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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Cruiser, Nov 13, 2008.

  1. Cruiser
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    Would Michael please PM me about his post on Ric Hoving Kustoms (Monday December 24, 2007) about the Dave Bugarin Mercury from San Pedro, California. Trying to gather information on the Mercury. Please PM if you have any infomation on Michael or the car.

    Thank You

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  2. Cruiser
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    Here's two more pictures.
     

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  3. Cruiser
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    Click on photo for larger version..
    Here's a later version of Dave Bugrain's '51 Mercury "Miss San Pedro"
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  4. 50Fraud
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    I think the owner's name was "Burgarin".
     
  5. the headlites stacked it looks more like the Bettoncourt Merc stole from Dick Deans shop in 69. ?
     
  6. Cruiser
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    :D Thanks for correcting me, I should know better the same thing happens with my last name.

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  7. Cruiser
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    :( It's not the same Merc - thanks for posting.

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  8. Cruiser
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    Still need some information, any one out there know anything, evening a rumor?

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  9. 00 MACK
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    greg Sharp last saw it under a car port in the early 70s in So Cal.
     
  10. Cruiser
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    I've heard this rumor before, If Greg Sharp would PM me and give any details it would help.

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  11. 00 MACK
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    Hes the director of the N.H.R.A. Historical Society.
     
  12. Cruiser
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    Does anyone recognize this 1954 California license plate number:

    1V17635. This might be in someones license plate collection.

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  13. Cruiser
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    :D Been getting some good leads on PM's keep the rumors coming I'll follow up on the good leads.

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  14. CRUISER, any progress?
     
  15. shoebox1950
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    No, it was not "Burgarin"...it was "Bugarin".
     
  16. Cruiser
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    :D I HAVE RECIEVED TWO GOOD LEADS AND INFORMATION ON THE THE BUGAIN MERCURY, IM FOLLOWING UP ON THEM AT THIS TIME. MY NEVER FIND THE CAR, BUT THE TRAIL IS INTERESTERING.

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  17. Cruiser
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    :D Still looking for more information on the Bugain Mercury, any info is appreciated.

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  18. Cruiser
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    Looking for any information you might have of late.

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  19. Are you thinking of the car that was stollen from Dean Jeffries shop????? If so that was the Louie Bettancourt merc.
     
  20. Cruiser
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    No, it's not the same Merc. Thanks for posting..

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  21. Cruiser
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    :D HELP - Hambers I'm still looking for information on the Dave Boogie Bugarin Mercury. I've have gather a lot of info so far, the trial runs hot and cold at times. Working on getting some photo's after it left the Bugarin family. **Rumored that a bad ass biker club last owned it and took it out of California. ** If you have any info on the Merc please PM me. **

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  22. vertible59
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    Try Barry Mazza. He should have info on that car.
     
  23. 00 MACK
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    Dude the rumors about the club havin the car are usually pertain to the Bettencourt/Zupan/Jeffries car as Barris wrote in the book.Who the fuck knows.The Bettancourt car has been worthless since it was altered and the Bugarian car is ugly.Did ya talk to Sharp?
     
  24. Cruiser
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    :D What I'm looking for is information, not one person's bias on what looks good in a custom car.

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  25. 00 MACK
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    Did ya talk to sharp?
     
  26. Cruiser
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    Haven't touched bases with Greg Sharp yet, we keep missing each other. He's on my list to talk too.

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  27. LOWCAB
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    If you care why don't you still get his last name right?

    Bugarin not Bugain or Bugrain or even Burgarin. You had it right the first time.
     
  28. Cruiser
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    :D Typos happen and I'm not claiming to be a spelling expert will try to be right the next time OK.

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  29. builtbyme
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    Hope this helps somehow.
     

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  30. F-6Garagerat
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    If you look at the magazine pics that were posted, the guys last name was spelled "Burgarin". Looks like you missed it too.

    [​IMG]
     
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