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For those who've been here awhile, Fleetmaster's car hits the road!

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wayfarer, May 6, 2007.

  1. wayfarer
    Joined: Oct 17, 2003
    Posts: 1,789

    wayfarer
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    For you newbies, this project has been going on for about three and a half years. Emilio's dad suddenly died right after they had started building his '47 chevy coupe. Members of the board stepped up with support and some parts and it's finally come to fruition. He drove it for the first time yesterday afternoon and made the goal of taking it to a local swap meet and show this morning. I don't know if he made it home, as the car was still there when I left. Thanks again to all who have helped!
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    To let you all know what kind of a kid you've helped out. Emilo's a straight A student, an all league football player and is going to Whitworth College next year on a full academic scholarship. Once again, thank you to all who have helped through the journey and we'll keep you updated as it gets finished.
     
  2. This is really a great thing...way to follow-through.

    Congratulations on the first drive Emilio.

    Bryan
     
  3. Doc.
    Joined: Jul 16, 2005
    Posts: 3,558

    Doc.
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    Man that's bitchin'. Both the story and the car.

    Doc.
     
  4. long island vic
    Joined: Feb 26, 2002
    Posts: 2,193

    long island vic
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    good for you and him...............drive on///////////
     
  5. Sinister
    Joined: Jan 19, 2004
    Posts: 710

    Sinister
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    from Oregon

    Grats to you Emilio! Your car looked awesome today. The smile on your face when you pulled in was priceless.
     
  6. old beet
    Joined: Sep 25, 2002
    Posts: 5,750

    old beet
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    Car is lookin good! Happy for you!!!!.............OLDBEET
     
  7. Well done Emilio. Sure bet your dad's proud.
     
  8. jerry
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,469

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    Congrats to both of you. Its' sure nice to see it on the road!


    jerry
     
  9. I bet your Dad's ridin' along and proud as can be.;)
     
  10. Wesley
    Joined: Aug 12, 2006
    Posts: 1,670

    Wesley
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    Sweet! The first I read of Emilio was the engine fired the first time. It is stories like this that restore my faith in my fellow man. Keeping a good kid on the right track and spreading the gospel. Everyone that has been involved in this project should proud.
     
  11. Ken Carvalho
    Joined: Dec 22, 2004
    Posts: 1,611

    Ken Carvalho
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    Well hell I missed it and I am here in SPOKANT!! By the way what swap meet was this? I completly didn't hear about that one!!!...Ken
     
  12. wayfarer
    Joined: Oct 17, 2003
    Posts: 1,789

    wayfarer
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    Street Tin has a small car show and swap meet at Wandermere mall every bloomsday sunday.
     
  13. hotrodladycrusr
    Joined: Sep 20, 2002
    Posts: 20,765

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    This is GREAT news! Just in time for the upcoming cruzn season. My hats off to all those involved.
     
  14. Ken Carvalho
    Joined: Dec 22, 2004
    Posts: 1,611

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    Yeah I just found out about it "today" from a guy at work! He even said there was a '58 wagon there for sale!!!?!?!?@#%,,,, Been looking for one of those for a while now, to put all my parts on it!! DAMN!!!! Ken
     
  15. Nick32vic
    Joined: Jul 17, 2003
    Posts: 3,062

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    I remember this story from day 1. Im very glad to see its on the road. I really admire him for sticking with it.
     
  16. fleetmaster
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
    Posts: 168

    fleetmaster
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    thanks a lot wayfarer for posting those pics. i will try to add some more of my own soon. it was the best feeling in the world finally getting to drive that car. it's been a long process and i just hope my dad is proud. i can't express how much i appreciate all the help and support i have gotten from the people on this board. thanks for everything!
     
  17. E-man, you know Pops smilin down on this scene. Enjoy your cool ride, we are all pleased for you-Sololobo
     
  18. belair
    Joined: Jul 10, 2006
    Posts: 9,036

    belair
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    Good car, great story, sounds like a great family. God bless 'em.
     
  19. COS
    Joined: Dec 14, 2006
    Posts: 729

    COS
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    from KCMO

    That is one Bad Ass FATTY!!
     
  20. publicenemy1925
    Joined: Feb 4, 2007
    Posts: 3,187

    publicenemy1925
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    from OKC, OK

  21. El-Cid
    Joined: Feb 17, 2005
    Posts: 169

    El-Cid
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    It's awesome to see the car at this point. I came in on the story a little late, but I read all the past threads on the story and think it speaks well for our hobby and in particular the guys (and gals) here on the HAMB.
     

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