Re: IML: 61 Convertible & Great Race - Almost Ready

["Rob Kidd" <rlkidd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I happened to get a scam email today that was titled "top heavy."   May be
fitting for an Imperial plate?  "TOP HEVY" ??
Rob Kidd 61/65

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From: John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 11:28 PM
Subject: IML: 61 Convertible & Great Race - Almost Ready


> IMLers:  I'm getting REALLY excited.
>
> Rule One is NEVER do a restoration with a deadline, but I never
> claimed to be good at  rules.
>
> So, despite a few bearable compromises and an incredible amount of
> running around to get it those millions of little whoops-we-need-
> thats to get it all done, I think this beautiful car will be making
> her reborn debut in the Great Race.  It's just 3 weeks out now, from
> Philly to San Rafael June 24- July 8: a mere 4200 mile timed
> shakedown cruise!
>
> After the first shop I put on this job ran away with the budget and
> then botched the work,
>
> (see the recovery story at:   http://www.classicresto.com/mambo/
> content/view/91/43/  )
>
> I was resigned to missing the Race and losing our entry fee.  OK, it
> cost more than the entry to get it done right and in time, but old-
> car logic works in strange ways!   Major thanks and my top-level
> recommendation for Mel Benzaquen and Classic Restorations in Stony
> Point, NY.  On the other hand, I won't be having anything at all good
> to say about the 'Guild of Automotive Restorers' in Branford, Ontario!
>
> But that's mostly past (there are still some dollars in play).  For
> now, I'm feeling the excitement.  Though it's not yet posted, this
> weekend, we did a nice set of new Coker wide-whites.  I can't wait to
> roll this out into the summer sun!
>
> I'll check back in as soon as we're inspected and I can post some hi-
> res photos set in the real world.  Then, I'll try to post during the
> race, too.  Kenyon, there's a big story to add to the 61 page, coming
> slowly together in all this.
>
> Anyone who cares to vote on a new vanity plate, email me separately:
> lots of good ones like 'XS' are taken, but I like COOL XS or OPEN
> XS.  TOY YOT or ECONOCAR are long shots.  Anyone who wants to play
> can go to:
>
> https://corvus.dmv.state.ny.us/personalizedPlates/EmpChoosePlate.cfm
>
> and see if your idea is available here in NY State.
>
> Thanks,
> jc
>
>
> John Corey
> jcorey@xxxxxxxxxx,jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx
> CFIC-Qdrive, 302 Tenth St., Troy, NY 12180 USA
> 518-272-3565
> fax: -272-3582
>
>
>
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