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

[John Corey <jcorey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hmmm... that's subtle.

Friends, perhaps the plate ideas should go direct to me (not whole  
list)?  I promise to tell you all the result.  jc

On Jun 6, 2006, at 8:11 PM, Rob Kidd wrote:

> 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
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
> 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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John Corey
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CFIC-Qdrive, 302 Tenth St., Troy, NY 12180 USA
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