
You can include your self here ya know...rebuilding the tranny helped Ed back that sweety out of the garage.

Nah, can't do that. I'm not as flexible as I used to be, whenever I try to pat myself on the back I pull something in my shoulder. :D
-Chris

Chris Lovell 08-20-2005 12:31 PM

And nice to meet you too Rick. Ed and Nancy were most gracious hosts.
It would be fun to broadcast the date/time of presentation to Jane and the boys so anyone interested can come. On the other hand, this has been a low key effort and should probably stay that way.
I'll publish a couple of photos from the scrap book onto the BBS shortly.
C

Fishcop 09-14-2005 03:43 PM

I think this whole event is ripe for coverage in Excellence or some other similar publication....

ChrisBennet 09-14-2005 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fishcop
I think this whole event is ripe for coverage in Excellence or some other similar publication....
It would be but Jane didn't want anything like that.
-Chris


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